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That's a trek! 
 
If you want to split gas let me know if the next one gets announced in time. 

How long it last depends on your environment and how often you use windshield washer fluid.
 
It’s absoluteky worth it! Works incredibly well. I love the glass boost too, works great to clean the windows while boosting your sealant as well. I use glass boost alone if the windshield wasn’t too dirty to begin with

dosent give me enough time to drive out on such short notice so hopefully I’ll get to go soon.

So, after a bad detail job on this gentelmans truck by another detailer, he was looking to find someone else to take care of his vehicles. One thing lead to another and he found me through a friend of mine. So I went and looked at this 2004 Mercedes of his and as expected, it was pretty beat from bad towels etc etc as you can see (he purchased it used). As we walked the car and I showed him how bad it was under bright lights he said to me " you aren't getting those scratches out, especially on the passengers side rear quarter where work was done" ! As he drove off, I couldn't wait to prove him wrong ! After some time and elbow grease, more like my Flex and Adams Orange and White polishing compounds, here are the results. Yes he was wrong, yes I am now doing all of other vehicles, and yes he's now an Adams fan !!

I just got the Orange sidekick and it works great for blowing out dust from the interior. 
 
Interior detailer or the interior cleaner dusted onto a towel also works well. 
 
Detail spray for nav/touch screens 

My Hubbs got me the orange sidekick last year. Unfortunately I had an accident with mine, causing it to fall to the the tile floor bending one of the feet. Though I tried to bend it back, it has a bit of wobble when I set it down--if I'm not careful. whoops! But it is a tank and still works perfectly. They are great little machines.

I just got the Orange sidekick and it works great for blowing out dust from the interior. 
 
Interior detailer or the interior cleaner dusted onto a towel also works well. 
 
Detail spray for nav/touch screens 

I just got the Orange sidekick and it works great for blowing out dust from the interior. 
 
Interior detailer or the interior cleaner dusted onto a towel also works well. 
 
Detail spray for nav/touch screens 

I just got the Orange sidekick and it works great for blowing out dust from the interior. 
 
Interior detailer or the interior cleaner dusted onto a towel also works well. 
 
Detail spray for nav/touch screens 

I personally use 303 fabric protectant, it offers UV protection, I put it on my car cover and it still looks new for being 10years old. This is also the same brand that is used by high end patio furniture manufactures and also used on many top of the line car covers. It works great and also use it on new car carpeting per customer requests.

Send me your number in a private message, I’ll text you if that’s ok and we’ll set it up.
 
 
 

I actually have thursday off, that'd be awesome! 

This quote from The Junkman I always keep in mind, "Technique trumps product". I have a pair of Harbor Freight DA polishers that I have been using for 2 years without issue. I've tried a few different brands of pads trying to find the "best brand" but I always found that the way I run the machine dictated how the detail goes.
 
Another thing to keep in mind is to perfect what works for you. The way I or Adam or anyone else on here works a polisher will be different from the way you end up using yours. You may find that your paint responds better to a certain polish. It may not be the polish you want to use, but you have to do what works for you and your car.

I concur with all the above, any machine will do, it’s all about how you handle the scandal with what you have. Unless you have that chemical guys junk lol, I’m guessing you do but that’s ok. We all have to learn some how.
 
 
Tyler, do you work this Thursday? I have some business to take care of in San Diego, I could head down there early show you a thing or two if your interested? Let me know if your interested and we can work something out.

Thanks for all the responses so far. 
 
I've watched  Adams videos, as well as some others and did my best to follow the advice in them. 
 
The vehicle is a 2017 Toyota 4Runner in black, it's metallic black, and has the unfortunately typical swirls and scratches from horrific car lot washings 
 
on two different occasions I have attempted to correct the paint, working a 2ish x 2ish square on the hood netted shiny paint with scratches in it still. 
 
So I think I'll grab Adams pads and polishes and give that a shot next time around. 

The pad and correction polishes and compounds do play a big roll. Along with the machine speed and how long, fast or slow you work a panel. Adam’s has how to videos on buffing and they also talk about speeds and technique.
 
I know other very experienced guys will drop in here and give more detailed info.
 
This video is a great starting point. Even after all my years (growing up around) of buffing new paint at a body shop I was running my Flex too slow.

I would say the polish and pads are more important than the machine. However, the most important part will simply be your technique and experience. An experienced person who knows what hes doing will likely achieve better results with a harbor freight polisher than a rookie with a rupes. 
 
I think you already have a decent machine and upgrading will net you no results. Try practicing on a different car. Maybe a buddy who has a beater. What exactly are you struggling with? Im sure everyone here can throw in some tips. 
 
Remember to work in small sections. I think 2'x2' is the general rule of thumb, but I always start smaller. Sometimes 1'x1' until I find the method that works for me. Also dont rush it. If its a big vehicle, you can also break it down into multiple days. 
 
Also different clears and colors make it more difficult or easier to polish. My car has black paint, and it was pretty easy to see the imperfections, so it was also easy to correct. However, my truck is silver and it was a PITA to correct it. 

I agree with Chonke and Frozen, product and pad, but overall technique.  As was mentioned, start with a 2 x 2 area, even tape off a few of these areas.  Work one of those areas until you have results you want, then use that 'formula' on the rest of the car.  

I'd say it's a combo of technique and product. Nothing like an on the fence answer, huh?! What you need, though, will depend on your car and desired results.
What kind of car? How good or bad is the paint? Any pictures you can share?
 
A quick search shows the Torq 10FX is an 8mm DA orbital polisher, and can be fitted with a few different size backing plates, anywhere from 3-6". The throw isn't as much as you'll get with, say, the new Swirl Killer (15mm), but with the proper technique (e.g., crosshatch pattern, slow and steady, and the right speed(s) selected on the polisher for the correction needed), you can get similar results, albeit with a little more effort. I have a PC 7424XP, which I think is also an 8mm throw, and use Adam's exclusively with great results. As an "average, every day" detailer, a Dual Action orbital is what you should be looking for, so you're good there. The different size backing plates will allow different size pads, including those that Adam's sells. Just check the specs on the pads before you buy.
 
If you haven't already, be sure to watch the videos on Adam's website for more insight. http://adamspolishes.com/video
 
When ready to make the change, click over to Adam's website, grab an adult beverage (as long as you're over 21!), break out your wallet, and await the shine!
 
P.S. One caveat to Mike's post above re: tape...do NOT use tape with "locking" edges! Regular blue painters tape or green automotive will work just fine.

Thanks! 
 
I really appreciate it! I want to learn how to take care of them myself, it's a black car with factory installed swirls  so I want to get it perfect and then maintain it for its life. 

If you are ever in Orange County ca stop by and let me knoe I’ll hook you up for free and fix them or shrink them up depending how bad they are.
 
 

And it makes your car smell like a Pina Colada!

I have had a fascination with the company ever since I discovered it back in February. Well today I googled 'Adam's Polishes' and low and behold I found an astounding article! I don't know the gentleman who posted, but I believe he may be a forum member. Would love to hear more stories like this!! I haven't met Adam yet, and theres no chance of me going to Colorado anytime soon
 
Enjoy...
 
http://www.false-summits.com/?p=81

I don't understand the issue. Everywhere you go, if it's sold in a store, it's going to be more expensive than if you buy online. 
 
Online sellers don't have the same overhead as running a storefront, storefronts have to cover the lease on the building, the utilities on the building, whatever CS items they offer such as water, coffee etc for customers. Then they have to buy and store large quantities of the product, pay for shipping, pay for advertising, and make a profit on top of that in order to stay in business. 
 
I would LOVE to have a store near me that carries Adams products. The only thing close to me is a Detail Garage that is about a 30 min drive from me. 
 
I'd happily pay a premium on the individual products to be able to go into a store and pick them up the same day. and potentially get some advice on the products themselves. 

I don't typically see WW being diluted. However, if you want to create a more economical "WW-like" solution, you can dilute RW 16:1. IMO, it doesn't smell nearly as awesome as the WW, though!
 
P.S. You can find other dilution ratios here.