Comments on: Fiesta Notebook: A visit to Ford’s Irvine Design Studio

By: howsmydriving

howsmydriving — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:58:55 +0000

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By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:01:38 +0000

So Johnny, you sayin’ you wax the big burrito with guac, senor?

By: elviososa

elviososa — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:03:39 +0000

Wow…I see a Nissa LEAF in Ford’s garage!!!

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:45:15 +0000

JohnnyC – It’s funny you mentioned Oldsmobile too, because in Demolition man, all new cars are either Oldsmobiles or Cadillacs and with the governent taking control over everything down here, really how far off are we? This does mean we have a shot of Oldsmobile brand coming back though!

By: Rover3500

Rover3500 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:11:57 +0000

Mark is that you in the videos and the pics? Very cute……Which way do you swing?

Two points though, the backwards cap is not a good look and secondly, you should always be keeping your eyes on the road..which you did not in that vid!!! Otherwise more pics please..preferably with your shirt off or something…

By: asb81689

asb81689 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:09:46 +0000

Oh, trust me, I thought about using guacamole instead of my clay wax first, but I realized that it cost way too, don’t even both with cake frosting, doesn’t do a thing

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:02:33 +0000

asb81689, you’re just being silly. No one uses nacho cheese as wax. That’s what guacamole is for.

By: asb81689

asb81689 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:54:06 +0000

@ Johnnycanuck

After reading your comment about the nacho cheese, I immediately went to Taco Bell and asked to buy a gallon of nacho cheese, I told then I was gonna use it for wax. They just were looking at me with a blank mindless look on there face, so after 3 minutes of silence I left. I went to Del Taco and was able to buya gallon of nacho cheese from them and my wax job turned out horrible when I finished!

So just a heads up every one avoid Del Taco

Damn nacho cheese

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:18:23 +0000

Talk about coincidence mayer_ray. I don’t know why they bothered using clay when they had an unlimited supply of nacho cheese sauce right next door.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:12:16 +0000

You do know Johhny that in Demolition Man all restaurants in the future will be Taco Bells.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:40:00 +0000

I can’t believe they’re still proceeding with that particular Lincoln concept. Is this really what they think we want to drive in the future- something that looks like the cab out of Total Recall only with that hideous Oldsmoedsel grill? I guess it’s appropriate Taco Bell is in the same building because it looks much like the aftermath of a late night ‘run for the border’.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:31:34 +0000

Mark, it seemed to spend a minute on a shoe around the 3 minute mark. It went so long I clicked pause and typed my note. Though the vid seemed well done, like Hip Hop, some things just get dry after a bit.

By: 2morrowdesign

2morrowdesign — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:36:18 +0000

Sooo frickin boring !!!

I wish they would just hurry up and make the necessary conversions to N.Am spec.
I cant wait to see the capri (or what the N.Am spec capri will be like).

By: Jon Luc

Jon Luc — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:36:47 +0000

Denver, like you, I sunk a big chunk of my cash into Ford stocks. I’m happy. BTW, I just put a deposit on a new Raptor! Can’t wait!

By: MarkKleis

MarkKleis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:35:43 +0000

Mayer_ray_nagin- Did you happen to watch the video? It shows the entire process of designing a custom “Fiesta/Agent 67″ themed outfit for the Fiesta Movement. It’s not a commercial.

Autocritical- Thanks for the kind words! As for the clay, it was astoundingly light weight! If you look closely there is a cylinder of clay on the stool in the picture you mentioned and we got to hold it. It felt hollow it was so light. They went into great detail explaining how special that clay is because it has to be incredibly versatile- pretty neat stuff!

By: AutoCritical

AutoCritical — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:25:16 +0000

I’ve seen a few different clay model setups in my time, and knowing how heavy they can get, that one in the pictures looks a bit unstable! lol – i’m sure they have it all setup correctly….

What a privilege Mark! Nice write up!

By: MarkKleis

MarkKleis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:10:11 +0000

Hi Jake,
Yes, actually wax is very important for ALL cars, single stage or clear coat. Most waxes do not even claim to offer UV-related protection, which is what clear coat essentially is intended to do, but are instead meant to act as micro-barriers to above surface contamination such as pollen, dust, dirt, water spots (mild), or anything else that may try to attach itself to the clear coat or paint.

Furthermore, and the most important reason for wax IMO, is that it leaves a slick surfaces which makes it much easier (less physical effort) to wash and dry the vehicle. When a car has no wax things bond more, and you have to scrub the car to remove them. Also, during drying without wax the water will cling to the paint and force you to use more pressure to dry the vehicle.

By keeping a constant coat of wax on the car it acts as a lubricating barrier that makes washing and drying the vehicles much faster, easier, and safer. The end result is fewer swirls in your finish.

Feel free to stop by my website listed above (www.MarkKleis.com) and post comments or questions about detailing. I am a professional automotive detailer and restoration expert by trade.

-Mark Kleis, Agent 67

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:06:44 +0000

Why does LLN have an Adidas shoe advert as a linked video?

By: DenverGuy217

DenverGuy217 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:57:55 +0000

Ford Fiesta Taco salads for everyone!

so glad I invested in Ford stock when it was in the dumpster. I don’t car for their vehicles, but just loving their stock these days

By: KarLoveBoy88

KarLoveBoy88 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:57:06 +0000

Interesting……………

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:57:03 +0000

Oh, I’m also taking a page out of your book and making my own business card-esque t-shirts

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:54:05 +0000

Neat to see the Lincoln concept up close. Good Article.

Completely off topic. Mark, did you wax the car when you have had it? I just was washing my car the other day and was wondering why anyone would wax a car when it’s new, since the clear coat is supposed to essencially take its place. My car is silver and I just don’t think there is any point in taking time in putting on a wax, it’s already as smooth as can be and there are no visible scuffs anywhere, even after 30000 miles. Is it not needed as much on light colors as it is darker colors? I’d just like some insight on what you thought since you do detailing.