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06-17-2024, 05:11 PM
I did a vacuum and wipe down of the front of the interior of the TX and cleaned the nav screen and gauge cluster plastic
I used my horsehair...
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06-17-2024, 05:08 PM
Funny you should ask that, because I almost gave him some ONRWW for Christmas, because not long before that he told me he had a bucket of dish...
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06-17-2024, 04:59 PM
It looks a tad bit cleaner if I do say so myself.
That's a BIG TAD!!
Wow
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06-17-2024, 04:51 PM
Yeah, but what rinseless wash does he use?
(Feeble attempt at getting this thread back on the rails)
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06-17-2024, 04:47 PM
A tad!
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06-17-2024, 04:42 PM
Oops I did it again.
After my ordeal with the world’s filthiest BMW I decided to help my BIL out and coat his minivan. He’s got a severely...
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06-17-2024, 04:40 PM
I want to say my friend told me he has the original rear pads on his Ford Explorer about the same vintage as yours, about 150K miles.
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06-17-2024, 04:14 PM
You read that correctly
The original factory fronts lasted 195,000 miles
They had as much meat left as the rears
I know that goes against...
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06-17-2024, 03:24 PM
Wait--the front pads lasted 195,000 miles??? Or the rear?
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06-17-2024, 03:11 PM
97 and humid right now and projected pretty much the same all week. I grew up mostly in the SE (VA, SC, AL) and other warm climates so I don't get...
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06-17-2024, 03:06 PM
A mechanic we had went to for over 30 years told us to let them get through the first oil change (3k US miles back then) before flooring it (taking...
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06-17-2024, 03:04 PM
I think it's pretty awesome. Excluding the value of your (not inconsiderable) effort and skill, to be able to so completely change the look of the...
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06-17-2024, 03:03 PM
I think it's pretty awesome. Excluding the value of your (not inconsiderable) effort and skill, to be able to so completely change the look of the...
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06-17-2024, 02:39 PM
I retired from running the largest Civil Division in the State of Alaska Trial Courts where I oversaw everything from Small Claims to Superior Court...
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06-17-2024, 02:34 PM
Haha nope!
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06-17-2024, 02:33 PM
Yeah, there are way too many variables to make across the board pronouncements about brake life; from environmental to driving habits
I tend to be...
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06-17-2024, 01:58 PM
I could see the pads lasting forever, not sure about corrosion etc. not being a problem, depending where you live. My perception is they use SO much...
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06-17-2024, 01:47 PM
No, I got your point, I realize that the little car makes much much less dust, but there has to be something about the pad makeup that is...
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06-17-2024, 01:31 PM
It feels like a CYOA moment in this litigious country of ours.
I doubt it's of anymore risk than other RWs. I also hate science as a disclaimer...
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06-17-2024, 01:31 PM
I'm just saying that's why your hybrids have less dust, because you're effectively using the brakes less. That's the first I'm hearing about...
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06-17-2024, 01:24 PM
Yeah, I know that the motors assist in braking and braking generates power, but they still have discs and pads
The brakes are supposed to outlast...
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06-17-2024, 01:13 PM
Um...Chilly...that's cuz hybrids are using the motors to do the work of the brakes, in most instances.
Yes, tires are the problem. I have so...
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06-17-2024, 01:07 PM
WTH? If a rinseless requires respiratory PPE to use, that's a rinseless I'm not using.
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06-17-2024, 12:55 PM
Does anyone know how important it is to wear respiratory protection when using Armour Hero rinseless? They state it under the guide to use section of...
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06-17-2024, 11:36 AM
I have a 2025 RX and the grille is a pain. I decided with mine to use some CanCoat and put it on buffing as I put it on. The alternative would be a...
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06-17-2024, 11:29 AM
I have both the original and V2 and V2 is obviously the choice because of the durability. I have also used Tech 582 which is a solid product but for...
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06-17-2024, 11:04 AM
Just the 1/2 gallon of TEC 582 is enough to last the average DIY detailer for years if used correctly as a drying aide/topper, a couple of small...
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06-17-2024, 10:38 AM
One more brand I’ve never heard of
Thanks for sharing and let us know what you think about it
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06-17-2024, 10:25 AM
Schooled!!
But you have the home field advantage
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06-17-2024, 10:15 AM
I have a few of old products that I want to use up as drying aides, (1/4 gallon of Beadmaker, 1/2 gal of TEC 582, etc) can I put these full strength...
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