Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Cabin Fever Project

Feeling cooped up as we wait for better days? How about a little paint project? This is a something I've done twice now, once on my Stingray and once on the Camaro as it has the same brakes. This is a nice way to detail the car a bit so that you don't see rusty rotor hats when you look at your wheels. Even when they aren't rusty (this is Arizona, after all) they have an uneven coloration that this takes are of. I can also say that the paint aged very well on both cars, it was initially fairly glossy but it mellowed to a true cast iron look.

Here is a link to the full album.

Some basic supplies: Scotch Brite pads, foam paint brushes (8 to 10) and brake cleaner. I used paint made for exhaust manifolds, but there are certainly other paints that should work. Make sure it's a high-temperature paint.




Cut the pads into smaller pieces, you'll go through them quickly.

 A few "before" pictures" Note the jack stand - be safe out there!







 Get int here and scrub with the pads. Use your brake cleaner to spray off the dust and check your progress. You're looking for clean gray cast iron. Please wear gloves, there are plenty of sharp and hard edges there that will cut you.



I cleaned up a bit of casting flash with a file.




 Looking clean.


 Mask the wheel contact surface. Don't mask the rotor, or it won't turn and you'll need to turn it often. Any little paint that gets on it can easily be removed as you go with a paper towel and brake cleaner.

 Paint the cast surface. Use an extremely thin coat - you'll be coming back for a second coat in a few hours.




You can help the drying process a bit, but time is really the key. Don't add the second coat until the pain feels dry to the touch. Throw out the foam brush after one wheel, one coat. 



Looking sharp!

There's no paint on the wheel mating surface to avoid any possibility of affecting wheel seating.







Friday, March 27, 2020

Jet Set Photo Project

OK, Jet Setters - those pictures are coming in! Looks like some nice weather ahead, so let's do some more. Here are some with a bit of commentary. Full album here - updated as pics come in.

I'm having some computer glitches loading photos. Mark and others have sent some that I can't get loaded just yet but I'll update as I can.

Remember, this isn't just an email blast - you can see all past posts and get the latest even before it hits your inbox by going to the site. https://jetsetvettes.blogspot.com/ 


Frank's Stingray at the lake.



Bill's Stingray at Canyon Lake


Bill's Stingray at Salt River Canyon


Hussein's C5 at Trilogy


Hussein's C5 at Trilogy





A few from Bill taken at INDE Motorsports Park.  Bill says: "The event was a benefit for the Arizona Burn Foundation.  I was asked if I'd take one of their executives out for a ride-along.  It was very last-moment before heading out onto track.  It was the third session of the day and I was by then very comfortable with the circuit.  I told the exec, 'Mik', that I planned to do a few big push laps and that 2 or 3 of them would be consecutive but if he was ok with that, he was welcome to join.  I am afraid I made him ill (thankfully it was before lunch!).  He was still a great sport and loved it."

"With a 911 GT3 I managed to keep behind me in damp conditions."



Video - Z06 Crank Up



Lucy at a very empty Pavillions McDonald's



In-N-Out is now take-out only.



Monday, March 23, 2020

Pearl Nickel Wheels

Do you have Pearl Nickel Wheels? One of our friends, Mike, wants to connect with anyone with factory Pearl Nickel finished wheels to compare some powder coat sample colors to the wheels as he is trying to get a good match to re-do his wheels.

Contact Mike at mjfogarty46@gmail.com  


Sunday, March 22, 2020

Recent Events and a Photo Project!

As everyone knows, most car events are cancelled while we wait out the COVID-19 virus. That's not to say we're locked up, just keeping a safe distance. Below are pictures from a couple of recent events and a photo project for group participation.

Last month's really to Lake Pleasant and the boat trip. Click here for all the pictures.


Bartlett Lake Wildflower Trip Click here for all the pictures.



Jet Set Vettes Photo Project

Lets get out a bit - while remaining safe. Go take a fresh picture of your Corvette and send it to me at german.a.salazar@gmail.com and I'll load it into this album. If you have Google Photos (free app) you can upload it yourself. Don't send me an old picture, this is a cabin-fever busting project! Pick your best pic and let's see some Vettes! The first two entries are below.

German and Lucy C7

Hussein C5


Crank 'em up!


Friday, March 13, 2020

Phil's Cruise-In Cancelled Until Further Notice

The headline says it all - no Phil's for now.

Weekend Events - March 14 - 15

Saturday

Alpio's Cars & Coffee  - 10452 E. Jomax Road, Scottsdale - 7:00 to 9:30.
Streetside's Spring Car Show is cancelled.
Pavillions Cruise In - Indian Bend Road and the 101 in Scottsdale - noon to 8:00 pm.

Sunday -

Buick - Olds - Pontiac - GMC Show at Pavillions early morning.
Phil's Cruise In - Fountain Hills

Coming Up
Camelback Motor Show - Saturday March 28

Great article on the C8.R development click here.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Weekend Events - March 7 - 8

Saturday 

1. Scuderia Southwest Cars & Coffee - Scottsdale 101 Shopping center (east side of the parking area). 7:00 am to 9:30. Photos from last month, click here.

2. Carefree Wheels & Wings 8:00 to 12:00 at the Carefree airport.
https://carefree-wheels-wings.com/



3. Pavillions Cruise-In - Indian Bend Road and the 101 in Scottsdale. 12:00 to 8:00 pm.



Sunday

Phil's Filling Station Cruise-In - Fountain Hills 10:00 to 2:00.

Pictures from Streetside Classics last week, click here.







 Great Drive yesterday through Oak Creek Canyon. Take a look at the video Chris & Debby