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09-23-2006, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
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Originally Posted by wtm442
Car Wax Comparison Test
Just read the July 2006 issue of Consumer Reports. They tested car waxes in the "old stand-by" paste in a can, liquids and the newer Spray types.
Very interesting in that the top rated waxes were the liquids and not the paste wax in a can! See below – numbers in parenthesis are CR ratings based upon tests.
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"After jumping into an early lead, Miles pitted for no reason. He let the entire field go by before re-entering the race. The crowd was jumping up and down as he stunned the Chevrolet drivers by easily passing the entire field to finish second behind MacDonald's other team Cobra. The Corvette people were completely demoralized."
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09-23-2006, 04:49 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF - 351W, 944 non-turbo
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I took Art's advice a couple of years ago and tried the NTX. I think it's terrific stuff. The results are great and it comes off with ease.
Bob
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09-23-2006, 05:35 PM
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Anthony,,, 
Can we follow this with a recipe thread? |
09-23-2006, 06:51 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 742 / 428 FE
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For many years we have used a product called Garrys Royal Satin for our cars prior to show. Hard to find but well worth the search. If you have oxidation on old paint (heaven forbid), it will literally disappear before your eyes. Note: We always used two coats of Royal Satin to deepen the color and get uniformity. The life of this wax is very short on the car, however and I would recommend a good Carnuba as a third coat. The depth of color it brings out is really extraordinary, however.
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09-23-2006, 06:58 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 228, Roush 342R, 457HP/428TQ, modified AOD
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H*ll, just send your car to this guy:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/120359...mate_car_wash/
The price is a mite steep  , but he seems to do OK work. 
Cheers!
Dave
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09-24-2006, 01:08 PM
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09-27-2006, 10:26 AM
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WOW! Twice in three days that I agree with Stan.
Best advice by far in this thread was from him.
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Hey Dave,
That's certainly not going to stop 99.5% of everyone here from searching for their one-step-wipe-on-wipe-off showcar finish in a can! |
10-05-2006, 06:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #90, 351w,Tremec 3550, SB100 SOLD
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I haen't believed a consumer reports test since they tested two identical computers (with different names on them) and came out with very different results. This was years ago, and it looks like nothing has changed. I am sure some of their "stuff" is OK, but do they really know how to prepare and wax a car? I guess I should read how they did the test to see if it makes sense. But then I would be giving money to them. Also, look at the cars they say are the best. Would you drive any of them. Probably not.
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10-05-2006, 06:57 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley, Mopar thingy (small block of course)
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Reading consumer reports is like reading a magazine written by Cliff Claven (of cheers) clones.
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10-05-2006, 07:07 PM
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I remember reading their review of ten speed bikes as a kid. They said that they were too dangerous to consider, since you could forget to apply the rear brakes and just use the front brakes and flip over forwards. Well, DUH!
Even then, as a kid, I went  , and realized as Bugs Bunny would say "What a bunch of maroons!!!"
Cheers!
Dave
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Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem - Don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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10-05-2006, 09:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1507 427 Dart Block Windsor
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Well...I just treated my F-250 and my wife's Miata with a
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one-step-wipe-on-wipe-off showcar finish in a can
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and they both look great with a minimum of effort on my part.
"Car wash boy" over there may disagree, but while he's waxing the sh!t out of his car, I'll be out driving mine and it looks pretty dam good to me, although if I had a trailer queen, I'd probably hire someone like him to whup a real hodoo shine on it! 
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10-10-2006, 01:32 PM
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I had read the comparison on the computer security issue out of curiosity. The AV program we use wasn't listed. They didn't look at any stand alone firewalls. Plus:
"Well, ok, on to Chapter 2, which is more damning than the AV test. Because I have something which is so incredible, it boggles the mind
In addition to antivirus programs, Consumer Reports tested antispyware applications. And they have now confirmed that they did not test against any spyware for their antispyware testing. (Feel free to read that sentence again.)
Instead, their entire test of antispyware applications was based on running applications against Spycar, a set of applications written by Intelguardians that mimic spyware behavior — directly against the explicit instructions of the Spycar developers. "
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2006...al-its_25.html
Once again it prove they are a bunch of people that know little about a lot of things.
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10-11-2006, 08:01 AM
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A previous Thread on the same subject:
Wax On, Wax Off
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10-11-2006, 02:25 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Johnex 427 S/C, 351W, 472 HP, 444 lbs. torque
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I try to keep my cars, my truck, and my boat looking good. One-step-cleaner-waxes are OK if the vehicle has been kept quite clean and there isn't any oxidation etc. However, if you want to do a really good job, you have to take the time to clean the surface properly, remove swirls, etc, then apply a good carnauba wax. For a much better explanation see STG's post on page 2. 
I spoke to a wax producer who told me that their paste wax and their liquid wax both started with the same carnauba wax base but the liquid wax contained some solvent to make it easier to use. Paste wax can be a real pain if allowed to dry too much before buffing or if too much is applied. Waxing in direct sunlight is a sure way to make a tough job, more difficult.
I don't have any trailer queens, I just like my toys to look good. 
Wayne
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10-11-2006, 08:07 PM
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Hey there, Lowell. With all due respect (not much), if you think your cars look better, terrific! I'll just think of you as an old, blind man.
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10-11-2006, 08:39 PM
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if you think your cars look better, terrific! I'll just think of you as an old, blind man.
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Hey there, Stan,
With a similar amount of respect, I invite you to reread my previous post. I didn't say my cars look "better"; I said they look "pretty dam good". I did give credit where credit was due, however, and said if I had a trailer queen, I'd hire someone like you to wash and wax it.
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