ledger64

either move or pave your driveway

Agreed, but I do not have any issue using SVRT on my white letter tires, maybe because of the white pigment in the SVRT. I will have to agree with Kickerz71, using Tireshine does discolor the white lettering if not wiped off. I have now switched to SVRT on my truck and all oter vehicles get Tireshine. Both great products !!

Not a bad idea Annette I like your ingenuity.
 
To make drying faster, I take a rinseless soaked towel (plush) and get the bulk of water off the paint, wringing it out a few times.  Makes drying with my waffle weave easier, and since the towel has some rinseless soaked in it, its applying some lubrication to the surface to make for mar-free drying experience and adding drying agent as i remove the water.
 
This way the waffle weave doesnt get filled up with water too fast making it cumbersome to dry a wet car.

I use women's makeup applicators to apply Leather Conditioner to the tight areas in my MINI. I also use them for applying SVRT to roofline and around wheel trim. They are just the right size. I can rinse them out and get a couple of uses from each one. Pack of 12 from Target is $2.  I have the larger Adams applicators for everything else, but in a MINI there are a bunch of tight spots that need a smaller applicator.
 
http://www.target.com/p/up-up-latex-free-cosmetic-rounds-12-ct/-/A-11008843#prodSlot=_1_10
 
Annette

First, I can't say that I have years and years of experience but I am at a point where I have a very good understanding of the machines/process and rationale behind the paint correcting process. I don't need to watch any more videos to get my paint to perfection.
 
Having said that, I always always always watch the new videos when they come out and I always learn something on every single one of them. 
 
To the newcomers out there that are just starting, as someone else already said, "watch the videos over and over and over again". This is probably the best advice you will ever get.

I apply HGG and then blow out the cracks. Follow up with a final wipe down with a double soft towel and Rinseless Wash (Diluted) or DS, to knock down any remaining residue.

We all know that one guy who goes to car shows and acts like a total jerk.  I've known this guy for several years now (not a friend, just a guy I see at shows) and I've seen him behave like a total a-hole and give other Vette owners a bad name.  One time he left a car show all ticked off because he was asked to move his car because he was blocking a lane. Got his money back.......and left. He always walks around every show with a towel hanging from his hip pocket, wears muscle shirts, and never acknowledges anyone else's car.  So today, we went to a 300 car show in my family's home town. They had 1 Corvette class for all years and there were about 30 Vettes there, all generations, and all of them deserved a prize, but it was a judged show with cash awards.  And he was there with his shiny C6, all decked out with his painted hoodliner, every piece of chrome you can get aftermarket, and his attitude. Well, the winners were announced. I got 3rd, and 2 2015 Z06's got 1st and 2nd.  Personally I would rather see older cars win, but ..............   Anyhow, he was ticked again that he got nothing, hopped into his car and left.  We pulled out and drove about 2 miles down the road and he was pulled off the road waiting for something or someone.  I, and about 30 other really great cars were all headed out on the highway in a convoy, and here he comes, about 100 mph or more, passing everyone up.  Next thing I saw was the blue and reds flashing behind us, catch up to him, and pull his rear over.  STATE trooper to boot!  Can't wait to hear how much and how many points.  Sorry, but I had to laugh.  Karma is a true b*tch.

Just wondering.  Do you use ANY Adam's products? 

HGG should last about couple months but i usually reapply like every 3 -4 weeks to my DD. 
 
Like Brian said a rinseless wash every week or 2wks depending on your needs and then finished with DS works great. 
 
You can substitute HGG for DS every other rinsless wash if you like.

Agreed.  would like a concentrate that I could dilute to my liking

Full strength.... I find Adam's APC a bit on the weak side.

I guess I'll call this Chapter 2.
If you'd like, here's Chapter 1 for you.
 
The boxes that were delivered early Friday evening

What could they be?

Christmas in July, that's what it could be!
 
The neighbor's black 2012 Cadillac SRX was all cleaned and clayed and ready for polish

A comparison was set up

I didn't break out the Porter Cable, as I didn't have the new 5.5" backing plate yet.
 
The troops were rounded up

As many of you know, I do part time summer work for Adam as his Eastern Events Coordinator. You'll see my Team and I at many of the Carlisle events, and this year at The Syracuse Hot Rod Nationals. It is important my Team be familiar with the new machines so we all can help customers with explanations of each machine and their strengths. I worked with Adam and Dylan to get these in my hands before my next show. Eventually they'll end up with the in the Carlisle Trailer and be used on demo cars at the events, both in our hands, and yours if you stop by!
 
It rained over night and was beginning to again as the daylight broke. My GTO was pulled out of the garage and the Cadillac in where we were going to need to work. I wiped it down again with WW using several WW towels.
9:00am the guys showed up, we looked over each machine and got started.
Charlie is using the Bigfoot 21 on the hood with an orange microfiber pad and PCP. A couple of his comments; huge throw, not real easy to see how to center the microfiber pad on the machine-the microfibers cover the hole, soft start is nice, very smooth operation, the new hook and loop is amazing with how well it holds.

Charlie corrected the other half of the hood using the Flex with the microfiber pad and PCP. The Flex was more powerful due to its forced rotation, and corrected quicker than the Bigfoot 21.
 
Bob has used the Bigfoot 21 before and here he is using the Bigfoot 15 on a rear quarter panel. Bob will be with me at the Syracuse Hot Rod Nationals, Corvettes at Carlisle, and at Fall Carlisle.

No more holograms, Bob liked this machine, as the rest of us did. It's 15" throw is very close to the Flex and the machine feels similar to the Flex with one big exception. Since the Bigfoot machines are not forced rotation they don't want to pull or push you across a panel while being used. You don't feel as beat up and tired after spending some time with these.
Brain and I spent quite a bit of time with the 75e Mini.

Brian and his wife, Sarah will be with me at Fall Carlisle again. Brian placed a 4" microfiber pad on the Mini and corrected the entire right rear quarter panel. Brian works as a Detailer for Bobby Rahal Toyota in Mechanicsburg, PA and has quite a bit of experience with many different machines. He said he could see correcting an entire machine with the Mini! He got the quarter panel 100% perfect. He did spend some time though getting it to this level. One pass with the Bigfoot 15 using the same pad/polish combo on the right rear door didn't correct as well as Brian did with the Mini on that quarter panel. A second pass with the Bigfoot 15 was required and did the trick.
I used the Mini with the 4" foam pads on the tail gate and in tight spaces we couldn't get the other machines; I want one of these!

The little thing is a beast. Crank it up to 7 and it sounds like an angle grinder! It's not as powerful as a cordless drill, but darn close and it won't leave holograms behind.
I spent some time with the Cyclo and the 4" Gen 5 pads while Brian was using the 75e Mini. One thing I noticed immediately is the feel of the machine/pad against the vehicle. Almost all slop from the pad to the paint is gone, there is a more firm and direct feel with the pad to the paint due to the heavy duty neoprene. This allows the Cyclo to correct better than it did with the Gen 4 pad system. My wife Holly heard all the noise coming from the garage and came out to join us for a bit.

 
I tore a small piece of foam off one of the 4" orange foam pads removing it from the Cyclo. The new hook and loop is very firm and the tapered design of the pad makes it somewhat harder to lift the backing of the pad from the backing plate attached to the machine without grabbing some of the foam.
 
A slight draw back a couple of us found from the heavy duty neoprene is that you don't want to touch the neoprene to the paint while the machine is running. We had a few oh sh*t moments where we thought we'd burned through the paint; door handles, mirrors, and a spot on the rear tailgate. It was neoprene scuffed onto these areas, Goo Gone took the scuffs right off.
 
Charlie's seen here finishing the contours of the front bumper with the Mini using a white foam pad with PFP.

You won't be seeing Charlie at any of the events this year. Due to some recent changes he thought it best to back out. He does however detail with me quite regularly and I thought it still a good idea to have him join us for the morning to gain the same knowledge and experience.
 
Lastly I applied Liquid Paint Sealant with the Bigfoot 15 using a grey foam pad.

The Bigfoot 15 seemed to be the most versatile machine and would be perfect to use on well cared for and maintained vehicles. We all loved it.
The Bigfoot 21 would be great for large panels and larger vehicles; trucks, RV's, campers, buses, etc...
The 75e Mini, each one of us plans to purchase one of these. The maneuverability, and power of this little machine should be the second machine anyone buys. It's unbelievable.
The Gen 5 pad system is a perfect match for all three of these new Rupes machines as well as for the the Flex we tried them on too.
 
I'll have all three of these machines and the Gen 5 pad system with me at The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals next weekend, if you're at the show, or in the area stop by and check them out. After Chrysler's I'll be sending them to Chris for him to perfect his technique before Corvettes at Carlisle.

sounds like your going to be upgrading that 1/2 ton chevy to 2500HD.....good thing you got the camper for free!!!

My dream state to live in.  Connecticut (and NJ, and NY too) are basically a step down from California.  CT is a sad, sad, state for the 2nd Amendment, worse than Jersey, which I didn't know was possible.
 
Jersey has a similar "seat belt for pets" law on the books now too, unfortunately my dog likes his backseat hammock and he likes to sleep most of the time in the car, my windows are always tinted on all my vehicles mainly for privacy and in a situation like this its great for us, thankfully I don't have to worry about getting pulled over as our dog does not always like when strangers approach him (he gets very fearful).

I find it odd how people try and save a dollar, and in the long run it ends up costing them more.  Suck it up and buy the right part.

God Bless Texas.

It is what it is.  If you want it, that is what it is going to cost.  I once paid $8 for shipping for 1 spring that was no bigger than your fingernail on your pinky.  And the box it came in was like a 6x6x6.

Start with a bottle, but if you are like me, it will be like the detail spray where you will find yourself looking for reasons to use it. And then you will eventually need a gallon because blowing through the bottles will prove much more expensive over time.

yeah it goes a long way.  i have two 160z bottles I did two applications on my truck and one one the car and used maybe an eight of the bottle.  I just bought the gallon refill kit since my son discovered the stuff and im already half gone through the first bottle.  The key like i told him is less is more but figured since we love the stuff so much that i better stock up.  Plus for 100 bucks the two towels, the 16oz bottle, gallon, and funnel really is a decent deal IMO

yeah us goat owners are around... nice 04.  i have had my PBM new since july 06  can't believe its almost been nine years already

First use with Adams and machine polishing.
I can say i am very pleased with the outcome.
next up, the jeep
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Day 1:
Wash, clay, paint correction polish, paint finishing polish.
Day 2 :
Quick rinse, paint sealent, mirror glaze, Americana paste wax
 
Total 12.5 hrs on exterior
 
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evening shots
 

 

 

 

flex

Pads: APC or Blue Dawn
Towels: All Free for wash and dry medium heat for 40 minutes
Been doing this for 6 years and still have my original towels including the old black utility towels that turned all my white drying towels gray.

Finally had time to install my HRE's. Have had them for a few months now!


They are: HRE Flowforms. FF01's IPA Bronze color Front 20x8.5 w/ ET50 and rear 20x11 ET60.


Fit perfectly. Look outstanding in my opinion!

I attached them with some black Titanium lug bolts...

Onto the pictures!
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Just did one of my cars this weekend trying to use up the old 3 step products I have kickin around.  I clayed them then polished then sealed with liquid paint sealant. such an improvement