kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 Source: https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-karcher-kleanstar-automatic-car-wash-esso-lorong-chuan-price The ongoing labour crunch has forced businesses to look at ways to automate certain aspects of their operations. And for Esso petrol stations, it means the comeback of the automatic car wash. Beginning today, car washes at Esso's Lorong Chuan outlet will be a mostly automated affair thanks to the installation of a Karcher Klean!Star car wash system. Apart from freeing up manpower for other more high-value tasks, the Karcher system is also efficient in its use of water. According to Karcher, its Klean!Star system can recycle as much as 85% of the water used in a wash. The collected water is sent to two holding tanks under the car wash and is then recycled using a Karcher water treatment unit. Karcher claims that in doing so, the system can save 6.57 million litres of water a year (based on 120 car washes a day). Ensuring a thorough wash To ensure a thorough yet scratch-free wash, the system uses specially-designed polyethylene foam brushes that are gentle on the paint. Furthermore, sensors are used to guide and the brushes and the brushes themselves were designed so that they don't trap debris – owners can be assured that the brushes are clean for each wash. Check it out in action above. The wheels are said to be one of the hardest parts of a car to clean and to do that the Klean!Star system has a dedicated wheel wash unit that has integrated high-pressure water jets and sensors to ensure wheels of all sizes are properly cleaned. Finally, after the cars are cleaned, a high-pressure blower is deployed to blow dry the car. Again, sensors are used to ensure the blower follows the contours of the car as closely as possible to ensure proper drying. My thoughts Having seen the system in action, it seems to do a decent job for the price. I saw two cars being washed and they looked fresh after the process. The blow dryer does a fairly good job too. I'd say the cars were about 85% dry after coming out from the car wash. The main advantage of this system is that it ensures consistent performance, as opposed to manual washing where the quality of the wash can differ depending on who's doing the job and at what time of the day. Do I think it's superior to detailing studios or specialised car washing operations? Probably not. A manual wash done by professionals is likely going to yield better results. However, they cost more, take longer, and are often located in places that are not so accessible. At the price, I think it's worth a try to see if it's something that'll work for you. Locations and pricing The Karcher Klean!Star system is currently in operation at Esso Lorong Chuan with more locations coming in the months ahead. Two other locations currently undergoing installation works include Esso Toa Payoh Lorong 2 and Esso Bedok North. They will come online later this year. Prices of a wash start at S$11 for a regular sedan. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 (edited) not very clean cos birdie poo poo marks still need to manually clean off take note if you want to try remember to fold wing mirrors 👍 Edited October 27, 2022 by Inlinefour 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 The brushes for the wheels look so worn-out already..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 Just now, Volvobrick said: The brushes for the wheels look so worn-out already..... so that it doesn’t scratch your rims 🤫 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 any liscount for Singapore largest car forum ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 27, 2022 Author Share October 27, 2022 We are going back in time!!!!! hahahahaha 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra 6th Gear October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 Recycled water clean or not? Sounds like no diff from the ah neh car wash, one pail water can wash what? 10 cars? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra 6th Gear October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said: We are going back in time!!!!! hahahahaha This reminds me of my ex-colleague who spoke about auto carwash 25-30years ago. He said he avoids them because the water very dirty, maybe time has changed and recycled water is filtered?🤔 But then again, it's like communal bathing using recycled water ..... Yucks!😁 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arogab Turbocharged October 27, 2022 Share October 27, 2022 Same thread lah, there is another car wash thread leh @kobayashiGT🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 28, 2022 Author Share October 28, 2022 16 hours ago, Arogab said: Same thread lah, there is another car wash thread leh @kobayashiGT🤣 which one ah. I merge! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arogab Turbocharged October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said: which one ah. I merge! You mod leh. The one talking about why we don't have this kind of car wash in SG lah 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 28, 2022 Author Share October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Arogab said: You mod leh. The one talking about why we don't have this kind of car wash in SG lah I lazy mod mah hahah 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 Recycled water? But my car is not a toilet leh. If want to go green do it properly like an underground tank to collect rain water. Mix of rain and tap water supply use to wash car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 I've been using auto wash ever since crude oil was above 50 dollah...but sometimes the waiting time can be quite long...like a week or two before it rains...😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arogab Turbocharged October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 3 hours ago, kobayashiGT said: I lazy mod mah hahah you very daring to tell in this group with your boss @RadX around😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 28, 2022 Author Share October 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, Arogab said: you very daring to tell in this group with your boss @RadX around😂 He don't even wanna meet me for dinner. I sad. hahahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arogab Turbocharged October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said: He don't even wanna meet me for dinner. I sad. hahahaha You go play tanni s lah🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator October 28, 2022 Author Share October 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Arogab said: You go play tanni s lah🤣 Must see who my opponent first... 🤣 ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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