View Full Version : Where to buy Handi-Grip Applicator??
dschribs
03-24-2005, 10:01 AM
Has anyone seen these anywhere other than mail order??
Maybe an auto parts store or Walmart??
http://store1.yimg.com/I/autopia_1835_48559
Bobby G
03-24-2005, 10:02 AM
Yes, it is also availble in the Viking line from many retailers who offer Viking Car Care products.
TortoiseAWD
03-24-2005, 10:02 AM
I`ve seen them at O`Reilly`s and AutoZone here in the midwest. Not sure about Walmart . . . they might carry them; I think they carry other Viking products.
Tort
Scott P
03-24-2005, 10:25 AM
K-Mart and AutoZone are your best bets. They go for about $1.99 each. They are my favorite applicator.
2K4Element
03-24-2005, 11:11 AM
david sells them also.
Handi grip (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/vk-101.html)
BigAl3
03-24-2005, 11:58 AM
viking make good (few not all) products. their wool/sheepskin mitt and plush microfiber drying towel are some of my favorites (very well made and just as good as any thing out there) :up. i`ll have to try these applicators next.... :)
Glossequation
03-24-2005, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by dschribs
Has anyone seen these anywhere other than mail order??
Maybe an auto parts store or Walmart??
http://store1.yimg.com/I/autopia_1835_48559
You are in CT, my home state, so you can find them at Autozone in the lower bins under the detailing supplies - I use these exclusively. Also try the Turtle Wax 2-pack MF towels, blue and yellow, I really like them.
dschribs
03-24-2005, 12:52 PM
I check AutoZone this weekend!
Thanks Guys!!!
Spilchy
03-24-2005, 12:56 PM
Do they have Strauss Automotive in CT like they do here in NJ?
If so, they are there.
Also, they are sold in the Autopia store and I believe there is a discount going on.
Click here for link to applicator (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/vk-101.html)
dschribs
03-24-2005, 01:09 PM
Spilchy
Haven`t heard of Strauss but I`ll check the phone book. I do have a few AutoZones around so I`ll check those first.
I do know they are sold in the Autopia store but if I can get them them cash and carry somewhere, it`s always quicker and usually cheaper!
imported_perry
03-24-2005, 02:25 PM
I found mine at AutoZone while not looking for them. They were kinda buried on the bottom shelf - not prominent at all. I`m sure if I had actually been looking for them I wouldn`t have found them -- that`s the way my luck works :)
BigAl3
03-24-2005, 02:29 PM
Originally posted by perry
I`m sure if I had actually been looking for them I wouldn`t have found them -- that`s the way my luck works :)
amen. that`s the way it works for me also.... :o
Glossequation
03-24-2005, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by Spilchy
Do they have Strauss Automotive in CT like they do here in NJ?
If so, they are there.
Also, they are sold in the Autopia store and I believe there is a discount going on.
Click here for link to applicator (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/vk-101.html)
There`s one Strauss its in Naugatuck...dschribs not sure if you`re close to "the Valley"
Autozone is your best bet, they always have about 10 in the bins at all times
dschribs
03-26-2005, 03:31 PM
Autozone it was guys!
buck ninety-nine!!
Grabbed all six!
I love the fact that they`re contoured to fit your hand. I haven`t even used one yet and I know I won`t be going back to regular foam pads.
Just one more thing though - these would be fine for a LSP Carnuba correct? They don`t say anything on the package about using them to apply wax and they actually state they are for "polishing"....
Written on the package:
"Foam pad with inner-connected pores promotes even application of POLISHING agents. Ideal for big POLISHING jobs..."
BigAl3
03-26-2005, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by dschribs
Autozone it was guys!
buck ninety-nine!!
Grabbed all six!
I love the fact that they`re contoured to fit your hand. I haven`t even used one yet and I know I won`t be going back to regular foam pads.
Just one more thing though - these would be fine for a LSP Carnuba correct? They don`t say anything on the package about using them to apply wax and they actually state they are for "polishing"....
Written on the package:
"Foam pad with inner-connected pores promotes even application of POLISHING agents. Ideal for big POLISHING jobs..."
you`ll be fine to use them for "waxing" even though it doesn`t say. i have their microfiber drying towel, and i can use it for buffing/removing wax/qd`ing as well, even though it`s intended use is for drying (you know what i mean?). you can find many more uses with products, even though it may say to use it for the one specific purpose.