Wgeffon Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) I finally decided to go to the next step in detailing my cars and bought the Porter Cable kit that Adams offers. I got a lot of advice from people here on the forums and everyone was very helpful. My 2016 Civic got the full treatment this weekend. Strip wash Clay bar PCP with the Porter Cable PFP with the Porter Cable H2O GG American paste wax The car came out great. Thanks everyone for the advice. Heres a coupld pics and a video. Edited November 7, 2016 by Wgeffon Ekim716, mc2hill, GiggleMon and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Car looks strong! Wgeffon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Wgeffon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I'm not a foreign car person at all, but that's a nice looking Honda!!! Wgeffon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Had one question for you, Wayne. Did you decide purposefully not to use the LPS? Just concerned that since it's a daily, or at least that's what I think you said in another thread, the HGG and Americana (despite the extra pop) won't last nearly as long and thus not offer the lasting protection you may be looking for. But either way, the car looks great! Wgeffon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgeffon Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Had one question for you, Wayne. Did you decide purposefully not to use the LPS? I knew the H20 wouldnt last as long but only realized that after my Adams order was shipped. I should have gotten the black pad for the LPS. I wanted to get it done this weekend so I went with what I had. After the winter, when I do this again, I will go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Gotcha. I assume that'll be OK (not a pro, though - new to Adam's). Just remember to apply the H2O relatively often to keep the protection through the winter. And the Americana if you just want to show off . Wgeffon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgeffon Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I have been doing H20GG every 6-8 washes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificNWBuckeye Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Looks good, long way from the original boxy Civic. The Porter Cable doesn't get the love it deserves, very capable machine, but it has it quirks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Good job, keep. It up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekim716 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice, How was learning with the Porter Cable? I'm looking to get one next year possibly, I heard its great to learn on. Were you impressed with the results after applying both polishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgeffon Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice, How was learning with the Porter Cable? I'm looking to get one next year possibly, I heard its great to learn on. Were you impressed with the results after applying both polishes? I bought the Porter Cable because everything I heard was that its very easy to use and great for beginners. There were some complaints about excess vibrations. Thats probably true but I have nothing to compare it against. My paint was in good shape to start but I did have some water spots that were not going to come out by hand. They are gone now. I think the car looks amazing. Very deep shine with a really nice mirror finish. I am glad I bought it. PHOKUS, PostalTwo and Ekim716 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice, How was learning with the Porter Cable? I'm looking to get one next year possibly, I heard its great to learn on. Were you impressed with the results after applying both polishes? I certainly was impressed, Mike. Used it for PCP and LPS, and the truck came out GREAT! I also understand the vibration discussions, but like Wayne don't really have anything to compare it to, either. I should say I demoed the Cyclo once for a couple minutes, and it was smooth, but the PC is more cost effective and will likely yield the results you want for a beginner's tool. Ekim716 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rb1274 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Gleaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus_Red Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Nice, How was learning with the Porter Cable? I'm looking to get one next year possibly, I heard its great to learn on. Were you impressed with the results after applying both polishes? I actually started using mine for the first time a month or so ago. I recently purchased an '08 Corvette with tons of micro-swirls and light scratches in the clear coat (Paint was otherwise in great shape). Using the PCP with Adam's Heavy Correcting compound and blue pad, followed by Adam's correcting polish and the orange pad, and Adam's finishing polish and white pad produced a near immaculate clear coat. I took my time, taping off all seams and things I didn't want to polish. I garaged the car for a couple weeks and polished one or two panels at a time. I took my time as I wanted to learn what I was doing and make sure I didn't damage anything. It's actually really easy to use and quite difficult to damage the paint. Just follow the tips and tricks that others here as well as in tutorial videos like the ones Adam's posts to YouTube have said. Take your time and enjoy the shiny result! Nitelord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragin_cajuns Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I bought a Porter Cable polisher about 10 months ago but never used. Finally decided to correct and polish the wife's car this past weekend. I'm glad I took it out the box before I strip washed her car because the darn thing didn't' work. Never used it before. It comes on about every 20 or so pushes of the switch but if you turn it off it stays off for a while. Brought it in to be fixed. Hopefully its just the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiggleMon Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm not a Honda fan but that looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 On 10/26/2017 at 11:48 AM, ragin_cajuns said: I bought a Porter Cable polisher about 10 months ago but never used. Finally decided to correct and polish the wife's car this past weekend. I'm glad I took it out the box before I strip washed her car because the darn thing didn't' work. Never used it before. It comes on about every 20 or so pushes of the switch but if you turn it off it stays off for a while. Brought it in to be fixed. Hopefully its just the switch. If it’s not the switch I know where you can get a nice swirl killer, it beats using a porter cable with less wear and rare on your arms and helps fight fight fatigue while using said machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragin_cajuns Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 11/5/2017 at 3:25 AM, ocdrifter said: If it’s not the switch I know where you can get a nice swirl killer, it beats using a porter cable with less wear and rare on your arms and helps fight fight fatigue while using said machine. where? how much? i ended up just being the switch and the repair was free but i do have 3 cars to polish so something more comfortable might be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 4 hours ago, ragin_cajuns said: where? how much? i ended up just being the switch and the repair was free but i do have 3 cars to polish so something more comfortable might be nice. Here you go, you may want to wait for the 21mm model to come out . ? http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/polishing/adam-s-swirl-killer-15mm-lt-polisher.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 nice man , great job, pictures never do it justice. i want to do the same , wish i could find the time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patstrick Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: nice man , great job, pictures never do it justice. i want to do the same , wish i could find the time, Oh shoot, instead of hanging here on these boards go outside and start shinning that whip up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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