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A combination fluid collection container and drive-up service point in a traffic lane. The fluid collection container for retention of leaked automobile fluids is thermally bonded to the traffic lane surface adjacent to a drive up service point. The shallow, rectangular basin is formed of a thermopl

A combination fluid collection container and drive-up service point in a traffic lane. The fluid collection container for retention of leaked automobile fluids is thermally bonded to the traffic lane surface adjacent to a drive up service point. The shallow, rectangular basin is formed of a thermoplastic material which is impervious to automotive fuels and lubricants, and resistant to wear and degradation by the environment. The container is formed of multiple thermoplastic components which are assembled during installation on the traffic lane surface. These components include a base sheet which provides the bottom surface of the container, side walls, and end walls. The outer edges of the end walls may be tapered during installation to remove any abrupt discontinuities in the traffic lane surface. The leaked fluids are retained within the container until removed in compliance with local laws and codes.

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A combination fluid collection container and drive-up service point in a traffic lane. The fluid collection container for retention of leaked automobile fluids is thermally bonded to the traffic lane surface adjacent to a drive up service point. The shallow, rectangular basin is formed of a thermopl

A combination fluid collection container and drive-up service point in a traffic lane. The fluid collection container for retention of leaked automobile fluids is thermally bonded to the traffic lane surface adjacent to a drive up service point. The shallow, rectangular basin is formed of a thermoplastic material which is impervious to automotive fuels and lubricants, and resistant to wear and degradation by the environment. The container is formed of multiple thermoplastic components which are assembled during installation on the traffic lane surface. These components include a base sheet which provides the bottom surface of the container, side walls, and end walls. The outer edges of the end walls may be tapered during installation to remove any abrupt discontinuities in the traffic lane surface. The leaked fluids are retained within the container until removed in compliance with local laws and codes. about 0.75 inches. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein each wick has a weight of from about 35 ounces to about 85 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.375 inches. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein each wick has a weight at least about 112 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.75 inches. 13. A method for applying a liquid lubricant to a moving metal sheet, the method comprising: spreading the liquid lubricant over at least one wick to provide a spread lubricant flow; supplying the spread lubricant flow to the least one wick; moving the spread liquid lubricant through the at least one wick by gravity flow without the application of an external mechanical force to generate a resulting pressure Through the wick to move the liquid lubricant therethrough; and applying the lubricant to at least one application/transfer roller which is in rolling contact with the wick the application/transfer roller in combination with the wick being effective for moving the liquid lubricant from the wick to the moving metal sheet. 14. The method of claim 13 wherein each wick comprises a matrix of fibrous elements, the lubricant having a viscosity of from about 40 to about 800 SSU at about 100° F., each wick having a density which is effective for providing a lubricant coating of at least about 130 mg/M2on one of the surfaces of the metal sheet moving from at least about 5 inches per minute to about 90 feet per minute. 15. The method of claim 14 wherein each wick has a density of from about 0.072 oz to about 0.175 oz per cubic inch. 16. The method of claim 15 wherein each wick has a thickness of about 0.25 inches to about 0.75 inches. 17. The method of claim 16 wherein each wick has a weight of from about 35 ounces to about 85 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.375 inches. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein each wick has a weight at least about 112 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.75 inches. 19. A method for applying a liquid lubricant to at least two surfaces of a continuously moving, generally planar metal sheet, the method comprising: spreading the liquid lubricant over at least two wicks to provide a spread lubricant flow; supplying the spread lubricant flow to the least two wicks; moving the spread liquid lubricant through the at least two wicks by gravity flow without the application of an external mechanical force to generate a resulting pressure through the wicks to move the liquid lubricant therethrough; and applying the lubricant to at least two application/transfer rollers at least one transfer roller in rolling contact with a wick, the application/transfer rollers in combination with the wicks being effective for moving the liquid lubricant from the wicks to the at least two surfaces of the moving metal sheet. 20. The method of claim 19 wherein each wick comprises a matrix of fibrous elements, the lubricant having a viscosity of from about 40 to about 800 SSU at about 100° F., each wick having a density which is effective for providing a lubricant coating of at least about 130 mg/M2on one of the surfaces of the metal sheet moving from at least about 5 inches per minute to about 90 feet per minute. 21. The method of claim 20 wherein each wick has a density of from about 0.072 oz to about 0.175 oz per cubic inch. 22. The method of claim 21 wherein each wick has a thickness of about 0.25 inches to about 0.75 inches. 23. The method of claim 22 wherein each wick has a weight of from about 35 ounces to about 85 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.375 inches. 24. The method of claim 23 wherein each wick has a weight at least about 112 ounces per square yard at a thickness of about 0.75 inches. 25. A method for applying a liquid lubricant to a horizontally moving metal sheet, the method comprising: supplying the lubricant to a plurality of conduits; spreading the liquid lubricant over at least one wick from the conduits above the wick