This video is an update of some tools and other things I picked up after my first oil change video. We’ve got the Billet Technology Catch Can, how much Oil do you think she pulled in 3000 Miles?
So far I’m loving these 3D MAXpider Kagu Rubber mats, Laser cut for the Challenger the fit is near perfect. We’re talking about less than 1mm gap in 1 or 2 areas which I show in my video and it may even be related just being out of form from shipping. They feel nice and grippy under foot and look outstanding. These mats DO NOT SMELL which many mats I’ve purchased in the past carry a funky stench for a few weeks and the grip to the carpet below is like glue yet you can lift them out of the car easily for cleaning if required. I.e. they don’t slide around under foot, but when you lift straight up they come out smoothly (you are NOT peeling them out like Velcro)
Check out the FP2000 Interior cleaning video
Looks like Amazon finally has these up for sale with some proper year identification, in case they go out of stock I included the part numbers so you can find them elsewhere.
WPD Amazon affiliate Links below
2015 – 2018
2015-2018 FULL SET https://amzn.to/2qEzwHC
1st & 2nd Row 4 Piece Set
Manufacturer Part Number L1DG02601509
2015-2018 FRONTS ONLY https://amzn.to/2J4O2jz
1st Row 2 Piece Floor Liners
Manufacturer Part Number L1DG02611509
———- 2011 – 2014 ———
2011-2014 FULL SET https://amzn.to/2vmOtDL
1st & 2nd Row 4 Piece Set
Manufacturer Part Number L1DG02401509
2011-2014 FRONTS ONLY https://amzn.to/2Ha9FOL
1st Row 2 Piece Floor Liners
Manufacturer Part Number L1DG02411509
2011-2014 REAR ONLY https://amzn.to/2H3DJj8
2nd Row 2 Piece Floor Liners
Manufacturer Part Number L1DG02421509
Lay down some serious foot space protection with a set of 3D Maxpider Kagu Floor Mats
Boasts an innovative and unique three-layer structure in three stylistic colors
Digitized 3D design is laser precision-measured to exact cabin specifications
Mats not only repel stains and water permeation, but offer a sound-insulating barrier
Anti-skid backing keeps them in place without damaging your original carpet
Your 3D Maxpider Kagu Floor Mats are supported by a 3-year warranty
This is the first in what may become a series… Interesting tings I’ve captured on Dash cam over the last 2 years. In this video you will see some road Rage, we hit a deer not once, but twice. Flying Fur groomers spraying dirty dog water all over us. My son laughing so hard he couldn’t breathe due to a motorcycle scaring him and much more.
Another cam featured in this video is the Papago Go Safe 200 This is my oldest and most versatile cam. I still love it to this day and now it’s super cheap.
Raw uncompressed Dash cam footage
You must (Right Click and Save As) Then play using your normal media player Quicktime, VLC Player or Windows Media Player recommended
The 2 videos below are worst case Daytime fopotage, same place and time driving into morning low hanging Sun, the only difference between the 2 is a $6 CPL (ploarizer) filter added to eliminate dash glare.
DAY DRIVING http://www.workplaydrive.com/dashcam/GRDIAN_NoCPL.MP4 (right click and save)
This is 1920×1080 with the camera as is out of the box, quality is good, but with all dash cams the dashboad glare annoys me. I use the footage for cruising videos and other stuff so I prefer a clean video.
CPL FILTER ADDED http://www.workplaydrive.com/dashcam/GRDIANCPL.MP4 (right click and save)
This is 1920 x 1080 with a stick on CPL (polarizer) I picked it up from eBay for $6.00 for another camera and it happen to stick on this one as well almost eliminating the glare
NIGHT DRIVING http://www.workplaydrive.com/dashcam/GRDIAN_Night.MP4 (right click and save)
1920 x 1080 Night footage (note, I have tinted headlights and these roads have almost no lighting I need to find some clips on well lit highways.
I use a set of 12″ long 2 x 6 planks or double (side by side) 2 x 4s that I drive up on to get my tires off the ground so I can easily scrub all the way around. I’m not brand focused or sponsored I use all different products because it’s just what works best for me at the best cost.
It is very important you repeat the steps below every time you wash your car. If you don’t remove the old product before you apply new you wind up layering tire gel and brake dust resulting in a shiny brown tire.
1. Super light spray of water on the tires. Don’t to do an initial rinse yet. The best product I have used to date is Adam’s tire and rubber cleaner . Spray the tires liberally with the product then agitate and spread with a stiff bristle brush right away. Let it sit for 2 minutes then spray and scrub well.
2. Rinse and repeat step 1 then after your last scrub take a coarse microfiber rag I use Kirkland Yellow Microfiber specifically for this task as they don’t disintegrate when you scrub rubber. using the dry microfiber scrub the tires still wet with the Adams product good and hard. The microfiber really picks up the left over tire shine. don’t forget to do the bead between the tire and wheel this area really holds the tire shine. If your tires are really gooped up you can repeat step 2 one more time
3. Now I hose off the wheel and tires really well, then scrub my wheels and calipers by hand using Meguiar’s G17748 Wash and Wax. I avoid chemicals on the wheels, just my personal preference. I use Fresh Kirkland Yellow Microfiber (same as the ones I use to scrub tires just new ones) and also 3 piece Detail brushes to get in all the tight spaces. Rear wheel first, then front, after one side I empty the bucket, refill with Fresh suds and a new rag and do the other side. If your wheels are very dirty you should rinse and refill the suds with every wheel.
4. I blow dry the tires and wheels with my WORX mini blower it has enough power to dry the wheels and when I wash the car all the badges, grills and other crevices. it also has a flexible hose attachment so you can focus the air like when cleaning the engine bay.
At this point my tires are really clean and have a nice satin finish. for the most part I do not dress the tires I like the satin clean look (fresh from a wash) but I do understand some people really enjoy a shiny tires, especially car show judges so when I need to dress my tires like this I use Meguiar’s G7516 Endurance Tire Gel and apply with a cheap tire gel applicator like these. I used to buy nice ones with handles, but they get so nasty so the cheap ones are better and can fit into a small zip lock back for storage.
5. I use a pair of Nitrile gloves for this because it gets messy. I spread a good amount of tire gel on the applicator and rub it into the tire, add more as necessary to coat the tire well. Don’t worry about spreading it perfectly just make sure the entire tire is covered then let it sit for 10 –20 minutes. go back with a fresh Kirkland Yellow Microfiber and rub off the excess to prevent sling while driving.
if you are showing the car and want super gloss. When you get to the show wipe down the tire with a microfiber to clean off any road dirt, then re apply the gel evenly and don’t wipe off. Before you leave the show rub off the excess with a microfiber to prevent sling.
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They are building a more robust online commerce site now, while this is ongoing your may need to arrange everything by phone or email, which is great, because they are an awesome group of people to work with.
Part 2 covers reinstalling the Seat Belts and my impressions of the product, people and process.
We had a great experience with seatbeltplanet.com and I highly recommend you use them for all your seat belt repairs and customization.
www.seatbeltplanet.com is officially WorkPlayDrive Approved!
They are building a more robust online commerce site now, while this is ongoing your may need to arrange everything by phone or email, which is great, because they are an awesome group of people to work with.
The New LightWrap is here! LuxeAutoConcepts.net This stuff was impressing wrap shops and Car owners all over Southern California.
If you’ve tried wrapping your lights with wet apply film or other random vinyls and don’t like the results this is the stuff you need. After spending 5 days laying down Vinyl all over California last week I can say with certainty this stuff applies so easily. The stretchability and air release makes is super easy to apply. As you can see from this video tail lights were being done in minutes with a deep black tone.
Luxe Auto Concepts
Affiliate Discount Code “workplaydrive” 15% off
Covering up the hideous ABS area with the “UNDER HOOD HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT ABS MODULE COVER TRIM” such an inexpensive $35.00 part that makes the car look so much better under the hood. This part works in the Challenger, Charger and 300, however it only comes stock in the Hellcat.
Topped it off with another beautiful Burnt orange piece from Billet Technology. http://billettechnology.net/ This one autographed by the man himself Nick Billet. Why brand my car you ask? Because Billet technology has helped me get my engine bay show ready for this season. For the last 2 years I’ve been showing the car with the hood closed. Now the hood is open …even when there is no reason to have it open 😉 ABS Cover Mopar Part Number 68272122AA
Sometime last year I got this bug that I needed custom seat belts and I thought my only option was to order a set of OEM Red SRT belts for about $300 each belt. Shortly after searching Google my cookies do what they always do and put targeted Facebook and Instagram adds in my face. This is how I Discovered www.seatbeltplanet.com. I sent them an email inquiry and the rest is history…
Mike Bosley and I went back and forth a bit due to my inability to decide on a color then after spotting his Red Edge Post I finally removed and shipped out my belts. They re-webbed and shipped back next day. They also offer same day turn around if you call ahead and arrange for it. I was out of the country with no access to my car so I was not in a rush.
They are building a more robust online commerce site now, while this is ongoing your may need to arrange everything by phone or email, which is great, because they are an awesome group of people to work with.
