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    Surface rust on Bendpak HD9

    What I the chemical that turn rust into black coating? It's of the product I am seeing is a gel that needs to be removed or a dip bucket that will not work given the size.
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    Surface rust on Bendpak HD9

    I have had my HD9 installed in my garage for about 2 years now and I noticed some surface rust forming on the edges of the foot plates. I am not concerned for now but I do not want this to become a bigger issue over time as my garage does see moisture from wet cars etc. and road salt during the...
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    Info/Opinions on WeatherTech TechFloor

    This happened to my racedeck as well, the trick is to expose them to direct sunlight before installation. The solution was to remove the last row on one side and let the rest of the tiles expand outward, then re cut the last row to fit the width that is left after expansion. That worked for...
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    Question Regarding the RaceDeck Installation Video

    There is a discount for all GJ members. Just make sure to mention it when you call to place your order.
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    Anyone do a hybrid - Part Epoxy part Racedeck tiles?

    I did cheap box store rustoleum epoxy about 5 years back and then put racedeck down over it as it is starting to look bad. We have a 4 foot wide step that runs the entire width of the garage which is left with just the epoxy. This area is used for storage, hoses, lawn mower, snow blower...
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    RaceDeck Tuffshield or Regular Diamond?

    I don't have any picks on my iPad to share, but do a quick search on my other theads, plenty of pics. I am also currently thr 5th picture on the racedeck gallery page on their website, though that changes as they post new pics!
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    RaceDeck Tuffshield or Regular Diamond?

    I can tell you that I did not consider the tough shield, that said the regular diamond tiles have a much nicer finish in person than what shows up in pictures. Much glossier than I thought. After owning for about 6 months now, it is holding up great and I would not have wanted anything more...
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    Still undecided: Racedeck/MotoFloor/Swisstrax

    Unless you have a huge garage, the extra cost / tile is not that significant, especially b/c the garage journal discount from RD will also ship it for free. I went with Racedeck becuase of quality, customer service, warranty, and I know if I ever need a replacement due to breakage or a tile...
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    Cutting RaceDeck tiles

    I just picked up a cheap ($30) jig saw at Lowes with a wood cutting blade. It is a black and decker and had a speed setting for plastic. Pretty sure there would have been better ways (especially for strait cuts) but this worked for me.
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    Bendpak 4 post Transportation, Install and Use

    The alluminum ramps and the steel ramps are both 36" long, however they attach to the lift quite differently. This makes the alluminum ramps more "low profile" and longer as part of the 36" length does not overlap the lift runway like the steel ramps do.
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    RaceDeck, Swisstrax, or similar within 100 miles of Detroit?

    I would offer, but I am all the way in the cleveland area. Not too far, but not close either. Why not just use the $$$ you would have spent on the beer and gas and purchase yourself 20-30 tiles (pattern/color you would purchase anyway for your application) as a test, put it down on your floor...
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    Sweeping metal chips off platsic tile floors?

    I do not do any machining in my garage, but I can tell you that dirt, dust, grass blades, and grit pebbles from the grip surface atop the bendpak lift ramp sweep away just as easy as smoth concrete. The diamond pattern that sticks up has a smooth transition into the tile so things sweep up and...
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    RaceDeck/GarageTrac Question

    your diagram will work... but you will have a problem when you get to the corners and the edge tiles. once you rotate, you no longer have the corect male / female edge facing the correct way in all directions, so something will be off when you get to the end...
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    RaceDeck/GarageTrac Question

    you will need full tiles to complete the job. The pattern on the tiles may be symetrical, but they can only really install one direction (once you pick it) as 2 edges are male and 2 are female... I would just order enough tiles to do 20x20 and cut the depth to what you need and leave 2" on the...
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    Looking for DIRTY RaceDeck and Swisstrax pics

    The white tiles of the regular finish will "clean up" just fine if you are willing to mop your garage floor every couple of weeks as I do. I was only suggesting the color change to light alloy as they do show a lot less dirt and most of the members here are not in the camp of mopping garage...
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    slow oil leak (drip) from bendpak hd9

    just wanted to give an update... new hydraulic unit went onto my lift this morning, everything working as it should. Face of the hydraulic is dry with no signs of leaking where the origional did. Happy customer.
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    Looking for DIRTY RaceDeck and Swisstrax pics

    If you are concerned about dirt showing... I would change up your logo and use the light allow color instead of white around your IU logo. I know it is not true to the logo, but in my experience the white on my floor is the first to show dirt. I sweep and then mop my floor with a just a little...
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    Gladiator Flooring/RaceDeck on uneven concrete?

    some people complaint about the "noise" from walking across the floor on these type of tiles. I installed my Racedeck floor this spring and love it. It does make noise when you walk on it and it is basically the sound of the plastic tile under your foot hitting the ground under the pressure of...
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    RaceDeck...The Details

    I think it has more to do with weather... if a majority of that 41' depth does not see sunlight, it will not be a big deal. My expansion all occurred where sunlight hit the floor, just the first few feet inside the garage.
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    RaceDeck...The Details

    I would give RD a call once you get your exact measurements, they may be able to create something for you as a solution... I remember when I was creating my pattern they had a picture on thier website of a person who did a diagonal tile layment in thier design so the edge was a triangle piece...
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