jermonger69

isn't marring the same as scratches/ swirls??

Waterless wash seems to have done he trick. Thanks again everyone.

Hey Jerry! From the second picture, it looks like maybe too much Detail Spray was applied since there appears to be some pooled up staining going on there. It can take several wipes back and forth with the dry towel to fully remove the residue if it's applied heavily in the hot sun or humid weather. Usually 2 sprays should cover about half of the hood for example.

 

Maybe try going back over it with a tiny bit more Detail Spray (1 light mist on the affected area) and wipe with a different towel than the one you used previously and report back. Thanks.

Thanks Dan...hope you don't think I didn't believe you. Just wanted a "second opinion".

Thanks Everyone...

I would also like to askwas your cars hood warm or hot, that will effect the Outcome?

It was a very hot/humid day yesterday, but this was after sundown and after the car was off for a couple of hours.

Ok so for Detail Spray you should wipe it off once, flip the towel over to get the left over and buff off slight hazing.

 

As far as linting, that all comes to how you wash the towels... Use cold water, a non-scented detergent (preferably with no dyes), and tumble dry with no heat. There are some good videos out their by a MF Towel manufacturer but I don't think I'd be allowed to post them here.

I know how to wipe the car down lol...I actually used two different triple soft towels, one for the initial wipe, and the other for buffing. It wasn't actually lint. The detail spray wasn't wiping off, but leaving a sticky residue behind and when I tried to wipe it off, remnants of the towel were left behind...not lint. Meaning, It wouldn't wipe the sticky spray off. It's really hard to explain (apparently lol)

The only residue that a towel will leave is lint. Is that what you are seeing?

 

I'm having a hard time seeing what exactly it is. It almost looks like water etching.

yea...it was hard to actually get a picture. The spray was not wiping off and was left sticky. What you see is the dried spray with lint stuck to it from the towel.

So last night I wiped my car down with the Detail Spray and a Triple Soft towel as i've done many many times in the past. However, when I went out to the car about 2 hours after it had this "glaze" over it. I tried to wipe it off (and applied more spray to lubricate). It almost felt sticky and left the hood of my car a mess and left residue from the towel...i  tried to take some pictures, but i'm not sure it came across. I spoke with Dan earlier and he told me it could be the humidity. Well, i'm not so sure...let me know what everyone thinks.

So...when does everyone use Detail Spray or Waterless Wash? Or how do you decide which to use?

I kind of feel they almost do the same thing.

thanks for such great input and suggestions

After every use!

 

Here are a few older discussions on proper towel care:

washing towels for a beginner

 

Microfiber revitalizer?

 

Washing Towels Together?

I've seen those threads and watched videos lol....I use All Clear, delicate dry for 30 minutes, then let naturally let them dry thoroughly.

Just curious to hear how often people wash their towels. My Adam's stash is small, but slowly building, but I wash them after every use.

Be careful around emblems and trim with any towel. Just a small sharp edge will pull on the fibers unfortunately

I don't recall catching it on an of the emblems. I noticed the pull after I washed the towel. Kinda pi**ed me off.

Well this is unfortunate. Only used this towel twice, and it already has a pull in it.

Ed,

I'm actually in Delaware County, just outside of Philly. Was born/raised in Philly, though.

I live in Philly, so it's gets pretty dirty in the winter. lol

Thanks for the advice.

I'm new to the Adam's world, and am using the Waterless Wadh (which is awesome btw). My question is, should I use the detail spray after I use the waterless wash, or is it not necessary?

Thanks

I actually got the order today! Woot woot! lol

rub it in, David!!! thanks! lol

So, I placed an order on the 1st and I'm going to receive it until the 11th? Why so long? I NEED MY CHOCOLATE MINT DETAIL SPRAY!!!

Welcome from another newbie!

just ordered 2 of the chocolate mint detail sprays w/ a triple soft...the addiction has begun!!!

zapdon, your 6th gen and GTO are pretty badass

Thanks for the warm welcome. I think Adam's is already my new obsession

Thanks, Dan...just a stock SS. I  think it needs to be polished. Lots of swirls from using crappy MF towels and carwashes. That's the next plan I have for it.

That GTO is gorgeous.