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Looks like a nice collection there Duncan. Glad you are training up the next generation of Adam's products enthusiasts.

Do you have any photos of that GTO?

Welcome from a fellow jeeper.

Nice Truck!

Awesome Audi!

I agree. I enjoy opening my sunroof and smelling the "little bit" of detail spray from the glass and roof inside the cabin as I drive along. It is a nice addition to the leather conditioner of the interior. Kind of a combo of leather conditioner and detail spray would be a MASSIVE win.

I will back that statement. My buddy Redaztec, when he bought his brand new 2014 mustang, he picked it up the next day after it had been on the truck for delivery. It was horrifying how many swirls were in the paint from just ONE wash job (it rained on the pickup day so they washed it and we picked it up the next day).

I have no Idea. I loved the old guy using car shampoo on the interior and the doors. I would love to look at him and say... Enjoy the MOLD, and lets see if it will even start now. HAHAHAHA Insurance Claims anyone?

Ken, Also, to answer your direct question, I would recommend watching the videos again, start with a 2 bucket wasy, followed by a good claying of the car, then the PC and the two stage polish from Adam's. After that, I would seal it, glaze and wax it. That way it is protected and it will give you a GREAT depth and shine to the finish. You won't get everything on the first go around BUT you can enjoy the fruits of your labor and have it protected until you have time again to take the protection off and continue correcting where you left off. Then you can put the protection on again and it will look EVEN BETTER. protection = paint sealant by itself as a bare minimum On top of the protection, I like to add glaze for shine, then wax to add a second layer of protection and to add AMAZING depth. This is also known as a Full Face-Melter. If you are going to come back the next week and correct some more, I would just seal the paint with the paint sealant and then strip wash it off the next weekend and continue to correct (to save on product usage).

Ken, I am also a "newcomer" to the detailing world myself and just started using my buddy's Cyclo on my "new to me" BMW. I agree that it can be nerve-racking to take a "polisher" to your paint. After I did a test area on my car, I watched the videos again on my phone out in the driveway and I felt a TON more confident and finished the entire car. Now, with what Chewy said, I agree. I went over the car completely with Adam's two stage process and it looks GREAT... (about 85-90%) After I protected it and learned some more tricks and techniques from more videos and forum posts, I noticed that I missed some spots and now have the tools to bring that closer to 95%. But it will take an additional couple of passes with the polishers and focus pads. If I really spent time filling in all of the chips (5 years of HARD highway driving, before I got the car) and DEEP scratches, I can get pretty close to 100%. It will take time, but it will ALL be WELL worth it. Each time you make another pass or use a new technique, you are bringing your vehicle that much closer to perfection (borg joke).

Thank you for the clarification Nick. I appreciate it.

So... let me get this straight... the Metal Polish towels are now considered the "replacement" for the "single soft" towels? Or are they the replacement for the "utility towels"?

It was a pleasure to talk with you this last weekend Ben. Thanks for helping me with my order and my questions. Again... Welcome to the Team!!!!!

Love the interior as well. Well done. Great to see the car is looking AWESOME. Sorry about the glass cleaning bottle mishap. That is the exact reason why I purchased some additional empty bottles in my last order. (accidental drops and breakage) Adam's should offer an extended warranty on their bottles for accidental damage. Haha..

Man... that senseless wash is the best! Is that a combo of used towels and a one bucket type of wash? Kidding aside... I agree with the Guz.

Here are some things NOT to do when washing your car. Good for a shocking laugh. Haha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i11Q0Muqv0

Adam (and team) ... You all are teaching Corporate America a thing or two about good Ol' Fashioned CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!! A+

Going along with this new point in the threat... If I have done a full face-melter and noticed that I missed a spot or two in the correction process (swirls or scratches), will a couple oz's of APC in the wash bucket ACTUALLY get ALL of the Americana, glaze and sealant (in that order) off the paint to "recorrect" without putting a "ton" of pressure on the wash mitt? Or, do I need to attempt a different process?

Welcome Chris. My DD (Daily Driver) is my bmw. I have it fully face melted. I get dust and dirt bathed everyday (New Mexico... desert/sandy plus wind) and it is also parked outside (uncovered). Mine is VERY dusty every morning. I agree with Bruce's comment about accepting dust on the vehicle everyday. I would HIGHLY advise against the California duster. I have even thought about ditching waterless wash in the morning as the dust is pretty heavy from just being in a desert and using rinseless wash or a 1:4-5 dilution of rinseless wash (instead of 1:16), in order to add more lubrication due to the excess dust and dirt on the paint. It still gets fully washed once a week or so. Being in an apartment can be a challenge, but here is what I would do (since I was in this boat not too long ago)... I would get the 2 bucket wash system, fill up the buckets in the kitchen with warm water and the car shampoo (get suds going on pads). Seal up the 2 buckets, put them in the back seat (or trunk, secured so they don't tip over) and bring them to a coin operated wash place nearby. That way you can do a REAL two bucket wash without much need for the rinse (until you really need it) It will cost like $2-4 if you are thorough. $1 for rinse of tires and wheel wells after treatment, $1 for rinse of rest of car before wash, $1 for rinse after shampooing, $1 for additional rinse if need be. Then you can actually dry it with the GWDTs (great white drying towels brought along with you) and then proceed back to the apartment. From there you can clay, polish, seal, glaze and wax to your heart's content. As far as "everyday" maintenance, I would say just visual inspections and if the dust is layered (without precipitation added) I would just blow most of it off with a Sidekick dryer when you get home in the evening and wait till the weekend (or days off) to do a full 2 bucket wash again. (after the whole detailing process has been completed) If you can pull the dirt/dust off with a duster (lightly), you should be able to dust it off with the dryer/blower and faster as well with Zero scratch potential from the dryer.

Last I heard, it was hard to find a foaming nozzle that was made in the USA.