bjoeaull Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hello, not sure if this is the best spot for this comment but here it is. I thoroughly enjoyed the DD instructional video that Adam did. I Have been washing DD's for a long time, a lot more often than the Garage queens. I also have three kids and a black Denali Xl with weathertechs, about an hours time, and to see you do the exact same things while cleaning it up that I thought the Adams forum may hang me for was great. The only thing that could have made it more real is if you had your kids riding by on their bikes splattering water runoff everywhere! I especially loved seeing you take the towel and wipe off the interior door armrest from the kids nasty hands. Sometimes you just gotta get the crud off without breaking out the interior detailer all the time. I definitely will use the quick claybar idea, already enjoying the Guard and Gloss! Its amazing how a car can go from trashed to beautiful in roughly an hour, just don't come inspecting for swirls . Anyways thanks for keeping it real in this video, loved it! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I just finished watching the video too and thought it was very nicely done! I follow a very similar method for my daily driver, even right down to the APC and fender brush on my weathertechs. To save even more time if I'm in a hurry, I'll just clay the front and rear bumpers, windshield, headlights, bottom half of the doors and the rocker panels, since those areas get hammered the most with bugs and tar on my particular daily driver due to all of the unique curves. But H2O Guard & Gloss is my new go-to product without a doubt. It makes the white pearl sparkle and shine in no time at all. It's almost too easy :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69supersport396 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's one of the best videos in the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpetes Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I absolutely love this kit. The only question I have is my raptor is corrected and covered in a coat of Americana. Is it ok to follow these instructions and finish it off with the guard and gloss. My understanding is sealants and waxes do not work well together in regards to overall protection. I have a Raptor and live in Texas where it's just to hot this time of year to break out the two bucket and meticulously go around the car. So I believe this kit is exactly what I need just need some clarification on my current Americana treatment vs. the guard and gloss. Btw I plan to do another correction and use only sealants sometime this fall! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfxjc Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I loved the video! Got me excited to go home and 2 bucket wash and than clay/H20 guard and gloss the 45th Camaro the way Adam did in the video. Took me about 2 hours but that includes setup and cleaning/putting everything away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck08sierra Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I absolutely love this kit. The only question I have is my raptor is corrected and covered in a coat of Americana. Is it ok to follow these instructions and finish it off with the guard and gloss. My understanding is sealants and waxes do not work well together in regards to overall protection. I have a Raptor and live in Texas where it's just to hot this time of year to break out the two bucket and meticulously go around the car. So I believe this kit is exactly what I need just need some clarification on my current Americana treatment vs. the guard and gloss. Btw I plan to do another correction and use only sealants sometime this fall! Thanks if you follow these instructions including the clay part, i believe the clay will remove the americana. you can then guard and gloss it. Once you are done, you can then add a layer of americana back onto your car, it won't hurt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Amazing video showing efficient processes on a HUGE car, kudos to the team! Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 if you follow these instructions including the clay part, i believe the clay will remove the americana. you can then guard and gloss it. Once you are done, you can then add a layer of americana back onto your car, it won't hurt it. Correct, going over the car with a clay bar is going to pull the majority (if not all) of the Americana paste wax off of the clearcoat. It would then be perfect to apply a coat of H2O Guard and Gloss onto the smooth surface, just like Adam does in the video. You could then follow up with Americana or Brilliant Glaze or Patriot, but you might be happy enough with the incredible shine and protection that HGG offers! cpetes and Feets31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red94chev Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I loved Adam's face when claying the rear lower quarter panel. Priceless. Great video though for the average car/daily driver and even a beginner detailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 redneck08sierra, CMDChase and BrianT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquez93 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It was a great video but I felt like he was rushing too much. I'm sure I would have been too with the sun roasting the car, but I think beginners would be better served seeing a slower, more methodical approach to teach them the right processes. But I also never have time for long videos so some people might not even watch it if it's too long. Just my observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goheels Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Lol, at the steam coming off the vehicle after spraying it at 15:45. Probably should get that truck back under the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Adams Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was very helpful. Like myself there are many Dads out there that want to spend time with their kids and family and sometimes doing a full detail on a car isn't realistic. The way Adam presented this cleaning method was great and it's something I'll use moving forward. Thanks for your comment and interest in the Daily Driver Detail. Captain Slow, Dan@Adams, Ricky Bobby and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Great feedback, and thank you! That's what we do the most. We keep our Daily Drivers as clean as possible, and they get cleaned 10X as often as the rest! This was a very real video, certainly, and it was 90 degrees that day....I had to rush in order to avoid having the water, or product dry on the vehicle. cpetes, bjoeaull and Ricky Bobby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Best is Adams wife response: "You happy your car is almost clean and nice again hunny?" "Ecstatic..." If I had a dollar every time I heard that one LOL Gen9Rolla and redneck08sierra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen9Rolla Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Just watched it, it was a good video for anyone to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Link to video on You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi6VBddZ2sA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blcksilv08 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Awesome video, I can relate to doing a large black vehicle that's a daily driver in the sun. I have a process that's very similar to this. Only difference is I use my foam gun to speed up the soap application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Finally had time to watch it, and great video! I cannot bring myself to use a single bucket, but do only have a Grit Guard in the rinse bucket. An FYI: While testing HGG I did a Rinseless wash and let the wash solution dry, then went over the car with HGG as Adam did in the video. It came out great and saved a step. Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Curious as to what I may be doing wrong with what Adam mentions in the video at 8:15 and his reference to the soap not spotting if it dries in the sun. I haven't had such luck. When washing in the sun I have to take my wash mitt and go over the car as I'am rinsing it off to prevent the issue. I usually try to wash early in the morning before the sun gets up over the top of my shade. Doesn't always happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquez93 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I think the soap still spots if it dries on there. It just doesn't do any damage. You can just remove it your way or use detail spray or HGG as you dry and it will all come off no problem. I still don't like washing in the sun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzdog Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I love the steam coming off the hood since it was sitting in the sun when he rewet for the GG. And his wife's response to the clean car is same I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextakesphotos Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Rougher.jpg i love the little comments like this lol TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcrazy Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Great Vid. I think I'll have to pick up some H2OG&G and follow this regimen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcibotti5986 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Great video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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