rickzilla09

I have 2 hoses. I currently use a goodyear along with an Eley. 

a detail and paint correction in 2 hours? that is blazing fast! I don't think I've ever done a stage 1 paint correction for less that $300 which is about 5-6 hours of work.

In the past I have tried out Adam's gallon dispenser pumps. I always really want to like them but they always tend to leak product. Are the new 16oz premium dispenser pumps any better? I included a few with my recent order and curious to try them out.

That is why I love living in Phoenix, Arizona. Summers get really hot but most of the year it's dry and very little rain.

I'm typically only detail my car but word of mouth has spread at the office how much of a detail junkie I am. I just recently did a co-workers Honda Civic Si for $130. That included a premium wash (2-bucket wash, ext trim cleaned/dressed, wheels cleaned/dressed, glass inside/out, full vacuum and interior dusted). The vehicle had very minor swirls and at the customers request only wanted me to clay it and apply sealant. Took me like 3 hours so I made about $43 an hour.

I always soak the area with water before applying any heavy duty wheel cleaners or undercarriage spray. This is about 99% effective for me in preventing any stains on the concrete.

I wouldn't say you screwed up. I always let it cure overnight before I apply a coat of wax. But, a lot of the newer stuff allows you top it within the hour.

Adams Energy Drink! To properly rehydrate and refuel. Helps replace lost fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrates while working hard detailing your vehicle.

Adam's Energy Drink! To properly rehydrate and refuel. Helps replace lost fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrates while detailing your vehicle!

I grabbed a 5" pad and cut into 4 sections to fit underneath the door handle and took out about 90% of the imperfections.

In this price range I would suggest Griots random orbital or even a cheapo for under $100 at Harbor Freight.

As others have mentioned you will use it maybe 10-15% while polishing your car. Is it worth the cost? Depends on what you have in your budget. If you have the cash to spend it's definitely worth it. I finally ponied up the cash and picked one up.

I would never use Dawn or any dish soap on my paint. They are not intended or made to be used on your vehicle. Instead I could suggest combining Adams APC with some car shampoo. I use a citrus blend. On that note does anyone know if Adams will ever offer a citrus based shampoo for decontamination?

I bought a cheapo from Harbor Freight many years ago. I used it constantly for about 4 years and it did the job. I don't use it all that much anymore...occasionally use it to nano scrub the car. I think I must have paid like $60 bucks for it 8 years ago.

This is one looks almost identical to the model I have and it's only $68.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-57-amp-heavy-duty-dual-action-variable-speed-polisher-69924.html

I have never used dish soap to wash my pads. But it sounds like you could be spot on as the tiny particles can easily get embedded into your pad. For me I usually wash my pads with some Adams APC and mild water. I generally repeat the process 2-3 times depending on how dirty they are.

I just recently picked up the Adams foam gun but I still plan to scoop up my PW either this month or next. If you soley intend to use it for just washing the car you can find several solid units in the $150-$250 price range. I have my eyes set on the Kranzle K1122TST from Pressure Washers Direct. Probably more than I'll ever need with an electric PW but I figure I'd buy something that I'll get many years of use.

Kranzle

http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/Kranzle-K1122TST-Pressure-Washer/p9832.html

MTM Hydro Foam Cannon

http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/MTM-Hydro-14.0349/p11216.html

Quick Connects (I'm a QC junkie)

http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/General-Pump-PWD-ULTIMATEQCKIT/p1852.html

A friend of mine uses this one from Greenworks and he swears by it. This unit is under $200.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_623638-53393-GPW2000_0__?productId=50353386&Ntt=greenworks+pressure+washer&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgreenworks%2Bpressure%2Bwasher&facetInfo=

True story I was just doing maintenance was on my car yesterday and I lost track of which bucket was my soap and rinse. I was pissed that I had to dump out both and waste some of my precious shampoo! I decided to grab a sharpie and write "soap" and "rinse" on each bucket. When it's time for new buckets I'll surely pick up a pair.

I mix soap all the time. Go for it!

I usually grab a citrus based shampoo and mix it with Adams APC. For me this combo works fantastic!

I typically do all my own maintenance but I also wanted them to inspect a strange rattling I kept hearing inside the cabin. Lesson learned here. I'll finally have some time this weekend for a decontamination/paint correction. I'll post my results.

Here in Phx, AZ I have to worry about the excessive heat in my garage - LOL

So about 3 weeks ago I had to take my car in for it's schedule 10K maintenance check-up. Before I start let me say Lexus has amazing customer service and even provides you with a loaner vehicle while your car is being worked on. But as part of the package they always offer to wash my car. Being the detail freak that I am I specifically told them DO NOT WASH MY CAR!! I could not have been more clear...The service tech assured me they would not wash it. After about 4 hours I return to pick up my car. This is where the nightmare began. I begin to do a quick walk-through of my vehicle and I found scracthes along with swirls in the paint. What made me even more upset I noticed they coated the car in wax to cover up the imperfections. After talking to the service tech they agreed to pay to have my vehicle detailed. I told them I detail my own vehicle but they can certainly write me a check for the few hundred bucks it would cost. Ofcourse they weren't willing to just give me money. Well after about 30 minutes of back and forth I got them to provide me $250 worth of gift certificates to use for services/accessories for my car.

Anyhow, I happen to stumble on this DO NOT WASH THIS CAR PSA online. I ended up printing a few up and laminating them at the office. I now have a few in my glove box so going foward I should not have this problem every again.

Anyone else have a car wash nightmare at the dealership?

I'm certaintly always open to the idea of trying out new products. I have spent thousdands of dollars over the years on countless products and like I mentioned before that is half the fun in detailing. I purchased a 5 liter order of Einszett a few months ago. When I'm out I'll be more than happy to give Adams DWC a shot. Honestly, I have just recently started trying some of Adams products. So far I've had successes in most of the products I have ordered.

I was thinking of picking it up from Pressure Washers Direct or even possibly Amazon. I have a few more months to decide.