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2LTRS · 04-10-2010, 05:26 PM

Yup.. I got a new MacBook back in January, and after just 4 months of useage; its filled with marring, scratches and hazing.. I decided to get out my Adam's goodies and give my MacBook the love it deserves. I used:

Adam's Detail Spray
Adam's Fine Machine Polish
Adam's Americana
Adam's 4" White Spot Buffing Pad
Adam's True Blue Microfibers
12v Rotary Drill

Here's our subject:

Here's the initial inspection:

Our tools to be used:

After wiping down the surface with Detail Spray, I applied FMP with a white 4" pad via a rotary drill:

After removing the FMP; Inspection:

Applied 2 coats of Americana:

And here's our completed product:

My Mac looks brand new all over again..

Steve Jobs would be proud!

I do want to make something very clear. These products are not intended for use on electronics or non-clear coated surfaces; you do so at your own risk.

stirthepot · 04-10-2010, 05:36 PM

very nice. funny, i was actually thinking of doing the same to the back of my iphone, then i dropped it and broke the screen. bought a new one, but will remember this when its gets messed up.

and no junkman, i won't be doing the two bucket wash on my iphone to avoid scratching ;-)

garcmol · 04-10-2010, 09:53 PM

So I'm assuming it passed the baggie test? No clay bar? j/k

2LTRS · 04-10-2010, 10:01 PM

The surface was smooth with no bonded contaminants due to lack of outdoor exposure. However damage occurred by careless owners and numerous baby bottles sitting atop of it.

Dr Jkel · 04-10-2010, 10:56 PM

you have too much time on your hands, LOL It looks good

LookingGlass · 04-10-2010, 11:41 PM

Considering where I work... this isn't a bad idea to keep in mind!

Mason44 · 04-11-2010, 12:30 AM

So how well is it repelling the rain?

Looks good man.

2LTRS · 04-11-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason44

So how well is it repelling the rain?

Looks good man.

More for baby vomit protection

CamaroDreams07 · 04-11-2010, 05:33 AM

hahaaha.. Only you. Think how much better it'd have looked had you used Zaino

On a side note, you're a Mac man????

2LTRS · 04-11-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

hahaaha.. Only you. Think how much better it'd have looked had you used Zaino

On a side note, you're a Mac man????

I got tired of the Microsoft FAIL that was windows Vista and I'll never look back. And Zaino would have just covered the imperfections, I wanted them fixed

CamaroDreams07 · 04-11-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LTRS

I got tired of the Microsoft FAIL that was windows Vista and I'll never look back. And Zaino would have just covered the imperfections, I wanted them fixed

But Windows 7 is here...it's ok to come back toward the light now. As much as you paid for the Mac it should come with it's own polishing crew.

Did you send those pics to Adam? He'd probably get a kick out of it.

LookingGlass · 04-11-2010, 04:48 PM

We can install Windows on our Macs

we simply chose not too

2LTRS · 04-11-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

But Windows 7 is here...it's ok to come back toward the light now. As much as you paid for the Mac it should come with it's own polishing crew.

Did you send those pics to Adam? He'd probably get a kick out of it.

I did post the pictures over at adams forums. with as much money as I spent on maintenance of a PC you can buy 2 macs. Not to mention the constant worry about virus' and spyware, seriously I wish I would have switched sooner. Vista crashed my $1500 tower 5 times in a year span, wiping out all of my pictures, my wifes school work, everything... This I cannot and will not forgive microsoft. If it happened once; I can forgive it as a fluke... 5 Times =

CamaroDreams07 · 04-11-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LTRS

I did post the pictures over at adams forums. with as much money as I spent on maintenance of a PC you can buy 2 macs. Not to mention the constant worry about virus' and spyware, seriously I wish I would have switched sooner. Vista crashed my $1500 tower 5 times in a year span, wiping out all of my pictures, my wifes school work, everything... This I cannot and will not forgive microsoft. If it happened once; I can forgive it as a fluke... 5 Times =

At least we agree on the important things...Adam's FTW!!!

04-10-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Polishing the MacBook w/ Adam's (56K Warning) Yup.. I got a new MacBook back in January, and after just 4 months of useage; its filled with marring, scratches and hazing.. I decided to get out my Adam's goodies and give my MacBook the love it deserves. I used: Adam's Detail Spray Adam's Fine Machine Polish Adam's Americana Adam's 4" White Spot Buffing Pad Adam's True Blue Microfibers 12v Rotary Drill Here's our subject: Here's the initial inspection: Our tools to be used: After wiping down the surface with Detail Spray, I applied FMP with a white 4" pad via a rotary drill: After removing the FMP; Inspection: Applied 2 coats of Americana: And here's our completed product: My Mac looks brand new all over again.. Steve Jobs would be proud! I do want to make something very clear. These products are not intended for use on electronics or non-clear coated surfaces; you do so at your own risk. __________________ Last edited by 2LTRS; 04-10-2010 at 11:49 PM.

04-10-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	So I'm assuming it passed the baggie test? No clay bar? j/k __________________ 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)

04-10-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	The surface was smooth with no bonded contaminants due to lack of outdoor exposure. However damage occurred by careless owners and numerous baby bottles sitting atop of it. __________________

04-10-2010, 10:56 PM	#5
Dr Jkel Roll Tide Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Talladega, Alabama Posts: 4,378	you have too much time on your hands, LOL It looks good __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

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