Adam's Total Interior Detailer Discussion

[Team Adam's]

The new Total Interior Detailer is rapidly approaching its 'broad launch'. Thanks to all of you who helped test, develop, and review. Please feel free to share your thoughts on the product in this thread.

This video also features our new Interior Detailing Swabs, available for purchase today and will start shipping by next week!

[IrishCurse]

I agree Tony.  I detailed three vehicle interiors with it again this week.  I hit 3-4 of them every week because it is fast, easy, and looks great.

[Natch02]

[IrishCurse]

Oh, I can't forget the motorcycle either. Treated its leather with it too just as a touch up. Motorcycle leather is thick, touch, and exposed to harsh conditions. I mostly use the cleaner/conditioner combo at least monthly. Weekly touch-ups call for TID!

[EPHIOS]

Is TID recommended for nav screens and radios?

[Ricky Bobby]

Don't believe so, I'll let them chime in though.  The slight darkening effect on black plastics leaves me to believe there is a hint of dressing in the formula so I don't know how well it would work on LCD screens.

[Team Adam's]

I'd avoid TID on Nav screens and the like.  Since it does have some conditioner in it, you'll get an uneven, blotchy appearance, not a nice, clean finish.

[EPHIOS]

Thanks, Nick! I will try to stay away from nav screen and instrument gauges.

[EPHIOS]

Anybody knows if TID can be used daily, without negative effect?

[blcksilv08]

I wouldn't see why it would but I also don't know why one would need it everyday haha. You can always try and if you don't like it strip it back down with some interior cleaner.

[EPHIOS]

I probably use this product 3-4 times a week. It works great!

 

What a great customer service as well!

[PaintTech]

Dear Abby,

 

So, in short... If I got this straight (and I've had this product since its release)....

 

On dirty or dried out interior surfaces (except any screens, plastic lenses, gauge lens...etc), use L&IC first.

 

Then use TID or Leather Conditioner as you wish. I.e. Use Leather conditioner on leather, vinyl surfaces and TID on plastic panels

 

Or, use L Conditioner on all surfaces (no lenses and screens)... Then use TID for in-between touch ups? Or should this not go where L. conditioner has been used... And I should use L&IC before using TID?

 

Thanks In advance Abby,

 

-Confused in Alabama

 

This is the ONE product I've been confused on in 5+ years of using Adam's.

[07RS4]

Dear Abby,

 

So, in short... If I got this straight (and I've had this product since its release)....

 

On dirty or dried out interior surfaces (except any screens, plastic lenses, gauge lens...etc), use L&IC first.

 

- You can use TID on dirty surfaces, it cleans as well.  Sure, LIC is stronger, but you have to wipe with water afterwords.  If they are dried out, yes, use the Leather Conditioner.  I have seen no issues using it after a TID wipedown...but, to the opposite, the TID will strip your Conditioner.

 

Then use TID or Leather Conditioner as you wish. I.e. Use Leather conditioner on leather, vinyl surfaces and TID on plastic panels

 

- Yep

 

Or, use L Conditioner on all surfaces (no lenses and screens)... Then use TID for in-between touch ups? Or should this not go where L. conditioner has been used... And I should use L&IC before using TID?

 

- If you go conditioner, don't follow-up those area's with the TID, it will strip it.  No, you don't need LIC before TID.

Thanks In advance Abby,

 

-Confused in Alabama

 

This is the ONE product I've been confused on in 5+ years of using Adam's.

Edited December 1, 2014 by 07RS4

[pharden]

I read on one of the Adams forums that a improved interior detailer with more cleaning action is in the works. Any update on this?

 

Paul

[Adam]

New TID......Coming very........very soon!

 

I use TID exclusively in our vehicles. Once on a while, I will hit the driver seat with Leather Conditioner.

 

On cars that live outdoors, use more Conditioner!

[Performance Auto Detailing]

New TID......Coming very........very soon!

 

I use TID exclusively in our vehicles. Once on a while, I will hit the driver seat with Leather Conditioner.

 

On cars that live outdoors, use more Conditioner!

Just a tweaked formula?

[mdolandese]

What's the diff?

[Team Adam's]

I have used the new version extensively and its easiest to think of it as TID on steroids. More cleaning power for sure, its capable of removing more serious grime than the current version, but still not as strong as something like Leather Cleaner.

 

It maintains that matte look, but the best way to describe the finish is darker. There is a very noticable difference on treated vs. untreated areas, but it still looks very factory matte with no gloss.

 

The color is the same but the scent is different, the new scent I can't quite place, but it smells very clean and neutral. It disipates quick too which is what I'd consider ideal for an interior product.

 

I'm told it features much more substantial UV protection and conditioning properties and thats the stage of the testing that continues. I'm quite impressed with the new product as I'm sure you will be too. Its a nice upgrade over the current juice, but certainly not a total rewrite of the formula.

[SYMAWD]

I have used the new version extensively and its easiest to think of it as TID on steroids. More cleaning power for sure, its capable of removing more serious grime than the current version, but still not as strong as something like Leather Cleaner.

 

It maintains that matte look, but the best way to describe the finish is darker. There is a very noticable difference on treated vs. untreated areas, but it still looks very factory matte with no gloss.

 

The color is the same but the scent is different, the new scent I can't quite place, but it smells very clean and neutral. It disipates quick too which is what I'd consider ideal for an interior product.

 

I'm told it features much more substantial UV protection and conditioning properties and thats the stage of the testing that continues. I'm quite impressed with the new product as I'm sure you will be too. Its a nice upgrade over the current juice, but certainly not a total rewrite of the formula.

Hopefully this one doesn't streak on smooth plastics?  If so, I can't wait to try the new one.

[Rick72]

Look forward to giving it a try!

[EPHIOS]

Are the gallon size no longer be produce? Is it because the new one is coming out?

[Team Adam's]

Just out of stock on gallons at the moment. Should have some more bottled soon.

[sportruck00]

Hopefully this one doesn't streak on smooth plastics?  If so, I can't wait to try the new one.

True story! For example, this vehicle has a handful of finishes.. (Interior vinyl, gloss black, carbon fiber, matte, etc) It would be nice to find a product to easily tackle them all streak free!

[Rick72]

True story! For example, this vehicle has a handful of finishes.. (Interior vinyl, gloss black, carbon fiber, matte, etc) It would be nice to find a product to easily tackle them all streak free!

Is this a Mazda ?

[sportruck00]

Yes, 2014 I believe. A family members in which I have used various Adams products on. Those few different surface types in my opinion were most difficult to clean compared to others I regularly clean.

Edited January 7, 2015 by sportruck00

[ccommodari]

Any word on when the new total interior detailer will be released?