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This could also be from the cover shifting around and rubbing on the paint over time, which I think is pretty likely since it was on there for 3 years.

Seriously, my biggest pointer would be to take your time.  Realize there is a learning curve, don't get frustrated if you don't see magic immediately.  You will take some time to perfect your technique.  

 

You don't have to get everything done all at once.  One of the biggest mistakes I see first time detailers make is to rush through steps to be done when they feel like they are running out of time. then they have to go back dan do things a second time because they rushed.  If you don't finish polishing the whole car in one weekend, thats OK.  just wash the car the following weekend and finish then.  If you are getting good results its very tempting to want to push through so it can be done in one shot . 

 

Enjoy the process. Enjoy the results and welcome to the addiction/club.

This would be my biggest tip to stress too. The first couple times I tried polishing I tried to do it all in one day. It made me exhausted, which made me rush, which made me get crappy results. I didn't really learn anything because I just wanted to move on to the next panel so I could be "finished". I hated the whole process. Do a little bit at a time and stop when you feel like it. If something is frustrating you come back to it later. 

Also, this might seem obvious, but make sure you have all the tools/products that you need first. It's frustrating to be in the middle of a project and realize you don't have the right tool for the job. Have enough pads, and all the different kinds you might need.

In the past, I had one 6" polisher, some correcting pads, and some waxing pads. It was better than nothing, but I wasn't happy with the fact that I had to compromise in certain areas because the pads were too big, or they weren't aggressive enough to achieve the results I wanted.

I recently got both the SK and SK Mini and 2 of every type of pad. I put it off for a while but finally bit the bullet and so far I really think it was worth it. I started a full multi stage correction last weekend and the combo of having all the tools I need plus spending all the time I need is resulting in me actually enjoying polishing and the process. 

Ah okay. After Cars & Coffee, good idea! I think I saw a flyer for one on Kourtney's car once a few months ago, but was confused because I hadn't heard anything about it and couldn't find any info. I figured it was just an old card with a coupon on it haha. It would be nice to be able to see if it's happening or not somewhere. Thanks Dan!

You guys planning on doing another clinic this fall? Really enjoyed the last one.

My car is black and I do the re-soap real quick if it's drying really fast. I got the foam gun recently and it makes it a lot easier to just keep spraying down areas that are drying. 

Do you use detail spray as a drying agent? That could help wipe off any streaks as you dry too.

This page should answer all your questions and more: http://adamspolishes.com/how-to-wash-microfiber-towels

I was just reading back over it last night. Maybe just leave them in a bucket with some MFR&B if you want to be extra careful. Probably not a huge deal with minimal dirt and Rinseless on them though.

6-8 wash towels plus glass cleaning towels and maybe 1 or 2 from wiping down the dash is enough for a small load. Personally I'd just toss them in the wash and not worry about them sitting around.

Might have to try these. I have one of the old Adam's glass towels, and I'm not a fan. It just sticks to the glass and is really hard to actually wipe with. I used a regular MF towel instead last time, and it just streaked and looked horrible 

Thanks Dan!

I have a black Subaru that's my daily driver. I need to give it a polish, but I honestly don't enjoy polishing that much and prefer the quickest, most efficient process for it. 

1. It has what I assume to be a factory option clear bra on it. Seems like it was pre cut and then applied.

Besides being careful of the edges, is it okay to polish/wax this stuff just like the paint? I'm not SUPER concerned about it because it's kind of crappy and peeling in some places anyway but I'd rather not mess it up.

2. Would you guys recommend using a microfiber pad? I take good care of the paint, but it does have some swirls and a scratch here and there and it's been about a year since I polished it last. I have the orange pad but I'd rather not do the whole car and then realize it wasn't enough.

3. Is there a big difference between the grey and red pads? I ordered pads right before they switched to the new kind, and was told that Adams just wasnt making the grey pad anymore and the red one would work fine. If the red one is fine, why did they come out with the new ones in grey?

4. Lastly, how big of a difference does the Finishing polish make? I have it already, but in one of the videos Adam mentioned it not being a crucial step and when it comes to polishing the less work the better for me. If it's easily noticeable I'll do it, but if something you'd usually reserve on a show car and not a daily driver I might just skip it.

Thank you!