First wash a DISASTER. Please help...

Xan · 05-13-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Where are the towels, that Adam's sells manufactured?

Korea

dad · 05-13-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan

Korea

Are you serious?

tomnavone · 05-13-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Are you serious?

That's how they justify $15 for a towel

Junkman2008 · 05-15-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

That's how they justify $15 for a towel

It's more like that's where any quality microfiber towel is being made today, if not in the USA (to which I don't know of any). The only difference is that if they were made in the USA, they'd cost more.

Here's the deal Dad. You can keep using those cheap, made in China towels (if that's what you're using) and anyone who doesn't have a clue wouldn't blame you. Or, you can believe me when I say that the Korean made towels are of superior quality compared to the China made towels. You should know that I speak the truth from the many repair threads and videos that I have done. I have proven my knowledge level through both. There is also one other thing you can do. You can buy the towels from Adam's and feel them side by side with those cheap ones for yourself. Then YOU can be the judge. If what I say isn't true, send them back for 110% of your money back. That's right, Adam will pay you to unplug yourself from the Matrix. You don't have to take my word. If what I say is NOT true, repost in this thread and call me a bold faced lie. I will not criticize or respond negatively in any way. That's how confident I am.

There it is. Are you up for the challenge or do you want to take my word instead?

dad · 05-15-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

It's more like that's where any quality microfiber towel is being made today, if not in the USA (to which I don't know of any). The only difference is that if they were made in the USA, they'd cost more.

Here's the deal Dad. You can keep using those cheap, made in China towels (if that's what you're using) and anyone who doesn't have a clue wouldn't blame you. Or, you can believe me when I say that the Korean made towels are of superior quality compared to the China made towels. You should know that I speak the truth from the many repair threads and videos that I have done. I have proven my knowledge level through both. There is also one other thing you can do. You can buy the towels from Adam's and feel them side by side with those cheap ones for yourself. Then YOU can be the judge. If what I say isn't true, send them back for 110% of your money back. That's right, Adam will pay you to unplug yourself from the Matrix. You don't have to take my word. If what I say is NOT true, repost in this thread and call me a bold faced lie. I will not criticize or respond negatively in any way. That's how confident I am.

There it is. Are you up for the challenge or do you want to take my word instead?

I had hoped(wishful thinking) that they were made in the USA! Maybe in the future, but right now I have all the towels I need, from China.(it's still Communist China right)

Junkman2008 · 05-15-2011, 06:02 PM

Just remember what I said about how they scratch up the paint. I had to find out the hard way.

dad · 05-15-2011, 08:43 PM

I assure you, the first scratch from any towel I have, I will switch to Adams.

Junkman2008 · 05-16-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

I assure you, the first scratch from any towel I have, I will switch to Adams.

Okay, deal.

Methodical4u · 06-02-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

DO NOT use the chamois with a quick detailer—its sole purpose is to dry only!

A new chamois always leave a residue after its first use; after several uses the chamois will absorb more and leave less to no residue. Also, never lay your microfiber towels down on something you walk over as they will attract debris that will embed in the microfibers and can scratch your car.

You should really use a clay bar prior to waxing, and the detailer spray between washes and for bird dropping after you've waxed.

Red cars are like black cars = a lot work to keep detailed, but worth it.

This... I have never in my life heard of drying a car and using detail spray. Is this actually a method people use?

Junkman2008 · 06-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

This... I have never in my life heard of drying a car and using detail spray. Is this actually a method people use?

It is a practice that has been slightly misquoted and is somewhat misunderstood. This is something that is done to help rejuvenate dried water spots and help easily remove them during the drying process. You don't take a soaking wet car and spray detail spray all over it for drying purposes. There is no logic to that practice but some folks have misunderstood and do that.

Methodical4u · 06-03-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

It is a practice that has been slightly misquoted and is somewhat misunderstood. This is something that is done to help rejuvenate dried water spots and help easily remove them during the drying process. You don't take a soaking wet car and spray detail spray all over it for drying purposes. There is no logic to that practice but some folks have misunderstood and do that.

oh I see... yeah we have VERY bad town water here... the mineral deposits are just terrible. Which is why i'm looking for the hardest, yet slickest sealant out there.

ducky · 06-03-2011, 12:51 AM

Here is a noob question for junkman..I have some water spot and swirl marks from previous car wahses..what products do I need to get my car back in top shape like it was new? Thanks in advance

Junkman2008 · 06-03-2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ducky

Here is a noob question for junkman..I have some water spot and swirl marks from previous car wahses..what products do I need to get my car back in top shape like it was new? Thanks in advance

Your situation is no different than anyone else. Your learning process starts with this thread. Everything you need to do, including the products you need to buy and how to use them are contained within those videos. It just so happens that I put a kit together that contains everything except the foam gun, which you can find on various websites throughout the web.

The reason I made these videos is because I have been asked the same thing you've posted a million times. Thus, I have covered all the questions you may have about this in those videos. WATCH THEM MORE THAN ONCE. You will never retain or catch everything that I say and do the first time through. No one ever does. Most folks need to watch them 3-4 times. They contain that much information.

Take notes. You'll be glad you did.

gmr19 · 06-08-2011, 01:25 AM

Junkman, what are your thoughts on Optimum No Rinse? Seems too good to be true to not have to rinse the vehicle before and after washing. Apparently, the polymer technology is supposed to encapsulate dirt particles to prevent scratching.

ducky · 06-08-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Your situation is no different than anyone else. Your learning process starts with this thread. Everything you need to do, including the products you need to buy and how to use them are contained within those videos. It just so happens that I put a kit together that contains everything except the foam gun, which you can find on various websites throughout the web.

The reason I made these videos is because I have been asked the same thing you've posted a million times. Thus, I have covered all the questions you may have about this in those videos. WATCH THEM MORE THAN ONCE. You will never retain or catch everything that I say and do the first time through. No one ever does. Most folks need to watch them 3-4 times. They contain that much information.

Take notes. You'll be glad you did.

Thanks junkman...will definitely take the time to watch it and start detailing on my own one day..

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	I assure you, the first scratch from any towel I have, I will switch to Adams. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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