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I finally found the only product that seemed to get the "crud" off...  lot's and lot's of elbow grease!
 
I can't believe how difficult it was to get this sh*t off. The only thing I could think was that the "brine" they use for snow mixed with the brake dust and road grime creating a "hybrid crud".
 
I used two complete 16oz bottles of Adams Wheel Cleaner and a full bar of clay. It took me at least 3 hours a wheel (including polishing the barrels with a PC7424 / Adams Correcting Polish and sealing them with Adams Paint Sealant).
 
I hopefully will never be in this situation again.
 
Before: After two doses of wheel cleaner

I finally found the only product that seemed to get the "crud" off...  lot's and lot's of elbow grease!
 
I can't believe how difficult it was to get this sh*t off. The only thing I could think was that the "brine" they use for snow mixed with the brake dust and road grime creating a "hybrid crud".
 
I used two complete 16oz bottles of Adams Wheel Cleaner and a full bar of clay. It took me at least 3 hours a wheel (including polishing the barrels with a PC7424 / Adams Correcting Polish and sealing them with Adams Paint Sealant).
 
I hopefully will never be in this situation again.
 
Before: After two doses of wheel cleaner

I finally found the only product that seemed to get the "crud" off...  lot's and lot's of elbow grease!
 
I can't believe how difficult it was to get this sh*t off. The only thing I could think was that the "brine" they use for snow mixed with the brake dust and road grime creating a "hybrid crud".
 
I used two complete 16oz bottles of Adams Wheel Cleaner and a full bar of clay. It took me at least 3 hours a wheel (including polishing the barrels with a PC7424 / Adams Correcting Polish and sealing them with Adams Paint Sealant).
 
I hopefully will never be in this situation again.
 
Before: After two doses of wheel cleaner

I'm thinking of selling both my Flex 3401 (used for a 1/2 hr once) and my PC 7424 (little use, maybe 6 hrs)
 
Both visually are perfect. No scratches or marks of any kind.
 
Unsure of what a fair price would be for each and looking for input and/or offers?
 
Thanks.

I figured as much. I will be ordering the gray towels to use specifically with the H2O Guard so I sleep better at night...lol

Thank you all.

2 - 4 tube 8 foot fluorescent fixtures with 5000K bulbs. no noise, lots of natural light.    

2 - 4 tube 8 foot fluorescent fixtures with 5000K bulbs. no noise, lots of natural light.    

There used to be a section for this right? lol
 
Just something I do that may (or may not) be helpful to others...
 
I used to forget which can of In and Out Spray or Quick Sealant I was using and which were the brand new ones - since I stored them in the same cabinet. I now use a paper hole punch on the cap to make a small hole to identify which one I'm currently using. Simple yet effective!
 
 

There used to be a section for this right? lol
 
Just something I do that may (or may not) be helpful to others...
 
I used to forget which can of In and Out Spray or Quick Sealant I was using and which were the brand new ones - since I stored them in the same cabinet. I now use a paper hole punch on the cap to make a small hole to identify which one I'm currently using. Simple yet effective!
 
 

Thanks Dan.

I've used DWC (50/50 with water) a number of times without discovering too much iron in the paint until this last Sunday when I tackled my new company car... WOW.
 

 

Posted 27 February 2014 - 01:04 AM
Friends, I have some news regarding the polishers we promote and offer:
 
For years, Adam’s has sold and promoted the Flex 3401 VRG polisher.   Its true dual-action motion and heavy-cutting capability has helped it earn a solid reputation in the industry.  Simply put, we don’t promote Chinese manufacturing, and the new owner of Flex is a Chinese company.
 
I'm confused... a more detailed explanation to why it's back ?

I finally had a moment to start the detail on my 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo. The car is in mint condition though has never had more than a dozen washes in the six years I've owned it (never gets driven...don't ask me why). Car has fine swirl marks most likely from previous washings from previous owner.
 
It's the first single stage paint I've polished and everything I've read is true.
Softer paint Paint transfers to the pads Unbelievable depth of shine when done My routine: 
 
Waterless Wash to get off the dust from the cover
Clayed with Detail Spray
I used the PC with 4" orange pad / orange Haze and Swirl Remover (old stuff)
Then onto the 4" white pad / white final polish (again old stuff)  Note: I do have new as well
Brillant Glaze
Buttery Wax
 
WOW!!!
 
The picture dosn't do it justice but again so happy with Adam's Products.
 
I was only able to do the front left fender today (hour therapy session) but by spring the car should be looking good...LOL     I'll keep everyone posted.

To answer a few questions...
 
My garage is insulated for the most part.  
I wish I could have bought "Made in USA" (Adam has me making the right choice 90% of the time) but I couldn't find a product I could afford that accomblished what this one does / it blows warm air with a lot of air flow so nothing really gets super hot yet the whole garage gets warm (12 x 22)
I do leave it and forget it. I've found the perfect setting to keep the garage around 50 degrees (20 outside) and turn it up when I want to be in there.
Cost will vary with cost of kilowatt hrs and how long this runs. I'll find out next month when the bill comes.
 
Warm garage...priceless!

Thank you all for your input.
 
I too have been claying for a few years and until yesterday always used Detail Spray. I saw a video of someone somewhere claying as part of his wash routine and thought I would give it a try...
 
I wasn't worried about contaminates since the car had already been washed before claying. I was concerned about the slipperiness of the soap suds...definitely feels different than claying with detail spray. I did the baggy test after the first wash before using the Deep Wheel Cleaner mix and the paint was rough as I ever felt. After spraying the 50/50 mix I saw only little iron discoloration. After the claying and final wash (using the baggy test again) the paint felt smooth as silk.
 
Using soap suds as the clay lubricant seems to have worked fine, personal preference I guess. I may or may not repeat this process. Really depends on the circumstance. All I know is “I love Adams Products”.

I wish I would have taken some pictures along the way but today I did a full detail on my wife's 2014 XC90 and it came out fantastic thanks to Adam's products !!!  Guess I just wanted to share...
 
This was how it went:
 
1.  Power Washed wheels/tires to remove most of the loose dirt
2.  APC on tires & wheel wells / Green Wheel Cleaner on wheels - various brushes and rinsed
3.  Power Washed car exterior to again remove loose dirt
4.  Sprayed with Foam Cannon (4oz Adams Wash / 4oz APC) - 2 bucket wash
5.  Rinsed & Dried with SideKick and Waffle
6.  Sprayed exterior with 50/50 mix of Deep Wheel Cleaner & Distilled water (car is silver) to remove iron
7.  Sprayed again with Foam Cannon (4oz Adams Wash / 4oz APC) - another 2 bucket wash
8.  Clayed car using soap suds as lubricant
9.  Rinsed & Dried with SideKick and Waffle
10.Polished hood and both front fenders using PC with "old" white polish and pad
11. Sealed entire car with Liquid Paint Sealant using PC and Black pad 
12. After an hour, applied a layer of Brillant Glaze to hood and front fenders
13. Applied Buttery Wax to full exterior with PC
14. Finished trim and tires with VRT
15. Applied Quick Sealant to Wheels
 
Absolutely Marvelous!!!

Chase,
 
I respect your opinion.
I prefer the feel of a Ferrari over a Chevy, would like to own both but I can only afford one.
 
Which polisher would you recommend (coming up from a PC) for more applications also considering this pad life issue?
 
Not a pro but lots of family and friends.

Great job(s) Chase...really looks good!
 
What kind of steam cleaning are you using, some of the seat restores are unbelievable.

I have and they keep telling me to upgrade my turbo... no one will get close enough to see my molding. LOL

I do them by hand as well. Never really an issue with me. They seem to come out clean...
 
Every once in awhile I'll just machine wash the lot to give them that unmatched 45min of tumbling and that seems to tackle the set in tougher stains.