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Theres been lots of requests for some more video footage of the foam gun in action, but weather hasn't been exactly conducive to filming car washes lately. Finally winter decided to give us a break so we ran out side on a nice warm day to capture the foam gun in action - enjoy!
 

Not sure if this post is the same as the one pictured or if the links still work (can't view them on this computer), but here is a thread to check out
 
http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/16156-do-not-wash-printable-dealership-warning-hangers/?hl=%2Bwash+%2Bhanger

Very nice job!

Don't know how many of you guys read Jalopnik, I am sure many do.  They just posted a really neat and heart warming video of a family whose son/brother has autism and they wanted to find a business that would employ him and create value and purpose for him, but wanted to do it together.  They started a carwash that employs over 30 a individuals with autism.  This article and video made my day and is extremely heart warming.  The power of family, compassion, and the want to make a difference in people's lives is incredible.  
 

Got all four fluorescent lights hung. My garage is now insulated, heated and much better lit.

This spring water resistant wallboard goes up and gets painted white then floor tiles go in after that.

Washed, Clayed, Sealed, Glazed, Americana Waxed!
 






 

Nice job!

Very nice job. 

My girlfriend's  uncle came up to me during the holidays and asked me if I'd prep his '14 RAM for him. He just got it and it only had like 35 miles on it. Ended up traveling to his house and did the winter prep there. Preparation consisted of prep wash, clay bar, sealant, glaze and finishing touches with detail spray. He was extremely happy with the results, as was I. VRT was used on trim, plastics and tires. Wheel wells were dressed with invisible undercarriage spray. Chrome grille and wheels done with brilliant glaze. Only reason wax wasn't applied was because I didn't have enough left to do a truck that big.lol

I never got around to posting these... Figured since there is so much downtime on the forum during the winter might as well post them now. 
 
These pictures were from my full detail of my Black 2011 Chevy Colorado topped with Patriot Wax!
 
Some people know that I'm a big Paste Wax guy. I have a large variety and collect the containers. I've never ordered the same Paste Wax twice (that will change). Some have been really great, some I've questioned as to why they would even get a 3 out of 5 star reviews.
 
Up until this year I've only used my Patriot Wax twice a year because of the cost and the first run was so limited. Thankfully that changed and will be able to use it much much more now that it's available for general purchase.
 
Patriot Wax is by far my favorite paste wax I've ever used, sitting here counting the containers on the shelf about 13 different ones thus far. I just love how easy on and easy off Patriot is and the darker look it gives to the black paint and other darker colors. 
 
While I'll continue to let me collection grow as other containers become empty, I'm thinking Patriot Wax will always have a container being used around my garage!
 
Fun fact - These pictures were taken at the David Bradley Tractor Plant, where I live. Goes good with the Made In America theme at Adam's.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

We went with the clean linen scent for a few reasons - its neutral for the most part, plays well with the smell of the chemicals, and dissipates quick. Keep in mind, this is not intended to be an air freshener, the concept is to kill the odor and leave your interior smelling like... well... nothing. If you notice, after you use it your interior won't smell like it for more than an hour or so, then it goes back to a neutral scent.

We've never been a big air freshener or scent-changing-interior product company. With something like this a leather scent would make it less appealing to those who don't have leather. A strong tropical, sandlewood, or other scent or something might not be everyones style, which would suck if they like the performance of the product.
 
Maybe a stand alone line of spray in air fresheners is in order for those who want them - I would be completely against a product like this adding scent to the interior just b/c there is no way 1 scent is going to work for everyone.

The daily special has continued as Jason pointed out, just scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll see what it currently is, we just haven't been doing the daily bump here on the forum as it was being met with a lack of engagement (aka - no one seemed to care) 

I am scheming on some new promos that might bring you guys smiles though.

Yep... I sure do.

Chances are you've encountered tire blooming and you don't even know it. Blooming is what causes a tire to look brown. That new set of tires that you have to scrub over and over again to get them to look black, or the tires on a car you detail less frequently that are closer to the color of chocolate than they are black. Modern rubber compounds are becoming increasingly complex, far more than most people realize. Tire manufactures are continually pushing the envelop with chemistry and design to create tires that can keep up with the demand of todays cars and drivers. Higher mileage, more miles per gallon, better all-weather traction, or high speed and cornering as cars get better, faster, more intense the tires they roll on must change to keep up.

We expect increased performance from our vehicles and tires are an integral part of that, but rarely do we take the time to understand what exactly has changed about tires other than going from bias ply to radial in the late 1960's.

What does this all have to do with your tires turning brown? Read on.

ANTI-OZONANT
An anti-ozonant is probably something you've never heard of. Its an organic compound added to rubber materials that prevents, or at the very least, slows the deterioration caused by exposure to the elements. Anti-ozonants are used as an additive in most all of the exterior rubber and plastic parts to one degree or another, but they are most prevalent in tire manufacturing. The anti-ozonant additive keeps plastics and rubbers from becoming dry, brittle, oxidized or cracking. It does this by preventing the surface of the material from oxidizing and keeps the material pliable.

Thanks to anti-ozonants in rubber compounds we have have high mileage tires, performance tires, and everything in between. Without it sports cars would shred tires incredibly fast after just a few high speed turns or long track runs where the tires were heated up. Even your daily driven commuter car would need tires far more often as the sun and heat slowly rotted away the rubber compounds.

TIRE BLOOMING
Tire rubber compounds are designed in a wat that allows the anti-ozonant to continually work its way to the outside of the tire and as such, continually keeps the outer surface and sidewall pliable and resistant to oxidation.

Once anti-ozonant reaches the outside of the tire and is exposed to air and moisture it oxidizes, the result being a brownish residue. The term for this ugly brownish tire look is 'tire blooming'. Just like metals left exposed to the outside world will slowly begin to rust (oxidize) as it is exposed to water and air, so does the anti-ozonant component of the tire rubber.

Making matters worse is the use of mold releases in the manufacturing processes. These lubricant type chemicals provide a non-stick surface for the inside of a tire mold. The mold release chemical bonds with the tire and hold anti-ozonants onto the surface of the tire.






While some people will point to mold release as the primary and/or only source of tire blooming, it is in fact often times only a part of the problem. Even after the removal of mold release a tire will continue to push anti-ozonant to the surface allowing the brown residue to return.
 
THE ROLE OF COLOR CHANGING WHEEL CLEANERS
Wheel cleaners used to dissolve metallic contamination (Deep Wheel Cleaner among them) can have an accelerating effect on the oxidation of anti-ozonant. The reaction you see when brake dust it turned to a reddish slurry by Deep Wheel Cleaner or a similar product is, in a very simplified way, oxidation. The chemical reacts with the metallic contamination and begins to dissolve it.

Tires that have not been cleaned properly before or have been left uncleaned for long periods of time will have substantial amounts of the anti-ozonant built up on the surface of the tire. When an active wheel cleaner comes into contact with this buildup it will accelerate the browning or blooming. Because of this its imperative to regularly scrub tires to remove the buildup of anti-ozonant and 'dead' rubber - think of it almost like exfoliating your skin. If you are a regular user of Deep Wheel Cleaner or similar color changing wheel cleaners for their ability to remove stubborn brake dust then be sure to spend an extra couple of minutes scrubbing your tires as well.

Does this necessarily mean you should discontinue the use of Deep Wheel Cleaner? No, but it should be used with the understanding that the tire needs deep cleaning after the wheel to remove any residues or prevent tire blooming acceleration as a result of the oxidation process. Abrading the tire sidewall to remove this will prevent the blooming in the first place - the reason your sidewalls brown, but your treads don't is that the treads are continually worn away by driving so the surface never is allowed to sit long enough to display blooming.
 
DON'T BLAME THE SILICONE
For years the prevailing thought has been that silicone based tire dressings are the culprit for brown tires. Read any number of forums and the first thing most casual detailers will point to is the choice of tire shine the person with the issue uses. While silicone can be a messy and sticky solution to making your tires shine it isn't always the main culprit of the brown issue.

Most browning related to silicone will be due to the silicone holding dirt and debris on the tires surface, not the tire itself turning brown. This type of browning is very easy to remove as silicone dressings also remove with scrubbing and a degreaser like All Purpose Cleaner.





Don't think this means you should immediately start to treat your tires with tons of silicone, there are still a lot of reasons it's not an ideal way to dress your tires, but don't believe the story that your choice of tire dressing is the ONLY source for the brown residue. Silicone and water based dressings can be used and the tire can still exhibit blooming... its the tires surfaces and/or lack of heavy cleaning more than it is anything you've treated it with.
 
REMOVING THE BLOOMING
Removing the blooming is really a simple process - the use of a good degreasing agent, like Adam's All Purpose Cleaner, and a stiff bristle brush should be more than enough to remove even the worst blooming within a few treatments. Be sure to rinse the tires extremely well with clean after each cleaning to remove any chemical buildup.

Once the brown residues are removed regular cleanings with All Purpose Cleaner shouldn't need to be as aggressive or frequent, but if you notice the blooming returning just scrub well. The application of a quality water based dressing like Super VRT or a dressing low in silicone content like Adam's Tire Shine will help slow the reappearance of blooming by providing a barrier between the tire surface and the environment.
 
IT WILL COME BACK, ITS JUST A QUESTION OF WHEN
Because anti-ozonants continue to work their way towards the outside of the tire even a car which sees very little use or doesn't have very dirty tires may experience tire blooming when eventually exposed to oxidizers due to lack of cleaning. As such it is recommended that even relatively clean tires be treated to a semi-regular scrubbing to remove the anti-ozonants from the outer layer of the tire sidewalls.

Each tire will have a different amount of blooming it is prone to. Some tires may bloom very slowly, while others will bloom almost before your very eyes. The amount of anti-ozonant and the way the tire is designed to push it to the surface will determine how fast or slow it happens. Regardless, one thing remains true - regular cleaning and dressing of your tires will prevent or at the very least minimize the appearance of brown on your tires.

I am currently building (slowly) an 81 Malibu Street/Strip car.
 



 
And I will own a c10 some day.  I have a very soft spot for mid year c10's
 

I was watching My Classic Car today after I got home from church and a Racedeck commercial came on, to my surprise my garage was featured in it. Too cool!
 

You'll love Rinseless it's a very versatile product!

Dylan, just had another idea to add to my list
 
11)  Double soft or equivalent plush Drying Towel in approx 20 x 40 or 24 x 36, ultra plush is where its at (I would thus vote for retiring the Great White), I have seen a white edgeless towel similar to borderless blue which comes in drying towel size, I think it would be an excellent replacement

A label on the bottle assuring you that you have the most up-to-date version of the product.

My son helps me with mine and my wife's cars any time I do anything to them. He decided that it was time to do what we could with his ride!
 
We started with a wash to get off all the dirt and road grime. We used some detail spray to help with drying. Once it was dried we moved on to some Revive Polish to help bring out the shine. After we used Brilliant Glaze and trimmed all rubber and plastic with Super VRT.
 
The pictures are arranged before, during, and after the detail.

Nice job! Going to have to use some of those tips!

I was getting tired of chasing him him around the web anyway
Glad you brought the bum in from the cold!

Here is my guess...lol
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXi_aFK2r9Y