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Marshall reacted to an answer to a question: Anything easier than Adams spray wax
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Marshall reacted to an answer to a question: Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
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Anything easier than Adams spray wax
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Really depends on the results you're after. CS3 is super easy go use and would offer longer protection. HGG is also really easy and longer lasting. -
Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
They're generally about the same, but I would try the APC, steel wool and polish. I think you'll be happy with the results! -
Marshall reacted to an answer to a question: Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
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Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Yes! APC and some corresponding brushes. And when you have baked on soot, #0000 steel wool (find it at Home Depot, for example) with APC. Follow up with Metal Polish 1 & 2, or One Step Metal Polish, and a microfiber applicator pad to polish to a great shine! Be forewarned, the applicator pads will turn really black so be prepared to use more than one and you may need to toss them after unless you clean them well and dedicate to metal. https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-metal-polish-16oz-combo https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-one-step-metal-polish -
First, welcome! Yes, in general gel coats are more difficult to work with than clear on a car. Some people use rotaries to get the job done. After polishing, simply follow with Surface Prep like on clear coats and apply the coating as normal. Vertical surfaces will not be any different. Longevity, however, should not be expected to reach the same timeframes as on a car.
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Welcome to our forums! Since you're looking to expand your skills, I highly recommend you check out our Shine Academy. We've had over 300 students from around the world attend, including some members on here, and based on their consistent feedback I promise it's worth the trip and investment! Oh, and I'm one of the instructors 🙂 PS @RayS Let Mary know you should come, too!
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Premium Foam Cannon orifice size
falcaineer replied to rrmccabe's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
My recommendation is not to change anything. They're both optimized for washing a car and will work perfectly well for your needs, including coated. -
Directions should be on the bottle, but maybe I don't understand your question. What questions do you have about using it?
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New member check in from Denver,CO
falcaineer replied to Matthew Diwnie's topic in New Member Check-In
Hey, Matt! It's Chris... Welcome to the forums! Really enjoyed having you in the Shine Academy class the past weekend 👊🏼 -
Ceramic n00b - Help w/ Wheel Coating
falcaineer replied to WMUCarGuy's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
If I were you, I'd still polish and then use the prep, just to ensure all wax is fully removed. Also, be sure to mount and balance the tires first, if needed, otherwise if the wheels are coated the weights won't stick. Coating prep was updated to Surface Prep and the formula was changed slightly, but it'll still work. By the way, Waterless Wash will be more than sufficient to clean them, you don't need to use a hose and bucket. Hopefully you have some but if not, order it! -
Guidance with buffing out Scratches
falcaineer replied to adam.countryman's question in Paint Correction & Polishing
Welcome to our forums! Per our forum rules, please note external links to non-Adams products are not allowed, nor is excessive discussion about them. That said, we can certainly help you with the process. Here's a video with our products and advice on how to beat address your issues. Let us know what other questions you have. -
Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Assuming your water reads at 0.0, you can let the car air dry completely without risk of water spots. That's the beauty of it! -
falcaineer reacted to an answer to a question: Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
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Marshall reacted to an answer to a question: Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
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Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
There used to be a chart on the website showing estimated usage but I can't find it now. If you save it for the final rinse, I think it's safe to assume you'll get dozens of washes with it, but that is determined by the hardness of your water and how long you're running it to rinse. For example, the Adam's 2.0 pressure washer is 1.4 GPM, so if you rinse for 2-3 minutes that's only a few gallons of water. -
Marshall reacted to an answer to a question: Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
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Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
falcaineer replied to Marshall's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
If you struggle with hard water spots, the Deionizer is the tool for you. You can always get more resin when it's time. -
NuNu reacted to an answer to a question: How to get this roof done?
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Wool generates a lot of heat, too.