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[Coatingsarecrack]

This would make life and my decision to buy a battery power inflator easier. Hope AG picks it up!

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[Klasse Act]

Surprised it took them this long to make one of their own, since people have been modifying them for years. I don't have an air compressor so I'll not be getting this as it's not too much work to pump up that size unit but if your buying one straight away, makes sense. Now my IK Foam 9 on the other hand, THAT takes more work without a doubt

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[Coatingsarecrack]

Surprised it took them this long to make one of their own, since people have been modifying them for years. I don't have an air compressor so I'll not be getting this as it's not too much work to pump up that size unit but if your buying one straight away, makes sense. Now my IK Foam 9 on the other hand, THAT takes more work without a doubt

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Yeah the foam 12 has a shrader valve and all in all i should own a tire inflator. This just would push my decision over the top.


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[ducksfan]

I bought into Makita's new 18v battery system recently. They have a small handheld tire inflator that has good reviews. For $99 it's on my list going forward. It might work well in a system like the IK. That is if it's built to hold up under regular use.

 

[dgage]

I bought into Makita's new 18v battery system recently. They have a small handheld tire inflator that has good reviews. For $99 it's on my list going forward. It might work well in a system like the IK. That is if it's built to hold up under regular use.

I bought a Milwaukee M12 Tire Inflator for each vehicle plus one to keep in the garage. It is a really good unit. The only issue for this use is that the tire inflator screws onto the valve. Then again, the foamer could be in one hand and the inflator in the other so I agree, it could be a very good solution.

 

[ducksfan]

The screw on valve would be preferable for me. I haven't had much luck with clip-ons staying attached.

My biggest concern is that they may design these small inflators to be used as you have done - put in a car or garage and used infrequently. They may not hold up to frequent use.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I’d like to have a tire inflator too, as alot of times the cars people bring me are noticeably low on air and my OCD usually winds up with me checking the tire pressure and filling them up to the proper level using my bike pump. However, as you can imagine that can sometimes be a PITA… I had an H2 Hummer once that was really low on air and I threw in the towel after airing up just 1 tire. Those tires were huge! Lol.

I’m not sure if I’m willing to pay $100+ for just a tire inflator, but the ones I see for around $65 bucks don’t seem like they would last very long so that’s why I remain undecided.

 

[Bill D]

I have a Riyobi tire inflator from Home Depot which was under$100 I think. It works great. I have it all charged up to inflate my tires after this cold weekend

 

[Eldorado2k]

I have a Riyobi tire inflator from Home Depot which was under$100 I think. It works great. I have it all charged up to inflate my tires after this cold weekend

I’ll check it out. Thx.

 

[Rsurfer]

I’ll check it out. Thx.

Works great and good reviews, Ric. Beats a bicycle pump.

 

[Klasse Act]

I have a Riyobi tire inflator from Home Depot which was under$100 I think. It works great. I have it all charged up to inflate my tires after this cold weekend

I have the same one and it's great!

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[Klasse Act]

I'm trying to figure out why the felt tip gets dirty after 2-3 sessions, thus making the spray pattern horrible and rendering the tool unusable till its swapped out. Doesn't matter if it's my Foam 9 or Pro2. The Pro2 is only used with Brake Buster and distilled water too

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[xabo]

I have a jump starter with inflator so should be okay.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Works great and good reviews, Ric. Beats a bicycle pump.

Yea I usually put my OCD aside after trying to inflate that Hummer. But on my own car the bike pump works fine because I check my tire pressure with a digital gauge about twice per month and it usually stays @32psi. and when it needs air it’s only very little.

It just bugs me when I dress tires and sending them away knowing the person’s getting horrible gas milage or an awful ride over something as simple as incorrect tire pressure. Most people never bother to check that stuff or even know what psi their tires should be at.

 

[oneheadlite]

I'm trying to figure out why the felt tip gets dirty after 2-3 sessions, thus making the spray pattern horrible and rendering the tool unusable till its swapped out.

Are you able to turn it around by soaking it / flushing it with hot water, or switching to an opposite product (IE: acidic if last one was alkaline)?

Just curious!

 

[Klasse Act]

Are you able to turn it around by soaking it / flushing it with hot water, or switching to an opposite product (IE: acidic if last one was alkaline)?

Just curious!

Well even turning it around still has thr dirty side but you could scrape it but it's just easier to replace actually.

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[oneheadlite]

Well even turning it around still has thr dirty side but you could scrape it but it's just easier to replace actually.

Sorry, poor choice of words. Meant “turn around” as in the performance of, not the physical positioning. :laughing:

How much are the felts? Do you have to buy whole kits or can you get just that part?

 

[Klasse Act]

Sorry, poor choice of words. Meant “turn around” as in the performance of, not the physical positioning. :laughing:

How much are the felts? Do you have to buy whole kits or can you get just that part?

No worries and yes, you can buy a pack of them for something like $15 for 10 or 20, can't remember how they come. It's easy to swap it out but just remember how the tip assembly goes back together as there's an o-ring in there and it's VERY important to how it works!

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[Coatingsarecrack]

I'm trying to figure out why the felt tip gets dirty after 2-3 sessions, thus making the spray pattern horrible and rendering the tool unusable till its swapped out. Doesn't matter if it's my Foam 9 or Pro2. The Pro2 is only used with Brake Buster and distilled water too

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That was a prblem on old 1.5 foamers i have. Do you have 2.0? Maybe the switched felt. My foam pro 12 has been alright sitting there with AF.

Try filling and spray out a whole container with just really hot water.


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[Klasse Act]

That was a prblem on old 1.5 foamers i have. Do you have 2.0? Maybe the switched felt. My foam pro 12 has been alright sitting there with AF.

Try filling and spray out a whole container with just really hot water.


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I'm not sure which version I have but I a I'll say my one IK Foamer only sprays Griot's Garage Poly Gloss and never had to change out the felt filter. I'm going to try the super hot water and maybe some vinegar too.

Nothing is worse than getting that Foam 9 pumped up and ready to go to only have it dribble out, it's a real gut punch because I'm so looking forward to foaming the car because it does such a great job!

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