Making 1st Costco trip... What should I pick up?

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Making my first ever trip to Costco to look at power washer from a thread here... What else should I pick up there? I'm not a cost o member but going with inlaws who go weekly... Microfibers? Chemicals? Let me know!
 
Their MF towels are great....but not always for paint, especially if you have a soft clearcoat. But they're perfect for general purpose cleaning - dash, interior surfaces, wheels/chrome, glass, etc. Occasionally they'll have a gallon of Meg's Gold Class shampoo...or something similar. That's worth having on the shelf. Beyond that, I rarely see stuff at Costco that I'd use for detailing purposes.
 
If you pull wheels regularly to clean, and need a jack, their 3.5 ton is awesome.

At $99, you can't beat it. Costco's return policy is one of the best, they guarantee your satisfaction on every product they sell with a full refund. So if it ever fails, you can exchange it for a new one. The only exclusions apply to electronics.

Been using mine on a regular basis for 2 years with zero issues.

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VroomVroom said:
Their MF towels are great....but not always for paint, especially if you have a soft clearcoat. But they're perfect for general purpose cleaning - dash, interior surfaces, wheels/chrome, glass, etc. Occasionally they'll have a gallon of Meg's Gold Class shampoo...or something similar. That's worth having on the shelf. Beyond that, I rarely see stuff at Costco that I'd use for detailing purposes.
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I agree, those towels can marr very sensitive paint systems.

Oh and dont forget the Pizza on your way out :D
 
Joz132 said:
If you pull wheels regularly to clean, and need a jack, their 3.5 ton is awesome.

At $99, you can't beat it. Costco's return policy is one of the best, they guarantee your satisfaction on every product they sell with a full refund. So if it ever fails, you can exchange it for a new one. The only exclusions apply to electronics.

Been using mine on a regular basis for 2 years with zero issues.

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If you buy a jack, buy jack stands also. Always use jack stands after lifting a car.

I'm in no way insinuating the above poster doesn't have, or doesn't use jack stands for his personal safety. His post and photo simply reminded me to remind others that jack stands are a safe necessity. Always work clean, and more importantly, work safe. :props:
 
Hoytman said:
If you buy a jack, buy jack stands also. Always use jack stands after lifting a car.

I'm in no way insinuating the above poster doesn't have, or doesn't use jack stands for his personal safety. His post and photo simply reminded me to remind others that jack stands are a safe necessity. Always work clean, and more importantly, work safe. :props:
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You are correct - see subsequent photo (notice edge of jack stand just to the lower right of wheel):xyxthumbs:
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I apologize for this question being off topic, but what is the purpose for the blue tape on the wheel lug/stud?
 
Helltopay said:
I apologize for this question being off topic, but what is the purpose for the blue tape on the wheel lug/stud?
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I mark it so I can replace the wheel the very same way it was taken off.

Some ZR1's have a vibration problem at higher speeds (mine does not). The issue has been traced back to balancing issues with the carbon ceramic rotors in conjunction with the wheel.

Was told by someone at GM, it is better to be safe than sorry, so I always do it this way.

OP, sorry for the hijack.
 
2BlackChevys said:
Making my first ever trip to Costco to look at power washer from a thread here... What else should I pick up there? I'm not a cost o member but going with inlaws who go weekly... Microfibers? Chemicals? Let me know!
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Which power washer are you considering?
 
I use there towels for onr garry dean style

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Get those yellow MF towels that come 36 to a pack. It seems like a rite of passage for everyone who likes to detail their cars.
 
swanicyouth has a good review on the brother pt-1880 label maker I got from there along with a Bissell Spot Clean Pro. I've got some flashlights but haven't seen the 1000 lumen one yet.
 
runrun411 said:
Get those yellow MF towels that come 36 to a pack. It seems like a rite of passage for everyone who likes to detail their cars.
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Yup they're a 36 pack for $9.99. Can't beat it. I use them for door jambs, tires, inside the gas door and under the hood.
 
Here's my take on them, since I go through a (36 count) bag of them every couple months...

- The hemline will scratch your finish it applied with pressure. But, by being aware if it, I haven't had that problem in months.

- They need to be washed with an MF reconditioner right out of the bag and then cool air dried in a tumbler/dryer. After that they seem soften up nicely and have the proper static charge to grab and hold dirt.

- They aren't my first choice for waterless washes or wiping off a quick detailer product but I've used them to remove polishes and waxes ( not the final wipe, however ) as well as for buffing out plastic, vinyl & leather surfaces.

And, most importantly, for the price, they are awesome sacrificial cleaners for wheels, undercarriages, etc. ...or to keep your S/O from stealing your good towels from the garage. :'(

Lucky Joe,
Wannabe Detailer

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I went to look at the $130 Simpson pressure washer I read about here but I didn't realize it was electric. They also had a Simpson gas one with Honda motor for $299. I imagine the electric would be ok for cars but I also like to do my driveway and fence etc and not sure electric is powerful enough? I did get some mf towels (will treat them as disposable) for dirty work and some terry towels for pad cleaning etc. I got some household stuff and also went to Sam's where I got some sprayers and simple green.
 
arjo.reich said:
Here's my take on them, since I go through a (36 count) bag of them every couple months...

- The hemline will scratch your finish it applied with pressure. But, by being aware if it, I haven't had that problem in months.

- They need to be washed with an MF reconditioner right out of the bag and then cool air dried in a tumbler/dryer. After that they seem soften up nicely and have the proper static charge to grab and hold dirt.

- They aren't my first choice for waterless washes or wiping off a
quick detailer product but I've used them to remove polishes and waxes ( not the final wipe, however ) as well as for buffing out plastic, vinyl & leather surfaces.
And, most importantly, for the price, they are awesome sacrificial cleaners for wheels, undercarriages, etc. ...or to keep your S/O from stealing your good towels from the garage. :'(
Lucky Joe,
Wannabe Detailer
Sent from my HTC DNA
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+1. :iagree:
 
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