Speaking of truck washes, I've seen so much coach damage from the East Coast "Blue Beacon" (among others) truck powerwash products, services and personnel, that I avoid them like the plague. I've often wondered how they stay in business, considering how well some truckers and outfits maintain their rigs. At RiverBend, we had a brand new King Aire, from Toronto, with totaled paint last winter. And, the owner had specified (to the Brunswick, GA. Blue Beacon) no harsh cleaners or treatment. He did pay extra for the citrus acid "shine" product that they applied to his Alcoa wheels, that seemed to have etched his Dura-Brite wheels. The wheels gradually turned hazy and stayed that way. One trip. One $Mega-mistake!
Interesting about blue beacon. Their cleaning stuff does not seem to affect my bare gelcoat at all.
Bob
Title: Re: Truck washes affecting coach finish
Post by: Neal Pillsbury on July 09, 2013, 01:58:28 pm
........................Interesting about blue beacon. Their cleaning stuff does not seem to affect my bare gelcoat at all.................
Bob, The King Aire paint damage was from a Powerwasher spray pattern that was too focused or intense, not chemicals. They may have been using an adjustable pattern spray nozzle and had it dialed down too tight, or they just ran the wand too tight to the surface. Definite sweep patterns and marks eroded into the clear coat, though. The wheels looked like some kind of chemical etching. They gradually became more cloudy throughout last winter's season. Neal
Title: Re: Truck washes affecting coach finish
Post by: Bob Thomas on July 09, 2013, 06:46:19 pm
I had a similar problem with Blue Beacon about two years ago. Too strong a spray caused the decals to split/bubble is certain areas. I had warned the office staff when I checked in. Not real apparent until you look close. I did not get much satisfaction. Won't go back. They did a nice job on my wheels/tires and it lasted. I'll just do it myself when I can.