Adam's Essentials Detail Kit

[FordFocusST]

Hey all!

 

I finally got the Adam's Essential Detailing Kit in its entirety and am looking forward to using it once the weather breaks.

 

Just wanted to verify the process of detailing my car with you guys. From what I understand it goes like this:

 

- Clean wheels

- Two bucket wash the car

- Clay bar car if needed

- Polish it

- Glaze

- Wax

- Then shine up the plastic and what not with the VRT

 

I think thats the summary of it pretty much.

 

Any suggestions and tips before I do my first detail will be welcomed! Thanks!

[SYMAWD]

That's right but you can use SVRT before polishing to protect it from the polish.

[mc2hill]

I would suggest adding 2 oz. of APC to the wash bucket.  It will help remove any existing wax or sealant and leave a better surface for the clay and polish.  

[KBsToy]

2oz per 5 Gallons ??

 

thanks !!!!

[redneck08sierra]

2oz per 5 Gallons ??

 

thanks !!!!

yes

 

like matt said, I would do the vrt before polish b/c if you get the polish on the trim pieces, wipes right off.  without the vrt, getting the polish off the trim takes a little bit more elbow grease!

Edited March 24, 2014 by redneck08sierra

[Beemer]

If you are going to add a sealant do it between "polish" and "glaze".

[FordFocusST]

Thanks guys. The all purpose cleaner to the wash sounds like a great idea along with the VRT before polishing.

Edited March 24, 2014 by FordFocusST

[Shep]

I would suggest adding 2 oz. of APC to the wash bucket.  It will help remove any existing wax or sealant and leave a better surface for the clay and polish.  

Which bucket?  The bucket with shampoo or the bucket with water only?  Thanks!

[camaro2ssblack]

Which bucket? The bucket with shampoo or the bucket with water only? Thanks!

Think about that one for a second. I'm confident the correct answer will become clear.

[camaro2ssblack]

2oz per 5 Gallons ??

 

thanks !!!!

I would say just add 2 ounces to your normal wash bucket. Don't worry about the ratio because I personally have never seen anyone fill the bucket completely full to the 5 gallon mark.