Hey all, I recently took my car to Sears after having a puncture in the sidewall of my front right tire and putting the spare on. The tech trying to take off the wheel told me I had cross threaded the lug nut and he was going to have to shear off the bolt to get it to come off. When I installed the lug nut I hand tightened and then used my lug wrench to tighten (not sure I was the one that cross threaded it). So, how do I get this lug nut off the bolt without breaking things? The nut turns about 30 degrees and then stops in either direction. I don't think my car is the type that I can just replace the rotor is it? Help!
Well, I had a 100cc 2 stroke scooter (Benelli K2100), and a 125cc 2 Stroke motorcycle (Honda NSR125). The scooter would only hit around 55-60mph, while the motorcycle would hit around 80mph. The scooter was not stock either. I changed the exhaust system, upgraded the variator, better air-flow and re-jet, de-restricted manifold inlet rubber, performance reed valves, lighter roller weights, upgraded clutch springs and a few more bits.
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Well the poor dear is scared so just let her be. Tell her you will iron the shirt if she will strip naked for you whilst you do it - fair exchange
First thing you need to do is clean it. TriSodium Phosphate (TSP) will cut through that nicotine stain like a bad habit. Wash off with water, as TSP leaves a residue. The great thing about TSP is that it also deglosses as it cleans. Try putting it on glass and see what happens! If you need to prime, go with Kilz. Kilz oil based primer acts as a vapor barrier which will prevent those smoke smells from penetrating your new finish. You will need paint thinner for cleanup. Next, you need to decide how you want to paint. the most inexpensive and simple way is just to brush the paint on. You can use an acrylic latex if you so desire. For your flat surfaces, you can use a HIGH DENSITY foam roller, make sure its high density. As far as your brush, use a high quality synthetic (nylon or nylon/polyester blend) brush, I recommend Purdy brand. DO NOT use natural bristles with latex paint, as the natural fiber wll soak up the water base in the paint, causing it to streak really bad. Next, you need to put a paint additive called Floetrol into your latex paint. If you've ever tried painting with water based paints, especially glossy ones, you will notice how it tends to streak alittle, leaveing ridges. Floetrol helps latex paint smooth out to a spray like finish, giving it a more professional look. You need to add about 8oz. per gallon to get the desired effect. I've painted cabinets with this, and it looks sprayed on after I was done. Just remember, the better quality tools you use for painting, the better your results will be. Hope this helps! good luck! By the way, you can get all these supplies at your local Home Depot.
