hostileshelby

Make sure you remember to shut the hoses off after you're done using it. They build pressure and can explode allowing the water to run free for hours draining your well. 

I have 8 months of cold winter. We have heated garages to solve this dilemma.

Welcome to the addiction.  Where we all end up at the same place...... BROKE

She decided she was going to wash and wax the car yesterday. I drove in the drive to see her doing a two bucket wash.  Brought a tear to my eye   

She decided she was going to wash and wax the car yesterday. I drove in the drive to see her doing a two bucket wash.  Brought a tear to my eye   

She decided she was going to wash and wax the car yesterday. I drove in the drive to see her doing a two bucket wash.  Brought a tear to my eye   

I have found the tire n rubber cleaner makes cleaning alot easier than using the APC, you arent having to put as much effort in. 
 
Tire n rubber cleaner is a definite must have in your cleaning regiment  

Shout out to all Adams dealers       !!

You are going to get some dust when you polish, it is normal, just make sure the pad is clean after you are done polishing. Try spraying a shot of detail spray into the pad before you start polishing, you will have more polish then.
 
You also are probably not applying enough pressure. It really takes 3-5 pounds of pressure to compound or polish. I think this is your biggest problem for not getting the swirls and scratches out.

Here are some pics of some black cars/trucks that I've detailed with varoius issues. No wetsanding done at all in any picture. Flex 3401 with Adams two step (sometimes three step) paint correction, clay bar, Brilliant Glaze, and Buttery, Americana, and Patriot wax used on various vehicles. Hope these help.
 
 

I wash and wax the car before every drive then when i get home i do it all over again and same as rich said, it could only be down the road a couple miles.  I think i spend more time cleaning whats already clean than i do actually driving the car.  I also keep towel and detail spray along with leather conditioner in the back.

I wash and wax the car before every drive then when i get home i do it all over again and same as rich said, it could only be down the road a couple miles.  I think i spend more time cleaning whats already clean than i do actually driving the car.  I also keep towel and detail spray along with leather conditioner in the back.

I wash and wax the car before every drive then when i get home i do it all over again and same as rich said, it could only be down the road a couple miles.  I think i spend more time cleaning whats already clean than i do actually driving the car.  I also keep towel and detail spray along with leather conditioner in the back.

I wash and wax the car before every drive then when i get home i do it all over again and same as rich said, it could only be down the road a couple miles.  I think i spend more time cleaning whats already clean than i do actually driving the car.  I also keep towel and detail spray along with leather conditioner in the back.

Simply, if you haven't tried this BG "trick" already, do it.
 
I finally got time to apply it to the interior of my windshield (haven't done the rear view mirror yet, as Beemer suggested). Used the MF pad to apply, then a SST to remove the residue. Voila. Clean glass with no haze. And the car smelled like coconut...or at least until I used LC on the seats.
 
Soooooo happy with the results. Thanks for the tip, team Adam's! 

I use the Brilliant glaze at least once a month on all my vehicles. That stuff is incredible. I don't clean the windshield before hand, i just apply it to an applicator pad and BAM the windshield looks brand new without any hazing or streaking.

oh no she wont drive it.  thats a long story but lets just say she got into first and got on the gas alittle to much. end result was crying and pack in the passenger seat because it scared her.  so she just sticks to cleaning before and after WE go for a ride.

Wow!!!  What you all need is a wife that is just as hooked as we are. I can show up and see an Adams packages sitting on the door step. 
 
I also come home to this once in a while.  Cleaning and waxing.
 

Unless you have 2, LOL !!

Most use either PS or a wax like Americana.......sealants are more durable than waxes however on darker colors carnauba waxes will gives you a deeper wetter look. That being said you could apply PS first then apply a coat of wax, on darker colored cars like red or black that combo would give you the best protection and the best deep wet look.
Hope this helps!

I know what you mean about that. My wife drive the Shelby once and that was enough for her. 750 hp scares the hell out of a lot of people !!

No, been there done that  ! I wouldn't trade my present wife of 18 + years for anything ! Well maybe for some Adams...... LOL

oh no she wont drive it.  thats a long story but lets just say she got into first and got on the gas alittle to much. end result was crying and pack in the passenger seat because it scared her.  so she just sticks to cleaning before and after WE go for a ride.

Wow!!!  What you all need is a wife that is just as hooked as we are. I can show up and see an Adams packages sitting on the door step. 
 
I also come home to this once in a while.  Cleaning and waxing.
 

Wow!!!  What you all need is a wife that is just as hooked as we are. I can show up and see an Adams packages sitting on the door step. 
 
I also come home to this once in a while.  Cleaning and waxing.