My Adam's Polishes Result - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rykeith · 11-30-2010, 08:39 PM

First time polishing any car ever. The before and after photos are evidence of what a complete detailing amateur can do with a little time and elbow grease. I am sold on Adam's products thus far. Just thought I'd share my personal opinion on some great products. Don't have a PC yet, just used a Turtle Wax Random Orbital Polisher (around $20 at Wal-Mart). Maybe when cash flow is better I can splurge and get one.

What I used:

Before:

Polish (did two separate times, wiping off with Adam's microfiber cloth inbetween):

After:

Comparisons with polished and unpolished paint:
(polished)

(unpolished)

Maybe it's all placebo effect or overvaluation of my own work, but I can see quite a difference! I am very happy with these products. I used Adam's Buttery Wax and applied by hand after the polish.

CamaroDreams07 · 11-30-2010, 08:59 PM

Looks good to me.

SlowSS · 11-30-2010, 09:05 PM

Man that looks great. That Turtle Wax Polisher did a real good job!! I'm honestly shocked

Do you have any sunlight pics?

rykeith · 11-30-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowSS

Man that looks great. That Turtle Wax Polisher did a real good job!! I'm honestly shocked

Do you have any sunlight pics?

Not yet, I just did it an hour ago, I will put some up as soon as
I can though

2010 SSRS · 11-30-2010, 09:44 PM

looks good

wrbear · 11-30-2010, 09:44 PM

Great results!

I bought some Adams and am chomping at the bit to use it. I have to empty out my Klause first....

68vert · 11-30-2010, 10:13 PM

Did you do any surface prep such as clay bar, or just wash before doing this?

rykeith · 11-30-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68vert

Did you do any surface prep such as clay bar, or just wash before doing this?

I did not clay bar immediately prior to this, although in retrospect I should have because I did notice some pinpoint debris stuck to my paint after the polish. However, I did recently clay bar (in the past 2-3 months). And I did wash it a few days ago, essentially been in the garage ever since, so I just did a light once-over with some detail spray immediately prior to this.

Sir Nuke · 12-01-2010, 01:11 AM

you did a great job......and considering all you did was polish itb with FMP...it came out very very good.

2LTRS · 12-01-2010, 01:12 AM

I'm amazed that little buffer did such a good job.

garcmol · 12-01-2010, 06:57 AM

Work your polish longer. It's not broken down all the way and still has play time. If you wipe that off, you've waisted product. Nice results!

Iwantone2 · 12-01-2010, 01:22 PM

Dang, that's pretty good polishing!! If it works for you and you're happy, that's cool!!!

rykeith · 12-01-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys. I too was surprised I got such good results, it being my first time and using a relatively cheap polisher. Even though it's a tough to see in the pictures, there were still faint hints of spider-webs/swirls in the paint after polishing, just MUCH less noticeable. Part of that is probably my inexperience with not working the polish long enough, technique, etc.

Adam's Polishes · 12-01-2010, 05:02 PM

Pretty impressive for that little handheld!

11-30-2010, 08:39 PM	#1
rykeith Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 457 View My Garage	My Adam's Polishes Result First time polishing any car ever. The before and after photos are evidence of what a complete detailing amateur can do with a little time and elbow grease. I am sold on Adam's products thus far. Just thought I'd share my personal opinion on some great products. Don't have a PC yet, just used a Turtle Wax Random Orbital Polisher (around $20 at Wal-Mart). Maybe when cash flow is better I can splurge and get one. What I used: Before: Polish (did two separate times, wiping off with Adam's microfiber cloth inbetween): After: Comparisons with polished and unpolished paint: (polished) (unpolished) (unpolished) Maybe it's all placebo effect or overvaluation of my own work, but I can see quite a difference! I am very happy with these products. I used Adam's Buttery Wax and applied by hand after the polish. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI / MRT V2 / 35% Tint / Emblempros Lighted Door Sills / 19" Brushed Aluminum Wheels The frost, sometimes it makes the blade stick.

11-30-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Looks good to me. __________________ [B]

11-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-30-2010, 10:13 PM	#7
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	Did you do any surface prep such as clay bar, or just wash before doing this? __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

12-01-2010, 01:11 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,706 View My Garage	you did a great job......and considering all you did was polish itb with FMP...it came out very very good. __________________

11-30-2010, 09:05 PM	#3
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	Man that looks great. That Turtle Wax Polisher did a real good job!! I'm honestly shocked Do you have any sunlight pics?

11-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#6
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 840	Great results! I bought some Adams and am chomping at the bit to use it. I have to empty out my Klause first....

12-01-2010, 01:12 AM	#10
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	I'm amazed that little buffer did such a good job. __________________

12-01-2010, 06:57 AM	#11
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Work your polish longer. It's not broken down all the way and still has play time. If you wipe that off, you've waisted product. Nice results! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

12-01-2010, 01:22 PM	#12
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	Dang, that's pretty good polishing!! If it works for you and you're happy, that's cool!!! __________________

12-01-2010, 02:45 PM	#13
rykeith Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 457 View My Garage	Thanks guys. I too was surprised I got such good results, it being my first time and using a relatively cheap polisher. Even though it's a tough to see in the pictures, there were still faint hints of spider-webs/swirls in the paint after polishing, just MUCH less noticeable. Part of that is probably my inexperience with not working the polish long enough, technique, etc. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI / MRT V2 / 35% Tint / Emblempros Lighted Door Sills / 19" Brushed Aluminum Wheels The frost, sometimes it makes the blade stick.

12-01-2010, 05:02 PM	#14
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Pretty impressive for that little handheld!

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