Joemat Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Its official. Now that the roads have been salted, the Shelby is in for a long winters sleep. Today I hooked up the Battery Tender (see pic), added some fuel stabilizer and put the flannel cover on. Dreaming of the install date for the Whipple 2.9!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 You got 5 extra weeks than I did (see my post) but I think I seen a little dirt near the cobra emblem, might want to uncover it and give it a good wash and wax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 You got 5 extra weeks than I did (see my post) but I think I seen a little dirt near the cobra emblem, might want to uncover it and give it a good wash and wax! Thanks. Its not dirt, but rather the flash reflection. I recently had the car detailed with my second application of Zymol Vintage. For wax (no polish) I have taken my GT500 to a high-end detail shop that does a lot of Ferarri's, Bentley's, etc. The Vintage costs $1,900 a jar (check out their website) and must be applied with bare hands to warm the wax. It is 61% Brazilian No.1 White Carnuba Wax. I pay $300 for an external detail and application of Vintage. I have used a lot of waxes through the years and I have never seen anything shine or bead like this stuff (pin-heads). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks. Its not dirt, but rather the flash reflection. I recently had the car detailed with my second application of Zymol Vintage. For wax (no polish) I have taken my GT500 to a high-end detail shop that does a lot of Ferarri's, Bentley's, etc. The Vintage costs $1,900 a jar (check out their website) and must be applied with bare hands to warm the wax. It is 61% Brazilian No.1 White Carnuba Wax. I pay $300 for an external detail and application of Vintage. I have used a lot of waxes through the years and I have never seen anything shine or bead like this stuff (pin-heads). $1900 a bottle - that's insane! You must really love your car Joe - I am sure it looks awesome. I'll have to tell my wife about this so she stops complaining about having to double rinse cycle my USA made cotton towels that I use to hand wash mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I was going to do the same because up here in Boston, winters are pretty dam bad But I just could not do it, I love driving this thing and took it out yesterday through all the salt and sand that was put down on the road from the snow we have gotten recently. I know I know, my car is going to suddenly rust away into nothing, but I had to do it. PS- I don't drive in the rain, but will drive through salt and sand, that is sorta funny ahahah I really do not think I could live if I had to go for 3 plus months of never driving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 $1900 a bottle - that's insane! You must really love your car Joe - I am sure it looks awesome. I'll have to tell my wife about this so she stops complaining about having to double rinse cycle my USA made cotton towels that I use to hand wash mine. No....I didn't buy the wax, the detail shop did. I paid $300 for a wash and application of the wax (thats probably crazy enough!!). I do this once in the Spring and again in the Fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 PS- I don't drive in the rain, but will drive through salt and sand, that is sorta funny ahahah That is weird Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 No....I didn't buy the wax, the detail shop did. I paid $300 for a wash and application of the wax (thats probably crazy enough!!). I do this once in the Spring and again in the Fall. Joemat: Do you have any outdoor photos of your car with this wax applied? HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'm still driving mine too...only when I have too, or on the best days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby111 Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Got a few questions. Hope you can help: How much does the battery tender cost? Do you have to take the battery out of the car? What kind of fuel stablizer to you recommend? Do the tires get messed up from being in the one position all winter? Are there any other things that should be done if you put it away for 3 months? BTW nice car Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Got a few questions. Hope you can help: How much does the battery tender cost? Do you have to take the battery out of the car? What kind of fuel stablizer to you recommend? Do the tires get messed up from being in the one position all winter? Are there any other things that should be done if you put it away for 3 months? BTW nice car Dave The Battery Tender pictured is available through Jegs for $49. They also make a smaller unit called the Battery Tender Jr. for about $29. I leave the battery in the car and attached the Quick Disconnect cord directly to the battery (its a very short cord that can be tucked away when not in use). For the fuel stabilizer I use Star-Tron but you can also use Sta-Bil. Periodically I will start the car and back it out of the garage to get the fluids moving and to move the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Joemat: Do you have any outdoor photos of your car with this wax applied? HSURB Here is an outdoor shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 The Battery Tender pictured is available through Jegs for $49. They also make a smaller unit called the Battery Tender Jr. for about $29. I leave the battery in the car and attached the Quick Disconnect cord directly to the battery (its a very short cord that can be tucked away when not in use). For the fuel stabilizer I use Star-Tron but you can also use Sta-Bil. Periodically I will start the car and back it out of the garage to get the fluids moving and to move the tires. They say you should also run the A/C to get everything moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexyStang Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Here is an outdoor shot. Sweeeeeeeeeet Ride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby111 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 The Battery Tender pictured is available through Jegs for $49. They also make a smaller unit called the Battery Tender Jr. for about $29. I leave the battery in the car and attached the Quick Disconnect cord directly to the battery (its a very short cord that can be tucked away when not in use). For the fuel stabilizer I use Star-Tron but you can also use Sta-Bil. Periodically I will start the car and back it out of the garage to get the fluids moving and to move the tires. How often do you move it in and out of the garage? Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 A/C in the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 No....I didn't buy the wax, the detail shop did. I paid $300 for a wash and application of the wax (thats probably crazy enough!!). I do this once in the Spring and again in the Fall. $600 for a twice a year wax and wash? No disrespect, but surely there are a ton of products you can use that are just as good and much cheaper. Todays paint jobs are so well sealed I do not know if you are getting your $$$ worth? I used ICE products, as do many members here, with great success. Other use Zaino and several other more costly products and swear by them. I guess if you are doing it because you do not like to do it yourself, then it might make sense, but you can surely get a comparable shine and protection for boat loads less! Just MHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Still driving it here in Pa. Luckily we only got a few inches of the white stuff last week. Roads are clear again with no salt since it turned back to rain !!! Plus it's still in the mid 30's to mid 40's during the day this week !!! Gotta love a mild winter !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 $600 for a twice a year wax and wash? No disrespect, but surely there are a ton of products you can use that are just as good and much cheaper. Todays paint jobs are so well sealed I do not know if you are getting your $$$ worth? I used ICE products, as do many members here, with great success. Other use Zaino and several other more costly products and swear by them. I guess if you are doing it because you do not like to do it yourself, then it might make sense, but you can surely get a comparable shine and protection for boat loads less! Just MHO. The difference with this wax is all about the content. Given its high concentration of pure white Carnuba, my GT500 only needs two waxings per year. With Black paint, that equals less potential for the development of swirl marks. Most over the counter or mail order waxes may say they have Carnuba, but it is either yellow or a very low concentration (which equals more applications needed). I wash the car myself (at least two or three times per month) and the beading does not fade. This stuff beads like no other wax I have seen (pin-heads --and I really mean pin-heads). For guys investing thousands, if not tens of thousands, in mod's on a car, a few hundred bucks on the professional application of the best car wax seems OK with me. Nothing but the best for my baby!! OK, maybe I am crazy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ice is junk IMO tried it, now I use Boutique brands, with much better results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichie Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Maybe you should upgrade to this http://www.emmonscoachworks.com/ecommerce/...6153&cat=57 Only $7583! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesan Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 My poor ride is lucky to get Nu-finish once every 4 months! I'm sure someone will tell it's crap, but it works for me. But I can drive it year 'round. Took it to work today. All of a 6 mile round trip. Might take the long way home tonight and go 5 miles one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Maybe you should upgrade to this http://www.emmonscoachworks.com/ecommerce/...6153&cat=57 Only $7583! Hey...but it has free lifetime refills!! Its target audience.....Rob Report reading supercar owners. An Enzo owner probably wouldn't think twice about ordering a case of the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm still driving mine too...only when I have too, or on the best days... great Picture!!! Thats the spirit !! I hate letting any car sit..if it's clear enough..the 70' Mach & the Gt-500 go to work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms86118 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Its official. Now that the roads have been salted, the Shelby is in for a long winters sleep. Today I hooked up the Battery Tender (see pic), added some fuel stabilizer and put the flannel cover on. Dreaming of the install date for the Whipple 2.9!! :happy feet: Nice car, Our roads here in Ohio are also salted... What type of floor paint did you use? I have my car in my garage waiting for my pole barn to be completed. Also, how about your tires for storage, are they over inflated for the winter? Please advise. GT500 Vista Blue w/Tungsten Strips, All stock still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Its official. Now that the roads have been salted, the Shelby is in for a long winters sleep. Today I hooked up the Battery Tender (see pic), added some fuel stabilizer and put the flannel cover on. Dreaming of the install date for the Whipple 2.9!! :happy feet: I'm right there with ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Here is an outdoor shot. Joemat - nice. Very nice. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm right there with ya. Wow................. wow............. all I can say is WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Nice car,Our roads here in Ohio are also salted... What type of floor paint did you use? I have my car in my garage waiting for my pole barn to be completed. Also, how about your tires for storage, are they over inflated for the winter? Please advise. GT500 Vista Blue w/Tungsten Strips, All stock still Two applications of Rustoleum Garage Floor Epoxy. Regarding the tires, I just try to back the car out every couple of weeks to rotate them. I put a chalk mark on them so I know they are resting in a different place each time. I check the pressure to maintain normal levels. Regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm right there with ya. Love the floor man!!. All you need is a flat panel TV and a heater in there and you may never leave!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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