Rick72

I have REALLY got to pay attention to the dates on these posts!

Brendon ,

Just wash is my 2 cents. When I was a kid I remember taking the opportunity to wash my Moms (ugly) Ford Fairmont wagon when it rained. I would go out with a bucket, dish soap and a couple of wash cloths from the bathroom and put on swim trunks and try to wash it before the rain stopped.

The people next door gave me hell all the time.

There is a lot of science and R&D that goes into the products but you can't forget why you love to wash cars! It is FUN and it makes you feel good.

Thats why we are all here!  Sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be.

I am a big believer in factory floor mats. I usually buy two sets, one set gets dirty just swap them out and clean the other when you get a chance.

Congrats Dave !

Like I mentioned, I found a toilet bowl "brush" that I use constantly.  Not for cleaning, but for applying Undercarriage Spray evenly.  It has a long thin curved handle, and a soft microfiber pad on the end that is removable so I can wash it.  One of the best things I've ever found for its use and I regret not buying more than one. Now I can't find them any more.

Post a photo of that thing! I love the idea. I am sure it's available somewhere.

I'll let the pictures do most of the talking, but I'm pretty disappointed with the fit and sloppiness of some of the cuts for a custom fit floor mat.  What do you guys think?

 

On the driver's side, the mat anchor extends past the mat causing a poor fit and stress on the floor anchor.

 

The cuts really don't follow the shape of the floor.

 

The mat really doesn't lay well over the hump in the floor.

 

Now onto the passenger side.

These cuts just look sloppy and don't really follow the shape of the floor nor lay completely flat.

 

And towards the seat they cover less area than the stock mats.

 

And a similar issue with the floor hump.

 

Personally for these custom laser cut mats that are called rubbertite, I'm a little let down.

I would be VERY unhappy with this fit. 

I don't know you or even yet know your product line!

But Happy Belated Birthday.

Us" early 70's born kids at heart" really are by far the best people on the planet!

Have one of those amazing boulder beers!

Boulder Shake comes to mind.

Cheers!

Stop using it and get it signed by more cool people !

This was my first car... 

How long are the bristles on that? I thought that was a wheel brush. Will a wheel brush work for this?

I own this brush and it is fantastic great for wheel faces and they make a longer handle one that would be perfect for wheel wells. All Braun brushes are high quality.

When I wash and I do the wells first and turn the wheels as far as I can to the right, wash the wells then turn them as far as I can in the opposite direction and repeat. I also get my mitt into the wheel barrels as much as I can at this point. I have very little clearance too and this takes care of the issue.

I would love to see a  sampler kit.

I know it's not cost effective for the consumer but I would have purchased one by now if it was an option. What would really take it over the top would be a kit that you can build... no one knows better what you want to try than you!

I would have tried the Glass Cleaner, SVRT, APC, Interior detailer. 

If it came in a small high quality glovebox size bag that held a few all purpose towels my guess is you couldn't keep them in stock!

Seal them !

You bet. Would you believe there is a three bucket wash method which would actually make yours a three plus one? There was a video of it a while ago, not sure it still exists. Anyway, sounds like you are definitely a fanatic and well ahead of where I was when I first ordered some of the Adams product line. I consider myself OCD about my cars. I detail my own cars and some cars of friends and family for a little extra cash. A coworker put me onto it years ago and I have come miles from where I was in knowing how to keep my black cars looking right. One thing about Adams is you get what you pay for. I know it is a bit more price wise, but I'll tell you the three key things in my opinion that set them apart: 1) Product performance 2) Product support 3) Dedication to the customer. The third one is probably the most important. This company from the top down wants you to be happy. It seems like such a simple concept, but so many companies miss that target by a million miles and really couldnt care less because of the quantity versus quality ideals. I work for a company that is built on the same principle of putting the customer first so it is easy for me to key in on that when I see it in action. They are loyal to me as a customer and I am loyal in return. I may be going a bit overboard here, but just really enjoy this stuff! Welcome to the family Rick!

The cost is more in some cirumstances but no more costly than AMMO or Pinnacle. There is an absolute sense of community here that can only be driven by customer service.

You will love SVRT. It makes the tires look so nice. I agree with Chase and Jason the main products you need to look at going forward would be Detail Spray, Car Shampoo, a wash mitt and Rinseless Wash. Oh and two buckets with the grit guards ard a must. All those allow you to keep swirls to a minimum. Then youll want to progress to paint protection and possibly correction. It becomes a battle against paint damage. I guarantee this place will educate you and help you with the proper weapons and methods to keep you ride in great shape. You will not find a more responsive or knowledgeable group of detail fanatics.

Thanks Jamie. I am not new to car care at all, clean cars have always been a passion of mine.  I've not gone into the correction direction and am lucky enough to have what I consider a world class  detailer here in Baltimore,  Mike Lambert at The Shine Shop. I currently use the "Three Bucket Method" with one dedicated for wheels. I use multiple wash mitts for the wash to reduce chance for swirls and marring, Foam gun and the best Microfibers I can find and a Metro Air force blaster for drying water traps and tires.  I am however new to the Adams line of products and look forward to learning more about them and using them!  Now the adams videos - I may be able to recite word for word! 

Keep the product advice coming! I love it.

Next order, make sure you get Tire Shine and applicator sponge.  Best move you'll make.  I was a solid VRT fan for many years, but I found that Tire Shine blows it away. (VRT still has its place on trim, plastics, etc,.)

I did order the applicator sponge this go round.  I am a HUGE fan of low gloss tires, give me a deep black low sheen and I am in heaven. 

Love this!

This weekend I saw a egg washer and got thinking about pre washing my micro fibers at the shop. I usually put them in a 5 gallon bucket with a little all purpose cleaner and micro fiber restorer to soak. I came up with this. I haven't really used it much yet, but I think it is going to work pretty well as a pre wash machine. What do ya think?

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POOR MAN ? Not at all -this is a smart man creation here. I don't care if it works or not. 

I spray mine with a microfiber cleaner after use and soak in hot water then wash.

Baltimore here too. Welcome!

Yes you're allowed to name it, I've used several others as well and I still find Super VRT to be one of the best.  Just be sure to scrub your tires down well with a good APC before applying the dressing, otherwise you won't get desired results.

 

Blocks are great for dressing trim, Tire sponge great for tires obviously.  Cockpit brush is great for deep cleaning seats and interior panels before applying dressing.

Thank you Jason!

Thanks for your business Rick!

Look forward to trying the Super VRT!

I've been lurking on this forum for a while and eyeing up the products for even longer.

My first order has been placed!

Cockpit Brush 

Super VRT 

Block Sponge 

Hex tire dressing applicator (I have used this before)

I will compare the SVRT with the two dressings I currently use.

Am I allowed to name the others here on the forum?

What are you "in need of" on your shelf?  I can recommend some products you are out of or low on, for replacement.

 

 

 

If you wash weekly, I suggest Car Shampoo or Rinseless Wash.

 

As far as one Adam's tool, Wheel Woolie or Lug Nut/Trim brush.  Many uses for both.

I don't need anything lol. Thoughts on the SVRT ?

I am an overly enthusastic weekly washer  and for some reason I am just now getting around to looking into Adams products.

If you were to suggest one Adams Product and one adams tool what would they be?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Hello all-

I am new to the forum and have not yet used a single Adams product!