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Car Wash Opening Procedure

Prepare the car wash for opening by checking systems and wash performance, setting up customer areas, and recording any issues and completion details.
Platinum Express Wash
05/12/2025

Car Wash Opening Procedure

This procedure covers opening the car wash, including utility startup, leak and system checks, nozzle inspections, and a test wash with photo documentation. It also includes thermostat adjustments, vacuum and vending area setup, supply stocking, trash removal, entrance lane opening, and recording the starting cash balance and completion details.

    Are there any fluid or air leaks in the backroom?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

    Describe and post a photo

    Is the RO gauge reading the correct pressure?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Describe and post a photo

    Is the Ozone reading the correct level?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Describe and post a photo

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    Are there any fluid/air leaks in the tunnel?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

    Describe and post a photo

    Run a Wetdown

    Are underspray nozzles at Entrance of belt spraying up consistently?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Picture of nozzles spraying

    Are underspray nozzles at Exit of belt spraying up consistently?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Picture of nozzles spraying

    Run a Test Car

    Are all applications coming on at the proper times?

    if the answer is "empty "

    If "No", describe

    Vehicle entering (Best Wash)

    Add or drag pictures

    Vehicle mid tunnel (Best Wash)

    Add or drag pictures

    Vehicle Exiting (Best Wash)

    Add or drag pictures

    Are all lights, blowers, and equipment functioning properly?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    List Equipment

    General

    Are all Free Vacuum trash cans empty from the night before?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Add or drag pictures
    if the answer is "oneOf [No]"

    Cash drawer starting balance

    $

    Completed by

    Add or drag pictures
Source: Platinum Express Wash (Community Member)

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