TCMRigging 0 #1 June 20, 2006 So what is everyone's opinion on washing rigs? Car wash? or cold water with woolite? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 June 20, 2006 I personally don't and or wouldn't use the car wash way, to hard of of a blast of water IMHO, and it may find it's way into some oil/grease or other fluids from an auto. I wash rigs in the bath tub only, with luke warm to cool water. I start with a good soaking and drain till most of the water starts to run clean, then I use a soft/mild soap and use as little a needed. Then I rinse over and over and walk on it till it runs clean with no soap, then I hang to drip dry a few days. This takes some time to do but every rig I have washed came out new looking and my customers like the job done. I know others who do the car wash and some who put rigs in the machine. I like the hands on easy touch on the rig way. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #3 June 20, 2006 QuoteI know others who do the car wash Can you explain that a bit more? My simple mind is seeing a rig attached to a car going through a car wash.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #4 June 20, 2006 Quotea rig attached to a car going through a car wash No they charge more for that Most I know hang the rig up with the floor mat hangers, and they don't hold worth a shit and offten drop the rig to the floor due to the water pressure. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #5 June 20, 2006 how much do you -or most other riggers- charge for a rig washing? (i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #6 June 20, 2006 I charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #7 June 20, 2006 QuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ah... so 45 for the wash, then the typical researve repack, so figure 100-ish, eh? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 June 20, 2006 Yeah! Whatever Stratostar said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #9 June 20, 2006 Is $45 a big price to get your dirty rig cleaned e.g. once in 2 years? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #10 June 20, 2006 QuoteIs $45 a big price to get your dirty rig cleaned e.g. once in 2 years? i wouldn't think so... my rig is brand new and my first couple jumps on it were onto wet grass and some mud... the landings were, shall we say, less than stellar. it now has some grass stains on it and it has lost some of that "new rig" luster. i'd pretty willingly fork over 45 smackers... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 June 20, 2006 A good brush will knock most right now dirt off of a rig. Some of those Shout Wipes have been incredibly handy for when someone gets a dark mark on their rig that's really bothering them. Me? There's a reson why I have green and black gear.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 June 20, 2006 QuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ____________________________________ Judging from this, I'm waaaaaay behind the curve! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCMRigging 0 #13 June 20, 2006 I'm glad to hear nobody saying the car wash option, most car washes use recycled water that contains bleachs and other chemicals/grime that clings to cars. Then those checmicals, oil, dirt and other road crap is blasted deep into the fibers of the container. Not to mention the pressure washer playing hell on the stiching. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCMRigging 0 #14 June 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ____________________________________ Judging from this, I'm waaaaaay behind the curve! Chuck I must be behind the curve too, I charge 25 for the wash and assembly afterwards. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #15 June 20, 2006 My rigger charged me $50 on top of the reserve repack. So $100 beans. But as luck would have it the first jump after I got it back I smucked it all up on a crosswinder!! Son of a!!! Oh well.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #16 June 20, 2006 QuoteMy rigger charged me $50 on top of the reserve repack. So $100 beans. But as luck would have it the first jump after I got it back I smucked it all up on a crosswinder!! Son of a!!! Oh well.... Murphy's law, eh? Wash your car, it'll rain right after... wash your rig, you'll chow on your next landing... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #17 June 20, 2006 You would be surprised to know how many people do take their rigs to the car wash and blast the shit out of them. One of the people I worked under to get my ticket used to do it that way, I never liked how the rig looked after and blasting high pressure water and soap into it just didn't make sence to me. And seeing all the shit in the stalls in most car washes never seemed like a good idea to get any of that crap on a rig. The car wash is the lazy mans way of doing it half ass. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #18 June 20, 2006 I think 45.00 is a fair price for all the work it takes to do it the right way. The wash takes some time to do and putting back together takes time too. At least anyone who has me do it has not bitched about the cost and they have been very happy with the service, most can't believe how clean I got the rig. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #19 June 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ____________________________________ Judging from this, I'm waaaaaay behind the curve! Chuck you and me both. If a rig is really dirty, I'll just throw in a wash with the repack. I use the same method stratostar described.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCMRigging 0 #20 June 20, 2006 I do think 45 is a fair price to pay for the cleaning because there is a shit load of work involved. I just don't charge that much because I dont want people taking their rigs to a car wash before they bring it to me. I may take an old rig and do a little experiment on the effects of a car wash. Just take the rig cut it down the middle and wash one side in the car wash and the other in a tub. I am also curious if after a month the harness or other materials will lose strength due to the chemicals in the car wash. I know the harness stitching loosens up after the car wash method and the rig as a whole is a little fuzzy after the car wash. Anybody have any real life car wash horror stories to share? This has always been a pet peeve of mine and I would like to have some data and not just my opinion about car wash versus hand wash method. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #21 June 20, 2006 dude, I didn't know you were a rigga! I know where I'm sending my rig next repack cycle! just don't wipe your bare ass on it, k? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 June 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ____________________________________ Judging from this, I'm waaaaaay behind the curve! Chuck I must be behind the curve too, I charge 25 for the wash and assembly afterwards. Chris ________________________________________ Dayum! I charge $10.00. If, I have to do any extra scrubbing, I charge $15.00. What I do is, put the bagged reserve, bridle and pilot chute in a heavy, plastic bag and tie it off real snug at the links. Soak the rig in Woolite and rinse. I treat any stains, grease or oil first. I carefully, hang it in the shade and air dry. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #23 June 21, 2006 For what you are doing... hell yeah, that's fair! I mentioned (above) how I do it. Not near as much work and the rigs come-out looking good. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 June 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteI charge 45 USD. Quote(i assume this includes disassembly and reassembly) Correct, but this don't cover a repack or inspection or repairs, just the washing. I have seen as high as 55.oo USD for a wash. ~ ____________________________________ Judging from this, I'm waaaaaay behind the curve! Chuck you and me both. If a rig is really dirty, I'll just throw in a wash with the repack. I use the same method stratostar described. __________________________________ I do it a bit easier but if, you are removing the reserve and having to re-attach it, charge for it! By the way, looks like your team pulled it out! Congrats! Red-neck hockey at it's best. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #25 June 21, 2006 Vacuum cleaner is a good way to remove light layers of desert dust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
