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Happy Birthday !!!! I'm going on the 23rd Anniversary of my 37th Birthday !!!! val

Try THIS forum.. http://www.chevytalk.org Ask the vin number question in the Paint & Bodywork forum... AND the Camaro Forum. Free registration ..... Val

My Princess says the exact same thing !!! But she does love riding in the car after I've done my thing !!! Val

For small rock chips on the front, and until the off-season arrives when it can be fixed properly, I do this: First you need the correct touch-up paint. You can get a small amout from an auto paint supply store with the paint code. TEST that sample on a scrap piece and hold against vehicle after it dries. If paint is close enough, use a small amount in a receptical and then THIN with automotive paint thinner, found at the same auto paint supplt store. With an artist brush, dab a small amount ( and I do mean small ! ) into the chip. If it's thinned enough it should flow into the chip hole and no farther, but be prepared to catch any over-flow. Let dry completly. Repeat above process, layering paint by very thin coats until chip hole is fairly full. It's important not to try and hurry this process, best results are achieved by being paient. In the winter, after the cruising season is over, I have those chips fixed by my painter. ( He loves me ! ) I buy the touch-up paint by the pint. This will usually last two years and is used by my painter so the pint goes a long way. One pint was used over two years to touch up as described above AND by my painter to repaint three fenders.. Val

Fine Machine Polish with Porter Cable. Hand wipe with Adams' Micro Fiber Towels.. Gen I pads but will go to Gen II soon. Start with Orange pad, move to White, and finish with Black Pads. Finish with coat of Machine Super Wax. That setup will last 6 or so months in the heavy driving season during the summer. All that is needed during that time, barring any unforseen mishaps, is my favorite pink Detail Spray !! Val

Thanks for the pics Adam !! We have been watching most of the week and are making plans on attending , as spectators, next year. It looks like a great place to buy a custom chopper or street rod. Prices on hot rods, excluding restored 50's cars, were extreemly reasonable ! However, Those announcers need to brush up on their Hot Rod knowledge.. Thanks again !! Val

Not really.... ( I wish ! ) It's the start of the INDOOR Show season. The Sacramento Autorama is on the same weekend.. The Roadster Show, formerly the Oakland Roadster Show, is next weekend in LA. Val

Amsoil !!!

Congratulations on your new venture and best of luck !! I was in IT most of my career as well. For the record : If anyone ever tells you you are "Over Qualified", in a most friendly manner, get them to put that in writing.. If they are stupid enough to grant that request,, turn around and sue them for discrimination ! There is NO Such Thing as OVER Qualified when appling for a job. They will have admitted that you have the minimum qualifications and should have been considered for the position... I know, it sounds overly litigious,, but the support of your family HAS Got to come before all other feelings... Again, all the best ! Knock um dead !!! Val

http://www.roguevalleystreetrods.com/ Feb 7th and 8th in Central Point Or. ( outside Medford ) Hope to run into some forum mmbers up there. Stop by the Thunderbolts Car Club Display and say Hi !! Val

What a GREAT thread !!! Here is the Princess and Me!!!

Howdie Adam and the rest of the detail team !! How's it going down there ?? :willy: Keep up the fine job !!! Val

Yea, That's the real thing !! I tried to get Brad Pitt's face PhotoShop'ed over mine, but the results were not acceptable !!! OOPS !! Never mind !! I thought that was meant for me !!!!

Adam's Machine Polish & Wax. ( on the CAR !! Not the Wife !!! )

I agree !!!! The other stuff, waxes, instant detailers, etc were used on our daily drivers until they were exhausted.. Now ! the detailing supply bin is nice and neat with only Adam's labels !! Val

Welcome to the forums Coach !! Hook Um Horns !!! Dennis

Welcome Travis !!

Welcome to the forums Julie !! Dennis

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No Vette either.... ( on the outside ) Pretty much a Vette underneath though !!

I agree !!! I use a very mild solution of Greased Lightning with a LOT of water to wash, bucket of clean water to rinse, then final rinsing under running water. I'm kind of anal about polishing and will only do one panel at a time, switching to a clean pad after each one is done. I'm using the old double-sided pads so it makes the process a bit easier.. Val

Thanks for the welcome everyone ! Sorry it ook so long to get back !!! Val

It's the BEST polish I've used . Hands Down !! Val

Great idea !!! I'll be checking in on a regular basis !! Val