# Fleet Washing **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/fleet-washing/14.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [About the Fleet Washing category](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-fleet-washing-category/20)
**Author:** [@system](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-fleet-washing-category/20 "2015-11-10T02:37:19Z")
Discuss truck washing and fleet vehicle cleaning here. This is your first stop for truck and vehicle cleaning. --- ## [Truck washing (Soaps, Tips and Tricks)](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/truck-washing-soaps-tips-and-tricks/18885)
**Author:** [@GeorgeNicholson](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/GeorgeNicholson)\ **Replies:** 2890\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/truck-washing-soaps-tips-and-tricks/18885 "2026-02-23T05:46:38Z")
Tomorrow I have a demo at one of the largest furniture stores in America. They have 71 box trucks that they want cleaned twice a month, possibly more if I can sell them on it. They currently have a guy that does it now… --- ## [Newbie: Steam or Steam/Pressure Washer Combo?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/newbie-steam-or-steam-pressure-washer-combo/40387)
**Author:** [@Onassis91](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Onassis91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/newbie-steam-or-steam-pressure-washer-combo/40387 "2025-08-19T22:00:12Z")
I apologize it this has been asked before, but I couldn’t find anything. We are looking to purchase a hot water pressure washer-steam cleaner combo or a straight steam cleaner. The main application would be cleaning the… --- ## [Using pure water to fill tank](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-pure-water-to-fill-tank/39439)
**Author:** [@mikesPWclean](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mikesPWclean)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-pure-water-to-fill-tank/39439 "2025-04-04T13:28:58Z")
Hey all. I’m looking into buying a high flow RO/DI filter to fill my buffer tank for rinsing off cars at a dealership. It’s multiple locations across the metroplex all with water spigots to use. I have a single xero pur… --- ## [Got my first ever quote, need help!](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/got-my-first-ever-quote-need-help/38298)
**Author:** [@jonnykat](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/jonnykat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/got-my-first-ever-quote-need-help/38298 "2024-04-20T19:04:06Z")
Hi guys! Got my first fleet washing quote!! And boy it’s a doozie 125 vehicles, 10 - 5 tons trucks 50 - step vans 40 - transit city 25 - transit cargo Looking for a exterior wash every month Interior vacuum and wi… --- ## [How to get fleet washing contracts](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-to-get-fleet-washing-contracts/28455)
**Author:** [@pcdesign4you](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/pcdesign4you)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-to-get-fleet-washing-contracts/28455 "2024-04-08T03:14:20Z")
I am curious about how to get fleet washing contracts. i am new to the game and I am looking for a way to start trying to win clients over. Any suggestions? --- ## [Vehicle Wrap Removal](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/vehicle-wrap-removal/3988)
**Author:** [@Greenwater](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Greenwater)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/vehicle-wrap-removal/3988 "2024-02-01T14:52:01Z")
Has anyone done vinyl graphics or a vehicle wrap removal? What do you charge...what are your methods...how do you charge? Greenwater Pressure Washing --- ## [Off-site fleet washing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/off-site-fleet-washing/37870)
**Author:** [@Exteriorstainandwash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Exteriorstainandwash)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/off-site-fleet-washing/37870 "2024-01-30T01:41:00Z")
The potential contract in question would require offsite washing, dozens up to a couple hundred vehicles. I have a couple rough draft ideas but would like to hear some of you guys opinions. I will provide any further inf… --- ## [Fleetwash at night](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleetwash-at-night/3228)
**Author:** [@MSMITH](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MSMITH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleetwash-at-night/3228 "2022-11-28T04:48:14Z")
Does any body do fleetwashing at night --- ## [SH and aluminum...clean up](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sh-and-aluminum-clean-up/33032)
**Author:** [@JAtkinson](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/JAtkinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sh-and-aluminum-clean-up/33032 "2022-03-12T03:24:16Z")
So not Fleet Washing per se, but it does pertain to cleaning up my fleet… We use our newest truck as a showpiece at marketing events in the spring. Last year it was literally new, but this year has a year’s worth of SH… --- ## [First time with fleet washing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-time-with-fleet-washing/10121)
**Author:** [@arnermw](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/arnermw)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-time-with-fleet-washing/10121 "2022-02-22T04:23:49Z")
So I have a shot at washing some semi trucks … there are 185 trucks 107 trailers and 75 chassis … I was wondering on a price point of maybe $20-$25 a unit … I have been reading forums and doing some research and will co… --- ## [Scope of Work for University of South Carolina](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/scope-of-work-for-university-of-south-carolina/32755)
**Author:** [@TDCServices](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TDCServices)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/scope-of-work-for-university-of-south-carolina/32755 "2022-02-04T17:56:51Z")
Hey gents, I found this today and thought I’d post it here for your enjoyment. I am not a “rubber scrubber” and the environmental side of this (not to mention a complete lack of knowledge) scares me away from it. Have f… --- ## [Touchless RV/camper cleaning?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/touchless-rv-camper-cleaning/17484)
**Author:** [@pressureguy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/pressureguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/touchless-rv-camper-cleaning/17484 "2022-01-03T19:49:41Z")
Anyone have experience washing RVs? We washed about 30 yesterday for a new client to prep them for a show. Took ages. Had to brush really hard to get the black streaks off, especially on the metal sided ones. The owner w… --- ## [First fleet truck!](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-fleet-truck/12234)
**Author:** [@OvermanPowerClean](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/OvermanPowerClean)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-fleet-truck/12234 "2021-09-07T00:21:58Z")
Just bought my first fleet washing truck today! Going to be building this up to clean my trailers, trucks and commercial jobs. Debating on upgrading to a 550 gal tank on this vs my 325, thoughts? I have the space on it t… --- ## [Hydro Chem Chemicals with Two Step Gun](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hydro-chem-chemicals-with-two-step-gun/31645)
**Author:** [@pinghlii](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/pinghlii)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hydro-chem-chemicals-with-two-step-gun/31645 "2021-08-25T02:22:10Z")
Hi my question is how do you make a profit when using hydro chemical chemicals which cost around $410 for the two step 55 gallons and only charge $35 a truck. I feel like no money is being made when your expenses are hig… --- ## [Where to buy a two step gun?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/where-to-buy-a-two-step-gun/31610)
**Author:** [@pinghlii](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/pinghlii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/where-to-buy-a-two-step-gun/31610 "2021-08-24T18:39:48Z")
Hi I have a 3.5 gpm 4000 psi Hot Water machine. I want to know where I can buy it other than hydrochem. Maybe @Hotshot you have any ideas? Regards Paul --- ## [Hotsy fleet chems?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hotsy-fleet-chems/31496)
**Author:** [@Mcflyfyter](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Mcflyfyter)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 4:43am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hotsy-fleet-chems/31496 "2021-08-24T04:43:09Z")
I think I can get a good deal on hotsy products, but I’m curious if they have anything worth using. I tried some Power Shine, but didn’t see the point since the pickups still had to be brushed 100%. I’d really like to … --- ## [High Pressure DS injector](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/high-pressure-ds-injector/28155)
**Author:** [@WiscoWashPros](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/WiscoWashPros)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/high-pressure-ds-injector/28155 "2021-08-20T18:32:19Z")
What kind of DS injector are you guys using in order to apply soaps at higher psi? I am starting out with using a 3 way valve to change my 2 step soaps but there is no way my current injector will pull at anything higher… --- ## [Fleet washing advice for a newbie](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-washing-advice-for-a-newbie/30813)
**Author:** [@readpw](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/readpw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-washing-advice-for-a-newbie/30813 "2021-07-26T17:08:46Z")
I’ve read a few threads here and have learned one thing and that is I have a lot to learn! I started pressure washing as a side hustle in October 2020 and have done a few residential jobs. I picked up a gig washing the… --- ## [One Step Truck Wash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/one-step-truck-wash/30699)
**Author:** [@Armadawash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Armadawash)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/one-step-truck-wash/30699 "2021-05-23T01:46:58Z")
Hi all. Im doing a demo on a small fleet this Saturday. Will be a 2 man crew washing, with an 8gpm hot water machine, one man on the gun and one with a brush. Any recommended one step soaps that will leave the customer i… --- ## [Fishing boat cleaning](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fishing-boat-cleaning/30380)
**Author:** [@Hsobaszek](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Hsobaszek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fishing-boat-cleaning/30380 "2021-04-26T01:07:14Z")
I was asked to clean this aluminum fishing boat this morning. The outside of the boat doesn’t look to dirty but they would like to clean the carpet as well… what do you guys think? --- ## [Fleet washing - 1 time deal pricing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-washing-1-time-deal-pricing/29896)
**Author:** [@theotherguy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/theotherguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-washing-1-time-deal-pricing/29896 "2021-03-24T13:18:26Z")
Recently worked with a customer who mentioned he owned a roofing company and was looking to do a quick wash on some trucks for a promotional advertisement. We’ve always offered fleet washing but never really got into it … --- ## [2 Step gun not pulling soap](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/2-step-gun-not-pulling-soap/27304)
**Author:** [@TaderzNgravy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TaderzNgravy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/2-step-gun-not-pulling-soap/27304 "2021-03-11T18:06:17Z")
I built a 2 step gun based on the other thread floating around, but Im having some problems with it pulling soap. Itll pull through both lines with a soap nozzle but not with my high pressure nozzle. When I pull soap wit… --- ## [Any Fleet Washers in the Greater St. Louis Area?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-fleet-washers-in-the-greater-st-louis-area/28407)
**Author:** [@qons](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/qons)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-fleet-washers-in-the-greater-st-louis-area/28407 "2020-12-09T03:07:00Z")
I was contacted by a business to do some fleet washing. I know @Hotshot will be disappointed but I turned them down. I know the guy who contacted me and I told him I’d try and get him a couple names. So if anyone is in t… --- ## [Fleet Wash Invoicing Software](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-wash-invoicing-software/28319)
**Author:** [@AxisMobileRepair](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AxisMobileRepair)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fleet-wash-invoicing-software/28319 "2020-11-03T20:50:28Z")
What are you guys using for invoicing software on fleet washes with multiple units on each wash bill? Do you bill individually per unit? Or do you list all vin numbers on one invoice? Also does your software have a sched… --- ## [Low end fleet washing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/low-end-fleet-washing/28091)
**Author:** [@Sasquatch](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Sasquatch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 11:49am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/low-end-fleet-washing/28091 "2020-10-15T11:49:24Z")
Most likely not the correct way but he gets it done. It takes him 30 minutes a truck. None of us probably wants to hear what he’s charging. Interesting none the less. --- ## [2 step soap ratios](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/2-step-soap-ratios/27652)
**Author:** [@TaderzNgravy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TaderzNgravy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/2-step-soap-ratios/27652 "2020-09-11T01:30:38Z")
Started messing with 2 step gun today. Im still waiting for the right size tip to come in so the first truck I did I just low pressured both steps. The results were horrible, I ended up brushing the entire truck. For th… --- ## [Two-Step Gun In Action](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/two-step-gun-in-action/19138)
**Author:** [@pressureguy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/pressureguy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/two-step-gun-in-action/19138 "2020-08-07T22:06:21Z")
Thought I’d share a video I took today of us washing a tanker with the two-step gun for those that are curious. Using Supersonic and Dynaclean & Bright from Hydro-Chem. We can do the whole truck and trailer in about 30 m… --- ## [Adding on fleet washing to my services?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/adding-on-fleet-washing-to-my-services/17619)
**Author:** [@charlestonwashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/charlestonwashing)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/adding-on-fleet-washing-to-my-services/17619 "2020-08-04T18:47:09Z")
So I was sitting in the McDonald’s driver thru line and was watching this guy washing an 18 wheeler in the next parking lot over and it got me thinking if I was missing out on some easy money by not offering that service… --- ## [Cleaning dried sh off auto paint with no clear coat](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-dried-sh-off-auto-paint-with-no-clear-coat/25111)
**Author:** [@Seandz](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Seandz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-dried-sh-off-auto-paint-with-no-clear-coat/25111 "2020-05-15T16:58:49Z")
We cleaned 1/2 of a large roof yesterday and I struggled to reach the peak with my 12v shooting out 6% sh. I didn’t worry about over spray as the roof on the other side was at least 30’ over before the gutter and then th… [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/fleet-washing/14.md?page=1)