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this one. i use zaino and love it. though next
time i buy wax, i may let tim talk me into the
stuff he uses, can't think of it right now...but
his truck looks nice with it. here's a link to
what my truck looked like after it was zaino'd...
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/KyleZaino1.jpg
http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/Kyle4Door2.jpg
good luck...kyle
that it was two tone. obviously a well cared for
ride.
Anyway, I tried to clean it off with soap/water, then polish, but it won't come off. It seems to be into the clearkote.
Any ideas how to get rid of it, without killing the clearkote?
Thanks!
Just finished a weekend shakedown with my 1500 LS 4dr and 4000lb trailer. I did not use the ride control on the outbound leg but did use it coming back. I can't say that it made a big difference, but with a 5th wheel pin weight of only 700lbs plus maybe 200lbs for hitch, tool box, etc. my trailer is not a big load for the rear axle anyway. The benefit may be more apparent with more towing miles or a heavier load.
The Tow/Haul however was great. It held off the upshifts to stay in the power band better. Initially I expected it to also downshift with little pedal effort, but instead, it seemed to still require the same throttle opening to initiate a downshift. With the 5.3L and 3.73 axle, I could maintain 70 mph at 2000 rpm in OD pulling the 4000lb trailer. Somewhere there was a post that stated that Tow/Haul locked out OD, but I was able to get the same rpm in OD in regular mode and Tow/Haul mode.
Larry
http://www.autofanatics.com/autofanatics1/erclayprod.html
Mother's clay is pretty good too.
red-
I only use PF59...airfilter...installed airaid during 1st month of ownership...10000 miles later, knn airfilter still looks good.
makes a diff.) look on page 6-60 of owners man.
where it talks about chemical fallout. not sure
what your damage looks like but you might be able
to pass it off like it is. Rick is my partner
took his in for similar problem and they gave it
back to him and you can't tell it was ever
touched.
Someone said sum'pin about claying??? What is that and is this something that will help with swirl marks?
Thanks again.
Darn fine looking truck. I will check into the Zaino's.
What about this stuff that "Tim?" suggested.
http://www.malms.com/
Been using it for years....Zaino is good too...and is the latest Internet buzz....just thought I'd let ya know about some of the other stuff too. To only use one product and say it's the best...is like only having one woman....and saying she is the best.....how do you really know?
DB,
What are you using to apply and remove the wax?
An old towel that used to be used for house and is now a garage towel? Invest in some good cotton terry cloths or cheese cloths that are perfectly clean and super smooth.
As for DRL's...take it back?...why?
I could care less about DRL's being on during the day...anyone that anal....well....we will just leave that one alone..
- Tim
I installed my Husky Mudflaps today, it took about an hour and a half. Had to remove the rear tires, but was able to leave the fronts on.
They seem to fit well, and the instructions and hareware they provide work well. They are easy to install and should do the job.
-Todd
Remove tires damn guess i wont be doing it before i drive it home in the parking lot have to wait and put it up on a jack. Thats cool though. Thanks hope to see some pics
Ryan
Also, will this malms or Zaino take the swirls out that I just put in?
Ain't nothing that bad!
Bryan
DRL's: see them burned-out all over town.
Bryan
You said to take it back if my DRl's couldn't be turned off....
I could care less?
Think what you want to think about me...I have been here long before you..and will still be here long after..
I've fought with the best of them....and the....well.."you" type.
I have mentioned Malms several times in the past...just a newbee like you full of aggression hasn't been around to read it...
...You can read can't you?
LOL
Liek they said...CHILL....this is for info purposes and for fun.
....One more Trucklover/Z-Bad type...
Oh boy
- Tim
use a 100% cellulose sponge.
With malms it should be slightly damp. Not sure how it would effect other wax?....shouldn't have any effects?
Dry would be worse than wet....so go with wet...but not dripping. I can't say exactly what to do for what you have made?....I would have to see it in person. But yes...a finer polish is what is used to remove swirls...such as Malms Ultra fine...and then when perfectly clean...malms wax.
I'm not saying it's the best on the planet...but I was asked what I use...and I told ya.
3M hand Glaze also is great. I use that only on the Hurst/Olds....but it never even sees Rain.
It offers very little wax like protection....but shines like a [non-permissible content removed].
Zaino is a good product as well....but Malms has been around long before anyone ever thought of Zaino......kinda an old dog - new tricks thing I guess?
Red,
where the hell am I insulting here?....you taking too much personal offense to something that nobody else seems to mind?
Let that steam out man
- Tim
please tell us what the word "liek" spells that
was in your reply.
BTW i'll bet you have chrome or anodized valve
stem caps on your ride don't you.
as for being here long after i'm gone (whatever
do you mean i'll never know) is another LURD type
statment. i'm not going anywhere. i have found
this to be a very informative board. everybody
that posts in here has taught me alot about the
new Chevy's. i've been reading here for a long
time and it was Ryanbab and Bluebeast that
prompted me to start posting. i found their
conversations past and present to be informative
as well as amusing. as a matter of fact anyone
that needs to know something about Chevy's will
most likely find what they're looking for right
here.
I guess i should'nt have Razz'ed BLUBEAST in the
beginning but you're never noticed when you start
out as hi i'm so and so. but boy you sure get
noticed when you start out by rocking the boat.
anyway thanks for your reply and i won't take up
anymore of your time 'cause you probably have
more important things to do like polishing those
valve caps or something.
Thanks
Ryan
Kyle
Ryan
Ryan
Ryan
Now, about those wheel flares...
Bryan
Ryan
Ryan
Pics soon
To much i am overwhelmed
Ryan
ryan, i think you're gonna hold the record for
quickest built. Congrats.
what a great truck. read the whole manual from cover to cover. still not sure on how to work some things. i.e. program door locks.
200 miles and found i have a launch shudder and front end needs alignment. (wants to take right turns). what was the fix for the launch shudder? was it "blue goo"? used half a tank for first 200 miles. that's not too bad. should get better tho. i was only able to drive it for half a day empty. had to put ladder racks and side tool boxes on saturday afternoon to get ready for work on monday. what a shame. just want to go on vaca. somewhere for a l-o-n-g drive.
Damn its still just sinking in. Has 4 mls on it the salesman drove it around town a little bit ( i told him back when i ordered it he could). Now i have to have all my stuff added. YES NERF BARS are being installed for me.
Wow Tim its actually in. Amazing huh i really wont believe it till i see the pictures and see it in person. 27 days less than a month. Oh yea my last name i wont say but the order came in with the name Rabbit on itinstead of my last name haha Gm has some good people working for em
Ryan
You stayed with the factory stereo right? Is the Bazooka self powered (amp)? What about its signal - did you use line level devices? Did you use cross overs on the other speakers to remove the bass from them?
If you don't want to reply here or think no one else is interested in the stereo talk you can send directly to me at gdn@ix.netcom.com. Thanks for your time.
Someone asked earlier about pushing the emerg. brake pedal down one click to turn off the DRL's - on 2000 (maybe 99 as well not sure) if you do that before you start the engine it will override the automatic lights - I think DRL's as well, but when you put it in drive you get a bell chime warning - and it doesn't go away until you release the emerg. brake - then the lights all come back on.
Someone mentioned before - http://www.truckautoaccessories.com/rd/ they have light override products, one if for the automatic lights - not sure about DRL override. I've ordered the one that will automatically turn the fog lights on when the headlights come on.
Greg
I ordered 2 identical trucks and the truck that was built 2 days earlier ($690 SHIPPING CHARGE)and ship 2 days earlier then the second truck ($665 SHIPPING CHARGE)was charged more shipping? Go figure? Any ideals on this one? Both trucks are identical and built at the same plant.
On it was - R6J Captive Fleet-Janesville option
and under MSRP was 0(zero) cost and under invoice
amount was $16.50 charge. Does anyone know what
this is for? and how come no MSRP charge but
$16.50
invoice charge? I have never seen this and was
not an option that I or dealer put on the orginial
order, so assume GM put it on.
I ordered 2 identical trucks built at the same
plant. The one that was built 4/1/00 and shipped
4/1/00 was charged $690 shipping charge. The
other
one was built 4/3/00 and shipped 4/3/00 was
charged $665 shipping charge. What is the deal?
The truck that was built 2 days earlier has a
higher destination charge. And get this the
4/1/00
was invoiced the same day as the second one. Both
were invoiced on 4/3/00. Would like any comments
on this.
The CD player doesn't remember where it left off playing a CD after shutting off the truck. About 2 out of 3 times when I start the truck with a CD inserted it turns on the radio and doesn't even know a CD is installed, the CD icon doesn't light up. I have to eject and reinsert manually to play it again. Yet sometimes it works fine and starts playing where it left off.
I guess I need to make another set of trips to the dealer to get a second refurb unit (display died on the original stereo). But I'd like to know if this is a design problem first.
After 13 Firestone tires and 6 GM wheels, the dealer also agreed to pay for a set of Michelin (this spelling does not look right)LTXs and have them installed and balanced by someone who knows what they are doing. This took care of the terrible vibration problem. Coincidentally, I work with someone who has an identical truck with an identical problem. He, too, had the problem solved with the same tire fix. I mention this because I know there is a lot of talk about vibration problems with these trucks, although I understand it is more prevalent with the extended cab models. (I had a 1999 extended with comparable equipment and Firestone tires, and it was the smoothest riding truck I have ever owned. Go figure.)
I hope the above information is of some benefit to those with comparable problems.
I am very happy with the ZX3 pkg. The ride, when on, is considerably more stiff than when off. I haven't pulled my trailers with it yet, but I have loaded the bed down with 800lbs of t-posts and the ride control made a substantial difference in handling (for the better). The pkg has 46mm shocks (10mm larger than on the Z85 heavy duty pkg. I think you'll be glad you prdered it.
Mike T.
Mike T.
...Rabbit eh??....what's the real name?..Bobbit?
LOL
Quad,
as for ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...yeah it does get like that here....Red is by farr the most angriest victim yet...who seems to explode over nothing...cool! I get maximum output with minimal effort!
...Must have been the only one woman comment that set him off?
who knows...hell..who cares?
- Tim
The running boards look great, but wish we had gotten the GM ones (they didn't have them in when we ordered), since they have the runner matt across the whole top..looks like the paint on the edges of ours will take a beating, if we aren't careful. Anyone know if there is rubber matting for edges?
Quad i am gonna drive it trust me all over before i sign anything. DMR ill be sure to check it over thats one reason my mom is going with me she will find anything that is wrong with it. He is driving it to get the bedliner and stuff put on for me so some kids dont come pick it up like tim said once.
Tim actually my last name is Babbitt they just put an R in the front so i think its my truck and they didnt find it anywhere.
Im going to get it April 29th first time ill be able to get off hopefully. Its fianlly starting to sink in. Ill keep you all posted
Ryan
kyle
http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html