CHALLENGES OF AUTOMATIC CAR WASH: WASHING BRUSHES
An automated car wash is an excellent option for keeping the car clean, as long as you are allowed
to observe car wash in peace before making a purchase decision about washing. Using a simple rule of thumb it’s easy to decide whether it’s worth taking the car to the wash or saving the paintwork and skipping the wash.
Washing brushes are considered to be the biggest challenges of mechanical car washing, which is a fairly common perception may scratch the surfaces of the car. This stems from the fact that in automatic washing, dirt is believed to remain between the brushes and the paint surface. Dirt scratches during washing paint surface of the car according to the movement rate of the wash brushes. This risk also applies to hand washing.
However, the challenges of automatic car washing can be solved when sufficient knowledge and skill meet. In the extreme conditions of the northern climate during the winter, even an excellent brush shampoo alone is not enough for a great result. Sufficiently effective pre-soaking of dirt is crucial in terms of the cleanliness and shelf life of washing brushes. That’s why the pre-soakin chemicals used in the washing machine play a key role. For this need, Pineline developed a concept of Clean Brush Technology™ – a cleaning chemical system.
The Pineline Clean Brush Technology™ system prevents dirt from sticking to the brushes, while protecting the car’s surfaces from scratches. Pineline Clean Brush Technology™ therefore reduces the mechanical stress on the car’s surfaces and prevents the car’s surfaces from becoming damaged
scratching and swirl-mark effect caused by brushes. In terms of the best end result, it is essential that the entire Clean Brush Technology™ concept is used from the pre-wash phase to the drying phase. Only
then a perfect chemical synergy and the best possible final result will be achieved. However, the dosing instructions given by the manufacturer/distributor shall be followed regarding concentrations of chemicals and amounts of working solution.
What an automated car wash entrepreneur should also be aware of is that the brushes need not have to be washed separately or replaced annually, the key is the maintenance of the brushes with the help of a washing chemical system that supports their condition.
A simple rule of thumb for a customer going to a mechanical car wash is therefore clean and tidy washing machine brushes: they must be clean and the ends of the fringes must not be darkly colored or frayed. Only with the help of clean washing brushes can the car’s paint surfaces be cleaned without scratching, and automatic car washing remains an effortless washing option that can be used when the situation requires it or to avoid the risks of hand washing caused by inappropriate washing tools, insufficient amount of rinsing water and pressure.
In a nutshell:
When using the right kind of washing chemical system, the brushes of the car washing machine stay in good condition and do not collect dirt that could scratch the car’s surfaces.
To ensure the safety of the car washing machine, check the condition of the washing machine brushes.
The environmentally friendly Pineline Clean Brush Technology™ keeps the brushes of the car wash clean and thus also extends the service life of the brushes. For the operator, this means that the washing machine brushes do not need to be washed separately. The mechanical wear of the brushes is minimized, which also extends their useful life, and customers do not end up driving their car to the wash at the mercy of dirty wash brushes.
Pineline Clean Brush Technology™ is based, among other things, on product and concentration recommendations depending on the season and weather conditions.
01.01.2020