What to do

[M2CJL]

So I bought my truck new in march and used Adams products on the truck since the day I took it home.  First thing I did was clay bar and apply ceramic paste wax. I wash with car shampoo and rinseless mixed.  Then every other week I apply ceramic boost after the wash.  I have been extremely happy with the results and hydrophobic properties are still top notch.  I had my M2 coated by a shop and was not impressed with the results. I went with the ceramic paste wax because I liked the idea of a wax with hydrophobic properties.   As winter approaches I am wondering if I need to do anything before winter.  Today I went to re order some stuff and saw the winter prep and the new ceramic sprayable coating.  Would it be worth me going this route?  Would I need to do a strip wash to get the remainder of the paste wax off before applying?  Could I do the surface prep and coat it as is?  Am I better off doing another coat of ceramic paste wax and continuing my routine?  

 

I appreciate any advice and would like to get the best prep for the winter while the weather is still good.  I attached a picture of my ride.

 

Thanks,

CJ

 

 

[RayS]

33 minutes ago, M2CJL said:

So I bought my truck new in march and used Adams products on the truck since the day I took it home.  First thing I did was clay bar and apply ceramic paste wax. I wash with car shampoo and rinseless mixed.  Then every other week I apply ceramic boost after the wash.  I have been extremely happy with the results and hydrophobic properties are still top notch.  I had my M2 coated by a shop and was not impressed with the results. I went with the ceramic paste wax because I liked the idea of a wax with hydrophobic properties.   As winter approaches I am wondering if I need to do anything before winter.  Today I went to re order some stuff and saw the winter prep and the new ceramic sprayable coating.  Would it be worth me going this route?  Would I need to do a strip wash to get the remainder of the paste wax off before applying?  Could I do the surface prep and coat it as is?  Am I better off doing another coat of ceramic paste wax and continuing my routine?  

 

I appreciate any advice and would like to get the best prep for the winter while the weather is still good.  I attached a picture of my ride.

 

Thanks,

CJ

Hi CJ,  I converted by truck from CPW, which I absolutely love, to Ceramic Spray Coating and documented what supplies and how I performed the conversion.  The only thing I can say is that the Prep is the key to great results.   I'll recommend reviewing my thread and asking any additional questions that you have.

 

 

[Eddie007]

Adams page claims that ceramic paste wax last TWICE the longevity of a traditional wax. Waxes only last about 2-3 months and you already had yours since march. I would probably go with a strip wash, light clay to remove any little stuff on there since seems it seems you take really good care of your truck, and reapply the ceramic paste wax. Youll be just fine with that for the winter. And keep using ceramic boost in between washes 

[M2CJL]

Well I put my order in.  Going to do a strip wash, clay bar and re apply the CPW.  I am trying the ceramic windshield kit and undercarriage spray.  Got 15% off, free shipping and got a free bottle of interior detailer thrown in for free.

 

Great write up Ray.  The truck looks mint.  I’m a little nervous to try so I decided to stick with what’s been working.

 

Thanks for the advice!

[Chris@Adams]

If you apply our Ceramic Spray over our Ceramic paste wax it will work fine, however it may not last as long as it would on bare paint.

But it's so so easy to apply you could always do it again 3 or 4 months down the road.

[RayS]

7 hours ago, M2CJL said:

Well I put my order in.  Going to do a strip wash, clay bar and re apply the CPW.  I am trying the ceramic windshield kit and undercarriage spray.  Got 15% off, free shipping and got a free bottle of interior detailer thrown in for free.

 

Great write up Ray.  The truck looks mint.  I’m a little nervous to try so I decided to stick with what’s been working.

 

Thanks for the advice!

It is hard to argue with success and the CPW is such a great product.  I still have four vehicles with it and there is a high probability that three of them will have it for the forseeable future.  My next vehicle for CSC has been determined and as long as the weather holds this weekend, it should be presented on Sunday.