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    Flex FX5141-Z tower light

    So I’ve been looking at tower lights for a while to use when coating and when I wash in evening and it gets darker out. With me going cordless on polishers figured why not. I have no brand loyalty and not a lot of batteries from anyone company. It came down to this a the Ego as the Flex got...
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    Cordless Polishers 2025

    Hey just seems this is where the market is going. I have a mix of flex and Rupes and figured we needed a thread for them. I’ll be posting my so far minor experiences with the Rupes HLR’s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Scuff on trim. How to clean?

    Mom’s scuffed a wall. Paint not scuffed just transfer. Rupes HLR75, Boss Correcting cream and an old LC Flat green pad took care of of paint. I feel it’s transfer on the trim as well as I don’t feel any scuffs (matbe one). I’ve tried APC (BH Surfex), BlackFire wax remover. Neither put a dent...
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    Any one can tell me if I need a v belt or serpentine?

    Lost steering in Chevelle other night (well didn’t loose but super difficult to turn. Not sure if this only problem but lost belt from bottom engine pulley (what’s that called) to alternator and one to powers steering split. I added pics. It’s a 489 (454 block) I’ve asked in other forums I’m...
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    DIY detail polishers

    Seems expensive at $299 for a generic rebrand. Seems they had it built with decent parts? 25mm throw. They also came out with a rotary. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Air compressors

    Looking at possibly getting on in the 25-30 gallon range. Don’t buy to manny tools at Harbor freights but the fortress 27 gallon 200psi model as I’ve heard good things and bad things about the similar husky and Kobalt models. What do you guys who use one own? Looking for tire maintenance and...
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    Polishing headlights and removing taillight spray tint

    So I have a co worker who just got a 2016 mustang. He’s a good kid so I’m gonna help him out with head lights and taillights. Do these headlights look to need sanding or can I polish. If so what should I use? I have MF and all kind of medium and light polishing pads. For polishes Griots...
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    Apex Aire stubby nozzle

    Figured ok to post as AG does not sell any stubble nozzle or leaf blowers. You all know about this nozzle and the problem’s with v1. It’s been retooled for v2. Fixed the loosness and attachment issues. It is now what I expected from OG. Matt thought being an early adopter we should just...
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    Koch Chemie FSE and Water Spot discussion thread

    So decided to try as it didn’t cost anymore shipping to get it while I’ll I ordered my Angel Wax H2gO. Product worked well on glass on some stubborn water spots on glass that haven’t been removed by bucket wash with Descale, Tac Systems Mystic bubble and BH AutoFoam. No rinsless including...
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    Tire Dressings?

    So I was gonna do a write up on some dressings DarkSide Turtlewax Acrylic Graphene Griots ceramic tire shine. Had them on for about 10 day. 270 mile round trip to portland but cas sat for 4 days. Saw a day of rain. I can say protection was still there but tires look were done. If I had...
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    Tire and wheel face brushes

    I’ve been using the tuff shine for tires and big wheel woolie boars hair and detail brushes for ever. Recently tried new tire products and loving the small wheel mitts over brushes. As for tires the new brush from the “car cleaning factory” dog walks the tuff shine brush for me. More...
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    Bead hero vs PA Cosmic vs Nova Jet vs OverCoat

    4 way sealant test. From left to right. Polish Angel Cosmic Spritz Dr. Beasley’s Bead Hero Kamikaze OverCoat v5 NV Nova Jet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Flex XCE 8-125 18?

    Just to verify this is the cordless gear driven polisher? I checked a couple theads and just wanted to verify that it is. Couple questions…. For that have forced rotation what pads would you recommend? Also what size is the backing plate? I know the 3401 comes with a 6”. Sent from my...
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    Dr Beasley’s Bead Hero

    Looks interesting. Pre-Release video on Bead Hero by Dr. Beasley?s - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Gift card sale

    Just in case y’all are interested… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Forgot Autogeek password

    So I forgot my password and cannot login through web. Does anyone know how to reset? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ever notice Autogeek is always out of PXE when tool sales come around?

    Or is it just me? Seems like whenever tool sales pop up this item is always out of stock. I get suppliers are having issues with supply chains and labor shortages. You’d think with the new update to site you’d be able to order back ordered item. Easy to do and they could add a disclaimer...
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    IK Foam Pro 12 schrader valve?

    Anyone know the size (1/4, 3/8 npt)? If not how I could measure it? I am trying to hook up the bike pump but looked in box where I kept all the parts and looks like I didn’t get one. Any help is appreciated as I emailed IK and no reply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rinseless wash sponges

    So I have ordered the Big Red Sponge and the Ultra Black Sponge. Got a chance to use the BRS but not UBS but figure the close in use. Not sure how I feel about it. The ease of use and feel on the paint we’re both great. I did a two bucket. DirtLock and an once of N 914, 3 gallons of...
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    Cleaning, conditioning and protecting aniline

    So I tried looking in the forum and seems to be all older threads. Wondering what folk are using now. Background: I believe the aftermarket leather in the Camaro is a Katzkin kit and from their website it is aniline which is “impregnated with a durable protective finish”. I think that makes...
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