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wildwilly1

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was looking into getting the lake country 4000 pad washer. autogeek had a 25% off this weekend so was going to order it $180 well got to looking around many other online retailers were at $149 so my question is why is ag $31.00 highter than the other places.
 
IMO I don't care who is selling it, it is the most overpriced product I have ever seen in my life
 
The fact that they regularly do 20-25% may be why they have it priced higher.

Edit: it actually used to be 149.99 at Autogeek so it's possible that it's a manufacturer price increase that hasn't shown up other places yet.
 
wildwilly1 said:
was looking into getting the lake country 4000 pad washer. autogeek had a 25% off this weekend so was going to order it $180 well got to looking around many other online retailers were at $149 so my question is why is ag $31.00 highter than the other places.
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Are prices the same every where on every thing you buy? Another reason they call it "shopping".
 
I like the Detail Guardz pad washer a little better than the bucket ones. I have one of the DH for washing and rinsing but they are also different types for slightly different uses (on machine vs off pad cleaning).
 
Ag i believe does price match but there not going to PM and then give 25% off.

The mark it up because most people will only buy during a sale and $135 is better than most. Probably not a high margin product.

They do the same with IK.


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Bosko said:
IMO I don't care who is selling it, it is the most overpriced product I have ever seen in my life
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I'd rather have 2 full sets of pads for the cost. Used mine once.

First time I used it I thought "So i take this electric tool and run it over a bucket of water? "

I'm too dumb to do that safely

"Know thyself..."
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
I'd rather have 2 full sets of pads for the cost. Used mine once.

First time I used it I thought "So i take this electric tool and run it over a bucket of water? "

I'm too dumb to do that safely

"Know thyself..."
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Yeah, it should be used with a GFCI.
 
I guess I'm old school...for $4 you can get one of these and run it over your pad every 2 body panels and then soak your pads in cleaning solution in a bucket of hot water after the job is done.

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Speaking of spending more than you have to, lol, has anyone considered converting an old parts washer into a pad cleaning station? Already has a nylon brush, pump and heater for spraying/soaking/scrubbing pads in your chosen pad cleaning solution.
 
One of the best pieces of equipment I ever invested in.

My gf is overjoyed with me not washing pads in the sink anymore, and spending hours cleaning them. Or spinning them in the bath tub...

Completely shaved a ton of time off my work day.
 
Bosko said:
I guess I'm old school...for $4 you can get one of these and run it over your pad every 2 body panels and then soak your pads in cleaning solution in a bucket of hot water after the job is done.

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And if you use plenty of pads, you can spray them with pad cleaner, give them a scrub, and then plop them in a solution of 3D Towel Kleen. They come out looking like this, and hardly any cleaning is necessary.


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yepper....never had an issue with keeping pads clean
 
A word of caution on the regular AG 20/25% off sales… most often these do not include things like bucket kits, pad washers, detailing carts, and of course polishing machines. It’s generally just the chemicals, brushes and applicators, etc. Read the fine print before you hit the submit button. Caveat emptor my friends.
 
BadgerRivFan said:
A word of caution on the regular AG 20/25% off sales… most often these do not include things like bucket kits, pad washers, detailing carts, and of course polishing machines. It’s generally just the chemicals, brushes and applicators, etc. Read the fine print before you hit the submit button. Caveat emptor my friends.
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I can't speak to any future sales but this pad washer has previously been included in sales.
 
I’ve been able to get most tools less polishers on these sales….. must been lucky


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wildwilly1 said:
was looking into getting the lake country 4000 pad washer. autogeek had a 25% off this weekend so was going to order it $180 well got to looking around many other online retailers were at $149 so my question is why is ag $31.00 highter than the other places.
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do a search...there's a sale going on where you can get it shipped for about 120. Couple of days left
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
I’ve been able to get most tools less polishers on these sales….. must been lucky


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For whatever reason things like the bucket kits (with the wheels/connectors, etc.) seem to be always excluded. I believe the carts and bigger items to ship are too.

That said, NOW is the time of year that AG/Autopia will have sales where everything is included. For those not on their email marketing lists you want to be. Yes, it’s annoying to get daily marketing emails but that’s how you know when these come around.

The annual gift certificate sale is also near (but never guaranteed) so jump on that so you can eventually stack some savings. That’s the only time you are really getting a “deal” on any of this stuff.

Just putting this out there for new members. It can be a shell game to try and get the best discounts but it can be done if you’re willing to play.
 
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