Apparatus and methods for producing and dispensing automobile appearance care products charged to a customer on selected bases

• US 20040084478A1
• Filed: 08/22/2003
• Published: 05/06/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
• Original Assignee: Auto Wax Company Incorporated (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)
• Inventors: Floyd, Timothy H., Miller, Paul David III
• Granted Patent: US 6,978,911 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 222/135
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 25/31 in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 33/84 Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 33/846 using stored recipes for determining the composition of the mixture to be produced, i.e. for determining the amounts of the basic components to be dispensed from the component receptacles
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 35/883 using flow rate controls for feeding the substances
• CPC Class Codes: B67D 7/741 mechanically operated

Abstract

An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce product fluids. The product fluids may be stored in storage vessels. A plurality of pumps may be used to produce a flow of one or more product fluids. The product fluids may be dispensed through one or more dispensing conduits. In certain embodiments, a user of the apparatus may be charged a fee based on a selected basis. The selected basis may be, but is not limited to, a per vehicle basis, a per application basis, a per use basis, a per refilling basis, or a per time basis.

Claims

1. A system configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of base fluids disposed in containers;

a first conduit configured to transport a carrier fluid, wherein the first conduit is coupled to a carrier fluid supply; and

a plurality of supply conduits coupled to the first conduit, each supply conduit, comprising;

at least one injector, wherein the injector is further coupled to at least one base fluid container with a second conduit, and wherein the at least one injector is configured to inject the base fluid into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of base fluid containers comprises a material substantially chemically inert with respect to the base fluid.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of base fluid containers comprises a plurality of polymeric material containers.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises cleaning agent.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises surfactant.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises nonionic surfactant.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises nonylphenol ethoxylate.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises octyl phenol ethoxylate.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises alkanolamide compound.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises cationic surfactant.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises quaternary ammonium compound.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises silicone surfactant.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises organosilicone surfactant.

14. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises wetting agent.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises sodium lauryl sulfate.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises foaming agent.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises glass cleaner.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises emulsifier.

19. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises ether compound.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises glycerol.

21. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises glycol ether.

22. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises 2-butoxyethanol.

23. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises propylene glycol monobutyl ether.

24. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether.

25. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises silicone fluid.

26. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises acid.

27. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises fragrance.

28. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises dye.

29. The system of claim 1, wherein the base fluid comprises a component of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

30. The system of claim 1, wherein the carrier fluid supply is disposed external to the system.

31. The system of claim 1, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

32. The system of claim 1, further comprising a pump coupled to the carrier fluid supply and the first conduit, wherein the pump is configured to increase a pressure of the carrier fluid during use.

33. The system of claim 1, wherein the first conduit comprises copper tubing.

34. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one valve coupled to the first conduit, wherein at least the one valve is configured to allow a flow of the carrier fluid from the first conduit to one of the plurality of supply conduits during use.

35. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a normally-closed valve.

36. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve.

37. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, and wherein the solenoid valve is configured to produce a predetermined flow rate of carrier fluid during use.

38. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, and wherein the solenoid valve is operated electrically.

39. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, and wherein the solenoid valve is operated pneumatically.

40. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, and wherein operation of the solenoid valve is controlled by a switch during use.

41. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, wherein operation of the solenoid valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a user of the system during use.

42. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, wherein operation of the solenoid valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is controlled by a computer during use.

43. The system of claim 34, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve, wherein operation of the solenoid valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein an amount of product fluid dispensed is controlled by the operation of the switch during use.

44. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one injector comprises a single-stage injector.

45. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of supply conduits comprises at least one material substantially chemically inert with respect to the base fluid.

46. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of supply conduits comprises polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

47. The system of claim 1, wherein each of the second conduits comprises material substantially chemically inert with respect to the base fluid

48. The system of claim 1, further comprising a metering device coupled to each of the plurality of supply conduits, wherein the metering device is configured to determine an amount of product fluid dispensed during use

49. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one exit valve coupled to each of the plurality of supply conduits, wherein the at least one exit valve is configured to dispense at least one product fluid during use.

50. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured to dispense a plurality of product fluids during use.

51. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises degreaser.

52. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises all-purpose automotive cleaner.

53. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises car wash soap.

54. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises wheel cleaner.

55. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises glass cleaner.

56. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises dressing fluid.

57. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises concentrated fluid.

58. The system of claim 1, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises fluid configured to be ready to use.

59. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured in a transportable arrangement.

60. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying a carrier fluid to a plurality of supply conduits;

injecting at least one base fluid into the carrier fluid in each of the plurality of supply conduits to form a plurality of product fluids; and

dispensing the plurality of product fluids.

61. The method of claim 60, wherein at least the one base fluid is placed in a container.

62. The method of claim 60, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

63. The method of claim 60, further comprising increasing a pressure of the carrier fluid using a pump.

64. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve.

65. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the flow rate is predetermined.

66. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch.

67. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a user of a system.

68. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a computer.

69. The method of claim 60, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein an amount of each of the plurality of product fluids dispensed is controlled by operation of the switch.

70. The method of claim 60, further comprising dispensing each of the plurality of product fluids through at least one exit valve.

71. The method of claim 60, further comprising determining a volume of each of the plurality of product fluids dispensed.

72. The method of claim 60, further comprising determining a volume of each of the plurality of product fluids dispensed, wherein the volume is determined using a metering device.

73. The method of claim 60, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids in a transportable system.

74. A system configured to dispense an automotive appearance care product, comprising:

a surfactant disposed in a first container;

a cleaning agent disposed in a second container;

a first conduit configured to transport a carrier fluid, wherein the first conduit is coupled to a carrier fluid supply; and

a supply conduit coupled to the first conduit, the supply conduit, comprising;

a first injector, wherein the first injector is further coupled to the first container with a second conduit, and wherein the first injector is configured to inject the surfactant into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use;

a second injector, wherein the second injector is further coupled to the second container with a third conduit, and wherein the second injector is configured to inject the cleaning agent into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

75. The system of claim 74, wherein the surfactant comprises nonionic surfactant.

76. The system of claim 74, wherein the surfactant comprises cationic surfactant.

77. The system of claim 74, wherein the surfactant comprises silicone surfactant.

78. The system of claim 74, wherein the surfactant comprises organosilicone surfactant.

79. The system of claim 74, wherein the carrier fluid supply is disposed external to the system.

80. The system of claim 74, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

81. The system of claim 74, further comprising a pump coupled to the carrier fluid supply and the first conduit, wherein the pump is configured to increase a pressure of the carrier fluid during use.

82. The system of claim 74, wherein the first conduit comprises copper tubing.

83. The system of claim 74, further comprising a valve coupled to the first conduit, wherein the valve is configured to allow a flow of the carrier fluid from the first conduit to the supply conduit during use.

84. The system of claim 83, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve.

85. The system of claim 74, further comprising a metering device coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the metering device is configured to determine an amount of product fluid dispensed during use

86. The system of claim 74, further comprising at least one exit valve coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the at least one exit valve is configured to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

87. The system of claim 74, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises degreaser.

88. The system of claim 74, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises all purpose cleaner.

89. A method for dispensing an automotive appearance care product, comprising:

supplying a carrier fluid to a supply conduit;

injecting a surfactant and a cleaning agent into the carrier fluid in the supply conduit to form an automotive appearance care product fluid; and

dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid.

90. The method of claim 89, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

91. The method of claim 89, further comprising increasing a pressure of the carrier fluid using a pump.

92. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve.

93. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the flow rate is predetermined.

94. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch.

95. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a user of a system.

96. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a computer.

97. The method of claim 89, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein an amount of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed is controlled by operation of the switch.

98. The method of claim 89, further comprising dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid through at least one exit valve.

99. The method of claim 89, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed.

100. The method of claim 89, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed, wherein the volume is determined using a metering device.

101. The method of claim 89, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids in a transportable system.

102. A system configured to dispense an automotive appearance care product, comprising:

a surfactant disposed in a first container;

a foaming agent disposed in a second container;

a first conduit configured to transport a carrier fluid, wherein the first conduit is coupled to a carrier fluid supply; and

a supply conduit coupled to the first conduit, the supply conduit, comprising;

a first injector, wherein the first injector is further coupled to the first container with a second conduit, and wherein the first injector is configured to inject the surfactant into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use;

a second injector, wherein the second injector is further coupled to the second container with a third conduit, and wherein the second injector is configured to inject the foaming agent into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

103. The system of claim 102, wherein the surfactant comprises nonionic surfactant.

104. The system of claim 102, wherein the surfactant comprises cationic surfactant.

105. The system of claim 102, wherein the surfactant comprises silicone surfactant.

106. The system of claim 102, wherein the surfactant comprises organosilicone surfactant.

107. The system of claim 102, wherein the carrier fluid supply is disposed external to the system.

108. The system of claim 102, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

109. The system of claim 102, further comprising a pump coupled to the carrier fluid supply and the first conduit, wherein the pump is configured to increase a pressure of the carrier fluid during use.

110. The system of claim 102, wherein the first conduit comprises copper tubing.

111. The system of claim 102, further comprising a valve coupled to the first conduit, wherein the valve is configured to allow a flow of the carrier fluid from the first conduit to the supply conduit during use.

112. The system of claim 111, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve.

113. The system of claim 102, further comprising a metering device coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the metering device is configured to determine an amount of product fluid dispensed during use

114. The system of claim 102, further comprising at least one exit valve coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the at least one exit valve is configured to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

115. The system of claim 102, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises car wash soap.

116. A method for dispensing an automotive appearance care product, comprising:

supplying a carrier fluid to a supply conduit;

injecting a surfactant and a foaming agent into the carrier fluid in the supply conduit to form an automotive appearance care product fluid; and

dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid.

117. The method of claim 116, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

118. The method of claim 116, further comprising increasing a pressure of the carrier fluid using a pump.

119. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve.

120. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the flow rate is predetermined.

121. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch.

122. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a user of a system.

123. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a computer.

124. The method of claim 116, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein an amount of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed is controlled by operation of the switch.

125. The method of claim 116, further comprising dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid through at least one exit valve.

126. The method of claim 116, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed.

127. The method of claim 116, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed, wherein the volume is determined using a metering device.

128. The method of claim 116, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids in a transportable system.

129. A system configured to dispense an automotive appearance care product, comprising:

a surfactant disposed in a first container;

a first cleaning agent disposed in a second container;

a second cleaning agent disposed in a third container;

a first conduit configured to transport a carrier fluid, wherein the first conduit is coupled to a carrier fluid supply; and

a supply conduit coupled to the first conduit, the supply conduit, comprising;

a first injector, wherein the first injector is further coupled to the first container with a second conduit, and wherein the first injector is configured to inject the surfactant into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use;

a second injector, wherein the second injector is further coupled to the second container with a third conduit, and wherein the second injector is configured to inject the first cleaning agent into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use;

a third injector, wherein the third injector is further coupled to the third container with a fourth conduit, and wherein the third injector is configured to inject the second cleaning agent into the carrier fluid to form an automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

130. The system of claim 129, wherein the surfactant comprises nonionic surfactant.

131. The system of claim 129, wherein the surfactant comprises cationic surfactant.

132. The system of claim 129, wherein the surfactant comprises silicone surfactant.

133. The system of claim 129, wherein the surfactant comprises organosilicone surfactant.

134. The system of claim 129, wherein the carrier fluid supply is disposed external to the system.

135. The system of claim 129, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

136. The system of claim 129, further comprising a pump coupled to the carrier fluid supply and the first conduit, wherein the pump is configured to increase a pressure of the carrier fluid during use.

137. The system of claim 129, wherein the first conduit comprises copper tubing.

138. The system of claim 129, further comprising a valve coupled to the first conduit, wherein the valve is configured to allow a flow of the carrier fluid from the first conduit to the supply conduit during use.

139. The system of claim 138, wherein at least the one valve coupled to the first conduit comprises a solenoid valve.

140. The system of claim 129, further comprising a metering device coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the metering device is configured to determine an amount of product fluid dispensed during use

141. The system of claim 129, further comprising at least one exit valve coupled to the supply conduit, wherein the at least one exit valve is configured to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

142. The system of claim 129, wherein the automotive appearance care product fluid comprises wheel cleaner.

143. A method for dispensing automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying a carrier fluid to a supply conduit;

injecting a surfactant, a first cleaning agent, and a second cleaning agent into the carrier fluid in the supply conduit to form an automotive appearance care product fluid; and

dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid.

144. The method of claim 143, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

145. The method of claim 143, further comprising increasing a pressure of the carrier fluid using a pump.

146. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve.

147. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow rate of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the flow rate is predetermined.

148. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch.

149. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a user of a system.

150. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein the switch is operated by a computer.

151. The method of claim 143, further comprising controlling a flow of the carrier fluid with at least one valve, wherein the valve is controlled by a switch, and wherein an amount of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed is controlled by operation of the switch.

152. The method of claim 143, further comprising dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluid through at least one exit valve.

153. The method of claim 143, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed.

154. The method of claim 143, further comprising determining a volume of the automotive appearance care product fluid dispensed, wherein the volume is determined using a metering device.

155. The method of claim 143, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids in a transportable system.

156. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container comprises one raw material;

a plurality of mixing containers coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the plurality of mixing containers are configured to produce a plurality of mixtures during use, wherein each mixture comprises one raw material and a first carrier fluid;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of mixing containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine the mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein the pumps are configured to pump product fluids during use; and

at least one dispensing conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the at least one dispensing conduit is configured to dispense product fluids during use.

157. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing container is coupled to each storage container with a conduit.

158. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing container is coupled to one storage container.

159. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing container comprises openings for adding powder to the mixing container during use.

160. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system is coupled to one mixing container.

161. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each storage vessel is coupled to one mixing system.

162. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each pump is coupled to one storage vessel.

163. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the mixture further comprises a powder.

164. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system is configured to combine the first carrier fluid with raw material during use.

165. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system is configured to combine the first carrier fluid with raw material during use, and wherein the second mixing system is configured to provide the combined first carrier fluid and raw material to the mixing container during use.

166. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system is configured to combine the first carrier fluid with raw material during use, the apparatus further comprising a solenoid valve coupled to the second mixing system, wherein the solenoid valve is configured to control a flow of the first carrier fluid through the second mixing system during use.

167. The apparatus of claim 166, wherein the solenoid valve comprises a normally-closed solenoid valve.

168. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein the mixing valve is configured to combine the first carrier fluid with the raw material during use.

169. The apparatus of claim 168, wherein the mixing valve comprises a venturi valve.

170. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system comprises a float placed in the mixing container, and wherein the float is configured to turn off the mixing system when the float rises above an upper specified height in the mixing container during use.

171. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container, wherein the second mixing system comprises a float placed in the mixing container, and wherein the float is configured to turn on the mixing system when the float falls below a lower specified height in the mixing container during use.

172. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a mixer placed in each mixing container.

173. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a mixer placed in each mixing container, wherein the mixer is configured to run for a period of about 30 minutes during use.

174. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container and a mixer placed in each mixing container, wherein a solenoid valve coupled to the second mixing system and the mixer are configured to turn on at substantially the same time during use.

175. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container and a mixer placed in each mixing container, wherein a solenoid valve coupled to the second mixing system and the mixer are configured to turn on at substantially the same time during use, and wherein the solenoid valve and the mixer are turned on by a switch.

176. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container and a mixer placed in each mixing container, wherein a solenoid valve coupled to the second mixing system and the mixer are configured to turn on at substantially the same time during use, and wherein the solenoid valve and the mixer are controlled by a timing device.

177. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein a powder is automatically added to each mixing container during use.

178. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to each mixing container and a mixer placed in each mixing container, wherein a solenoid valve coupled to the second mixing system and the mixer are configured to turn on at substantially the same time during use, and wherein a powder is added to the mixing container at substantially the same time.

179. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system is coupled to one mixing container with a conduit.

180. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system is configured to provide each product fluid to each storage vessel during use.

181. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein the mixing valve is configured to combine the second carrier fluid with the mixture during use.

182. The apparatus of claim 181, wherein the mixing valve comprises a venturi valve.

183. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system comprises a float placed in each storage vessel, and wherein the float is configured to turn on the mixing system when the float falls below a lower specified height.

184. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system comprises a float placed in each storage vessel, and wherein the float is configured to turn off the mixing system when the float rises above an upper specified height.

185. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the mixing systems are configured to siphon the mixtures from the mixing containers.

186. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each mixing system is coupled to a second carrier fluid supply with a carrier fluid supply conduit.

187. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the plurality of mixing systems is coupled to a second carrier fluid supply with a carrier fluid supply conduit, and wherein the carrier fluid supply conduit comprises conduit branches coupled to each of the plurality of mixing systems.

188. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each pump is coupled to each storage vessel with a conduit.

189. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

190. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a switch.

191. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein each pump is configured to substantially constantly operate with a supply of power.

192. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising an air supply conduit coupled to each pump.

193. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising an air supply conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the air supply conduit comprises branch conduits coupled to each of the plurality of pumps.

194. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit.

195. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on an associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

196. The apparatus of claim 195, wherein the fluid applicator comprises a sprayer.

197. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

198. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising a metering device coupled to each dispensing conduit, wherein the metering device is configured to determine an amount of product fluid dispensed during use.

199. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are placed in a cabinet.

200. The apparatus of claim 199, wherein the cabinet comprises wheels.

201. The apparatus of claim 199, wherein the cabinet comprises wheels, and wherein the cabinet is transportable.

202. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the plurality of mixing systems is removably coupled from the plurality of mixing containers.

203. The apparatus of claim 199, wherein the plurality of mixing systems is removably coupled to the plurality of mixing containers such that the cabinet can be replaced or transported.

204. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access an interior of the apparatus.

205. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus can only turn on and/or turn off the apparatus.

206. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the first carrier fluid comprises water.

207. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the second carrier fluid comprises water.

208. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises a degreaser.

209. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises an all-purpose cleaner.

210. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises a car wash soap.

211. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises a wheel cleaner.

212. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises a glass cleaner.

213. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein at least one product fluid comprises a dressing fluid.

214. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the apparatus is used at an automobile auction.

215. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

216. A system configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container comprises one raw material;

a plurality of mixing containers coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the plurality of mixing containers are configured to produce a plurality of mixtures during use, wherein each mixture comprises one raw material and a first carrier fluid;

an apparatus, comprising;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of mixing containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine the mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein the pumps are configured to pump product fluids during use; and

at least one dispensing conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the at least one dispensing conduit is configured to dispense product fluids during use.

217. The system of claim 216, wherein the system is used at an automobile auction.

218. The system of claim 216, wherein a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

219. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container comprises one raw material;

a plurality of mixing containers coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein each mixing container is coupled to one storage container, wherein the plurality of mixing containers comprise openings for adding powder to each mixing container during use, and wherein the plurality of mixing containers are configured to produce a plurality of mixtures during use, wherein each mixture comprises one raw material, a powder, and a first carrier fluid;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of mixing containers, wherein each mixing system is coupled to one mixing container, and wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine the mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each storage vessel is coupled to one mixing system, and wherein each product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to pump product fluids during use; and

at least one dispensing conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the at least one dispensing conduit is configured to dispense product fluids during use.

220. The apparatus of claim 219, wherein the system is used at an automobile auction.

221. The apparatus of claim 219, wherein a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

222. A system configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

more than one apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, each apparatus comprising;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container comprises one raw material;

a plurality of mixing containers coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the plurality of mixing containers are configured to produce a plurality of mixtures during use, wherein each mixture comprises one raw material and a first carrier fluid;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of mixing containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine the mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein the pumps are configured to pump product fluids during use; and

at least one dispensing conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the at least one dispensing conduit is configured to dispense product fluids during use.

223. The system of claim 222, wherein the system is used at an automobile auction.

224. The system of claim 222, wherein a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

225. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid to a plurality of mixing containers;

producing a plurality of mixtures from the one or more raw materials and the first carrier fluid in the plurality of mixing containers, wherein one mixture is produced in each mixing container;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

providing the plurality of product fluids to a plurality of storage vessels prior to dispensing the plurality of product fluids, wherein one product fluid is provided to each storage vessel;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

226. The method of claim 225, further comprising combining the first carrier fluid with the one or more raw materials prior to supplying the products and the first carrier fluid to the mixing containers.

227. The method of claim 225, further comprising supplying one or more powders to the plurality of mixing containers.

228. The method of claim 225, further comprising supplying one or more powders to the plurality of mixing containers and producing the plurality of mixtures from the one or more raw materials, the one or more powders, and the first carrier fluid.

229. The method of claim 227, further comprising automatically supplying one or more powders to the plurality of mixing containers.

230. The method of claim 225, further comprising supplying the one or more raw materials from a plurality of storage containers.

231. The method of claim 225, further comprising automatically producing the plurality of mixtures.

232. The method of claim 225, further comprising automatically providing the plurality of product fluids to the plurality of storage vessels.

233. The method of claim 225, further comprising storing the plurality of product fluids in the plurality of storage vessels prior to dispensing the plurality of product fluids.

234. The method of claim 225, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids using a pump.

235. The method of claim 225, further comprising metering the dispensing of the plurality of product fluids with one or more metering devices.

236. The method of claim 225, further comprising siphoning the plurality of mixtures to the second carrier fluid with a venturi valve.

237. The method of claim 225, further comprising producing the plurality of product fluids and providing the plurality of product fluids to the plurality of storage vessels using a mixing system.

238. The method of claim 225, further comprising controlling the production of the plurality of mixtures such that a mixture cannot be produced until a mixing container is substantially empty.

239. The method of claim 225, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids through a fluid applicator.

240. The method of claim 225, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use at an automobile auction.

241. The method of claim 225, wherein a user is only allowed to control producing of the plurality of mixtures by operating a switch and dispensing of the automotive appearance care product fluids by operating a dispensing valve

242. The method of claim 225, wherein the cost to be charged to the user includes chemical costs.

243. The method of claim 225, wherein the cost to be charged to the user includes material costs.

244. The method of claim 225, wherein the cost to be charged to the user includes freight costs.

245. The method of claim 225, wherein the cost to be charged to the user includes labor costs.

246. The method of claim 225, further comprising charging a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids based on the number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

247. The method of claim 225, further comprising charging a cost to a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein the cost is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

248. The method of claim 225, further comprising charging a cost to a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein the cost is determined by multiplying a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids by a set rate for treating each automobile.

249. The method of claim 248, wherein the set rate is based on an average amount of automotive appearance care product fluids needed to treat each automobile.

250. The method of claim 248, wherein the set rate includes chemical costs.

251. The method of claim 248, wherein the set rate includes material costs.

252. The method of claim 248, wherein the set rate includes freight costs.

253. The method of claim 248, wherein the set rate includes labor costs.

254. The method of claim 248, further comprising adjusting the set rate based on the size of the automobiles to be treated.

255. The method of claim 248, further comprising adjusting the set rate based on a type of automobile to be treated.

256. The method of claim 248, further comprising adjusting the set rate based on the location for dispensing the automotive appearance care product fluids.

257. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

producing a plurality of mixtures from one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

258. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

producing a plurality of mixtures from one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

storing the plurality of product fluids;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

259. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

dispensing a plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

charging a cost to a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein the cost is determined by multiplying a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids by a set rate for treating each automobile.

260. The method of claim 259, further comprising producing a plurality of mixtures from one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid, and combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids.

261. The method of claim 259, further comprising storing the plurality of product fluids prior to dispensing the plurality of product fluids.

262. The method of claim 259, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids from a single apparatus.

263. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

producing a plurality of mixtures from one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

allowing the plurality of product fluids to be dispensed for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

charging a cost to a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein the cost is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

264. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

producing a plurality of mixtures from one or more raw materials and a first carrier fluid;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

storing the plurality of product fluids;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

charging a cost to a user of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein the cost is based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

265. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying one or more raw materials, one or more powders, and a first carrier fluid to a plurality of mixing containers;

producing a plurality of mixtures from the one or more raw materials, the one or more powders, and the first carrier fluid in the plurality of mixing containers, wherein one mixture is produced in each mixing container;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

providing the plurality of product fluids to a plurality of storage vessels prior to dispensing the plurality of product fluids, wherein one product fluid is provided to each storage vessel;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

266. The method of claim 265, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use at an automobile auction.

267. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying one or more raw materials, one or more powders, and a first carrier fluid to a plurality of mixing containers;

producing a plurality of mixtures from the one or more raw materials, the one or more powders, and the first carrier fluid in the plurality of mixing containers, wherein one mixture is produced in each mixing container;

combining the plurality of mixtures with a second carrier fluid to produce a plurality of product fluids;

providing the plurality of product fluids to a plurality of storage vessels prior to

dispensing the plurality of product fluids, wherein one product fluid is provided to each storage vessel;

dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use as automotive appearance care product fluids; and

wherein a user is only allowed to control producing of the plurality of mixtures by operating a switch and dispensing of the automotive appearance care product fluids by operating a dispensing valve.

268. The method of claim 267, further comprising assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

269. The method of claim 267, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use at an automobile auction.

270. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying one or more raw materials and a carrier fluid to one or more mixing containers;

forming one or more mixtures from the one or more raw materials and the carrier fluid in the mixing containers, wherein one mixture is formed in one mixing container;

providing the one or more mixtures to one or more storage vessels, wherein one mixture is provided to one storage vessel; and

dispensing the one or more mixtures for use as one or more automotive appearance care product fluids.

271. The method of claim 270, further comprising assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

272. The method of claim 270, further comprising combining the one or more mixtures with a second carrier fluid prior to dispensing the mixtures for use as automotive appearance care product fluids.

273. The method of claim 270, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use at an automobile auction.

274. A method for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

supplying a first raw material and a first carrier fluid to a first mixing container;

forming a first mixture from the first raw material and the first carrier fluid;

supplying a second raw material and a second carrier fluid to a second mixing container;

forming a second mixture from the second raw material and the second carrier fluid;

combining the first mixture and the second mixture to form a third mixture;

providing the third mixture to a storage vessel; and

dispensing the third mixture for use as an automotive appearance care product.

275. The method of claim 274, further comprising assessing a cost to be charged to a user for using the automotive appearance care product based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product.

276. The method of claim 274, further comprising storing the first mixture in a storage vessel before combining the first mixture and the second mixture.

277. The method of claim 274, further comprising storing the second mixture in a storage vessel before combining the first mixture and the second mixture.

278. The method of claim 274, further comprising dispensing the plurality of product fluids for use at an automobile auction.

279. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use.

280. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system is coupled to one storage vessel.

281. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each pump is coupled to one storage vessel.

282. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a second mixing system coupled to at least one storage container, wherein the second mixing system is configured to combine the carrier fluid with a raw material during use.

283. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one mixing system comprises a solenoid valve, and wherein the solenoid valve is configured to control a flow of the carrier fluid through the mixing system during use.

284. The apparatus of claim 283, wherein the solenoid valve comprises a normally-closed solenoid valve.

285. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein the mixing valve is configured to combine the carrier fluid with at least one raw material during use.

286. The apparatus of claim 285, wherein at least one of the mixing valves comprises a venturi valve.

287. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

288. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

289. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system comprises a float placed in a corresponding storage vessel, and wherein at least one of the floats is configured to turn off the mixing system when the float rises above an upper specified height in the corresponding storage vessel during use.

290. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system comprises a float placed in a corresponding storage vessel, and wherein at least one of the floats is configured to turn on the mixing system when the float falls below a lower specified height in the corresponding storage vessel during use.

291. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system is configured to provide one product fluid to one storage vessel during use.

292. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each mixing system is coupled to a carrier fluid supply with a carrier fluid supply conduit.

293. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of mixing systems is coupled to a carrier fluid supply with at least one carrier fluid supply conduit, and wherein the carrier fluid supply conduit comprises conduit branches coupled to the plurality of mixing systems.

294. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one pump is coupled to one storage vessel with a conduit.

295. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

296. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a switch.

297. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising an air supply conduit coupled to each pump.

298. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising at least one air supply conduit coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein the air supply conduit comprises branch conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps.

299. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit.

300. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

301. The apparatus of claim 300, wherein the fluid applicator comprises a sprayer.

302. The apparatus of claim 300, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

303. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

304. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

305. The apparatus of claim 304, wherein the cabinet comprises wheels.

306. The apparatus of claim 304, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automobile appearance care products.

307. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

308. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

309. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

310. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

311. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

312. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in a housing, and wherein the plurality of dispensing conduits are removably coupled to the housing.

313. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of mixing systems is mounted in a rack in a housing.

314. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of pumps is mounted in a rack in a housing.

315. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in a cabinet, and wherein the plurality of storage containers comprises storage containers located outside the cabinet.

316. The apparatus of claim 315, wherein the plurality of storage containers is located beside the cabinet.

317. The apparatus of claim 315, wherein the plurality of storage containers is located in a storage room.

318. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

319. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

320. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

321. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

322. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

323. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel, and wherein two or more of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprise varying colors that distinguish between individual product fluids.

324. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the storage vessels comprise removable caps to allow for cleaning of the storage vessels.

325. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

326. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

327. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a degreaser.

328. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises an all-purpose cleaner.

329. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a car wash soap.

330. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a wheel cleaner.

331. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a glass cleaner.

332. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a dressing fluid.

333. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a detail spray.

334. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a solvent-based dressing.

335. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one of the automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a fabric protectorant.

336. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

337. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is used at an automobile auction.

338. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one dispensing conduit is located on the apparatus such that at least one dispensing conduit is useable on an opposite side of the apparatus from at least one additional dispensing conduit located on the apparatus, and wherein at least one dispensing conduit is configured to dispense the same product fluid as at least one additional dispensing conduit.

339. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of dispensing conduits is coupled to the plurality of pumps using an overhead coupling system.

340. The apparatus of claim 279, further comprising at least one shut-off valve coupled between the plurality of pumps and the plurality of dispensing conduits.

341. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to be coupled to a wall.

342. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

343. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 100 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

344. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

345. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 300 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

346. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 20 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

347. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

348. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 60 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

349. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

350. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

351. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein at least one dispensing conduit comprises a label having information about the automobile appearance care product fluid to be dispensed by the at least one dispensing conduit.

352. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

353. The apparatus of claim 279, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

354. A method for providing automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, comprising:

providing a plurality of raw materials in a plurality of storage containers;

automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is produced from one or more of the raw materials;

storing the automotive appearance care product fluids in a plurality of storage vessels prior to dispensing of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein each storage vessel stores one product fluid, and wherein the storage vessels are located in an apparatus;

dispensing the stored automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels in the apparatus; and

treating one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

355. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids in the apparatus.

356. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids using mixing systems located in the apparatus.

357. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically providing the automotive appearance care product fluids to the plurality of storage vessels.

358. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically refilling each of the plurality of storage vessels with automotive appearance care product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

359. The method of claim 354, further comprising providing a flow of the automotive appearance care product fluids for dispensing with one or more pumps located in the apparatus.

360. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically pumping the automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels.

361. The method of claim 354, further comprising automatically dispensing at least one automotive appearance care product fluid when prompted by a user of the apparatus.

362. The method of claim 354, wherein a user of the apparatus treats the one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

363. The method of claim 354, further comprising allowing a user of the apparatus to only dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids.

364. The method of claim 354, further comprising inhibiting a user of the apparatus from affecting the combining of the raw materials with the carrier fluid.

365. The method of claim 354, further comprising dispensing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids individually.

366. The method of claim 354, further comprising varying the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid using an adjustable fluid applicator.

367. The method of claim 354, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

368. The method of claim 354, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

369. The method of claim 354, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

370. The method of claim 354, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles the user treats with the automotive appearance care product fluids.

371. The method of claim 354, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a per application basis.

372. The method of claim 354, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids per use of the apparatus.

373. The method of claim 354, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

374. The method of claim 354, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a cost for a specified time period the apparatus is used.

375. The method of claim 354, further comprising providing a statement of a fee to be charged for use of the apparatus to a user of the apparatus.

376. A method for providing automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, comprising:

providing a plurality of raw materials in a plurality of storage containers;

automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is produced from one or more of the raw materials;

storing the automotive appearance care product fluids in a plurality of storage vessels prior to dispensing of the automotive appearance care product fluids, wherein each storage vessel stores one product fluid, and wherein the storage vessels are located in a mobile apparatus;

dispensing the stored automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels in the apparatus; and

treating one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

377. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids in the apparatus.

378. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically combining the plurality of raw materials with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids using mixing systems located in the apparatus.

379. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically providing the automotive appearance care product fluids to the plurality of storage vessels.

380. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically refilling each of the plurality of storage vessels with automotive appearance care product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

381. The method of claim 376, further comprising providing a flow of the automotive appearance care product fluids for dispensing with one or more pumps located in the apparatus.

382. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically pumping the automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels.

383. The method of claim 376, further comprising automatically dispensing at least one automotive appearance care product fluid when prompted by a user of the apparatus.

384. The method of claim 376, wherein a user of the apparatus treats the one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

385. The method of claim 376, further comprising allowing a user of the apparatus to only dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids.

386. The method of claim 376, further comprising inhibiting a user of the apparatus from affecting the combining of the raw materials with the carrier fluid.

387. The method of claim 376, further comprising dispensing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids individually.

388. The method of claim 376, further comprising varying the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid using an adjustable fluid applicator.

389. The method of claim 376, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

390. The method of claim 376, further comprising transporting the apparatus to a location proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

391. The method of claim 376, further comprising providing the apparatus to a user of the apparatus.

392. The method of claim 376, further comprising providing the apparatus and the plurality of raw materials to a user of the apparatus.

393. The method of claim 376, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

394. The method of claim 376, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

395. The method of claim 376, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles the user treats with the automotive appearance care product fluids.

396. The method of claim 376, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a per application basis.

397. The method of claim 376, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids per use of the apparatus.

398. The method of claim 376, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

399. The method of claim 376, further comprising assessing a fee to be charged to a user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a cost for a specified time period the apparatus is used.

400. The method of claim 376, further comprising providing a statement of a fee to be charged for use of the apparatus to a user of the apparatus.

401. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein an orifice size of each mixing valve is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in a storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use.

402. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein at least one mixing valve comprises a dilution tip, and wherein the dilution tip is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

403. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

404. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

405. The apparatus of claim 404, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

406. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

407. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

408. The apparatus of claim 407, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automotive appearance care product fluids.

409. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

410. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

411. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

412. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

413. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

414. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

415. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

416. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

417. The apparatus of claim 401, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

418. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

419. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

420. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

421. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

422. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

423. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

424. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

425. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

426. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

427. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

428. The apparatus of claim 401, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

429. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus can access the dispensing conduits but is inhibited from accessing the storage containers, the mixing systems, the storage vessels, and the pumps.

430. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

431. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

432. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

433. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

434. The apparatus of claim 433, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

435. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

436. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

437. The apparatus of claim 436, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automobile appearance care products.

438. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

439. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

440. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

441. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

442. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

443. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

444. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

445. The apparatus of claim 429, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

446. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

447. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

448. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

449. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

450. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

451. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

452. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

453. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

454. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

455. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

456. The apparatus of claim 429, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

457. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in a storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein at least one of the dispensing conduits comprises an expandable conduit, and wherein one or more of the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use.

458. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

459. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

460. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

461. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

462. The apparatus of claim 461, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

463. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

464. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

465. The apparatus of claim 464, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automotive appearance care product fluids.

466. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

467. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

468. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

469. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

470. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

471. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

472. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

473. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

474. The apparatus of claim 457, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

475. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

476. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

477. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

478. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

479. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

480. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

481. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

482. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

483. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

484. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

485. The apparatus of claim 457, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

486. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the plurality of dispensing conduits comprises a first dispensing conduit and a second dispensing conduit, and the first dispensing conduit is located on an opposite side of the apparatus from the second dispensing conduit, and wherein the first and second dispensing conduits are configured to dispense the same automotive appearance care product fluid during use.

487. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

488. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

489. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

490. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

491. The apparatus of claim 490, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

492. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

493. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

494. The apparatus of claim 493, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automotive appearance care product fluids.

495. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

496. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

497. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

498. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

499. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

500. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

501. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

502. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

503. The apparatus of claim 486, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

504. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

505. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

506. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

507. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

508. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

509. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

510. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

511. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

512. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

513. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

514. The apparatus of claim 486, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

515. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein at least a portion of the dispensing conduits are at least partially located in an overhead coupling system configured to allow a user of the apparatus to move between the pumps and dispensing ends of the dispensing conduits, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use.

516. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

517. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

518. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

519. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

520. The apparatus of claim 519, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

521. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

522. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

523. The apparatus of claim 522, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automobile appearance care product fluids.

524. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

525. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

526. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

527. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

528. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

529. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

530. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

531. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

532. The apparatus of claim 515, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

533. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

534. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

535. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

536. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

537. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

538. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

539. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

540. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

541. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automobile appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

542. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

543. The apparatus of claim 515, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

544. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use;

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use; and

a plurality of fluid applicators coupled to dispensing ends of each of the plurality of dispensing conduits, wherein at least one of the fluid applicators comprises an adjustable fluid output pattern.

545. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein each of the fluid applicators comprises an adjustable fluid output pattern.

546. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

547. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

548. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

549. The apparatus of claim 544, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

550. The apparatus of claim 549, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automobile appearance care product fluids.

551. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

552. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

553. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

554. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

555. The apparatus of claim 544, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

556. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

557. The apparatus of claim 544, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

558. The apparatus of claim 544, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

559. The apparatus of claim 544, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

560. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

561. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

562. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

563. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

564. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

565. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

566. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

567. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

568. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

569. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

570. The apparatus of claim 544, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

571. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel, and wherein at least one of the storage vessels comprises transparent walls such that a user of the apparatus can view the interiors of the storage vessels;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use.

572. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein each of the storage vessels comprises transparent walls.

573. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

574. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

575. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

576. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

577. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

578. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

579. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

580. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

581. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

582. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

583. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

584. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

585. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

586. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

587. The apparatus of claim 571, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

588. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

589. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

590. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

591. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

592. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

593. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

594. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

595. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

596. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

597. The apparatus of claim 571, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

598. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel, and wherein at least one of the storage vessels comprises a removable end cap that allows access to the interior of the storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use.

599. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein each storage vessel comprises a removable end cap that allows access to the interior of the storage vessel.

600. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

601. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

602. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

603. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

604. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

605. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

606. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

607. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

608. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

609. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

610. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

611. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

612. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

613. The apparatus of claim 598, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

614. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

615. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

616. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

617. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

618. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

619. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

620. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

621. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

622. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

623. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

624. The apparatus of claim 598, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

625. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use;

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use; and

a unique identifier permanently located on the apparatus, wherein the unique identifier is configured to allow for identification of the apparatus.

626. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

627. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

628. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

629. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

630. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

631. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

632. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

633. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

634. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

635. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

636. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

637. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

638. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

639. The apparatus of claim 625, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

640. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

641. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

642. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

643. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

644. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

645. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

646. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

647. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

648. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

649. The apparatus of claim 625, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

650. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient to treat at least about 100 automobiles before at least one storage container becomes substantially empty during use.

651. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

652. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

653. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

654. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

655. The apparatus of claim 654, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

656. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

657. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

658. The apparatus of claim 657, wherein the cabinet comprises wheels, and wherein the cabinet is transportable.

659. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

660. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

661. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

662. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

663. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

664. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

665. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

666. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

667. The apparatus of claim 650, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

668. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

669. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

670. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

671. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

672. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

673. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

674. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

675. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

676. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

677. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

678. The apparatus of claim 650, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

679. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 20 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one storage container becomes substantially empty during use.

680. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 20 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before a storage container comprising the raw material corresponding to the at least one product fluid becomes substantially empty during use.

681. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

682. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

683. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

684. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

685. The apparatus of claim 684, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

686. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

687. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

688. The apparatus of claim 687, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automobile appearance care product fluids.

689. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

690. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

691. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

692. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

693. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

694. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

695. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

696. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

697. The apparatus of claim 679, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

698. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

699. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

700. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

701. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

702. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

703. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automobile appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 100 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

704. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automobile appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

705. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

706. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

707. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

708. The apparatus of claim 679, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

709. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automobile appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automobile appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use;

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automobile appearance care product fluids during use; and

a housing, wherein at least the mixing systems, the storage vessels, and the pumps are located in the housing.

710. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the mixing systems and the pumps are fixably coupled to the housing.

711. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

712. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

713. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

714. The apparatus of claim 709, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

715. The apparatus of claim 714, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

716. The apparatus of claim 709, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

717. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the housing comprises a cabinet, and wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

718. The apparatus of claim 717, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automotive appearance care product fluids.

719. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

720. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

721. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

722. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

723. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

724. The apparatus of claim 709, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

725. The apparatus of claim 709, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

726. The apparatus of claim 709, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

727. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

728. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

729. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

730. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

731. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

732. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

733. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

734. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

735. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each product fluid is dispensed.

736. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

737. The apparatus of claim 709, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

738. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use;

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use; and

a mobile housing, wherein at least the mixing systems, the storage vessels, and the pumps are located in the mobile housing.

739. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use;

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use; and

a housing, wherein at least the mixing systems, the storage vessels, and the pumps are located in the housing, and wherein the housing is configured to be coupled to a wall.

740. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises an automobile polish fluid.

741. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

742. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

743. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

744. The apparatus of claim 740, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

745. The apparatus of claim 740, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

746. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

747. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

748. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

749. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

750. The apparatus of claim 740, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

751. The apparatus of claim 740, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

752. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

753. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

754. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

755. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

756. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

757. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

758. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

759. The apparatus of claim 740, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

760. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises an automobile wax.

761. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

762. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

763. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

764. The apparatus of claim 760, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

765. The apparatus of claim 760, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

766. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

767. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

768. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

769. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

770. The apparatus of claim 760, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

771. The apparatus of claim 760, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

772. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

773. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

774. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

775. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

776. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

777. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

778. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

779. The apparatus of claim 760, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

780. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a lubricant.

781. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

782. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

783. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

784. The apparatus of claim 780, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

785. The apparatus of claim 780, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

786. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

787. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

788. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

789. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

790. The apparatus of claim 780, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

791. The apparatus of claim 780, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

792. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

793. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

794. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

795. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

796. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

797. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

798. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

799. The apparatus of claim 780, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

800. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a water-based dressing.

801. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

802. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

803. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

804. The apparatus of claim 800, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

805. The apparatus of claim 800, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

806. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

807. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

808. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

809. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

810. The apparatus of claim 800, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

811. The apparatus of claim 800, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

812. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

813. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

814. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

815. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

816. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

817. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

818. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

819. The apparatus of claim 800, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

820. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a soap.

821. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

822. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

823. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

824. The apparatus of claim 820, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

825. The apparatus of claim 820, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

826. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

827. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

828. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

829. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

830. The apparatus of claim 820, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

831. The apparatus of claim 820, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

832. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

833. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

834. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

835. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

836. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

837. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

838. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

839. The apparatus of claim 820, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

840. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a degreaser.

841. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

842. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

843. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

844. The apparatus of claim 840, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

845. The apparatus of claim 840, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

846. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

847. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

848. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

849. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

850. The apparatus of claim 840, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

851. The apparatus of claim 840, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

852. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

853. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

854. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

855. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

856. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

857. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

858. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

859. The apparatus of claim 840, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

860. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use, and wherein at least one automotive appearance care product fluids comprises a wheel cleaner.

861. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

862. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

863. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

864. The apparatus of claim 860, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

865. The apparatus of claim 860, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

866. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

867. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

868. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

869. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

870. The apparatus of claim 860, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

871. The apparatus of claim 860, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

872. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

873. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

874. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

875. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

876. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

877. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee for use of the apparatus based on a number of times each automotive appearance care product fluid is dispensed.

878. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

879. The apparatus of claim 860, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

880. An apparatus configured to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is charged a fee based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the apparatus.

881. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a counting system configured to count the number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

882. The apparatus of claim 881, wherein the counting system is further configured to report the number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

883. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a counting system configured to automatically count the number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

884. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a system for counting and reporting the number of automobiles treated using the apparatus.

885. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a system configured to report the fee charged to the user.

886. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected to correspond to the raw material that will flow through the mixing valve.

887. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein each mixing system comprises a mixing valve, and wherein a dilution tip in at least one of the mixing valves is selected by a distributor of the apparatus.

888. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein each pump is configured to be turned on by a user of the apparatus.

889. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a fluid applicator coupled to an end of each dispensing conduit, wherein the fluid applicator is interlocked to turn on at least one associated pump of the plurality of pumps when the fluid applicator is used.

890. The apparatus of claim 889, wherein the fluid applicator comprises an adjustable spray nozzle.

891. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising one or more additional dispensing conduits coupled to a dispensing conduit.

892. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a cabinet, wherein at least the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the cabinet.

893. The apparatus of claim 892, wherein the cabinet is transportable while containing automotive appearance care product fluids.

894. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus comprises a horizontal width in at least one direction of less than about 18 inches.

895. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

896. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is enclosed such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

897. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is locked such that a distributor of the apparatus can access the pumps and the mixing systems but a user of the apparatus cannot access the pumps and the mixing systems.

898. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a housing, wherein the plurality of storage containers, the plurality of mixing systems, the plurality of storage vessels, and the plurality of pumps are located in the housing.

899. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a user of the apparatus is only allowed to operate the dispensing conduits.

900. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

901. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a check valve to inhibit backflow of fluid into a supply of carrier fluid.

902. The apparatus of claim 880, further comprising a quick coupling device to couple the pumps to a supply of air.

903. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein one or more of the storage vessels comprise optically transparent walls to allow a user of the system to view the interior of the storage vessel.

904. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus comprises a unique identification number.

905. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the carrier fluid comprises water.

906. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein at least one raw material comprises a concentrated form of an automotive appearance care product fluid.

907. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the plurality of storage containers is refillable.

908. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense an amount of automotive appearance care product fluids sufficient for treatment of at least about 200 automobiles before at least one storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

909. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is configured to produce at least about 40 gallons of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid before at least one 5 gallon storage container has to be refilled with raw material or replaced with a new storage container.

910. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, and automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids.

911. The apparatus of claim 880, wherein the apparatus is configured to automatically combine the raw materials with the carrier fluid, automatically store the automobile appearance care product fluids in the storage vessels, automatically provide a flow of automobile appearance care product fluids, and, when prompted by a user of the apparatus, to automatically dispense the automobile appearance care product fluids.

912. A method for providing automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, comprising:

providing an apparatus for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

allowing the user of the apparatus to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of automobiles the user treats using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

913. The method of claim 912, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

914. The method of claim 912, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

915. The method of claim 912, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

916. The method of claim 912, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

917. The method of claim 912, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

918. The method of claim 912, further comprising automatically dispensing at least one automotive appearance care product fluid when prompted by the user of the apparatus.

919. The method of claim 912, wherein the user of the apparatus treats the one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

920. The method of claim 912, further comprising allowing the user of the apparatus to only dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids.

921. The method of claim 912, further comprising inhibiting the user of the apparatus from affecting the combining of the raw materials with the carrier fluid.

922. The method of claim 912, further comprising allowing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids to be dispensed individually.

923. The method of claim 912, further comprising allowing the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid to be varied using an adjustable fluid applicator.

924. The method of claim 912, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

925. The method of claim 912, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

926. The method of claim 912, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

927. The method of claim 912, further comprising providing a statement of the fee to be charged for use of the apparatus to the user of the apparatus.

928. The method of claim 912, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

929. The method of claim 912, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

930. The method of claim 912, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

931. The method of claim 912, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

932. A method for providing automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, comprising:

providing an apparatus for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

allowing the user of the apparatus to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

933. The method of claim 932, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

934. The method of claim 932, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

935. The method of claim 932, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

936. The method of claim 932, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

937. The method of claim 932, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

938. The method of claim 932, further comprising automatically dispensing at least one automotive appearance care product fluid when prompted by the user of the apparatus.

939. The method of claim 932, wherein the user of the apparatus treats the one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

940. The method of claim 932, further comprising allowing the user of the apparatus to only dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids.

941. The method of claim 932, further comprising inhibiting the user of the apparatus from affecting the combining of the raw materials with the carrier fluid.

942. The method of claim 932, further comprising allowing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids to be dispensed individually.

943. The method of claim 932, further comprising allowing the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid to be varied using an adjustable fluid applicator.

944. The method of claim 932, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

945. The method of claim 932, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

946. The method of claim 932, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

947. The method of claim 932, further comprising providing a statement of the fee to be charged for use of the apparatus to the user of the apparatus.

948. The method of claim 932, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

949. The method of claim 932, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

950. The method of claim 932, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

951. A method for providing automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, comprising:

providing an apparatus for dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids to a user, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

allowing the user of the apparatus to dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids; and

assessing a fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

952. The method of claim 951, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

953. The method of claim 951, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

954. The method of claim 951, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

955. The method of claim 951, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

956. The method of claim 951, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

957. The method of claim 951, further comprising automatically dispensing at least one automotive appearance care product fluid when prompted by the user of the apparatus.

958. The method of claim 951, wherein the user of the apparatus treats the one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids.

959. The method of claim 951, further comprising allowing the user of the apparatus to only dispense the automotive appearance care product fluids.

960. The method of claim 951, further comprising inhibiting the user of the apparatus from affecting the combining of the raw materials with the carrier fluid.

961. The method of claim 951, further comprising allowing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids to be dispensed individually.

962. The method of claim 951, further comprising allowing the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid to be varied using an adjustable fluid applicator.

963. The method of claim 951, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

964. The method of claim 951, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

965. The method of claim 951, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

966. The method of claim 951, further comprising providing a statement of the fee to be charged for use of the apparatus to the user of the apparatus.

967. The method of claim 951, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

968. The method of claim 951, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

969. The method of claim 951, wherein the fee to be charged to the user of the apparatus for using the automotive appearance care product fluids is based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

970. A method for dispensing automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids from an apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

treating one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids; and

receiving a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a number of automobiles treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

971. The method of claim 970, further comprising obtaining the apparatus from a distributor of the apparatus.

972. The method of claim 970, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

973. The method of claim 970, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of air.

974. The method of claim 970, wherein the fee statement is provided automatically by the apparatus.

975. The method of claim 970, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

976. The method of claim 970, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

977. The method of claim 970, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

978. The method of claim 970, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

979. The method of claim 970, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

980. The method of claim 970, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

981. The method of claim 970, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

982. The method of claim 970, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

983. The method of claim 970, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

984. The method of claim 970, further comprising prompting the apparatus to automatically dispense at least one automotive appearance care product fluid.

985. The method of claim 970, further comprising operating the apparatus to only dispense automotive appearance care product fluids.

986. The method of claim 970, further comprising dispensing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids individually.

987. The method of claim 970, further comprising varying the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid using an adjustable fluid applicator.

988. The method of claim 970, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

989. The method of claim 970, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

990. The method of claim 970, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

991. A method for dispensing automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids from an apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

treating one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids; and

receiving a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

992. The method of claim 991, further comprising obtaining the apparatus from a distributor of the apparatus.

993. The method of claim 991, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

994. The method of claim 991, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of air.

995. The method of claim 991, wherein the fee statement is provided automatically by the apparatus.

996. The method of claim 991, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

997. The method of claim 991, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

998. The method of claim 991, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

999. The method of claim 991, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

1000. The method of claim 991, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

1001. The method of claim 991, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

1002. The method of claim 991, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

1003. The method of claim 991, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

1004. The method of claim 991, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

1005. The method of claim 991, further comprising prompting the apparatus to automatically dispense at least one automotive appearance care product fluid.

1006. The method of claim 991, further comprising operating the apparatus to only dispense automotive appearance care product fluids.

1007. The method of claim 991, further comprising dispensing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids individually.

1008. The method of claim 991, further comprising varying the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid using an adjustable fluid applicator.

1009. The method of claim 991, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

1010. The method of claim 991, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

1011. The method of claim 991, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

1012. A method for dispensing automotive appearance care product fluids, comprising:

dispensing a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids from an apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises;

a plurality of storage containers comprising one or more raw materials, wherein each storage container is configured to contain at least one raw material;

a plurality of mixing systems coupled to the plurality of storage containers, wherein the mixing systems are configured to combine one or more of the raw materials with a carrier fluid to produce a plurality of automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

a plurality of storage vessels coupled to the plurality of mixing systems, wherein each automotive appearance care product fluid is stored in one storage vessel;

a plurality of pumps coupled to the plurality of storage vessels, wherein each pump is coupled to at least one storage vessel, and wherein the pumps are configured to produce a flow of automotive appearance care product fluids from the storage vessels during use; and

a plurality of dispensing conduits coupled to the plurality of pumps, wherein each of the dispensing conduits is coupled to at least one pump, and wherein the dispensing conduits are configured to dispense automotive appearance care product fluids during use;

treating one or more automobiles using the dispensed automotive appearance care product fluids; and

receiving a statement of a fee for using the apparatus based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

1013. The method of claim 1012, further comprising obtaining the apparatus from a distributor of the apparatus.

1014. The method of claim 1012, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of carrier fluid.

1015. The method of claim 1012, further comprising coupling the apparatus to a supply of air.

1016. The method of claim 1012, wherein the fee statement is provided automatically by the apparatus.

1017. The method of claim 1012, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of applications using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

1018. The method of claim 1012, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of uses of the apparatus.

1019. The method of claim 1012, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a number of times the apparatus is refilled with raw materials.

1020. The method of claim 1012, wherein the fee statement for using the apparatus is further based on a specified period of time the apparatus is used.

1021. The method of claim 1012, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids.

1022. The method of claim 1012, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid in the apparatus to produce the plurality of product fluids in the apparatus.

1023. The method of claim 1012, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid to produce the plurality of product fluids by the plurality of mixing systems in the apparatus.

1024. The method of claim 1012, wherein the raw materials are automatically combined with the carrier fluid and automatically provided to the plurality of storage vessels in the apparatus.

1025. The method of claim 1012, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels is automatically refilled with product fluid when a level of fluid in each storage vessel is below a selected value.

1026. The method of claim 1012, further comprising prompting the apparatus to automatically dispense at least one automotive appearance care product fluid.

1027. The method of claim 1012, further comprising operating the apparatus to only dispense automotive appearance care product fluids.

1028. The method of claim 1012, further comprising dispensing each of the automotive appearance care product fluids individually.

1029. The method of claim 1012, further comprising varying the flow of at least one automotive appearance care product fluid using an adjustable fluid applicator.

1030. The method of claim 1012, further comprising moving the apparatus such that the apparatus is located proximate the automobiles to be treated using the automotive appearance care product fluids.

1031. The method of claim 1012, wherein the plurality of storage containers is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.

1032. The method of claim 1012, wherein the plurality of raw materials is provided by a distributor of the apparatus.