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    falcaineer got a reaction from Norton in looking for adams orange correcting polish   
    Correcting Polish is available through the Pro Line, here's the form to apply. The line is for use in shops and generally offers larger sizes than retail, as well as some exclusives.
     
    https://form.jotform.com/91826904233155
     
     
     
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    falcaineer reacted to Loneranger in Drying towel problem?????   
    Totally makes sense and reading the article I realize that it does leave lint behind too so totally answered my question. So I’ll try the boil method or I’ll have to get another grey towel or a second ultra plush white towel. Thanks for the help y’all. 
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    falcaineer reacted to Norton in Sealant   
    IMO, ceramics don't really need "extra protection."  Short of PPF, they're probably the best protection you can apply.  If they're good quality and properly applied, almost nothing should "stick" to them.  Ceramic coating can (and should), however, be "boosted" by products designed to complement them. Adam's Graphene and SiO2-Infused lines are great places to start. 
     
    Here are a couple of examples of the shine (and protection) ceramic provides...

     

     
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    falcaineer reacted to Trap in Graphene Spray Coating and Original CS3   
    I would use up the CS3 first. Then switch over. The CS3 will work just fine, it is one of my fave's.
     
     
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    falcaineer got a reaction from Trap in Rinseless wash   
    I'm not certain, but my guess is since RW is capable of cleaning a bit dirtier cars than WW, more water and solution in the softer towels adds more lubricity to help that process. Plus they absorb more when wiping residue to combat potential streaks. But that's just a guess! 
     
    Glad you like it, we wouldn't lead you astray
     
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    falcaineer reacted to Chris@Adams in So now Graphene VRT?   
    The Adam's team are always trying to improve their products, whether it's for ease of use, making products perform better etc.
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    falcaineer reacted to Captain Slow in What did you do today?   
    She was more upset than I was.
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    falcaineer reacted to Trap in Looking for Tire Dressing Recommendation   
    You just had to go and complicate it for me again.   just when I thought I had it all figured out. 🤪
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    falcaineer got a reaction from Trap in Looking for Tire Dressing Recommendation   
    Haven't tried it, but don't see how it would hurt. 
     
    Also, here's a video on the dressing, thought you might like to see it.
     
     
     
     
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    falcaineer got a reaction from Trap in Looking for Tire Dressing Recommendation   
    Graphene Tire Dressing will last longer than the others, and it's super versatile because one layer gives it a look like VRT, while multiple layers will get shinier and shinier.
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    falcaineer reacted to galaxy in Thank a Veteran Today   
    Well…I win the award for best way to spend Veterans Day. My son graduated from basic training.  His scheduled grad date was the 11th, but they moved the ceremony to the 10th due to the federal holiday.  Can’t be beat! 

    PS> The backdrop is related to my user name! 
     
     


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    falcaineer reacted to Mike E. in Shine Academy Classes   
    I attended the Shine Academy, Nov 12th and 13th, at the Colorado location. What a great time! Chris, Dan and Tyler are fantastic instructors and great guys to be around. I've been detailing for five years and learned a number of techniques that will speed my detailing process up. There were eight students in the class so we had lots of individual instruction. Made some new friends with the other students. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend the class.
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    falcaineer reacted to Rich in Thank a Veteran Today   
    The underappreciated branch.  Thank you both very much for your service. 🇺🇸
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    falcaineer reacted to RayS in Thank a Veteran Today   
    To all the fellow Veterans and to those now serving, Mary and I express our gratitude as we are both USCG Veterans.
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    falcaineer reacted to Rich in Thank a Veteran Today   
    Currently serving, or having served, American veterans have protected the world, not just us.  I salute you all and thank you for your sacrifice.  
    Rich
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    falcaineer got a reaction from Captain Slow in Thank a Veteran Today   
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    Now retired from the AF, I want to thank all of our veterans more than ever for your service to this great country. THANK YOU!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
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    falcaineer got a reaction from RayS in Thank a Veteran Today   
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    Now retired from the AF, I want to thank all of our veterans more than ever for your service to this great country. THANK YOU!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
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    falcaineer got a reaction from Mantis in Graphine Tire Shine...THE Best!   
    You'll likely find it lasts longer and, in my experience, more versatile. Hope you like it!
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    falcaineer got a reaction from RayS in What did you do today?   
    I'm sure it made her year, Ray. Awesome story, love it.
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    falcaineer reacted to RayS in What did you do today?   
    Sometimes you just have to go out of your way to make someone happy and that was my purpose in life over the last 3 days.   Short story, my mothers health is not very good and with all the lock downs and travel restrictions, I have not been able to see her in a while.  
     
    A few nights ago while I was enjoying a Strawberry Rhubarb pie and talking to my mother she asked me when I was going to get her one.  Friday I got in the truck and headed north with a Strawberry Rhubarb pie in hand and delivered to her on Saturday and she was pleasantly surprised.  We were able to spend about most of the day on Saturday together and this morning I made the return trip to SC.  1,468 total miles to hand deliver a pie - it was absolutely worth doing since there was no doubt it made my mothers day. 
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    falcaineer reacted to crazyfingers in Graphene on 2021 C8   
    I spent the day detailing my 2021 Red Mist C8.  Started with Adams Strip Wash, Adam’s clay mitt, then Adam’s Polish, and finally Graphene coating.  I’m very happy with the results, the pics don’t do it justice.  It was late in the day and lighting was so-so.  The UV light is a game changer!  Made it very easy for me to see what areas I needed to fix.  





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    falcaineer got a reaction from Aharon in Scratch & Swirl Remover   
    Depends on how badly etched they are. Check out this article, which was written before the Water Spot Remover was released. I'd put the Water Spot Remover as a step to try right before polishing, and follow the instructions carefully.
     
     
     
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    falcaineer reacted to Captain Slow in What Did You Wash, Shine, and or Polish Today   
    I have mom's 2017 Corolla for the week while the SS is being made whole, don’t ask.
     
    Despite winds gusting to near 50 mph yesterday I started with a foam bath with Strip Wash followed by a rinse then another Strip Wash foam bath. After the second rinse I foamed it with Wash n Wax (grabbed wrong bottle) then got to cleaning the finish.  I rinsed the car and refoamed  using the foam as a clay lubricant. Mom parks outside 24/7 and it shows. That paint, to quote Adam, “was rougher than a night in jail.” The glass was just as bad. Dried the Corolla then pulled it in the garage.
     
    My garage has about a zillion lumens of LED goodness. This made all the swirls, scratches and bird dookie etchings quite visible. My PC with 3” inch orange and white pads plus the jumbo SK with 6” MF pads paired with the orange and white Adam’s chemicals made quick work of the undesirables. I used a competitor’s panel wipe then commenced to coating it with Graphene Spray Coating. That stuff went on headlights, paint, wheels and all glass except the windshield. That got a competitor’s glass coating that I’ve nearly finished off. After a dinner of chicken street tacos I headed back out to the garage to cover the vehicle with Ceramic Boost. I also wiped the interior down with Adam’s Interior Detailer with MicroBan, sweet almond scent.  I took the pic below then had Tiramisu with my lovely wife.
     
    Tomorrow I’ll coat the tires with Graphene Tire Dressing before I go to the office. Tomorrow night I’ll pull the mats and give them a good scrubbing plus vacuum the floors. I’ll finish with Leather Conditioner on the seats.  Hopefully Mother Nature will leave it alone so when I return it to mom on Friday it’ll still look great.
     

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    falcaineer reacted to The Guz in What Did You Wash, Shine, and or Polish Today   
    Took Friday off. Washed the car and took a drive to the Adams store in Anaheim California. 
     

     

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    falcaineer reacted to mc2hill in What Did You Wash, Shine, and or Polish Today   
    A little of 'detail something different' today.  My wife's niece has 'brittle bone' disease, and and was not supposed to live past about 2 years old - well she is now 32 and is getting married on Halloween! 
    I have detailed her mobility van several times, but she wanted her motorized wheelchair detailed for the big day.
    I was not sure how to tackle this or what I would need, so I packed the small polishers, Interior stuff, pump bottles of Rinseless and Waterless Wash, APC in several strengths, lots of brushes, and of course Detail Spray.
    It ended up that is was like cleaning an engine bay - lots of grimy/greasy bits, some plastic and chrome, plus a little bit of an interior cleanup thrown in.
    I took off the seat cushions (they were Alcantara) and cleaned them with Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner using the soft bristle Cockpit Brush.
    Next I sprayed down the chair with Rinseless Wash to loosen up the grimey stuff, then worked a section at a time with Waterless Wash & a work MF towel.  I went thru several towels before applying Interior Detailer to the plastic fender, and Detail Spray to the plastics.
    Finally I scrubbed the tires with Tire & Rubber Cleaner and a small scrub brush, and applied VRT to finish.
    Lots of nooks and crannies on this, and I wished I had brought all my Wheel Woolies to get to some of the hard to reach spots.  But my most used tool was a Popsicle stick wrapped around a MF cloth!  
     
    Before:

     
     
    Before and Afters




     
    And the full After shot:


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