GDT: car rags (five)

[Identity404]

Andersen in the starter's crease for tonight. Why? No idea.

 

[Stickpucker]

Imma need you all to demo these techniques on my car to get an idea which is best.

 

[hockeynjune]

Brushless/touchless/laser washes are pretty terrible, they barely clean your car and some use very abrasive chemicals that can damage your paint. The only thing going for them is that they can’t scratch your paint.

If you do not have the capacity to hand wash at home, I recommend the following.

• ⁠Go to a DIY wash with a pressure washer.
• ⁠Bring one of the below:

1. ⁠A Microfibre mitt - this is easier, but you should pay attention to when it is getting dirty and swap it or clean when it gets dirty.

2. ⁠A handful of microfibre cloths - this is harder but means you're always working with something clean.

• ⁠Use the pre-wash function, spray it everywhere.

• ⁠Use the soap option - wave the brush around to get soap on every panel but only allow the brush to touch your glass or wheels - they can generally take the abuse. Your paint absolutely cannot. If you're using cloths, switch when the cloth your using is covered in dirt.

• ⁠Once soap is on the vehicle, wipe each panel with your mitt/towels. Wipe logically (Up-down, Left-right). Use the brush to supply you with more soap.

• Use the rinse function to remove all soap.

• ⁠Pull your car up somewhere to prevent a queue, and dry off the car with a couple of large microfiber towels. This is important so that you don’t leave water spots.

• ⁠Apply a good protection product - the cheap-ish modern stuff with ceramics is surprisingly effective. Do this every few months and cleaning will be easier.

I am deranged and do this once a week.

lol I, I have been in automotive repair business for over 45 years. Always had a detail shop. Scratching the paint is a very big deal especially on the high end European cars. No brushes and always microfiber cloths.

 

[ElmCityGuy]

Crap what a weak goal... Freddie has got to make that save.. what in the world is he doing?

Practice post.

 

[cptjeff]

Scratching the paint is a very big deal especially on the high end European cars.

Which is to say, the cars with dickheads for owners.

 

[hockeynjune]

Which is to say, the cars with dickheads for owners.

lol, well I guess I’m one of those dickheads. Yeah , lots of stories.

 

[MustardStew]

Crap what a weak goal... Freddie has got to make that save.. what in the world is he doing?

Practice post.

lookin good... you're ready!

 

[MisterDobz]

Last game I didn’t post anything during the game, so youse guys are on your own….

 

[hockeynjune]

Bird doo doo is my car's nemesis. I am lucky if I make it home from a carwash before one strikes.

When I lived in Raleigh full-time..I loved my weekly outing to the Bunky's on Glenwood.

Yepp, that’s why ours get washed once a week. Lol, my wife has been tying plastic bags to her mirrors because for some reason the cardinals sit on it all day

 

[Derailed75]

Blah blah blah car talk. So many minus points in this GDT

 

[hockeynjune]

Blah blah blah car talk. So many minus points in this GDT

We await your input.

 

[ElmCityGuy]

Well the game the Canes were down 3 to the Islanders I had a roast beef from Arby's.. game 4 against the Rangers I had a roast beef from Arby's... so just for fun I'm getting ready to have a roast beef from Arby's.

 

[Stickpucker]

Blah blah blah car talk. So many minus points in this GDT

It's a different vibe.

Maybe what is needed.

 

[Derailed75]

We await your input.

I'm not giving out detail reports too many GDT'S not enough time. The unsloved mysteries was the winner winner chicken dinner

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

ESPN pointing out how Nachos and Jarvis only have one point this series like they haven't been stapled to horrible lines all series.

 

[Chrispy]

Crap what a weak goal... Freddie has got to make that save.. what in the world is he doing?

Practice post.

Damn YoutubeTV delay.

Even with the time stamp I fell for it.

 

[LakeLivin]

I too washed my car once last year.

 

[Kat Predator]

Mr. Andersen in goal. Guess Rod will be fired at the first intermission. Sad to see.

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

live thread seems ded

 

[Negan4Coach]

Hands of Stone Staal, hands of stone Svech

 

[WreckingCrew]

I too washed my car once last year.

You guys have cars?

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

You guys have cars?

Where else am I going to sleep at night?

 

[Tryamw]

You guys have cars?

Yep!... Mine was made by M... One sec having a hard time reading it

Ma

Matchbox! there we go

 

[Rick Davis]

Hands of stone in the attack…what could go wrong?

 

[raynman]

I guess if I didn't have the dog or girlfriend I'd probably have the time, still a lot to do living on your own. Both are worth the loss of "free time"...but it does make getting things done very tricky while also not burning yourself out.

When I was really into it it was like therapy in the sense I could focus on just that one task and not worry about work or any other stressor.