Received the OEM hood strut today and installed it in 5 mins...works like new...thanks syfi for the info...Carl

 

Thanks! That is what I had to know!

 

Did you prepare the wheels (sand, prime) before you painted?

 

finally fixed the limp mode issue that happens after i floor the throttle. Then Detailed the engine bay,

 

Of course I prepped before painting. Washed with soap and water, then scuffed all over with a scotch brite pad, then wiped down with brake cleaner to prevent fish eyes, masked off tires then squirted..... No need to prime.

 

I order all my detailing supplies online, so I am not 100%, but last time I tried to get one of these products locally, they were not available. Instead of the $5 bottle of brake cleaner, these are generally in the $20-$30 range, but worth every penny, IMHO.

Anyone else see these high end brake cleaners locally? Just curious...

I always use these guys:

Wheel & Tire Cleaners

 

Gentlemen, not to seem stupid or uninformed....but you're spending a whole lot of money on brake dust removal? Then I posit this...is the use of a homemade concoction possibly harmful to the wheels or the finish? So far after 2 years I can't see a diff in the finish on the wheels.
I have been using a 50/50 mix of straight Simple Green and old fashion Pinesol. Looks funky (yes, I used the word funky), smells like a pine forest and works great. I spray it on just before going to the car wash, hit the tires as the machine switches over to the soap mode, washes right off.

 

I know what you are saying, but unfortunately the types of cleaners you describe do not do the same thing. These cleaners are not for your weekly wheel cleaning, unless you are lazy or short on time, but if you haven't cleaned a set of wheels in years or have brake dust that will not come off, these are basically like magic. They chemically bond to the ferrous material and lift it away, I am not a chemical engineer, but after using them, I am a believer. I use them mostly for cars I am 'bringing back from the dead' or detailing for a friend that isn't as meticulous as I am. Watch the video to see what I mean...

 

OK, now I see why...Thanks.

 

Finally after 2 yrs I installed the belt wrap kit on to the roadster. I was inspecting my pulley on the coupe, and found the crank pulley not spinning true. I believe it is in the beginnings of failing for whatever reason. 26k miles on it, and has never been touched as I run SC pulleys. I will keep everyone informed once I have it off. Going to detail them later on today. Gave them a little work out with my #1 son today as well. Took a car collector buddy of mine for a romp in the roadster. He is now hooked. Once his new house and 8 car garage is finished in Carmel (John) he wants me to find him one. Has my interest up in my cars again.

 

I got the car all nice and cleaned up this afternoon. Put on a coat of Collinite 845 b8LhGwnh.jpg

 

Me too with the detailing.
Removed and cleaned the wheels, wheel wells, calipers and rockers. Detailed the black thingey the top rests on, and applied the 45th coat of Zaino.
( kidding, but I think it was about the 6th coat )

 

I really need to get my wheels cleaned up well. Ill have to try the iron-x and see if it improves the appearance at all. If not I'll have to refinish them

 

Do you have the SE wheels on yet??

 

I have a new set of tires (kooks ) I want to mount on them, but I don't want to do that until :
a. the current set is worn out ( I'm at about 50% now ).
b. I get the wheels refinished, and that ain't in the budget just now.
( plus, I have yet to find a decent place around here that will refinish them at a reasonable price - they just need cosmetic, they all run true, I mounted each one up on a front spindle and dial gauged them )

 

Only coat #3 for me, but it's still pretty shiney.

 

Sounds like my kind of guy, but I am hoping for a 10 car at my place. Meeting with an architect this week

 

Kinda hurts when I look at the nice cement pad and carport we put up for the travel trailer and pontoon.. I keep thinking a little more tin for siding.. door at each end.. LOL. Maybe one of these days.. Not like we have a shortage of realestate for it..

 

Sunday met up with fellow Forum member Rayth for the final car show of this year @ Jon Ryan's Pub in Tewksbury, Ma. The weather was just the best it could be for a ride and a meet.

 

I was bored yesterday, so i installed a Volt-meter...))
Since it was a prompt action, i didn't make any pictures.
But it glows nice..))