The DIY thread - DIYourself
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Mathers
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I think white is worse. It shows all the iron deposit (brown spots) which drive me nuts.
Paul H
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Iron is easier to remove than swirls
Mathers
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True...but nothing looks better than black all cleaned up.
Paul H
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Agreed
true, but the first time the wind blows after you finish cleaning it, its dirty again. Black is great for a toy/occasionally driven car, but my dailys, no thanks. I cant stand looking at a dirty car when i walk out of work at the end of the day, and silver doesnt show dirt!
rlb
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Looks great, what did you use? The one time I detailed my car (about 2 months after I got it) I was pretty happy with the results, especially for a first time. Then I had a kid, haven't had time to wash it since. Pretty sure this was the stuff I used, have to check the garage.
Mathers
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I use stuff from Poorboys. They used to be out of NY buy moved to Florida. Good stuff.Looks great, what did you use? The one time I detailed my car (about 2 months after I got it) I was pretty happy with the results, especially for a first time. Then I had a kid, haven't had time to wash it since. Pretty sure this was the stuff I used, have to check the garage.
I did polish with a Flex orbital and then sealant. The Wolfgang stuff is great but $$$
serviceguy
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You don’t want me to wash my car, soon after I’m finished it starts raining. I haven’t done it in twenty years at least. I do vacuum the interior and change the mats when they look tired, but that’s about it.
iman29
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I can’t remember the last time I washed my own car and since it’s silver it doesn’t show any dirt until my kids write Wash Me on the tailgate. During the winter I have to car wash it because of the salt and I hate when it’s all over the garage.
I do have to periodically clean out the interior and vacuum inside to get rid of all the bike ride food wrappers and cue sheets I never use that fly around if I want to drive with windows open.
And from personal experience don’t ever forget a banana peel in the back of the cargo area during the summer. ?
I do have to periodically clean out the interior and vacuum inside to get rid of all the bike ride food wrappers and cue sheets I never use that fly around if I want to drive with windows open.
And from personal experience don’t ever forget a banana peel in the back of the cargo area during the summer. ?
iman29
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So it’s been a few weeks since the bathroom renovation blog entries but I finally decided about a week or two ago I want my garage space back so I have to get the remaining tasks finished. This time will just be a summary and a few pics not a daily blog.
The main job is replace the bathroom door with a prehung and then do all the door trim and base trim inside the bathroom. Since I have never done this before I watched another 10 YouTube videos and declared myself fully educated but expected problems. And yes of course I had some. More to come.
I made sure I had all the supplies in advance to avoid the mid job trip to the store and I am VERY lucky to have a cycling friend who has all these fancy tools that he loaned me.
Removing old door went fine as I have my own sawzall for that but the new door seemed to have slightly smaller/narrower measurements and did not drop into place as expected. Problems started with the fact the bathroom has the marble saddle and once I trimmed the door stop moulding to fit, it made the jamb at the bottom too wide and the door gaps were then all out of line
I solved that problem but going to the tile store and he trimmed it 1/2 inch for me for free. Shout out to Specialty Tile in Mount Olive NJ.
Well solved in problems but created another. Since I cut the floor tiles around the old jamb now the new door doesn’t fit. So had to redo 3 of the vinyl laminate tiles around the new jamb and Reglue the saddle. Ugh.
Next post. The wrap up.
The main job is replace the bathroom door with a prehung and then do all the door trim and base trim inside the bathroom. Since I have never done this before I watched another 10 YouTube videos and declared myself fully educated but expected problems. And yes of course I had some. More to come.
I made sure I had all the supplies in advance to avoid the mid job trip to the store and I am VERY lucky to have a cycling friend who has all these fancy tools that he loaned me.
Removing old door went fine as I have my own sawzall for that but the new door seemed to have slightly smaller/narrower measurements and did not drop into place as expected. Problems started with the fact the bathroom has the marble saddle and once I trimmed the door stop moulding to fit, it made the jamb at the bottom too wide and the door gaps were then all out of line
I solved that problem but going to the tile store and he trimmed it 1/2 inch for me for free. Shout out to Specialty Tile in Mount Olive NJ.
Well solved in problems but created another. Since I cut the floor tiles around the old jamb now the new door doesn’t fit. So had to redo 3 of the vinyl laminate tiles around the new jamb and Reglue the saddle. Ugh.
Next post. The wrap up.
iman29
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Finally ready for door and base trim. I decided to take the step of painting all the trim before I install it this time. Glad I did. Plus I had base trim left over from a kitchen remodel back in 2006 (yes really) and I was able to use that for the bathroom. Score. 
I admit I messed up a few cuts and had to run out and buy a few more pieces of door trim but once I got the hang of it I was pretty happy with how it went. And it helps a lot to have the right tools for the job. I even learned how to make coping cuts for the corners. Thanks YouTube.
Oh and caulk is my friend. Not every miter cut was perfect but for a beginner I think it came out pretty good.
So aside from painting the door and touching up the trim this project is done. While I didn’t plan to spend the money right now since I had the time to get it done I am happy I did it. And to think it all started with a leaky sink....
I admit I messed up a few cuts and had to run out and buy a few more pieces of door trim but once I got the hang of it I was pretty happy with how it went. And it helps a lot to have the right tools for the job. I even learned how to make coping cuts for the corners. Thanks YouTube.
Oh and caulk is my friend. Not every miter cut was perfect but for a beginner I think it came out pretty good.
So aside from painting the door and touching up the trim this project is done. While I didn’t plan to spend the money right now since I had the time to get it done I am happy I did it. And to think it all started with a leaky sink....
ekuhn
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Caulk and Paint will make ya whatcha ain't.
Looking good man. You should be proud you got through this! On to the next bathroom!
iman29
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Thanks! yeah she has some plans for my new skills especially since now the other 4 doors in the hallway dont match any more
THATmanMANNY
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NEED PAINT / POPCORN WALLS TESTED
I have some popcorn walls I want to get rid of. I need it tested for toxins (i.e. asbestos). Anyone have any info?
I know home improvement sells kits and send it in somewhere but anywhere local I can just drop off a sample and have it tested thoroughly?
I have some popcorn walls I want to get rid of. I need it tested for toxins (i.e. asbestos). Anyone have any info?
I know home improvement sells kits and send it in somewhere but anywhere local I can just drop off a sample and have it tested thoroughly?
jnos
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Well done on the door install. Since you have 4 more to do, I'll leave this here for you: https://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2013/08/09/problem-free-prefit-doors/Thanks! yeah she has some plans for my new skills especially since now the other 4 doors in the hallway dont match any more
Makes the install much easier!
serviceguy
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You can just pick up a test kit at Home Depot and send it in to be tested, they also give you instructions on how to get the sample if that is what worries you. It only take a few days to get the results. For removal, if necessary, I have some contact info for a company that was also used with satisfactory results by @rlb (I think) .
Scratch 'n Sniff. See how you feel in the morning.