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I like the looks of the new forum, but it type seems really large and seems to take a lot more space then normal. Maybe it's just me, but the type could be a bit smaller.

Buttery Wax is great stuff. I still use it, and this was the first (well, almost the first) wax Adam had in his product line. I was lucky enough to get to use it before it was available to the public, at that time (and when first introduced) it was called Butter Wax. I have always gotten great results with it and I still feel it is a very fine, quality product that will stand up to any other wax on the market. I love Americana, but if Buttery Wax was the only one available, I certainly would not be disappointed. In my experience, it produces a great shine, and holds up great, Buttery Wax has NEVER disappointed me!

With the good reviews so far, I'm glad I ordered some...just haven't had a chance to use them yet. It's keeping me busy keeping the exterior clean, since the pollen is in high gear in my area. Detailed the car yesterday and now the hood, roof, and trunk look have a yellow tint..actually look more yellow then the candy red of the car!

I do polish the roof, I have done my trucks and do my wife's SUV, but I'm so short that I even need a step stool to do the roof of my SHO. But I agree, I normally will do the roof first because it's the part I dread doing the most. Lastly, I don't polish or do correction as often as I will do the rest of the car. But I do feel guilty about that.

Where is Grabiak's? I don't think I can make it to the show but I might be able to make it to the Detail Clinic, if I only knew an address... Nevermind, I found the directions and details!

First, when I had a problem with the lid on the Americana, Adam's generously offered to replace it with a new container and wax. Since the customer service has always been great, I just asked for a new container. Received the new container, melted the wax and poured it into the new container and I haven't had a problem..opens and closes like a dream. My Americana didn't have wax paper but a very thin almost plastic like cover over the wax, easy to see and remove, protected the wax, and keeps it separated from the applicator, it was never a problem..can't imagine why the switch to wax paper unless it was just a cost reduction measure.

People seem to think of Brilliant as a protection layer, and it really isn't. It's more of a cleaning and prep step and I really believe that it does add depth to the paint if it is used before the wax. If I am not doing any paint correction, I would use Revive to remove clay bar residue and additional paint cleaning, follow that with Brilliant, and only one coat to really prepare the finish for wax and then finally wax. I think that it is fairly easy to see the difference in the finally result if using Brilliant before the wax, it just seems to add more depth, clarity, and shine in the final result.

I have just read through this thread and let me throw my 2 cents in. First, don't think of Revive as a polish but more as a paint cleaner and also Brilliant should be more of a final prep step then a glaze...IMHO. When I clay, I will leave the residue on the vehicle and use Revive to remove it. Also don't allow the Revive to dry...makes it harder to remove and it doesn't help the finish. Let it down and remove immediately..I seem to get the best results that way. Next I will see if the vehicle needs paint correction and will do that with Swirl and Haze Remove. Next I will go over the vehicle with Fine Machine Polish. Normally the finish looks pretty darn good, so I will use one of the Sealants. After using the sealant, I like to let it cure for at least 18 hours before moving on. Next I will now go over the car with Brilliant, as this will be the final prep for wax and since it does have some cleaning properties, it will do the final cleaning before wax. Also, I have found that Brilliant adds a lot of depth to the final result if used before waxing. Next I will move on to the wax. Any of the Adam's waxes will product outstanding results. As far as using Revive to prepare the wheels...sure can't hurt but I would only use it on the painted part of the wheel. BTW, you can use S&HR and Fine Machine Polish by hand on the painted parts of the wheels. I have done so on other small areas. My advice is use it sparingly and don't allow it to dry..apply and work the S&HR by hand on a microfiber cloth and then remove it immediately, and the same with the FMP. You can always go over the area a few times if you are achieving the results you desire. Good luck with it.

Agreed, I think if you listen to Dylan's advice you should be able to get the results you are looking for.

I was never really impressed with Meguiar's Glaze...I didn't just purchase the Brilliant, you won't be disappointed. My suggestion is Clay Bar, then Revive, follow it with Brilliant, and finally the Buttery Wax. The result will "Wow" you and also if you use the Revive after clay bar, you can use it to remove the clay bar residue plus the Brilliant will do the final cleaning and finish prep for the wax.

You are correct, the spray was before the pour bottle, but going back even further, it was first called Brilliance and it was also a pour bottle, then it switched to a spray called Brilliant and now it is back to a pour bottle. I think the reason for the spray was to make application easier and so that you applied it in a very thin layer. I have found this still to be true, a thin layer works best with Brilliant.

My guess will be that you will be amazed at how much the clay will get off the car. And then I would go over it with Revive to clean the paint, a coat of Brilliant, and then Buttery. But I would suggest waiting until it is a bit warmer.

Yeah, the Adam's towels are really wonderfully soft. It's even hard to describe the difference between these quality microfibers and the cheap ones. Heck, there isn't a way to describe the difference, the Adam's are even in the same class, they are simply head and shoulders above the cheap ones, there is not comparison. And yes, I do need to get some more Adam's microfibers, you can never have enough!

First let me apologize to you for my misunderstanding...I thought you thought that the Brilliant should improve the failures in the clearcoat, so it was me misunderstanding of your review. I really do like the results obtained when using Brilliant Glaze, I think it just makes the final results look better. Again, sorry for misunderstanding...maybe I should have taken a little more time reading your post....instead of rushing through it! Again, sorry.

Wow, you did a great job with that detail. You should give yourself a pat on the back, amazing job! It really looks great!