So before the bashing begins, lol, let me remind you guys I JUST GOT fully exposed to the Adam's world a few months ago. And within 4 months have probably spent over $500 on product. So I've "bought in" to the world of Adam's, just haven't bought EVERYTHING I need yet, lol....
Okay, now that you know that, here's where I'm at.
Last week when I had the Charger out running errands, it was hit by a stray rainstorm, that left some waterspots on the car for a couple hours. Despite the car being PERFECTLY clean, the water stood on the hot paint surface and dried. NOW. I know that's not good. But the paint was in PRISTINE condition. No scratches, no swirls, and had a fresh coat of "another" brand of wax on it. Not Adams, but good stuff for sure (don't worry, I don't use anything else anymore, this was all I had left of the stuff, so I used it one last time, before I got my BG & Americana). So I thought those water spots would just wash off, because the paint was so well protected. Nope.......still have water spots......
I don't have a Flex. I don't have a Porter Cable. I have a Cyclo....
<table align="left"><tbody><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table1" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="95%"><tbody><tr><td>The Cyclo Polisher is the only dual-head polisher on the market. Both heads move in an orbital motion, counter-clockwise. The idea is to simulate hand polishing but at a much faster rate. Going over a scratch or swirl with both heads ensures that you are attacking it from all sides, so to speak. No matter what angle you look at the paint, you will not see the former blemish. It’s the fool-proof polisher!</td><td>
</td></tr></tbody></table>The Cyclo Polisher’s dual heads give you a balanced polish every time. Single-head polishers require the user to balance the polisher. The Cyclo Polisher stands on two heads so it is self-balancing. The heads rest flatly on the surface of your vehicle so there is no danger of nicking the paint with the edge of a backing plate. There is no need to press the polisher flat on the paint; its own weight is enough to provide an even, flawless polish. The Cyclo Polisher is also able to cover more ground than a single-head polisher.
The two heads can perform two different functions simultaneously. Put a light cutting pad on the head you are going to lead with, and a polishing pad on the other head. This technique allows you to refine the paint as you remove imperfections. It saves time and you get fantastic results.
The Cyclo Polisher has an accessory for every purpose. Quality pads and bonnets make the Cyclo Polisher perfect for compounding, polishing, waxing, and glazing. Pads attach to the heads by way of hook & loop pad holders or backing plates (sold separately) for quick and easy pad replacement.
I just bought this less than a year ago. I've used it with "lesser" products than Adam's, and it's repaired scratches, removed water spots, etc. And it's helped me achieve AMAZING results, before I even discovered Adam's. So I'm not just gonna throw out this $280 polisher. What I'm trying to figure out, is how to translate the pad conversion, to Adam's Products, to achieve even GREATER results than I'm getting now. With me so far??
</td><td>4 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch White Finishing Pads
Bring out a beautiful shine on any paint finish with a pair of white finishing pads. The thick pads are made of professional grade closed cell foam. Each have hook & loop on the backside so you can switch out pads in seconds. The white pad is the softest of all the Cyclo brand pads and it has no cutting ability. Use it for finishing glazes and wax application.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>4 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Green Polishing Pads
For a little cleaning ability, use the green Cyclo pads. The green pads have a very mild cut in order to rejuvenate dull, hazy paint. Use a pre-wax cleaner or a finishing polish to brighten and enhance the gloss of lackluster paint.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Blue Polishing Pads
The blue foam pad is the perfect pad for light polishing on any surface. Use it to apply wax for a fine gloss finish, or use it with a light finishing polish or prewax cleaner. The blue pad has slightly more texture than the white pad.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>4 Orange Light Cutting Pads, 4 inches
The orange pads are more aggressive than the green pads. They are capable of removing light to moderate swirls and imperfections with the help of a swirl remover or light compound. Made of high density foam, the orange pads will remove oxidation, swirls, and most surface scratches. We’ve included four orange pads because these will address the widest range of surface problems on most vehicles
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td> <td>2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Yellow Cutting Pads
The yellow pads are for deeper scratches and swirls that can’t be removed with the orange pads. The yellow pads have a more aggressive cut and can level more severely damaged paint. Use an aggressive swirl remover or a compound. You may need to follow up with the green pad and a finishing polish after using the yellow pads to restore gloss.</td></tr></tbody></table>
When I did my full detail on the 300 last week, I used the following:
SHR & ORANGE Cyclo pad
FMP & GREEN Cyclo pad
And then BG & Americana by hand.
The 300 came out stunning!!! Even removed OOOOLD hard water spots on the windows from the previous owner.
So what's KILLING ME right now, is why can't I get the simple fresh water spots, of my PERFECT & protected paint on my Charger???? I've been over half of the hood with TWO PASSES of SHR & TWO PASSES of FMP as per instruction, with my Cyclo, and the aforementioned pads. And you're gonna think I'm crazy for saying this, because I don't understand it either......but the spots are MORE evident now, than they were when I started????!
I'm going nuts. And I need some help. The paint on this car was PERFECT 7 days ago. And now it looks like it hasn't been washed in months because of those stupid water spots.....
Sorry for the long post/rant. I appreciate any help you guys can offer. I am running out of time for this car show, and don't have a day off work until the day I leave to go to it. I don't know how I'm gonna fix this, I'm just frustrated as to how this happened in the FIRST PLACE.
Question
Chase@InsanePaint
EDIT. PICS IN POST #42.
Alright......
So before the bashing begins, lol, let me remind you guys I JUST GOT fully exposed to the Adam's world a few months ago. And within 4 months have probably spent over $500 on product. So I've "bought in" to the world of Adam's, just haven't bought EVERYTHING I need yet, lol....
Okay, now that you know that, here's where I'm at.
Last week when I had the Charger out running errands, it was hit by a stray rainstorm, that left some waterspots on the car for a couple hours. Despite the car being PERFECTLY clean, the water stood on the hot paint surface and dried. NOW. I know that's not good. But the paint was in PRISTINE condition. No scratches, no swirls, and had a fresh coat of "another" brand of wax on it. Not Adams, but good stuff for sure (don't worry, I don't use anything else anymore, this was all I had left of the stuff, so I used it one last time, before I got my BG & Americana). So I thought those water spots would just wash off, because the paint was so well protected. Nope.......still have water spots......
I don't have a Flex. I don't have a Porter Cable. I have a Cyclo....
<table align="left"><tbody><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table1" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="95%"><tbody><tr><td>The Cyclo Polisher is the only dual-head polisher on the market. Both heads move in an orbital motion, counter-clockwise. The idea is to simulate hand polishing but at a much faster rate. Going over a scratch or swirl with both heads ensures that you are attacking it from all sides, so to speak. No matter what angle you look at the paint, you will not see the former blemish. It’s the fool-proof polisher!</td><td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
</td><td>
</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table2" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="560"><tbody><tr><td>
</td><td width="325">
</td></tr></tbody></table>The Cyclo Polisher’s dual heads give you a balanced polish every time. Single-head polishers require the user to balance the polisher. The Cyclo Polisher stands on two heads so it is self-balancing. The heads rest flatly on the surface of your vehicle so there is no danger of nicking the paint with the edge of a backing plate. There is no need to press the polisher flat on the paint; its own weight is enough to provide an even, flawless polish. The Cyclo Polisher is also able to cover more ground than a single-head polisher.
The two heads can perform two different functions simultaneously. Put a light cutting pad on the head you are going to lead with, and a polishing pad on the other head. This technique allows you to refine the paint as you remove imperfections. It saves time and you get fantastic results.
The Cyclo Polisher has an accessory for every purpose. Quality pads and bonnets make the Cyclo Polisher perfect for compounding, polishing, waxing, and glazing. Pads attach to the heads by way of hook & loop pad holders or backing plates (sold separately) for quick and easy pad replacement.
I just bought this less than a year ago. I've used it with "lesser" products than Adam's, and it's repaired scratches, removed water spots, etc. And it's helped me achieve AMAZING results, before I even discovered Adam's. So I'm not just gonna throw out this $280 polisher. What I'm trying to figure out, is how to translate the pad conversion, to Adam's Products, to achieve even GREATER results than I'm getting now. With me so far??
The Cyclo pads are here:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse" id="table1" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>4 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch White Finishing Pads
Bring out a beautiful shine on any paint finish with a pair of white finishing pads. The thick pads are made of professional grade closed cell foam. Each have hook & loop on the backside so you can switch out pads in seconds. The white pad is the softest of all the Cyclo brand pads and it has no cutting ability. Use it for finishing glazes and wax application.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>4 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Green Polishing Pads
For a little cleaning ability, use the green Cyclo pads. The green pads have a very mild cut in order to rejuvenate dull, hazy paint. Use a pre-wax cleaner or a finishing polish to brighten and enhance the gloss of lackluster paint.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Blue Polishing Pads
The blue foam pad is the perfect pad for light polishing on any surface. Use it to apply wax for a fine gloss finish, or use it with a light finishing polish or prewax cleaner. The blue pad has slightly more texture than the white pad.
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td><td>4 Orange Light Cutting Pads, 4 inches
The orange pads are more aggressive than the green pads. They are capable of removing light to moderate swirls and imperfections with the help of a swirl remover or light compound. Made of high density foam, the orange pads will remove oxidation, swirls, and most surface scratches. We’ve included four orange pads because these will address the widest range of surface problems on most vehicles
</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="128">
</td> <td>2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Yellow Cutting Pads
The yellow pads are for deeper scratches and swirls that can’t be removed with the orange pads. The yellow pads have a more aggressive cut and can level more severely damaged paint. Use an aggressive swirl remover or a compound. You may need to follow up with the green pad and a finishing polish after using the yellow pads to restore gloss.</td></tr></tbody></table>
When I did my full detail on the 300 last week, I used the following:
SHR & ORANGE Cyclo pad
FMP & GREEN Cyclo pad
And then BG & Americana by hand.
The 300 came out stunning!!! Even removed OOOOLD hard water spots on the windows from the previous owner.
So what's KILLING ME right now, is why can't I get the simple fresh water spots, of my PERFECT & protected paint on my Charger???? I've been over half of the hood with TWO PASSES of SHR & TWO PASSES of FMP as per instruction, with my Cyclo, and the aforementioned pads. And you're gonna think I'm crazy for saying this, because I don't understand it either......but the spots are MORE evident now, than they were when I started????!
I'm going nuts. And I need some help. The paint on this car was PERFECT 7 days ago. And now it looks like it hasn't been washed in months because of those stupid water spots.....
Sorry for the long post/rant. I appreciate any help you guys can offer. I am running out of time for this car show, and don't have a day off work until the day I leave to go to it. I don't know how I'm gonna fix this, I'm just frustrated as to how this happened in the FIRST PLACE.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
51 answers to this question
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.