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  1. Re: New car, looking for paint maintenance tips

    thanks!

    I couldnt get the jpg to expose itself and the pictures kept failing when uploading, but glad it worked for you

    of course this morning the accord was wet from rain, but dirty fiat right...
  2. Re: New car, looking for paint maintenance tips

    Thanks for the tips everyone

    I will be looking into those processes/products

    In the meantime while I wait to order, threw some UC and deep crystal on it

    Shared album - Javier L - Google...
  3. Re: New car, looking for paint maintenance tips

    a few more details I forgot to add

    my main adversaries are birds, I have giant trees in front so they poop all over the car, I put the new car on the side of the driveway that doesnt get the poop...
  4. New car, looking for paint maintenance tips

    So the wife and I just bought a Modern Steel Honda

    supposedly the dealer did a ceramic coating, BUT after about a week of light rain it is covered in water spots, is that typical with ceramic?
    ...
  5. Re: 2 basic questions: Glass cleaning and wax on plastic

    Thanks guys, I will try these out, every time I go outside and see the white marks on the plastic on my wifes car, it bugs the crap out of me, haha.

    I will try out the eraser first then move up
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  6. 2 basic questions: Glass cleaning and wax on plastic

    So I have 2 super basic questions that you all probably get asked alot.

    1) I have always hated cleaning my windshield because no matter how much I wipe and dry it always seems to be streaky or...
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    Re: How to wash Ferrari Wheels and Tires

    awesome, Ive always wanted a 308 or 328
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    Re: Bonehead move = scuff on my hood

    Well I spent the holiday in the garage working on my Veloster and the wifes SUV.

    I tried the polish on the scuff and it was still visible so I took a little Megs ultimate compound to it and it...
  9. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    Wow, small world, thats pretty cool. Also I laughed pretty hard about the Car Closet.



    Anyways back to topic. I drove the Impala to work today. Ran great, I have a little vibration at around...
  10. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    you know, there is something about the squared taillights on the 70 that makes it special for me

    by the way, have you seen the movie "Faster" with the rock?

    it has the exact thing you are...
  11. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    no problem.

    Truth be told, I think the 70 Chevelle is maybe the best looking Chevy of the late 60s and 70s.

    There was a red with black stripes 70 Chevelle SS here in El Paso a while ago (maybe...
  12. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    its pretty original, but not numbers matching.
    It has the original 327, a muncie that is a few years later, I think it was late 60s, but other than that its pretty complete.

    1965 Chevrolet Impala...
  13. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    Thanks Mike, this really helps. Yea my wife is definitely a keeper, haha

    I watched a ton of your videos after I got the DA, first thing I did was use a marker to make a line on the backing plate,...
  14. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    I will try it out, thanks

    Any tips for the Chrome?
  15. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    I got it appraised about 3 years ago for 17.5k, so Im looking in that neighborhood, but I am willing to negotiate


    thanks man, yea the 65 is my favorite too, it just has classic lines

    the 67...
  16. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    So I finally finished it up, looks amazing, I went back over it with the white pad, then polish, then a wax and a red pad then buffed.

    Can I use these pads with a Chrome polish?
  17. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    So my wife surprised me and bought me the PC 7424 for my birthday.

    I was finally able to take it for a spin this weekend (pun not intended haha)

    That thing works so good.

    These pictures are...
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    Re: Bonehead move = scuff on my hood

    Thanks guys
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    Re: Bonehead move = scuff on my hood

    yea, sorry I forgot to add that, it was a cardboard box.

    I will try that out this weekend.

    the scuff has ruined my week so far... haha
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    Bonehead move = scuff on my hood

    So I was carrying the new kitchen sink I bought to my Jeep to return it after we opened it and found that it had been previously purchased and broken.

    While I was walking up my driveway I was...
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    Re: New Guy in the high desert

    yea we have 2 seasons, surface of the sun and arctic
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    Re: Where to start?

    Thanks for the input guys.
  23. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    Cool thanks

    I like the 6 pack idea so I can try multiple pads.

    I think Im going to pull the trigger and see how it comes out, then let the car "soak" in that #7, haha
  24. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    yea it has rust spots, so I know it wont be perfect, but I'll take what I can get reasonably speaking.



    Thanks, I will try that.

    since my post in the other section hasnt gotten any bites, I...
  25. Re: Trying to get the most out of old paint, 1965 Impala SS

    No its not the original color, originally it was Danube Blue
    http://www.flemingsultimategarage.com/galleria_images/610/610_main_f.jpg

    Not sure when it was repainted, but they did a terrible job....
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