Redbeard

This is for the folks that have little detailers-in-training: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWB1kdbMLwM]Kid Wash - YouTube[/ame] (we'll pretend that blue stuff is a gallon of Waterless Wash:D)

OK, thanks for the feedback. I'll do the sealant before the glaze/wax next time, but at least it's still serving some purpose.

Really? From the videos it looks like a top coat. Applying Adam's Quick Sealant Detailing Video

We expect pics of Adam-ized tanks and such.

Thanks! I know it's about 4 decades newer than what you're used to working with.

You should offer to give them a demo of the Flex kit.

First off, I apologize for no "before" pics, but it was already getting dark when I started the wash and clay process. Also, the "after" pics don't really give the full impression of how shiny it is now due to the shade. However, this gives me a reason to take it out for some location shots. This is my Dad's car that was his daily driver for 5 years (the Silverado crew cab in the background was recently acquired to handle those duties, and will likely be my next project). It's always been garaged at night and he's washed it with "off the shelf" products but the paint was in decent shape, just lacking shine and water beading and needed a little more cleaning than simply washing could provide. I always clean it up when I borrow it, but this is the first time I've had a chance to give it the multi-stage attention it's been lacking. I was able to really improve the polished wheels by clay/polish/wax/sealing them just like the paint, but I'm open to input from others on how to really get these to look their best. (I didn't get the barrels because I was pressed for time.) The good news is Dad was very impressed with the results and with the Adam's products. I gave him a copy of the Volume 8 DVD and saved the site to his favorites, so he will soon be a convert. 2 bucket strip wash with Adams shampoo and 2oz All Purpose Cleaner Green Wheel Cleaner clay bar Waterless Wash Revive Polish Buttery wax (plenty of Detail Spray as needed) Quick Sealant on nose and wheels Invisible Undercarriage Spray SVRT or In & Out spray as necessary Leather & Interior cleaner

Sounds like you'll have a nice "welcome home" present!

Whadda ya mean "sleeper?" It says "fuel injection" right there on the side!

"Teaser" is right!:jawdrop:I would do very bad things to/for that C10!

Harley Davidson has offered denim (matte) paint for several years now and recommends using glass cleaner on it. Isn't it ironic when folks complain about their paint becoming shiny?

I have one sitting perfectly in a laundry detergent (50lb) bucket.

Praying for Darin and his family. Keep us updated.

I like KaleCo fluids. But seriously, I've used Peak and Rain-X washer fluid, but never thought too much about it. I really need to try the Adam's glass sealant.

We'll chalk this up as a teaser pic.

Good info. Does the same treatment apply to C6 headlight covers?

My mind is blown:eek:

We should all be so lucky!

I have a feeling the "after" shots will be NSFW.

Was it Kierkegaard or Dick Van Patten who said "If you label me, you negate me"?

hmmm, Where can I get some of this auction lighting? And is it portable?

I missed the black aftermarket tach near the door at first.

As has been discussed in other threads, you see this over and over at shows. People have amazing cars that they barely drive and mostly just bring out to events, yet they don't take the time to get the finish looking its best. It's funny that most of us on this forum give more attention to our daily drivers than a lot of folks give their show cars.:pc:Particularly the auction cars are viewed as investments, so you'd think the owner would invest another couple hundred towards proper detailing.

You are a magician! You should get some sort of bonus for doubling the value of that car!

Get in line, sister!