BLoring
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| 09 Aug 2012 11:05 AM |
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After all the OPR buildup I experienced at Nationals last year, and with the prospect of a co-driver this year, I need a solution for removing this gunk from my tires.
I've seen that some people are using the cordless oscillating tools with a paint scraper or something similar... this seems like a good method. Is it working for people?
Is there a brand that works better than others? Sears has quite a few of these tools online.
Any advice is appreciated. |
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talon95
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| 09 Aug 2012 11:34 AM |
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I think even the cheap Harbor Freight tool works fine (there's a thread floating around on this forum). Just be sure to get a chorded one with an inverter (rather than a chordless model). Most of the chordless models won't have a run time that is long enough.
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The Nebulizer
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| 09 Aug 2012 01:57 PM |
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I happen to have a corded oscillating tool already, but what about an inverter? Any suggestions on what too look for or specific models? |
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BLoring
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| 09 Aug 2012 03:49 PM |
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Yes, how strong of an inverter do you need to run one of these tools? I'd assume that I'd run it with the engine running, so I don't run down the vehicle's battery.
And if anyone can point me to the original thread about this, I'd be grateful. I've not had any luck yet coming up with search terms that will turn it up.
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talon95
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| 09 Aug 2012 04:47 PM |
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A decent 400W inverter will work fine. I have a 750, but the readout never goes above 200 that I've noticed. |
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Impala SS AutoXer
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| 09 Aug 2012 05:52 PM |
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HF corded oscillating tool uses 200-250 W. For what it's worth, I got a small/cheap gas-powered generator that is enough to power two of the HF tools while on grid if needed. Also picked up (after coupons, for $40) the following small compressor : http://www.harborfreight.com/1-3-hp...97080.htmlIt works just fine off of above said cheap/small generator. Weight/size is really no more than the 7 gallon air tanks. Refill is NOT fast (think in terms of several minutes to recharge the tank from 50-ish to 100 psi...no way you run much of any air tool off of it), but tank should be plenty for tire inflation / topoffs. |
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snaponbob
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| 09 Aug 2012 06:09 PM |
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Got a jump pack fro HF that is a tire inflator and has an inverter that drives my Sonicrafter just fine. |
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Andy Hollis
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| 09 Aug 2012 06:34 PM |
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BLoring wrote:
After all the OPR buildup I experienced at Nationals last year, and with the prospect of a co-driver this year, I need a solution for removing this gunk from my tires.
I've seen that some people are using the cordless oscillating tools with a paint scraper or something similar... this seems like a good method. Is it working for people?
Is there a brand that works better than others? Sears has quite a few of these tools online.
Any advice is appreciated.
Simple solution for FWD cars is to rotate tires front-to-rear every other run or so. The rears get the pickup, the front cleans 'em up.
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jtcolegrove
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| 16 Aug 2012 08:15 AM |
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Stay on-line. The tire cleaning wet skidpad was very good for removing the pickup we got on our r25B's, it will also get your car very dirty. |
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snaponbob
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| 16 Aug 2012 08:27 AM |
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Harbpr Freight has a combo jump pack/air compressor/inverter. Seems to handle mt SonicCrafter corded tool just fine. As for generators in grid, is that even allowed? (Not sure) |
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| Bob Buxbaum
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talon95
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| 16 Aug 2012 09:01 AM |
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snaponbob wrote:
Harbpr Freight has a combo jump pack/air compressor/inverter. Seems to handle mt SonicCrafter corded tool just fine. As for generators in grid, is that even allowed? (Not sure)
I hope not... |
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B1mmer
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| 16 Aug 2012 09:38 AM |
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BLoring wrote:After all the OPR buildup I experienced at Nationals last year, and with the prospect of a co-driver this year, I need a solution for removing this gunk from my tires. I've seen that some people are using the cordless oscillating tools with a paint scraper or something similar... this seems like a good method. Is it working for people? Is there a brand that works better than others? Sears has quite a few of these tools online. Any advice is appreciated. I bought the Milwaukee 12v cordless version. It comes with 2 batteries and can easily clean 16 tires with the 2 batteries (which is all you would need for 3 runs each). We are bringing two sets of wheels and tires (one set for each driver and changing them between drivers). This way, we change the tires and the driver who just got out can do the work on their tires. When you buy one, buy a scraping blade. Best bet is to dull it up some by trying to scrape some bricks or something that will dull the blade. Otherwise it's sharp enough to cut into the good rubber.I used it for the first time at Blytheville and it worked great. - AB |
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cashmo
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| 16 Aug 2012 06:16 PM |
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As for generators in grid, is that even allowed? (Not sure)
That was one of the reasons electric tire warmers were banned, the thought of everyone having generators/cables in grid. I don't believe there's anything in the current rules/supps but I'm guessing it'll be addressed before next year. |
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snaponbob
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| 16 Aug 2012 06:31 PM |
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So, generators ARE legal in grid?????? |
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mwood
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| 16 Aug 2012 11:18 PM |
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^Can you find a rule that says they aren't?
Let's just hope common sense prevails...yeahright. |
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talon95
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| 17 Aug 2012 06:50 AM |
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snaponbob wrote:
So, generators ARE legal in grid??????
Yea, I looked and couldn't find anything either. I think they are legal. (unfortunately) |
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snaponbob
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| 17 Aug 2012 08:36 AM |
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Going to call Harmer today. Sort of concerned that the book doesn't specify one way or another. |
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| Bob Buxbaum
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talon95
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| 17 Aug 2012 09:41 AM |
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No it doesn't, which probably means you can. I think there was at least one generator in grid in SS at Spring Nats. Although I didn't pay too much attention. |
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snaponbob
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| 17 Aug 2012 10:13 AM |
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Well, so far we established that at least a heat gun could not be used. Waiting for a slightly different question to be answered. If it "flies" I will try to have a little 1000W Honda unit with me. |
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| Bob Buxbaum
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Boxologist
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| 17 Aug 2012 12:39 PM |
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Generators in grid will probably get the kabosh from the SSSs. Increased risk of spark and refueling going on in close proximity. I'd get one of the DC/AC inverters before getting to Nebraska. |
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