Steve_S

Thanks!

I always use a sealer on my wheels as it helps to protect them and keep them looking good longer. I highly recommend using a sealant.

Here's some posts on the clay alternatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It worked out great. The picture doesn't do it justice in the dark garage but it looks so much darker and shinier.
 

Minimum speed setting for the LHR75E is 4000 opm, which is a bit much for most wax or sealant applications. The AP team can comment if they recommend it specifically for their products, but the mini's speed range is optimized for compounding and polishing.
 
FWIW - the range is 4,000 - 5,500

Its not just looks... they really pack a fair amount of torque. My advice to you should grab one - adjust your technique to operate the tool most commonly at speed 4, only going to speed 6 when needed (in curves or in seriously aggressive correction). At 4 the tool feels stronger than the ES models, at 6 its almost too much on larger panels for typical correction work. 

Over the past few months I have been fortunate enough to have been able to work on these beauties!  They all came in for a complete paint correction and ceramic coating.  It was a pleasure to work on these sexy beasts!
 
 
This is Julio Jones', #11, of the Atlanta Falcon's 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider.  Yeah baby!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Up next we have a 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.  Vehicle was practically new with under 500 miles on it.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Continuing the Italian theme:  2013 Maserati Gran Turismo C
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
And then finally...The Lamborghini Murciellago, circa 2004
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Exciting! So did Adam's pre-order any even though they didn't offer pre-orders to customers?

Welcome and enjoy the forum

Decided to trade in my 2008 Gallardo and picked up this beauty.  Can't wait to hit it with my Adam's products first thing tomorrow.
 

Best way especially on dark colors is to wash as soon as possible. I believe most bug and tar removers will degrade the lsp, the most lsp friendly and paint safe way is to soak with a waterless wash and remove with very light pressure. If there are still bugs on the paint repeat.

If they have been on the vehicle for a while or are there are alot of them try 'soaking' them using towels.  Wet thin MF towels in your Rinseless wash bucket and place them on the 'bug-y' areas.  Leave them for 5-10 minutes, and the bugs should wipe off, and leave any protection behind.  
As the others said, the easiest way to make sure they are easy to remove is to keep protect on the front of the car - H2O G&G is great for adding a quick protection boost.
 
This is my dad's van, covered in love bugs from a 2 hour trip down to my house.  I did the soaking method I described, and they came off with very little effort.
 

 

 

I do some detailing on the side and get several cars that I'm not polishing, they just want a wash/wax/vacuum.
 
Sometimes these cars have bugs that have been on the paint for months. When they get this stuck on, APC sprayed on, in the shade on cool paint, not allowed to dry, and then rinsed off with a pressure washer or a fireman's nozzle on a hose removes them almost always with no agitation.
 
Only on a rare occasion they need a 2nd application and a light rub with a bug scrubber. After removal using this method, you'll need to apply whatever protection product your using.
 
Having a good coat of sealant or wax on the car makes bug cleanup very easy, provided you get them off in a reasonable time. The above mentioned waterless/rinseless wash is all you'll need. If you get them soon enough, often they'll come off with just water pressure.
 
When using waterless/rinseless wash for bug or bird droppings, use it in the shade on cool paint. I've used Detail Spray on fresh bird droppings and they literally disappear into the spray after applying.

Probably not, but I am not sure the max size pad that can be used on the Nano.  I hope to have an answer to that in month though!

Thank you Scott and Matt for the welcome.
 
Matt, I would say the the lack of sound coming from an Italian or Classic American V8, or the mechanical music by anything German is something to be missed for sure, and is one of the biggest drawbacks, along with the extra attention the car brings; although that may not be a drawback for some, it is for me.  The plus side is that it is very easy to have a conversation with everyone in the vehicle, due to a lack of engine sounds, and also from the cabin being acoustically perfect. The High Fidelity system is also quite remarkable and I have thought about pumping some Ferrari 458 tones through it just because haha.  But overall, it is different and I am falling in love with the car.  I did consider a new S6 and test drove one right before test driving the Tesla.  It was a remarkable car. 

The key for me is wiping any bug blasts and bird bombs off right after I drive since they're still fresh and not hardened onto the surface. There are some pretty nasty acids in there that can do some damage to the clear coat if they're left on there to sit.
 
During the prime summer bug months, I like to keep 4oz bottles of Detail Spray and Waterless Wash in my glove box in a zip-lock bag with a single soft and waterless wash towel, or if it's a longer drive I will have one of my Adam's Travel bags in the trunk, with all of the products and towels I would need for a quick detail. Sure, people may look at me a little goofy when I'm parked out near the end of the parking lot at Target and wiping down the front of my car, but it takes 2 minutes and I have to keep my rides clean and shiny  

That's a great product suggestion and Dan is right,  we are working on something.  I use Waterless Wash on the paint and APC on the plastic and trim.  

The best method for bug removal is not letting them bake onto the paint and keeping your front end sealed. If you load up on bugs and only wash every 2 months then you need to improve your maintenance regimen.
 
A pre-soak of Waterless wash (or diluted Rinseless is more cost effective), and a pressure washer is all you need if they are really baked on.  They have tested it but nothing came to fruition yet, I'm sure its tough since most are Aerosols and besides In and Out, the VOC laws are killer and so tough for new products.

16:1 RW pre-soak is another good way.
 
I did see in another thread here that member mc2hill was testing a prototype bug and tar remover from Adam's. That doesn't mean it will ever come to be but it sounds like they may be working on it.

Right now we don't offer a dedicated Bug and Tar Remover, but never say never...we have one in the testing phases but it's not ready for release just yet.
 
For easier removal of bugs, we recommend doing a pre-soak with a pretty generous spraying of our Waterless Wash on the bug gut areas. It will help loosen up that nastiness and make for easier removal of the bug guts once you start washing with our Car Shampoo.

The LHR75E Mini is purpose built around the use of a 100mm pad, so from the basic functionality standpoint its superior to converting a tool to use a smaller pad that it was really never designed to originally used. 
 
Couple that with the low overhang to allow for work in tighter spaces and a 12mm orbit vs the 8mm of a PC and its hard to even make a comparison on any other basis than price if you already have a PC.

I picked up a pretty sweet Dyson handheld that has been working super well!  The suction is crazy!

Welcome to the forums Steve!  Love the looks of that Tesla, I think I would miss the engine note too much tho!

Welcome to the forums !!!!!

Thanks Dan.