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I used a clay bar for the first time. Worked very well and I could really tell the difference when done. Then tried out a ceramic spray as well. Car looks great and is very shiny. Hope it lasts as long as they say. Time will tell.
Next time I'm out in the garage with some spare time I'll see what "polishing" drill attachments I have lying around and if I have nothing that is appropriate I'll buy one. But from what I've seen Mother's polish (I have plenty of that) used with a foam or other metal-dedicated polishing-material is the fastest/easiest way to a perfect result.
Originally Posted by dedwards0323
Same here. Started the prep work on our 2007 Coupe for the upcoming Fall ToD event at Fontana Lodge in NC 2 weeks from now.
Next time I'm out in the garage with some spare time I'll see what "polishing" drill attachments I have lying around and if I have nothing that is appropriate I'll buy one. But from what I've seen Mother's polish (I have plenty of that) used with a foam or other metal-dedicated polishing-material is the fastest/easiest way to a perfect result.
I used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish & Rust Remover. Applied by hand & wiped off by hand. Not perfect, but gives good results just the same.
Today I converted my front side lights to LED. I never really liked how the single incandescent bulb only lights up half of the marker and doesn't work with the blinker. I added 3 strips of LEDs to give it a more even look and hooked it up to the PWM controller I made for my headlights. Now I can control the brightness and make them fade in and out with the blinkers. I plan on doing the rear markers next Original stock bulb LED strips another angle of the strips
Today I converted my front side lights to LED. I never really liked how the single incandescent bulb only lights up half of the marker and doesn't work with the blinker. I added 3 strips of LEDs to give it a more even look and hooked it up to the PWM controller I made for my headlights. Now I can control the brightness and make them fade in and out with the blinkers. I plan on doing the rear next.
Behind Gas Cap Filler Door (Water Drain hole and Drain hose)
I found that the drain hose was up inside the opening where it should extend out several inches behind the rear wheel.
Fortunately it was still draining water to the outside on the ground behind the rear right wheel.
I got a needle nose pliers and carefully pulled it back out and placed a tie wrap securely around the hose to prevent it from slipping up inside again.
I have no idea how long it has been like that but just discovered last night when reading a tech page on Facebook that a hose was even there.
The drain hose from the gas cap compartment should lead right down here behind the right rear wheel.
Go check your Crossfire by pouring a small amount of water into the water drain inside the gas filler cap door.
Water should be seen running out onto the ground under the car behind the right rear wheel.
Then be sure the hose is visible with a few inches hanging out as shown in the picture here.
If you don't see this hose or you don't see any water running onto the ground you need to find out where that water is going right away.
If this hose has pulled up far enough inside this opening it is likely spilling rain water into your trunk
It may be draining into the floor of your trunk below the carpet and right around the area where you electronic PSE module is located.
If this is the case you are going to have bigger problems when that PSE module becomes wet and fails !!!
Here are pics that show how it should look and how I placed a tie wrap securely around the drain hose to secure it from moving
Behind Gas Cap Filler Door (Water Drain hole and Drain hose)
I found that the drain hose was up inside the opening where it should extend out several inches behind the rear wheel.
Fortunately it was still draining water to the outside on the ground behind the rear right wheel.
I got a needle nose pliers and carefully pulled it back out and placed a tie wrap securely around the hose to prevent it from slipping up inside again.
DRAIN HOLE
DRAIN HOSE SECURED WITH A TIE WRAP
If I could add an additional note to this? Does anyone know if it is one single hose, or maybe two connected within the fender? If it is two connected inside the fender, you might pull it to far separating it along the line (OR through the gas cap area). If you do pull it out you may have to take out the inner trim to fix it.
I'll need to look at this today. Nice "heads up".
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Today I looked at the drain hose for the fuel filler opening and all looked to be okay. Gotta remember to check this periodically going forward.
Later,
Last edited by dedwards0323; 09-23-2020 at 05:41 PM.
1. Brought it home on a trailer from place of purchase 110 miles away. 2. Unloaded and took it for a test drive/ride. 3. Did a 180 and burned the tires… Saw a mouse crawl out from the driver side a pillar onto the dash and then scurry back. 4. discovered the rearview mirror was missing and several small miscellaneous broken pieces from the interior will need to be replaced. 5. Determined the car had previously been crashed. Looks like a light front right hit. Headlight was replaced intake tube was crunched and there was some overspray on the wheel from a poor masking job. Title is clean.
it’s kind of hard/frustrating to buy a used car as a blind person and my wife neglected to pay attention and point out details such as the lack of a mirror. Oh well, still feel good about what we paid for a 36,000 mile car.
6. transfer the title and got custom plate. ROGUE I was not available. Went with ROUGe 1 instead. The car is a red 2004 limited coupe. Probably only 5% of people who see it will understand and the rest will think we are stupid and misspelled rogue.
7. Discovered that the $10 flat tax for vehicles 10 years or older in Minnesota only applies to vehicles under $3000. Paid $273 in taxes.
OK… So I personally didn’t actually see the mouse. My brother was driving and describe the event to me as it unfolded. I do have some vision but I did not see the mouse. Did not think to take pictures yet as I want to get the car detailed and looking its best first and I’m not sure if I’ll be able to figure out how to attach a photo and be sure it is the correct one since I can’t see. My brother put mouse repellent in the car to hopefully drive the mouse/mice out. Any suggestions on driving them out? Mothballs?
I have been told that mothballs do keep mice out of a store room, so I would think it would work to get them out.
What you don't want is to kill them, they'll rot and really stink it up.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
If I could add an additional note to this? Does anyone know if it is one single hose, or maybe two connected within the fender? If it is two connected inside the fender, you might pull it to far separating it along the line (OR through the gas cap area). If you do pull it out you may have to take out the inner trim to fix it. 
