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Thanks! Trying to keep it simple because I already obsess a little too much about the GS. After my first wax/polish, I sealed with Sonax PNS 6 months ago and use Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer every other wash. I must say, it shines and is very hydrophobic, I really like it so I'm not ready to switch it up yet. But I haven't found the perfect sealant/wax/coating for the wheels yet, without going for an actual ceramic coating. So far McKee's 37 Hydro Blue SiO2 is doing okay.
BTW.. My wife heard the garage door open and came out to see what was going on... she saw the car outside and me with hose in head... gave me a couple of eye rolls and tsk tsks...
Edit: I've been seeing Bead Maker all over the net so on your recommendation, I decided to watch a couple of reviews. It certainly is enticing... maybe I'll get a bottle...
Maybe that hose in your head was why your wife gave you that look...
@chinee what I like about Bead Maker is I can use it on everything, paint, glass, chrome, vinyl, plastics, wheels. And after I'm done using it on the outside of the car, I take the already soaked towel and wipe down everything on the inside of the car. It have anti-UV properties which is great for the dash. I wipe it on inside of windshield too, help act as anti-fog spray. The stuff is cheap too, entire gallon is only $36 on Amazon. I have lots of car products too, now I only need car soap and Bead Maker. I occasional use 50/50 mix of vinegar and water to clean glass. Keeping it cheap and simple is the plan.
I get eye rolls too from my wife. She can drive the car to the ground and never will wash it. She appreciates a nice clean car, but don't want to do the dirty work.
btw jp.. I had to do a double-take with your pic above... "That's looking too hot to be a pre-refresh GS..." Color, stance, wheels... I think it looks perfect, even without the painted calipers. I know you're really looking forward to adding the copper, but a simple white or silver decal on the calipers might be all the dressing-up that wheel area needs.
btw jp.. I had to do a double-take with your pic above... "That's looking too hot to be a pre-refresh GS..." Color, stance, wheels... I think it looks perfect, even without the painted calipers. I know you're really looking forward to adding the copper, but a simple white or silver decal on the calipers might be all the dressing-up that wheel area needs.
Thanks man! I wanted ceramic pads to cut down on brake dust. So I thought I might as well do rotors and paint calipers too, all at once to save on labor costs. The guy who did my suspension will do the work, already scheduled with him. I hate the OEM rotors and pads, squeals every morning and already rusting, looks horrible. The 2pc OEM rotors offers better stopping power than the 1pc StopTech I'm getting, but I don't track the car so I doubt I'll see much difference on the street.
BTW, that's what Bead Maker will make you do..double takes on your car. I have never seen my car so shiny, even when it's dirty like today, the shine is outstanding. I've used all kinds of waxes and sealants, nothing shine like Bead Maker, no joke it does really works.
Finally joined the dipped grille club - I tried a dark grey in an attempt to match the oem grille color. In the garage light the paint is a lot lighter, but outside from a distance it looks better. Before After Outside Old blue finally got out of the garage, lol
Finally joined the dipped grille club - I tried a dark grey in an attempt to match the oem grille color. In the garage light the paint is a lot lighter, but outside from a distance it looks better.
Old blue finally got out of the garage, lol
Looks good. But I would definitely want to go darker, my OCD will have me going nuts everytime it's indoors.
Rear diff oil changed today. Nearly got caught using the measure/replace system, when the oil came out it measured 1.6L in the tub yet an hour later it measured around 1.4L. The air must have slowly risen up and out of the dirty oil. Fill spec ended up being 1.35L anyways .
DIY Dan is correct, that fill plug is on tiiiight! I thought I had stripped the hex plug when it finally let go.
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