Car Wax Explained: What It Is, Why Your Car Needs It, And How Often You Should Do It
What exactly is car wax, and why should you use it? We headed over to the HQ of Autoglym for a wax education, to find out the answers to these questions and more
When should I apply wax?
There are two parts to this question: when during your wash regime should you use wax, and how often should you use the stuff? The first one is easier to answer - it should always be the last thing you apply. After washing the car and applying treatments like polish, the wax goes on to ‘seal’ and protect your hard work. Paul warns against the common mistake of waxing and then polishing - doing so simply strips off the wax.
The question of how often you should apply wax is a little more tricky to answer, but Paul suggests around three times a year, depending on the sort of driving you’re doing. Between then simple shampoo washes (or even a snowfoam treatment, if the car’s not too mucky) will be sufficient, and good car shampoos shouldn’t strip away the layer of wax.
(CarThrottle.com)
Thursday, January 28, 2016
I Can't Wait To Try These
CALLAWAY: Callway continues its aggressive push in the ball market with its new Chrome Soft and Superhot 55 balls. Phil Mickelson is among the pro players who have been using prototypes of Chrome Soft model on tour.
The four-piece Chrome Soft ball introduces a proprietary Dual SoftFast Core, which leads to fast ball speeds off the driver for exceptional distance. The core also lets golfers compress the ball on irons shots for long, straight flight, the company says. The ball also includes a mantle layer and a Tour Urethane Cover for even more control throughout the bag, especially with the scoring clubs.
Perhaps the most intriguing ball out new this year is the TruVis version of the Chrome Soft. It's the same ball as the Chrome Soft, but with a TrueVis cover – a distinctive red and white pattern that makes it look like a tiny soccer ball. It's not a gimmick, though – the pattern helps you identify the ball's spin and roll far better than you can with a one-color cover. This kind of visual feedback is invaluable, and this ball has the potential to become a true breakout hit.
(PGA.com)
The four-piece Chrome Soft ball introduces a proprietary Dual SoftFast Core, which leads to fast ball speeds off the driver for exceptional distance. The core also lets golfers compress the ball on irons shots for long, straight flight, the company says. The ball also includes a mantle layer and a Tour Urethane Cover for even more control throughout the bag, especially with the scoring clubs.
Perhaps the most intriguing ball out new this year is the TruVis version of the Chrome Soft. It's the same ball as the Chrome Soft, but with a TrueVis cover – a distinctive red and white pattern that makes it look like a tiny soccer ball. It's not a gimmick, though – the pattern helps you identify the ball's spin and roll far better than you can with a one-color cover. This kind of visual feedback is invaluable, and this ball has the potential to become a true breakout hit.
(PGA.com)
Front Office Stability & Cohesion Is Important For Every Pro League
Ranking the NHL’s best, worst general manager-coach combinations
2. Los Angeles Kings (Dean Lombardi GM, Darryl Sutter coach)
2. Los Angeles Kings (Dean Lombardi GM, Darryl Sutter coach)
- A pair nearly as simpatico as Bowman and Quenneville, they’ve combined for two Stanley Cups in the past four years. Proof of their genius: say “LA Kings hockey” and everyone knows exactly what it means. Lombardi is an astute judge of talent, loading up on size and skill through the draft (Drew Doughty, Tyler Toffoli, Tanner Pearson) and the trade market (Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Vincent Lecavalier) then filling the holes with capable, heavy bangers. Last year’s stumbles notwithstanding, Sutter knows how to deliver a message and keep the group focused. Another Cup is well within their reach.
Did You Know - Andre The Giant Edition
Goliath's Fall: What You Never Knew About The Late Life And Career Of André The Giant
The WWE Hall of Fame was created solely to honor André the Giant.
Back in 1993, WWF had no particular plans for a Hall of Fame, but when André the Giant passed away, something truly special had to be done to honor the man who carried the company on his broad shoulders for years. The WWF Hall of Fame was hastily established and in its first year; André was its only inductee, because come on – there ain’t room on the ballot for anybody else when André is on there.
Obviously André never got to give an acceptance speech, but this quote seems like a good substitute, “I have had good fortune. I am grateful for my life. If I were to die tomorrow, I know I have eaten more good food, drunk more beer and fine wine, had more friends and seen more of the world than most men ever will.” Damn straight, boss.
Complete list (Yahoo.com)
The WWE Hall of Fame was created solely to honor André the Giant.
Back in 1993, WWF had no particular plans for a Hall of Fame, but when André the Giant passed away, something truly special had to be done to honor the man who carried the company on his broad shoulders for years. The WWF Hall of Fame was hastily established and in its first year; André was its only inductee, because come on – there ain’t room on the ballot for anybody else when André is on there.
Obviously André never got to give an acceptance speech, but this quote seems like a good substitute, “I have had good fortune. I am grateful for my life. If I were to die tomorrow, I know I have eaten more good food, drunk more beer and fine wine, had more friends and seen more of the world than most men ever will.” Damn straight, boss.
Complete list (Yahoo.com)
Like The Mail, It's Gotta Make It Through Rain & Snow
All The Crazy Ways Automakers Test Cars So They Can Handle Nasty Weather
Types Of Cold Weather Tests
Types Of Cold Weather Tests
- Warmup
- Dynamics and Engine Performance
- Durability, Corrosion and Other Cold Testing
Doing These Are Routine For Me Now
The 5 Things You Should Do Before Leaving Your House Every Morning
Get up the first time
Not only does hitting the snooze button repeatedly give you shitty, interrupted sleep that leaves you groggy and makes anyone sleeping next to you hate you, but it also gets you off to a pretty miserable start. As you drift in and out of sleep, terrifying things pop into your head: “No food in the fridge... texting that girl from last night… getting in early today for that call you completely forgot about… fuuuuck!”
Therapist Melissa Parks strongly advises against this approach: “That extra time in bed can lead your mind to wander and obsess and worry about everything you have going on that day.” It might feel bad in the moment, but you'll wind up feeling worse if you lie there for an hour stuck between sleep and consciousness, dreading the day.
Avoid email
Not really the best advice in life these days, but doing it while you’re still in bed is A) definitely going to take longer than you think and B) will also most likely make you freak out. “It’s not your to-do list,” writes productivity expert Sid Savara. Seriously -- those emails are the things that everyone else wants you to do, but for the first 5% of your day, they can go screw themselves. Never Check E-mail in the Morning is even the title of a real book by "Oprah's favorite organizing expert," so, yeah, what more do you need? You can recommend this approach to anyone who takes issue with your lack of timely responses first thing in the morning, but it's probably best to make this change on the sly.
Move your body
Sleep… or exercise… sleep… or exercise? If you’re one of those motivated people who’s going to skip out on a full hour of sleep to get into your workout clothes, get fit, and get showered, great, that makes one of us. Otherwise, you should give up on the idea of turning your morning routine into a killer ab workout.
All you need to do is take literally a few minutes to do something a little bit active. “Getting your blood pumping in the morning is a good kick start to your cardiovascular, respiratory, and… metabolic systems,” says nutrition and fitness expert Juli Huddleston. The idea isn’t to get in shape, but to get your body into gear. “Doesn't have to be much: a few jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, walking the dog, or doing some stretches and yoga poses.” If you can roll out of your bed and onto the floor for a stretch, congratulations! You're already getting somewhere.
Eat something, even if it's not a classic breakfast
Look, you don't have to wake up, put on a starched shirt and sit down for a full breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and toast. You're trying to wake up, not enter a food coma. Plus there's that whole thing about not having enough time. Huddleston’s answer? “Made-ahead breakfast sandwiches! Make several at once, individually wrapped and ready to go.”
If you're not the breakfast sandwich type, a piece of fruit or a hard-boiled egg will help get you going, which makes you less likely to double up on lunch or dive into that box of donuts someone brought to work.
Take a few moments to do nothing
It’s easy to focus your morning routine on getting your hand on the doorknob at a time that won't lead to a termination of your employment. But your best bet for setting yourself up for a good day is to make sure you feel centered before going out there. Stopping the rush -- just for 60 seconds, if that's really all the time you have -- and taking a moment to close your eyes and not think about all the stuff you have to do that day will go a long way toward reducing your stress and improving your overall cognitive performance. Beyond the mental benefits, how often do you really get to do absolutely nothing? Build it into your mornings, and you'll start to look forward to it.
(Thrillist.com)
Get up the first time
Not only does hitting the snooze button repeatedly give you shitty, interrupted sleep that leaves you groggy and makes anyone sleeping next to you hate you, but it also gets you off to a pretty miserable start. As you drift in and out of sleep, terrifying things pop into your head: “No food in the fridge... texting that girl from last night… getting in early today for that call you completely forgot about… fuuuuck!”
Therapist Melissa Parks strongly advises against this approach: “That extra time in bed can lead your mind to wander and obsess and worry about everything you have going on that day.” It might feel bad in the moment, but you'll wind up feeling worse if you lie there for an hour stuck between sleep and consciousness, dreading the day.
Avoid email
Not really the best advice in life these days, but doing it while you’re still in bed is A) definitely going to take longer than you think and B) will also most likely make you freak out. “It’s not your to-do list,” writes productivity expert Sid Savara. Seriously -- those emails are the things that everyone else wants you to do, but for the first 5% of your day, they can go screw themselves. Never Check E-mail in the Morning is even the title of a real book by "Oprah's favorite organizing expert," so, yeah, what more do you need? You can recommend this approach to anyone who takes issue with your lack of timely responses first thing in the morning, but it's probably best to make this change on the sly.
Move your body
Sleep… or exercise… sleep… or exercise? If you’re one of those motivated people who’s going to skip out on a full hour of sleep to get into your workout clothes, get fit, and get showered, great, that makes one of us. Otherwise, you should give up on the idea of turning your morning routine into a killer ab workout.
All you need to do is take literally a few minutes to do something a little bit active. “Getting your blood pumping in the morning is a good kick start to your cardiovascular, respiratory, and… metabolic systems,” says nutrition and fitness expert Juli Huddleston. The idea isn’t to get in shape, but to get your body into gear. “Doesn't have to be much: a few jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, walking the dog, or doing some stretches and yoga poses.” If you can roll out of your bed and onto the floor for a stretch, congratulations! You're already getting somewhere.
Eat something, even if it's not a classic breakfast
Look, you don't have to wake up, put on a starched shirt and sit down for a full breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and toast. You're trying to wake up, not enter a food coma. Plus there's that whole thing about not having enough time. Huddleston’s answer? “Made-ahead breakfast sandwiches! Make several at once, individually wrapped and ready to go.”
If you're not the breakfast sandwich type, a piece of fruit or a hard-boiled egg will help get you going, which makes you less likely to double up on lunch or dive into that box of donuts someone brought to work.
Take a few moments to do nothing
It’s easy to focus your morning routine on getting your hand on the doorknob at a time that won't lead to a termination of your employment. But your best bet for setting yourself up for a good day is to make sure you feel centered before going out there. Stopping the rush -- just for 60 seconds, if that's really all the time you have -- and taking a moment to close your eyes and not think about all the stuff you have to do that day will go a long way toward reducing your stress and improving your overall cognitive performance. Beyond the mental benefits, how often do you really get to do absolutely nothing? Build it into your mornings, and you'll start to look forward to it.
(Thrillist.com)
Sometimes The Price Doesn't Reflect The Quality
Jonathan Gold Muses On Grand Harbor's $10,000 Tasting Menu
The critic doesn't order the thing, but is pleased with the restaurant's more economical offerings.
This week, Jonathan Gold heads to Temple City to review Grand Harbor, a new Chinese restaurant that specializes in rather pricey seafood dishes. On the menu is a $9,388 tasting menu (at least it feeds 10), that exists as "a statement of purpose, an inference that a meal there might be worth that kind of money, as well as a hint that you may be out of your league."
(LA.Eater.com)
The critic doesn't order the thing, but is pleased with the restaurant's more economical offerings.
This week, Jonathan Gold heads to Temple City to review Grand Harbor, a new Chinese restaurant that specializes in rather pricey seafood dishes. On the menu is a $9,388 tasting menu (at least it feeds 10), that exists as "a statement of purpose, an inference that a meal there might be worth that kind of money, as well as a hint that you may be out of your league."
(LA.Eater.com)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)