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ralphsmithiii

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  • Birthday 03/08/1980

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  1. Hey everybody, I wanted to share my first experience using Adam's Quick Sealant while detailing my fianaces 09 MB ML63 AMG. I put a set of 22' HRE Wheels in Satin Black on them about 8 months ago and they have slowly become somewhat dull and faded. I assumed it was due to just wear and tear as it's now her daily driver. I also wasn't sure if the fading was due to a series of wheel cleaners that I've used although all of them stated on the label they were safe for this type of finish. Anyhow, I do have an arsenal of detailing items including Adams Machine Super Sealant and now Adam's Paint Sealant. When I bought the Paint Sealant I opted to buy the Quick Sealant for areas I couldn't reach with the others. So, here's a before picture of one of the wheels that I just cleaned and dried. There's an overcast outside so the picture may not show the true dullness of the wheel. After pic without using applicator: If you look close enough you can see where I missed some of the wheel with the Quick Sealant to get an idea of the before/dullness. After using Adam's Hex applicator to work it into the wheel: Needless to say, I'm super happy with the end result. Again, with my iPhone on an overcast days the pictures don't really show the true before and after. I'm hoping it holds up but I suppose only time will tell.
  2. Not that I can tell although they probably should of considering what I paid for it, hah! I believe they did try and upsell me on paint protectant, interior protect, etc..but I happily declined.
  3. Awesome, thanks for the response! Question, I bought the new Paint Sealant although I do still have some older machine SS. Is there a specific reason to use the machine SS vs the Paint sealant other than not wasting the old product? I intend to apply either with my Flex.
  4. Hey eveyone, before I posted I did a quick search for New Car and it returned no responses but I wanted to ask what I think is a general question. I picked up a new car a few weeks ago from the dealer and it needs to be clayed and sealed. From what I can tell it doesn't need to be corrected at all as its brand new (Pearl White) and I can't see any correction that needs to be done. Instead of waxing it after washing and claying, I was thinking of applying Adams Paint Sealant (I have the machine super sealant from a while ago) and then maybe throwing a coat of wax on top. The sealants I've used before seem to have more than enough gloss/shine for me and it's a brand new car. Thoughts? Do I need to prep the new paint before I seal it other than claying it?
  5. Hmm...so I'm assuming if this is my daily driver, I'd have to use the waterless wash after every days worth of driving to keep it keep? What is or where is the "threshold" of when waterless wash isn't an option and a full wash is required? I've read that if you get caught in the rain then a full wash is needed but I'm not 100% clear on how often/when waterless wash is the method to use.
  6. Very cool, thanks for the heads up and info. I'll be picking up some of the Waterless wash to check it out.
  7. I did a strip wash when I did the paint correction but didn't think about doing it before applying the buttery. I also don't HAVE to do the glaze but lets be honest...I was looking for an excuse to break out this expensive Flex and put it to use Does the waterless wash REALLY work? I think I have over 1k worth of Adams products and its one that I've never used so I wasn't quite sure if it was worth purchasing at $25 a bottle.
  8. It's also seen its fair share of dirt/rain in the two months since making it all shiny again.
  9. I completed a 3-step paint correction, plus machine sealant, plus glaze, plus buttery about 2 months ago. I've only been washing my car every 2 weeks or so when I'm home to drive it. It's still pretty shiny but I wanted to add some more buttery to it. Just wanted to know if hitting it again with glaze prior is OK.
  10. Hey everyone, wanted to ask a quick question. If I'm looking to do some post paint correction maintenance can I: Wash/dry car Hit it with detail spray (needed to get any dust off if it sets for a day or two?) Hit the car with Brilliant Glaze (Flex) Hit it with buttery wax (hand). Hit it like I mean it. I'm thinking of using the glaze to fill in any small imperfections (and I payed for it why not use it?) before I shine it up with some buttery. Thoughts?
  11. Posted some finished pics here: http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/357635-post15.htm
  12. Finally finished the exterior. Turned out pretty well. Still not 100% but it's getting closer each time. This was after: strip-wash clay polish (flex) machine sealant (flex) brilliant glaze (flex) buttery wax (hand) Tires may need to be knocked down a hair. I used svrt and a block to dress them. They don't look super shiny but I'm curious to see how they'll turn out if I hit the tires with a rag. Also, I apparently need to pick up some polish for my exhaust tips. They were once nice and shiny but need some loving I also hit my windows all the way around with the brilliant glaze and they came out awesome.
  13. Awesome. I'm heading into the garage now to get the claying done tonight. Tomorrow morning I plan on polishing the entire car then sealing it. Day after I'll hit it with brilliant glaze, then some buttery and see how it comes out. Right now it looks surprisingly shiny and clean after just a strip-wash. I'm assuming there's still some machine super sealant on there giving it the shine. I'm hoping to see a night-and-day difference after re-polishing, sealing, glazing (first time) and buttery wax (first time).
  14. Ok, that's something I don't think I've read yet. I've already got the car washed and did a strip-wash (used 2oz+/- of Adams all-purpose cleaner). So your saying I should IPA before clay?
  15. OK. Should I hit it with IPA after clay and then after polish or just after polish? Adam's detail guide states to leave the clay residue on if it's not heavy and head right to polishing. However there is no recommendation (unless I missed it) about using IPA anywhere. That step was recommended in another post of mine. Or, should I clay, rewash, then polish, IPA, seal, etc..etc..
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