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Hi Jerome, I used a Nikon D700 with a 50mm/1.4 lens and a 24-70mm/2.8 lens for the wide angle shots. No modifications just a great camera. I'm a semi-pro photographer although the pics above in the first post were just quick grab shots. Below are additional shots in the driveway all shot with the D700 and 24-70mm/2.8 lens.

Thanks Marylander. I just traded in my Tacoma TRD Sport on my Lexus. Loved it, but wanted to go back to a smoother ride for these old bones.

Great information guys. Thanks. This forum is almost a real-time source of information!

Understand. I could not find the mini-Americana wax in the list of waxes. I really don't want the $70 version. Is it no longer available?

Yes, it is a red mica finish. I don't have any wax yet, so maybe Glaze over my sealant?

It does help. How do you clean a foam pad during the polishing process? I understand how the detail spray could help, however. I have more than 1 pad I could use so possibly changing the pad 1/2 way through? For a sedan if I started with a new bottle of Adam's polish how much would I use?

I am not only new to Adam products, but new to using an orbital machine. I used my machine for the first time and enjoyed using it but here are my questions: 1. The 6" foam pad really seems to use a lot of product. Does the pad absorb the product after the first application and I can machine polish longer than I think on less polish on the 2nd application? It's hard to really tell how much is being applied to the paint and how much area I can do. 2. Can I polish using Adam's polishes on the entire vehicle before buffing off or do I need to stop and buff a section at a time? Will it set up and become difficult to remove if I do the entire vehicle? Thanks.

I am in transition from using my remaining Zaino products to Adams so this is a combination of products. I got the 2010 last week and though the dealership 'detailed' it there was still 4 years of contamination on the finish as my fingers attested. So, after washing with blue Dawn dishwashing detergent I clay barred and in some areas had to clay again. It was that bad. Next, I used Zaino's AIO cleaner/polisher to remove the remaining contaminates using the Griots Garage 6" orbital and my Adam's white pad. Since Lexus has soft paint I used Adam's Finishing Polish with a second clean white pad. This corrected all of the swirl marks. Fortunately there were no scratches on the vehicle so I didn't have to use the Correction Polish/Orange Pad. Then I finished with Zaino's Z2 Pro/Z8/Z5/Z8 sealants. I am anxious to begin using my Adam's sealants and watching to see when their mini-Americana wax becomes available. Since this is a DD for me I would not need to buy the large can of wax as sealants have always provided me with good protection. I have to say I was impressed with the ease of use of the Adam's Finishing Polish. Looking forward to the switch. Below pics shot with Nikon D700 with 50mm/1.4 and 24-70mm/2.8 lens.

Well, I used the GG 6" orbital using the white pad and machine finishing polish. All I had on the paint were swirls with no scratches. And with the car paint being soft I tested a quarter panel. Once satisfied I finished the entire vehicle. After the polishing I could not see any swirls so I sealed. No wax.

Though the body was "detailed" at the dealership when I got it home and ran my fingers lightly across several sections it was clear the car had about 4 years of contamination. After washing with blue Dawn liquid dishwashing detergent to remove the dealership wax I clay barred the entire vehicle. Some areas required a second pass. After washing it again I carefully inspected for swirls or deeper scratches. No scratches, but obviously there were swirls everywhere. Knowing that Lexus paint is 'soft' I opted to use the whitle pad with Adam's Finishing Polish using my new GriotsGarage 6" orbital beginning with a quarter panel to test. The Finishing Polish did the trick so I did not need to use the Correction Polish/Orange pad. Once the car was polished I buffed and applied liquid paint sealant. Since I don't have the Americana wax yet, the sealant will be my last stage. Obviously, this is my daily driver so I am ok for now with no wax. I am new to Adam's products switching over from Z's products and I have to say I am impressed with the ease of application. At Subway today and someone asked how I liked my 2014 Lexus. They were shocked to hear it was a 2010 with 50,000 miles.

Plugged in and used my new GG 6" orbital yesterday for the first time! After claying I inspected my '10 Lexus ES350 and decided to go ahead and use some left over AIO polish I had using the white pad. After buffing, I then used another clean white pad with Adam's Finishing Polish. Using a machine definitely speeds up the process. Loved it. Once I complete my detail I'll post some pics.

To be honest I have been and still use Zaino products. However, I have been phasing them out and switching over to Adam's (over $200 worth of products so far) for a couple of reasons: I recently bought an orbital polisher machine, their forum, and for their customer service. I am looking forward to trying their products. Very impressed.

Nice tip. Thanks.

Customer service for the most part has been in decline for both large and small businesses for several years. Today I experienced some of the best customer service ever. I had ordered some Adam products that obviously required sprayers to perform as described. The sprayers were not in the shipment so I emailed Adam's inquiring about them. Not only did I get a handful of sprayers, but Adam's added 2 new utility towels and a bottle of detail spray. All of this was overnighted. A hand written note was also enclosed apologizing for the error. Tell me that is not a company trying to keep your business! They went beyond what was expected. So, THANK YOU ADAM'S!! Incredible.

As a photographer those are some excellent shots. Nice looking car!

They are also good to stand on for extra reach.

I've got foam knee pads I use in my photography work. Yes, they are a life saver for the knees.

Thanks Jerome.

Thanks Mac....I will begin searching today.

At 61, I am not fond any more of getting on my knees or bending for any length of time. Now that I am getting an orbital the lower side panels will be a chore if I don't find a better way to work. Do any of you have detail stools and if so where should I begin to look for a good one? Thanks in advance from a geezer who still likes to detail his vehicles.

Thanks Mike. I contacted Phil at Dealers Domain and ordered the Uber back plate for the Adam's 4" foam pads that will be compatible with my Griots 6" polisher.

Great info. Thanks guys.

After reading all of these posts I may try a test section on my red Lexus with the updated Corrective Polish/Orange Pad which I should be getting since I just ordered it yesterday according to Adam.

Rich, I am assuming that is a pic of your truck in your signature. My gosh man what a shine! Gorgeous.

Where can I buy a 4" back plate for the 6" GG that will work? I really don't want to invest in their 3" maching until I get comfortable using the one I am getting today.