GlossAngeles

Many time rinse less is not strong enough as a stand alone to clean the brake dust, which is why I use a cleaner as well. Especially with the crazy dusting pads on that C7! But it adds extra lubricity to the process. I normally only do rinseless washes and you get the best of both worlds this way.

When doing rinse less I do the wheels after the car. I put my tools in the leftover rindless solution and spray the wheels with cleaner as normal. I then clean as normal and use a pump sprayer full of water to spray them down. Then air dry the wheel. Works perfect and is very safe with still minimal water usage.

Another tip is to brand yourself. Have a website, Facebook, Instagram etc all with your business name and business related content. Have an email with "name"@"business name".com instead of "businessname@hotmail.com. You are a service that is often thought of as a commodity to many. You have to provide more to a client to show that your services are worth more than the other guys. (Like Walmart versus target, they may have the same things but you pay to not have to deal with people of Walmart). Have business cards, be professional at all times, know your craft inside and be able to explain it in simple terms. I definitely think that a section like this would be very helpful for many people, yes there may be some person who is rude but luckily this forum is one of the "calmest" I have ever seen. Have a set of rules and a mod to watch over it and if it gets too much then it can be taken down, or just have everything locked so the good info stays.

I'm not sure if this has been brought up before, but is there any interest in starting a detailing for business info section? A place to talk business names, card design, website design, customer attraction, pricing strategy and general info for people looking to take detailing to the next level? I know the forum is more of a weekend warrior place but with new coatings coming out and Adams being professional quality I think it could provide valuable information for people.

Could you please change my name to GlossAngeles? Thank you!

Love your "no smoke and mirrors" approach. The coating market, and detailing products in general are flooded with things such as pouring water on a vertical surface which looks cool but doesn't mean a whole lot. Excited to see what's in the future!

Not to mention many coatings have very harmful solvents in them (state that you should wear a respirator when applying). Hopefully the Adam's version will be on the safer side. (although the solvent ones are probably cheaper to manufacture which is why those coatings are cheaper)

You can use Deep wheel cleaner if they are really dirty, green wheel cleaner and even car shampoo. The only thing you have to worry about is using things that have wax additives in it. You can protect them with Quick sealant since it is optically clear.

Samsung screens are some of the best on the market. We have a 55" Samsung we got from target and love it

Ahh then yes those are definitely that way to go. The issue for Adams would definitely be price as their main market is enthusiasts, but I am definitely with you on the benefits of those types of sealants.

While yes the water activated sealants are great, I think that quick sealant does fill that niche. The water activated sealants are not as easy to buff off and do not last as long. Quick sealant can also get into more intricate areas such as wheels that the water activated ones would not be able to touch. If they wanted to go easier, then a spray on pressure wash off would be the best choice since that is significantly faster, however it requires a pressure washer.

I actually use total interior detailer on the interior the least. IMO it is an amazing engine bay dressing, really low gloss and a very nice oem look while easy to apply. Works nice on tires too for a no shine look. Spray it on, let it sit, and wipe it down with a microfiber

Quick Sealant will be your best friend. I worked on a C7 recently and those brakes dust like craaaaaaazy. Quick Sealant helped that problem

You just need the proper setup. Quick disconnects, cord reels, and shut off valves make the process so much easier. Simply pull out the pressure washer, pop in your hose, turn the valve and plug in the electrical and you are good to. Takes 5 mins tops depending on where you store yoir pressure washer I guess. Don't give up yet, a foam cannon has a ton of benefits, most of which os that it is really fun every time

If none of that works and adjust that top knob doesn't do anything you must have a defective unit. I had a defective one before and after a replacement it worked great. Even with 2oz you should be getting very nice foam.

Can you post a picture of your particular foam cannon?

A couple things to try, adjust the knob on the top and see if that fixes it. If not, do you have very hard water? That will diminish the suds greatly. Are you having any water leaks at all through the system? From spigot to foam cannon?

The clear isn't too bad on vipers. With the microfiber pads you should be able to make quick work of those swirls. Post pictures when done!

I wouldn't just for the fact that the clay might catch the edges, other than that you should be fine as long as you clay very light and use plenty of lubrication because remember, if any marring occurs you cannot polish it out

I know there have been a lot of questions and answers about caring and protecting matte finishes, but the are not in a concise area. Hopefully this can clear up questions and allow people to get an idea of how to properly maintain matte finishes, in one area. Not saying this is the only way or that I have all the answers, just the way that works for me! Matte, flat, satin, frozen... all of these new finishes can look amazing, but how do you maintain them? The first thing to remember is that the nature of these finishes is to not reflect light. However, many of the traditional products and methods for caring for paint are meant to increase gloss and reflection. So a slightly different mentality when caring for a finish like these is necessary. A lot of people see matte finishes and think they must be very easy to care for because they don’t show swirls, since those disrupt the reflection of a normal paint finish. While that may be true, I disagree that they are easier to maintain. I would argue that they are more difficult to maintain. This is because no matter how delicate we feel that a normal paint finish is, there is often the possibility to correct it, whether it be a scratch, marring, etching, etc. Yet, on a matte finish, there is no correction possible. You cannot polish a matte finish or it will ruin the matte effect. With that in mind you need to be very careful when dealing with matte finishes. To clean a matte finish is simple and much like cleaning a glossy finish. Wash with a ph neutral, wax free shampoo. It needs to just be pure soap. This is because the matte finish is made to not reflect light and the wax that is in many shampoos with give the paint a splotchy look. The ph neutral part is necessary because you do not want an option to damage the finish in any way since there is no way to correct it. It is also necessary to wash frequently as to not allow contaminants to become embedded into the paint. Over time, the finish may develop a “sheen” to it. This is just excess dirt and oils that have not been removed. For this, try a diluted solution of Isopropyl alcohol, the same you would use for removing excess polishing oils. Often times this will help remove the oils safely. If any bugs or bird droppings are acquired, make sure to remove as soon as possible to prevent etching. Make sure to use high quality microfiber towels and wash mitts, live by the two bucket method, use a foam gun/cannon if available, high quality and extremely soft brushes for wheels, and saturate the surface to add as much lubrication as possible. What about quick detailer spray? I can’t wash my car at the car show. Interestingly enough there is a very simple solution to this. The quick detailer is made to add gloss so will not work for this application. However, you can simply use an ammonia free glass cleaner. Yes, glass cleaner. This is because glass cleaner is just a pure cleaner since it cannot leave behind anything on the glass. Use is just as you would a quick detail spray to remove the light contamination and leave behind a nice matte finish. Many manufactures of these paint finishes say to just wash and dry, but with the right product we can go a step further and protect it. Protecting a matte finish is, again, much like protecting a glossy finish but the protectant must be optically clear. What this means is there are no “enhancers” that are in many waxes that give that gloss and depth. Adams Quick Sealant is a great protectant that will protect the finish while not altering the look. If you have matte wheels you can also top the sealant/wax with a low gloss, water-based tire/trim dressing. Since the finish has similar qualities to rubber this method will give a nice deep look while maintaining the matte effect. This can be used on the paint as well but is a lot of area to cover while to being as exposed to contamination as the wheels are so the time/product used is not worth it, for me at least. I usually use Adams VRT for this application or Adams In & Out spray for tight spaces. Matte finish paints can offer an amazing look, and with the right care and protection they can last just as long as normal paints.

This surprised me a ton. I thought there would be a lot of damage. All those reflection shots are just after stripping with no wax or sealant on top so you can see that it was perfect!

A few ounces of car shampoo in a spray bottle is all you need. A sealed wheel that is cleaned regularly won't need much more.

This car was brought to me a few months ago and had a nice coat of sealant on top. This turned out to be very lucky because the client was caught in a sandstorm and thought the car was ruined. When I saw the car I was a little bit nervous because I couldn't tell what the damage was under all of the contamination. Luckily the sealant did an amazing job of protecting the car and there was not one sign of marring. White hides the dirt fairly well in pictures Maybe not so much... "Gloss" black roof.... Gross... Sneaking suspicion it was not just the sandstorm.... Don't worry Subaru, I can save you! Potent strip wash whipped up Initial soak Maybe we need a little more Nastiness runoff Ahh much better! Nice reflection Back to its former glory!

When I saw the interior swabs come out, I thought I would never need something like that. I then got a pack in a mystery box and they sat for months. Recently I was cleaning my wheels and there are very tight areas that none of my brushes can really ever reach. While trying to decide how to clean this area I lolked and saw the pack of interior swabs. Dunked one in water, sprayed with cleaner and wow did it work wonders. Picked up the dirt easily and even rinsed off clean to use on all the wheels. I thought, "what else can these be useful for". Turns out, these are amazing at getting polish/wax out of cracks and body panels. Spray with IPA and they form perfectly in any crevice while cleaning with ease. I still never use them for vents and such but I feel they are quite underrated. Because of that, I have dubbed these not interior swabs but Cotton Swab RS! What do you use your interior swabs for?

Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it. New pads will definitely be the best wheels cleaners.