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Grit guard - where to buy?

Where in Northern Virginia can I buy Grit Guard inserts? TIA.
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you can get them from phil at detailersdomain.com if you use the promo code MINI you get 10% off too !
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Could someone please measure the diameter of a grit guard? I need to know whether it will fit my existing bucket. TIA.
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Please disregard my last post; according to USPLASTIC.COM, it is 10 1/8 inches; correct?
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Please disregard my last post; according to USPLASTIC.COM, it is 12 inches; correct?
No, look again... it is for a 12 inch bucket. They list the actual diameter too (10 1/8").
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Gaffer's post crossed in the mail as I corrected mine.
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A much better performing alternative to the Grit Guard is the Dirt Guard thanks to the filter element that catches and holds the dirt. The fingers on the bottom of the Dirt Guard expand out to fit more buckets than the GG although it's still a good idea to take the GG or DG with you when purchasing a bucket since the same buckets vary on their internal dimensions enough to make the difference between a loose fitting and snug fitting one.

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Dirt Guard fits perfectly into the bottom of a Homey Depot Orange Bucket!! I got Molly's from www.dirtguard.com
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I've had them both - Grit Guard and Dirt Guard - Dirt Guard works so much better.
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