On Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:01:26 -0400 Michael Canfield
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> Less is better with window tint.
Living in a dry area with typically few clouds at a high elevation, I
disagree with you.
The amount of tint permissible varies with state. The states regulate the
amount of visible light transmission (V
Grant wrote:
> For those who have never used clay, it's an extremely fine polishing
> compound. Something on the order of 8000 grit wet or dry sandpaper.
Sounds somewhat like jeweler's rouge which you can purchase at Ace Hardware?
Small 8oz. tube of the rouge is less than $5.
mao
True, you have to be careful around seams, joints, and any sort of decals or
tape.
The instructions in most of the packages I have read go over these in some
detail (as does Griots.)
I routinely wash between steps, with the exception of between final finishing
and wax. A good hand washing allo
Compounding or polish, depending on how bad it is and the type of finish.
Dan
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 7:49 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
>> On Aug 1, 2011, at 3:24 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Clay will not remove oxidation but will remove overspray, tree sap, tar
>> spots and ot
What Roger said.
You have to be somewhat AR to do this
Dan
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 7:58 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
>> ...It takes time and effort that can only be gotten from a hand finish
>> effort,
>> and if you are anal-retentive enough to persevere worth the effort...
> ...If one of the 560SELs has a bad engine, and the '87 is a wagon, you
> could put the engine from the latter into the former and have a diesel
> S-class with SLS!..
>
Which reminds me, just yesterday I was creeping along in freeway traffic
which I came up on an extremely shiny and clean black
> ...It takes time and effort that can only be gotten from a hand finish
> effort,
> and if you are anal-retentive enough to persevere worth the effort...
>
I freely admit to that description. Eventually you zero in on the products
that achieve your goal with the least effort.
RLE
>
>
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> On Aug 1, 2011, at 3:24 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
> Clay will not remove oxidation but will remove overspray, tree sap, tar
> spots and other schmutz, leaving the paint ready to polish.
What would one use to remove oxidation?
Rick
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John Freer writes:
> One word Walt, rust.
>
> This model has a bad rep for rust issues on the front spring perches
> and under the door panels.
>
> Be sure to check this out.
I was just checking into this a few weeks ago, and from what I was
reading it's very difficult if not impossible to inspe
One word Walt, rust.
This model has a bad rep for rust issues on the front spring perches
and under the door panels.
Be sure to check this out.
John
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 3:59 PM, W140 wrote:
>
>
> Need Info on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sdn 3.2L AWD prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsof
Need Info on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sdn 3.2L AWDAny good news/bad
news on this model car? My daughter is looking at one with 120k on it. All
records, one owner and maintained by MB.
If anyone has a carfax the VIN is WDBJF82J5YX034170
Any help on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks
IMO clay is best detailing invention ever. Mr. Magic Eraser comes next.
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 6:10 PM, G Mann wrote:
For those who have never used clay, it's an extremely fine polishing
compound. Something on the order of 8000 grit wet or dry sandpaper. Since it
comes in a bric
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM, Fred Moir wrote:
> Flagship Mercedes benz 560 SEL $1500. each 3 available 420 SEL 1 available,
> 84 300 CD, 89 300TE, 87 300 TD, 83 300TD, Tractor Trailer full of parts as
> well. Stop by and take a look lots of Mercedes Parts, cleaning out, serious
> cash buyers.
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For the entire collection?
It looks like the 560SELs are $1500 each.
Maybe the "lesser" cars like the 300CD and 300TD would be cheaper?
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For the entire collection?
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Not mine, etc.
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For those who have never used clay, it's an extremely fine polishing
compound. Something on the order of 8000 grit wet or dry sandpaper. Since it
comes in a brick of semi-wet clay it conforms to all surfaces and contours
while in use.
The soapy water solution lubricates it even further so it glide
> The one time I tried to use clay, it was about ten years ago. I got
> it from Griot's, in a package deal with their Speed Shine product to
> use as a lubricant. I followed the directions (I think), but I
> couldn't get it to slide smoothly on the paint, and a significant
> fraction of the c
I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with some of this:
"It doesn't entail any sort of special effort, for that matter, it is a
very simple process that is nearly impossible to screw up or do incorrectly."
You must stay away from any trim edges and clear film rockshield because if
you get
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> ...We are not in a vw we are in a real car with lots of metal and a big
> 6cyl engine...
>
I wouldn't call 180 cubic inches big, exactly. Adequate is more like it.
RLE
>
>
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Yeah, but they were both manny trannies, those engines were half to 2/3 the
displacement, most likely with no AC.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> ...What does the procedutre entail? D you have to use that special spray
> that
> comes in the box every time before rubbing with the clay?..
>
Yes. The surface must be lubricated well so the clay slides without
sticking which it will if the surface is too dry. No, soap will not work as a
su
OK - on second reading I believe you.
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM, wrote:
> Andrew said...
> <<
> I would wager that even a white/white car with windows rolled up will
> eventually hit 136 degrees when
> the ambient temperature is over 90.
> >>>
> Andrew,
> As I posted earlier and no
Interestingly enough :
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=1985&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=300D/300CD&hiddenField=Findacar
vs
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2008f.jsp?year=1984&make=Mercedes-Benz&model=300D/300CD&hiddenField=Findacar
I wonder if that has to do with the oxy tr
Andrew said...
<<
I would wager that even a white/white car with windows rolled up will
eventually hit 136 degrees when
the ambient temperature is over 90.
>>>
Andrew,
As I posted earlier and no one apparently bothered to read, you'd lose this
bet. I used to have a new 77 Olds Omega
Don't forget - in Canada and UK the Imperial gallon is 5/4 as large as ours.
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Alex Chamberlain wrote:
>
> Plus, of course, 500+ lb. of Striplins and paraphernalia.
>>
>
> Hmm, 300lb worth of minors, 200lb worth of Kaleb, and I think I'll stop
Rolf wrote:
I realize my 300d is different than others but any 300d in good tune
should be able to cruise up and down hills on the interstate without a
problem. These cars were road tested in Germany which has plenty of
hills. Are you sure your car is in good tune? What is the 0-60?
A 1979 3
I realize my 300d is different than others but any 300d in good tune
should be able to cruise up and down hills on the interstate without a
problem. These cars were road tested in Germany which has plenty of
hills. Are you sure your car is in good tune? What is the 0-60?
-Rolf
On 07/31/2011
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I had in a Dodge Avenger in Texas
Horrible car. Fiat's top priority when they bought Chrysler was to
revise it and to make it more competitive in the Camry/Accord
segment---hence the Chrysler 200 and its silly "Imported from Detroit"
ad camp
Not using enough liquid.
You don't typically have puddles of the stuff, although that won't hurt
anything if you do, but if the clay sticks or "stutters" when you move it
across the surface it is indicative of inadequate lubrication.
Dan
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 12:56 PM, Alex C
I had in a Dodge Avenger in Texas a couple weeks ago that had a terrible
transmission. It only had 1400 miles so we'd hope that its not broken...
The torque converter would stay locked down to ~25mph at which point it would
unlock with a thump and a jolt. The first time it did it I thought the
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> It doesn't entail any sort of special effort, for that matter, it is a very
> simple process that is
> nearly impossible to screw up or do incorrectly.
The one time I tried to use clay, it was about ten years ago. I got
it from Griot's, in a
Cheap is a relative term
My comments were pointed at many of the consumer grade marketers that you see
in places like FLAPS where they are charging $18.00 for a clay bar and a spray
bottle full of soapy water.
In this regard, all things, for the most part, are equal.
That being said, wheth
On 8/1/2011 9:25 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Using body clay is an annual procedure for proper finish care.
It doesn't entail any sort of special effort, for that matter, it is a very
simple process that is nearly impossible to screw up or do incorrectly.
A couple of pointers:
1.) Clay brand isn'
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Plus, of course, 500+ lb. of Striplins and paraphernalia.
Hmm, 300lb worth of minors, 200lb worth of Kaleb, and I think I'll stop there.
Could the US version of 210.020 possibly mass 1560 kilos? That would make it
lighter than your average W210.
51mpg, that must be i
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:04 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> andrew strasfogel wrote:
>>
>> What Mercedes diesel that weighs 4k lbs. are we talking about here?
>
> 210.020. It looks like the actual weight is closer to 3700lb.
>
Plus, of course, 500+ lb. of Striplins and paraphernalia.
Alex
andrew strasfogel wrote:
What Mercedes diesel that weighs 4k lbs. are we talking about here?
210.020. It looks like the actual weight is closer to 3700lb.
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On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 11:19 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not worth much if it don't meet o'bammers new CAFE std. I'll give ya $400
> for it, with the 12 liter engine (big 6 cyl).
>
> We are not in a vw we are i
Whoever said the issue was not the untimate high temperature but how long it
took to reach that point was on to something. I would wager that even a
white/white car with windows rolled up will eventually hit 136 degrees when
the ambient temperature is over 90.
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Don
Not worth much if it don't meet o'bammers new CAFE std. I'll give ya
$400 for it, with the 12 liter engine (big 6 cyl).
We are not in a vw we are in a real car with lots of metal and a big
6cyl engine.
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 11:07 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dieselhead wrote:
That's not very good for a Diesel. The Quantum got 45 fully loaded and
the Escort got 50.
The Quantum didn't weigh 4,000lb empty.
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On Aug 1, 2011, at 11:07 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That's not very good for a Diesel. The Quantum got 45 fully loaded and the
> Escort got 50.
>
>
>> Leaving dayton head
That's not very good for a Diesel. The Quantum got 45 fully loaded
and the Escort got 50.
Leaving dayton headed toward niagra. Just filled up 34.4 mpg. Now
that's what I'm talking about
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Using body clay is an annual procedure for proper finish care.
It doesn't entail any sort of special effort, for that matter, it is a very
simple process that is nearly impossible to screw up or do incorrectly.
A couple of pointers:
1.) Clay brand isn't important. For that matter, buy the cheap
Curt wrote: "Excellent, now we need somebody with 2 cars that are the same
exterior color (or maybe not, I guess this test says that really doesn't
matter) but with different interior colors. I still contend the interior is the
culprit as there is more surface area to absorb heat."
My cars mig
My black 300d has dark tinted windows and they make great shade if your a/c
works and great heaters if it doesn't. I ride with the windows down a lot.
They are too dark and have to be rolled down to see well in the night too.
They really are dangerous in the dark unless you think about the idea th
Ok Don wrote: "The black car hit a max of 138F, the silver car hit a max of
136F."
That is interesting. "I wonder how much of a difference it makes with the tint
on the windows? My wife's Charger is black and she wants to get the windows
tinted."
Donald H. Snook
Mike wrote: "What type of degreaser will not discolor the aluminum?"
I use simple green diluted 2 to 1 on most of the engine and undiluted if you
have any really grungy spots. Rather than using really high pressure water, I
just use a small soft brush to scrub any particularly nasty areas (at l
What does the procedutre entail? D you have to use that special spray that
comes in the box every time before rubbing with the clay?
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
> RLE wrote: "If you are thinking that I have had a professional detailer do
> my car, let me tell you that I
RLE wrote: "If you are thinking that I have had a professional detailer do my
car, let me tell you that I do it all myself. Just tonight (Friday) I spent
about two
hours+ claying, polishing, sealing and waxing the right side of the car hours+
and every swirl mark and finger scuff is gone. I have
Alex wrote: "The Challenger? Nice driving car. It's got big pieces of W210 in
it
(transmission, suspension)."
My wife's 2010 Dodge Charger has lot of Mercedes components/parts on it.
Apparently, there was an option on transmissions and the Mercedes transmission
was an option. I have heard lo
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