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Equipment list
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32 oz. wash and Big Red Sponge kit · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Includes the wash sponge. Use Hyper Foam for washing, glass and light interior cleaning at the label dilution for each task. Pre-rinse heavy dirt. Do not use the wheel towels on paint.
Open source reference1 gallon bottle · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
For wheel, tire and suitable interior cleaning. Use the surface-specific dilution on the label and test first. Use Hyper Foam for glass and light interior cleaning.
Open source referenceBucket with grit guard · 2 required for Starter
Still needed: 2 · Buy: 1 pack (2 units per pack)
Two 3.5-gallon buckets with grit guards per pack. Replaces the separate 5-gallon buckets and guards in the source sheet. Mark wash and rinse buckets.
Open source reference40-bag pack, 13 gallon · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Keep separate labeled bags for used towels and ordinary dry waste. Keep customer belongings separate. Dispose of chemical waste as required locally.
Open source referenceSingle large drying towel · 2 required for Starter
Still needed: 2
Single utility towel · 5 required for Starter
Still needed: 5 · Buy: 1 pack (10 units per pack)
10 towels per pack, 16 x 16 in. Keep these black utility towels for wheels and dirty work, separate from paint and interior towels.
Open source referenceSingle interior towel · 30 required for Starter
Still needed: 30 · Buy: 3 packs (10 units per pack)
Ten towels per pack. Keep separate clean groups for glass, interior and paint. Mark their storage with the included labels. Keep black utility towels for wheel and tire work.
Open source referenceSingle 16 oz bottle · 6 required for Starter
Still needed: 6 · Buy: 2 packs (3 units per pack)
Three graduated 16 oz bottles per pack. Measure using the bottle marks. Label each bottle with its product, dilution and hazard information. Follow chemical compatibility instructions.
Open source reference3-pair pack, size 8 (M) · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Medium is the selected pack size. Change size on Amazon if needed. Reusable nitrile gloves for chemical handling; follow each product safety data sheet and glove care instructions.
Open source referenceOne pair · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Indirect vents and an adjustable strap. Fit the goggles before mixing or spraying chemicals. Follow the product safety data sheet.
Open source referenceVacuum with dry filter · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Professional 4-gallon wet/dry vacuum, model 50313. Replaces the unavailable WD4070. Use a dry filter for dry debris. The detailing hose kit is a separate line.
Open source referenceHose and tools kit · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Use the included orange hose with the RIDGID vacuum. Kit tools do not directly fit the original hose. Do not buy this again if your vacuum already includes the kit.
Open source referenceOne 3-brush kit · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Use the large brushes for wheels and tires. Reserve the small detail brush for the interior. Keep wheel tools separate from paint tools.
Open source referenceOne hose and nozzle kit · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
5/8 in. hose with SwivelGrip ends, nozzle and quick-connect kit. Connect its garden-hose thread directly to the washer inlet; use the nozzle for hand rinsing.
Open source reference2-bin pack with gasket lids · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Use one covered bin for clean towels and one for clean tools. Keep chemicals upright and separate. Secure bins for travel.
Open source reference4 straps and 4 soft loops · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
1 in. x 15 ft. straps, 607 lb working load per strap. Use rated vehicle anchor points and follow the load-securing instructions. Not for lifting.
Open source referenceOne bottle · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
32 oz bottle. Follow the towel care and detergent instructions. Do not use fabric softener.
Open source reference320-label pack with marker · 1 required for Starter
Still needed: 1
Write product names and dilutions on bottles and label storage by use. Add the hazard information required by each chemical. Replace labels if damaged or unreadable.
Open source referenceUse the same equipment
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