Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage - The Videos!

Forrest

I know on one of the videos you put to much product on. Im wondering after you apply product the first time and the pad is still has product on it as you move onto new spots, can you start to use less product as you go on?

I was using the adams swirl and haze remover and i started to notice like all wax applications less is more.

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Junkman2008

You are CORRECT! Better yet, you can use a couple of squirts of detail spray on the pad instead of applying more SHR. This will help flush the pad of that excess product and allow you to stretch that application where you used too much product. This is also a helpful thing to do when working in direct sunlight (when shade is not an option).

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Forrest

Another question. Does Fine machine polish produce a better finish than Swirl and Haze remover? I understand the concept Swirl and Haze is more abrasive but do they both leave the same finish or do i need to follow every thing up with Fine Machine polish?

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Junkman2008

Absolutely not. SHR is going to leave the finish very dull and beat up looking to the trained eye. You ALWAYS want to follow SHR with FMP as FMP brings the "spit shine" back to the paint. Most manufacturer's use this 1,2 combination.

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Forrest

I ended up following all applications of SHR with FMP. I removed a lot of problems from the car. I think the car may be in better shape now than when the dealership gave it to me.

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Junkman2008

I'll bet it does.

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ZForce

Good job Junk Man ! Props

Junkman2008

Thank you sir.

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MrWhite

Which pad would you recommend in conjunction with the FMP or M205? I'm thinking the white pad, but I believe you may have used the orange in the video series...Thanks for your thoughts

edit: Oops, found the answer...white!

SvR370z

Junkman,
A couple of questions.
1) can a foam gun replace the use of a standard bucket wash system?
What if you spray the car, rinse and then use the foam gun and a mitt to wash the car?
2) can you use the porter cable on clear bra or does that screw it up?
Just curious on those two things.
One last thing, where on adams site is that 5 inch backing plate you speak of? cant seem to find a 5 inch plate.

Cmike2780

can't answer the 1st two questions, but this is the backing plate for the PC that fits the Adams pads perfectly.
Adam's Dual-Action Velcro Backing Plate

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Junkman2008

Okay, let's clear up these questions.

First off, NOTHING can replace a proper 2-bucket wash. If you truly understand why you need to do a 2-bucket wash, then it will completely make sense to you why there is no way around it. I cover this in detail in my 10-part video series.

Second. you do not use the PC on the clear bra. The clear bra does not need paint correcting or waxing so there is absolutely no need to put a polisher on it. You will dress it by hand with the protection of your choice. I recommend the Adam's Clear Bra product.

Adam's no longer carries that 5" back plate that I was talking about in my videos. The link that was posted is the new back plate that you should now be using.

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Forrest

I wash my car alot and i only ever have dust on it, so i foam gun plus follow it up with a Mitt. I dont seem to have any problems with just getting dust off.

I think i would use a bucket with water if i had real dirt on the car.

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Junkman2008

The only way to know for sure is to check multiple areas on the car with the flash bulb test. That will tell you eactly what shape your paint is in. For those who don't know what the flash bulb test is, see the pictures below.





This is how I test paint to see what condition it is in. This will also tell you if you are washing or wiping on the car correctly. You must use your camera's macro setting to shoot shots like this. It allows you to place the camera within 12" of the surface and still get focused picture. If you use automatic mode, the picture will just be blurry. Here is another set of before and after.





he only method of washing that I'll ever endorse or you'll see me do is the 2 bucket wash. It is proven to be damage free when done correctly using te correct equipment. The paint on my car is a testament to this method.

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Forrest

How exactly can I do a flash bulb test? I know I still have flaws on the car but I was not willing to remove too much clear coat to fix minor things that i can barely see for a daily driven car.

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