Without exception, all modern car owners have one common problem: the constant lack of time to wash their own four-wheeled companion. A dirty car has long been the subject of jokes and folk signs (wash the car - it will rain). And it’s true: one has only to drop by a car wash that has turned up along the way and rid the car of age-old dirt, as a sunny day turns into cloudy and slushy. And that means it's time to wash your car again!
Russian drivers were much less fortunate in this regard than European ones: the frankly decadent state of most of the roads in the Russian Federation is combined with a harsh climate (with winter ice and summer mudslides). And therefore, the Russian car owner has only two ways: to drive chronically dirty vehicles or visit car washes almost every day.
As we can see, Russian realities have become ideal grounds for popularizing the car wash service on call (the so-called dry car wash). And now the Fast&Shine project, car wash without water, is rapidly gaining popularity in the territory of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries. Working year-round, this project is an absolute novelty: however, in the very near future, its initiators plan to cover about 150 large cities of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries. And those cities where Fast&Shine is already operating demonstrate how relevant the service is for residents of modern megacities. The Fast&Shine project started a little over a year ago, but already at this stage of its existence, we can congratulate the mobile car wash on its commercial success!
How does a mobile car wash work?
The principle of the Fast&Shine service is very simple. First, the telephone dispatcher receives calls from those who need to put the car in order (recording the location and number of the car), and then transfers the information to the washers on duty. They, in turn, go to the place by the time specified in the application and promptly put the customer's car in order. Dry car wash using a mobile method takes only 30 minutes (which, you see, is very fast) and does not require water at all.
Another option for the work of washers is stationary points at the largest city parking lots (near shopping centers, office buildings, etc.).
An important distinguishing feature of the Fast&Shine mobile car wash is that it does not require water. The innovative chemistry used by our washers allows you to quickly and effectively remove any dirt (at the same time caring for the paint layer of the car body) without the need to wash off the detergent. Thus, dry washing becomes appropriate anywhere in the city (even where the usual car wash is strictly prohibited in Moscow).
Most often, orders are received for washing the car from the outside, but if the client wishes, mobile washers carefully and quickly clean up the car interior: the above-described product is perfect for these purposes too!
As we can see, a mobile car wash is an obvious convenience! Leaving a dirty car at the door of a supermarket or your own office, you find your "iron horse" spotlessly clean, with a paintwork that shines like new!
Innovative car wash
A car is an expensive thing and does not tolerate a careless attitude: that is why it is quite logical for our future customers to ask how safe the chemical agent used by mobile washers is. We will try to answer this question here as clearly as possible.
Fast&Shine composition, which is used by our washers, does not harm the car's paint layer: this composition encapsulates microparticles of dirt and dust, so that later the washer's microfiber cloth carefully removes dirt capsules from the surface of the car. In the process of mobile washing, the car's paintwork is not only cleaned, but also polished: acquiring a protective microlayer with an anti-rain effect. In addition, Fast&Shine eliminates minor scratches and damages, makes the surface of the car shiny, protects against moisture, cold, heat, and ultraviolet radiation.
The quality of the chemical composition used for the waterless car wash meets the highest European standards.
How do traditional types of car washes differ from mobile ones?
The most common compressor wash in megacities is not only a laborious process, but also entails unexpected troubles for the car owner. Few people know that a water jet directed at a car at the wrong angle does not remove dirt, but vice versa: it drives microparticles of dirt into the paintwork surface of the car. After a series of compressor washes, the surface of the body suffers irreversibly (the consequences can be compared with traces of friction with fine sandpaper). Similar traces are left on the surface of the car by a hard sponge or brush, with which washers intensively rub the body, lathering it.
The obvious disadvantage of a traditional car wash is the inability to completely remove moisture from a washed car. As a result, on a clean surface (after it has completely dried), ugly stains and smudges appear, and “extra” water drips and leaks from all the cracks of the machine.
A mobile waterless car wash allows you to avoid all the negative aspects that we mentioned in this article. Due to the high efficiency and efficiency of the mobile method, people often turn to us with a request to wash the car after negligent predecessors.
It is worth mentioning about automatic type sinks separately: after all, in the process of automatic washing, a rigid, rotating at high speed brush works. She (as practice shows) is the worst enemy of the car paintwork. Over and over again, leaving microscopic circular scratches on the surface of the car, the brush makes the paint layer dull, battered.
Taking into account ecology
Among the undoubted advantages of Fast&Shine are safety and environmental friendliness. As part of the means that uses dry washing- 90% biodegradable ingredients that do not pollute wastewater and do not contain ammonia. Thus, we can safely call a mobile waterless car wash the best car care option, because:
- mobile washers use effective and safe products that make it possible to carefully care for the car;
- the main qualities of our employees are the speed of work and conscientiousness;
- mobile washing is not only surface cleaning, but also its polishing (with the elimination of micro-scratches);
- a delicate microfiber cloth easily removes even the most serious dirt (stains of tar, bitumen, asphalt and other persistent substances), leaving behind a protective layer with an "anti-rain" effect;
- washers will find your car themselves: there is no need to go to us;
- mobile car wash without water is available at any time of the year, almost anywhere in the city!
What is a car wash without water, the pros and cons of innovative technology, the relevance of the business and the most profitable offers of franchisors in this area - read about this and much more in this article. And whether you decide to become a new player in the market - it's up to you!
Dry washing of vehicles- this is the most simple, convenient, effective and safe method of car care. Its main difference from other methods: contact and non-contact washing is that not a drop of water is used in the process.
All you need to start a business is:
- special spray, enveloping and softening particles of pollution, thanks to the silicone oil and surfactant included in the composition;
- rags microfiber, resembling a terry towel in their structure;
- passenger car transport for the departure of the washer (this problem can be solved by hiring employees with a personal car).
All work from start to finish is done manually: first, the car wash sprays the car, then simply wipes the dirt off the body. Final step: polishing all surfaces. In time, a dry wash takes from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the qualifications of the car wash.
The relevance of the dry car wash business
The most valuable resource of our time is time! And a car wash without water in this regard is a win-win solution! In order to put the car in order, the owner of the vehicle does not need to go to a stationary car wash, spend time on the road and waiting. Mobile teams working with a dry method can wash a car in the parking lot of a shopping center, entertainment complex, parking in front of a client's home or office. At the same time, the customer can safely go about their business - relax, work, make purchases.
The target audience
Initially, market pioneers positioned dry washing as a service for middle-aged business people with average and above average income levels. But practice has shown that girls and young women aged 20 to 35 were most loyal to a car wash without water. This is explained simply: the female audience, as a rule, is less conservative, and more easily accepts innovations.
However, this does not mean that you should focus exclusively on women in the development of a marketing campaign. As soon as a car wash without water enters the category of services familiar to Russia, we should expect an avalanche-like increase in demand for it among the male population.
Strengths of the business
- Small initial investment. No space or special equipment is required to start a business. Car washing can be carried out in any place convenient for the client. And all work is done by hand.
- No water and electricity costs. For contact and non-contact car washes, these are the most significant current costs, which cannot be reduced. And given the fact that the price for all types of car washes is approximately the same, and the costs of organizing a car wash without water are much lower, we can talk about the greater profitability of this area.
- Mobility. It is a significant plus, especially in large cities. The absence of reference to the premises allows the entrepreneur to cover several areas at once, even with a small fleet of cars at his disposal.
- Ability to apply technology on any vehicle: motorcycles, boats, cars and trucks.
- Service Speed. This factor is especially attractive to customers. The road to the car wash, the queues, the process of putting the car in order - all this sometimes results in 2 hours of wasted time. Washing without water for the car owner does not require any time costs.
- Safety technology for the customer's car. A dry car wash does not leave even the smallest scratches on the glass and paintwork, which have already become familiar to car enthusiasts who prefer contactless washing. The chemical used in waterless technology, when sprayed, penetrates under the dirt particles, gently envelops them, and the voluminous rag completes the job, simply erasing the dirt. The silicone oils included in the product remain on the surface of the body, protecting it from both rapid pollution and aggressive environmental influences.
- Environmental friendliness of materials. All dry car wash products on the Russian market are 99% organic biodegradable substances that do not cause allergic reactions and are absolutely safe for humans.
Weaknesses of the business
- Inability to wash the bottom and fender liner, high-quality cleaning of cracks, cavities, recesses. In addition, dry washing is not the best option for heavily soiled. Without water, summer dust or slight winter pollution can be washed off. Of course, business players claim that their means can cope with the most difficult task, only the price of washing a very dirty car will be impressive.
- Novelty of technology. The destiny of every innovative business is distrust of consumers. In the case of a dry car wash, vehicle owners are intimidated by the safety of the technology for paint and varnish coating, and the effectiveness and efficiency of such an approach are distrustful.
The complexity of applying the technology in the cold season. All currently available dry cleaning products are designed for use at temperatures not lower than 3 C 0. This means that washing the car in the open air in winter is unlikely to succeed. And there are not so many covered parking lots in the regions, and not every one of them is suitable for car care: for example, the lack of sufficient lighting can prevent a car wash from doing its job efficiently.
But you need to take into account the fact that in cold weather you need to wash a car in any way very carefully. And often it is a dry wash in a warm room that can be a worthy way out of the situation, because it eliminates the formation of ice on the body, and subsequent cracking of the paint, blocking cable drives and door locks.
Comparison of Mobile Dry Wash Franchise Packages
There are two ways to start a business in this area: independently purchase consumables from wholesale suppliers, or use one of the franchises on the Russian market.
As practice shows, more than 80% of newly formed companies stop their work in a year. In franchising, the opposite is true: consulting, legal, advertising support for partners at every stage of business development, a recognizable trademark allow almost 80% of franchisees to stay on the market for more than 1 year. This is especially true for new lines of business, which include a car wash without water.
To date, the Fast & Shine holding company, which represents the Fast & Shine brand, and Mobile Wash Sukhomoy offer to purchase a franchise package in this direction.
| "Fast&Shine" | "Mobile car wash" | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic bag"Easy" | Plastic bag"Exclusive" | Plastic bag"City" | Plastic bag"Exclusive" |
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| Franchise cost | 199 000 rub. | RUB 289,000 RUB 389,000 Cost = Population * 0.8 for cities with a population of more than 500,000 people. | 200 000 rub. | 300 000 rub. for cities with a population of 200,000 - 500,000 people; 400 000 rub. for cities with a population of 500,000 - 800,000 people; 450 000 rub. for cities with a population of 800,000 - 1 million people; discussed individually for cities with a population of over 1 million people. |
| Royalty | 4 000 rubles/month starting from the 2nd month | 4 000 rubles/month for cities with a population of less than 200,000 people; 6 000 rubles/month for cities with a population of 200,000 - 500,000 people; Royalties per month = Cost * 0.02 for cities with with a population of over 500,000 people. | 4 000 rubles/month starting from the 2nd month | absent |
| Minimum investment | 300 000 rub. | RUB 500,000 | 300 000 rub. | RUB 500,000 |
| Planned payback period | 1 - 2 months | 1 - 3 months |
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| Additional terms | only for cities with a population of up to 200,000 people |
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| Opportunity to purchase branded funds without buying a franchise | ||||
| Providing exclusive rights in your city/region | ||||
In order to conclude which company provides the most favorable conditions, you need to consider 2 situations.
- Novice businessman decides to organize a business at the lowest cost. In this case, he may be interested in the "Light" package from "Fast & Shine" or the "City" package from "Mobile Wash". The cost of the franchise and the amount of royalties in both cases are the same. But "Mobile Wash" provides exclusive rights to its brand in the selected region, and therefore work in less competitive conditions, with less risks. Thus, the "City" package is preferable for a small business representative, but only if it operates in a city with a population of no more than 200,000 people. The "Easy" package is beneficial when an entrepreneur operates in a large population center, but does not have enough funds to purchase a package that guarantees exclusive rights.
- Potential partner with the ability to implement large investments decides to purchase a franchise on the most favorable terms for himself. The cost of the franchise of the company "Fast and Shine" is significantly higher than those of the company "Mobile Wash". Moreover, the "Exclusive" package assumes no royalties, while the buyers of the "Fast & Shine" franchise are not exempt from regular payments in any case.
The advantage of Fast and Shine is the ability to purchase branded funds without buying a franchise. Thus, the buyer has a chance to evaluate their effectiveness in advance, the presence of demand for this service in their region, and only then make a responsible decision. Mobile Moika does not provide such an opportunity to its partners.
Dry washing (car washing without water) means:
1) auto chemicals for use in waterless washing technique.
2) services or use of this auto chemical goods (shampoo polishes).
The technique of using a car wash without water is very simple. Its use does not require special user training. The necessary simple tips on the use and preparation of solutions can be found in the articles of the section: Questions about washing without water: how it works, washing technique and photos and videos on dry washing. (See the menu on the left...) Consultations on the topic of doing business, preparing contracts, for example, renting a car wash, etc. We do not provide standard documents for our wholesalers.
Pure shine for your car without water!
Dry car wash - general technology
Use of car wash products without water:
Water for washing the paintwork in this way is not required at all! The clean shine of the machine will be provided without water, hoses, washing equipment! Cleaning and polishing with shampoo-polishs should be done on a dry body.
Shampoo polish (dry) with the help of a sprayer (trigger) is alternately applied to the elements of the body paintwork (hood, fender, door, etc.). After a short exposure to the product (from 15 seconds to 2 minutes for heavy soiling), the adhesion (sticking) of the dirt decreases, which makes it easy to remove the dirt with a reusable microfiber cloth or other soft cloth. The chemical composition of the shampoo - dry wash minimizes the abrasive effect on the paintwork and eliminates the "scratching" of the body.
Yes! Doesn't scratch! This is what always causes a lot of doubt and controversy, but it's a fact! You may doubt it and we understand you. However, not a single doubting car enthusiast has been convinced of the safety of washing and polishing without water. To do this, it is enough to apply a dry wash on your car just once and, as a result, see a stunning clean shine.
Car wash without water is recommended for lightly polluted cars. Silicone oil and surfactants (surfactants), which are part of the dry wash, have an effect on pollution in such a way that the dirt softens, and the abrasive dirt particles are impregnated and enveloped in the product and prevent damage to the paintwork. Possible forces of abrasive friction are minimized. The thickness of the wipes and the recommended slight pressure on them softens the possible contact of abrasive particles treated with silicone with the surface of the body. In this regard, for complete safety, it is not recommended to use a car wash without water on very heavily polluted vehicles, where the presence of rather large abrasive particles, such as small stones, is not excluded. In addition, the use of a car wash without water for very dirty surfaces significantly increases the complexity of the dry car wash process and the consumption of materials.
In the case of using a car wash without water on lightly polluted cars, the cleaning process becomes not at all laborious. The final polishing with a clean cloth gives the body a very effective mirror and clean sheen. The body is covered with a microfilm that protects the paintwork from aggressive influences and dirt. The protective film provides the body with an anti-rain effect, reduces the degree of adhesion of new dirt to the car body.
One of the options for using car wash products without water is to apply shampoo-polish to a clean, dry car body and then constantly maintain it in perfect condition. At the same time, microfiber cleaning of new dirt over the previously applied protective film will be very effective, even more economical, safe and not at all laborious. Subsequent washes are easier and use less dry car wash.
Pure shine from the use of a car wash without water will appeal to the most demanding motorists in terms of the appearance of their car.
In addition, such a product can be used to remove unpleasant "point" pollution, such as bird droppings, insect marks, tree bud marks, bitumen splashes, etc.
At mobile car wash without water.
A series of cleaning products without water under the new trademark "GoodbyAqua" was released in April 2009. This series served as the embodiment in Russia of the idea of providing mobile washing services without water, because. its price, in comparison with imported analogues ensured the cost-effectiveness of such services.
For several years now, many small firms and entrepreneurs have been developing on the basis of this series, gradually promoting their brands to develop a network of services through their own franchises. We, as chemists - developers and manufacturers, sell our products without a paid franchise. We provide the necessary consultations on the use of products free of charge.
The quality of the washing and polishing properties of this series has been tested over the years and by many of our customers.
Types of detergents for washing cars without water.
Our enterprise produces several variants of "dry car washes".
There are currently two series of dry cleaning products:
1) A series of car wash without water "Comfort" (produced since 1998)
Includes "comfort" shampoo polish and "comfort" hand gel applied without water. Shampoo-polish "comfort", at present, is practically not in demand. there is a modern GoodbyAqua series, which has excellent washing and polishing properties.
2) A series of car wash without water "GoodbyAqua" (produced since April 2009)
Includes 5 detergents:
summer,
- Shampoo-polish "GoodbyAqua" summer CONCENTRATE (1:4),
- Shampoo-polish "GoodbyAqua" all season before - 15 °С
- Shampoo-polish "GoodbyAqua" all season CONCENTRATE (1:9)
- Shampoo-polish "GoodbyAqua" winter
GoodbyAqua summer concentrate - (development - July 2011) and GoodbyAqua all-weather concentrate (development - October 2011) are distinguished by particularly high profitability of use when providing mobile washing services without using water. The cost of the concentrate required for one wash, depending on the type of wholesale, ranges from 10 to 20.25 rubles.
Goodbyeaqua waterless car wash products are produced in plastic bottles with a capacity of 0.5 liters, 1 liter (1 liter - on order), in plastic canisters of various capacities and branded cans of 5 liters.
Plastic bottles are hermetically sealed with stoppers; at the request of the buyer, they can be supplied with triggers (sprayers). The presence of corks ensures not only the tightness of the container, but also the safety of the contents from unauthorized access during shipment, transportation, storage, etc. And ordering and purchasing products in cans, for example, from intermediaries, provides a full guarantee of factory contents, because forgery of such containers is practically impossible.
The main differences between car washes without water
| smell | application temperature | flammability | application on side/windshield | The cost of consumption for one sink large / small wholesale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodbyAqua summer | pleasant, "orange" | from 0°С to +30°С | safe | applies / applies | 35/45 rub. |
| GoodbyAqua concentrate summer | pleasant, "orange" | from 0°С to +30°С | safe | applies / applies | 17/20 rub. |
| GoodbyAqua all season | neutral alcohol | from -15°С to +10°С | safe | 35/45 rub. | |
| GoodbyAqua concentrate all season | neutral alcohol | from -30°С to +30°С | safe | applicable / not recommended | 10/15 rub. |
| GoodbyAqua winter | nice, "apple on vanilla flower background" | from -30°С to +30°С, | do not spray on a hot engine | applicable / not recommended | 35/45 rub. |
Note: the effectiveness of the application for removing dirt from the paintwork and for applying a protective body film for all types of polishing shampoos is relatively the same.
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An article about the advantages as well as disadvantages of dry car washing. Councils and recommendations for work. At the end of the article - a video about a dry car wash.
The content of the article:
Washing a car is a rather troublesome task that takes up a lot of free time. You can, of course, wash the car at a special station, but this article is for those who are used to doing everything with their own hands. They will be interested to learn about dry car washing, designed to facilitate this not very interesting job.
Dry washing came to us from America not so long ago, and has already become widespread in our country. For dry washing the car, you need to buy a special tool, napkins, and you can start.
Not so long ago, washing a car was only possible with the help of water and chemicals. Now there are shampoos on the market. There are other means, the use of which is possible without water.
All you need to clean one car is 1 bottle of product and a few microfiber cloths. The essence of the use of these products is as follows - they soften the dirt, minimize its adhesion to the body, which contributes to its rapid removal with an ordinary rag.
There are additional components in these products that form a protective layer on the car body and give the surface a shine.
When the product is applied, the dirt from the surface can be easily removed, for this you will not have to make much effort. The friction force between the napkin and the metal is minimal, so you should not be afraid of damage to the body. These tools are also used for polishing the body.
Using a microfiber cloth, it is quite possible to clean the car body and protect it from the appearance of microcracks that may appear under the influence of natural influences. A napkin and cleanser will definitely give the car an external gloss and remove minor dirt on its body.
Advantages
Dry washing has a number of advantages:
- Little money is needed. A car wash service can cost a lot of money, and if the car is slightly dirty, then there is no point in spending money on a full wash. Dry washing will be able to cope with small pollution, which means it will help save money. In addition, dry cleaning saves electricity.
- No washing equipment is required. For the procedure, you will need a napkin and a spray filled with an active substance. The car can be cleaned from small pollution, being in a traffic jam or while staying in a parking lot.
- The car body is polished. The composition of the washing emulsion includes not only cleaning agents, but also active components that contribute to the polishing of the metal surface. After cleaning, the car will not only completely get rid of dirt, but will also be polished.
- Cleaning can be done in summer and winter. While washing a car in winter, a motorist's hands suffer, while a dry wash is completely safe in this sense. And after dry cleaning, some parts of the car (handles, seals, etc.) will not be covered with a crust of ice.
- Possibility of combined use- dry washing can be used together with shampoos for washing cars. Thus, the washing efficiency is greatly increased.
- No streaks or leaks. Cleaning a car with a dry car wash is carried out by spraying a cleaning agent onto the surface of the car. Then wipe with a microfiber cloth. After that, there are no streaks and other residual traces of dirt on the body.
- Scratches excluded. During dry cleaning, the car body is not exposed to high hydraulic pressure, as when washing in a service. From this it follows that there will be no spalling of abrasive particles, which completely eliminates the appearance of small scratches on the body.
- Environmental Safety. The products used in dry washing do not contain harmful substances and are environmentally friendly. And they are not capable of causing allergies, which means they are not harmful to humans.
Flaws
If there are advantages, then it was not without disadvantages - these include the following:
- Although dry cleaning is somewhat cheaper than cleaning with water, it still requires some money. True, with constant use, the costs will definitely pay off.
- Dry cleaning is not able to cope with serious pollution. Dried dirt and oil stains, old traces of other working fluids - all this cannot be removed. You still need to use water for this.
- To clean the entire surface of the body, you will have to spend at least 30 minutes.
There are a lot of cleaning products, and you need to be able to choose them. In this case, it is recommended to focus on customer reviews and on the brand of the manufacturer. Buying a counterfeit product can result in small scratches on the treated surface. Only a quality product can guarantee the safety of its use.
But what kind of dry cleaning products are popular among motorists:
- AutoClean. This is a proven brand whose products can be used without any risk of damaging the polish. It produces the entire set for dry cleaning (napkins, spray bottles and cleaning agent).
- Fast'n'Shine. This brand can also be trusted - judging by the reviews, they produce very high quality products.
- Goodbye Aqua. The advantages of this tool include its low cost with quite decent quality. Under this brand, substances are also produced for cleaning car windows and for coating the car body with a protective layer.
For correct cleaning of the car without the use of water, you must follow some rules. First of all, you need to prepare everything you need:
- cleanser;
- spray;
- several microfiber cloths;
- protective gloves.
When the roof is cleaned, proceed to cleaning other parts of the body. After removing all contaminants, polishing begins. To do this, the agent is applied to a piece of matter and with uniform movements they begin to rub it into the body of the car. As a rule, cleaning and polishing takes 40-50 minutes.
The dry method of washing the motor has certain advantages over conventional washing:
- devices do not come into contact with water;
- the risk of short circuit is excluded;
- the motor is cleaned without disassembling it;
- even hard-to-reach places are cleaned;
- do not have to spend a lot of time;
- performance.
- with the use of chemicals;
- without the use of chemicals.
A sponge is also suitable for this purpose. To clean inaccessible places use a toothbrush. Then the entire surface of the engine is wiped dry.
Cleaning the motor without the use of "chemistry" is carried out using dry ice. It is sprayed onto the engine using a special apparatus. It is safe and effective - the dirt is removed very well. Ice granules are not abrasive particles, so they cannot damage the surface.
For nature and people, this method is completely safe - dry ice does not have a toxic effect. And ice is not able to conduct electricity, and it is not combustible.
Let's take a look at how dry ice works:
- Under the action of compressed air, particles of dry ice fly out of the nozzle of the device.
- Their contact with the surface of the engine leads to a decrease in its temperature - because of this, the upper dirty layer becomes brittle and can easily come off.
- There is a strong expansion of the granules.
- Contaminants are separated from the surface of the motor.
To achieve the greatest efficiency, it is recommended to change the wipes more often, as the old fiber hardens, which may well lead to damage to the surface of the body.
It should be remembered that a dry wash is not able to completely replace a full-fledged car wash using water. Only comprehensive cleaning can guarantee perfect cleanliness of the machine for a long time and its protection from the negative effects of natural conditions.
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