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Taken on 8/07 at Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.  I have never seen one of these sun halos before, so it was very cool.  I apologize for not having the entire 'circle' in the shot, but I was looking into the sun, and this was the best one I got.
 

 
 
My neighbor works the very early shift at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and got this shot from the satellite launch this morning. 

Well, after having viewed a lot of these posts, I feel like a slacker for having not taken pictures before I started my efforts, and not including interior pics.  I really didn't think about it until I was done and was so pleased with the results.
Both cars got a full treatment, inside and out. The products I used were:
Leather & Interior Cleaner Leather Conditioner Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Glass Cleaner Glass Sealant Edgeless Utility Towels Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towels Cockpit Brush Premium Interior Dressing Applicators 2-Bucket Wash with Car Wash Shampoo and 10" Car Wash Pads Big Blue Clay Bar Detail Spray Super VRT Liquid Paint Sealant (on the Challenger, daily driver) Buttery Wax (on the GTO, garage queen) various hex grip applicators, microfiber applicators, Great White Microfiber Drying Towels, Double Soft Microfiber Towels Adam's Wheel Brush Kit (yes, all 4 items) A lot of elbow grease and TLC  
The payoff was that after I finished, I drove the GTO to a local tavern to get lunch and a cold beverage.  There was a red 2015 Corvette Z06, and also a red 1965 Mustang convertible that appeared to have been a full frame off restoration on the lot.  I parked my freshly Adamized GTO with it's 47 year old lacquer paint and the 47 years worth of minor door dings etc, and it outshone them both.  As I sat inside, enjoying my lunch, I heard numerous people commenting on how good the Goat looked, and nothing about either of the other cars.
 

My wife drove her car down a road that was being resurfaced but still allowed vehicles to pass through.  In doing so, the vehicle became covered in this fine silty/sandy dirt that was a beast to wash off.  After an hour of power washing the vehicle top to bottom (and underneath), the below picture is what the wheels still looked like.
 

 
I figured this would be a good test of the Adam's Ultimate Wheel and Tire kit that I just bought.  I cleaned the tire and undercarriage with APC and the wheel with DWC.  I followed up with Tire Shine on the tires and Quick Sealant on the wheels.  You can see the transformation below:
 

 
All in all, a fun project and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  Here were my thoughts on the project and Adam's products:
This was my first time to do a major wheel cleaning and treatment.  People were not exaggerating when they said how grimy this work is.  I felt like I needed two showers after I was finished. I wasn't sure whether I'd like or really use the Fender Brush but it's great.  I can't imagine how I would clean the wheel well without it. For the edges of the tire with deep grooves, I couldn't get enough direct pressure on the Fender Brush to get in all the nooks and crannies.  I ended up using a brush I previously bought that fits in my palm and allows me to push directly into the tire.  I will definitely pick up the Adam's Deep Clean Tire Scrub Brush before I do the wheels again. First time I've used the Tire Shine--love it!  I've previously used the VRT but TS just takes it to a new level.  I used the method Adam talks about in the video that provides medium shine and I'm really happy with it.  And the smell made me hungry for 'nana puddin'. After all the cleaning and finishing, I parked the car on the street in front of my house and hit the wheel wells with the Undercarriage Spray (also first time to use).  I loved how it made the car look afterwards.  And my garage smelled like grape soda this morning, which is a bonus.  

Detailing his car.
 

Put up another shelf, primarily for oil. Put a piece of plastic on the wall to protect from the seat wheels. It will be painted to match the wall.
 
Also...purchased all new matching 5-gallon buckets and delegated the lowes and HD buckets to 'other'. Got pretty much everything labeled as well.
 

Washed, clayed, glazed, sealed, and waxed my WRX over 2 days along with detail on wheels, IPA wipe down, glass inside/out, tires dressed, engine bay wiped down, exhaust tips cleaned and interior wiped down. Loved my new Adams products!

Good question Joel!  I cannot view the videos at work, but neither of the 2 Wheel videos have QS linked to them.
 
To apply QS to the wheels after they have been cleaned:
Spray 2 short shots QS on a foam or MF applicator that you will NOT be using on the paint every again.   Rub applicator over the face of the wheel.  Be sure to get the lip and the sides of any spokes.   If it is a very large wheel or one with lots of surface area (many spokes, etc.) you may want to treat half the wheel, respray the appilcator, and do the other half.      Reload the applicator with QS and apply to each of the other 3 wheels Wipe the wheels with a MF towel that you will NOT be using on the paint every again. Enjoy several months of easier to clean wheels! Once QS has been applied you should be able to get them clean with just diluted Car Wash Shampoo.

Best way to get her converted too is to clean her ride first, and use some of your Adam's supplies for house cleaning - Glass Cleaner, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, Detail Spray (stainless steel), etc.

Fixed......
 

 
For more before and after pics, check out the Facebook post:
 
https://www.facebook.com/oddsandendsdetailing/posts/1004781222890113

You can use APC on paint, just DON'T let it dry, or use it in the direct sunlight.
 
I would suggest trying a 50/50 dilution first, to see it that works before using full strength.  Work in a small area and pre-rinse, then spray APC dilution on the wet surface, wipe, and immediately rinse.  Then move onto another area, so that it does not dry.

Nope, no fillers.  It works great as a paint cleaner before applying wax or sealant.

First off, Welcome Matt!
 
Glad to hear to enjoyed your day with the 'boss'.  I have worked several shows for Adam's, and always enjoy working with team and teaching the customers.

Why would you risk leaving the house at all on delivery day?

You ALWAYS need more towels!  The upside is you only have to detailing laundry a few times a year.

A true leader (Adam / CEO) does everything in their power to enable and help the members of their team grow, even if that means losing them at some point.

New for me, anyway: I still had older stuff (Americana, Buttery, etc).
 
So I stripped down, did a paint correction, applied Liquid Sealant by hand. Following week I washed the car and used the HGG.
 
Holy ****!!!! Not only is my car the shiniest its ever been, but nothing (NOTHING!) is sticking to it: no bugs, no dirt, no brid crap, no unidentifiable little boogers - NOTHING.
 
Its amazing how shiny a white Camaro can be with Adams!

Rinseless wash is your friend here.  Wash and dry panel a at a time and you should be fine.  When required (not the optimal thing, but...) I can wash a black truck in the middle of a parking lot/driveway with no water spots.  As with any detailing in hot temps, work smaller than usual areas, not allowing the Rinseless solution to dry, and use plenty of DS before drying.  
 
An example of your work areas:
half the roof (includes rear window) other half of the roof drivers front door (includes windows) drivers rear door (includes windows) driver rear quarter pass. front door (includes windows) pass. rear door (includes windows) pass. rear quarter trunk/tailgate front window half hood front quarter other half hood other front quarter front bumper

Rinseless wash is your friend here.  Wash and dry panel a at a time and you should be fine.  When required (not the optimal thing, but...) I can wash a black truck in the middle of a parking lot/driveway with no water spots.  As with any detailing in hot temps, work smaller than usual areas, not allowing the Rinseless solution to dry, and use plenty of DS before drying.  
 
An example of your work areas:
half the roof (includes rear window) other half of the roof drivers front door (includes windows) drivers rear door (includes windows) driver rear quarter pass. front door (includes windows) pass. rear door (includes windows) pass. rear quarter trunk/tailgate front window half hood front quarter other half hood other front quarter front bumper

I personally never was a fan of the wash pads myself always preferred  a sponge.  But I love the wedge as that is my go to wash media at this time. As far as gloves . I always wear a pair of those long chemical resistant ones. Due just using so many types of chemicals does build up overtime.

this one is from an ice storm that hit us back in 08. I think i still was using my D70 for these, 

 

Spent the day stand up paddleboarding and chilling on the beach at Island Beach State Park in NJ.  The weather was great - mid 80's with low humidity.  Heading back to the sauna of central Florida soon.

Yes, it is very thin.  Shake it up often as you do the whole car. The carnuba chunks in BG will clog a sprayer, so use the pump or the pop top. Enjoy! And yes great weather in NJ today!  We went to Island Beach State Park, did a little stand-up paddle boading, and then chilled on the beach.

Sportin' my summer beard & do at the office.

OCD? Get a label maker for those bottles! 
 

 

 

 

That's the name of the game for any landscape photographer.  
 
Multi is what I use on most landscape work.  Spot or Average for the rest.  
 
And I do take shots for my kids (my daughter & my dog) and other things for fun too.  
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
^^ NOT a photoshop'ed image.  Tried numerous time to capture the perfect splash from the lens mug.