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    RayS got a reaction from rrmccabe in Premium Foam Cannon orifice size   
    Thanks Rich for the note about the 1.1mm nozzle and I'll need to seriously consider adding it to my next order.   As for the rinse, I've used the pressure washer, many different nozzles for the hose and nothing has compared to the Fire Hose nozzle.  Now if I could just keep it in my area instead of being on the wife's hose for her plants it would be nice.  
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    RayS reacted to rrmccabe in Premium Foam Cannon orifice size   
    Hi Ray,  I have had an Adams foam gun for about 5 years (best guess) and I am sure its had less than 15 uses.  Just never really found much value it it as most everything I put on ran off. Maybe I am doing it wrong.  Just seemed like a lot of shampoo down the drain.
     
    I finally got a chance to give the new pressure washer 2.0 a workout with the premium foam cannon. I did order a 1.1mm nozzle for it and I can say the difference is significant.  Would recommend the 1.1mm to anyone running a pressure washer with similar pressure/gpm.   
     
    I would say the cannon is going to make me change my normal wash process. 
     
    I tossed 3 pads in a bucket of water with grit guard but added no soap as I usually do.  Prepped the tires and wheels with normal chemicals and then foamed just tires and wheels with graphene shampoo. Finished wheels/tires and rinsed them off with pressure washer and gave the vehicle a quick pressure washer rinse to remove debris and clean fender wells. Once complete I snapped the foam cannon back on and foamed the truck.   Washed the truck using the 3 pads in the bucket and the shampoo hung the entire time. Have to say I have never felt I had more lubricity than this time.  The actual wash time was less but probably offset by the fact I had 3 pads to rinse out after.
     
    The only thing I am undecided on is rinsing with the pressure washer. Not sure the value in that except for saving water. I like my Adams fire hose nozzle and is much quicker than the pressure washer and I feel does a better job.

    I am considering going to a larger nozzle size on the pressure washer which will drop pressure and increase GPM.  Maybe that will help the rinse.

    Overall I like the setup. Adams put a really nice hose and gun on the 2.0.
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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in Best Wheel Brush For These Wheels?   
    I have the older Adam's brushes and have used them for years on my Chevy and GMC wheels and tires.  The brushed have held up very well and the wheels continue to loo great.  I have been know to use them on the Mustang and no harm has come to the brushes or Mustang either.
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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in Adams Spray Wax   
    While I agree it is more expensive than a product you can get in a Big Box store, you also have to consider the longevity of the product.  I also fully recognize the different price model between a consumer product that I'm using for myself and something a professional would use on a client's vehicle that is only there once in a while.
     
    From a consumer or personal use standpoint, if the product lives up to the product details, it will actually cost less if it meets the 1 month longevity as advertised.
     
    Based the cost of Product M from the big box store and Product A after the normal 15% discount and knowing that I get 6 vehicles from Product M per bottle and I suspect Product A will be about the same. 
     
    Here are my calculations:  
    M: $8 @ 6 vehicles = $1.33 per vehicle per use
    A: $12 @ 6 vehicles = $2.00 per vehicle per use
     
    Product M, lasts 2 weeks
    Product A, lasts 4 weeks
     
    Product M has to be redone 26 times
    Product A has to be redone 13 times
     
    M: 26 @ $1.33 = $34.58
    A: 13 @ $2.00 = $26.00
     
    Now, it is a question of using it and finding out how the longevity is and how the vehicle looks to make a final decision on the actual value.  I ordered one bottle and will be putting it on the wife's car today and then the trial time starts.   By no means,  am I saying that I prefer the higher purchase cost, it would be great if the price was the same as Product M and longer lasting. If Product M were to last 4 weeks instead of 2, then we'd have a different financial pattern.  Also, I have no complaints about how the vehicle looks or ease of use when using Product M, so that is not part of my evaluation process.
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    RayS reacted to Marshall in Wash & Wax 1st Experience   
    Gotcha!  Well, I decided to degrease/clean the Weber SS grill tonight. After scraping, soaking with degreasing agent, and an initial pressure wash, I finished with Adams Wash & Wax in the cannon. Then I lightly scrubbed on the outside and followed with a good rinse with deionized water. I was very pleased! Slight gloss enhancement too.
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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in Wash & Wax 1st Experience   
    Sure did and it works very well on campers, motorhomes and vinyl fences.  
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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in Wash & Wax 1st Experience   
    Hi Marshall,
    The Wash & Wax works great on the garage door if it is fiberglass or aluminum.  It makes it easy to go over and really reduces the amount of dust and dirt that clings to it.  I try to do mine about 3 times a year, end of winter, after pollen season and late fall.  
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    RayS got a reaction from Bscott94 in What did you do today?   
    My wife and I made a quick trip to Wisconsin and it gave my brother-in-law an opportunity to show me his new Wash Bay.  Let's just say that it far exceeded anything I was expecting to see and it was not the most impressive thing that I saw that day.  
     
    The wash bay has a heated floor, the entire building is insulated, great lighting and the two black items in the ceilling are just 2 of the 4 in the building that are powered vents.   On the back wall, are the two pressure washers, one is connected to the soap dispenser and the other is clean water.   The entire system uses softened water and I am pretty sure that every piece of equipment he has will fit in there, height, width and length wise, just not all at the same time.
     
    What I don't understand is why Mary just looked at me told me No.  I didn't even ask her a question...

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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in Spotless Water Deionizer Purchase??   
    There are plenty of 20-30 gallon portable water tanks that you wheel around with you.  They are used often for camping and are relatively inexpensive.  The good thing with the 20-30 galllon portable tanks is that they generally have the volume needed for the job while also remaining reasonable in their weight for being on wheels. 

    While I hadn't thought about the need for having deionized water for going around the house for the windows. Why not run the water through the Deionizer and put it into the portable tank to wheel around your house.   That way you can leave the Deionizer stationary insteady of trying to move it around the house?  It would probably be easier to do and would reduce the risk of damaging an expensive piece equipment by constantly moving it.
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    RayS reacted to Marshall in No More Tire Dressing   
    Those Continental's look fantastic! I agree, especially for those on just using the cleaner and no dressing. I'm like some of you guys, torn on the dressing in relation to looks, sling, runs, and dirt/dust attraction. I use Adams wheel/tire cleaner and to be truthful the tires look great after just that treatment. Then I ambitious on the next wash, and break out my Adams tire shine, a brush, and the Adams round foam applicator. 2 of my 3 vehicles have rough tread/aggressive side wall Goodyears and the process gets tedious!
     
    On a different note, I used wheel and tire cleaner then tire shine on our low pro rollback at our dealership. Continental tires too! The shine worked perfect! No sling, no runs.

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    RayS got a reaction from Marshall in No More Tire Dressing   
    What stands out from the picture is that the tires are Continentals which are great tires, but nortoriously hard to get to look even and get some shine, at least for me.   So I think these Contintentals are the best looking Continentals that I've saw.  Nice work Jon.
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    RayS got a reaction from NuNu in How to get this roof done?   
    Set between two of the 20'sh foot ladders this will let you get to all the areas.  Plan on doing about 2 feet a time for the length of the vehicle and go all the way across.  It is a slow process and is easier to move the vehicle than to move the ladders and scaffold.   You need to pick the right brand and length of the scaffold to ensure your vehicle can go between the ladders.  Laying down on the scaffold does make the process easier, but there is nothing that makes it comfortable.

    I found that having the ladder closest to the vehicle in a more verticle stance made the setting more stable and more room along side the vehicle.

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    RayS reacted to mc2hill in What did you do today?   
    My wife and I choose that weekend to visit my son & daughter-in-law in Chicago!  It was lots of firsts for this Florida boy - first time in snow/ice/slush, first time in sub-zero temps, and first time wearing long underwear all day!  We looked at it as an adventure, and thankfully the brave Uber drivers were always available - my son's car locks froze on the Saturday, so we used them alot (but the plus was we always got into a warm car!).   
    Hats off to anyone that can live in that weather, but it ain't for me.
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    RayS reacted to falcaineer in Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Adanced clogging   
    That's my suggestion since nothing else seems.to be working, yes. And longevity is only an estimate, not a guarantee. Like I said, many factors are in play that could affect it. It could also be the coating on the sides wasn't applied the same leading to different performance over time. If you don't feel like doing it all now, work panel by panel over a few days or even weeks. Compound and blue foam pad should remove it, then Surface Prep it and reapply the coating. As much time as you're investing in it trying to fix it, you could just redo it with a little more time and be happier. But it's your decision.
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    RayS reacted to rrmccabe in One step polish change   
    OK. Was not sure what could happen to the product over time.   I have not seen any visible issues as I was able to shake and use.
     
    I think I am just going to mess around on this vehicle the Adam way and do a panel completely and spray ceramic coat it.   Just do a panel or two  a week. I would switch to the full coating but don't want to burn through 10 applicators. LOL
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    RayS got a reaction from Captain Slow in One step polish change   
    I have a few bottles that are in the 3-5 year old range and like you all my chemicals are kept in a climate controlled room.  I always make sure I shake the bottles well before using and same for the gallons before putting any in smaller bottles.  I've found that a few products, like Paint Sealant and Revive Hand Polish, take more shaking than others to ensure they are well mixed.   I have not had any issues with how well they work.   

    Of course if the bottle is not sealed properly that will cause them to go bad or as you stated some of them to dry out.  
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    RayS reacted to Captain Slow in What did you do today?   
    Quoting myself: “ I’m not worried about our vehicles as they’ve both sporting Advanced Graphene Spray Coating.”
     
    After three days of driving in freezing rain and then just rain, most of the caked on salt is off the SS. Beading is back.  Extended forecast is calling for temps in the upper 40’s to low 50’s next week.  I CANT WAIT!!!
     
    I just noticed the wheels and exhaust pipes look clean. Dang, that coating is the shizz!
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    RayS got a reaction from shmedley in Sharing some good family news - Non-Detailing   
    The good family news is that the family is growing.   This weekend, plus a couple of days, was a fun filled event for my oldest daughter and her husband who had their baby shower.   This will be our first grandchild and we are most certainly looking forward to the family growing.  We'll be expecting our grandchild around Christmas and with any luck our son-in-law won't get deployed between now and the arrival.   In celebration we hosted about 30 guests for an extended weekend and everyone had a great time with the family and friends that hadn't all been together since their wedding about 10 years go.
     
     

     
     
    Along with the daughter being spoiled, the wife's new custom shed arrived on Saturday.  We did have to ask our daughter if the child was going to look like her, since the wife's shed looks like a child of my garage.  Hard to believe the wife's new shed is a 10x12 and could fit through my door since it is only 8' 9"  high.   It will end up being a true She Shed, fully insulated, plywood walls and whatever else she wants for her storage and plant stuff.  I'm not sure if it will get heat and air, but it is already wired, so I know it will have power.
     
    I need to get the interior completed, skirting put on, flower boxes under the windows and whatever else the wife wants, so it will make for a nice winter project in addition to spoiling the first grandchild.

     
     
     

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    RayS reacted to Captain Slow in What did you do today?   
    Looking forward to warmer weather. This is the SS after I got home from the office Friday night.

     
    We’ve had a blizzard and two additional snow events since January 12. Here’s a pic from the ride into the office in the blizzard. This is in town. Visibility in the country on the way in was greatly reduced compared to this view.

    I was all by my lonesome in the office that day.
     
    The following Sunday morning was -14*F (-26*C). If I wasn’t ushering 8 AM service I’d have stayed home. Attendance was half of the usual attendance.
     
    I’m not worried about our vehicles as they’ve both sporting Advanced Graphene Spray Coating topped with Ceramic Boost under all that salt. 

    BTW: winter tires are fantastic! No matter what I drive next I will have winter tires for it.
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    RayS reacted to Rich in The two word game.   
    Delayed reaction..
     
    Just to note..........this thread has been running for 13 YEARS.....now into year 14!!!!  
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    RayS reacted to Rich in Winter Maintenance Wash   
    This is how I spent my day.  LOL. 

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    RayS got a reaction from chops1sc in Winter Maintenance Wash   
    Looks good.  The offer stil stands to use my garage if you want to spend a day in Columbia.
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    RayS reacted to chops1sc in Adam’s CS3 putting in the work!   
    I used CS3 as a drying aid when we first bought the new car. Still looking good even in the rain!
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    RayS got a reaction from chops1sc in No garage = No Graphite Coating?   
    @chops1sc  You do have a garage less than 2 hours away if you want to use it.   As @falcaineer stated the key is keeping the weather off it for the most of the day.  If you have a canopy, you can put the vehicle under it to protect it from the sun, dew, rain or whatever else might fall in the SC.   I used the canopy model a few times for larger vehicles and it was all about picking a light wind day with a near zero chance of rain.
     
    You are also welcome to head to my place and we can do the polishing and coating together if you'd like to do that.
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