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Lock bolt replacement on Hamilton ACW4?????

Is there a special tool to replace the lock bolt on a Hamilton ACW4 auto cashier? My bottom bolt is stripped out. I have the replacement bolt (Kleenrite Part 90-0275), but I can't get a wrench in there to free up the mechanism to get the bolt out. Maybe I'm just slow..... Any help is appreciated. Shaun

Lock bolt replacement on Hamilton ACW4?????

Is there a special tool to replace the lock bolt on a Hamilton ACW4 auto cashier? My bottom bolt is stripped out. I have the replacement bolt (Kleenrite Part 90-0275), but I can't get a wrench in there to free up the mechanism to get the bolt out. Maybe I'm just slow..... Any help is appreciated. Shaun

Looking for Ryko SoftGloss Maxx 5 Technician – Houston

Hello - Looking for a Ryko SoftGloss Maxx 5 technician in the Houston area for some help. Ideally, someone experienced with Ryko IBA equipment who can provide on-site service or phone troubleshooting when needed. If you know someone, please DM me their contact info. Thanks!

Looking for Ryko SoftGloss Maxx 5 Technician – Houston

Hello - Looking for a Ryko SoftGloss Maxx 5 technician in the Houston area for some help. Ideally, someone experienced with Ryko IBA equipment who can provide on-site service or phone troubleshooting when needed. If you know someone, please DM me their contact info. Thanks!

Mat holders

Customers complaining about mats not holding tight enough as they drop. I've checked their mats and finding thinner and thinner mats being produced. Beside the industry standard is there a better mat holder? Anybody tried to beef up the tension or found a better way. I replaced mine 2 years ago and before that longer intervals.

Mat holders

Customers complaining about mats not holding tight enough as they drop. I've checked their mats and finding thinner and thinner mats being produced. Beside the industry standard is there a better mat holder? Anybody tried to beef up the tension or found a better way. I replaced mine 2 years ago and before that longer intervals.

Kleen-Rite "Learn More, Earn More" Expo November 2026

Kleen-Rite's 2-day car wash event for the self-serve/In-bay automatic industry! Join us for a great day of learning, eating and prizes for our car washing friends. Come a day early and enjoy the Car Wash Experience, car wash bus tours, panel discussions and keynote speaker. Click the images below for more info.

Kleen-Rite "Learn More, Earn More" Expo November 2026

Kleen-Rite's 2-day car wash event for the self-serve/In-bay automatic industry! Join us for a great day of learning, eating and prizes for our car washing friends. Come a day early and enjoy the Car Wash Experience, car wash bus tours, panel discussions and keynote speaker. Click the images below for more info.

Idiot customers

A Saturday morning and a float switch has failed in the hot water tank for my SS. Turn all the poser off to the bays while we repair it. Have to drain the tank so no water for the pumps. I get phone calls from people in the bays who have pulled in and can't wash. I tell them we are inside fixing it and it will be 20 minutes or so. get it replaced only to have a wire short out that we will have to replace. fix that and turn the bays on real quick to test the circuit. The customers see the... Read more

Goldline conversion to crypto pay

Maybe I’m overthinking…. I currently have Hamilton Dan with card swipe on my gold line. Need to upgrade to tap. I’m leaning towards crypto pay conversion as it’s not only less costly vs Hamilton upgrade….the Hamilton upgrade requires an extra button push for cards. Ideally…I’d keep the Hamilton swipe raeder mainly for my Hamilton value cards and have crypto for tap. Has anyone done something like this. Thoughts.? Wiring info?

Goldline conversion to crypto pay

Maybe I’m overthinking…. I currently have Hamilton Dan with card swipe on my gold line. Need to upgrade to tap. I’m leaning towards crypto pay conversion as it’s not only less costly vs Hamilton upgrade….the Hamilton upgrade requires an extra button push for cards. Ideally…I’d keep the Hamilton swipe raeder mainly for my Hamilton value cards and have crypto for tap. Has anyone done something like this. Thoughts.? Wiring info?

Social media stupidity

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