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Here's a question considering I've never done the IPA wipedown before. What should I wipe it down with? waterless MF or Single Soft towels? Should I rewash the car after? or just continue on to claying? I have to get the tar off the wheel wells after that. The Dawn and APC does work. I still had wax on the Stang from last summer (summer car. garage kept over winter) and it beaded up when I wet the car before the wash. When I rinsed no such beads, at all. I just want to make sure that all of the previous product is off so I can start fresh with Adams stuff. Hence the wipedown questions. Thanks guys Rob

kick *** wagon.

Absolutely gorgeous. Great find, well worth the wait I'm sure.

Here are the pics as promised: 2 of the van: And 2 of the car: I still have some work to do on the car.. El Storcho

I'm working on the pics, too busy detailing. And yes I'm addicted now. I just did a wash and coat of Americana on the brand new 13 Caravan R/T. It is black it looks like liquid sex now. I can't say enough about the products. I haven't used one that I don't like. Ease of use etc. The glass cleaner is all I will use now, inside the house and for the cars. I can honestly say that I hate Adam for making such great products as now my detailing addiction will completely interfere with my work schedule. And that other guy Dylan for explaining things so simply in the instructional videos. Pics soon. El STorcho just kidding about the hating Adam and Dylan thing. 2 stand up guys IMO

I finally broke out the products today and did the outside of my 05 Black corolla. I wasn't particularly a skeptic that this was good stuff, i just wanted to make sure for myself. When all was said and done the only thing I could say was "Holy F**k", (sorry not intended to offend anyone). This is the absolute best product on the market. I couldn't believe the results. Strip wash Clay SSR SHR FMP 2 light coats of Americana Didn't use the sealant as it was getting late. That's why the Americana. If the Americana is this good the Patriot must be stellar. Tomorrow I will toss the other detailing crap that I collected throughout the years and will only stick with Adams. I'm sure that some of the more experienced members may have achieved better results. I still have some very very light microscratches but it looks better than the day I picked it up at the dealer 8 years ago. I'm still in the learning stage as well. I was so impressed that I ordered another $300.00 worth of "treats" Thanks Adams!! and Thanks to the members of this forum for making this easy. El STorcho

Welcome, That step is on sale @ CTC for $34.00 just picked one up. Very sturdy. Regular $75 ROb

LaSHoooosh you are just about an hour south of me!

That made me laugh! I figured I'd try the Americana first and maybe later pick up some Brilliant Glaze. As for the undercarriage spray that is something I intend to pick up. I have been working a ton of O/T so almost all of the extra $$ has gone to Adam and his troops. Well worth the investment in my opinion. How long can I expect my supplies to last? I have 2 black and 1 white vehicles. 1 black one is only a month old, paint in great shape little correction if any. the other black car requires correction - lots of swirls and halograms My white car needs correction too. lots of swirls. Rob

My bad about the towels. I'm a hoarder. lol. I only have 4 Dbbl and 8 sinlges. I figure I have almost $1000.00 tied up so far. That didn't take long at all.

It all looks so nice and fresh and new I almost hate to muck it all up but that's what its for. I did open one of the MF towels. It was awesome. I previously was using a cheap POS towel from canadian tire. What a difference. I guess I actually caused most of the swirls myself by using crap stuff. I now see the error of my ways, My time in the penalty box is over, Now if it would stop raining we'd be all set and I could get to work. Rob

My collection is not as extensive as some others, I thought I'd share what I've been collecting all winter. I haven't had the chance to try this stuff out yet I've just been collecting up until now. Sorry for the grainy pics. I also have some assorted fender brushes, some H/D buckets, some home made drying racks that I found on this forum. I think I'm stocked up pretty good to start off with. I may end up ordering the leather and interior kit soon. Is there anything missing that I may need that you can spot? Thanks for the input! El STorcho

Awesome results. Thought it was a mirror for a sec. lol

+10 on this! Car looks great!

Howdy from Sarnia!

so many beautiful cars, but only 1 General Lee. Always had a soft spot for that one. Only an hour from my house maybe I'll make it next year.

Thanks. I know what I have to do. ROb

I have a black corolla as well and it is a mess. I can't wait for it to warm up to try this stuff out. I'm Learning again. What I think I should do is, correct me if I'm wrong here, is 2 bucket wash, fine machine polish and super sealant and done. Correct? There are no swirls or scratches to speak of on the finish. so no correction, ROb

I'm new to this stuff so the learning curve has been very steep. Guess I'm about to order up some revive.

As far as I can see it doesn't. There are no swirls or any flaws that I can see in the paint. It hasn't even been washed yet. I do have the 2 buckets with grit guards and the good merino wool wash mitt. I went on a bit of a buying spree lately to set myself up with supplies. I guess I just wanted to know what the best course of action is. I will most likely start with the clay.

Hey everybody! i just picked up a 2013 dodge grand caravan, it is black. I also just picked up the adams complete machine polishing kit with the PC. The paint is brand new. What steps would you guys take to keep it that way. Should I just hit it with the Machine super sealant and call it a day or maybe order up some buttery wax and do it that way. or is there a better way. I'm at a loss because all of this stuff is brand new to me. Any and all help is greatly appreciated Thanks El STorcho

I'll bite. Hope I'm in a position to be able to do this someday. awesome. Rob

I want to make it shiny!

Here are a few pics.

Just wanted to say Hi. I have a 2005 White mustang Gt (summer car) and a black 05 corolla S (which is the bane of my existence detailing wise). I have always done my detailing by hand with a mish mash of OTC products and such and thought I was getting decent results, or at least the best I could with what was available. Man was I wrong. After checking out the adams line of products I am hooked. I haven't even recieved my order yet and I am like a kid in a candy store. I admit the learning curve is a very steep one but this forum is sooooo helpful. I found that for a noob the adams line of products is pretty self explanatory and almost idiot proof. ie: color coordinated. This makes things very easy. Customer service is awesome and if I can get even close to the results as I've seen on this forum, I'm in for a real treat. sorry for the small novel but as you can tell I'm super excited. I just have to wait for the weather to warm up. El Storcho