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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!

I am very pleased to have learned that Adam's Polishes has become our newest sponsor over at the Ecoboost Owner's Forum! I want to thank everyone who helped make this happen. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have them join our forum! This forum originally started for the owner's of the latest generation of the Ford Taurus SHO, since most of us felt like we were shunned by the other SHO Forums out there. But with Ford expanding their use of the Ecoboost engine, we have also expended the EBOF so we can include owner's of any Ecoboost powered vehicle, including (but not limited to): F-150, Edge, Flex, Fusion, Focus ST, and, of course, SHO. This forum is only a little over a year old, but we invite anyone with an interest in the Ecoboost to join us. Again, we are very pleased and very proud to have Adam's join us as a sponsor! Thanks a million, Adam's really does ROCK!

Can't say that I agree with your review, I've been using Brilliant before it was called a glaze and I have always found that it really helps the final look after the wax is applied. Since it does have some cleaning properties, it really helps prepare the finish for the application of the wax. I have always considered Brilliant as the final product to use before application of wax...I think it does a great job of this and will really add depth and clarity to the finish after applying wax. Also remember this product does do a bit of protection since it was the final product to be used in doing a detail with Adam's (at one time) and then it was called Brilliance. I don't think you should expect this product to be a cure all for defects in the finish, nor was it intended for that job. But as a product to prepare the surface for the wax coats, then Brilliant does an excellent job when used as for this job.

Your question about re-washing after claying...I was told by Adam that there is no reason to remove the clay residue, but I always do claying and follow that with Revive before moving on to paint correction. The Revive really does clean and prep the finish for whatever steps that follow. I really think using Revive before paint correction will give you an overall better finished product. I also really recommend using Brilliant Glaze before the wax, just because it will give an amazing finish after the wax. The Brilliant also has some cleaning properties that will just finish the prep work and really allow the wax to look it's best.

Dave, while I do believe you that BG makes the finish look amazing, I have always found the same thing when using it before the wax. And I do know that Brilliant does contain cleaning materials so it will remove the wax. I am sure it doesn't remove all the wax with a quick show coat, but when I use BG before wax and then cover it with either Americana or Buttery....I always get a large wow factor from admirers.

I would really like to see a Spray Quick Wax...I tried mixing some Buttery Wax and Quick Detailer, but I didn't do a lot of experimentation just didn't get the desired result.

Now there's a great idea...Revive is another great product and really does help prepare the surface for protecting coats. I've always experienced the best results when first doing the surface with clay bar, paint correction (if needed), then Revive before using QS, Brilliant, and either wax. I think using Revive is a must before continuing to the protection coats.

I'm pretty much with Chris on this discussion. The "nano" stuff has possibilities but I have never been disappointed with the length that Adam's products have lasted. I have always thought that both Quick Sealant and Machine Super Sealant both offered great lasting protection, and I have always been impressed with how long Buttery Wax lasted. Same with Americana, and couple that with regular applications of Quick Detailer, I don't see how the nano-coatings can really be much better. Lastly I've always like the fact that it's almost impossible to mess up application of any of Adam's products, so until Adam's comes up with a nano coating, I'm not much interested in one.

Great weather today and also tomorrow in Pennsylvania, so I took the opportunity to add a coat of Buttery Wax to the car. It looks great, I sure do like how easy it goes on and comes off, and how long it lasts.

I agree with Mook, the only thing is I never use Brilliant on top of the wax. Since it does contain cleaners, I have found that it will take off the wax. Usually only detail spray after washing, unless I have enough time then I might add a coat of Buttery Wax on top if it's been a few weeks since last waxing.

Just as a point of reference many times I've washed and dried the car, but planned on detailing the following day, and left the car outside overnight. Just hit it with Detail Spray and then started with the clay bar...I always DS, wipe down (no need to completely dry panel) then the clay bar treatment.