Cayman S

[TerryB]

Perfectlap:

One other thing

I don't have the same experience with Caymans in my neighborhood. I live in the sedate area of Kalamazoo, Mi and I'm sure I have the only Cayman in the whole county.

I see them when I go to Detroit of course.... but not here.

That makes driving the car around town such fun!

[drburton]

Do you miss having a convertible at all? I'm considering going to the 911 Coupe for my next car but I can't decide if I will really miss the convertible or not.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by drburton

Do you miss having a convertible at all? I'm considering going to the 911 Coupe for my next car but I can't decide if I will really miss the convertible or not.

my experience: back in May I went to Florida and rented a hardtop mustang and it was sunny but hot as hell. I'm one of those rare birds that has the top down if the temp is one degree above 65. Well it was a nightmare for me. All that sun and I'm sitting in an air conditioned jail cell. Believe me I love the idea of two seat ultra rigid coupe but better give me at least of sunroof or targa top for those beautfiul warm days. Although the appropriateness of such an addition to such a car is suspect. In a perfect world where having two cars with a grand total of four seats was not extravagant I would unearth the coupe for winter and track days and the roadster for those dry days over 65.

[Perfectlap]

terryB,
p.s. tell your son to use the Klasse stash sparingly because they have changed/diluted the formula recently to comply with some new eco standards.
I'll be trying some new alternatives probably one of the following Menzerma Intensive Polish (German), Werkstatt Prime (German) or Vanilla Moose Wax (U.S., just on the name alone).

[fab]

Hi Perfectlap-

p.s. tell your son to use the Klasse stash sparingly because they have changed/diluted the formula recently to comply with some new eco standards.

When did this take place? I've own my Klasse products for about 1 year now.
Have you tried it yet?

On a differnet note, since your are the man on waxing/polishing.
How often should someone clay their car? once a year, once every 6 months or more frequent.

Thanks-

[Perfectlap]

I'm not sure but since about January I've noticed Klasse has started to comply with VOC standards. One vendor told me that if you are a non-Californian and tell them so they would send you the old version. I'm a big fan of Klasse VLRP on black plastic chased by 1Z Vinyl and Rubber for UV protection. The new VLRP is nothing at all like the old so I'm guessing the new eco standards are tough.

I don't think I know anyone who clays enough. Probably a good thing becasue not turning the clay enough can do more harm to the clear coat than help it. I often keep a soapy bucket nearby to wipe off the debris and only then turn the clay. not doing this is crazy to me, some bit of sand/sediments could press through from the center and you've made your own sand paper .

If your car is driven daily I would use a mild clay like SOnus Green every other wash. The softer compound will remove the crap without stripping your sealant and dressings. I often do this during a wash when the car is thoroughly lubricated with suds. I think SOnus has the only mild clay (on Autopiacarcare.com).

Before using a cleaning polish every 4 months like Klasse All In ONe or Menzerna Intensive Polish (and or a swirl remover) use a harder more traditional clay like the inexpensive Bluge Magic or Mothers, Megs etc. This is where you want to strip everything down to the clear coat.
Either way if you any paste wax dressings or cleaning polishes you should alway clay first.

Claying is always a noticeable improvement mostly because of the pollution you can't feel on the paint but is dulling the shine.

[SD987]

Perfectlap, how often do you wash your car?

Question 2, how much do you reckon that you spend a year on car washing supplies?

Signed,

Curious in San Diego