Rich Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Nice and sunny, but cool today, so we decided to take a ride to the Italian store, close to Pittsburgh. Managed to get out of there only $80 lighter in the wallet. But dinner tonight was sausage stromboli, pasta with basil/tomato sauce, fresh wood fired bread, and $13 worth of olives and artichokes. As an Italian, I have to say I enjoyed myself. Can't move now, but I enjoyed myself. 😁 buffalobob920, Captain Slow, Black Bowtie and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 The trees are budding, so the wife I spent the day in the yard picking up the stuff that cam down during the winter. We have a couple of more cool nights and then we should be able to get the plants and flowers out of the garage and into their proper place. Nickfire20 and Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Saw this in the wild today when leaving the base, and we ended up in nearly the exact same place miles up the interstate, but he made a right and I a left. He probably thought I was following him 🤣 RayS and Nickfire20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Went to Discount Tire to switch winter wheels out for regular A/S set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I thought I was going to be spending the day on the wife's Terrain, I thought wrong. I ended edging the sidewalks and using the new pressure washer and surface cleaner to make them look nice. It had been two years since the sidewalks had been pressure washed and they sure did need it. The front sidewalks gets plenty of pine pitch on it and I found that Eco APC works well at getting it off. I've been informed that we are going to redo the island this year that you can see part of on the 3rd picture, it does need it so why not. falcaineer, Rich and Captain Slow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 ^ Looking at the first pic I thought “why would you power wash an old cracked sidewalk.” 🤷🏻♂️ Doh! Good job on the power wash Ray. 👍🏼 RayS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 15 hours ago, RayS said: I thought I was going to be spending the day on the wife's Terrain, I thought wrong. I ended edging the sidewalks and using the new pressure washer and surface cleaner to make them look nice. It had been two years since the sidewalks had been pressure washed and they sure did need it. The front sidewalks gets plenty of pine pitch on it and I found that Eco APC works well at getting it off. I've been informed that we are going to redo the island this year that you can see part of on the 3rd picture, it does need it so why not. Nice work, Ray. Probably good Mary didn't ask for a recommendation on that first...I may have said the Trim and Lug nut Brush. It'd be like Karate Kid! 🥵🤣😉🤪 RayS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Put the snowblower out of the garage and back into the shed till next winter today. Sure hoping I don't need it. Got the riding mower out, put in the battery, changed the oil and spark plug, and it's good to go now. I have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Rinseless washed the SS in preparation for several days of rain. Ceramic Boost on paint, wheels and windows. Pulled the drivers WeatherTech mat, rinsed the salt off then cleaned with their stuff. I’ll be ordering the Adam’s version soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfire20 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) Not today but a few days ago I played around with the new One Step Metal Polish. Worked extremely well! Before Waterless wash only... After polish Edited March 21, 2021 by Nickfire20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Today's the day. Getting the Vette uncovered and started up after its long winter nap. Maybe even take a short drive since the roads are pretty salt free! buffalobob920 and Nickfire20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I was going to do the same thing but had to go and babysit my two grandchildren that Trumps uncovering the vette 😂 Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Got it out, and took a nice long drive. Turned 15,500 miles on it today. Still just breaking it in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I completed a multi-day project which was a brand new 2021 Jeep Cherokee making it look like a new vehicle and then putting a coating on it. The Jeep is owned by the same person who had me do their Roush Mustang last year. I did get one picture that really shows the contrast between being in the sun and shade and I was able to try to Graphene Tire Dressing and I like the results. The third picture gives a perspective of the stars being out during the day. The picture is the hood that really shows the metal flake in the paint and a reflection of the trees. The pollen is going crazy here and the owner is picking it up on Thursday, so I'll break out the Graphene Shampoo right before he arrives to make sure it is spotless. Rich, falcaineer and Bscott94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Friday I two bucket washed the SS using Adam’s Graphene Shampoo. The SS is parked until I go back to the office. Yesterday I went to Menard’s and bought more LED lights for the garage, nearly 35,000 lumens total if the manufacturers claims can be believed. My far better half said “wow, it’s too bright in here!” Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 How did you find the graphing shampoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaj41354 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 22 hours ago, buffalobob920 said: How did you find the graphing shampoo Graphene Shampoo can be found here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I’m sorry I wasn’t clear how did you like it’s performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfire20 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, buffalobob920 said: I’m sorry I wasn’t clear how did you like it’s performance I loved the performance, used it a couple times now, it’s awesome. I did write up on the Graphene Shampoo thread buffalobob920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) The pressure washer fun continues, this last weekend was doing the driveway. While it may not look great, it does not look bad for being 49 year old concrete. The driveway was poured in 1972, so it is hard to complain about the condition overall. Fortunately I had some help in doing the driveway, but I still managed to spend about 12 hours of the weekend on it and got sunburned. If you look at my truck you might see the edge of something lurking behind it. We don't know if it is a project car or donor car yet, but something will happen with it. Edited April 5, 2021 by RayS buffalobob920, Captain Slow, falcaineer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
them240i Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 This was one wild and frustrating winter. I was rear ended in mid-December by a guy who was inattentive, and completely missed the turquoise coupe stopped at the light (read: me). I knew that it was going to be a battle when he attempted to offer me $1000 to repair the bumper. That was not going to fly, and then he told me that there was a "problem with [his] insurance," on that specific vehicle (late 1980's GMC panel truck). I figured that this was going to be an uninsured motorist claim, so I advised my own insurance company, and forwarded them the dash cam footage that has be stopped at the red light, and even the camera recorded the impact from the the truck. However, it turns out that the guy *does* have insurance, but they are debating whether to cover it as apparently the truck failed smog inspection, so it did not have a valid registration. Weeks turn into months, as the other insurance company continues to slow walk their 'investigation.' The estimate from the collision center was between $4100 and $5000 (using all OEM parts), and a few days after getting that done, the other driver calls me to once again offer me $1000. I then tell him that the $1000 would be insufficient, as the estimate dwarfs that. Fast forward to late-March, when my insurance company calls me to let me know that the person who was handling the file at the other driver's insurance (Infinity) "was no longer with the company," and apparently had done nothing. 😡 Finally, on the last week of March, I was cleared to have the repairs completed as it was going to be filed as an uninsured motorist claim. The final total for repairs was $4490, plus an additional supplement of $900 for extra paint shop time. So finally, I have my car back, and even though it was detailed at the collision center, I needed to go over it again. And of course, I've ordered a ceramic coating kit since the paint is fresh. 😁 One thing that I was impressed with was that after 7 months since the last time I cleaned the engine bay, there was just a little bit of dust, which was taken care of with some DS and then I used VRT on the plastic bits, as well as the rubber gasket that runs around the engine compartment. RayS, falcaineer, Mike E. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops1sc Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 We have started a restoration of our 1995 Coachmen Catalina fifth wheel camper! We will be uploading the whole process to YouTube. Check us out if you're bored, LOL! RayS and falcaineer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelin Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 The ones that are built and on the road will be it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Bowtie Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Ordered my 21 Silverado RST this spring and between the weather and vacation had not had time to do a full detail. I started with a strip wash, tire/rubber cleaner on the trim, clay mitt on the paint, finish polish and than Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating on the paint and trim. Truck sits outside 24/7, so will be interested in how long the coating lasts. Was happy on how easy it was to apply and remove. Will follow up with the Graphene soap and detail spray to maintain. Edited July 6, 2021 by Black Bowtie RayS, Captain Slow and mc2hill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 After washing the truck, I parked it on what will be the new garage when the supplies arrive. Seems like the shipping delays are pretty much affecting everything. Rich and falcaineer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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