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drtko147
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I use the Nano Shock on my windshield. No streaks, rain slides off, and no wiper drag.
The Zaino guru that I buy my products from told me to just use the Zaino polish on the glass as well as the body of the car. With Zaino on my glass, there is no wiper drag. It is almost counterintuitive, but the more rain there is, the less I use my wipers because the more water there is, the easier the water beads and and flows off the car.
I noticed the wiper drag early on too, but just thought it might be an issue with my car (maybe some salt or lime built up on the glass in transit or something). I went to PakShak for advice and they recommended using MX-7 for the glass but I also told them I like the water to just sheet off when it rains (like when you use Rain-X). They recommended the polish you see next to the MX-7. I didn't even get around to using the MX-7 yet because I put on the G5 on the glass and no more sticking problem and water sheets off nicely. I often don't have to use wipers at all anymore (as JKam said, with the right amount of rain it just sheets off). It's been on for over a month and we've had quite a bit of intermittent rain and still works great. I recommend it. You just have to apply it and buff it off.
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Same thing happened with my wipers. On light rain, it drags, but works fine if there's little more than a drizzle. I haven't put anything on the windshield, but maybe I'll try waxing it.
Wow, that looks great! Nice touch with blacking out the chrome underneath. How much was the full hood and the blacking out of the chrome, if you don't mind me asking?
Okay, I'm going to go WAY out on a limb here. Has anyone ever tried WD-40? See the following that I found posted on Facebook. I don't know if it's legit, but it sure is interesting:
"What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....
WD-40 ~ Who knew!
I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup.
I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).
I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....
probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.
Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.
It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I was impressed!
WD-40 who knew?
"Water Displacement #40".
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.
They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40.
The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.
It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.
If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove-top.
It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.
WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic / terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring.
It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.
P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!"
i went on the WD-40 website, and they deny that it contains fish oil...Leeward.
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Found this on snopes.com. Fish oil is just a rumor and not all uses are true. http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
$1250 + tax for paint armor of full hood, front bumper, front fenders, mirror backs plus black matte wrap chrome under doors
@StephenM - Thanks for the scoop on the G5. I'll try it.
dsmith2189
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from Wikpedia:
WD-40's formula is a trade secret. The product is not patented to avoid completely disclosing its ingredients. WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:
51% Stoddard solvent
25% liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+% mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-% inert ingredients
The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety-relevant ingredients:
60–80% heavy naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
1–5% carbon dioxide
Wired published an article giving the result of gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy: "What's Inside WD-40? Superlube's Secret Sauce".
Wow, that's pretty reasonable. Though the Tesla paint armor also covers the areas behind the wheel wells as well as the area below the tailgate. Still ... tempted ...
Akikiki
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hawaiiskibum, You owe us pictures. Only Red one we have seen, and you didn't post pictures of Ruby Red 2. Come on now. Get hoppin' we want see her.
dsmith2189
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Akikiki, you don't want pictures..... it will make you regret white... I just saw hawaiiskibum's red and it looks nice.
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