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Keef - You need to pick up some Meguires rim cleaner. It might take a couple of uses and a little bit of scrubbing, but it will get your rims looking like new again.
toyomatt - So where are ya keeping them all right now? Not in the bedroom still I hope.
I usually dowse them with Simple Green, because my Brembo pads are dusty. I did a lazy job last time I washed. Most of what you see is corrosion. They weren't taken care of at all by the previosu owner, the paint has worn, and the aluminum has corroded a bit. Also, cur rash and scrapes abound.
Basically, they look like hell. They'll be relegated to winter rims once I get my Buddy Clubs.
@toyomatt - So whats the address of that storage unit again?!
Hows the mix work for taking the brake dust off, and whats your technique? Just splash on and leave it for a bit, or use a terry cloth to apply it and wipe off?
So, I'll have to remember not to use Simple Green or any other grease-cutter on my painted wheels.
Also, should you take car of painted wheels just like the car's paint? Occasional wax and all? Or is it a different type of paint?
laundry detergent = BAD NEWS FOR WHEELS!
PS. You think I'd divulge info on my stash?
Meh, Honda just doesn't bring out the moronic crazies like Lexus did. And I come home to be with family, and leave the day behind. It's not that Hondas are streets more reliable than a Lexus or Toyota is, it's about the same for all intents and purposes, it's just that Honda customers aren't as picky as about half the Lexus owners are. I get far less complaints about buzzing, rattles, NVH, wind noise, tire noise, et cetera. You get a few, and I don't blame them for at least asking if something or normal or not (years of talking with perfectionists has sort of made one out of me).I've heard from people that do the same job here that its a pretty good job. Any interesting/horror/funny stories?
Id like to hear them
Laundry detergent has a hard enough time getting into my car (we take my ol' ladies ride to get groceries since she likes to use my bumper and trunk as a shelf to hold stuff thats too heavy for her ) let alone on my car. And hey, it was worth a try.
What do you use to clean your clear plastics (ie. headlights)?
Meguiar's has Glass and Plastic polish, that works fantastic.
Have you ever tried the spray on foam "Gunk"? It claims it can be used on glass, chrome and plastic, but I'm never heard of anyone using it for extended periods of time.
Have you ever tried the spray on foam "Gunk"? It claims it can be used on glass, chrome and plastic, but I'm never heard of anyone using it for extended periods of time.
Armorall is an oil based conditioner and it is terrible if you don't apply it every 2~3 weeks. Use a Blue Coral or better Meguiar's WATER based conditioner for a better protection and less greasy feel.
Incase you are wondering I'm a detail supervisor at a carwash which does full detail jobs.
I'm actually in here to profess my love for 5th gen Preludes. I might be buying one tomorrow. If I do, pics upcoming.
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Is this what I have to look forward to in a Prelude forum? http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=3782
Give me a break, these kids needs to learn how to talk and how to get their facts straight. Read what the first few people said when commenting on the GTO (Holden Monaro). Makes me sick. The 3rd Gen F-body forum I visit is definately more mature and isn't filled with the stereotypical rednecks like the Prelude forums are filled with the stereotypical ricer crackers.
Armorall is an oil based conditioner and it is terrible if you don't apply it every 2~3 weeks. Use a Blue Coral or better Meguiar's WATER based conditioner for a better protection and less greasy feel.
Incase you are wondering I'm a detail supervisor at a carwash which does full detail jobs.
I'm actually in here to profess my love for 5th gen Preludes. I might be buying one tomorrow. If I do, pics upcoming.
*edit*
Is this what I have to look forward to in a Prelude forum? http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=3782
Give me a break, these kids needs to learn how to talk and how to get their facts straight. Read what the first few people said when commenting on the GTO (Holden Monaro). Makes me sick. The 3rd Gen F-body forum I visit is definately more mature and isn't filled with the stereotypical rednecks like the Prelude forums are filled with the stereotypical ricer crackers.
Armorall is an oil based conditioner and it is terrible if you don't apply it every 2~3 weeks.
Is this what I have to look forward to in a Prelude forum? http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=3782
Give me a break, these kids needs to learn how to talk and how to get their facts straight. Read what the first few people said when commenting on the GTO (Holden Monaro). Makes me sick. The 3rd Gen F-body forum I visit is definately more mature and isn't filled with the stereotypical rednecks like the Prelude forums are filled with the stereotypical ricer crackers.
The thing already grips well with gay all-seasons.
Is this what I have to look forward to in a Prelude forum?
PupikThere's a reason I have about 20 posts in two Lexus separate forums: The grammar and fact-checking are bad, but the attitudes are worse. The mod staff is usually decent, can't say I've had much beef with them, but there's pools of morons there who might make me get an cerebral aneurysm, so I avoid them, but for a search or two.
Don't do this again, please. GAY !=! CRAPPY. Thank you.
On topic, does anybody know the non-scan-tool method of resetting the service warning light on an EJ Civic? The maintenance has been done, but we want to kill the reminder light without taking it somewhere.
Thanks.
Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes to reset the ECU.