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When does it make sense to order gallons?
Adam replied to stripesace's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Sorry for not clarifying the dilution of Rinseless Wash..... If you mix the Rinseless with 80% pure water, it works extremely well as a spray & wipe..... try it! -
This, my friends, is a VERY cool thread of kindness!
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Apology: Dispenser Pumps on Brilliant Glaze STINK!
Adam replied to Adam's topic in Company Info/Announcements
They are different than the original push-pull caps, which were discontinued when the company who made them went out of business. Dangit! These are stock caps now, and they work well with all liquids. There could be an upgrade to this cap in the somewhat distant future...... but not likely a return to the pumps!! -
Website Upgrades! Leave Your Input!
Adam replied to Matt@Adams's topic in Company Info/Announcements
Great input, and great work Matt! -
Full Adams Treatment before the Camaro Car Show
Adam replied to MaverickC2's topic in Detailing Write-Ups
Great car, great color, and great pics!! -
When does it make sense to order gallons?
Adam replied to stripesace's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Well put! Buy car care products like you are buying MILK! More because it's cheaper isn't better. Especially if it ends up expiring. Another aspect: We upgrade chemicals often. Some big ones coming soon. Overloading on chemicals can be a bummer, especially when you have 3/4 of a gallon of X product, and we re-vamp it! As for offering concentrates: Great idea! We have tried that a few times over the past 15 years. Since the majority of our customers are end users, in their garages, we had problems. Using full strength. Mixing improperly. Also, not using distilled, R/O, other pure water makes chemicals act terribly. That's asking much of many weekend warriors. Also, we continuously mix product while it's being filled. Otherwise, the concentration is frequently inconsistent. My point: Dilute a bottle of Rinseless 80% with tap water, and give it a try. Then, dilute 80% with reverse-osmosis water, and you will be BLOWN AWAY! The difference in water is so wide, and people often had issues, which we eventually nailed down to the water quality, or mixing system. Still, when it comes to degreasers, like All Purpose Cleaner, if we sold concentrate, and it was used with high-mineral content water, like anyone with a well, or who lives in the desert, it will not rinse clean. White residue from the minerals in the water are a drag! Some of our international distributors certainly get concentrates, and we go through the education process on getting pure water, and effectively mixing. -
Goodguys 18th Colorado Nationals September 11-13, 2015
Adam replied to Dan@Adams's topic in Upcoming Events & Gatherings
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Apology: Dispenser Pumps on Brilliant Glaze STINK!
Adam replied to Adam's topic in Company Info/Announcements
Thank You Ryan. -
Apology: Dispenser Pumps on Brilliant Glaze STINK!
Adam replied to Adam's topic in Company Info/Announcements
We have gotten a few hundred orders now for the free caps. DON'T hesitate, as we sent thousands of cruddy pumps out there, and I'd really like to make it right by you all! Once again, use the code: CAPS, and here is the link: http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-dispensar-pull-cap.html?___SID=U -
Thank you Kyle! Any chance you are coming to Effingham, IL next weekend? Your hot rod Regal will be a welcome addition! Our team will be there, and it would be a pleasure to shake hands. We fly in/ out of Indy too!
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Just remember friends......you can try all you want, but you'll never spend enough!!
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How much do your rotors rust when washing?
Adam replied to marquez93's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
Using a blower on the wheels massively reduces the rust on my rotors. More water= more rust... -
Now the single step polish is closer! Should be here done and ready in a few months.... There are a few other major product updates in the works as well! You will like them A LOT!
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We will certainly have those nozzles available for purchase, as customers have damaged theirs, driven over them, etc, or just want extras. I will say that the fan setting on this nozzle is not super wonderful amazing....but good. As a standalone sprayer, I'd give this one a 7/10. Soon, there will be a SUPER nice nozzle, but it will be expensive. Thanks, and stay tuned!
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A Sad Day at Adam's Polishes
Adam replied to Joe@Adams's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
This fridge had it's time, but inside of this bad boy......whoooooaaa, it's ready for the recycler. Let's just say we haven't exactly had it detailed annually..... -
Great Morning in the Garage
Adam replied to SS/ZL1's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
I like your car Terry!!!! -
Daily Driver question - Buttery Wax?
Adam replied to stripesace's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Agreed! Buttery Wax is nice on a weekend cruiser, a vehicle that lives indoors day an night, and gets few miles clocked. We use Liquid Paint Sealant on our cars that get used, and the H20 Guard & Gloss is a stellar way to bolster the protection of the sealant! -
Apology: Dispenser Pumps on Brilliant Glaze STINK!
Adam posted a topic in Company Info/Announcements
Friends, I failed to test the red dispenser pumps on the Brilliant Glaze, Paint Correcting Polish, and Metal Polishes. We started sending bottles out with them installed anyway. Fact is, they work terribly. Awfully. Bad. And I'm not overstating this performance failure. These caps are a BAD fit for several products, and I owe you an apology for sending out a product without testing the method that dispenses it. The pumps work okay with some products, like VRT, Leather Conditioner, Shampoo, Buttery Wax, Liquid Paint Sealant, and Rinseless Wash. (Some hate the pumps altogether, and I can understand that.) I apologize for not spending more time testing these pumps. We don't often have failures of this level, and this was a big one. I blew it, and I'm sorry to have made your detailing experience less awesome. So, now it's time to make it right. Here is a link to the dispenser caps, which have an official price of $0.99 for 3 caps, which includes shipping. http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-new-dispensar-pull-cap.html?___SID=U HOWEVER: If you have any product with a pump, and don't like the way it performs, we will send you replacement push-pull dispenser caps, FREE! Kindly use the code, "CAPS" which will make the purchase free. Have thoughts on this? Post away! Care to email me personally on this? Adam@AdamsPolishes.com Thanks, I again apologize, and appreciate your loyalty. Sincerely, Adam Pitale Detailer. Founder. -
Daily Happenings Here at Adam's Headquarters
Adam replied to Joe@Adams's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Great stuff guys! There are some really, really funny humans here. Isn't a sense of humor priceless?? Well done! -
Brilliant Glazed my interior. Thanks Adam
Adam replied to Roadking100's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Pumps are TERRIBLE on Brilliant Glaze and the Metal Polishes. PLEASE shoot us an email with your address, and I'll get you dispenser caps, immediately! Include your address, please. orders@adamspolishes.com They are nice with Shampoo, VRT, and with Leather Conditioner.....the rest, not so much. ABSOLTUELY TERRIBLE with Brilliant Glaze, I agree, and apologize like crazy to everyone. They also cost way more than the dispenser caps, we just blew this one. I am sorry, and please friends, let us send you new dispenser caps! -
Well Jim, I hope you LOVE it, and if not, I'd like to hear about it. Keep me posted, and with a 1K/miles per week, we'll know quick!!
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Cool! We sold our 2013 ZL-1 to a guy in Atlanta....was it perhaps black, with a ragtop, and a 6-speed?
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Great shots, and bugs are a bummer! Here is what I do: Blast them with Waterless Wash 20 min before starting the wash process. Then, after washing the wheels, and the rest of the vehicle, go after those stubborn guts with our Wash Pad. The WW will soak into the guts, and make them easier to remove.
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Hi Terry, cleaning those running boards with a brush, while you are cleaning the tires, is the trick! I use the Fender Brush, with our All Purpose Cleaner. Then, for a not-too-slick finish, try the Total Interior Detailer on them. Makes them dark, but not too shiny, nor slippery. Just my $0.02. Thanks!