I am outa here—final question
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 07:55
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Member - Troll 81 (QLD)
Gday all
Today will prob be my last post in months. As some of you know I am moving to the States. Just a thank you to everyone that’s answered some of my questions and that’s provided a good laugh on some of the posts. I have one final question:
My car is going to be outside while I am gone. My brother is going to drive it every 2 weeks or so to keep everything running and lubed up. Am I best to buy a 4x4 cover to protect the paint or am I best to use some sort of polish? I have heard that the covers can scratch the pain as dirt gets in under the covers? Is there anything else I need to think of about the car
Take care and be safe on the roads
Regards,
Troll81
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:27
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:27
Troll,
But you'll only be an Internet connection away.
You can still log in and keep up with all the crap:-)))
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Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:48
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:48
Fair enough mate.
You'd hope you could get a car cover that big...
If not, get a cheap dooner/sheets, throw them on, and put a crazy clarks tarp over the top. The sheets stop the rubbing from the tarp.
Cheers mate,
Chris.
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Reply By: Member - Tonester (VIC) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:53
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 08:53
No idea of the best protection for the truck, but have a great time in the states mate.
Tonester
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Reply By: Member - Smocky (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 09:53
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 09:53
Have a great time in the states.
I would reckon polish would be the best because if the car is going to be driven every 2 weeks, then taking whatever cover on and off again will do more damage than the sun can in the same amount of time.
Of course the best solution would be a garage :-)
Only other point I have is that fuel goes off pretty quickly, so he's also going to have to keep running the fuel down and puttin just a few litres in, depending how long he's driving it for.
Cheers,
Smocky.
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 10:45
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 10:45
G'day mate,
Hope you can still log-on when in the states....they DO have computers over there you know....hahahaha
As for the 4x4....what about painting on some of that anti scratch stuff? I've seen it on a mate's 80 series and it's like a plastic film that you can peel off later. I reckon it would be ideal for your purposes.
Good luck "over there".
Roachie
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Follow Up By: Des Lexic - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 15:55
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 15:55
Bill, the problem with that gear is that it will begin to disintergrate after about 4 weeks and can wash off if the rain is heavey or consistant enough.
I bought 2 x 1litrebottles that will be applied just before we go away. I realise it is not worth applying to your bus as it would be over capitalising. Sorry, just had to get in before you did. lol
cheers
Des
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Reply By: Member - iMusty (VIC) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 11:07
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 11:07
What? You just became a member.
And now you're nicking off??? When you coming back?
And the answer to you're question is ... I don't know. lolololol.
I look after the expensive duco on the Coaster by lending it to my good EO friend in
Melbourne while I am in the States. That might work for you too.
MM me if you need a good friend in
Melbourne. lolol
Have a safe trip.
I know a bloke in Tennasee if you need anything. A Doctor, A good bloke.
Stay in touch.
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Follow Up By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 12:02
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 12:02
I am coming back in 3 months for 2 weeks for a big camping trip then back again for 3 months then back here for a couple of weeks and then back for possibly 6-12 months
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Follow Up By: Member - iMusty (VIC) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 16:28
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 16:28
I had to read that 4 times to understand it.
lolololol
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 11:13
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2005 at 11:13
Troll,
Goodluck in the states mate!!!
My best offer for protection would be one of those instant shade cloth carports you erect like a tent, I think Supercrap and others stock them. I have done the car cover thing and itsa a PITA especially if someone is going to drive it regularly and I believe they DO scratch the paint!
Enjoy the trip!
Matt.
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