Norah Bleazard wrote:
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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
> > >
> >Norah, Newspaper it is, If its good enough for Grandma, Its good enough
for me! Thanks Bob
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