landshark

Sorry about that Gary, I searched through my whole email Inbox on the email address you have on here associated with your username and it did not turn up any results. Did you perhaps use the "Leave Us A Message" feature on our Live Chat? We do get backed-up sometimes with 100+ messages in there, so they can take us a while to reply to all of those. For fastest resolution to any issues, it's best to email us to orders@adamspolishes.com or call 866-965-0400. I do apologize for the inconvenience.

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.

What model is your BigFoot polisher? 15 or 21? ES (first generation) or MarkII?

What speed were you running the machine at when the delamination happened?

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!  

great shots! ...curious what's in the mug, coffee? 

Yes.

Very nice! I see you are a fan of long exposures and filters!

 

If I may; on the flower shot, where did you take your meter reading from?

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.

Either can I...!! LOL

 

My dealer assures me I'll get an allocation in Q1 of 2016. Worse case scenario...I buy used. Either way there WILL be a GT3 in that garage!!

Q1 2016?  Do you mean GT3RS?

I have the same TireRack rack too, great space saver!  

Congrats!

Optimum Gloss Coat

Those are awesome pictures Gary.  Can we ask how you learned?  Did someone teach you, a lot of trial and error or something else?  

 

I had a customer on a route that I had several years ago that did a lot of work for a lot of European magazines as well as National Geographic.  I noticed he was getting stuff from them and I just asked one day if he did work for them.  I knew he did a lot of photography and I just pieced it together.  He took me into his house and showed me all kinds of pictures that he had done.  He did the National Geographic cover photo of the Taj Mahal (several years ago).  Here is a link to his website.  Looks like he has moved from where I knew him.  I wasn't into photography at the time, otherwise I would have asked him to share some tips.

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.

Damn showoff.  

Landshark loses, he didn't read the first post about not posting your portfolio of all your photography magazine cover shots lol

 

Great shots btw!

Sorry guys.  Didn't mean to.   

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

When I have the time I love shooting my car with my Nikon after a wash or even my racebike. I will have to say my iphone 6 takes amazing photos too, and it is always with me. Getting good car pics imo is all about the lighting and shooting from the right angle, not the camera. A great way to learn with a digital camera is trial and error and see what looks good...

 

 

 

 

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.  

Ok, one more questions guys.  

IF I'm going to mod my GG6 with a 5" backing plate, will I defeat the purpose of getting the Rupes 15?  In that case, I'd better to get the Rupes 21 then, right?  Or is there any 4" backing plate for the GG6 out there (retire the GG3 and save me $$ from getting a Rupes mini)??  

Thanks again.

I use Gladiator Garage's wall system for hanging stuffs (included polishers) in my garage.  Works great.  And there's many other similar wall hanging system that you can get from like HD/Lowes.  

Lol sure. In fact, the Rupes mini is on my list. I always feel the GG3 isn't powerful enough for any serious correction.