ScottyBoy

I got high at work. Went up on the rooftop to replace the flag. I have to use a 125ft boom lift to get all the way up there. At least I have a nice view when I am up that high.

We do this at my house as well. Adams APC diluted 1:1 is used for cleaning the stove, kitchen counters, the bathtub and shower, and a bunch of other stuff too. It's like 409 on steroids! And it actually smells far better than most household cleaner was well.

Ha! Basically the SAME thing happened to me! I had an old red Goodyear hose that I got for free from a former employer. It had a leak but I easily patched it with a brass splice kit, and that hose served me well for many many years. I simply forgot it there when I moved. But a guy I know swears by that Dap Flex hose. He said they make two versions, one is cheap green hose with plastic fittings and the "pro" version is black with brass fittings. He is the fire sprinkler contractor that services the system at my work, and he has to bring a hose with him to each jobsite. I personally have never used one, and I have read on ton if horrible reviews about them, yet this guy swears by them. I think he mainly likes them because they are so lightweight and easy to carry.

Just by looking at the pictures on their website, it looks "cheap" in my opinion. Especially the pictures where they did the wall/backsplash in this stuff, it gives the appearance of laminate. If you want granite, then get granite. Don't get some coating over your existing counter tops. I would just do granite tops and a coordinating tile backsplash to give it a more modern look.!

Just a thought... When washing with the rinseless wash, what would happen if I simply added some HGG to the rinseless wash? Could I theoretically wash and seal the vehicle at the same time?? Or would they actually end up working against each other?

Goo Gone, Goof Off, Alchohol, or a towel soaked in hand sanitizer ( the gel, not foaming type). I was able to remove Sharpie from my kitchen cabinets with a towel and hand sanitizer. But my daughter also made Sharpie marks on the white furniture in her bedroom. The only thing that touched that was the Goof Off. But it DID take the gloss off, or at least some of the gloss. So be careful if it has any glossy clear coating or anything on it. IMO, a dull spot looks a lot better than black Sharpie marks though.

I have mostly DeWalts at work. (I work in Facities Maintenance) I would LOVE to invest in a few of the new 20v lithium drills, but I already have a 18v grinder, numerous 18v drills, an 18v trim saw, circular saw, and reciprocating saw. Then I have a 5 1/4" impact drivers (which are a BEAST for driving screws and lags) and 2- 1/2 cordless impact wrenches and a 3/8 impact wrench. It would be too confusing to buy any more new tow that use a different battery. Then my guys would be trying to hunt down the correct battery for that tool. Right now I have a shelf in the shop with 8 battery chargers all charging 18v batteries. And I think I have well over a dozen batteries all together. Every time Lowes has the 18v twin pack of batteries on sale I grab at least one or two to add to our arsenal.

If I wash weekly or bi-weekly, I can get away with the same bucket of car shampoo that I wash the rest of the car with. I just use an old MF towel with some of the car wash soap set aside into a small container, usually an old margarine tub. I used to have a 1.5 gallon bucket that I used exclusively for wheels, but it came up missing one day after leaving it outside. Not sure if someone stole it or if my wife threw it away (she is bad about throwing my stuff away if I leave it out everywhere, we get in arguments about this all the time!) If it gets dirtier than a bucket of soapy water can handle, then I will use a spray bottle with APC mixed 1:1, which is what I ways clean my tires with anyways. I will just spray the entire wheel instead of just the tire. I have actually only used the deep wheel cleaner one time. To me, it's pointless because my wheels never get that dirty. Even as dirty as the wheel get on my wife's Altima between washes, the APC has no problem getting them clean. I have been told that APC will strip sealant, but I don't put any wax or sealant on my wheels. I got a can of quick sealant on my last order, but I have yet to try it.

Dylan is this similar to the "Hydro-Seal" that you were developing when you were with that other company for a while? I'm assuming it's actually much better. I have been wanting to try the hydro seal for a while but I refused to give that company my business. SOOOO glad you guys finally released this!!

I know Adams doesn't like to condone the practice of buying Chinese crap, but the Harbor Freight DA polisher is a decent starter machine for what it costs. I have one and it suits me just fine. But I have only used it twice so far. If a polisher isn't in the budget right now, I would at least get the HF machine until a Flex or Cyclo is in your budget. Like others have already mentioned, find you a 20% off coupon and you should be able to pick one up for around $50

I was using that Meguiars Gold class stuff and I thought it was the best. But then I actually became more educated about detailing products.

Sadly, I was like this before I discovered Adams. I bought what I "thought" was the best stuff at the time. I was using the consumer grade Meguiars stuff from the auto parts stores, and the cheap dollar store microfiber towels and wash mitts. The very first time I tried Adams products I was amazed and I immediately thought "WTF have I been using that CRAP for all these years?? Where have you been all my life Adams?!" Ever since that day, I have been purchasing 98% of my detailing supplies from Adams.

I wonder if this recipe will work in the new Adams foam guns.

I had a bottle of SVRT turn from a cream to a very runny liquid because it was exposed to triple digit temps in my storage shed in the summer. I don't have a garage, I have a small storage shed/ storage room attached to the back of my house that I store tools and lawn equipment in. I stored my detailing supplies in there too until I learned that they can be affected by temperature extremes. I now keep them in my living room behind the couch in plastic storage bins. I have the couches about two feet from the walls because they have built in recliners. The storage totes tuck nicely behind the couches on the floor and do not affect the recliner movement

I wish there was an option for a foaming sprayer . I love using a foaming sprayer when cleaning my tires. Yes, it does use more product, but it clings to the tires better. I really liked the one that came with my 36oz bottle of APC. I am currently using one made by Tolco that just work "ok". I think the Adams one put out a thicker foam.

Sweet ride! Even sweeter after the Adam's treatment.

That would be EPIC! Lol!!

I used to have a barber like that back when I lived in New Orleans. When you stepped inside his small 15x20 or so barber shop, you felt like you traveled back to the 50's or 60's. It was very common place for people to wait over two hours for a haircut sometimes, because he didn't do appointments, just walk-ins. I remember one time this kid (about 17-18 years old) sat in the chair and asked him to go over his head with a number 1 guard. The barber got offended by this and actually started raising his voice saying "WTF? This ain't no damn Supercuts!! I'm a REAL barber! I don't use no frikkin guards! Only rookie barbers need to use guards!" I along with several other customers were laughing out of control. Lol.

Can we still order the "self cleaning" caps that are currently on the bottles? I actually prefer those for some products. Or will they end up being phased out? If they will be phased out, I will have to order some myself before they are all gone.

Gotcha. The Machine Sealant "may" have been exposed to freezing weather, I'm not 100% sure, but I know the buttery wax has not. I used to store my products out in a small utility room on the back of our house which isn't heated or cooled, and it's not insulated either. But a while back I started storing my products inside the house in a large plastic storage tote. I did that after my Super VRT started separating after being exposed to freezing or near freezing temps, and triple digit temps in the summer. Now they are stored at 68-74 degreez year round . I'll have to order some Liquid Paint sealant when I can afford to place another order, or whenever I finally use up the rest of the MSS. I do find that two or three coat of buttery wax right before a road trip makes all the bugs come off the paint and grill MUCH easier! They literally almost wipe right off.

While we are on the topic of sealants and coatings, I have a quick question. What product is more durable or protects longer? Liquid paint sealant or the aerosol Quick Sealant? I have actually not used either one. I've been using up an old bottle of Machine Super Sealant, and sometimes I go over that with buttery wax. I still have a lot of buttery wax left, and damn near half a bottle of the Machine Super Sealant left. Does that stuff have a shelf life? I have had it for well over two years, possibly three. My bottle of buttery wax is less than a year old though.

Thanks for the tip Dylan. I don't have any more empty gallon jugs though. I ended up filling them all with used motor oil that I need to bring to get recycled. But I have an APC gallon that is 80% empty, I will use that one for a diluted batch. And I'll have to remember to save any other empty gallons jugs.

I spend about $100-$150 per order. And I usually place an order every 3-6 months. I haven't placed an order in the last few months though due to funds being VERY tight. My wife had to stop working earlier this year because she has a terminal illness, Huntington's Disease. Her symptoms have been getting worse, so she is not officially disabled. Her not working has cut our monthly income by almost half.

I have a question about the new 36oz empty Adams spray bottles that are now available. Are there any measuring or dilution ratios printed or stamped into the sides of the bottle? I was wondering because I dilute the APC different ratios depending on what I am using it for. It would also come in handy for making some waterless wash or clay lube by diluting some rinseless wash.

Are the foaming spray heads available anymore?