Take a tour of Atomic Express Car Wash in Algonquin, Illinois, with CAR WASH Magazine.
Car Wash:
Atomic Express Car Wash
Located:
Algonquin, Illinois
Owners:
A.J. Levin, Dan Kamensky
Number of Locations:
One
Building Size:
5,000 square feet
Contractor:
Car Wash Pro Designers
Conveyor Lengths:
150-foot tunnel
Equipment Supplier:
AVW for car wash equipment and Micrologic for POS and controls
Chemical Supplier:
Car Wash Pro Designers
Estimated number of car washes daily/annually:
“We are hoping to get 100,000+ washes in our first year,” Kamensky said.
Environmentally Friendly Features:
Atomic uses plant-based soaps and filters the final rinse water with a state-of-the-art water purifier that works on demand to reduce wasted water when creating the final rinse.
Unique Features:
The express tunnel has a touchless wash option, meaning all brushes can be fully retracted, so nothing touches the car except the car wash chemicals, water and air. “Atomic also uses Rinse Clean Technology™ for the final rinse for truly spot-free drying,” said Dan Kamensky, owner.
“We have a dual conveyor belt, which is not only easier and faster for loading cars but it gives us the ability to wash cars with extra wide tires (e.g. Corvettes) or dually pickup trucks and vehicles with low ground clearances. We can wash cars with just 1½” of ground clearance,” said A.J. Levin, owner.
Other Cool Info:
Atomic has a full RGB light show in its tunnel with seasonal color themes. “We added windows in our equipment room, also with colored lighting, so customers can view all the machinery — which we all think is very cool!” Levin said.
The tunnel has floor to ceiling windows, so it’s a very open feel for the customers passing through and has a lot of natural light, all designed to enhance the overall customer experience.
Learn more about Atomic Express Car Wash: www.atomicexpresscarwash.com