Reflectiveness - Page 56

Metallman56 · 03-10-2015, 03:57 PM

my car is red again thank god!!!!

Metallman56 · 03-10-2015, 03:57 PM

below is the difference between messing with picture editing and not. first pic is original the 2nd pic has been messed with. I think pic #2 looks closer to real life

Pontiac_guy99 · 03-10-2015, 05:34 PM

I gotta question for ya - what method do you use for drying your car? My method I think is really bad and I just need a new one. Your car looks great btw!

Metallman56 · 03-10-2015, 06:19 PM

thanks!

I personally use an absorber

http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synth.../dp/B0000AY69V

what are you currently using? there really isn't a right way to dry a car just as long as whatever your using is dry and soft.

tipnitty · 03-10-2015, 06:30 PM

I'll be buying a leaf blower next time I remember at lowes

.

But I use a blade for the large flat surfaces and then a "Dry Me A River" waffle towel. Works decently well.

Metallman56 · 03-10-2015, 06:43 PM

Non filtered blower air scares me. Honestly its tempting though i bet its a lot easier and faster

gudge · 03-10-2015, 06:55 PM

I use a battery powered leaf blower. Works great, especially with side mirrors and trunk. I don't see the problem with non-filtered. It's not going to suck up a pebble or anything. And the stuff in the air it may be blowing is the same as driving?

Metallman56 · 03-10-2015, 07:16 PM

My leaf blower goes up to 200 mph which my g/a couldn't do with a couple of rockets slapped to it.

Its not so much pebbles im worried about its more like dust. I mean think about sandblasting it doesn't take much of something small to take off paint, all you need is speed which a leaf blower provides.

tipnitty · 03-10-2015, 07:21 PM

jerry rig a dust mask over the leaf blower inlet?

bricooper78 · 03-10-2015, 07:36 PM

and take pics so we can laugh hysterically over you doing that

tipnitty · 03-10-2015, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bricooper78

and take pics so we can laugh hysterically over you doing that

The air inlet, not the outlet fool.

At first I laugh when I thought of the idea but, the more I think about it, that would be a bad filter since it's meant to keep your lungs clean. I'll try it out

TDavis · 03-10-2015, 08:08 PM

I use some AMMO hydrate to dry with a damp MF towel. "Moisturizes" the paint while drying to prevent swirls since most damage is done in the drying phase and it seems to work as cheesy as it sounds. Then I take a leaf blower to get water out of the little crevices. Really nice when you don't have water flying out of mirrors, cracks, and then get all over your car on the road right after you washed the thing.

bricooper78 · 03-10-2015, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tipnitty

The air inlet, not the outlet fool.

I have a mental picture that if only I had great photoshop skills I could share. it sucks not having any way to share my retardation

Pontiac_guy99 · 03-10-2015, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

thanks!

I personally use an absorber

http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synth.../dp/B0000AY69V

what are you currently using? there really isn't a right way to dry a car just as long as whatever your using is dry and soft.

Haha! I'm using my dad's two old shammy's from the late 80s

they are a little past their prime!!

gudge · 03-10-2015, 09:19 PM

I use microfiber drying towels and I mist a light coat of spray wax over each panel as I dry it. I get a coat of spray wax every time I wash my car then and it help adding extra lubrication. Then I use my leaf blower to get water out of mirrors and cracks and dry it with a microfiber.

Metallman56 · 03-11-2015, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac_guy99

Haha! I'm using my dad's two old shammy's from the late 80s

they are a little past their prime!!

Yeah they are probably past thier prime im guessing they don't absorb very well anymore. An absorber is basically a shammy that absorbs a lot more water

Metallman56 · 03-11-2015, 07:40 AM

Also i forgot to mention that i tried chemical guys wheel cleaner for the first time yesterday, as you can see from the pictures it worked very good. No tire shine on the tires, there just wet and clean

tipnitty · 03-11-2015, 08:09 AM

Is the wheel cleaner concentrated? I keep hearing love/ hate with CG right now.

99ga · 03-11-2015, 09:32 AM

Weird kinda sweat

the only one from the block too, looks like it's plasti dip

Metallman56 · 03-11-2015, 09:33 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-.../dp/B00DZIB9GS

I didn't dilute it if that's what your asking. Honestly i didn't think wheel cleaner could work that well. Even after all that winter crap and brake dust. Cut right through it. The Megs chrome wheel cleaner would not have gotten half that crap off. Very happy

03-10-2015, 03:57 PM	#1101
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	my car is red again thank god!!!! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-10-2015, 03:57 PM	#1102
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	below is the difference between messing with picture editing and not. first pic is original the 2nd pic has been messed with. I think pic #2 looks closer to real life __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-10-2015, 05:34 PM	#1103
Pontiac_guy99 welp AKA: Ben Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Selby, SD Age: 22 Posts: 579 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SE1 4dr	I gotta question for ya - what method do you use for drying your car? My method I think is really bad and I just need a new one. Your car looks great btw! __________________ Currently: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8L with: Trans-go Shift Kit, Updated Trans mount. Stock af. Previously:2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.4L V6 with: Aftermarket Twin Post Mirrors, semi-aftermarket chrome rim swap, blacked-out chrome window trim, rear disc brake swap, red painted calipers, GT muffler and pipes, 35% and 20% tinted windows, Stock air intake, 30th Anniversary Leather Seat swap.

03-10-2015, 06:19 PM	#1104
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	thanks! I personally use an absorber http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synth.../dp/B0000AY69V what are you currently using? there really isn't a right way to dry a car just as long as whatever your using is dry and soft. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-10-2015, 06:43 PM	#1106
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	Non filtered blower air scares me. Honestly its tempting though i bet its a lot easier and faster __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-10-2015, 06:55 PM	#1107
gudge GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Janesville, WI Age: 30 Posts: 340 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	I use a battery powered leaf blower. Works great, especially with side mirrors and trunk. I don't see the problem with non-filtered. It's not going to suck up a pebble or anything. And the stuff in the air it may be blowing is the same as driving?

03-10-2015, 07:16 PM	#1108
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	My leaf blower goes up to 200 mph which my g/a couldn't do with a couple of rockets slapped to it. Its not so much pebbles im worried about its more like dust. I mean think about sandblasting it doesn't take much of something small to take off paint, all you need is speed which a leaf blower provides. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-10-2015, 07:36 PM	#1110
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	and take pics so we can laugh hysterically over you doing that

03-10-2015, 08:08 PM	#1112
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I use some AMMO hydrate to dry with a damp MF towel. "Moisturizes" the paint while drying to prevent swirls since most damage is done in the drying phase and it seems to work as cheesy as it sounds. Then I take a leaf blower to get water out of the little crevices. Really nice when you don't have water flying out of mirrors, cracks, and then get all over your car on the road right after you washed the thing. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

03-10-2015, 09:19 PM	#1115
gudge GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Janesville, WI Age: 30 Posts: 340 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	I use microfiber drying towels and I mist a light coat of spray wax over each panel as I dry it. I get a coat of spray wax every time I wash my car then and it help adding extra lubrication. Then I use my leaf blower to get water out of mirrors and cracks and dry it with a microfiber.

03-11-2015, 07:40 AM	#1117
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	Also i forgot to mention that i tried chemical guys wheel cleaner for the first time yesterday, as you can see from the pictures it worked very good. No tire shine on the tires, there just wet and clean __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

03-11-2015, 09:32 AM	#1119
99ga GAGT - Member AKA: Erick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago, il Posts: 852 Vehicle: 99 GT "HYBREED"	Weird kinda sweat the only one from the block too, looks like it's plasti dip

03-11-2015, 09:33 AM	#1120
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	http://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-.../dp/B00DZIB9GS I didn't dilute it if that's what your asking. Honestly i didn't think wheel cleaner could work that well. Even after all that winter crap and brake dust. Cut right through it. The Megs chrome wheel cleaner would not have gotten half that crap off. Very happy __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

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