Dan@Adams

You may have noticed we launched some new products onto the website yesterday afternoon, as well as Mystery Madness, with all sorts of different mystery boxes, buckets, crates, stools, etc! 
 
First up is product that many have been requesting for quite some time, Adam's Water Spot Remover! This is a very effective cleaner, but keep in mind it does have acid actives in it, so wear gloves and make sure to review the product video before use!

 
Product Video: 
 
 
We also introduced a new formula update to one of our most popular products, CS3. The short answer for what is different about it - we made everything about it better with a few simple tweaks to the formula. The longer answer from our chemist: "We adjusted the ratio of cleaners to protectors to make it slicker, even glossier, less prone to streaking, and more durability." It should reliably last up to 2-3 months now per application. The scent was updated a bit as well, mixing passion fruit into the original pineapple orchid scent, to help distinguish the formula update too. 


A few new detailing accessories were added to the site as well! First up is the Adam's Rolling Wheel Detailing Stand. This high quality powder coated stand will make the process of cleaning and ceramic coating your wheels much easier. It can accommodate 14" to 22" wheels, and the rollers can be tilted to prevent the wheel and tire from tipping over. This one will save you time and effort when coating wheels!


Then we also added a new Handheld Dual LED/UV Flashlight. This rechargeable light has 3 different shades of white on the color spectrum, as well as UV mode for using any of our coatings with our UV Tracer Technology. 

 
You can find these items and more, plus all of our mystery box options under the New Products section of the website. Make sure to use code SAVE for 15% off of your order, excluding mystery items.

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner is a salt-based formula, so I would not use it on any leather or synthetic leather surfaces myself. If you did, follow it up with some Leather Conditioner or Interior Detailer as soon as you can.

You may have noticed we launched some new products onto the website yesterday afternoon, as well as Mystery Madness, with all sorts of different mystery boxes, buckets, crates, stools, etc! 
 
First up is product that many have been requesting for quite some time, Adam's Water Spot Remover! This is a very effective cleaner, but keep in mind it does have acid actives in it, so wear gloves and make sure to review the product video before use!

 
Product Video: 
 
 
We also introduced a new formula update to one of our most popular products, CS3. The short answer for what is different about it - we made everything about it better with a few simple tweaks to the formula. The longer answer from our chemist: "We adjusted the ratio of cleaners to protectors to make it slicker, even glossier, less prone to streaking, and more durability." It should reliably last up to 2-3 months now per application. The scent was updated a bit as well, mixing passion fruit into the original pineapple orchid scent, to help distinguish the formula update too. 


A few new detailing accessories were added to the site as well! First up is the Adam's Rolling Wheel Detailing Stand. This high quality powder coated stand will make the process of cleaning and ceramic coating your wheels much easier. It can accommodate 14" to 22" wheels, and the rollers can be tilted to prevent the wheel and tire from tipping over. This one will save you time and effort when coating wheels!


Then we also added a new Handheld Dual LED/UV Flashlight. This rechargeable light has 3 different shades of white on the color spectrum, as well as UV mode for using any of our coatings with our UV Tracer Technology. 

 
You can find these items and more, plus all of our mystery box options under the New Products section of the website. Make sure to use code SAVE for 15% off of your order, excluding mystery items.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!

I followed up with product development, and they are working on it, but not 100% sure if this will come into production though. That's all I have to update right now.

Soak the mit with the hose before putting it in the bucket. 

The Grey mitt really soaks up the water or soap.  I've found that if I use the hand in mitt and just give it a squeeze once I have pulled it out of the water, I go through a lot less water.  It isn't changing how the vehicle gets cleaned, but it reducing how much water is just running out of the mitt on the way back to the car.
 
The next time you the mitt pay attention to how much goes all over the ground before touch the car or how much gushes out when you put it against the car.  If there is a lot, then you know you can squeeze a little more out during the next rinse/soap cycle.

Yep, the scent is very close to (if not the same as) Ceramic Boost.

Thanks Guys, that's what I like about it here, is you can get answers quickly. Great tips for other uses also Ray. 
 

Tried it out yesterday and have to say it did clean up all the dust of off the car really nice. Left a nice shine to it.
 

Great, WW is one of my favorite products!

Hey Al, great question! You can absolutely use our regular Waterless Wash on a ceramic coated car, and I use it fairly often on mine. There isn't protection in our regular Waterless Wash, so you don't have to worry about buildup with it. I would say to use it up and then give CS3 or Ceramic Waterless a try when you need to restock 👍

There should be (could be?) some drain holes that help get the water out of those types of areas. If there are some in that area, make sure they are not clogged. 

Previously unavailable to retail customers, for those of you who have always wanted to try it but couldn't, or simply want more, Rubber Mat & Liner Cleaner is now up for sale on the website. This stuff works great!
 
https://adamspolishes.com/collections/new-just-in/products/adams-rubber-mat-liner-cleaner
 
 

Hi @Frydaddy, sorry I missed this post last week! We've had a few requests for some type of cart for the Pro-Series Pressure Washer, so I will pass this onto Product Development to see what they think 👍 

Hi there, and welcome to the forum!

For the Graphene Ceramic Coating, it would be best for the application and curing temperature to be around 50F (10C) or higher. Temperatures at or near freezing will make the application more difficult. Moisture is also a big issue during the cure process - if there is moisture, the coating can try to cure to it rather than the clear coat surface, and could leave water spotting. We recommend keeping the vehicle indoors for a minimum of 24 hours after application. 5-10 Celsius for curing should be ok but isn't ideal. 15-20 Celsius would be great if possible at least for the first few hours.

Once the coating is applied and cured, we recommend Graphene Detail Spray or any of our SiO2-infused ceramic products for maintaining - CS3, Ceramic Waterless, Ceramic Boost, Wash + Coat are all great options. Our blue Car Shampoo and Mega Foam are fully compatible for washing as well. Our regular pink Detail Spray is ok for a coated vehicle, but the choices above will be more compatible.

If this is your first time coating a vehicle, I would recommend checking out the recent Graphene Writeup I did a few weeks ago and also watching our installation video, as well as our latest video on troubleshooting issues with a coating installation:

https://adamspolishes.com/pages/graphene-ceramic-coating-explained
 
 

With Recochem acquiring Adam's Polishes and our blending company last year, as well as the recently announced POR-15 partnership, this provides exciting new technologies to not only expand the brand, but to develop and offer new technologies and products, and grow the international audience too since Recochem is a worldwide company. I have not discussed this with anyone yet, but I suspect that we may eventually have category tabs on the website for partner products. They're under New Products right now because they're new, and that is typically the most browsed section of the website.

Rest assured, as you said, we always strive to offer the best car care products out there. Even just last night, our chemist showed me some very cool things he is working on, but I can't discuss that quite yet!

Great questions! Buttery Wax is one of our easiest products with some great gloss and depth with little effort, but as you noted, it's not one of our most durable products. It's good for those that like to wax their vehicles more frequently without worrying too much about build-up of too many layers. As far as sitting in the garage vs getting driven in the elements, it should last longer if it's garaged frequently; however heat and sun are the main elements that will wear down Buttery Wax, so if your garage gets very hot in the summer or if the car sits outside in the sun often, you may see it degrade more quickly (also store the bottle in a room temperature area if possible). 
 
Combining Buttery Wax with Spray Wax or Detail Spray ever few weeks is a perfect combo. It will certainly help and should let the Buttery Wax last a little longer per application. You could use a light mist of Spray Wax or Detail Spray as a drying aid each time you wash the vehicle too. One or two sprays per panel is enough when using them as a drying aid, as you're just trying to reduce water spotting and add a little bit more shine and protection without leaving any smearing or streaks.

Ceramic Liquid Wax is a newer product and almost as easy to use as Buttery Wax - they both apply very similarly, but Ceramic Liquid Wax is more of a synthetic sealant with ceramic infusion compared to more traditional waxes used in Buttery Wax. Ceramic Liquid Wax will usually last 1-3 months per application on its own from most vehicles I have used/tested it on. If you eventually decide to try out the Ceramic Liquid Wax after your Buttery Wax is used up, CS3 or Graphene Detail Spray both pair excellent with it, since they're both in the same product family 👍 

 Not that it matters when it comes to protection or performance, but Ceramic Liquid Wax has one of my favorite scents of all of our products, and I love how the smell stays in my garage for a few days after using it 😄 

Where are you located in PA?
 
Go to Adam's web page:
https://adamspolishes.com/
Scroll to the bottom of the page, under About you'll see Store locator, click that. Put in your zip code and your search distance.
 
We do six Shows/Events yearly on the Carlisle Fairgrounds where you can see, purchase, and ask questions about products and detailing. The first this year will be Spring Carlisle April 21-25.

Hi Jack,  Welcome to the Forum.
 
When it comes to campers, motorhomes and travels there are a few things to consider.  First and foremost is preparation and maintenance that it takes for any large piece of equipment, don't underestimate the effort.  Do you have a place to get it out of the weather for a few days for the prep and curing?   While it doesn't have to be fully enclosed, you'll want to make sure that it is out of the sun for the duration.   Next up is the volume of product that you'll need and to do it properly you'll need to plan on stripping, claying, polishing, prepping and finally coating.
 
There are three alternatives to coating that work out very well on large vehicles.  The first is Wash & Wax.  This applied during the wash cycle and will doesn't require all the prep time and still looks great.  If you can wash the camper every few weeks, it will keep looking good and be well projected.  This also makes it a one-stop process for maintenance. 
 
The other option is to use strip wash or car shampoo followed by H20 Guard and Gloss.  On white vehicles you can't beat what HGG does and how it looks.  It is generally my go to product for while vehicles.
 
The third option is to use Ceramic Liquid Wax.  This wax requires less prep, lasts for many months and looks great.  You can put it on outside doing small sections at a time, although I will recommend doing it the shade.  If you can use the Ceramic Liquid Wax one a year, you'll be good, especially if follow up with washing it with either Wash & Coat or Wash & Wax.   Just for background, the motor that I recently sold was a 30' Class C and it would take me two days to wash and wax at a minimum.   Just a wash could be done in about 6 hours.

Personally, my tips don't get that dirty.  I just wash them along with the rest of the car and use Metal Polish on them with a ball on a drill, and a rag around the ball.  Works great for tips that aren't in really bad shape.

Welcome to the forum @QuickSilver20! Detail Spray and Interior Detailer are both a very great start to our product line, since they're some of our top-sellers and are both very easy to use. Interior Detailer with Microban is one of my favorite products, and I use it every 1-2 weeks in my car to keep it looking factory fresh. I love that it has a no-gloss finish.

While there are a large number of products that can certainly be overwhelming, we try to group them together in kits and explain the benefits of each in our product videos, write-ups, and discussions on here. You may find that the most overwhelming area comes from exterior protection products, which can be broken up into a few specific categories: Ceramic Coatings (including the new graphene-infused products), Sealants, and Waxes.
 
There is sometimes confusion as to which products to use and in what order. For example: "I have Buttery Wax, Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating, Brilliant Glaze, Rinse + Coat, Ceramic Boost, Detail Spray, and Paint Sealant - what's the best order to apply these?" This example is exaggerated, but the takeaway is that we have different options that work well together with their specific protection category, but you don't necessarily need or want to apply every product to one vehicle. Many factors such as intended use of the vehicle, time restraints, or comfort level of applying certain products like ceramic coatings can all weigh in on what product(s) a customer may want to use or may work best for their particular vehicle.  

Determining what may work best, troubleshooting problems and answering questions, and discussing tips and troubleshooting techniques are why we're all here. We have a pretty awesome community, with a wealth of knowledge and friendly help so please don't hesitate to ask any questions 

Hello everyone, I've been reading on these forums the past few weeks and figured I would join and be a more active member.  Just recently got introduced to Adams products and hoping to learn more about the product line.  While the products are straight forward for the most part I did get a little overwhelmed with some of them as far as being compatible with other products but feel that I am learning which is good.  Historically I've always just used Mothers or Meguiars to care for my cars but recently tried the Adams detail spray and interior detailer and was really impressed and just placed an order for some more products not too long ago so looking forward to trying them out. 

My 2013 60th Anniversary 427 Corvette, and my 2019 Equinox Premier.  
 
 

Here is my Ride, 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Plus.

Lets see some pics of your rides. Enjoy & have fun!
I will start with my 69 Chevelle!