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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by b98
To save on gas, I leave the vette parked and just carry pics to show it off .
It's what I do, though not on purpose. Vanpool to work.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Always one in a crowd.

Dave,

You wear a shirt for 4 days. You're never huggin me you stinky bastage. No wonder you're always saying "smell ya later".

Tip: Keep a small combo duster/brush in your console for quick dash and console cleaning.

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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Target Chaser
Always one in a crowd.

Dave,

You wear a shirt for 4 days. You're never huggin me you stinky bastage. No wonder you're always saying "smell ya later".

Tip: Keep a small combo duster/brush in your console for quick dash and console cleaning.
That was those campin' days ... Nowadays, it's 2 .. 3 tops.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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No more tips??????
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by boatboatboat
Don't wax every weekend. It's work, It cost $, it scratches the paint, it reduces time you could be driving.

It scratches the paint when you wax? I have never heard this. Please explain
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Wal-mart has a little vacuum cleaner set for 9.95 and it comes complete with three different attachments to include a powered roller all in a compact little bag that weighs probably 5 pounds and fits perfectly in the back center even if you have an aftermarket cd changer!

Also, carry a few Swiffer dry wipes with you to use at those long stop lights in between using your favorite dash detailer! Gets rid of all the dust when you have the top down!

I ALWAYS carry a bottle of Speed Spray or McGuires NXT Speed Detailer to get rid of the random bird dropping, tree sap or anything else. Also have a few microfiber cloths in a ziploc bag in the back.

Never know when a photo op might come up and you can't have a dirty ride!!
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Use newspaper for cleaning windows. No streaks, no washing rags afterwards.
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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[QUOTE=Bounty Hunter 6]Wal-mart has a little vacuum cleaner set for 9.95 and it comes complete with three different attachments to include a powered roller all in a compact little bag that weighs probably 5 pounds and fits perfectly in the back center even if you have an aftermarket cd changer!
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I've got the same one. 12V and it all fits in a rear side compartment.
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Thanks guys for reminding me about that little vacuum cleaner! I haven't seen a car-vac in years.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by b98
To save on gas, I leave the vette parked and just carry pics to show it off .

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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pewterwest99
It scratches the paint when you wax? I have never heard this. Please explain
The less you touch your paint - to do ANYTHING - the better. Think about it; touch = friction = scratches.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolfmanjohn
The less you touch your paint - to do ANYTHING - the better. Think about it; touch = friction = scratches.

Ok, that makes sense
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