Detailing Question

[TXSUT]

Anyone have a good remedy for removing wax residue from the plastic parts (i.e., fender flares)? Frickin' careless dumbass at my car wash place... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[TXSUT]

Anyone have a good remedy for removing wax residue from the plastic parts (i.e., fender flares)? Frickin' careless dumbass at my car wash place... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Spike]

Yes!! Go buy a bottle of 3M Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer ($7.97 at Walmart). It is great for restoring the luster to all your black plastic trim and it removes the white haze left from waxing. Also if you wipe it down with a clean dry rag after applying it won't run onto your paint when it rains or when you wash the truck. It also lasts through several rains and washings. This stuff is great!! Follow this link to see what it looks like, http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/3mmaviclandr.html

[JamesT]

Mineral Oil works well too.

[JamesT]

Thats for greasing up the ugly chicks in Corpus...not for cleaning your rig http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
Peanut Oil </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[KenP]

There's other suggestions here:
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=search&reqWords=wax+on+plastic (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=search&amp;reqWords=wax+on+plastic)

I hate getting that stuff on the plastic so I take it to the dealer and let them do it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[TXSUT]

Thanks for the help guys; much appreciated. KenP, thanks for the link, I didn't think to do a search, didn't think it was a common problem.

-Pete

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Thanks for the help guys; much appreciated. KenP, thanks for the link, I didn't think to do a search, didn't think it was a common problem.

-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Pete, it's terrible. BTW, the "Find" hasn't been working for a few days anyway so I figured you hadn't checked it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[JMV1210]

Peanut oil works great. Crazy as it sounds, you can actually apply smooth peanut butter to the plastic and then wipe it off and you will see that the plastic will have that orginal look.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

I use warm water and a toothbrust, the toothbrush works great http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JMV1210:
Peanut oil works great. Crazy as it sounds, you can actually apply smooth peanut butter to the plastic and then wipe it off and you will see that the plastic will have that orginal look. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It removes the residue, as opposed to just hiding it until the peanut oil sheen wears off, right?

[VTSTOMPER]

Wow! Good to know! Now I can detail the truck when I am deep fry a turkey! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[partsguy]

Bunch of Martha Stewart Wannabes http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
Wow! Good to know! Now I can detail the truck when I am deep fry a turkey! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Ummm, my favorite way to cook a turkey. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

It's just SO damn good! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[TXSUT]

Thanks everyone!

And yes, thankfully, I have peanut oil left over from the 4 turkeys I fried at Christmas. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

-Your Resident Coonass

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Thanks everyone!

And yes, thankfully, I have peanut oil left over from the 4 turkeys I fried at Christmas. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

-Your Resident Coonass </div></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gifDamn, must be nice! Good thing you don't live around here or I'd be stopping by for leftovers. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[tower]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by partsguy:
Bunch of Martha Stewart Wannabes http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Good thing you don't live around here or I'd be stopping by for leftovers. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah, but that's the Cajun way, everyone is always welcome! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[PARAGON]

You been busy using the cookers on crawdads?

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
You been busy using the cookers on crawdads? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh, you mean crawFISH? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif As a matter of fact, yep, I boiled 60 lbs last Saturday, and 150 lbs the previous Saturday.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
You been busy using the cookers on crawdads? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh, you mean crawFISH? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif As a matter of fact, yep, I boiled 60 lbs last Saturday, and 150 lbs the previous Saturday. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I could have said crayfish. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[partsguy]

crayfish un rocked in the crick http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[MUH_HUM]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Crazy as it sounds, you can actually apply smooth peanut butter to the plastic and then wipe it off and you will see that the plastic will have that orginal look. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice, but I like peanut butter. but I Can't imagine smearing on my hummer. I think I'll go a more traditional route....http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

You can call them Mud Bugs, Crawfish, Crawdads, and Crawdaddies. Oh I almost forgot call them poor man's shrimp. I love them and could eat them till I popped. I do not suck the head after tail is pulled off. Here We have a huge minnow and sports fish farmers, Oh and catfish farmers. Tons of Mud Bugs. Someone is always putting on a boil. I have yet to find a cook that can get the flavor right and not boil them so long that they are not to tough. Wish I was closer TXSUT so I could come by and sample.
TAZ


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
You been busy using the cookers on crawdads? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MUH_HUM:
Nice, but I like peanut butter. but I Can't imagine smearing on my hummer. I think I'll go a more traditional route....http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Nice, but who cares? Why are you posting inane one-liners in every thread you can?

[MUH_HUM]

Nothin' better to do. You've scolded me, so I'll go home now.

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
I have yet to find a cook that can get the flavor right and not boil them so long that they are not to tough. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The key is taste-testing as you go. You only need to boil the crawfish for 5-8 minutes, then you shut it down and start tasting. Pull 'em out when they are just right. Dumping a bag or two of ice in at shut-down helps reduce the temp quickly, and they start soaking up the seasoning quickly without overcooking. Been doing it that way for 20+ years, and never had an unsatisified "patron." Dear ol' dad, rest his soul, taught me well. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Back on topic, though. The peanut oil/toothbrush worked like a charm!!! But my wife said her teeth felt slippery later that night. Hmmm....

Many thanks to every one, PhilD in particular!!! I'm gonna pass this info on to my carwash owner guy.

Thanks,

Pete