INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need a final wipe to remove any excess dirt or dust from the wheels. The wax and grease remover also removes any oils left from your hands or skin while working with the wheel. Use a clean paper towel to wipe the surface dry instead of letting the cleaner evaporate. The primer provides the ideal surface for your paint to adhere to and helps in rust prevention. It also provides an even color across the paint surface and allows the paint to look the same across your wheel. You will need to spray on two to three coats of primer. Read the instructions on your primer and wait the recommended amount of time in between coats. This will help prevent running. You will need a self-etching primer at the very least. This will protect the metal from rusting. Depending on the quality of paint job you want, there are also primers that are specifically formulated to go with certain paints. Talk to your parts/paint dealer about which primer you should use. After priming you will be able to see any blemishes that you may have missed when getting the wheel to this point. If you see any, you will have to sand down the primer, fix the imperfection, and prime again. This is your last opportunity to make your wheels perfect before the paint goes on. Paint goes on in very thin coats. While some very minor imperfections may be overlooked, paint does not hide imperfections well. As with the primer, the paint will need to be applied in several (usually three) even coats. You should allow the paint to sit for the recommended time before applying the next coat. Spray back and forth across the paint surface at an even pace. Do not get too close to the surface or move too slowly or else you’ll run your paint. If you move too quickly, you won’t get good coverage. This is only necessary if you are using a base coat/clear coat paint. If your paint is single-stage, you can skip this step. Clear coat will be applied the same way as paint and primer - three even coats with time in between. Allow the paint job to sit for 24 hours before buffing or reinstalling your wheels. Be warned that clear coat runs easier than base coat or primer.

SUMMARY: Wipe the paint surface down with wax and grease remover. Prime the wheels. Inspect your wheels. Paint your wheels. Spray your clear coat.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pyrethrin is a relatively safe natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers. There are also synthetic forms made from the same chemicals as the naturally-occurring substance, called pyrethroids. Spraying doorways can help deter flies from entering your home. In addition to treating doorways, you can also spray pyrethrin directly on flies to kill them quickly. However, take care not to use pyrethrin products around food or in food-preparation areas. Although pyrethrin is relatively safe, it can still be harmful to humans and pets if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. Follow manufacturer safety instructions carefully. A variety of commercial fly baits are available on the market. Flies eat the baits and are poisoned by the insecticidal ingredients. Baits can be purchased in the form of pre-baited traps, pellets, or liquid solutions that can be applied to areas where flies like to gather.  A popular form of fly bait is the Ortho Home Defense Fly Killer Window Decal. These decals are affixed to glass windows. Flies eat the pesticide coating on the decal and die, typically on or near the windowsill. Fly baits can be dangerous to pets and children, so be sure to follow manufacturer safety instructions and use them in places that your kids and pets can’t easily reach.

SUMMARY: Treat doorways with pyrethrin spray. Kill flies directly with pyrethrin spray. Use insecticide fly bait.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Select a fairly large stock vine and saw off the top roughly 30 minutes before you intend to graft the scions.  Note that this is the simplest grafting method to use and generally produces good results. You should cut the top based on the desired head height of the grafted vine. Make the cut at a clean, unblemished portion of the vine and cut until the height of the rootstock is roughly 4 inches (10 cm) shorter than your final desired head height. Use a cold chisel or similar splitting blade to split the rootstock down the center of its top surface.  This split needs to be at least 2 inches (4 cm) deep. Hold this split open while you prepare the scions by keeping the chisel inside. Select two dormant scions and taper the bottoms into a "v" shape using a sharp, clean blade.   Make straight, even cuts that taper down from the lowest bud to the bottom of the scion. The tapered edge should be about 2 inches (4 cm), or about as long as the rootstock split is deep. Note that the outer edge of the scion is usually a little wider than the inner edge. Cutting the wood in this way makes it easier for the scion to come into contact with the correct part of the rootstock. The bottom of the taper should be about 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) wide. Wedge the tapered bottom of one scion into one side of the rootstock split. Wedge the other scion into the other side of the split.  Remove the chisel before fitting the scions. If necessary, use a large, flat screwdriver to hold one side of the split open as you wedge a scion inside. Push the scions down until the cambium layers of the scions and rootstock meet. The cambium is the single layer of active plant cells located just beneath the bark. The connection between the two separate vines will establish itself at this level. Wrap the sides of the split with rubber bands or tape. Apply grafting compound to the entire exposed split.  Sealing the split seals existing moisture in and keeps excess moisture out. Apply the grafting compound very generously using a wide, stiff paintbrush. For extra protection, you may even wish to apply interior latex paint over the dried grafting compound.

SUMMARY: Cut the top of the vine. Split the stock. Taper the scions. Place the scions in the split. Seal the split.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Add 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of extra virgin olive oil to a plastic or glass jar with a lid. Next, stir in 2 tablespoons of organic honey and blend until the ingredients are fully mixed. Organic honey offers the most natural scrub, but you can use regular honey instead. When the olive oil and honey are mixed, stir in ½ cup (115 g) of organic sugar. Blend the mixture well until it forms a thick, grainy paste.  You can substitute regular white sugar for the organic sugar. If you prefer a grainy scrub, you can add more sugar. For a smoother scrub, add less sugar. When you’re ready to use the scrub, scoop a small amount out of the jar with your fingers. Rub it into your skin in circular motions for approximately 60 seconds to gently exfoliate. For very dry areas, such as the elbows and feet, you may want to scrub longer than a minute. After you’ve rubbed in the scrub, wash it off with warm water. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel to finish up. The olive oil in the scrub helps moisturize the skin, but if your skin is very dry, follow up with lotion or cream to hydrate the skin further.

SUMMARY:
Mix the olive oil and honey. Add the sugar. Massage the scrub into the skin. Rinse off with water.