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I never had any luck with the old paint Sealant or the new. Didn't matter how much product I used or how well I spread it on. By hand or machine it was always the same. There would be spots that just wouldn't come off. Then in a couple days I'd find spots I missed. I just stopped using it all together.

Exactly.

When wiping dried stubborn spot I hit those spots with a spray wax, it doesn't matter what brand you use, this will re activate it to help it come off easier, you can also use detail spray on stubborn spots.

 

P.S. where in so cal are you?

 

 

I had to use detail spray to get rid of the stubborn spots. I'm in San Gabriel Valley.

Don't prime a foam pad, that might be the issue with too much product

I didn't prime the pad with sealant. Just a quick spritz of detail spray.

What did you prime the pad or applicator with?

 

If applied very thinly, the residue is easier to remove after it was cured for an hour or so.  But the key is a thin application, only 3-4 drops per panel, or about 1/2 an ounce of product for an entire car.

 

If you are trying to remove it after just a few minutes, it probably has not hazed up enough, so you are just smearing around uncured sealant.

 

On your next try, apply to a small area using a clean, dry applicator, with only a few drops of product.  Then let it cure for an hour before removing the haze.

 

When I do my truck, I apply the PS to the whole thing before going back and wiping the haze.  Some people will even wait until the next day to wipe off the residue.

Pad was primed with a quick spritz of detail spray.

I followed the directions on the bottle. Even when I switched over to the Adam's microfiber applicator and a foam hand applicator the results were the same.  I applied it as thin as possible with as little product as possible.  When I go to remove it, the sealant is already dry, nothing is being smeared around. I tried different wait times. But I did not wait an hour before removing, that seems just excessive.

I had the same issue as the OP. Applied very thin amount by machine and it was a nightmare to get off. In my case I think I left it on too long (45-60 min) before wiping off, so maybe that was the problem. The old formula I had no problems with removal even if I didn't wipe it off for a bit.

I was removing it within minutes after applying it, then I was removing it within seconds after applying it.

It could have been the weather yesterday..but I will try it on a new panel and see how it goes.

Seems weird to me. Im no expert, especially with sealant, but i have applied the newest version a couple times by hand, and did my parents suv, via DA. Never had one problem. Its easy to remove, just not as easy as Buttery Wax haha, i dont think anything is that easy.

 

Whats the temp like there. Humidity?

Are you shaking it good? Was it left to freeze, and out in the heat too long?

Yes, always shake my products. No freezing here in Souther California.

Yesterday's weather around 7pm yesterday I would guess to say was at least 77 to 84 degrees. Humidity about 50%.

I've never had any issues with the LPS.  But then again, I don't use a machine when I apply.  Was your pad wet when you used it?  Is it a never used bottle or an old bottle?  Mine smells like licorice.  You shouldn't be having that issue.  Give Adam's a call in the a.m. and I have no doubt they'll send you out a new bottle.  You may be that one person who got a dud.  You know, there's always one.  

I primed my pad before applying. And this was a brand new bottle, coconut smell. I'm going to try another panel later today.

Sounds like too much product.

That was my thought too. Even when I went with less product to the point where there was basically no product being applied to the surface, I was getting the same results. I am a firm believer in less is more when it comes to detailing.

Hey everyone. Need some advice here on with the issue I'm having using Adam's New Liquid Paint Sealant. Sorry long post.

The sealant does not come off easy, my goodness it is a chore. Here's how I used it a few different ways too.

Started off with just the hood and only the hood.

Cleaned the hood using ONR, Clay barred using ONR with Adam's Visco clay, wiped cleaned with Adam's microfiber towel.

Applied sealant on a foam finishing pad with my DA per the bottle directions. Applied to small section of the hood on speed 3. Went on ok, but it seamed to gum/dry up on certain areas fairly quick. Those areas were a pain to remove, it helped come off if I applied some more sealant to those areas. Thinking I used too much product I tried again with less product, application just gets worse.

I ditched the DA and used the Adam's microfiber applicator, again followed the directions and same results. Tried working in even smaller sections, no luck.

Now I thought maybe it's not liking ONR that might be left on the surface. So did an alcohol wipe down for the rest of the hood and still the same issue. Removal of the stuff is a major pain.

I then ditched the microfiber applicator and went with a foam hand applicator, to me it applied better with the foam.  End results again were the same having to go back and fight areas of the sealant that were extremely stubborn to remove. 

I tried leaving it on per the directions, less that a couple of minutes and even removing quickly after applying. Tried less product, a little bit more product. I couldn't win. Having to go back and see areas where sealant was still on my hood was starting to make me crazy lol.

This was in the late evening around 7pm. Cool weather and surface, sun going down and completely in the shade.

Please help! I have years of detailing under my belt, so I'm not new to this. But any tips, advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Late evening/night car cleaning is quite nice to be honest lol.  Get yourself a nice bright LED light or flood light, comes in handy when cleaning wheels and you want to make sure you got everything.

Another great option is just finding a park or other shaded place and adopt Rinse Less washing.  One of the best things about Rinse Less washing is your cleaning the car in sections. No hose no problem. Don't have to deal with water spots and soap residue drying on the vehicle.

H2O Guard & Gloss. By far my favorite product from Adams.

h2o G&G on it's own is pretty outstanding.  Just prep the car well before applying and it'll easily last a few months if not more with little maintenance.

My method when I first applied was as followed:

1 Rinseless wash using the Gary dean wash method.
3 Visco clay bar with detail spray
4 Alcohol wipe down
5 "My wet method" Spray bottle with plain tap water, spray a panel down and use h2o G&G as instructed.

I was hoping Adam's would come out with their own Ceramic coating. Been wanting to do a ceramic coating for some time now. Can't wait to give this a go!

I love h20 Guard and Gloss.  I've used it on two cars so far and it's a pleasure to use.  My process was rinse less wash, Visco Clay bar with detail spray, alcohol wipe down.  My wet method is a spray bottle with plain tap water, spray a panel down and use h20 G&G as instructed. Works great on wheels too.  Super easy to apply and remove.

Stuff rocks!

Interesting. I'll have to do a little more research on this method. Looks like others like it, as well?

One of the nice things about rinse less is being able to "wash" your car pretty much anywhere any time. Using less water and less product is plus. I definitely recommend looking into it and give it a try.

I went through a soft touch carwash once thinking it was touch free. I about cried. Had to close my eyes throughout the whole thing, thinking of those gritty sponge-like things dragging down my car. 

LOL!!! sorry.

Hmm well I guess I'm in the minority who loving "dragging out the hose and buckets" lol. I usually take a whole morning or afternoon to do my detailing. But I genuinely enjoy it, rather than see it as a necessity.

I would say doing a rinse less provides even better therapy than dragging out the buckets and house. It feels more personal LOL.  The time saved can then be spent waxing or what have you haha.

After doing my first rinse less wash using the Garry Dean method I personally can't see myself going back to a hose and two buckets. Unless my cars were caked in mud or something lol.

I've done 5 rinse less washes so far and enjoy it so much more than dragging out the hose and buckets etc.

Not a big fan of waterless wash.

I do my best to go to the gym at least 4 days a week and incorporate cardio at the end of my workouts.  Gave up soda a few years ago. Drink plenty of water. I still enjoy on occasional Redbull though haha. About 8 months ago I decided to eliminate all animal products from my diet.  Haven't looked back since and I feel great.