Devin04 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) I came across this at my local Pep Boys. They stole Adam's "Pink Detail Spray" . However, it doesn't smell like Adams at all it's grose. This company has only been around for 5 years. That's about half as long as Adams has been around for. Can you trademark a color? Edited April 22, 2009 by Devin04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 We come across this constantly. Legally, you can't trademark color, smell, taste, and in most cases name. For example, no one can trademark "wax" because it's an industry term. Buttery Wax though we can trademark - which of course we've done. How do we look at it? Bring it on! Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery and if everyone is trying to mimic our product then we must be doing something right! The man behind Surf City Garage is actually a real estate investor who obviously has some spare time on his hands. Well, welcome to the industry we say and we will be happy to continue leading the gang in customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 We come across this constantly. Legally, you can't trademark color, smell, taste, and in most cases name. For example, no one can trademark "wax" because it's an industry term. Buttery Wax though we can trademark - which of course we've done. How do we look at it? Bring it on! Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery and if everyone is trying to mimic our product then we must be doing something right! The man behind Surf City Garage is actually a real estate investor who obviously has some spare time on his hands. Well, welcome to the industry we say and we will be happy to continue leading the gang in customer service. :rockon: BTW funny avatar Jason.:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I have seen this at Pep Boys to. And i have also seen one that tryed to copy the BUtter Wax. THey called it wax butter or somethingof that nature . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 How do we look at it? Bring it on! Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery and if everyone is trying to mimic our product then we must be doing something right! :rockon: Yep. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I actually got a demo package of their products a while back when they were making a big push in the market/trying to get positive press out there from detailers... most of their stuff I was not all that impressed with. A couple of the products were OK, but nothing I'd continue to pay for/use. I had no idea they were at Pep Boys now... should be right at home with the rest of the OTC junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) There are aren't that many companies in the U.S. that manufacture car car chemicals: it's entirely possible that this stuff and Adam's have the same "base" ingredients because they use the same chemical supplier (it's happens quite a lot in the industry). It's things like polymer content/mixture that set apart the good products from the average products, even though they may appear the same on the outside. And Dylan is right on the mark: Their stuff is average at best. I tried their tire shine out - I drove to my friends house to ask his opinion and by the time I got there it was worn off Edited April 22, 2009 by Baron_Von_Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin04 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 I meant no disrespect to Surf City Garage. I just remember hearing people say they have never seen another pink DS before and after I thought about it I haven't either. So when I came across this in Pep Boys I was shocked. Since they are located in CA and I live in MD this is the first I've seen of them. They just moved into Pep Boys a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 What they will find by moving into Pep Boys is the reason us and the other higher end companies refuse to be OTC products in major retailers: The retailers will continue to ask for larger and larger discounts that will require the car care product company to cut their costs - meaning a reduction in quality of the product. It's basically the Wal-Mart effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 What they will find by moving into Pep Boys is the reason us and the other higher end companies refuse to be OTC products in major retailers:The retailers will continue to ask for larger and larger discounts that will require the car care product company to cut their costs - meaning a reduction in quality of the product. It's basically the Wal-Mart effect. I under stand the reason and if quality would went down that would be a bad thing i just wish you could have it at a major cain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Problem with that also is that a major chain won't be able to demonstrate the product or host an event like a dealer can. Summit-Racing is about as big of a dealer as we will get and still be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Problem with that also is that a major chain won't be able to demonstrate the product or host an event like a dealer can. Summit-Racing is about as big of a dealer as we will get and still be happy. Never thought about demonstrating the product. That is the way you sell the products. If the person does not know if it works good they would not buy it. Edited April 25, 2009 by b_pappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin04 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'm glad Wal*mart doesn't sell Adam's stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'm glad Wal*mart doesn't sell Adam's stuff. That is one place that should never touch adams supplys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Never thought about demonstrating the product. That is the way you sell the products. If the person does not know if it works good they would not buy it. Correct. We love PROVING our claims I'm glad Wal*mart doesn't sell Adam's stuff. And they never will! Trust me, no one on this forum has a car worth so little that they should look to Wal-Mark to maintain it! Everyone here, and I mean EVERYONE, is here because to them it's more than a car. That is one place that should never touch adams supplys Don't worry - no plans for them to do so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Correct. We love PROVING our claims And they never will! Trust me, no one on this forum has a car worth so little that they should look to Wal-Mark to maintain it! Everyone here, and I mean EVERYONE, is here because to them it's more than a car. Don't worry - no plans for them to do so! right on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdutytd Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Problem with that also is that a major chain won't be able to demonstrate the product or host an event like a dealer can. Summit-Racing is about as big of a dealer as we will get and still be happy. Summit Racing sells your stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Summit Racing sells your stuff? Summit Racing Equipment 20 King Mill Road McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-288-3201 Sales@SummitRacing.com http://www.SummitRacing.com'>http://www.SummitRacing.com'>http://www.SummitRacing.com Summit Racing Equipment 960 East Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 Phone: 775-352-8787 Sales@SummitRacing.com http://www.SummitRacing.com Summit Racing Equipment 800-230-3030 - Order Line 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge, OH 44278 Phone: 330-630-0250 sales@SummitRacing.com http://www.SummitRacing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Good for you guys Jason. Its that attitude that keeps me a dedicated and loyal customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 They all try to copy,but it's not Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Wal-Mart SUCKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Summit Racing sells your stuff? Summit is great. A real stand up group of people that have great customer service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estecoca Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 wal-mart does suck. I hate it in every way and for many reasons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 As it was said earlier in the thread, there's not very many chemical companies in the US making car care products. Most of them come from the same company. I believe it's Chemical Guys that you can actually name and design your own labels and distribute the products (buying a product that is actually chemical guys but called something else). And I have actually seen a variety of companies selling products with the same name (Buttery Wax) and description. I also believe that it is Warner Chemical that Adam's associates with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 As it was said earlier in the thread, there's not very many chemical companies in the US making car care products. Most of them come from the same company. I believe it's Chemical Guys that you can actually name and design your own labels and distribute the products (buying a product that is actually chemical guys but called something else). And I have actually seen a variety of companies selling products with the same name (Buttery Wax) and description. I also believe that it is Warner Chemical that Adam's associates with. It is Warner: They, much like Verizon, control the universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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