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Condition #1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best car, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the car has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly fitted. The one word description for #1 cars is "concours."
#2 cars could win a local or regional show. They can be former #1 cars that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws, but will be able to find some not seen by the general public. The paint, chrome, glass and interior will all appear as excellent. No excessive smoke will be seen on startup, no unusual noises will emanate from the engine compartment. The vehicle will drive as a new car of its era would. The one word description for #2 cars is "excellent."
#3 cars could possess some, but not all of the issues of a #4 car, but they will be balanced by other factors such as a fresh paint job or a new, correct interior. #3 cars drive and run well, but might have some incorrect parts. These cars are not used for daily transportation but are ready for a long tour without excuses, and the casual passerby will not find any visual flaws. "Good" is the one word description of a #3 car.
#4 cars are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, the windshield might be chipped. Paintwork is imperfect, and perhaps the fender has a minor dent. The interior could have split seams or a cracked dash. No major parts are missing, but the wheels could differ from the originals, or the interior might not be stock. A #4 car can also be a deteriorated restoration. "Fair" is the one word that describes a #4 car.
Hagerty April 02, 2011
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Griot's Garage has long taken the lead in both manufacturing and testing innovative car care products that are both effective and fun to use. And so it is with two of their better known products which work particularly well in tandem-- Speed Shine® and Paint Cleaning Clay. Speed Shine® is a classic quick spray detailer that's ideal for removing light soil from painted panels and leaves behind a nice gloss. But for more heavily soiled paint, some greater form of surface preparation is necessary. That's where the body clay comes in. Griot's gives you about twice as much as everyone else, it comes in a jar you can reseal, and the stuff truly resembles bright yellow modeling clay. It'll easily do about three smaller cars. Using it couldn't be simpler. You just spray on some Speed Shine® and gently rub the clay forward and backward on your car's body panels. The clay removes any debris from tree sap to overspray and any other contaminants and leaves an insanely smooth surface behind ready to protect your finish with the product of your choice including Griot's very fine Best of Show Wax®. In addition to being genuinely fun to use, Griot's Paint Cleaning Clay is highly effective. We couldn't recommend it more. For more information or to order, go to www.griotsgarage.com .
Marty Touchdown! That's a really cool way of pttnuig it!
Touchdown! That's a really cool way of pttnuig it!
Kayleigh AFAIC that's the best asnewr so far!
AFAIC that's the best asnewr so far!
Maryellen I'm impressed! You've managed the amoslt impossible.
I'm impressed! You've managed the amoslt impossible.