Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Sorry if I'm mis-attributing. I've been known to mis-remember a thing or two. At least I didn't wipe the car down with diesel fuel and call it done, and I'm SURE that is a story you did tell! -Max From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 9:27:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I must be getting Alzheimer's; 'don't remember ever waxing windows on a car. 'Used RainX coupla times on windshield of my 81 300D 7 or 8 years ago, though. That worked pretty good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Max Dillon wrote: Sorry if I'm mis-attributing. I've been known to mis-remember a thing or two. At least I didn't wipe the car down with diesel fuel and call it done, and I'm SURE that is a story you did tell! I think that was the trucks at the air base. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Now you've got me wondering if my '87, which has an annoyingly visible wiper sweep, is suffering from Rain-X smear (even though I've never applied it to that car and I've replace the blade several times). -Max From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 6:52:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Yes, we did it. I can not tell a lie. We wiped Air Force alert vehicles (4-door crew cab pickups) down with Diesel fuel in lieu of laborious wax jobs. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Sorry if I'm mis-attributing. I've been known to mis-remember a thing or two. At least I didn't wipe the car down with diesel fuel and call it done, and I'm SURE that is a story you did tell! -Max From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 9:27:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I must be getting Alzheimer's; 'don't remember ever waxing windows on a car. 'Used RainX coupla times on windshield of my 81 300D 7 or 8 years ago, though. That worked pretty good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Wilton you're a good sport for accepting all this guff. OK List Folk, is there someone here who does advocate waxing car windows? -Max From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 1:40:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Yes, we did it. I can not tell a lie. We wiped Air Force alert vehicles (4-door crew cab pickups) down with Diesel fuel in lieu of laborious wax jobs. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Sorry if I'm mis-attributing. I've been known to mis-remember a thing or two. At least I didn't wipe the car down with diesel fuel and call it done, and I'm SURE that is a story you did tell! -Max From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 9:27:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I must be getting Alzheimer's; 'don't remember ever waxing windows on a car. 'Used RainX coupla times on windshield of my 81 300D 7 or 8 years ago, though. That worked pretty good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Now you've got me wondering if my '87, which has an annoyingly visible wiper sweep, is suffering from Rain-X smear (even though I've never applied it to that car and I've replace the blade several times). I would try (in order): - cleaning the windshield and blade with a mildly abrasive cleanser (I use Bon Ami because of BMW legend that says the company issued an official service bulletin recommending it at some point) - cleaning the windshield with a grease-cutting solvent with a high flash point (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc.), then rinsing with dish soap (don't get either on the paint if you can help it)! - replacing the wiper arm. Still available as a new part from M-B, or at least it was a few years ago when I replaced the one on my '87 300D. The spring inside gets tired and doesn't hold the blade as hard against the glass as it's meant to. Also, when you say you've replaced the blade, do you mean the metal part or just the rubber refill? The former wears out as well. All this made a huge difference in wiper performance on the '87. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Thanks Alex, I've done the mild abrasive cleaner, next will be a solvent. Appreciate the tip on replacing the arm/spring - that didn't even occur to me. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 3:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Now you've got me wondering if my '87, which has an annoyingly visible wiper sweep, is suffering from Rain-X smear (even though I've never applied it to that car and I've replace the blade several times). I would try (in order): - cleaning the windshield and blade with a mildly abrasive cleanser (I use Bon Ami because of BMW legend that says the company issued an official service bulletin recommending it at some point) - cleaning the windshield with a grease-cutting solvent with a high flash point (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc.), then rinsing with dish soap (don't get either on the paint if you can help it)! - replacing the wiper arm. Still available as a new part from M-B, or at least it was a few years ago when I replaced the one on my '87 300D. The spring inside gets tired and doesn't hold the blade as hard against the glass as it's meant to. Also, when you say you've replaced the blade, do you mean the metal part or just the rubber refill? The former wears out as well. All this made a huge difference in wiper performance on the '87. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
There used to be a product called Nothin Better or something to that effect that was used to remove fine scratches from windshields. It was great for occasional cleaning and took loads of crud off the glass. Dan Sent from my iPod On Feb 22, 2011, at 9:37 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks Alex, I've done the mild abrasive cleaner, next will be a solvent. Appreciate the tip on replacing the arm/spring - that didn't even occur to me. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 3:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Now you've got me wondering if my '87, which has an annoyingly visible wiper sweep, is suffering from Rain-X smear (even though I've never applied it to that car and I've replace the blade several times). I would try (in order): - cleaning the windshield and blade with a mildly abrasive cleanser (I use Bon Ami because of BMW legend that says the company issued an official service bulletin recommending it at some point) - cleaning the windshield with a grease-cutting solvent with a high flash point (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc.), then rinsing with dish soap (don't get either on the paint if you can help it)! - replacing the wiper arm. Still available as a new part from M-B, or at least it was a few years ago when I replaced the one on my '87 300D. The spring inside gets tired and doesn't hold the blade as hard against the glass as it's meant to. Also, when you say you've replaced the blade, do you mean the metal part or just the rubber refill? The former wears out as well. All this made a huge difference in wiper performance on the '87. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
IIRC, Marshall used to recommend using Bonami to clean the windshield. I have used that, followed by two applications of Rejex http://www.rejex.com/ successfully. I used to use a product called Glass Waxbut it is NLA. It was in a pink can. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Now that you're proficient, you can stop by on one of your trips and do a white'un or a black'un or even bofum. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
And the biting gnats have emerged out here on the fringe of America. And the oak trees are spewing tons of pollen. Ahhh, spring! --R On 2/21/2011 1:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. If it works like Rain-X, it'll be fine until you drive under a street light. Light from above makes all the little dots of beaded water light up like a Christmas tree. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I'll probably be in your neck of the woods again in a couple weeks, but how about lunch instead? I REALLY like McGuire's Quick Wax; goes on and off very easy and lasts a long time. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Now that you're proficient, you can stop by on one of your trips and do a white'un or a black'un or even bofum. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
No gnats yet over here in Mount Plastic; we pay HOA dues and high taxes so we don't have to put up with that unpleasantness. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today And the biting gnats have emerged out here on the fringe of America. And the oak trees are spewing tons of pollen. Ahhh, spring! --R On 2/21/2011 1:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I wonder if Rain-X is really just a good wax? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. If it works like Rain-X, it'll be fine until you drive under a street light. Light from above makes all the little dots of beaded water light up like a Christmas tree. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Doesn't waxing your windshield ruin your blades? -Rolf On 02/21/2011 01:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
'Seems like it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I wonder if Rain-X is really just a good wax? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. If it works like Rain-X, it'll be fine until you drive under a street light. Light from above makes all the little dots of beaded water light up like a Christmas tree. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Great! Let me know when you're coming through. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I'll probably be in your neck of the woods again in a couple weeks, but how about lunch instead? I REALLY like McGuire's Quick Wax; goes on and off very easy and lasts a long time. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Now that you're proficient, you can stop by on one of your trips and do a white'un or a black'un or even bofum. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I don't see how it could ruin wiper blades, but I suspect that it could make the possibility of future chip repair more difficult or maybe impossible. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today Doesn't waxing your windshield ruin your blades? -Rolf On 02/21/2011 01:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I have used Rain-X since it first came out and was sold through dealers, a la Amsoil. You have to apply it per the directions, and do so exactly as described. Two coats to assure proper coverage, and a good buffing afterwards with a lightly dampened cloth. I use it regularly, and have done so for many years. The only complaint I have is at low speeds in light rain, when there isn't enough air velocity to move the water off the glass. Dan Sent from my iPod On Feb 21, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I guess I'll just present the bill to Wilton! I've tried Rain-X, and found it to work quite well for me. Used it on my old '85 300TD and on SWMBO's car. It is rather a pain to apply, so once my bottle was empty I decided to forgo the product as I didn't really want to spend the time applying it. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 6:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Dan - that's my experience, but I don't care to take the time for the nice effect it has. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I have used Rain-X since it first came out and was sold through dealers, a la Amsoil. You have to apply it per the directions, and do so exactly as described. Two coats to assure proper coverage, and a good buffing afterwards with a lightly dampened cloth. I use it regularly, and have done so for many years. The only complaint I have is at low speeds in light rain, when there isn't enough air velocity to move the water off the glass. Dan Sent from my iPod On Feb 21, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
What about the rain-x washer fluid? That stuff leaves streaks on anything... Walt, who only uses ammonia based cleansers on windshields... On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dan - that's my experience, but I don't care to take the time for the nice effect it has. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today I have used Rain-X since it first came out and was sold through dealers, a la Amsoil. You have to apply it per the directions, and do so exactly as described. Two coats to assure proper coverage, and a good buffing afterwards with a lightly dampened cloth. I use it regularly, and have done so for many years. The only complaint I have is at low speeds in light rain, when there isn't enough air velocity to move the water off the glass. Dan Sent from my iPod On Feb 21, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: More than anything else it will ruin your visibility in rain, it will smear something horrible as the wax starts to wear. Won't do the wiper blades any good, either, and it's impossible to get the wax off them, you will need to replace them. Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
I must be getting Alzheimer's; 'don't remember ever waxing windows on a car. 'Used RainX coupla times on windshield of my 81 300D 7 or 8 years ago, though. That worked pretty good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
sunday - 22 degrees and 14 inches of new snow here on west coast of Michigan! Sent from my iPad On Feb 21, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: And the biting gnats have emerged out here on the fringe of America. And the oak trees are spewing tons of pollen. Ahhh, spring! --R On 2/21/2011 1:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
Almost 80F today and sunny. No precipitation in the forecast. Dan Sent from my iPod On Feb 21, 2011, at 9:32 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: sunday - 22 degrees and 14 inches of new snow here on west coast of Michigan! Sent from my iPad On Feb 21, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: And the biting gnats have emerged out here on the fringe of America. And the oak trees are spewing tons of pollen. Ahhh, spring! --R On 2/21/2011 1:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: We're enjoying some very nice weather, about 75 with a nice breeze and sun, so time to get outside. Washed and waxed Blue (the '95), and decided to try out Wilton's trick of waxing the windows along with the rest of the car. The windshield, which is new, really seemed to absorb the wax (didn't haze that much with just one coat), but the side and rear windows hazed over nicely. I'm sure the rain performance will be improved, but I'd like to wait at least a week or two before I find out! Hard to believe I've owned the car for 1.5 years / 5000 miles and this is the first time I've washed and waxed it. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 333k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Did a Wilton on my car today
On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Peter, who has a very smeary windshield thanks to the PO and rain-x. BTDT with two cars, one with a PO who was Rain-X-happy (I know because he told me) and one with a new car that had been sprayed all over by the stealer's minions with something wax-oid.In both cases lacquer thinner took it off nicely with no apparent damage to the glass---I was careful not to get any on the pant, of course. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
