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Other than what has already been mentioned, my first concern is spraying hot steam onto a car in sub freezing temperatures. I would be afraid that the hot steam on cold glass could shatter the glass instantly. On a positive note, this may be good for hitting the door cracks, craveases, and other difficult to reach locations or for engine cleaning. I wouldn't use this for the application he is using but it shows promise in other applications.

You can't put it anywhere that is going to heat up. The stuff uses heat to adhere to the surface and to be maliable. I put some on a plastic engine cover and it lasted about 20 miles. I had to take some off of a part today and I used a heat gun to soften it and peel it off. So no go on the exhaust. But on anything that won't see heat it is easy to install. Just clean it off with water and dawn to degrease it, then apply a layer of 3M Primer 94, let it set for 5 minutes. Cut a piece the size you need plus 2-3 inches extra in each direction. You lay it down in the middle of what you are working on and you have to heat it with a heat gun (my wifes hair dryer works just fine) as you flatten it out with a plastic squeegy. Start in the middle and work your way out. There are many videos on youtube to show you how to do this. Start on something flat before you do anything with a lot of curves and bends.

I love the stuff. The 3M DiNOC is the way to go and there is so much more than just carbon fiber in black. There are many other colors and styles. Wood, stone, etc. but definitly do 3M viyl, other stuff is much lowe quality. I think it is easy to with. If you try it start with something small. I can give you some pointers if you want but I learned from watching videos on youtube and messing up on the small stuff. Here a company that sells many many styles: Interior Design Solutions, 3M DI-NOC Automotive Finishes, Carbon Fiber, Wood Grain, Brushed Aluminum I buy the CF from these guys: Metro Decals

Here is what I did today. I wrapped the interior of my Sky with 3M DiNOC Carbon Fiber. I hate that GM decided every single kappa-based car would have the same silver color on the interior "boomerang" and the rear tulip and window surround. HATE IT. So the interior now matches the body kit and other mods. So here is what the interior looked like originally: And here it is now

That is a HUGE difference and one of the best pictures I have seen to demonstrate the products. I am very very impressed. Thanks for sharing that Dylan.

Thanks for the pics Dylan. I hope you guys are really having a great time. You have cars, sun, cars, lights, cars, buffets, cars, and heat. We have.....snow. You are so lucky.

That is why Adam hasn't responded to my email. I totally forgot. Hope you are having fun.

This may be an odd question, but what does it feel like when you rub your hand over it relative to the areas around it? It is rougher?

Mook definitly come find me. I will be in the tuner section. Depending on how hot it is supposed to be I will have either my gray or black Adam's shirt. Adam, YES!!! I forgot to mention the amazaingly good sandwich. Thanks again for lunch and I am sorry I won't make it to the warehouse on Saturday. Send a sandwich with Mook if he is coming to the KBPI show.

Not enough. Best time was 14.05 seconds in the 1/4 at 6200 feet ASL last year. Not sure what was going on yesterday, I ran over 14.58 seconds. It is the first run since the fall and a lot was done. Needs some tuning.

This weekend I went to Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado for the annual Street Tuner Mayhem Show. I added my new Adam's stickers and sported my Adadm's shirt. (Got several questions so I hope you guys get a few sales). I took best in class last year; but sadly no trophy this year. They changed the catagories and the competition was much better. But what I didn't loose any point for was paint. I got full marks. Why you ask, well Adam's Polishes fine line of products. Here is what I did. I shall preface this story by saying the car was painted 3 months ago and has not seen a brush since. Only WW and DS. So, because I do not have a spicket (the joy of condo living) I ran down to the car wash for a high-presured-wash of just water, the best drying towels in the world and some WW. Then back home where I removed the wheels, APC'ed the rims and tires, clay (destroyed), and a yellow focus pad (also destroyed) to get it clean. Then a coat of brilliant glaze. The wheel wells were cleaned with apc and given a once over with what was left of the destroyed clay. Then undercarriage spray. End of Day one Day two, required the green pad and severe swirl remover. Big win there. Stepped it down and then hit it with the white pad and polish at 6000 OPMs. Then a coat of Americana. Day three started with a trip to the Adam's Warehouse and then back home. After a quick dusting (which an old cali duster on half the hood, a door, and fenders managed to cause some slight swirling of the Americana) I proceeded with a quick light run with a white pad at 6000 OPMs. Restored the shine back to where I expected it and a coat of Brilliant Glaze. On to the engine where APC, SVRT, and I&O spray reigned supreme. Then back to the trim and tires. Finished off with an amazing cleaning of the glass. Once I got to the show I cleaned up the outside with Detail Spray, undercarriage spray, and some WW for the bugs that fatally hitched a ride on the way to the show. then the interior was hit with interior cleaner, leather conditioner, SVRT, and I&O spray. I couldn't ask for a better looking car. I got full marks for exterior body, paint, and scored high on the interior (some just can't appreciate stock seats) and for customizations The judges and patrons loved the new hood and the knight rider lights. I lost points on tires and wheels; In-car entertainment; suspension, undercarriage, and brakes, and display. Here are the pics And the requisite shot of the hood shine:

Stephen Lynch - Three Balloons Very funny but possibly offensive.

Teresa, you live in Michigan and are installing a humidifier? Gosh, I guess I have not lived there in a while. Last time I was in Detroit I was commenting on how humid it was normally. Have fun with your binders.

I am wondering if it won't be worth the time and moneyto just to take it to a local exhaust shop and have the tips replaced. But that is the lazy side of me. The determined side agrees with all of the above posts.

I flash the shrooms with a spash of JD. Adds a smokey flavor to it.

Ad if it is black?

it is 12:07, technically morning. Hope you are all having a good one. Maybe I will get to bed soon.

Jersey, I don't like you now. With a discription like that and a general lack of broaster chicken in my area, your discrition is .... delicious. Those in Detoit, Chicken Delight. There is one at Hall Road and Hayes. and one off of 696 and ryan (?). Five years later I still remember where they are.

Got to agree with Wolfy on the Detail Spray; I have gotten to the point that I only buy by the gallon. And it smells sooooooo good. If you went through an entire bottle already you will need more when you you polish and wax. But not much more. I suppose you could just spray your pads with waterless wash or just water to reactivate the polishes and wax. Can I get a ruling on this? If this is your first run, then a full weekend is a good time frame. As you get more experience you can get most of that done in a day. Before a show I get the exterior done first and vacuum the interior. The polishing of the trim and interior cleaning that can be handled on site is doen when I get to the show. Any over spray, you guessed it, detail spray. It is your best friend. Did I mention the smell? If this is your first full detail, expect your hands to hurt by about Monday at 10 AM.

New Uline catalog came this week. Thinking I need to add a cart to my next order.

I think it is an east coast thing. I don't see many broasted chicken places here out west. In fact, I have mentioned it to some folks and then had to explain what it is and how to cook it. Oh and for the other Detroiters, three words: National Coney Island. Two on one chili only, fries chili only.

Any mom and pop, interstate, truck stop dinner. They always have the best food. The I-80 truckstop (worlds largest truck stop, they did an entire episode of Modern Marvels on this place) has some of the best broasted chicken I have ever had.

1986 Ford Escort. 1.6 liter, 4-cyl, 4-speed maunal transmission. It had a tape deck and the passenger side mirror was an option that was not purchased.

@ 70sChevyGril, First i am very sorry to hear about you Mom. Second, no way that is a pick of you at 40. I don't believe it. 26, MAX. Not sure If I posted the pic of me before, but I didn't want to look thru 70-some-odd pages of posts to figure it out. So her I am, I'm the one on the left.

When September 11th happened I was on a tower in Detroit. I heard over my radio "get down now." I dropped all my gear (100 feet to the bottom) and was off that tower faster than I thought possible. I spent the rest of the day glued to the TV. My car was in the shop and I told them to hurry up and get it fixed. Two days later I was in New York working at ground zero. We restored thousand, possibly millions, of telephone lines to ensure people could talk. I learned New York from a unique vantage point, from the roof tops of the iconic buildings surrounding the World Trade Center. It was, by far, the single most honorable and proudest thing I have ever done. While I was not there at the time of the attacks, I spent the next 6 months working 18 hour days (minimum) restoring communications. I am a veteran. But my service is nothing, compared to the pride I feel to this day that I served my county in New York City at ground zero. I will NEVER forget. On September 11th, or any day. I think about it every day. Jersey, I have never been back either. It was very hard for me. BUT, I cannot imagine your loss. I did not lose anyone close to me, but saw and talked to many who had. My heart goes out to you and may we never forget. I tell people who say it was hard for them too see the images on CNN that if you were not there, if you did not see it yourself, OR smell it, then you know nothing. It was 2 years before the I could even use a BBQ. The smell of smoke made me sick. Here are a few of my PERSONAL pictures. I am not in any of them. I do not post these to brag, but to remind and so that we never forget what happened. And to be selfish, it helps me when I share my story. Not too many people want to remember. It hurts too much, even 9 years later NEVER FORGET! sorry for the rant. My boss at Vessy Street.