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| alf, i didn't have a clue as to what 'claying' was either. when i got my zx3 back from the body shop it has some overspray on the right side. i was referred to edmunds Maintenance & Repair section topic #20 Paint & Body Care. That's where the folks there filled me in on claying. Guess what? Claying worked great! I was a little apprehensive at first but I got the hang of it after about 10 minutes! I used Mothers brand. The kit came with a clay bar, detailing spray (used to keep the area wet) and a mild cleaner wax for afterwards. The car looks great! Check out the topic I mentioned above. Like I said, I got alot of help there! | |
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alf3, ProjectZX3 has it right. Clay (Automotive type) removes just about anything from painted surfaces, factory rail dust, brake dust, paint overspray, tar, bird droppings, pine tree drippings and much more. Lots of info about it right here in Edmunds Town Hall, Maintenance, paint and body care or wax and polish topics. This day in age its important to prepare a automotive finish before you polish or wax it because of all the factory pollutants out there. I'm going to use Zaino Show Car Polish on my ZX3. My ZX3 will probably have the deepest finish around. Talk about a ZX3 statement! Tell you what, if you want to know about cars and how to take care of them, Edmunds Town Hall is the right place! ProjectZX3 knows. Pat |
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Ok, now I'm worried, Alf bought his car in mid January and got his watch. I bought mine early January and alas, no watch. BTW, I ordered my exhaust tip today. Should be at the store on Tuesday. Got my pedal covers and ordered my tip, now all I need is my car. |
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drebe73, Where did you order the exhaust tip from? Hang tight, you'll get the watch. Pat |
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The AAA World Magazine for March/April gave the Focus a less than glowing review. They were particularly concerned with the poor acceleration of the manual transmission and the lack of rear leg room for adults. On a positive note they say it is "genuinely fun to drive" and it is still their pick for cars under $15,000. To read the complete review go to http://www.aaa.com |
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If you want to find something to criticize, you can always find it even in the best cars. Our baby costs so cheap for what it offers, how can anyone writing a review talk in a overall bad tone about it! Can acceleration be improved by superchip? Enjoy your focus... |
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| did anyone lose there zx3? that sapphire blue zx3 i spotted at the shea stadium lot yesterday is still there. it seems like it didn't even move. and it's alone in the corner. | |
| I took delivery of my ZX3 January6, and I got my watch etc. today. It's also blue, perhaps jamers had an idea with trading. Perhaps we need to set up an online Focus watch trading site where we can sort out the colors! | |
| Actually, I think he was talking about the wagon for the test ride. That has a smaller engine, Yes??? | |
| Jamers85, If it's still there maybe you should report it, maybe it was stolen? | |
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