InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have the Junkman's Kit coming tomorrow. I just placed an order for the Interior Kit, The Wheel & Undercarriage Kit and a Blo-N-Vac. In the last 3 weeks I have clayed, polished, and waxed my car, truck, and suv with less than Adam's products. With less than desired results. Before I start with the Adam's do I need to strip the old wax off with something? I keep reading about wax buildup. If so what should I use? Thanks, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Len, CONGRATS on getting your 1st order! Wash with Dawn or Adam's, 1 wash should do it, just trying to get the grime and contaminants off the surfaces before you clay. Claying will get the rest of the contaminants off if ya do it properly. Lots of Detail Spray and lots of folding the contaminants into the clay while working it. Remember, once you do that, any wax that may have been on the vehicle is pretty much void, so you should make sure you can finish the car before putting it out in the elements. Get that halogen out too... Call me if ya need anything. - I PM'd ya my cell the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 If you have watched my "From Clay to Wax" video series, you will not only stop using too much polish but you will also learn why using too much polish renders the pads totally useless. Just like in medicine, because 1X is good, doesn't make 2X better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 i clean mine and spin em out, you may be using too much product at one time. nice pics. good work. how'd that engine bay turn out? Haven't finished it yet. I'm waiting on my second shipment (VRT is in it). About to place a third. Looking back I should have ordered the biggest kit then added a gallon of everything. Thanks, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Nice work Len! Shot 71 would have been perfect for a 'Dylan' shot! My sister took that one. She was very surprised with how good her car looked when I got done with it. I've still got to do the inside. Thanks, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Nice work Len! Shot 71 would have been perfect for a 'Dylan' shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Posted some more after pics. Lincoln After Adam's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osok Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 After 15 hours of trial and error the outside of the Lincoln is donePics: Lincoln Before Lincoln After I had to return it to my sister before I could get more finished pics. She's suppose to take some tomorrow if it's not raining. These Adam's products are AMAZING! Lesson learned: Be sure to turn off the PC before lifting off the surface. Took me about 25 minutes to pick the dirt out of my yellow pad. LOL About the orange pad, are they suppose to cake up to the point where you have SHR particles going everywhere? Or was I using too much? Thanks, Len Nice job! As far as the orange/shr it's called dusting. I've been struggling with that myself but have come to realize I was using too much product on and wasn't paying attention to keep the pad flat while polishing. Use less SHR and even on every other pass just spritz the pad with DS and it will use up some of the leftover on the pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Nice job Len! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 i clean mine and spin em out, you may be using too much product at one time. nice pics. good work. how'd that engine bay turn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 After 15 hours of trial and error the outside of the Lincoln is done Pics: Lincoln Before Lincoln After I had to return it to my sister before I could get more finished pics. She's suppose to take some tomorrow if it's not raining. These Adam's products are AMAZING! Lesson learned: Be sure to turn off the PC before lifting off the surface. Took me about 25 minutes to pick the dirt out of my yellow pad. LOL About the orange pad, are they suppose to cake up to the point where you have SHR particles going everywhere? Or was I using too much? Thanks, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 [quote=2HI4SUM I am very impressed with all the Adam's products so far. That's great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 The Lincoln has been washed with dawn and clayed. I already used a full bottle of DS and almost a full bottle of APC. Glad I also ordered gallons. I did the tires, wheel wells, and engine with APC. DS only used on claying so far. Am I using too much? I am very impressed with all the Adam's products so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 $500 deposit I may be using them myself. Gonna do the wife's Blazer I think. Depending on my ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks. I may be calling you. I'm not sure but I may ask to borrow your focus pads. Don't know yet. Thanks again, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Len, You GOTTA put up some interior before/after pics man. When I first hit your seat with that interior cleaner, I thought it was eating the dye out of the leather... for about 2 blinks, then I realized... wow... Adam's is so amazing. To bad ya can't post how it feels before/after the conditioner. I know my seats were neglected and nasty when I got my car. Cleaning was one thing, but then I conditioned them with Adam's and let it sit for a little while... man. Like buttuh baby. Will do. I haven't taken many pics of the inside because of the way it looks. Before and after pics of it though will really show what the interior cleaner can do. My first shipment has arrived. WooHoo!!!!! Great packing. I was a little concerned about ordering liquids. Now if school will hurry up and let the kids out so I can get started! To make sure I get this right and get the best possible results. First up is my sister's Lincoln Zephyr (I think that's how it's spelled). I think it's an '06, she's had it about 6 months. Since I'm not sure of the last time it was waxed (or what was used) should I just start with Dawn? If I do the Dawn can I go straight to claying after of do I need to rewash with the Adam's? Should the car be dried between the washing and claying? Haven't seen that covered in a video. Or I missed it. Sorry for so many questions just want to make sure I get this right. Thanks, Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gone & Forgotten Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Len, You GOTTA put up some interior before/after pics man. When I first hit your seat with that interior cleaner, I thought it was eating the dye out of the leather... for about 2 blinks, then I realized... wow... Adam's is so amazing. To bad ya can't post how it feels before/after the conditioner. I know my seats were neglected and nasty when I got my car. Cleaning was one thing, but then I conditioned them with Adam's and let it sit for a little while... man. Like buttuh baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 On truck for delivery. WooHoo!!! Stormchaser are you actually a storm chaser? I ask because my wife works for a weather based company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Oh my gosh you are going to be DEAD before you finish all of those vehicles!! best of luck! I can't wait to see before and after of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Have fun Len and post up some pics! You bet! I always enjoyed detailing what I drive but was never completely satisfied due to swirls. Hopefully with a little practice I can be 110% satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Have fun Len and post up some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yeah I haven't been able to get all the micro scratches out of mine yet. But it was so hot this summer the product was drying too fast I think. I was able to get rid of the swirls though. I got some more work to do now that its cooled off a little. My truck has a 6" BDS suspension, Zone 1.5 Body lift, 18x9 Mamba M2 wheels, and 305/70/18 Mickey Thompson ATZ. Nice. Mine's setting on 6" Fabtech 3" body with 40s on 17x9s I'm going to downsize a little on the tires in the future. Not enough room for the 40s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad519 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 By that time I might have enough practice to tackle the black monster. It will take a while and I know some scratches will not come out (too deep) but I want all the swirl marks and water spots GONE. Brad, What lift, wheels and tires are on your Chevy? Yeah I haven't been able to get all the micro scratches out of mine yet. But it was so hot this summer the product was drying too fast I think. I was able to get rid of the swirls though. I got some more work to do now that its cooled off a little. My truck has a 6" BDS suspension, Zone 1.5 Body lift, 18x9 Mamba M2 wheels, and 305/70/18 Mickey Thompson ATZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Actually the Crew Cab will be in a couple of weeks. Saturday I'll be doing my sister's Lincoln Zephyr. Thursday my brother's Toyota Tundra (very neglected). Friday my Mom's Nissan Altima. Saturday my Accord then my wife's SUV. By that time I might have enough practice to tackle the black monster. It will take a while and I know some scratches will not come out (too deep) but I want all the swirl marks and water spots GONE. Brad, What lift, wheels and tires are on your Chevy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad519 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Get plenty of rest tonight....cause you're going to need it for the Crew Cab Nice Truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thanks. I think I've already watched at least 20 hours of video. I have some before pics here Will post after pics later. I would put pics in the post but haven't figured out how to resize correctly using iPhoto. It either ends up too small or too big. Plus I don't really use my mobileme for anything else. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have the Junkman's Kit coming tomorrow. I just placed an order for the Interior Kit, The Wheel & Undercarriage Kit and a Blo-N-Vac.
In the last 3 weeks I have clayed, polished, and waxed my car, truck, and suv with less than Adam's products. With less than desired results.
Before I start with the Adam's do I need to strip the old wax off with something? I keep reading about wax buildup. If so what should I use?
Thanks,
Len
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