This is called Stretching

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This is called Stretching


The "Stretching Shot" is when you have all the doors, trunk lid, hood etc., opened up so you can wipe down and detail all the nooks and crannies on the car to remove any polish or wax residue.

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Kind of the idea of how we stretch out only as it applies to a car...

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Of course some cars look cooler than others when they're stretching...


:)
 
That's a good idea Mike. Thanks for the tip. I usually clean my door and trunk jambs after every wash, but I usually neglect the hood.
 
hey Mike, you should have disassebled every panel and pulled the engine! J/k...
 
Grizzly said:
Did you open the fuel tank?
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Yes. Well technically I opened the cover door over the fill cap for the fuel tank, I didn't open the actual fuel tank.


Marc08EX said:
hey Mike, you should have disassembled every panel and pulled the engine! J/k...
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I like turning wrenches but don't think I would want to tackle something as well-engineered as a Porsche...

:)
 
Mike:
I see you too are a fan of the microfiber gloves. I love them for detailing the enguine bay. I put on a pair of latex gloves first then the microfiber gloves. Once you spray down the engine compartment with your favorite cleaner go to town uaing your hands. The gloves will get to places a brush cannot and they will also help with the rinse off.

Next time you have a really ugly engine compartment to detail give this method a shot.
 
What year is that Porsche? It seems like it is older, but looks really, really nice!
 
InTheBuff said:
What year is that Porsche? It seems like it is older, but looks really, really nice!
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Sorry for not including that information in this thread, I did include it in this thread...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/25964-what-did-you-work-today.html


Here you go...


1993 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6


From Wikpedia.org
Porsche released the 964 Turbo 3.6 in January, 1993, now featuring a turbocharged version of the 3.6 litre M64 engine and producing 360 PS (260 kW; 360 hp) @ 5500 rpm, the 3.6 litre powered Turbo was produced only for model year 1993/1994, with fewer than 1,500 of them produced in total, making it one of the rarest and most sought after Porsches produced since the 959.​


Unless something goes wrong or out of our control, we should have some very nice pictures of this car on Wednesday...


:D
 
how bout a quick video of you stretching and pointing out the typical problem areas we may miss... and some tips for cleaning some nasty hinges and cranies
 
Da Fats said:
how bout a quick video of you stretching and pointing out the typical problem areas we may miss... and some tips for cleaning some nasty hinges and crannies
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I stretch out at the gym in the mornings, they actually have a machine for this... looks like a tubular steel half-cage, that and long wood pole.

As for problem areas, you mean on a Porsche like this or in general for all cars, trucks and s.u.v.s?


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