Grip Applicator Pad?

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
Has anyone seen these available for sale recently?
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Auto-Zone used to carry some made by Viking that were Blue/Grey. The one in my area hasn't had any for several months.

Charles
 
Charles..on another Forum..Viking said that he discontinued them...some one said turtle wax is putting them out now..but I have not seen them..but on a side note....wal mart has a handle gizmo with velcro on it and it holds MF applicators and also foam ones like the megs ones..it comes with 3 different pads..a foam..MF and terry pad...and costs 3.49 ...I grabbed one..it works nicely...works real nice with the 4" cyclo pads also...

Al
 
AL-53 said:
wal mart has a handle gizmo with velcro on it and it holds MF applicators and also foam ones like the megs ones..it comes with 3 different pads..a foam..MF and terry pad...and costs 3.49 ...I grabbed one..it works nicely...works real nice with the 4" cyclo pads also...

Al
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Good to hear that it works. I have seen them, but wasn't sure I wanted to try it. I guess $3.49 wouldn't be a great loss if I don't like it.
I do have lots of the small Meguiar's foam applicators that should work good with it.

Mr. Clean said:
AFAIK, nothing has changed...

http://http://www.detailcity.org/forums/car-wash-soap-accessories/19069-viking-blue-foam-applicator.html?highlight=viking+applicator
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Which seems to mean the only place to buy them is still at the Autopia store. I have purchased some from the Autopia Store and they work fine. About the same as the Viking ones for about twice the money when the shipping is taken into account.

Poorboy said:
Charles..these are available here .. Danase Grip Easy Applicator Handle
they are very close;)
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The Danase handle appears to be intended more for larger pads and is a lot more money than the el cheapo at Wal*Mart. It looks a lot like the Polishing Pal and seems to be priced accordingly.

:thanks To all that had suggestions.
Being the cheapskate that I am, I'll probably go to Wal*Mart with my wife and pick up one of the handle gizmos that AL-53 found there. :D

Charles
 
Charles: The attached photos show all 3 of the applicators side-by-side. The Danase applicator is a two piece system comprised of a solid handle and interchangeable velcro pads. The Viking (blue) and Autopia (yellow) foam applicators are virtually identical. Personally, I prefer the softer Viking/Autopia version for applying sealants. However, the Danase polishing pal makes for a better polishing tool.
 
awd330 said:
Charles: The attached photos show all 3 of the applicators side-by-side. The Danase applicator is a two piece system comprised of a solid handle and interchangeable velcro pads. The Viking (blue) and Autopia (yellow) foam applicators are virtually identical. Personally, I prefer the softer Viking/Autopia version for applying sealants. However, the Danase polishing pal makes for a better polishing tool.
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Thanks for the comparison.
I have several of both the Viking and the Autopia foam applicators and like them a great deal.
I did buy the Garrand applicator handle kit at Wal*Mart that AL-53 had recommended. It seems like it will work pretty good with the Meguiar's yellow foam pads I have so I should be set for a little while. It doesn't grip the foam material like true Velcro, but I think it will keep me from flippng them across the room.
Interestingly, Target had a very similar gizmo under their Vroom label.

Charles
 
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