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This seems to be a popular small-sized wet-dry vac around here. Do you need to buy a separate foam filter to use it as a wet vac or is it ready to go, out of the box? (model # is WD4070)

Thanks. Turns out it's not as impressive on brass pressure fittings as on generic steel bolts/nuts. Maybe because the threads fit tighter to start with? I had to let it soak in for a couple hours and 2-3 shots of PB before I could get the fittings loose but it did eventually work on all but one...

Anyone ever use PB Blaster on stuck brass fittings? I've only ever used it on iron/steel parts before. The can doesn't say anything about brass so I thought I'd ask.

One thing to add about the focus on technique to achieve pad rotation for long-throw DA polishers is that even with zero rotation, the orbital motion alone still provides abrasive action. Even more so when the "throw" of the orbital action is large. A case in point, if you have an orbital pad...

Does anyone have a link to an "encyclopedia of brass fittings" of the type that would be used in an extractor? I'm trying to figure out what some of the fittings in my extractor (beyond the simple brass elbows or tees) are supposed to do. They don't seem to have any model numbers on them.

Any carpet extractor mechanics out there? I'm having a problem with the pump (250 psi, piston) on a carpet extractor. When I switch on the pump to try and prime it, the pump sounds like it's working but no solution flows. The unit hasn't been used in a long time, so maybe there's some crud...

If you have some vodka around, you might try that. I used vodka on some light tan leather seats a number of year ago and it worked. I'm sure it's not as fast as dedicated cleaner, but if you already have some you might try a q-tip dipped in vodka in an inconspicuous place and see if it picks up...

"Looks" versus practicality for a DD are different. As far as looks: I saw a candy root beer recently that looked stunning. It looked similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n9uVM-ajYI In general, just about any car painted with any color of House of Kolor paint looks stunning (and...

I've been looking into both as well, but I would use it more for general indoor/outdoor house cleaning. Car detailing would just be a bonus and far less frequent application. Once I found out the requirement for a large (and not particularly portable) compressor for the Tornador (combined with...

I haven't checked in to the forum much lately, so maybe this has already been discussed to death. At this link is a video for a 145 psi "Vapor Rino" steam cleaner (in the video, just water/steam, no chemicals are used. Skip ahead to the 2 minute point)...

There are pneumatic sander (circular) backing plates as small as an inch I think. Here's some 2000 grit, 1.5" diameter paper: Astro Pneumatic 2000 Grit Sanding Disc - 1.5" diam. (or 38mm) (100/pack) - 2000P If you search a bit, you might find a 1" or 1.5" backing plate and a smaller quantity of...

I did a search but didn't find much. I wanted to coat my wheels (at least the faces and spoke edges where brake dust accumulates, but maybe the internal surface of the rim too. That's hard to reach fully though), and wondered about the recommended process. Is it better to apply the product with...

What's the official shelf life (stored at room temperature) once opened? If there's no official word, has anyone gone say 2 years after opening and the products was still OK?

I don't fly much, so this was all news to me. While booking a trip I noticed first that most airlines now charge for carryon bags, but don't show that cost in their quoted fares. If that wasn't enough, I noticed also that the carryon bag sizes have been reduced and some airlines really enforce...

On a recent visit to some out-of-state friends I noticed their headlights are very clouded. I've not had to deal with clouded headlights on my garage queen vehicles so I wasn't sure what to recommend. The vehicle is a mid-2000's VW. Which of the headlight restoration kits are consumer-friendly...

Correct! On the show hosted by Chip Foose I mentioned before, during an interview with Jim Wangers (aka the godfather of the GTO), he said they went to John Delorean with the ET name, and he replied (paraphrasing) that's a dumb name, and mentioned a TV show (Laugh-in) where a guy was always...

I guess that depends which changes you count. I recently saw a show hosted by Chip Foose that said the 442 started in '64 as an option package on the F85 and Cutlass (like the GTO it wasn't its own model at first), and at that time it stood for 4 bbl carb, 4 speed M24 tranny, and dual exhaust...

Buick was right there in 65' with the 442 and SS396 Mailbu, along with the GTO for its 2nd year. The 442 was called "The doctors muscle car" because it was a better quality car, wonder what the Buick should've been called, LOL! Remember Doctor Olds in their ads? Buick was also the king of...

Anyone see the episode of Legendary Motorcars with their 200+ MPH, 1000+ HP SuperCuda? Here's an excerpt: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNWSwVOqVNE]Legendary Motorcar SuperCuda on Forgeline ZX3R Wheels - YouTube[/video]

I would argue that the advances in braking and handling since the mid/late 1960's are far more impressive than the engine power. Aerodynamics too (for top speed). They were getting 500+ naturally aspirated HP and torque back in the 60's but they de-rated the published numbers down into the...