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I've tried just about everything.  I haven't used the metal polishes or Americana/Patriot waxes yet.  Just switched over to the ceramic coatings, so I doubt I'll get the chance to try Americana or Patriot.

In 2 years I wouldn't use a polisher on the stripes either. Maybe a light hand polish with Revive Hand Polish and reapply the coating to that area if it seems to need re-upped. Please note that the coating may add some shine to the stripes as well. Me personally, I would maybe just avoid coating the stripes and continue to use VRT or Ceramic Boost on them instead.

Thanks Dan!  I don't mind the added shine to the stripes, but I can definitely see where the coating may be problematic for the stripes when it's time to remove and reapply.  I had planned to do the entire car, which was appealing since it would be really low maintenance after that, but now I'm questioning whether I should skip the stripes to avoid issues down the road.  Something to ponder until the weather begins to warm up and I can do the coating.

Dan, how would this work if I apply the Paint Coating to my matte vinyl racing stripes?  I know that it's safe to use with vinyl, but when it comes time to remove the coating for a new application in 1-2 years, I don't know that I want to be using a machine polisher on my stripes.

Anyone have thoughts about this scenario?

We used Heavy Correcting Compound and a Blue Microfiber Cutting Pad to remove the Paint Coating on the hood of Ben's Caddy at HQ, after we had purposely marred up an area with 3,000 grit wet sanding paper, to do a demonstration at the December clinic. It came off without issue. I would suspect that Correcting Polish with a Microfiber Cutting Pad should be enough to remove our specific Paint Coating as well, especially if the coating had already been on the vehicle for a year or two and was beginning to wear off. Other more professional coatings with a life-span of 5+ years due require wet sanding off with various stages of wet sanding paper.

Dan, how would this work if I apply the Paint Coating to my matte vinyl racing stripes?  I know that it's safe to use with vinyl, but when it comes time to remove the coating for a new application in 1-2 years, I don't know that I want to be using a machine polisher on my stripes.

Looks much better!  It also looks like you've got the black Camaro emblems on the fender.  I've thought about getting those for mine to go with my black stripes, but haven't pulled the trigger on them yet.  They look great on yours!

Wheel Cleaner is a great product, but you shouldn't need to use it frequently if you've kept your wheels properly sealed.  I only use it about twice a year (once in the spring for my summer wheels and once in the fall when I put the winter wheels on) as part of the process to prep them for the sealant.  Once your wheels are sealed, you can use the regular car shampoo to keep them clean as long as you don't wait too long between washes.  You may want to occasionally use a product like H2O Guard and Gloss to maintain the sealant (once every 1-2 months).

  

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That is so true!

To the OP:  Don't forget that you can use the forum discount code for 10% off if you order through the Adam's website.

I've used several of the air fresheners (Detail Spray, Leather Conditioner, Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon) with similar results.  The longest-lasting one so far has been the pumpkin spice scent.  But I don't know why that scent would be any different than the others in terms of longevity.

When I rinseless wash I use double soft towels to wash with the bucket of towels method, and to dry I also use the double soft. In winter I always use the hottest water because it feels good. I haven't bought the wash mitt yet because I like the double soft method.

Same here, except I use distilled water that's stored indoors until needed.  I remember reading somewhere on the forums that distilled water works best for rinseless washes, but I don't remember why.  It still gets a little cold after I'm out there for a while, so I also invested in some cold-water scuba gloves that do a great job keeping my hands warm.  They can be a bit bulky to work with, but it's better than freezing hands.

Thanks guys!  I'll give it a try and see how it goes.

Dan, mine is @msn.com, so that explains the issue. Thanks for letting me know what's going on. Like I said, it's not a big deal, but I'm glad to know that you guys are working on a resolution with the providers.

I've noticed for the past few orders that I've placed I haven't received a confirmation email with the details of the order. Nor have I received any shipping confirmation emails. I know that the transaction was successful as I saw the charge on my card and I eventually received the products. I checked my Junk Mail folder and there's nothing from Adams in there. I also know that my email address is correct in the system because I use it to log in for placing the order and I had consistently received promotional and confirmation emails in the past. Anyone else having a similar problem or know what might be wrong? It's not a huge deal, but it would be nice to have the confirmations.

I hope this was the right place in the forums for this post. Mods - please move to the proper place if needed.

My Magnaflow exhaust has the brand name on the tips, as you can see in the picture.  Will the metal polish remove this from the tips?  I don't want to remove it, but need to get the tips cleaned up.  The writing feels smooth to the touch, so I don't know how it will react to the polish.  I tried doing a search in the forums but couldn't find anything.

That's really impressive!  It looks brand new!  Are you doing the whole car or just the hood?

It won't hurt the rinseless wash to use the Sidekick, but it may be overkill unless you're wanting to minimize the number of towels that are rubbing the paint.  In my experience the rinseless wash doesn't leave an excessive amount of water on the paint and can be easily cleaned up with a drying towel and detail spray.

Sorry Kris, the Cyclo will not fit in the Adam's American Pride Detailing Bag without putting too much stress on the side of the bag and the power cord of the machine itself, and if you did get the machine to fit, there won't be much room for any bottles, towels, etc.

 

We are also out of stock on the Rupes-Cyclo Detailing Bag. I'm sorry for the inconvenience

That's okay Dan, I figured it was a long shot since they weren't on the site anymore.  I appreciate you clarifying about the size of the Adam's bag.

The Adam's bag should work fine.  http://adamspolishes.com/shop/accessories/brushes/adam-s-american-pride-detailing-bag.html

 

Adam's doesn't carry the Cyclo bag any more, but if it's the one you have to have, I have found a few online. 

Thanks Rich.  I was concerned about whether the Cyclo would fit in the Adam's bag, since it only specifically mentions the Porter Cable polisher as fitting.

Do you still have any of these available?  I received a Cyclo as a Christmas present and am looking for a good way to store/transport it.

The Finishing Polish is really best with a machine.  I've never tried it by hand. 

They sell an orange hand applicator for the correcting polish even though it's really meant to be used with a machine.  Obviously the best results would come from a machine, but I would still think you could use the finishing polish by hand in some way if a machine weren't available.  Not sure what applicator that would be though.

To the OP:  I've used Revive a few times and gotten good results from it (really enhanced the look of the paint by cleaning up the surface), but it didn't remove all of the light swirls and scratches.  Maybe I didn't use enough elbow grease or the swirls weren't as "light" as I thought they were, but I wouldn't recommend that you expect flawless paint after using it.  It definitely helps though and is worth trying.

I agree with the Bosch suggestions.  I use them too, but the Glass Sealant does most of the work.  I rarely need to use the wipers.

If the car is covered in salt, I'll go to a coin-op to spray it off as much as I can.  Then I follow up with a Rinseless Wash in the garage with my scuba diving gloves and a space heater.  Works well, even if it's freezing outside.

I've got 2.5 cans left as well if someone is looking for them.

Rinseless wash is very convenient for the wintertime.  I originally started out using it in a similar manner to your process, but eventually decided to purchase more double soft towels so that I didn't need to reuse any of them during the wash process.  I was a little paranoid about the potential for causing damage.  The extra peace of mind was worth it to me.

You may also want to consider using Waterless Wash or diluted Rinseless Wash in a spray bottle to pre-soak the panels prior to using the Rinseless Wash towels.  It'll add some extra lubrication that can help prevent damage, if that's something you're worried about.

I agree, I really like the scent of TID as well.  I would hate to see it changed.  It's a pleasant, neutral scent.

I can't comment on the morning dew because my car is garaged, but I'm surprised that the Glass Sealant takes more time to apply for you.  I've always found it really easy to use.  What about the Glass Sealant takes so long?  It only needs a couple minutes before it's ready to wipe off with Glass Cleaner and comes off easily in my experience.

If the Glass Sealant isn't a good option for you, you could always use H20 Guard and Gloss on the windows.  It works well for that too, but it doesn't last as long as the Glass Sealant in my experience.