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  1. Quick Sealant on my lawnmower as well. One or two coats gets me through the year and makes cleanup a breeze.
  2. Tough to judge even by the photo, but there may be hope in polishing that out. I had a similar issue last year and PCP on the 4" pads took made quick work of it: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/23891-new-2-step-paint-correction-system-discussion/?p=385520
  3. No, the shine will come from the finishing polish.
  4. Corrected and smooth paint will bead water to an extent even without wax. Is your car garaged? Did you do the baggie test to see if it needs to be clayed? What is the extent of swirls that are in the paint? Sounds to me like your paint is just already in decent enough shape, which is good to know before you start your process, so you don't have to be as aggressive.
  5. If you were to forgo sealant, then using BG in the manner he suggested would be a good time saver. Since sealant needs to actually bond to the surface (as opposed to glazes and waxes which just sort of sit on top of it) you should ideally have nothing between the paint and the sealant.
  6. Sealant should go on bare paint, after polishing. Cure time depends on which sealant you are using. MSS, needs to set up for 30 minutes before wiping off the residue. LPS, ~10 minutes. QS residue can be removed almost immediately. I would put the glaze on after sealant, and then wax. If you are using MSS, you need to wait 12 hours before layering anything on top, and you'll need to give the car a wipedown beforehand. LPS, only about 30 minutes before layering, and QS can be layered almost immediately.
  7. If you are using a machine without forced rotation (Cyclo, PC), put a visible mark on your backing plates so you can see how fast or slow the pads are spinning. Rule of thumb is to apply enough pressure that the spinning motion is slowed to the point where it would take 2-3 seconds for a full rotation. This way you maximize the power of the dual action (rotation and oscillation). Forced rotation machines can get by with just the weight of the machine because the rotation speed is mechanically dictated by the polisher.
  8. If they haven't been subjected to any extreme temperatures, just shake them and they should be fine.
  9. Lots of light, and lots of contorting your angle of vision every which way. With sealant the residue is forgiving enough that you can still wipe it off with some effort, but I've missed some Americana residue in the past, didn't notice it until the next wash a week later, and had to put some RP on it to remove it then re-wax the area.
  10. If they made a smaller version it would be the French baguette. I'll show myself out.
  11. I really like how that video was put together.
  12. Erik has you on the right track. I cannot stress enough the importance of perfecting a 2x2 area before doing the rest of the car. Learning how to correct your specific paint finish in an isolated area is key in saving you time and aggravation when you start doing the entire car. More info here: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/26535-the-right-order-of-detailing-your-car/?do=findComment&comment=419029
  13. +1 on being a good car to practice on, but one of my most hated things about detailing is trying to dry a car that has no protection on it, much less one that's never been clayed. A rental is not worth that aggravation to me, not to mention potentially ruining your good towels and wash mitts.
  14. Unless you have single-stage paint, everyone is dealing with clearcoat, not color.
  15. Add to cart button is back....but I don't know if they are guaranteed to be in stock... http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-1020-new-adams-borderless-blue-microfiber-towel.aspx
  16. If you click the little grey light switch button in the upper left corner of the editor, it switches between rich text and standard.
  17. I think Adam's should sell both. 16x16 and 16x24 borderless should be sufficient offerings, as if someone wants something thicker, they can opt for the larger towel and fold it an extra time. Plus, they would come in at a much easier to swallow price than the double softs, which, IMO serve more as a luxury item than anything else. I have two and rarely use them for anything outside of final DS wipedowns after washing, and that is something the borderless can easily accomplish for half the price.
  18. The larger towels actually fold down into a smaller size than the smaller towels do. 16x24 -> 8x6 vs 16x16 -> 8x8 Only difference would be the larger towels, when folded this way, will be about 1/4" thicker. Personally I like 16x16's for wiping off polish and wax residue, since you can lay your hand flat on the 8x8 square with your fingers spread out to really make sure all the residue is wiped off. 16x24's are good for stuff like rinseless washing because you not only get more surface area, but the narrower shape of the folded towel gives you better control for "rolling" the towel surface across the panel without pressing down.
  19. I do mine outside, but not in the sun. Find shade, or wait for overcast days, or do it early in the AM or later in the day when the sun is not at its peak. Wash the car and then do the entire clay-polish-seal/wax process to one panel at a time. I explain in more detail in this topic: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/26295-its-springdamn/?do=findComment&comment=415385 One other suggestion would be to keep a spray bottle full of cold distilled water on hand and use it (and a clean waffle weave towel) to cool down your panels in between steps as you work
  20. This one's titled "There's no way that's your daily driver" from the album "Stuff People Say To Me At Car Shows"
  21. Nice garage, Nick. I wish I had half that amount of space. Car didn't come out too bad either
  22. I put the soap in first and then use a low flow from my sink to fill the reservoir, on an angle as if you were pouring beer from a tap, to prevent suds. Few gentle swirls of the container to mix it up, again, without creating suds, and you're ready to go.
  23. ^ My PC has shut off on me a few times, but only when using one specific outlet. Used a different outlet which is all alone on its own circuit, never had any problems since. Also, George, make sure you are using the correct gauge of extension cord with your Cyclo.
  24. How I hand-wash my towels: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/24216-washing-machine/?do=findComment&comment=384988 Blue microfiber pads can work interchangeably just about every product. Overall it depends on personal preference and need. Clean them with your towels, or simply spray some APC and rinse it out. Americana will last a long time when stored properly, and it seems you're already storing it properly. I still have some from the original batch back in 2009 I think it was. Still works fine.
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