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Redemption · 09-23-2010, 09:22 PM

Hey all,

I wanted to share some pictures of my scratch removal work from a few weeks back.

I started with a full wash and clay. My paint was already in pretty darn good shape, but I wanted to take care of some scratches and get a good coat of wax.

This was on the back bumper, next to the license plate. Not even sure where it came from, but it wasnt deep at all.

This one was on the passenger side, rear 1/4 panel and very obvious!

So after the clay, I went at these two areas with the orange pad and the swirl/haze remover. After a couple of passes, They were all gone. These 2 little ones took a bit more, as they were pretty deep in the clear coat.

After I was happy, I went over the entire car with the Fine Machine Polish. WOW what a difference. I could only detect a few spots where the finish was scratched, but still... This stuff really brings out the shine!!

Did a coat of Americana and Clear Polish on the stripes. The Americana is friggin awesome! Easy to apply and remove!
The Clear Polish is good, but a bit "hazy" when dry. Im gonna try it again to see if I can get better results.

Here are all the AFTER photos: Thanks Adams!! Great stuff!

Im going to take some more this weekend after another good wash down!

SILVER BULLITT · 09-23-2010, 11:51 PM

nice job !! could you feel the scratches with your nail ?? or were they not deep enough ? and when you said you could only detect a few places where the finish was scratched , what did you mean,. by the product or ..??

Redemption · 09-24-2010, 12:11 AM

Thanks! It was fun, and rewarding!

The ones on the side were easily felt with my nail. If I look REAAAALL hard, I can probably find them. The rear bumper one was more of a smudge/paint transfer from an unknown source.

I just read what I wrote, sorry, its worded poorly. Instead of saying "I could only detect a few spots where the finish was scratched"...

I should have said: Before I started the process, my paint had only a few spots of swirls/micro scratches. But I still used the Fine Machine Polish on the entire car. It made a noticable difference!!

The whole process was a FULL day, and several cold adult beverages. I could have done it more, but I was happy!

Once my wife take her car in to get the body work finished, I am going to do hers too. Its an IBM type color, and too many trips to the carwash. I got tired of paying those idiots so much money to screw up the paint, so thats when I bought a boat load of Adams! Do it at home and save $$!

Jason

SILVER BULLITT · 09-24-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redemption

Thanks! It was fun, and rewarding!

The ones on the side were easily felt with my nail. If I look REAAAALL hard, I can probably find them. The rear bumper one was more of a smudge/paint transfer from an unknown source.

I just read what I wrote, sorry, its worded poorly. Instead of saying "I could only detect a few spots where the finish was scratched"...

I should have said: Before I started the process, my paint had only a few spots of swirls/micro scratches. But I still used the Fine Machine Polish on the entire car. It made a noticable difference!!

The whole process was a FULL day, and several cold adult beverages. I could have done it more, but I was happy!

Once my wife take her car in to get the body work finished, I am going to do hers too. Its an IBM type color, and too many trips to the carwash. I got tired of paying those idiots so much money to screw up the paint, so thats when I bought a boat load of Adams! Do it at home and save $$!

Jason

lol makes sense . yah its funny how we pay them to destroy our paint lol

garcmol · 09-24-2010, 10:20 AM

That pic is great! Looks familiar to me. I liked that angle myself.

Yours:

Mine:

Adam's Polishes · 09-24-2010, 11:25 AM

Great job!!

2LTRS · 09-24-2010, 11:28 PM

Very nice!

svrds10 · 09-25-2010, 02:31 PM

Fantastic job and great save!!!! Adam's products and not done me wrong yet. Best investment I have ever made for my cars.

09-23-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Adams paint correction Hey all, I wanted to share some pictures of my scratch removal work from a few weeks back. I started with a full wash and clay. My paint was already in pretty darn good shape, but I wanted to take care of some scratches and get a good coat of wax. This was on the back bumper, next to the license plate. Not even sure where it came from, but it wasnt deep at all. This one was on the passenger side, rear 1/4 panel and very obvious! So after the clay, I went at these two areas with the orange pad and the swirl/haze remover. After a couple of passes, They were all gone. These 2 little ones took a bit more, as they were pretty deep in the clear coat. After I was happy, I went over the entire car with the Fine Machine Polish. WOW what a difference. I could only detect a few spots where the finish was scratched, but still... This stuff really brings out the shine!! Did a coat of Americana and Clear Polish on the stripes. The Americana is friggin awesome! Easy to apply and remove! The Clear Polish is good, but a bit "hazy" when dry. Im gonna try it again to see if I can get better results. Here are all the AFTER photos: Thanks Adams!! Great stuff! Im going to take some more this weekend after another good wash down!

09-23-2010, 11:51 PM	#2
SILVER BULLITT Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS MONSTER Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	nice job !! could you feel the scratches with your nail ?? or were they not deep enough ? and when you said you could only detect a few places where the finish was scratched , what did you mean,. by the product or ..?? __________________ HP MONSTER' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT, LMR CAI, CUSTOM GRIND CAM, CUSTOM BUILT CNC PORTED AND POLISHED HEADS, FAST 102MM INTAKE MANIFOLD,ARH LONG TUBES AND HIGH FLOW CATS, BIGGER INJECTORS, VALVES SPRINGS RETAINERS, MGW SHORT SHIFTER, EIBACH SPRINGS, FACTORY CHROMED WHEELS, BLACKED OUT EMBLEMS, BLACKED OUT ROOF,BLACKED OUT MARKERS, 3.5 INCH ELECTRONIC CUTOUTS, FLOWMASTERS, ZEX WET 150 SHOT, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF =630 REAR WHEEL TORQUE ,AND 600 REAR WHEEL HORSEPOWER MY JOURNALhttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...02#post2023802 SOON TWIN TURBO SETUP

09-24-2010, 10:20 AM	#5
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	That pic is great! Looks familiar to me. I liked that angle myself. Yours: Mine: __________________ 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)

09-24-2010, 11:28 PM	#7
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Very nice! __________________

09-25-2010, 02:31 PM	#8
svrds10 Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Wht/Slvr ext Wht/Gry int Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 266	Fantastic job and great save!!!! Adam's products and not done me wrong yet. Best investment I have ever made for my cars. __________________ '10 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS - Summit White W/ Silver Stripes '09 Dodge Challenger R/T - Hemi Orange

09-24-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Thanks! It was fun, and rewarding! The ones on the side were easily felt with my nail. If I look REAAAALL hard, I can probably find them. The rear bumper one was more of a smudge/paint transfer from an unknown source. I just read what I wrote, sorry, its worded poorly. Instead of saying "I could only detect a few spots where the finish was scratched"... I should have said: Before I started the process, my paint had only a few spots of swirls/micro scratches. But I still used the Fine Machine Polish on the entire car. It made a noticable difference!! The whole process was a FULL day, and several cold adult beverages. I could have done it more, but I was happy! Once my wife take her car in to get the body work finished, I am going to do hers too. Its an IBM type color, and too many trips to the carwash. I got tired of paying those idiots so much money to screw up the paint, so thats when I bought a boat load of Adams! Do it at home and save $$! Jason

09-24-2010, 11:25 AM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Great job!!

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