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Uncle Harvey · 10-31-2010, 04:03 PM

I use Adams Detail spray on my car to clean off little bits of dirt or a dead bug here or there. However, I am not sure exactly what it is and what it is made for. It seems to make the car look better if you use a little after washing.

Can anyone tell me the theory behind Detail spray?

*GTAHVIT* · 10-31-2010, 04:31 PM

You're pretty much using it right. you can use it right before you dry the car. and after you wash the car to give it a nise finish.

Also you might want to use the waterless car wash for the dead bugs and such.

But I use the detail spary right before I dry off the car and again after the car is dry.

it seems to really work best after the car has been clayed, polished then waxed. Seems to make the wax last a lot longer.

Uncle Harvey · 10-31-2010, 06:11 PM

I like to understand the theory behind a product. This helps you understand when and where to use it.

Iomcamaro · 10-31-2010, 06:24 PM

I like to use detail spray when I arrive at a car show. It removes the fine layer of contaminants that have got onto the car. It also helps as a drying agent after you have washed the car.

lets_go_bills · 10-31-2010, 06:54 PM

Perhaps someone could tell me why Z6 smells so good?

Uncle Harvey · 10-31-2010, 07:21 PM

The Z6 smeels so good so you will like it and buy more of it. Maybe someone should make a womans perfume that smells like detail spray.

mikey8 · 10-31-2010, 07:38 PM

Also, while still wet before drying, when sprayed, you'll notice that the water just runs off. It seems to help with hard water too!

*GTAHVIT* · 10-31-2010, 07:52 PM

Also checkout Adams website. There are some really good videos there on how they use their whole system.

Good stuff.

jagan323 · 10-31-2010, 08:22 PM

Well I see detail spray as a lubricant. Obviously used when claybarring, but basically anytime you want to wipe something off with a wet cloth, just use detailspray instead of water =p

I soak bird poo with detail spray before i wipe it off.

vinman · 10-31-2010, 08:26 PM

Do you still use your drying towel with this stuff or will it contaminate my nice soft brand new towel?

Iomcamaro · 10-31-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vinman

Do you still use your drying towel with this stuff or will it contaminate my nice soft brand new towel?

I've heard of people using it with their drying towels, but if you have white towels, it will turn them pink. It doesn't harm the towel though.

vinman · 10-31-2010, 08:52 PM

Does it wash out? What is that stuff actually?

efpardo · 10-31-2010, 09:57 PM

Yeah, does anyone have an actual answer or just more comments on how great it is. I think I saw a wash someplace that can be diluted to make detail spray,

*GTAHVIT* · 10-31-2010, 10:01 PM

I sent a PM to the Adams guys here on the site.

I'm sure they'll chime in eventually.

Otherwise their website is full of good information with videos and a very informative forum.

10-31-2010, 04:03 PM	#1
Uncle Harvey Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 237 View My Garage	Detail Spray I use Adams Detail spray on my car to clean off little bits of dirt or a dead bug here or there. However, I am not sure exactly what it is and what it is made for. It seems to make the car look better if you use a little after washing. Can anyone tell me the theory behind Detail spray?

10-31-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	You're pretty much using it right. you can use it right before you dry the car. and after you wash the car to give it a nise finish. Also you might want to use the waterless car wash for the dead bugs and such. But I use the detail spary right before I dry off the car and again after the car is dry. it seems to really work best after the car has been clayed, polished then waxed. Seems to make the wax last a lot longer. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

10-31-2010, 06:11 PM	#3
Uncle Harvey Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 237 View My Garage	I like to understand the theory behind a product. This helps you understand when and where to use it. Last edited by Uncle Harvey; 10-31-2010 at 06:30 PM.

10-31-2010, 06:54 PM	#5
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Perhaps someone could tell me why Z6 smells so good? __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

10-31-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 548	Also, while still wet before drying, when sprayed, you'll notice that the water just runs off. It seems to help with hard water too! __________________

10-31-2010, 06:24 PM	#4
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	I like to use detail spray when I arrive at a car show. It removes the fine layer of contaminants that have got onto the car. It also helps as a drying agent after you have washed the car.

10-31-2010, 07:21 PM	#6
Uncle Harvey Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 237 View My Garage	The Z6 smeels so good so you will like it and buy more of it. Maybe someone should make a womans perfume that smells like detail spray.

10-31-2010, 07:52 PM	#8
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Also checkout Adams website. There are some really good videos there on how they use their whole system. Good stuff. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

10-31-2010, 08:22 PM	#9
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Well I see detail spray as a lubricant. Obviously used when claybarring, but basically anytime you want to wipe something off with a wet cloth, just use detailspray instead of water =p I soak bird poo with detail spray before i wipe it off. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

10-31-2010, 08:26 PM	#10
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,477 View My Garage	Do you still use your drying towel with this stuff or will it contaminate my nice soft brand new towel?

10-31-2010, 08:52 PM	#12
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,477 View My Garage	Does it wash out? What is that stuff actually?

10-31-2010, 09:57 PM	#13
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	Yeah, does anyone have an actual answer or just more comments on how great it is. I think I saw a wash someplace that can be diluted to make detail spray, __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

10-31-2010, 10:01 PM	#14
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	I sent a PM to the Adams guys here on the site. I'm sure they'll chime in eventually. Otherwise their website is full of good information with videos and a very informative forum. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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