"Jcarr" (jcarr)
09/28/2014 at 17:40 • Filed to: Car Washing, Plasti Dip
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"Jcarr" (jcarr)
09/28/2014 at 17:40 • Filed to: Car Washing, Plasti Dip | 3
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Having a 6-month old means time for things like washing the vehicles becomes pretty scarce. With the boy at his grandparent's for the afternoon I finally had a chance to give the VW a good cleaning for the first time in about 2 months.
I'm happy to report that the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! on the wheels is holding up nicely and doesn't stain much even with 2 months worth of brake dust and road grime plastered on.
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It is a bit of a pain to clean though. The rubbery texture means dirt and grime don't just wipe off, you have to scrub a little. That plus tightly-spaced spokes means lots of scrubbing with my fingers.
jkm7680
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 17:54 |
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Ooohhh, Looks really nice!
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Jcarr
> jkm7680
09/28/2014 at 18:16 |
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Thanks! She's got her fair share of wear and tear, but still looks pretty decent after a wash.
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 18:17 |
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Nice looking Mk5! What engine is it and do you have any work done to it?
E92M3
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 18:19 |
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Just wait till he can walk!
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Jcarr
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/28/2014 at 18:21 |
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It's just the standard 2.5 6-speed non-DSG auto. I don't know the packages well, but it does have the sportier body work and 17" wheels.
Haven't done any work to it other than dipping the wheels because they were peeling pretty bad.
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jkm7680
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 18:35 |
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Yeah, she looks real pretty!
Also very cool thread about refinishing those wheels.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 19:00 |
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The 2.5 is a pretty stout engine for a stocker. With a reflash and some bolt-ons it does pretty well for itself. Very nice.
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Jcarr
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
09/28/2014 at 19:11 |
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I keep telling myself that the cylinder head is a cousin to the ones in the Gallardo's V10 :)
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Jcarr
09/28/2014 at 19:37 |
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That's probably why an upgraded intake manifold and reflash nets you around 40hp at the wheels ;)