peter's canadian imola ZHP project

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Originally Posted by Vas

I am actually getting some rust repair work done as well on the rear right quarter panel. Same place as you it seems like.

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weird. the LF arch was fine...

peter

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Originally Posted by slater

he did not have time to do a full polish afterwards, which i was hoping for, so that will happen later.

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You shouldn't detail it for 30 days after paint. The paint needs to cure.

got back late friday night from a week away with the family on a missions trip with our church. we camped (first time ever), the entire week was awesome.

the ZHP can haul some mega stuff - there were a few car guys with us on the trip and they are were impressed as well! (could be my packing abilities, LOL.)

we brought with us:

- 2 tents
- 2 tarps
- 4 sleeping bags
- 2 air mattresses
- 4 pillows
- food
- 2 flats of water bottles
- other misc camping gear
- clothes, towels
- blankets
- 2 guitars (!)
- toolbox
- briefcase (just in case i needed to work)

the backseat was only used for the kids and their DVD player, too. :)

it was 5hrs each way and i averaged 28mpg with the roof rack, full trunk, family of 4, and A/C. :) this car just continues to impress!

here's a pic from the night before we left - bonus points if you can ID the black car in the driveway across the street. :)

peter

Looks clean

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Originally Posted by Vas

Looks clean

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thanks vas. fresh paint but in that pic it hadn't been washed in weeks, lots of dead bugs on it. :)

now after a week of camping, rain, dirt roads, etc - it is filthy! no pics til it's clean. :) but i am hopefully getting the suspension/drivetrain refresh done before that happens.

peter

Luckily you don't have water restrictions that prevent you from cleaning your own car on your own driveway, legally. [emoji20]

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Originally Posted by slater

thanks vas. fresh paint but in that pic it hadn't been washed in weeks, lots of dead bugs on it. :)

now after a week of camping, rain, dirt roads, etc - it is filthy! no pics til it's clean. :) but i am hopefully getting the suspension/drivetrain refresh done before that happens.

peter

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That is how mine is. Just got back from the beach and it is filthy.

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Luckily you don't have water restrictions that prevent you from cleaning your own car on your own driveway, legally. [emoji20]

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well, i do have a well, and it is dry here in the summer, so i have self-imposed water restrictions. :)

BC is awfully brown and crispy this summer!

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Originally Posted by Vas

That is how mine is. Just got back from the beach and it is filthy.

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cars are meant to be driven and used! celebrate it, and then clean it. :)

peter

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Originally Posted by slater

well, i do have a well, and it is dry here in the summer, so i have self-imposed water restrictions. :)

BC is awfully brown and crispy this summer!




cars are meant to be driven and used! celebrate it, and then clean it. :)

peter

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I am also on a well system where i live. However I have a water softener hooked up to house including the hose that I use to wash the cars with. Love it...

Glad to hear you had a fun filled trip, Peter.

While you were away, I snuck in your neck of the woods and visited Sandbanks beach on Saturday with my friends from Toronto. LOVED the drive on the twisty back roads! And I was surprised to see completely smooth roads with absolutely no potholes etc. What a refreshing break from the crappy roads of Toronto/Ottawa!

My sister took a pic of me from the backseat and it really sums up my driving experience on that day in Picton.

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http://i.imgur.com/ZxSBvQv.jpg