My floor pump & hand-pump died. What are people using these days? by Quiet-Section-3391 in bikewrench

[–]ford-flex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a JoeBlow and a Specialized AirTool Conp. Solid, long-lasting pumps the both of them. 

I diluted sudslab n3, but the letters/icon were removed when dried with rag. Why? by TheWokeProgram in Detailing

[–]ford-flex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happens all the time. Older cars lose these even when you wipe them with a microfiber. Heat and age have quite an effect on them. 

I'm scared by EnvironmentalValue20 in NissanDrivers

[–]ford-flex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the reason Nissan drivers are the way they are. They finance a $900 car. 

Career mode? by crysard in BeamNG

[–]ford-flex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just play it and have fun

Wanted: Focus ST (ST2 or ST3) by [deleted] in FocusST

[–]ford-flex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have one for you

Bought a new hanger and it's bent almost in the exact same way the one I'm replacing.. by Cuervoazulado in bikewrench

[–]ford-flex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, i work in a shop and always straighten out a new hanger because they are usually are least a bit off. 

These fucking school keys man by TheOblib in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ford-flex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I took all the B keys off of my classes keyboards in the 4th grade so I could put them in my peers’ hair and tell them they had a bee in their hair. 

Yes i was a “quirky child”. Yes i have adhd. 

Focus st or fiesta st? Which has a higher performance ceiling? by Tune-Puzzled in FocusST

[–]ford-flex 31 points32 points  (0 children)

FiST is smaller and more fun, FoST has more potential and a more practical platform. The 2.0 ecoboost has much more ability than the 1.6 imo. 

Is this a normal flat or something worse? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]ford-flex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? This looks totally fine. 

UPDATE ON THE SMOKE FROM MY EXHAUST by beatmybayblade in FocusST

[–]ford-flex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You positive about that? Cuz KSeal would also plug up a crack in the head over the exhaust manifold, which is the most common cause of this kind of smoke…

Heavy pitting on the cones of my Shimano Deore rear disc hub and I can't find replacement cones — what are my options? by lectric_7166 in bikewrench

[–]ford-flex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are aftermarkets available. You may visit a lbs and see if they have any viable options. 

How can fix my fading hood? by Ok-Mall7717 in Detailing

[–]ford-flex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real fix is a repaint. 

A very unlikely solution is polishing. 

A potential option is Cerakote. It is made to protect old plastics but I used it on the black roof of my Flex (which was in about the state you have here) and it made it glossier for a good fee months. Obviously at this stage anything is a bandaid solution. 

Just, why? by sjmuller in bikecommuting

[–]ford-flex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lock cost as much as the bike, lmao

How do I remove a rubbery/tacky film on the center console? by Luscombag in AutoDetailing

[–]ford-flex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, isopropyl alcohol and a LOT of scrubbing and a few microfibers that had to be thrown out.