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Junkman2008
02-22-2012, 04:24 AM
These videos were initially made to be used with the Adam's line of products. However, for those of you who do not have access to the Adam's line, you can substitute other brands in place of the Adam's products. Meguiar's M105 & M205 are two products that work well in exchange for Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover and Fine Machine Polish. Those two product are pretty much available worldwide.


Hey boys and girls! The Junkman is back with another video series that answers those frequently asked questions, "What order am I supposed to use the products to fix my paint issues? What do I use first? What do I use second?"

Well, these 5 videos will finally put an end to those questions for those who are novices to the Adam's line. In these videos, I explain and give a short demo on which products to use, and the order to use them in if you have swirled and scratched up paint. For any novice to the Adam's line of products, I can guarantee that this will eliminate any confusion on what to use and when to use it!.

One important note. In the videos, you will hear me talk about "perfecting a spot" before moving on to an adjacent spot in the area you are working. What I mean by that is to get rid of all the swirls, haze or scratches in the very first spot that you start working on using Swirl & Haze Remover (SHR), BEFORE moving to an adjacent spot using SHR. Do not do the whole routine in one spot and then move to an adjacent spot and do the entire routine again. Do the entire car with each step of the process.

The reason I say to do this is that you must develop an effective technique the first time you start using a polisher to remove damage from your paint. That's why you want to ensure that the first spot that you start on is as perfect as you desire before you apply your technique to the entire car. If your technique is bad or ineffective, you don't want to apply that bad technique to the entire car because you'll end up tired an disappointed with your results. Once you are satisfied with the way your results turn out in the very first spot you start on using SHR, apply that same technique over the entire car. Remember, perfection may very from owner to owner so set a level of perfection that is realistic and to YOUR satisfaction.

So, without further delay, grab you some popcorn and kick up your feet. The Junkman is about to break it all down for you. I promise that by the time you're done with these videos, you WILL know which order to use the polishes and waxes.

Now for the videos!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp-Sa3_Fjc8&feature=plcp&context=C3ee1f64UDOEgsToPDskLdqsrTcb2o2o7bagSrTAx5



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB3CzQgviIA&feature=plcp&context=C3f1dc3cUDOEgsToPDskJgXWVQpH3az6UvkCvSFvpn



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0imejmAtX5k&feature=player_embedded



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njdYl3I66Vc&feature=player_embedded



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OilcN8kv_Xo&feature=player_embedded




If your paint is in excellent shape with very minor swirls or scratches, you may be able to skip the use of the Swirl & Haze Remover (SHR) and go straight from claying to the Fine Machine Polish (FMP). If your paint does not need to be clayed (which is determined by the baggie test), then you can start with SHR. If your paint does not need claying and only has very, very little paint damage, you may be able to skip both claying and SHR and start with FMP. All this will make much more sense once you watch the videos and see the order that the products are used. Thus, take them in first, and come back to this paragraph after you have finished. It will all become clear to you at that point.

For those who want to implement Revive Polish into this routine, it would come right after FMP. I usually use Revive Polish when doing flat, very dark colors to give the paint that last touch of finesse. For you black car owners, this is my little secret of the trade. :mrgreen:

There are 2 other waxes that you can use in place of Machine Superwax (MSW, which is what I used in these videos). There's the Americana Carnuba Paste Wax and the Buttery Wax. Either can be used in place of MSW. The Americana goes on fast and comes off fast. You don't wait for it to dry or haze. If you do, you will need a chisel to remove it! It does not protect as long as MSW but it does last quite a while depending on how often you wash the car and whether or not the car is garaged or not.

Buttery Wax goes on easy and comes off easy. You will allow it to dry before removing it. It does not last as long as the Americana or MSW, however, it is easy to apply and remove. MSW is the longest lasting protection that Adam's has to date as it is more of a sealant. It also has the ability to mask very small imperfections in your paint.

One more time on the order! :D

1. Clay
2. SHR
3. FMP
4. Revive Polish (if you want - was not used in this video series).
5. One of the three waxes of your choice.

Okay boys and girls, let's see those shiny rides! :)

:slayer:

The Junkman

kung fu jesus
02-22-2012, 12:41 PM
Nice!

ChrisJuliano
02-22-2012, 01:01 PM
Ive used this product before, my buddy uses on all his lamborghinis and he got me hooked, the smell of the detail spray <333 And it works absolutely great!

The Driver
02-22-2012, 01:01 PM
Nice!

Indeed, he just got some "green love" for that!

Dilly
02-22-2012, 02:23 PM
One day... one day I will detail my car for the very first time. My car gets no love when it comes to car washes. Lol. Great videos and tutorials, Junkman. Thanks.

Junkman2008
02-22-2012, 08:20 PM
Thanks for watching gents!

BMS 4EVER
02-23-2012, 02:25 AM
Junkman, I do have one question. When you are detailing the entire car, do you clay bar the entire car first? Or just the 1 panel at a time and finish the entire panel (swirl remover, polish, wax) before moving on to the next?

Junkman2008
02-23-2012, 02:33 AM
Junkman, I do have one question. When you are detailing the entire car, do you clay bar the entire car first? Or just the 1 panel at a time and finish the entire panel (swirl remover, polish, wax) before moving on to the next?

The latter NO. You complete an entire step on the entire car BEFORE moving to the next step in the process. It you did the entire process in sections, you would be undoing the work you just did every time you overlapped a section. Since you want to overlap as you go, you want to make sure that you are overlapping the same step, not different steps.

Did that make sense?

BMS 4EVER
02-23-2012, 02:54 AM
Yes it does. Thanks for the prompt response!

jacksmiata
03-11-2012, 12:28 AM
How about a thread on removing the haze from the plastic back windows? Anything for that? I will be replacing my top anyhow, but would like to at least try to clean it up a bit better so that I can see a little better back there.

Junkman2008
03-11-2012, 09:42 AM
The process would be no different from the videos above. In order to make ANYTHING shine, you polish it. It's that simple.

CeeJaayDM
04-09-2012, 11:05 PM
bump.

CeeJaayDM
04-15-2012, 08:30 PM
junkman, what size are those pads and your backing plate ?

Junkman2008
04-15-2012, 10:53 PM
junkman, what size are those pads and your backing plate ?

The pads are from Adam's as well as the back plate. The back plate is 6" and the pads are 6.75".

CeeJaayDM
04-16-2012, 03:16 PM
thanks junkman. I ordered em and used your coupon code!