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    From "Special Presentation"
    episode DHWL-S


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    California Car Cover Heavy Duty Shop Wringer
    On-Air Selections

    California Car Cover Heavy Duty Shop Wringer

    $150

    This heavy-duty shop wringer is designed to help dry wet towels, chamois cloths shop rags, swimwear -- and it's also a helpful tool for vehicle and boat owners alike. With industrial grade steel construction, this wringer easily mounts to any workbench or bucket.

    California Car Cover
    Toll-free: 800-423-5525
    Website: www.calcarcover.com

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    Palcher's Ultimate Polish and Wax Cleaners
    JJP Enterprises Palcher's Ultimate Automotive Polish and Glass Cleaner

    Auto, Boat & Motorcycle Polish -- $12.95
    Rubber / Vinyl Protector -- $6.95
    Glass Polish -- $7.95

    Every vehicle and boat enthusiast enjoys waxing their pride and joy, but it isn't always easy to find the shady place needed to prevent direct sunlight from forcing conventional wax to dry too quickly. This is especially true for boat owners. New from Joe Palcher (the creator of Armor All) is Palcher's Ultimate Polish and Wax. Its unique chemical composition allows application in direct sunlight with no problem. And it's formulated for easy wipe on, wipe off use rather than tiresome buffing.

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    Traders 2000 Wheel and Tire Makeover
    Traders 2000 Wheel and Tire Makeover
    Price varies according to tires and wheels chosen

    A simple way to add major eye appeal to any car, truck or SUV is to replace the drab rolling stock with fresh replacements. And why not follow the latest trend toward large diameter rims and ultra low profile tires while you're at it? Traders 2000 is a unique online service that specializes in supplying a vast selection of modern wheels and tires with a clever twist -- they are delivered to your door fully mounted, balanced and ready for immediate installation on your vehicle. This saves you the hassle of running around to get the tires mounted on the rims.

    Traders 2000
    Website: www.Traders2K.com

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    Mechanix Wear Pro Knee Pads
    Mechanix Wear Pro Knee Pads
    $40

    For those times when boaters and vehicle owners need to get out and get under, Mechanix Wear knee pads protect your knees from scratches and cuts while vastly increasing the amount of time you can rest on your knees without discomfort. These Pro Knee Pads are sold in pairs and feature an abrasion-resistant Kevlar face, non-binding elastic straps with hook-loop clasps, foam padding and most importantly, one size fits all.

    Mechanix Wear
    Website: www.mechanix.com

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    G-Tech Performance Meter
    Tesla Electronics G-Tech Performance Meter
    $250

    This palm sized unit simply plugs into the cigarette lighter of any car, truck or SUV and provides accurate information on horsepower, torque and G-force loads in handling maneuvers. It's like having your own chassis dyno and test track in the palm of your hand.

    Tesla Electronics
    Website: www.gtechpro.com

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    Tough Bright Rechargeable Lantern
    Tough Bright Rechargeable Lantern
    $30

    Don't get left out in the dark! Shine some light on the subject with this cordless, rechargeable 6-volt lantern. It's versatile, multi-position beam has four positions and its impact and break-resistant housing makes it super tough. A unique AC adapter allows it to be charged from your car's cigarette lighter.

    Available at www.target.com

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    California Car Cover High Quality Car Cover
    California Car Cover High Quality Car Cover
    $150

    A high quality car cover is an essential ingredient in protecting the finish on your car, truck or SUV from deterioration. California Car Cover offers a huge selection of car covers to get the job done, and each is customized for your vehicle, and you can even get a logo included.

    California Car Cover
    Toll-free: 800-423-5525
    Website: www.calcarcover.com

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    Original Life Hammer Orange Finish 2 Pack
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    Original Life Hammer® Orange Finish 2 Pack
    $35

    This small lightweight safety tool is powerful enough to shatter car windows and cut through seat belts. Mount it on your console, within easy reach. In the event of an accident, a seat belt can be easily cut using the razor-sharp blade in the handle. If the doors are jammed, use the heavy conical steel head to shatter and break away a side window.

    • Double-sided head with hardened steel points shatters vehicle windows in an emergency.
    • Includes bracket to hold the hammer in place and to mount on vehicle console within reach.
    • Razor-sharp blade to cut through a seat belt and free trapped passenger.
    • Fluorescent button for easy retrieval in the dark.
    • Size (cm) 19.45 x 7.29 x 3.5.

    Safety Home Products
    1708 Brown Deer Trace
    Coralville, IA 52241-0319
    Toll-free: 888-607-9902
    Website: www.safehomeproducts.com

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    Actron CP9135 OBDII AutoScanner
    Actron CP9135 OBDII AutoScanner
    $139.99

    The AutoScanner can easily retrieve diagnostic trouble codes from your vehicles computer, leading you to the problem area. Use on all cars and light trucks sold in the US 1996 and later.

    • Compatible with 1996 and newer vehicles.
    • Provides trouble code data telling you why the "Check Engine" light is on.
    • Erases trouble code turning off the "Check Engine" light.
    • Vie I/M Monitor status.
    • Code description displayed on large LCD screen.

    Actron
    15825 Industrial Pkwy.
    Cleveland, OH 44135
    Toll-free: 800-228-7667
    Phone: 216-898-9200
    Website: www.actron.com

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    FoxFury Signature Water Hands-Free Lighting Headlamp
    FoxFury Signature Water Hands-Free Lighting Headlamp
    $108.99

    Don't be left out in the dark during your outdoor water adventures. The FoxFury Action lighting system is the perfect waterproof hands-free safety accessory for the person who works or plays on the water or in the rain where low light conditions are present. It provides focused and peripheral lighting. The adjustable headband allows FoxFury to be worn directly on the head or on any helmet.

    • Array of 24 Hi Intensity LEDs (16 white, 4 blue and 4 green) provide illumination up to 150 feet ahead and 60 feet wide (260 candlepower).
    • Photopic Light Source only produces light visible to the human eye. This creates the highest efficiency use of batter power.
    • AUTODIM feature reduces discomfort from bright reflection. Photopic Sensors respond to ambient light and reflection as the human eye would, and dim the lights accordingly.
    • Hands-free lighting provides focused and peripheral vision. Direct control of the beam of light over your entire visual field from your own head movement.
    • Requires 4 AA batteries (not included) which provide 4 to 6 hours of run time.

    FoxFury
    Noah Systems LLC
    1198 Joshua Way
    Vista, CA 92081
    Phone: 760-598-0088
    Website: www.foxfury.com

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    Carpad Garage Floor Protector
    Carpad 118071 Standard/Silver, 18' x 7.4' Garage Floor Protector
    $139.99

    Protect your garage floor with this car pad that is available in a variety of sizes for your specific vehicle.

    • 1" raised flexible edge on all 4 sides.
    • Waterproof, non-flammable, cleans easily.
    • Helps eliminate slip and fall problems and tracking a mess into the home or vehicle.
    • Protects cement, asphalt, wood, carpet and tiled garage floors.

    Carpad, Inc.
    400 Main St.
    Dayton, NV 89403
    Toll-free: 800-635-7927
    Website: www.carpad.com

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    Air Force Blaster Motorcycle Dryer
    Air Force Blaster Motorcycle Dryer
    $229.90

    This is the first dryer specifically designed for cleaning and drying motorcycles. It reduces the possibilities of scratches on your chrome from cloths.

    • All steel construction
    • 4.0 peak horsepower
    • 9.5 amps
    • Weighs 8 pounds
    • 10 foot commercial strength flexible hose and 4 attachments
    • Easy-to-clean washable filter

    Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc.
    One Ramapo Ave.
    Suffem, NY 10901
    Toll-free: 800-822-1602
    Phone: 845-357-1600
    Website: www.motorcycledryer.com

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    Daytona Brands Auto Alert
    Daytona Brands® Auto Alert
    $38.95

    An alarm system that is easy to install to alert you to objects behind your vehicle when you are backing up.

    • Sonar back-up device is 100 percent accurate.
    • Pleasant alert tone when approaching object(s).
    • Easy to install -- no guessing.
    • Made for any vehicle or truck.
    • No drilling into bumpers like other similar devices.

    Daytona Brands, Inc.
    135 International Speedway Blvd. Suite 15
    Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Toll-free: 877-846-7974, ext. 5362
    Website: www.daytonabrands.com

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    Ergonomic Tire Brush
    Ergonomic Tire Brush
    $6.95

    Clean dirt and grim from your tires with the OXO Tire Brush. Placed high above the body of the Tire Brush, the handle gives you better leverage and keeps your knuckles from getting scraped. The comfortable, non-slip handle gives you a secure grip even with wet.

    • Stiff bristles remove dirt and scuff marks from sidewalls.
    • Handle designed to protect hand and knuckles.
    • Soft, comfortable, non-slip handle.
    • Dimensions: 6" x 5" x 5".

    OXO International
    75 Ninth Ave. 5th Floor
    New York, NY 10011
    Toll-free: 800-545-4411
    Website: www.oxo.com

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    Park Zone Car Parker
    Park Zone® Car Parker
    $23.99

    Tight squeeze parking in your garage? Hang the Park Zone on your garage wall and park perfectly every time! Advanced detection system works under extreme temperature conditions.

    • Auto on/off.
    • Requires 4 AA batteries.

    Northern Tool and Equipment
    2800 Southcross Dr. W.
    Burnsville, MI 55306
    Toll-free: 800-221-0516
    Phone: 952-894-9510
    Website: www.northerntool.com

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