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:lolsmack: Mike, your hopes of a new product were shut down pretty quick

I know. Record time, I'd say!

tape.

Oh............

Well THAT was disappointing.

Could you at least lie to use and tell us that it's special Adam's Brand Premium Detailer's Tape? Super effective at preventing the unwanted spread of polishes and waxes to delicate parts of your pride and joy.

COOL! Whats the yellow thing in Adam's hand in the shot with the Vert C2?

None left... I didn't love or hate the flip pad... it did come in handy sometimes, but it really didn't blow me away either. The hex grips get the job done IMO.

I know someone who has some.

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/contests-promos-sales/18133.htm

Have you been crying since the news of the Flip Pad going the way of the Dodo? Dry your eyes with a Great White Drying Towel and place an order!

2 flip pads: $15.00, free Post Office shipping. Yes, ya gotta order 2. No, you can't add a gallon of Detail Spray and still get the free shipping.

I've got limited quantities, so act fast! Through XQIZT AUTOMOTIVE only! (Unless other dealers, or the Adam's Warehouse wants to jump in)

As long as you're not ignoring her, then I don't see a problem. It's also nice to see that your attention to detail bleeds into other portions of your life.

Flip it on her, tell her it could be worse, you could not care, drive a beater with 12 months worth on McD's bags on the floor boards and "wash me" scribbled on the back glass. Which sled does she want to ride in?

Also, there are worse things to be "addicted" to.

Give her ride a full on detail and see what she thinks.

Good riddance....he was a bum anyway.

When compared to the comfort and size of the hex grip pads, it seems to be a no brainer. Thanks Adam's and crew for continuing to improve and listen to customer feedback!

You may need to step up to the 4" pads on a drill instead. Be very careful with this setup, as you essentially have a rotary in your hands.

Also, don't doubt the results of any polishing adventure until you have completely worked down through the products. SSR, SHR and FMP all have to be used to see the final result.

You'll always run the danger of introducing swirls. Even with a perfectly clean pad, if a grain of sand is blown on your wet car, it could get scrapped across the surface. Insta-swirl.

I've moved to another extreme of washing on the vette.

3 buckets. One for wheels and tires. One soap, one rinse.

3 pads. One 9x9 for the glass "greenhouse. " One Merino for the top surfaces and down to the "beltline." and another 9x9 for the lower surface. Since I can use and flip each pad before needing to get more clean wash water, I almost don't use my rinse bucket at all. Each pad only gets clean water once.

Heavy blast to knock off the big stuff, then foam, then wash.

WELCOME!

You can use APC to clean the front of your car, but it's pretty harsh, even diluted. Try Waterless Wash first.

Yes, APC will strip everything from your paint. It's even suggested to use it as a "strip wash" when you purposely want to remove everything from the surface.

Yes, APC can be used for all kinds of household things. Just test in an inconspicuous area first. DS and Glass Cleaner is great in the house as well. So is Carpet Cleaner.

 

If the green pad works you must follow up with SSR/orange pad, FMP/white pad.

He meant SHR and an orange pad... easy to get twisted around all the acronyms. If you ever forget, keep in mind that the products and pads are colors coded. Green with Green, Orange with Orange, etc etc etc.

BlueGen is 100%. You can get amazing results with these products. Watch the video's...again...and hang out here. You will be stunned!

Twice a year, the local race track here holds an event called Crash-a-rama. It's essentially an evening-long Jeff Foxworthy punch line. The line-up?

Chain Race - 2 cars chained together and only the front car drives

Reverse Race - Back it around the track

Skid Race - Front wheel drive car with the rear tires removed and replaced with metal skis

Roller Derby Race - Just like Roller Derby. One car pushed another around the track and also "throws blocks" on opponents

The "Gauntlet" - An armored van has to complete 5 laps, while 6 cars try to prevent it.

Flag Pole Race: There were 2 poles that drivers had to do a complete 360 around on the back straight before being allowed to continue.

RV Demolition Derby - Yes, recreational vehicles

FWD Demolition Derby - front wheel drive mayhem

Figure 8 Bus Race - 15 buses on the track. Figure 8 pattern. See a problem here?

Boat Trailer Race - Car towing a trailer with a boat...now go race.

These were full field races, not one at a time. So swirl marks were the last of anyone's concerns.

All this and no serious injuries, just a good time. They didn't even riot when they ran out of beer!

Skid Race:

Boat Trailer Race:

Figure 8 Bus Race:

Austin: Thanks for the props! I have met a number of the Adam's dealers and I can tell you, they are all top notch folks that are passionate about the products and the results. If you ever have a doubt, call us and ask! I carry all the products and try to honor every special price and sale offered by the Adam's team, as do other dealers. Picture us as an extension of Colorado, just closer.

I spoke to the dad around Christmas time and later on this year. He had a bit of a "situation" with ice around his house...lets just say he's been laid up and probably not doing much detailing. Next time they are in Florida, I expect to have a visit.

Jack I just don't know how your car can get any better looking. STUNNING!

Mook, I thought about it, but it really didn't have swirls that were all that bad...hardly any. It's only got 4700 miles on the clock. Glaze and Americana made it totally change color all by themselves.

This is what he would drive if he had a Corvette. 2012 100th Anniversary Carbon Flash Metallic Grand Sport. It was not bad before I was called to detail it, but it just was missing that POP. So, it got a full treatment. Wash, dry, tire and wheel detail, clay, hand polish with Revive, glaze and Americana. Quick Sealant on the wheels, SVRT on the tires and stripes. These pictures don't do it justice. The metal flake in the paint was amazing at the end. The owner was REALLY pleased.

On to the photos:

Hi Jim..welcome...you'll learn plenty here. Enjoy!

Very cool. I love nature stuff like this.

We follow the families of sand hill cranes here. Mate for life and are very attentive parents to their young. VERY curious about humans too. You can walk with 5 ft of them without spooking them.

You can't cheat and show the driver, then passenger side...

Nice work. I LOVE the Carpet Cleaner!

I think this is a great addition, I know the price point of the large tubs made some people at shows hesitate. Now I have a great option. Thanks guys.

Bruce

Exactly. Some balk at it, but if they stick around and see the final product on the demo car, they change their tune. I do like the smaller option.

These are sooooooooo good:

Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ribs - Martha Stewart Recipes

Beer Butt Chicken seems like a good idea though.

Sounds like a similar issues to what I was encountering here. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/general-detailing-discussion-questions/17308.htm

Its a paint/clearcoat defect/issue that is appearing because you are cleaning up the surface. Sandblasting and heat are 2 reasons it happens. If polish gets stuck in them, use the APC on a black pad trick.

Keep in mind that there are going to be bumps in the paint that are not contamination as well. Imperfections in the clearcoat will also be felt, etc. I'd say once you've covered an area and it feels much improved, its time to keep moving.