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Thread: DIY Pad Washer

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Quote Originally Posted by kfainf View Post
    Thanks to the OP and everyone else for posting and contributing to this thread. I made my DIY Pad Washer this weekend and can't wait to try it out.
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    Added the Grit Guard Extension to this project. It will get a thorough testing this week end.
    Nice job man, glad you got it together! How did it work for you? Did you call GritGuard to get the insert?

    Edit: Nice splash guard!
    Last edited by BlueBeast14GT; 07-29-2015 at 08:30 AM. Reason: Forgot to compliment the splash guard

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    I put mine together today using the plugs for the spring supports that Two3zz used. I need to pick up a gamma lid and some hardware to attempt making my lid like his. What is the best tool to cut plastic without it looking like junk?
    2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueBeast14GT View Post
    Nice job man, glad you got it together! How did it work for you? Did you call GritGuard to get the insert?

    Edit: Nice splash guard!
    The unit works well. I copied the original PVC parts from your opening posts. I could not find the plugs that Two3zz used for the spring supports. I dropped 3/8" stainless washers into the CPVC adapters to support the springs. They work perfectly. I e-mailed Grit Guard to order the Grit Guard Extension. I ordered two at $4.95 each plus about $3.00 shipping.

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Quote Originally Posted by MaStA View Post
    I put mine together today using the plugs for the spring supports that Two3zz used. I need to pick up a gamma lid and some hardware to attempt making my lid like his. What is the best tool to cut plastic without it looking like junk?
    I cut my lids with a Dremel tool using a rotary cutting bit and a Dremel circle cutter. It worked pretty well.




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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Thank you for your reply. Also, could you take a measurement from the grit guard to the top of the bucket? Mine seems a little more recessed than I think I would like it. I cut everything exactly as described. Maybe it is where it should be. I tested it with my PC and it looks like it will work but you definitely can't push down very far before the PC hits the side of the bucket.
    2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Quote Originally Posted by MaStA View Post
    Thank you for your reply. Also, could you take a measurement from the grit guard to the top of the bucket? Mine seems a little more recessed than I think I would like it. I cut everything exactly as described. Maybe it is where it should be. I tested it with my PC and it looks like it will work but you definitely can't push down very far before the PC hits the side of the bucket.
    The grit guard sits right at 2 & 7/16 inches from the top of my bucket. This is with the gamma lid outer ring snapped on the bucket. I would think the gamma lid ads no more than 1/8 inch height to the bucket.


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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Mine is 2 3/4 inch from the top so I guess mine isn't too far off from yours. Maybe I beat the PVC together harder.
    2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    What is actually doing the cleaning of the pads? Is it just the action of the buffer itself on contact with the grit guard?

    So, the plumbing just wets the pad and the grit guard "scrubs" it?

    Is the plumbing doing any cleaning itself or is its function to simply wet the pad? Thanks- these are cool!

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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    So, the plumbing just wets the pad and the grit guard "scrubs" it? - Yes

    The plumbings function is to simply wet the pad when you push downward. You should only have to push down a time or two to get the pad "Damp". The more water, the longer the dry time.
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    Re: DIY Pad Washer

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueBeast14GT View Post
    That's awesome!
    I was like "post #9? What?" I saw the soap tray, then the 9 in the corner, "ohhhhh!" lol
    Thank you! I'll definitely be trying this out.

    By the way, cshamilton, this is the one I was telling you about ^
    Sure, it has been a few years but when I click the link I get a black autogeekonline.net page Any newer links available? Thanks much.

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