Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

[Tonyrodz]

yup. exactly! hopefully i wont have to take it off until i do a stereo upgrade

Ahhh, I thought you used heavy duty velcro.

 

[Sevenevez]

Details..

That exhaust tip was sticking out just a little too far. Got a new carbide blade from Home Depot i wanted to test anyways. Cut another 2.5 inches or so off of it so i could tuck it under there a little more.



chop chop



Surprised how brown and stained it was already.



i use bronze wool and an old hot rodders remedy called Wenol to polish back to shine.



I have used this stuff on weathered chrome before and it really works well with some elbow grease.
Here was a before/after on some dual tips i did a couple years ago just to give you a better example.

Before:



After:





Tip back on, tucked in and polished.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Details..

That exhaust tip was sticking out just a little too far. Got a new carbide blade from Home Depot i wanted to test anyways. Cut another 2.5 inches or so off of it so i could tuck it under there a little more.



chop chop



Surprised how brown and stained it was already.



i use bronze wool and an old hot rodders remedy called Wenol to polish back to shine.



I have used this stuff on weathered chrome before and it really works well with some elbow grease.
Here was a before/after on some dual tips i did a couple years ago just to give you a better example.

Before:



After:





Tip back on, tucked in and polished.

Now..... It's time for the welder. Lol. How about some Nev R Dull?

 

[Sevenevez]

Now..... It's time for the welder. Lol. How about some Nev R Dull?

Thank God i didnt weld it the first time. That woulda been a pain! haha

 

[dubyagee01]

I used 3M 5200 marine grade silicone in black. Dabbed it in the hole where the door panel screw boss was missing. Let it light off and ran the screw right into it. You can pull an engine block with a dab of that 5200.

 

[Fosscore]

Bought another one of these.



My favorite chamois by far.
My last one got overspray on it from the paint job so i had to throw it away.

I guess everybody has their own preference on drying their vehicle. But i have tried almost everything and this Griot microfiber waffle does it the best.

Let's have a Chamois Shootout



1.) My Old School Chamois

2.) The Absorber

3.) Tanner's Select 3.5 sq ft Sheepskin Chamois

4.) Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth

As much as i wash my cars i always wish i could dry them faster and more efficiently. I have tried many different things over the years. Seems they all have a downfall.

#1 - (unknown brand)
i got this at a flea market in like 1997. It's real sheepskin and has ALWAYS been my "go-to" chamois. But it has become riddled with rips and tears and now starting to leave a little bit of a haze. She has served her time and i wouldnt know where to get the same one.

#2 - "The Absorber"
It does what it says and really soaks up the heavy water left on your car. But once you try to get the car completely dry with it, seems to leave a thin layer of water streaks.

#3 - Tanner's Select Sheepskin Chamois
bought this one the other day (sheepskin) thinking it would be a new replacement for my old school. Not the case. Doesn't soak as well as the absorber and still leaves water streaks

#4 - Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth
i read a lot of reviews and as much as i love my Griot's orbital i tried this one. I didnt think microfiber could ever be as effective as a chamois. But holz sh!z. This is my favorite. You can dry whole car without even ringing it out once. Left no residue or water streaks at all.


*** Winner: Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth ***

Another thing i used to use was a leaf blower to get the bulk of heavy water off the top flat surfaces.

Feel free to voice whatever you use that might be better

Nice comparisons and you hit all the key points. Waffle weave and Absorber are my favorites. I like that exhaust tip tucked back in further. Catches the straight line down from the quarter panel better, while still being straight.

 

[Sevenevez]

I used 3M 5200 marine grade silicone in black. Dabbed it in the hole where the door panel screw boss was missing. Let it light off and ran the screw right into it. You can pull an engine block with a dab of that 5200.

Nice i used that stuff on a rear spoiler on my Lexus. Was the only thing that really worked.

Nice comparisons and you hit all the key points. Waffle weave and Absorber are my favorites. I like that exhaust tip tucked back in further. Catches the straight line down from the quarter panel better, while still being straight.

Yeah, the waffle is twice the size of a chamois and it can pretty much do our whole truck without even wringing it out. And thanks, i like the tip a little more subtle too

 

[Bombsquad85]

@Sevenevez where's the best place you found that towel at. I've been looking for a good drying towel

 

[Sevenevez]

@Sevenevez where's the best place you found that towel at. I've been looking for a good drying towel

this is the one. and to me, its worth every dollar and will last you for years.

Coupon code: FREESHIP17 (free shipping)

Link:

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-drying-towel.html

 

[Bombsquad85]

this is the one. and to me, its worth every dollar and will last you for years.

Coupon code: FREESHIP17 (free shipping)

Link:

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-drying-towel.html

Awesome thanks!