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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Anyone use one of these before?

Just wondering if any maxima guys have tried this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijkZjWhVZHo
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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NEVER!!!!!!!!!1 but it sure is doing a damnn good job.WTH is in it.?
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Well after some research,it's seems to suck..


http://www.tintdude.com/forum/lofive...hp/t17794.html

oh well..
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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why use that when u can use a wet towel, or even a spray of water?
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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why use that when u can use a we towel, or even a spray of water?
I agree completly.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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I used to work at a detail shop, and we used get some real beaters. We would put plastic over the stereo, and the spray it down with some type of cleaner. We would then take the powerwasher, and spray the whole thing down. It was a little extreme, and I wouldn't recomend it if you like your car.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I don't really see the point in using it, it's basically an overpriced spray bottle imho.

Originally Posted by slc02max
I used to work at a detail shop, and we used get some real beaters. We would put plastic over the stereo, and the spray it down with some type of cleaner. We would then take the powerwasher, and spray the whole thing down. It was a little extreme, and I wouldn't recomend it if you like your car.
Holy cow that's intense.
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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wow! Just last week I used this for the first time at my Detailing job and to be quite honest with you, it's most definitely a waste of money...$140 for the sprayer + 2 bottles of the chemical.

In my opinion, a detailing brush+a sprayer with some soap+a towel=the same thing but like 2 more minutes of your time if you really think about it.

The only cool thing about it, is just the fact that it's a cool little gadget and it makes the car smell pretty good from the chemicals used.
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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IMO the theory behind it is good....a small amount of cleaner propelled by high pressure air. Ought to blast dirt and gunk out of hard to reach areas more quickly than doing it by hand. But it sounds like it needs a bit more tweaking to get it just right.
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
IMO the theory behind it is good....a small amount of cleaner propelled by high pressure air. Ought to blast dirt and gunk out of hard to reach areas more quickly than doing it by hand. But it sounds like it needs a bit more tweaking to get it just right.
True, but either way you need an air compressor...which IMO, I would rather spend $10 on the nozzle to just blast everything out first and then use a towel and spray shampoo to clean everything.

Package "A"-
Tornado-$140
Compressor-$150
Towels+shampoo+sprayer=roughly $15
TOTAL=roughly $305

Package "B"-
Compressor-$150
Towels+shampoo+sprayer=roughly $15
TOTAL=roughly $165

Is a matter of saving a few minutes per car really worth roughly $140? I know it sure as hell isn't worth it for me, I'd rather get more of a work out!




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