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    Roush SALEEN S281 “Extreme” Molly-Pop edition

    Well this thread sure went to the dumper... it's now :OT: I think some of you guys need to get a life if you've got so much time to worry about someone else's private matters (I think you know who you are). So... :Zip2:
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    Roush SALEEN S281 “Extreme” Molly-Pop edition

    Actually, this is the recent announcement that pertains to the Great American Run, and that Molly's doing the New York to Las Vegas route in her Molly Pop Saleen. Visit http://www.greatamericanrun.com/ for more information. You will be seeing articles and interviews with Molly and her car in...
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    Clay Bar

    A dedicated polish would generally not leave product -- its purpose would be to remove defects and make the paint shine. But yes, generally it's better to clay first so you're polishing a surface that's free of contaminants, otherwise you've got small spots of unpolished paint once you've...
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    Don't Know Jack About Detailing

    There's a handy DIY guide you can download and keep handy called the Detail Guide. It illustrates the use of basic principles of over-the-counter products. Good stuff. And they have a forum I frequent called Wax Forum that's hosted by Mothers, but they try to talk more about technique than...
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    Torch Red...wax or sealant?

    Your approach should be determined partly by paint condition and if you're going to be doing it by hand or not. All things being equal, Mothers FX SynWax is great on red, and it's a tad easier to use than others on the market, as well as Carnauba Cleaner Wax (which is actually pretty easy to...
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    Brake rust on rim?

    If you have an old clay bar, you can try that. A spray-on, hose-off wheel cleaner (such as FX Wheel Cleaner) may help. Once you get them as clean as can be, and assuming you've got the painted or clearcoated rims, I've had good luck removing stubborn stains from factory coated rims with...
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    swirls on black stang

    Did you clay it first? If it's spiderwebbing (from poor washing/drying habits), you might try another coat of step 2. And for what it's worth, people I know who have used both, like the Mothers 3-step better. But it sounds like you need a Porter-Cable, a cutting pad and a good polish to...
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    Clay Bar

    Clay bar is a great product, but it's not a cure-all. If what you mean by "acid rain" you mean you've got etching damage in the paint, you can start with a clay bar, but you'll really need to polish. I've removed very stubborn water spots with Mothers clay, but I had to follow with their...
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    Help!! How do I remove Polishing Compound ?????

    Read the directions -- I don't think you're supposed to let the compound dry. Apply some more and see if it dissolves so you can remove it. As for the wash, my bet is whatever you had on your paint before was washed off (due to the pressure) exposing the bare paint (in all of its glory)...
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    Roush Steve Saleen Retires

    Seems this is a controversial topic And I believe that a "retirement" is more of a spin than a "resignation." But knowing the turn of events, they indeed resigned. Whatever you want to call it, I guess it depends on your perspective, and it likely depends on other factors, but they're gone...
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    meiguiars quick detail problem

    If you're not using a clean, plush microfiber, you might try that. Also be careful that if you do pick up debris that may scratch, rotate the towel or get a fresh one.
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    Roush Steve Saleen Retires

    So you believe everything you read, eh? Certainly Steve is very proud of his accomplishments and proud to have been associated with many talented and dedicated employees all these years. And even though the company has recently taken some turns that he doesn't agree with (not putting...
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    Roush April 27 Open House at Rochester Saleen Ford

    Paul Stahnke, the Saleen Manager at Rochester Ford Saleen, has invited Saleen Owners & Enthusiasts to attend their grand opening on April 27th, from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones are coming to the dealership to help celebrate the opening. Saleen owners and Ford...
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    Roush “The America’s Supercar” on Speed TV

    Our friends at Saleen sent the following announcement for posting at soec.org, but wanted to share it with you guys... “The America’s Supercar” - Speed TV Debuts Saturday April 7th 8:00pm E/T Repeats Sunday April 8th 2:30pm E/T, Monday April 9th 2:00pm E/T and Saturday April 14th 4:00pm E/T...
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    When polish won't work!

    I've been quoted about $100/wheel for my machined aluminum w/ clearcoat factory wheels... weld-in the dings, re-machine the finish and re-clear. They'll want to take the tires off. It's probably cheaper to go to someone local because of shipping costs. Check custom tire shops or Google in your...
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    When polish won't work!

    If your arm's falling off, that's why the PowerBall is so handy... it does a lot of the work for you. You'll want to get the wheels clean before you polish, so that's why I recommend the spray-on, hose-off cleaner... you might need to use a brush and a second application, but sometimes...
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    Need Help, Faded Red Paint On Passenger Side Door

    I'd start with a pre-wax cleaner (maybe two applications on the door), sealer & glaze, and a pure carnauba wax... what Mothers calls their Ultimate Wax System, but they sell them separately. You can get it at Pep Boys. Meguiar's sells a similar 3-step system that's a little more readily...
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    When polish won't work!

    I'd try a spray-on, hose-off wheel cleaner that's safe for bare aluminum -- assuming these are aftermarket polished rims that are not coated. There are many types of acids used on wheels, and you want one that's safe for bare aluminum. I like Mothers FX Wheel Cleaner or All Wheel (both are...
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    Roush 351?????

    Correction: not all were supercharged. Liz's early Speedster was not supercharged, for example.
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    Roush Lizstick Questions

    I can offer a little insight, but not much... There wouldn't be a paint code for Lizstick Red as it's a proprietary color, so if it's not factory paint, it would be imitation... it was probably at least a $5K premium back then; now I think it's $13K (but don't quote me). Paint would certainly...
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