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  1. Many years ago there was discussion whether "Revive Polish" was a polish or sealant. Do we know? I clayed and washed the Vette. Then put on Revive (GREAT RESULTS).. Plan is to now apply Buttery Wax and then Glaze. Effort is to get a lot of POP. Vette is 2016 shark gray metallic with only 4000 miles. I bought 2 months ago with 2000 miles. Thank you for the great article !
  2. I knew I should go back to tried and true basics. Just needed to be reminded. Will order the new Visco clay with geo tool as this sounds easier than what use to use. Will experiment on the silver car first, then do the Vette. Any suggestions for applications after clay?....have revive, buttery wax and brilliant glaze. I do hand polishing only. Thank you
  3. Last C6 Corvette was Metallic Sunset Orange which I really got to "POP" with revive and Buttery Wax. This C7 Corvette is Metallic Shark Gray with very few miles. I have washed 3 times and surface feels extremely smooth. After washing today decided to wax. Used Buttery wax on roof only. Result was that the shine IMO may have been a little less when finished (doubt most people would notice). However, it definitely did not increase the shine. Read a few articles on internet. A few recommended polish before wax which is what I did on previous car most, but not all the time. What is your recommendation for Metallic Paint? My neighbor used a ceramic coating on his car. However, he botched it on one area. More recently he applied to another car which was a success. At the moment my preference is to find what works hands on rather than a coating applied once that you merely hose off when dirty. I also have a Kia Soul, shiney silver which is metallic. I used Buttery wax followed by Brilliant Glaze a week later which seemed to work well. Any ideas will be appreciated. Thank you
  4. Had 06 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Corvette.(beautiful car). Sold and bought 2016 Stingray Coupe, Shark Gray Metallic. Odometer has 2024 miles. Its like buying a new car except someone else paid the depreciation
  5. Hey Rich.....Nice to see you are still in the forum. You still got the nice Vette?

     

    Xlr8rvette

    1. Rich

      Rich

      Depends on which Vette you mean.  I sold the Z06, now I have a 13 427.  But I guess it's nice.  :lolsmack:

  6. I joined Adams Forum around 2004. Still use 85% Adams products. Great Stuff !!!! Thank you, Xlr8rvette
  7. Has anyone in the N California Bay Area used this? I would like to see results...As mentioned I am only in need of a product for the trim below the windows on a Corvette. Not being dubious but I have tried a lot of products that were advertised as the best, with no good results. Perhaps before and after photos? Thank you
  8. Does trim coating work on window trim? I have all trim handled except have yet to find anything that achieves good results on Corvette window trim below the windows. Has anyone used this? Before and after photos would be helpful.....Also something for weather stripping. I know I can return but don't want to waste an expensive can of this. Thank you
  9. What is good for cleaning polish hand applicators? Thank you
  10. Just bought car, washed and cleaned today. Front has what appear to be 20 or so small tan dots that appear to be house paint overspray. Flush with surface, Any suggestions for removal? Thank you
  11. Lynda's SUV has black scuff marks on cargo area interior walls. Black marks on tan interior (synthetic hard material). What do you recommended for removing? Also is there a "search" area on this site? Thank you
  12. Haven't been on forum for awhile. Used last drop of Adams Shampoo Saturday. Went to order more plus a few items. Everything is different....The Shampoo is now blue.... Of course I've changed too. Due to occasional sore back the only vehicle I now wash is the Vette. The others go to a hand carwash. The logic being if I gave up golf the sore back would go away, but then with washing all the other cars the sore back would return. Thus this system makes sense to me. Back to the issue at hand. In addition to the Shampoo I wanted the red and blue polish applicators. You only have the blue. You use to have the same in red plus a different shape ( like a flying saucer) in black. There was also a large variety of microfibers including white with a black border, and a blue one with no edging. You also had a rejuvenator for the microfibers and great white drying towel. I have a large assortment of microfibers and great whites and a half a jug of the rejuvenating juice. Also a lot of 8 oz Adams polish containers most half full, a half gallon of detail spray, green wheel cleaner, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner and BrilIiant Glaze ( which you still sell...Great !). I am ,however, out of the carpet cleaner and didn't see it on the site. I am by no means complaining. Being an Adams customer since 2008 has been a very positive experience. I just need to refigure what I need. The "Blue" Shampoo is easy. Perhaps someone could read between the above lines and give some advise. Thank you
  13. I am a proponent of the Brilliant Glaze. It definitely gives the pop I want. And yes, it will be nice not to be OCD about black anymore. I am presently ordering a few "new" items from Adams. Not picking the Vette up until just before Christmas and want to wash and shine with fresh stuff.....There I go ....OCD 'ing already. Its a desease
  14. Hey Dylan: Glad to see you are back.! Thanks for the quick responce
  15. I have used Adam's products for many years. Just sold C6 Vette with 152000 miles. Inspite of being black this Vette truly looked great. Replacing it with Sunset Orange C6. Does anyone on forum have experience with this color? It is a metallic paint. Hand polish only. Thank you
  16. They cannot make a video of this cuz the Brilliant Glaze is TOO SHINEY !!!
  17. I use on both the inside and outside of the windows. Great results !
  18. Interesting that this topic comes up. I have been a member for 8 years and still have a lot of the original chemicals that I initially purchased. I recently decided to replace some as noticed a few idiocincracies. Overall the liquids have held up very well, The microfibers and drying towels have periodically had to be replaced. I have been extremely pleased with the results and longevity of the Adam's products... Specifically the revive polish, swirl and haze remover, buttery wax, Americana, green wheel cleaner, brilliant glaze and all purpose cleaner have lasted very well. The longevity of the detail spray has been lacking but not bad. I cannot attest to the Adam's shampoo as although I regularly purchase this a gallon at a time I wash my 4 cars on a regular basis meaning one gallon doesn't last long due to useage (not longevity). While I believe the Americana has good longevity I have not applied this in several years as it tends to be cloudy when layered. I use 100% Adams products except for the top coat. However, I use the Brilliant Glaze over the brand x top coat. ( sometimes beneath it). I am 100% sold on Adams Polish products. Even though I believe the 8 year old Adams products are at their productive limits, I am donating my "used" Adams products to my son for use on his boat. I am sure they will result in a positive difference !!.......Unfortunately I will likely be me doing the rub, rub, wipe, wipe, motion on the boat !!
  19. Son bought a 28 foot cruiser. Needs cleaning.and shining. Any ideas?
  20. Will any Adams vendors be there this weekend ? Thank you
  21. Lyn gave me a car cover for Christmas. It is designed for indoor protection which is what I will use it for ( use to use sheets to defend against dust in garage to reduce amount of washes needed on Black Vette). Noticed instructions state do not cover a wet vehicle. Here is the situation....... Wahed Vette starting around 2 pm. After washed decided to put on Brilliant Glaze followed by wax. Put on Brilliant Glaze but felt not enough time left to wax ( it is dark around 5 p m). Put Vette in garage and placed new cover thereon (first time used). Instructions state cover is designed to avoid moisture damage to vehicle.....beathable to allow escape of evaporating moisture and heat. But then says to not cover a wet vehicle. I do not consider vehicle to be wet, however, there is no doubt there is some residual moisture from the wash. Will this plus the application of Brilliant Glaze immediately prior to placing the cover be likely to cause a problem?? Its terrible to be OCD about this....afterall it is just a car !!?? edit...The temperature at washing and glazing was around 48 degrees. Vette is in garage. Tonight temp will drop to 40 degrees. Tomorrow will be 55 degrees.
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