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I wanted to post a topic up about how awesome Emery is. I had an issue with a previous order where the wrong pad was shipped to me. It’s probably the first time I have ever had the wrong thing sent to me and I’ve made several orders. Within minutes of speaking with Emery, he resolved the problem. Super cool guy with a very helpful approach. Having support like that from this company is why I remain loyal to Adams. I have rarely had any issues, but when I have, they have always stepped up to resolve them. Thanks for your time and assistance Emery and the rest of the Adams team.
 
-Jamey

Got my Birthday Detail Spray today.....ooops I mean uh, my Cinco De Mayo spray today...smells phenomenal!!! I definitely think Adam’s should use this scent in the future again!!
 
The print on the label is even textured, pretty neat touch!
 
 

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for all of the service men and women who have died fighting for our country. It holds a special place in my heart and thousands of other individuals around the country and world.
 
As a side story, in my job prior to working for Adam's, I was proud to support the Navy as a defense contractor responsible for sonar and weapons systems. Among dozens of ships, there were two that I seemed to always end up working on more than others. I worked on the USS John S. McCain and USS Fitzgerald out of Japan more times than I can count on two hands over the course of 10 years - making lasting friendships with crew members. These two ships happen to be the two ships that had collisions at-sea last year in two separate incidents while forward deployed. Seven sailors were lost on DDG-63 in June 2017 and ten sailors were lost on DDG-56 just a few short months later in August 2017. I do not recall knowing any of those sailors specifically, but having been considered almost a part of the sonar crew on both ships and sleeping in the same berthing areas that were breached and flooded, these events had me deeply saddened, thinking of what their families and the rest of the crew were going through. Events like this and ones far more devastating are a reality for military families and friends since the beginning of our country, so if you have a few moments to spare over this holiday weekend, take a few minutes to remember our fallen heroes. 
 
For this Memorial Day, we have a few military-themed products available for purchase - specifically a new, limited-run Camo T-Shirt and Camo Hat - that we will be donating $15 of every T-Shirt and $10 of every Hat sold to the Navy Seal Foundation. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families.
 
At Adam's, we thank everyone that will participate in this special donation with us.
 
Very Respectfully,
Dan@Adams
 
For this sale, we have 20% off of individual chemical products and towels, 15% off of everything else like kits and accessories, and free shipping on orders over $100 for the continental United States. This sale ends Monday at Midnight MST. No coupon codes are necessary - discounts are automatically applied, and you cannot stack any other discount codes (all codes have been disabled for this sale).
 
We've also released updates to all 3 of our Ceramic Coating formulas for Paint, Wheel, and Trim, and switched up those kits a little bit too. Ceramic Paste Wax has made its return in a more affordable non-special edition container and kit as well. Lastly, we've partnered with Landa to offer a commercial-duty Electric Pressure Washer drop-shipped to your door. While this certainly isn't a product for everyone due to the price, it is a very robust, professional unit that will provide years of excellent performance.
 
CLICK HERE TO SHOP NEW PRODUCTS NOW
 

More videos on the way I think, but here's a video on the updated coatings:
 
 

I have placed my order and as a Veteran, I want to thank Adam's for thinking of those who sacrificed it all for our freedom.  Semper Paratus

Another rainy day here in NJ, so what better to do than take pictures of my arsenal.  
 
Here are my Limited Edition detail sprays. Looking forward to a 2018 Memorial Day release...……..maybe apple scented.
 

They look like they’re getting settled in for the big game. Where are the chips and dip? And beer?! ?

How'd you know.  Sometimes it's the simplest things in life that make us happy.  

agree. there's something about collecting these darn things ?

Thank You ,Falcaineer and Rich for the information on pads. 

Thank You ,Falcaineer and Rich for the information on pads. 

Adam's Wheel Cleaner ?
 
I'm at a craft beer festival and tried a cream ale. Tastes exactly like Wheel Cleaner smells ?

Timing of this sale needs to be after Mothers Day!!  I know I won't be able to buy anything until after she opens her gift!!  Her guard will be down, so I'd be able to take full advantage of the situation!!!

Don’t underestimate the power of a foam pad. They will cut. That looks superficial. Correcting polish and an orange pad followed by finishing polish and a white pad and I think you’d be satisfied. 
 
We all want that 100% perfect finish. It’s very elusive, even for those of us who do this often. You can drive yourself crazy trying to find it at best, and at worst you can trash a paint job. A good rule of thumb is how it looks from three feet away. 
 
Even the majority of clients won’t pay for thay perfect finish. It’s expensive and we only do that by the hour since they can add up. Ever see those “forty hour details?” Most of that time is spent polishing. 
 
If you have the patience, chase it. But invest in the tools to protect yourself from costly mistakes. We typically don’t touch cars until we’ve put a paint gauge to them for regular polishing...and we wouldn’t chase perfection without doing it. 
 
Youll be amazed at what two steps of polishing gets you. Take your time. Do it right. 
 
 

ps.  Thanks for the welcome! ?
 
pps.  Here's the Swirl Killer MB contents.  Yes, the wrong size polishing pads. ?  Yes, Adam's order people made a mistake and are in the process of sorting it out.  Top customer service. (The Mini needs a good clean, and that's a Griot's PFM drying towel, which is the best I've used to date)

It's that time of the year again for the annual Grabiak Performance Center Small Town Expo and Detail Clinic, in New Alexandria, PA! The event is being held Saturday morning, May 19th, starting at 9AM until 2PM at Grabiak Chevrolet!

I stopped by the dealership a few weeks back to start planning things out with Ray, and we're sure to make this year's event exciting and fresh! We're planning to have an Interactive Experience with 3 different work stations this year - one on Proper Washing, one for Interior Care, and one for Paint Care - Correcting and Protecting!
 
Chris Toth (Chris@Adams), myself, and Eric (one of our expert detailers from our Barrett-Jackson show team) will all be demonstrating the newest products, answering questions, and letting you try them out before you buy.
 
Here's a few shots of their awesome showroom display of Adam's Polishes products - needless to say, they will be plenty stocked for the event!
 




 
You can even check out some products in the waiting area while getting a vehicle serviced!
 


 
There will be food trucks on-site, as well as local live music, the Andy Davis Band, plus many other vendors and activities. Full flyer is below:
 

 
This is a must attend event if you're located anywhere near the Pittsburgh region. It's a ton of fun and very informative! If you plan on attending, please RSVP here or at the event link on facebook below:
 
https://www.facebook.com/events/214903255751872/
 
Thanks for looking, and we hope to see you there! -Dan@Adams

So you want to start mixing and diluting products for various uses, but you're not sure how to decode the ratios? Not to worry - the Shine Doc has got you covered! Dilution and mixing can be a very important part of a good detailing regimen, whether its to reduce the strength of a cleaner for more delicate needs or reduce the shine of a dressing, its key to know how to properly read dilution recommendations.
 
WHAT PRODUCTS CAN BE DILUTED?
Virtually any chemical can be diluted in one way or another, but things like wax for example won't be diluted often. Other products like Super VRT, Leather & Interior Cleaner, or Rinseless Wash will be things you dilute all the time.
 
CAN I USE TAP WATER TO DILUTE THINGS?
Yes and no, it really depends on the product you're mixing and what its purpose will be. Typically any product that has an 'optical implication' should only be mixed with distilled water. By optical implication we're talking about products with a visual impact on reflection, clarity, etc. So for example Super VRT can be mixed with regular tap water as the clarity of your tires or trim isn't an issue. On the other hand Rinseless should (ideally) be diluted with distilled water to reduce the chance for streaking when its used as a waterless spray.
 
DEFINING 'PARTS' IN A DILUTION
The term 'parts' are used in simplified dilution ratios that allow the user to calculate a dilution ratio regardless of the size of the bottle or batch you are mixing. Simply put 'parts' are a basic way to break down a mix and scale it to whatever amount you need or want.
 
In a dilution ratio your first number is always the water and the second number is your chemical, so for example:
 
If you were trying to create a dilution of Car Wash at 4:1 it would read 4 PARTS water and 1 PART car wash. Because the ratio is a simplified dilution you can apply it to something as small as a 16oz bottle or as large as a 5 gallon bucket. As long as you know the parts you can create any batch you need at the identical dilution ratio.
 
HOW PARTS MAKE UP A TOTAL YIELD
With the parts understood we can discuss how those parts add up to create your total yield. The total yield is the amount of the finished mixture you will create with your dilution. Simply put, the sum of the parts equals the yield. Sticking with our 4:1 mixture for Car Wash from earlier -
 
4 parts water and 1 part car wash equals a total yield of 5 (the sum of the parts)
 
If you were using a dilution of 20:1 your total yield would be 21. If working with a dilution of 10:1 your total yield is 11, etc, etc.
 
DETERMINING YOUR BATCH SIZE
Your batch will be dictated mostly by the container you intend to mix in. Keep in mind that most bottles are not defined by 'full to the top' as almost every bottle manufacture leaves an air gap at the top to reduce spillage. If your bottle doesn't have markers or a gauge to indicate sizes use a measuring cup to determine where the fill lines should be and mark them with a sharpie.
 
CONVERTING YOUR RATIO TO OUNCES
So now we know what parts are and how they add up to the total yield. You also know that your batch size will be dictated by your container, but how do we break the formula down into ounces and start mixing? We need to convert our parts to ounces. Lets say we're going to mix 32oz of our Car Wash solution at 4:1 to clean a set of delicate aluminum wheels:
 
 
BATCH / YIELD = OUNCES PER PART
 

Remember BATCH is the size of your container, or the amount you wish to make in ounces and YIELD is the total number of parts in your dilution ratio so in our example:
 
32oz  /  5  =  6.4 ounces per part
 
Now that we've determined our ounces per part we can plug that number back into the original ratio and determine exactly what we need to create our mixture in the correct batch size
 
4 PARTS WATER       x     6.4oz   =     25.6oz
1 PART CAR WASH   x     6.4oz   =     6.4oz
 
Double checking our math by adding it together you can see we have a total of 32oz of mixture being created at our desired dilution.
 
TIP: PRE-MIX LARGER BATCHES
Armed with all this new found knowledge of dilution how can you make it even more effective? Try pre-mixing larger quantities of your most commonly used ratios for refill purposes. Diluting directly into the bottle, while convenient and easy does present a challenge - if you are almost done with your mixture and need to refill it how can you accurately measure when there is already liquid in the bottle to contend with? By mixing gallon or larger batches to then refill your spray bottles you can eliminate the guess work and the need to mix for 128oz of use.

So the next time you exhaust a gallon container don't toss it out! Mix up a batch of your most commonly used dilution and have it ready to go whenever you need it!

 
COMMON DILUTIONS
Below you'll find just a few suggestions on various dilutions to use your Adam's products at. If you have a dilution ratio you like for a product reply here and we'll add it to the list. The beauty of diluting products is you can find a variety of needs and new solutions for products you may not have thought of before.
 
All Purpose Cleaner 8:1 - Delicate aluminum wheels or trim 4:1 - Bug or tar pre-treater, door sills, kick panels 1:1 - Ceramic coated wheels, gloss or matte black painted wheels, delicate engine bay Car Shampoo 128:1 - Soap Bucket 8:1 - Foam Cannon or Foam Gun Leather & Interior Cleaner 8:1 - Delicate surface interior cleaning 3:1 - Moderate soiling 1:1 - General coated leather cleaning (when no stains are present) Mega Foam 256:1 - Soap Bucket 16:1 - Foam Cannon or Foam Gun Rinseless Wash 16:1 - Waterless washing spray 64:1 - Clay lubricant 6:1 - Pre-Wash/Pre-Soak solution Strip Wash 128:1 - Soap Bucket 8:1 - Foam Cannon or Foam Gun Tire & Rubber Cleaner 1:1 - Maintenance cleaning of lightly dirty tires, delicate engine bay Ultra Foam Shampoo 128:1 - Soap Bucket 10:1 - Foam Cannon or Foam Gun VRT Tire & Trim Dressing 1:1 - Spray on low gloss tire dressing 2:1 - Spray on detailer for vinyl soft tops/tonneau covers and engine bay plastics/hoses (sometimes referred to as "VRT Milk") 3:1 - Quick detail spray dressing for matte vinyl wraps Wash & Wax 128:1 - Soap Bucket 10:1 - Foam Cannon or Foam Gun Wheel Cleaner 1:1 - Paint decontamination/removal of ferrous metal (Iron Remover is preferred and more effective for full body panels) Wheel & Tire Cleaner 2:1 - Fender wells and engine bay 1:1 - Maintenance cleaning of lightly dirty wheels and tires 

It looks like there might be a patch in there as well from the various teaser photos I've seen. I got my kit right before they sold out + SK 15mm MB.

Got my kits and jacket too!