Umx Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) I am thinking about picking up new waxes.. I was thinking http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/americana-premium-paste-wax4.html Do i need to do the buttery wax over that? and the Brillant glaze? Edited March 9, 2015 by Umx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Use the Americana as a standalone, or better yet, Patriot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Umx Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Use the Americana as a standalone, or better yet, Patriot. So you dont need the glass when u use those? bc i found this - http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/adam-s-premium-shine-kit.html and how much of a difference is there going to be with the Patriot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Glaze is optional. I don't use it because its a temporary filler. And I can't recommend something that is not in my regimen personally. Patriot will give you the best shine, its more of their "concours" product, while Americana is the best balance between durability and shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 There is absolutely no better combo for a black vehicle than laying down a coat of BG prior to waxing. The fillers are very minimal in Adam's BG, you'll get more "pop" from the paint. Think of it as a beauty product. Americana Premium Paste Wax more for a daily driver, Patriot is better suited for a show car. That doesn't mean you can't put Patriot on a daily driver, it just won't last quite as long as the Americana. Prior to a show, I like to lay another coat of BG over top of my wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Umx Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 just looked over the car after the painter had it wheeled by his dad how my front bumper looks. Guess i have to wheel it my self shrug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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0 Team Adam's Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 just looked over the car after the painter had it wheeled by his dad how my front bumper looks. Guess i have to wheel it my self shrug. WHOA! Thats rough... someone needs to wrestle the buffer away from that guy and give him a timeout. Thats just horrible horrible HORRIBLE technique plain and simple. Luckily thats totally correctable with our 2 step system and a dual action or random orbital polisher. As far as your original questions: No need to include buttery in the conversation. You don't top wax with wax... that would be like spending the money for a nice steak, then topping it with a hamburger. Sure, hamburgers are tasty, but why ruin a steak you paid more for with one? Buttery is a great, easy to use, budget friendly wax... but if you're considering one of our pastes theres no need to have it in your process. As far as adding the glaze - absolutely, and as Dave pointed out - its an easy thing to add to the process that nets you benefits in the finished look. Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Umx Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 WHOA! Thats rough... someone needs to wrestle the buffer away from that guy and give him a timeout. Thats just horrible horrible HORRIBLE technique plain and simple. Luckily thats totally correctable with our 2 step system and a dual action or random orbital polisher. As far as your original questions: No need to include buttery in the conversation. You don't top wax with wax... that would be like spending the money for a nice steak, then topping it with a hamburger. Sure, hamburgers are tasty, but why ruin a steak you paid more for with one? Buttery is a great, easy to use, budget friendly wax... but if you're considering one of our pastes theres no need to have it in your process. As far as adding the glaze - absolutely, and as Dave pointed out - its an easy thing to add to the process that nets you benefits in the finished look. I have a flex wheel. and all the pads from you guys. from the sever/medium and fine with the polishes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I put down BG and topped it with Americana on a show prep I did for a customer yesterday. His frame is powdercoated in gloss black, so the BG helps hide little imperfections. I also put BG on the wheels. (Check back this evening for the write up and my comments here will make more sense!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 ^^^@ DvK's post, second rotary buffer hack job we've heard about this week lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 egott_91 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Also remember that the rule of thumb is usually to wait 60-90 days before sealing or glazing fresh paint from the body shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Like mentioned after waiting for the paint to cure 60 to 90 days I too vote for BG and Americana or better yet Patriot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Umx Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Also remember that the rule of thumb is usually to wait 60-90 days before sealing or glazing fresh paint from the body shop. the rest of the car was painted in October and the bumper was a month ago. I am going to wheel the bumper... and not wax it til prob april or may.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Umx Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) here is a quicky job.. with the fine machine polish i had, then the used black sealant then glaze over it.. not but better. prob pick up the 2 stage and pads with the america package.. I went over it with some soap dish soap to take off the wax since it was recently painted. Edited March 10, 2015 by Umx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CamaroSS27 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 great looking vette btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am thinking about picking up new waxes..
I was thinking http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/americana-premium-paste-wax4.html
Do i need to do the buttery wax over that? and the Brillant glaze?
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