First Detail - Adamized the Raptor

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

I need to look into the CR spotless. I've got a pretty good system down for doing the 2-bucket wash on the truck, but the drying just kills me!

As for the detailing, awesome job! Nothing shines up quite like this Tuxedo Black! When I did my detail, I did everything by hand and it took me 9-10 hours to do. Since then, I've purchased a Cyclo and will use that from now on for everything but waxing.

 

[TheWolf]

Here is a pic from last weekend showing the advantage of using a foam cannon to get the shampoo on the truck and save time. I started with a good pressure washer rinse and then foamed it with the MTM Foam Cannon using three ounces of Adam's Car Wash Shampoo and a half ounce of Rinseless Wash. I still use a bucket of clean water to rinse out the wash pad between panels.

I am still experimenting with the best foaming solution concentration to get the thickest foam with better hang-time with my pressure washer, since Nick tells me that it varies with the pressure of the machine and your particular water make-up. For this pic, I was using DI water through the foam cannon. One downside to the quality of the sealant and wax on the truck is that the foam just slips right off!

Also a few pics during the rain storm today showing the excellent beading.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Here is a pic from last weekend showing the advantage of using a foam cannon to get the shampoo on the truck and save time. I started with a good pressure washer rinse and then foamed it with the MTM Foam Cannon using three ounces of Adam's Car Wash Shampoo and a half ounce of Rinseless Wash. I still use a bucket of clean water to rinse out the wash pad between panels.

I am still experimenting with the best foaming solution concentration to get the thickest foam with better hang-time with my pressure washer, since Nick tells me that it varies with the pressure of the machine and your particular water make-up. For this pic, I was using DI water through the foam cannon. One downside to the quality of the sealant and wax on the truck is that the foam just slips right off!

Also a few pics during the rain storm today showing the excellent beading.

Those beads...awesome!

 

[AdamsPolishes]

Great shots Dan!

You are absolutely spot on about the foam sliding off if your protection is intact...which is a good thing!

 

[TheWolf]

Great shots Dan!

You are absolutely spot on about the foam sliding off if your protection is intact...which is a good thing!

Thanks Nick. Now where is that thread about posts taken out of context?

 

[TheWolf]

I tried the new Adam's Tire Shine and it is easier to apply to the tread than SVRT. Being a thinner liquid, it spreads better. I was worried it might be too shiny but it looks good. I sprayed the tread and then used the Hex Grip Tire Applicator to even it out and get it on the sidewalls.

 

[TheWolf]

The standard sprayer didn't seem to work very well with the Tire Shine so I ordered a small Kwazar and it works much better. I also cut out some cardboard to go around the tire when spraying as the garage floor was getting too slick.

Hey Nick, when will there be gallon refills available?

 

[AdamsPolishes]

Good move on the Kwazar, they definitely work much better at atomizing the thicker Tire Shine.

Gallons will be available very soon!

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Nick,

Does the Tire Shine stick to wheels and attract dust/dirt like other spray tire shines?

 

[AdamsPolishes]

As long as you don't lay it on super heavy, you won't have any dust attraction issues.

They key to avoiding that is to apply a thin coat and let it dry completely. I prefer to spray it into an applicator, then wipe it around the tire. If you want it to look like SVRT, give it a quick wipe with a clean utility towels. This will give you the look of SVRT with 2-3x the longevity. A perfect combo in my opinion.