falcaineer
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I will start by saying true shine comes from proper paint correction, the rest is enhancement and protection. Since you said to assume paint correction is done, the topper really is up to you.
For white, I have yet to find a better combo than Paint Sealant (which Adam's no longer carries) and HGG. It simply makes quite pop. Since PS isn't an option anymore, HGG is a viable alternative and has the best overall appearance in my opinion.
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For me it depends on the color...
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Yes, 100% worth it. I have both, having started with the standard, and now use solely the Premium. Wider opening, doesn't tip over nearly as easily, and just an all around better option. Adam's spent months on its development. You won't regret buying it.
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It contains 15% active resins.
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6 hours ago, 1stFST said:
does h2o GG have a cure time?can I drive the car after it’s been an hour since applying?
No cure time needed, drive whenever
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1 hour ago, galaxy said:
Not to change gears too bad, but does BG remove or degrade ceramic coating? I mean after all, the stuff can remove high spots.
No, it won't remove it once the coating has cured. It'll only remove high spots early on, and sometimes will change the overall look of those areas especially on black vehicles.
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1 hour ago, 1stFST said:
Thanks.
also does the adams shampoo the blue one leave any kind of film behind or any kind of gloss enhances or anything that would mess with the bonding of the GG since I’ll be washing once more with the shampoo after claying?
No film, and no gloss enhancers. Just clean.
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6 hours ago, RayS said:
but similar and my mistake was that I did not thoroughly wash the sprayer first. While I cannot state this is what happened to you, but I found out there was some sort of lubricant within the sprayer and it came out upon first us
That was my thought, too. Something else was still ln the sprayer. Glad it all worked out, though. BG to the rescue again...such an underrated product!
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6 hours ago, 1stFST said:
yes I’m going to be very careful since I’m not polishing after.
with the clay mitt do you just gently glide it over the paint without much pressure?
It'll be moderate pressure. Here's a video to help.
And another
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Welcome, James!
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First, thank you for your membership.
In keeping with the User Agreement, this post encourages extended discussions about non-Adam's products and is now locked.
Thank you for our understanding, and if you have questions about our lineup, please fire away!
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Since this is an Adam's forum we aren't going to promote our competitors. That said, using other products not designed by Adam's can't be guaranteed to be compatible, and since the Advanced Graphene is a different technology you may be masking its properties of it even bonds (doubtful).
What are you using to maintain the coating now? How often are you washing it? With what?
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Hand Polish is more of a chemical cleaner than a polish. How soon after application did you use it?
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Hi, David. This isn't really a topic meant for these forums or Adam's products, recommend you contact your manufacturer for assistance.
If you have questions about Adam's Polishes and our lineup of car care products, we would be happy to help!
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4 hours ago, acheely5 said:
So use the Wheel & Tire Cleaner for the wheel portion of the cleaner? It seems like it does both but maybe not as well on the tire portion as Tire and Rubber cleaner?
Yes, use it on the whole thing, with some caveats explained in the article above.
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American paint can be all over the map. What color? And since every car can need a slightly different approach, always do a small test spot first to dial in your approach before doing the whole car.
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Welcome!
Here are a couple options if what I'd recommend:
https://adamspolishes.com/collections/car-washing-accessories/products/adam-s-air-cannon-dryer
https://adamspolishes.com/collections/car-washing-accessories/products/adams-air-cannon-jr
If you're looking more lead blower style, Adam's has those, too.
https://adamspolishes.com/products/ego-blower-kit-765-cfm
https://adamspolishes.com/products/ego-blower-kit-650-cfm
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The video above will help guide you including pads and chemicals on your trim.
To your question on differences, in short, compound is for cutting and correcting the surface, while polish is used to bring out the luster and finish off the surface. All of Adam's chemicals are color-coded between pads and chemicals to make them easier to use.
If you want to try manually, you can always get smaller pads on the website or something like the orange Hex Grip and Scratch and Swirl Remover. But the hex grip is bigger and taping off the areas around the trim is recommended whatever you use.
Be careful, piano black trim both on the inside and outside is usually soft and can be very thin, risking burning if polished too much. As @RayS said, start least aggressive.
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Welcome!
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Welcome, Jon!
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With modern leather I absolutely find the Leather Conditioner to make a difference, adding protection and a nice look, and making it feel more supple despite the coating. Use it on the dash, door panels, etc, too, not just leather.
The Leather Conditioner is actually still available, it's been updated to a sprayable form. Personally, I love it and find it works well when compared to the original cream form. There is also a Leather and Interior Dressing that leaves a matte finish and no smell. Here's a link to each.
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My recommendation would also be to try steam. Especially given you tried the other methods already.
Wheel Cleaner Mistake!! Help
in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
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Before you try polishing, just want to confirm...are they matte or gloss? Polishing matte black will probably fix or at least improve that damage, but it will make the wheels shiny.