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#18063 of 26365 Paint Job by glennbp May 24, 2002 (9:03 pm)
WOW! I can appreciate the work and the cost$! involved, but that's too rad for my tastes.
#18064 of 26365 guess whos home?? by phases78 May 24, 2002 (9:25 pm)
mwahahahahaa!! im finally home! but i was only gone for liek 180 days but it sure seemed forever! its so good to be back, and lemme tell ya, anytime any of ya start to think this country sucks... oh man, this place is heaven! those 3rd world countrys are no joke. well now i can tell ya, i was in pakistan for a long while, in kandahar, spent a bit of time in kuwait spain italy and saudi... its so good to be back!   anyway im off for now, just lettin everyone konw im back, and thanks for all the great emails you guys sent me, even if i couldnt write back to you all, its not cuz i didnt want to, just couldnt sometimes, but i really appreciate it!!
#18065 of 26365 Zaino vs Pinnacle by glennbp May 24, 2002 (9:26 pm)
Far be it from me to put down Zaino as I have long been a user and I still believe it to be one of the finest car finish products on the planet BUT, I did an experiment this afternoon mostly to satisfy my curiousity. I was cruising the Classic Motoring Acc. website http://www.properautocare.com a while back and became intrigued with their description of Pinnacle Paste Glaz and Souveran car waxes. Long story short, I ordered a Paste Glaz kit (specifically recommended for light color paints like white, silver, beige) and it arrived today. I washed my hood twice with Dawn dishwashing liquid and then ran a piece of masking tape right down the center of the hood. I went through the Zaino ritual (Z1, Z5, Z2, with Z6 between coats) on the left side, and the Pinnacle Paintworks Cleansing lotion, Paste Glaz, and Crystal Mist on the right side. I used the same Koala soft towels for buffing. (Different towels for each product.) The resultant "brilliance" surprised me. Trying to be as objective as possible, my eyes kept leaning towards the Pinnacled half of the hood. I even turned the car around to make sure the light wasn't playing tricks. The best way I can describe the shine is it's slightly more brilliant than Zaino - even sparkly! The finish also feels more slippery. Now I'm not recommending that everyone dump their Zaino and run out and get Pinnacle as Zaino is a superb product, but I found this little test interesting and I may stick with Pinnacle for a while. By the way, they make a wax (available in limited quantities) called Souveran that is specifically recommended for red and black paint finishes. (Hint, hint, sdmike2) They swear it will make red and black absolutely dazzling with zero streaking! I am not going to go into the chemistry here, but you may want to check out the website above and do some reading. It's the best site I've seen for car care.
#18066 of 26365 WELCOME BACK PHASES!! by easyrider300m May 24, 2002 (11:07 pm)
we all missed ya here--glad to hear you're ok---where did you store the M while you were gone---did someone start it up for you occasionally to keep the battery charged and condensation out of the systems---I'll bet you already put on another coat of Zaino and used the cleaner on the leather etc.----must be a good feelin' cruisin in the M after 6 months of riding in jeeps---   hope to see you here posting again ---and make sure you join our chat session next Wednesday at da club.   Easyrider300M
#18067 of 26365 Glen: Pinnacle by easyrider300m May 24, 2002 (11:10 pm)
which one is easier to apply---is Pinnacle harder to remove--does it leave white residue in the seams like regular wax----Is Pinnacle a wax or a polymer---I wonder if it would be as durable as Zaino---
#18068 of 26365 Phases-Welcome home by silverbullet4 May 25, 2002 (4:55 am)
Glad you made it back ok, Phases. I just got my nephew back from Bosnia (Army platoon sergeant). Lucky he survived that little tour. We gotta stop being the "cops of the world". Peacekeeping only works while we are there. As soon as we leave, all Hell will break loose (again).   Enjoy the homecoming!   Silver
#18069 of 26365 Otto - 5 colors???? by kosh_2258 May 25, 2002 (5:11 am)
So you lucky Canadians can get a Special in two additional colors - light green and almond - or so the article says. I still think they should have offered it in red too.   And of all things, I've spied another silver Special floating around town. <Sigh> so much for not meeting myself coming and going... But they put a wing on theirs.   I've modified the badging on mine. The flying wing is now on the trunk instead of the "Chrysler" lettering and I put the round badges on the rear door wings like the early LHS had. I know some folks don't like anything on the sides but it actually looks pretty good with the badges on the doors.   My Memorial weekend project is to install a Stongard kit on her. The bumper will be the challenging part, no doubt about it.   I know this isn't a new observation, but Otto, can't the engineers find a better way to mount the license plate bracket? Good grief drilling holes in the bumper face and using those god awful self taping screws. NASTY.
#18070 of 26365 he's wrong by ottowrkr May 25, 2002 (5:44 am)
Nope kosh , we dont get extra colors. He made a boo boo.The best way to get away from the front plate thing ,is no plate. I know you have to have one in some places ,but hey take a chance LOL.
#18071 of 26365 Pinnacle test follow-up by glennbp May 25, 2002 (7:18 am)
Easyrider - both products are very easy to use and both leave absolutely no powder residue at all. In fact, the Paste Glaz is wiped on and then off with no "drying" time required. As best I can gather, the Pinnacle formula is a polymer base that has been doped with natural oils and 100% pure Brazilian Ivory Carnauba. I can't vouch for how long the shine/protection will last, but for us "car nuts" that polish our M's at least once a month anyway, that's a moot point. Some notes from the website follow: Wax Comparison Chart Summary:     If you're even looking at this wax you're a car care fanatic! You probably don't care that it's a pure wax and you should polish or pre-clean the surface before using it. You probably don't care that it doesn't last all that long and it costs more than you paid for your last pair of shoes. After all, the 8 oz. container is enough wax for 30 applications and that brings the cost per application down to about the price of a cup of coffee in many restaurants!       Is Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax really that good? Is it really worth $70? Let's put it this way. If you're a car guy (or gal) and have a dark color vehicle that's your pride and joy, it's time to set your priorities. There has to be food on the table and the kids have to have clothes and school books. Then get this wax. The shimmer and depth that it adds to a black or red car's finish is friggen unbelievable! And you can put layer on top of layer and finish just keeps getting darker, deeper and richer!        Pro: Awesome, deep, liquid shimmer on black, red & dark color finishes. Pro: Very easy to wipe on and buff off. Pro: Can be layered and layered and layered! Pro: Very paint friendly. Hides swirls. Con: Below average durability. Plan on waxing every 60-90 days. Con: Expensive but after you see the results, who cares! Con: Only achieves maximum depth and liquidity on dark color paints. Con: Requires a polish prior to first time application.
#18072 of 26365 Glennbp by 300michael May 25, 2002 (7:38 am)
It would be interesting to see which lasts (beads, shines) longer. Does this mean you have a dull stripe where you removed the tape? Like a raceing stripe?

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