My new (to me) project car

[Eldorado2k]

@mattmann. Nice results on the headlights.

[TheBandit]

Awesome work. It's looking new again.

I noticed you mentioned running out of pads. I came across one of Mike's articles/videos of "cleaning on the fly" that might help. I am really curious how far a pad can go using that method before it needs cleaning. How to clean your foam pad on the fly

I also have kids and especially during the ages 0-4, I had a very hard time getting time in the garage. As they've gotten older, I've been able to find more time for myself, but there are still activities like sports and other programs that keep me out of the garage. As my son turned age 5, I started involving him more and now that he's 7 going on 8, I take him to the garage any chance I get. He has helped me drill and tap holes, bend and flare brake lines, bleed brakes, install wheels, drain differentials, and I've even got him out there MIG welding on scrap. My daughter (who is a bit younger at age 4 going on 5) also helps in the garage with simple tasks like threading on lug nuts and assembling parts. If your kids are old enough, maybe they can help you detail the car a bit?