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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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i need to see if any store locally sells the grait gaurd inserts. i think this is why my wash bucket gets dirty really fast.

anyone know of a place in the north end to pick these up?? i can find it everywhere on the net. but need to find a place locally.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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I'm sure Griots has something? Dustin...paging Dustin....
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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What is a grait gaurd insert?
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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jsa it is a piece of plastic that goes into the wash bucket to trap the dirt at the button.





this is also part of a two wash bucket system one bucket for soap one bucket for cleaning your wash glove or sponge

kanchi already checked groits. didn't see it...lol
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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The two bucket seems to be a great option and just as good as anything else... Shoot even washing the sponge before going back in the soap bucket with a hose is also a quick alternative.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Griots has a bucket of their own that has wheels soap hole and the grit garud, I haven't ever seen just the gaurd though Give them a call

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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I've seen them at Joe's Sports (GI Joes) down here in Portland.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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what about home depot??? i remember seeing them there
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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guess i need to read a bit more and not assume that top grill was the one they were talking about. will have to call them tomorrow.

not to mention i could go broke with half the stuff they carry
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 05:13 AM
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*wakes up and reads the forums*

we do sell a bucket like this. WOrth every penny. makes all the difference in the world.


linky: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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there's no way i could justify $40 for a bucket.
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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yeah $40 may be good for someone professional, but for someone like most of us its a little much. even if i were rich 40 bucks for a bucket is a little much
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