Problem: Article: Spray generously, so that the area is not just misted, but saturated. Also spray the clay disc lightly for extra lubrication. Start at a cleaner area of the car--like the roof or hood--and work your way to the dirtier areas--the front bumper, the bottoms of the door panels, etc. Your clay won't get filled with debris as quickly this way. While some "clayers" claim that water works fine as a lubricant, you'll likely get much better results if you use the lubricating spray that either comes with or matches the brand of your chosen clay bar. Never "clay" a dry car. You'll end up with bits of clay stuck all over the surface, and any contaminants will likely scratch the finish. Flatten your hand and pin the clay disc against the car with your fingers. Rub side-to-side or up-and-down, using just enough pressure to keep the clay from falling out of your hand. Add more lubricant if the clay sticks while you're trying to slide it. You'll hear and feel the clay picking up contaminants as it slides over the surface. You may even notice some slight resistance at first due to the contaminants, in spite of the lubricating spray. Don't rub in a circular motion. This is more likely to create scratches from contaminants embedded in the clay. After a few passes over the sprayed area, check the surface of the clay. If it's full of contaminants, fold the clay disc over and flatten it out so you have a clean surface. Then, add a quick spray of lubricant to the clay and continue rubbing the same section of the car. Repeat this process until you don't feel, hear, or see any contaminants being picked up. The paint should be as smooth as a sheet of glass. Run your finger over it to confirm this. If it isn't super smooth, "clay" the area again. Wipe the area thoroughly, but not aggressively. You just need to remove the remaining lubricating spray.
Summary: Spray clay lubricant over a 2ft 2ft (61cm 61cm) section of car. Slide the clay back and forth gently over the lubricated area. Check the clay, then keep working over the same area. Wipe the lubricant off the car with a clean microfiber towel.

Problem: Article: Set the oven rack to the middle position, and heat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease the baking dish, making sure to get all the corners. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt In a medium-sized saucepan or double boiler, slowly melt the chopped chocolate and butter until thoroughly combined. Stir occasionally. When done, remove from heat. Whisk the sugar a few tablespoons at a time into the chocolate mixture until combined. Then whisk in dry ingredients. Whisk well, and then add the vanilla. Whisk until the batter is thoroughly combined, then pour into the greased baking dish. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out with batter, it's not done yet. If it comes out dry, take it out. Ideally, you want to have some crumb attached to the toothpick so your brownies will be just right! The outsides will be crisp with the insides remaining sticky. Top with confectioner's sugar and toasted nuts if desired.
Summary: Do the prep work. Blend dry ingredients. Prepare the chocolate. Add sugar. Add beaten eggs to the mixture. Bake it in the oven for approximately 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for an hour or two. Enjoy!

Problem: Article: Hook your timing gun up to the power and ground terminals on your car's battery, and hook the sensor that accompanies the timing gun to your number one cylinder spark plug wire. Follow the instructions particular to the timing light you're using to hook it up properly. The "gun" works by illuminating the timing marks in a strobe fashion as it spins, allowing you to see the point at which the spark plug is firing on the timing index. When the spark plug fires, the sensor sends a signal to the light, which strobes in the gun, illuminating the numbers at the proper moment. To check your timing number and see how it is firing, have someone rev the engine while you illuminate the timing numbers with your light. You obviously want to make sure the car is in neutral, and keep your hands a safe distance from the engine as it revs. Though the wheel is turning, the light should seem to "freeze" it at a particular number. This is the timing number. Note the number of degrees to the right or left of zero. As the RPMs increase, the point at which the spark plug is firing should also increase somewhat. This is normal, because ignition works on a curve, allowing for the speed increase and adjusting the timing accordingly. To check for total timing, you want to be sure to rev the engine to at least 3500 RPMs. This will allow you to make sure the curve of the ignition timing is being set, as well as the initial timing. If your car features vacuum timing advance in addition to mechanical timing, and you'll need to loosen the distributor adjustment bolt before you start the engine. Next, remove the vacuum advance hose from the carburetor and plug it with a rag to check your timing. Vacuum timing works by making minor adjustments at at low RPM by rotating slightly to adjust for the timing. Now that you've found your ignition timing number, how do you know if you need to adjust it? All models of cars will have differing timing values, depending on the year it was manufactured and the variety of transmission used. To learn whether or not you need to adjust your timing, find the optimum timing number for your make and model and adjust if necessary. If you don't know your timing number, talk to a licensed mechanic or employee at your local auto parts store to consult their manuals and find the proper timing number.
Summary:
Hook up your timing light or timing gun. Have a helper rev the engine. Shine the light directly onto the harmonic balancer and find the number. Account for vacuum timing, if necessary. Adjust the timing, if necessary.