Mariner Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 What is the shelf life, once opened? I am also wondering this. Especially since the price is much higher for a larger bottle, but what about if we only have a single vehicle... I don't see this product lasting a year once it's open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRFLAGG99 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Are all the coatings 50ml bottles? Because most competitors in that price range are for a 15ml bottle of ceramic only. Our kit comes with a 50ml bottle plus all of the other accessories - microfiber towels, Coating Prep, Ceramic Boost, Applicators, and rubber gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 What is the shelf life, once opened? We've had bottles here going on 10+ months and still working fine, as long as you keep the cap on them at all times immediately after use. That is a 100% honest answer and makes sense. Thanks for explaining it to me and not taking offense to it. You da man, Dan! No problem man, glad I could help. I am also wondering this. Especially since the price is much higher for a larger bottle, but what about if we only have a single vehicle... I don't see this product lasting a year once it's open? See my reply above. It will last plenty of months to do multiple sets of wheels, as long as all directions are followed. Are all the coatings 50ml bottles? All three Adam's coatings are 50ml bottles, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Is this safe for polished aluminum wheels? I guess not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) See my reply above. It will last plenty of months to do multiple sets of wheels, as long as all directions are followed. Not to beat a dead horse, but even this wouldn't work for me because I only have a single vehicle. If one wheel application lasts over a year, well unless this bottle is rated to last YEARS which I'm sure Adams wouldn't be willing to guarantee even if instructions were followed, then the size of the bottle can actually be negative thing. Is there any chance Adams will offer a smaller, single application kit for the weekend warrior? I can't justify one use from a kit this expensive, then have it go bad before I can use it again. Edited December 17, 2016 by Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2quikta Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Do you have friends or family that have cars with dirty wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Do you have friends or family that have cars with dirty wheels? If you're talking to me, then no, not currently. Honestly what I'm hoping for is a smaller, cheaper package. For example, what they did with the Paint Sealant, Polishing Compounds, Americana wax, so on and so forth. Edited December 17, 2016 by Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 If you're talking to me, then no, not currently. Honestly what I'm hoping for is a smaller, cheaper package. For example, what they did with the Paint Sealant, Polishing Compounds, Americana wax, so on and so forth. Unfortunately they offered the smaller packages at the expense of a larger alternative. There are products that aren't offered in a gallon size (odor neutralizer comes to mind) and they only offer 8 ounce bottles of polishes and such now. Unfortunately, in doing that they've raised the price of their products per unit. It used to be $29.99 for a 16 ounce polish and it's not $19.99 for 8 ounces. For those of us who do enough detailing to buy in "bulk," they've taken away that option. There should be a couple of sizes of each product offered or at least a means to purchase in whatever quantity you need. The smaller bottles have hit the "weekend warrior" market and increased profit margins, but left the people who do consume more product in the dark with higher prices. I've been waiting to see what options they come up with for shops and those who do go through products. Hopefully answers come soon. Mariner and Nathan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I guess not Yes it can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Unfortunately they offered the smaller packages at the expense of a larger alternative. There are products that aren't offered in a gallon size (odor neutralizer comes to mind) and they only offer 8 ounce bottles of polishes and such now. Unfortunately, in doing that they've raised the price of their products per unit. It used to be $29.99 for a 16 ounce polish and it's not $19.99 for 8 ounces. For those of us who do enough detailing to buy in "bulk," they've taken away that option. There should be a couple of sizes of each product offered or at least a means to purchase in whatever quantity you need. The smaller bottles have hit the "weekend warrior" market and increased profit margins, but left the people who do consume more product in the dark with higher prices. I've been waiting to see what options they come up with for shops and those who do go through products. Hopefully answers come soon. Very good points. However, lots of us try to look past the fact that cutting product by a half doesn't usually split cost in half, etc. Personally, I've spent a few thousand (gulp) in just over a year to build up my Adams collection so that I don't need to really buy 16oz bottles as I have a gallon or more of everything. But then these coatings (which I never thought would) hit the Adams market and although it would be nice to have the trim and wheel coatings, I only have a single vehicle... and therefore for me, "buying in bulk" which is basically what a 50mL bottle is if it's designed for multiple applications, isn't logical. I'm sure there are others out there that are in the same boat as me, unmarried, with a single vehicle. But as far as the coatings themselves are concerned, good job Adams in coming out with something the people have asked for for a very long time. However personally, I hope now that it's been officially introduced, they expand on their coatings market and perhaps make a smaller package deal, even if it's not priced on a logical ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I understand and agree the pricing isn't logical. My comments were more observational than anything else. As someone who goes through product, it's frustrating seeing the trend. I try to keep an inventory of product so I'm not without what I need when I need it. The trend has been going more towards the occasional use as opposed to multiple uses. Well minus the coatings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suke Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hearing this is 9H eases some of my questions for longevity. However, as you normally do how did this hold up in comparisons against things like DLUX? I have DLUX on my wheels and plastics on my wrangler, but when that wears off I'm always open to alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Not to beat a dead horse, but even this wouldn't work for me because I only have a single vehicle. If one wheel application lasts over a year, well unless this bottle is rated to last YEARS which I'm sure Adams wouldn't be willing to guarantee even if instructions were followed, then the size of the bottle can actually be negative thing. Is there any chance Adams will offer a smaller, single application kit for the weekend warrior? I can't justify one use from a kit this expensive, then have it go bad before I can use it again. At this time, I'm not aware of any plans to have smaller sizes. It will add confusion to the shipping team since the bottles are not labeled to designate their size; otherwise we would have to source a smaller height glass bottle, which is also a possibility. I will bring it up with the team. If you're talking to me, then no, not currently. Honestly what I'm hoping for is a smaller, cheaper package. For example, what they did with the Paint Sealant, Polishing Compounds, Americana wax, so on and so forth. For the time being, if you don't want to buy the Wheel Coating Kit with the large 50ml bottle, you could get the Paint Coating Kit and use it on your wheels as well the painted body panels on your vehicle...just realize that it will not be as durable when applied to wheels when compared to the actual Wheel Coating. Unfortunately they offered the smaller packages at the expense of a larger alternative. There are products that aren't offered in a gallon size (odor neutralizer comes to mind) and they only offer 8 ounce bottles of polishes and such now. Unfortunately, in doing that they've raised the price of their products per unit. It used to be $29.99 for a 16 ounce polish and it's not $19.99 for 8 ounces. For those of us who do enough detailing to buy in "bulk," they've taken away that option. There should be a couple of sizes of each product offered or at least a means to purchase in whatever quantity you need. The smaller bottles have hit the "weekend warrior" market and increased profit margins, but left the people who do consume more product in the dark with higher prices. I've been waiting to see what options they come up with for shops and those who do go through products. Hopefully answers come soon. If you don't mind, send an email to ashley@adamspolishes.com and see if she could help you out with a wholesale account. She does try to work with some shops to help them out with things that are bought in large quantities if it's feasible. Mariner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 A question in the video Adam uses a mini sk and noticed the new 4" pads are they going to be on the site anytime soon Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 At this time, I'm not aware of any plans to have smaller sizes. It will add confusion to the shipping team since the bottles are not labeled to designate their size; otherwise we would have to source a smaller height glass bottle, which is also a possibility. I will bring it up with the team. For the time being, if you don't want to buy the Wheel Coating Kit with the large 50ml bottle, you could get the Paint Coating Kit and use it on your wheels as well the painted body panels on your vehicle...just realize that it will not be as durable when applied to wheels when compared to the actual Wheel Coating. If you don't mind, send an email to ashley@adamspolishes.com and see if she could help you out with a wholesale account. She does try to work with some shops to help them out with things that are bought in large quantities if it's feasible. Thanks Dan. I'll shoot her an email in the morning. I didn't mean to come across overly negative or complaining, just trying to manage costs. I don't necessarily do huge volume like a full time shop, but I consume enough product that the discount of bigger quantities is more than worth it for me. I'd be afraid to see how much my account totals are. In the spring, I have a feeling my workload is going to increase considerably as I'm actually going to actively try to bring work in rather than working off of referrals only. Being set up like that would be a huge plus! Thank you again! I'll send Ashley that email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 A question in the video Adam uses a mini sk and noticed the new 4" pads are they going to be on the site anytime soon Thanks Good things come to those who wait ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philhibner Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Good things come to those who wait Please specify this wait time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Waiting is not a problem I waited for the socks and they came???????? 8675309'SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Please specify this wait time.... Longer than today and less than Christmas 2017.... philhibner and ocdrifter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT1xL82 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 THAT pretty much nails it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Longer than today and less than Christmas 2017.... I had a good laugh tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeDonDeRosa Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Quick question. Are you guys using Tire shine on the rubber before or after applying the coating? I was thinking a layer of protection on the rubber might make it easier to wipe off if any of the ceramic gets on the rubber. Curious about what other people are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I had Dressing on the tires prior to the Coating application and then another coat afterwards. I got no Coating on the rubber, the applicator was perfect for staying where I wanted it. The wheels I just did also had a ridged lip where a wheel weight could be hammered on leaving me a nice guide. On a rounded wheel outer lip where you need the stick on type weights to balance it might be a different story. I did get some of the Coating Prep and Ceramic Boost on the rubber when I sprayed the wheel with those two, I wiped those products off immediately with no ill affects to the Dressing already on the rubber. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I posted this elsewhere but I'll put it here too. Tires are off the wheels, I would like to put tape (painters, detailing) on the faces prior to having tires installed. Should I wait 24hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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