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First time using foam cannon
falcaineer replied to Chevy_Salon's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
It's 12° and been snowing since yesterday here. I should somehow tell Mary you're showing off 😡😆 -
value price P.S. Face Value is a great album, with one of the best songs EVER.
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Local Retailers for Adams Products?
falcaineer replied to Ironman58's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
In addition to the locator Dave referred to above, Adam's is available at or through your local GM dealership so you can contact them, too. -
Graphene maintenance
falcaineer replied to 18SSCamaro's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
First, welcome, Alan! Both can be used. A good regimen is the Boost once a month or every 3-4 washes, and the Graphene Detail Spray weekly. With Graphene Ceramic Coating, any of the silica-infused products can be used as toppers or maintenance, as well as CS3, Ultra Foam and Wash & Wax. Note, I'm moving this to the Protection area so it'll get proper attention, and you can post an intro if you'd like... -
First time using foam cannon
falcaineer replied to Chevy_Salon's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Adam's car shampoos (except for Strip Wash) are pH neutral, so no need to worry if it dries. But a couple of thoughts - wash the wheels and tires and exhaust tips first. Then, when you wash the car, rinse the shade side first, apply the soap to the sunny side first, and rinse in the same order. That way the soap provides a barrier as long as possible, reducing the chance of water spots. You can also use something like Detail Spray, CS3 or Graphene Detail Spray to help with water spots. Another great option is to use the deionzier for the final rinse. Washing in the morning and evening are best -
New Member and New to Adams Polishes!
falcaineer replied to QuickSilver20's topic in New Member Check-In
Welcome to the addiction! What are you keeping shiny? We like pics... -
Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating - Time between Coats
falcaineer replied to DMoc20's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Glad it worked! No need for reapply with the method you used, it simply took off the high spots. Using a machine would be the time to reapply. -
Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating - Time between Coats
falcaineer replied to DMoc20's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Polishing should be a last resort, doubt you'll need it this soon after coating but it's an option. Let us know! -
Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating - Time between Coats
falcaineer replied to DMoc20's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Do they look like oil slicks or smudges? If so, those are called high spots where the coating residue wasn't fully removed, and are pretty easily removed. If caught soon enough, you can first try to reapply some coating to the area to reactivate the coating, and immediately wipe away. Next step, try Brilliant Glaze and wipe away. If those doesn't work, take a plush microfiber towel like a borderless grey, laid flat/not folded, apply several drops of (white) Polish, and use your whole hand to evenly and lightly polish the areas where the high spots are seen. Lastly, you can machine polish with -
What do we clean seat belts with?
falcaineer replied to Chevy_Salon's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
You bet. Both are found here, https://adamspolishes.com/collections/vehicle-car-interior-cleaning. The Gel is one of my go-tos, super versatile and does a great job. The CUC is also great, you can't go wrong either way. -
What do we clean seat belts with?
falcaineer replied to Chevy_Salon's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I'd recommend All Purpose Interior Cleaning Gel or Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, you'll probably get better results than what you have listed there. -
Conversion from wax/sealant to Ceramic
falcaineer replied to jonaandkell's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Ceramic coatings, and the newest Graphene Ceramic Coatings, are a different technology and product family than waxes and sealants. They're a step up, even way up, in protection, shine, hydrophobic properties, ease of maintenance, etc. With coatings, prep is everything - you're right that paint correction is the same, and decon is highly recommended, too. You'll want the paint as perfect as you can since you'll be locking it in for a year or much longer. Now to your questions... What would you do after the paint was corrected? Just use the ceramic and be done? (Still res- 2 replies
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@RayS You're gonna need a bigger boat
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Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating - Time between Coats
falcaineer replied to DMoc20's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Minimum 4 hours for the Spray version, 24 for traditional/small bottle. Then wait 5-7 days before washing. And definitely post some pics when you're done! -
Lint on windshield
falcaineer replied to Bryce's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Adam's blue foam pad and Compound should take that right off. -
Adam's partnered with Recochem last year, I'd say this is an offshoot of that new arrangement.
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How big is the box?