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Just went through my detailing cabinet and made a list of stuff I'm low on and need to reorder. I am almost out of Green Wheel Cleaner but see that no longer exists in the products. Do I get Deep Wheel Cleaner instead?

Thanks so much! I am about to order some of the Quick Sealant as I didn't get any with my last order. 

On the MINI, I can use this on the black gutter around the roof line as well? That is my worst area for white residue from prior products. 
Annette

Sorry if this obvious but I've watched so many videos they are starting to blend together. I'm about to clay, wash and then apply paint sealant to my MINI. I did my other MINI the other day and painstakingly went around the black plastic trim and rubber gutter, etc. I noticed the areas that I think I accidentally got some on didn't seem to have that white film left when I finished. Did I just luck out or is the paint sealant not a problem on black plastic trim.

Annette

Thanks!

My husband and I just spent the better part of the afternoon claying, washing, applying paint and glass sealant and interior leather conditioner. I want to do the H20 Guard on Monday so want to get everything clean to be ready to go.

Appreciate the quick input .

Annette

I could have sworn I saw a video or article about cleaning the detailing stuff for next time. My particular issue is cleaning the square microfiber applicators after applying the paint sealant. Can I just throw this stuff in the washer on delicate?

Annette

Lol that should be clayed not flayed.

I flayed and washed my entire car this morning, including the glass. I just finished doing the paint sealant and wanted to do the glass tonight. Can I just apply the glass sealant to the clean, dry glass?

Thanks,

Annette

While I love all the products I get from Adam's, I discovered a long time ago that I could find great, more affordable towels elsewhere. I discovered this by accident. 

Many years ago there was a product called Turby Towel or something like that. It was marketed as a hair towel for women. They had 2 types at first, a plush one and a flatter waffle weave towel. I bought a few for myself and my daughter. We have used them for years as they are a smaller towel, just the right size for wrapping up hair to dry for a bit. 

Eventually they became stained and I found new ones on Amazon. I retired the old ones to the car detailing cabinet and use them on the wheels, inside the doors, the exhaust tips, etc. Anywhere that I might run across black, greasy dirt that I don't want to get on my nice towel I use on the paint. 

I check Amazon every now and then and when I see them for $3-5 I throw a couple in the cart. 

I also use the colored ones for dog towels. 

Annette

Crud, I don't know how I didn't see those there. I've already closed out my order, guess I'll call them this morning and see if I can add one before they ship the other stuff. 

Annette

Thanks all for the help.

I will be clay barring first thing. I noticed in Adam's video he states not to wipe off the residue from clay barring? Is he assuming you will then wash the car?

As this is a MINI I will be doing it all by hand, I just can't be bothered digging out the machine when I would be halfway done by the time I got all the gear together  .

I went ahead and got the Buttery wax as it looks like an easy product to use. Even if I don't put it on my MINI I may use it on my daughter's MINI or our Nissan Truck.

Annette

Hmm, no pads tab so I chose all. 

I see a blue, red, yellow and black hex grip but no orange. Maybe out of stock or discontinued  .

Annette

Thanks, I will go check there now.

Annette

Here's mine. Ignore the detailing area products. I'm about half Adams now as I use and replace  .

Annette

Got it, I went ahead and added the Interior 6 pack to my cart. I'm sure I will end up using everything in it.

OMG my husband is gonna flip when this order arrives  .

Annette

I have a new car arriving in the next week or so. The color is a non-metallic called Volcanic Orange (think School Bus ). 

I'm planning on using the Paint Sealant as soon as I get the car and then just saw the video for the H20 Guard and Gloss so want to go with that. I also saw the Brilliant Glaze video but that seems like it's for car shows and such. This is my daily driver so I don't think that's a concern.

I have the Buttery Wax in my cart but I'm not sure I will need it? 

Also, if I'm going to have vinyl graphics applied fairly soon after delivery should I wait and seal it after or is it better to do the sealant right away?

Thanks!

Annette

Thanks guys! 

I also grabbed the interior cockpit brush as that looks like it will do the trick.

On the video Adam is treating the dash with the Leather Conditioner after he's cleaned it. The car he's cleaning is very nice and very old so I couldn't determine if the dash was actually leather. 

If I want that nice clean matte look should I use that conditioner on my dash(which is decidedly not leather) as well?  I really like that it has UV 65 block as well so that alone would be useful.

Annette

Ok, just a quick update. 

I had a gut feeling that the haze was just like I described it, like a ring on a coffee table. I parked the MINI out in the hot Georgia summer sun for the afternoon and I have no haze left at all!! 

I do, however, still have a faint outline. 

I have ordered the paint polish reviving stuff and some additional products and will try that next. I have a feeling I dodged a bullet with this one and will be able to resolve it.

Never again with the magnets!

Annette

I've been watching videos endlessly for the past few days. One that really interests me is the Revive Polish one showing a 3 step hand polish process. He states in the video that there are color coded discs for applying the products but I can't find the orange pad that he uses in the first step with the Paint Correcting Polish. 

Also, would love if he would hold the products so you can see which one he uses at the first step. I've watched the video 3-4 times but he never mentions the exact product name so I'm guessing based on the color of the bottle. 

This is the video I'm referring to-

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/polishing/adam-s-revive-fine-hand-car-polish.html

I do love how clear and simple he makes the instructions. 

Annette

I just watched the video on the Total Interior Detailer. In the video he states that this is to maintain the interior but not for heavy cleaning. I can't seem to figure out what to use on my dash. I have no leather in my interior except for the steering wheel and shift boot. 

My dash board is pretty dirty due to a certain little dog putting his dirty feet there whenever he's riding shotgun.

It's a dark charcoal, textured plastic material so need some way to get into the little cracks and crevices. 

I have a cart full of other stuff so want to add this to the one order.

Annette

Gotcha, I have a Porter Cable but need to know what pads and products to buy. I have a few things in my cart already so will be easy to have one shipment and go!

Thanks all, 

Annette

This is me in Chester, UK a few years ago. I went with my son's Lacrosse team on a tour. Me, 20 teenage boys and a bunch of coaches LOL. Good thing I'm one of those girls who prefers hanging out with the guys.

Once the coaching staff found out I am a beer lover, especially cask ales. It was all over, we spent every evening pub crawling.

Annette