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  1. pixelmonkey

    The spring bug

    It's been a few years since my last visit to the autogeek forum, but things haven't changed too much. The spring bug of cleaning things and looking nice has bit! Over the winter , I actually dismantled my pressure washer and polished it, before sealing with bfwd. With the grass poking through...
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    help finding a thread

    not sure if it was here or autopia. Detailer has a Red van with Black wheels. I believe he's posted a few vehicles from around Memphis,TN. and surrounding states. The thread I'm looking for is a full interior detail on a Lexus, or Mercedes with lighter leather interior. Great write-up with...
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    Fiberglass Insulation under hood. How to clean?

    In some vehicles, a molded piece of fiberglass insulation is used under the hood. I've always just used some APC and a soft scrub brush to clean any road salts, dirt or oils from them, but i'm wanting to know if anyone has a better suggestion or method to clean the insulation...
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    Toyota 4Runner Limited

    In an attempt to bring some life back, this truck was left with me for an extended stay. 209,000 miles hasn't seen wax in at least 5 years I was hoping to bring some life back, and give the owner some of the feeling he had when buying it new in 1996. Upon delivery, I was told it had been...
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    Holiday foods that dont "mix" well

    the festive time where many are open to splurge a bit, and experience foods and flavors not regularly consumed. for the foods that dont "mix", I'm referring to combinations that result in disastrous aftermaths, post consumption. 2012 discovery.... Blue Cheese and Deviled Eggs. today, my...
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    6 to 10 inches of snow for christmas

    WONDERFUL! last year, the oklahoma city area had a dusting of snow twice. accumulated totals weren't enough to cover the streets. Bring it on! I'm ready to camp out with some food, critters and wife. The weatherman's bringing a white christmas! chris<pixelmonkey>:D
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    350z saturday help

    Well, the photos can speak for the best. The focus was on the body paint, minus the rear bumper which was a replacement panel appeared to be a rattle can paint job. The owner wanted to take care of his car, but didnt have any experience in correction or proper wash technique or products to be...
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    SEMA 2012 photos and video coverage

    For those not in attendance, a online album with photos and video from the SEMA show will be updated at least daily! In testing the AT&T phone data transfer limits, multiple photos will appear during the show! I'll be swapping a memory card from camera to phone and updating via the FREE WiFi...
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    spray bottles

    I have a few of these spray bottles with the autogeek logo. 32 oz. Heavy White Spray Bottle, storage bottle, chemical sprayer I actually like the standard spray head vs. the Spraymaster Lifetime Sprayer head. The contents in the bottles has been consistent over the last year, an as the product...
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    good to be home

    jet lag, a few extra hours to a lay over and fun fun fun with work. made it home for the weekend and cleaned my truck up a bit. really wanted to sleep in today but have a list i'm working on now. next flight... VEGAS! chris<pixelmonkey>:D
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    Helpful posters. Yancy!

    I'm ok teaching a person what I can, but when I repeat the answer to the same question multiple times in one day, it's time to do something different. Yancy, here is my request. An autogeek poster "pad" chart. Have it include the current pad lines and the levels of cut and polish. If...
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    Arrr matey

    September 19 is so much fun! Welcome to the Official site for Talk Like A Pirate Day - September 19 Pirate Phrases - Lingo Words Vocabulary Ahoy! chris<pixelmonkey>:D
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    sriracha aka rooster sauce

    For those that know all about this wonderful fire sauce, you might laugh. if you dont know what Sriracha is.... the oatmeal has the best explanation below. Dear Sriracha Rooster Sauce - The Oatmeal Sriracha is a staple with many meals. Works great on the following items - pizza - sloppy joes -...
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    when you wipe...

    front to back? back to front? side to side? circles? WT*??? I was having this conversation with a person about wax removal. Seems some people can take hearing that question, out of context, the wrong way! "fold it over a few times, press your hand firmly and twist" had some explaining to...
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    Road Trip!

    Planning on putting a few check marks next to items on my bucket list with this trip. I need some help from a few west coast members. Might be someone that can help. Flying into LAX and driving a rental car north to San Jose before flying home. For the trip, I have a few stops planned on the...
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    Animal clippers on carpet? YES! sometimes!

    Different brands, models and years will have different types of carpet. I'm fortunate the following method works well for the vehicle mentioned below. Be selective of using this method on a customers vehicle until you've gained some experience on a few carpets. *An upholstery shop can usually...
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    SEMA 2012 - who's going?

    just over 2 months until SEMA in Las Vegas! To help build some excitement, I'm adding a few links to photos and some video from last year. Links to photo almums 11-1-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket 11-2-2011 pictures by pixelmonkey380 - Photobucket 11-3-2011 pictures by...
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    side effects may include...

    last week while doing some yard work, I cut my hand on the wire of the chain link. It's been several years since my last tetanus booster, so I stopped in the doctors office on monday for the shot. I was given a sheet of paper that listed risk and mild problems... Nausea vomiting diarrhea...
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    In-car computers at SEMA...

    There were several products on display at the 2012 CES show that will make a re-appearance in just a few months at the 2012 SEMA show. If any computer guru's out there want to chime in, feel free to get excited and post up! The world of a car stereo has morphed over the last decade to include...
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    Ever had a customer try this?

    you finish the 2 step process to polish a vehicle. the sealant is applied, windows cleaned. The vehicle is looking GOOD! The customer is looking at their vehicle... walking around the car in awe... and then they push the bottom end of their t-shirt out and do their best polishing touch-up on a...
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