idratherplaytennis Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hey, just wanted to drop a short intro. Found the site through a member on SilveradoSierra.com forums where I'm also a new member thanks to my new 2011 3500 Silverado which I would love to keep mirror black for as long as a truck can remain so... I fell way out of favor with the Absorber recently and even more recently, NuFinish and so I'm basically looking for a new best of cleaning brands. This set of products sounds pretty amazing, and I'm impressed, but I just want to figure out what the best set is to purchase for starting. I don't have any visible swirls to my knowledge, just one faint scratch and one down to the primer, so not too sure what can be done about that, the rest, I guess I need to get some clay, to remove all of the NuFinish (plus maybe peanut butter or APC to get it out of the accidental plastic spots...?), and then I assume, the DS takes it's place as a polish and everything? All tips for newbs like me are most welcome to get me started off on the right foot. I keep very busy but it won't keep me from trying to save at least a full day on my weekend to hopefully clean my massively over-sized truck shiny and good looking Thanks guys!!! -- Edit: I may look into a swirl remover for vehicles like my Dad's 65 Tbird, and some other cars of ours... Not sure which pack would be best, the junkman's or a basic car wash (the 200 dollar set) and save up for the massively expensive flex master set O.O I'm not too sure which would be best, the larger Flex or the PC set for the areas and stuff. I think the PC is more aggressive...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome Scott. You might be close enough to Dylan to have him help you out if he isn't busy . If not, you are in a good area for clinics and can learn alot from them. I personally haven't been to one but I am dying to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 The Junkman's Kit is a great start!! I think you would be all set for awhile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Scott! Buy the biggest kit that you can afford you will save money in the long run.Once you start using Adam's you will want all of the products. BTW DS isn't a polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I will go ahead and post for Nick aka MAYBEN. :worth: lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwoolw Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome aboard Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome I will go ahead and post for Nick aka MAYBEN. :worth: lol. You stole maybens line...now he has nothing to post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idratherplaytennis Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Pictures will be here within 30m. I have to set up an online account for some real fast and then, enjoy the candy. It'll be real candy as soon as I get set up with some Adam's supplies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley@Adams Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome Scott!! Where in LA are you? We are having a Detailing Clinic in Irvine on the 8th of October. Would love to see you there if it's not too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idratherplaytennis Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hopefully these are viewable, enlargable and all kinds of ables I live in West LA, Culver City/Marina Del Rey areas. Irvine isn't far and I think it would be beneficial to check out for sure. The last three were taken day of delivery. The black plastic no longer looks so shiny and black (curse you NuFinish!!!) and the black is still reflective but not as much. It's the main draw for me to the Adam's products, getting a nice reflection back on that great black. I may have gotten overzealous and sort of photoshopped the last three as well. The main full on was from my cell and not my DSLR. <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yqblb_xw--tdIBw1sb0gMw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p5_BvS9JLNo/TnuqP858UrI/AAAAAAAAAAw/D0gRtZBbBCA/s144/Truck.JPG" height="108" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite'>https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite'>https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite'>https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">September 22, 2011</a></td></tr></table> <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Kfka8f_eirPU4D0M48T9OQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4aBt0ob_Eg0/TnuqQtrR4YI/AAAAAAAAAA0/CYvCBgCBiac/s144/331620_272732986086944_100000507355795_1117627_2345458_o.jpg" height="96" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">September 22, 2011</a></td></tr></table> <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t1gehpbRII_dEWNvYX5WnQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ABHv6iINRS8/TnuqTGDLCaI/AAAAAAAAAA4/EB-pcLBszMA/s144/333969_272732796086963_100000507355795_1117625_850905_o.jpg" height="96" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">September 22, 2011</a></td></tr></table> <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/g_OebY0nRnb9j3dRmHvdpg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SxNBLr2gOj4/TnuqTj5Gb3I/AAAAAAAAAA8/EK4xZ7XPnEA/s144/336561_272732436086999_100000507355795_1117624_3545905_o.jpg" height="96" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/107047566423369229076/September222011?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">September 22, 2011</a></td></tr></table> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome Scott, nice Chevy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 welcome from the michigan! Gotta love this place, lots of info, i gotta get me a flex soon too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome!!! Very nice truck you have!!! Definitely hook up with the clinic and/or Dylan. You will be amazed at how the stuff works as well as customer service is 110% - You will NOT be disappointed! Plus clinics are FUN to attend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Scott, Welcome, very nice truck. I'm a dealer in the San Fernando Valley also, be happy to help if you need it. Enjoy the forum, great people and tips here. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigredmariner Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome aboard Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome Scott- roll on down to Irvine and check the products out live and in person. Your black truck could be the demo vehicle! I also drive a black vehicle, and that color is what made me find Adam's products. Sounds like you are a candidate for SVRT for the plastic - great stuff, water based, and yet, water repellent when it dries. And not super shiny, just a satin finish - makes the plastic look like factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idratherplaytennis Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 That sounds great to me. Irvine is most definitely doable. An hour away but more than able to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idratherplaytennis Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Welcome Scott- roll on down to Irvine and check the products out live and in person. Your black truck could be the demo vehicle! I also drive a black vehicle, and that color is what made me find Adam's products. Sounds like you are a candidate for SVRT for the plastic - great stuff, water based, and yet, water repellent when it dries. And not super shiny, just a satin finish - makes the plastic look like factory. Were you implying I could go to have a demo on my truck on any normal day? Or on a clinic day. I checked out the clinic's offered coming up, however they all seem out of state and what not. Either way, I might head down there during the week or something, sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 During a clinic someone volunteers their vehicle's finish for demo purposes - who knows, it could be you. It's not like you get a full detail or anything, but you can see the actual products at work on your finish. You could go home with a very shiny 2'x2' area on your hood! Clinics are only held once in a while, and as far as I know there is no Adams products demos on any other days. But, at the clinic, you will have seasoned detailers, Ashley and/or Dylan, showing you how they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idratherplaytennis Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Alrightey. Sounds good. It's probably what I need to get the best idea for my truck, seeing as there's so much going on.. Now to find that ****ed eraser to try and remove the wax.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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