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Poly bushings can be sensitive; not every lubricant is appropriate for them. I recently used up the last cartridge in my greasegun and need to buy more. Much as I like ES`s Formula 5, they no longer offer it in greasegun cartridges and there`s no way I`m gonna transfer it from a plastic tub...

It`s that time of year again (already)! These H&F threads generally turn into exchanges between just jrock645 and me, but Bill D has been chiming in and he`s one seriously dedicated walker. Maybe this will be the year when more Autopians start prioritizing fitness. (Heh heh, yeah...JustJesus...

The OptiCoat (?v1.0?) I used previously lasted for *years*, it`s still doing OK on one set but new tires = new weights = need to at least do the barrels and might as well do the whole job. BUT I keep reading about coatings only lasting a little longer than my idiot-proof AIO + FK1000P regimen...

I`m gonna start this H & F thread right away with the start of the New Year :D I`m still trying to get all dialed-in by my 59th bday in March. Then I`ll just keep that up for a year and hit 60 in great shape. I`d expected to have things pretty well figured out by now, but it seems that I keep...

No, no...not for us. Neither my wife nor I would be caught dead in one. But my BFF is, inexplicably IMO, considering trading in her (almost broken-in, nearly paid for) Grand Cherokee on one of them (leased no less). Anybody got anything good/bad to say about the things? Other than No Jet...

A few people here have asked me to post about the AirWand, beyond my usual "I love it, buy one." The AirWand is used to dry objects--including vehicles. It`s basically a hose-and-nozzle combination and a shoulder strap, both of which can be attached to a variety of electric leaf blowers...

Figured I`d start another of these for this year. Gee, just had a big surprise, and a good one! I`ve posted about how "no, you can`t blow off dust, gotta wash it"..but YMMV popped up again :D Twenty-one months ago (!) I cleaned up the Crown Vic and put it in the back corner of the shop (near...

Guess I`ll start a new H&F thread for the New Year. Heh heh, I sometimes feel like I`m just posting to myself on these, or maybe like I`m trying to compel participation by a disinterested audience, but anyhow... This Holiday Season I once again indulged in whatever I wanted/as much as I wanted...

There have been countless instances when I`ve been wrong on these forums, but specific to the Detailing I do, and in no particular order: - "I have no use for a RW that leaves nothing behind." That will be exactly what I *do* need for some jobs on the Jag, and probably other cars too. -...

Is Super Impact Grease #45104 compatible with polyurethane? I know that many otherwise good lubricants are not suitable for use on polyurethane, but I don`t know whether 45104 is OK or not. Sure don`t want to mess up any of my suspension components, but I have a tube of it on-hand and if it`s...

Regulars here, especially those who roll their eyes over my, uhm...more strident sensibilities :o ....might find it odd that I simply *LOVE* reading his stuff. I`m currently pacing myself as I read through Perfidia, trying to *NOT* rip through it as fast as I did with Blood`s a Rover. Saved it...

This is not a D.A.R.E. lecture. I couldn`t care less if people self-medicate as long as they: a) don`t misbehave b) remain functional Of course, a big part of "remaining functional" is merely staying alive. Illicit Opiate Use is currently more widespread and more dangerous than it used...

Just a FYI, the following was in the latest ISDA newsletter email: [Begin Article] Full-size GM SUVs are reportedly making people sick. Some 2015 Chevy Tahoes and Suburbans, plus Cadillac Escalades and GMC Yukons have a vibration problem that’s bad enough it can make drivers and passengers...

Aw man, just saw that Lou Reed has died at age 71.

The previous owner of my newer Crown Vic used RainX on its windshield. Though in the past I simply hated the stuff, reapplying from the bottle he gave me was simple enough and it did make for easy bug clean-off during roadtrips. But now I want to remove the RainX for various reasons...

On [another forum I frequent] somebody posted about how his wife wrecked his car (she really just bent a rim, probably hit a pothole)..."!never let your wife drive your car!" and so on. Lots of machismo, lots of piling on. Women drivers! Yeah...every guy who's ever seen a Burt Reynolds...

I'm finally getting ready to try this stuff, had it on the shelf since forever...plan to use it at ~30:1 as per [somebody]'s advice. Apologies if this has already been asked/answered, but is this product OK for aftermarket tint films?

My old (previous generation/good) GG BHBs are finally about done, leaving me with only my pair of Montanas. I like to stay one step ahead of the curve, with my "next batch" on-hand in reserve. Last time I checked (see my BHB Comparison thread) the Montanas were the only BHBs on the market...

Similar to the threads about "how do I take this roadtrip without getting stonechips?", I need a way to protect a vehicle from potential cone-scuffs at an autocross. Eh, if I can't come up with something I'll just pass (unless the older Crown Vic is back from the shop, unlikely) but if there's...

Automotive Internatinal, makers of ValuGard products, is offering a limited-time savings offer: Mention the code T10K to receive 10% off. IIRC, the code is good for maybe four weeks or so (it was for 30 days but it's taken me a few to post this). They've supposedly lowered some of their...