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falcaineer reacted to Marshall in Best Wheel Brush For These Wheels?
Excellent article Falcaineer! Funny, I could not find it by searching the Adams website, even the news area? I think jumping to the tire brush would be the opposite extreme since I'm currently dealing with bristles that are too soft. Plus ive seen other members and your opinion about the bristles being too stiff. The wheel brush seems to be an option but I'd like to keep the long handle that I've got with my current "cheap" brush. The wheel wollie or the barrel brush make sense for doing inner sides of the spokes, but perhaps not the best for tires and the wheel face.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Pressure Washer Input Requested
You bet. The Adam's 2.0 and Pro are really quiet, while the Active has a bit higher pitch.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Pressure Washer Input Requested
Adam's has designed the Pro and the Adam's 2.0 to optimize them for detailing, balancing both GPM and PSI. The Pro is also adjustable PSI but works great as-is. It's also extremely quiet, as is the 2.0. The Pro isn't offered with a wheel kit, at nearly 100lbs with the hose it's not something you want rolling at your car. That said, you can get a simple dolly to make it more mobile, if you so desire. I got one from Harbor Freight to do just that for floorspace until I can get it mounted.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Best Wheel Brush For These Wheels?
This article should help. Personally, I don't like the newest Tire Brush, the bristles are too stiff. The Wheel Brush is fairly soft and would help with cleaning, while the Boar's Hair brush is even softer.
https://adamspolishes.com/pages/wheel-and-tire-cleaning-detailing-guide#
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Anything easier than Adams spray wax
Really depends on the results you're after. CS3 is super easy go use and would offer longer protection. HGG is also really easy and longer lasting.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
They're generally about the same, but I would try the APC, steel wool and polish. I think you'll be happy with the results!
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Polished Exhaust Tip Cleaning?
Yes! APC and some corresponding brushes. And when you have baked on soot, #0000 steel wool (find it at Home Depot, for example) with APC. Follow up with Metal Polish 1 & 2, or One Step Metal Polish, and a microfiber applicator pad to polish to a great shine! Be forewarned, the applicator pads will turn really black so be prepared to use more than one and you may need to toss them after unless you clean them well and dedicate to metal.
https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-metal-polish-16oz-combo
https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-one-step-metal-polish
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falcaineer reacted to Marshall in Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
Deionizer Update: So I pulled the trigger and ordered the mixed bed std. unit with the bypass valve. Should receive it Saturday. I give an update on. It's performance once I use it.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
There used to be a chart on the website showing estimated usage but I can't find it now. If you save it for the final rinse, I think it's safe to assume you'll get dozens of washes with it, but that is determined by the hardness of your water and how long you're running it to rinse. For example, the Adam's 2.0 pressure washer is 1.4 GPM, so if you rinse for 2-3 minutes that's only a few gallons of water.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Marshall in Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??
If you struggle with hard water spots, the Deionizer is the tool for you. You can always get more resin when it's time.
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falcaineer got a reaction from NuNu in How to get this roof done?
+1. Not sure about how tall you are or how much of a reach you have, but most benches are relatively short and ladders can be cumbersome. That's a pretty tall vehicle and you don't want to be hampered by your ability to reach all areas. Good luck, and let us know what you choose to use...
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falcaineer reacted to chops1sc in How to get this roof done?
Look for a tool rental place near you and they should have scaffolding for rent. Then you would just work your way down the roof. That is how I would attempt it.
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falcaineer got a reaction from essdee in Visible high spots in certain lighting
Only the high spots, not the coating. The general rule is to start least aggressive, so you're on the right track with using that early in the process.
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falcaineer reacted to essdee in Visible high spots in certain lighting
Thank you for the reply and the video. I will surely give it a try over the weekend and let you know if there are any further questions. Yes my car is dark colored (Polymetal Gray).
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falcaineer reacted to The Guz in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging
The product page states 12-18 months. Most longevity claims use the word up to. If the vehicle is exposed to harsh elements then expect that durability to be cut almost by 50%.
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falcaineer got a reaction from RayS in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging
That's my suggestion since nothing else seems.to be working, yes. And longevity is only an estimate, not a guarantee. Like I said, many factors are in play that could affect it. It could also be the coating on the sides wasn't applied the same leading to different performance over time. If you don't feel like doing it all now, work panel by panel over a few days or even weeks. Compound and blue foam pad should remove it, then Surface Prep it and reapply the coating. As much time as you're investing in it trying to fix it, you could just redo it with a little more time and be happier. But it's your decision.
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falcaineer got a reaction from The Guz in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging
I was about to say the same thing, lots of factors go into the longevity, might be time to start over.
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falcaineer reacted to The Guz in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging
Sounds like it is time to reapply the spray coating.
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falcaineer got a reaction from rrmccabe in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging
How soon I forget?! You're right, thanks for keeping me honest. Adding a couple of ounces probably won't hurt, but the new formula is more aggressive than the old so just use a bit more caution. Sorry for any confusion.
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falcaineer got a reaction from Captain Slow in Cleaning Microfiber Applicators and Borderless Towels after a ceramic coating session.
You can uae the Towel and Pad Revitalizer but I don't reuse them on paint if I do wash them. Any coating that cured in the fibers could scratch. They also probably won't absorb very well. Bottom line, use them for dirty jobs or toss them.
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falcaineer reacted to -=Jeff=- in SK Micro Pro Polisher 2.0 question
Yeah that will be the route I go. Not needed yet although the 25% off right now is a good deal
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falcaineer reacted to -=Jeff=- in SK Micro Pro Polisher 2.0 question
Ah so that is the difference.. that helps. I am looking for it to be the middle machine. I bought a 15mm pro last year along with the micro. (Which is great). This would round out the middle for things the other 2 cannot do
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falcaineer got a reaction from rrmccabe in Pad identification
The blue Compound and white Polish are optimized to use with the color coded pads. The ones you show are for Paint Sealant/Wax (red and grey), the old Correcting Polish (orange) and, while I don't recognize it, heavier cut (orange and black). You could probably use the orange ones with Compound but results will vary. You'll need new white foam pads for the Polish.
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falcaineer reacted to rrmccabe in One step polish change
OK. Was not sure what could happen to the product over time. I have not seen any visible issues as I was able to shake and use.
I think I am just going to mess around on this vehicle the Adam way and do a panel completely and spray ceramic coat it. Just do a panel or two a week. I would switch to the full coating but don't want to burn through 10 applicators. LOL