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| [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184106] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 08:39  |
mmmm ka
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Gene wrote :THIS IS A SICKNESS --- YOU KNOW
- even talking about this can cause mental illness
- once you start this there is no return
- this will not make your GMC run better
- polish, POLISH, *POLISH*?
- this can come to no good end :>)
mumble, mumble, snort, wheeze
Hello Gene !
What ? I am no mechanic /engineer, but everyone knows shiny = improved mileage and higher top end..... even worked on the model cars of my youth....I am even thinking two broad racing stripes will be of benefit !!!
Yes I must be getting older.....talking to everyone I know about my maladies...... love your sense of humor and it will give me a chuckle when I go into therapy while undertaking the cure !
Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
77 Kingsley (Orange Carpet & all)
GusDaBus
Eau Claire, WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184117 is a reply to message #184110] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 09:10  |
tphipps
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Studies show washed and shiny cars have less accidents, maybe this applies to shiny Alcoas. Actually, indicates a certain level of owner concern about their vehicle. Ratty vehicles wreck more often.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184124 is a reply to message #184117] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 09:44 |
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WD0AFQ
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| tphipps wrote on Wed, 12 September 2012 09:10 |
Studies show washed and shiny cars have less accidents, maybe this applies to shiny Alcoas. Actually, indicates a certain level of owner concern about their vehicle. Ratty vehicles wreck more often.
Tom, MS II
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Amen. I believe this Tom. "Certain level of owner concern". How many motorhomes do you see wrecked? Not many. I don't think I am bragging as I am sure others can say the same, but I have never had a serious vehicle accident except the meeting of my motorcycle and a great dane that nearly took my life. That one does not count. Could not have been prevented. 
I always told convicts to take care of their vehicles and would never be stopped by cops. Always being "picked on", you know what I mean. Always a tail light or blinker out, license plate light, or something.
So, shiny Alocas are a sign that the GMC owner is concerned. 8 years, in the making, but I am starting to look like I am concerned. 
dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184130 is a reply to message #184124] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 10:11 |
sgltrac
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Don't forget stainless T handles. Polished wheels/stripes and stainless T handles for the hatch covers from Sirum. It looks completely restored ( as long as you don't press your face to the glass and see my interior;) )
Sully
77 royale
Seattle, wa
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On Sep 12, 2012, at 7:44 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> tphipps wrote on Wed, 12 September 2012 09:10
>> Studies show washed and shiny cars have less accidents, maybe this applies to shiny Alcoas. Actually, indicates a certain level of owner concern about their vehicle. Ratty vehicles wreck more often.
>> Tom, MS II
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> Amen. I believe this Tom. "Certain level of owner concern". How many motorhomes do you see wrecked? Not many. I don't think I am bragging as I am sure others can say the same, but I have never had a serious vehicle accident except the meeting of my motorcycle and a great dane that nearly took my life. That one does not count. Could not have been prevented. 8o
> I always told convicts to take care of their vehicles and would never be stopped by cops. Always being "picked on", you know what I mean. Always a tail light or blinker out, license plate light, or something.
> So, shiny Alocas are a sign that the GMC owner is concerned. 8 years, in the making, but I am starting to look like I am concerned. :d
> dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184132 is a reply to message #184130] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 10:39 |
stick miller
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I understand wanting the wheels to look good, but I wonder how many of you have ever attempted to clean the inside (backside) of your stainless wheel?
Once while Ken H and I were working on my coach brakes - actually Ken was working on the brakes. I was watching and nodding in bewilderment - I noticed that the backside of the wheels was encrusted with road dirt and grime and gradoo. Gradoo is a scientific name for everything else besides road dirt and grime.
So I decided I could make myself useful and make my GMC run faster by cleaning the entire wheel - front and back. What a mess! I used everything from a pressure washer to my wife's scrub brush that (I think) she uses on potatoes.
I did a passable job but what an effort. I didn't notice any improvement in gas mileage, the coach still vapor locked on a hot day and the length of the beds was not affected.
Still and all, I looked busy, Ken got the brakes back together and the "unseen menace" was removed from my Alcoas.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184149 is a reply to message #184139] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 13:42 |
Carl S.
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Okay Dan,
You must be a SERIOUS perfectionist, at least when it comes to your ALCOAs. The first time I saw your coach, at a GMCSJ rally, I was so impressed with the shine on your wheels that I took a picture of one of them! And that was over three years ago!!!
I too clean the insides of my wheels. Every time I rotate tires, on any of my vehicles, I take some Simple Green and a Scotch Brite kitchen sponge to them. The look much better that way and the gunk on them doesn't throw them off balance.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184160 is a reply to message #184149] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 15:59 |
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| Carl S. wrote on Wed, 12 September 2012 13:42 |
Okay Dan,
You must be a SERIOUS perfectionist, at least when it comes to your ALCOAs. The first time I saw your coach, at a GMCSJ rally, I was so impressed with the shine on your wheels that I took a picture of one of them! And that was over three years ago!!!
I too clean the insides of my wheels. Every time I rotate tires, on any of my vehicles, I take some Simple Green and a Scotch Brite kitchen sponge to them. The look much better that way and the gunk on them doesn't throw them off balance.
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Yep, Simple Green. I have been using that stuff for 25 years. Does some unbelievable cleaning.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184165 is a reply to message #184160] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 16:19 |
stick miller
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Simple green would not touch what I had. I wore out a screwdriver and a chisel trying to get that stuff off. I even tried Purple power and brake cleaner. It took a barrel of elbow grease.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] WD0AFQ Alcoa Shine( SIckness) [message #184350 is a reply to message #184165] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 17:28 |
Carl S.
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That's why I keep after them! The initial cleaning can be a bear.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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