Kourtney@Adams

Week 11 (better late than never) is a little longer of a video, but it covers a topic with a lot of variables. "WHAT DO I COVER, IF ANYTHING, UNDER THE HOOD WHEN I CLEAN IT?" We use 3 different vehicles to illustrate the various scenarios you might run into when cleaning your own car and touch on what needs to be covered and what to look out for.

 



 

IN THIS VIDEO: All Purpose Cleaner   |   Dilution Bottle  

Wheel Brush   |   Trim & Lug Brush   |   Wheel Woolie

Super VRT   |   In & Out Spray   |   Block Sponge

Master Blaster   |   Detail Spray

 

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1)  It should protect on trim as long as on paint - you'll be able to tell if your trim beads - Nothing wrong with applying monthly, some people like to apply it every maintenance wash or 2 weeks or so - great product, won't build up like wax
 
2)  If kept in temperature controlled environment it should last years, you should shake up the gallon at least once every couple weeks though to be sure permanent separation of the components doesnt happen

Pictures of my ride
 
 

 

 

 
Looking forward to participating over here.

Just to say hello .. been using Only Adams products now for about 5 years and decided to join the form .

I've been using Adams over the past couple of years mixed with other product from other manufucatures.Adams products that I used worked so well I made a decision this weekend to dispose of non Adams products and put an order together and replaced them with Adams products. I have alto to learn about detailing but with the videos and this forum I hope to get better at it. I have a Grand Sport that I show and I went to keep it looking great.

It's a sad day at Adam's Polishes.  Adam's refrigerator that he bought for his first warehouse has died.  It was a good fridge and it kept the beer cold for a long time.  We are saving the freezer door on it thought because it has an awesome piece of our history on it, our first logo.  We'll be taking off the door and putting it in the entrance of our our warehouse with some other piece of our history as well.  So, make sure when you stop by the headquarters to look out for the original freezer/fridge door.
 
Have a good day everyone and enjoy the 3 day weekend.  Remember our Labor Day sale ends tonight at midnight so make sure you take advantage of some great deals.  Enjoy the video!
 

Debi is coming now so we will see you soon!

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  ​The Midwest is known by many names: America's Breadbasket, the Heartland, Flyover Country – the list goes on. Mid America Motorworks is adding another name to the list – Corvette Country! Every September, thousands of Corvettes flock to the Midwest – and specifically Effingham, Ill. – for Corvette Funfest. That's why Mid America Motorworks is celebrating Corvette Funfest 2015: Corvette Country

Corvette Funfest is scheduled for Sept. 17th through 20th and kicks off with a Thursday Night Fun Run, where the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts a Welcome Fest. The annual Friday Night Charity Event includes a silent auction to raise funds for a worthy cause and the headlining Saturday evening concert caps off the weekend with world class music.

All four days are packed with activities that center around America's Sports Car. Visit the Install Dome for new exhaust, American Racing Headers, Superchargers, intakes and custom interiors. The Fun Dome will feature the latest Corvette lifestyle items, from books, apparel and leather jackets, to furniture, jewelry and accessories that make your Corvette passion come to life. Seminar Village is the place to hear industry experts share tips, technical information and fun memories of their experiences with Corvettes. Combine these events with Celebrity Choice Awards, special displays and Corvettes as far as the eye can see and you'll be eager to come back and do it all over again in 2016!

Welcome to the team Kourtney!

Hey Jack,
 
I'm glad you love the Americana Wax! The applicators are for the Brilliant Glaze. If you already have a Red Hex Grip, then by all means us that as it is easier to apply with. Save the Microfiber Applicator pads for another product. I personally love to use them when applying VRT to my car trim. You can also use them to apply glass sealant, to level out quick sealant, and many other uses. They are very versatile.
 
I'm sure everyone has their own different uses for them as well.
 
Kourtney

And thanks to everyone else.  It's really nice getting all these compliments on my cars.  Makes all the effort worthwhile.  Although, at least some of the credit has to go to Adam's Polishes.     

Rupes 15 hands down! The easiest machine to use with the perfect amount of power. Plus the 6" pads are great for covering a lot of surface area..

Well Ladies, I see we all wore the same hat today.

a little touch up

First use with Adams and machine polishing.
I can say i am very pleased with the outcome.
next up, the jeep
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Day 1:
Wash, clay, paint correction polish, paint finishing polish.
Day 2 :
Quick rinse, paint sealent, mirror glaze, Americana paste wax
 
Total 12.5 hrs on exterior
 
sunny pics
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
evening shots
 

 

 

 

Hey Jack,
 
I'm glad you love the Americana Wax! The applicators are for the Brilliant Glaze. If you already have a Red Hex Grip, then by all means us that as it is easier to apply with. Save the Microfiber Applicator pads for another product. I personally love to use them when applying VRT to my car trim. You can also use them to apply glass sealant, to level out quick sealant, and many other uses. They are very versatile.
 
I'm sure everyone has their own different uses for them as well.
 
Kourtney

Rupes 15 hands down! The easiest machine to use with the perfect amount of power. Plus the 6" pads are great for covering a lot of surface area..

You are sooooo funny Dan. stealing my IG photo like that!

This is a great thread!  Never did pop up my listing....and how hard it was to remember these vehicles!
 
 
1965 Mustang Convertible, 289 4V
1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5
1985 Toyota Pickup
1988 Mitsubishi Van - Detail mobile...
1975 Caprice Classic Convertible - College car
1984 BMW 528e
1990 Honda Accord EX coupe
1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
1990 Ford Explorer - 5 transmissions!
1995 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2000 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4
2002 Mini Cooper S, promotional vehicle
1986 Ford F-250 XLT 6.9L Diesel -detail rig
1962 Corvette, handed down from my Dad
2002 Ford F-250 7.3L Crew Cab 2WD
2005 Ford F-350 Harley Davidson 4X4 6.0L
2003 Ford Excursion Limited, 7.3L 4X4
1999 Ford F-350XL 4X4 box truck, 7.3L
2000 Lexus LX-470 for the Mrs.
2008 Ford F-350 Dually, Lariat, 4X4
2008 GMC Yukon Denali for the Mrs.
1973 Ford Bronco Sport, still have it!
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L 
2012 Escalade, for the Mrs.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, black
2013 GMC Acadia Denali, for the Mrs.
1966 Pontiac GTO, 4-speed, convertible
2013 Camaro ZL-1 Convertible
1974 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4X4, 390, 4-speed
1990 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
2011 GMC Yukon Denali XL, for the Mrs. - still have it
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Dually, Duramax trailer puller.  still have it
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - White-  still have it
2012 Ford Raptor, promotional vehicle -  still have it
2003 Ford E-550 Box Truck 7.3L-  still have it
 
Licensed since 1987......Love switching up vehicles, but the few we are keeping stay pretty clean!

1968 Dodge Dart  4 dr- belonged to Mom & Dad who sold it to a neighbor.  I bought it back in 1980 for $750-sold it before ever driving it
1971 Chevy Vega S/W - bought for $1000 in 1981
1968 Pontiac GTO-bought in 1984 for $1500 - still have it, tagged and on the road (pics will be posted soon)
1974 Jeep Cherokee V8 - bought in 1985 for $1500 - hit head on by an idiot who fell asleep and crossed into my lane - totaled
1978 Dodge W150 Warlock stepside 4X4 - bought after the Cherokee was wrecked in 1986 for $1500 - still have it, but it is in desperate need of a complete restoration.  Not even Adam's Polishes could resurrect it at this point.
1984 Jeep Cherokee - bought used in the early 90's, don't remember how much
1970 Dodge Dart GT - found in a pasture field, bought as a project car for $500 in 1995, made it presentable and drivable, sold after a few years to my brother-in-law
1997 Jeep Cherokee - bought used at a dealer in 1998, traded in the 1984 model
1994 Jeep Wrangler - bought used in 1999, sold privately
2000 Jeep Cherokee - bought new, traded in the 1997 model
1998 Jeep Wrangler - bought used in 2001 - still have it, tagged and on the road (and off-road  ).  It's due for an Adam's makeover
2014 Dodge Challenger - bought new in 2014.  Still have it. Pictured on my profile.
 
WOW!  I never realized just how many vehicles I've been through.  I need a bigger garage...

RED WEDGES ARE HERE!!!
 

 
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Good Times, Good Vibes And A Brand New Date
The Goodguys 18th Colorado Nationals Return 
To The Ranch Events Complex In
Loveland, September 11-13
 
Goodguys returns to the Rockies on a NEW DATE in 2015 for some mile-high hot rodding the weekend of September 11-13 with the 18th Colorado Nationals at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO!
 

 
The Goodguys 18th Colorado Nationals will showcase over 2,000 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, classics and trucks through 1972 vintage on display in a GIANT Show & Shine!
 
     
 
Event Hours Fri, September 11 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Sat, September 12 - 8:00am to 5:00pm Sun, September 13 - 8:00am to 3:00pm

I have had a million and one questions over the last few weeks.  Dylan, Ashley and Matt have all helped me and been awesome. 

OK, one more.  I saw this photo on IG, and couldn't resist adding a caption.
 

 
 
Hey Joe, I need more photos to caption!