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Spuds · 02-24-2026, 07:22 PM

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I put the buckets on the top of the shelf. Did you like Jescar plus?

I have used the Jescar once on my wife's car, but it's the first time I detailed it (refreshed from rental-car-matte lol). It looks great and goes on way easier than my go-to klasse. It isn't as durable to scratching but water beading/shedding is phenomenal even 6 months later. I might stick with it.

ichitaka05 · 03-03-2026, 02:06 AM

Surprisingly reporting is works again… got several email about spam. Didn’t expected that.

Spuds · 03-03-2026, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Surprisingly reporting is works again… got several email about spam. Didn’t expected that.

Want me to report you as a test?

ichitaka05 · 03-03-2026, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Want me to report you as a test?

Hahaha nah, it's working so why bother. Also Admin has been on top of it. Few spam report, he taken care of it before I did.

ichitaka05 · 03-15-2026, 02:33 PM

Trying to figure out which option to go with. Buy a small laser engraver or CNC machine. Both are small measurement (110mm x 110mm) to work on metal like brass, strainless steel, aluminum and so forth.

Anyone got good recommendation?

NoHaveMSG · 03-15-2026, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Trying to figure out which option to go with. Buy a small laser engraver or CNC machine. Both are small measurement (110mm x 110mm) to work on metal like brass, strainless steel, aluminum and so forth.

Anyone got good recommendation?

Why not both?

I think you could doo more with a little CNC in the long run but the engraver would pay for itself faster and would be a better first purchase. People are always looking to have things laser engraved

Dadhawk · 03-16-2026, 04:29 PM

Yea I have two small platform CNC machines and both are capable of doing lasers. In fact just about any CNC will do that.

One is a Cubiko Desktop CNC I bought on a kickstarter for cheap. It does a decent job at both as long is you only need a small footprint (about 100x100mm).

The other is a Genmitsu 3018-PRO CNC.

Both will do laser engraving and cutting.

I don't do anything serious with them, but if they fit the size you need they both work well.

ichitaka05 · 03-18-2026, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yea I have two small platform CNC machines and both are capable of doing lasers. In fact just about any CNC will do that.

One is a Cubiko Desktop CNC I bought on a kickstarter for cheap. It does a decent job at both as long is you only need a small footprint (about 100x100mm).

The other is a Genmitsu 3018-PRO CNC.

Both will do laser engraving and cutting.

I don't do anything serious with them, but if they fit the size you need they both work well.

I was looking into their brand as well. I was looking at 3020-PRO Ultra? I’m assuming next ver of yours.

Main thing I’ll be using is for blacksmithing. Making Tsuba for katana or handle part of camping knives. Just want some little design on it. I’m not expecting to engrave high carbon steel that’s already heat tempered and treated.

I was looking at small laser engraver… but cheaper ones can’t deep engrave brass. Decent laser engraver that can deep engrave a brass starts around $2k. So I was looking into mini CNC machine to see this will be cheaper options.

Dadhawk · 03-18-2026, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I was looking at small laser engraver… but cheaper ones can’t deep engrave brass. Decent laser engraver that can deep engrave a brass starts around $2k. So I was looking into mini CNC machine to see this will be cheaper options.

It takes a pretty strong LASER do deep engrave brass, or any metal. I think most recommendations are 50W or better. The ones I have (under 20W) would possibly do it but it would take many passes for anything beyond surface etching. A 30W would also do it, but would require multiple loops and would likely get hot. It might be OK for occasional use.

That said, I'm far from an expert on this, most of what I know is from reading, not practical work.

apex_gr · 03-19-2026, 12:33 AM

I've been on a retrofit / OEM+ bout for my FRS since I had to sell my GR Corolla due to lack of work in tech / Lead Product Design realm. Been brutal, but rolling with the punches. Big plans for the 86, but holding that close til it's time.

Plans to Install (over the next year or two)
- GR86 Steering wheel w blank plate buttons & 2017+ Black airbag if I get lucky.
- Defi DF Racer Gauge N2 (60mm / Blue) - Oil Pressure
- PLM UEL headers or Tomei havent decided
- Sony XAV-AX 100 (you can customize the boot screen)
- SPL Rear Lower Control Arms
- SPL Tie rod ends
- New Center console
- New 2017+ door cards
- 86 RC Black Stereo Bezel Trim + Passenger Trim
- Black 86 RC Doorhandles + Lock Cover
- Recaro seats
- Fix my window felt guides (been scraping)
- Redo tint
- Battlegarage RS wing stands with Sard wing
- HKS Turbo Kit ?

Captain Snooze · 03-21-2026, 04:54 PM

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blsfrs · 03-22-2026, 10:47 AM

How would SAL handle the situation?

Stephen W. · 03-22-2026, 03:23 PM

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How would SAL handle the situation?

WWGD?
(What Would Gibbs Do?)

blsfrs · Yesterday, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

WWGD?
(What Would Gibbs Do?)

Probably Rule 36: If you think you are being played, you probably are.

Or from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: DON'T PANIC.

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03-16-2026, 04:29 PM	#11949
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