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    Re: 3401 backing plate.

    Anyone looking to buy the 4" Lake Country backing plate should take a look at Autogeek's Special Values page.

    They have the backing plate and a set of 6 - 5" Hybrid Finish Pads for $35.00. That's...
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    Re: 3401 backing plate.

    Thanks for the heads up.

    I was not aware that the Hybrids were no longer the "go to" pads for the flex. Makes sense seeing that they were on the BOGO to most likely get rid of excess inventory.
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    Re: 3401 backing plate.

    Agreed. I have both the 4" and 4 3/8" backing plate but haven't used either yet since the weather in MI has not been cooperating so I can't comment on the durability.

    See this link for more...
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    Re: 3401 backing plate.

    In order to run the 5" Hybrid pads on the Flex 3401 you'll need to use the 4" backing plate from Lake Country found here: FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System

    The 4 3/8" is too large for...
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    Re: Help!: Foam Gun Gasket and saggy barrel

    It appears the area you are pointing to is the quick disconnect fittings. Go to your local home depot/lowes/local hardware store and pick up a new quick disconnect fitting. Swap the new one for the...
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    Re: Megs APC ratios

    Here's another chart that you might find useful. Helps convert US to Metric volumes, as well as defines ratios in fractions. It has helped me alot when trying to convert ml to oz.
    Dilution Chart
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    That is incredible. If you took that how loud was...

    That is incredible. If you took that how loud was it? I've heard them pop off and it was like a jet throttling up, even 300 yds away.

    Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk 2
  8. You need an adapter that I believe screws into...

    You need an adapter that I believe screws into the foamer attachment that is a karcher style connector. The foamer currently has a quick connect style fitting. I saw a nice selection of adapters at...
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    Re: Pressure washer advice

    Sorry for not updating sooner. Had a detail this weekend and have been busy with work so no time to update till now.

    IMHO skip on the clean force pressure washer. There really wasn't anything I...
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    Just picked up the clean force 1800 psi pw at...

    Just picked up the clean force 1800 psi pw at home depot. Signed up for a credit acct and got 10% off plus I was able to use a Lowes 10% coup. 179 Ltd with a foamer attachment. Will was tonight and...
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    Hurry up and make up your mind already lol. I'm...

    Hurry up and make up your mind already lol. I'm in the market for one also, and its either a karcher k series from HD or the green works from Lowes. I guess whichever color I like better at the time...
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    Re: Pressure washer advice

    My local post office has a change of address packet that you get when you move and need to change your home address/forward mail. Included in that packet is a bunch of coupons and advertisements for...
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    I can't answer your question about the external...

    I can't answer your question about the external jet tool, but I can tell you that the fittings, stainless steel tool and the stream of water on an HP60 can and will burn you. I filled it with hot...
  14. Anyway to address the heat issue? Does the car...

    Anyway to address the heat issue? Does the car stay parked in the sun? If you don't have one already look at the custom sun shields that are sold here on AG. http://www.autogeek.net/winsunshad.html
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    Re: Can you ID this snake?

    Red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, friend of jack.

    Good riddance on that coral snake. The availability of anti-venom makes this snake the most deadly of North American snakes.

    "...The...
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    Re: 2007 Impala Overheating

    Could be the upper/lower intake manifold gaskets leaking. The 3.8l / 3800 was notorious for those going bad. Didnt look like a bad job when I saw them done at my local buick dealership.

    Poke...
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    Got burned a few times yesterday using my spyder...

    Got burned a few times yesterday using my spyder for the first time. I'm thinking about buying some slip on pipe insulation and cutting a piece to slide over the brass coupling.

    Sent from my...
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    Re: Giveaway! Lake Country Waffle Pro Foam Pads

    Didn't see the thread closed yet so hopefully I'm not too late.

    When I first got my Meguiars G110v2 I was using some Megs 7" soft buff pads. They weren't horrible per say but It definitely took...
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    If Autogeek's store had the option of Amazon prime my bank account would be empty. Often times I read a thread and get an impulse to buy new products. Having to wait a week for my Autogeek order to...
  20. Thread: 2012 vw gti

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    Re: 2012 vw gti

    What I found with my GTi when I had it was the rear would always be the dirtiest part of the car. I remember reading something on the vortex about the wind pattern the car creates as it's driving...
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    Re: Post Your Unpacking Pictures

    When the UPS driver told me he couldn't find this box on his truck yesterday I got a sick feeling in my gut.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/audi90quattro/DSCF5821.jpg

    Looks like an...
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    You could look into setting up some type of tent...

    You could look into setting up some type of tent or canopy that would shade the vehicle you are working on. I think they run anywhere from $100 on up. Make sure to find some way to secure it to the...
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    Re: First detail of my 2012 VW

    Congrats on the new VW. Hopefully you got the TDI Sportwagon? Where are you finding this paste type substance you are speaking of? I worked at a VW dealer as a tech for 5 years and would see a waxy...
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