Random thoughts for the day

[StealBlueSho]

Sh$t happens   Got used to it when I parked at the Metro garages taking the train to work.

Up in MD and in VA those Metro garages are where cars go to die....


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[SHOdded]

Up in MD and in VA those Metro garages are where cars go to die....

Truth!

[ZSHO]

2013-2016 FOCUS ST MOUNTUNE TRIPLE PASS RADIATOR UPGRADE.
I wish this upgrade was available for this platform.  Z
CLICK on similar parts.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/MP2546-12020-AA1?cks=432128850&emailid=FP_FASTNEWS

[Gjkrisa]

Damn 8in thick radiator if you install a air to water intercooler it maybe possible to fab it up.

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[SHOdded]

Seat filter with filter element  FS104

Seat filter with no filter element FS106

Choice!

[SHOdded]

Topic re: adding nitrous boost to a tuned car moved here
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7487.0.html

[MiWiAu]

Are there any paint & body (not body paint) experts in the house?

My Explorer is covered in orange peel, and I'm wondering if there is a general consensus regarding the ability for Ford OEM clearcoat to withstand some minor corrections to reduce the severity of said orange peel.


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[StealBlueSho]

Are there any paint & body (not body paint) experts in the house?

My Explorer is covered in orange peel, and I'm wondering if there is a general consensus regarding the ability for Ford OEM clearcoat to withstand some minor corrections to reduce the severity of said orange peel.


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My buddy at work had that happen to his explorer... ford would not cover it and said they would need to a total repaint to fix it.

Hers was really bad though.

[SHOdded]

You can get a paint meter to figure out total paint thickness, but if you are only using finishing polish, i.e., single pass type polishing, clearcoat should be able to withstand it no problem.  Adding a product like CQuartz Deluxe on top is like adding a couple of layers of clearcoat, so you could wind up with even better paint depth than you started with.

[MiWiAu]

You can get a paint meter to figure out total paint thickness, but if you are only using finishing polish, i.e., single pass type polishing, clearcoat should be able to withstand it no problem.  Adding a product like CQuartz Deluxe on top is like adding a couple of layers of clearcoat, so you could wind up with even better paint depth than you started with.

I found these the other day. Was considering a CarPro velvet pad with some abrasive compound using a DA polisher.

http://www.autogeek.net/orange-peel-removal-pad.html

Supposed to be roughly equivalent to 3000 grit. Lots of positive reviews on the interwebs of people using it on factory clears (in general, not necessarily Ford specific).

I wonder if a body shop would measure my paint thickness for me in a few spots. I don't really want to spend $400 on my own meter... Nor do I want to spend $5k on a new paint job. LOL.

EDIT: Hmmm... the paint meters only measure the total thickness of the coating on the metal, correct? I don't think there's a way to measure the clear thickness directly?


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[SHOdded]

At least the layman's meters will not measure clear coat thickness directly.  Some will measure paint thickness only on metal, while others will work with plastic as well.  Check eBay for reasonably priced meters. 

As far as pads, many options.  Maybe you want microfiber, maybe wool.  Join live2detail.com and ask there.  It is one of the best detailing sites I have seen, lots of quality pros on there. 

[ZSHO]

Does anyone know what this is ? Take a guess.!! Z

[SHOdded]

Coca cola? Medical intern's coffee?

[ZSHO]

Coca cola? Medical intern's coffee?

Its Natural!!.  Z

[ZSHO]

Here in the North east were getting hit pretty hard with freezing rain,snow,ice,blizzard type conditions so please due stay safe and take the necessary precautions my fellow Ecoboosters.  Z