SouthernSteve

Congratulations to @Adam ,his family, and staff!
 

Two of my favorite memories...

1.  My neighbor came back from Carlisle, PA with a bottle of VRT and said, “I thought you might like to try this.”

2.  When Dan, @lawson4450 , hosted an Adam’s event, way back when in N.J., and I was able to be a part of it.  The Junkman came to town and it was a great time!

Hey Michael!  Former Jersey guy here...left just about two years ago.  Welcome to the forum.

Dog Tired

I had been using a tire dressing, from England, that has Si02 in it.  It has been my favorite for longevity and looks even after a cleaning.  Just a pain to get.

I’m stoked that Adams has added some to VRT!  Can’t wait to try it.

Master Blaster

Spent the last couple of days detailing a 2013 Infiniti.  Topped with Adams Ceramic Spray coating after washing, chemical and mechanical decon, 2 Step correction, wipe down, etc...  I really love the Adams 2 part Metal polishes...😎

Welcome from Alabama.  What part of Tennesse are you located?  My wife and I are contemplating a move to East Tennessee.

Absolutely stunned...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours also Rich!   Of course, to the great members and those at Adams too!

Spree Candy

On 11/12/2019 at 7:29 PM, stalebreadjr said:

Took a couple days to shine up the wife's Compass.  The wheels were nasty!  It took a few times with TRC to get them back to black.  Washed, Clayed, Polished (Revive) and Americana Paste Wax.  I think Jeep hates detailers BTW....that honeycomb grill is ridiculous....

 

Tire and Jeep Before Pics:

 

 

AND here is the final product after all said and done:

Didn't notice the smushed pecan on the tire until after the pic  .

Nice work, Matt!
 

My wife grew up in SE Alabama and said those Pecans were her part-time job after school.  When she was a kid, they had 3 trees in the yard and would collect them.  

On 11/18/2019 at 6:31 AM, Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin said:

I'm in for this as well.

I don't know, Adams... that's 2 from GA and 1 from SC, maybe it's time to relocate HQ down here. Maybe like in Athens, GA?

I can do the site planning and permitting, no worries.

Add 1 from Southeast Alabama...😁

Audi Q 7.  Adams Tire Shine and LSP of Adam’s Ceramic Coating Spray...

Howdy All,

Haven’t had much time to post lately but figured I would update this post.  The Audi is currently sitting in the garage so the Adams Spray Ceramic coating can cure.

Just to abbreviate, it was washed, chemical and mechanical deconned, polished, two areas that required some compounding, IPA substitute wipe down, and Adams Ceramic Spray coating applied.  I also did the interior...vacuum, clean carpets and all weather Matt’s, cleaned the glass, and wipe down the seats, dash, doors.  Exterior windows and Engine compartment was also given attention.

Started Saturday afternoon and finished about an hour ago.  Thankfully it was so new and the dealer did add the “Dealer Installed Swirls.”
 

Since I just started using Adams products again, I had other products that I used so out of respect, I won’t mention those brands.  I did use Adams Tire Shine on the tires.

Mayor Emeritus 

Group setting

Island Paradise 

11 hours ago, shane@detailedreflections said:

Hello to a fellow firefighter...

 

Audi paint is usually crazy hard. You’ll most likely find polishing takes longer or you’ll use more aggressive methods to get your results. The paint on the posts is usually still not crazy hard though. 
 

Without seeing the damage, it’s difficult to say what method we’d start with. That decision may also be impacted by what tools/products you have at your disposal. 
 

Good luck. 

Thanks, Shane!  

Oh yeah, I’m retired after 30 years on the job...😎

Substance Quantity

Nice work with the Escalade!

Welcome aboard!!  

2 hours ago, Chris@Adams said:

Steve, Not sure either on how hard or soft the Audi clear is.

Do a 2x2 test spot and start with the least aggressive pad & polish so you will know what you are working with.

1 hour ago, GXPaycheck said:

I’ve been told German clear is on the hard end of the scale. Test sections are a good start. 

Thanks!

Doing a small section is how I start normally. .  My research is showing they tend to be a harder paint.  

Big Thank you!

Hi All,

Friends of ours just bought the above...pic below.  They asked me to “do my detailing,” to it.  My question is, since I’ve never worked in an Audi, if anyone has any experience with them and the paint hardness?  My research shows Audi’s can be harder paints but wanted to ask you folks.  

I had it “under the lights,” to do an inspection and thankfully the amount of marring and scratches is very minimal.  The black door trim has the most and one area above the left wheel well.  Our one friend may have though I was a tad nutty as I was inspecting...lol

I have my plan of attack but was hoping someone may have some experience with this particular paint, albeit every situation is different.

i just ordered Adams Spray Ceramic Coating for it...👍. 

Thanks to @RayS and @Rich  for your write ups that helped me in deciding to use it.

On 6/2/2019 at 3:35 AM, Rich said:

Never stops raining here.  

Interestingly, here in SE BAMA, we were down nearly 20”s of rain.  Finally been getting some but I see up there that LVIA was almost plus 40” for the year.  

We had lived in Northwest Hunterdon County for nearly 20 years.

Welcome aboard, Felix!