im a dumbass Options

[96cel_John]

Yep, I'm a dumbass.

Yesterday i washed my car in freezing weather and I kept washing it even though ice formed as soon as I squirted the water on the car.

This morning, I go to leave for school, and then put it in reverse. Nothing. I was like hmm, parking brake? Then I look and its off. Now I give it a lot of gas, get it up to like 2500 rpms while releasing the clutch. I hear a loud crack. I was like wtf. I get out of the car and see nothing. I get back in and then try to back out more. Now I'm going really slow backwards and I'm pissed. Then I realise it.

MY ****ING BRAKES WERE FROZEN

[Cody]

I lifted this from a autoparts site:

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Washing The first step in maintaining your automobile is to wash it often. Car wash products are made of a light detergent formulated for washing the surface dirt and grime off your paint. Regularly washing your vehicle, at least once a week, will do far more in the long run to keep your automobile looking clean and shinny. Most people don’t wash their automobile often and let dirt pile on which eventually causes fine scratches. When washing your car, the key is to use a product specifically prescribed for use on a automotive paint. Household detergent and cleaners are too strong and will remove the wax on your car and over time strip the clear coat on your vehicle. It will also remove any protective layer of wax on the car, leading to more scratches. Most car washes are pH balanced and have small amounts of wax or gloss enhancers that add some protection to the surface of the paint. When washing the car, make sure to first fully wet the car’s surface and applicator sponge. It is a good idea not to use a nozel on the hose, this allows the water to gently fall on the car as opposed to a hard pressure hitting your delicate paint. Once the surface is wet, start from the top and work your way down. Try to use a wash mitt rather than a sponge as the mitt allows the dirt to move up the fibers and not scratch the paint. Always do the fender flares, wheel wells, and rocker panels last, as that is usually the most dirtiest part of the vehicle and you want to keep your wash mitt as clean as possible. When finished, rinse the car gently and allow the water to sheet off, instead of spraying the vehicle causing water spots. This will leave minimal water on the car and significantly reduce the drying time. Use of soft synthetic chamois for drying you car. Leather chamois are not recommended because they contain acids that strip the wax off the paint. Start with the top, then work your way down to the rocker panels, don't forget to open the doors and dry all areas with that have water on them. In between washing and during the winter months, you can use detailer sprays that keep your vehicle clean of any dirt and add a thin layer of protective wax. More frequent washes are needed during winter, as salt and dirt can cause damage to your paint. It is mandatory that you wash you car at least once a week by either taking it through an automatic wash or using self-served wash centers.

So yeah. It's true that the high pressure will strip the clear coat...if you wash your car every other day at the quarter places. It's better to wear your clear coat down a bit rather than have salt EAT it away.

This post has been edited by MrCodyFantastic: Feb 7, 2003 - 1:15 AM