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I do love a good catalog, just wish I could get a hardcopy to thumb through.
Carpro Product Catalog 2026
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Deyon, do you agree with how "tacky" (not sure what the Aussie term is) Shelby's always have to look? I mean SHELBY RACING on that quarter panel and God knows how many SHELBY emblems and stitching is all over the cars, always tacky! Equally tacky is the clothing line, especially the jackets
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As an Aussie I'd say it looks "Gay" and no not in a happy way!
Deyon, do you agree with how "tacky" (not sure what the Aussie term is) Shelby's always have to look? I mean SHELBY RACING on that quarter panel and God knows how many SHELBY emblems and stitching is all over the cars, always tacky! Equally tacky is the clothing line, especially the jackets
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Case in point ^^
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Reminds me of all the Harley Davidson gear people buy, half of them don't even ride.
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Deyon, do you agree with how "tacky" (not sure what the Aussie term is) Shelby's always have to look? I mean SHELBY RACING on that quarter panel and God knows how many SHELBY emblems and stitching is all over the cars, always tacky! Equally tacky is the clothing line, especially the jackets
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Tacky is exactly how I would put it. What gets me, when the media post stories about "a new Shelby".................................but not a Ford sanctioned Shelby like the GT350 or GT500, but some tacked on sticker pack with a Shelby badge like this. But then I've always hated this non-OE type of thing.
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....I'd say that dog food that's very colorful and looks like human food but if I had to guess Deyon your already buying THEE best food out there 
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Not car focused but certainly detail related, today I used an excellent product that is well worth highlighting. In this case, I'm trying to revive the appearance of some plastic small engine parts.
First of all, I cleaned them in my parts washer, which is filled with diluted Bilt Hamber Surfex HD.
The sane person would then simply fit those parts to an engine and call it done. But I wanted see how Solution Finish would work in this application. This is a dye used to restore black textured plastic on cars, think bumper inserts, engine covers, side skirts, window trims, and side protection mouldings, even interior plastic. These engine parts are made from a similar material, so I don't see why it wouldn't work here as well.
While trim/plastic/rubber "dressings" will simply wash off, Solution Finish is considered "semi-permanent" as it will penetrate plastic. To apply, you need to make sure the surface is clean, which is what the Surfex did, then follow with an IPA wipe down, of which I used up some Bowden's Flash Prep (which I don't recommend). Apply a small amount of Solution Finish to a sponge and work it in, a little goes a long way. Leave it for a few minutes to absorb before leveling with a towel.
I'm actually quite surprised at how effective it was, you can still see the wear marks, but the finish is basically brand new.
Fitted to the machine and looking almost new.
First of all, I cleaned them in my parts washer, which is filled with diluted Bilt Hamber Surfex HD.
The sane person would then simply fit those parts to an engine and call it done. But I wanted see how Solution Finish would work in this application. This is a dye used to restore black textured plastic on cars, think bumper inserts, engine covers, side skirts, window trims, and side protection mouldings, even interior plastic. These engine parts are made from a similar material, so I don't see why it wouldn't work here as well.
While trim/plastic/rubber "dressings" will simply wash off, Solution Finish is considered "semi-permanent" as it will penetrate plastic. To apply, you need to make sure the surface is clean, which is what the Surfex did, then follow with an IPA wipe down, of which I used up some Bowden's Flash Prep (which I don't recommend). Apply a small amount of Solution Finish to a sponge and work it in, a little goes a long way. Leave it for a few minutes to absorb before leveling with a towel.
I'm actually quite surprised at how effective it was, you can still see the wear marks, but the finish is basically brand new.
Fitted to the machine and looking almost new.
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Gearing up for an oil change on the Kranzle, I decided to make a platform for it to sit on, in turn making it easier to drain the fluid into a container underneath.
This was the last time I changed the oil. Considering how heavy these things are, it was a little sketchy balancing on top of those two buckets, one of which was the drain pan. It was one slip away from a giant mess, and being gear oil, it would have reeked too.
Nothing particularly high tech of fancy here, just some timber cut to equal lengths and screwed together. I guess I could paint them too, let's see how long I can resist that urge.
In addition to timber, I also bought a small parts bin to act as a drain pan, which will sit between the two platforms. That's the theory.
I made these platforms a little longer than required for the KHD10, this will mean I can use them on the K1152 as well.
This was the last time I changed the oil. Considering how heavy these things are, it was a little sketchy balancing on top of those two buckets, one of which was the drain pan. It was one slip away from a giant mess, and being gear oil, it would have reeked too.
Nothing particularly high tech of fancy here, just some timber cut to equal lengths and screwed together. I guess I could paint them too, let's see how long I can resist that urge.
In addition to timber, I also bought a small parts bin to act as a drain pan, which will sit between the two platforms. That's the theory.
I made these platforms a little longer than required for the KHD10, this will mean I can use them on the K1152 as well.
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Love it when a plan comes to life. The timber supports I made yesterday worked a treat, as did the makeshift parts container oil pan.
Geez I hate the smell of gear oil. I left the machine to drain while I went out for 30-minutes, came back to the distinctive stench of gear oil had filled the garage. Compared to the first oil change last January, the oil came out dark golden brown rather than grey, so I guess the unit has broken in now.
After cleaning the magnetic drain plug, it was time for the fresh oil. I've said this before, but the recommended 250-ml is completely wrong as it doesn't even register on the dipstick, replacement always takes 300-ml. Same applies to my mobile K1152. This is odd considering the German origins, unless I'm missing something.
Oil change done, ready for another years work. The hardest part of the job is taking the 25 kg unit off the shelf and lifting it back up again.
Geez I hate the smell of gear oil. I left the machine to drain while I went out for 30-minutes, came back to the distinctive stench of gear oil had filled the garage. Compared to the first oil change last January, the oil came out dark golden brown rather than grey, so I guess the unit has broken in now.
After cleaning the magnetic drain plug, it was time for the fresh oil. I've said this before, but the recommended 250-ml is completely wrong as it doesn't even register on the dipstick, replacement always takes 300-ml. Same applies to my mobile K1152. This is odd considering the German origins, unless I'm missing something.
Oil change done, ready for another years work. The hardest part of the job is taking the 25 kg unit off the shelf and lifting it back up again.
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Has anyone here tried Carpro MFX microfiber detergent?
A 3.8-litre (gallon) bottle of Rag's to Riches is $35 more expensive than a 4-litre bottle of MFX, which is sizable premium for the P&S product. I'm hesitant to move away from R-to-R because of how well it performs, but then I'm not a fan of how it congeals in the bottle.
A 3.8-litre (gallon) bottle of Rag's to Riches is $35 more expensive than a 4-litre bottle of MFX, which is sizable premium for the P&S product. I'm hesitant to move away from R-to-R because of how well it performs, but then I'm not a fan of how it congeals in the bottle.
Well over here the Carpro MFX is anywhere from double to four times the cost of Rags to Riches. So i doubt ill be trying it.
However if it is significantly less expensive where you are i think i might give it a try but maybe with a smaller bottle at first. Most likely their performance is very similar.
However if it is significantly less expensive where you are i think i might give it a try but maybe with a smaller bottle at first. Most likely their performance is very similar.