makaman

FYI this is still on youtube....

Haha next time I mess up I'll try those and let you know.  I did try detail spray and nothing.  I did have some swirl marks from the last dealer wash so it was a kick in the *** to finally do it 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Man that sucks but glad yours came out too!!  I guess I didnt rinse good enough since the last time it never did this.  It actually took me longer to take out the swirl killer than to get rid of the spots which also helped me get rid of some dealer swirls too that have been bugging me.

thanks man!!  yeah kinda what i was hoping as it gives me a sense of closure still pretty weird since i use a pressure washer too....just gotta make sure im better when using IR.

Yesterday I figured id decontaminate with some iron remover as ive had my ceramic coat on for a about 4 or so months.  What was weird is that when i left it on i didnt let it dry or stay too long and the weather was still relatively cool, maybe 65 degrees and about 630am.  When i was done drying i noticed what looked liked water spots on my A pilars but not on the actual body.  Ive used the iron remover before and never saw this.  Anyway I was able to polish her out but damn it had me pissed for a second.  I did end up putting a coat of the ceramic liquid wax on after.  Curious if anyone else saw this?  

On 6/23/2019 at 2:32 AM, RayS said:

I'm with @Nickfire20 and @Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin about using CWW as the drying aid on the weekly washes and Ceramic Boost  as the drying aid over Ceramic Paste Wax once a month.   As for when to apply CB, first make sure you have the 2.0 version and it will have the wet method, plus state that it is safe for glass.  If you still have the 1.0 version, then the dry method is the way to use it. 

 

When it comes to the wheels, I use CB as a drying aid every other wash or every couple of weeks, whichever is longer.  It makes a huge difference on the amount of brake dust that collects, except on the Range Rover wheels, but they are different story altogether. 

i agree those brakes cause a lot of dust but man that ceramic coating helps a ton!!

I love my MB and was in the same situation as you.  Even with the discounts you can get from the AC being an adams product vs the MB I thought the MB would be a better buy being made in the US.  I also called adams support and talked with a dude about it.  He mentioned that he would buy the MB between the 2 and he was able to try both.  if you can spare the couple bucks grab the MB for the better quality parts.

On ‎6‎/‎11‎/‎2019 at 8:46 PM, Hannah said:

I recently bought a set of polished American Force wheels and had them ceramic coated. Do you have any suggestions on a good wheel cleaner to use that won’t damage the wheel or the coating? 

That's probably the smartest thing you could have done to your forces.  I had the stakz and would clean those bad boys at least 2 or 3 times a week just for maintenance and then do at least a hand polish every week.  I CC my current wheels and having the coating is amazingly less work with just some soap and water.

That's awesome thanks!!

Thanks fellas.  Yeah I've had them not do the wash but those were quick visits ie a day.  This one they had her for a week and it just slipped my mind as I was wanting her back vs thinking they were gonna doodle.

Yeah just washed her this am and It sucks.  I'll be doing a finishing correction when it's not 110 out.  Just amazed how 1 wash kills it.  The good thing is I still love how the water runs with the metro vac still.   Have a good fathers day fellas!!

yup used adams CC.  Yes i was hoping just a finishing would help her out.  thanks for adding the pros

1 minute ago, Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin said:

I think to do it correctly, instead of just using something to “hide” the swirls, you will need to strip and polish.

 

its more than likely that your swirls are through your CC And into your clearcoat. SO if you were to polish, you would be getting rid of the CC anyways.

this is what i was hoping wasnt the answer 😐  appreciate the response!!   

hey guys,

So this kinda sucks balls...I ceramic coated my baby a couple months ago so she was all good.  I had to take her into service and when it was done they so kindly gave her a bath.  At first i was like not bad but then again it was parked in the shade....i get home and damn it i can see light scratches similar to swirlies... my question is to get rid of them would it require stripping off the CC or is there a way to "polish" up the CC to remove the swirls maybe some CB or Ceramic wax?

Figured id put a pic of her before she was tainted

thanks,

makani 

I like to use normal shampoo, then get to hand polishing them bad boys bringing them to a shine.  MP 1 and 2 do the trick.

man mine just shipped but im tempted to grab another with only 10 left.....

thank you sir.  i wasnt going to put the paint CC on the trim.  I was just asking if i should do the trim restoration prior to the paint CC.  It's only the first time ill be playing with the CC but ive been playing around with this detailing stuff for about 5 years.  Yes you are right it is tiring, just did the wifes suv last weekend, took about 9 hours.  My f350 used to take me about 15hrs where id start on a friday afternoon and finish on a sunday morning.   The biggest difference were the wheels, i had american forces and used to polish them with Zepher's Polish which utilized the wheels and chalk.  Good times but i dont miss doing that beast.  I've already started doing the little things knowing tomorrow morning im calling in sick and will knock out the paint correction.  So basically 1) interior done 2) engine bay done 3) wheels/trim done 4) wash, decontamination (iron and clay) done 5) paint correction - tomorrow morning 6) paint CC 7) wheel dressing and clean the exterior windows.  

18 hours ago, Firebuff17 said:

Trim restorer before the ceramic trim coating 

 

Here is what I did about a month and a half ago, I also did tire armor for the first time as well. 

Cleaned wheels, wheel wells

Scrubbed tires 4-5 times with T&RC until foaming turned white

Scrubbed all trim to be restored (T&RC until the foaming was white)

2 bucket washed the truck

Dried the truck and trim

Used air to blow water out from around trim and tires

Applied Tire Armor

Applied Trim Restorer

Allowed to cure for about 6 hours

Applied ceramic trim coating

Allowed to cure for 24 hours

Enjoyed the results. 

 

 

 

cool man.  Yeah im not doing the Trim CC, im doing a paint CC.  yeah ive got a similar plan but im actually gonna pull the wheels off and knock out the trim, then the next day take care of the wash, polish and possibly start the CC. 

thanks

I plan on doing the ceramic coating this week when this rain stops.  I was wondering if i should do my trim restorer first or after?  I know cleaning tires and trim prior to the wash but im curious about the trim restorer and the waiting time prior to getting it wet with a wash, paint correction, etc...

thanks,

😎

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/31807-paint-coating-faqs-discussion/

 

This is what I'm referring to.  This will help protect your paint so that you won't need to go over it with a finishing polish twice a year. 

ahhh that guy...yeah i debated doing the ceramic coating but id probably need a couple bottles.  I've got a F350 long bed, so its kinda big.  The other reason i havent done it yet, i dont have a garage that my truck fits in.  Notice i said yet, ill be building a garage at our new house that will actually fit my truck so I can work on it at any time regardless of weather.

thanks all for comments.

Doing it once a year I can maybe see, but not twice a year.  If you're needing to do it twice a year, then like you said, revisit your washing method.  It sounds like you would be a great candidate for the new paint sealant products Adams has. 

 what would make me a great candidate for the new paint sealant vs the previous sealant?

hey guys,

I was wondering if there is a limit on how often or many times you could do a finishing polish?  I know with the correcting polish too many times will cut away at the clear coat, and yes i know you should only need to do it once, ie check washing methods.  I assume that with the finishing polish and white pad as well that you are cutting away some of the clear coat just not as much?  I've done a finishing polish about twice a year before I apply my LSP.  Every time i do a finishing polish its amazing how much shine comes back so I was curious if doing it more than twice a year would be harmful?

thanks!

makani

Very nice!!! I've hit the barrels of mine once with the wheel woolie. I really need to clean them better but it's a PITA just hitting the fronts.

Thanks fellas!!!

I went through 3 passes with the orange MicroFiber and then finished her up with the white Finishing Polish. Took some work but it doesn't bother me as much as it did when I saw it.

Nice save!

 

Which polisher and how many passes?

Was able to get most of it out.  There is a chip that has no hope.  For the most part id say 95% of people wont notice it.  At least its not the eye sore like before.