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#491 of 540 Re: Blackfire Wax [billiken] by scottm123 Oct 24, 2007 (4:33 am)
Replying to: billiken (Oct 23, 2007 5:43 pm) I've heard of good results from Blackfire but have not played with it personally.   It's not a wax though. It's an oil based polymer sealant. The good thing about this is it's durability. 100% carnuba starts to break down at about 120 degrees, where as Blackfire claims to be up over 400 degrees. (as with most all synthetic polymer sealants)   This would be of interest to you if the car is parked in the sun a lot on hot summer days or if you only plan on treating the car a few times a year.   Nothing will ever replace the look and depth of a high quality carnuba, but these synthetic polymers come as close as they can, while offering superb durability. A great carnuba should be replaced approx every 2 weeks.   Personally, I play with Zaino as a sealant twice a year (several coats) and then treat the car with high quality waxes between Spring and Fall sealant treatments.   Good luck! Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Oct 24, 2007 10:08 am) scottm123 (Oct 25, 2007 5:26 am)
#492 of 540 Re: Blackfire Wax [scottm123] by upstatedoc Oct 24, 2007 (10:08 am)
Replying to: scottm123 (Oct 24, 2007 4:33 am) Man, I am so far behind in my waxing! But seriously, is it good for the finish to be constantly waxing, stripping,claying, sealing? Replies to this message: scottm123 (Oct 25, 2007 5:26 am)
#493 of 540 Re: Blackfire Wax [upstatedoc] by scottm123 Oct 25, 2007 (5:26 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Oct 24, 2007 10:08 am) Constantly? No. Routinely? Absolutely.   Claying a car removes all of the microscopic elements that wear away at your car's finish. That's why it's beautiful when it's new, and just worn and faded, with little spots of rust 6 years later. Little things like acid rain, bird droppings, tree sap, brake dust, road sand and salt... all beat the crap out of the finish.   Claying a car removes this. Sealing and waxing protects between claying.   I clay twice a year. Spring and Fall. Spring to remove all of winter's horrible abuse and to get it all shiny and new for the summer. Fall to prepare for the winter's onslaught of yuck.
#494 of 540 B1 Service by carteach Nov 01, 2007 (6:49 pm)
My car says I need a B1 servicing. From what I've read that's simply an oil change, a tire rotation and a break check.   Can I have this done where I've always had my cars serviced? If not, can I have it done at my local Honda dealer? The closest Acura dealer is 40 minutes away.
#495 of 540 Timing belt by herbert11 Nov 02, 2007 (7:50 pm)
I bought a 120,000 mile warranty for my 2006 Tl. When the timing belt/water pump needs to be replaced I will not have it done. When they fail the repairs will be covered under the warranty and I will save about $800 which is more than half the cost of the warranty Replies to this message: mikey38 (Nov 14, 2007 8:53 pm) ficuss (Nov 15, 2007 6:31 pm)
#496 of 540 Radio Error Codes by rprosser Nov 10, 2007 (1:02 pm)
I replaced the battery in my daughter's 2002 Acura..........now the radio and CD will not function.........when the radio is turned on the message ERR 1 appears on the face..the manual does not seem to cover how to reset the radio once the battery is disconnected - does someone have the secret for this problem. Replies to this message: scottm123 (Nov 11, 2007 7:21 am) Yongseob (Jan 07, 2009 10:54 am)
#498 of 540 Re: Radio Error Codes [rprosser] by scottm123 Nov 11, 2007 (7:21 am)
Replying to: rprosser (Nov 10, 2007 1:02 pm) There is a 5 digit security code that needs to be entered The car, when new, came with this code on a card   If you don't know it, the dealer can help you after getting the serial number off the back of the head unit
#499 of 540 Re: Timing belt [herbert11] by mikey38 Nov 14, 2007 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: herbert11 (Nov 02, 2007 7:50 pm) I'm thinking that if you do not accomplish the scheduled MX items called for in the owners manual your extended warranty will be voided. The risk of needing to replace an entire engine when I timing belt lets go is a pretty big gamble...IMHO
#500 of 540 Re: Timing belt [herbert11] by ficuss Nov 15, 2007 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: herbert11 (Nov 02, 2007 7:50 pm) I may be wrong, but when the timing belt breaks, the moving parts inside the engine are no longer synchronized, they will all be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Valves crash into piston heads, and many other problems may occur. I doubt that any Warranty will cover repairs if the required maintenance has not been performed. They certainly will not replace an engine that blows if the oil has never been changed, why would they replace an engine if the recommended maintenance has not been done. Sounds like penny wise and dollar foolish to me.

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