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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

10-28-2024, 10:52 AM

Replies: 14

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

Views: 11,932

Posted By EJR8402

I'd rather overthink it a little than risk...

I'd rather overthink it a little than risk damaging something- would it be fine without going through the extra steps? Probably. But it takes just a few minutes to disconnect the battery and cover up...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-15-2024, 11:47 PM

Replies: 14

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

Views: 11,932

Posted By EJR8402

Yours is looking really clean. Some dressing on...

Yours is looking really clean. Some dressing on the black plastics and hoses would go a long way. I probably could have just given mine a wipe down as well, but I wanted to get all the little...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-14-2024, 03:23 PM

Replies: 8

Talk to me about detail spray and waterless "washes"

Views: 3,987

Posted By EJR8402

I use Wolfgang rinseless wash diluted to make a...

I use Wolfgang rinseless wash diluted to make a QD. A capful with 30 oz of distilled water does it. I wouldn’t use it to replace a full wash unless I have no other options and absolutely need to wash...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-14-2024, 01:38 PM

Replies: 14

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

Views: 11,932

Posted By EJR8402

Looks great! I’m at 53k. Until recently it...

Looks great!

I’m at 53k. Until recently it was my daily- this is just part of my process to get it looking as flawless as possible now that it’s not on the road every day.

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-14-2024, 01:36 PM

Replies: 14

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

Views: 11,932

Posted By EJR8402

Thanks for pointing out the coolant, I noticed...

Thanks for pointing out the coolant, I noticed that too. I’ve actually got it on my list to be flushed completely.

I saw some other random exposed connectors, exactly. Probably waterproof enough,...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-14-2024, 12:44 AM

Replies: 14

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

Views: 11,932

Posted By EJR8402

Detailed the engine today - full walkthrough.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0c7cfB0879lwGFpAvS0Iac1qg

I did a full detail with water on the engine for the first time today. Some people may have better ideas how to attack this, but my tools...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

07-13-2024, 11:28 PM

Replies: 3

Fading or something else on my hood vents?

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Posted By EJR8402

I have the black mirrors that basically have the...

I have the black mirrors that basically have the same finish as the hood vent. One time someone hit my mirror at work and scuffed/scratched it a decent amount and I was able to hit it with a light...

Forum: ZL1 Discussions

07-13-2024, 03:17 PM

Replies: 46

Poll: How many have had to replace their battery?

Views: 12,798

Posted By EJR8402

I put a Noco Genius 2d on mine directly on the...

I put a Noco Genius 2d on mine directly on the battery. So far so good - don't need anything in the engine bay and the wires come neatly out of the panel in trunk lining. Just back into the garage,...

Forum: ZL1 Discussions

06-20-2024, 03:41 PM

Replies: 46

Poll: How many have had to replace their battery?

Views: 12,798

Posted By EJR8402

My car's manufacture date just passed 5 years and...

My car's manufacture date just passed 5 years and it's still running on the original battery.

Based on the interior gauge the voltage seems good.

I've never kept it on a tender because I have...

Forum: ZL1 Discussions

04-28-2024, 10:29 AM

Replies: 46

Poll: How many have had to replace their battery?

Views: 12,798

Posted By EJR8402

I know I’m bumping an old thread here. Just...

I know I’m bumping an old thread here.

Just wanted to mention that I’m almost to 5 years on my original battery. Voltage looks good so far.

I am wondering if having the battery location in the...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-03-2023, 05:20 PM

Replies: 6

Keyhole cover stuck on

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Posted By EJR8402

Figured it out. The right way to reinstall it is...

Figured it out. The right way to reinstall it is to press the rear clips on first. The solution to getting it off was to press as hard as I could on the rear part of the cover while prying out with...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-03-2023, 03:32 PM

Replies: 69

Does this panel gap seem a little big to you?

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Posted By EJR8402

I have a very similar panel gap in the same place...

I have a very similar panel gap in the same place on my 19. Had a body shop look at it and they told me there's really nothing you can do. I learned to just ignore it.

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-03-2023, 03:27 PM

Replies: 6

Keyhole cover stuck on

Views: 3,572

Posted By EJR8402

Keyhole cover stuck on

So today I realized I did not know how to open the door when the fob dies. I looked up the procedure and was able to get the keyhole cover removed, unlock the car, etc. No problem.

Well, when I...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

03-19-2022, 11:29 AM

Replies: 27

Pressure washer newbie

Views: 5,670

Posted By EJR8402

Well, they really do correlate...the point of the...

Well, they really do correlate...the point of the foam cannon is to create a mixture that lingers on the paint to help loosen up whatever contaminants are there. A "foam gun" that just uses the...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

03-18-2022, 03:33 PM

Replies: 27

Pressure washer newbie

Views: 5,670

Posted By EJR8402

So I could buy something like this and it would...

So I could buy something like this and it would improve the suds from the foam cannon?
...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-18-2022, 03:26 PM

Replies: 55

My Camaro has been sitting for 5 months

Views: 12,586

Posted By EJR8402

An oil change probably wouldn't hurt...

An oil change probably wouldn't hurt...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-18-2022, 03:23 PM

Replies: 82

What’s your opinion on sunroofs on the 6th generation Camaro?

Views: 10,709

Posted By EJR8402

I had a sunroof in the Civic SI I drove before I...

I had a sunroof in the Civic SI I drove before I got this car. I actually wanted the sunroof originally, but easily found this car and that was the only part of the configuration that I wanted, but...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-15-2022, 02:50 PM

Replies: 7

Loose seat track?

Views: 2,215

Posted By EJR8402

Noted, thank you!

Noted, thank you!

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-15-2022, 02:49 PM

Replies: 7

Loose seat track?

Views: 2,215

Posted By EJR8402

If this is the problem I think it would be easy...

If this is the problem I think it would be easy enough to remove the bolts, put the seat back in the grooves, and reinstall the bolts without messing with any of the electronics connected to the seat.

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-15-2022, 12:33 PM

Replies: 7

Loose seat track?

Views: 2,215

Posted By EJR8402

Thanks! I will take a look at the rear bolts. I...

Thanks! I will take a look at the rear bolts. I tend to think it's that, rather than them not being inserted correctly in front because the problem developed over time.

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

03-15-2022, 12:03 PM

Replies: 7

Loose seat track?

Views: 2,215

Posted By EJR8402

Loose seat track?

I noticed a few months ago my passenger seat started rattling when going over bumps. After some investigation it's definitely the seat track that's closest to the console: I can rattle the seat up...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-27-2021, 08:31 PM

Replies: 11

Race Ramps wheel cribs - life of foam

Views: 3,460

Posted By EJR8402

I may have to pick some of these up... very...

I may have to pick some of these up... very tempted!

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-26-2021, 07:37 PM

Replies: 11

Race Ramps wheel cribs - life of foam

Views: 3,460

Posted By EJR8402

Race Ramps wheel cribs - life of foam

So I've been looking into getting some of these because I have a phobia about getting under cars and they look really stable.

My only concern is putting up a $300+ investment in items that are...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

05-26-2021, 01:22 PM

Replies: 31

Water spot etching

Views: 6,938

Posted By EJR8402

Check this out for a description of the different...

Check this out for a description of the different types of polishers:

https://www.autopia-carcare.com/how-to-choose-polisher.html

The Griots your detailer recommended and the PC 7424 are in the...

Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum

05-21-2021, 10:37 AM

Replies: 197

Camaro vs Motorcycle

Views: 30,477

Posted By EJR8402

I ride my '14 Yamaha FZ-09 when I can. ...

I ride my '14 Yamaha FZ-09 when I can.

Usually the car gets out though because it's either (a) too rainy or cold to ride or (b) I take the kid to school and it's not convenient to go back home...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

05-21-2021, 10:08 AM

Replies: 31

Water spot etching

Views: 6,938

Posted By EJR8402

Meg's #85 is fairly aggressive- are you sure the...

Meg's #85 is fairly aggressive- are you sure the water spotting isn't left over from another time and you just noticed it? The #85 should be enough to remove fresh water spots just polishing by hand...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance - Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs

05-20-2021, 05:38 PM

Replies: 32

Best way to clean exhaust tip?

Views: 10,203

Posted By EJR8402

I second the Mother's Mag & Aluminum. I...

I second the Mother's Mag & Aluminum.

I use two crappy microfibers: one to clean, one to finish them off.

Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis

05-20-2021, 05:21 PM

Replies: 30

Are rotors a "wearable item"

Views: 6,674

Posted By EJR8402

One more reason to do a wheels-off detail every...

One more reason to do a wheels-off detail every now and then.

Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis

05-19-2021, 09:17 AM

Replies: 30

Are rotors a "wearable item"

Views: 6,674

Posted By EJR8402

Seems like all the articles online that I've read...

Seems like all the articles online that I've read about the "misconception of brake rotor warping" hone in on the premise that you don't have "warping", just uneven wear. Excess runout typically...

Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis

05-17-2021, 01:47 PM

Replies: 30

Are rotors a "wearable item"

Views: 6,674

Posted By EJR8402

I have certainly done this on more than one...

I have certainly done this on more than one occasion. No more.

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