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Anyone have pictures from this weekend ???

Welcome Lynn !!! DV

Sorry... 20 years in politics has left me with a permanent case of double-talk !! dv

Nope, No Typo... The machine polish and the orange pad will remove the old Machine Wax and the few coats of Brilliant Show Glaze. I don't "bear down" very hard using the orange pad. There are also light surface scratching I'm trying to get out as well. ( this is after 1,000 to 1,500 miles of driving) Then I go over it again with the polishing pad, this time bearing down as seen in Adam's video instruction. It's kind of like stepping down when color sanding before the clear coat.... I've gotten the best results with a street driven/show car using this method, with the Adam's Machine Polish and Wax, over conventional compound/polish/wax routine that I had to do every month during the cruising season.. dv

Hi Tony !! Welcome to the Forum !!!! Dennis

I use the Machine Polish with the Orange Pad first to remove the layer of Machine Wax. Then followup using the Machine Polish again with the White Pad. Finally, Machine Wax with Black Pad. I usually let the wax cure overnight, then remove completly with MF towel(s). I've returned 24 hrs later, as directed, but never really seen anything that needed to be cleaned off with Detail Spray. I usually wait a week before hitting it with the Show Glaze. But,, Show Glaze and Detail Spray is all I need for three months after that. That's putting many miles on in those three months too !!! I'm completly sold on the Machine Polish/Wax system !! dv

8<SUP>th</SUP> Annual Car Show in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comMemorial Day weekend comes early this year and to honor all our veterans the weekend will kick off with the 8<SUP>th</SUP> Annual “Thunder in Depot Park Car Show & Exhibition” hosted by the Capitol Auto Club Inc. “Thunderbolts” of <st1:City><st1:place>Sacramento</st1:place></st1:City>. Once again this display of beautiful American rolling iron will be held on the green grass and under the shade trees and friendly confines of downtown Rio Linda’s <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Depot</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. <FONT face="Times New Roman">This year’s event is presented by Roseville Rod & Custom who will have a large display of their award winning vehicles on hand including the newly crowned Street Rod D’Elegance winner from the 2009 GoodGuys Nationals at <st1:place><st1:City>Delmar</st1:City> <st1:State>CA</st1:State></st1:place>. The Thunderbolts expect more then 300 Hot Rods, Customs, Street Machines, Classics and other specialty cars and trucks manufactured in America from the early 1900’s to some really new 2010 models. There will be a special display of straight 6 & 8 cylinders vehicles from the Inliners International Club along with displays of vintage and new race cars from the West Capital Raceway Alumni Assoc. The Sacramento Firebuffs Assoc. will display their vintage fire equipment along with modern equipment from Sacramento Metro Fire and the California Highway Patrol.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com The exhibitor area will feature an abundance of community service groups headed by the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society, Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce plus commercial booths sponsored by So Cal Speed Shop, PPC Powder Coat, Jerry’s Paint, Rust Bullet LLC, D-2 Trailer Sales, the Glassman, American Pastimes Hot Rod Shop and many more craft and merchandise displays.<o:p></o:p>Cruise Inc. will provide the entertainment all day long starting at <st1:time Hour="8" Minute="0">8 am</st1:time> through the Parade of Champions Awards ceremony that starts at <st1:time Hour="15" Minute="0">3 pm</st1:time>. All entrants will vie for the Best of Show trophy and cash award sponsored by Tim’s Rod Shop of Rio Linda. The 2009 winner of the Gary Peter Memorial Award will be announced and the winner will be presented with a beautiful silver chalice and cash sponsored by Sweet-N-Simple Promotions of Reno, NV. Discount Automatics of North Sacramento is sponsoring the “22” Best of Event awards that all the entrants are eligible to win. Special “Pick” awards will be given by Tummy’s Sub Shop of Rio Linda and PoorBoys Perforamance Engines of Sacramento. The National Street Rod Associations “Safety Inspection Team” will also be on hand to inspect any vehicle in attendance and certify them NSRA safe whether they belong to the NSRA or not. This safety team will also award their “Team Safety Pick” plaque.<o:p></o:p> All entrants to the Car show will receive a giant Goody Bag, a huge event program, an event dash plaque, and a chance to win one of over 200 guaranteed door prizes. Special one-off T-shirts featuring TBOLT member, Mike Clougher’s 1947 Chevy and a 50/50 cash raffle will also be available during the event. The host club will have their infamous “Thunder Dawgs” & “Bolts Tri-tip” sandwiches hot off the BBQ along with soft beverages available to all who attend.<o:p></o:p> All years of American vehicles are welcome to attend and the entry fee is $20.00 and all spectators are of course “Free!” Early entry is suggested in order to receive a “Discount Coupon” for the event T-shirts but is not required. For vehicle or vender booth information, please contact Ed (916) 726-5088 or Mike (530) 677-3945. Learn more about our event & see pictures of the 2008 event from the Rio Linda water tower courtesy of the Rio Linda water District at www.capitolautoclub.com. While there, learn more about our history, our members and the activities of the ”Oldest Continuously Meeting Hot Rod Club in the <st1:country-region><st1:place>USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>” the “THUNDERBOLTS!!”<o:p></o:p> </DIV>

Valentine - formerly known as "Valentino"... (I'm off the soap box now standing next to Adam..) dv

Stay out of Harm's Way my friend.. God Bless... dv

Wow,, Pretty harsh Jason ... Being a second generation Italian I know that we held onto our culture, ( and still do ) as did Germans, Irish, French,,, ( well maybe not the French ) We never thought of ourselves as "pushing" our culture on others, but I know that all people of ethnic backgrounds were shunned when their numbers grew here. There is a lot to be learned from people of other backgrounds. Try and see it as an oppurtunity to expand your knowledge of the world we live in. dv

Nice shot of the house Les.. I too fly the flag 24/7. It's replaced annually and the old one given to the local Boy Scouts for them to decommission "properly". dv

And Finally !! The Moment you have all been waiting for !!!!!! Detail Addict !!!!! DV

Just got back.. WHAT A FREAKIN SHOW !!!! It was at least as big as the Nationals.. Cars in every concieviable spot. There HAD to be well over 3500 cars. Parking was at a preimum after 8:00 am... I stopped by to see our old friend Leo ( aka: Detail Addict ) and scored some VRT... I said I would take pictures,, but there were so many people it would take 10 minutes per picture to get a clean shot !! Weather was in the mid-to high 70's and I got my base coat of Pre-Cancerious RED on my arms and face !! I "may" return tomorrow. Car ran beautifully down and back today... The Hot Rod Season has official begun in Calif.. Dennis

Kids Motto: If you ain't wearing it ?? You ain't Eating IT !!! dv

Welcome Manny !!! Dennis

I use that method to get the pet hair off my wife !!

Mine is a Queensland Heeler. He wouldn't sit still long enough to get a shave !! ( No after-shave PLEASE ! )

The weather will be PERFECT !! I'll be there !!!! Anyone else ??? Take sunscreen !!!! dv

Same here !! I use them to buy throw away tools or those that will see very little use... They are not suited to everyday heavy use at all.. dv

Detail at NIGHT !!! Drive all Day !!!! DV

I WISH !!!! I'll be at the GoodGuys Get-Together in Pleasenton all weekend.. It's not Maui, but it is a 1 1/2 hour drive in the 37 !!! Weather is supposed to be picture perfect, so look for some pictures next week... Dennis<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I've been using it for about a month or so now. I didn't think anything could beat the finish shine I've gotten from Super Machine Polish and Wax but I was wrong !! When used after a session with the Porter Cable the shine is definatly better than without using it. I've found that drying time is about 15 minutes in a 50 degree garage which works out because when the car is completly covered, it's about time to start wiping it down. My show day routine has now been changed. After arrival and during setup, Detail Spray, BSG, clean wheels and tires, wipe off BSG... Dennis

I use a California Car Cover ( dust cover ) religiously. I wash it at least once a year, (more if needed), in cold water. The soft side of the dust cover is very soft and I've not experienced any scratching caused by it. But Ya GOTTA wash them !! In the winter I use the dust cover AND a zip-up cover. ( kind of like a mummy bag for your car ! ) For getting light dust off the car I spray one side of a folded microfiber towel with Adams Detail Spray, and ever-so-lightly go over the car a section at a time lifting the dust off with the detail spray side and quickly wiping down with the dry side. Down Side : The microfiber towels get dirty FAST and need to be changed to cleaner ones. On a small car like the 37 it may take three towels. Dennis

I have the EXACT same problem with my Jeep. The cloth upolstery has tight loops that hold onto individule hairs tightly. It takes many passes with a shop vac to get them all off. I used our Dyson house vac with the pet hair attachment and it works better, but Princess has kittens when she see me heading to the driveway with it. Two possible solutions : Vacuum the dog before allowing him/her in the Jeep. or SHAVE the dog !!! . .............. ....... I'm thinking ! .......... dv

Welcome back and congratulations Teresa !!!!! Dennis