Father's Day Gifts for Car Dads

Updated: Monday, 07 Jun 2010, 10:19 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 07 Jun 2010, 10:19 AM EDT

myFOXDetroit.com Staff Reports - Is your father a car lover? If so, Rex Roy joined FOX 2, this morning and offered a variety of gifts that are perfect for car lovers on Father's Day.

Rex Roy is a widely published automotive journalist who currently writes for The Detroit News, AOL, Auto Blog and WindingRoad.com. In 2007, Roy wrote and photographed the coffee table book Motor City Dream Garages. The book is available at Borders and other local stores. Signed copies can be ordered directly from Rex at www.RexRoy.net .

Here is a list of products you can purchase for Father's Day for Car Dads:

1. Cyberoptix Tie Lab
Detroit artist Bethany Shorb creates neck tie designs that are so cool, men will want to wear them ... yes "want" to wear them. Many of the ties created in Shorb's studio near Eastern Market have an automotive theme. Visit www.Cyberoptix.com   or browse the tie racks at local stores including City Bird, Naka, 323 East Gallery, and Noir Leather.

2. Motor Mouse
A wireless computer mouse that's shaped like a car. It's battery powered, uses optical tracking, and features two buttons and a scroll wheel. About $55.00. Visit www.MotorMouse.us.com

3. The G-Floor
This poly-vinyl garage flooring makes it easy to re-cover any garage floor. Just sweep out the existing space and then roll out the new G-Floor. It comes in many colors and in roll widths up to 10-feet and roll lengths up to 30-feet. About $2.00 per square foot if you install it yourself. Visit www.G-Floor.com

4. GoPro HERO HD Camera
Imagine a camera that's tough enough to use in a race car that shoots professional quality HD video at a resolution of 1080. That's what the GoPro HERO HD Cam is. About $300.00 with various camera mounts, cables, and battery. Visit www.GoProCamera.com

5. Michelin Smart Cables
These "smart" jumper cables can't be hooked up incorrectly. Special electronics in the cables prevent power surges, making them a must for jump- starting cars with expensive (and delicate) engine computers. About $40.00. Visit: www.buysmartcables.com

6. Energizer Professional Light
Magnetized so it sticks to any metal surface. Powered by three AA batteries, the bright LEDs burn hours. The exterior is protected by a tough rubber case. About $10.00. Available at O'Reilly's and at www.Amazon.com 

7. Stoner Glass Cleaning Products
Stoner makes a full range of glass cleaning products. The Invisible Glass cleaner with rain repellent not only cleans glass, but makes water bead off to keep glass cleaner longer. Available at major auto parts stores including AutoZone.

8. Meguiar's Cleaning Products
Meguiar's automotive cleaning products make keeping vehicles beautiful easy. Don't begin any cleaning project without microfiber towels; they won't scratch paint and are lint free. For a quick and easy detailing, try the Ultimate Quik Detailer. Available at major auto parts stores including AutoZone.

9. Green Earth Technology Cleaning Products
Many car cleaners work well, but are toxic to people and harmful to the environment. Products from Green Earth Technologies are safe to use, an important consideration if washing a car is a "family" event. Plus, Green Earth Technology products are biodegradable and non-toxic. Find their full range of products at www.Amazon.com


 

 

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