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Just checked the website and step 5 for the product description says “not” not “note” so likely a typo on the label.  And the last step does say to lightly buff anything remaining so you are correct that should be the last step. 

5. Use a second clean Waterless Wash Towel after all sides on the first towel are fully soiled. Not using a clean, dry towel will cause this product to be streaky and not wipe away streak-free.

How old is the car and what is the condition of the interior?  From my experience the interior detailer is more of a cleaner that adds a little protection but not really meant to revitalize worn trim so depending on the actual condition of the interior that may impact the results and there is a chance that dirt is hiding the dullness and once cleaned it is exposing the true finish of the trim. 
 

As far as the streaking how much product are you using and are you spraying it on the surface or directly on the towel?  While in the video Adam sprays it directly on the seats the instructions state to spray it in a towel. I normally just spray a few sprays in a towels and wipe each panel and the results are great with no smearing or streaking. As with most Adams products a little seems to go a long way so unless something is caked with dirt a few sprays in a towel should be more the enough. 

Appreciate the input and will definitely be giving it a try on my next order. 

That’s for the input. I may add a bottle to my next order to give it a try as I’ve read really good things about using it as a glass cleaner. 
 

I normally only wax my car every 4-6 weeks so I’m the normal range for buttery wax without worrying about build up. Do you guys think laying the brilliant glaze and then applying buttery wax will produce a better shine then just buttery wax alone?  Fully understanding that it may not last but trying to figure out if adding the glaze under the wax will add anything or if it’s really meant to add shine for those who want to apply something every 1-2 weeks without worrying about buildup.  

Had a question regarding brilliant glaze. On the product page it says I from a shine perspective it falls between detail spray and buttery wax. I normally apply buttery wax every 1-2 months and maintain with detail spray/ spray wax. I know layering brilliant glaze under buttery wax is popular. My paints in pretty good condition and I know buttery wax has some masking/ filling properties. My question is would putting brilliant glaze impact how the buttery wax shines?  Or has anyone ever done a panel comparison of brilliant glaze vs just wax? 
 

really on the fence as I’ve heard great things about brilliant glaze. But just not sure if I would be better off applying the buttery wax more frequently since I’m not applying it every week and don’t really have an issue with wax build up. 

While both products add gloss they are meant for different purposes. 
 

detail spray can be used after a wash as a drying aid or to remove light dust or fingerprints after sitting in the garage to give it a touch up.  Since detail spray does have polymer/wax in it using it can prolong the life of your wax/sealant. 
 

guard and gloss is more like spray wax in the sense that it should be used on a clean surface to add protection. It can be used as a stand alone product but it seems like a lot of people use it over paint sealant to maintain the protection. From what I’ve read on here it can last a few months so no need to apply every wash and the general consensus around here seems to be to apply every 3-4 washes. 
 

With that said Guard and gloss is water activated so you can use it as you dry the car.  So when used no reason to use detail spray too. But you can use detail spray for the washes that you don’t use the guard and gloss. 

A lot will Depend on how picky you are will determine if it’s acceptable to you or not. I would say unless you get lucky there will be some difference if you look hard enough but as mentioned above color also plays a factor in how well it would match.  Another option would be to look around for a cheaper bumper that may have rough paint for cheaper and I’ve seen places do decent resprays for a few hundred dollars. That may be an option to explore and they can blend it better. 

Looks pretty cool and curious to see how it works as it would make me nervous washing my entire car with 1 wash mitt snd never rinsing. 
 

the other part of the video that was interesting is that he said to use the entire bottles during the wash process. Unsure if that is to ensure proper lubricity but if that’s the care I would be curious to know how long the sealant lasts since this seems pretty pricey at $13 a wash. 

Thanks for the feedback everyone!  Looks like I’ll include this on my next order and give it a try!

I just recently got into Adams products snd have been using the buttery wax which I have been extremely happy with and am likely going to try the paint sealant soon. 
 

in the past I have always used OTC cleaner waxes which have some cleaning properties but from my understanding of Adams waxes/ sealants is that these are strictly waxes/ sealants and do not have any cleaning properties. Ive read that it’s good to clean the paint occasionally. I do not own a DA Polishes and honestly not entirely comfortable using one my my cars nor do I feel that the paint is swirled enough to where it’s worth risking causing damage. 
 

I was curious if the hand polish would be good to use occasionally to clean my paint and remove any extremely minor imperfections. Also for anyone who has used it is it safe to where it will not damage my paint?  From looking at the Polishes Adams offers this seems best suited for what I’m looking for but open to thoughts/ suggestions for what have worked for others who don’t have access to a polisher tool. 

I’m always dilute a 16 oz bottle to waterless wash spray (16:1) as a pre-rinse but I’m sure you can use a lighter dilution and be fine.  I’m not too worried about conserving the product because I splurged and bought a gallon.  So even using these dilution rations it will still likely last well over a year.  If the car is more dirty then I would like I’ll sometimes do a prerinse with a hose to get some of the larger dirt particles off the car. 
 

Using the 2 bucket method is fine but myself along with a lot of others use the bucket of towels method. Essentially you get 6-8 towels and fold. Then in fourths and instead of rinsing the towels just use a new one so you never introduce a dirty towel to the wash bucket to to the paint. 

I do them before as well. I would just be sure to have a different wash mitt or rag and refill your bucket before you use it on the paint. 

Going by your user name is this a corvette?  This is a common issue on corvettes dating back to the C5s due to cheaper material on the Sears and the high bolsters. If it’s wear and not a mark it may not come out with a cleaner. 
 

if you search on the corvette forum there is a lot of info on this. Also if you go to YouTube there are a few dealers that post videos on recommended methods to get in and out of the car with the key to drop in the seat vs slide in and rub the seat that can cause wear. 

How long was it on the car?  You could try brilliant glaze to see if that gets rid of it. But if it was on there too long and in the sun there’s a possibility it baked into the coating. If that’s the case the only way to get rid of it is to polish it off and reapply the coating 

I would think you would want to ensure the coating is 100% removed from the area before applying the touch up paint and don’t think rubbing alcohol will remove it. I would probably polish that area to ensure its removed, apply the touch up, and then after that’s complete and dry reapply the coating to that area. 

On 2/19/2021 at 11:46 AM, ChasKSC said:

It's a Subaru Legacy. I certainly pressure wash all the excess dirt off, use the two bucket method and do one panel at a time. I had used microfiber towels which never had this issue - although had it's own issues  - but wanted to try the mitt. The soap is the Ultra Foam soap. I'll try again lol.   What wash mitt do you use - and how's the WRX treating you? Love that car. 

I use both Adams wash pad but also have a mitt like the one your using just a different brand.  The mitts will definitely work better the microfiber towels.  Another tip would be to start at the top of the car and less dirty panels and you should be able to cover more area without getting more water.  I use 3.5 gallon buckets and have plenty or soap when I’m done. 
 

and I’m loving the WRX so far. I have it in the world rally blue and it’s a blast to drive and absolutely love the color. 

What kind of car are you washing?  I think a lot would depend on how dirty your car is too and how frequently your cleaning and dipping yourself wash mitt in the soap.  If your car is really dirty and your having to clean multiple times per panel then you will go through a lot more soap. But if it was that dirty I would recommend a pre soak or trying to hose some of the dirt off before washing. 
 

I have a WRX which is a normal sedan and I use the same mitt and have plenty of water in both buckets after a wash. I can normally wash a full panel using not my sides of the mitt before cleaning it. 

I've been searching and really have not found a lot of information but from what I've been able to find it seems that Rinseless wash is a versatile product and has some gloss enhancers that will add shine and almost sounds like it is an in-between product in terms of shine between the waterless wash and detail spray.  I was curious if anyone has switched to using diluted Rinseless wash (16:1 or a different mix ratio) in place of detail spray and if you were happy with the results in terms of using as a drying aid and providing some degree of shine and protection?  I know similar products to Rinseless wash specifically state they can be used as a detail spray but didn't see any mention on Adams site of it being used for this purpose.

So far I've tried the waterless wash and detail spray and have been happy with both and am thinking about ordering a 16 oz bottle of the Rinseless wash to try but thought it would be worth asking if anyone else had this idea and how if you were happy with the results or if there was a reason that diluted Rinseless wash should not replace detail spray (aside from the fact that it would add less shine and protection).

Dan I appreciate the input.  I am in NC so the summers do get hot but overall it's not terrible for more of the year.  The car rarely sits in the sun all day so that should definitely help it last longer.  I normally wax my cars every 3 months so I may need to shorten it a little bit but it sounds like with the detail spray/ spray wax that 2-2.5 months shouldn't be out of the question.  In all honestly it seems like it is a fairly easy product to use and I enjoy waxing my car so shortening it will be an excuse to spend more time detailing the car which isn't necessarily a bad thing.  Once I get through the wax and detail spray I just received I am looking forward to trying out the ceramic infused products and CS3.

Thank you everyone for the welcomes!  I did order the detail spray and the interior detail spray so looking forward to using both of those more!  A while back I ordered the sample kit so got to try everything out and was really impressed with the results so I ordered the full bottles of several products.  And I didn't mean to knock Adams with my comment on being overwhelmed with the choices.  I did find compared to some of the competitors Adams was a lot more straight forward with the product offerings and feel that I am going to start off with the Carnauba based products (buttery wax, detail spray, and spray wax) and then continue learning about the different products and possible move into the ceramic infused products and sprays once the product I just received is used up.  I've always taken good care of my cars but am looking forward to stepping it up with some of these products.  As far as my car I recently just got a WRX.  Don't have any pictures of it yet but will take some this weekend after I try out the buttery wax and post some pictures.  I appreciate the welcome!

Hello all, 

New to the forum and detailing in general and had a question over the Buttery wax.  I did try searching but really couldn't find an answer.  I recently placed an order for the Buttery Wax and spray wax.  I know the buttery wax bottle says it lasts 4-6 weeks and the spray wax says it will extend the life of current protection on the car but was curious what a realistic expectation would be as far as how long the buttery wax will last if I use detail spray/ spray wax every 1-2 weeks.

I have a WRX and it is kind of a cross between a daily driver and a garage queen as I only drive 20-50 miles per week.  I also work from home so the car is not exposed to the sun throughout the day just for cruising and trips to the store.  I was not sure if the buttery wax (or carnauba waxes in general) will break down at the same rate spending most of the time in the garage vs getting driven in the elements.

I have been doing a lot more reading after I placed my order and also came across the ceramic liquid wax which I think would have been a better choice.  I didn't even see it when I placed my order since it is under the ceramic tab and I just assumed that was strictly ceramic coatings and it seems from the description that will give more durability and protection then the buttery wax.  But still think the buttery wax will work given how the car is going to be used for the next year or so. 

Hello everyone, I've been reading on these forums the past few weeks and figured I would join and be a more active member.  Just recently got introduced to Adams products and hoping to learn more about the product line.  While the products are straight forward for the most part I did get a little overwhelmed with some of them as far as being compatible with other products but feel that I am learning which is good.  Historically I've always just used Mothers or Meguiars to care for my cars but recently tried the Adams detail spray and interior detailer and was really impressed and just placed an order for some more products not too long ago so looking forward to trying them out.