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    SgtLip reacted to bosco1 in Need help with choosing best products for my situation   
    I've been showing cars for many years, I still use a duster on my cars in the garage and at shows that have accumulated a little dust sitting. I've never seen any scratches caused by doing this. I've seen the Roadster Shop use them at a show on the 2.3 million 69 Camaro (Inferno) they built along with many others. If you've driven the car that's different but at shows or in your garage a light dusting and then alittle detail spray I think is perfectly fine...BTW I just did the wife's new to her Escalade last wkend which is Crystal White Tricoat similar to yours. Clayed - Adams Clay bar, (haven't purchased a mitt yet), Machined - Paint Sealant, Machined - Brilliant Glaze, Hand applied Buttery Wax. First wash will apply H2O GG when drying.

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    SgtLip reacted to falcaineer in 21mm Swirl killer for a beginner?   
    The 21mm is a solid machine and when used properly with sound practice (as with all polishers), will not run any risk of damaging your paint any more than the others. I will say it's a bit more cumbersome to use than the 15mm (my favorite of the 3), but its size will be easier to use on a larger vehicle like your F250. Smaller body panels and sections will be harder if not impossible to reach, but you should be able to get to much of cars with it, and it could also speed up the process since it covers more area per pass.
     
    Here's a great write-up that may also put your mind a bit more at ease.
     
     
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    SgtLip got a reaction from Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin in question about ceramic over wax   
    Joel,
    Here is a picture of my NEW Toyota ONE DAY after I received it. I didn't think I'd need to go through all the steps either since it was new. Boy was I surprised. I started with Iron Remover (the picture) then foam cannon wash, clay bar, more foam cannon wash, Prep Spray and Ceramic Spray Coating. Then Ceramic Boost and Ceramic Waterless Wash on the glass because they streaked with too much Boost. Unfortunately it is white so you can't really see it. But I was shocked when I put the Iron Remover on there. 
     
    I'm a rookie and this was my first time do this. But based on my findings about two weeks ago, I'd do everything prior to putting the ceramic spray on your car.
     
    First two are with the Iron Remover. Last two are the finished product.
     
     
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    SgtLip got a reaction from Joey11 in Hello from South Florida (with pics)   
    Joel.  I'm from Miami but now live in Crystal River.  Let the shining begin!!
    Nice looking car.
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    SgtLip reacted to tlbullet in ceramic spray   
    Im not either...just google “Adams polishes instagram”...one of the pages will give you their feed.  Just refresh the page everyday or so and you will see all of their Posts in real time.   
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    SgtLip reacted to tlbullet in ceramic spray   
    @SgtLip as we speak Adams posted this on Instagram...good thing your waiting until spring!
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    SgtLip got a reaction from Nickfire20 in question about ceramic over wax   
    Joel,
    Here is a picture of my NEW Toyota ONE DAY after I received it. I didn't think I'd need to go through all the steps either since it was new. Boy was I surprised. I started with Iron Remover (the picture) then foam cannon wash, clay bar, more foam cannon wash, Prep Spray and Ceramic Spray Coating. Then Ceramic Boost and Ceramic Waterless Wash on the glass because they streaked with too much Boost. Unfortunately it is white so you can't really see it. But I was shocked when I put the Iron Remover on there. 
     
    I'm a rookie and this was my first time do this. But based on my findings about two weeks ago, I'd do everything prior to putting the ceramic spray on your car.
     
    First two are with the Iron Remover. Last two are the finished product.
     
     
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    SgtLip got a reaction from falcaineer in ceramic spray   
    THANKS @falcaineer. I'm planning on stripping it down and doing everything in the spring so I'll save the link and look into it then. Appreciate the info.
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    SgtLip reacted to falcaineer in ceramic spray   
    They're one step ahead of you, Donald...Adam's offers a polisher rental program for when you're ready. 😁
     
    https://adamspolishes.com/pages/machine-polisher-rental
     
     
     
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    SgtLip reacted to tlbullet in ceramic spray   
    @SgtLip Dont be afraid to correct your paint with the SK. As long as your physically able to use the machine id give it a shot.  
     I watched as many videos as I could find and gave it a shot.  I was terrified to screw up the paint..but after a bunch of corrections under my belt I gained a tiny bit of confidence and knowledge of what the SK is capable of.  Im extremely happy with my SK’s performance and the results I got.  
     
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    SgtLip reacted to RayS in Need help with choosing best products for my situation   
    As for the inside of the garage door, it is a insulated door with that are full panels on both sides.  Like anything else it gets dusty and dirty and needs to be cleaned every once in a while.  I generally notice it when I'm doing a waterless wash on the wife's garage queen at night or a rainy day when the door is down and then once I'm done with the car, I just do the door.
     
    I'll refer you to this thread that has a list of alternate uses for the Adam's products and there are many others around for the forum.    
     
     
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    SgtLip got a reaction from RayS in Winter prep/2 step correction   
    Don't you just hate when that happens? Wives are always two thoughts ahead.
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    SgtLip reacted to RayS in Winter prep/2 step correction   
    My wife didn't have any complaints at all.  I was working away on her vehicle and she simply stated, no worries, I'll just take your truck to go shopping, , so I was left with no vehicle or money.
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    SgtLip reacted to RayS in Need help with choosing best products for my situation   
    For the exterior of the Garage Door and Vinyl Fence, I have been using Wash & Wax.  For the interior of the garage door, I use waterless wash.  The fence is rather big with 38 8 foot panels and then a few 4 foot panels.   The garage door is a 16x7 insulated door with one row of windows.  Using the foam gun, I got over the entire outside of the door then wipe it down with one of the Adam's Red Car Wash Wedge's. 
     
    For the fence, I do one panel at a time with the exception of the inside corners, then I do two panels. I can do the inside or outside of the fence in one day, refilling the foam gun 2 or 3 times.  The same routine is followed with getting the shampoo on it, wiping it down with the Red Car Wash Wedge and then rinsing it off.   The garage door needs its fall wash and I think I'm going to try Wash + Coat since that is what will go on my truck next weekend.   As for the inside, I have no doubt that I'll use Ceramic Waterless Wash the next time I do it.
     
    I have been using Ceramic Boost on the tile walls in the show and the glass door has Glass Sealant on it.   You have to be careful with shower and make sure you don't get it on the floor, otherwise it will be very slick.  Don't forget to do the mirrors with Brilliant Glaze.

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    SgtLip got a reaction from Mike E. in Opinions on the new Adams Vacuum   
    Obsessed Garage. He is an Adam's supplier but he has everything top of the line. But his prices are fair and not on the low side.
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    SgtLip reacted to tlbullet in Winter prep/2 step correction   
    It corrected pretty easily.....just never buying a black car Again..EVeR !!
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    SgtLip reacted to GXPaycheck in Which polish for heavy swirls/scratches?   
    Microfiber is more aggressive than foam. 
    Mini uses the same pads. Great for smaller areas. 
     
    I know where there’s a lightly used Rupes Mini (and a Flex 3401) for sale in NC😉 
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    SgtLip reacted to falcaineer in There is nothing better....   
    Just about every mystery box since 2017 is found at the link below, the only microfiber box I can see was in January 2019. But they're also always offering different types. I'll bring it up to the team!
     
     
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    SgtLip reacted to RayS in Glass Cleaner + Brilliant Glaze   
    If it were a vehicle that I was doing, I would use LC on the entire door panel, excluding the window and lock controls and faux wood at the top.  For those areas, I would use ID.  For the dash, it would be LC on everything except the faux wood, infotainment center, the chrome line across the center of the dash, vents and speakers.   I generally do the LC areas first and then by spraying the ID on a microfiber towel, do the remaining areas.  if you happen to hit a chrome or edge of the infotainment center with the LC, the ID will take it right off, yet is doesn't seem to affect the leather'sh materials if happen to run a microfiber towel across them with ID on it.   As a reminder, you do not need very much LC, a little goes a long way.
     
    I like the dash and the doors, they look really nice.
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    SgtLip reacted to tlbullet in There is nothing better....   
    Whens the last time they did a MF MB? Ive never seen one! Would def be interested in grabbing one.
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    SgtLip reacted to RayS in There is nothing better....   
    I will recommend that if there is a Microfiber Mystery Box to purchase it.  They are usually a good mix of towels at a very good price point and it is the one mystery box that I will purchase every time, since you can never have too many towels.
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    SgtLip got a reaction from Amiguel6 in New Tire and Wheel Cleaner   
    Well I never. THANKS @GXPaycheck  and @Amiguel6 for bringing this to my attention. You guys ROCK!! 
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    SgtLip got a reaction from mc2hill in There is nothing better....   
    @RayS I've only used them once. After putting Ceramic Boost on my windows they were streaked like crazy. @mc2hill said to use my Ceramic Waterless Wash on them and it should take care of the streaks. It did.
     
    So while I have used one once, I haven't really used it on the car yet. I will be within the next few days though, gotta clean the car after the trip to Jacksonville to watch the Granddogs.
     
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    SgtLip reacted to falcaineer in New Tire and Wheel Cleaner   
    Agreed...what filter?
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    SgtLip reacted to GXPaycheck in New Tire and Wheel Cleaner   
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