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Congrats on the SK! 
 
You will need at least 2 of each polishing pad - microfiber, correcting, and finishing.  You can get by with one sealant pad (black or red).  
 
A few tips for a long throw polisher: 
Work on your technique.  These tools want the pad flat on the paint at all times, as it will help with pad stalling.  Take a video of you self using the tool to check your have the pad flat on the surface, not tilted to the side or forward/backward. Go slower than you think  It requires very little downward pressure  
Machine polishing tips:
ALWAYS do a test spot - find a flat surface (usually the hood or trunk) that is representative of the overall condition of the paint.  Tape out a 2 ft. x 2 ft. square, and try the least aggressive method, making 4-6 passes (in a cross hatch pattern, with some overlap in each pass) over the test section.  Now wipe off the polish and check the results - does it meet your expectations?  If yes, then your have your plan for the rest of the car.  If no, apply more polish to the pad and do another section pass.  Reevaluate, and if you need more correction, then move up the next level of aggressiveness in the pads and polish. Paint is VERY thin (about the thickness of a post-it note), so use the least aggressive method possible.  It is much cheaper to do a 2nd pass with a milder pad/polish combo than to repaint the panel...ask me how I know!   Clean the pads often - about every few sections with foam pads, and after every section for MF.  Use a pad brush, or even better an air compressor.    

The Ultra Foam and Foam Cannon is to be used as a pre-treatment to loosen dirt and debris. It's not a spray-on rinse-off product. You still have agitate to remove the dirt. 

The Ultra Foam and Foam Cannon is to be used as a pre-treatment to loosen dirt and debris. It's not a spray-on rinse-off product. You still have agitate to remove the dirt. 

The Ultra Foam and Foam Cannon is to be used as a pre-treatment to loosen dirt and debris. It's not a spray-on rinse-off product. You still have agitate to remove the dirt. 

Gotcha. 
That is sort of the problem as to why I'm having to do this. The vinyl wrap was installed poorly and was literally falling off the car in spots and was cut all up and coming loose all over. The roof was wrapped in gloss black but after the ceramic coating was applied it was streaked really bad and looked like crap. So I removed the wrap from roof and spoiler, finished what hadn't already come off of the mirrors and door handles. The front bumper was put on wrong and had to be replaced. Like I said the wrap and ceramic coatings were done in May this year and there isn't much hydrophobic action on them at all. 
 
Good to know if there is in fact a ceramic coating on there it's still there and maybe by applying the maintenance step will help.
 
Appreciate the help.

I haven't heard of CB stripping finishes. I can't see that CB would remove a ceramic coating, especially if it was professionally installed. Pro grade coatings take polishing and wet sanding to remove. A chemical will not remove a ceramic coating unless it was not installed correctly. 

Here are my suggestions based on what I've read. I don't have much experience with ceramic coatings however. 
 
On the Subaru, I would suggest the strip wash as others have said. I wouldn't polish vinyl. You can use Hand Revive Polish if needed. If the ceramic on the old vinyl is still effective, I would try using Ceramic Spray Coating on the new vinyl. Note, you might see a difference (sheen, dark vs light, etc) between panels based on the different ceramic coatings are used. Once complete you can definitely maintain Adams CSC with Ceramic Boost. I would try CB on the old coating as well but be aware that it may not cooperate. CB is designed to work with Adam's ceramic products so it may react differently with other brand's ceramic coatings. 
 
For the Lexus, same as above. I would use the suggest maintenance product if you have it. You can try CB to see how it works. If you don't see streaking or ill effects then it should be fine. If you do see issues when using CB, you can go over the car with Revive Hand Polish to remove the CB and then go back to the installer suggested product. I probably wouldn't put CSC over a professionally installed ceramic coating. It would be a waste of product if the coating is designed to have a long lifespan. You should be able to get away with maintenance washes and claying as necessary. 

Well deserved. Congratulations Chris! I've only had great interactions with you! 

Our friend Chris Fell has been a big contributor to the forum for years, generously donating his time and expertise to help other forum members get the most out of detailing.
 
Please join me in thanking Chris for all his effort, and congratulating him on becoming a Moderator!

Thanks for the welcome 🙂
 
Here is a picture for RayS
 
 

I actually didn't use much on it. Wheel cleaner, tire and rubber cleaner, and eco APC on the wheels, tires, and wheel wells. Then mega foam and H2O Guard and Gloss. I showed up prepared for anything though lol

Watched the video and it sounded great. I also scanned down and saw ALL of the AP bottles in the grass. That was a lot of product used. But the car looks magnificent. Good job. 👍

I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



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Now to decide which color to go with... I think that white is growing on me. 
 

Friends, thank you.  Thank you for caring enough to post your thoughts, and taking time from your life to do so.  Thank you for making your feelings known,  and I can appreciate that you feel we have drifted from our core.  Thank you for continuing to care about our company and brand, even though it's not the company and brand that you supported initially. 
 
The reality:  I understand your point.  We have become a much larger enterprise. At the same time, our customer base has changed as well. Over 60% of our customers are under 30 today!  We have a fantastic marketing department that turns out limited edition promotional products and Adam's branded apparel. While I certainly appreciate the sales, it's not something I had in mind when we started. Nor would I ever have thought old or limited edition products would sell for hundreds of dollars on eBay. Never in a million years, and our marketing team has created tremendous brand equity, and demand.
 
I started this business to offer great detailing chemicals, matched with premium application and removal tools, and easy to understand instructions.  (Eventually, videos, to help the DIY enthusiast achieve incredible results at home, with ease.)  Above all, I want our customers to be impressed with the quality, ease of use, and results achieved with everything that comes from Adam's.  
 
The reality:  The promotional stuff sells, and the new majority of our customers are young.   I now have partners, a bank expecting us to meet goals, etc.  It's not just me and my small team, boot strapping to make payroll, and kick out a few new products each year.  Adam's Polishes has grown exponentially, and as a result, it has changed.  While the changes at Adam's are good for some, they are not appreciated by all. Especially the original customers, those who remember us small, with nearly all American made products.  Those who have supported our brand for a decade or even two. 
 
As some of you are aware, our ownership group acquired our chemical manufacturer last year, and now have access to truly amazing chemistry.  We have invested heavily in the business, updated the lab, and are now making products that are more advanced than the big players in our industry.  Crazy enough, we now have 150 employees, plus another 25 part time show champions.  While I'm humbled that we have established a much larger company, and are roughly 10X the size we were just a few years ago, I also miss the old days.  I miss the days of taking our entire staff out to lunch daily.  Miss indoor parking and a cross-fit gym at the HQ.  I even miss the days of whacking payroll on a credit card, and living in my first warehouse.  While those days were tough, doing whatever it took to survive was invigorating, exciting!  It's hard to do things like that as a large company.
 
You asked about DVK?  Dylan VonKleist is incredible at identifying and developing new products.  He knows detailing as well or possibly better than I do, and has his thumb on the pulse of the detailing community.  He was instrumental in starting this very forum!   I also miss Ashley Wilson.  She worked with us since high school, with her fantastic dad, Mike, one of our original team members.   Ashley was amazing with our resellers, and everyone she came in contact with.  When we moved the business to Colorado, she was unable to move with us, understood.  We had an outstanding controller, Patti.  She started with us in 2009, and helped us get through many, many hurdles.  Her positivity and influence on both me, and the staff was awesome!  She eventually moved on to work with a non-profit, which helps children.  Understood, and she is missed by all of our employees that knew her, and was replaced by a super capable CFO and eventually, an accounting team of five that are much needed to keep this enterprise afloat.  Great people, certainly needed, but a big company team is different feel than a small few person team.  Realize, those people who are gone have moved up, and as our business grew, we had to make changes.  We are friendly with each person that moved on, no bridges were burned in the making of Adam's Polishes!
 
I introduced Dylan to Cody, then the owner of Cyclo Tools, and he was hired there.  Then, Cyclo was acquired by Rupes, which is how Dylan landed there.  It was a good fit for him, the right move at the time.  Truth:  Dylan is one of the smartest, most OCD, focused detailers I've ever known.  His focus on detailing products made our line better, and makes Rupes a better company today.  We never replaced Dylan, and are still looking today. (If you know someone, please shoot me an email with a resume: Adam@AdamsPolishes.com.)  

Today:  Our customer service team is awesome.  Our marketing team, led by Matt Butcher, is amazing.  Our chemicals are outstanding, and our ceramic program is world class.  Our towels and accessories are very good as well.   As I always say, "VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLARS!"   We are one of the only companies on earth that honors a 110% Satisfaction guarantee.  Pleas, return any product you are dissatisfied with.  Whining about products online doesn't solve a problem.  Remember, you get 110% refund on products you are unimpressed with. Please, no whining, just contact us so we can make it right!
 
I gave 200% to Adam's Polishes for decades. (Gave 200% to detailing for the previous two decades as well. Been detailing for nearly 40 years now!)  Today, I've shifted priorities, to a family man, and business man.  In that order.  I used to come home after work and get on AdamsForums, and on other social media platforms.  Today, when I'm home, I'm a Dad, and husband. Today, I don't always get to the HQ, rather, I travel all over for business.  I'm on a plane at least 4X a week, and while my United Airlines status is rocking, my absence is noted at home.
 
God has been incredibly good to me, and our business.  I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to start and grow this business from zero. Blessed with an incredible and dedicated team.  Blessed to have met my wife, and blessed with our three healthy children.  Blessed to live and work in Colorado.  Blessed to have incredible customers who care enough to report your feelings on our direction!  
 
Finally, I encourage everyone to VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLARS!  Focus on the high quality products that keep your car shining, and your shine therapy soothing.  I'm still detailing something every week, sometimes daily.  It's my therapy.  It's always been my therapy.  Detailing is how I unwind and find clarity in this complicated world.  
 
I'm here as the Chief Detailer, and Founder of Adam's Polishes.  I'm not the CEO, not the marketing director, just the Chief Detailer.  If you don't like a product, please, contact our customer service team, and we will make it right.  (orders@adamspolishes.com, or 866-965-0400.)  When I tune in to listen to people complain about our business, it certainly hits a nerve.  If you have a product that has not impressed you, please contact us!  Vote with your dollars, and you will see more products that you love from Adam's Polishes.
 
Thank you very, very much for your loyalty, and for your business.
 
Humbly,
Adam

You can use Ceramic Spray Coating on soft tops so I'd say you can use it on shoes. I've been wondering the same. I want to get a bottle and try it out. 

She says "hello" by the way...
 
 

I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



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I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



sstg-69D418B4-3E4D-45EC-AC6A-092D7EF78B74.mp4

I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



sstg-69D418B4-3E4D-45EC-AC6A-092D7EF78B74.mp4

I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



sstg-69D418B4-3E4D-45EC-AC6A-092D7EF78B74.mp4

I got the wash and HGG this beauty last night. A little ear candy for you too. @RayS, I know why you love red so much now!



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A picture ledge from Ikea works great! and it's super cheap! This one was $13.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90292103/ 

The Adam's Customer Service team has again proven what the word "Exceptional" means.   How many companies can you send a email to with a picture and your order number, get a quick response and then have a replacement show up a few days later - not many, but Adam's is one of them.  Regardless of the reason that I've contacted anyone at Adam's, I've received Exceptional Customer Service and it is one of the reasons why I have such high regards for the entire team.
 
While most companies try to blame someone else or do the minimum required, the Adam's teams continually proves through their actions that their Customer Service is Superior to all others.  
 
Thank you to all the Adam's team members from Support, bottling, packaging and shipping - it really does take a team to make this truly exceptional customer service experience happen and it is appreciated.