Post Your Unpacking Pictures

[Coatingsarecrack]

How much was it?

On sale for $30 I think $40 normally


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

I have the bigger Ryobi tyre inflator, that you still have to hold the button on. It doesn't bother me, it's pretty quick when I put the 5.0ah battery on it. The main thing to remember is the air hose and connector will get pretty hot by the time I've topped up all four tyres.

Separate question for everyone, is it just me or do we all recheck the pressure with another gauge after adjusting pressures with our favoured compressors? I have a small Michelin branded digital gauge that also includes a tread depth gauge.

Sent from my motorola edge 20 fusion using Tapatalk

There was a kit for the one your talking about with battery and charger for $45 but battery was only 1.5ah. I’m just gonna do the bigger Dewalt.

I like that I can run it off cigarette lighter if needed.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

BF order from Labocosmetica

Trying this to see if it can replace Bilt Hamber AutoFoam and Touchless.

Wanna test at different dilutions. Plus WC details says it doesn’t smell to bad and with Stoners non smelling Iron remover looking like a dud will see how this does.

Niche product just for exhaust tips. P21s metal polishing soap isn’t getting baked on stuff.

Went straight for the gallon of Purifica. With all the great reviews and video figured it’ll be a winner.

Wasn’t impressed at all with CarPro Descale so so far I got low expectations for acidic soaps…
The smaller bottles have impressive packaging…. The gallons not so much…. Not that that matters….


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[BudgetPlan1]

BF order from Labocosmetica

Trying this to see if it can replace Bilt Hamber AutoFoam and Touchless.

Wanna test at different dilutions. Plus WC details says it doesn’t smell to bad and with Stoners non smelling Iron remover looking like a dud will see how this does.

Niche product just for exhaust tips. P21s metal polishing soap isn’t getting baked on stuff.

Went straight for the gallon of Purifica. With all the great reviews and video figured it’ll be a winner.

Wasn’t impressed at all with CarPro Descale so so far I got low expectations for acidic soaps…
The smaller bottles have impressive packaging…. The gallons not so much…. Not that that matters….


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love the #Cronos…been using it all Summer. Works very well with minimal effort on both Cayman exhaust (very sooty) and polished stainless (I think) pipes/tips of Corvette. Spray, let dwell a bit and then a quick brush w 1” boars hair brush, rinse…done! No dirty metal polishing, no grungy towels to wash…a real time & effort eliminator!

The Iron Remover is nice too as it has a bit more of a gel-like consistency than other options.

Good stuff!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

 

[Gridlink]

I'll second how good the iron remover is. The gel clings extremely well and prevents it from potentially drying out like the normal type. The smell is still bad but it's not as horribly pungent as other brands. It's also great value for money at a 1:4 dilution ratio.

 

[MisterSnoop]

I have the bigger Ryobi tyre inflator, that you still have to hold the button on. It doesn't bother me, it's pretty quick when I put the 5.0ah battery on it. The main thing to remember is the air hose and connector will get pretty hot by the time I've topped up all four tyres.

Separate question for everyone, is it just me or do we all recheck the pressure with another gauge after adjusting pressures with our favoured compressors? I have a small Michelin branded digital gauge that also includes a tread depth gauge.

With the bigger Ryobi, I inflate to 2-2.5 psi over what I'm targeting because when I release the trigger, the pressure drops about that much. With the Dewalt inflator, I'll set it to the right pressure or maybe 0.5 psi over. It does a good job of getting the tires right to the set pressure. My car also has tire pressure readings with the TPMS.

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

With the bigger Ryobi, I inflate to 2-2.5 psi over what I'm targeting because when I release the trigger, the pressure drops about that much. With the Dewalt inflator, I'll set it to the right pressure or maybe 0.5 psi over. It does a good job of getting the tires right to the set pressure. My car also has tire pressure readings with the TPMS.

It's the same with my Ryobi, but I also check it with my Michelin gauge. I have a small compressor that connects directly to the battery, it has an on and off switch you don't have to hold, but no pressure setting, it also reads a couple over till you turn it off, probably why I always double check. That one I've had for over 20 years, but I haven't used it since getting the Ryobi.

Sent from my motorola edge 20 fusion using Tapatalk

 

[MisterSnoop]

It's the same with my Ryobi, but I also check it with my Michelin gauge. I have a small compressor that connects directly to the battery, it has an on and off switch you don't have to hold, but no pressure setting, it also reads a couple over till you turn it off, probably why I always double check. That one I've had for over 20 years, but I haven't used it since getting the Ryobi.

same. i have a 12v Slime air pump that i still keep in the car as a backup in case the battery on the Ryobi dies, which hasn't happened. it does have a pressure setting/auto-stop but i got tired of plugging it in, doing the tires on one side of the car, then passing it over to the other side of the car to do the 2 other tires.

 

[DFB]

Why didn't someone warm me microfiber was an addictive substance? :doh:

 

[MisterSnoop]

Got some air freshener blanks. Griot's was initially including rechargeable wafers with their new air fresheners but cut them due to cost. Found these on Amazon.

 

[DanaDetailingPros]

Great call! Can you send the link please?

 

[MisterSnoop]

It's a 25-piece "TOROKOM Air Freshener Blanks"

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Don’t know if I posted this but pre Black Friday Ammo had a but one get one free on pro line products.

Detail devision had a 25% off sale to include Rupes. The had a few of th HLR cordless long throws which I missed out on and all the Nano long necks the had available for sale.

Didn’t see benefit of short neck and I couldn’t resist 25% off Rupes so I got an HLR75 and their claw tool.

Also had their Kwazars buy 3 get 1 free and then 25% off so ended up getting 4 for like $7 apiece. Can always use more spray bottles.

The also had free shipping and no tax to WA so figured I wouldn’t be able to get the HLR for $300 shipping and tax included.

I have a PiXiE but figure this will do 3” duties and the PiXiE will do 1” and 2”



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[MisterSnoop]

Sprayed some Oberk squash air freshener on one of the blanks and tied it to the rear door handle. We'll see how that does.

 

[DanaDetailingPros]

Don’t know if I posted this but pre Black Friday Ammo had a but one get one free on pro line products.

Detail devision had a 25% off sale to include Rupes. The had a few of th HLR cordless long throws which I missed out on and all the Nano long necks the had available for sale.

Didn’t see benefit of short neck and I couldn’t resist 25% off Rupes so I got an HLR75 and their claw tool.

Also had their Kwazars buy 3 get 1 free and then 25% off so ended up getting 4 for like $7 apiece. Can always use more spray bottles.

The also had free shipping and no tax to WA so figured I wouldn’t be able to get the HLR for $300 shipping and tax included.

I have a PiXiE but figure this will do 3” duties and the PiXiE will do 1” and 2”



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good call CRACK!
I love mine! I was waiting for the new actuatorView attachment 77077/trigger and decided if it bothered me at least I could replace it. And I also have the PXE and it's my dedicated 2 inch! Good Call Buddy!
I found the perfect bag on Amazon if your looking for one?View attachment 77076

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Sprayed some Oberk squash air freshener on one of the blanks and tied it to the rear door handle. We'll see how that does.

Yeah updates would be great!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

Not strictly detailing, but still cool stuff. The local Olight website has a sale on, and I've been wanting to get the Arkfeld pro EDC for a while. It has 5 brightness settings, 1, 15, 100, 420, and 1300 lumens, a crazy strobe setting, UV torch, and a green laser pointer. The UV light might be good for inspecting car interiors, but I'm not sure I want to look at what it might show. The laser pointer will come in handy when I'm walking my dogs, if I need them to focus on something I just put the laser dot on it and that's what they'll be looking at, also works in reverse, point it at something else when you need them to stop looking at something. The mini pen was $1 extra, so why not, and the keyring torch was a Christmas bonus. All up $196 value for under $110, and free delivery.

Sent from my motorola edge 20 fusion using Tapatalk

 

[Setec Astronomy]

BF order from Labocosmetica

Decarbonizer?? What kind of commie-liberal green new deal crap is that??

Niche product just for exhaust tips. P21s metal polishing soap isn’t getting baked on stuff.

Love the #Cronos…been using it all Summer. Works very well with minimal effort on both Cayman exhaust (very sooty) and polished stainless (I think) pipes/tips of Corvette. Spray, let dwell a bit and then a quick brush w 1” boars hair brush, rinse…done! No dirty metal polishing, no grungy towels to wash…a real time & effort eliminator!

Oh...never mind.

with Stoners non smelling Iron remover looking like a dud

Wait, what? When did that happen? I didn't even get to try mine yet.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Why didn't someone warn me microfiber was an addictive substance? :doh:

Sorry :dunno:

 

[MisterSnoop]

Not strictly detailing, but still cool stuff. The local Olight website has a sale on, and I've been wanting to get the Arkfeld pro EDC for a while. It has 5 brightness settings, 1, 15, 100, 420, and 1300 lumens, a crazy strobe setting, UV torch, and a green laser pointer. The UV light might be good for inspecting car interiors, but I'm not sure I want to look at what it might show. The laser pointer will come in handy when I'm walking my dogs, if I need them to focus on something I just put the laser dot on it and that's what they'll be looking at, also works in reverse, point it at something else when you need them to stop looking at something. The mini pen was $1 extra, so why not, and the keyring torch was a Christmas bonus. All up $196 value for under $110, and free delivery.

I just picked up a streamlight pocket mate for $16. It's super tiny, has a clip for your hat, etc. 325 lumens for 20 min or 45 lumens for an hour. Wish I would have gotten 2 at that price.