New 2-Step Paint Correction System Discussion

[Team Adam's]

This week we released for presale our new Paint Correcting Polish, Paint Finishing Polish, and Microfiber pad system. The videos below are part of a larger series that will be released later this month with even more new products and tools.

 

Some basic FAQ questions that have come up so far:

 

Does this replace the old SSR, SHR, and FMP system?

Yes. The new 2 step system is more effective and faster.

 

Are you discontinuing foam pads?

No. Adam's foam pads will still be sold. The only pad being discontinued is the green pad since Severe Swirl Remover is no longer needed/offered.

 

 

Will the new polishes work with my current foam pads?

Yes. The foam pads are not changing. The same orange and white foam pads you currently use can be used with the new system.

 

 

 

Which is better, microfiber or foam?

There is no one size fits all answer. Different conditions call for different pads, we suggest watching the videos below and perhaps trying both systems to see what works better for you. Each system has pros and cons.

 

 

Can you use the old polish system with the new microfiber pads?

Yes. While the results may not be consistent or as effective as the new polishes, the current polishes can be used with the new system.

 

 

 

Will there be a 4" version of the microfiber pads?

Yes. Look for the 4" microfiber system to be released near the end of June - beginning of July.

 

 

 

How do I clean my Microfiber pads?

Adam's Microfiber Cutting and Microfiber Finishing pads are machine washable! Start by using the pad brush to break up any caked on polish from the fibers. If very dense polish contamination is on the pads surface spray a few squirts of Adam's Microfiber Revitalizer & Brightener into the face of the pad and agitate lightly. Wash on a warm (not hot) setting separate from all other materials (including your microfiber towels).

 

Air dry the pads somewhere clean and with plenty of airflow. If faster drying is needed the pads can be machine dried, be sure to use no fabric softener and the lowest heat setting possible.

 

EDIT 7/1 - Replaced the individual videos with a single playlist link below.

 

Edited July 2, 2013 by Dylan@Adams

[IrishCurse]

Nope... always been the case.  Adam is referring to wiping the DS off the finish as you clay.  Leave it there, and the polish will remove it.  Removal during the clay effort is wasted time and effort IF you're going to polish.  If not, remove it of course. 

[Team Adam's]

On the claying video,  Adam mentioned to leave the Detail Spray lubricant on the paint and there was no reason to remove before polishing.  Has this always been the case?  I thought the best practice was to wash after claying.  If there is no harm with polishing over top or removing with a towel I would much rather go that route.

 

As Erik mentioned, I only do a secondary wash if the claying process pulls up a lot of contamination. If I know going in that I'm going to have a heavy clay session I just clay the car while its still wet after the initial wash, then rewash after claying. 

 

If its very light contamination removal, then I just go right over the top of the residue to save time.

[MrHot88]

I ALWAYS wash my car after claying and after polishing, just before glazing, good practice, I love working on a super clean surface on each step.

 

Kevin

 

I don't think leaving  DS on whle polishijg is a good idea IMO

 

 

 

 

 

On the claying video,  Adam mentioned to leave the Detail Spray lubricant on the paint and there was no reason to remove before polishing.  Has this always been the case?  I thought the best practice was to wash after claying.  If there is no harm with polishing over top or removing with a towel I would much rather go that route.

[Team Adam's]

I don't think leaving  DS on whle polishijg is a good idea IMO

 

 

Care to explain why not?

[egott_91]

Care to explain why not?

 

He stated in another thread he believes it reduces the cut of the polish

[MrHot88]

Care to explain why not?

I think working on a completely clean, dry surface is best IMO

Guess it's the way I trained years ago.

I would worry that there might be something left behind on the finish.

 

This is the first time in my thirty years of detailing I ever hear of polishing with a wet substance on the paint..

Question to you is why would you not remove it?

 

Wouldn't it be to wet to polish?

 

I'm confused on this method.

[MrHot88]

He stated in another thread he believes it reduces the cut of the polish

Yes, that's my issue here also.

[egott_91]

Wouldn't it be to wet to polish?

If you clay the entire vehicle then come back to the area where you began, the DS should be dry.

[MrHot88]

Well that's true.

Question, after claying do you let the DS dry on its on or wipe it off before you would begin the polishing process?

 

Kevin

 

 

 

 

If you clay the entire vehicle then come back to the area where you began, the DS should be dry.

[MrHot88]

Well that's true.

Question, after claying do you let the DS dry on its on or wipe it off before you would begin the polishing process?

 

I thought they meant you could go right over the wet surface.

Kevin

[egott_91]

Well that's true.

Question, after claying do you let the DS dry on its on or wipe it off before you would begin the polishing process?

 

Kevin

If the clay bar didn't pull off a lot of contamination I'll let the residue dry on its own and come back to where I began claying to begin polishing. If it pulled off a lot of contamination I'll rewash the vehicle.

[MrHot88]

If the clay bar didn't pull off a lot of contamination I'll let the residue dry on its own and come back to where I began claying to begin polishing. If it pulled off a lot of contamination I'll rewash the vehicle.

Thanks for the reply.

 

Kevin

[MrHot88]

Thanks for the reply.

 

Another question,chile leaving the DS to dry on its on would it clog up your pad some.

Reason I ask is because this is the first I hear about this procedure.

Kevin

[MrHot88]

I just got off the phone with Adam's, I'll try out the new MF pads, asset for my rotary and a set for my PC.

I'll have to buy anew backing plate for the rotary though.

 

Kevin

[GerryC]

Leaving the DS on the car saves you time and a clean towel, as opposed to wiping it all off and then going ahead and polishing and wiping anyway. I've polished both with and without removing the DS residue (it had dried), never really saw a difference, and it just depends on what the situation calls for. If there was substantial liquid remaining on the surface I'd probably mop some of it up with a WW towel.

[camaro2ssblack]

On the claying video, Adam mentioned to leave the Detail Spray lubricant on the paint and there was no reason to remove before polishing. Has this always been the case? I thought the best practice was to wash after claying. If there is no harm with polishing over top or removing with a towel I would much rather go that route.

It's good practice to remove the residue. Doesn't have to be a full wash, I simply wipe down with waterless wash before I polish each panel.

Edited June 11, 2013 by camaro2ssblack

[Team Adam's]

It's good practice to remove the residue. Doesn't have to a full wash, I simply wipe down with waterless wash before I polish each panel.

 

Which is a pretty simple way to go, especially if you're a panel by panel worker. 

[IrishCurse]

I do the same, especially because there is so much dust in the air in NM.

[JBlack151]

Really looking forward for my delivery to arrive on Wednesday with the new 2 step polishes and pads. Even have the perfect vehicle to test them out with on Thursday. A nice black Suburban 2500 on Terra Graps. 

[MrHot88]

It's good practice to remove the residue. Doesn't have to a full wash, I simply wipe down with waterless wash before I polish each panel.

 

That's great to hear, I agree it's good to wipe it off.

As I said this was the first time I hear of this method.

 

IMO its best to have a clean panel to work with.

 

Kevin

 

I just assume to wash it being I have all of my washing supplies with me at the time.

[camaro2ssblack]

That's great to hear, I agree it's good to wipe it off.

As I said this was the first time I hear of this method.

 

IMO its best to have a clean panel to work with.

 

Kevin

 

I just assume to wash it being I have all of my washing supplies with me at the time.

True but you will be saving time, money and natural resources by just wiping it down. And the best thing is that your not going for a streak free perfect final wipedown, just a spritz and quick wipe and move on. It literally takes 5-10 minutes and your ready to polish with nothing to put up or clean up except for a mf towel.

[MrHot88]

Often I'll clay then wash and rinse the panel , that way when I'm done claying I'm done washing too, then dry it off then I'm ready to polish.

 

Kevin

[J.greenroyd]

Are these still being processed and shipped out? I made my order friday around 11 and still havent got a tracking number.

[Chewy]

Mine shows it should be here tomorrow!  That actually took a day longer than usual...  

[GerryC]

Are these still being processed and shipped out? I made my order friday around 11 and still havent got a tracking number.

Check your order history page, the tracking number might be there. I didn't get a tracking email with my last order but I was able to find the number there anyway.