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guesswho 06-24-2016 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hud 91gt (Post 8766202)
Just walked through Dollarama and they have buckets for $2, and Mequirs wash Mitts for about $3. That store certainly has some good deals for certain things.
Which dollarama was this?

anjewree 06-24-2016 02:18 PM
Got the last chemical guy kit at homedepot terminal

Richmond homedepot have none, but the manager said next shipment is suppose to arrive Monday Tuesday

striderblade 06-26-2016 12:34 PM
Can anyone recommend a good pressure washer and what psi do you guys recommend for washing car?

mb_ 06-26-2016 12:46 PM
I got mine from Bridgeport location, came with the VHT thing, soap and quick detailer. My friend picked his up from Cambie & 2nd location and it came with the soap, quick detailer and wash mitt.

Special K 06-26-2016 05:54 PM
The CG bucket comes with a mitt??

There were at least 10+ at the terminal location. It came with soap, detailer and interior spray thing.

v_tec 06-26-2016 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Special K (Post 8767132)
The CG bucket comes with a mitt??

There were at least 10+ at the terminal location. It came with soap, detailer and interior spray thing.
There's 2 variations. Bucket, lid, grit and
a) 3 bottles
or
b) 2 bottles + wash mitt

hud 91gt 06-26-2016 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by guesswho (Post 8766444)
Which dollarama was this?
I think I was out in cloverdale?

headhunt3r 06-27-2016 09:57 AM
Bought a couple of those CG buckets, but still need a wash mitt. Any suggestions?

I bought a power washer from HD online as well (posted from RFD) Sun Joe SPX3000 for $210 all in shipped. #1 power washer on Amazon.com and .ca sold it for me...Any suggestions for a foam gun for this guy?

meme405 06-27-2016 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by striderblade (Post 8767083)
Can anyone recommend a good pressure washer and what psi do you guys recommend for washing car?
Get a big 11-13 HP (The bigger the better, as with anything in life).

3000psi should get everything off extremely well (dirt, grime, brakedust, clearcoat, paint, etc.)

Pro Tip: Make sure you get one of those pulsating heads for washing sidewalks and stuff. That'll take the grime off even the dirtiest of whores.

thumper 06-27-2016 12:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by striderblade (Post 8767083)
Can anyone recommend a good pressure washer and what psi do you guys recommend for washing car?
from What PSI is best for washing?

Quote:
You need to actually understand that psi is not the measure of the actual power of the machine. Most consumer grade pressure washers will have a higher psi rating but the actual cleaning units are pretty low. For example, the pressure washer we use now is rated for 2000 psi, at 5 gallons per minute water flow. The amount of water actualy flowing through the nozzle determines your actual cleaning power. Most consumer machines will have a high psi rating but will pump only a gallon or 2 per minute of water flow. Look at it this way, 2000 psi of water at 2 gallons per minute is almost like strong mist but 2000 psi at 5 gallons per minute will cut your hand if you held it in front of the tip. We actually dial ours down to 1500 psi because 2000 psi is more power than we require and could possibly strip paint if your aren`t careful. Also, we never use anything more than a 40 degree fan tip, anything more agressive is overkill. I hope that helps.

6o4__boi 06-27-2016 01:53 PM
just noticed that when im driving westbound on the highway during late afternoons/close to sunset...i've got these annoying shiny glittery specks on my windshield

Windshield is clear otherwise and is pretty new (car has 8000kms)

never noticed it before but i don't usually drive westbound around that time.
what's the best and easiest way to get rid of this?

604Sparda 06-27-2016 04:53 PM
Any one know if stock came in for CG buckets at the Bridgeport location? Called them and they had no idea what I was talking about.

lilaznviper 06-27-2016 06:21 PM
^was just there this morning. I bought the last 2 buckets. I can check tomorrow for you when i'm at work since its near by.

meme405 06-27-2016 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 6o4__boi (Post 8767346)
just noticed that when im driving westbound on the highway during late afternoons/close to sunset...i've got these annoying shiny glittery specks on my windshield

Windshield is clear otherwise and is pretty new (car has 8000kms)

never noticed it before but i don't usually drive westbound around that time.
what's the best and easiest way to get rid of this?
You can actually clay bar your windshield. Failing that get 00 steel wool and go over it with that, and then clean as normal.

AzNightmare 06-28-2016 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by v_tec (Post 8765919)
Or you can purchase the imfamous orange Home Depot bucket for $4 bucks
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.1...000143871.html
Plus a grit guard from crappy tire for $6
Maximum Grit Guard Bucket Insert, 5-G | Canadian Tire

But the grit that comes from the Chemical Guy kit is a slightly nicer version that retails for $15 usd alone.
Never knew CT had the grit guard sold separately.
I already have the buckets and the whole range of Meguiar prodcuts, so the only thing I really wanted was the grit guard.

lilaznviper 06-28-2016 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 604Sparda (Post 8767400)
Any one know if stock came in for CG buckets at the Bridgeport location? Called them and they had no idea what I was talking about.
checked today at Richmond location didn't have any cg buckets but an rs member reported the terminal had a pallet of them around noon. not sure if they have anymore.

Oshiguru 06-29-2016 03:40 PM
South Surrey location has the buckets without the mitt. Just to the left as you enter. Approx 15+ left on a pallet.

LP700-4 06-29-2016 04:16 PM
Finally tracked one down at Terminal Location. They were by the cust service counter just outside the entrance. 3 bottle version. Had 10+ today around 1pm. If anyone knows where the 2 bottle + mitt version exists ill happily grab another one for two bucket method.

redmr2 07-03-2016 09:51 PM
anybody know if there are any left? preferably one with a mitt

hotong 07-04-2016 02:58 PM
Do you guys know where I can buy light claybar in Vancouver?

Spectre_Cdn 07-10-2016 10:42 PM
This may be of interest to some:
Chemical Guys 5050 paste wax for $32, Amazon CA lightning deal

edit: deal's over, back to $50 after 15mins


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