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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Graphene Liquid Wax   
    Yes, absolutely 
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    TR6speed got a reaction from 2Fords in New Ride   
    Well, I owned a Monterey Red Metallic C6 Corvette for over 10 years and finally decided it was time to upgrade.  I picked up a 2015 Velocity Yellow loaded C7.  The car had been owned previously by someone that looked at it as just a way to get from point A to B.  So of course, it needed a full-on detail.  Really for the last step later today of applying the Graphene Ceramic Spray.  Here are a few pictures of my C6 and now the C7.
    I started with a full wash with strip wax, followed by complete claying then correction polish followed by finish polish.
     
     


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    TR6speed got a reaction from bosco1 in New Ride   
    Well, I owned a Monterey Red Metallic C6 Corvette for over 10 years and finally decided it was time to upgrade.  I picked up a 2015 Velocity Yellow loaded C7.  The car had been owned previously by someone that looked at it as just a way to get from point A to B.  So of course, it needed a full-on detail.  Really for the last step later today of applying the Graphene Ceramic Spray.  Here are a few pictures of my C6 and now the C7.
    I started with a full wash with strip wax, followed by complete claying then correction polish followed by finish polish.
     
     


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    TR6speed reacted to RayS in Original Adams Products-Latest Adams Products   
    Hi Jack,
    I use the my leftover Ceramic maintenance products on Graphene coated vehicle all the time and have yet to see any adverse affect on the coating.  The one thing that I have noticed is that it takes less product to do the same amount of area.  As an example, Ceramic Waterless on a Graphene vehicle would take two full pumps for a panel and with Graphene CS3 it takes two medium pumps for the same area.     Ceramic Boost is the one place that I do see a usage difference compared to Graphene Boost.  The Ceramic Boost over Graphene requires two towels to make sure there are no streaks and sometimes 3 towels, whereas Graphene boost takes one towel, sometimes two for a streak free finish. 
     
    Wash & Coat works the same on Graphene as it does on Ceramic, so I'm slowly using my stock and then will just purchase Graphene shampoo going forward.  In my opinion, use up what you have and don't forget the alternate users.   Spray Coating and Ceramic Boost on the underside of the mowing deck, shovels and similar tools keeps grass, dirt and sand from sticking so much.  That includes the small garden and flower garden tools when really helps in the moist sand that we both deal with.
     
    As for Detail Spray, I go through 2 gallons of regular Detail Spray compared to 1 gallon of Graphene Detail Spray.  I do not put regular Detail Spray on any ceramic or graphene vehicles.   Regular Detail Spray is for polishing and many other uses around the house and Graphene Detail Spray is only for dusting off Graphene Coated vehicles.
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    TR6speed got a reaction from Captain Slow in Graphene Boost Results   
    I received my Graphene Boost just a few days ago and I must say it sure made the paint pop.  So, seeing I applied a coat of the Advanced Graphene Spray about 3-4 months ago now this, I will go back to my original routine, which is if the car has some minor dirt on it, I use the Graphene CS3 and in between or at a car show or cruise in I use the Graphene Detail spray.  The car does get driven, but it is not a daily driver, so it does not need a full-on wash and dry often.  So my real question is how often or what is the time recommended between coats of the boost?
    Here are a few pictures of the car after applying the boost and at a few events since it was done.  Sorry but the car was in the garage because it is about to rain.


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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Graphene Boost Results   
    I received my Graphene Boost just a few days ago and I must say it sure made the paint pop.  So, seeing I applied a coat of the Advanced Graphene Spray about 3-4 months ago now this, I will go back to my original routine, which is if the car has some minor dirt on it, I use the Graphene CS3 and in between or at a car show or cruise in I use the Graphene Detail spray.  The car does get driven, but it is not a daily driver, so it does not need a full-on wash and dry often.  So my real question is how often or what is the time recommended between coats of the boost?
    Here are a few pictures of the car after applying the boost and at a few events since it was done.  Sorry but the car was in the garage because it is about to rain.


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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Graphene Ceramic Boost in Florida   
    Yes, I did it early morning with two towels and it worked fine.  It did really make the shine pop.  I would think that I would not need to use it for a few months correct as long as I continue with either the Graphene Detail Spray or the Graphene CS3 for my normal cleanups.  
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    TR6speed reacted to RayS in Graphene Ceramic Boost in Florida   
    Hi Jack,
    Whether I'm in South Carolina or in Florida during the warm and humid season, I use two or three towels according to the size of the vehicle.  I also found that if I have the vehicle in the garage or in the shade then I'm good up until mid morning.  What seems to matter the most if the temperature of the body panels. 
     
    I also pay more attention to the heat index as the combination of high heat and high humidity causes more issues than just one side.   When the heat index gets to be more than 15 degrees above the ambient temp, it is time to put the Graphene and Ceramic products away to prevent excessive time dealing with steaking or spotting.
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    TR6speed reacted to The Guz in Vinyl Graphics   
    Yes
     
     
    Yes. 
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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Standard Waterless Wash on Graphene Coated Finish   
    Yes, absolutely 
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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Applying Ceramic Boost to a fresh Coat of Ceramic Spray Coating   
    I seem to remember when Adams first released the ceramic spray coating, that the ceramic boost was to be applied after 4 hours or even the next day.  Is that still part of the process.  I will finish up applying the Ceramic UV spray coating tomorrow and was planning to apply the Boost on Wednesday morning.  Is this a required step in the overall process, or is it not required, and I can simply apply it as a touch up in a few weeks?  Not done yet, but here is a partial view.  Will take a few better pictures in the next day or two.

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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Quick Detailer   
    It's a limited collaboration. I'll ask our chemist to confirm, but my first thought is it sounds more like CS3 than DS. More to follow...
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    TR6speed reacted to QuickSilver20 in Patriot Wax and Brillant Glaze   
    The brilliant glaze will last longer if you do it before but it can be applied either under or on top of any wax. 
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    TR6speed got a reaction from 2Fords in New Ride   
    Well, I owned a Monterey Red Metallic C6 Corvette for over 10 years and finally decided it was time to upgrade.  I picked up a 2015 Velocity Yellow loaded C7.  The car had been owned previously by someone that looked at it as just a way to get from point A to B.  So of course, it needed a full-on detail.  Really for the last step later today of applying the Graphene Ceramic Spray.  Here are a few pictures of my C6 and now the C7.
     
     


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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in New Ride   
    Well, I owned a Monterey Red Metallic C6 Corvette for over 10 years and finally decided it was time to upgrade.  I picked up a 2015 Velocity Yellow loaded C7.  The car had been owned previously by someone that looked at it as just a way to get from point A to B.  So of course, it needed a full-on detail.  Really for the last step later today of applying the Graphene Ceramic Spray.  Here are a few pictures of my C6 and now the C7.
     
     


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    TR6speed got a reaction from falcaineer in New Ride   
    Well, I owned a Monterey Red Metallic C6 Corvette for over 10 years and finally decided it was time to upgrade.  I picked up a 2015 Velocity Yellow loaded C7.  The car had been owned previously by someone that looked at it as just a way to get from point A to B.  So of course, it needed a full-on detail.  Really for the last step later today of applying the Graphene Ceramic Spray.  Here are a few pictures of my C6 and now the C7.
    I started with a full wash with strip wax, followed by complete claying then correction polish followed by finish polish.
     
     


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    TR6speed got a reaction from tomsch63 in UV Ceramic Spray Coating   
    Firs I just want to say I am a long time Adam's user.  I remember when his product line was Detail Spray, Swirl & Haze Remover, Buttery Wax Undercarriage Spray and a few different types of Micro Fiber towels.  I also was always a polish and wax type of detailer.  Old school I guess.  Well about a year ago I decide to try the Ceramic Spray coating because I knew I could remove it a lot easier then the full 3-5 year coating.  I will admit I was a little skeptical but went for it any way.  Now this was Adam's first Ceramic Spray coating that came in the kit of Surface Prep, Ceramic Coating and Boost.  It was shortly after that the UV version was released.    Well that application is almost a year old so I decide to strip it off and apply a new coat using the UV spray.  Well I believe they said it was the say as the original except for the UV feature.  If it I may have not done some thing correct the first time because this seem so much better.  
    First off the car spend a lot of time in the garage cover and especially now with COVID it seems to see even more down time.  So the car was clean under the cover, but I decided to clay bar the surface first, then I used the One Step polish and One step pad.  I did about half the car the first day stating with the hood.  Later that night I went out to the garage and noticed the the hood seemed clouded it wiped right off and had the shine that was there earlier.  The next day I went out hoping to finish and apply the ceramic coating, but the hood was all hazed up again.  It still wiped off, but I was concerned if I applied the ceramic would it haze up under the ceramic.  I decided to seek some help on the forum.  I waited a hour to see if I would get any advice, but finally decided to try the standard white polish and white pad.  That did the trick and the hazing issue was gone.  Turns out falcaineer replied and suggested the White pad and polish. 
    So after completing the full polish/paint correct I was ready to start the ceramic coating process.  I wiped the car down completely with the Surface Prep,  Then I started with the hood applying the UV Ceramic Spray Coating half the hood waiting the 1-2 minutes before removing.  Followed this procedure for the entire car.  This was Wednesday so I knew I need to let it cure before adding the boost, so I let actually sit until today tp apply the boost.  I finished it around 11 am today and then backed it out to get a few pictures.  So here is the finished product:  Yes I guess I am a little anal as I also did the door jambs.
     
     






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    TR6speed got a reaction from RacerX in I Just Read   
    I never noticed any changes, so I guess all is still well.  Thanks
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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Graphene Advanced Spray Coating Application   
    Ok, so the past few days I have been getting the car prepped to apply the Graphene Advanced Spray Coating.  The prep as you all know is the hardest part and that is why the professional detailers charge so much.  First let me say my car is not a daily driver and is garage kept and most of the time it is covered, so the finish on my car was not in bad shape only a few spots that took a little time to correct.  I started with the One Step Polish and pad and worked on the areas that needed the most work.  From there I switched to the white pad and the standard polish to finish the correction and prep.  Today I went and used the Surface Prep.  For some reason I had a lot of trouble with any of the different towels that I tried leaving lint and towel fibers plus what looked like polish residue.  I finally went with the blue waterless drying towels and that did the trick.
    While this is the first time to use the Graphene product, I had previously used the UV Ceramic spray.  I did find that I had an issue with the double soft towers again when I went to remove the coating that they wanted to leave a lot of lint/fibers where the coating ended, and the non-coated surface was.  I decided that it was the towels and not the product because after trying a few different towels I no longer had that issue.  So those towels will only be used for dirty work and will no longer be used on the paint.
    The application was straight forward however I live in Florida so the temp is high as well as the humidity, so I started by only doing a small area at first fearing it would flash before I ever got a larger area completed.    Once I decided that I had the time to say do a complete fender it went a lot faster.  One thing I did learn was don't keep spraying the applicator pad for every panel.  They get overloaded and will lay down too much product and that adds to the flash time and the ease of removal. 
    I have to admit the finish on the car is like a mirror now.  




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    TR6speed got a reaction from falcaineer in Graphene Advanced Spray Coating Application   
    Ok, so the past few days I have been getting the car prepped to apply the Graphene Advanced Spray Coating.  The prep as you all know is the hardest part and that is why the professional detailers charge so much.  First let me say my car is not a daily driver and is garage kept and most of the time it is covered, so the finish on my car was not in bad shape only a few spots that took a little time to correct.  I started with the One Step Polish and pad and worked on the areas that needed the most work.  From there I switched to the white pad and the standard polish to finish the correction and prep.  Today I went and used the Surface Prep.  For some reason I had a lot of trouble with any of the different towels that I tried leaving lint and towel fibers plus what looked like polish residue.  I finally went with the blue waterless drying towels and that did the trick.
    While this is the first time to use the Graphene product, I had previously used the UV Ceramic spray.  I did find that I had an issue with the double soft towers again when I went to remove the coating that they wanted to leave a lot of lint/fibers where the coating ended, and the non-coated surface was.  I decided that it was the towels and not the product because after trying a few different towels I no longer had that issue.  So those towels will only be used for dirty work and will no longer be used on the paint.
    The application was straight forward however I live in Florida so the temp is high as well as the humidity, so I started by only doing a small area at first fearing it would flash before I ever got a larger area completed.    Once I decided that I had the time to say do a complete fender it went a lot faster.  One thing I did learn was don't keep spraying the applicator pad for every panel.  They get overloaded and will lay down too much product and that adds to the flash time and the ease of removal. 
    I have to admit the finish on the car is like a mirror now.  




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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Minor Correct and Polish   
    I am going to apply the Graphene  Spray Advanced Ceramic tomorrow and I just completes the paint correction today.  The paint was not in bad shape and really only needed some minor correction in a few areas.  Besides not being a daily driver it is garage kept and I have a very strict wash method, so swirls and small scratches are never a real issue.  After a full bath a few days ago I did the plastic baggy test to see if I needed to clay the finish and the paint was smooth as can be seeing I did a full clay of the paint a year ago.  
    So I started with the One Step Polish and the One Step Pad and did the areas that show paint correction needed.  I then switched over to the plan polish and white pad for the majority of the car.  Tomorrow I will wipe the car down with the Surface Prep and then apply the Graphene Advance Spray coating.
    Here are a few shots of the polish and correction.
     





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    TR6speed got a reaction from falcaineer in Minor Correct and Polish   
    I am going to apply the Graphene  Spray Advanced Ceramic tomorrow and I just completes the paint correction today.  The paint was not in bad shape and really only needed some minor correction in a few areas.  Besides not being a daily driver it is garage kept and I have a very strict wash method, so swirls and small scratches are never a real issue.  After a full bath a few days ago I did the plastic baggy test to see if I needed to clay the finish and the paint was smooth as can be seeing I did a full clay of the paint a year ago.  
    So I started with the One Step Polish and the One Step Pad and did the areas that show paint correction needed.  I then switched over to the plan polish and white pad for the majority of the car.  Tomorrow I will wipe the car down with the Surface Prep and then apply the Graphene Advance Spray coating.
    Here are a few shots of the polish and correction.
     





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    TR6speed reacted to RayS in One Step Polish or Just Polish   
    Similar to @Rich I have used Polish and the white pad on the Mustang and it worked well.  I have also found that if something a bit more aggressive is needed for an area one step on a different white pad will usually do the trick.
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    TR6speed reacted to Rich in One Step Polish or Just Polish   
    I just use the polish on my Vette and it's Graphene Spray Coated as well. You should be fine with that and the white pad.
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    TR6speed reacted to The Guz in Graphene or UV Ceramic Coating   
    Yes you can use it over the existing layer.  Of course a light polish will net you better results as the coating will bond to bare paint.  Completely up to you if you want to just try a strip wash to get the surface as clean as possible.  
     
    If you decide on the actual graphene coating, you will be fine with either version.  The original one is slightly easier to use as some complain that the advanced one is bit grabby upon removal.  I would go with the graphene version over the ceramic.  Keep in mind that the graphene coating is still ceramic at its core.
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