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Jun 6, 2005 | 08:37 AM

#41

Tappy116

02 TL-s WDP

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From: MA

i use something like this

you got the following settings:
-Jet (i use this for wheels and wheel well or tough durt on panels)
-shower (used for intial weting and final rinsing)
-soaker (to fill my bucket with water)
-Flat (windows and top for car to push soap off)
-cone and mist setting (not really used on my car but great for the garden

about $8 at home depot

sorry if i sound like a salesman

Jun 6, 2005 | 08:53 AM

#42

I'm Batman

Boom goes the Dynamite

Joined: Apr 2004

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From: Moore, SC

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Originally Posted by CLpower

same here

Same here, once you use it you can understand why you spent the $100.

Jun 6, 2005 | 09:09 AM

#43

mdbenge

Instructor

Joined: Apr 2002

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From: Iowa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Hyde

I use the nozzle to wash, and either remove it to let water sheet of, or adjust the nozzle to a setting which does an almost as good a job.

I definitely always use a nozzle to clean. The pressure works well to get crud off the car especially on the lower body panels, and bird crapp as well.

for washing, a nozzle works best but realistically there is little need for pressure beyond what a garden hose with a decent nozzle can supply. Most of the time even a nozzle on a hose is overkill. I was referring to the rinse cycle(s) for using no nozzle whatsoever.

Jun 6, 2005 | 04:55 PM

#44

VB87

Burning Brakes

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From: Guelph, Ontario

What makes the $100 nozzle so great?

Jun 9, 2005 | 07:35 AM

#45

Brewmaster

I'm Baaack!

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From: Newark, Delaware

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tappy116

i use something like this

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:28 AM

#46

mike4t

Something

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From: Las Vegas, NV

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn S

Do you think this sucker is worth 40-bucks ???
I'm always breaking those cheap 5-dollar nozzles and I think I might be better off
Shawn S

$40??

You can purchase two Ultimate Stainless Steel Nozzles from Costco for $24.99. That is $5 less than you pay for one on most online detailer web sites.

Costco link here

Jul 14, 2010 | 08:00 PM

#47

FirePR2002

bringin lead

Joined: Oct 2006

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From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn S

Do you think this sucker is worth 40-bucks ???
I'm always breaking those cheap 5-dollar nozzles and I think I might be better off with an “indestructible” one.

http://www.calcarcover.com/product.a...o+Product+List

Shawn S

I'm looking for the exact same answer - is it worth it? My family and I have gone through at least 4 nozzles every year for the past couple years.

The Griot's nozzle may just be too rich for my blood though.

What are you guys using?