First time polishing. Thanks Adam's Polishes!

[landshark]

I finally have time to tryout machine polishing with my brand new GG 6" orbiter & Adam's 2 step polishes. And it's a lot faster to apply Glaze/LPS/ButteryWax using the orbiter than by hand too!  I must say I'm very happy with my n00b result & looking forward to polish my wife's car next weekend.  

 

I just need to install some better light in the garage for an easier job.  

 

Pic is just after 2 steps polishing, before any Glaze/LPS/Wax.

[IAcamoprincess01]

Looking good!

[BluedogGMC]

Nice job, I especially like how you lined up the before and after picture. Sometimes they are completely different area's or angles and it does not do it as must justice. Yours look great.

[Chris@Adams]

Nice save!

[Team Adam's]

GREAT job my man, those are killer results for your first time with a machine!

[Black Bowtie]

Looks great! I have a black pickup you can do. 

[landshark]

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

 

Quick question, now I've got pretty much most of the swirl marks out; however, I still see some deeper scratches on the panels, does that mean I'll need to do more passes on those?  

 

And you don't polish the clear bra too, right?  

 

Thanks again.   

[Beemer]

Pick up some Clear Polish for the bra while it's still available:

 

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-1012-adams-clear-polish-protection.aspx

 

Might need the 4" pads and a drill for the scratches.

[The Guz]

Waht type of pads are using foam or microfiber?  You may have to live with those deeper defects.

[landshark]

Foam pads. But I also have the microfiber pads too.

[Team Adam's]

The deep scratches that remain will take a little more "grunt" to remove.

 

Try a pass with MF pads and Correcting Polish first and go from there.

 

Do you have 4" pads as well? 

[landshark]

Yes I've ordered the 4" pads along with the backing plate this past weekend. (But haven't got any tracking yet).

[07stanggt]

Sometimes an xtra pass or two will work or a bump up to a Flex or Cyclo machine will cut better than a PC. Although its been discontinued, Severe Swirl Remover was a great go to product if you needed that extra little correction as well. Great job on the paint correction!! Nothing better than a machine for that perfect shine and scratch free look !!!

[landshark]

Ok, since there's a few spot that I'm still seeing scratches/swirl marks, mainly on the hood and the rear quarter panels.  I've decided to run another pass again.  However, my question is, is it all I'll have to do is just clean the surface?  Or do I need to do a IPA wipe down since it has LPS & wax on it?

 

Thanks.

[Beemer]

Ok, since there's a few spot that I'm still seeing scratches/swirl marks, mainly on the hood and the rear quarter panels.  I've decided to run another pass again.  However, my question is, is it all I'll have to do is just clean the surface?  Or do I need to do a IPA wipe down since it has LPS & wax on it?

 

Thanks.

 

Yes.  You need to do an IPA wipe or the wax and sealant will gum up your pads.

[landshark]

Thanks for the reply. Do I need to dilute it to like 50/50 with water and just wipe the panel, right?

[Beemer]

Thanks for the reply. Do I need to dilute it to like 50/50 with water and just wipe the panel, right?

 

Yes.  I dilute with distilled water in a spray bottle.  Spray it on and wipe it off with a Waterless Wash towel.

[maxAmillion]

Looks great! I'm new to the detailing world too. Did you clay the car first?

[landshark]

Yes. I dilute with distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray it on and wipe it off with a Waterless Wash towel.

Thanks again!

[landshark]

Looks great! I'm new to the detailing world too. Did you clay the car first?

Yes wash & clay the whole car first.

[maxAmillion]

You clay the clear bra too?

[landshark]

You clay the clear bra too?

Yes.  But only my wife's car has clear bra, my truck doesn't.

[landshark]

Ok, I finally did a 2nd passes yesterday.  Needless to say, now I'm satisfied.  

 

[drumking15]

Looking good but stop teasing us and give us a whole car shot!