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kingdoc1 · #16 07-22-2009, 05:43 AM

kingdoc1-the car is white , what is soft scrub? Where do you get it ?[/QUOTE]

SoftScrub is a houshold cleaning product, you can get it at Walmart or pretty much anywhere. There is also a variety of it that contains bleach, might even work better on your car. It is very slightly abrasive and will also remove oxidation.

Wet the car first. I use a sponge, apply the SoftScrub to the wet sponge and scrub the area in a circular motion. Don't be afraid to use a liberal amount. Make sure the car is in the shade and be sure to rinse well. I have had good success with removing mildue stains and such from many vehicles this way.

rs899 · #17 07-22-2009, 06:26 AM

You might try a dilute solution of citric acid on that stain, if it is calcium. Sounds like your tranny may have only needed a B2 piston?

And , what's wrong with the "tropical smell"? Better than than northern tinworm, isn't it?

Putting a car under a tarp in Florida is akin to a death sentence. Kind of like baking a wrapped potato in a microwave.

Kpmurphy · #18 07-22-2009, 08:16 AM

I use Meguiars Cleaner/Wax on my light color cars it works great.

Oldwolf · #19 07-22-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by marybeth

However she figures it is better off me screwing around with a 26 year old car then the other type of 26 year old.

Hey that's funny. I'll have to remember that one. Congrats on the car btw. Looks great!

Oldwolf · #20 07-22-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tyl604

Pretty good looking car for $2700. Can we see pictures of the motor and the inside? I just got an email from Becker today and they are advertising a rebuilt radio for your car for $175 - so I think you have value way in excess of cost.

Tyl604 - What is the Becker website you are mentioning? I wouldn't mind getting an original Becker for my 93 300D. Thanks!

marybeth · #21 07-22-2009, 11:02 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions on getting rid of the hard water stains on my "$100" Mercedes. I now have some options to try.

Unfortuneatly work just called and I am on an airplane to a job site for a week.

This making a living stuff is really getting in the way of my hobby. I wish the damn lottery people would quit picking the incorrect numbers. For the past two decades I buy a lottery ticket and every week those fools selecting the numbers all choose the ping pong balls with the wrong numbers.

Oracle12345 · #22 07-22-2009, 11:27 AM

with the lottery you are working with some pretty low probalites of getting the right numbers

KarTek · #23 07-22-2009, 01:12 PM

Have you replaced the rubber brake lines? My Chevy truck sat for about 10 years while I was fixing it up and the lines swelled shut, effectively locking the brakes because they wouldn't allow any fluid to pass. $65 later, with 3 new hoses, It's good to go.

marybeth · #24 07-22-2009, 01:47 PM

Kartek-thanks for the reminder. Brake & brake lines are on the long replacement list. I am thinking of steel braided as an option.

brownrice78 · #25 07-22-2009, 04:05 PM

I had the same yellow crap problem on Nora when i picked her up. The guy had it under a car cover that leaked in water. So, leaves fell on top of the car, then leaked brown/yellow crap all over the car.

I tried different things and found the best results with a heavy rubbing compound that I applied by hand with a wax pad. It came right off. I then applied a basic wax to get the shine back. The car still had some staining here and there, but it cleared up slowly as it got rained on over the months.

Sev · #26 07-22-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by marybeth

My biggest issue is getting the hard water stains off -without destrying the paint. I have tried all types of cleaners polishers- so far only Simple Green works-but damn it takes a LOT of elbow grease! Any old paint and body men out there with a better idea?

rubbing compound or tar remover

marybeth · #27 09-07-2009, 09:54 AM

Been about a month and a half.

Seats pulled and "restuffed", Interior steam cleaned, roof/trunk/engine drains cleaned out, Filter bracket replaced,waxed/buffed, Engine bay cleaned.

I was to replace the tires last week(dry rot) but in removing the windshield wiper arms I stupidly placed my elbow on the windshield to get some leverage and "CRACK" -spiderbroke the windshield all the way to the edges (#%&%$@!!!). ?The windshield has been replaced -so tires will be next months budget.

pawoSD · #28 09-07-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stimer

166K and sat for 15 years. I just find it hard to believe all the relatively available decent-mileaged cars on e-bay and craigslist. Considering the common problem of broken odometers coupled with the ease in which one can replace the clusters, mileage is almost becoming a moot point. It doesn't matter. Condition is everything, and I'll bet you end up with a beautiful looking and driving machine for a very reasonable amount of money. Keep up the hard work!

Half a decade is 5 years.....

JackG · #29 09-07-2009, 01:58 PM

I am going to look at an 83SD this afternoon.......I want one soooo bad

Any body want a petrol coupe

marybeth · #30 09-07-2009, 02:26 PM

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pawoSDQuote:
Originally Posted by 1stimer

166K and sat for 15 years. I just find it hard to believe all the relatively available decent-mileaged cars on e-bay and craigslist. Considering the common problem of broken odometers coupled with the ease in which one can replace the clusters, mileage is almost becoming a moot point. It doesn't matter. Condition is everything, and I'll bet you end up with a beautiful looking and driving machine for a very reasonable amount of money. Keep up the hard work!

Half a decade is 5 years.....

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$100 Mercedes-NOT
1983 300SD MB. Sat in a carport for 1/2 a decade, then under a tarp in a florida backyard for another decade

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Decade (10 years)+1/2 Decade (5 years)=15 years or 3/4 of a score (New Math?)