Redbeard

Not mentioned in the article, the workers are also revolting against the possibility of a Z06 convertible. It's supposed to be the hardcore track weapon!

I would definitely talk more to this other guy, especially about money and stability (how steady is the business and get more history). This sounds like an interesting opportunity, but not knowing him or more about the company means you should be cautious before you make a decision no matter how good it sounds. Maybe you could do a trial run of some details on nights/weekends to get a better feel on how you'd work together.

As to your current situation, there are definitely pros and cons to working for friends/family. While there is a lot to be said for stability and sacrificing potential $ for it, if your pay has been stagnant for six years (trust me, you're not the only one) I would try to get a better idea of whether that's gonna change any time soon (6 months, year, etc).

Good luck.

Check out this relative comparison of cost: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1403_2014_camaro_z28_cost_comparo/

The Z28 is pricey, but it's hard to duplicate the performance from a turnkey package...with a warranty.

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/hotnews/1401_2014_chevrolet_camaro_z28_pricing_announced/

Thanks, I hadn't seen pics of the '62 yet. It looks surprisingly good. The pace car is so bad they ought to consider leaving it alone as a  memento.

It should break records at that price......

I'm a Camaro guy from way back (I've owned four), and the LS7 is one of my favorite engines, so of course I think this is the ultimate Z/28. But as great as this package is, I'm a bit skeptical of it bringing $20k more than the ZL1. But who knows, maybe I underestimate the math involved to get a 1LE (starting at half the price) up to this level of track performance. But in the bigger picture, I'm glad this Z/28 exists as a platform for parts to trickle down from.

When the Adam's team said drive-thru car washes can damage your finish, I had no idea that's what they meant!

(gotta love technology)

 

Time to break out the ol' pen and paper and post on the forum with sticky notes

My handwriting is so bad, it would be worse than any typos.

There have been some good tips so far, but you just have to have realistic expectations with a daily driver, especially if you don't have the benefit of a garage.  The upside is that a properly maintained finish will look good even with a light coating of dust until you get really close. I usually do a Waterless Wash (or the new Rinseless Wash now) several times a week in the evening, so at least I'm starting with a clean slate on whatever dust it will collect overnight and at work the next day.

A California company has one called Stripper Scent.  I think the Leather Conditioner is plenty awesome.

Some folks need a product to get the stripper scent out of their vehicle. I've heard.

You're right the Leather & Interior Conditioner smells great, but I don't use it too often. The Total Interior Detailer has a clean scent (baby powder?), but I wouldn't mind having a bit of Detail Spray or Invisible Undercarriage Spray scent without having to hang my head out the window like a dog.

 

 

Now back to looking for that Sharpie!

You can even color match with your Sharpie!

BG would really make that green pop!

Right on Darryl, and we may not be carrying these brushes moving forward.  Manufacturing problems make for a limited availability.

 

If you can find one through one of our distributors, go for it!

No, I love the blonde boar's hair brush!   Are there plans for an even better replacement?

If only I had the money... *google'ing how much I can sell my internal organs for on the black market* 

Remember, they don't have to be your own...

I love the exhaust location. All that mesh is basically a speaker grill.

Take one for the team, Jason. The rest of us gotta know about the new products!

A lot of people don't realize how bad of shape they were in until they see the before/afters.

Nice work as usual.  What size wheels are on the Silverado? I like how they look like the stockers taken to the next level.

Nice! How the heck did it spend 35 years in Montana with no rust? Did it hibernate in a garage every winter?

I wash my bed like the exterior, but the floor is scratched up from use so I don't bother using any other products on it. However I do use DS on the inner tailgate and sides since they're somewhat visible.

I'll get around to doing a spray-in liner eventually, but I figure the more scratches I have to hide I'll be getting my money's worth.

I got one of those on my last two trucks in the first month of ownership. I lived with it for a while until it spread. I called around and the dealer was able to install an OEM windshield at about the same price as whatever anyone else would have done. And it was less than my insurance deductible.

I had one of the first Sony Walkmans and it was huge!

Scott! I'm in Shreveport, too, but unfortunately my truck isn't a great example of the Adam's shine at the moment.

Good call starting your wife's car off right. And if you haven't tried it yet, one of my favorite products for trucks and SUVs is the Invisible Undercarriage Spray. The fenderwells are so visible, if they're not as clean as the rest of the vehicle, it really detracts from the overall look. Plus it smells terrific!

Wow! I'm away from the forum for a few weeks and look what happens!   But seriously, I want to echo everyone else's sentiment in thanking you, Dylan, for all your contributions online and otherwise toward feeding our shine addiction. All the best to you and your family in whatever the future brings!

I didn't realize they carried that style all the way to '77. Good luck with your project.

I was not implying any impropriety on your part. But as we all know, no job is truly complete until you pop a top and stand back admiring your work.

Yes, even though there are other waxes that cost more, Buttery is still a premium wax compared to your typical off the shelf stuff.

Even though your cars are new, it is still recommended to clay them before polishing or waxing. You may be surprised at the contaminants on something fresh off the lot.