ChevyGuy

Specs look like this in post #5:

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/23660-white-specks-in-paint-after-applying-americanica/

Well...tis a sad and frustrating update. Long story short I spilled paint in the bed of my new truck and had to wash it all out. I was in a bit of a "panic" over the condition of my truck and decided to try to do a wash. It was sunny, cold, dry and windy... This is probably 99% of my problem.

Things when OK until the detail spray. After rinsing the soap off I applied detail spray to keep it from spotting but it did like a mofo. Even with the spray it dried out before I could clay everything (used almost a whole bottle fighting this while claying). This is especially true on the glass and hood. Also I had trouble with the guard and gloss. I now know after watching the videos I used way to much (like 70% of a bottle) and my towel was too wet. The side in the shade came out ok-ish but the the rest was ****. 

Now I have a million little white specs all over the tail gate and left rear panel?  They are on the surface and can be removed with a little effort. I assume this is something from my failure coming back to haunt me? How to I avoid these? I really hope its not a huge problem because that would just crush me at this point.

In Summary:

1) Don't detail while frustrated if you can avoid it

2) Detail in proper weather conditions 

My question: What are my new little while specs and how do I avoid them?

Thanks,

-Justin

Well I just pulled the trigger on my order...ohh lord I hope I am home and not my wife when this comes. If she every found out how much I spent on detailing supplies I would be in for it!

Order placed for the following:

• Adam's Daily Driver Detailing Kit
• Adam's Wheel Woolie
• Adam's VRT Super Block Tire Dressing Applicator x 2
• Adam's Tire Shine 16oz
• Adam's Gamma Seal & Grit Guard Car Wash Bucket
• Adam's Basic Total Interior Detailer Kit
• Adam's Winter Prep Paint & Glass Kit (Basically Paint Sealant & Glass Sealant)
• Adam's NEW Wheel Cleaner 16oz
• Adam's Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing 16oz
• Adam's Red Waxing Hex Grip Applicator

I truly appreciate all the help so far and I hope I can repay the favor to some going forward as I learn more.

A little later today ill put together what I see are the steps for the 1st wash and then subsequent maintenance cleanings to make sure I am doing this right.

-Justin

It seems people are recommending the block over the hex grip one correct?

Welcome Justin,

As mentioned you are off to a good start, and I also recommend the VRT and Tire Shine with the foam block applicators. VRT will also work on your cover.

Already in the shopping cart! This isnt going to be cheap haha.

The daily driver kit is what I initially bought. Excellent choice there ball your basic tools cleaners etc needed for a daily driver. The addition of a second bucket and hurled is nice for the 2 bucket wash.

Only addition I made to the daily driver kit is the liquid paint sealer and the glass sealer. These 3 kits do wonders for daily drivers.

If you're going to do the Paint Sealer, skip the microfiber pad and go straight for the Red Hex applicator.

 

I thought the H20 Guard was a paint sealer? Whats the difference between that and the liquid paint sealer? 

How and when would I work this into my routine?

Sounds like you're on the right track. I have a 2016 Silverado Double Cab, before that it was a 2014 Sierra Double Cab. These big trucks take some time to detail so start early on a saturday and give your self plenty of time, nothing good comes from rushing through a detail.

 

The DD kit looks like a good deal, don't skip the clay bar. I would consider adding some liquid paint sealant twice a year and applying  and honestly if you can spare about 4 hours twice a year it would really be worth it at some point to give the truck a good polish with something like a porter cable da polisher and  adams paint correcting polish and paint finishing polish. If you do the washing right you shouldn't need the paint correcting polish every time.

Thanks for the advice. My plan is to get the basics down and after a few months revisit to expand my care regimen. I am starting at level zero here so its going to be a climb. To be honest half the terms used here are over my head! 

LT I assume has no leather? If so it sounds like your on the right track.

 

You're going to want some VRT and a block sponge for all your exterior trim.

 

Also going to want some Tire Shine and a block sponge for your tires.

You are correct that its cloth interior. 

Thank you for the advice I just added the following to the order:

VRT

Tire Shine

2x VRT Super Block 

Hello All,

I just took delivery of a brand new black truck on 4/1 (I hope the joke isnt on me haha). Its a 2016 Chevy Colorado LT Midnight Edition which for me is a pretty big deal being my first new vehicle. This will be my daily driver and sadly I do not have a garage. Also with a wife and 3 kids I cant spend endless hours on my truck like I want to. So after scouring the internet I landed on this website and started watching adams videos. Now I come to the forums to verify / validate my research before I place an order. :-)

What I want to accomplish: Keeping my car as nice as possible and avoiding the evil swirl marks on my new black truck. I will likely be able to wash once a week (twice at most) outside and be able to invest 1:15 to 1:30 at most. The vehicle is brand new inside and out as what I hope is a good starting point.

Exterior:

Adams Daily Driver Kit (as followed by videos) with the following additions:

+1 Bucket w/ Grit Guard so I can do the two bucket wash method

+Wheel Woolie (as per video but not in kit)

+Adams New Wheel Cleaner (noted in video to work better)

Are there any other additions that would really help me out? I should be good to just start in on this as the exterior is brand new? No other prep?

I also have a leather tonneau cover? What should I use on that to protect it from the sun/elements?

Interior: 

Adams Basic Total Interior Detailer Kit: As the car is brand new its clean inside so I am hoping if I start using this immediately I should need no other products? Note, I only have the cloth interior so no leather to worry about.

What about the inside windshield? Anything special?

Thank you for your time and I truly appreciate your help. 

-Justin