| How to Fix Sun Faded Car Paint Posted: 24 Feb 2021 12:00 AM PST When you store your car outside and uncovered frequently, you might notice some areas of the paint start to look a little sun faded. Don't worry about paying for a whole new paint job—we have good news for you! There's actually a pretty simple way to restore the faded paint's color and brightness all on your own with a few car detailing supplies. It'll take some time and a lot of elbow grease, but it's an affordable and effective way to reverse the effects of sun exposure. [Edit]Washing and Using a Clay Bar - Wash your car thoroughly with car washing soap and a car washing sponge. Fill a bucket with water and add 1-2 oz (29.5-59 mL) of car washing soap. Spray your car down all over using a hose. Dip your sponge into the bucket of soapy water and scrub your car all over. Rinse off the soap suds with your hose to leave your car nice and clean.[1]
- If it's hot out, work in small sections and rinse off each section as you go, so the soap suds don't dry on your car and leave streaky residue.
- Always wash your car before you perform any detailing work. Otherwise, you can end up rubbing bits of dirt and debris into the paint and making it look even worse!
- Spray the faded areas of paint liberally with an automotive clay lube. Point the nozzle of a bottle of clay lube directly at the paint. Squeeze the spray bottle's trigger and move the nozzle around until the entire faded area is covered in lube.[2]
- Automotive clay lube is a special lube for use with automotive clay bars, which are special resin bars used to remove micro contaminants from the surface of your car's paint.
- The lube is important because it helps the clay slide smoothly across the paint while it picks up dirt, so you don't scratch the paint.
- Purchase clay lube and an automotive clay bar online or wherever they sell auto detailing supplies near you.
- Rub an automotive clay bar over the faded areas to remove micro dirt. Stretch the clay bar out into a hand-sized puck. Gently rub the clay across the paint using left to right or up and down motions.[3]
- Automotive clay bars are also sometimes known as detailing clay.
[Edit]Buffing and Polishing - Wet an orbital car buffing pad and attach it to an electric buffer. Dip a clean buffing pad in a bucket of clean water or hold it under running water for a few seconds. Attach the wheel to the rotary disc of an electric buffer.[4]
- Working with a damp buffing pad provides some lubrication to help you move it smoothly over the paint.
- Never set the buffing pad face-down or it can pick up dirt and debris and end up scratching your car's paint.
- All the supplies you need to complete this part of the job are available at home improvement centers, auto detailing supply shops, and online.
- Apply about of car buffing compound to the buffing pad. Put a small dab of buffing compound in the middle of the pad. You can always apply more as you work if you need to, so use the compound sparingly.[5]
- Buffing compound is also known as cutting polish.
- Buffing compound works like a very fine sandpaper to remove imperfections in the paint and expose the undamaged layers beneath the top.
- Polish the faded paint with the buffing compound. Press the buffing pad lightly against the faded area of the paint. Move the buffer over the area you're working on in even, overlapping strokes. Alternate between using left to right and up and down motions.[6]
- If you're fixing a large area of sun faded car paint, such as the whole hood of your car, work in small sections of about by .
- Wipe the compound off the surface with a microfiber cloth when it looks shiny. Rub the microfiber cloth firmly across the buffed area to remove all remaining residue from the buffing compound. Inspect the area to see if the color is restored to all the faded paint and feel it with your hands to check if it's smooth.[7]
- It helps to get down at eye level with the surface to really make sure that the whole area of paint is all nice and shiny again.
- Repeat the process up to 3 times until you're happy with how the paint looks. Put another small dab of compound on the buffing wheel and press it lightly against the paint. Move the electric buffer side to side and up and down, overlapping each stroke, until the paint looks bright and shiny. Wipe off the residue with a microfiber cloth and inspect the surface closely.[8]
- If you see some faint swirls on the surface, don't worry. You'll be able to polish them out in the next step.
- Apply 1 coat of finishing polish using using a polishing wheel. Remove the buffing pad from your electric buffer and attach a polishing wheel. Put about of finishing polish in the middle of the pad and apply it to the surface the same way you applied the compound.[9]
- Finishing polish is always the last step in polishing your car's paint. It has a high level of shine and works to get rid of light swirls and other minor imperfections left over after buffing the paint with compound.
- Rub wax onto the polished area with a microfiber cloth. Pour a small dab of car wax, about the size of a dime or penny, out onto a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Press the cloth with the wax against the area you polished and rub it in circular motions until you cover the whole restored area in wax.[10]
- As an alternative to car wax, use paint sealant and apply it in the same way as you apply wax. Paint sealant is more durable, but wax is shinier.
- Buff the wax off with a clean microfiber cloth. Grab another clean, dry microfiber cloth and press it against the waxed surface. Rub it firmly against the surface using circular motions until there is no more wax residue and the surface looks nice and shiny.[11]
- Feel free to stop here if you're happy with how the finish looks!
- Apply additional coats of wax if you want more protection and shine. Repeat the process to apply 1, 2, or even 3 additional coats of wax. The brightness of the paint gets noticeably deeper with every coat.[12]
- To keep the paint protected, reapply wax to your car every 3 months or so. If you chose to use paint sealant instead, reapply it every 3-6 months.
- Keep your car in a garage, under a carport, or put a car cover on it when you store it for long periods of time to prevent further sun damage to the paint.
[Edit]Warnings - Never buff your car's paint without washing your car first. Otherwise you might just rub dirt and debris into the paint and scratch it up.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Car washing soap
- Car washing sponge
- Bucket
- Hose
- Automotive clay bar
- Automotive clay lube
- Car buffing compound
- Electric buffer
- Buffing pads and polishing pads
- Car wax
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| How to Use UberEATS Posted: 23 Feb 2021 04:00 PM PST UberEats is a popular service from the ride-sharing giant Uber. The UberEats app allows you to order food from a nearby restaurant and have it delivered to your door by an Uber driver. This wikiHow teaches you how to use the UberEats app. [Edit]Adding a Delivery Address - Open the UberEATS app. It has a black icon that says "Uber Eats" in white and green letters. Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu to open Uber Eats.
- If you're not automatically signed in, enter the phone number associated with your Uber account and tap Next. Then enter the password associated with your Uber account and tap Next to sign in. If you have Uber installed, UberEATS will ask if you want to continue under the same account. If so, tap the green button at the bottom of the screen; if not, tap "Use a different Uber account," and sign in.
- If you do not have Uber Eats installed, you can download and install it for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones and tablets.
- Tap the icon. It's the icon that resembles a person in the lower-right corner. This displays your account settings.
- Tap . It's next to an icon that resembles a gear in the Settings menu.
- Tap or . You can set up two different addresses. Tap Home to add a home address, or Work to add a work address.
- Enter your address. Use the first line at the top to enter your full address.
- Alternatively, if you have Locations turned on, you can tap one of the nearby addresses that display below the line at the top.
- Tap or . Select the delivery option you prefer. You can have food delivered to your door, or you can select Pick up outside to meet the delivery driver outside your door.
- On Android, these options read as Meet outside or Meet at door.
- Tap or . It's the green button at the bottom of the screen. On Android, it says "Save". On iPhone and iPad, it says "Done". This saves your address.
[Edit]Adding a Payment Method - Open the UberEATS app. It has a black icon that says "Uber Eats" in white and green letters. Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu to open Uber Eats.
- If you're not automatically signed in, enter the phone number associated with your Uber account and tap Next. Then enter the password associated with your Uber account and tap Next to sign in. If you have Uber installed, UberEATS will ask if you want to continue under the same account. If so, tap the green button at the bottom of the screen; if not, tap "Use a different Uber account," and sign in.
- If you do not have Uber Eats installed, you can download and install it for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones and tablets.
- Tap the icon. It's the icon that resembles a person in the lower-right corner. This displays your account settings.
- Tap or . If you are using iPhone or iPad, tap Payment. If you are using Android devices, tap Wallet.
- Tap . It's the green text at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap , , or . Tap the option that corresponds to your preferred payment method. You can use a credit or debit card, PayPal, or Venmo.
- Enter your payment method information. For PayPal and Venmo accounts, you will need to sign in using the email and password associated with your account. For a credit or debit card, you will need to enter your card number, expiration date, and the CVV security code on the back. Then tap Next. Then you will need to enter your street address and tap Submit. This saves your card to your account.
[Edit]Placing an Order - Open the UberEATS app. It has a black icon that says "Uber Eats" in white and green letters. Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu to open Uber Eats.
- If you're not automatically signed in, enter the phone number associated with your Uber account and tap Next. Then enter the password associated with your Uber account and tap Next to sign in. If you have Uber installed, UberEATS will ask if you want to continue under the same account. If so, tap the green button at the bottom of the screen; if not, tap "Use a different Uber account," and sign in.
- If you do not have Uber Eats installed, you can download and install it for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones and tablets.
- Browse restaurants. Tap the Home tab in the lower-right corner to view restaurants close to your location. Tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen to search for a specific restaurant or cuisine by name.
- Tap a restaurant. When you see a restaurant you want to order from, tap it to view the menu.
- Tap a menu item. You can browse menu items on the front page, or you can tap one of the category tabs at the top to view specific items on the menu by category. Tap an item you want to order.
- Add required selections. Many items require more detail, such as size, side dishes, toppings, type of bread, etc. You may see radio options below your selected menu item or a green button that says "Selection Required". Tap the radio option below the menu item to make your required selections. If you see the green text below the menu item, tap it to view the required selection options. Then tap the radio option next to your preferred selections.
- Use the "Special Instructions" field to make custom requests. It's at the bottom of the screen. Use this box to make special requests, like "no cheese", or "No mayonnaise" to your order.
- Tap or to adjust the quantity of your order (optional). They are the rough buttons at the bottom. If you want to order two or more of the same thing, tap the plus icon (+) at the bottom of the screen to increase the quantity of your order.
- Tap . It's a green button at the bottom of your screen. This adds the menu item to your order.
- If the button is gray, there are required selections or modifications that need to be made to your order.
- Make additional selections and modifications. If you want to add additional items to your order, use the steps above to add additional items.
- Tap . It's the green button at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap (optional). If you need to give any special instructions to the restaurant or delivery driver, use this box to add additional notes.
- Review the order details. The name of the restaurant and projected delivery time is displayed at the top of the screen; the delivery address, items ordered, and special instructions are below. Scroll down to verify charges and payment details.
- The delivery fee for Uber Eats varies depending on the distance and time of your order. Typically the delivery fee ranges from $0.99 to $4.99. A service fee will also be applied to your order.
- If you want to change your payment method, tap Change next to the existing payment method. You can also add a payment method in the account menu.
- Add a promo code (optional). If you want to add a promo code, tap View details next to promotions. Then tap one of the promotions on screen, or tap Add promo in the upper-right corner. Enter a promo code and tap Add Promo at the bottom of the screen.
- Add a tip. To tip your delivery driver, tap one of the tip amounts on screen. Your tip options are 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. You can also tap Other and enter your own tip amount.
- Tap . It's the green button at the bottom of the screen. Your food should be delivered in the estimated time. You can track your order's progress on the UberEATS app. Listen for your phone in case the restaurant or driver needs to contact you.
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| How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses Posted: 23 Feb 2021 08:00 AM PST You smile, shake hands, and sit down ready to rock your job interview. Then bam! They drop the dreaded "strengths and weaknesses" question on you. Now what? Being asked to assess the best and worst parts of yourself can be challenging and pretty intimidating. After all, you're being asked a super profound question about who you are as a person. But the truth is, that's not really what they're asking you. They want to know whether or not you'll be a good fit for the job. Giving relevant but specific answers with confidence can help you nail the interview without too much stress. [Edit]How do I figure out my strengths and weaknesses? - Make a list of the skills you have. Come up with knowledge-based skills such as computer skills and degrees. Add some transferable skills that you picked up from other jobs such as meeting deadlines and working with other people. Then, round it out with some of your own unique personality traits like punctuality and flexibility.[1]
- For example, computer training that you learned at school and from your previous work experience, along with your ability to work under pressure, could be great points to make for an IT position.
- Translate these skills into strengths that relate to the job you're applying for. Your interviewer likely wants to know if your strengths align with the needs of the company and what the job entails. They may also want to know how well you'll interact with your coworkers and management. Use that info to help craft your answers.[2]
- For instance, if you're applying for a sales position, you could mention things like your personal skills and communication abilities, while skills like multitasking or software knowledge may not be as pertinent.
- Pick out weaknesses that don't relate to the job. Think about some things you struggle with, like impatience, punctuality, or lack of confidence. Be honest about yourself but choose things that aren't really a concern and won't jeopardize your ability to get the job.[3]
- For instance, if you're applying for a position as a data analyst, you could say that you're naturally shy and sometimes struggle with standing up for yourself. Avoid mentioning things like having trouble staying focused, which could turn off interviewers.
[Edit]What are examples of strengths? - A good work ethic is always a good answer. Just about every employer wants to hire somebody who works hard and is productive. Bring up your work ethic, productivity, and energy as strengths that you can bring to the company if they hire you.[4]
- For instance, you can say something like, "When I start a task, I have to make sure it gets finished properly or it'll bug me the rest of the day."
- Talk about your leadership skills and how you're a team player. You'll likely be working with other people as well as your manager. Talking about your ability to get along and work well with others is always a good idea in a job interview. If you're naturally good at leading or delegating tasks, that's also a great skill to bring up.[5]
- Use the job posting as a guide to help you come up with examples. Read through the job posting to see what the company is looking for. Then, come up with 3-5 options that match your personality and skills. That way, your answers will fit what the interviewer is actually looking for.[6]
- For instance, if the job posting says that they're looking for a qualified candidate for a fast-paced position, you could choose strengths like your education, your experience, your punctuality, and your ability to work under pressure.
- Technical skills like writing or using specific computer programs are a solid option to include as well.
[Edit]What are examples of weaknesses? - Go with personality traits that don't affect your job performance. Being too harsh on yourself or always trying to please everyone is a weakness that doesn't actually impact your ability to do the job. It's a safe bet to focus on a personal weakness. It demonstrates your ability to assess yourself without potentially ruining your chances at landing the job.[7]
- For instance, saying something that doesn't really matter for the potential job like, "Sometimes, I can be really hard on myself. It's tough for me to let go of the mistakes that I make."
- Choose weaknesses you've overcome as well. It's a useful strategy to avoid focusing on current weaknesses you have and at the same time demonstrating that you've made improvements and worked on your weaknesses. Talk about how they affected your performance and what you did to overcome them.[8]
- For example, you could say something like, "I used to have issues keeping everything organized, but then I started using digital calendars and organizational tools to help stay on top of everything."
- Avoid choosing laziness or dishonesty as a weakness. Examples such as being unreliable, untrustworthy, or not being a team player can make it difficult for you to land the job. These are traits that could really impact how your interviewer views you. Do your best to steer clear of any super negative examples like these.[9]
[Edit]How do you answer "Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?" - Practice your answers ahead of time so you know what to say. It's almost a guarantee that you'll get this question, or something like it, in a job interview. Think about your answers ahead of time. Write out a script you can rehearse. Even if you aren't asked the question specifically, you'll be able to spit out your prepared answers to show where you're strong and where you're trying to make improvements. Create a list of talking points you can use to help you prepare.[10]
- Talk about your weaknesses first so you end on a strong note. If you're given the option, always talk about the negative stuff first. That way, you'll be able to get it out of the way and focus on what skills and talents you do bring to the table.[11]
- You may be asked about your strengths and weaknesses separately.
- Mention being unfamiliar with the latest technology if you are. If you're applying for a job where you'll be using new software and technology that you haven't really worked with before, be upfront about it. Use it as an example of a weakness that you can overcome by learning how to use them.[12]
- It's also a safe bet because most employers won't expect you to know exactly how to do everything on the first day.
- You could say something like, "I haven't used the specific programs you guys use, but if they're anything like the ones I've worked with before, I'm sure I can pick it up quickly."
- Avoid general statements so you seem more genuine. Your interviewer wants to know whether you're knowledgeable enough and honest enough to really dig down and reflect on your weaknesses.[13] Basic, general statements like, "I work too hard," or "I'm a perfectionist" can come across as pandering and disingenuous. Level with your interviewer and give them honest answers.[14]
- Use specific examples to illustrate your strengths and weaknesses. For each of the strengths and weaknesses that you mention, try not to gloss over them or give simple, one-word answers. It can send a bad signal to an interviewer. Instead, mention the trait and then expand on your answers by giving scenarios to add context. That way, you can make your weaknesses look better and your strengths look even stronger.[15]
- For instance, for a weakness like time management, you could say something like, "I can sometimes lose track of time, like if I get too focused on finishing a project I won't even realize it's been an hour."
- For a strength like being a team player, you could add an example like, "So, for a project with multiple people, I know that finding the best role for each person can make it smoother, and I'm willing to take on the part of the job that other people don't want to do."
- Answer the question confidently to impress your interviewer. Your interviewer wants to know how you respond more than anything. Sure, your answers can provide really useful insight. For instance, if you say you aren't good with numbers in an interview for an accounting position, it might not go over well. But the truth is, the interviewer wants to know what you see as your strengths and weaknesses as well as how you deal with answering a challenging question.[16]
[Edit]What are examples of employee strengths and weaknesses? - Being overly critical or unfamiliar with the job is common. At the end of the day, you need to give the interviewer genuine answers about your own personal weaknesses. Choosing traits such as being overly critical or eager to please won't really hurt your chances at getting the job, but they'll show that you're able to analyze yourself. Additionally, you're often not expected to know how to do everything on the first day, so admitting that you're unfamiliar with some of your tasks is an honest and safe answer.[17]
- For instance, saying, "I can sometimes come off as overly eager" is a better example than, "I have trouble getting to work on time."
- It's perfectly fine to say something like, "I've never used the programs you use before, but I'm sure I can learn it."
- Choose strengths related to the specific job. Things like being analytical, punctual, good at communicating, collaboration skills, and leadership ability are usually safe choices. But go with ones that actually relate to you so you don't come off as disingenuous, and think of some of your own that make sense for the job.[18]
- For example, you could talk about your leadership skills and ability to resolve conflicts if you're trying to land a job as an office manager because they make sense for that role.
- Be honest, but find a way to make your weaknesses sound like opportunities to improve.
- Try not to brag about your strengths or your accomplishments.
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