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Old 07-03-2009, 09:23 AM
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Yeah, looks great! I have that exact same kit sitting on my stairs waiting for a less-than-90-degree day to wash in.
Got a question for you all, though. I'm planning on repairing a rather large key scratch that'* down to the primer along my passenger side (damned ex, probably). Should I clay across the scratch before painting, or would it be best to avoid it with the clay, do the rest of the car, and only clean the scratched area with a solvent like 100% alcohol. I'm not too experienced on paint jobs, and would appreciate any tips you guys have.
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You will want to avoid anything that will effect how the paint sticks. Clean the area with a safe solvent and touch it up. Clay only removes embedded debris in the clear coat.
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Thanks Dan. That'* what I thought, but figured I'd ask anyway.
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
Black cars always look great with a dark tint. I say go for it.

Nothing turns heads faster then a deep shine. Very nice looking car.
Thanks,

I just got the car tinted and I do like it better tinterd.

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Putting Cross Drilled and slotted Rotors all the way around but found out (when I opened the box) they sent metalic pads (cheap) so I am having to get ceramic pads for the car before that job can be done. I am about getting tired of Ebay sellers saying one thing and sending another item in it'* place It will make you want to stop buying off of ebay sometimes
My mechanic said i would be much happier with Ceramic pads on the car in the long run and suggested I wait a couple days till I can get some Ceramic pads.

What are the best brake pads to use on our cars? thanks
Old 07-04-2009, 12:26 AM
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Nice job. Nice choice of product. Great pics! I love Meguirs products.
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I will look into the Hawk Front Ceramic pads.

I decided last minute today to change the STINKY OIL in my car!

SUPERCHARGER OIL!!

The dealer wanted $140.00 to do it and I was able to do it myself for $17.00

This dirty oil which had 77,800 miles on it had to be the smellest oil I have ever smelt. The change was very easy and If anyone needs to know how to do it just let me know and I can tell you.

Does anyone know how often you should change this oil in the Supercharger? I have heard every 30,000 miles is the best, but not sure.
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Heck yeah, give us a step by step!!

Thanks!

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Let try to stay on tack of the Thread which was about Meguiar'* Smooth Surface Clay and Detailing...not maintenance stuff! But to avoid any more thread jacking, here'* some info. Now...guys let'* get back on course or start a new thread when new items pop up.

Originally Posted by Pologuy
Heck yeah, give us a step by step!!

Thanks!

There'* already Tech Info on how to do this in the forum at https://www.gmforum.com/t278817/

And if you use the Mobile 1 at oil change, use the remainder of the oil from that last quart and change you SC snout oil also.
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Originally Posted by Purplehazeir
Let try to stay on tack of the Thread which was about Meguiar'* Smooth Surface Clay and Detailing...not maintenance stuff! But to avoid any more thread jacking, here'* some info. Now...guys let'* get back on course or start a new thread when new items pop up.



There'* already Tech Info on how to do this in the forum at https://www.gmforum.com/t278817/

And if you use the Mobile 1 at oil change, use the remainder of the oil from that last quart and change you SC snout oil also.
LOL, that'* it?!

And the dealer wanted to charge you $140?!

Gotta love those dealers, LOL

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@Purple

Since when does answering a question posed by the author of a thread constitute "thread-jacking"? I guess the rules have changed in the five years I've been frequenting this site... I realize the question was off-topic, but did my answer really need to be removed without warning?


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