bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Got to use Americana on the Vette today, results speak for themselves. First 4 pics are BEFORE Americana, Just MSW. After that its all paste. This is a side by side, the quarter panel has APW the door has SMW APW Only thing I have to say that isn't positive is the wax started to spin in the tub. And I suck at taking pictures, I don't know why some of my pictures are fuzzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 A lot of people have said their wax spins in the jar...but mine is still stuck in place. If you pinch the sides of the jar while you twist the applicator the wax should stay in place. I also finally Americanaed my vette today too. I added some pics in my 're-adamized' topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 A lot of people have said their wax spins in the jar...but mine is still stuck in place. If you pinch the sides of the jar while you twist the applicator the wax should stay in place. I also finally Americanaed my vette today too. I added some pics in my 're-adamized' topic. Thanks for the tip Gerry, thats what I ended up doing, it seemed to work. I just had to be extra careful and apply very little pressure to the wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I noticed with mine now that I've used it a few times, is that there is a circular indentation in the wax itself where I tend to put my fingers on the applicator, so if you view it from the side it starts to look like a W. You can keep the paste nice and flat in the jar if you grab the app handle with your whole hand and press down with your palm as you turn. I tend to use my fingers to push down (don't know why) and not only does it make the paste itself uneven but it doesn't cover the whole applicator evenly Sure is amazing stuff though http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb121/bgredchevyvette/CIMG0216.jpg ^ Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 I noticed with mine now that I've used it a few times, is that there is a circular indentation in the wax itself where I tend to put my fingers on the applicator, so if you view it from the side it starts to look like a W. You can keep the paste nice and flat in the jar if you grab the app handle with your whole hand and press down with your palm as you turn. I tend to use my fingers to push down (don't know why) and not only does it make the paste itself uneven but it doesn't cover the whole applicator evenly Sure is amazing stuff though http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb121/bgredchevyvette/CIMG0216.jpg ^ Money HMM, I'll have to watch out for that, thanks for pointing that out. It is amazing, wipe on and wipe off, it's that simple. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPDAN Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thats a great looking vette!!!! Gotta love those ccw rims too!! What do you use to polish them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thats a great looking vette!!!! Gotta love those ccw rims too!! What do you use to polish them up? Thank you!!! I use Adams Metal Polish to keep them looking good, I still use the old stuff so MP 1 when they are dirty and MP 2 before a show. BSG also works great on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPDAN Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 ONe day i will have those rims on my G8...one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 They are a total pain to keep clean. I would seriously recommend low dust pads, and even clear coating them or putting on some sort of long lasting sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Great pics brian. On my jar i just stuck my pocket knife down on the side of the was and held it until i got it on the appllicator. but after that the was was go enough that it was not needed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Looks great Kevin :rockon::rockon: PS I'll give Mythbusters a call to see if they can do a show on this Americana Spinning problem :confused: I've never tried spinning an applicator on top of a tub of wax, I think the only reason people are doing it with Americana is that the applicator has a handle and the way it fits in the tub. I have always just swiped an applicator across the top of the wax and that is still what I do with Americana. Apply it to the applicator the same way you apply it to the paint, back and forth, no circles !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Your Vette looks awesome. Love the shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b8a4 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Wow is all i can really say! Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcss383 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Very nice! C5 & 505a's go perfectly together! Probably the best wheel/car combination made. My eye's are on the CCW classics for the Z though, just because they are different than what most people put on. Is that a maggie under the hood though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Now thats shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASN8N Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Great looking C5 and another thumbs up on the CCW's. What lift kit is on the car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks for the compliments everyone!!! Very nice! C5 & 505a's go perfectly together! Probably the best wheel/car combination made. My eye's are on the CCW classics for the Z though, just because they are different than what most people put on. Is that a maggie under the hood though? Nope, head, cam, intake, full exhaust, stall and stage 4 trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcss383 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Ah, nice mods. It looks like the cowl designed to clear the maggie is why I asked. Our Z is still stock, but my plans for it include H/C with usual bolt-ons. I wouldn't mind reducing some low-end torque, first is useless stock! Granted I am still running the stock Crapyear F1 SC's so some sticky rubber will fix that. Whenever I buy the CCW's they will be wrapped in either 555R2's or Pilot Sport Cup's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Great looking C5 and another thumbs up on the CCW's. What lift kit is on the car though Thanks! Well I went with the 2 inch blocks. No but we have the front spoiler that scrapes already on some stuff so lowered would be a no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASN8N Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks! Well I went with the 2 inch blocks. You are a good sport. I like the quote in your signature too, 100% true for any gear head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 You are a good sport. I like the quote in your signature too, 100% true for any gear head Haha yea. Thanks, I thought it was pretty funny and true at the same time! Feel free to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Looks great Brian ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Looks great Brian ! Thanks Chris!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks! Well I went with the 2 inch blocks. No but we have the front spoiler that scrapes already on some stuff so lowered would be a no no. :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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