falcaineer

Welcome, Michael!

8 hours ago, Bobby1 said:

I’m having the same issue with this spray I want it to work but I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I first used it after I washed my car and dried and that didn’t turn out good so I applied when wet and used as a drying agent and that creates lots of streaking. Am I using too much product? Is my towel bad ? Yes the towel that I use is a small towel that is a somewhat old but I use the same towels with other products like meguirs detailing spray and the shine is like no other . Please help 

While awesome, silica-infused sprays can be a little finicky. Streaks can be caused by one of or a combo of a few factors. For example, using too much product - a little goes a long way. A couple of things you can do are to have two towels, one to apply and the other to buff off any residual product that could streak. Also, use in the shade whenever possible as direct sunlight can cause streaks. It could also be your towels. High quality, plush towels usually work best to absorb the product. But it's also important they're cared for properly because normal detergent and fabric softener can clog the fibers and they won't absorb well. Try changing one or all of those and see if you get better results. Let us know!

Mega Foam will produce more foam, it's the most concentrated version available from Adam's. Anytime you add protection like the Ultra Foam has, it reduces the amount of foaming capacity. Add around 2 ozs of Mega Foam to warm water in the canister, turn up the concentration on the valve all the way to +, and enjoy!

Hi, James, and welcome!

Is it a fabric top?

It's pretty good stuff! I tested it during the R&D phase and used it with the Foam Cannon, as described, and really liked the immediate hydrophobics and the shine it adds. I've actually used it a couple of times, and I think you'll like it, too.

Welcome!

I'm not a "water expert," but I've never heard this from any customers and I've seen the Deionizer work when run through the hose and snub nose attachment. The end result? The water reads 0.0ppm, as designed. Adam's also offers a 110% satisfaction guarantee so there's no risk for you to try it out and be your own judge.

They won't be, they're discontinued, as is the entire "Delta" lineup. CS3 is essentially the replacement for Ceramic Waterless Wash, by the way.

Fair enough, Jon! Hopefully you only took my inputs as trying to help. Adam's doesn't claim to make the best of everything, either, I only hope you find something that works as well for you as the Polish has so far for me 🙂.

And that does look amazing!!

20 hours ago, Marshall said:

Thanks for the feedback here Falcaineer! I have considered this Pro unit for myself as hondaman117 has. My issue is that I don't need 2 units, lol. My Mi-T-M is 9hp, 3000 PSI, and 3 GPM . By far my biggest complaint is the noise, even for a Honda engine. Portability is great and I installed a glycerin filled PSI gauge on it so I could dial down the PSI to 1800 ish for vehicles.  The harbor freight dolly makes perfect sense to make the Adams Pro somewhat portable. 

You bet. The Adam's 2.0 and Pro are really quiet, while the Active has a bit higher pitch. 

6 hours ago, Marshall said:

The Pro washer definitely looks legit! It's built more like a commercial unit but not needing 220V power. My gas unit is a similar pump/unloader valve design but with a little more pressure and GPM's. In my experience with pressure washers, GPM is a very important aspect. Decent PSI and only 1 GPM isn't giving you very much. The Pro seems like a good balance of both and the Active 2.0 seems decent too. My only qualm with the Pro is lack of portability around a house or business? Mabey they offer a wheel kit??

Adam's has designed the Pro and the Adam's 2.0 to optimize them for detailing, balancing both GPM and PSI. The Pro is also adjustable PSI but works great as-is. It's also extremely quiet, as is the 2.0. The Pro isn't offered with a wheel kit, at nearly 100lbs with the hose it's not something you want rolling at your car. That said, you can get a simple dolly to make it more mobile, if you so desire. I got one from Harbor Freight to do just that for floorspace until I can get it mounted.

Both are designed as mobile, and I'd offer the Active is moreso since it's much smaller. The hose on the Adam's 2.0 is longer than the Active base 20' hose which is is just about useless. To upgrade will cost you.

Which store are you close to? The CO tent sales, for example, should offer some Pro Series at a significant discount  but they do go really fast, with people even camping out overnight to be in line first for them. It's an awesome machine, though, and can be wall mounted to save floorspace. They also usually have other pressure washers to choose from, along with accessories like pressure washer hoses.

I have all three, and if you can afford it, I'd definitely recommend the Pro. My next recommendation would be the Adam's 2.0, followed by the Active.

This article should help. Personally, I don't like the newest Tire Brush, the bristles are too stiff. The Wheel Brush is fairly soft and would help with cleaning, while the Boar's Hair brush is even softer.

https://adamspolishes.com/pages/wheel-and-tire-cleaning-detailing-guide#

So many factors to consider. What machine, what speed and how much pressure are you using with the Polish and white foam? How many passes? How fast are you moving rh machine? What size area are you working with? Are you certain the pads are clean?

I will also say don't chase perfection - it's a fool's errand. I'm a firm believer in the current Polish and white foam, but there is a process and as you allude to, every paint is different.

Really depends on the results you're after. CS3 is super easy go use and would offer longer protection. HGG is also really easy and longer lasting.

They're generally about the same, but I would try the APC, steel wool and polish. I think you'll be happy with the results!

Yes! APC and some corresponding brushes. And when you have baked on soot, #0000 steel wool (find it at Home Depot, for example) with APC. Follow up with Metal Polish 1 & 2, or One Step Metal Polish, and a microfiber applicator pad to polish to a great shine! Be forewarned, the applicator pads will turn really black so be prepared to use more than one and you may need to toss them after unless you clean them well and dedicate to metal.

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-metal-polish-16oz-combo

https://adamspolishes.com/products/adams-one-step-metal-polish

First, welcome! 

Yes, in general gel coats are more difficult to work with than clear on a car. Some people use rotaries to get the job done. After polishing, simply follow with Surface Prep like on clear coats and apply the coating as normal. Vertical surfaces will not be any different. Longevity, however, should not be expected to reach the same timeframes as on a car.

Welcome to our forums!

Since you're looking to expand your skills, I highly recommend you check out our Shine Academy. We've had over 300 students from around the world attend, including some members on here, and based on their consistent feedback I promise it's worth the trip and investment! Oh, and I'm one of the instructors 🙂

PS @RayS Let Mary know you should come, too!

My recommendation is not to change anything. They're both optimized for washing a car and will work perfectly well for your needs, including coated.

8 minutes ago, Brooks said:

How to use Adam’s car shampoo

 

Directions should be on the bottle, but maybe I don't understand your question. What questions do you have about using it?

Hey, Matt! It's Chris... Welcome to the forums! Really enjoyed having you in the Shine Academy class the past weekend 👊🏼

If I were you, I'd still polish and then use the prep, just to ensure all wax is fully removed. Also, be sure to mount and balance the tires first, if needed, otherwise if the wheels are coated the weights won't stick.

Coating prep was updated to Surface Prep and the formula was changed slightly, but it'll still work.

By the way, Waterless Wash will be more than sufficient to clean them, you don't need to use a hose and bucket. Hopefully you have some but if not, order it!

Awesome! I was there so may very well have helped you. The cars look great! Stop by anytime you're near us, be happy to help.

Welcome to our forums! Per our forum rules, please note external links to non-Adams products are not allowed, nor is excessive discussion about them. That said, we can certainly help you with the process. Here's a video with our products and advice on how to beat address your issues. Let us know what other questions you have.