Revive Hand Polish

[avimore]

Never really thought about RHP until I read that it's a very underrated product, which made me wonder if there is a benefit for me to include it in my detail process.

 

On a new car, I plan on doing a paint decon, strip wash, clay, LPS and possibly wax, then after a few washes follow it with maintenance of H2O G&G.  So I'm wondering what benefit there would be for me to include RHP after claying and before LPS?

 

From the research I've done, RHP does not remove swirl marks (doesn't really have any), does not add protection (LPS will do this), but it will clean the pores of the paint (won't decon/strip wash/clay do this?) and it will add gloss/depth/clarity (won't LPS/wax/detail spray do this?).

 

I have probably answered my own question, but just wanted to check with the experts to see if there is something I have missed or if my thought process is wrong.

 

Thanks.

 

 

[TheWolf]

Any recommendations to use revive with the swirl killer, like what pad to use? I really enjoy my SK, and feel I get more of an even spread then doing it by hand. Wondering if someone has some feedback.

 

Thanks,

 

Jeff

 

Use the White Foam Pad with the Revive on a machine polisher.  You would not want to use a more aggressive pad like the orange foam pad or microfiber pad, since using Revive would be a single-step polish, that is, you would not follow the Revive with another polish.

[Atalanta]

Hi, will Revive remove DA Hazing caused by Ultimate Compound? It appears the abrasives embedded into the clear coat.  16 yr old bmw. 

thanks 

[TheWolf]

RP can be useful after claying and before PS, since it will help remove any oxidation that the clay won't remove, and it can also remove some micro clear coat damage that is too small to appear as swirls, but still affects optical clarity.

 

Because of these improvements, the paint can very well look glossier and deeper, assuming your clear coat currently has either of these issues.

 

While sealants and waxes do add gloss and depth, the primary appearance comes from having a defect-free clear coat, which comes from polishing. Certainly hand polishing has its limitations compared to machine polishing, but I would say try the RP and see how it works for your situation.

[Green Machine]

Revive can be used for almost anything IMO. I have used it to remove water spots and stupid scratches due to finger nails to small scuffs from another cars bumper. All it takes is a little elbow grease. ✌. It is a must have in your ADAMS collection. My 2nd favorite product after H20 guard and gloss.

[Chris@Adams]

Revive can be used for almost anything IMO. I have used it to remove water spots and stupid scratches due to finger nails to small scuffs from another cars bumper. All it takes is a little elbow grease. ✌. It is a must have in your ADAMS collection. My 2nd favorite product after H20 guard and gloss.

 

I agree it's the best for fresh water spots and bird bombs and yes I too have used it under door handles to remove scratches..... RP is a Great  product!

[DREWBUSH]

What do you use to apply it? Hex grip? can you apply it with a machine? I have some really old revive polish, but I think at that time it was set up for using the PC. I did just get some in my MB, so I am curious on how everyone applies it. 

[mc2hill]

I like to use it for 'paint prep' for darker colors.  It is good as a paint cleaner before applying PS or Americana.

[DREWBUSH]

Sounds good to me. I have a WRX that is the rally blue color, hoping to bring that paint back up to snuff. I assume you apply it by hand? 

[marquez93]

On my very first Adam's detail that I did early last summer on my wife's car, all I did was clay, Revive & Buttery Wax. It looked amazing and stayed that way for a long time. I still plan on doing a machine polish here pretty soon on it to make it look as good as possible.

[Green Machine]

What do you use to apply it? Hex grip? can you apply it with a machine? I have some really old revive polish, but I think at that time it was set up for using the PC. I did just get some in my MB, so I am curious on how everyone applies it.

 

blue hex and elbow grease if removing something but it goes on like butter

[avimore]

Thanks for all the responses.

 

Do I have to remove the clay/detail spray residue before applying Revive Hand Polish?

[TheWolf]

Thanks for all the responses.

 

Do I have to remove the clay/detail spray residue before applying Revive Hand Polish?

 

Some people do, and some don't.  I would recommend it because the clay residue will clog the applicator faster and make it less effective.

[avimore]

Some people do, and some don't.  I would recommend it because the clay residue will clog the applicator faster and make it less effective.

 

Thanks Dan. 

 

Would it make sense to then do a strip wash after claying?  That way I'm killing two birds...

 

Paint Decon, Clay, Strip Wash, Revive Polish, LPS, Wax

[TheWolf]

Thanks Dan. 

 

Would it make sense to then do a strip wash after claying?  That way I'm killing two birds...

 

Paint Decon, Clay, Strip Wash, Revive Polish, LPS, Wax

 

You still need to do a thorough wash before you clay, so you won't be rubbing dirt into your paint with the clay bar.

 

Paint Decon, Strip Wash, Clay, Strip Wash, Revive Polish, LPS, Wax

[avimore]

You still need to do a thorough wash before you clay, so you won't be rubbing dirt into your paint with the clay bar.

 

Paint Decon, Strip Wash, Clay, Strip Wash, Revive Polish, LPS, Wax

 

Yes sorry, I left out a wash after paint decon and before clay.  I was thinking just a regular 2 bucket wash before claying though.  Are 2 strip washes necessary?

[TheWolf]

Yes sorry, I left out a wash after paint decon and before clay. I was thinking just a regular 2 bucket wash before claying though. Are 2 strip washes necessary?

Can't hurt, and the strip wash will clean a little better than regular wash.

[avimore]

Thanks, looking forward to trying out Revive.

[avimore]

Forgot to ask a couple of questions...

 

Can Revive be applied to the whole car before wiping away the residue?  Or do I have to do one panel at a time and wipe the residue as I go along.

 

Is Revive safe on headlights/taillights or just painted areas?

 

Thanks.

[Green Machine]

I have never used on full car then removed I just go a panel at a time it's like therapy. Yes you can use it on headlights even on windows

[avimore]

^Good to know, thanks!

[Doulop]

Revive can be used for almost anything IMO. I have used it to remove water spots and stupid scratches due to finger nails to small scuffs from another cars bumper. All it takes is a little elbow grease. ✌. It is a must have in your ADAMS collection. My 2nd favorite product after H20 guard and gloss.

How exactly did you use it? I have a ton of water spots on my car from using H20 Guard and Gloss. For some reason, it put terrible streaks on my black paint and Adam told me to use Revive to get it off. Did you use a blue hex hand applicator pad or a towel? How did you do it? Thank you!!

[TheWolf]

How exactly did you use it? I have a ton of water spots on my car from using H20 Guard and Gloss. For some reason, it put terrible streaks on my black paint and Adam told me to use Revive to get it off. Did you use a blue hex hand applicator pad or a towel? How did you do it? Thank you!!

Check out this video on hand polishing with Revive:

 

https://youtu.be/ZTW0LQrMTsE

[Mariner]

I used my Revive Hand Polish for the first time this past weekend. I was trying the new Strip Wash and after the wash, I clayed, and then applied the RHP with the blue hex grip, and removed the haze with a clean Double Soft. My paint is white so it's tough to tell how much it really works, but I can vouch for how easily it goes on and comes off. The hex applicators hold and spread product well, so I was able to keep it thin while my fiancee buffed it off behind me. 

[Rb1274]

I used the revive today. I did my 4 year old f 150 work truck. I went panel by panel first and treated and scuffs and small scratches. I used a Microfiber towel and rubbed them out like I was using a rubbing compound. It worked really well. I had to use a lot of elbow grease though and my fingers were blue when done. I removed scratches, tar hard water spots and scuff really well. I did so many spots, I felt I should even out the whole truck with it.

When done with Revive I went over with Brilliant Glaze and buttery wax. My truck did not look this good new! Still have nicks in the paint but other than those it looks amazing. I was very impressed with the Revive. I now see why people move up to a polisher after today. It would have been much easier to use paint correcting and apolisher I bet...

[avimore]

After applying RHP with the blue hex applicator and removing the residue with a MF towel, can you start applying LPS straight away, or is it best to wait a certain amount of time?  Are there any other steps involved before you can apply LPS?