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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Hahah, wait you mean the OLD BW price, lol. BW is $24.95 and the Re-energizing gel is $12.95 and it's orange not red, lol...oh yeah you commented about how it's less expensive--lol...

The two bolts are for holding the housing in place. When you remove the handle or don't use the handle, the plastic housing vibrates and rattles. These secure it--it's like adding a swaybar to the MINI--gives you more control and "paint feel".



Btw thanks for the order--I didn't realize that was you when I was processing it!

Richard


Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
In my experience, that is a synonym for "Free dealer swirl installation"...

BTW... just got my care package from ShowCarDetailing with OneGrip/PC Guard, paint swabs and Octane Gel... first try with the Octane. WOW!!!

It's awesome! I'm gonna buy it by the case..

Strange how it's about the same color and price as Black Wow... Hmmm...

Actually the stuff I put on my skin to infuse into my capillaries is LESS expensive than the stuff I put on my plastic trim... go figure...

Oh... and does anyone know what the two bolts are for that come with the OneGrip combo???
 

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Thanks! What I need to know...

Maybe it's just my experimental batch of WOW... but mine is pretty orange (not red)... though it IS darker than the Octane Orange...

Mmmmm. Got a nice Octane buzz right now... lovin it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Hahaaha glad you like it.






Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Thanks! What I need to know...

Maybe it's just my experimental batch of WOW... but mine is pretty orange (not red)... though it IS darker than the Octane Orange...

Mmmmm. Got a nice Octane buzz right now... lovin it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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huh, is that like hand lotion?


ok, got done with my late lunch... going to try out those HF tools
i just bought and put them away.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Far from it--don't apply it to your hands cause it won't do a thing, lol.

Scroll down on here
http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/all/

This is a radio spot I produced several years ago
http://www.shangrilalabs.com/octane/...octanecom2.mp3

Finally read more about how to use it here
http://www.shangrilalabs.com/octane/gel.asp



Originally Posted by kenchan
huh, is that like hand lotion?


ok, got done with my late lunch... going to try out those HF tools
i just bought and put them away.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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holy crap, is this you, blimey?




 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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Pretty much. Except I'm older and creepier looking.

Ken - you really didn't know where OG's name came from?

(If not, he needs to fire his VP of Marketing...)
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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That "out of a job person" would be me, lol...which is rather appropriate since I'm now at SCD and not Shangrila full time, lol.

Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio

Ken - you really didn't know where OG's name came from?

(If not, he needs to fire his VP of Marketing...)
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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i remember OG mentioning he was selling those creme's until about
maybe 3yrs ago when he grabbed a pc and found his other talent.

around that time i found my other talent which was eating
kabob's without burning my upper lips.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy
That "out of a job person" would be me, lol...which is rather appropriate since I'm now at SCD and not Shangrila full time, lol.
Exactly.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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toyed around with the tools i bought today to make sure they all work.

huh, not bad for such a bargain price. i think this is the first
time i bought a tool made in india.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Ok please enlighten me---what HF tools are you guys talking about---Post # ??

Richard

Originally Posted by kenchan
toyed around with the tools i bought today to make sure they all work.

huh, not bad for such a bargain price. i think this is the first
time i bought a tool made in india.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OctaneGuy
Ok please enlighten me---what HF tools are you guys talking about---Post # ??

Richard
post#339... was from me at the honda dealer while i was waiting for my
car's free oil change.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=339
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Ohhhhh thaaaat post!! ok, haha thanks (Ken's Nearly Invisible Ink)!

Originally Posted by kenchan
post#339... was from me at the honda dealer while i was waiting for my
car's free oil change.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=339
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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this is invisible ink.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Well I detailed our pets vets mazda protege today. Got the exterior pretty much done, need to do some trim work. Cleaned the interior, but need to do the leather seats still. Will finish it up next week. Then do his Cabrio S, which will be for sale. It's been his track car, needs lots of detailing. At least the pets will be covered for a while

Mark
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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nice job on the detailing for your vet. so pay service for service. not a
bad deal.

another rainy day here and snow expected tonight and tomorrow AM.
as long as they dont salt the roads i might be able to motor my MCS on
Mon again. although this 5day vacation im taking has been pretty
fun so far.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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Yeah it works out pretty well. Now I have to go sell hot dogs and brats for the Optimist club I belong to, in the rain May snow here tomorrow too, it's warmer back up in Manitoba

Mark
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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dogs and brats sounds good right about now...

im heading up to canada next week for a quick biz trip.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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oh yah, i did notice one thing i didn't like about the HF tools...

the smell. yah, the smell. it smells like poisonous gases coming
from the tools.

no more scent today when i opened the door to the garage.

not sure what kinda paints they used but it sure is not something i
want my kids near...
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lotsie
Yeah it works out pretty well. Now I have to go sell hot dogs and brats for the Optimist club I belong to, in the rain May snow here tomorrow too, it's warmer back up in Manitoba

Mark
Better stand by the grill and keep warm. The wind is cold!

I dropped by to drop off the check for the two tons of Hydro

Ruby is really sweet; she would come to me with her toys in her mouth as if wanting to play fetch.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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"two tons of Hydro."


been cleaning the house this afternoon... i noticed my ceramic tiles and
grout needs serious cleaning. ever since my little one started walking,
running, and now jumping it seems like my house is getting dirty
exponentially! i need help fast!

any recommendations as far as grout cleaners? i think i need something
stronger than just soap and water.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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My MINI is trashed. Just got back from a 300 mile club ride though the mountains. Ran into some snow, ice and wet roads. It is supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow so time for a bath.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Grout - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Seriously. I did this before we sealed our bathroom floor.

But then seal it, so you don't have to do it all the time!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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really? just water and that eraser? huh... grout is like concrete, wouldnt
that eraser just shred into pieces?
 
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