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1023 messages,  Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 8:59 AM

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Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by lupo55
Nov 09, 2008 (4:27 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2008 6:09 am)

I,d like to keep my car as long as possible. I know that bringing it in and out of a heated garage in winter is the not the best thing for body longevity. If i rustproof will it negate the effects of the using the garage, or should I simply park it outside and play it safe?
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Re: Corrosion heated garage [lupo55] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 09, 2008 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: lupo55 (Nov 09, 2008 4:27 am)

I still think air circulation is the key here, as well as underside car washes if you live in an area that uses road salts. I'd keep in indoors, sure. You've just got to control the moisture in the garage, and a fan will help. You could also add a drying agent to the trunk and interior, like they use in boats. You buy it in little pouches, or you pour the grainular powder into a little basket and it absorbs moisture. Any boat shop knows about this stuff.
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Re: Corrosion heated garage [Mr_Shiftright] by allenjackson
Nov 10, 2008 (9:44 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 09, 2008 8:43 am)

Older vehicles had a switch, lever, or knob you could use to select it. Most vehicles today only recycle the interior air on MAX A/C, which is what your car is emulating - when it needs to cool down the interior quickly it engages max A/C mode, which recycles the interior until it can maintain the temperature with external air.
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1999 Honda Accord Paint peeling by korniemd
Nov 15, 2008 (7:03 pm)
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I have a 1999 Honda Accord that the clear coat is flaking off and the paint below is deteriorating badly. Called Honda, they told me to take it to a dealer. Dealer said District Parts and Service Mgr had to take a look at it. Bottom line it will cost $1600 to repaint and Honda will contribute $500 toward that. They have all the excuses acid rain, sun etc but not their problem. This is a dark green car and now I am seeing a lot of them with this same problem. I asked Honda how significant a problem this is and was informed they don't keep any statistics on paint. Not a safety issue so who cares. Any recommendations? Car runs great but it is an embarassment to drive.
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Re: 1999 Honda Accord Paint peeling [korniemd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 16, 2008 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: korniemd (Nov 15, 2008 7:03 pm)

I'd take their offer for sure. And soon.
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Re: 1999 Honda Accord Paint peeling [Mr_Shiftright] by bigfur
Nov 17, 2008 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 16, 2008 7:45 am)

DO IT!!! Dont think twice, take the money and repaint. Many cars over the years especially from GM and Ford have had this issue of clear coat de lamination. Of course the American companies said oh well its out of warranty your SOL. This is actually a common problem and it has very little to do with the environment.
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Re: 1999 Honda Accord Paint peeling [korniemd] by jipster
Nov 24, 2008 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: korniemd (Nov 15, 2008 7:03 pm)

Your car is 10 years old, wanting Honda to pay for a new paint job is a bit unrealistic. A new paint job for $1,100 sounds like a bargain.
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Headlight Polish by oldfarmer50
Jan 04, 2009 (2:30 pm)
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I just finished polishing up my 12 year old headlights with one of those kits they sell in Pep Boys. I'm pretty pleased with the results but I have heard that after you have at those plastic lenses with all that sandpaper and polish you remove the UV resistant coating. The story goes that over the next few years the plastic will start to yellow from the sun's UV rays.
 
Is this true, and if so is there anything I can apply to stop the lenses from turning yellow?
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Re: Headlight Polish [oldfarmer50] by jipster
Jan 04, 2009 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 04, 2009 2:30 pm)

The story goes that over the next few years the plastic will start to yellow from the sun's UV rays. ....is there anything I can apply....
 
You got any Coppertone or Hawaiian Tropic laying around? Preferrably something with a SP factor of at least 20.
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Re: Headlight Polish [jipster] by oldfarmer50
Jan 06, 2009 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: jipster (Jan 04, 2009 5:31 pm)

"...Coppertone or Hawaiian Tropic..."
 
My, my, someone has an awful lot of time on his hands.

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