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Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-11-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By chupr0kabra

Lamb's wool mitt. Available at most local auto...

Lamb's wool mitt. Available at most local auto stores, and they are still my favorite. I've tried microfiber mitts, all sorts of foam sponges, and I keep coming back to lamb's wool.


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-10-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By chupr0kabra

I always recommend removing the tags from your...

I always recommend removing the tags from your towels before first use.


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-10-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,176
Posted By chupr0kabra

I like to use a rinseless wash for weekly upkeep....

I like to use a rinseless wash for weekly upkeep. If your car is a garage queen, doesn't get driven in the rain, etc., they work very well in place of car dusters. Done correctly, it is just as...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-09-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,499
Posted By chupr0kabra

Can't be done! Just kidding. Here's what I...

Can't be done!

Just kidding. Here's what I do with mine:

Annually:
Wash - Two buckets, car soap, wool mitts
Clay (I actually use Nanoskin Autoscrub)
Polish - Adams and/or Wolfgang products...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-03-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,981
Posted By chupr0kabra

Trust me, there's a lot of Autogeek stuff in...

Trust me, there's a lot of Autogeek stuff in there. The Flex and most of the pads are from you, as well as the ONR.


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-02-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,981
Posted By chupr0kabra

Showing off: My detailing cabinet

My wife and I moved into our house last summer, but because life gets in the way, we haven't had much of a chance to really organize my garage. I spent a couple days doing this, and while I'm not...
Forum: Wheels & Tires
07-01-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,784
Posted By chupr0kabra

C6 Coupe ZR1 repros for sale

I recently purchased a set of CCW wheels for my C6, so I am selling my ZR1 repros. These are stock C6 size/offset (18x8.5 front, 19x10 rear) for a non-widebody car. They are chrome plated and have...
Forum: Southwest
06-18-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 321
Posted By chupr0kabra

Vettes at Williams Tower (Houston)

I've noticed several C5 and C6 Vettes that park in the Williams Tower (where I work) garage on a regular basis. I also saw a '66 convertible parked there today. Any of these belong to members here?...
Forum: Wheels & Tires
06-17-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 40,783
Posted By chupr0kabra

Sneak peek of mine. I'll try to get some better...

Sneak peek of mine. I'll try to get some better shots soon, but summer is busy!

SP505A in Comp Gray. 18/19
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/chupr0kabra/Corvette/CCW/after_zps3ab1013a.jpg...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-04-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,224
Posted By chupr0kabra

Looks like someone has been using 00 steel wool...

Looks like someone has been using 00 steel wool wash mitts on that thing.


-Mike
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By chupr0kabra

AAA membership for me. It has a lot of other...

AAA membership for me. It has a lot of other benefits, too, such as discounts at hotels, restaurants, etc.


-Mike
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,808
Posted By chupr0kabra

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/chupr0kabra/...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/chupr0kabra/Corvette/IMG_1474.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/chupr0kabra/media/Corvette/IMG_1474.jpg.html)


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-07-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,453
Posted By chupr0kabra

I have always loved trying new products and...

I have always loved trying new products and processes! Count me in!


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
02-11-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By chupr0kabra

Maybe WD-40? Might have to let it soak a bit. ...

Maybe WD-40? Might have to let it soak a bit.


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-25-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,168
Posted By chupr0kabra

It's a hobby. Simple as that. For some people,...

It's a hobby. Simple as that. For some people, clean means running their car through a car wash. For others, it means spending a weekend polishing and buffing. You obviously have your opinions on...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-23-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,168
Posted By chupr0kabra

If you've ever seen a car that is fresh from the...

If you've ever seen a car that is fresh from the factory or (worse yet) "prepped" by the dealer's detailer, you'd know why new cars need a good detail. Rail dust alone will cause all sorts of havoc...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-17-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,482
Posted By chupr0kabra

Spintech, maybe? -Mike

Spintech, maybe?


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
10-14-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By chupr0kabra

Been there, done that. Based on what...

Been there, done that.

Based on what you're after I would say a wash before the M105 would be in order. That way, if there's any clay residue left behind, you'll wash that off, and have a clean...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-22-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,873
Posted By chupr0kabra

Agreed. No sense in keeping my car nice for the...

Agreed. No sense in keeping my car nice for the next owner.


-Mike
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-09-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,192
Posted By chupr0kabra

I had a '00 Z28 with lots of mods. Suspension,...

I had a '00 Z28 with lots of mods. Suspension, headers, exhaust, wheels, etc. Every weekend, I was doing something to the car...it was my hobby.

After I got a nice promotion at work, my wife...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-07-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,052
Posted By chupr0kabra

I had similar experiences with NXT. Good shine,...

I had similar experiences with NXT. Good shine, but not much durability. Collinite is supposed to be one of the most durable waxes out there, so that should be a different experience.

You...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-27-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,113
Posted By chupr0kabra

I have one. Works great! I especially like to...

I have one. Works great! I especially like to use it to pre-soak a car that is really dirty.


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-31-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,694
Posted By chupr0kabra

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: Black car +...

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

Black car + OCD + fluorescent garage lighting = FML


-Mike
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-30-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,694
Posted By chupr0kabra

Wet Diamond topped with Midnight Sun. I...

Wet Diamond topped with Midnight Sun. I typically use the Diamond Polymer Spray as a final wipe down after washing and drying. Midnight Sun definitely comes off easily, so I only use that when I...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-30-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,694
Posted By chupr0kabra

Zaino makes excellent products, and because of...

Zaino makes excellent products, and because of the high-gloss, high-durability results one can get with them, they are exceedingly popular. They are a go-to product on many forums, not just here at...
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