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It all depends on how big the van is It factory paint or sign vinyl wrappedI have been asked to clean exterior of a burger wagon every 2 weeks. Couple questions for advice please, how much to charge and what solution and mix to use?
Could I use screwfix degreaser on it?First clean a really weak tfr solution then rinse, after that 2weekly just water will be enough.
Depending on size a brekkie bagette and a mug of coffee oncea week would do me failing that £15
Its a trailer roughly 12ft long 6ft wide, wfp and degreaser?It all depends on how big the van is It factory paint or sign vinyl wrapped
Luton style box body on chassis or large transit size
Is the serving hatch water tight
Will you be pressure washing it or WFP cleaning it
Whats the finish like now and does it have any visible damage or paint imperfections
Things to consider before taking in the job as blame is a game
Do they want it washed and waxed then polished
Or a simple road grime TFR scrub and hose down..
The price could be from £50 to £90 depending on time spent cleaning
Wheels = brake dust
Glass
Body
Roof
And so on
Whats the paint finish like? And are you familiar with chemicals and surfaces you intend on cleaning?Could I use screwfix degreaser on it?
I was thinking degreaser for black streaks? I'm not sure if anyone on here has used degreaser on these type of things.Whats the paint finish like? And are you familiar with chemicals and surfaces you intend on cleaning?
It's not a chip shop floor
I've cleaned chip shop exterior walls and extraction fans where grease drips but not vehiclesI was thinking degreaser for black streaks? I'm not sure if anyone on here has used degreaser on these type of things.
??I approached one of those burger vans, and the woman behind the counter was obese, covered in sweat and stunk of B.O.
I was starving so thought sod it.
I said ‘Two burgers and a hot dog please’
She opened the freezer, took out two burgers and placed them under her armpit.
I said ‘what the hell you doing?’
She said ‘I’m defrosting your burgers’
I said ‘well you can cancel my hot dog’ ?
Are you a window cleaner or a valeter? Personally I wouldn't touch this. Grease on the roof = grease on your brush.I was thinking degreaser for black streaks? I'm not sure if anyone on here has used degreaser on these type of things.
If you have some Screwfix degreaser I'd use that first. You'll end up with a garage full of three quarter full tins otherwise.Ideal i will order up some virosol ?
What mix would you use for it?If you have some Screwfix degreaser I'd use that first. You'll end up with a garage full of three quarter full tins otherwise.
Never used it, I'm a TFR man, but most of these degreasers work at 10:1 or 5:1 It would also depend on how greasy / dirty the van is. If there are a few really bad marks some neat on a cloth might be needed but as I've never seen the van can't say for certain.What mix would you use for it?
You'll **** up your brushCould I use screwfix degreaser on it?
Its a trailer roughly 12ft long 6ft wide, wfp and degreaser?
I've got one of those. Starting to look like Steptoe's yard.If you have some Screwfix degreaser I'd use that first. You'll end up with a garage full of three quarter full tins otherwise.
I think you've hit the nail on the head Spruce. I started out offering all sorts. Bin washing, pressure washing, gutters, solars... The bin washing customers became a real pain in the posterior, having to arrive on a certain day etc, turn up late they would have put bags in. Since I've been focusing on just windows (Occasional gutters and Solars too) I have more customers than I know what to do with.I don't know how long you have been window cleaning @GarethC but when you have gaps to fill it's tempting to try to take on any work you can get hold of.
Whilst it might help pay bills now it's not a good long term strategy. Better use your 'free' time to canvas for more window cleaning work.
Doing jobs like this are a distraction from your business focus - to build up a lucrative window cleaning round.
This is from my personal book of experience. Done that and got the tee shirt.
I bought 25 tubs of degreaser when Screwfix were selling it for £5.99 for 5 litres and I think I have 23 tubs left. I usually take on anything but I don't have the room no more. I find I get greedy for the roof cleans where I can make good money but its only seasonal. Only have one thing left to buy now and that's a scaffold for the roof cleans. Was thinking of renting a container to fill it with more junk or bite the bullet and have a massive clearout. ?I've got one of those. Starting to look like Steptoe's yard.
I think you've hit the nail on the head Spruce. I started out offering all sorts. Bin washing, pressure washing, gutters, solars... The bin washing customers became a real pain in the posterior, having to arrive on a certain day etc, turn up late they would have put bags in. Since I've been focusing on just windows (Occasional gutters and Solars too) I have more customers than I know what to do with.
@GarethC, keep your eyes on the prize mate.
Haven't done it.@GarethC seemed adamant that he was going to do this job despite some of us advising against doing it. I wonder how he managed.
Oh, he hasn't visited to forum since his last post on here on the 3rd August.