[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Celebrating my 40th tomorrow...

Many happy returns, Joekerr.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Oof. Wanna come hang out in the garage? Let me rephrase. Doc, you'll want to come hang out in my garage. Lots of stuff going on in there you would approve of.

The rules are: don't break anything, don't go on the roof and don't ring neighbors doorbell's. They're all currently in the basement playing with toys he had when he was five.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Celebrating my 40th tomorrow, so going to crack open a nice bottle of wine (Caymus) that I've never tried, but received as a gift from one of my clients (and since I'm too cheap to buy it at $110/bottle, its probably the only way I would have ever tried it, so I'm grateful to them).

That, and I've requested at least a 2 inch thick ribeye from the butcher with this fantastic marinade my wife has, plus twice baked potatoes and Caesar salad. Starter is going to be baked brie with a carmelized onion and maple jam on top and some home made jalapeno poppers. I'm salivating already.

Going out for some eggs benny for breakfast somewhere that my wife picked tomorrow as well, then might go for a hike with the family or just take myself to the gun range if I'm feeling like some me time. Don't know yet.

I personally don't care about turning 40, but if I can milk this for all its worth....

Happy 40! I’m old enough to be your mother so get off my lawn.

Warning. Caymus will spoil you. It’s my favorite. No going back. Enjoy.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Happy 40! I'm old enough to be your mother so get off my lawn.

Yeah, I'm with you there. My daughter will be 40 in March. Can't believe my little girl's reaching middle age.

[wtwo3]

My daughter turned 4 this weekend, so had a little party for her. She's in a Minnie Mouse phase currently.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

My daughter turned 4 this weekend, so had a little party for her. She's in a Minnie Mouse phase currently.

A wonderful age. Enjoy spending all the time you can with her.

Still to this day I spend time with my daughter every day.

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Dig it. Counting everything that needs to be done for me is 24 pieces

(6) window belt moldings
(4) lower door moldings
(4) fog light surrounds
(4) tail light trim pieces
(2) headlamp wings
(1) grille (and she's a big one)
(1) manufacturer emblem
(1) vehicle logo on the back
(1) V8 emblem

There's also another manufacturer logo on the front, but I can't change it because it is actually a RADAR sensor. While trick, I can't color match.

I got a hefty quote to remove all 24 pieces, prep, prime, paint, clear, and reinstall. But considering the work, it may not be a bad deal after all. I'm worried if I go through the effort to do it on my own to wrap that I'll be wishing I painted it when it may peel or something.

Definitely post up the results when complete. Looks like it will be sweet!

We didn't get to emblems this weekend. Too cold to turn the garage into a spray booth this weekend. Pics of wrapped window.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

We didn't get to emblems this weekend. Too cold to turn the garage into a spray booth this weekend. Pics of wrapped window.

Good job - looks great!

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Good job - looks great!

Thank you kindly.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Thank you kindly.

How much time do you figure you have in the project?

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

How much time do you figure you have in the project?

Always depends on the car. Different manufacturers have different obstacles. The Infiniti was great to work with for the window trim. Rubber on all sides of the chrome, for the most part. This makes cutting easy and the cut edges can be tucked inside the rubber. Looks completely factory installed. This also comes at a cost of labor time, as it then becomes time consuming. From prep time, measuring, cutting and install, this took me about 6 hours. When I did the E93, it took considerably less time. Smaller pieces of chrome due to convertible origami top. Nissan is notorious for large ass body panels, window trim is the same. I remember cutting two pieces at 9" W X 37" L, front doors top trim. The Lexus, I can do all 4 doors/10 pieces in about 3.5-4 hours.

The girlfriend assisted with holding lights, taking the trash out of my hand, taking the heat gun away from me (so I didn't burn myself - still did), and agreeing with me about what bastards the things that annoy me are. Had this not been the girlfriends car, I would have charged $200 for the install.

There are small things that can be done to save time. When you cut the vinyl, you know you will need another piece the same size, cut two them. By the time you're finished with the first side, you already have the pieces cut for the second. No need for measuring and cutting again. Having the right tools are essential as well.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Always depends on the car. Different manufacturers have different obstacles. The Infiniti was great to work with for the window trim. Rubber on all sides of the chrome, for the most part. This makes cutting easy and the cut edges can be tucked inside the rubber. Looks completely factory installed. This also comes at a cost of labor time, as it then becomes time consuming. From prep time, measuring, cutting and install, this took me about 6 hours. When I did the E93, it took considerably less time. Smaller pieces of chrome due to convertible origami top. Nissan is notorious for large ass body panels, window trim is the same. I remember cutting two pieces at 9" W X 37" L, front doors top trim. The Lexus, I can do all 4 doors/10 pieces in about 3.5-4 hours.

The girlfriend assisted with holding lights, taking the trash out of my hand, taking the heat gun away from me (so I didn't burn myself - still did), and agreeing with me about what bastards the things that annoy me are. Had this not been the girlfriends car, I would have charged $200 for the install.

There are small things that can be done to save time. When you cut the vinyl, you know you will need another piece the same size, cut two them. By the time you're finished with the first side, you already have the pieces cut for the second. No need for measuring and cutting again. Having the right tools are essential as well.

$200 you say? So when are you coming down to Florida?

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Happy 40! I’m old enough to be your mother so get off my lawn.

Warning. Caymus will spoil you. It’s my favorite. No going back. Enjoy.

So I definitely enjoyed the Caymus, but I still can't bring myself to believe that what I tasted was worth the price. That will likely be my only bottle, unless I receive one as a gift again.

It was nice, but frankly, I can find bottles at around $30'ish that I enjoy almost as much...and Caymus runs at $110 up here. Just can't justify the price differential.

But it was still a nice treat.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

$200 you say? So when are you coming down to Florida?

I think you may have glossed over some of the "assistance" parts that he mentioned were also done, and therefore implicitly expected as part of the $200 price tag.

Let me highlight one of the more important ones for you: "holding the light for me". Now I ask you...do you really want to suffer from PTSD flashbacks when you held the light for your father as a kid? I'd say you should consider paying 10x the quoted price so he just hires someone else to hold the light and you can avoid said flashbacks.

Just trying to help both of you here...looking out for your mental welfare, and Rudi's financial welfare. I'm a prince among men really.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

So I definitely enjoyed the Caymus, but I still can't bring myself to believe that what I tasted was worth the price. That will likely be my only bottle, unless I receive one as a gift again.

It was nice, but frankly, I can find bottles at around $30'ish that I enjoy just as much...and Caymus runs at $110 up here. Just can't justify the price differential.

But it was still a nice treat.

It's about $80 here. It has a very unique flavor that I haven't found in other wines. One of my friends was into wine tasting and would say the I taste oak, cherry or whatever. I don't know what I taste, but I like it. Red Schooner is made by the same family, and is the closest to Caymus. The grapes come from Argentina but shipped to the US and produced here. It's about $50 USD.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I think you may have glossed over some of the "assistance" parts that he mentioned were also done, and therefore implicitly expected as part of the $200 price tag.

Let me highlight one of the more important ones for you: "holding the light for me". Now I ask you...do you really want to suffer from PTSD flashbacks when you held the light for your father as a kid? I'd say you should consider paying 10x the quoted price so he just hires someone else to hold the light and you can avoid said flashbacks.

Just trying to help both of you here...looking out for your mental welfare, and Rudi's financial welfare. I'm a prince among men really.

Or the wrench.

"Get me the wrench"

"Which one?"

"THAT one"

"But there's like twelve wrenches"

"The one that fits the thing!"

"What thing?"

*dad proceeds to drop what he's working on, throws the socket wrench already in his hand through the drywall, and walks over to the bench to say "THIS WRENCH"*

Happy belated!

[UncleWede]

Going to my first L wedding, niece is getting hitched.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Going to my first L wedding, niece is getting hitched.

Should be no different, except there won't be a groom. Two brides, correct?

Is that the way it's done?

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Should be no different, except there won't be a groom. Two brides, correct?

Is that the way it's done?

Apparently. There was a single bachelorette party at a drag show in SanD, which meant I and my nephew had to stay home and watch his kids, so no casino that night (we waited until the next day) It's just not the same drinking/gambling before noon, if that's when you actually START

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Apparently. There was a single bachelorette party at a drag show in SanD, which meant I and my nephew had to stay home and watch his kids, so no casino that night (we waited until the next day) It's just not the same drinking/gambling before noon, if that's when you actually START

Congrats and best wishes to the happy couple. 🎊

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Going to my first L wedding, niece is getting hitched.

Gotta ask... I'm going to guess that neither are overly attractive (maybe moderate, but no second look type thing) and one has a distinctive boy look to her re haircut and mannerisms?

That just seems to be the case in every L relationship I've seen. I really don't get the look though.

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

I would have charged $200 for the install.

OK, can I pimp you out at my shop? I’ll even raise you fish tacos and Margaritas on the Gulf every Tuesday.