Archive for October, 2008
Applying Waterless Carwash Over Paint Sealants
Paint sealants are only applied to new cars, or cars whose paint is in excellent condition. If properly applied, the sealant will maintain the finish for six months or more. When the finish no longer beads water, then waterless carwash should be applied. Waterless carwash should not be applied within 90 days after a fresh paint sealant.
If waterless carwash is applied over FRESH paint sealant, it is possible that the waterless carwash may be somewhat difficult to remove and cause minor streaking, usually noticeable only on darker colors. It can be applied over a fresh paint sealant without problems if a high-speed buffer is used. Be advised that before attempting to use waterless carwash with a high-speed buffer, you should be experienced in the usage of a buffer and the differences in paint types with regards to buffer use.
Surround Sound for DVDs
There are two types of surround sounds for DVDs, Dolby Digital and Digital Theater System (DTS), but the vast majority of DVDs are optimized for Dolby. While DVDs are viewable in both DTS and Dolby, you need to make sure that the system you purchase, whether DTS or Dolby, can read both formats for those times when your favorite movie might not be enhanced for both.
Dolby Digital is referred to as 5.1. It really stands for a system that includes six discrete channels of sound, five for speakers - right front, center, left front, right rear and left rear and one channel for the subwoofer. The “.1″ in the name refers to the frequency of the subwoofer (or Low Frequency Effects-LFE), which is .1.
The DTS most basic and common version of the format is its 5.1 channel system, similar to a Dolby Digital setup, which encodes the audio as five primary (full-range) channels plus a special LFE channel for the subwoofer. The DTS ES is a format commonly referred to as 6.1. In this format there is one additional speaker moved to the center rear of the configuration and the two-rear left and right speakers are moved forward.
John Grisham’s First Book
John Ray Grisham was born February 8, 1955. He is a retired attorney and novelist. As of 2008, his books have sold over 235 million copies worldwide.
Grisham received a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1977 from Mississippi State University and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1981.
In 1984 while Grisham was in court, he witnessed the testimony of a 12-year-old raped victim. According to Grisham’s official website, her testimony inspired him to write his first book, which “explored what would have happened if the girl’s father had murdered her assailants.” Grisham finally finished “A Time to Kill” in 1987. The book was published by Wynwood Press in June 1988. The movie “A Time to Kill” was released on July 24, 1996.
PC Games
A personal computer game, also known as PC games, is a video game played on a personal computer, rather than on a video game console or arcade machine. Computer games have evolved from the simple graphics and gameplay of early titles like Spacewar! to a wide range of more visually advance titles.
PC games are created by one or more game developers, often in conjunction with other specialists and either published independently or through a third party publisher. PC games often require specialized hardware in the user’s computer in order to play, such as a specific generation of graphics processing unit or an Internet connection for online play, although these system requirements vary from game to game.
Waterless Carwash
Dri Wash n Guard, a waterless carwash product, was first introduced in 1991. It contains 50+ ingredients, including wetting agents, lubricants, and protectants. It contains Polyguard 3, an extremely rare and expensive substance which provides a bonded layer of protection against any remaining abrasive not broken down by the detergent and wetting agent.
You spray the waterless car wash onto the car. Then with a light buffing terry cloth towel, you remove the dirt along with the haze to leave the shine behind. You can use the product not only on cars, but also on motorcycles, boats, airplanes, trucks, skis, recreational vehicles, buses, and much more.
Say Goodbye To CDs?
CDs and DVDs may look a lot alike, but there’s a reasonable difference in how they each function. First off, DVDs can hold much more information than CDs. The average DVD holds seven times the capacity that is available on a CD. DVDs store data on both sides of the device and use a series of recording layers, while CDs do not.
Another difference is the equipment needed for each device. While a DVD can only be played in a DVD player, a CD can be played in a DVD player as well and a compact-disc player. Another difference is in the speed at which data can be retrieved from a DVD and a CD. Most DVDs can access stored data far more rapidly than a CD.
Many people prefer the speed of the DVD, and dvd movies and videos are fast becoming more popular than CDs. Some even think that in the near future the DVD will entirely replace the CD.
Know Your Car Washes

There are five categories of car washes:
You’ll have to do the work yourself at a self-service car wash. But this is a good option for those who live in apartments and don’t have access to a hose. It works like this: you drive your car into an open bay, insert coins for the amount of washing time needed, and begin your work.
Many gas stations these days have exterior-roll-over car washes. Similar to the self-service wash, customers drive their cars into a bay. This bay is automated, however, and has flashing signs that will let you know when to stop, turn off your vehicle and drive out of the wash.
Full service car washes usually have a conveyor belt that slowly moves the car through the washing process. In this case the interior of the car is cleaned by attendants and hand-drying and tire-cleaning may also be available.
At a detail shop your car is hand-washed, completely cleaned, waxed and polished by attendants. Detail shops may offer a service to buff scratches from your car’s exterior and to steam clean interior carpets.
Now you can also use a waterless carwash product. All you have to do is spray the product on your car surface and with a terry cloth towel you remove the dirt along with the haze to leave the shine behind. It cleans, shines, seals, and protects your car surface all in one simple step.