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Winning a Concours: Available Products, Will the heavies weigh in and spill their secret favs? |
orthobiz |
Jul 11 2007, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey, it's concours season and with Jafsmith's major score under his belt I feel it's time to ask:
Glycerine on rubber? How is it used? Ritz Cloth on windows? Back To Black on rubber? Polish, buff, and shine? Vinyl care? How about wheelwells? Can I use Formula 409? Back in my last 914 incarnation, in the 80's, the hot product was P21S for wheels. Anything knock it off its throne? How about NoTouch spray on tires? Would the weenies and winners please list some of their favorite tips and products for the best looking original 914 finish? Thanks! Paul And can you seriously use peanut butter on the rubber seals? Do you ever close the hood again??? (Was that tongue in cheek???) A nod to Miss America: do you use vaseline on your teeth when you smile for the judges? Prep H on your sagging bags under your eyes after an all night cleaning session? Nah, I don't really want to know.... |
orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You're right about Sears being the consumer product. It's a big fluffy plastic thing that looks like a ghost in PacMan. From looking at the Porter Cable product, the Sears is definitely NOT a random orbital buffer.
I don't think the paint is heavily oxidized on my car; the haze only shows up in fluorescent light or near dusk and it looks great overall in the bright sun, so I think I regular polishing will do. We don't have a Lowe's in my town; Home Depot only had Sawzalls and Grinders and drills. We have a baby NAPA; they carried NO 3M products in stock. OK, what about what Pat said about removing lights and door handles and mirror? Worthwhile? Do I tape exposed areas (like the light bulbs and backing)? What kind of tape? Thanks again. I'm thinking of doing this on my own! Paul |
Johny Blackstain |
Jul 14 2007, 05:50 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
OK, what about what Pat said about removing lights and door handles and mirror? Worthwhile? Do I tape exposed areas (like the light bulbs and backing)? What kind of tape? Thanks again. I'm thinking of doing this on my own! Paul See if you can find something on line... type in random orbital buffer into Google & see what pops up. I have a Sears, but its going on 26yrs old now & they don't make them that good anymore. Take off the mirror, it's easier than going around it or taping it off. I think lazy. Pop your engine lid, wrap some newspaper around it as best you can, close & the grill is now protected from wax. I never thought of using any peanut product on the grill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . Probably best to remove the wipers as well. Disconnect your battery & pop up your headlights manually, (knob), & once they're up take off the shrouds around the headlights. If you have black sail trim tape it or take it off. The targa top- reconditioned? Then wax it. If not, go get it reconditioned. Wax turns pure white on an old targa top. However now that I think about it peanut butter would probably be OK for the top (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) . I have no fear of wax on rubber as you all know so do what you will w/ your bumper tops. Also realize that after you wax your car is covered in dust from the wax so it's time to wash again, ergo no insect or peanut smell problem from using peanut butter. Laugh all you want but plan on eating crow the 1st time you try it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) BTW- this does not mean cover your rubber w/ wax... why would you do that? Just more work right? Think lazy! |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 16 2007, 09:52 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
OK, what about what Pat said about removing lights and door handles and mirror? Worthwhile? Do I tape exposed areas (like the light bulbs and backing)? What kind of tape? Thanks again. I'm thinking of doing this on my own! Paul See if you can find something on line... type in random orbital buffer into Google & see what pops up. I have a Sears, but its going on 26yrs old now & they don't make them that good anymore. Take off the mirror, it's easier than going around it or taping it off. I think lazy. Pop your engine lid, wrap some newspaper around it as best you can, close & the grill is now protected from wax. I never thought of using any peanut product on the grill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . Probably best to remove the wipers as well. Disconnect your battery & pop up your headlights manually, (knob), & once they're up take off the shrouds around the headlights. If you have black sail trim tape it or take it off. The targa top- reconditioned? Then wax it. If not, go get it reconditioned. Wax turns pure white on an old targa top. However now that I think about it peanut butter would probably be OK for the top (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) . I have no fear of wax on rubber as you all know so do what you will w/ your bumper tops. Also realize that after you wax your car is covered in dust from the wax so it's time to wash again, ergo no insect or peanut smell problem from using peanut butter. Laugh all you want but plan on eating crow the 1st time you try it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) BTW- this does not mean cover your rubber w/ wax... why would you do that? Just more work right? Think lazy! Al, You are driving me so nuts with the p-butter thing, that I'm actually going to try it this week - on one spot. I don't recommend this for those who have allergies to peanuts, or any other land nuts! But....please! DO NOT put any form of paste wax on your bumper pads. They ARE porous & will suck it in. In fact, NEVER put wax, in any form, on your bumper pads - NEVER, EVER!. Jeez! Youn know what these things cost to replace? Guess how much longer you'll even be able to find replacements. Just respect the ones you have. If you put WAX on them, even once, write them off. I've seen it a bunch of times - may as well paqint them white. Ah, but I have a cure!!! I have the mystery potion!!! Pat |
Jasfsmith |
Jul 24 2007, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
But....please! DO NOT put any form of paste wax on your bumper pads. They ARE porous & will suck it in. In fact, NEVER put wax, in any form, on your bumper pads - NEVER, EVER!. Jeez! Youn know what these things cost to replace? Guess how much longer you'll even be able to find replacements. Just respect the ones you have. If you put WAX on them, even once, write them off. I've seen it a bunch of times - may as well paqint them white. Ah, but I have a cure!!! I have the mystery potion!!! Pat And just what is this mystery potion? Dr. John's cough medicine? |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 1 2007, 05:47 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
But....please! DO NOT put any form of paste wax on your bumper pads. They ARE porous & will suck it in. In fact, NEVER put wax, in any form, on your bumper pads - NEVER, EVER!. Jeez! Youn know what these things cost to replace? Guess how much longer you'll even be able to find replacements. Just respect the ones you have. If you put WAX on them, even once, write them off. I've seen it a bunch of times - may as well paqint them white. Ah, but I have a cure!!! I have the mystery potion!!! Pat And just what is this mystery potion? Dr. John's cough medicine? Nope, though I LOVE Doctor John! No, the secret formula is, is, ummm, Armorall! "Yeah, that's the ticket" (John Lovett). Yep, slather that stuff everywhere - dash, tires, steering wheel, door panels, top...Oh, and don't forget the seats - use it liberally there. Yeah, the bumper tops too. In fact, it's great on the windshield - much better than Rain-X! OK, this IS A JOKE! Note to all 914'ers - NEVER, EVER use Armorall on anything! ANYTHING! Now, as to the REAL mystery potion......I can't tell, or I'd have to send Jack Bauer(24) out to "handle" you. That's why it's a mystery potion. Pat |
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