Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 506604)

First off, paint correcting the car is a one time process unless you continue to destroy your paint (which totally wouldn't make sense to continue to do). Paint correction consist of removing extremely thin layers of your clear coat. You can't do that forever as you only have so much clear to start with. Thus, you correct your paint one time, then you practice proper paint maintenance care procedures. I explain that entire process in this thread.

Next, how long the wax will protect your car totally depends on the wax you use. If it comes across a counter, it's garbage. You need a paint sealant, and then you need to layer that sealant with a good carnuba paste. That is what is going to give you the best protection with your scenario.

Originally Posted by TipsZ (Post 508160)

Thank you Junkman. This is exactly the clarification / advice I needed. I plan to correct the paint, then seal it (anyone have a recommendation), and then several layers of wax (again looking for recommendation).

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce (Post 500481)

:iagree: +1 rep. I'll be watching the other videos too after seeing those. I definitely learned some stuff.

So what's your opinion on using something like the Absorber after a wash to dry (there shouldn't be much dirt to grind in)? I am going to assume your "less touching of the paint is better" will be your answer. I have a compressor in the garage with an air blowing attachement but I never use it for that purpose.

Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 508570)

Adam's Machine Superwax (paint sealant) and Adam's Carnuba Paste Wax (wax) will work wonders.

The paint correction process is described in detail within this thread.

Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 496724)

I'm strange, so the neighbors just overlook me. :D

Originally Posted by Sandra Dee (Post 641244)

you need to wear a bikini while you use it-then you will get the looks from the neighbors.:excited:

Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 643313)

That would be a quick way to end up in a white jacket in my neighborhood! :icon23:

Originally Posted by fuct (Post 648341)

Junkman love your posts! your a hero to all those beautiful cars being abused by the novices out there!

Nick

Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 495811)

Check out what Tsolin01 says. He gets it. Guys who use Meguiar's products can substitute the appropriate products in place of the Adam's stuff and get the same exact results. So can Zaino users, along with a host of other professional product brands. It's not about the name on the bottle, it's about the process and technique itself.

The reason I do most of my demos with Adam's products is because the line is extremely simple and for a novice, they won't get lost in the choice of products. Their line fits a majority of the paint issues that you will see today which makes it ideal for a novice who just quit using the drive through car wash.



It is totally a mindset. The way you have worded your post has a feel to it that you have accepted your paints condition as a way of life. Yet, you understand that my techniques will severely limit more paint damage. You're 50% of the way there in your understanding which is why you can't see the brutality of using something like the Swiffer on your paint.

It would take you completely correcting your paint for this to sink in. Right now, you can't see the damage it does because of the damage already on your paint. If your paint was corrected, you would see the damage began to show up over multiple uses of a device like that. Every time you touch your paint, you risk the opportunity to damage it. That's why you limit the touching of the paint as much as possible, and then use the proper products when you do.

You're at the edge of the pool. We just need to push you in. :)

Originally Posted by ARFCOM (Post 708946)

I'm still confused after reading your response. Is it OK or NOT OK to use the California dusters? I'm thinking you're implying that it's NOT OK?