Klasse Act
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I have never used Prima max but its hard to argue with all of this;-)
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Spray Wax=obsolete?
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I have never used Prima max but its hard to argue with all of this;-)
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cardaddy
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20 BELOW!!! Oh just shoot me now Bill.... for I fear I would quickly end up staying inside so long I would become one with the sofa, to the point I would need to be surgically removed!
oke:Oh Mike, you have made Herculean strides towards lessening my thinking that I was seriously OCD! :laughing: I use far more QD or spray-on wax/sealant on my Caddy and G than ANY water/washing that they've seen.
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Oh Mike, you have made Herculean strides towards lessening my thinking that I was seriously OCD! :laughing: I use far more QD or spray-on wax/sealant on my Caddy and G than ANY water/washing that they've seen.
Once you have the paint polished to the degree that makes you happy, and I'm pretty happy with the paint on my truck, then it's real easy to quickly wipe it down.
Of course, not having any plastic, vinyl or rubber trim to spend time avoiding, just pure paint, chrome and glass, plus, not having to bend over, makes it very easy and fast to wipe her down. If it were more complicated, I'd probably slack off a lot more and just wash it every other week or so...
Serioiusly... it's pretty hard to find anything easier to wipe quicly...
Even the wheels are easy and fast to wipe clean or wax with a spray-on wax plus my fingers fit into the slots between the spokes.
swanicyouth
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Doesn't all that "wiping down" end up causing you guys marring and scratches in the long run?
I would love to wipe my car down now and them when it not too dirty, but I'm afraid of causing marring, so I only do a 2BM wash when its "dirty" (black BMW). Even though "dirty" is just some dust.
I would love to wipe my car down now and them when it not too dirty, but I'm afraid of causing marring, so I only do a 2BM wash when its "dirty" (black BMW). Even though "dirty" is just some dust.
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once i'm done washing, i usually don't touch the paint until the next wash...
custmsprty
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My GC is Black and in 16 months of ownership I've only polished it lightly once and it's pretty much swirl free. But again it's not a daily driver. Though it does amaze me how much dirt and dust get's on it after just one afternoon drive.
cardaddy
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Once you have the paint polished to the degree that makes you happy, and I'm pretty happy with the paint on my truck, then it's real easy to quickly wipe it down.
Of course, not having any plastic, vinyl or rubber trim to spend time avoiding, just pure paint, chrome and glass, plus, not having to bend over, makes it very easy and fast to wipe her down. If it were more complicated, I'd probably slack off a lot more and just wash it every other week or so...
Serioiusly... it's pretty hard to find anything easier to wipe quicly...
Even the wheels are easy and fast to wipe clean or wax with a spray-on wax plus my fingers fit into the slots between the spokes.
And there ya' have it.
I think even I could wipe the sides of that puppy. Don't know about the scaffolding that I'd need for the hood and roof though. 
Tell me about the arc on those rear springs? Whoopie!
Last F150 I drove like that about bounced me through the roof.
Do seriously dig those wheels though! I mean I really like those puppies.
20 BELOW!!! Oh just shoot me now Bill.... for I fear I would quickly end up staying inside so long I would become one with the sofa, to the point I would need to be surgically removed!
Thank goodness I have a college handy for classes, and a pretty good public library!
I don't use a 'hose' during the winter, it's head for the wand washer booth.
The goofy thing is when it does get that low, it is after the Winter Solstice and the sun is 'higher' in the sky. Even though is colder than a well digger's a**, the snow will actually be melting on the streets, etc.. With the melting, all that damn'd salt just gets as active as a 3 year old in a toy store.
Even trying as best as I can, still ended up with a 'rust bubble' from last winter (which I'm working on as we speak).
I HATE SALT!
Sorry all for going OT...
Bill
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And there ya' have it.
Here you go... I show how here... plus it's about using spray detailers and spray waxes...
Frequent Car Care is Easy Car Care
Skyjacker 12" springs front and rear.
I'm okay with them. I'm a slotted mag guy myself but for these size tires there are no old school 20" slotted mags so time to modernize.
cardaddy
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Skyjacker 12" springs front and rear.
Mercy ME!
Yep, that's about what that 77 F150 had (some 12 years or so ago). Much better than big stupid lift blocks on the rear just waiting to snap clean off that's for sure.It was red, and riding on solid axles though, but with drum brakes on 38.5" rubber and wouldn't stop for snit!
It had some MONSTER gears in it though, felt like 4.56's or better because that sucker would start from idle in 4H on level ground in deep, albeit bumpy gravel. In 4L it topped out in 4th about 15 mph it seemed. (Was hard to tell with my head slamming into the roof so much!) :laughing:
I'm okay with them. I'm a slotted mag guy myself but for these size tires there are no old school 20" slotted mags so time to modernize. [/QUOTE]
I hear ya' there dude. I do like those mags though, neat how the spokes have the reverse pattern thing going on. Gotta' be easy to clean for sure.
OTOH.... I'm a huge fan of the old school 5 spoke American Racing style on (older) street cars. It's refreshing to see manufacturers playing off that style and adding a bit of flare, while still staying true to the 'style' and moving towards larger, as well as different offsets. Take new Camaros and Mustangs for instance, they really get that 'retro' feel when you put a set of those on them.
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...The UV inhibitors in OCW are said to migrate into your clear coat with repeated use and are patented and proven to provide real UV protection...
jus sayin'There is documented testing by Ford that shows the UV inhibitors used in OCW migrate into the paint. I have not heard of this for other products. See page 2 and my comments in the below thread.
Beginning Clearcoat Failure
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I gave up long ago even thinking about daily touching of the paint.
I wash once a week by hand and rarely touch the paint in winter (touchless washes).
My paint after buying the car new three years ago, Nearly flawless. I don't worry about whatever is on the paint between washes. I was doing more harm than good constantly touching the paint.
Only having rain to deal with environmentally would make it easier for sure. Up here in the northeast it's a bit more challenging to keep a car clean especially a daily driver.
I wash once a week by hand and rarely touch the paint in winter (touchless washes).
My paint after buying the car new three years ago, Nearly flawless. I don't worry about whatever is on the paint between washes. I was doing more harm than good constantly touching the paint.
Only having rain to deal with environmentally would make it easier for sure. Up here in the northeast it's a bit more challenging to keep a car clean especially a daily driver.
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BradsDetailing
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OCW leaks into the clear?
Anyone have any more info on this?
Anyone have any more info on this?
Mike Phillips
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What I posted was from Dr. David Ghodoussi himself. He's a PhD Organic Chemist and he helped to create basecoat/clearcoat technology. He told me he's worked for some of the biggest paint manufacturers, like Dupont, PPG and Sherwin Williams.
Vegas Transplant posted the link to my article, take a look.
What I posted was from Dr. David Ghodoussi himself. He's a PhD Organic Chemist and he helped to create basecoat/clearcoat technology. He told me he's worked for some of the biggest paint manufacturers, like Dupont, PPG and Sherwin Williams.
Vegas Transplant posted the link to my article, take a look.
Do you know if there are any publications on this, or even the ref to the patent?
FUNX650
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Many thanks. Optimum definitely get a thumbs up from a technical perspective. It is nice to see a company which can actually prove some of their claims!