1957 Chevrolet 210 - Paint Correction and Gloss Enhancement

[Mike Moore]

I was gifted HD Adapt to review & here are my results on a 1957 Chevy 210.
NOTE: This is an unbiased review. I was asked to to a 100% honest review.
So 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.
Sadly, the car looked like it had been washed 100 times with a Brillo pad.
I figured HD Adapt is the perfect candidate. It works on both paint types.

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.
No dusting! and a long work time. It's 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.
For small areas I used a PC DA with a 3" Backing plate...same products.
Reflect gave it that extra clarity, sharpness and bright jeweled sparkle.

Process:
Wash: 2 bucket method, Incredimitt wash mitt and Iron-X Snow soap
Decon: Iron-X, Nanoskin Fine with Optimum No Rinse for a clay lube
Compound: Rupes 21ES, 5" Carpro Flash Pad & HD Adapt Compound
Polish: Rupes 21, LC 5" Hydro-Tech Red foam pads & Carpro Reflect
Small Areas: PC, Carpro 3 1/2" Flash, LC 4" Red CCS & Unigrit 3" BP
LSP: PERL on tires. Coli 845 on Chrome. Blackfire WD AFPP on Paint

Epilogue:
IMHO Adapt has less cut than M101 but Adapt finishes down a little nicer.
Did I mention ZERO dusting? Adapt is very clean and a joy to work with.

I give HD Adapt a thumbs up!

Hood Before


Hood After








...and then along came a new little brother (with 5 miles on the ODO)





The End


Thanks for looking.

[MarkB]

Great job Merlin. I have a single stage red truck to finish. Already have reflect, might have to pick up some Adapt

[Mike Moore]

Great job Merlin. I have a single stage red truck to finish. Already have reflect, might have to pick up some Adapt

Thank you...the 57' Chevy was fun! Inline 6 with 3 on the column.

I as I mentioned above I found HD Adapt to have a little less cut than M101.
I feel Meguiars M101 cuts pretty quick and finishes down pretty darn good.
I have since tried HD Adapt with base/clear & I achieved the same results.

The sweet part is no dusting, a creamy buttery feel and a longer work time.
After I posted my results I was told to try HD Adapt with a softer foam pad.
...No not to correct swirls but as a finishing polish. I have not tried that yet.

Let me know your results.

[sayroger]

Great job man looks wet

[Mike Moore]

Great job Merlin.

Thank You! It was a joy and a pleasure to do.

Great job man looks wet

Thank you. I believe I hit on the right product combo...including the BFWD.

[allenk4]

Since you still have to follow Adapt and M101 with an additional polishing step; is the trade-off of less cut with Adapt actually a net positive?

[Mike Moore]

Depending on the paint both be adequate for a one step. I like going for that extra. I have been told that Adapt also finishes nicely with a soft foam pad.