Recent content by f1jim

I have tried several fully synthetic waxes in the past but none have given me that gloss the carnauba waxes deliver. But maybe I am due to revisit a few new ones. Suggestions are always welcome.

Exactly. His latest video on surface texture and GM's recent issues is a great piece. I am sure there are "experts" here on this forum that will find something wrong with his analysis but it makes a lot of sense to my small mind.

I felt the same way initially. Who is this guy with that thing stuck in his lip? After about 5 or 6 videos he started to grow on me. Every video I learned a bit more about the formulation of oils and let his appearance not distract me. But to each their own. f1jim

Lake has to make the information understandable for us newbies to oil and it's many layers of complexity. I appreciate his drumming down the process so I can understand these layers. If somehow that makes me enlightened, so be it. I just hate to see people spreading knowledge by people...

I still wax my vehicles. I guess it's theraputic for me. My age makes me look for easier waxes, these days. I use Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax. Goes on easy, leaves that unmatched carnauba wax gloss, and it gets me examining my car carefully. It doesn't last more than 3 months but by then I...

I have traditionally followed the manufacturers recommendations regarding oil viscosity pretty closely. I am, however, a bit shocked by the amount of engine problems I am reading about across a long list of manufacturers. Even ones that have enjoyed a sterling reputation over decades. It does...

There is no one that is without criticism these days. In fact, it seems to be the norm to tear down anyone with an indepth knowledge of ANYTHING. I find his knowledge helpful and enlightening. For those that feel the need to rip him apart, have at it. None of the "experts" I read in this...