First Personal Detailing with Adams

weezal657 · 07-16-2011, 12:35 PM

So I ordered a bunch of Adams stuff about a week ago and just today was able to spend the time to really clean the car and I have to say WOW. After watching all the their cleaning videos and Junkmans videos they really helped to make the process much smoother and helped me to know what to really do. At first I was kinda cursing Adams because I wasn't seeing a difference until I used the Buttery Wax and wow the up close difference I could see in the sunlight between what I went over and what I didn't was crazy.

So though I only really did the full cleaning with Buttery Wax to finish it off, I can definitely see where and why I need to get the clay and swirl remover. Which is why I will be purchasing both so hopefully next weekend I can do it all over again and enjoy the day.

But, the only thing that I did see that I do not know how to remove is the water spots on the window itself. I watch Junkmans videos on waterspots but he really only went over the ones on the car itself, which I was easily able to get off, but the ones on the window, especially on the black part of the window, are not wanting to come off. Is that something that the clay will help take out? I also ordered the Glass Cleaner and Sealant from Adams which I want to use as well, but figured I would try to fix those spots first.

One last quick question, since I am doing this outside in the sun (which is why I try and do it really early morning) and I want to get the best shine and wax as possible would it be best to go with the Swirl Remover, then Revive, and last finish up with Buttery Wax? The ones Junkman recommended all revolved around being indoors and letting it set for about 12 hours, which I can't really do outdoors. Thanks for the help.

Anyways enjoy the pictures and again MANY THANKS to Adams and to Junkman!!

Methodical4u · 07-17-2011, 01:01 AM

any wax or sealant also know as a LSP usually needs at least 12 hours to cure... some of them need up to 24 hours to completely cure.

As for the water spots on the window... you can use white vinegar and distilled water mixed and that will sometimes take them off, i'm not quite sure of the ratio though so try a search on google.

You can use a mild pollish on the windows as well to get them out. I will use my final polish with white pad sometimes to remove any kind of water spots that might have gotten left on the car.

Be sure once you get them off, try to keep them off with rain-x or some other type of glass sealant. Some people also use a quick deailer on their windows.

SoCalZ · 07-17-2011, 04:07 AM

Use a Clay bar on the windshield/windows...works great!

MacCool · 07-17-2011, 07:26 AM

Agree, clay bar is the place to start. If that doesn't work, I'd try fine machine polish and an orbital.

I agree that the buttery wax is pretty good, but putting wax over a finish with swirls and micro-marring really inhibits the depth of shine. If you like the look after the buttery wax, you'd really like it after complete polishing, then, paint sealant, glaze, then a good carnauba.

murphman · 07-20-2011, 05:16 PM

not sure if this would work but if you have no place to leave your car indoors i would try buying one of those cheap canopies that you see people on the beach with and maybe a queen or king size bed sheet if that is big enough to cover the car. Ther reason i suggest this or something similar is because your paint will be much better off with a sealant like the machine super wax and this might help you be able to let it cure. Buttery wax is just not durable enough for our z's that are outdoors a lot.

AdamsPolishes · 07-20-2011, 08:06 PM

Nice writeup weezal and thanks for your business.

To cover your questions -

Water spots on glass:
Vinegar is always worth a try so give that a shot. Clay will likely remove them, but if it doesn't you can try a little of the Swirl & Haze Remover to scrub them from the glass.

Best shine possible:
If you want the best shine possible the secret is in the prep work (same thing Junkman is gonna tell you) and to do the best job polishing you need a machine. If you are gonna work by hand the best you can hope for is a moderate improvement. The process will be as you outlined though.

07-20-2011, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	not sure if this would work but if you have no place to leave your car indoors i would try buying one of those cheap canopies that you see people on the beach with and maybe a queen or king size bed sheet if that is big enough to cover the car. Ther reason i suggest this or something similar is because your paint will be much better off with a sealant like the machine super wax and this might help you be able to let it cure. Buttery wax is just not durable enough for our z's that are outdoors a lot. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

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AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 16	Nice writeup weezal and thanks for your business. To cover your questions - Water spots on glass: Vinegar is always worth a try so give that a shot. Clay will likely remove them, but if it doesn't you can try a little of the Swirl & Haze Remover to scrub them from the glass. Best shine possible: If you want the best shine possible the secret is in the prep work (same thing Junkman is gonna tell you) and to do the best job polishing you need a machine. If you are gonna work by hand the best you can hope for is a moderate improvement. The process will be as you outlined though. __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	any wax or sealant also know as a LSP usually needs at least 12 hours to cure... some of them need up to 24 hours to completely cure. As for the water spots on the window... you can use white vinegar and distilled water mixed and that will sometimes take them off, i'm not quite sure of the ratio though so try a search on google. You can use a mild pollish on the windows as well to get them out. I will use my final polish with white pad sometimes to remove any kind of water spots that might have gotten left on the car. Be sure once you get them off, try to keep them off with rain-x or some other type of glass sealant. Some people also use a quick deailer on their windows.

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SoCalZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 53 Drives: Build #3 40th Rep Power: 14	Use a Clay bar on the windshield/windows...works great!

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MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Agree, clay bar is the place to start. If that doesn't work, I'd try fine machine polish and an orbital. I agree that the buttery wax is pretty good, but putting wax over a finish with swirls and micro-marring really inhibits the depth of shine. If you like the look after the buttery wax, you'd really like it after complete polishing, then, paint sealant, glaze, then a good carnauba.