The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[ws6guy]

Are you using the Mothers "Ball"

yes the mothers cone and mequiars cone. Also some steel wool for inside the hoops that I've neglected for at least 10 years.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Bought the supplies needed for a “paint correction” on the C5. Wash, claybar, compound, polish, wax/coat. It’s a long process but my very first job was at a car wash and I worked my way up to a detailer. It’s kind’ve nostalgic/therapeutic for me.

 

[jeffsqartan]

Bought the supplies needed for a “paint correction” on the C5. Wash, claybar, compound, polish, wax/coat. It’s a long process but my very first job was at a car wash and I worked my way up to a detailer. It’s kind’ve nostalgic/therapeutic for me.

I rhino-lined the hood on the Mustang. After 2 accidents I figured it couldn't look worse lol. Not only does it actually look pretty good, but now I don't feel bad if I toss tools/parts on top of it when I'm working on stuff or in a hurry.
Might have to do that to all my cars. No more paint correction required!

 

[tjh88]

I picked up my GN up from a detailer yesterday. It's a side gig for him but he's a certified Jax Wax guy and very particular about his work. It's an older paint job and had a LOT of swirl and scratches in it. He said he put at least 30 hours of buffing into it. He did under the hood and the trunk and and interior detail. I didn't realize the interior was dirty until her got it done. He did a great job. Looks like a different car. I couldn't be happier.

 

[churchmouse]

I picked up my GN up from a detailer yesterday. It's a side gig for him but he's a certified Jax Wax guy and very particular about his work. It's an older paint job and had a LOT of swirl and scratches in it. He said he put at least 30 hours of buffing into it. He did under the hood and the trunk and and interior detail. I didn't realize the interior was dirty until her got it done. He did a great job. Looks like a different car. I couldn't be happier. View attachment 136458 View attachment 136459

OK lets see it.....

 

[churchmouse]

Bought the supplies needed for a “paint correction” on the C5. Wash, claybar, compound, polish, wax/coat. It’s a long process but my very first job was at a car wash and I worked my way up to a detailer. It’s kind’ve nostalgic/therapeutic for me.

I have a few friends that seriously enjoy a Sunday afternoon deep into this process.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I picked up my GN up from a detailer yesterday. It's a side gig for him but he's a certified Jax Wax guy and very particular about his work. It's an older paint job and had a LOT of swirl and scratches in it. He said he put at least 30 hours of buffing into it. He did under the hood and the trunk and and interior detail. I didn't realize the interior was dirty until her got it done. He did a great job. Looks like a different car. I couldn't be happier. View attachment 136458 View attachment 136459

The finish on mine won’t be as noticeable of a transformation because my car is yellow not black, but I am hoping to get rid of most of the swirls and bring the “pop” back out of the color.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I have a few friends that seriously enjoy a Sunday afternoon deep into this process.

I know one guy that it is all he has ever done. First at a dealership, then a paint shop, then at his house. He always had asomeones vehicle at his house detailing and buffing and waxing.

 

[jeffsqartan]

I know one guy that it is all he has ever done. First at a dealership, then a paint shop, then at his house. He always had asomeones vehicle at his house detailing and buffing and waxing.

That is one helluva good job. Looks slick.

 

[churchmouse]

The finish on mine won’t be as noticeable of a transformation because my car is yellow not black, but I am hoping to get rid of most of the swirls and bring the “pop” back out of the color.

I would venture to say it will be a noticeable improvement.
I have owned a couple of yellow cars and lately I seem to be gravitating back to the color.

I miss my 68 banana yellow Nova. It was a street beast.

 

[Jaybird1980]

That is one helluva good job. Looks slick.

Yeah it is, wish it was mine

 

[churchmouse]

Used the string/ruler method to size the drive belts for the fancy accessory drive.
Ordered the belts. Then it dawns on me the replacement PS pump pully is a solid disk and the original was slotted to match the Alt. pully.
The PS pump has t fasteners to hold it in place once the belt is on. One is directly behind the pully. The pully runs so close to the mount there is no way to get to that fastener. None. WTAF peoples. This thing is such a pain in the ass. I should have just spent more of "HIS" money and went with the March system.

Only cure is drill a hole directly in line with the allen head so I can make a proper adjustment.
Then match that hole 180 degrees over to keep it balanced. What a total pain in my ass and such a waste of time. All because I wanted to save him some money.

 

[tjh88]

And his CTS-V in the background is the real deal. Has a dyno sheet of about 740 to the rear wheels on E85. Had to make mine prettier cause it sure cant touch that one.

 

[femurphy77]

Picked up the Gal from the upholstery shop Friday afternoon and since it hadn't been out of the my shop in over a year took it to the carwash to knock off the collected dirt and grime. I noticed copious amounts of water cascading down the firewall so moved around to the back and noticed a nice waterfall feature around the back window as well! It doesn't appear that the "windshield guy" used any sealant between the gasket and body. Called the shop and after some discussion I'm to bring it back after our much anticipated upcoming vacation to have it redone correctly.

 

[churchmouse]

pen a couple of hours making the last to .320 spacers to mount the PS pump.
Drilled the hole in the drive pulley so I can get to the adjuster fastener.
Primed the oil pump. Turned up 50 PSI with the drill motor.
Measured up for the stainless braided lines to make the hoses for the steering.

 

[femurphy77]

pen a couple of hours making the last to .320 spacers to mount the PS pump.
Drilled the hole in the drive pulley so I can get to the adjuster fastener.
Primed the oil pump. Turned up 50 PSI with the drill motor.
Measured up for the stainless braided lines to make the hoses for the steering.

Forward progress!

 

[churchmouse]

Forward progress!

Seems you are in the same canoe. 2 steps forward and 3 back...

 

[Brad69]

It’s modding season I guess I should do my part!

 

[churchmouse]

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It’s modding season I guess I should do my part!

Whats in the box man.

 

[Brad69]

3 in catback Exhaust for my Hellcat!

Drag Radials won’t be in till 1st week of may.