Proper Solution for 5-7gal automatic sprayers??

Bham · September 12, 2014

Hey guys, I just purchased my first automatic sprayer. It's a seven gallon model although I will probably run it at 5gal, or less.

Anyway, my question is, does anyone use an automatic sprayer and do you have a good water to baby shampoo ratio that seems to work well. I don't want to spend a lot of time filling and re-filling just to figure out the right mix.

I know that temperature will change the way I mix(i.e. summer-vs-winter solution) but if anyone is already using one of these on a regular basis and knows a good formula please give me some suggestions. It would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Jason @ the Drive Shop Trussville, Alabama

jh812 · September 12, 2014

I like 1.5oz per gallon but I'm in climate controlled area.

Bham · September 13, 2014

I like 1.5oz per gallon but I'm in climate controlled area.

Thanks for suggestion. My bay is climate controlled also, so hopefully this will get me started in the right direction.

jh812 · September 13, 2014

It's definitely key to get the right mixture. I use to just aimlessly do it and it was always a guessing game. You'll probably have to play with ita little bit that's a good starting point.

jh812 · September 13, 2014

H2O

tap?

filtered?

distilled?

all of the above?

Does that matter with how much soap you use?

Tintguy1980 · September 13, 2014

Proper solution is a hand held that can be rinsed regularly. :facepalm2 :blink

Shadebyblade · September 13, 2014

Tint slime homee.

Bham · September 13, 2014

Proper solution is a hand held that can be rinsed regularly.

Hmmm, let me see, average four 32oz bottles per 4-door car---average 3 cars a day = about 3 gallons a day. So seems to me I will be cleaning and refilling daily. AND NO CARPAL TUNNEL, plus more pressure and constant spray equals better installs.