Wardo Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Pretty sweet idea, I bet it's killing you seeing your ride look this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamworkz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Still can't believe you had the dealership wash your truck even though it was for product testing. But like you said the things you do for us. Keep it up Dylan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Still can't believe you had the dealership wash your truck even though it was for product testing. But like you said the things you do for us. Keep it up Dylan. Takin' one for the team LOL. I didn't plan on it initially, but when my service guy asked "No wash like usual right?" I thought to myself that it'd be a perfect chance to show what improper washing does. You always get the guy on one forum or another saying "I let the dealership wash my car all the time and its still perfect" This is just proof positive that a 'dealership service wash' tends to be pretty bad. UPDATE: only made a little progress over the last few days, santa ana winds have picked up and I don't want to risk any claying with all this dust in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Santa Anas? Oh yeah, pass on touching the finish eeesh. We are in this weird weather pattern where we have bad weather on weekends - Santa Ana winds with all their dust, or rain, or fog... (or holidays!) At least it isn't snowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fx4 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 if you think thats bad - make your way out to southern az and get a good look at my jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I know you've probably been busy, but any update? We're not too patient around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I know you've probably been busy, but any update? We're not too patient around here Too busy... detailed the 3500hd and the E55AMG, then left for Scottsdale. I'll be home for 24 hours on monday before I board a plane for Boulder... home Wednesday night... probably recover the following couple days so hopefully I can log some time this weekend. Its crazy that despite working for a company that makes the stuff I have zero time to ACTUALLY DETAIL MY OWN RIDES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 No problem just checking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpwest Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 slacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgto06 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 what a sissy..........lol j/k bro i hear ya on being very busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Come fix mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Too busy... detailed the 3500hd and the E55AMG, then left for Scottsdale. I'll be home for 24 hours on monday before I board a plane for Boulder... home Wednesday night... probably recover the following couple days so hopefully I can log some time this weekend. Its crazy that despite working for a company that makes the stuff I have zero time to ACTUALLY DETAIL MY OWN RIDES!! If your around Central FLoirda, i have a Tahoe you could help me out with. you could do demos on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaudiofanatic Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Can't be that bad, your wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Sorry, I always look beyond the pictures. This!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_SS Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Tardy to the party but now subscribed! Looking forward to results! Great work on the interior and engine bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dylan, I know you haven't gotten around to polishing yet this go-round. For past details, though, I have some questions regarding polishing on a vehicle of this size (large truck/SUV). Let's say you're going to do some "average" polishing for swirls using the green/orange/white pads. Approximately how many of each color pad would you use to keep them from becoming over-saturated with product? Also, how many microfiber towels would you use in this process to remove the polish? Same question for wax removal....how many towels do you go through while waxing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dylan, I know you haven't gotten around to polishing yet this go-round. For past details, though, I have some questions regarding polishing on a vehicle of this size (large truck/SUV). Let's say you're going to do some "average" polishing for swirls using the green/orange/white pads. Approximately how many of each color pad would you use to keep them from becoming over-saturated with product? Also, how many microfiber towels would you use in this process to remove the polish? Same question for wax removal....how many towels do you go through while waxing? Was just about to make a thread about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Dylan, I know you haven't gotten around to polishing yet this go-round. For past details, though, I have some questions regarding polishing on a vehicle of this size (large truck/SUV). Let's say you're going to do some "average" polishing for swirls using the green/orange/white pads. Approximately how many of each color pad would you use to keep them from becoming over-saturated with product? Also, how many microfiber towels would you use in this process to remove the polish? Same question for wax removal....how many towels do you go through while waxing? Yea... been too busy detailing other peoples cars to do my own unfortunately. 1-2 pads per session (each color) for a larger vehicle. You can technically get away with one set, just have to be very aware of how caked your pads are getting during the process. As for towels... as many as it takes... usually I go thru about 4 singles and a couple doubles in any one detail. If one picks up some gunk or gets streaky I grab another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Cool thanks Dylan, I'm planning on having two a piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yeah thanks for the reply. It's about time for me to do another full detail and to re-stock on everything. Looking forward to the rest of your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 DAY 3 // PART 1: So this project had been somewhat on the backburner due to weather and other commitments. Today started with a mini-customer emergency... at an event hosted by another company his car was used as a demo and they made a mess of it. After I fixed up his hood for him I figured since I had the stuff out already there was no time like today to start on the panel by panel correction of the truck. Gave it a quick wash and stripped my first panel with IPA for inspection: Started with the basics... FMP + White Pad on the Flex 3401: Removed Residue with a Double Soft: BAM! So happy when paint comes out with just a 1 step. There are a few deeper swirls that I'm going to spot address with SHR, but it looks like the bulk of the correction will be just FMP on the Flex. "von kleisting" in the glow of the reflected halogen light... back to work. More updates soon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinaboy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Sweet, update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_SS Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 What kind of pads are you using? The "Acoustic"'s (can't think of the real name)? Doesn't look like the smooth ones from the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 The prototype Gen4 Pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_SS Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain McFunk Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Dylan, What speed were you using the FMP at on the Flex? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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