Exercise in futility
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Burning Brakes
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From: Whittier ca
Exercise in futility
With all the smoke and ash in the air here in SoCal, decided to wash the Suburban since it sits outside. Didn't get the top and hood finished before there was another 1/8" of cr*p on the roof. But what the hey, started it, finished it and it still looks poopie. I remember reading somewhere that ash has a lot of acid in it and can ruin clearcoat and paint if left to long. Vette has to be washed now, but I can put her in the garage.
To those whose lives have been devastated by these fires, my prayers are with you. :blueangel:
[Modified by subman, 12:58 PM 10/26/2003]
To those whose lives have been devastated by these fires, my prayers are with you. :blueangel:
[Modified by subman, 12:58 PM 10/26/2003]
Corvette ***** OG
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '05
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Re: Exercise in futility (Rich & Lisa_84)
I agree. For those of us that aren't subject/affected by such disasters, it's easy to forget the hardships of those less fortunate.
Hopes and prayers with ya'll.
.... and your vette. :blueangel:
Mark
Hopes and prayers with ya'll.
.... and your vette. :blueangel:
Mark
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Re: Exercise in futility (C4 Newbie)
This seems to be the worst fire in some time. Thousands stranded in Vegas that cant get home by hwy or air.
I guess we better brace ourselves for a whole lot of new residents. Everytime Cali has a natural disaster Vegas population swells.
:flag Good Luck Cali.....
I guess we better brace ourselves for a whole lot of new residents. Everytime Cali has a natural disaster Vegas population swells.
:flag Good Luck Cali.....
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: Exercise in futility (subman)
Ashes are quite alkaline, the opposite of acidic, but just as harmful. You other guys in SoCal, don't wash until the air is free of ash or wash inside an enclosed car wash.
PS. A good coat of carnuba will protect the paint, but might need renewing itself.
We're gonna' be covered in ash for several weeks, you can bet.
Larry
code5coupe
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PS. A good coat of carnuba will protect the paint, but might need renewing itself.
We're gonna' be covered in ash for several weeks, you can bet.
Larry
code5coupe
:seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson Az
St. Jude Contributor
Re: Exercise in futility (Rich & Lisa_84)
To those whose lives have been devastated by these fires, my prayers are with you. :blueangel:
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