Family's home condemned after explosion levels car wash
01.07.11
An early morning explosion leveled a Lancaster County car wash. It happened in West Lampeter Township at the Engleside Car Wash - also called the Spirit Car Wash - on Willow Street Pike.
"Just kaboom!" said neighbor Wayne Roher about the blast. "That was it, and a big bright flash."
The boom at 3:30 a.m. Friday rattled neighbors and their homes. Windows in several homes were blown out, and more.
"Everything fell out of the medicine cabinet," said Dorothy Walker. "In my laundry room, everything fell down."
Investigators spent the day at car wash. They say it could have been an accidental gas leak from a propane tank, but the cause is still under investigation.
Charlie Metzger was worried about his children's safety. "I had three little kids, sleeping in the bed in here, and I thought for sure they were hurt bad, but they weren't," he said. "Thank God for that."
Metzger heard something suspicious about an hour before the blast. "Til I got up and came out here, I saw a car take off there...I mean just [fly] out of here," he said.
Men started wooing me five days after I lost my husband
23.07.11
It’s a simple church building that may even go unnoticed, but for the signpost that reads: ‘Divine Favour Ministry’, which further reads; General Overseer/Host: Jesus Christ. And for the passer-by or first timer scanning the board to see when the service holds on Sunday, you’re surprised to see that Sunday is not listed among the days any of the programme is held.
Welcome to Divine Favour Ministry, Oke-Aro, Ogun State, where indeed, Jesus Christ is the general overseer, according to the woman who leads worship and prayers there, Prophetess Modupeola Ilupeju.
In this chat with Sunday Sun, she speaks on the journey of her ministry, which started as a teenager, how she was widowed at 37 yet kept faith, and why there are no Sunday services at the place of worship, which she calls Mountain of Prayer.
When the young girl got a call I was born in Ghana in 1968, my parents came to Nigeria later. I’m from Ejigbo in Osun State. In 1970,
I built this automatic car wash into my garage, so I can rinse the snow, salt, and ice off of my car every time I come home. It is triggered ...
At home car wash? Are there secrets? What do i use?
May 11, 2007 by sugarpiehoney6148 | Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation
I want to wash my car at my house cuz i want it dont right and good. What all could i use to make it look really good? Are there any secrets? Do i just use regular soap?
- don't use "regular soap" using soap designed for washing cars - it helps protect the wax on the car
- always rinse the car with a hose first then start washing, don't wash the car dry
- If you want to do a really good job, use two buckets. Fill one with soapy water, the other with regular water. Dip the sponge in soapy water wash a section of the car and rinse the sponge in the regular water, wring it out then dip it back into the soapy water and move on. This keeps the dirt from ending up back on your car.
- work with a small section at a time. rinse quickly - don't let soap dry on your car.
- it's best to work in the shade. Direct sunlight on a wet car isn't so great for the paint.
- It's a good idea to rinse the underside of your car with a hose ever once in a while, especially if you live in an area where it snows and they salt the roads. Road salt can promote rust.
- Dry your car with a clean cotton towel. Another useful tool is the California Water Blade. It works like a squeegee. It is made from silicone and says it creates less friction than a towl. It's also faster and leaves less streaks.
- wax the car every 6 months or when water stops beading up on it - whichever comes first
- Don't wash your wheels with the same sponge you use to wash your car. Brake dust is very abrasive and can scratch your paint. Use a dry rag to wipe down your wheels after you are done washing you car.
- People who love their car armor-all their tires.
- Windows should be done seperately with a glass cleaner instead of a soap. Wipe the inside using horizontal strokes and the outside using vertical - if you get streaks you will know which side they are on. Using newspaper to wipe/dry is more effective than a towel or paper towels. Something about the newsprint reduces streaks.
lepninja | May 11, 2007
There is car washing soap at your local supermarket or Wal-mart. Just give it a good scrub with that soap and be sure to rinse all the soap off.
Make sure you wash it in the evening or at least not in direct sun light. If you try to wash it in the heat of the day or in direct sun light it will leave water spots and the soap with dry very quickly.
Be sure to hand dry it. No matter what don't use any brushes of any kind unless you are sure that they are not going to scratch the surface of the paint. The ones at the self-serve car washes are pretty rough on paint.
Speedy | May 11, 2007
i do mine the old fashioned way
i go to the river and beat it with a rock...
just use soft cloth and dish soap rinse the big stuff off with a hose you don't want to rub mud into the paint it will scratch it
ken y | May 11, 2007
No secrets. Use cold water with a lot of soap a hot pair of short shorts and a strapless bra tightly fitted. All the guys will come running and you won't have to lift a finger. There's your secret.
forktonguebush | May 11, 2007
Never use any soap other than that designed for automotive finishes - you'll end up ruining the finish at worst and at best, you'll have streaks that won't quit! There is a certain procedure that should be followed for best results.
First, make sure the car's finish is cool to the touch (hot finish will not clean as well nor shine without streaking). Park the car in the shade or under a carport if possible.
Then, using a hose, wet the entire car body, from the top down. Next, using a soapy sponge or mitt specially designed for washing cars, start at the top and work your way down, doing one panel at a time. (Starting at the top eliminates streaking). As each panel is finished, hose it off completely and go on to the next panel.
When all of the painted panels and windows have been done, do the bumpers, and then the wheels and tires. When you're all done, dry the car with a chamois (available at auto parts stores, WalMart, etc). After the car is completely dry, then you can either vacuum the interior and use Armor All on the seats (but don't use it on the pedals or steering wheel as the stuff is slippery), and using a good window cleaner, clean the inside of all glass windows or, if you're not doing the interior, just ArmoreAll the tires, being careful not to get any overspray on the painted body you've just washed.
When the car is all clean, polished and wiped off, you can wax it if you want, but save that for another day!
Kiffin | May 11, 2007
Don't use regular soap, too harsh...buy car wash soap at a parts store, wash the car in the shade, clean off any road tar or bugs with tar remover first, flush water over the whole car next to get rid of any large dirt particles or loose grime, wash from the top down one section at a time with soapy water and rinse right away, squeegee or chamois off any water left on the car, get a damp rag and clean in all the door and trunk jambs, clean the windows and interior, clean the wheels and tires with soapy water and brush or mag wheel cleaner, spray tire shine on the tires after they're dry--don't get it on the car body or wheels, use a sponge if you have to, lubricate all the door hinges, hood and trunk latches and keyholes with WD-40 periodically, too and get some touch-up paint for your color car and touch-up any dings or scratches right away.
paul h | May 11, 2007
Is it cheaper to wash my car at my home or at the touchless car wash?
Jun 27, 2009 by Dinosaur | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I spend about 1 hour washing my car at home plus I waste alot of water I bet.
At the touchless car wash I spend a few minutes and when I come home I use Meguiars detailing spray which is like wax which withstands multiple car washes.
When i use auto washes I bring it home and wax or detail it so I am still essentially doing the same thing as I would at home, just not wasting water.
it is better for the environmentt if you go to the car wash, and maybe cheaper, but if you just try to use less water, then it will be both cheaper and more eco-friendly!
Chatty Chick | Jun 27, 2009
Of course it's cheaper to do it yourself.
Johnka | Jun 27, 2009
at the touchless. you waste so much water doing it yourself plus the time
jtl090179@sbcglobal.net | Jun 27, 2009
Alternate between the two...If you've got the time, do it yourself.
Busy schedule, take it to the car wash. There's nothing like giving
your baby a bath once it a while. You get all the nooks and crannies unlike the car wash.....
And twice a year. Use a good car wax as the quick detailing type
sprays really don't provide the same protection...
Just my opinion here..
kevusaborn | Jun 27, 2009
AT HOME
sayed j | Jun 27, 2009
Automatic car washes are an everyday sight, and yet, some people accuse them of stripping paint and scratching their cars. If time is your enemy though, then automatic is the way to go. Within five minutes, your car will be in, washed, rinsed, and dryed, and on it's way out.
If you don't like either option for your wheels, there is a happy medium, which is, of course, a self service car wash. This gives you control of the washing, but also prevents that swamped look in your driveway, as well as offering vacuuming services. Most self service car washes are reasonably priced, and relatively fast.
1. If you love your car, wash it by hand.
2. If you're strapped for time, and not too worried about having the shiniest car in the parking lot, go automatic.
3. If you have a bit of time and don't like surrendering control of your vehical, try using a self service car wash.
If you're going to be doing the work yourself, why not check out these awesome products.
Arm and Hammer dash Board wipes. Easy to use, leaves no residue, and disposable.
Car Fresh Air fresheners. They come in every imaginable scent, and in the same wacky tree shape!
ISK8BMORE | Jun 27, 2009
If you take pride in your ride you do it at home, so you can do the best job possible, and by having a nozzle that doesn't waste water you use far less then you might think, then after a good dry you use a orbital waxier on your car takes about 10 minutes to wax your car right using Mc quires number 26 Canuba wax, makes It shine like new.
it,s better just to wash your car at home and cheaper too. what i do is hook up a water hose, fill a bucket with soapy water and start washing then spray it off and dry it. after that i get the wax out and start waxing. i like washing my car at home. if i happen to want something like a drink or something to eat, i,am right at home.
bandit_60 | Jun 27, 2009
Does anyone know where I can get refills for the flash home car wash system please?
Apr 18, 2010 by nings | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Ebay does flash washing system supplies try that.Hope this helps
John K | Apr 18, 2010
What's the best way to wash my car if I don't want to waste water at home?
Mar 16, 2009 by Dinosaur | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I used to wash and wax my car at home, but how reliable are those car wash places that wash your car and hand dry it. I can wax at home.
take it to a regular touchless car wash or one that uses brushes?
touchless. but pay for the expensive one.
Cameron H | Mar 16, 2009
what things do i need to wash my car at home?
Oct 04, 2008 by TROLL | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
its filthy, but i don't want to spend the money (im a student) what things do I need at home to wash it?
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