Hey, I started it. I can screw it up however I want!

 

so, did ya try the 3" RO yet?

 

No. Now that I have go through the whole clear-bra-removal-and-reinstallation hoopla next week, I figured I'd wait til they were done swirling it up before I went at it.

I kinda wanna polish my glass coffee table with it tho...

 

was that the small 3mm area that got torn up?

i have like a 5x5mm area that got torn off from some debris
but can't barely notice it. it's like hair.... only you notice it.

 

Yeah...it's pretty small, but it took the paint with it and it's sort of right on the edge of the bra so I'm afraid it'll get worse.

 

ML- might want to try out your 3" RO and check performance.... now it's showing 8/3 and here's some
comments from their site:

"Please note: This item is currently unavailable. Our first shipment arrived with quality issues that we are correcting. We expect to have the new 3" Random Orbital in 8 to 12 weeks. If you would like to order one, we appreciate your order and we will ship your 3" Random Orbital once it arrives in our warehouse. We appreciate your patience as we continue to strive for perfection."

i think im going to pass this season and get it maybe next year.
but i do have other shopping to do at griots.

 

Oy. That makes me not very happy.

 

just touch it up and you'll forget about it.

 

Well, I figure for what I paid for the clear bra, it included the nice warranty so I might as well let them do it and put a fresh piece of film on...what the heck. They're going to replace the stripes too. All it means is I have to give up a little piece of my day; I'm cool with that

 

sounds like a deal.

huh, now why the hell did i toss in an airhorn in my shopping cart just now?

 

Because you've been sniffing too much Hydro??

Or you really hate your neighbors?

 

im going to install it in my G. the small red one.



i have the traditional 2 horn type in my basement that i used on my old
WRX, but wanted to try something new.

also ordered their new LeatherCare spray in the 8oz. I have their
regular LeatherCare which i like but time consuming to apply when
i just want to do a quick cleaning.... so will give this new spray a
try. i'll get the 32oz if i like it.

along with a gallon of SpeedShine (my favorite QD), and some other
misc things for my garage.

 

Oh jeez, look at that thing!

I still want a horn like the General Lee...

 

yah, cute ain't it?

there's a black one that's even smaller!

yah those dixie horns are cool on antiques.

 

Hey Ken, let me know what you think of the new leather spray. I have been using the cleaner/conditioner for a bunch of years, and as much as I like it, I too wished that had just a quick spot cleaner.

Did you attend thier Chicago open house a few weeks back?

 

Will do. i should have the 8oz spray in my hands tomorrow.

yah, i attended the detailing session a few weeks ago in Lake Bluff.
it was fun. I learned a few tricks like to use Spray On wax instead
of SpeedShine to remove polish and waxes (much easier). and does
not affect adhesion of Best of Show, per the Griot's tech. other
then that, I just watched and snacked on their salad.

 

got my order today.

I took a sniff of LeatherCare spray and it smelled the same
as the LeatherCare creme. that's a good thing cause it
smells real nice.... like brand new leather.

this is perfect cause im working on my G this week to install
a bass-tube in the trunk and i got majority of the wiring done
last night. needed to remove part of the rear seat, working
in the trunk area, etc. will finish tomorrow evening and
cleanup using LeatherCare spray.

going to install my mini airhorn tonight. hehehe

 

I got an email back from Griot's about the 3" RO:

Hello Melissa,

Thanks for taking the time to send us your inquiry. We are addressing quality issues with the 3" Orbitals- While I don't know every detail, I have heard of units that wouldn't turn on, and some units were apparently oily- like they were lubricated excessively. We will be replacing all of the machines which we shipped out, as soon as the new replacements become available. A new machine, along with a return shipping label for the defective unit, will be sent out- hopefully around the first week of August. If your unit is operable, please feel free to use it in the interim, or if this is unacceptable, please feel free to return the unit now for a full refund- we will reimburse you for the cost of basic ground return shipping.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at info@griotsgarage.com, or call our Customer Service Department at (800) 345-5789 from 6 am - 6 pm PST Monday through Friday and 7 am - 3:30 pm PST Saturday. Thanks again for your email, and have a great day!

 

^^ hummm...I hope yours is fine. im sure it's a hit or miss. if it runs,
im sure it's fine. if it's overly oily, i suppose you can wipe it down with degreasers.

 

It wasn't oily when I took it out of the box. But I haven't had it running yet...maybe that'll get it started.

 

hey got the Griot's air horn installed... it sounds fantastic!

a linky to DIY and picts.

http://g35frenzy.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7827

here's wat it looks like under high lighting from near the bottom
of the car. cant really see it in normal angle/normal lighting.

 

i tried out the new LeatherCare spray. it's like the Nero of leather sprays.

shook the bottle, sprayed into a MF towel, and wiped away. No fuss,
just super easy wiping. satin finish. Even on perforated leathers no
problem. so easy; just wat i was looking for!

8oz will last a long time.

 

n1 have these car washing rubber shoes? i have a problem with soggy
shoes after washing my daily drivers real quick. and wanted to
try these.

Do these get super hot in the summer time?

 

so noone wears these or any similar rubber shoes/slippers while washing
their cars? you go bear foot and drop the hose nozzle on your toes?

 

Sorry, I didn't have a chance to chime in. I have a pair of Birkenstocks that are made of a rubbery plastic that I use for washing. They fit pretty tight so in the winter time I can put on a pair of wool socks and still keep my feet dry.

Thank you for the leather spray update!