Incredibly Cheap Finds

Sicktred08fsi said:
^^^ I believe the Chrome wheel cleaner has hydroflouric acid.
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It does. While it does a great job of cleaning off heavy deposits of brake dust and crud be careful using it on anything other than chrome wheel. It can discolor clearcoat, colored paint, and bare aluminum.

And you won't believe what it will do to your lungs if you accidentally inhale some wind born spray. I was unable to breathe. My lungs filled up with liquid and my only to flush out my lungs with water. Yes water. Just like drowning on purpose. Now, I always wear a respirator when using the stuff.
 
hey Spiney!

Gamma lids are screw on lids that are used to contain liquids and
or solids. They are used in science labs. I don't know if they work with
a 5 gallon paint bucket because most of them don't have threads on the topmost part of the bucket. Chemical Guys sells them.
 
Detailer Daemon said:
hey Spiney!

Gamma lids are screw on lids that are used to contain liquids and
or solids. They are used in science labs. I don't know if they work with
a 5 gallon paint bucket because most of them don't have threads on the topmost part of the bucket. Chemical Guys sells them.
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The Gamma Lids that I have were sold as two pieces

One attaches the the top of the bucket

The second is the lid which has a rubber O-ring

They work very well, but you can't stack the buckets...tradeoffs
 
Detailer Daemon said:
hey Spiney!

Gamma lids are screw on lids that are used to contain liquids and
or solids. They are used in science labs. I don't know if they work with
a 5 gallon paint bucket because most of them don't have threads on the topmost part of the bucket. Chemical Guys sells them.
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Chemical Guys only sells it in a kit with a bucket, grit guard, etc. But, you can get the gamma seal lids by themselves all over the place online in a variety of colors, or they have them at Lowes in white or black and Home Depot in just black. And the one Chemical Guys has pictured with the kit is definitely in 2 pieces, like allenk4 said in the quote below. If you're using them in the lab, they might be the same color as the bucket so it appears that the threads are on the bucket itself.

allenk4 said:
The Gamma Lids that I have were sold as two pieces

One attaches the the top of the bucket

The second is the lid which has a rubber O-ring

They work very well, but you can't stack the buckets...tradeoffs
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A little tip, for whoever originally posted about them, when you put the gamma seal lid on the bucket, have the cap screwed in, and tight. It's much more difficult if you try to put the ring on by itself, and you may even end up twisting and damaging it. A rubber mallet goes a long way.
 
oldmodman said:
It does. While it does a great job of cleaning off heavy deposits of brake dust and crud be careful using it on anything other than chrome wheel. It can discolor clearcoat, colored paint, and bare aluminum.

And you won't believe what it will do to your lungs if you accidentally inhale some wind born spray. I was unable to breathe. My lungs filled up with liquid and my only to flush out my lungs with water. Yes water. Just like drowning on purpose. Now, I always wear a respirator when using the stuff.
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I thought Meguiar's Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner was safe for clear coated wheels?
 
allenk4 said:
I thought Meguiar's Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner was safe for clear coated wheels?
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Their website just says "safe for pure chrome metal wheels." The purple Hot Rims, All Wheel & Tire Cleaner, is safe for clear coated wheels.
 
looks like costco is carrying the eurow sheepskin mitts (3pk for $29.99 shipped). i've used these in the past and i haven't experienced any negative effects...
http://www.costco.com/Sheepskin-Wash-and-polish-Mitt-|-3-pack.product.100133711.html
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btw, can't remember the price of the kirkland bulk 36pk mf towels when i first bought them, but they are $22.99 now. could be just me but the price seems higher now. *just noticed that is the shipped price*
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saw these at walmart tonight.. grease monkey black nitrile gloves.. 20pk for right around $3 and a box of 100 for around $11...

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Description:
For those with latex allergies, this latex-free glove is a good alternative. Nitrile is an innovative synthetic rubber that provides dexterity and a snug fit. It resists punctures, cuts, snags, and abrasions and can be used for a wide variety of automotive tasks.

Features:
Latex Free, Synthetic Nitrile, Beaded Cuff

Best uses:
Mechanics
General Purpose Tasks
Oil Changing
 
Has anyone seen DUB wheel cleaner on sale again?

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We have a few shop supplies we get monthly via amazon subscribe and save but last month we were short an item, digging around I found that you can subscribe to CG "el gordo" towels for a dozen around $18.56 shipped to your door via subscribe and save. I've found they are great mid duty towels for when I need something between my high end towels and super cheapies and they are about a dollar a towel cheaper than from CG site direct. With a dozen coming every other month new towels just arrive with our other supplies to replace any we may have tossed due to contamination or damage.

http://amzn.com/B00BTGSIA8

While I don't consider these towels great @$2.99, @$1.55 they are a pretty good deal IMO.(price before TN sales tax is @1.42 for those lucky enough to be in states without sales tax on amazon purchases)
 
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O'Reillys has the 3M headlight restoration kit for $12.99 with a mail in rebate.
 
Haven't visited this thread in months.... some interesting stuff has been going on it seems.

VISITOR said:
btw, can't remember the price of the kirkland bulk 36pk mf towels when i first bought them, but they are $22.99 now. could be just me but the price seems higher now. *just noticed that is the shipped price*
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WOW!!!!!! Seriously, $22.99?

I usually have CarMomma pick some up when she goes in there (it's up by her work). But it's been since Spring as she got 3 packs back then.

Our last ones were $13.99. Yes, NINE BUCKS LESS! :eek:

That's a 64% price increase, HOLY CRAP!

dad07 said:
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Found this at Ollie's over the weekend 99 cents each.
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Of course we don't have Ollie's down here.

So yeah... you know where to send mine brother. :props:
 
Ollies opened in my town last year. have never even gone in there. but tomorrow......
 
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