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mikeyg36 · 06-03-2013, 05:43 PM

First time user; hopefully it will stop raining here...

I will post back with my impressions, and results.

Adam's Polishes · 06-03-2013, 05:44 PM

Yikes! Decompress that DWC bottle if you get a chance. Just open the top to let some air in... looks like it experienced some pretty extreme pressure changes in transit.

mikeyg36 · 06-03-2013, 05:55 PM

Already done! I literally opened the box and snapped the pic, and then I fixed the bottle

pastohio · 06-03-2013, 06:18 PM

Mikey, before the Adam's get the car clean in the shade with dawn detergent and then use the soapy water as well to lubricate the claybar, do the whole car, rinse and dry in the shade....then put the Adam's on by step order, you won't believe the finish and feeling of the clearcoat, and each step goes on easy...

mikeyg36 · 06-03-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pastohio

Mikey, before the Adam's get the car clean in the shade with dawn detergent and then use the soapy water as well to lubricate the claybar, do the whole car, rinse and dry in the shade....then put the Adam's on by step order, you won't believe the finish and feeling of the clearcoat, and each step goes on easy...

Trust me I plan on it. I'm not going to use dawn though...

Glen e · 06-03-2013, 06:31 PM

another urban myth - dawn is fine, in fact it's a great way to completely wipe the car of all prior products....and use it heavy...like 3 -4 oz in a bucket...

CamaroDreams07 · 06-03-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

Trust me I plan on it. I'm not going to use dawn though...

You don't like getting a clean surface?

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mikeyg36 · 06-03-2013, 07:07 PM

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You don't like getting a clean surface?

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No, I don't like putting dish soap on my already shit paint. If Dylan says it's fine I'll try it, but I've heard arguments both for and against the Dawn thing.

ec1990 · 06-03-2013, 07:12 PM

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No, I don't like putting dish soap on my already shit paint. If Dylan says it's fine I'll try it, but I've heard arguments both for and against the Dawn thing.

CamaroDreams07 · 06-03-2013, 07:16 PM

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Lol that wasn't an army statement, that was a cult statement. I forgot Dylan was the only one on the planet that knows how to wash a car. Put me in my place didn't he

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ec1990 · 06-03-2013, 07:18 PM

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Lol that wasn't an army statement, that was a cult statement. I forgot Dylan was the only one on the planet that knows how to wash a car. Put me in my place didn't he

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I couldn't resist.

But look OP Dawn strips paint, it's not going to damage it because paint isn't that fragile. if you understand that paint must be sealed or waxed following a dawn wash there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Glen e · 06-03-2013, 07:24 PM

"I don't know much about detailing but will tell 3 detailers here that they are not correct,

I'll just wait for Dylan to get back from seeing the Dalli lama in Tibet"....

nyrfan · 06-03-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

No, I don't like putting dish soap on my already shit paint. If Dylan says it's fine I'll try it, but I've heard arguments both for and against the Dawn thing.

As others have mentioned, dawn is what you WANT TO USE to get your car stripped! Dawn will do nothing more then get the crap off your car and ready for claying.

ec1990 · 06-03-2013, 07:31 PM

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As others have mentioned, dawn is what you WANT TO USE to get your car stripped!

Well, it's an option. A simple IPA or Eraser wipe will do the same thing. Using dawn is an easier one as it knocks out two birds with one stone.

06-03-2013, 05:43 PM	#1
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Finally got my Adam's shipment! First time user; hopefully it will stop raining here... I will post back with my impressions, and results.

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Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	another urban myth - dawn is fine, in fact it's a great way to completely wipe the car of all prior products....and use it heavy...like 3 -4 oz in a bucket... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-03-2013, 07:24 PM	#12
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	"I don't know much about detailing but will tell 3 detailers here that they are not correct, I'll just wait for Dylan to get back from seeing the Dalli lama in Tibet".... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-03-2013, 05:44 PM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Yikes! Decompress that DWC bottle if you get a chance. Just open the top to let some air in... looks like it experienced some pretty extreme pressure changes in transit.

06-03-2013, 05:55 PM	#3
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Already done! I literally opened the box and snapped the pic, and then I fixed the bottle

06-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#4
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	Mikey, before the Adam's get the car clean in the shade with dawn detergent and then use the soapy water as well to lubricate the claybar, do the whole car, rinse and dry in the shade....then put the Adam's on by step order, you won't believe the finish and feeling of the clearcoat, and each step goes on easy...