FINALLY
05-25-2006, 12:42 AM
#11
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RE: FINALLY
goood lord it is so nice. Finally picked it up and it is just simply...amazing. The ONLY thing is...when i ordered it, i had the polished al. 18" rims. They put 18's on....but they arnt the polished al. ones. I dont even know what the other ones are called. So im kinda bumbed about that but its such an awesome car that i dont even care. I just gotta learn how to drive a 5 speed better!!!
05-27-2006, 02:30 AM
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RE: FINALLY
Nice whip! I can't wait for mine, should hopefully have it for next Wed/Thurs. It's being brought down from another dealership and it's having tinting and clear bra being done. Can't hardly wait myself.
Looks like you got the Fan Blade 18" Or the Painted Aluminum wheels. Someone screwed up when entering the codes into the computer. I'd get the dealership to get you the right ones or guilt them into giving you something in exchange for keeping them. I mean you may like them, but may as well use the situation to take advantage of their cockup.
Looks like you got the Fan Blade 18" Or the Painted Aluminum wheels. Someone screwed up when entering the codes into the computer. I'd get the dealership to get you the right ones or guilt them into giving you something in exchange for keeping them. I mean you may like them, but may as well use the situation to take advantage of their cockup.
05-27-2006, 02:56 PM
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RE: FINALLY
Good Looking car.
As for he car care portion of your question considering your car is black you will need to be extra careful when washing and drying that car or it is going to end up looking like crap. I would like to suggest two things the first would be to go join a detailing forum and learn the proper methods of washing and drying and caring for that car. Next i would suggest for drying that you spend some money and buy some high quality Microfiber Waffle Weave drying towels.
Here is a forum that has a wealth of info and the guys on it are great and very helpful.
http://www.detailcity.org/
And here is the WW towel i spoke of. Buy at least three of them.
http://www.pakshak.com/waffle-weave-...l-25x36-1.html
I would also suggest getting yourself a coup0le 5 gallon buckets for washing and some real Sheepskin wash mittts. There is lot involved in keeping that car looking it's best but the work is welll worth it.
Richard
As for he car care portion of your question considering your car is black you will need to be extra careful when washing and drying that car or it is going to end up looking like crap. I would like to suggest two things the first would be to go join a detailing forum and learn the proper methods of washing and drying and caring for that car. Next i would suggest for drying that you spend some money and buy some high quality Microfiber Waffle Weave drying towels.
Here is a forum that has a wealth of info and the guys on it are great and very helpful.
http://www.detailcity.org/
And here is the WW towel i spoke of. Buy at least three of them.
http://www.pakshak.com/waffle-weave-...l-25x36-1.html
I would also suggest getting yourself a coup0le 5 gallon buckets for washing and some real Sheepskin wash mittts. There is lot involved in keeping that car looking it's best but the work is welll worth it.
Richard
05-27-2006, 05:53 PM
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RE: FINALLY
ORIGINAL: 06stangGT
goood lord it is so nice. Finally picked it up and it is just simply...amazing. The ONLY thing is...when i ordered it, i had the polished al. 18" rims. They put 18's on....but they arnt the polished al. ones. I dont even know what the other ones are called. So im kinda bumbed about that but its such an awesome car that i dont even care. I just gotta learn how to drive a 5 speed better!!!
goood lord it is so nice. Finally picked it up and it is just simply...amazing. The ONLY thing is...when i ordered it, i had the polished al. 18" rims. They put 18's on....but they arnt the polished al. ones. I dont even know what the other ones are called. So im kinda bumbed about that but its such an awesome car that i dont even care. I just gotta learn how to drive a 5 speed better!!!
Good luck, that smile will remain on your face for months, trust me!
05-27-2006, 09:58 PM
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RE: FINALLY
For cleaning and drying only use microfiber towels and no fabric softener when you wash them. Get a good sheep skin wash mitt and dunk it often in the soap bucket keeping lots of suds to lubricate while washing. Start at the top and go down. I have two mitts one for the top 2/3's of the car and one for the rocker panels and rims and tires. Always wash out of the direct sun when its cooler. These are the basics anyway. I use a California water blade to squeegee most of the water off so drying is a snap.
Greg
Greg