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Hello all, from northern MN! Up until about a yr ago, I've never really had a vehicle that i really cared about keeping clean. We now have an 07 black chevy trailblazer, & a 2011 GMC pickup that I have really taking a liking to keeping nice. My arsenal is small so far, but am in the market for a polisher. Ive taken a heavy liking to the Flex 3401 beacuse it seems to be the "do all" in polishers. I really like the overall look... seems to be a well built machine. Is this too much of a machin e for a newbie though? If anybody has any tips, tricks, or suggestion, please feel free to advise! My supply list so far is as follows, gold class & ult wash, ult comp & polish, mothers clay kit, & collinite 845. I'm all ears as far as what i need for int cleaning, dressings etc, as well as everything in between. If anybody wants to take the time to go through this, feel free. I would absolutely love to attend the Mike Phillips detailing boot camp, but I'm a few miles away.
 
:welcome: To Autogeek Online!! :props:

Detailing arsenals tend to be lean in the beginning but soon blossom into something much larger once you start adding products to try...

The Flex 3401 is not to much machine for anyone in my opinion especially for someone wanting a quality machine that won't let you down...:props:

A few products that you might find appealing.....

Wash - Duragloss #901
Clay - Mothers
Compound - PG 1000 – PowerGloss Compound (POS34A)
Polish - PF 2500 – Power Finish Polish (PO203)
Finishing Polish - SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish (PO106FA)
Sealant - Ultima Paint Guard Plus
Wax - Collinite 845
Spray Wax -Optimum Spray Car Wax
Tire Cleaner - Meguiar's Super Degreaser
Tire Treatment - CarPro PERL
Trim - Ultima Tire and Trim Guard
Wheel Cleaner - Meguiar's Wheel Brightener
Wheel Protectant -Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0
Glass Cleaner - Meguiar's Glass Cleaner
Glass Treatment - Aquapel
All Purpose Cleaner - Optimum Power Clean
Interior Protectant - Meguiar’s M40
Chrome & Stainless Steel - BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Metal Acrylic Sealant
 
Welcome.

If you are ever in the area and want to take the 3401 for a test drive, let me know. I also have the Griots if you'd like to try before you buy.

Randy
 
Welcome, I see your from the iron country.

I'm one of those strange folks that come to your town (well actually Gilbert) to drive through the woods.

I hope you learn from this site like I have.
 
Welcome to AGO!

Where are you located in northern MN? I grew up on the Iron Range and still have family in Chisholm, Babbitt and a few others nearby cities. :welcome:
 
I ride sled all over the Iron Range (when there is snow :rolleyes:).

Ever been to Tuna's or Gladiators? :D

Randy
 
ZimRandy said:
I ride sled all over the Iron Range (when there is snow :rolleyes:).

Ever been to Tuna's or Gladiators? :D

Randy
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We actually stopped in at Gladiators for my Bachelor party. It was actually a surprise on my part as we were heading up to Birch Lake for camping/fishing all weekend. It wasn't pretty and I still have nightmares! :D


EDIT: I think they are both closed now....
 
RaskyR1 said:
Welcome to AGO!

Where are you located in northern MN? I grew up on the Iron Range and still have family in Chisholm, Babbitt and a few others nearby cities. :welcome:
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Currently Virginia, but closing on a house next month in Iron
 
RaskyR1 said:
We actually stopped in at Gladiators for my Bachelor party. It was actually a surprise on my part as we were heading up to Birch Lake for camping/fishing all weekend. It wasn't pretty and I still have nightmares! :D


EDIT: I think they are both closed now....
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Been to each place 1 time & that was enough for me! For the record, I believe Tuna's is still open. Lol
 
MN Ranger said:
Been to each place 1 time & that was enough for me! For the record, I believe Tuna's is still open. Lol
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I hear you on that one! Tuna's is just a wrong name for a club like that too! :eek:

I don't get up that way as much as I used to and I really miss it. I do make it up to Birch Lake every year for Labor Day though. We have a big family get together every year. :xyxthumbs:


You play hockey by any chance?
 
RaskyR1 said:
I hear you on that one! Tuna's is just a wrong name for a club like that too! :eek:

I don't get up that way as much as I used to and I really miss it. I do make it up to Birch Lake every year for Labor Day though. We have a big family get together every year. :xyxthumbs:


You play hockey by any chance?
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I played from kindergaten up to 10th grade.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:




For my last class I had a guy drive to Stuart, Florida from Texas!



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I just punched in Stuart florida into mapquest. You are 1,784.7 miles away! How about you come to MN to teach people how to protect their vehicles from the harsh winters we've been known to have! Road salt, freezing temps, extended times between washes, etc. A true test to see how products protect & last during a harsh climate!
 
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