gunnybadger Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 New guy here from Southern California. I have never used Adam's products on my vehicles. Actually never heard of them until the other day to be honest. However, I have spent a lot of time watching the videos and will be placing an order soon. I'm a fan of black and love to "detail"/keep my truck clean. I thought I always used the right stuff and did an okay job of keeping my black paint in good condition....I was wrong! My last truck was cleaned every Saturday and I just recently purchased a 2016 black F-250. This time I wanted to be a lot more serious about keeping the vehicle clean/detailed. So I searched for the best car washing soap (never heard of car shampoo) and Adam's was the first thing that came up, followed by Chemical Guys. So I started researching the two...both have their followers, but Adam's was still coming out on top. I'm a "research" nut and will read/reread the same thing over and over, plus new information, until I can make an informed decision. Well, here I am...Adam's and his videos have won me over. I'm going to have to bite the bullet and take my truck to a detailer for it's first bath since I don't have any of the products yet. I'll fix it afterwards... I look forward to learning how to properly detail my truck, keep it clean and shiny, and getting to know some of you all. Thanks for having me. ~Shane A picture of my truck for your time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Shane welcome to forum! I was just like you, it took me about a month to pull the trigger on a detailing company because I researched for so long. Once you get your hands on some products, you won't want anything else. I started off slow by ordering a mystery box. In hindsight, I would go straight for one of their kits. Specifically the winter washing kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnybadger Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Shane welcome to forum! I was just like you, it took me about a month to pull the trigger on a detailing company because I researched for so long. Once you get your hands on some products, you won't want anything else. I started off slow by ordering a mystery box. In hindsight, I would go straight for one of their kits. Specifically the winter washing kit. Thanks, much appreciated. Currently I have an exterior, interior, window, wheel/tire kits, and guard an gloss in my cart. I'm a little gun shy at the moment...not about the products, but the price, LOL! My wife will FREAK out if she knows what I'm about to spend on car cleaning/detailing stuff. Personally it doesn't bother me, I'm a big believer in you get what you pay for, but she doesn't see it like that. The other part of that is I'm not sure of the exact process/steps I need to take to get my truck up to par and in a position where I only have to maintain it for a few months...if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquez93 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Welcome. If you want to spend less money, skip spending money with a detailer and just use that money for your products. The truck will survive while you wait for an order. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it all yourself. gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Welcome Shane! Best way to help win over your wife is to detail her car first! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avimore Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Welcome Shane! It also took me a while after many weeks of research and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. With all the products available, finding out what exact process/steps you need can be a bit overwhelming at first. I have found that everyone here is very helpful and with a bit of research on this forum and more video watching you'll have your own routine in no time! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Welcome Shane, I am more than happy to help you out, and let you try some products before you buy if you are anywhere near Northridge. Bruce gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome to the forum Shane! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirahnah3 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Nice SD, got a 2015 myself. They def take some time to detail thou, but Adams products make it a breeze. gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome Shane! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjk Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome Shane gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillaChick Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome to the forum gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Welcome to the group! Nice rig! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0r0y Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Welcome to the forum! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREWBUSH Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Welcome aboard. The forums here will get you going with all the info and help you can need. Im in socal also, gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salinaju Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Welcome gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Welcome to the Adam's forum Shane! Truck looks good now, but will look spectacular after getting the Adam's treatment! A lot of god people and information here to assist you in your detailing, and choice of products to get initially. gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnybadger Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Hey everyone, Thank you for the welcome, compliments on my truck (granted there's no shortage of good looking/bad @$$ vehicles on this forum [i scoured through some of the other sections of the forum]), and additional information. I'm traveling for work this week so excuse my absence and I will individually respond to those required as time permits. ~Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkj4243 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Welcome Shane, Truck looks great! I know all about traveling for work............................ just got back from 4 states out west in 3 1/2 days.......................including Ontario, California as the first stop! gunnybadger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnybadger Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Welcome Shane, I am more than happy to help you out, and let you try some products before you buy if you are anywhere near Northridge. Bruce Bruce - I appreciate the generous offer, I am not anywhere near Northridge though. I may be next weekend, I think we're taking my son to Magic Mountain for his birthday. If that's what he ends up choosing [and the wife is okay with a small detour] I can cutover on the 118 from the 210. I'll let you know for sure and see if we can work something out. Thank you, I really appreciate it. Nice SD, got a 2015 myself. They def take some time to detail thou, but Adams products make it a breeze. Thank you, I'm enjoying it so far. This is my first SD. Seems to be a great truck. Yeah, I'm not looking forward to the time investment, but I know it will be worth it in the end. That's what will keep me motivated. Welcome to the group! Nice rig! Thank you Brian. Welcome Shane, Truck looks great! I know all about traveling for work............................ just got back from 4 states out west in 3 1/2 days.......................including Ontario, California as the first stop! That's some heavy duty traveling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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