Recent content by Billy Jack

IMO, the more subtle the bowtie, the better. Your blue, again IMO, would look better if it was darker, like the OEM Chevrolet color of years past. The original color was almost navy blue. disregard the lettering and lines. Bill

We`ve had a mild fall in PA so far, but turning the calendar page to November always brings out the concerns of preparing for Winter in the DD fleet. First up this past weekend was the wife`s Cruze. It`s parked outside 24/7 and gets washed very infrequently during the winter. Typically, I use...

Before any appearance processes, I attack the mechanicals. My DD`s are parked outside all winter long in PA, so tires, battery and all fluids are checked and changed where necessary. Weatherstrips, latches, hinges and locks are also checked, cleaned and lubed. After that, appearance and...

I decided to drive my El Camino for a few days last week, so the DD Lacrosse got the garage space for a few days. Of course, I had to freshen it up a bit while it was inside, so a bit of DG 105 took care of any traces of tree / bird droppings left after a rinseless wash. Thursday, I switched...

Once a year I enter a judged show, an All-Chevy Charity Benefit Show sponsored by my employer. I use the event to justify the time invested in an annual paint resto of the OEM lacquer of my "survivor" `87 El Camino. This thing is an encyclopedia of paint defects, including checking, crazing...

One of my coworkers came to me, asking for the best product to remove pine sap form his hood and roof. Our recent hot weather had left him with several globs of sap on his dark blue Ridgeline, some up to a full inch long. Vaguely remembering something from one of the forums I visit, I grabbed a...

Last fall I was one of the winners in the Britemax product giveaway. I did reviews at that time, but just wanted to do a shout-out on Britemax Spray & Shine Premium Detail Spray Finally, a nice day today in the 'Burgh, so it was about time to stretch the legs of my old EL Camino that's been in...

My daughter bought a used Honda Fit, so I searched around looking for a decent forum to acquire some tech advice. Recently, a newbie posted, looking for advice on safely removing bird droppings on his new Fit. I responded with a procedure typical for us; Spray with a WW, cover with a mf cloth...

I was one of the lucky winners in the recent Britemax giveaway. Frankly, I was underwhelmed when one of the bottles I received to review was a QD spray: Britemax Spray & Shine Premium Detail Spray ,but a deal's a deal, so it was time to give it a ride. I'm not much of a QD user, preferring...

Britemax Clean Max pH Balanced Vehicle Shampoo I was one of the lucky winners chosen in the Britemax product giveaway. I didn't expect much from a mere car wash, but was pleasantly surprised. Determined to get at least one of the family fleet washed before temp got too hot, I decided to try it...

I live at the end of a dead end street. The property next door to me is yet undeveloped, so lots of old, tall, useless trees overhang my driveway, including both wild cherry and holly. Normally, whichever of my vehicles I'm driving is flanked by my wife's Cruze on one side and my daughter's...

A little late to the party, but I felt it was appropriate to wait for a stretch of above freezing weather for a fair review of an exterior trim product. In the 3D/HD giveaway, I was sent samples of both the 3D Trim Care Protectant and HD Total APC. The subject vehicle was my recently acquired...

Cool thread-Thanks for posting! I grew up with a flat-rate mechanic (in the days before they were called technicians) for a father, so when I was turning wrenches on my bicycle as a child, the wrenches were Snap-On. Working with good tools is an addiction with no known cure. I've been working...

I decided to take the lazy path concerning the recent giveaways, rather than posting 8 separate replies. Congratulations to all the winners! Christmas definitely came early for a bunch of our members. Just as important, thanks a lot to the Autopia staff for the very generous programs. Even...

Todd, Rupes and a red Camaro. Thanks for the opportunity! Bill