I've noticed that we have a lot of feedback when it comes to initial washes using Adam's products - whether it be for new cars or for folks like me, who are new to Adam's and the detailing world. I did a quick search, and I didn't see any recent feedback on maintenance washes. I now feel comfortable with my fall and spring prep washes, and I'm loving the Waterless / Detail Spray combo for mid-week maintenance, but I wanted to get some feedback on my weekly / bi-monthly Two Bucket Wash process.
1) Wheels - Sensitive topic for me because my car produces a TON of brake dust, even after a day. I just can't keep up with it. I think the G&G helped a bit, but it is what it is. I'll use G&G on there every two weeks to try and reseal, and use LPS when I remove the wheels for my dedicated winter tire and wheel set up.
1.a) When G&G is to be resealed, I'm going to use a 1:1 dilution of Wheel Cleaner to water to remove current seal and remove brake dust. I'll also use Tire & Rubber Cleaner during this time period to remove VRT or Tire Shine.
1. When G&G is not being used, I'll use regular Car Shampoo and give it a good scrubbing.
2) Apply Car Shampoo to the car using a foam gun. Rinse car off afterward. Probably not a super necessary step, but I do feel like it gets a bit of the visibile dirt off prior to the Two Bucket Wash - and it doesn't use much Car Shampoo.
3) Two Bucket Wash Process using Car Shampoo.
4) Apply Detail Spray to the wet car using Pressurized Spray Bottle. Throw this in the "for what it's worth column," but these things are great. I have one for Detail Spray and one for Waterless Wash that I use during the week. Once you get your settings down right, they're very valuable for time saving purposes.
5) Wipe down and dry using Great White Microfiber Drying Towels - I typically go through three.
6) Apply Briliant Glaze - I like my car super shiny, so this is a great product for me. I believe this is the correct position to put this step in, but I'm open to feedback.
7) Apply G&G every three to four weeks, depending on the weather.
8) Address wheels with VRT or Tire Shine.
9) Address trim with VRT or the new product, Trim Coating - which I'll probably wait to use on a fall or spring prep.
10) Clean interior using Total Interior Detailer.
I think that's pretty much it. I spent last weekend doing the fall and winter prep on the exterior, and this weekend I'm going to do the interior with Leather Conditioner. I follow The Wolf's advice on cleaning as I go, and I wash all microfiber towels in Revitalizer immediately after detailing.
Any other thoughts and tips are welcomed. And, as always, thank you for the feedback!
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Ladies, Gentleman, Scholars,
I've noticed that we have a lot of feedback when it comes to initial washes using Adam's products - whether it be for new cars or for folks like me, who are new to Adam's and the detailing world. I did a quick search, and I didn't see any recent feedback on maintenance washes. I now feel comfortable with my fall and spring prep washes, and I'm loving the Waterless / Detail Spray combo for mid-week maintenance, but I wanted to get some feedback on my weekly / bi-monthly Two Bucket Wash process.
1) Wheels - Sensitive topic for me because my car produces a TON of brake dust, even after a day. I just can't keep up with it. I think the G&G helped a bit, but it is what it is. I'll use G&G on there every two weeks to try and reseal, and use LPS when I remove the wheels for my dedicated winter tire and wheel set up.
1.a) When G&G is to be resealed, I'm going to use a 1:1 dilution of Wheel Cleaner to water to remove current seal and remove brake dust. I'll also use Tire & Rubber Cleaner during this time period to remove VRT or Tire Shine.
1. When G&G is not being used, I'll use regular Car Shampoo and give it a good scrubbing.
2) Apply Car Shampoo to the car using a foam gun. Rinse car off afterward. Probably not a super necessary step, but I do feel like it gets a bit of the visibile dirt off prior to the Two Bucket Wash - and it doesn't use much Car Shampoo.
3) Two Bucket Wash Process using Car Shampoo.
4) Apply Detail Spray to the wet car using Pressurized Spray Bottle. Throw this in the "for what it's worth column," but these things are great. I have one for Detail Spray and one for Waterless Wash that I use during the week. Once you get your settings down right, they're very valuable for time saving purposes.
5) Wipe down and dry using Great White Microfiber Drying Towels - I typically go through three.
6) Apply Briliant Glaze - I like my car super shiny, so this is a great product for me. I believe this is the correct position to put this step in, but I'm open to feedback.
7) Apply G&G every three to four weeks, depending on the weather.
8) Address wheels with VRT or Tire Shine.
9) Address trim with VRT or the new product, Trim Coating - which I'll probably wait to use on a fall or spring prep.
10) Clean interior using Total Interior Detailer.
I think that's pretty much it. I spent last weekend doing the fall and winter prep on the exterior, and this weekend I'm going to do the interior with Leather Conditioner. I follow The Wolf's advice on cleaning as I go, and I wash all microfiber towels in Revitalizer immediately after detailing.
Any other thoughts and tips are welcomed. And, as always, thank you for the feedback!
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