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Gerry and Mook have hit the nail on the head. Even on a daily driver any of the Adam's line of sealants last a long while. Adding Buttery or Americana on top of the sealant will not only enhance the shine but will act as an additional sacrificial barrier. Protect the car's finish with a sealant and protect the sealant with wax. When you notice a significant reduction in the sealant's hydrophobic properties start thinking about a more comprehensive detailing.

Chris, where did you drive one of these? Aren't they a blast?

Washed a Ferrari 458 Italia in the shop on Monday. Needed to get some water out of the exhaust. Why bother with towels? Go ahead and turn it up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuCoQbjIdhk

I think we should change the name of the thread to "How many different cameras has Mook had over the years." :-)

Looks great Mook. Nice job.

A few years ago, to demonstrate the awesomeness of the amazing polishes produced by Adam's here on the forums, Dylan started posting photos of himself (ad nauesium) giving a thumbs up, reflected in a myriad of doors, hoods, and other painted surfaces. The term "Von Kleisting" was termed for these shots. We have all taken this photo at some point. Admit it. So as a thank you to Dylan for all the knowledge, hard work, and mentoring he has given us all, let's give him a send off to his next adventure in a detailer's fashion. Thanks Dylan

Dylan may you find every opportunity for happiness in your next adventure and beyond. You have been a great help to me in helping create my own successful business and in becoming the detailer I am today. The knowledge I have gained from you on the forums and in person has been instrumental in my success. So a heartfelt thank you for all you have done for me and the little community of insane detailers you helped create. And you know you have enough free beers in Colorado to cover every brew made in this state at least once over. Come by the shop anytime and I'll buy you one.

Mike, Brilliant Glaze tends to clog up the sprayer (If I recall correctly many years ago BG was sold as Brilliant Spray Glaze and was discontinued for this reason). If you are looking for a good spray on product, Adam's Quick Sealant is hands down the best in shine and protection.

Little known fact; when packaging items to send to Australia, the Adam's warehouse team packages the boxes upside down. This way, when it arrives in Australia, everything is the right side up. This is just one reason why Adam's customer service is number 1 in the world.

Welcome to the addiction!

Your process is sound. For routine cleaning you may be able to skip the clay. Test the headlights and read lights with a baggy on your hand to see if it is actually needed. The front nose and rear may need clay more often. But for routine cleaning you can use a Rinseless Wash but as said, a 2-bucket wash is best.

I still detail out in the cold. Latex gloves with chemical hand warmers in them help. Rinseless wash in the cold requires the warmest water possible. And drying towels for your hands. lol @Mook, if you need an indoor place let me know. My new shop is inside Unser Racing and is functional. I would love to see you stop by. PM me if you want to stop by or need an indoor space to wash the TBSS.

Welcome to the forums. You have truly found the best community of insane people anywhere on the web.

Yet it is 60 degrees here in Denver. Go figure.

Is it appropriate for us pro detailers to post? Actually, this thread make force me to do inventory tomorrow.

Tony, I would suggest starting with the least aggressive method needed to do the job. But for a black car I would start with Paint Correcting Polish and the orange microfiber pad then step down to the Paint Finishing Polish and a white foam pad in a test area. If you like that then great, do the whole vehicle. We have been using the Severe Swirl Remover and green pads for more focused correction letting the PCP and PFP do the heavy lifting.

Thanks for the write up Dylan. I have been trying to come up with methods for one of my fleet clients. We clean up to a dozen vehicles on the street in Downtown Denver in a single day, and some of them get pretty trashed. What we have come up with is very similar to what you outlined. Good to see that others have come up with the same thing. BTW, the Rinseless Wash is making our job so much easier as full-time detailers. We are loving the product. Thank you!!

Chewy, make sure you change out the cabin air filter as well. If the previous owner ever ran the HVAC on recirculate then the smell will be on that as well. DISREGARD ABOVE. That is what I get for not reading all the posts. :-)

Nice write up Bill. I haven't tried mine out yet. Maybe tomorrow.

Just remember to start with the least-aggressive method required to get the job done. I don't think you will have any issue with the CF top using Adam's and the methods taught here. However, I would approach those areas by hand first then, if needed, paint finishing polish and white foam pad. As I understand it, CF has different properties than metal and fiberglass and retains and concentrates heat better when you polish. So work in smaller areas for less time when machine polishing these CF areas. Someone with more knowledge may speak up and clarify this.

Great event and lots of toys. And not a bee in sight. Win!!!

Ouch. But I punched that bee in the face and I will do it to the zombies too.

Here is a great remembrance for actor Paul Walker and his friend and business partner Roger Rodas. http://www.revvolution.com/blog/2013/12/fallen-icon-behind-paul-walker-s-true-passion

Is this still going to happen? Temps are forecasted in the single digits in the morning with a high of 23.