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Removing Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating
Sam Y posted a question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Hello all. I applied 2 coats of Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating to my new vehicle about a month ago. I had done a strip wash, surface prep wipedown, and then 2 coats on painted surfaces. Now I am getting the car wrapped. How should I remove the ceramic spray coating and prep the surface for wrapping? Is there any way to "test" that the coating has been removed? The shop doing the wrap will do a strip wash already. -
Nickfire20 reacted to a question: Adams CS3 as a drying aid
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I use it on the wet car. No way I could use any blow dryer on my car. My neighbors would complain for sure. In fact I cringe even when I use my regular leaf blower (electric) just to blow leaves. I don't know how anyone can live with that sound. I really like ceramic boost (this car is ceramic coated 2 years ago) and I wanted something in between ceramic boost and waterless wash. I know it's more expensive, but I think it's way more effective as a drying aid compared to waterless wash / detail spray.
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I used to use detail spray as my dying aid. I tried the CS3 for the first time for drying and I must say it's much slicker. I did a full bucket wash and then dried with CS3 as lubrication in 20 mins. It worked great for getting all that salt off the paint! I just wonder why they give such a tiny bottle for it. I almost ran out by the time I was finishing, and the car is just a mid sized sedan....
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Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
Sam Y replied to Sam Y's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
If I did have the money I would go ceramic pads! One of my cars actually was professionally coated at the wheels. I feel like it only makes a difference when wiping down the wheels. Has little to no effect on actual brake dust buildup. All my cars have big brake kits so that means once you clean it, the wheels will be coated in dust 2 weeks later. I did use wheel cleaner but I felt it was too harsh for my nose and the environment (take your pick) so I switched to eco wheel cleaner. Iron remover is the worst smelling product I've used by far but it does help to get some of the baked in iron stains on the wheels. These stains occur because I never bother rotating the wheels when I clean so some cleaner ultimately will dry if I move the car a space after cleaning. Now to try one of those "rotating brush heads" that connects to the hose. -
Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
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Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
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Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
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Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
Sam Y replied to Sam Y's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Yes, I have a separate supply for paint-bound towels and wheel-bound towels. From my old experience using quick detailer (from other brands) helps gets most of the brake dust off, but if you don't do it often enough or if the detailer dries sometimes it binds to the wheel. So recently I used Adam's iron remover when I washed the wheels and it worked very well. However, this only needs to be done once or twice a year. I just find hand cleaning and drying the wheels with microfiber towels way easier than spraying it with a brush and hose. Also, using a hose almost always requires you to wash the car afterwards because of the splash back. -
Wipe off waterless wheel cleaner
Sam Y posted a question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Is there an Adam's product that's best used to clean off brake dust from the wheels without water? I hate using the hose so I prefer to not use the usual wheel cleaners, which I think will stain the wheels if left on too long. I've tried both the wheel cleaner and the eco wheel cleaner. They work fine but honestly my hands get too tired holding the brush. I would rather go back to just using a microfiber towel on the wheels, which has much better results and is quicker. The product I used to use was from another brand so I can't mention it here. -
Islander reacted to an answer to a question: Using GDS as a Drying Aid
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Using GDS as a Drying Aid
Sam Y replied to Islander's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I just use the regular detail spray for drying the car after a wash. I feel it helps with the lubrication and streak free results. I feel like drying first then using detail spray is too much work... -
how to be rid of water spots?
Sam Y replied to exlr8rvette's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I don't think a day is long enough for it to etch into your paint. It should probably be fine. I've used the Water Spot remover with good results. You can keep repeating the process as long as you neutralize it with waterless wash or even water I guess. -
how to be rid of water spots?
Sam Y replied to exlr8rvette's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Adam's has a product, the water spot remover. Depending on how long the water spots have been on your car, it may or may not be removed by the liquid remover. Also read the instructions, or else if you overspray or leave it on too long it can seriously mess up your paint/glass. -
I would go with towels. I did my first touchless wash yesterday with Adam's mega foam and my friend's expensive electric leaf blower. I know it's not the same as the Adam's air cannon but it was heavy, tiresome, and loud to blow the blower. Granted, Chris's point about saving time and scratches is true, I just feel like if the car is clean you can spray some Adam's detail spray with the leftover water and it should be enough lubrication to not cause issues.
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Adam's Waterless Wash
Sam Y replied to Trap's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I agree. It's super quiet, not messy at all, environmentally friendly, and leaves the car pretty darn clean with a ceramic coating. -
Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Adam's Waterless Wash
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Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Unger Professional Rinse'n'Go Spotless Car Wash System
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Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: drying vehicle
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Unger Professional Rinse'n'Go Spotless Car Wash System
Sam Y replied to rseward's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Yeah that's what a quick Google search got me. I was thinking of getting the Adam's spotless unit but considering it could help a lot of appliances in our house (coffee maker, washer/dryer) to have softer water I was trying to investigate a whole house softener. I know there are different kinds and I was mainly interested in the salt-free ones. So it seems the resin-based systems (not sure if that's the same as salt-free) suspend the magnesium and calcium then there's an overall reduction in TDS (total dissolved solids)? I will probably have to talk to a professional plumber to get their idea. -
Unger Professional Rinse'n'Go Spotless Car Wash System
Sam Y replied to rseward's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
I'm curious. If you rinse down a car after using a water softener, does it even need to be dried? Technically it should just evaporate and not leave any spots right? -
Using a public pressure washer
Sam Y replied to Sam Y's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Thanks for the videos, they were very helpful. The self-car washes here in NJ are few and far in between. Sometimes they are closed when it is below freezing. The newer ones even have blowers in the bay to dry the car off. However, they are not as wide as the ones in this video. Seems like most of the comments in youtube deal with people getting into trouble for bucket washing their car while others have to wait in line for a bay. -
Sam Y reacted to an answer to a question: Using a public pressure washer
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Using a public pressure washer
Sam Y posted a question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Any way to get Adam's soap onto a public pressure washer here? I couldn't get a good picture of the tip but I figure you get the idea.