togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
“Tyre Cleaning and Care “- http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/138250-tyre-cleaning-care.html
Brake Cleaner used to clean Tires?
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Ron Ketcham
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Jon, that pretty well covers what my tech article covered in the Professional Carwash and Detailing magazine article.
One exception, over here we drive on the correct side of the road and spell it "tire".
LOL!
Grumpy
One exception, over here we drive on the correct side of the road and spell it "tire".
LOL!
Grumpy
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Alfisti said:
They are indeed alkali not acid Thanks
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Ron Ketcham said:
I've always driven on the correct side of the road (adjusted for country)
When I took a driving test in the US I was asked the same qustion, I gave my standard answer (see above) and the officer said I didn't need to take a driving test, so we proceded to drive around whle he asked me questions on England and how much had it changed since he was there in 1940I stll spell it as Tyre as opposed as tire ( and I tire of the explanation
I can't get used to calling it gas, although I get a strange look when I ask for petrol in the US (sometimes I'm offered lighter fuel)
Bill D
Hooked For Life
Wow, I never thought of getting tired vs. "tyre". That makes total sense! The US ought to change to "tyre" for that reason.
The lighter fluid could come in handy;to remove tar and such
The lighter fluid could come in handy;to remove tar and such
So before I go and dig under my bonnet with my trusty spanners, what colour are tyres? I hope you have a sense of humour. (oh and this was fun to type with my apple autocorrect set to 'merican)
Guess the long and the short of it is, if you use the right product then bob's your uncle.
Guess the long and the short of it is, if you use the right product then bob's your uncle.
Bill D
Hooked For Life
cptzippy said:
I lived in Central New Jersey for 27 years and I'll never be able to get rid of my accent, let alone develop a Florida one. Basically, here's how I talk:
Accent Tag: Central Jersey - YouTube
I also get a kick out of how this word can be pronounced depending on what side of the pond one is on:
aluminum
Aluminium or Aluminum - The Difference - ESL British English Pronunciation - YouTube
Bill D said:
It's aluminium of course! :doh:
Actually, the 'correct' pronunciation depends on how you spell it in the first place.
Intersting etymology:
aluminum
1812, coined by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), from L. alumen "alum" (see alum). Davy originally called it alumium (1808), then amended this to aluminum, which remains the U.S. word, but British editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium, the modern preferred British form, to better harmonize with other element names (sodium, potassium, etc.).
"Aluminium, for so we shall take the liberty of writing the word, in preference to aluminum, which has a less classical sound." ["Quarterly Review," 1812]
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Bill D
Hooked For Life
It does indeed have a less classical sound to it. If I start saying aluminium around here though, I'm going to get strange looks.
C. Charles Hahn
CCH Auto Appearance, LLC
Bill D said:
You mean you don't get those already anyway? :nana: