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Majorxlr8n

Location: Freehold NJ
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Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Original Message Apr 1, 2005 6:54 am

Heres the %)(@$)@?}{ thing that tried to run over & kill me last week...

Marty

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Vangellis

Dream more easy in the chair that really fits you.

Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
Joined: Sep 30, 2003
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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #1 Apr 1, 2005 7:01 am

Hi Marty. Nice heavy looking machine there. You always seem to do a real nice job of cleaning them up.
I'm just curious as to what you use to clean them and how you go about it.

Thanks and have a good weekend, Kevin

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Majorxlr8n

Location: Freehold NJ
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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #2 Apr 1, 2005 7:37 am

Kevin - thanks for the compliment!! OK - I'll share my routine/detailing "secrets":

1. GUNK foamy engine brite. Spray all over - but it can ruin decals so be careful!

2. Use a sponge with a pot scrubber (3M Scotchbrite or equivilant). SCRUB SCRUB SCRUB!!! Now here's a secret - scratches usually come out with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser!

3. Rinse down completely, try not to soak the engine too much - especially if the engine has a points ignition. Repeat cleaning any stubborn spots, including tires. Rinse off.

4. Blow off with leaf blower, then towel dry it good.

5. I then spray Armor-all over the entire machine! It brings up lifeless/dull paint like you wouldn't believe! If your paint is good, use any good quality automotive wax (I like Mother's California Gold). Do the tires & engine with Armor All too.

I want to see all our member's rides now. They should look like "new money"!!!

Marty

Marshall

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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #3 Apr 1, 2005 7:53 am

Is that a rear deck lawn roller on there?

Majorxlr8n

Location: Freehold NJ
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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #4 Apr 1, 2005 8:16 am

Marshall wrote:

Is that a rear deck lawn roller on there?

Sharp eye Marshall!! There are 2, I assume 1 for each wheel/side at the rear...

Marty

Marshall

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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #5 Apr 1, 2005 8:23 am

I love that those on a mower deck, sure makes the lawn look great! You selling of keeping that one?

Vangellis

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Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #6 Apr 1, 2005 8:42 am

Thanks for the tips Marty. Mr. Clean Eraser! My wife swears by them. I just told her what you use them for.

I think she just went upstairs to hide her stash from me. LOL

Kevin

Simplicity Conquest

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Re: Jacobsen Hydro/Trac-Vac find
Reply #7 Apr 1, 2005 12:16 pm

hey Marty that sure looks sweet...

you did a fine job.

if i let you run over me with it can i keep it if i survive

later chris

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