kainep

NJ's pics aren't helping me choose a colour either - keep deciding on Silver and then looking back at NJ's pics which change my mind - HELP!!!

Nevada Jack

Do you remember the kid who had to live in a bubble suit because he was allergic to everything. Well I had my designer do one for the GL and it works pretty good...:-)

If you note in the picture above the front rims are a little darker than the rear ones...yep, break dust on my GL. Also the dust is layered so evenly here that the entire car gets a nice dust coat. So when I take the pics and raise the black point some, it does not show the dust. Rain spots are never really a problem here. A little extra sharpening and contrast also does wonders...like the old saying goes -- a new coat of paint (or in this case Photoshop) covers a lot of sins...:-)

Stumblefoot

StevethePilot

Jack has simply instructed the dirt that it's not allowed on his GL. Really, need he do more?

Nevada Jack

There is just no dust or dirt when you are "driving on water" like I do...LOL

Nevada Jack

Could not resist stopping today and shoot a couple of shots...what a beautiful day this is

oknish

I think everyone is speechless, Jack.

Stumblefoot

I'm assuming the bulb flowers are up and blooming too?

Nevada Jack

Doesn't look like LV does it Nish. I keep telling people...the real LV is off the strip in Summerlin. A typical street scene in Summerlin makes a great background for the GL...:-)

Nevada Jack

I don't think they have many bulbs here Brian. The ground is not dirt but a sandy mix of a modified cement...:-) Most plantings are annuals. Some of the trees and shrubs take a beating during a really cold winter. But these trees certainly look healthy...

ReachWest

Great photos - I'm particularly envious of the blossoms and the summer-like weather. (550 looks nice too!)

StevethePilot

Don't worry - those four hours on July 15th that you have summer up there will be quite pleasant, I'm sure.

Comfy_Couch

Wow - thanks for sharing those wonderful pics. Here in Ohio we were just hammered with a 20" snow storm that shattered the previous record set in 1910. Those blossoms are a sight for sore eyes (and that 550's a beaut, too.) My own (much filthier) GL did get around quite nicely in the snow, though.

Nevada Jack

Thanks. I have been reading about that snow in Ohio and glad I am now in the southwest...

I remember living in NJ and having 27" in 24 hours and in MD having over 2 feet also...but I didn't have a GL to plow through it...:-)

Nevada Jack

Processed one more of the shoot yesterday and it features the GL more than the blossoms...

Greul

NVJack, very nice black GL. It sure helps to live in AZ. Black was seriously top contender color wise, but finally opted for Pewter due to the salt and road grime so prevalent here in Nebraska....

Nevada Jack

Thanks Greul. Silver or Pewter is always a good color for rough weather areas. I had a '03 E320 in Pewter and it always looked good even running through some sprinkler runoff puddles or a rare rain storm.

But in the desert (AR or NV) the biggest problem is dust. But I am quite pleased with the black GL here. It has not really been a problem keeping it looking nice.

Kaumajet

Great photography, Jack. Awesome.

Greul

In the past with Porsches and BMW have had really good success with Mcguires Gold Class. Anyone else with wax or maintenance suggestions?>

Nevada Jack

This is for Newbie2 (Jen) Thought you might like to see this and it may inspire you to come east... Shot it a couple of weeks ago on a kind of cold day.

Newbie_2_MB

Thanks Jack When we were at Red Rock with the GL, Allen & I both commented about how nice of a ride on the Harley's that would be. We're riding the bikes to Williams, AZ in May, but we may have to try & sneak in a bike trip to Vegas before the year is out.

StevethePilot

What the FRIG?!?! You're going to Williams and not coming down to Scottsdale?

Whatever! Sheesh. Some friends you turned out to be! Fine, go enjoy the nice weather up in Williams and ignore our 100-degree temperatures. You know, depending on the days, I have half a mind to come up there and tell you how I feel about it. (If I had half a mind, I'd be dangerous!)

Seriously, what days have you planned to be in Williams?

STP

Newbie_2_MB

LOL! We'll be there May 16 & 17. I ride with a group of lady riders called the Rumble Sisters and this is the Arizona chapter's annual get together called Wild West Fest. I forget how close Williams is to Scottsdale! We should try to get together.

StevethePilot

Depends on whether I fly or drive (and I'm far from current on my license right now), but it's about a three hour drive. (Anyone else hear the "Gilligan's Island" theme just then?)

I'd definately like to come up and check out the bikes, etc. Barb loves Williams, it reminds her of the Scottsdale area 30 years ago when it was a cow town and not part of the wealth capital of the world.

STP

Newbie_2_MB

Would love to see you guys if you can make it. Depending upon where the group ride goes on Saturday, maybe Allen & I will deviate from that & ride down to Scottsdale. This is the 3rd year they've had this event in the Flagstaff/Williams area so I've seen quite a bit of the area. Highway 89A to Jerome is fun, but once you've ridden it a dozen or so times, it gets old.