REDMK6GLI Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 hey everyone, new to the forum here and looking forward to getting the best info on detailing my 2012 Tornado Red GLI for this upcoming show season. ive already ordered tons of adams products, minus the machine polishers as i dont feel comfortable as of now taking something to my clearcoat/paint that could potentially cause irreversible damage due to my inexperience. so to prevent it i have my friend who does the machine paint correction thats gonna do it so i can keep up with it after its been corrected. quick list of what ive ordered already to keep my GLI looking top notch or atleast thats the idea.... -adams leather/interior car kit -adams brilliant glaze -adams leather/interior cleaner -adams carpet/upholstery cleaner -adams carpet cleaning brush -adams super VRT -adams all purpose cleaner -adams americana detailers bag -adams detail spray w/ 1 gallon refill -adams car shampoo w/ 1 gallon refill -adams basic wash&wax kit -adams premium hand polish&car wax kit upgraded to americana paste wax -and naturally all the hex grip applicators and micorfiber towels needed to do the upkeep properly So hopefully this will be enough to get me started and keep my ride looking gleaming. pictures of my GLI; btw more to be done come next month for show season any tips and pointers to steer me in the right direction would be much appreciated, this is my pride and joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twb4525 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 welcome from cleveland. dont be afraid of using a machine. i was the same way, and there is nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 welcome from cleveland. dont be afraid of using a machine. i was the same way, and there is nothing to worry about. thanks for the welcome buddy!, which is the better performing machine polisher? the flex correct? ill take the plunge for it after i do some research on proper usage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome ! Always good to have another Vw on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twb4525 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 thanks for the welcome buddy!, which is the better performing machine polisher? the flex correct? ill take the plunge for it after i do some research on proper usage the flex is faster. i started with the Porter Cable. cant go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome ! Always good to have another Vw on the forum. Same here buddy! VW for life for sure!....trying to get this beauty of mine to be ready for show season in april and adams products im gonna use to make it look stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome Ryan from one Long Islander to another. Get the flex! That was my first machine and I also debated but speed won out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBX5 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Don't be afraid of the machines. I just got the flex last month and never used one before. After about 5 minutes I felt totally comfortable with it and was even wishing I had a black car agin to work on. I did a ton of research and ended up buying the flex. I love detailing my cars but the quicker I can enjoy them the better and the flex wins in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 welcome Ryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Ryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 thanks for all the welcomes...im gonna be using this site frequently for direction before my upkeep and detaling of my car. adams products FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarbeyondDriven Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 thanks for all the welcomes...im gonna be using this site frequently for direction before my upkeep and detaling of my car. adams products FTW! Welcome from long island! Deebr6, the autograph in the first pic. He drive or used to drive a blue STI? Went to highschool with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 welcome Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome from long island! Deebr6, the autograph in the first pic. He drive or used to drive a blue STI? Went to highschool with him. He still does drive his oem+ sti....i see him about once or twice a month at meets now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum from Fairfield, CT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoNeZ Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Welcome from Brooklyn NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarbeyondDriven Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 He still does drive his oem+ sti....i see him about once or twice a month at meets now oh cool. So ill probably see you at some shows this summer:2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johns85mcss Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 welcome from li ny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coderedpl Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Well well, small world. Sup Ryan, I have both a regular and the flex, as long as you don't fall asleep while doing the polishing you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Well well, small world. Sup Ryan, I have both a regular and the flex, as long as you don't fall asleep while doing the polishing you should be fine Awesome! im still debating if i should get my own flex polisher and do it myself or just have my friend who professionally details/paint corrects. big decision for me....in the least i got everything pretty much afterwards to keep it immaculate though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coderedpl Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Awesome! im still debating if i should get my own flex polisher and do it myself or just have my friend who professionally details/paint corrects. big decision for me....in the least i got everything pretty much afterwards to keep it immaculate though Doing it yourself gives you the satisfaction, practice and experience aswell as saves you some cash. It Can get frustrating sometimes since it's a new thing to do but once you get the hang of it it comes more natural. I've detailed only a few times but I do better now than the first time. I just have to stop doing the details in ****ty weather or in bad locations lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Doing it yourself gives you the satisfaction, practice and experience aswell as saves you some cash. It Can get frustrating sometimes since it's a new thing to do but once you get the hang of it it comes more natural. I've detailed only a few times but I do better now than the first time. I just have to stop doing the details in ****ty weather or in bad locations lol Lol that would help. But thanks for the words of encouragement my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13-Mustang-GT/CS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 welcome from NJ.. We need this weather to go away so we can get out and detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 welcome from NJ.. We need this weather to go away so we can get out and detail thats the truth! the way its looking (meteorology is a hobby) we may have to wait till mid march to get some consistent spring weather from here on out for the show season....but heres to a great detailing season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13-Mustang-GT/CS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 thats the truth! the way its looking (meteorology is a hobby) we may have to wait till mid march to get some consistent spring weather from here on out for the show season....but heres to a great detailing season buddy every day I look at the weather and wonder if im gunna wash and detail my car or not, and lately its snowed or rained every week .. such a ****ty feeling.. but we will be back out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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