New Word of the Day

^^^ Thanks, as always, for your kindness VT!!^^^

For 07.12.2012’s "new word of the day":

Abecedarian

Definition:
1. Beginner, amateur, greenhorn, tenderfoot
2. Person unskilled in something, fledgling
3. Apprentice, trainee, probationer, student
4. Neophyte, novice, tyro
5. Recruit, cadet, initiate
6. And... One I've never heard before: "Buckwheater"??

One of my favorite "Our Gang"
cast-members. :)

"OTAY"!!


-I remember when I first joined the AGO community; and, as such, was a:"noob-kid-on-the-block".
However, my abecedarian-status was not met with derision from other AGO members.
Rather, I was welcomed by most as though I was a: 'Prodigal Son'!! (It’s always nice to be home)


-I'll never forget the roller-coaster emotions I felt the first time I picked-up a 'buffing-machine' to:
Perform paint-proselytization/permutation...(in front of my Teacher and peers)...
back in my High School Automotive-Class days.
What an abecedarian was I then, and now as well!!


-'Cause...(alas&alack)...It seems my career-choice was predetermined many, many years ago:



:)

Bob
 
The New Word of the Day: 07/12/12

Helmholtz Resonance

From Wikipedia...
Helmholtz resonance is the phenomenon of air resonance in a cavity, such as when one blows across the top of an empty bottle. The name comes from a device created in the 1850s by Hermann von Helmholtz, the "Helmholtz resonator", which he, the author of the classic study of acoustic science, used to identify the various frequencies or musical pitches present in music and other complex sounds.

When air is forced into a cavity, the pressure inside increases. When the external force pushing the air into the cavity is removed, the higher-pressure air inside will flow out. The cavity will be left at a pressure slightly lower than the outside, causing air to be drawn back in. This process repeats with the magnitude of the pressure changes decreasing each time.
The air in the port (the neck of the chamber) has mass. Since it is in motion, it possesses some momentum. A longer port would make for a larger mass, and vice-versa. The diameter of the port is related to the mass of air and the volume of the chamber. A port that is too small in area for the chamber volume will "choke" the flow while one that is too large in area for the chamber volume tends to reduce the momentum of the air in the port.
Applications

Helmholtz resonance finds application in internal combustion engines (see airbox), subwoofers and acoustics. In stringed instruments, such as the guitar and violin, the resonance curve of the instrument has the Helmholtz resonance as one of its peaks, along with other peaks coming from resonances of the vibration of the wood. An ocarina is essentially a Helmholtz resonator where the area of the neck can be easily varied to produce different tones. The West African djembe has a relatively small neck area, giving it a deep bass tone. The djembe has been used to accompany West African drumming for centuries, making it much older than our knowledge of the physics involved.

The theory of Helmholtz resonators are used in motorcycle and car exhausts to alter the sound of the exhaust note and for differences in power delivery by adding chambers to the exhaust. Exhaust resonators also used to reduce potentially loud and obnoxious engine noise where the dimensions are calculated so that the waves reflected by the resonator help cancel out certain frequencies of sound in the exhaust.
In some twostroke engines, a Helmholtz resonator is used to remove the need for a reed valve, which is a consumable component and therefore undesirable in engines with long running time. A similar effect is also used in the exhaust system of most twostroke engines, using a reflected pressure pulse to supercharge the cylinder (see Kadenacy effect.)
Helmholtz resonators are used in architectural acoustics to reduce undesirable low frequency sounds (standing waves, etc.) by building a resonator tuned to the problem frequency, thereby eliminating it.
Helmholtz resonators are also used to build acoustic liners for reducing the noise of aircraft engines, for example. These acoustic liners are made of two components:
a simple sheet of metal (or other material) perforated with little holes spaced out in a regular or irregular pattern; this is called a resistive sheet;
a series of so-called honeycomb cavities (holes with a honeycomb shape, but in fact only their volume matters).
Such acoustic liners are used in most of today's aircraft engines. The perforated sheet is usually visible from inside or outside the airplane; the honeycomb is just under it. The thickness of the perforated sheet is of importance, as shown above. Sometimes there are two layers of liners; they are then called "2-DOF liners" (DOF meaning Degrees Of Freedom), as opposed to "single DOF liners".
This effect might also be used to reduce skin friction drag on aircraft wings by 40%.

My application of a helmholtz resonator...
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The exhaust on the left is an aftermarket/custom exhaust I just bought for my truck. Notice the extra piping along the muffler. This absorbs any sort of drone I would otherwise hear from the very unrestrictive muffler. No drone on highway, in fact its very quiet unless you are stepping on the pedal.

Sorry it took me so long to come back. I was taking a little break from the site then I wanted to wait until I could make a impact post when I finally came back. Hopefully this posting and idea intrigues those that follow this thread!

-Mike
 
Tundra_10 said:
Sorry it took me so long to come back.
Glad to see you're back; and, posting!
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Tundra_10 said:
I wanted to wait until I could make a impact post when I finally came back.

And with: Helmholtz Resonance...
that you so have!!
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Tundra_10 said:
Hopefully this posting and idea intrigues those that follow this thread!
-Mike

I'm always intrigued/interested by your posts! :xyxthumbs:
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Here's an example of a "non-compliant Helmholtz Resonator exhaust system" (drone-capable :D):




BTW: Hope you enjoy your new exhaust system!!

:)

Bob
 
Let me asseverate your return to the thread

Im the MANIm the MANIm the MAN:wave::wave::applause::applause:Im the MANIm the MAN

:welcome:[SIZE=+2]back Mike !!![/SIZE].
 
Thank you guys for the kind words and incredible welcoming. It has been too long, missed all my fellow geeks. I going to try to get back into the rhythm.
 
The New Word of the Day: 07/13/12

Overindulged (oh-ver-in-dulj-d)

Definition: baby

Source: Thesaurus.com

It seems there are a lot of threads here lately with overindulged detailers complaining that AG is not discounting products enough for their liking. I do not get the issue or animosity toward AG. There might be sites that are offering better deals, but that is why AG has its price match guarantee. Instead people decide to use the forums (which no other "discount site" has) to complain and cry about how the sales are not what they expected. Little do they realize that there are many other places that do not offer such great deals as AG does and their customers are very content and excited when they see "free shipping" as a sale. Getting off my soap box now. =)
 
Tundra_10 said:
The New Word of the Day: 07/13/12

Overindulged (oh-ver-in-dulj-d)

Definition: baby

Source: Thesaurus.com

It seems there are a lot of threads here lately with overindulged detailers complaining that AG is not discounting products enough for their liking. I do not get the issue or animosity toward AG. There might be sites that are offering better deals, but that is why AG has its price match guarantee. Instead people decide to use the forums (which no other "discount site" has) to complain and cry about how the sales are not what they expected. Little do they realize that there are many other places that do not offer such great deals as AG does and their customers are very content and excited when they see "free shipping" as a sale. Getting off my soap box now. =)
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^^^^
Thanks for this thought provoking post, Mike!


-I, too, have noticed the increased activity of those that are bewailing the nature of: AGO's sales/shipping "practices".
Perhaps this is a coalescing of several individuals that felt their disjointedness in attempting to impugn AGO,
in some form or fashion, seemed to be failing.

-Maybe they consider it a spoirt...to be spoilt.

Perhaps they are:
-Infantile?
-Juvenile?
-Compromised by still having that vestigiality...'Of being prehensile'?


-I, for one, am encouraged to see that you still champion your beliefs...whether it be called soapboxing/stumping/amboning.


-And...Since I was taught, and fervently believe: To Never Bite the Hand That Feeds You...Then...IMO:

-Sometimes there are those that: 'Just need to be harangued'.
(And, as far as I'm concerned, if they don't like it, they can be danged!)


:)

Bob
 
I like bete noire.

bete noire: a person or thing especially disliked or dreaded; bane; bugbear.

Dictionary.com

The hard dried wax left in the nooks, crannies and seams is my own personal bete noire.
 
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Wallywoozer said:
I like bete noire.

bete noire: a person or thing especially disliked or dreaded; bane; bugbear.

Dictionary.com

The hard dried wax left in the nooks, crannies and seams is my own personal bete noire.
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Let me be the first to say:

Thanks...AGO forum member: Wallywoozer...
For being a: Tundra_10's "new word of the day" 'choozer'!!

BTW: Excellent detailing-analogy usage of: bete noire :dblthumb2:

:)

Bob
 
He's baaaccckkkk...!​

My name is Bennet and I ain't in it...LOL!!! I have the propensity to stir up stink all by myself.









He's back....!

I also would like to thank sunday joe, itinthedetails, and Wallywoozer for their participation.

I onestepped (OPS) my neighbor's Audi two days ago. This morning she rang the bell wanting a full interior and OS/OCW added.
No prob!...20 minute ONR QD followed by 20 minute OS. Then full interior followed by 20 minute OCW.
What started as a $129 one-step turned quite profitable...she also threw in this...



Delimb only.

People who cancel without notice, and, or are late for detail session are my favorite bete noire.
 
Vegas,
I'm new, so still acronym challenged. I can usually manage to get the gist of a message, but WOW. Retread your post from my perspective.

You lost me right after one-stepping the Audi.

Appreciated the word of the day usage though. Made me feel included :-)
 
Vegas Transplant said:
He's baaaccckkkk...!​






My name is Bennet and I ain't in it...LOL!!! I have the propensity to stir up stink all by myself.









He's back....!

I also would like to thank sunday joe, itinthedetails, and Wallywoozer for their participation.

I onestepped (OPS) OPTIMUM POLY SEAL my neighbor's Audi two days ago. This morning she rang the bell wanting a full interior and OS Opti Seal/OCW Optimum Car Wax added.
No prob!...20 minute ONR Optimum No Rinse QD@ Quick Detail dilution/process followed by 20 minute OS. Then full interior followed by 20 minute OCW.
What started as a $129 one-step turned quite profitable...she also threw in this...



Delimb only.

People who cancel without notice, and, or are late for detail session are my favorite bete noire.
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Such an Optimum "Fan Boy", am I, that I go overboard with the acronyms.
You are definitely welcome ... no bout a doubt it... to post freely on Tundra_10's thread... all are welcome here at AGO hand.
 
Raining off and on here in Southern Maryland. :awman: Thuderstorms in the forcast.
So, in keeping to what I perceive as the general consensus regarding several threads today ( products, prices, and processes), I submit my New Word of the Day:

Highfaluting: Pretentious, fancy.~ Merriam-Webster.

What's the sense of using highfaluting products on express or production style details when you can get the same results, both pro and con, with OTC products...AmorAll comes to mind in this scenario. LOL.

On the otherhand, Thanks DR.G., for your unpretentious lineup, including Opti-Bond, that's available here at AG !
 
Vegas Transplant said:
New Word of the Day:

Highfaluting: Pretentious, fancy.~ Merriam-Webster.


On the otherhand, Thanks DR.G., for your unpretentious lineup, including Opti-Bond, that's available here at AG !
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From: "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" ~Richard Jurgens

......Because the Western folks all know:
He's a Highfaluting, scooting, shooting;
Son-of-a-gun from Arizona.
Fit as a fiddle and ready for love.
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Not that it matters...
Perhaps this is Dr. G.'s/Optimum Polymer Technologies unpretentious "Hdqs." ??
(Or, perhaps, one of 'em?)


____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Again, not that it matters...
I wonder if Chemicar still has a "hand-in-hand' relationship with Optimum Polymer Technologies?


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BTW VT...
Have you ever used Optimum's 'Tire Shine'? If so...have you noticed any differences between
Opti-Bond's and Tire Shine's: (One-coat application)---dried and/or cured---"sheen"? Thanks.

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
From: "Ragtime Cowboy Joe" ~Richard Jurgens

......Because the Western folks all know:
He's a Highfaluting, scooting, shooting;
Son-of-a-gun from Arizona.
Fit as a fiddle and ready for love.
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Playing on youtube as I type this post. :xyxthumbs: The "Housewives of Atlanta" neighbor had me distracted for a couple hours or so ...I barely missed your post by 4 minutes.


FUNNX725 said:
BTW ]VT...
Have you ever used Optimum's 'Tire Shine'? If so...have you noticed any differences between
Opti-Bond's and Tire Shine's: (One-coat application)---dried and/or cured---"sheen"? Thanks.

:)

Bob
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No, I haven't FUN. But I certainly would appreciate any knowledge thereof.
The only two OPT chemical products that I don't have are the tire shine and the gloss enhancer.

The last I've read on the gloss enhancer was negative, and Chris had responded to the poster that a new '12 version was now available.
I was using Optibond on my vehicles (customer only now), but switched back to AutoMagic Cool Blue on personal vehicles when I put new rubber on the Lac this winter.

As far as the gloss enhancer, I apply OptiSeal/OCW intermittently every week, so I really can't tell the difference since they claim that the polymers 'switch' or migrate under each other.

What I will say is that I haven't found anything else to give me the look that these products provide. I will be an OPT fanboy for a while yet.

Also, while looking up the OPT phone number, they showed a picture of the property and their gross earnings or what not...I'll post a link later.

I did find this... Optimum Polymer Technologies (Optimum Polymer Technologies, Inc) - Memphis, Tennessee (TN) | Company Profile ... and will continue looking for above link.

Dr.G. is a good hand and I'm digging these products for now...but with the ghosting and sweating, I'll have to switch to 845 as a lsp this fall, especially on customer vehicles.

Awaiting your reply.
 
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Vegas Transplant said:
No, I haven't FUN. But I certainly would appreciate any knowledge thereof.

I was using Optibond on my vehicles (customer only now), but switched back to AutoMagic Cool Blue on personal vehicles when I put new rubber on the Lac this winter.

What I will say is that I haven't found anything else to give me the look that these products provide. I will be an OPT fanboy for a while yet.

Dr.G. is a good hand and I'm digging these products for now

Awaiting your reply.
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I haven't used either Opti-Bond or Tire Shine...(the MSDS' are very similar, though)...
Don't hear much about Tire Shine, usually it's Opti-Bond.

It's especially nice having a USA-based Company, that's headed by a Chemist, such as Dr.G. with his background.

PM Sent.

:xyxthumbs:

Bob
 
The Audi lady wasn't pleased with the Opti-Bond (WTH???:confused:) so I had to pick up Black Magic Can Tire spray..[SIZE=+2].LOL[/SIZE].. I didn't even take any after pictures where the wet looking tires were visible...the customer is always right. I had to get bar lube for the chainsaw while there anyway.


A chemist, as opposed to a venture capitalist.
They seem to treat their customer right concerning any isssues.
 
A "new word of the day" for Sunday, 07.15.2012:

Acicular

Definition:
1. Having a sharp point like a needle
2. Needle-shaped
3. Slender like a needle or bristle
4. Narrow and long and pointed


A.
-An example of an aciculiform is found in the matrix of the 'crystal-habit' formation of the mineral:
Rutile---composed primarily of the most common natural form of titanium dioxide (TiO2).
TiO2 has one the highest refractive indices and is used in products such as paints and ceramics.


This is in contrast to a couple other examples of 'crystal-habits'.
-Two forms of quartz:
I. Named as: The quartz-shape by geologists


II. Striated (contains both quartz and feldspar<<<(used in the glass, ceramic, soap, abrasives industries)



B.
-Another aciculine-form could be attributed to the sharp, pointed
iron (ferrous) particles that may accumalate upon/in a CC paint-film.
A decontamination-process usually rids the CC paint-film of said aciculates.


C.
-My last example will be in regards to Dr. G's:
Durability of UV Protection Test for patenting his OCW formulation(s).

The accelerated exposure test...QUV Weatherometer Test (ASTM G-53) is a standardized test that will show
the degradation of certain paint and coating materials caused by exposure to: UV-rays, heat, water.
This simulates the reason the matrices of different paint-pigment "colors" will fade/oxidize over the given exposure-rate/time.
It seems the pigments that are are composed of an "acicular-matrix-nature",
may now become the faded-out-to-be-color (Reds to Pink; Browns to Yellow, for example).

:)

Bob
 
I always wear nitrile gloves when removing and detailing wheels. There's no feeling like that of getting an acicular shard of metal jammed under the fingernail.
 
A "new word of the day" for 07.16.2012:

Phatic

Definition:
1. Of, relating to, or being speech used to share feelings or to establish a mood of sociability
rather than to communicate information or ideas.
2. Pertaining to words used to convey a polite mood, rather than meaning.
(Person #1: "How are you today?"; Person#2: "Fine!")
3. Small talk
4. Meaningless jabber/gossip


-Many anthropologists that specialize in the ethnography of human societies, past and present, include the scientific approach
towards explaining/describing an individual's/community's speech-'behaviors' (communion/communication).

-These ethnographers have chosen, (among several: defined-speech-categories), pathic-speech
to discriminate/differentiate the: talk-between-humans, (as so listed in the above 'pathic-definitions-section');
and, to what they refer to as: colloquy---(discussion, formal conversation, dialogue, debate)...that individuals/communities do so engage.

-I wonder, then, what ethnographical name-subset(s) would be given to
AGO's individuals/community typed-responses/"speech" in, for example:
a. New Members' Introductory Threads
b. How to Start a Detailing Business Threads
c. What is the Best Wax/Sealant Threads
d. Take a Look at My Latest-Detail...Sorry, No "Before" Pics

-No matter their "speech"-designations...
This is how I've often viewed individual/community..."communication(s)":

"All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action." ~ Demosthenes

:)

Bob
 
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