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!! :10:

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. :dance1

 

[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!! :10:

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. :dance1

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!

 

[Stokdgs]

They dont call you Merlin for nothing !!!!

Absolutely, beautiful, clear, so glossy it looks like wet paint, work !!!

Congratulations on a higher level of perfection - your Rocked It !!!

Thanks for all the hard work pics, posting and editing !
Dan F

 

[Merlin]

Stunning!

Thank you.

Wow! ...Great work!

Thank you.

Wow that's beautiful.

Thank you very much.

That's a driveway full of awesome. That 57 is an absolute beauty.

Yea, they sure make any driveway look great..

Looking great Merlin! I plan on using Adapt on my new Rupes 15 tomorrow...
Tomorrow will be on some hard Chevy clear so we will see how it stands up.

Thank you.

Let us know your results

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

Thanks!

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

It was a lot of fun!

Looks nice...

Thank You.

Beautiful work (as always)
Beautiful car(s)

57' Chevy 210 - Inline 6 with 3 on the column. A beautifully simple, clean machine.

Awesome! Nice & smooth Merlin. Nice & bright!

The clarity, gloss and shine turned out awesome. I was very happy with the results.

They don't call you Merlin for nothing !!!!

Absolutely, beautiful, clear, so glossy it looks like wet paint, work !!!

Congratulations on a higher level of perfection - your Rocked It !!!

Dan F

Thank you very much for your kind compliment. This one was a pleasure to do.

 

[beamerstrumpet]

Thats the beauty of the HD line,, they are ALL sun friendly!

 

[fdresq4]

Thanks Merlin. Looks warm down there. ADAPT is probably my favorite corrective product. So easy to use and is versatile.

 

[Merlin]

Thanks Merlin. Looks warm down there. ADAPT is probably my favorite corrective product. So easy to use and is versatile.

I'm liking it. It's very clean to work with.

Merlin