thequadfather

Lord help us all...🙏

Hey folks,
I always enjoy seeing how Adam's products can be used outside the normal vehicle detailing realm.  I recently purchased a used guitar and thought I'd share the results of my detail.  The guitar is a Takamine acoustic/electric.  I spent some time checking over the electronics, tweaking the neck and lowering the action so it played smoother.  Though it was represented as being in like-new condition, after a wipe down with detail spray, I just wasn't happy with some of the scratches i saw.  I figured I'd give it a fresh start before i start adding scratches of my own.
 
To that end, I created a soft cushion on the floor with a blanket and towel to cradle the guitar.  I wasn't sure how much it would move around during mechanical polishing.  As it turns out, not very much.  The top, bottom and headstock were easy to get with minimal movement under the pad.  The hardest part was trapping the guitar between my legs while I worked the guitar sides.
 
I used my PC polisher with a 4" white foam pad and the Finishing Polish.  After getting a feel for the cut, I made several passes over most of the surface on a speed of about 5.  White double softs and a spritz or two of Pumpkin Spice DS were used to clean off the residue.
 
Overall I am very pleased with the results.  She's not perfect but she's much better than when i received her.
 
Swirls on the back from buckle rash:

 
Swirls gone:

 
Headstock scratches:

 
Nice and clear now:

 
Ring of scratches around the strap button:

 
All gone:

 
Pick scratches below the sound hole:

 
Always tape your trim, errr, your bridge and neck, prior to polishing.

 
Looking good:

 
No detail is complete until you step back and reflect on your work.......

 
Remember, Adam's is awesome for more than just our rides!  Anyone up for an "I Can't Drive 55" jam?
 
 
 

Hey - I know that truck! Nice to see you on this forum too Cato.

ALL SOLD!!  Feel Free to Delete as needed!
 
Hey all.

I have a few things I was trying to get a feel on for trades:

X1 brand new Americana
X1 new wheel brush
X1 new tire brush
X1 16oz detail spray
X1 16oz tire shine
X1 16oz H2O G&G

All products unused and brand new

I am looking for any of the following:

Undercarriage spray
Glass sealant
In and Out spray
New blue glass towels
New style blue polish and pads
Gallon wheel cleaner
Gallon tire and rubber cleaner
 
May be able to add a few things if anyone wants to part with the wheel cleaner

Realized I didn't post a pic of the finished product. Really like Adams products!
The color looks so rich and deep/dark. Amazing!
 
 

 
 

strip wash/clay/revive/lps/americana
 
Color really pops.. mine didnt look like the same truck when done.

Being a black truck owner, I'd say that waterless wash and towels are a must! I'm amazed how well this works and I don't have to break out the buckets every week - AND it takes less time. Detail spray is another must.

Anyone else have one of these available?

I recently bought 2 - 2 packs and 3 of the 4 are unraveling after the first wash. I just emailed Adams to make them aware.

Thanks Beemer

Would like to see your tire shine in an aerosol form. So much easier to use that spray bottle. Wont splash off onto wheels and you dont have to take the extra time to use a foam block to get it i to the little grooves and ribs on the tires. I can never seem to make it look uniform all the way around like I can with an aerosol.