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Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-29-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,714
Posted By victorf

I just gonna file it in "whatever I use is the...

I just gonna file it in "whatever I use is the best" category. LOL!
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-01-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,745
Posted By victorf

Had Costco mounted PS4S on my coated brand new...

Had Costco mounted PS4S on my coated brand new Rays wheels. No problem with stick on weight adhesion.
Stick on two sided foam weight however, overtime will deteriorate and flings off, so it is my...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-16-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,745
Posted By victorf

POR-15 advertised it resist direct hammer strike...

POR-15 advertised it resist direct hammer strike and battery acid. I have tested with battery acid and hammering - and it is true. But never a focus strike to simulate flying irregular shape rock...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-11-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,745
Posted By victorf

Come this July, both coated oem forged clear...

Come this July, both coated oem forged clear coated Gumby and my oem turbo Honda wheel will have two years of easy cleaning and trouble free protection.

In fact, picked up a set of Rays for the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-04-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By victorf

I have used most of the above mentioned products...

I have used most of the above mentioned products for the first 7 years on my '05. Short live products are all bummers.
I like nice looking rubber/plastic trims. But I don't like short live treatment...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-16-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,793
Posted By victorf

First used PC on my '05 when new, then '18 picked...

First used PC on my '05 when new, then '18 picked up the Flex 3401 to prep before I ceramic both Vette and the new '18 Honda.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
11-19-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By victorf

I first dipped into ceramic coating back in 2012....

I first dipped into ceramic coating back in 2012. I was totally not experienced at proper preppings but using Gtechniq on my '05's badly faded hard plastic and rubber trim was unbelievable to say the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
09-02-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,880
Posted By victorf

I pretty much follow BudgetPlan1's philosophy,...

I pretty much follow BudgetPlan1's philosophy, along with recommendation on Kamikaze products + a little of my own on maintenance.
It is a fact that to remove swirl marks, layer of paint is gone....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-12-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,025
Posted By victorf

I am using this stick on wide angle mirrior. It...

I am using this stick on wide angle mirrior. It works!

But it is no more than an expensive stick on...and unfortunately, it shows.

On the other hand, I have on my lowly '18 Civic Turbo Sport...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
08-02-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,003
Posted By victorf

For long term without redundant maintenance for...

For long term without redundant maintenance for exterior/interior paint, rubber/plastic trim, I prefer coating.

Tire is another can of worms. However, the Optimum Tire Protection and Coating's...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-22-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
FS: key fob
Views: 1,403
Posted By victorf

I'll take it! PayPal info please!

I'll take it!

PayPal info please!
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-17-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,485
Posted By victorf

I applied on my '05's terrible looking original...

I applied on my '05's terrible looking original exterior rubber trims with ceramic coating 6 years ago and since, they always look like new and maintenance free. But foolishly continuing to waste...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-02-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 905
Posted By victorf

After seven satisfied years using ceramic coating...

After seven satisfied years using ceramic coating on rubber/plastic exterior trims on my '05, decided when I picked up a new car last July to treat it with ceramic and my '05 also went through the...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-17-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Posted By victorf

Depends on how annal a person is regarding end...

Depends on how annal a person is regarding end result.

My fairly extreme believe:

Any touching/dragging contact, however light, having imbedded particulate on tool will certainly cause...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-14-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,694
Posted By victorf

Aside from repetitive application requires to...

Aside from repetitive application requires to maintain a decent appearance, I stay away from water/solvent base products due to out gassing residual film deposit and visible on interior glass, which...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-10-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,015
Posted By victorf

To properly charge a battery, it should charge at...

To properly charge a battery, it should charge at no more than 10% of its capacity or else it would drastically shorten the battery's natural life. Costco Deltran charger is rated at 3 amp, for my...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-23-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 90,798
Posted By victorf

Thanks for the response! Too bad!

Thanks for the response!

Too bad!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-22-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 90,798
Posted By victorf

I cancelled my order on the first run due to tint...

I cancelled my order on the first run due to tint on lens.

Will these second run comes with "clear" lens?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-20-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,375
Posted By victorf

When I changed out the OEM radiator with Dewitt,...

When I changed out the OEM radiator with Dewitt, took me two days repeated with 18 gallons of distilled water to flush, even than, visually it still was not 100% clear.

My original fill was not...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-20-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,277
Posted By victorf

LS3's engine with better heads flowing efficiency...

LS3's engine with better heads flowing efficiency comes with a price, its heads are different than LS2 with altered oil returns. LS3 can get into and suffers oil starvation in racing situations where...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By victorf

I highly doubt GM engineering department is...

I highly doubt GM engineering department is working on a new column lock for a third time.

Existing Column Lock Module has been using on all C6, from the base all the way to the mighty ZR1, as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By victorf

Do a search. Eliminator/bypass is a good...

Do a search.

Eliminator/bypass is a good idea!

However, even if an eliminator/bypass is installed, you could still get the Service Column Lock msg. Underlying problem is the OEM Steering Column...
Forum: C6 Vendor for Sale
08-14-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 157,075
Posted By victorf

Well, much like if the factory withheld the smoke...

Well, much like if the factory withheld the smoke tint during the manufacturing process and comes out with clear lens for the same price!

There is an opportunity to be had! Clear lens from the...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-10-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,901
Posted By victorf

Sorry, don't remember the model. Both layer...

Sorry, don't remember the model.

Both layer heat shield are stick on, but I applied two part clear epoxy resin on the seam of each layer to further enhance adhesion to the hood for resistance to...
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
08-10-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,901
Posted By victorf

Hood is designed for using all stock latching...

Hood is designed for using all stock latching components. Mounting was straight forward, alignment took no more than 5 minutes, it is a testament to how well made the hood is.

I bought the first...
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