I had the opportunity to complete my first detail using the new 2 step polishing system with the new micro fiber pads. I had all intentions of treating this as a new car prep until the car arrived. Apparently only 4 months is all it takes for paint to begin going south when it's exposed to the elements on a daily basis.
Below are some pictures as well as my initial assesement of the new products. All in all I was very pleased.
Engine bay cleaned with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner, Adam's Boars Hair Brush and Adam's Lug Brush. All plastic and rubber dressed with Adam's Super VRT
Wheels cleaned with Adam's Green Wheel Cleaner. Polished with Adam's Revive Polish and sealed with Adam's Quick Sealant.
Tires cleaned with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and dressed with
Adam's Super VRT
Wheel wells cleaned with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and Wheel Well Brush. Dressed with Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray
Pressure Wash car to knock off surface dirt. Foam cannon soak with Dawn dish detergent followed by full 2-bucket wash with Adam's Car Wash Shampoo
Car was clayed using a clay bar alternative, Porter Cable Machine Polisher and proper lubrication
Paint Corrected with FLEX, Adam's Orange Microfiber Pad and Adam's Correction Polish. Polished with Adam's White Microfiber Pad, White Foam Pad and Adam's Finishing Polish
IPA 70/30 mix wipedown
Apply Adam's Quick Sealant
Apply Adam's Brilliant Glaze
Apply Adam's Americana Paste Wax
Hood Before & After
Roof Before & After
Finished Paint
Wheel Well Before & After
Finished Engine Bay
Complete
The Adam's One Two PUNCH!
General conclusions on the new products:
1. I love the fact that I can now get the same (or better) results in just 2 steps; rather than 3. As someone who details as a side business, time is money.
2. I personally noticed less dusting than with the 3 step foam system. I made sure I cleaned the microfiber pads after each panel.
3. I was happy with the flash time with the Correcting Polish. However, I couldnt get the Finishing Polish to flash. Or at least it seemed this way. I just worked it for a number of passes and then wiped the polish off the panel. I was pleased with the results so I just went with it. Being that this is only my first time using this system, I will chlak this up as part of the learning curve.
4. Micro fiber vs. foam. I tried a variety of combinations of both pads. For this vehicle I used the micro fiber pads for both stages. I couldnt tell a noticeable difference between the white MF and the white foam. I chose to stick with the MF pad because I wanted to spend some time familiarizing myself with it and the foam pad seemed to get caked up too easily and started making a mess on the panels. Again, probably more leanring curve and user error than anything.
As I said, I was very pleased for being the first time using the new products. I think the pictures speak for themselves.
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I had the opportunity to complete my first detail using the new 2 step polishing system with the new micro fiber pads. I had all intentions of treating this as a new car prep until the car arrived. Apparently only 4 months is all it takes for paint to begin going south when it's exposed to the elements on a daily basis.
Below are some pictures as well as my initial assesement of the new products. All in all I was very pleased.
Adam's Super VRT
Wheel wells cleaned with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and Wheel Well Brush. Dressed with Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray
Hood Before & After
Roof Before & After
Finished Paint
Wheel Well Before & After
Finished Engine Bay
Complete
The Adam's One Two PUNCH!
General conclusions on the new products:
1. I love the fact that I can now get the same (or better) results in just 2 steps; rather than 3. As someone who details as a side business, time is money.
2. I personally noticed less dusting than with the 3 step foam system. I made sure I cleaned the microfiber pads after each panel.
3. I was happy with the flash time with the Correcting Polish. However, I couldnt get the Finishing Polish to flash. Or at least it seemed this way. I just worked it for a number of passes and then wiped the polish off the panel. I was pleased with the results so I just went with it. Being that this is only my first time using this system, I will chlak this up as part of the learning curve.
4. Micro fiber vs. foam. I tried a variety of combinations of both pads. For this vehicle I used the micro fiber pads for both stages. I couldnt tell a noticeable difference between the white MF and the white foam. I chose to stick with the MF pad because I wanted to spend some time familiarizing myself with it and the foam pad seemed to get caked up too easily and started making a mess on the panels. Again, probably more leanring curve and user error than anything.
As I said, I was very pleased for being the first time using the new products. I think the pictures speak for themselves.
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