Dialed In - Some Obsession Required Dialed In Podcast: April 3rd, 2026
Apr 3, 2026
Matt maps out a huge garage expansion with multi-car lifts and a mobile dry-ice cleaning rig. He hunts for rare BMWs and Civics while debating a GT2 RS someday. Detailed plans for an E46 M3 restoration, polishing workflow, and whether to repaint or embrace imperfections. He also tests pressure-washer gear, previews DI-less wash kit ideas, and shares running and tool-testing updates.
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Maximize Garage Capacity With Parking Lifts
- Do plan garage layout to maximize usable car storage with parking lifts rather than leaving cars outside.
- Matt describes moving the lev rack, adding three Benpac PL6000DC lifts and a four-post HD 7W to fit six cars and enable mobile wash/cleaning work.
Use A High Four Post For Mobile Engine Bay Work
- Do choose a portable four-post lift for high clearance mobile work instead of low portable two-posts.
- Matt picks a Benpac HD 7W (lifts 86.5 in) with casters so he can move it outdoors for dry-ice cleaning and heavy underside access.
Protect Paint Between Multiday Polishing Sessions
- Do keep a car covered and panel-by-panel wipe when polishing across multiple days to avoid dust contamination.
- Matt recommends leaving doors closed, plastic sheeting if needed, and wiping each panel with a detailer like Racer before resuming.