Recent content by dalmore

I'm about to start some kitchen remodelling and will be using a tablesaw in the same general area as my car. If the weather is nice, the table saw will be in the driveway and the car in the garage but the garage door will be open - not going to open and close it before and after every cut...

A couple of careless swipes with a Sharpie permanent marker across the formica kitchen counter left me in a tight spot. :eek Pam coming into the kitchen before I could even move a magazine over top of the marks made the space somewhat tighter. :nono The marks not disappearing when Pam tried...

I know it's supposed to be the other way around but that's not the results i'm seeing. I thought maybe i'd share my observations with DC. I'm interested in whether you've seen similar results or whether you can explain it to me. My dark green metallic Toyota Tacoma gets clear coat etching in a...

My wife took me out to a nice restuarant for my Birthday yesterday. When I dropped off my truck with the valet, he asked if I wanted it detailed. How cool! I declined because I'd miss all the fun of doing it myself but thought I'd pass along the idea. The Valet gets a percentage for any details...

I finally got to use my Souveran for the first time today! My wife said it's looks like a liquid car. I was impressed even factoring in the cost. It's a breeze to use - WOWO. Smells like coconut. I prepped with ssr 3, 2.5 and 1 on the hood to remove some buffer practice by the new guy at the...

I have noticed on my Tacoma that the dressing always wears off the rear tires first. Without fail. I assumed it was due to the Tacoma's tendency to spin the rear wheels on acceleration on anything other than dry pavement. I have new tires which address the spin issue yet the dressing issue...

I got my Z3 back today and I'm taking it back tomorrow or maybe Thursday - I want to get to see it in full sun first. Looks like rain all day tomorrow too. Either way it's going back. The "new" left headlight assembly is getting moisture inside - that's going to haze and fog it in no time. :(...

I will be picking up my repaired baby from the body shop tomorrow. Anything I should know? I'm making a checklist out of the insurance estimate to make sure I inspect all the parts and pieces. I plan to ask about the length of the torture period where I can not wax or seal the new paint. :hot...

I used it for the first time today - Awesome product! :bigups One question - you have anything spray & rinse like that works as well on tires as this does on wheels?

I got my boss's s2000 on loan again last night - Poorboy Steve had recommended that I try using a terry cloth and PP or SSR2 on the plastic rear window which I complained about in a post before. I explained that I had neither so he suggested SSR1 - I was concerned about the red dye in SSR1...

My boss loaned me his silver S2000 for the evening while two of my cars are in the shop. I'm thinking I'll have time tonight and tomorrow morning to clean it up a little. I can probably manage a 2-step process. :wait What would you recommend for the most impact on silver? I have probably got...

Before I get started, this is not about who's right or who's wrong - I hope it doesn't come across that way. I just want to know whether clay removes wax or not. Another DC member - not to name names but this member uses the initials TDman, ;) made a statement in another thread that I found...

How would you go about removing wax/sealant stains from a fabric convertible top? I think the product was meg's clear coat scrub but I will not swear to it. I forget about it until I see it in a photo. I think it stands out more in the photos for some reason. I have not tried anything other than...

It seems that I'm not longer getting an error message when attempting to upload a photo that is too large. It just doesn't work. Just letting you know .... I used the Attach files features, XP Home sp2, Firefox 1.0 and IE something-or-other - let me know if you need that detail and I'll get it.

:ticked It's my fault but I need a body shop in the Atlanta area - no one hurt nothing serious but I need a new hood and bumper cover. Maybe I'll post some picts tonight ... And to think I only drove the Z-3 because the Tacoma has a flat tire... :boohoo :angry