Maxcustody Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Wow what a great site!! I bought a '13 Charger Blacktop edition(black of course). I am in my 40's and have owned a lot of vehicles. I am pretty sure I have OCD, I am obsessed with keeping them looking good. A buddy of mine from work told me about the products and look forward to using them and learning a from this site. I washed the car on Saturday for the first time and this is the result; sorry no pics tried to post but did not work for some reason, anyway started with the 2 bucket method with the merlino and the car soap. washed, rinsed and dried just like on the video, but did not come out great. I only used 1 great white and all the products were brand new from the package, could have something to do with it? I did follow it up with the detail spay with a double soft and it looked much better. I didn't have time to use any of the other products, but can't wait to do a full detail. Looking at this site it seems the way to go is with a porter cable polisher which I did not get yet. I bought hand polishing items, but from what I see you guys doing on here, the results are amazing, I need a polisher. Any info, would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to learning a ton on here. Sorry for such a long post, but I am excited to have my car looking like the ones I have seen here, great job............ Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 What exactly did not turn out well? Your process seems ok and I never do a wash without a final wipedown. Please elaborate on your concerns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome Scott. You've come to the right place. Can't wait to see pictures of your ride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the welcome.... I guess after the 2 bucket wash and watching the video, I was expecting a perfect car. Remember I did say I am OCD.........so I guess not right maybe is not the correct wording. I thought it would be less streaks and spots with just a good wash. I havent had a black car for a couple of years and forgot you can see everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the welcome.... I guess after the 2 bucket wash and watching the video, I was expecting a perfect car. Remember I did say I am OCD.........so I guess not right maybe is not the correct wording. I thought it would be less streaks and spots with just a good wash. I havent had a black car for a couple of years and forgot you can see everything. First of all, there is no such thing as a perfect black car (at least not for very long) lol. After washing and drying any car with any products, it will always require a final wipedown to get a streak and spot free shine. The drying towel is to soak up the water but it is not meant to double as a plush final wipe towel. After drying, I like to dress the plastics and rubbers and then do my final wipedown with a plush towel and detail spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks I appreciate it. I am new to using all of Adams products and will take my time to see what works best....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome, Scott! Chase is right on with his advice. After washing then blowing off the excess water, are you using a mist of DS before wiping with the Great White? Even so, you'll probably still want to go around the car again spot-checking with DS and a plush microfiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Ryan, No I will have to try that. I used the great white to dry the whole car. Then I used the detail spray and the micro fiber. Could be my problem, trial and error I guess.......Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfXIAxcGnX8&list=UUzpvSWz3VFZpeFeitVsybWg&index=50]Adam's Polishes Vol. 7 - Chapter 08 - Drying Your Car - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ1o87 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome from NoVA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks Ryan, I obviously missed that video........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 welcome Scott! :worth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Some more pics Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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