"El Cheapo" Extractor

I recently traded my Galaxy extractor for a nice, little GMC 4wd Plow truck, 78k original miles, complete with plow assembly.

In turn, I purchased a used Thoro-Matic cold water extractor for $175. I bought a new ss crevice tool because it only came with an ss household carpet attachment. I use a bucket heater from Agway to heat the water because it cleans better than cold. This little machine is super! It cleans as well as my Galaxy did. I am very happy with this move and would recommend a machine like this to any professional detail shop.

What's a PLOW TRUCK?

Nice Dave, But if you got any cheaper you could use a towel, a brush and some special cleaner or ZAP-IT and do just a good of a job of $10!

Just kidding.... I know what a snow plow is... just glad I haven't had to do it in 21 years!

Yeah, I spent alot on plowing last winter with all the snow we got. My li'l plow truck is pretty cool; can't wait to plow with it this year.

I do some interiors with a towel, cleaner, brush and wet vac. Usually when a customer wants a "hand wax, vac, windows and spot clean" this is what I'll do. Only I use Wellworth or similar foamy carpet shampoo. But I just love the way my extractor cleans. When I dump the waste tank and see all that brown, murky water I know I really got some serious dirt out of peoples' cars and that makes me feel satisfied.

By the way, what are hurricanes?

Dave,

Hurricanes are a team of Loosers in Miami! Go GATORS!

I love my extractor too! Except when the staff forgets to open the valve and clean it overnight then I use it the next day and it smells like a wet dog!

People in my "hood" of Philly got seriously hurt if you stole their parking spot of moved thier "lawn chair" (yes... they use lawn chairs to save spots) even killed over it! I don't miss it. I miss waking up and seeing the snow on the ground and trees hanging with ice... pretty. I still have 4 acres in Maine (gave away 340 acres to the Kennebec land trust a few years back). I plan to build a cabin for retirement on my land in a few years.

Doug,
My wife grew up in Gainesville, her whole family lives in Gainesville, they are all huge University or Florida Gator fans...and as a Gator fan you are now her new favorite! Congratulations! LOL

Just used this trusty little truck again! There's no snow yet, but I used it to repair a leaky boom swivel in bay 1. Put the stepladder in the bed to get high enough to access the snap ring on the boom. Worked great.

Danny, sad thing is in a few weeks I'm send my two girls to FSU's band camp. FSU has a better music camp than UF. UF has a better sports program.