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Nice work Chris!

Ohh that's a good idea. Something like Meg's D156!!

Yes but with a little longer durability. So it could be used as a stand alone if you wanted too.

Yes you'll realize you can use a couple of products for a bunch of things.

You will spend a lot the first year. I thought needed everything. Then after doing it for a couple years you realize what you really need.

A boosted DS that offers more and longer protecting. Or like a liquid spray version of QS.

I'm all about consolidating and simplifying my shelf with products, not adding to it so I'll take a different approach.

 

1) I would add more polymer to the Rinseless Product for less dilution ratios (similar to a pink product at a slightly higher price point from a popular Florida detailer), and slowly phase out the original Waterless Wash in favor of selling pre-mixed RTU Rinseless dilutions in a Waterless Wash jug. So you could effectively bottle 2 products with 1 chemical, for the people that hate seeing products go away, and make an already stellar product even better. I'll send you an ounce of the pink stuff if you need for testing.

 

2) As mentioned, Green Wheel Cleaner needs to go. It has no place in today's regimen IMO, a fairly large chunk of us do not use a wheel cleaner every time we clean the wheels anymore, its not 2002. Ever since DWC came out (and in my opinion it works better than FE), it has been the wheel cleaner of choice for seasonal use. Other than that, just put a coat of sealant on them and use car shampoo in a fresh bucket of suds. If you "think" you need GWC for maintenance cleanings after following that method you are just wasting product.

 

3) Super VRT - Tire Shine - Undercarriage Spray - Is there a way to tweak the Tire Shine so it could consolidate the Undercarriage Spray? Would be great to be able to not worry about staining garage/driveway surfaces and yet use 2 products for the same purpose. You might have to dial the shine back a bit on the TS to get it to be a multi-use product, but I think it could work. Super VRT is perfect. I just find that I dont' go through much Undercarriage Spray in relation to other chems in the line, if I was using the same product on Tires and Wheel Wells to dress it, it might work better in the regimen. I know there is the Super VRT milk option, but it was just an idea I had, again, to consolidate and simplify.

 

4) Interior-wise - Looking forward to new formulation of TID. Glass Cleaner/Sealant is spot on still to this day, Leather Cleaner, Conditioner are spot on as well according to members here.

 

5) APC - Make it a bit stronger yet keep it non-toxic, and be able to dilute it for many tasks, including perhaps a light duty cleaning dilution which may be able to replace C&U Cleaner?

 

6) LSP's - Most of them are staples (BG, Americana, Buttery), LPS needs to stay as a traditional liquid sealant, and Quick Sealant needs to stay for wheels, nothing to remove/add here, in my opinion. If you can come out with a similar WOWA sealant like Garry Dean to be used for maintainence sealing in the winter months I'd definitely be on board. (i.e. comes in a 2 oz. mister bottle and a couple of sprays on a clean panel wipe it in and walk away, easier than wipedowns with QD).

 

7) Buckets - Always been a slight peeve of mine, but can you perhaps include the padded circular cushion with them, perhaps with the Adam's logo? When polishing although the Gamma Seal is great to sit on, I like a nice cushion! Based on pricings I've seen it may add $10 to the cost, or have it as an add-on with bucket purchases

 

8) Swirl finder - A sweet Mega CREE LED torch flashlight would be great to be sold as a swirl finder, but I think the problem would be price and finding them American or non-Chinese made.

 

9) Apparel/swag - I know this has been brought up but a ton of marketing and sales can be made from the free advertising you get with apparel. I'd say a run of black, red, white or blue T-shirts, and maybe hoodies would be great. Maybe even with the DvK bearded "shine doc" logo? (how vain!). Maybe an Adam's beer bottle opener or corkscrew for the ladies?

 

10) MFR - Sell the 36 oz. size in the Pre-Mixed measuring bottle, similar to Micro Restore! Gallon refills can have an add on for a dilution bottle.

 

 

That's all I can think of for now, hope that helps DvK, and Mr. Pitale!

I also would like to see 1 on Jason list.

I'm still sitting on 3gals of GWC. Just looking for ways to use it up.

Water Activated Sealant & recommended dilution ratios for APC.

It won't hurt your tires but it won't clean them as well as All Purpose Cleaner will.

Thanks!

While on the subject of GWC, can it be used on tires?

My dad has a Mercedes E-Class which is obviously very similar in size to your M5 and I can tell you from experience this method is quick! If your paint and wheels have good sealant protection this method will be very easy. The pressure washer will knock off all the big stuff and then the rinseless wash will take care of the rest. What I do that is quicker than the method recommended by Adam's is to only use 1 bucket with 6-8 towels. So instead of having to use a grit guard to clean a dirty towel, you just set it aside once it is dirty and use a clean one instead! It is actually safer when you consider the fact that no old dirt is coming into contact with your paint. If I am in a rush I can have the car and wheels cleaned in under 30 minutes.

+1

Yes I would love an AIO for my money details. Some people don't want too pay or could careless for full paint correction. They just want clean and shiny.

WOOT! Like I said on FB let's get an AIO! That's the ONE thing that came out of the SCG venture that I LOVED.

Yes Please!! I would love an AIO!!

Nice!! Welcome back Dylan!!

11:59

Maybe it's ME and they just haven't told me yet....

 

All those fake posts are a ruse....

Very Nice Dave!

Yes 50/50 is great.

I'm not sure about the flat shevles either. But I do like the power strip.

Adam no longer has a lifetime warranty on the Flex, so my guess is failure rate doesn't matter too much now. However, my guess is the rate was too high to warranty forever, but low enough to offer the product again. Adam wouldn't sell us a crap product.

Bingo! Adam only sells the best of the best!

Al, you guessed it! The Flex is the unit we will be offering in a few days, and it's the only unit without Chinese parts, besides the Cyclo.... Stay tuned!

Yes you can use them.

Good luck Nick. You will be missed.

I've used it on the wife's daily driver to get through the Chicago expressway winter. Put two coats on in November and we were still beading nicely in April. I don't see why two quick coats couldn't get your customers the same 6 months of duarbility.

Thank you Captain Slow. I've used it on my mother in laws and love the slickness and gloss.

I just was wonder what kind of durability people are get out of it? I detail for dollars on the weekends and would to use it as a quick wash and wax.