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Old 06-08-2008, 11:49 PM   #690 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by LostCause View Post
Looking at those pictures, I'm amazed at how well the paint has held up. I suppose you guys don't get as much UV damage...or is that shine from blood and sweat?
Combination of both, I guess. The exterior paint was dry and oxidized, but after a light going over with polishing compound, it really comes up nicely with a coat of wax.

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Why don't you protect the exposed metal (control arms, transmission, etc.) with paint or some kind of covering? Also, I would think a complete underpan would help keep salt spray and junk out of the motor bay.
It's all on the to-do list!
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