LSX Maestro

Yeah, I'm no professional but I've definitely looked elsewhere for a lot of products.  I think the most effective products Adam's sells are their cleaners (Soaps, TRC, APC, RW, etc) and towels (But pricey)....but for LSPs, Polishes, Pads, etc. I have moved to other brands.  As the owner of quite a few rides, I burn through detailing supplies about as fast as a small detailer, haha.  
 
I can't help feeling like Adam's is almost trying to be the Apple of the detailing industry. The socially seen "cool" brand, the Instagram pic brand.  They're getting a little high off the ground, need to settle down, have a big drawing board meeting and read these forums.  It can only do them good.  The Best companies and business in the world are the companies that pay attention to Forums, Social Media, and Retail locations and listen to what customers are saying.  

This is true.  When I was looking to up my game of detailing, I looked at all the brands I saw frequently on my online visits, namely Chemical Guys, Griot's, Adam's, and a few others.  When looking through the website, Adam's definitely comes across the most intuitive and easy to follow, combine that with the Forum and it's super easy to get your start.  I think simplifying their lineup and upgrading a few products/lowering prices would go a LONG ways for Adam's.  

I'm well aware of this.  Like I said, I'm experienced with Adam's products and have almost all of them.  I've used H2O and CB before and know what each of them do.  In asking I more meant, since application isn't very hard for either and any user of the product they choose could modify their detailing habits to accommodate the application process, how does CB perform vs H2O? Which lasts longer? Which gives more shine? Which beads water better/sheds contaminants? Which applies to all surfaces better? 
 
I personally got away from H2O GG because of the application process.  I found it pretty intensive compared to applying something like Ceramic Boost 2.0 which you just spray on and wipe off.  But that may just be me.  Many say that H2O GG is the easiest sealant to apply so.  

This is probably an obvious one...don't set the hose down where you are going to be working.  Why? Well, if you're unlucky like me, you won't see it while carrying the towel bin, the nozzle will be facing straight up, you'll step on the hose, and you'll get a VERY refreshing rinse down in certain areas...
 
100% happened yesterday.  That was a chilly detail session...

Yeah, I'm no professional but I've definitely looked elsewhere for a lot of products.  I think the most effective products Adam's sells are their cleaners (Soaps, TRC, APC, RW, etc) and towels (But pricey)....but for LSPs, Polishes, Pads, etc. I have moved to other brands.  As the owner of quite a few rides, I burn through detailing supplies about as fast as a small detailer, haha.  
 
I can't help feeling like Adam's is almost trying to be the Apple of the detailing industry. The socially seen "cool" brand, the Instagram pic brand.  They're getting a little high off the ground, need to settle down, have a big drawing board meeting and read these forums.  It can only do them good.  The Best companies and business in the world are the companies that pay attention to Forums, Social Media, and Retail locations and listen to what customers are saying.  

Yeah, I'm no professional but I've definitely looked elsewhere for a lot of products.  I think the most effective products Adam's sells are their cleaners (Soaps, TRC, APC, RW, etc) and towels (But pricey)....but for LSPs, Polishes, Pads, etc. I have moved to other brands.  As the owner of quite a few rides, I burn through detailing supplies about as fast as a small detailer, haha.  
 
I can't help feeling like Adam's is almost trying to be the Apple of the detailing industry. The socially seen "cool" brand, the Instagram pic brand.  They're getting a little high off the ground, need to settle down, have a big drawing board meeting and read these forums.  It can only do them good.  The Best companies and business in the world are the companies that pay attention to Forums, Social Media, and Retail locations and listen to what customers are saying.  

Ditto! 
 
I recently bought a 32oz bottle of highly regarded compound for $1.11 an ounce while Adam's heavy compound is $2.50 per ounce. 
 
When you're detailing quite a few cars an 8oz bottle doesn't go very far. If you're an enthusiast I can understand. I asked a while back about bigger bottles and they mentioned the "pro-line" was supposed to be out around April. I guess that never happened. 

This slight of hand switch was the last straw for me with Adams.  When you reduce product by half and still charge nearly the same as before,  and then attempt to justify it by telling me I didn't need that much product in the first place, that's a MAJOR problem and borderline insulting.
 
The cost per detail of this entire product line has reached astronomical levels.  I still kick myself for learning that fact the hard way...

Here's my little garage...Have another 2-3 car garage attached to the house.  

Here's my little garage...Have another 2-3 car garage attached to the house.  

Here's my little garage...Have another 2-3 car garage attached to the house.  

Here's my little garage...Have another 2-3 car garage attached to the house.  

Nice setup Shane. 

I've used all of Adam's LSPs except for their Ceramic Coating and Ceramic Paste Wax.  By far the slickest and most Hydrophobic is Ceramic Boost 2.0.  H2O GG is not bad. LPS, all 3 Waxes, don't bead very much, you can tell somethings on the surface but it's not that "Wow, look at that water run" reaction.  I've switched up my LSPs to other brands personally.  I like Adam's cleaning products but their LSPs are a little lacking.  As I said I tested almost all of them and honestly, it's hard for me to admit this as an Adam's fan boy, none of them lasted worth a darn on my daily driver or garage queens.  H2O probably made the most valiant effort.  Haven't had a chance to test the Ceramic Boost 2.0's durability yet.  Americana and Buttery are gone pretty much after the first wash, be that next day or next week.  The gloss dies off, a detail spray wipe down brings some of it back temporarily.  LPS always gets topped but in my experience, even with perfect proper application, it doesn't bead much or make the vehicle much easier to clean.  
 
I think Adam's could learn from CarPro and Gyeon that Silica based LSPs (Touchless sealant, wipe on sealant, wipe on coating, and full Ceramic Coating) are the path of the future.  The durability, gloss, and hydrophobic properties are crazy on them.  I recently tested Gyeon CanCoat and W.O.W. is the beading/durability insane. WetCoat or Hydro2 are also amazing products as well.  

I've used all of Adam's LSPs except for their Ceramic Coating and Ceramic Paste Wax.  By far the slickest and most Hydrophobic is Ceramic Boost 2.0.  H2O GG is not bad. LPS, all 3 Waxes, don't bead very much, you can tell somethings on the surface but it's not that "Wow, look at that water run" reaction.  I've switched up my LSPs to other brands personally.  I like Adam's cleaning products but their LSPs are a little lacking.  As I said I tested almost all of them and honestly, it's hard for me to admit this as an Adam's fan boy, none of them lasted worth a darn on my daily driver or garage queens.  H2O probably made the most valiant effort.  Haven't had a chance to test the Ceramic Boost 2.0's durability yet.  Americana and Buttery are gone pretty much after the first wash, be that next day or next week.  The gloss dies off, a detail spray wipe down brings some of it back temporarily.  LPS always gets topped but in my experience, even with perfect proper application, it doesn't bead much or make the vehicle much easier to clean.  
 
I think Adam's could learn from CarPro and Gyeon that Silica based LSPs (Touchless sealant, wipe on sealant, wipe on coating, and full Ceramic Coating) are the path of the future.  The durability, gloss, and hydrophobic properties are crazy on them.  I recently tested Gyeon CanCoat and W.O.W. is the beading/durability insane. WetCoat or Hydro2 are also amazing products as well.  

I've been in the bodyshop business for a while and can confirm, that is complete clear coat and paint failure.  Nothing left to work with there.  Not sure what the owner is looking to achieve but expect $10,000+ for a high quality stem-to-stern repaint.  Make sure the shop knows what they're doing. A lot of bodyshops are all thumbs when it comes to doing classics, meaning their techs aren't used to dissembling and prepping an older vehicle.  It's a slow and gentle procedure and more costly than brand new stuff.  
 
As with Ceramic Coatings, 95%+ of a paint job is the prep and how flat/perfect the surface is before spraying.  Once color/clear is down, sanding is only going to remove the last 5% of the flaws.  If he's going for a show quality vehicle, make sure they do many layers of clear so there's plenty to sand down to get perfectly flat as well as years worth of polishing.
 
And by all means, once it's gotten the quality paint job and is finished to perfection via skilled hands, apply PPF and a Ceramic Coating to it to lock it in for a while.  

I've been in the bodyshop business for a while and can confirm, that is complete clear coat and paint failure.  Nothing left to work with there.  Not sure what the owner is looking to achieve but expect $10,000+ for a high quality stem-to-stern repaint.  Make sure the shop knows what they're doing. A lot of bodyshops are all thumbs when it comes to doing classics, meaning their techs aren't used to dissembling and prepping an older vehicle.  It's a slow and gentle procedure and more costly than brand new stuff.  
 
As with Ceramic Coatings, 95%+ of a paint job is the prep and how flat/perfect the surface is before spraying.  Once color/clear is down, sanding is only going to remove the last 5% of the flaws.  If he's going for a show quality vehicle, make sure they do many layers of clear so there's plenty to sand down to get perfectly flat as well as years worth of polishing.
 
And by all means, once it's gotten the quality paint job and is finished to perfection via skilled hands, apply PPF and a Ceramic Coating to it to lock it in for a while.  

They'll play along just fine.  

The CPW and PS are both very similar in durability from what Adam's tells us.  I don't see why it would be necessary to strip off the CPW and replace it with PS just to put the CPW back on top.  I'd wait a while.  Also, I don't think one round of SW will eat the CPW right off.  I've had several waxes/sealants shrug off SW.  The only thing that truly strips the protection is the decon, clay, and polish process.  The CPW is probably pretty tough with the added "ceramic" properties it has over your typical Carnauba.  If you really want to put PS on just for the sake of putting PS on, then you'll likely need to completely start over, short of correcting polish.  Strip Wash or APC, wipe down with CP Eraser or similar, not sure if Coating Prep is good enough, and see where that puts you.  If the paint feels grabby and naked, then apply the PS.  
 
To be honest with you, I would leave the CPW on and then monthly coat it with the new Ceramic Boost 2.0 and see how that treats you vs PS.  

Ordered the new Ceramic Boost and a Master Blaster last night.  Officially finished my Adam's detailing collection — NOT. Haha.  

The CPW and PS are both very similar in durability from what Adam's tells us.  I don't see why it would be necessary to strip off the CPW and replace it with PS just to put the CPW back on top.  I'd wait a while.  Also, I don't think one round of SW will eat the CPW right off.  I've had several waxes/sealants shrug off SW.  The only thing that truly strips the protection is the decon, clay, and polish process.  The CPW is probably pretty tough with the added "ceramic" properties it has over your typical Carnauba.  If you really want to put PS on just for the sake of putting PS on, then you'll likely need to completely start over, short of correcting polish.  Strip Wash or APC, wipe down with CP Eraser or similar, not sure if Coating Prep is good enough, and see where that puts you.  If the paint feels grabby and naked, then apply the PS.  
 
To be honest with you, I would leave the CPW on and then monthly coat it with the new Ceramic Boost 2.0 and see how that treats you vs PS.  

Ordered the new Ceramic Boost and a Master Blaster last night.  Officially finished my Adam's detailing collection — NOT. Haha.  

Ordered the new Ceramic Boost and a Master Blaster last night.  Officially finished my Adam's detailing collection — NOT. Haha.  

Ordered the new Ceramic Boost and a Master Blaster last night.  Officially finished my Adam's detailing collection — NOT. Haha.  

Don't travel and forget a bottle of ON, lest your rental car reek of BO from the previous renter. ??