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Hi Jack, There are a few colors that are nearly impossible to see the rainbow and I've found that using different lights and angles helps, but I have not found anything that works every time. LED lights work fine on dark colored vehicles and my old Halogen shop light tends to work better on and the lighter colored cars. On a few of the vehicles I used and old flashlight with a regular bulb that I could easily change the angles on. When using the Halogen or old flashlight, I had to turn off the overhead LED's to be able to see the difference clearly and that is the only thing that was consistent. The best I can suggest is to experiment with the different lights that you have available and if one of them works stick with it and please post what worked.

Hi John, You have proven that you have a knack for writing and I enjoyed your article. My first concern is about the storage of your chemicals and ensuring that they do not freeze or overheat. If it is possible for you to keep your chemicals in a climate controlled environment, it would be best for their longevity. While I cannot tell you about the curing time for extreme cold, I do know that when it is below 50, there is a noticeable difference in using the chemicals. That has little to with the point that I live in South Carolina and anything below 50 is generally unacceptable. The next concern would be if you do take it out is what is used on the roads in Colorado. Some of the road deicing products can be harsh and can be gritty which could easily mar the paint surface when you do a waterless or rinseless wash. Other than waiting for a warm period to when you know you can do a proper wash or moving to a warmer climate, I'm not sure what else to suggest. However, we have many members from the colder areas, including one of our moderates. @falcaineer who lives in Colorado and may be able to provide some additional insight, including directions on how to get to the Adam's headquarters in Colorado. The car looks great and I'm not saying that because it is Red, but it most certainly does help.

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Hi @mpride63 Don't forget to add a proper introduction as a new member of the forum. No matter which method you use, the hood is going to require a full polish and protection added in the end and if you plan on keeping your Camaro looking great, invest in a polisher, and I'll recommend the Swirl Killer from Adam's they are sweet. I do not let any sit on the paint for long, it way too easy to have it cause etching or spotting, so anything you apply should be removed quickly and then cleaned with an appropriate product, such as Waterless Wash or even Detail Spray. I have deal with decal and wrap glue previously and found Goo Gone to work well. Using a throw away rag or towel, put the Goo Gone on the rag and hold it on the glue for a moment and then wipe it off, each pass will take a little more glue or adhesive off. If that does not get the results because it is too think or stuck too much, you can go to method two, which is using WD-40 and a Plastic Razor Blade - do not use a metal razor blade since it will cut the paint. If you do not have any plastic razor blades, you can them at almost any craft store or chair pharmacy or you can other them online. one hundred plastic razor blades are under $10 and can be used for many things, removing glue is just one of them. The WD-40 works to both loosen the glue and as a lubricant which is important to keep from scratching the paint too much. Light stead stead pressure works well for the glue and if you get get tree sap, it works very well for that. Make sure you was the area immediately after user Goo Gone or WD-40 on the area to prevent any paint damage.

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Hi Jon, I have one of each and from a foam standpoint they are pretty much equal. What is different is the feel of the handle and connection between the handle and container. It isn't that the standard gun doesn't feel good or is substandard as that is not the case, but the premium feels better and when you connect the handle and gun it has a more solid feel to the connection. I tend to use the standard when I am doing a strip wash and the premium when I am doing any of the shampoo's. Even though I'm thorough about cleaning the equipment after use, I've always had a concern about strip wash being left in the container. Go with the one you choose and you could get lucky like I did and the other comes in a Mystery Box.

Hi Tyler, If your vehicle is not graphene coated, then you should stay with the non-graphene product line If you have graphene coated, your vehicle, then you should go with graphene products. Generally, if you are getting streaking it is either too much product being used or the towels are not optimal, ie. too wet, too light weight. It took me a bit to get to the right combination, and a light spray followed by two separate borderless grey towels, seems to work well for me. Humidity can also have an effect and if it is above 80%, then I just don't bother touching the vehicles.

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I have finally completed enough of the ceiling and trim plus hung up some art that it is time for an updated picture. The flag on the right has the USCG logo for the stars and was hand crafted by a local veteran. I probably have another 2 or 3 weekends on the ladder and then it will be on to the cabinets, workbench, metal pegboard and remaining wall mounted stainless steel shelves. I'm sure hoping that I can have all my equipment and chemicals moved out of the wife's garage and in place before the spring shining season starts.

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The best thing that I have ever found for tail lights, is Adam's Revive Hand Polish. I don't know what it is about that product, but it works wonders. If you have any Revive left, give it a try and I do the tail lights by hand.

Hi Dave, I use the Adam's Foam Gun at least half the time when I am washing vehicles. It works very well, but does not give near the foam that the Foam Cannon and pressure washer does. The benefit is that it is quick to grab, setup and put away. If your vehicle is coated and you are using the Graphene Shampoo, it works very well, but you will notice that the shampoo tends to run off more than the Regular or Ultra shampoo on a non-coated vehicle. This is the result of the coating, yet it cleans just as easily.

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