Done Any Detailing and/or Paint Protection?

Aaron1085 · April 6, 2016

I will do a claybar and sealant about twice a year. I use Chemical guys JetSeal.

And I will wax the truck about 3-4 times a year with Chemical Guys butter wet wax.

Keeps the truck looking good.

Ditto..... Done the same but I haven't clay bar yet. I used Jet Seal right after I bought it (last August) so probably time this spring/early summer to hit it with a proper clay and polish after I remove the badges.

I like the Butter Wet Wax as well, I wonder if something may hold better tho. I also use Aquapel on my Windows and those bead off nicely as well.

Hayes W · April 6, 2016

Judging by that pic you got great results too...truck looks great.

Aaron1085 · April 6, 2016

Thank you; slight filter for Instagram purposes but overall 95% authentic.

I've slowly learned about protecting your truck as opposed to just making it shinny.

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99silveradoz71 · April 6, 2016

Clayed her and tossed on a coat of wax 2 weeks ago when we had a warm weekend.

j13smiley · April 6, 2016

I use the Zaino clear seal and all in one wax. Has worked great for me.

Zaino user since '98 here. ..

Spurshot · April 6, 2016

I recently bought a bunch of stuff to detail my truck and cars with. The buffer is a Torq 22D orbital. The "clay" system I bought is a silicone pad for the orbital buffer, used with a water based lube. No actual real clay. Then there's a couple of grades of polish and Jet Seal, tons of micro-fiber cloths, brushes, grit-guards, buckets, etc. I've been using the wash stuff, but have yet to use the buffer and associated stuff. Soon....

Hayes W · April 6, 2016

The "clay" system I bought is a silicone pad for the orbital buffer, used with a water based lube. No actual real clay.

Can you post here once you've used this and let me/us know how this works? Personally I'd be scared to do this step with any machine (orbital/PC/DA) rather than by hand...I'd be afraid that I wasn't getting the feedback that the clay was pulling or sticking and needed more lube.

I'd be really generous with that water-based lube you mentioned came with it.

Tristan Hake · April 6, 2016

looking at pulling the trigger on a polishing and sealing kit to get these fine scratches of of my truck with 4k miles, that way i can begin to protect it the right way. since i need a new orbital im looking at the adams complete kit.... any thoughts? it comes with the following:

1 x Adam's Paint Finishing Polish 8oz
1 x Adam's Liquid Paint Sealant 8oz
1 x Adam's Detail Spray 16oz
2 x Adam's Single Soft Towel
1 x Adam's NEW Visco Clay Bar Kit
1 x Porter Cable 7424xp Orbital Polisher
1 x Adam's Pad Conditioning Brush
1 x Adam's 6" Orange Foam Pad
1 x Adam's 6" White Foam Pad
1 x Adam's 6" Gray Foam Pad
1 x Adam's 5.5" Microfiber Cutting Pad

sahls01gmc · April 6, 2016

I have all of those pieces, and I love it! You will get great results from them! Head over to their forum as well and ask any question that you may have. You can even live chat Adam's and they will answer any question before you pull the trigger.

Once you pull the trigger, you will reload pull the trigger many more times. And then there's "Mystery Boxes" that they sell. You've been warned....

Tristan Hake · April 6, 2016

I have all of those pieces, and I love it! You will get great results from them! Head over to their forum as well and ask any question that you may have. You can even live chat Adam's and they will answer any question before you pull the trigger.

Once you pull the trigger, you will reload pull the trigger many more times. And then there's "Mystery Boxes" that they sell. You've been warned....

where are these mystery boxes you speak of?

I have all of those pieces, and I love it! You will get great results from them! Head over to their forum as well and ask any question that you may have. You can even live chat Adam's and they will answer any question before you pull the trigger.

Once you pull the trigger, you will reload pull the trigger many more times. And then there's "Mystery Boxes" that they sell. You've been warned....

as long as its going to do what i need it to....the buttery wax seems like it would top it off.....

sahls01gmc · April 6, 2016

The mystery boxes are a great lil surprise they do every few weeks or so. Long story short, you pay $30 and you will receive AT LEAST $40 of Adam's products! Speaking from experience, I scored the Porter Cable Basics kit from 1 mystery box! That alone was over $200 in value, that I only paid $30 for. It's a great way to try new products if you are new to the products, as well as a great way to stock up. The only catch is you don't get to pick what you get, and there is no complaining. Subscribe to this thread, and you'll be notified as soon as the next one hits.

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/21842-official-mystery-box-thread/

Aaron1085 · April 29, 2016

Anyone have experience with Opti-Coat ceramic paint coating?

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Jdkno · May 2, 2016

For glaze over black if you can't get the imperfections out using a DA, Menzerna finishing glaze PO 115 does wonders.

Aaron1085 · May 6, 2016

A "friend " owns a detail shop and does a lot of Opti-Coating. Says it basically makes it so maintenance is minimal and vehicle stays glossy.

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Cowpie · May 8, 2016

For the last 3 new vehicles, I have gotten paint sealer protection, rust proofing, and additional undercoating before I drove it off the dealer lot. the last two have been Auto Armor paint protection and rust proofing. 7 year standard warranty, with another 7 years if reapplied at the end of the 1st 7 years. I haven't waxed anything this century. Just drive thru auto car washes with some manual bay washing occasionally for cleaning out wheel well mud buildup and undercarriage. Just getting lazy in my older age. Have a lot of other things to do with my time than spending a lot of time washing and waxing. Especially when this is how my vehicles look more often than not. One of the hazards of living on rural gravel roads.