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That FM modulator from Amazon - how did you set it up for media only? That looks like the solution I am looking for! I have a Samsung G7 - not sure it can connect to 2 BT at once....
That FM modulator from Amazon - how did you set it up for media only? That looks like the solution I am looking for! I have a Samsung G7 - not sure it can connect to 2 BT at once....
I have a galaxy note 8 now but had a galaxy note 5...I was able to connect to car for phone and my Alexa gizmo for streaming smart home control, e.t.c.
Let me start by saying I don't recommend anyone do this. You go through the clear coat and you're screwed.
So I bought a 2006 V8V late last year. Though I've been really happy with it for the most part, it did have some water spots on it. Wasn't too worried about it at the time as I've done some paint correction and have tools and product to take care of most things. But when I went after these with some chemical and mechanical means (heavy cut compound), nothing. After consulting a couple of experts, came to the conclusion that these are probably type 2 water spots and that wet sanding was probably the only option left. Little nervous about this as I had done very little wet sanding.
Read up on it and watched several videos and thought I would give it a try. I ended up wet sanding the whole hood and spot sanding the roof. About 2 dozen spots of different sizes on each panel...about 50 total. I actually end up doing each panel twice. Though the second time it was spot sanding only those spots that did not completely come out the first time plus refining my technique. I've got a Porter Cable random orbital buffer with 5" and 3" backing plates. I learned the buffer just does not seem to have enough power to remove the scratches left by sanding with the 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads. I end up just using the 3" backing plate and either a 3" or 3.5" pads.
Here it is complete after the first round. Did not do a close up as you just don't see anything except the regular paint.
Congrats...that takes some confidence. Did you meter the paint first or just hope for the best?
You are a brave man, I have watched people do paint correction before. However I don't think I would ever do it my self. Great work, your Vantage looks great!
Ron
Hit & run at Walmart this morning. Smh... Witness said man backed into it with suv. Witness went in to report it. Man fled. Police report filed and surveillance was released. Waiting on call.
Sorry to see that, man. You should look into getting a dashcam. Would've captured everything with a great view. (My F770 got video of something extremely similar...)
Btw, expect that to be a $2k insurance claim. Just under $1500 for the grill assembly, $500ish for labor (but it's seriously an easy DIY).
Sorry to see that, man. You should look into getting a dashcam. Would've captured everything with a great view. (My F770 got video of something extremely similar...)
Btw, expect that to be a $2k insurance claim. Just under $1500 for the grill assembly, $500ish for labor (but it's seriously an easy DIY).
Yes definitely thought of a dashcam this morning. Any suggestions on product or brand?
When I bought my DB9 last year I knew it hadn't been loved, which is why I could afford it... While waiting for all the major sub assemblies to be finished on the engine, I have been grinding out rust and painting various parts in the underbody. Good thing most of it is Aluminum... I should have known that the rotors would be hard to get off, as I was the first person in 24K to remove the wheels. That took my rubber body hammer and some persistence. Getting the rotors off took all of that and a week of soaking with PB Blaster. Got them off, cleaned up, and reinstalled with a thin coat of antiseize to make it easier next time. If you haven't had your rotors off be prepared for a treat!
Next project - making some new power steering hoses.
I have all 6 caliper assemblies off the car so I could overhaul them.
Interestingly, two sets of pads had one side corroded into the caliper assembly. Took some brake cleaner, and some gentle rocking to get the pad loose. I scrapped all the surfaces and applied high temp brake grease to the wear points. It does explain the paint peeling on the caliper - it got hot...
All clean, greased and back on the car! A nice afternoon's work.
When I bought my DB9 last year I knew it hadn't been loved, which is why I could afford it... While waiting for all the major sub assemblies to be finished on the engine, I have been grinding out rust and painting various parts in the underbody. Good thing most of it is Aluminum... I should have known that the rotors would be hard to get off, as I was the first person in 24K to remove the wheels. That took my rubber body hammer and some persistence. Getting the rotors off took all of that and a week of soaking with PB Blaster. Got them off, cleaned up, and reinstalled with a thin coat of antiseize to make it easier next time. If you haven't had your rotors off be prepared for a treat!
Next project - making some new power steering hoses.
Kudos for attacking these jobs yourself. It's a great feeling to accomplish these tasks. I love working on my cars as much as driving them.
I haven't had the rotors off on the Aston, but usually removing the caliper and a few good whacks with a mallet will knock them loose. Were you using the rubber mallet to re-use the rotors?
09-29-2019 | 05:59 PM
