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  1. This is as close to 'all things being right in the world' as it gets. Welcome back.
  2. I can assure you that I am not stuck solely on how the recent departure of staff affects 'forum prescense'. In fact, I've said many time that there are plenty of Adam's 'representatives' on forums theses days. Unfortunately, some of them are not really qualifed to do so due to a lack of bonified industry experience. While Adam's has always been targeted to the DIY and enthusiast audiences, that is only one segment of this industry. Am I concerned about the loss of Dylan, Mook, Chase and/or some of the other quality team members on this forum? Absolutely, but I'm more concerned about how the loss of this calibre of staff will affect the entire operation, not just the forum. As Adam himself said, they all wore multiple hats within the company so their loss is far-reaching and not limited to solely this or any other forum. Each of them made significant contribution to where Adam's Polishes is today, whether that be via a forum, at an event, or just by picking up the phone or responding to a customer in need. I'm not saying they can't be replaced, but from where I sit, you have a long way to go to fill those shoes that are no empty. That's reality, not drama.
  3. It is not my intention to suggest that the Adam's forum or forums in general are the only form of Adam's Polishes promotion and marketing. It would have been naive for me to suggest or even hint that THIS is the only form of marketing used by Adam's Polishes. It is however one of the most cost effective means of doing so and the one that has the single widest reach and largest audience. Ensuring that the right people are manning this ship is imperative for this form of marketing to be successful. I also didn't say ALL moderators or ALL representatives were guitly of not being 'worthy' (for lack of a better word) to represent Adam's Polishes. I certainly didn't point the finger at anyone specific in my post, but those members of this forum and others who have had unpleasant interactions the 'bad apples' are aware of who they are. I don't need to point them out. To stay on point, I am simply expressing is the fact that Adam built a very well rounded, well liked, and well respected core team of individuals who were responsible for marketing, promoting, and supporting the products in all outlets, whether it be on forums, events, etc. etc. These members became endeard to many, including myself, not just 'on a forum'. When the bulk of those individuals who became the face of the company disappeared, in short order mind you, it has left a void for many. A void that has be filled with doubt and confusion. Over the past 7+ years I've been a pretty darn loyal Adam's customer. My 800+ posts don't reflect my actual usage of Adam's products over that time. I'd be more than happy to provide you or Nick with my account number if you want to look into it yourself and I would hope you would see that my comments are not derived out of malice, but out of concern. Concern that this community and this company has lost a big portion of what made it 'premium' in a short timeframe. It's simply not only about the products, it's the entire package.
  4. He may have grown into his roll as a member of Adam's team and a presence on this particular forum, but he was highly regarded for his detailing abilities long before he officially joined Adam's. It was his reputation that made it much easier to gain buy-in when he provided advice.
  5. It shouldn't be any surprise that consumer confidence would wane slightly in the light of the departures of so many well respected members of the Adam's team. This is especially true considering that those who have most recently left bled Adam's polishes 24/7/365. Whether their departures were as sudden as they seem (or not as Adam has explained), the seeds of doubt have been planted and only time and continued success by the entire Adam's team will erase those doubts. That is just how it works, Adam's Polishes is not immune to this aspect of business. Yes, almost every single product from Adam's is top notch and I'm sure they will continue to provide the same great results despite the presence of those who have recently departed the team. But products are just part of the equation. If you don't have enough Dylan-s or Mook-s or even Junkman-s out there to effectively promote and advise on those products, all you have is a well-stocked warehouse. People will not be falling over themselves to purchase them if they don't know how good they are and don't feel confident that they are exactly what they need to achieve the results they desire. It's not easy to convince people to drink the Kool-aid, err Detail Spray, nor should they be expected to without a heck of a good reason...regardless of how good it smells. As far as the gaurantee goes, what is it that Chris Farely said about gaurantees in Tommy Boy? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad Adam's has one, but the results from the products and advice from past team members is what sold me, not the guarantee. In all the years I've been purchasing products from Adam's (again as a result of Dylan before he was an Adam's employee), I've only had to use that guarantee one time (within the past 6 months), so it really has never played a factor for me in my decision to buy from Adam's. Nick, you know I consider you to be one of the 3 Amigos, Dylan, Mook, and Nick. I respect your knowledge (and your drive to gain more), your humbleness, and let's be honest, you're a likable guy. I really hope that you aren't internalizing any of the comments here as an indictment of the work that you have done yourself. My comments and I'm sure many of the others being expressed here are simply out of shock and sadness regarding the departure of some of our most favorite Adam's characters. In the past on the TBSS forum, I vented to you that I was/am not a fan of some of the 'additions' to the Adam's team, specifically those who were 'hired' to work the forums, including this one. I always felt that many of them are/were unproven, unknown, and quite frankly pompous. Many of them immediately began puffing out their chests with the Adam's logo emblazoned on it and instantly they were experts often spouting off at the mouth and flat-out providing incorrect information. Someone should have reeled them in from the start, but it never happened. They were left to their own devices and it honestly began to push me away from Adam's alltogether. It is a necessary evil to have 'moderators' on a forum, but sometimes mods need to put a sock in it and simply ensure the rules are being adhered to and keep the site clean, tidy, and safe for all eyes to view. I'm sorry to say, but there are individuals officially associated with Adam's on forums (including this one) that act more like trolls than objective, knowledgeable members of the community they oversee. As I told you before, just because someone has an '@Adams' or 'moderator' title associated with his/her forum name doesn't mean he/she can provide the correct advice nor does it mean that anyone should blindly respect him/her. Respect is earned and I haven't seen a whole lot around here that deserves it lately which is why I have been limiting my time here considerably and more carefully considering my purchases. As I said before, some of these individuals should have been cut loose, but they continue to detract from the Adam's moniker. Combine that with the departure of those who were beloved by many (if not all) and you have a recipe for lowered consumer confidence. I fully expect a time out now.
  6. From the outside looking in, there are a lot of familiar and trusted faces no longer associated with the company. I'm not sure a wholesale exodus or 'prunning', whatever you want to call it, really encourages me to reach for my wallet anymore.
  7. My plan B was to have it looked at the following morning, but the temperature change overnight was so great that it caused the cracks to spread. Not to mention at the point of impact, it was actually missing small pieces of the outside layer of glass, so the film layer was exposed. I too have had good luck with the DIY kits for small issues, but this thing was determined to spread. By the afternoon of the day of the replacement, it had spread to within 2" of the top of the windshield.
  8. Sorry guys, forgot to update. I was able to find a local installer who could get the Pilkington that I wanted. Got it installed and it's as good as new. No collatoral damage and no issues.
  9. I prefer something more plush than a waterless wash towel. I usually use a single soft, but a double soft or something similar would work too.
  10. You can use IPA, but make sure you have diluted it with distilled water and use a gentle touch. Full strength IPA can cause some paint systems to temporarily swell. I try to stay in the 20-25% dilution of IPA/water. Since IPA has no lubricants in it, so you will more or less be dragging a damp towel across the surface of your paint and the mechanical action could cause some micro-marring to appear. It's OK to use, just make sure you keep the above in mind when doing so.
  11. At least once a year, I do a few repeated applications of APC to completely strip the tires clean. Sounds like you just need to do a couple of applications of APC at full strength to knock out that old VRT.
  12. I never thought I would see the day... Dylan introduced me to Adam's and VRT almost 7 years ago, before he was officially with Adam's. The man bleeds Adam's Polishes, always has, and I will definitely miss him. Good luck with everything.
  13. Well, that didn't take long. It spread overnight due to the temp change. And it took a hard turn toward the driver's side. Yay!! It's funny because I'm always aware of what I'm following and how closely I'm following in an attempt to avoid things like this happening. There wasn't even anyone around me when it hit. Which is probably a good thing because the look on my face when it happened was probably priceless.
  14. That's exactly what I said when I finally got to work this morning and could see the impact spot. I could see the edges of the crack inside the vehicle, but not the complete extent of the damage. I don't know what it was, but it was solid. No problem with insurance covering it. The problem is finding a quality shop around here. There are only two things on a vehicle that I can't service myself, glass and tires. I absolutely hate anyone else working on my vehicles. Just broke 10K miles this morning too. I put over 100K on my Xtreme and only once did I have to replace a windshield, and that was somewhere in the 90k-ish range. Now this SUV, I had a something leave a much smaller startburst at the beginning of December and had it 'repaired'. That always bugged me, but I figured I wouldn't have to deal with it again for awhile. Apparently I was wrong. CA roadways, especially 101, are so littered with debris that it keeps the windshield guys going strong. I've never seen a state allow the condition of their roadways become so poor before doing anything about it. There is no maintaining here, they just wait until the roadway completely disinegrates and starts swallowing vehicles then just replace them. In the meantime, the front ends and windshields of our cars eat all the debris that gets kicked up.
  15. 2 miles after getting on the freeway this morning I received a startling 'wake-up call'. You know the kind, driving along, everything is quiet, and then BANG.... Now to locate a Pilkington, PGW, or Toyota OEM windshield because I refuse to use that crap made in China from Safelite. Well, that and I refuse to let Safelite work on any of my vehicles anymore.
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