Detailed and seafoamed my car.

mark07 · 08-11-2006, 11:25 PM

I recently got back from vacation, and with no more job I decided to pull out my dad's Porter Cable today.

I think the results turned out pretty good. It removed all of the swirl marks and created a nice glossy "wet look" to the entire car. I still have a lot of rock chips and hail damage, but the car looks 10 times better than it did.

Here are some pics:

This probably would have looked better if the sky wasn't so cloudy:

Since I was in the mood of making my car better, I decided to pick up a few cans of seafoam from the local autozone.

Wow. All I can say is that Sea foam is the best thing you can do for your car for under $5.

I've had a couple problems with my car lately that I wanted to try to fix the easy way first. I've had a persistant rough idle problem. This happened only on startup and would go away after a quick rev to 1500 RPMs or so. Also, my car would nearly stall whenever I took it at-or-near redline, like it was in safe mode or something. When this happened I could just shut it off and turn it back on with the car running normal. The CEL threw codes saying fuel trim malfunction or something to that effect.

My can of seafoam has fixed both of my above problems. My car now starts with minimal cranking, idles smooth every time, the lifter ticking was nearly eliminated, and I can finally be able to hear my car at red-line.

Also, the smoke-show alone is worth the $5. I highly highly recommend it.

bren · 08-11-2006, 11:34 PM

I'll be on vacation this week. Feel free to stop over and detail mine

mark07 · 08-11-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

I'll be on vacation this week. Feel free to stop over and detail mine

Alright, but don't be surprised if your S54 is replaced with an M52. I'll just consider that payment for my services.

BahnBaum · 08-11-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mark07

Alright, but don't be surprised if your S54 is replaced with an M52. I'll just consider that payment for my services.

You don't want that one. It's been abused.

Alex

operknockity · 08-12-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mark07

Purdy

I love that color!

BahnBaum · 08-12-2006, 08:01 PM

I couldn't let my own loinspring outdo me. Woke up early and broke out the PC, Menzerna and Klasse.

Alex

*clyde* · 08-12-2006, 09:08 PM

I actually washed and Rejexed the RX-8 today too. I kind of ran out of light near the end, but here's a pic anyway.

operknockity · 08-12-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

I actually washed and Rejexed the RX-8 today too. I kind of ran out of light near the end, but here's a pic anyway.

lip277 · 08-13-2006, 12:19 AM

I'm kind of partial to that color as well.....

*Plaz* · 08-13-2006, 10:14 AM

08-11-2006, 11:25 PM	#1
mark07 Realist Join Date: Dec 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 1996 328i Sport Pkg Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 75	Detailed and seafoamed my car. I recently got back from vacation, and with no more job I decided to pull out my dad's Porter Cable today. I think the results turned out pretty good. It removed all of the swirl marks and created a nice glossy "wet look" to the entire car. I still have a lot of rock chips and hail damage, but the car looks 10 times better than it did. Here are some pics: This probably would have looked better if the sky wasn't so cloudy: Since I was in the mood of making my car better, I decided to pick up a few cans of seafoam from the local autozone. Wow. All I can say is that Sea foam is the best thing you can do for your car for under $5. I've had a couple problems with my car lately that I wanted to try to fix the easy way first. I've had a persistant rough idle problem. This happened only on startup and would go away after a quick rev to 1500 RPMs or so. Also, my car would nearly stall whenever I took it at-or-near redline, like it was in safe mode or something. When this happened I could just shut it off and turn it back on with the car running normal. The CEL threw codes saying fuel trim malfunction or something to that effect. My can of seafoam has fixed both of my above problems. My car now starts with minimal cranking, idles smooth every time, the lifter ticking was nearly eliminated, and I can finally be able to hear my car at red-line. Also, the smoke-show alone is worth the $5. I highly highly recommend it.

08-12-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	I couldn't let my own loinspring outdo me. Woke up early and broke out the PC, Menzerna and Klasse. Alex __________________

08-12-2006, 09:08 PM	#7
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	I actually washed and Rejexed the RX-8 today too. I kind of ran out of light near the end, but here's a pic anyway. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

08-13-2006, 12:19 AM	#9
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I'm kind of partial to that color as well..... __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

08-13-2006, 10:14 AM	#10
Plaz ••••••• Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M Location: Churzee Posts: 17,741	__________________ 2011 1M

08-11-2006, 11:34 PM	#2
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I'll be on vacation this week. Feel free to stop over and detail mine