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Old 08-07-2014, 06:08 PM   #8 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i
90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
90 day: 43.3 mpg (US)
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I wash my Acura about once per year, and my bike maybe twice. Both are garage kept, and Oregon doesn't salt. I'm not sure I can be much help in this regard.

After a hand wash, I towel dry and then apply a carnuba wax to the paint and glossy plastic. Don't use wax on plastic that has a texture as it just turns things white until the wax wears off. Using a dry towel, I then remove the bulk of the wax, bringing the finish to a shine.

OT- but I wonder why stainless steel isn't used? Does the paltry 11% chromium really drive the price up that much? I actually like the unpainted look of the Delorean.
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