KBsToy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Morning , I just bought a 2010 Camaro RS/SS 1800 milies on it. I would really like something to bring out the white paint on this car. I have been lurking and read about the clay bar and other process`s. Again THANKS for ur help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8rvette Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've had 2 white Vettes and now a black one. The Black is almost a love hate relationship. The White Vettes always looked great. The Black one also looks great, but only for 15 minutes !!! Enjoy your ride !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsToy Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Welcome Ken. I've attached a pic of what is possible with the Summit White Camaros. It is not perfect by any means, but it is possible and quite easy using Adam's products. You just can't go wrong using Adam's detailing products. Going to clinic this saturday @ Grabicks will look this up....THANKS !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE SXT Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Going to clinic this saturday @ Grabicks will look this up....THANKS !!!!! Say hello to Jason for me please. They're a great bunch of people at GPC and they sell Adam's products..they have a great performance shop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsToy Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ken, Post up some pics of your Camaro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE SXT Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 THANks for the Hello`s and help with my White paint question. Lots of knowledge here. OK, so you gotta explain that avatar. Are you/were you on the Air Force One Crew? I'm highly impressed because as a retired Air Force person, I know that is definitely one extremely hard special assignment to get picked for. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsToy Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 OK, so you gotta explain that avatar. Are you/were you on the Air Force One Crew? I'm highly impressed because as a retired Air Force person, I know that is definitely one extremely hard special assignment to get picked for. Well done! I worked at the 911AW GPIA and whenever a President or other head state came in we took care of their planes. I started with Ford and ended with 2nd Bush. I was an ART E8 when I retired from USAFR 32 years then came high year tenure I was fortunate to get a tour on Air Force One. Both the old one onew one. I even got the M&Ms they gave along with AF1 coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suke Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 White is a tough cookie because its just harder to see the imperfections. But micro-swirls. etc still cut down on the shine, same as a black car. For your purposes, inspect the paint carefully. Even with such low miles, if a dealer touched it, it will have swirled paint and a full correction will be necessary. (wash, clay, polish, wax) If you are ok with how the surface looks, then baggie test it. Claying the surface will pull all the bonded contaminants off, followed by glaze and wax. That will be really improve the appearance, even with white. Check out the videos for deeper explanation of all the processes. YUP! I'm detailing a 2012 VW Passat this weekend and it is all swirled up from the dealer installed swirls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit08 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 YUP! I'm detailing a 2012 VW Passat this weekend and it is all swirled up from the dealer installed swirls. Please let us know your lighting set up and approach. I've found a good way for me recently on finding swirls on doors and sides of my white Honda Fit. I set a 500w single light on floor pointing up slighlty from back door forword about three feet to the side. Seemed to show swirls well. Now just have to correct, flex on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Check out what I did over the weekend, http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/detailers-write-ups/17355.htm there is a lot you can do to white vehicles, and is one of my favorite colors to detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Welcome Ken. I've attached a pic of what is possible with the Summit White Camaros. It is not perfect by any means, but it is possible and quite easy using Adam's products. You just can't go wrong using Adam's detailing products. Yummmmmmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsToy Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 THANks for the Hello`s and help with my White paint question. Lots of knowledge here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mels SS Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 You can make white pop this is my Monte Carlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit08 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 You can make white pop this is my Monte Carlo So are you going to share how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mels SS Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Just Adams and time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit08 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Just Adams and time Oh, you have to do better then this. Did you use sealant or americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mels SS Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Both And the glaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mels SS Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 You see we can shined to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 If I can say this... Damn! Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsToy Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 You see we can shined to!! THANKS for compliment Just a labor of luv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Rail dust is a term to describe small metallic (typically iron) particles that embed themselves to the paint and begin to oxidize when exposed to moisture, producing a rust 'spec'. Its called rail dust as thats a common source. As cars are shipped by rail the train rolling along the tracks (metal wheels on metal tracks) kick up small metal particles. Other sources include brake dust (carbon METALLIC brakes) All cars have it, just that its noticeable on white more than other colors. Its extremely common on almost every single new car b/c at some point almost every car is on a train or on the back of a truck on its way to the dealer. Clay will almost always remove it, if it sits for a really long time or is really severe there are iron removal chemicals out there, but its safe to assume that if theres rail dust theres other stuff to remove so might as well take care of both issues and just clay IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Congrats on the car! Clay bar will definitely help to pick up any contaminants that might be hampering the clarity and definition of the white paint but for the most effective way to bring out the true color polishing may be required depending on the overall condition of the paint. One of Adam's polishing kits would be a great way to start in bringing out the best in your Camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 White is a tough cookie because its just harder to see the imperfections. But micro-swirls. etc still cut down on the shine, same as a black car. For your purposes, inspect the paint carefully. Even with such low miles, if a dealer touched it, it will have swirled paint and a full correction will be necessary. (wash, clay, polish, wax) If you are ok with how the surface looks, then baggie test it. Claying the surface will pull all the bonded contaminants off, followed by glaze and wax. That will be really improve the appearance, even with white. Check out the videos for deeper explanation of all the processes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Like mentioned above, white paint is hard to find any imperfections. Claying and polshing will definitly make the paint pop. Best of luck, if you need any help picking products, ask away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I just did my daughters car. white G-6. I did not get all the swirls out,, did the clay and detail spray,,, Swirl and Haze remover fol by the fine machine polish,, the super sealant. then a coat of americana. Although it was my first time with the PC, then car was alot brighter and white was really nice. Could only imagine if I got all the swirls out. Will make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I just bought a 2010 Camaro RS/SS 1800 milies on it. I would really like something to bring out the white paint on this car. I have been lurking and read about the clay bar and other process`s.
Again THANKS for ur help.
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