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May 29, 2004 | 10:17 PM

#31

ford390gashog

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big1

that is a great deal where do you get them from

May 29, 2004 | 11:18 PM

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faroffthetrack

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From: Houston

I've had the best luck with that spray n wash pre-treat stuff on work clothes, even the deep oil stains, just soak the stain, let it sit, then wash. Works great you would never know they've been greasy.

May 30, 2004 | 01:15 PM

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PondScum

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too funny i did the same thing awhile ago and my wife went nuts!

I tossed a bunch of rags in the washing machine that were covered in GEAR OIL of all things. Not only did it stink up the laundry room and ruin a set of good clothes, but in the end i ended up tossing the rags anyhow because they all stunk of gear oil and were useless.

Since then i have been granted "permission" to purchase shop rags whenever i want. My wife now "inspects" my shop rags before allowing them to go into the washing machine. I can't complain, shop rags are cheap at the store and my garbage can that stores them is now full of new ones.

Jun 2, 2004 | 02:15 PM

#34

Sberry27

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My auto mechanic bud has red shop towels delivered, I get a slug from him now and then. We buy paper towels by the CASE and in the wood stove they go. I put up about 6 paper towel holders in the shop so they are in easy each.

Jun 2, 2004 | 08:18 PM

#35

ZRX61

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Those red shop rags are a LOT cheaper at Costco, $8 for 50 is a lot better than the $3 for 5 at the auto parts shops..

Jun 2, 2004 | 10:35 PM

#36

Bikeitswift

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From: Canyon Lake Texas

75 for $9.00 at Costco

$9.00 for 75 Red Ones at Costco. 14 x 14".

Jun 3, 2004 | 10:31 AM

#37

nick88f150

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From: fremont ohio

anyone try using lava or some kind of grit soap in their washers to help clean stuff off? i just thought that one up sittin here

Jun 3, 2004 | 04:45 PM

#38

ZRX61

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikeitswift

$9.00 for 75 Red Ones at Costco. 14 x 14".

Close enough, haven't bought any in months & couldn't remember exactly.

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Jun 3, 2004 | 06:25 PM

#39

peppy

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From: S/C Texas

I'm all about the red shop rags. But for cleaning off a part I just use cheap paper towels mounted in the middle of the barn. No other chemicals or whatever on there, and no lint left behind.