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Big Dave said:
Bowden's marketing successfully targeted me last night. They did a tie in between some of their detailing products and my favourite soft drink, creaming soda. It was on sale, but I still probably paid too much. All products I either wanted to try or have tried and didn't mind using. The bonus was they came with 2 600ml bottles of creaming soda I haven't tried before. And a new sticker for my cabinet.View attachment 139152View attachment 139153
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So you bought 2 bottles of cream soda and got free cleaning supplies. Just make sure to drink the right ones…


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Coatingsarecrack said:
So you bought 2 bottles of cream soda and got free cleaning supplies. Just make sure to drink the right ones…


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And the "Creaming Snowda" actually smells like the soft drink, so I'll have to stop myself from licking the car when I use it.
 
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My order showed up quicker than I anticipated

I got a big discount on the Blaster, it ended up being about $35

I got the Speed for the 4Runner and other family and friends projects

I wanted to try the Gyeon Primer on the Tacoma after all the touch ups with Griots Perfecting Cream are done and see if I can squeak a bit more gloss from the paint; I think it has the potential to be very glossy

The Gyeon Restart is a nice product, I got a sample from Carzilla and I like the deep clean you get when you use it to follow up after NV Snow+

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The next lot is again replenishing a number of favourites. The Brake Buster and R2R would have to be my most used chemical products. Pilot is my favorite interior cleaner/detailer at the moment. I've also decided to try out the Optimum version of Glass Clean & Protect, I absolutely love the Opti-Coat version as its everything Carpro ClarifyPhobic should have been.



The OG Tire Dressing is expensive, but you do get 946ml for the money, and a little goes a long way. I love the way it looks, its application feel (similar to ADS Tire+), and the scent is so addictive. Yes, I know scent is a non-functional aspect, but it plays a big part in the user experience..................it makes me happy.



 
PPF IMG_6903.jpgProtection for touch screen, gauge screen, and all clear polished surfaces on dash and console like climate control, gear selection indicator, etc

One more project but I can do this after it gets cold in my nice warm garage

I opted for the matte touchscreen protector and clear protection for everything else

I will report back after I get them installed

Thanks to @Tasmania for turning me on to this
 
ik multi 2 is to update a old 1.5 multi that quit squirtin without proper trigger massaging. New coating to try. Vortex is a new to me type of toy. Not that our vehicles ever get really dirty..but thanks @chilly for putting it in my head that i needed one
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opie said:
ik multi 2 is to update a old 1.5 multi that quit squirtin without proper trigger massaging. New coating to try. Vortex is a new to me type of toy. Not that our vehicles ever get really dirty..but thanks @chilly for putting it in my head that i needed one
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Sure, blame me…




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chilly said:
PPF View attachment 139271Protection for touch screen, gauge screen, and all clear polished surfaces on dash and console like climate control, gear selection indicator, etc

One more project but I can do this after it gets cold in my nice warm garage

I opted for the matte touchscreen protector and clear protection for everything else

I will report back after I get them installed

Thanks to @Tasmania for turning me on to this
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Looking forward to this.
 
Bought some new wiper blades for the FJ. The current Bosch Aerotwins hadn't gone bad, but they've been on 3 and a half years on a vehicle parked outside pretty much 24/7. I found these ones for less than $20 each, the Bosch were near $50 each. What's the bet it doesn't rain for a few weeks now.PSX_20250901_142508.jpg
 
Big Dave said:
Bought some new wiper blades for the FJ. The current Bosch Aerotwins hadn't gone bad, but they've been on 3 and a half years on a vehicle parked outside pretty much 24/7. I found these ones for less than $20 each, the Bosch were near $50 each. What's the bet it doesn't rain for a few weeks now.View attachment 139286
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I always bought Bosch Icon blades for the longest time but the last couple of pairs were disappointing, especially for what they cost
 
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Luckily...

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Hooray for USPS, batting 100%

Anyway, I am done with Shinemate products, and not because I don't like them, but because they have become all but impossible to get up here

Park Car Care is the single source of Shinemate products in the US that I am able to find and they flat don't ship to Alaska, and Carzilla in Canada wanted almost $60 to ship $100 worth of pads

Amazon has a tiny selection of Shinemate pads and it looks to me like they are getting out of the Shinemate pad business as well

I am not going to keep chasing my tail and if Shinemate doesn't want to do business with the USA, then so be it

So I am back to Lake Country and picked up these SDO finishing and polishing pads from Detailed Image, who are happy to ship to Alaska and have reasonable shipping rates
 
Tasmania said:
$158 including postage
All Juiced Up!!

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I used to pull all six BIG batteries out of our RV and keep them in the heated garage for the fall, winter, and spring and used 2 very similar charger/maintainers on 3 batteries hooked up parallel

They were always in great shape for the next season
 
chilly said:
I used to pull all six BIG batteries out of our RV and keep them in the heated garage for the fall, winter, and spring and used 2 very similar charger/maintainers on 3 batteries hooked up parallel

They were always in great shape for the next season
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I've already done a deep recond cycle on the battery and it’s on trickle mode. Just going to hook up the quick connectors tonight and get rid of the alligator clamps.
 
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