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<blockquote data-quote="TheWolf" data-source="post: 664813" data-attributes="member: 12996"><p>I finally found the time to do the first detail of the new Raptor. After reading most of the detailing threads and seeing how much everyone liked the Adam's products, I went all-in and ordered just about everything, including a <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-cyclo-model-5-pro-polisher.html" target="_blank">Cyclo polisher</a>. I was never much into detailing before but this truck made me want to do everything I could to protect the finishes. I also wanted a good layer of protection to make it easier to wash, since having a black truck takes a little more work if you want it to look good.</p><p> </p><p>Here is the process that I used. For some of the steps, I listed how much product I used and also about how long it took. The paint did not have any scratches or swirl marks so I did not do any correcting.</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Detailing Process without paint correction (machine application):</strong></u></p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Clean tires and rims with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-deep-wheel-cleaner.html" target="_blank">Deep Wheel Cleaner</a>, wheel wells with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-all-purpose-cleaner.html" target="_blank">All Purpose Cleaner</a> [30 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wash vehicle with pressure washer and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-car-wash-shampoo-16oz.html" target="_blank">Car Wash Shampoo</a> <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-soap-rinse-2-bucket-combo.html" target="_blank">2-bucket method</a>, pressure washer rinse [60 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">If needed, do iron decontamination on body with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/wheels-tires/adam-s-deep-wheel-cleaner.html" target="_blank">Deep Wheel Cleaner</a>, rinse within 5 minutes, do not let dry.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Thorough rinse and then apply <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html" target="_blank">Detail Spray</a>, do not dry.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-big-blue-clay-bar.html" target="_blank">Clay Bar</a> treatment with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html" target="_blank">Detail Spray</a> (used 1.5 bars or 75% of one pack) [45 minutes]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wash vehicle with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-car-wash-shampoo-16oz.html" target="_blank">Car Wash Shampoo</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-soap-rinse-2-bucket-combo.html" target="_blank">2-bucket method</a> [45 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Dry with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-great-white-microfiber-drying-towel.html" target="_blank">Great White Drying Towel</a>, do not use <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html" target="_blank">Detail Spray</a> [30 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html" target="_blank">SVRT</a> on trim with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-vrt-super-block-tire-dressing-applicator.html" target="_blank">Block Applicator</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Utility Towel</a> (used 10%) [50 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html" target="_blank">SVRT</a> on tires with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-pro-tire-applicator.html" target="_blank">Hex Grip Pro Tire Dressing Applicator</a> (used 15%) [10 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Quick Sealant spray on vinyl graphics, wipe with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html" target="_blank">Double Soft Towel</a> [10 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Quick Sealant spray on wheels, wipe with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Utility Towel</a> [10 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-liquid-paint-sealant.html" target="_blank">Liquid Paint Sealant</a> with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-pro-tire-applicator.html" target="_blank">Gray Foam Pad</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html" target="_blank">Double Soft Towel</a> (used 20%) [90 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-brilliant-glaze.html" target="_blank">Brilliant Glaze</a> with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-4-red-foam-pad-2-pack.html" target="_blank">Red Foam Pad</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html" target="_blank">Double Soft Towel</a> (used 20%) [90 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/americana-premium-paste-wax4.html" target="_blank">Americana Paste Wax</a> with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-4-gray-foam-pad-2-pack.html" target="_blank">Gray Foam Pad</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html" target="_blank">Double Soft Towel</a> (used about 15%) [120 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-glass-cleaner-16oz.html" target="_blank">Glass Cleaner</a> on exterior windows with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel</a> [10 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-4oz-glass-sealant.html" target="_blank">Glass Sealant</a> on exterior windows with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-applicator-pads-2-pack.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Applicator</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel</a> (used 10%) [30 minutes].</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-invisible-undercarriage-spray.html" target="_blank">Invisible Undercarriage Spray</a> in wheel wells.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-in-and-out-spray.html" target="_blank">In & Out Spray</a> on front grill.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Vacuum interior.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-total-interior-detailer.html" target="_blank">Total Interior Detailer</a> on dash and door panels with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Utility Towel</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-glass-cleaner-16oz.html" target="_blank">Glass Cleaner</a> on interior windows with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-leather-interior-cleaner.html" target="_blank">Leather & Interior Cleaner</a> on seats with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Utility Towel</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-leather-interior-conditioner.html" target="_blank">Leather Conditioner</a> on seats with <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-applicator-pads-2-pack.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Applicator</a> and <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html" target="_blank">Microfiber Utility Towel</a>.</li> </ol><p>I was very impressed with the Adam's products. The sealant, glaze and wax were easy to use and the <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-2-pack.html" target="_blank">Double Soft Towels</a> are amazing. Using the <a href="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html" target="_blank">SVRT</a> on the trim before sealing was important since I hate cleaning product off the rubber and trim. After waxing, there was very minor clean-up to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheWolf, post: 664813, member: 12996"] I finally found the time to do the first detail of the new Raptor. After reading most of the detailing threads and seeing how much everyone liked the Adam's products, I went all-in and ordered just about everything, including a [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-cyclo-model-5-pro-polisher.html"]Cyclo polisher[/URL]. I was never much into detailing before but this truck made me want to do everything I could to protect the finishes. I also wanted a good layer of protection to make it easier to wash, since having a black truck takes a little more work if you want it to look good. Here is the process that I used. For some of the steps, I listed how much product I used and also about how long it took. The paint did not have any scratches or swirl marks so I did not do any correcting. [U][B]Detailing Process without paint correction (machine application):[/B][/U] [LIST=1] [*]Clean tires and rims with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-deep-wheel-cleaner.html"]Deep Wheel Cleaner[/URL], wheel wells with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-all-purpose-cleaner.html"]All Purpose Cleaner[/URL] [30 minutes]. [*]Wash vehicle with pressure washer and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-car-wash-shampoo-16oz.html"]Car Wash Shampoo[/URL] [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-soap-rinse-2-bucket-combo.html"]2-bucket method[/URL], pressure washer rinse [60 minutes]. [*]If needed, do iron decontamination on body with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/wheels-tires/adam-s-deep-wheel-cleaner.html"]Deep Wheel Cleaner[/URL], rinse within 5 minutes, do not let dry. [*]Thorough rinse and then apply [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html"]Detail Spray[/URL], do not dry. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-big-blue-clay-bar.html"]Clay Bar[/URL] treatment with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html"]Detail Spray[/URL] (used 1.5 bars or 75% of one pack) [45 minutes] [*]Wash vehicle with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-car-wash-shampoo-16oz.html"]Car Wash Shampoo[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-soap-rinse-2-bucket-combo.html"]2-bucket method[/URL] [45 minutes]. [*]Dry with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-great-white-microfiber-drying-towel.html"]Great White Drying Towel[/URL], do not use [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-detail-spray-16oz.html"]Detail Spray[/URL] [30 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html"]SVRT[/URL] on trim with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-vrt-super-block-tire-dressing-applicator.html"]Block Applicator[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html"]Microfiber Utility Towel[/URL] (used 10%) [50 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html"]SVRT[/URL] on tires with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-pro-tire-applicator.html"]Hex Grip Pro Tire Dressing Applicator[/URL] (used 15%) [10 minutes]. [*]Quick Sealant spray on vinyl graphics, wipe with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html"]Double Soft Towel[/URL] [10 minutes]. [*]Quick Sealant spray on wheels, wipe with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html"]Microfiber Utility Towel[/URL] [10 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-liquid-paint-sealant.html"]Liquid Paint Sealant[/URL] with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-pro-tire-applicator.html"]Gray Foam Pad[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html"]Double Soft Towel[/URL] (used 20%) [90 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-brilliant-glaze.html"]Brilliant Glaze[/URL] with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-4-red-foam-pad-2-pack.html"]Red Foam Pad[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html"]Double Soft Towel[/URL] (used 20%) [90 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/americana-premium-paste-wax4.html"]Americana Paste Wax[/URL] with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-4-gray-foam-pad-2-pack.html"]Gray Foam Pad[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-1-pack.html"]Double Soft Towel[/URL] (used about 15%) [120 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-glass-cleaner-16oz.html"]Glass Cleaner[/URL] on exterior windows with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html"]Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel[/URL] [10 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-4oz-glass-sealant.html"]Glass Sealant[/URL] on exterior windows with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-applicator-pads-2-pack.html"]Microfiber Applicator[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html"]Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel[/URL] (used 10%) [30 minutes]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-invisible-undercarriage-spray.html"]Invisible Undercarriage Spray[/URL] in wheel wells. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-in-and-out-spray.html"]In & Out Spray[/URL] on front grill. [*]Vacuum interior. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-total-interior-detailer.html"]Total Interior Detailer[/URL] on dash and door panels with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html"]Microfiber Utility Towel[/URL]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-glass-cleaner-16oz.html"]Glass Cleaner[/URL] on interior windows with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-glass-cleaning-towels.html"]Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towel[/URL]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-leather-interior-cleaner.html"]Leather & Interior Cleaner[/URL] on seats with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html"]Microfiber Utility Towel[/URL]. [*][URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-leather-interior-conditioner.html"]Leather Conditioner[/URL] on seats with [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-microfiber-applicator-pads-2-pack.html"]Microfiber Applicator[/URL] and [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-edgless-utility-towel.html"]Microfiber Utility Towel[/URL]. [/LIST]I was very impressed with the Adam's products. The sealant, glaze and wax were easy to use and the [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-double-soft-2-pack.html"]Double Soft Towels[/URL] are amazing. Using the [URL="http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-super-vrt-tire-trim-dressing.html"]SVRT[/URL] on the trim before sealing was important since I hate cleaning product off the rubber and trim. After waxing, there was very minor clean-up to do. [/QUOTE]
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