My DIY Grit Guards (2 for < $7)

[Gabe007]

I haven't tried washing the car with this but I tested in a 5gallon bucket full of water and it stayed in the bottom of the bucket.

Material and cost:
2 - Homer Bucket Lid (Orange) - $0.98 each
8 - UV Cable Tie - $0.01 each
1 - 4x48x1/8 Pinn Rubber WB-Gray-EA - $2.96

Tools:
- Heavy duty scissor (I don't know the name or type...just enough to cut the rubber and plastic lid)
- Phillips screw driver (used to make a hole on the rubber for the cable ties to go through)
- Measuring tape
- Straight edge (at least 4 inches)
- Pen
- <1hr of time

Here are some pictures:

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[Murr1525]

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Interesting.. just be carefull for shards of plastic.

One of those grids for overhead lights might be an option also.

[Gabe007]

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When I was cutting the lid, I left enough room so it won't easily break off (crossing fingers).

Grids for overhead lights? Can you show me a pic or link? BTW, how much is a grid?

[Murr1525]

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Dont know why I cant find them on Home Depot or Lowes... It would be called like an Egg Crate Louvre, or Egg Crate Light Diffuser.

[Murr1525]

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Egg Crate Example

[Gabe007]

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Egg Crate Example

Very nice I'll definitely get it if it's cost effective.

Edit: I found this link.... I'll probably check local pet stores for it.

[dreamps]

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please let us know how this works out for you!

[Murr1525]

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Very nice I'll definitely get it if it's cost effective.

Edit: I found this link.... I'll probably check local pet stores for it.

I am sure Home Depot / Lowes would have it also.

[Eddie6th]

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What is the actual cost of a grit guard?

[Andrew C.]

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What is the actual cost of a grit guard?

1 for $9.00 or 2 for $16.00

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/gritguardblack.html

[Ganesa]

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seems like everything is cheap in the US... 1 grit cost around $15-17 so 2 grits would be the double of that..

[Gabe007]

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1 for $9.00 or 2 for $16.00

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...uardblack.html

Buying it from SoCal, with shipping, it's actually:

Your Order
	Item	Cost
2	Black Grit Guard Insert	$15.95
Subtotal:		$15.95
Shipping:		$6.95*
Tax:		$0.00
Total:		$22.90

[Eddie6th]

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seems like everything is cheap in the US... 1 grit cost around $15-17 so 2 grits would be the double of that..

you know...Just double the cost...That's the easiest way.

[Ganesa]

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you know...Just double the cost...That's the easiest way.

sorry, i meant down here in Indonesia, its $15-17 dollars per grit.. real bummer..

[Eddie6th]

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sorry, i meant down here in Indonesia, its $15-17 dollars per grit.. real bummer..

I know......Let's say outside US..