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Dylan@Adams

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Got your PM dude, but the rules here won't let me respond to a PM until I have more posts. Didn't want you to think I was ignoring you, so to answer your question:

Tahoewhat said:
dylan,

i have seen you on gmfs, nice avalanche. But i have a black 05 tahoe and am wanting to bring it back. I got it used and looks like the owner went through the gas station car washes. The swirls and scratches all over. Nothing real bad, but when fully cleaned, they stand out terrible. I am just wanting to get it back to black looking w/o all the swirl marks. And also without spending a whole lot of money at the moment. I have no supplies and have never buffed a car or detailed it before. Never really needed to, i guess. Usually just drove them.

If you have any ideas or things i could buy, that i could possibly start off small with i would greatly appreciate it.


thanks

mike

Hey Mike,

Gonna come down to a few things including how much time you want to spend and your budget. Understand that you cannot REMOVE swirls and scratches by hand... it simply won't work. At a minimum you're looking at having to get a Porter Cable, pads, polishes, etc. If you do want to work by hand the best you're gonna see is a reduction in the appearance of the swirls/scratches, but no where near removal.

Beyond that you'll need good wash supplies, no sense in getting the paint corrected, then just undoing all your hard work the first time you wash.

Anticipate spending about $300+/- to get the machine, pads, polishes, etc. (Kit B2002 on our site would be a good starting point)

Another $40+/- to get good wash supplies. (Kit K-CWTrio on our site is a good start)

The upside is that the PC is very easy to learn how to use and virtually impossible to damage your paint with it even if you're a novice. Have you watched out instructional videos yet?? Thats always a decent idea before buying anything so you can understand what products you're getting and why. Helps you make a better decision about what kits to get for yourself.
 

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I purchased a used 2007 black Denali that had a lot of swirl marks. I did a lot of research and bought the products from Adam's. I was blown away with the results! It looked like it rolled off the showroom when I finished the first detail! Needless to say I am more than pleased with the Adam's products.

I used the Adam's swirl remover and fine polish followed by a glaze made by Wolgang (sorry Dylan).
 

Tahoewhat

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link to said site and kits?

http://www.adamspolishes.com/c-6-specials.aspx

Just go there to his site and look around, you'll find some good stuff. And be sure to check out his specials. Some pretty good deals on there and great service. Or go to GMFS.com and look up adams thread, hes a sponsor on there. Dylan is his name. Great guy very helpful (he dont get on here very much)

I purchased a used 2007 black Denali that had a lot of swirl marks. I did a lot of research and bought the products from Adam's. I was blown away with the results! It looked like it rolled off the showroom when I finished the first detail! Needless to say I am more than pleased with the Adam's products.

I used the Adam's swirl remover and fine polish followed by a glaze made by Wolgang (sorry Dylan).


I bought the kit, just havent had time to do anything to it yet and the weather hasnt been very nice here since i got it. Dont want to spend all that time and then have it rain on it.. LOL....

Mine has the same as you Rob, lots of swirls, bought used also. Im glad to hear you liked the results. Cant wait to actually get to use mine and see what a diff. it will make. recently got the firehose nozzel also, tired of junk ones. I have used the car soap and wash mit and the drying waffle. The waffle is amazing. Dries much better than my chamois does. Im very pleased so far..
 

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Nice.. I will have to look into this.. my truck has swirls as well.. love black but soooo hard to keep clean..
 

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Guys,

Adam's is having a 15% off sale thru tomorrow nite. if you are planning on ordering, 15% off is pretty good. I plan on ordering some stuff.

i'll try to take some photos of the Denali to show the results.
 

Tahoewhat

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Thanks rob
usually I always goto gmfs and check out his specials. Still waiting on the weather to get nice to do my truck
 

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Guys,

Adam's is having a 15% off sale thru tomorrow nite. if you are planning on ordering, 15% off is pretty good. I plan on ordering some stuff.

i'll try to take some photos of the Denali to show the results.



Dammm miss that sell :nono:
 

Tahoewhat

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Ced, check out adams daily specials. Something new everyday and usually pretty good deals. Bundles of things, or just cheaper regular items.
 

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