HD Adapt, 57 Chevy - Review (Holiday Giveaway)

[Merlin]

57` Chevy and HD Adapt.

I`m gonna keep this one simple and let the pics speak for themselves.

I was not sure when I booked this car if it was two stage or single stage.
I figured HD Adapt is the perfect candidate. It works with both paint types.
Sadly, this thing looked like it had been washed 100 times with a Brillo pad.

Simply put, I used a Rupes 21 with a 5" BP and a Carpro 5" Flash Pad.
I expected some "work" to clean it up but to my surprise it went quick.
All I can say about Adapt is WOW! It made short work out of correction.
On another note...No dusting! Adapt is like working with a buttery cream.

The finish was almost LSP ready. I followed HD Adapt with Carpro Reflect.
I used a Rupes 21 with a 5" BP and Lake Country Hydro-Tech Red foam.
Reflect gave it that extra clarity, sharpness and bright "jeweled" sparkle.

I`m looking forward to trying HD Finishing Polish to see how it compares.

Epilogue:
IMHO Adapt has less cut than M101 but Adapt finishes down a little nicer.
The best part is ZERO dusting. It was a pure joy to work with. Thank You.

I give it a big thumbs up!

Hood Before


Hood After








And along came a new brother (with 5 miles on the ODO)

[WaxAddict]

Stunning! Adapt seems like it might be a nice, less expensive substitute for FG400.

[ShaneB]

Wow! Adapt amazes me more and more. Can`t wait to give it a shot!

Great work!

[mrclean81]

Wow that`s beautiful. I used Adapt nearly exclusively last season and can honestly say it`s the best 1 step polish I`ve ever used.

[House of Wax]

That`s a driveway full of awesome. That 57 is an absolute beauty. Adapt is the bees knees and your work turned out great

[mnehls86]

Looking great Merlin! I plan on using Adapt on my new Rupes 15 tomorrow and testing out my HD Poxy. I`ve done 2 corrections with Adapt so far and have loved it. Tomorrow will be on some hard Chevy clear so we will see how it stands up.

[campngolf]

A couple of great classic red bow ties. Nice work on the old one.

[Pats300zx]

Beautiful work Merlin !!!! Nothing like working on a classic like that.

[Bunky]

Looks nice. Did you really do it all with the Rupes 21? There are lot of complex surfaces to cover.

[Ronkh]

Beautiful work (as always)
Beautiful car(s)

[David Fermani]

Excellent review!!

I`m so glad you liked Adapt! Try playing with different types of pads & work time/machine speed to see if you can get the desired cut with perfect clarity in the future. and don`t be afraid to use in out in the direct Florida sun as well.

[Merlin]

Looks nice. Did you really do it all with the Rupes 21? There are lot of complex surfaces to cover.

Come to think of it you`re right...on sections of the hood, fins etc. I used a PC with a CarPro 3 1/2" Flash Pad and HD Adapt.
Followed Adapt with Carpro Reflect with a 4" CCS Red (no particular reason except it was handy, small, soft and I didn`t need to change the BP)

[Merlin]

Excellent review!!

I`m so glad you liked Adapt!

Adapt is a dream cream! Did I mention ZERO dusting?

Try playing with different types of pads & work time/machine speed to see if you can get the desired cut with perfect clarity in the future.

I will thanks...this was my first "once-around-the-block". It`s a pleasure to use.

and don`t be afraid to use in out in the direct Florida sun as well.

Actually I did. There is no better lighting than direct Florida sun. It is my best friend and biggest enemy. (SIGH)

[jtford95]

Awesome! Nice & smooth Merlin. Nice & bright!

[ShaneB]

Oh I didn`t know it was sun friendly. Liking it more and more!