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Those who messaged me that are still interested, please message me again. I didn't get any notification of your PM's because the email notification was set to go to my old email address. The Flex is still on the market. Only selling because my wrists are too weak for the power of this machine. With the pad and backing plate combo, it's definitely much smoother than usual, but my wrists suck.

Any offers anyone?

Price lowered to $350 shipped.

ALL SOLD.

Hey everyone! I don't post here often, but always creepin' on what Adam's has to offer nowadays as I've always loved their stuff.

Anyways, I'm looking to sell my great condition Flex 3401 forced rotation polisher with several pads from Lake Country and Meguiar's. In total, all included will be:

- Flex 3401 polisher in perfect working condition, VERY slight wear on the body - just slightly dirty if anything

- Original Flex 5.5" backing plate

- Optional Flex 4.375" backing plate

- (5) Lake Country Hybrid White pads - (4) brand new, (1) used once and cleaned

- (4) Lake Country Hybrid Blue pads - (2) brand new, (2) used once and cleaned

- (5) Meg's Thin Foam Cutting pads - (3) brand new, (2) unpictured, used once, still need to clean them

In total, I am looking to get $350 shipped or best offer. If you'd like more pictures, I can get some by tonight. You can also pick the package up in northeast PA in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.

Thanks for reading!

Just wanted to throw a quick review up for Adam's Rinseless Wash! 

I was at my buddy's house this past weekend, and while he was getting his car jacked up in the garage so we could fix his coilovers, I gave my ST a quick foam down and wash/clay to get it prepped for "after-winter" correction. 

His coilovers took longer to fix than we planned, so my ST sat outside where mini dust storms kick up often due to his road being completely gravel/dirt. Luckily I brought my Rinseless Wash with me that day. I'm not really sure why I brought it, but I am soooo glad I did. My car didn't *appear* dusty, but I acted on the situation as if it was. I whipped up a bucket of warm water, probably about 3-4 gallons worth, added about 2oz of Rinseless, soaked a thick microfiber in it for about 5 minutes then had at it. Since I figured my car ONLY had dust on it and it was being polished anyways, I simply used one Rinseless solution microfiber and the same style microfiber, but dry, to dry the car. 

The Rinseless Wash cleaned the car perfectly and saved me a TON of time. It left the surface feeling silky smooth and fresh, too. If my car was a garage queen, I have a feeling I would be out there every other day with this stuff. I have never used a rinseless wash before and am now kicking myself for it. The stuff works AMAZING. I will update this post with pictures after I give the car another clean up. It's been raining every day since. 

Overall, I am thrilled with this stuff. I am going to utilize it more throughout the summer instead of two bucket full washing. My car never gets dirty enough to the point that I CAN'T use this stuff. 

10/10 product here. I am a rinseless believer, but I will stay with Adam's only.

Just to clarify:

 

Foam CANNON = attaches to a pressure washer

Foam GUN = attaches to a garden hose

 

Want to make sure we're clear on that, because there is a distinct difference.

 

On to your questions - a pressure washer will always trump a garden hose in terms of effectiveness simply b/c its a better method of cleaning. Just rinsing with a pressure washer gives you better cleaning power due to the amount of pressure and 'water broom' action.

 

Same goes with foaming, you can create a much more substantial lather with a cannon than you can with a gun... there really isn't a comparison b/c it isn't a fair fight.

 

BUT NOW... onto the cons - everyone thinks it will be easy to use a PW for washing... I find most guys end up growing weary of fighting with a pressure washer, additional connections, cords or gas, and don't stick with the routine. It does add some significant time to your setup and break down times. Also remember you're pressure washer will still need a cannon purchase - so you're into the pressure washer for $200 for a decent unit, then another $70+/- for the cannon.

I went to lunch after I posted this thread and realized... crap.. used the wrong terminology lol. Mind changing the title?

The cons in this situation, in my opinion, seem to outweigh the pros. I don't know if I want to fight a pressure washer constantly quite honestly. I used one last weekend (Sun Joe brand), and it was "okay". The foam was great but the cannon ran out of solution FAST. I didn't play around with the settings, but I imagine that can be changed. 

Thank you for your thoughts, Dylan!

Hey everyone! So right now, I am using a cheapo (well, in comparison to Adam's) foam gun from the "G" letter company. It's cheap. It's not that great. I've been just getting by with it. 

My question is this now.. It's either my current gun sucks pushing water out due to low water pressure from my house, or it just sucks at foaming no matter which setting it's on or no matter what soap:water ratio I use. From the hose alone, my water pressure seems decent, but through the gun, it's crappy. 

I'm debating either going with Adam's new foam gun because it looks like real life, or just going with a $150-200 pressure washer that could end up being even more inconvenient. Like everyone else, I simply want a solution that will destroy as much road grime as possible to allow as little actual scrubbing as possible, which in turn will reduce the risk of inducing swirls into my paint. The problem is, I can't tell if my house's water pressure (city water) is strong enough to help me here. That is why I am debating a pressure washer due to the fact it'll help me achieve the water pressure I might need for my situation. On the other hand, are pressure washers more of a hassle to deal with? I kind of assume so. Ugh.

Either way - I am getting one of these. 

Any thoughts?

That's a great start you did there! I may have missed it, but how many passes did you do? For example, if that is two passes, I would go back at it, go slower as a few have said above, do two more passes and you'll probably knock out the defects further. Turning up the speed to 5 will probably help as well. It's hard to say I guess without being the one doing this lol. 

PS. I am digging your camera. I'm no pro, but I do appreciate high res shots like you're posting.

Thank you for the welcoming, everyone! Feels great to be back.

Excited to see what you can do! Good luck!!

Welcome back!

 

There's a lot of options out there and plenty that works well.  I use Adam's products because of their business model, customer service and quality of products.

That is a great point as well. I definitely agree with you.

back Brian!

Thanks man! Speaking of Focus ST's... that is the particular car you will be seeing in my HGG review.

Hey everyone! Just placed my first Adam's order in a very long time. I got into detailing as a side job and ventured off into wholesale world with different brands in order to save money. I am happy to say, not many or any brands are as easy to use (with results!) as Adam's, and I've used several others by now. With that in mind, I have decided I will ONLY be pampering my own ride with Adam's products..selfish, I know.

I ordered a gallon of HGG + Detail Spray, a 16oz of HGG + Detail Spray, and a few other minor things to get started. Thanks to the spring sale + free shipping, I saved close to $50. Feels good. 

I'll be sure to post up in the detailing section some pictures of my new car (neither one from my avatar or sig) for all to see after she gets her spring cleaning.

It's good to be back. See you guys around!

Lookin good! More Subaru love for ya here.

Thanks, Dylan!

What kind of feels do these provoke to my fellow Adam's peoples? This is after a pH neutral foam wash because I just Machine Super Sealed it about 2-3 weeks prior and then Buttery V2 applied. 

All I have to say is this - 

Total Interior Detailer spills on the sidewalk about 3-4 weeks ago

As it's pouring today, I see this spot on the sidewalk

You be the judge. 

Protect your sidewalks today with Total Interior Detailer!   

Bump for products left updates. 

Hey Jason! I'm in Scranton, PA. Where are you located? That'd be great to sell locally. 

Considering using some today on the car. I'll post some pics if I do!

Most is sold! Still have a few pads left though and a few of them are still sealed.

Don't have much time right now to post everything, but i'm selling my 3401 (only used about 3 cars - 2 coupes, one sedan), some Adam's  pads (most still sealed) and polishes. I believe I have 4 MF correcting, 4 MF polishing, 3 foam correcting, and 3 foam polishing. I saw someone sell old polishes here even though I thought you weren't allowed to lol. So if it's against the rules to sell my microfiber pads, foam pads or my polishes, please let me know.

Trying to get $450 + half shipping/PayPal fees for everything. Please email me because I have pictures on my phone to send. bml326@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Brian L.

Thanks Frank! It is sad to see them go. I hate to see that happen to any company like that. 

Next up is my girlfriend's HAMMERED '07 Cobalt in whatever that royal blue color is they come in. This one will be the true test.

Stay tuned!

Thanks again guys!!

Hot wagon, i'm trying to think here.. Hmm.. maybe 6 passes total? It really didn't take much. If I worked in a smaller section, the polish worked even faster. I'm totally thrilled with this stuff.

Thanks, Mel!

Thanks for the compliments, guys!

DonJuan, as for your question, if there is no garage, I tell the customer i'll work around it the best I can. There are certain products I don't mind using in the sun, but I don't do actual polish jobs like this one without a garage. It's just sooooo much easier (obviously) with a garage.

Used a combo of my new Adam's products for the first time on this Saab. This was for a mobile detail. The owner is getting new tires so I didn't touch them as per request. Otherwise the detail was to bring the depth back out of the paint and get it ready for the winter months to come. 

In the arsenal was:

Paint Correcting Polish

Paint Finishing Polish

MF Correcting Pad

MF Finishing Pad

Machine Super Sealant (with matching Adam's pad)

Flex VRG 3401

Process:

Wheel/fender well scrub down

Strip wash with foam 

Wash

Clay

Polish

Sealed

Now for the pictures!

The dirty Saab:

Trying to get the swirls pictured here. If you look on the vertical axis up and down from the spotlight, you'll see fine swirls.

And now, after using Adam's MF Finishing pad + Paint Correcting polish:

Semi-Deep scratch removed using Adam's MF Correcting pad + Paint Correcting Polish:

After:

Finishing shots:

Final Impressions:

Polish, Pads, Flex

- Impressed. I knocked out the swirls at a speed of 4 on the Flex. The only time I bumped it up to 5 was to remove those scratches on the quarter. The PCP had fast working time and wiped down with such ease if there was anything left to even wipe. The way it finished down with the combo used (MF Finishing pad + PCP) was simply incredible. Not only is this a fantastic two-step system, but it can be easily turned into a one-step. 

Machine Super Sealant

- Impressed. The MSS spreads super easy, hazes up fairly quick, smells good, and wipes off nicely. The slickness was out of this world. Judging by the pictures, the paint certainly looked "dripping wet".