djslentz Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Hi yall. I'm Dave. I've always been passionate about maintaining a clean car. In the past I have always used off the shelf products like megs, etc. I'm happy to find Adam's and looking forward to really putting their products to good use. I recently purchased a new 2017 Tiguan Sport so my goal is to properly maintain it top to bottom. So far I got in on the mystery bucket and then placed a separate order. Here's what I have so far: Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Wheel Cleaner Car Wash Shampoo Detail Spray New Ultra Plush Drying Towel and other MF towels H2O Guard & Gloss Visco Clay Bar Kit Paint Sealant Kit Buttery Wax New Interior Detailer Tire Shine VRT My plan: wash the car clay with detailing spray paint sealant buttery wax h20 guard and gloss apply dressings Any tips or recommendations? Look forward to learning from as well as contributing to the forums! Thanks! Edited October 11, 2017 by djslentz Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSX Maestro Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Welcome Dave. Your plan and current supply list is great. I would switch the order of Buttery Wax and H2O G&G, simply because G&G on its own can last a few months (Indefinitely when re-applied every few washes), but your buttery wax will only last a few weeks or so on a daily driver (I'd say at least), so once your wax burns off then so will your H2O G&G with it. If you're using the Buttery Wax before the H2O for a shine and luster enhancer and hoping to lock it in with the H2O then I would axe the Buttery Wax, using it only as a top coat, and then use Brilliant Glaze which has shining properties only, and then go over that with H2O to lock it in. Other more experienced detailers can step in with that. Basically you want your more resilient products as close to the paint as possible. So you'll also want to make sure that the wash you give it before applying LPS (Liquid paint sealant) is a strip wash, getting rid of all old waxes, coatings, sprays, and soap film. Strip Clay LPS H2O Wax Re-Wash when needed, dry with H2O to maintain the sealant. Eventually your paint sealant will die off, say about 5-7 months, then you'll want to Re-strip and re-seal etc. Good luck and have fun. Edited October 11, 2017 by LSX Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi from Johnstown Dave! Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Welcome Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) Welcome to the forum Dave. I would apply VRT to the black trim around the wheel wells prior to applying any wax or sealant to the paint. It will help if you happen to get any on the trim during the application. The wax or sealant will simply wipe right off. Edited October 11, 2017 by ZMAN024 Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews31 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hey Dave welcome to the forums...it's a great place for some detailing knowledge. I would also say that unless the car NEEDS to be clayed then clay it, if not I would steer clear of the clay until it is needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightgn Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hey Dave, welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hey Dave welcome to the forums...it's a great place for some detailing knowledge. I would also say that unless the car NEEDS to be clayed then clay it, if not I would steer clear of the clay until it is needed.. Can you elaborate on why you wouldn't clay it? The car has about a 1000 miles on it. Wouldn't claying it remove any contaminants and create a clean surface for the paint sealant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for all the tips so far. I appreciate you guys taking the time to pass along your knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome to the addiction, Dave! PS and HGG work great on white! My guess on Mat's comments re: clay is to prevent potential marring. Given that it's new, it very well may still have contaminants, including rail dust, that clay would remove. IMO, I recommend you clay it. But if you really want, do the baggie test...place a plastic bag over your hand, and lightly rub the surface of the paint. If it feels rough, clay is the next step. Then, baggie it again to feel the difference. ZMAN024 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome to the addiction, Dave! PS and HGG work great on white! My guess on Mat's comments re: clay is to prevent potential marring. Given that it's new, it very well may still have contaminants, including rail dust, that clay would remove. IMO, I recommend you clay it. But if you really want, do the baggie test...place a plastic bag over your hand, and lightly rub the surface of the paint. If it feels rough, clay is the next step. Then, baggie it again to feel the difference. Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts exactly. I'll definitely be claying it first, after the strip wash of course. falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for signing up to the forum Dave, and congrats on the new ride! As you can see, there's lots of great people around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabirdzR/T Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Welcome Aboard from a fellow PA member! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Welcome Dave. Lots of good info and people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews31 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Welcome to the addiction, Dave! PS and HGG work great on white! My guess on Mat's comments re: clay is to prevent potential marring. Given that it's new, it very well may still have contaminants, including rail dust, that clay would remove. IMO, I recommend you clay it. But if you really want, do the baggie test...place a plastic bag over your hand, and lightly rub the surface of the paint. If it feels rough, clay is the next step. Then, baggie it again to feel the difference. I don't doubt it will need some claying but also I don't think claying should be done if it's not needed., also rail dust might need something to remove iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorlechero Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chonke Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Welcome Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Here she is in all her glory. Wash VRT Clay Sealant H20 G&G Buttery Wax 6 hours Edited October 15, 2017 by djslentz 8675309'SS, Thorsager, Rich and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Nicely done, Dave! Who says white can't shine?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Nicely done, Dave! Who says white can't shine?! Thank you, much appreciated! falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djslentz Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Is there a reason I can't post a reply in the member's section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Hello from PA. Eastern PA. Well, Lansdale, lol. Adam's all the Lansdale SUVs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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