Red Rambler

2 minutes ago, falcaineer said:

 

Glad this got sorted out, and no worries on being mistaken. If I had to admit every time I was wrong, I'd be pushing 5000 posts... 

Haha. I have lots to learn thats for certain, but am happy to do so because i love cars and making things shine it truly is an addiction. 

I emailed Adams just to clarify on this. I am unsure how I got to the point of cleaning in between applications with ceramic boost , however, I was told in email to use the coating prep in between the two applications in a most current email. Sorry for the misinformation @Firebuff17 looks like you are good to proceed without the ceramic boost in between applications. However, you will want some to apply once in a while as it helps to really add some shine to the trim.

Well, I couldn't find the email that said to use ceramic boost in between. Thought I had it saved, none the less, my ceramic coating is holding up very well. I can snap some pictures today of them slightly dirty and then after cleaned with boost to give a 4 month time lapse and how the trim looks today. @Firebuff17 I would email Adams to see what suggestion you might get upon asking about application of both products and let us all know.

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Another great option. Just remember both products, Tire and rubber cleaner and eco APC will strip your LPS off so reapplying LPS after cleaning in that area might be a good idea, if you get any cleaners on your paint. 

I would use tire and rubber cleaner in a quick fashion. Or if you don’t have that readily available I would use isopropyl alcohol. Whatever you do don’t let it linger. The longer it sits on there it seems to make matters worse in removal. After doing all of that the cleaners can dry out the trim so I would follow all of that up with VRT. 

51 minutes ago, falcaineer said:

 

Boost or Prep? Didn't think the Boost has any cleaning properties, but maybe it's just semantics with you saying to "clean" with it between applications...or the Boost really does clean, too.

Boost is what was suggested to me to use in between. I will try to find the email to make 100% certain, however the coating prep would strip off some of the trim restorer I would think. None the less I will double check so I am not misinforming. Wouldn’t be my first forgetful moment 

1 hour ago, M3Eric said:

All is good. Adams sent me a new foam Cannon, no questions asked......using the new Cannon, Imeasured the amount of soap and used 4oz, also played more with the controls, I installed snub nose gun with quick disconnects and tried again. Everything is good now! I found that not bottoming out the knob on the - makes my soap last wayyyy longer and also makes for better foam. I go all the way to the -, then begin backing it off until I get the foamy result I am looking for. Thanks for all the help Rambler!!

Awesome! Glad to hear that. For me when I go all the way to the minus sign, the foam is of shaving cream consistency. How do you like the snub nose gun? I built my own out of a MTD gun and quick connects. Tell me how your forearms feel after using it for a while?

2 hours ago, Firebuff17 said:

Thanks for the update. They look better than new!

I have  a follow up question. 

I will be doing the same thing (restorer followed by ceramic coating). I understand the cleaning and prep process for the restorer. But once the restorer has cured for 24 hours, do you just give it a wipe down to get any dust off with a clean MF towel, then apply the ceramic coating? Skipping the preparation steps detailed in ceramic coating instructions. Is this correct? It sounds right to me but just want to be sure. 

Thanks

Dan with Adams insisted that I clean with Ceramic Boost in between applications and this did wonders. The black trim restorer is sticky until it fully cures. Once fully cured, clean with Ceramic Boost as this will pull off any excess Trim Restorer if you applied it too heavy. From there proceed with doing the Trim Coating install. Mine is still beading water very well as it rained last night and I did notice the hydrophobic properties still working. Ceramic Boost makes the trim a breeze to clean and shine up with the trim coating.

Yes. It does work and cleans up very quickly with the ceramic boost. I do my normal wash and then the boost makes it look new again. 

On my foam cannon I have to max the knob out on the top to the minus sign to get the thickest amount of foam. 

2 hours ago, Ls1transam said:

Was feeling better today. So I washed my daily and realized I’m still not 100%. I sealed the paint and wheels.

 

 

Wow! Looking great. Did you seal it with paint sealant or GNG? 

8 minutes ago, Rich said:

I'm missing where it says these blue mitts are something that Adam's is going to carry.  

 

Now the wheel wash mitt, that I'm ordering and will use, especially on the Vette wheels.

I didn't see the blue microfiber mittens either on Adams, looks like they are designed for use with mini blinds with the intent to remove dust? The microfiber wheel mitt is going to get plenty of use. I am thinking it can be used as a stand alone fill in while doing Rinseless washes. Fill a bucket with a touch of CS, and use the mitt to clean the wheels/tire and keep a spray bottle to spray the CS off. Im excited about this wheel mitt lol

Eric, any updates on increasing the foam with your foam cannon?

I am excited about the Micro Fiber wheel wash mitt as well. Currently I use a 10" wash mitt for my lower rocker area and my wheels. With the wheel wash mitt I can have a dedicated wash mitt that never has to touch my paint

I had similar results my first go round as well. I filled the canister to the top of the neck, where it bottle necks with water and did two ounces of UFS and about the same amount of foam as using my foam gun. It was highly water diluted if you will. 

Given your pressure washer is working accordingly my guess is you need to add less water or more foam shampoo. If your looking for the shaving cream consistency. I would try 3 ounces of UFS to begin with and up the ounces to your liking. 

Next question, what is your dilution ratio? 

What shampoo/soap are you using? 

LS, you better get over that stuff, sorry to hear you have both. Did a foam cannon/two bucket wash. Overcast here but no rain in the forecast. I have been working to get the chrome off the bottom of my rockers and finally completed it this weekend. Heat gun and patience, 3M double sided tape is tough stuff. I am due for a strip wash and paint sealant in the near future. 

@falcaineer has a good point. For me, the ultra foam was mediocre in the foam gun. In the foam cannon it truly excels. I like to wash with the blue shampoo and top it off with guard and gloss, in my top 3 of Adams products. 

I agree with ^^^^^^^. The ultra foam is geared more towards a foam cannon. The blue shampoo is your best friend for maintenance washes. The blue shampoo works well as you know with the foam gun, and has excellent lubrication. 

How about some throwback red!!! Plus the mystery boxes. 

I won’t be attending from Arkansas, however just wanted to say, what an awesome jesture. I would attend in a heartbeat if the disntance wasn’t a factor 

Thanks wolf, that sounds like a solid plan, I like it. I have ordered a MTM snub nose gun from eBay to make my own short handled spray gun. I like being able to apply lots of suds as you stated and not having to go back and forth to the bucket as that is the tricky part, transporting the suds. 

Thanks all, I was watching YouTube videos of certain foaming shampoos and noticed both methods were being utilized. Makes sense now.