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Sometimes when cars are covered for an extended time the paint can look like that especially if there's moisture present, try leaving it uncovered for a week or two
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New Rinsless formula?
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New but already sold out products or coming soon?
vobro replied to FP350S's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I don't see how you get all this based on a promotion, marketing 101 is to get your name out to as many people as possible. I've been around a while now and have seen how the Adams team works other forums, car shows and various detail clinics and at some point if you want to grow your business you need to reach out to other markets. Sometimes you win and sometimes things don't work out like you want but imho with all the new media out there today you'd be a fool not to use them. Look at the music industry, there is many collaborations between different genres that for some reason work. Also you may or may not know Adams and GM have a product line already, they've done promotional work with Fallen Heros Fund,breast cancer,prostrate cancer etc On a side note are you MrElusive from YouTube that seemed to have an addiction to wheel cleaners a few years ago? -
I have 2 huskies that shed like you wouldn't believe, even if they haven't been in the SUV in a while I'll still track it in there. I don't know what car you have but all carpet/upholstery aren't created equal, some hold the hair better then other. The best solution I've found is the rubber static type brush, the pumice stone works great also but is harsher on my carpet. If you have this issue often I'd get the rubber brush, if the hair is really bad I'll blow it out as best as I can then brush/vacuum. The best vacuum attachment is the Dyson 4" tool with the revolving brushes.
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On white I find it best to use natural light so I'll open the garage doors and look at it from different angles. Start with a small are to get a sense of the flash time and try different light sources before doing the whole car. In natural light looking into the light any leftover residue will look like a dull spot
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Pl Premium is the stickiest, nastiest glue known to mankind! I can't help but make sure before you try other steps that you're not responsible. I would say if they're coated leather that the coating has already been compromised and you may get the glue off buy it'll leave a stain type look
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I went thru this in 06, I was the 5th house in the subdivision. My best advice is just wait it out, there will be dust,dirt and other airborne particulates until all the grass is in. As far as nails, have a talk with the general contractor and have them control any building debris, I'm a carpenter and this is part of the job these days. When I moved there was no such thing as rinseless wash, not that I probably would use that anyway with all the dirt but it really sucked having heavy dust on the cars at all times. Luckily with it being a new house I kept busy and it took my mind of it. As far as nails, it's gonna happen just be diligent on your area. It's just part of what you deal with on a new house, good luck!
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Paint Coating and why you should BUY IT!!!
vobro replied to ken5018's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Nice review. That's exactly why one should use the coating,it just makes maintanence so much easier. -
Paint Finishing Polish on top of Paint Correction Polish
vobro replied to Solobaric's question in Paint Correction & Polishing
I too remove the compound as I go -
Can I machine buff revive hand polish and LPS?
vobro replied to Dkhazlett's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
I know this isn't what you're asking but to me wiping off the product is really a small fraction of the work, I would use the polisher to apply which would save you a lot of time. Side benefit is your arms and hands will thank you the next day -
Well if it's not vinyl it would have the be paint,most likely single stage. Do a test spot in an inconspicuous area
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General Purpose Cleaner Question
vobro replied to Choppa's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Why not just use Car Shampoo? That engine isn't that dirty -
Sidekick before or after drying car
vobro replied to Illusive_s550's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
As the weather heats up I will dry the car first then blow out the water, this reduces water spots big time for me. Just hold the drying towel 12" in front of where you have the air moving and it'll catch most of the water in the cracks. I only wash in my garage but my water is pretty hard and will leave water spots, the sheeting method really helps also. -
8:1 Rinseless Dilution for Preasoak for dirtier car
vobro replied to jakerodz7's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
I stay with the 1:16, if the panel is dirty I'll just go over the panel again with another clean towel. The towel captures the dirt,which is the goal so that's why I'll go over it multiple times, I use the multiple towel one bucket method -
Better than snow/salt! But I agree
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Yes I drove a '17 with the 3.5 and it's a sweet power plant for sure, I'm leaning toward the 5.0
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Well I'll make sure to take a closer look, sure is a great looking truck! Do you have the 2.7 or 3.5 Ecoboost?
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Is it a spot,area or whole side? I've been looking at the lightning blue and ruby red XLT, to me there's very little orange peel in the 9 trucks I looked at but I did notice quite a few heavy ripples near the door handles.
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LPS, Glaze, Americana impressions.
vobro replied to JDrach's topic in Product Polls, Feedback, and Company Input
I like that blue! Maybe the 4 hour timeframe was an issue, doubt it though. Why not lay down a fresh coat after your next wash? That's the reason I just go with the LPS followed by G&G on a monthly basis, simple and proven. Hard to tell from the first pic but there's some good,clear reflection there already! -
LPS, Glaze, Americana impressions.
vobro replied to JDrach's topic in Product Polls, Feedback, and Company Input
What color vehicle? Could be the pollen but I agree LPS followed by H2O G&G is for me the best non-coating protection. Also the best look on light colored paint. -
Love the new spray heads!
vobro replied to hemi1300's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I also agree, it lays done a perfect fine mist. -
If you could buy only ONE Adams product......
vobro replied to briarpatch's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Wheel Cleaner, best bang for the buck in its class! Close second would be Tire and Rubber Cleaner -
New blue wheel cleaner not as good as the old pink stuff?
vobro replied to Bansheeboy11's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
Those are some nasty rims, sometimes more than 1 application is needed to get that baked in buildup removed. Instead of wasting more product just apply where needed, I've even used a wet mf towel or q tip soaked in WC and just let it dwell. IMHO the red WC seemed to work faster and the new blue WC seems to have more dwell time before drying, I've not really seen a difference in cleaving ability -
It should be case by case, that's why one should always perform a test spot. It's always best to start with the least aggressive. The Finish polish will remove far less than the compound and most times the finish polish is only strong enough to clear the hazing from the compounding stage. No offense but really anybody can lean on the paint and be way more aggressive than what is called for, the art comes in being able to judge what's best for you,customer, long term health of paint and over all value of the car. Paint is getting thinner and thinner these days, I just did a '17 Honda Pilot that had paint gauge measurements of 90-97 on a lot of areas which is super thin. Yes if I didn't measure I could have gotten away with of compounding this time but I explained to the client that it's best to hit it lightly and be very careful if he were to bring it somewhere else next time. I hit it with FP with the white pad and got those areas just about perfect and still had the same readings on gauge.