Clint_Gregory

yes

Makes good sense to me. Thank yall for the help!

Start with the least aggressive polish and pad you have and be prepared to reapply in those areas.
 
When you reapply, use light, even pressure in a crosshatch pattern. Don't lift the pad from the surface between turns if you can help it...use one, continuous line/pattern, if that makes sense. 

I agree ^^^^ easy fix.

I’d do a light polish to the affected areas and reapply the coating. Streaks sound like unleveled high spots. 

Lately it seems that there’s been a bunch of questions on the forums with regard to what products go with what.  It can be a confusing world of products especially as new “better” releases come about.
 
The first thing to consider is that just because something new comes along, it doesn’t mean the old product is obsolete. Change can come about for a million different reasons. It could be development, supply availability, changes in production...and the list goes on. 
 
New products also don’t mean they fit in your detailing supply cabinet. We all have different needs based on our tastes, what we used and continue to use and where we want our detailing to go. There’s always a temptation to try new products (and we try a bunch), but it doesn’t always mean it’s a good fit. The point I’m trying to make is to not force a product to fit because it’s the “latest and greatest.”
 
The “ceramic” line of products is a great example. The ceramic boost, wax, coatings are great products. They aren’t the ideal application for every user. Much in the same way that a regular wax isn’t ideal for a ceramic user. 
 
You can mix and match products as you go, but it may not be the best match. Think of it like mixing ingredients in the kitchen. Sure, it might go and not be bad. But it also won’t be the “wow” that makes you want to come back to it time and time again. 
 
When evaluating which products you want to use, consider what your goals are and define them. 
 
How long do you want the product to last?
 
How much maintenance do you want to do?
 
How much work do you want to put in for the project in the beginning?
 
Where is the vehicle kept?  How is it driven?  Is it a daily?  Or a garage queen?
 
What tools do you have or are willing to invest in?
 
What’s your budget look like?
 
Once you know some of those answers (and possibly more), you can put together your product list.
 
If you like the process of waxing your car often, ceramic based products may not be up your alley. You can still achieve a great finish without ceramics. Sealant, glaze and wax provides great durability and finish while allowing you to scratch the itch of needing to wax your ride. 
 
If you want more durability, maybe a coating is right for you. You need to be patient in its prep and application. I’ve mentioned before that great prep equals a great finish. The same is also true. If you cut corners, there’s a good chance it will show in the finish. Keep in mind though that coatings are NOT maintenance free, regardless of advertising hype. 
 
A weekend detailer can often produce the same results as a professional detailer. There’s plenty of access to some great products out there. We use many of the same products available to everyone in our work. Sure, there’s some that are “pro only,” but those tend to be more high end coatings then routine products to use. The biggest differences between the pro and the weekend guy/girl are that pros usually have a deeper arsenal of products, an understanding of products along with their nuances and pros often have a larger selection of tools to get the job done efficiently. 
 
The big thing is to evaluate each product, see how it fits in your scope of practice and to understand when and why to use something. More importantly, know when not to use something because it doesn’t fit in your vision. It can be difficult to resist temptation of the latest and greatest sometimes, but like they say “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” 
 
When in doubt ask questions, experiment and see what works for you. Just test in small doses so you don’t create a bunch of work for yourself fixing something you have done. 
    - No idea why the font carried over like that when I wrote it and copied it over. Oh well!

Welcome, Clint! Great to gave you as a member of these forums. Alk any questions or lend any advice you have!

Since you are also a fan of Red Vehicles, I've owned one or two myself.    If you take a look at this thread it has vehicles from the last few years and if there is one that you like the results of, let me know and I'll provide the details or link on what was done to it.  There are many shades of Red and options available for the care.
 
 

I have a 2014 F150 in the Ruby Red metallic. Fixing to get my fiance a 2013 F150 in Magnetic!

Good to know about Don Mealey. I have almost considered being a supplier for Adam's myself but in the meantime I'm still building up my personal arsenal! I've lived in Clermont my whole life so I've seen it change quite a bit in 24yrs to say the least! 

I have a 2014 F150 in the Ruby Red metallic. Fixing to get my fiance a 2013 F150 in Magnetic!

Good morning all! I just recently found out there was an Adam's forum. I've been using Adam's products for a little over a year and a half now and am completely sold on all their excellent products. I love seeing clean rides as much as I love to keep mine clean. Looking forward to all the extra knowledge I can learn here and check out other people's clean machines! 
 
Edit: here are some pics of my 2014 F150. I bought it used in 2016 purposely looking for one in Ruby Red metallic because I love this color so much.

Didn’t realize there was a forum, so based on the amount of threads here I might not be sleeping for a while. Anywho, I’m Andrew from Castle Rock, CO. Just got a decent size order over Black Friday. Came here trying to find some info. I love ordering mystery boxes because it tend to get and try things I probably wouldn’t normally order. Gonna do some research to find and answer but if someone wants to chime in that would be great. In my mystery boxes I received a ceramic spray coating and a ceramic paste wax. Which of these would go first? Spray coat and then wax? 
 
Here is my 1999 Eclipse GSX

Welcome to the Forum Clint! What ride are you keeping shiny? We love pictures on here.

Welcome Clint!

Welcome to the forum Clint!  Glad to have you join us. 

Welcome Clint!

Welcome Clint.  We have multiple Florida members on the Forum and I was just in your area last week when I stopped by Clermont.  My normal Florida area is in Dade City and Ridge Manor when I'm not in South Carolina.  In case you ever run low on the basic supplies Don Mealey Chevy has a decent amount of product available.