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Post by rick on Dec 23, 2010 17:43:35 GMT -5
Shop is now closed, will be back in the AM. I hope i was able to answer a few questions todayAlso, to help expedite a response, please include year make and model with all your questions. Thanks guys
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Post by kent on Dec 23, 2010 17:49:23 GMT -5
OK, couldn't find wax at Pep Boys (large store) or Napa Auto Parts. The boss said she had a couple of things I might try called Hope's Perfect Glass and Invisible Glass by Stoner. I treated it with Perfect Glass and will test that. Then I'll try the Invisible Glass and then.......I'll send my concerns to Mercedes and then....I'll send it over cliff.  Any kind of car wax will work, I just thought turtle wax would be easy lol. let us know Thanks Rick, I'll experiment. |
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Post by kent on Dec 23, 2010 17:50:13 GMT -5
Shop is now closed, will be back in the AM. I hope i was able to answer a few questions today Also, to help expedite a response, please include year make and model with all your questions. Thanks guys Thank you Rick - enjoy your evening |
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Post by rick on Dec 23, 2010 17:52:02 GMT -5
Shop is now closed, will be back in the AM. I hope i was able to answer a few questions today Also, to help expedite a response, please include year make and model with all your questions. Thanks guys Thank you Rick - enjoy your evening You to kent |
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Post by joynerk on Dec 23, 2010 20:28:33 GMT -5
Honda Odyssey - is this a "need to get fixed asap" problem, or just "next oil change" issue? How many miles and have you ever had brakes done. It's a 2007 we just bought it certified pre-owned 5 months ago. They were supposed to have gone over it, but I don't know when (if ever) the brakes were done... Guess I'll take it back to the dealer and see if it's under our warranty?? |
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Dec 23, 2010 20:49:21 GMT -5
Many shops that do brakes use cheap materials that don't last long. The "life time" brakes cover only the materials which are cheap. You always pay for labor which is probably 80% of the total cost. Same thing with exhaust systems. Midas has always made money that way.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 23, 2010 23:36:59 GMT -5
thread subject reads Car questions - so does that include body shop? I did like the answers given for the mechanical questions.
SO...why is it when a body shop paints a car the paint job doesn't last very long before the rock chips start showing?
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Post by joynerk on Dec 23, 2010 23:43:20 GMT -5
SO...why is it when a body shop paints a car the paint job doesn't last very long before the rock chips start showing? Are these new rock chips? Or the old one's resurfacing? (BTW - Rick asked you to give make/model/year so he could give better answers)  <<pretending to be oblivious to your wtf look >>  |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 7:11:30 GMT -5
How many miles and have you ever had brakes done. It's a 2007 we just bought it certified pre-owned 5 months ago. They were supposed to have gone over it, but I don't know when (if ever) the brakes were done... Guess I'll take it back to the dealer and see if it's under our warranty?? Im not sure how honda does it, but Ford certified per owned the front pads had to be greated than 9mm.Now the rotors should be cover so give them a call |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 7:14:32 GMT -5
thread subject reads Car questions - so does that include body shop? I did like the answers given for the mechanical questions. SO...why is it when a body shop paints a car the paint job doesn't last very long before the rock chips start showing? Body shop was never my area, but from my experience a paint job is only as good as the prep worn. As far a chipping, that could be anything from the prep work to what typeof paint they used. |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 7:16:54 GMT -5
(BTW - Rick asked you to give make/model/year so he could give better answers)
Yes if you give me year/makeand model with the question it will save me from asking in my responce, because you know Im going to ask lol
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Post by zkman2002 on Dec 24, 2010 7:52:25 GMT -5
regarding the body shop question, alot of times when cars are repaired its an insurance job, and they want to go cheap, so the shops will use inferior materials-primer-sealent-paint-clearcoat. basicly what that amounts to is that instead of several coats of each they will only use 1-2. and also remember if you have a few "keepers" as i do to use a high quality wax on them.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 7:57:30 GMT -5
regarding the body shop question, alot of times when cars are repaired its an insurance job, and they want to go cheap, so the shops will use inferior materials-primer-sealent-paint-clearcoat. basicly what that amounts to is that instead of several coats of each they will only use 1-2. and also remember if you have a few "keepers" as i do to use a high quality wax on them. Thats true, but one nice thing about the base coat top coat system, is if you do get a rock chip and it only penetrated the clear coat, you can buy clear in a rattle can, scuff up the area to repair and finish with the clear coat and buff and you wont see the repair |
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Post by zkman2002 on Dec 24, 2010 8:15:16 GMT -5
i agree rick, but for some not so industrious most auto parts stores-auto zone, o rileys, advance etc. have touch up sticks that have the clear coat already in them, kinda like fingernail polish, the ladies on the boards would be good at this
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 8:31:23 GMT -5
touch up sticks that have the clear coat already in them
Very true,my only problem with them is its hard to make it unnoticeable. It will seal the chip but it will show.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 8:32:25 GMT -5
I have a 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS. The radio continually goes dead. They fix it and next day it's out. Also, when I use cruise control the steering wheel (where the controls are) gets really hot extending up to the radio controls above so I end up turning it off. And, the mileage lights come and go on the dash. Does this sound like an electrical problem or what could it be?
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Post by Bluerobin on Dec 24, 2010 8:55:35 GMT -5
How long do mufflers and exhaust systems last on normal cars? I have a 2001 Crown Vic, and have not replaced the muffler yet. Seems like my other cars got new ones ever couple of years.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 8:58:31 GMT -5
I have a 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS. The radio continually goes dead. They fix it and next day it's out. Also, when I use cruise control the steering wheel (where the controls are) gets really hot extending up to the radio controls above so I end up turning it off. And, the mileage lights come and go on the dash. Does this sound like an electrical problem or what could it be? Thanks in advance. Sounds to me like you have an electrical short in the wheel for you radio, which is causing your radio to shut down. A short circuit causes heat, and could cause a fuse to blow if the draw is great enough. When you say mileage light, are you referring to the digital display. If thats the cause I would say its a problem in the instrument cluster which is something that cant be repaired in shop. It will have to be an exchange unit, or sent in. The whole cluster is an integrated circuit board much like a computer. And chances are the replacement unit will have to be programed to the computer and security module |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 9:01:29 GMT -5
How long do mufflers and exhaust systems last on normal cars? I have a 2001 Crown Vic, and have not replaced the muffler yet. Seems like my other cars got new ones ever couple of years. Blue, Ford uses a stainless alloy and you may never have to replace it. If your car gets driven enough to heat the exhaust system up good enough it will burn out any moister that will cause it to rust. Short trip and condensation will speed up the rusting. I had a 91 Tauras that had 300k on it, and the body wasted away before the exhaust system did. And I live in a salt state |
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Post by zkman2002 on Dec 24, 2010 9:02:49 GMT -5
hope, as rick stated eariler on my 05 chevy venture, have the shop scan the the trouble codes on the on board computer, the venture does the same thing, the radio gets hot enough to cook on, its crazy seems from 01-05 gm dashes and electronics are junk. me im unloading this POS as soon as i get it fixed, also when i discovered this problem, i put a fire extinguisher on board, it gets that hot. my advice unload it.
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Post by Bluerobin on Dec 24, 2010 9:08:53 GMT -5
Rick, thanks. I always figured the stainless thing was a myth, but the exhausts lasted pretty long. I sold my 89 in 2001, with the original muffler. WOW! Worth every cent!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 9:19:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick responses.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 9:55:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick responses. I hope it all helps |
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Post by kadee on Dec 24, 2010 13:19:41 GMT -5
I just have a little tip here! If you are looking for Turtle Wax & can't find it in the normal places...check your local drug store. I used to manage a Rite Aid & we carried several Turtle Wax products....along with lots of others. |
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Post by whiskmav on Dec 24, 2010 13:20:23 GMT -5
I have a question...Who wants to pay my car off? It really isn't much now.
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 13:21:06 GMT -5
The shop is closed for the Holidays, I will be in hit or miss probably till monday. thanks for all the questions
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Post by kent on Dec 24, 2010 14:14:55 GMT -5
I have a question...Who wants to pay my car off? It really isn't much now. Whiskmav You stood a good chance of that happening but you blew it big time by not stating what kind of car, mileage, etc. You really need to read the fine print..... |
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 14:25:31 GMT -5
AWH LittleRed likes Rick and wants to be a little helper - how cute. not all car question require year/make/and model sweety. but for your question a mechanical question it is important.
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Post by ummboutthat on Dec 24, 2010 14:42:34 GMT -5
My car has started shimmying when applying the brakes... usually this happens when I'm going over 50mph and especially if I'm braking going downhill. What's going on? Greetings Rick - My Daily Driver (DD) is a Honda Accord. I only let Honda make repairs, expensive but it is a piece of mind I know the work is done correctly. Your answer is correct about about replacing the rotors. Honda will normally replace them than resurface (factory rotors that is). no it's NOT a warranty issue. Breaks are part of normal wear and tear with Honda. Also agree to get this fixed sooner than later because once the squeaking starts then the pads will have to be replaced too. |
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Post by rick on Dec 24, 2010 14:45:14 GMT -5
not all car question require year/make/and model sweety. but for your question a mechanical question it is important
If you are asking about a problem with your car Im going to request it. But if you have a general car question like why is my car red it wont matter ;D
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