Pressure washing construction equipment

[Administrator]

Does anyone do this?

How much do you charge?

[downdirtypw]

It would depend on alot of factors: how big, how dirty, how many pieces

I did 2 front loaders for a concrete company and charged them 75.00 each which actually doesnt make the minimum pay scale for 1 man rig for as many hrs as i did it.
What I concentrated on was the economy and if I would be able to get more pieces in the near future for such a good price

[Paul Kassander]

Most times it is best to bid these units on a time and materials basis unless you are doing a regular cleaning. Prices can vary dramatically based on how bad they are and what they want done. Regular wash might be $30-$75 where a good degreasing job might be $150-200. Pain prep is a whole different ball game and you are closer to $400-500 ea.

[fasttravis]

Just wondering what kind of chem would you use when cleaning trucks. I have a few guys that want there 18 wheelers washed but im sure the bugs and road grim is going to be a big factor in the jobs. thanks for any info yall have... Travis

[Paul Kassander]

I use Bond Breaker or Neverdull for single step brush less washing. For 2 stepping I use an aluminium Brightner and Problend, Prodigy is an good choice as well.

[fasttravis]

Thanks we will give it a try.

[Administrator]

Depending on what your cleaning and how dirty they are, try using a truck washing chemical called Fleet Brite. If your cleaning car dealerships try Big Truck Brite, it has a nice wet wax agent in it. If you need an acid based truck wash try Aluma Brite. I don't clean fleets but almost all of the guys I know use these products from Sun Brite Supply. Find fleet washing chemicals here.