Abstract: A car washing system having mitter curtains which are constructed and manipulated in a manner providing effective washing action over the entire vehicle surface during the wash cycle. Additionally, this invention provides a roll-over type wash system which allows the operator to select between a variety of operational modes, including contact and non-contact modes and various wash cycle durations. The invention utilizes a "roll-up" configuration for attaching the mitter curtains to the roll-over washing apparatus. At least one overhead support attaches to a gantry above the path for the vehicle. A number of roller bars attach to the support substantially parallel to one another and extend across the path. Each of the mitter curtains attach to corresponding roller bars, and movement of the support, therefore, produces a scrubbing motion in the mitter curtains. A drive mechanism rotates the roller bars about their lengthwise axes to roll, or unroll, the mitter curtains.

Abstract: A roll-over high-pressure washer for non-contact washing of stationary vehicles. A gantry frame having two independent U-shaped spray arms is mounted to roll back and forth over the vehicle, while independent low- and high-pressure spray systems mounted on each of the U-shaped spray arms pre-soak, wash and rinse the vehicle in a preprogrammed sequence. The U-shaped spray arms are maintained in close proximity to the upper surfaces of the vehicle, without contacting them, by primary non-vehicle-contacting and secondary vehicle-contacting sensing means. Side spray arms are also mounted on the gantry frame to wash the side surfaces of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roll-over high-pressure washer for non-contact washing of stationary vehicles. A gantry frame having two independent U-shaped spray arms is mounted to roll back and forth over the vehicle, while independent low- and high-pressure spray systems mounted on each of the U-shaped spray arms pre-soak, wash and rinse the vehicle in a preprogrammed sequence. The U-shaped spray arms are maintained in close proximity to the upper surfaces of the vehicle, without contacting them, by primary non-vehicle-contacting and secondary vehicle-contacting sensing means. Side spray arms are also mounted on the gantry frame to wash the side surfaces of the vehicle.

Abstract: A pair of diametrically offset flaps of feltlike fabric are mounted at opposite ends of a filament-strand carwasher brush to clear the brush strands away from mirrors and antennae as the vehicle is washed.