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Re: Greetings [bobwiley]
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 03, 2007 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Jan 02, 2007 7:34 pm)
Bob: Thanks for the prices on the moldings and guards. To protect against rock chips, take a look at the paint protection film made by 3M. It is very popular for new cars in Canada. Here is the link to view the product: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard-PPF/Home/For_the/Consumer- /
I have it on my new Avalon, had it on my Ridgeline and my son has in on his 2006 Corolla. It really cuts down on rock chips, especially if the highway maintenance crews use small gravel for icy roads. It is clear and they can install in on the front bumper, front fenders, front of hood, rocker panels and side mirrors.
I work in the oil and gas industry in Canada and USA, with a focus on shallow gas and coalbed methane (I have worked on CBM projects in WY, MT, UT, ND, CO, KS, KY and OK).
Roger
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- #132 of 150
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 03, 2007 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 03, 2007 10:05 am)
Thanks Roger--appreciate the info and I'll check into the website! I had the dealer do my body side moldings and door edge guards--tht way if something is wrong-they fix it! I think they're doing a bunch of that kind of work in NE Wyoming around Gillette. I go to my buddy's place in Gt Falls, MT and then we leave from there for Canada. Keep in touch and all the best!
Bob
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by tjc78
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Jan 04, 2007 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 03, 2007 9:53 am)
I can agree with that, you have to rev the 3.5 a lot less than the 3.0. However, it still has a ton of power over 3500 RPM.
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- #134 of 150
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 04, 2007 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 03, 2007 10:05 am)
Roger--got 2 quotes to install the #M Coating----one for $575 and one for $550. Getting it done in 2 weeks! Thanks again for the info!
Bob
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 04, 2007 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 03, 2007 10:05 am)
Roger--got 2 quotes to install the 3M Coating----one for $575 and one for $550. Getting it done in 2 weeks! Thanks again for the info!
Bob
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Re: 3M Paint Protection Film
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 04, 2007 (9:10 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Jan 04, 2007 6:54 pm)
Bob: No problem, glad to help. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. I only wish this product was out there sooner for my previous vehicles, as it really keeps the front edge of the hood, front bumper and side mirrors free of rock chips. It is a lot cheaper than a paint job every 3 - 4 years. Cheers, Roger
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Re: Power of 3.5 Engine
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 04, 2007 (9:13 pm)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Jan 04, 2007 5:44 pm)
tjc78: I wound it up on the freeway today, while keeping it in fourth gear, and it only started to howl at 6500 rpms. What a great engine. I assume it is the same engine (or close to) the one in Lexus ES350, RX350 and IS350.
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Water in Trunk of 99 Avalon
by kre
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Jan 05, 2007 (6:27 am)
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I have a 99 Avalon that is getting water in the trunk. I took it to the body shop and they were able to eliminate some of the problem by removing the rear bumper cover and sealing the bolts that attach the bumper assembly. But there is still an annoying small abount of dripping going on that I cant figure where it is getting in. I am beginning to think it is getting in via the rear window seal and somehow working its way along the top of the trunk cavity or trunk lid and then drips into the left side of the trunk and down into the the cavity at the leftmost of the trunk. I've removed all the floor coverings so they dont get wet but I need to solve this, any ideas will be helpful.
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Re: 3M Paint Protection Film [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 05, 2007 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 04, 2007 9:10 pm)
Roger--I know you're an "oil man"--but--I think the oil companies, car manufacturers, parts stores and body shops are all owned by the same people!! Just like jewelers own all the watch battery manufacturers!! The 3M product should save a bunch of $$$$ on front end painting! Get the body side moldings--you'll be glad you did----same with door edge guards!! because no matter how far away you park in big parking lot--"Ole Murphy" will park right next to you!!
Bob
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