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  1. I just wanted to say thanks for the suggestions on this thread.  I ended up getting the Sidekick and had the chance to use it today.  

     

    Couple of notes:

     

    • I love this thing.  It puts out a lot more air then I realized.  

    • Getting into the cracks is so helpful especially before waxing/polishing. 

    • It's definitely well built. 

    • It's not too loud, but if you have sensitive ears you may need protection.  I measured the sound level which peaked at around 95 DB (close to the unit) and hovered around 80-85 DB at about an arms length away. To give you an idea, 90 DB is about the sound level of a hair dryer; 93 DB is about the level of belt sander and 98 DB is the equivalent to an hand drill.  -Taken from NIOSH Also, the sound level measurements were taken with a NIOSH app on my iPhone.  As it's not 100% accurate, it's pretty close.  

    • The power cord is 18 gauge (I confirmed with Metro) and I ended up getting a 25' extension cord/14 gauge, which is perfect to get around my garage.  

    • Using the Sidekick and the Great White MF towel dried the car really well.  (There was less water on the towel afterwards.) And no water run off!

    • All in all I'm happy with the Sidekick.  Once my car is waxed I'm sure the water will bead off a lot better while using this.  It would be tough to do an entire car with it, but I knew that when purchasing it.  

     

    Hope this helps anyone interested in picking up one of these!  

  2. If there was dead rodent in there, it, along with any remnants will need to be removed.  This includes any droppings, etc.  

     

    After that you may need a fogger or ozone machine to completely eliminate the odor.  Before you go through all that, I'd have the car professionally looked at and inspected by a mechanic or dealership.  

     

    It may cost you time, but at least at the end of the day you know you'll get it all taken care of. 

     

    Good luck. 

  3. A few years back I bought a Subaru WRX and wanted to keep it looking as new as possible.  After researching car care products I noticed Adam's received a lot of stellar reviews.   (Not to mention their intuitive videos were really helpful.)  After trying their products I was hooked.  But what keeps me loyal is their customers service.  It's truly unrivaled.  

  4. Do you think the chemicals from the road have ate away at the mats?  

     

    Have you tried contacting Weather Tech? 

     

    After trying what everyone mentioned, I can't imagine there being anything else you can do.  (Unless you haven't tried steam cleaning, or talking to the folks at Weather Tech.)

     

    Good luck, hope you find a solution! 

  5. How's the towel you are drying it with?   If it's a MF towel, did you dry it with other towels or a dryer sheet?  I know doing that could affect its proper dryer abilities.  

     

    Also, you mentioned using a pressure washer to rinse it off.  Does it have any soap attached to it?  Just wondering if any soap residue could be getting on the car after you rinse it.  

  6. I plan on fixing up a few areas of my car (Subaru).  The front bumper is all ate up and I will also need to polish the top and trunk area.  

     

    While reading up on the SKM, I noticed that it isn't meant to be used on large areas.  I do have a DA polisher that I'll be able to use on the rest of the car. 

     

    My question is, will it hurt the machine if I used it to polish/correct the front bumper; and around the trunk area?  

     

    I read that keeping it on setting 4 will prevent overheating the backing plate. Just want to make sure that I can use it for those purposes.  

     

    Thanks for any help. 

  7. Like MC2 said, I've used APC and let them air dry.  Soaking them definitely helps.  Since your pressed for time, I'd suggest buying a couple extra pads.  If you have access to a dehumidifier you can place the pads next to it, right side up along with a fan to help with the drying process.  

     

     

    Let us know what you decide.  

  8. I'd find a clean background free of clutter, distractions etc.  One of the best ways to showcase the cars is using a setup like the image above.  You want to show as much as the cars as possible.

     

    What type of camera are you using?  

  9. Thanks! I heard that I can make the foam cannon shoot just water, is that true?

    They're really not made for that.  I know when my soap starts to run out it begins to shoot more water.  That's when I disconnect it and go to the wash mitts.  

     

    If you're concerned about turning off the nozzle you can always get a shut off valve.  That's what I use and it makes it easier when switching hose adapters.  

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