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I wanted to share samples with family and friends too. So I bought small, empty bottles at WalMart, made up some Adam's labels to fit (even for items not in my inventory... Yet), and now I can give samples of any liquid Adams product any time. Here's a shot of the first kit I made for a co-worker.

Awesome idea, Kate!  

I wanted to share samples with family and friends too. So I bought small, empty bottles at WalMart, made up some Adam's labels to fit (even for items not in my inventory... Yet), and now I can give samples of any liquid Adams product any time. Here's a shot of the first kit I made for a co-worker.

My wife's Q5 is only around 6 months old but this is the first time the engine bay has received any attention.  Cleaned the engine bay with a RW/CS mixture, wheel brush and lug nut brush.  Once dry I applied VRT and was extremely happy with the results.  This stuff is awesome!
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hi Mark, the nozzle arrived today... it's perfect! Thanks so much!

Hi Mark, the nozzle arrived today... it's perfect! Thanks so much!

Mark and Ron, thanks to you both. The class of people on this Forum is far and above other sites. I'm happy to be a member... And I'll be sure to pay it forward to someone else one day.

No worries... I'm the football loving, vintage car washing enthusiast in our house... my husband is more in to tube amps and software engineering (no need for my damaged, super-soft, still-almost-new orange towel). Still... he gave me the '65 Mustang on our wedding day... and he doesn't mind my detailing addiction... so he's a keeper for sure!

Mark and Ron, thanks to you both. The class of people on this Forum is far and above other sites. I'm happy to be a member... And I'll be sure to pay it forward to someone else one day.

Ha, I am the wife!

No worries... I'm the football loving, vintage car washing enthusiast in our house... my husband is more in to tube amps and software engineering (no need for my damaged, super-soft, still-almost-new orange towel). Still... he gave me the '65 Mustang on our wedding day... and he doesn't mind my detailing addiction... so he's a keeper for sure!

I finally decided to go to the next step in detailing my cars and bought the Porter Cable kit that Adams offers.
I got a lot of advice from people here on the forums and everyone was very helpful.
 
My 2016 Civic got the full treatment this weekend.
Strip wash
Clay bar
PCP with the Porter Cable
PFP with the Porter Cable
H2O GG
American paste wax
 
The car came out great. Thanks everyone for the advice.
 
Heres a coupld pics and a video.
 

noooo, not my computer monitor, PS3, tv, tv stand...the horror!

No worries... I'm the football loving, vintage car washing enthusiast in our house... my husband is more in to tube amps and software engineering (no need for my damaged, super-soft, still-almost-new orange towel). Still... he gave me the '65 Mustang on our wedding day... and he doesn't mind my detailing addiction... so he's a keeper for sure!

I've got a brand new T & R cleaner that I don't need.
 
Don't worry it's not sideways in real life. It's just the picture.

No worries... I'm the football loving, vintage car washing enthusiast in our house... my husband is more in to tube amps and software engineering (no need for my damaged, super-soft, still-almost-new orange towel). Still... he gave me the '65 Mustang on our wedding day... and he doesn't mind my detailing addiction... so he's a keeper for sure!

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the advice and encouragement.

This thread was encouraging for me as well, thank you Wayne. I also purchased a PC and haven't used it other than to apply LPS. Looking forward to using it, even if I am a little afraid to touch my baby with it.

I'm with you Wayne, just got my first PC polisher, haven't used it yet but have the Adam's pads, orange, white and microfiber (Gen6 pad bundle). Also have the Paint Correcting and Finishing Polishes, H2O G&G, Patriot Wax and Brilliant Glaze. Hoping to address/correct the super fine swirl marks on my car. It never sees rain and gets hit with Waterless Wash and Detail Spray after every drive. Everyone but me thinks the paint is awesome... I see nothing but the super-fine swirl marks (only in the sun).
 
Unfortunately, I've had my ride for 3 years and only learned about Adam's when I stopped in their booth at the 2016 Hot August Nights show in Reno. Little did I know that using the pack of 36 yellow microfiber towels from China (with tags from the big box store) was actually damaging my clear. Ugh.
 
I'll practice with the PC on my daily driver (2000 white Honda Accord) first... but at some point I'll have to bite the bullet and touch my baby.  (Can you say Terrified???)
 

I'm with you Wayne, just got my first PC polisher, haven't used it yet but have the Adam's pads, orange, white and microfiber (Gen6 pad bundle). Also have the Paint Correcting and Finishing Polishes, H2O G&G, Patriot Wax and Brilliant Glaze. Hoping to address/correct the super fine swirl marks on my car. It never sees rain and gets hit with Waterless Wash and Detail Spray after every drive. Everyone but me thinks the paint is awesome... I see nothing but the super-fine swirl marks (only in the sun).
 
Unfortunately, I've had my ride for 3 years and only learned about Adam's when I stopped in their booth at the 2016 Hot August Nights show in Reno. Little did I know that using the pack of 36 yellow microfiber towels from China (with tags from the big box store) was actually damaging my clear. Ugh.
 
I'll practice with the PC on my daily driver (2000 white Honda Accord) first... but at some point I'll have to bite the bullet and touch my baby.  (Can you say Terrified???)
 

Take the leap to machine polishing.  You won't be disappointed.  There isn't anything to be terrified of.  The process is relatively simple and straight forward.  Just remember to  keep the polisher moving and don't hold it in one spot and to go light on the pressure on edges.  It's no that scary once you've done it.  Take your time.  Prep is everything.
 
Enjoy the journey.  You'll be polishing in no time and you'll be achieving some next level shine that will make people envious.

Who said white does not shine?

Ron, just sent my Excel file to you. I only listed those items I already have (prior to today's order... including 2 Mystery Boxes).
 
Share if you embellish!

The RUPES coffee mug, key chain, 4 stickers and catalog arrived today!
 
Thanks Dylan 

My other car.. 2005 turbo mustang