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[Max]

Did you have a look on your body tag bud..just thought maybe it’s like ours here showing you the trim used in your beast..

 

[Moshmen]

Gues they found the spare bed comfy

 

[tobh]

Did you have a look on your body tag bud..just thought maybe it’s like ours here showing you the trim used in your beast..

not yet man. i know it's the limited trim level, asked a buddy that works for Subaru of America if he can find out how many were produced in 2010, which might give me a better idea of availability for either a new seat cover or new seat entirely.

 

[Rootsruler]

not yet man. i know it's the limited trim level, asked a buddy that works for Subaru of America if he can find out how many were produced in 2010, which might give me a better idea of availability for either a new seat cover or new seat entirely.

Do the seat mechanisms not work? Why do you want to replace the seat frames? Even if you couldn't find the seat covers you could probably upholster it for less than buying OEM seats.

@Stoneyluv - When you run your foam cannon do you load just soap in the dispenser or do you do a 50/50 mix of water and soap? Does the foam cannon itself matter as far as getting that nice snowy foam layer on the car? I bought a Ryobi pressure washer and it came with a foam cannon so I tried it on the the GF's car but I put only soap in the dispenser. Came out ok and got the job done but was lacking in the visual satisfaction department.

 

[tobh]

Do the seat mechanisms not work? Why do you want to replace the seat frames? Even if you couldn't find the seat covers you could probably upholster it for less than buying OEM seats.

@Stoneyluv - When you run your foam cannon do you load just soap in the dispenser or do you do a 50/50 mix of water and soap? Does the foam cannon itself matter as far as getting that nice snowy foam layer on the car? I bought a Ryobi pressure washer and it came with a foam cannon so I tried it on the the GF's car but I put only soap in the dispenser. Came out ok and got the job done but was lacking in the visual satisfaction department.

Nah, the seat works fine. I just know from prior experiences that leather that's showing wear is only going to get worse with time. I'm one of those people that doesn't like things to look fucked up, primarily because then other people don't treat things as well as they should if they think something is already messed up.

I second your question -- looking at buying a foam cannon and could use details on proper loading and use. I have the hose end cannon from the chemical guys, and it's less than spectacular when I use it, so wanting to get something that actually gives that nice thick coat of foam.

 

[Rootsruler]

Nah, the seat works fine. I just know from prior experiences that leather that's showing wear is only going to get worse with time. I'm one of those people that doesn't like things to look fucked up, primarily because then other people don't treat things as well as they should if they think something is already messed up.

I second your question -- looking at buying a foam cannon and could use details on proper loading and use. I have the hose end cannon from the chemical guys, and it's less than spectacular when I use it, so wanting to get something that actually gives that nice thick coat of foam.

Do you garage your car? You must. The paint looks impeccable. Did you buy the car new or did you buy it used? If used, I'm wondering if the previous owner just didn't do the regular leather maintenance leather seat owners need to do to maintain the leather. If new and you're garaging the car your leather shouldn't look like that. I noticed you have some pretty dark tint on your windows so even if you were leaving it out in the sun it shouldn't look like that unless you left it parked in Phoenix out in the open all summer long and baked the interior.

 

[tobh]

Do you garage your car? You must. The paint looks impeccable. Did you buy the car new or did you buy it used? If used, I'm wondering if the previous owner just didn't do the regular leather maintenance leather seat owners need to do to maintain the leather. If new and you're garaging the car your leather shouldn't look like that. I noticed you have some pretty dark tint on your windows so even if you were leaving it out in the sun it shouldn't look like that unless you left it parked in Phoenix out in the open all summer long and baked the interior.

Yeah, I've garaged it for the past three years, have owned it for five. Bought used. Originally it came from Florida, so I'm sure it got baked out there. It's also likely the original owner didn't take care of the leather properly. I don't think a lot of people realize that leather in cars like mine is real leather and not some faux vinyl crap.

I tend to clean and condition the seats every two or three months, especially having kids that are generally disgusting, filth-covered heathens. I treat it similar to my motorcycle leathers just a little more frequently because it's not as heavy a grade of leather.

And, don't let the pictures fool you. The paint is in pretty rough shape, not terrible, but not great either. I just manage to get it cleaned up pretty damn good when I actually put in the time on a proper wash.

 

[Rootsruler]

Yeah, I've garaged it for the past three years, have owned it for five. Bought used. Originally it came from Florida, so I'm sure it got baked out there. It's also likely the original owner didn't take care of the leather properly. I don't think a lot of people realize that leather in cars like mine is real leather and not some faux vinyl crap.

I tend to clean and condition the seats every two or three months, especially having kids that are generally disgusting, filth-covered heathens. I treat it similar to my motorcycle leathers just a little more frequently because it's not as heavy a grade of leather.

And, don't let the pictures fool you. The paint is in pretty rough shape, not terrible, but not great either. I just manage to get it cleaned up pretty damn good when I actually put in the time on a proper wash.

Well whatever you did to the paint made it look pretty flawless.

 

[tobh]

Well whatever you did to the paint made it look pretty flawless.

haha thanks man. it's not what i did to the paint, it's the way i took the pics. i'll grab one of the hood for ya. between pitch, bug splatter, rock chips, and water spots, the hood is by far the worst part of the car.

 

[Rootsruler]

haha thanks man. it's not what i did to the paint, it's the way i took the pics. i'll grab one of the hood for ya. between pitch, bug splatter, rock chips, and water spots, the hood is by far the worst part of the car.

They always are. I was shopping for a truck at one point and when I went to see one a private party was selling I noticed a deer hoof behind the grill......how did you not see the deer hoof when you're replacing the grill!!!

 

[Stoneyluv]

Do the seat mechanisms not work? Why do you want to replace the seat frames? Even if you couldn't find the seat covers you could probably upholster it for less than buying OEM seats.

@Stoneyluv - When you run your foam cannon do you load just soap in the dispenser or do you do a 50/50 mix of water and soap? Does the foam cannon itself matter as far as getting that nice snowy foam layer on the car? I bought a Ryobi pressure washer and it came with a foam cannon so I tried it on the the GF's car but I put only soap in the dispenser. Came out ok and got the job done but was lacking in the visual satisfaction department.

i use soap and water, the hotter the water the better the foam. i go with more of a 70% soap and about 20% water, it starts foaming right away so the rest of the 10% ends up foam.. i've tried water first and soap first doesn't seem to matter always gets bubbles. here's my top three...



the CG watermelon foams the best, they have a few choices all work good. the clean slate is for what it says, starting completely over. and the meguiars is a great gentle wash that doesn't remove any sealants or polish.

so try some hot water in it with the soap and see if that helps, does your cannon have adjustable fins?..



if so you can turn it to all soap and less water to help. but i get it , people love the look a pro foam they think it makes it cleaner when it's thick and snow covered. actually it's the popping of the soap bubbles that lifts the dirt from the surface. sometimes if the vehicle is really big i'll fill my cannon two or three times. i don't pre rinse either i hit it with the foam right from the start, let it pop, rinse it heavy, re-foam, scrub, rinse, de-iron, rinse again, and then any paint correction along with compound and wax if needed.

and just wanted to post this stuff too, this is amazing cleaner for anything plastic, wheels, tires, trim, mud flaps, floor mats, it works incredible on those newer carpet looking inner wheel wells that are normally hard to clean. i run it 10:1 for norm and 5:1 for deep clean with steam.

 

[SiamSam]

i use soap and water, the hotter the water the better the foam. i go with more of a 70% soap and about 20% water, it starts foaming right away so the rest of the 10% ends up foam.. i've tried water first and soap first doesn't seem to matter always gets bubbles. here's my top three...

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the CG watermelon foams the best, they have a few choices all work good. the clean slate is for what it says, starting completely over. and the meguiars is a great gentle wash that doesn't remove any sealants or polish.

so try some hot water in it with the soap and see if that helps, does your cannon have adjustable fins?..

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if so you can turn it to all soap and less water to help. but i get it , people love the look a pro foam they think it makes it cleaner when it's thick and snow covered. actually it's the popping of the soap bubbles that lifts the dirt from the surface. sometimes if the vehicle is really big i'll fill my cannon two or three times. i don't pre rinse either i hit it with the foam right from the start, let it pop, rinse it heavy, re-foam, scrub, rinse, de-iron, rinse again, and then any paint correction along with compound and wax if needed.

and just wanted to post this stuff too, this is amazing cleaner for anything plastic, wheels, tires, trim, mud flaps, floor mats, it works incredible on those newer carpet looking inner wheel wells that are normally hard to clean. i run it 10:1 for norm and 5:1 for deep clean with steam.

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Would you mind breaking out a bunch of that cool stuff for my real American leather recliner. Yes, it does have some wear after 33 years & 2 continents.

 

[tobh]

Would you mind breaking out a bunch of that cool stuff for my real American leather recliner. Yes, it does have some wear after 33 years & 2 continents.

daaamn that's a long time to have somewhere to sit! gotta tell us more about how you have managed to keep it alive so long.

 

[ninjadip]

i own a detail business. 303 makes some awesome products. also the chemical guys are very good too, i use their leather cleaner and polish exclusively!! the 303 does an amazing job on tonneau covers!!!

for waxes, it's a tie.. i have not found anything available that beats these two.. even better than ceramic coatings!!

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that clay bar stuff ain't ez huh? ha yeah people think it's like a compound or polish and it only takes a couple hours! yeah right!!! just the proper wash prep to even get to the clay bar takes a few hours!!! black ain't fun but boy when you nail it there's not a better color for a sled!!!

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nothing pertinent, just a pic of my neighbors place..

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I'm sold on the chemical guy stuff myself. All I buy now. Tried their butter wet wax and just fell in love with all their products after that

Car is almost 10 years old and still shines nice imo. Try to do it 2-3x a year.

 

[Rootsruler]

i use soap and water, the hotter the water the better the foam. i go with more of a 70% soap and about 20% water, it starts foaming right away so the rest of the 10% ends up foam.. i've tried water first and soap first doesn't seem to matter always gets bubbles. here's my top three...

View attachment 16404

the CG watermelon foams the best, they have a few choices all work good. the clean slate is for what it says, starting completely over. and the meguiars is a great gentle wash that doesn't remove any sealants or polish.

so try some hot water in it with the soap and see if that helps, does your cannon have adjustable fins?..

View attachment 16406

if so you can turn it to all soap and less water to help. but i get it , people love the look a pro foam they think it makes it cleaner when it's thick and snow covered. actually it's the popping of the soap bubbles that lifts the dirt from the surface. sometimes if the vehicle is really big i'll fill my cannon two or three times. i don't pre rinse either i hit it with the foam right from the start, let it pop, rinse it heavy, re-foam, scrub, rinse, de-iron, rinse again, and then any paint correction along with compound and wax if needed.

and just wanted to post this stuff too, this is amazing cleaner for anything plastic, wheels, tires, trim, mud flaps, floor mats, it works incredible on those newer carpet looking inner wheel wells that are normally hard to clean. i run it 10:1 for norm and 5:1 for deep clean with steam.

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Is this stuff any good?

 

[tobh]

Finally got three parts that have been collecting dust in my garage installed. IAG air oil separator (ring lands lives matter), stainless brake lines, and Perrin end links. Brake system filled with motul DOT 4 fluid, and the front suspension assembly was loosened, preloaded, and re-torqued to spec.

 

[ninjadip]

Bad ass photo with some photoshopping, taken by and edited by my aunt when she was in st Petersburg. Told her how much I liked the photo, she gave me a print yesterday

 

[Zen_seeker]

 

[SiamSam]

daaamn that's a long time to have somewhere to sit! gotta tell us more about how you have managed to keep it alive so long.

It just takes you where you want to go, no secret, but no cats/big dogs/Sasqushes sitting down. Thought about buying a new one, but figure I would just throw a blankey over it anyway. What happens when you put ALL the used weed water on your basil plants & there we grow.

 

[Dirtbag]

March of 2020, a few days before full lockdown was announced flying home to BC after my fathers funeral on a Boeing 777 with only around half a dozen people on-board. Wife and I had nearly the entire back of the plane to ourselves.. strange seeing 9 seats across completely empty. Was kinda neat though just wandering around the empty plane, choosing what side had the best views. Also lucky that my father had a proper funeral followed by a proper Nova Scotia kitchen party of a wake afterwards. A week later, everyone was on lockdown.

Rocky mountains were the clearest ive ever seen them from a plane.

 

[smoke]

followed by a proper Nova Scotia kitchen party of a wake afterwards

Thats just too cool, some stuff just doesn't get old.

My condolences Dirtbag

 

[ninjadip]

March of 2020, a few days before full lockdown was announced flying home to BC after my fathers funeral on a Boeing 777 with only around half a dozen people on-board. Wife and I had nearly the entire back of the plane to ourselves.. strange seeing 9 seats across completely empty. Was kinda neat though just wandering around the empty plane, choosing what side had the best views. Also lucky that my father had a proper funeral followed by a proper Nova Scotia kitchen party of a wake afterwards. A week later, everyone was on lockdown.

Rocky mountains were the clearest ive ever seen them from a plane.
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Man I would want to have that printed!!!!
Sick af

But it might remind you of pops..

 

[MDK]

Storm front a couple days ago

 

[GrumpAzz]

Storm front a couple days ago
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I'm from the midwest and that's something I've always missed whenever I went elsewhere. Watching the storms roll in is just beautiful and mesmerizing.

 

[MDK]

I get a pretty good view of it also in the midwest..not much obstruction where I am...clear skies and skyline

 

[Dirtbag]

These were taken a few years ago at a buddies stag party on Valdez Island just off the coast of Vancouver island BC. Believe it or not, these were taken with no filters. The sky and even the beach was actually this color in the evening right after a rainstorm passed over. Was absolutely intense in person.

 

[GrumpAzz]

...lemme dig through my sunset pics since that's where this is headed

 

[tobh]

These were taken a few years ago at a buddies stag party on Valdez Island just off the coast of Vancouver island BC. Believe it or not, these were taken with no filters. The sky and even the beach was actually this color in the evening right after a rainstorm passed over. Was absolutely intense in person.

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makes me miss the sunsets in New Mexico. Nothing quite watching the sky light on fire as the sun goes down/comes up. Mountains turn different shades of pink and purple, clouds every color across the spectrum... we hardly ever get anything like that here in WA.

 

[TomH]

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Based upon both looks and growth environment, I believe this is Pluteus cervinus, commonly called a deer mushroom (I believe because of the fawn color).
While they can be eaten, to call them edible is somewhat of a stretch.
I've read that they taste poor or like dead leaves.
Another person that ate them with a bunch of butter and garlic, reported back that they taste remarkably like butter and garlic.

At any rate, they are not toxic, but any wild mushrooms must be cooked prior to eating, to break down the chitin in the fungal flesh.
Even wild psilocybin mushrooms can mess up people's guts because they eat them raw. I prefer a good tea myself.

 

[GrumpAzz]

My favorite sunrise and sunset pics. Here in the heartland.