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Professional Carwashing & Detailing

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May 2013

Volume: 37
Edition: 5

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Get wise about water

Presenting everything you need to know about quality, reclaim and chemical compatibility.
May 2, 2013

Defining door improvements

A number of updated features make carwash doors more efficient and dependable than ever before.
April 25, 2013

Stepping up pet wash sales

Follow these six steps to put your best foot forward for first-timer users and regular customers.
April 25, 2013
Follow these six steps to put your best foot forward for first-timer users and regular customers.
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Trade Show in Print

May 1, 2013

Discovering underserved markets

How one mobile detailer became an RV specialist after finding a void in the car care industry.
April 25, 2013

An Industry Perspective: Become a winner, build a dominant team

Based on your decision-making skills, the next 12 months could well determine who the “winners and losers” will be in the industry.
April 25, 2013

How to handle the warmer months

Now that spring is here and summer is on its way, it’s important to know how to market your services.
April 25, 2013

Customer service spring cleaning

These 4 habits can hurt client relationships.
May 2, 2013

Four ways to make $40 or more on a car detail.

There needs to be a clear-cut definition that promotes the benefits to the customers.
April 25, 2013

Buffer attachment

Buffer Bit
May 2, 2013
The Buffer Bit is a uniquely designed product that turns any hand-drill into a top-of-the-line polishing tool.
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Pumps

Cat Pumps
May 2, 2013
Cat Pumps announced the expansion of the 1XP series carpet pumps to include a DC motor unit to compliment the AC motor line.
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Conveyor

Coleman Hanna
May 2, 2013
Coleman Hanna improved the Hanna conveyor with four new features.
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Pumps

Fluid Metering Inc.
May 2, 2013
Valveless, ceramic pumps from Fluid Metering Inc. (FMI) provide the solution for metering high-viscosity grease at low pressure for precision lubrication of industrial gearboxes.
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Light clamp system

Fox Fury Lighting Solutions
May 2, 2013
FoxFury Lighting Solutions announced a new clamp system that allows Nomad Area-Spot lights to mount to walls and vehicles.
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Website

Headlight Restoration Pros
May 2, 2013
The Headlight Restoration Pros Shop Directory, www.HeadlightRestorationDirectory.com, is an online directory of professional headlight restoration shops located throughout the U.S.
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Toll tag clip

NuCorp17
May 2, 2013
The eZpassClip™ is a mounting solution for new-style toll transponders.
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Chemicals

Treatment Products Ltd.
May 2, 2013
Treatment Products Ltd., a manufacturer of automotive cleaners, waxes, polishes and protective coatings, announced the acquisition of the Strike Force brand of products.
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Around the Industry - May 2013

May 2, 2013
Report: Car cleaning industry is worth $5 billion.
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Industry Watch - May 2013

April 25, 2013
WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Connecticut Carwash Association (CCA) hosted a detailing seminar on March 19 at the Simoniz Garage in West Hartford, CT, a press release reported.
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What to do about Jeeps

April 25, 2013
With the uncertainty of the economy, the weather, and natural disasters, the last thing any wants to do is turn away customers.
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Ground Breaking - May 2013

April 25, 2013
A carwash here recently completed an upgrade to the business that cost $150,000, according to the Maryland Gazette.
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