GoPro Car Wash: Vintage Hanna Tunnel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2020
- Located in in Tampa, FL
Thanks to the warm and friendly hospitality by Jack at Tropical Car Wash, we had the privilege of touring and filming this very historically significant wash.
Starting as Big W Car wash in 1968, this site started as a Gulf gas tie-in car wash, as were many of them from the era. This Hanna equipment was installed in the late 1970's.
After a few changes in ownership over the many years of operation, Jack took over from his parents in August. I have personally witnessed the changes he has made to this site, and with the high volume location and upcoming updates, he is on the path to success!
When we arrived near close, I was amazed at how many cars this oldie but goodie was churning out still, after so many years. In fact, it was much busier than my visit during prime hours in 2014. Knowing the incoming comments, I'd like to express that the longer prep time was mainly because I drove two hours through lovebug infested I-75-and once they're baked onto the paint-they're very difficult to remove just by sending it through. The owner really wanted to make a good impression and boy, does he work hard. I have never seen such a hands on wash owner.
We were also surprised to see the addition of express services, largely due to the outbreak of COVID-19, however it's good to have that option as the industry is heavily trending towards strictly express sites. During observation, I noticed there were many express ticket sales going through the wash.
This setup uses blendco chemicals which work great without Reverse Osmosis (Jack is planning on adding this), even with the mid-upgrade drying setup.
The in-depth video from the tunnel perspective will be coming very shortly!
I really like how the new owner only puts in new dryers and doesn’t replace the washing equipment. That’s what most car washes near me have been doing!
It keeps the rarenes of the equipment
Chains have been buying up old car washes here and ripping out perfectly working rare and vintage equipment :/
Also, due to the impending comments- my GoPro wasn’t tightened all the way so it moved 75% through the wash. I am aware this happened so no need to point it out. I honestly enjoy the fact that it happened because it gives a good view of the rocker brushes! I chose not to do a retake because the tunnel perspective is phenomenal enough. Thanks.
Car Wash Studios at least it didn’t fall off the car and went to the ground lol. That happened to Car Washes of Georgia once.
What's the name of the car wash
@@ricardomorales15 Tropical Car Wash in Tampa, FL
These kinds of tunnels are built to last. It would be good to put in a lava arch and some light effects and maybe a high pressure rinse arch, if it can fit. That would bring in customers for more express washes. Also, I see a familiar logo somewhere...
This is a wonderful video!!! Keep up the good work!
Oh my god. I love these old Hanna Sherman car washes. Excellent find.
WOAH...an air brake starts the machinery..usually it's a buzzer or even a bell.
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The Tropical Car Wash (formerly the Big W Car Wash) in Tampa, Florida!
WHOA, nice find! I'm really surprised it's still there.
What GoPro mount do you use in this video? I’m looking to do something like this myself.
They have new driers
Wow! I didn’t know that! Thanks for telling me! I didn’t even notice! NO CRAP Sherlock, they do have new dryers.
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It is sonny’s tunnel
0:43 Face reveal on the right ;)
They should also add Simoniz Hot Wax & Shine and Ceramic Coating as well!
They’re kinda vintage so idk if they will
Wraps kinda reminds me of AVW
Oh my God, it really takes 6 minutes to prep a car?!
Alberta Car Wash Channel per my description, lovebug season is detrimental in Florida because many times (Tommy’s express has this issue a LOT due to the elimination of prep, and they had issues with customer complaints and reviews) when you send it through, they don’t come off completely from being baked into the clearcoat. The acid from the bugs literally eats away.
Car Wash Studios Ah, I see.
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