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The pups, gf, & myself 

1 hour ago, Mike E. said:

Both look great! Nice job! I'm sure the girlfriend and mom were happy.

Thank ya! They were! They deserved it & I got to experience a wax other than spray wax for the first time! 

I washed & waxed my girlfriends car and washed my moms car tonight for the first time using Adams products from my MB! Our neighbor came up while I was waxing and said “wow this looks great. I’m gonna have to get me some of this product and use” I think that says it all 

@Vinnrox250

Gotcha! I’ve normally just been foaming, 2 bucket wash, then spraying hydro2 every few washes

Got some buttery wax in my first MB so I think I may foam, wash, wax, then spray hyrdo2? Or should hydro2 go before the wax?

35 minutes ago, LSX Maestro said:

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.  

What does LSP stand for?

24 minutes ago, Vinnrox250 said:

I know that the HGG lasts a while, especially since I apply after a full strip wash, clay, alcohol wipe, polish, sealant, BG, then americana. Lol. I have beads for months! And HGG keeps it beading. I will have to get my hands on the CB 2.0. Wish I ordered it with the order I did 2 days ago that will be here today. ? Just didn't know enough about it at the time and the CB 1 I heard was just okay. Thank you!

Got any pictures of your beading? 

This was my truck after using Hydro2 

Just wondering if you can get that much with Adams 

New to the Adams scene! I’ve been using carpro hydro2 spray the last few washes I’ve done

It makes my truck very hydrophobic and it’s so easy to put on with it just being spray on and rinse off. 

Does Adams have anything similar?

So what exactly are you doing to get 16:1? Just got some of this on my first MB and curious to see what you all are talking about 

3 minutes ago, mc2hill said:

 

Are you set up for a 2 bucket wash?  They do not have to be Adam's buckets, but you definitely want to pick up Grit Guard or two.  At a minimum you should have a Grit Guard in the Rinse bucket to clean you wash media (mitt, sponge, etc.) before you reload with wash product.  Next choice is using a regular soapy wash (Car Wash Shampoo, Ultra Foam Shampoo, Wash & Wax, or Strip Wash) or a Rinseless Wash.  I prefer Rinseless wash (2 bucket wash with a MF Wash Mitt vs. one bucket with clean MF towels) but if you are driving off the highway you will need to use a hose to rinse off the truck (this does not stop you using a Rinseless Wash, but kind of defeats the purpose!).  Next is to decide if you want foam - either with a Foam Gun or a Foam Cannon (attached to a pressure washer).  After washing spritz on some Detail Spray, and dry with your choice of Adam's drying towels, and you are all set!

Yes I’ve got 2 buckets, 3 when my MB finally shows up lol

got a foam cannon as well

does Adams have a good snow foam??

2 hours ago, Black Bowtie said:

Welcome! Where are you located?

Central Kentucky!

10 minutes ago, mc2hill said:

Welcome to Adam's Forums!  

 

Give us an idea what your goals & budget are for your truck (keep it clean and protected, make it shinier, etc.) and the helpful, friendly folks here can help guide you there.

Just to keep it clean and protected until I can get a ceramic coat on it! And have a hydrophobic look to it when it rains. I’ve currently got carpro hydro2 sprayed on 

Hello everyone! Just ordered my first mystery bucket when the sticker bomb released. I’ve never used Adams products before. Been using Chemical guys and wasn’t to impressed. What are the best Adams products to use? Here’s my ride