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Not a problem Dan. I know you guys probably have 100+ emails everyday. And sometimes things got lost. Since you are on the thread, do you have any comments about the issue please? Thanks in advance.

I have the RaceDeck floor and I believe that's what Adam's use too (I could be very wrong). Me & my wife love them. It's open face so water (or snow) will fall under the surface and drain outside the garage (FYI all garage floor is not level by design for water drainage). Go to forum like 6speeds and direct PM RaceDeck for the discount coupon (it's up to 15% off).

I really like the Adam's orange pad for it's decent cut and finish for a one step polish. And had been using them for the past couple years with no problem whatsoever. I believe mine was the Gen 5 pad (?), the one before the current waffle face, and is the same shape as the Rupes pads. Hi Dylan, it was the 15ES (1st gen) with speed at 5. Do you recommend the yellow pad as a one step pads or I'd better use the UHS pad if I want to do one step? (sorry if I'm not allow to ask this question in here. If so, Dylan to PM me. Thanks.)

Does the Adam's pads has a useable temp range? Reason I ask is last week, it was like high 90s air temp, I was using the orange pad, within the first or second pass, the velcro backing was separated from the pad (neo-foam material) with the sticky glue spread everywhere. First time I ever seen it happened! And it happened on 3 other orange pads too till I gave up and used the Rupes pads instead and it has no problem. Therefore, I'm wondering is Adam's pad has a temp limit of usage or did I get a bad batch of pads?? Yeah you can tell I was a bit frustrated that day..... (I did sent an email to Adam via the web page but no reply for a week already, so I'm asking in here)

I do use H2O G&G every few wash to lengthen the longevity of the coating (OptiGloosCoat here). And as other said, CarPro recommended to use Reload (their spray sealant) to "condition" the CQuartz. But you are right, not every coating can be topped tho.

Thanks guy. I'm gonna to order the Rupes Mini with some new pads then. (but sorry Adam's, not getting from you this time. better deal somewhere. )

As title said. I still have some unused previous generation 4" pads, those with a plastic rim at the back. Would those pads fit on a Rupes 75 mini? Or I'll need all new Gen5 pads? Want to take advantage of the Black Friday sales and finally get the Rupes mini.

A big CONGRATS!! I guess one less excuse to not detailing the rides. LOL

Took the family to the most magical place on earth last week.

Choose your weapon. (iPhone photo)

Beautiful ride, congrats! As other said, at the minimum clay bar her, but I would do a light polish on her using a finishing polish with a white pad for the maximum shine (and to correct more dealer installed random swirls/scratches). Americana or better yet Patriot wax will make the black car looks extra shine too!

Yes.

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.

Q1 2016? Do you mean GT3RS? I have the same TireRack rack too, great space saver!

Congrats!

Optimum Gloss Coat

I self taught myself. Like detailing, there's a lots of very good information out there (like Adam's great videos). However, I've found most US photo magazines are more concentrate on gears rather than methods. While UK's photo magazine (book stores like Barnes & Noble carries them) do a lot more of "How To" that actually teach you how to shoot & post process a shot. I read a lot of those magazine when I started. And also look at other people's work. In the long run, that would train your "eye" for the composition/style. Example (see attachment), you saw a photo like that, and you like it. Next time, you can try to shoot a similar shot like that too. The more you see others work, the better you will be. Flickr, 500px, are some of the good site to get started.

Sorry guys. Didn't mean to.

Ok, I'll play. Here's a few of my favorite shots from my landscape work.

Love this shot!

Actually I'm just using the iPhone for most in progress shots or some quick shots for posting on FB/Instagram like before & after. I only break out my camera when I want some quick "promote" shots. Also, don't over spend on a DSLR camera. Most entry level DSLR would be fine. I sold all my Nikon gears and is using the little Fuji X-E1 currently. Most current smart phone could take fairly decent photos IMO. And it's super easy simple to take a shot, process it, stitch (if wanted), and sharing. I could recommended some apps if you guys wanted. Again, pay attention to the reflection. Capturing those and it'll make a very strong photos especially for detailing show off IMO. Here's some sample photos that was all taken by the iPhone, and none of them are processed. Just straight out of the phone.

I too disagree on the polarizer. At least it's not a must have tool that you use every time shooting a car. I started out as a landscape photographer, so I'm sensitive with the "right" light. And it helps to translate on car photo too. As other had mentioned, shoot near sunset, not have to be golden hour (the hour before sunset) or the blue hour (the hour after sunset), but the closer to the sunset time, the better in general. And I generally like to photograph with the sunlight directly hits the car. Like I'm in between the car & the sun. In most case, it will give the best look of the paint/color of the car. Of course given the paint is in good shape to start with. You don't want to show all the swirl marks with the sunlight hitting it! But pay attention of your own shadow tho! You don't want to included that in the shots. Also pay attention of the reflection on the car. Like how the clouds show on the hood, it make a good show case photos too. Here's a few example that I did after I finished detailing the client's ride. I work in my home garage, so I don't have a good background in my neighborhood for a clean background shots. But I'm not out shooting dedicated photoshoot neither. Just to show case my detailing work. If you've notice, most of my shots have the sunlight directly onto the car to better show off the color and to give the car a warm glow. And yes, don't forget you don't have to shoot the whole car, sometimes some close up detailed shots work even better too. p.s. sorry if I uploaded too many photos.