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Jrooney06
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Has anyone else noticed a fishy smell from the DI vessels? Is it the resin? Had it for less than a year or so. Thought it was the cabin filter so I replaced it but noticed it again on Saturday after getting into the car having cleaned it on Friday. Then today decided to wash the windows of the house with it and my parents remarked on the fishy smell from the water.
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Checked it here. 30ppm so looks like it needs changed. Where do you get your refills?
Big Pimp
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Hey Ross, going to be sticking an order in soon for a bundle and considering picking up a P40 just for car washing with it. Is the foam cannon that comes with it dead on for UltraFoam or would I be better picking up something else?
Graham
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Since buying a batch of stuff from @Big Pimp several months ago, I finally got to try out a product yesterday...
The product in question, Articulate!
Our neighbour spray painted their new fence green one day recently, and needless to say the wife's white car was far from it afterwards... A reasonably potent mix of Articulate was left on it to dwell, before a 100-degree power wash soon loosened the mess... A slightly more watered down mix was then applied and left to dwell, before washing with piping hot suds and a mitt, after which it got another boil rinse.
The result? Perfectly removed (water based) garden fence paint without any tarnishing to any of the plastic trims around the car or the paintwork, like would have happened with the harsh TFR I used for years previously.
The product in question, Articulate!
Our neighbour spray painted their new fence green one day recently, and needless to say the wife's white car was far from it afterwards... A reasonably potent mix of Articulate was left on it to dwell, before a 100-degree power wash soon loosened the mess... A slightly more watered down mix was then applied and left to dwell, before washing with piping hot suds and a mitt, after which it got another boil rinse.
The result? Perfectly removed (water based) garden fence paint without any tarnishing to any of the plastic trims around the car or the paintwork, like would have happened with the harsh TFR I used for years previously.
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Ross its too loose when its attached to a Hozelock fitting.
Big Pimp
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Um, I don’t know what to say. Send the head back and I’ll exchange it for another one.
I bought 100 heads and of the 7 or 8 I’ve tried myself none have gave any issues mate, and apart from yours there are maybe 10 others out and about and no one else has said theirs hasn’t worked.
But like I say, send it back and I’ll send you a brand new one out, no charge at all dude
Jesas Ross no it's OK, some day I'm passing Downpatrick I will call in and collect it. No panic, thanks
Lappintyre
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Thanks Ross
I have BUCKET loads of resin in stock
Great service from @jferg too, highly recommended. BTW, just used up the last of my bag if you're around my way again soon let me know
Ghost
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Yes. Used on something similar.
svensktoppen
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They're all good general purpose cleaners. I use them everywhere. If Articulate doesn't do it then have a go with Lazer.
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Thanks Ross. Appreciate it.....
That's exactly how I went about it (25mls into the 750mls sprayer), but I'm now using a pump sprayer for the handiness. I find it better to pour the water into the bottle first then add the chemicals, stops them 'foaming' at the top.