David, you done right listening to Richard and ordering up that stuff. I got my GTI in february and probably let it have a bit too long of a "waiting period" and washed it rather carelessly a couple times.
The very first time I washed it using the P21 and the wool mitt, I noticed a difference. I should also add, that shampoo and mitt combination actually makes washing much faster and easier. And it only gets easier...
I admit to slacking, rather being really busy, so I didn't get around to using the paint conditioner and onegrand wax until about 3 weeks ago, before we left for our 3900 mile road trip (:D). Both went on really easily, and while the wax still required some good buffing, it was definitely easier than wax I remember from the past (I bet the conditioner definitely helped here).
...so 3 weeks later, after driving through pouring rainstorms, 85% highway with large bugs and rocks being thrown at me, the GTI looked pretty nasty. As many of you know, the back of hatchbacks gets FILTHY! There were fingerprints from opening and closing it, the works. Last night I finally got around to washing it again. Holy crap, it was so easy, the bugs, the tar, everything came off like nothing. The water beaded up beautifully and it looks like I just waxed it again.
I'm a happy camper - and again, best part is its required much less effort than I though.
(Thanks again, Richard)
David, good luck with the geek mobile. No, seriously, I'd be very surprised if you could keep any of these first generation hybrid electrics for 10-15 years. I have a hunch something will keep them from putting in that kind of duty.
what about it? you can't hurt your glass, if that's what you're asking.
And yes, I use it. Bout once a month, it helps. Takes some time to learn the right technique of applying it though. Your first time, it'll look great, until it rains, then you'll see every swirl and hand motion you used while applying it.
The final step should read: polish with a wet cloth (or sponge) and then finally, polish with a dry t-shirt (or similar clean rag) until its crystal clear and shiny. Do not skimp on the wet part.
Oh, I forgot about drying didn't I. DO NOT buy a natural chamois. They are a real PITA. Use a synthetic chamois. I like the P21S one again. The absorber, which is VERY popular and sold everywhere, doesn't compare, don't waste your money (I have both, I only use one). One thing about the P21S synthetic chamois is that it's kinda delicate (which is funny because the container brags about its durability) so be careful when you wring it (don't wring it so much as squeeze it). Before you use it for the first time wash it in your washing machine with warm water (no soap).
When using the P21S super absorbing drying towel (I think they call it some nonsense like that), there are two ways to use it: folded to be slightly larger than your hand or completely open. The trick with both ways is that the surface of the synthetic chamois touching the car must be perfectly flat, otherwise it just doesn't dry well at all. If it's open, you kinda slap it onto the car and drag it. If it's folded you use it like a regular towel. Be sure to rinse it regularly, you'd be surprised how much grit gets on your car while you dry it.
One thing I forgot to mention is when waxing (or polishing, or anything bu rubbing compound) use a liner motion, not circular. This way in case you do scratch it, it's not very noticeable and it's easier to fix.
For the interior: is it leather? If so, Lexol is the stuff to use. Every time you clean you have to condition but you don't have to clean every time you condition. For the hard plastics inside use Vinylex (made by Lexol). For the rubbery plastics I don't know, I don't use any spray on them. If they get linty the gonzo wonder sponge (which they sell at a lot of drug and hardware stores) works really well.
Well, that's all I have time for now, I'll be back later.
Nobody was hurt. I suggested to Crash that maybe he should get a horse. But then that may be unfair to the horse
that sucks. I have a friend with similar luck - never his fault, not that he's an awesome driver, but not nearly the worst, and several accidents on his record. bummer, the smurfmobile had potential.
ROFL Andy, I know I know he hasn't even paid it off yet and already needs another car but. You have to admit I DID TELL YOU TO TAKE THE CAR AWAY FROM HIM for the summer. At least everyone is ok. But crash will never ever ever ever get his hands on a car I own, or have rented for that matter. May I suggest the next car you buy him be a chevette, escort, yugo, or something along those lines.
ROFL Andy, I know I know he hasn't even paid it off yet and already needs another car but. You have to admit I DID TELL YOU TO TAKE THE CAR AWAY FROM HIM for the summer.
If he got rear ended it's not his fault, so why be hard on him?
Also, is that care even totalled? Looks repairable to me.
If he got rear ended it's not his fault, so why be hard on him?
Also, is that care even totalled? Looks repairable to me.
Nah dude look over the back wheels. See where it folded down over the back wheels. Bent frame. I can easily see prolly 3-5k in repairs to have a shop do it and it still wouldn't feel right.
Nah dude look over the back wheels. See where it folded down over the back wheels. Bent frame. I can easily see prolly 3-5k in repairs to have a shop do it and it still wouldn't feel right.
Naw, I mean yeah it would be 5k, but it would feel fine. Two rear parons, no problem.
I went to an autocross today. Didn't get to run because I missed registration (long story, had to run a rescue mission - mom+dad hit a deer on the bike :uhoh - they're ok, bike too, deer not so much). It was fun, my first experience, the autocross not the rescue mission.
Sorry to hear about your folks...your bike ? No major injurys ?
yeah, they're fine. the deer didn't fare so well, but a fully loaded R1200RT is heavy enough that it won the battle quite handily. It ripped off the left sidecase (which subsequently was destroyed on the highway) and part of the rear wheel fender/license plate holder. I had to come to the rescue and give my mom a lift to their house with the broken bits, but they repacked into just a single topcase and tankbag and headed out on their 2-week vacation anyway. I had no idea my folks could be that tough!
the bike damage:
Can't get over how much fun it is to drive mate...gears are very short though...dont know if it really needed 6..
Fun indeed - i'm definitely sad I didn't get to toss it around the cones yesterday. 6 is good on the highway. I don't know how I would have survived our 4000 mile, mostly highway trip without it.
The major suckage is that the car was on ebay when it happened so I left the auction alone to see what it would go for. It's now at $9,100 with 2 days to go. The KBB value of the car is only $3000 which is what I'll get from the insurance company when they total it, which they definately will do. What I'm going to do is buy the car back from them then part out all the goodies. I already have people lined up to buy the $9k system that belongs in an e34 5-series for $2000, $1500 for the wheels, and $1000 for the complete black interior so at least I'll recoup some of the loss I would have gotten from the ebay auction.
The major suckage is that the car was on ebay when it happened so I left the auction alone to see what it would go for. It's now at $9,100 with 2 days to go. The KBB value of the car is only $3000 which is what I'll get from the insurance company when they total it, which they definately will do. What I'm going to do is buy the car back from them then part out all the goodies. I already have people lined up to buy the $9k system that belongs in an e34 5-series for $2000, $1500 for the wheels, and $1000 for the complete black interior so at least I'll recoup some of the loss I would have gotten from the ebay auction.
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The very first time I washed it using the P21 and the wool mitt, I noticed a difference. I should also add, that shampoo and mitt combination actually makes washing much faster and easier. And it only gets easier...
I admit to slacking, rather being really busy, so I didn't get around to using the paint conditioner and onegrand wax until about 3 weeks ago, before we left for our 3900 mile road trip (:D). Both went on really easily, and while the wax still required some good buffing, it was definitely easier than wax I remember from the past (I bet the conditioner definitely helped here).
...so 3 weeks later, after driving through pouring rainstorms, 85% highway with large bugs and rocks being thrown at me, the GTI looked pretty nasty. As many of you know, the back of hatchbacks gets FILTHY! There were fingerprints from opening and closing it, the works. Last night I finally got around to washing it again. Holy crap, it was so easy, the bugs, the tar, everything came off like nothing. The water beaded up beautifully and it looks like I just waxed it again.
I'm a happy camper - and again, best part is its required much less effort than I though.
(Thanks again, Richard)
David, good luck with the geek mobile.
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(this is towards the end of our trip)
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And yes, I use it. Bout once a month, it helps. Takes some time to learn the right technique of applying it though. Your first time, it'll look great, until it rains, then you'll see every swirl and hand motion you used while applying it.
The final step should read: polish with a wet cloth (or sponge) and then finally, polish with a dry t-shirt (or similar clean rag) until its crystal clear and shiny. Do not skimp on the wet part.
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When using the P21S super absorbing drying towel (I think they call it some nonsense like that), there are two ways to use it: folded to be slightly larger than your hand or completely open. The trick with both ways is that the surface of the synthetic chamois touching the car must be perfectly flat, otherwise it just doesn't dry well at all. If it's open, you kinda slap it onto the car and drag it. If it's folded you use it like a regular towel. Be sure to rinse it regularly, you'd be surprised how much grit gets on your car while you dry it.
One thing I forgot to mention is when waxing (or polishing, or anything bu rubbing compound) use a liner motion, not circular. This way in case you do scratch it, it's not very noticeable and it's easier to fix.
For the interior: is it leather? If so, Lexol is the stuff to use. Every time you clean you have to condition but you don't have to clean every time you condition. For the hard plastics inside use Vinylex (made by Lexol). For the rubbery plastics I don't know, I don't use any spray on them. If they get linty the gonzo wonder sponge (which they sell at a lot of drug and hardware stores) works really well.
Well, that's all I have time for now, I'll be back later.
Here's the guy that rear-ended Crash today:
And now the Smufmobile is totalled:
Bye Bye Smurfmobile:
Nobody was hurt. I suggested to Crash that maybe he should get a horse. But then that may be unfair to the horse
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yah and he got hit right in the flux capacitor, too
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Apparently, you didn't read all the way through
Also, is that care even totalled? Looks repairable to me.
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Were any of those his fault though? Looks like people turned into him while he had right of way on the first two, then rear ended on the last one.
Nah dude look over the back wheels. See where it folded down over the back wheels. Bent frame. I can easily see prolly 3-5k in repairs to have a shop do it and it still wouldn't feel right.
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What Andy said. Plus I know what his GPA was. This is karma getting him back.
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The white car I know for sure was his fault due to not knowing how to completely control the car in all driving conditions.
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Naw, I mean yeah it would be 5k, but it would feel fine. Two rear parons, no problem.
Least the bloody steering wheel is on the right side.
v-dub in da haus! congrats gus!
I went to an autocross today. Didn't get to run because I missed registration (long story, had to run a rescue mission - mom+dad hit a deer on the bike :uhoh - they're ok, bike too, deer not so much). It was fun, my first experience, the autocross not the rescue mission.
This is my buddy Gabe:
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Can't get over how much fun it is to drive mate...gears are very short though...dont know if it really needed 6..
the bike damage:
Fun indeed - i'm definitely sad I didn't get to toss it around the cones yesterday. 6 is good on the highway. I don't know how I would have survived our 4000 mile, mostly highway trip without it.
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(and the bike) walked away.
Cra$h, sorry to hear about your car and again, I'm glad to hear you walked
away. But dude, you've got to go easy on those things