RE: Washing:----> Bob H

From: Norah Bleazard (nbleazard@home.com)
Date: Tue Mar 02 1999 - 13:07:35 EST


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This is a very old trick. My grandmother used to clean the house windows
with newspaper all the time. I used to think she was crazy, but she sure
proved me wrong. I guess we have to start paying attention to some of the
old ways :)

Norah
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Elmer
> Hanhart
> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 11:27 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Washing:----> Bob H
>
>
> Yeah, newspaper. Get one sheet and fold it to about 12"x12", rub on the
> windows (I don't use any cleaner in this step). You will be suprised at
> how well it works (don't worry, I asked the same thing when I was first
> told of the trick). Do a final cleaning w/ normal window cleaner and a
> rag. Repeat if needed. I personally dont use a buffer on my truck, I
> save that thing for the badly oxidized cars. Just make sure you are
> using different pads for each step. Let the buffer and product do the
> work, not your arms. If you are a novice, don't use a high speed buffer,
> you will probably end up burning the paint. The only time I apply w/ a
> buffer is if the finish is badly oxidized, taking it off w/ a buffer is
> fine. Otherwise apply by hand, it is cleaner/safer this way.
>
> Erich
>
>
> Densteadt, James wrote:
> >
> > Newspaper....what???
> >
> > Also, do you usually use an orbital wheel to polish and wax; or just to
> > polish and then hand wax. I just got an orbital and I'm looking for the
> > best results. I have mothers glaze to remove scratches and a
> clear coat wax
> > for those shiny new trucks!!!!
> >
> > Black 98 R/T
> >
>



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