dirtmudd Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 9 hours ago, USNRET said: Times have changed but has happiness? 7 hours ago, dtel said: Depends, Seems like the older you get the more you appreciate little things, I'd say I am having more fun then when I was younger . https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=iUP3PMLdoOs https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=WM-iAD-gfBQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hanging out at LF's house while she plays tennis. Don't want to miss the Fedx guy with her new speakers. A nice morning with lower humidity. Chiggers....what are they good for? Bites all over Time for that rare third cup. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Morning gang 1st cup and firing up the news / weather. Yet to decide days task...... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 To make my wait productive I washed both cars since my last post Getting warm outside now. Don't know what to think about clay bar treatment. It scuffs if not kept plenty wet and is hard to get off. Clearly will not use it on the Bubble till I figure things out. I know Gary has some experience with clay bars. Maybe he can give me some tips. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 39 minutes ago, minermark said: Morning gang 1st cup and firing up the news / weather. Yet to decide days task...... Ceramic squirrel? Not my first choice but whatever works right? Now the lack of beer I understand! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tarheel said: To make my wait productive I washed both cars since my last post Getting warm outside now. Don't know what to think about clay bar treatment. It scuffs if not kept plenty wet and is hard to get off. Clearly will not use it on the Bubble till I figure things out. I know Gary has some experience with clay bars. Maybe he can give me some tips. You HAVE to keep it wet while you're cleaning with it. It's easiest to use the bar in one hand and a spray bottle in the other. There shouldn't be anything to get off once you're done as it shouldn't leave a residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 minute ago, CECAA850 said: You HAVE to keep it wet while you're cleaning with it. It's easiest to use the bar in one hand and a spray bottle in the other. There shouldn't be anything to get off once you're done as it shouldn't leave a residue. I used the hose with a mist spray but if the bar ever drags...... So I have a coat of wax over the scuffs now. May have to get it buffed/compounded and start over 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, Tarheel said: I used the hose with a mist spray but if the bar ever drags...... So I have a coat of wax over the scuffs now. May have to get it buffed/compounded and start over So are the "scuffs" clay residue? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Read this. http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-to-properly-use-a-clay-bar/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks for the link. I read it and it seems I need a clay bar lube to keep it from dragging and marring the surface. They recommend Dodo juice born slippy. I will pick up some but the question is now how to get off the marring from first attempt? Its already covered with a coat of wax. Its a black car and that color shows everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Tarheel said: Thanks for the link. I read it and it seems I need a clay bar lube to keep it from dragging and marring the surface. They recommend Dodo juice born slippy. I will pick up some but the question is now how to get off the marring from first attempt? Its already covered with a coat of wax. Its a black car and that color shows everything. You can use soap[ and water in a spray bottle. The clay bar should pick up the residue, the wax coat is extremely thin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Tarheel said: Dodo juice born slippy Sounds like a drink i had sometime back in HongKong, woke up on the Boat w / Tattoo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Tarheel said: I used the hose with a mist spray but if the bar ever drags...... So I have a coat of wax over the scuffs now. May have to get it buffed/compounded and start over You can always run down to your local auto parts store and pick up a spray bottle of clay lube. I clayed my car about a week ago. It does not take long and you will be amazed how much stuff is on your car. Just go over sections until the bar glides smoothly. Remember to fold the clay occasionally to keep cleaner clay on the paint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 ^^^^^ Something tells me you keep that fleet of white 'Benzs' sparkling. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Tarheel said: Its a black car and that color shows everything. We always reject black paint and similarly black interiors when shopping for a car. It has always been about the heat for us, since we live in hot climates, but right there is another reason to consider. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 The LF's speakers arrived in tact and are in place. The Fedx driver was surprised to see me getting the same speakers at a different house. Unlike my pair we had to install the base for each one. She has a new CDP (NAD) coming tomorrow. I also ordered 12ga speaker wire in 10' lengths with banana plugs and will hook those up later today. I put on an LP (Desire by Bob Dylan) and auditioned the RP280Fs in her room. Bien! Pics to follow. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 You're right Brian though I do believe that no color looks better when freshly detailed than black (unless I do it) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 29, 2017 22 minutes ago, Tarheel said: The LF's speakers arrived in tact and are in place. The LF probably tells her friends she has a good BF. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 ^^^^^ On that Im not so sure. If you read a couple post above by 'Heel himself says the LF is waiting delivery on NAD(s). Maybe the 'Heel ain't the "complete" man we thought we was. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 29, 2017 Glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that, that's funny. He must have something going for him, a good looking girl like that wouldn't hang out with an old geezer for nothing. Maby she likes Jake and the car ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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