[diesel_mercedes] Don't Be Afraid To Try

 


NOTE : topic drift , don't whine , use your Delete key .

As some here know , I'm always trying new things and dipping into complicated repairs as I like to learn and feel like I maybe know something (so far , no luck on that last bit) .

I live in a decrepit 1923 Bungalow for the last 30 years or so , since I bought the place the bathroom's sub floor underneath the toilet has been bad so the toilet wobbles when you sit on it and every 10 years , I have to replace the beeswax seal .

The American Standard cheapo toilet sucked out loud , it was an early low volume flush thing that often required three or even four flushes before it was done .

To - Day I picked up my son and his LARGE collection of Household Power Tools and we learned how to replace a rotted out subfloor , &
I showed him how to set a toilet .

I've been dragging my feet on this job for years now , expecting to get the demolition done then get stuck as I don't know anything about Carpentry nor Plumbing but it turned out to be not so bad after all and I'm extremely pleased with the $250.00 Kholer MEGA-FLUSH 90000 as it does it's thing near *instantly* and for only 1.6 gallons.....

The lesson here is : go ahead and try a new thing , the worse you can do is screw it up beyond all reason and have to call in the Carpenters
and plumbers......

I fear we've lost Trish too , more's the pity but her wretched 300D kinda broke her bank as well as unsettled her nice household .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] She's Happy !

 


I took SWMBO up to my house this afternoon to get her 240D , she's thrilled at the various repairs to central locking and the new Lloyd mats etc......

She hasn't yet noticed it no longer drips oil , I'm keenly aware the air filter isn't wobbling about on the intake manifold , held mostly by bungie cords....

Hopefully Tom will lend a hand and we'll get the turbo changed out on my Coupe Saturday .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 



Hi Jim,

My paint still looks great. I have reapplied the top wax a couple of times since the original work. Always after a good hand wash.

It looks like a reapplication of one coat about once a month will keep it looking great. Keep in mind that after you wash the car, the reapplication won't take 5 minutes.

Sorry about the picture guys, just have not taken the time. Maybe this weekend for the car new paint job and the dash cover replacement.

Chip
Houston

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

I am thinking of doing this on one of my cars, not an MB, tho. I have seen the floor polishing done, with the occasional touch up using a spray bottle and burnisher. the effect is great. Often wondered if it would work on natural stone that has lost its shine.

--- On Thu, 8/30/12, Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 1:23 AM



This video explains how they meant the finishes to be used:

<http://cache.vendaria.com/integration/images/ct/35/VpopHTML.html?bg=D6D7A5&nm=BZOpener&err=0&title=Demo&pf=t&fr=t&iid=jmIkUFkQcffdQVeUajbacdkfffaijkQgQji&ap=vnd_homedepot_bcv019_100619257_957681047001&uid=100619257&cf=1000&purl=MAIN_homedepot_bcv019_100619257_957681047001>

Maybe we can use some of these - the stripper, if we think there is wax left on the car, clean it thoroughly, and then use the other three steps.

Bobby

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:30 AM, Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@gmail.com> wrote:
Another testimonial:  Home Depot (a big box house and garden center) carries Zep products.  Under their listing  for ZEP Wet look finish, a customer gives instructions for refinishing his RV:

<http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100619257/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=zep&storeId=10051#.UD7pmCKN6So>

In case the URL doesn't work, here is a copy:

This sealant in conjunction with Barkeeper's Friend and TSP (all available at Home Depot) has transformed our RV's dull and oxidized bodywork into a gleaming and smooth finish. You'll need:-
-Zep Wet Look Floor finish
-Bar Keeper's Friend (powdered)
-TSP (Trisodium Phosphate, powdered)
-Microfiber rags (white or laundered)
-Latex gloves
The secret as always is in the preparation, and we are really thrilled with the result. Several of our RVer friends recommended the process using this product, and we give it 10/10. See the pic for the shine - this previously had the look and feel of chalk.

Bobby


On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 8:03 AM, n61cm <jim@tazwade.com> wrote:
 

Hey Chip,

Can you give us another update on how it's holding up? Have you had to do any touch-ups or anything on it to keep it shining?

Jim



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, john public <brad_macaboy1234@...> wrote:
>
> Has Chip posted pictures of his car?
>




--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory



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Bobby Yates Emory


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

This video explains how they meant the finishes to be used:

<http://cache.vendaria.com/integration/images/ct/35/VpopHTML.html?bg=D6D7A5&nm=BZOpener&err=0&title=Demo&pf=t&fr=t&iid=jmIkUFkQcffdQVeUajbacdkfffaijkQgQji&ap=vnd_homedepot_bcv019_100619257_957681047001&uid=100619257&cf=1000&purl=MAIN_homedepot_bcv019_100619257_957681047001>

Maybe we can use some of these - the stripper, if we think there is wax left on the car, clean it thoroughly, and then use the other three steps.

Bobby

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:30 AM, Bobby Yates Emory <liberty1@gmail.com> wrote:
Another testimonial:  Home Depot (a big box house and garden center) carries Zep products.  Under their listing  for ZEP Wet look finish, a customer gives instructions for refinishing his RV:

<http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100619257/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=zep&storeId=10051#.UD7pmCKN6So>

In case the URL doesn't work, here is a copy:

This sealant in conjunction with Barkeeper's Friend and TSP (all available at Home Depot) has transformed our RV's dull and oxidized bodywork into a gleaming and smooth finish. You'll need:-
-Zep Wet Look Floor finish
-Bar Keeper's Friend (powdered)
-TSP (Trisodium Phosphate, powdered)
-Microfiber rags (white or laundered)
-Latex gloves
The secret as always is in the preparation, and we are really thrilled with the result. Several of our RVer friends recommended the process using this product, and we give it 10/10. See the pic for the shine - this previously had the look and feel of chalk.

Bobby


On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 8:03 AM, n61cm <jim@tazwade.com> wrote:
 

Hey Chip,

Can you give us another update on how it's holding up? Have you had to do any touch-ups or anything on it to keep it shining?

Jim



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, john public <brad_macaboy1234@...> wrote:
>
> Has Chip posted pictures of his car?
>




--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory



--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

Another testimonial:  Home Depot (a big box house and garden center) carries Zep products.  Under their listing  for ZEP Wet look finish, a customer gives instructions for refinishing his RV:

<http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100619257/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=zep&storeId=10051#.UD7pmCKN6So>

In case the URL doesn't work, here is a copy:

This sealant in conjunction with Barkeeper's Friend and TSP (all available at Home Depot) has transformed our RV's dull and oxidized bodywork into a gleaming and smooth finish. You'll need:-
-Zep Wet Look Floor finish
-Bar Keeper's Friend (powdered)
-TSP (Trisodium Phosphate, powdered)
-Microfiber rags (white or laundered)
-Latex gloves
The secret as always is in the preparation, and we are really thrilled with the result. Several of our RVer friends recommended the process using this product, and we give it 10/10. See the pic for the shine - this previously had the look and feel of chalk.

Bobby


On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 8:03 AM, n61cm <jim@tazwade.com> wrote:
 

Hey Chip,

Can you give us another update on how it's holding up? Have you had to do any touch-ups or anything on it to keep it shining?

Jim



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, john public <brad_macaboy1234@...> wrote:
>
> Has Chip posted pictures of his car?
>




--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

Hey Chip,

Can you give us another update on how it's holding up? Have you had to do any touch-ups or anything on it to keep it shining?

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, john public <brad_macaboy1234@...> wrote:
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> Has Chip posted pictures of his car?
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Fuel Economy Check '82 240D Slushbox

 

That sounds more like a 240. Max

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> About 1/2 tank had AC on , White Bottle Power Service Cetane Boost added .
>
> 353 miles , 28.4 MPG ~ this is more like it ! maybe Tom's right and the secondary fuel filter bolt isn't leaking anymore .
>
> -Nate
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

I would assume in the flooring area, cant say for sure as I orded it on line and have not picked it up yet.

The Lowes near me Rochester did not have it when I was there and did not show any in stock, but did have the Zep product on the end of the isle near the flooring.

Its the little things that excite me, think of it, 10 bucks to have my car look like new... Testing on my class B 85 Dodge Frank Industries Xplorer 228 this weekend. Then onto the 300d...

Steve

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> I will be in Lowes today for other reasons. Where will I find this stuff if I want to look?
>
>  
> brian from laverne, ca
> Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
> 1983 w123 300d's
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Steve Parolin <stevenparolin@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 8:06 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update
>
>
>  
> FYI:
> Some Lowes have Red Max Pro in stock and on sale, less than 9 bucks.
>
> Greenland NH is one, 63 in stock, well, one less now.
>
> http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3024836&storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051
>
> If your really cheep, google lowes promo code and get another 10% off.
> Ordered on line and picking it up in store today.
>
> Steve
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@> wrote:
> >
> > Guys,
> >
> > I posted a few weeks ago a method of restoring old dull paint that came from an RV site that I picked up.
> >
> > My 1982 Coupe has all original light metallic blue paint. The top surfaces, hood, top and trunk have lost all ability to come back.
> >
> > Well, I spent a day with a white (this is important) scrubbie (not the green or blue!) that I picked up at an auto paint store. To that I used Bar Keeper's Friend in conjunction and started in on my top surfaces, trying to clean things down to the original paint and get the blotches out. I was not 100% successful, but it looked pretty good. At this point, my paint was extremely dull.
> >
> > I then went and got this wax from Lowe's, an industrial strength, high traffic wax.
> >
> > With the car completely washed clean of all of the old paint and abrasives, I started putting thin coats of wax back on my top surfaces using a micro fiber towel. I also used disposable gloves to apply the wax.
> >
> > Over the course of a week, I have now put four coats of wax on my car and it looks amazing. I'll probably go for another couple of coats of wax before I call it good, but it is so much better than my car has ever looked.
> >
> > The first coat or two of the wax will be disappointing and have dry spots, but once you start building up the wax surface things really start to look good.
> >
> > And yes, I have had two people ask me if I had a new paint job! I am a stickler trying to keep my coupe all original and this has certainly helped the appearance.
> >
> > This is not a tough job guys, nothing like the old Simonize "yellow can" days.
> >
> > Chip
> > Houston
> >
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] 240D Works

 

"all this wonderful stuff for only $11.37 =8-)"

Probably cost you more than that in fuel just to drive there and back....

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "Nate" <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 9:51:28 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 240D Works

 


Whew `

I'm nearly dead , I got the intake manifold installed to - day and no more oil leaks , the cracked aluminum air cleaner is replaced , I installed new hexoganal rubber air cleaner mounts (hex typ are better) and their cute little heat shield cups , then I began to stress about the DPO's use of cheapo Amnerican made hose clamps , they're only a few years old but are all corroded , I removed them and looked at the steel heater return pipe , it was badly rusted away at the engine end so off to Pick-A-Part I went and bought a nice pipe and three newer heater hoses , they're all moulded and cost BIG $ when you can find them .... plus a BIG bag of greasy old Mercedes hose clamps , all this wonderful stuff for only $11.37 =8-) .

Whilst I was driving back I stopped in at my favorite gas station , the one with clean restrooms , lotto tickets , cold sodas and of course , all the free water and air I want..........

Since it was sunny and nearly 100* , I naturally took the cooling system apart and replaced all the rusty & bad parts , as I had to disconnect the heater core proper , I flushed it backwards & forwards , I've been flushing this cooling system repeatedly , daily for a week now and still I was able to get some yellowish water out of the heater core .

Then I buttoned it all back up with nifty German Mercedes logo'd hose clamps (after de greasing and hand polishng them all) , filled it up once last time with distilled water (over 12 gallons have been used so far) and headed off to test run it and get some Diesel fuel as the reserve light had been on since morning , after filling it up I drained out the clear distilled water and re - filled it with the correct , yellow colored ZEREX coolant , it never ran hot and still runs @ 82 degrees C in spite of me zooming it across the freeway @ 70 + MPH so I guess the cooling system is finally done .

Whew .

My sciatica is killing me , I think I'll work out the mileage and take a nice nap . (if I can find the fuel receipt) .

This concludes Tuesday's Proctology/YaddaYadda Report.....

(because small minded people want to know)

-Nate

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

Has Chip posted pictures of his car?

--- On Tue, 8/28/12, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 11:18 AM



I will be in Lowes today for other reasons. Where will I find this stuff if I want to look?
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Steve Parolin <stevenparolin@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 8:06 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 
FYI:
Some Lowes have Red Max Pro in stock and on sale, less than 9 bucks.

Greenland NH is one, 63 in stock, well, one less now.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3024836&storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051

If your really cheep, google lowes promo code and get another 10% off.
Ordered on line and picking it up in store today.

Steve

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> I posted a few weeks ago a method of restoring old dull paint that came from an RV site that I picked up.
>
> My 1982 Coupe has all original light metallic blue paint. The top surfaces, hood, top and trunk have lost all ability to come back.
>
> Well, I spent a day with a white (this is important) scrubbie (not the green or blue!) that I picked up at an auto paint store. To that I used Bar Keeper's Friend in conjunction and started in on my top surfaces, trying to clean things down to the original paint and get the blotches out. I was not 100% successful, but it looked pretty good. At this point, my paint was extremely dull.
>
> I then went and got this wax from Lowe's, an industrial strength, high traffic wax.
>
> With the car completely washed clean of all of the old paint and abrasives, I started putting thin coats of wax back on my top surfaces using a micro fiber towel. I also used disposable gloves to apply the wax.
>
> Over the course of a week, I have now put four coats of wax on my car and it looks amazing. I'll probably go for another couple of coats of wax before I call it good, but it is so much better than my car has ever looked.
>
> The first coat or two of the wax will be disappointing and have dry spots, but once you start building up the wax surface things really start to look good.
>
> And yes, I have had two people ask me if I had a new paint job! I am a stickler trying to keep my coupe all original and this has certainly helped the appearance.
>
> This is not a tough job guys, nothing like the old Simonize "yellow can" days.
>
> Chip
> Houston
>





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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

I will be in Lowes today for other reasons. Where will I find this stuff if I want to look?
 
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K)  Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Steve Parolin <stevenparolin@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 8:06 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 
FYI:
Some Lowes have Red Max Pro in stock and on sale, less than 9 bucks.

Greenland NH is one, 63 in stock, well, one less now.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3024836&storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051

If your really cheep, google lowes promo code and get another 10% off.
Ordered on line and picking it up in store today.

Steve

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> I posted a few weeks ago a method of restoring old dull paint that came from an RV site that I picked up.
>
> My 1982 Coupe has all original light metallic blue paint. The top surfaces, hood, top and trunk have lost all ability to come back.
>
> Well, I spent a day with a white (this is important) scrubbie (not the green or blue!) that I picked up at an auto paint store. To that I used Bar Keeper's Friend in conjunction and started in on my top surfaces, trying to clean things down to the original paint and get the blotches out. I was not 100% successful, but it looked pretty good. At this point, my paint was extremely dull.
>
> I then went and got this wax from Lowe's, an industrial strength, high traffic wax.
>
> With the car completely washed clean of all of the old paint and abrasives, I started putting thin coats of wax back on my top surfaces using a micro fiber towel. I also used disposable gloves to apply the wax.
>
> Over the course of a week, I have now put four coats of wax on my car and it looks amazing. I'll probably go for another couple of coats of wax before I call it good, but it is so much better than my car has ever looked.
>
> The first coat or two of the wax will be disappointing and have dry spots, but once you start building up the wax surface things really start to look good.
>
> And yes, I have had two people ask me if I had a new paint job! I am a stickler trying to keep my coupe all original and this has certainly helped the appearance.
>
> This is not a tough job guys, nothing like the old Simonize "yellow can" days.
>
> Chip
> Houston
>



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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Is that a new paint job? !! Red Max Pro Update

 

FYI:
Some Lowes have Red Max Pro in stock and on sale, less than 9 bucks.

Greenland NH is one, 63 in stock, well, one less now.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3024836&storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051

If your really cheep, google lowes promo code and get another 10% off.
Ordered on line and picking it up in store today.

Steve

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> I posted a few weeks ago a method of restoring old dull paint that came from an RV site that I picked up.
>
> My 1982 Coupe has all original light metallic blue paint. The top surfaces, hood, top and trunk have lost all ability to come back.
>
> Well, I spent a day with a white (this is important) scrubbie (not the green or blue!) that I picked up at an auto paint store. To that I used Bar Keeper's Friend in conjunction and started in on my top surfaces, trying to clean things down to the original paint and get the blotches out. I was not 100% successful, but it looked pretty good. At this point, my paint was extremely dull.
>
> I then went and got this wax from Lowe's, an industrial strength, high traffic wax.
>
> With the car completely washed clean of all of the old paint and abrasives, I started putting thin coats of wax back on my top surfaces using a micro fiber towel. I also used disposable gloves to apply the wax.
>
> Over the course of a week, I have now put four coats of wax on my car and it looks amazing. I'll probably go for another couple of coats of wax before I call it good, but it is so much better than my car has ever looked.
>
> The first coat or two of the wax will be disappointing and have dry spots, but once you start building up the wax surface things really start to look good.
>
> And yes, I have had two people ask me if I had a new paint job! I am a stickler trying to keep my coupe all original and this has certainly helped the appearance.
>
> This is not a tough job guys, nothing like the old Simonize "yellow can" days.
>
> Chip
> Houston
>

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