11chevz71 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Jason have you had enough excitment now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangBrother Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 this reveal is taking 4. ev. ar.!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Stay tuned - Brian gets the closest to the pin award! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Smaller MF applicators... thats my guess and I'm sticking to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I thought April Fool's was April 1......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) New Pads that are not wax/color specific? Any liquid any pad?? Edited April 7, 2009 by BrianT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdutytd Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 New Pads that are not wax/color specific? Any liquid any pad?? Can you explain what you mean a bit better? Doesn't Adam's only have 2 or 3 different types of wax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I was thinking that there is no need for the orange pad then the white pad and finally the black pad. All the same pad used for all three coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 The thing you need to remember is the pads are just like polishes. Each one delivers a different level of cutting ability. That way you can mix and match for the level of cutting power you need. Orange Pad-Heavy Cut White Pad-Light Cut Black Pad-No Cut SHR-Heavy Cut FMP-Medium Cut RP-Light Cut BW-No Cut (Wax) Hope that helps :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 The thing you need to remember is the pads are just like polishes. Each one delivers a different level of cutting ability. That way you can mix and match for the level of cutting power you need. Orange Pad-Heavy Cut White Pad-Light Cut Black Pad-No Cut SHR-Heavy Cut FMP-Medium Cut RP-Light Cut BW-No Cut (Wax) Hope that helps :thumbsup: Thanks Bill! I knew that:cheers: Jason said that Brian was the closest to the right answer, so I am just throwing things out hoping I will be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangBrother Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 So can we at least get a date or an estimate when the new products are dropping??? PWEASE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 New Pads that are not wax/color specific? Any liquid any pad?? Pads are color coded as an industry standard - Orange, white, & black being the "Big 3" so to speak. You can already mix/match different products with different pads. For instance, on soft Japanese paint, I may use a white pad with a medium cut polish while on a harder surface, like Mercedes or Audi, I may use the same polish product but with an orange or yellow pad primed with a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol/water mix for some extra cutting power. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to mixing/matching pads & polishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdutytd Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Pads are color coded as an industry standard - Orange, white, & black being the "Big 3" so to speak. You can already mix/match different products with different pads. For instance, on soft Japanese paint, I may use a white pad with a medium cut polish while on a harder surface, like Mercedes or Audi, I may use the same polish product but with an orange or yellow pad primed with a 50/50 isopropyl alcohol/water mix for some extra cutting power. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to mixing/matching pads & polishes Primed? A bit more of an explanation please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Primed? A bit more of an explanation please? It's similar to what you see Adam doing in some of his machine polishing videos: he sprays a bit of detail spray on the pad before starting to polish. Polishes cut a little better and go on more evenly when using a primed pad. However, don't soak it too much or the polish will get clumpy on you. The reason I use water/alcohol mix rather than Detail Spray is that quick detailers contain polymers and/or waxes that ultimately reduce your cutting power because they provide too much lubrication between the pad and your paint surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The reason I use water/alcohol mix rather than Detail Spray I figured you used the alcohol just to make it more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I figured you used the alcohol just to make it more fun That comes afterward! It's a great feeling to sit back with a cold one and admire your hard work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 But on a serious note, that is an excellent tip from someone who obviously knows this craft extremely well :thumbsup::thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ok i guess small pads, lintfree towel for glass would be nice, bucket-free car wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ok i guess small pads, lintfree towel for glass would be nice, bucket-free car wash. Oooh...that's a good one! Something like Optimum No-rinse would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 ok i guess small pads, lint free towel for glass would be nice, bucket-free car wash. Holy crap, did you spy on me during product testing today?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Holy crap, did you spy on me during product testing today?! Hint Hint... I've been saying ya'll need a bucket/waterless cleaning system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Just did a lot of testing with what could be our new product yesterday, so far it's AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss-truck Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Baron , on the water alcohol mix , what ratio do you use , 50/50 ? Do you use distilled water and what type alcohol ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Holy crap, did you spy on me during product testing today?! we'll just say it was a good guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Baron , on the water alcohol mix , what ratio do you use , 50/50 ? Do you use distilled water and what type alcohol ? thanks 50/50 Distilled water & 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, both of which you can pick up at a local drug store. It's also used after you're finished polishing a panel - using the 50/50 mix to wipe down the area removes all of the polish residue and any fillers that may be present so you can get the clearest view of your results. Keep it away from any unpainted and chromed surfaces. I'd reccomend wearing gloves too, because it will dry your hands to the point of cracking! If you don't feel like mixing the 50/50, DuPont Prepsol and Menzerna Top Inspection serve the same purpose and are ready to use right out of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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