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wdc330i · 08-15-2020, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Have been driving the Porsche more since I decided to use it for bike transport. Unfortunately it doesn’t fit in the trunk.

What rack are you using?

JST · 08-15-2020, 06:24 PM

Just a fairly cheap Allen 3 bike rack. Reviews were decent and it seems to do the trick, and was a lot cheaper than the Saris Bones or whatever.

Jeff_DML · 08-15-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Just a fairly cheap Allen 3 bike rack. Reviews were decent and it seems to do the trick, and was a lot cheaper than the Saris Bones or whatever.

One that sits on the paint?

wdc330i · 08-15-2020, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

One that sits on the paint?

I know. This is my worry. My Saris did a number on my E46 M3C. Possibly just to the clear coat. But still...

FC · 08-15-2020, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Just a fairly cheap Allen 3 bike rack. Reviews were decent and it seems to do the trick, and was a lot cheaper than the Saris Bones or whatever.

I love my Allen 4-bike rack.

Great to see you using the Boxster, JST. Love that color.

JST · 08-15-2020, 08:58 PM

That’s why it has those microfiber cloths underneath.

FC · 08-28-2020, 10:22 AM

Well, after almost 4 years of ownership, I felt it was time for the Miata to get a proper detail job.

Didn't take a great "before" photo, but the one with the blue tape around the headlights is after claying but before polishing. It also shows before/after polishing the headlamp lenses. Pretty big improvement.

I also took a couple of close ups of the front bumper just to show how truly beat up it is from rock chips.

In all, it came out ok for what it is. At least those few nasty drip--like spots of etched paint mostly buffed out. Also, Mazda's touch up stick is as good as I've had for delivering the right amount of paint on a stone chip.

Turns out a few stone chips on the front quarter panels and windshield frame were showing rust, so they were sanded, treated with rust reformer, and then painted.

zach · 08-28-2020, 01:43 PM

Looks good! You can probably ditch the front plate. I haven't had front plates on my cars in years and years.

wdc330i · 08-28-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

Well, after almost 4 years of ownership, I felt it was time for the Miata to get a proper detail job.

Didn't take ant great "before" photos, but the one with the blue tape around the headlights is after claying but before polishing. It also shows before/after polishing the headlamp lenses. Pretty big improvement.

I also took a couple of close ups of the front bumper just to show how truly beat up it is from rock chips.

In all, it came out ok for what it is. At least those few nasty drip--like spots of etched paint mostly buffed out. Also, Mazda's touch up stick is as good as I've had for delivering the right amount of paint on a stone chip.

Turns out a few stone chips on the front quarter panels and windshield frame were showing rust, so they were sanded, treated with rust reformer, and then painted.

Looking good!

wdc330i · 08-28-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

That’s why it has those microfiber cloths underneath.

Ah.

08-28-2020, 10:22 AM	#1677
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,263	Well, after almost 4 years of ownership, I felt it was time for the Miata to get a proper detail job. Didn't take a great "before" photo, but the one with the blue tape around the headlights is after claying but before polishing. It also shows before/after polishing the headlamp lenses. Pretty big improvement. I also took a couple of close ups of the front bumper just to show how truly beat up it is from rock chips. In all, it came out ok for what it is. At least those few nasty drip--like spots of etched paint mostly buffed out. Also, Mazda's touch up stick is as good as I've had for delivering the right amount of paint on a stone chip. Turns out a few stone chips on the front quarter panels and windshield frame were showing rust, so they were sanded, treated with rust reformer, and then painted. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by FC; 08-28-2020 at 02:07 PM.

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