AusTroy

Well after 3 complete Sundays my new car detail is complete.
 
1 Strip wash
2 Clay Bar paint decontamination. 
3 Wheel removal and ceramic wheel kit coated Tire and Wheel cleaner then Tire Shine.
4 Wheel well detail using VRT and Matte Detailer.
5 Trim ceramic coating kit cured and VRT applied
6 Paint correction with Swirl killer and Swirl Killer Mini and Paint correction polish (black roof and mirrors most needed)
7 Swirl Killer paint polish
8 Swirl Killer Brilliant Glaze on windows as well
9 Hand applied Patriot wax...Triple Yellow paint now really pops.
10 Interior Detailer and Brilliant Glaze on windows.
11 Nice country drive...now it needs Waterless wash to remove road grime
 
The cycle continues!
 
I feel like I used almost every Adams product as I have almost every product...LOL
 

I use the red or blue CS in my foam cannon and wash and wax in the bucket. I dont find suds a problem with the wash and wax as I dont fill the bucket until Im ready to start hand washing 

Do you mean the Cannon or the Gun? The adapter for the cannon screws into the cannon and the other end has the twist and lock for the Karcher wand
 

I've finally finished the Coatings on my wife's 2005 Volvo XC70.
 
I Ceramic Coated the Trim in early November, shortly after the coatings were released:
http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/31722-trim-coating-review-11-year-old-volvo-dd/
 
Then in late December I removed and Ceramic Coated the Wheels:
http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/32053-ceramic-wheel-coating/
 
and then BAM! winter hit the Northeast. Without a garage to let the vehicle stay in to allow for proper curing I decided to wait for spring.
 
This past Sunday morning I completed the Ceramic Coating on the paint:

110,000 mile, 12 year old vehicle with all original paint that stays outside 24/7/365!
 
Alright so, as many of you do with your rides, it's maintained very well. Better than most vehicles that can be garaged.
 
Here's the story of the paint coating and how I accomplished the process.
I wasn't able to do it all in one weekend, so I spread it out over three.
 
Friday May 12th was where I started, first the roof rack came off. I then used my Foam Cannon and Strip Wash, as well as a two bucket wash with Strip Wash to remove all old waxes and sealants from the paint. After a thorough washing I clayed the car. Another quick wash to remove the clay residue and it was dried.
That was it, no protection on the paint. Stripped bare. No problem.
I polished the air dam for the Thule roof rack and applied Ceramic Trim Coating to its outside edges.
 
Weekend two, Friday May 19th, I was working the Import & Performance Nationals on the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Here, Kyle (ken5018) and I gave her a Waterless Wash wipe down and began to polish. I did notice a few specks of rail dust/rust specks/embedded dirt on the paint and was able to remove those with some clay.

In the above pic, that's me on the roof trying a test to see what it'd take to get the car where I'd wanted it. We ended up using the Swirl Killer on speed 6 with a Blue Microfiber Pad and Heavy Correcting Compound. On this hard white Volvo paint we didn't follow up with anything else, just the one step. After polishing we did apply a coat of Americana for protection.
 
Weekend three.
Friday the 26th I washed the car with Strip Wash again, this time to remove last weekends application of Americana. Foamed it down with the Foam Cannon, let it dwell for five minutes or so and proceeded with a two bucket, Strip Wash, wash. Dried with my Master Blaster and pulled into the garage for the night.

First thing Saturday morning I wiped the car down with Adam's Ceramic Coating Prep and began to Ceramic Coat the paint. I did as instructed, applying to a 2'X2' section at a time, allowing it to begin to rainbow (about 30-45 seconds) and wiped it off, effortlessly wiped it off I might add.

Sunday morning the 27th, about 20 hours after completing the Ceramic coating process I wiped the entire car down with Ceramic Boost; paint, trim, wheels, and Thule roof air dam. I really believe the Trim and Wheels still look as good now as they did right after I applied the Ceramic Coatings to them six or seven months ago. The glass was sealed with Glass Sealant and then hit with Glass Boost. Lastly the Thule roof rack went back on.
The car came out looking fantastic I think!

 

 

 

 

look after her Dan, the last of the Aussie made monster right there 

look after her Dan, the last of the Aussie made monster right there 

Option B for sure! (as long as they clear the brakes) 
 
Also, if you need any Holden parts sent over, let me know - I worked at Holden as a technician for 9 years and have a great relationship with the parts department still - happy to track down certain rarer parts too! (HSV and Holden Special Option parts were our dealerships specialty)
 
Feel free to PM me if you need anything 

They're very versatile, mate. Dont be scared to try the waterless wash when your car is mildly dirty. My vinyl stripes on my Stang get dirty quicker than the rest of the car and I often spray them down with waterless and wipe them clean. No issues with scratching, as long as you follow the general rule of thumb....... wipe in one direction, lightly and let the towel do the work

They're very versatile, mate. Dont be scared to try the waterless wash when your car is mildly dirty. My vinyl stripes on my Stang get dirty quicker than the rest of the car and I often spray them down with waterless and wipe them clean. No issues with scratching, as long as you follow the general rule of thumb....... wipe in one direction, lightly and let the towel do the work

A flat ( thin ovular shape )wheel woolie for getting in between the barrel and Brembo calipers 

A flat ( thin ovular shape )wheel woolie for getting in between the barrel and Brembo calipers 

A flat ( thin ovular shape )wheel woolie for getting in between the barrel and Brembo calipers 

A flat ( thin ovular shape )wheel woolie for getting in between the barrel and Brembo calipers 

Come live in Australia and pay the prices we have to for Adam's products. Im pretty sure you wont complain after that 

Absolutely. Joseph, the Aussie distributor is on 6G too. He is a fantastic detailer and is more than happy to answer your questions...... He has put up with mine for years now haha and has really made me a better detailer 

Hey! Get back on the 6G forums lol Welcome!, Im sure you will be happy with Adam's products

I just pre-ordered Matt's swivel wand set up today.... Living in Aus, it wasnt cheap but it looks like a great combo and very convenient with the quick connects 

In due time mate. I think its a matter of getting our plug style and voltage done on them. I have the Cyclo Polisher but Im considering getting the SK 

Joseph is about to put the Swirl Killers on the site in a matter of days. Take the shine mate back haha

Absolutely. Joseph, the Aussie distributor is on 6G too. He is a fantastic detailer and is more than happy to answer your questions...... He has put up with mine for years now haha and has really made me a better detailer 

Hey! Get back on the 6G forums lol Welcome!, Im sure you will be happy with Adam's products

Come live in Australia and pay the prices we have to for Adam's products. Im pretty sure you wont complain after that 

Come live in Australia and pay the prices we have to for Adam's products. Im pretty sure you wont complain after that 

Come live in Australia and pay the prices we have to for Adam's products. Im pretty sure you wont complain after that 

Looks Fantastic!! You have our last Aussie Built Holden right there, look after her.