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I have to say, I'm very impressed by this product. The Odor Neutralizer (ON) is, simply put, effective.

I ordered two 16oz bottles as soon as they were released. I considered the 4oz option, but just felt like it was a tad expensive per oz. for my liking. I ended up trying these out in my house first. I had two tests:

#1) The wife test. I always show her how good all Adam's products smell (save a few *cough* wheel cleaner *cough*). She is always amazed. When I told her I had the new ON, she was initially worried that it would "cover up" the bad smells with a much stronger, perhaps more pleasant, smell. When I opened the bottle and had her smell it, she instantly was surprised that the smell wasn't crazy strong. In fact, before testing it she said she wanted to start using it around the house simply because it smelled nice and fresh.

#2) The actual odor test. Given that it was around Halloween, we had some pumpkins in the house that had, lets just say, gone horribly bad. The smell was putrid and I was quite concerned I would have to live with the smell for quite some time even after removing the pumpkins. So I figured this would be a perfect test for the ON. I sprayed two-three full pulls of the trigger into the room. I then sprayed one or two more directly to where the pumpkins had been. Admittedly I believe this was too much as the smell of the ON was a little strong for the first 10 minutes. However, the putrid rotten pumpkin smell was GONE and after those first 10 minutes or so, the ON smell was barely noticeable. COMPLETELY. And furthermore, it has never returned.

My wife couldn't believe it and immediately stole one of my 16oz bottles to keep in the house. I've since used it in her car, and mine and the results are the same. It's removed all sorts of smells from an oily vapor smell in the air, to dirty diapers. Adams truly nailed this product.

My ONE request....

MAKE IT AVAILABLE BY THE GALLON PLEASE!!

This thread was encouraging for me as well, thank you Wayne. I also purchased a PC and haven't used it other than to apply LPS. Looking forward to using it, even if I am a little afraid to touch my baby with it.

I also went from foam gun to foam cannon. I suspect I'm very much like a lot of those here on these forums where I truly enjoy detailing my car (and to a somewhat lesser extent, other cars). It's almost therapeutic. Throw some music on and wash the day away. It also gives me a sense of pride to see a spotless car.

Therefore I have no problem taking my time, pulling out a pressure washer, and using it throughout the process. I use it as a pre-rinse for the entire car as this gets the large "debris" and dirt off the car. I then foam cannon the whole car and come back with the pressure washer to rinse the soap off after I've washed it. I find that rinsing with a pressure washer leaves less water on the car, meaning I have to spend less time drying the car and there is less chance of water spots (key with a black car IMO) Even a "quick" wash for me takes up to 2 hours (for which I'm constantly having to explain to my wife ). The only time I will "wash" a car in less time is if it hasn't been long since my last detail and there is only "dust" or little dirt on the car. Then I'll use the waterless wash and be done in a fraction of the time.

In other words, as I see it, if I'm bringing out the hose and 2 buckets etc, then a small electric pressure washer isn't that much more work for the added benefits (and enjoyment of using a pressure washer)

Ahh very good point about the towels that have been used for G&G not wanting to soak up water after a while. I'll be sure to keep those towels separate. And wash them separate too.

It's interesting that you guys tend to use the borderless gray for G&G. I tend to apply it on the wet car after washing and then use my drying towels to rub it in. Now this does mean the towels are stained but that doesn't bother me. Wonder if I should (now that I have a blaster sidekick) blow off the heavy water, then use the borderless to apply the G&G on the damp car.

I know I've read a few posts about how people use towels on random threads, and I know how annoying it is seeing the same questions asked over and over, but I very much appreciate the responses. To be honest, I'm relatively new to taking detailing seriously. I've always loved a clean car, however never knew how much there was to it until last year. I got a detail done on my car and was shown how to properly maintain it. It was all downhill from there.

I know there isn't necessarily a right or wrong way to really use the towels, I just like seeing how people use them. Especially people who have been at this far longer than I have. That way I can learn how to be utilize everything.

With all the amazing Microfiber towels that Adams makes, I was curious what the best uses for each one was. Obviously a few are self explanatory but for the others:

Single Soft

Double Soft

Triple Soft

Borderless Gray/Orange

Blue Plush Waffle

Edgeless Gray Utility

Self Explanatory:

Great White Drying

Green Glass Cleaning

Microfiber Waterless Wash

I apologize if this info exists somewhere on these forums already. I searched but couldn't find it.

Since Americana has a superior durability compared to the Buttery wax, it's what I use twice a year (once at the start of the car show season and once before winter). In between I use the Buttery wax to stay protected as it's easier to apply. In between Buttery wax applications (most likely once a month but still figuring this out) I'll be using a regimen of Wash and Wax and H2O G&G.

Theoretically, G&G won't hold up as long because it is not bonding directly to paint. I would think W&W would be better for maintaining G&G.

 

Like Joel said. Many possibilities here. I'd just remember that Sealant lasts longer when bonding with bare paint.

That's a fair point, however if I've already applied LPS to the paint, then I'll never actually be bonding G&G or W&W to paint.

I agree, just was curious what other people thought.

I think LPS is still something that should be done at the start of the season (mid spring when the weather turns for me) and before winter. As well as a full wax with Americana imo. In between I'm thinking a regimen of W&W, G&G and if you want that extra shine the Brilliant Glaze, will be best.

I tend to use the G&G as a part of my drying step. After washing the car, I spray a one or two sprays of the G&G on a wet panel, then wipe the panel dry. I use one drying towel, periodically wringing out the towel to get rid of the excess G&G and water saturation build up. This process has always produced the best shine for me.

I know the Wash and Wax hasn't been out for too long (there have only been a few reviews so far). I myself have had it for about a week and haven't had a chance to use it yet. That being said, what are everyone's thoughts on using the H2O Guard and Gloss after washing the car with the W&W? I typically use the G&G every 3 to 4 weeks (every other wash) on my daily driver (Focus ST).

How often do you plan on using the W&W and then G&G? I'm considering using the W&W as my new standard for every car wash. Perhaps then, the W&W will extend the amount of time I wait to use the G&G to every 5 to 6 weeks (every third wash).

I just got my foam cannon/pressure washer setup over this past weekend. Here's my setup:

I wanted a small, relatively portable pressure washer that wouldn't fall over easily (read tall and narrow) but I also wanted to be above the min 1.2 GPM that the Adam's foam cannon recommends so I ended up with:

SunJoe SPX1000 1,450 psi 1.45 GPM electric pressure washer: Purchased on Amazon

There's one issue with this pressure washer. The hose has a permanently attached, proprietary 1/8 quick connect that only works with the included wand. This required me to purchase the extra hose that has dual M22 fittings. Using the new hose (which comes with a male to male M22 fitting which you need. The male to male M22 fittings at home depot had an inner diameter that was too narrow), I connected the M22 fitting to a 3/8" quick connect, and then to the exact wand seen earlier in this thread. The only change I made to that wand was to include a 1/4" quick connect on the "nozzle" so it will accept the Adam's foam cannon. This 1/4" quick connect also allows me to disconnect the foam cannon and stick in these pressure washer tips that have various angle spray patterns.

I didn't get any pictures of the foamed up car unfortunately but I'm extremely happy with how thick the foam the cannon shoots out. It's like shaving cream.

I picked up a gallon (and a 16oz bottle) of the W&W last week but since I needed to, and had time to, do a full detail over the weekend I ended up using the strip wash instead. Really happy to see the W&W will become a staple in my arsenal. Thanks for the review!

Nice arsenal of products you have there!  

 

I love the Focus ST's!  That color is crazy on it, I've never seen that color before.

It's an awesome color, but it's a tri-coat which sucks if anything ever happens to it. 

I know how you can get stuff and not have to pay for and/or wait on shipping.....

Oh yeah! I've bought from you guys before. I'll have to remember to swing by!

There are some great uses listed here I never thought of. Especially blowing out the interior crevices before vacuuming it out. Which actually made me think, why not use a shop vacuum/blower? Harbor freight sells one for $50 that I've heard from a few buddies actually works quite well for a HF electrical piece.

Edit:
Although I guess that would be a lot more cumbersome than the sidekick. Guess I'll be considering this the next time I place an order

Not to change the question being asked in this thread, however I'm a new to a lot of the advanced detailing techniques and am genuinely interested/curious. How often does everyone use the blaster sidekick? I've considered buying one for a while, but just not sure if using it over, say the edge of a towel, to dry out those hard to reach spots would truly be worth the money for it.

Hey everyone,
My obsession with Adam's Products started last year when I had my 2013 Focus ST detailed by a buddy who swore by the stuff. Ever since then I've been obsessed with keeping my car clean. On top of that, I keep coming back to Adam's products thanks to the fact that every single product does exactly what it says it will do. Now I have built up a decent arsenal that's constantly growing, including a few recent orders for a porter cable orbital polisher (and all Adam's polishing products), Adam's foam cannon and a pressure washer as well as the very new strip wash and wash 'n wax.