Questions on Adam's polishes/sealants with/without a machine

[gapwedge]

I am not only new to Adam products, but new to using an orbital machine. I used my machine for the first time and enjoyed using it but here are my questions:

1. The 6" foam pad really seems to use a lot of product. Does the pad absorb the product after the first application and I can machine polish longer than I think on less polish on the 2nd application? It's hard to really tell how much is being applied to the paint and how much area I can do.

2. Can I polish using Adam's polishes on the entire vehicle before buffing off or do I need to stop and buff a section at a time? Will it set up and become difficult to remove if I do the entire vehicle?

 

Thanks.

[blcksilv08]

1. The pad will take in some polish initially. Usually just when I think I need to add more to the pad I give the pad a shot of detail spray. Also clean your pad frequently while working to help prevent the foam from getting clogged up.

2. Under normal circumstances yes, if you are in the sun or taking a hood while to move around the vehicle I would wipe as you go. I like to clean each panel off when I'm done to make sure I'm happy with the results. Hope this helps

[gapwedge]

1. The pad will take in some polish initially. Usually just when I think I need to add more to the pad I give the pad a shot of detail spray. Also clean your pad frequently while working to help prevent the foam from getting clogged up.

2. Under normal circumstances yes, if you are in the sun or taking a hood while to move around the vehicle I would wipe as you go. I like to clean each panel off when I'm done to make sure I'm happy with the results. Hope this helps

It does help. How do you clean a foam pad during the polishing process? I understand how the detail spray could help, however. I have more than 1 pad I could use so possibly changing the pad 1/2 way through?

 

For a sedan if I started with a new bottle of Adam's polish how much would I use?

[RodneyPierce]

It really doesnt take a whole lot of polish.  I usually prime the pad with a couple squirts of detail spray, then use initially 4 or 5 pea sized (or a little bigger) drops.  Once I work that into a section and finish out polishing with it, then I apply 3 more pea size (or a little bigger) drops to the pad from here on out for each area.  Lets say 3 pea sized drops for each 2x2 area (give or take a bit)

[Marylander]

A bottle should last for 8 or more detailings on a sedan, easily. You really don't need to use much.

 

I generally do one panel at a time, too, so that I can keep a close eye on results, and also just to keep the whole job from getting to be too overwhelming.

[blcksilv08]

It does help. How do you clean a foam pad during the polishing process? I understand how the detail spray could help, however. I have more than 1 pad I could use so possibly changing the pad 1/2 way through?

 

For a sedan if I started with a new bottle of Adam's polish how much would I use?

Cleaning the pad during polishing just consists of using the pad brush. Holding the polisher away from the car(I do it over a trash can) flipping it over and run on a slow speed moving the brush from the center out a few times, just removes any possible dirt/debris/caked polish.

I generally don't use much product either, could probably do my full size truck 4 times. Just depends on what it takes to correct an area to your liking.

[blcksilv08]

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-743-adams-pad-cleaning-conditioning-brush.aspx

Almost forgot

[gapwedge]

Great information guys. Thanks. This forum is almost a real-time source of information!

[ACRCAR]

I like to do one area at a time as well.  Do an area and then wipe it off with a doublesoft. You get to see the results and determine if you need to hit the area again to get it to the point you would like it to be.  The longer you let it sit, the harder it becomes to remove.