UPDATERAGES: The TEIN SS Dampers are installed. :yay: :wiggle: Gonna get realigned very soon, probably Monday.

Also, I have access to a Kärcher (1200psi max) pressure washer w/ siphon capability. With the carwashing nozzle on , it reduces output pressure to 250psi, and with siphon engaged, down to 65 psi. It can dramatically accelerate the rate at which the car washing is completed. If anyone thinks it would be of use, I'll see if I can bring it along.

Dave.

 

bring it! :rick:

it will be great for cleaning off dead bugs and cleaning wheels

 

dayum, 2 hours a car? what's with the "clay?" never heard of that...water spot removal or something? Never been to a meet, would be pretty cool to see some other rockets though.

 

from Mothers website:

Contaminant Removal

The clay bar is not supposed to be a well-kept secret. It’s normally sold as part of detailing kits such as with Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System, and even though we try hard to promote it, many people still don’t understand. It just works. Have you ever drawn your hand across your hood just after washing expecting smoothness only to feel lots of little bumps and bits of dirt everywhere? Late-model paints, once cured, are harder than old-fashioned enamels (especially the clear-coat), and will show minor abuse quickly. Tiny bits of sharp stuff like dust and metal fragments can stick into that clear-coat and normal washing won’t remove them. If you don’t get rid of ëem, the Grim Reaper is coming for your paint.

Easy
Lube

The same effect of "dragging traction" encountered when drying with a chamois, which we described in the "Drying Don’ts" section, is what makes the clay bar so effective (but in a positive way). First off, the car must be freshly bathed to use the clay, or the bar will choke on all surface-bound dirt and probably scratch the paint. When lightly rubbed over the surface of your clean paint, lubricated by a coat of detailing spray, the clay will pick up embedded particles in your paint that would otherwise remain after washing.

Slide!
Slide!

Clay bars pull out and shear off embedded particles and surface-born contaminants with a safe and effective lubricated mechanical action. The clay bar must be sliding on a film of detailer or it will stick to the paint and skip and leave trace clay deposits (which come right off with the clay bar). While using a clay bar knead it regularly (remold the working surface so fresh clay is exposed). When using instant detailer for clay work it can be wiped off in the same fashion as it would when used as a detailing spray. If the instant detailer dries it can be removed by spraying on more and drying it off immediately. If you drop the clay bar throw it away—period. This is why it’s smart to use a section of the clay bar while working, not all of it at once.

Wax On,
Wax Off

Clay Facts: Clay bars can remove the wax from your vehicle’s finish so be prepared to re-seal the entire clay-barred portion of your paint. (For that reason don’t use a clay bar unless your paint really needs it; otherwise you’ll just be making more work for yourself.) So if you plan to polish, seal and wax, do it after using a clay bar. When using clay consider the brand of clay you use—some are very hard and aggressive.

Mothers California Gold Clay Bar is more malleable and not as stiff as other clays. This means it has minimal chance of scratching the paint and it will be easier to both use and remold. Clay works well on plastic, trim and glass as well as on matte-finish plastics that are free of coatings. Clay bars can remove paint over-spray from chrome and paint and just about any other hard or shiny surface. Mothers Clay Bar is safe for all automotive paints.

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You are welcome to join us

Let me know if you want to wash/wax

 

:ugh:

Hey man If you let me bring a 30 pack I'll drink responsibly.

:rick: :rick: :rick:

 

I PMed you

 

:hugglez: i'll be there at 10 getting a head start.

 

No sweat; I can bring teh pressure washer!
BTW, what time should I be there to:
a) make the pressure washer available as soon as car washing begins.
b) be able to secure a decent vantage point for MILF viewage? :rick:

:cheers:!

 

I'm not that white!!:fawk:






I will be there thoughh: