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From Clay to Wax - A Step by Step Video Tutorial!


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Hey boys and girls! The Junkman is back with another video series that answers those frequently asked questions, "What order am I supposed to use the products to fix my paint issues? What do I use first? What do I use second?"

 

Well, these 5 videos will finally put an end to those questions for those who are novices to the Adam's line. In these videos, I explain and give a short demo on which products to use, and the order to use them in if you have swirled and scratched up paint. For any novice to the Adam's line of products, I can guarantee that this will eliminate any confusion on what to use and when to use it!.

 

One important note. In the videos, you will hear me talk about "perfecting a spot" before moving on to an adjacent spot in the area you are working. What I mean by that is to get rid of all the swirls, haze or scratches in the very first spot that you start working on using Swirl & Haze Remover (SHR), BEFORE moving to an adjacent spot using SHR. Do not do the whole routine in one spot and then move to an adjacent spot and do the entire routine again. Do the entire car with each step of the process.

 

The reason I say to do this is that you must develop an effective technique the first time you start using a polisher to remove damage from your paint. That's why you want to ensure that the first spot that you start on is as perfect as you desire before you apply your technique to the entire car. If your technique is bad or ineffective, you don't want to apply that bad technique to the entire car because you'll end up tired an disappointed with your results. Once you are satisfied with the way your results turn out in the very first spot you start on using SHR, apply that same technique over the entire car. Remember, perfection may very from owner to owner so set a level of perfection that is realistic and to YOUR satisfaction.

 

So, without further delay, grab you some popcorn and kick up your feet. The Junkman is about to break it all down for you. I promise that by the time you're done with these videos, you WILL know which order to use the polishes and waxes.

 

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If your paint is in excellent shape with very minor swirls or scratches, you may be able to skip the use of the Swirl & Haze Remover (SHR) and go straight from claying to the Fine Machine Polish (FMP). If your paint does not need to be clayed (which is determined by the baggie test), then you can start with SHR. If your paint does not need claying and only has very, very little paint damage, you may be able to skip both claying and SHR and start with FMP. All this will make much more sense once you watch the videos and see the order that the products are used. Thus, take them in first, and come back to this paragraph after you have finished. It will all become clear to you at that point.

 

For those who want to implement Revive Polish into this routine, it would come right after FMP. I usually use Revive Polish when doing flat, very dark colors to give the paint that last touch of finesse. For you black car owners, this is my little secret of the trade. :cheers:

 

There are 2 other waxes that you can use in place of Machine Superwax (MSW, which is what I used in these videos). There's the Americana Carnuba Paste Wax and the Buttery Wax. Either can be used in place of MSW. The Americana goes on fast and comes off fast. You don't wait for it to dry or haze. If you do, you will need a chisel to remove it! It does not protect as long as MSW but it does last quite a while depending on how often you wash the car and whether or not the car is garaged or not.

 

Buttery Wax goes on easy and comes off easy. You will allow it to dry before removing it. It does not last as long as the Americana or MSW, however, it is easy to apply and remove. MSW is the longest lasting protection that Adam's has to date as it is more of a sealant. It also has the ability to mask very small imperfections in your paint.

 

One more time on the order! :willy:

 

1. Clay

2. SHR

3. FMP

4. Revive Polish (if you want - was not used in this video series).

5. One of the three waxes of your choice.

 

Okay boys and girls, let's see those shiny rides! :banana:

 

 

The Junkman :cheers:

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Yo Junkman! I love your easy to follow/understand videos. I love them so much that I am going to ask if you can do a video about how to detail the small (little nooks and crannies) areas of a car? This is a topic that I have not seen covered by any detailer. Be the first Junkman! Thank you sir!

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Aloha Junkman,

 

Got a quick question, I've watched both your videos and Adams video's. My question is: do you wip off the product after each application? On Adams videos his steps were: clay/DS, SHR,RV,Buttery Wax. The only time he wiped off the product was between the RV and Buttery Wax.

 

Which way is correct: wipe off between each application or wipe off just before laying down the wax?

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Aloha Junkman,

 

Got a quick question, I've watched both your videos and Adams video's. My question is: do you wip off the product after each application? On Adams videos his steps were: clay/DS, SHR,RV,Buttery Wax. The only time he wiped off the product was between the RV and Buttery Wax.

 

Which way is correct: wipe off between each application or wipe off just before laying down the wax?

 

The question that you want to ask is not which way is correct, but why do I do it the way I do. Simple, I wipe the product away so that I can see what I have accomplished with each application. Adam does it differently and can explain why he does it that way (I have never asked him).

 

One thing to keep in mind is that Adam has detailed cars for a living and is use to getting the job done in a timely manner. I have never detailed cars for a living and will take 3 weeks to finish a car, if that is what it takes.

 

We have two different mindsets. Adam details for dollars, I detail for days. :)

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Mahalo for the response, it makes since and putting your videos and Adams videos together makes things alot more easier to understand. A little bit from your videos and a little from Adams.

 

Once again, thanks for the response. When you're in Hawaii hit me up.

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wanna hear the part that's even worse?...my 07 gt is my DAILY DRIVER!!! :willy: and one of the kids in my complex took the liberty of cleaning off my car, and scratched the roof of my car :willy: i need to win the lottery so i can move into a house with a heated garage...I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE :willy:

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i think you should have a talk with adam dylan and ashley about coming out here for a clinic, i need to meet the gang :)

 

The way that this could happen is if you did the footwork. Find a place to hold it, generate the interest and figure out a way to cover the expenses. At least that's how you get me there. That's what other folks have done. :thumbsup:

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The way that this could happen is if you did the footwork. Find a place to hold it, generate the interest and figure out a way to cover the expenses. At least that's how you get me there. That's what other folks have done. :thumbsup:

 

you mean me pay out of my "brother in his garage" type money :lol: i can promise to take you guys out for lunch lol, that's about all i can cover lol...i'll c what kind of magic i can work up

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you mean me pay out of my "brother in his garage" type money :lol: i can promise to take you guys out for lunch lol, that's about all i can cover lol...i'll c what kind of magic i can work up

 

Not the "brutha in his garage" funds! :willy:

 

No, what you could do is find a place like a detailing salon or dealership and convince them that they could benefit from the traffic. Even a car club or car show. It would have to be a place that would benefit from the foot traffic. Have them foot the bill for the expenses and all you have to do is organize it and come up with an acceptable date. You do the footwork and let the business handle the expenses. Then we can use your "brutha" funds to feed this tapeworm in my stomach! :D

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Not the "brutha in his garage" funds! :willy:

 

No, what you could do is find a place like a detailing salon or dealership and convince them that they could benefit from the traffic. Even a car club or car show. It would have to be a place that would benefit from the foot traffic. Have them foot the bill for the expenses and all you have to do is organize it and come up with an acceptable date. You do the footwork and let the business handle the expenses. Then we can use your "brutha" funds to feed this tapeworm in my stomach! :D

 

 

thanks:2thumbs:i'll see what i can do...and i don't know if the kind of funds that i have support tapeworms:lolsmack:

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So which is better for water sheeting, machine super wax or Americana?

 

If you can see a difference between the two, you have magical powers.

 

Polishing will cause water to bead so any wax will do the same thing if you try it just after using the product. The difference between the two product is how they are applied and how long they last. Water bead test right after waxing is fools gold if you ask me.

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