jtburn Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hello Everyone, Just wanted to say Hi. I have just purchased a new 2010 WRB Subaru imprezza WRX STI. I am looking to take care of it as best as I can and have come across these products. I had the dealer put on a Simonize treatment to the car. We have had good experience with this in the past. Will the Simonize product change the need to use any of the Adams products. Thanks for your help, JTBurn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Welcome to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooners Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Jamie! Not sure what that Simoniz treatment is, but I always avoid any dealer treatments. I'm also not aware of any magic pill to protect the paint forever. There may be some others on here that can provide more feedback. Nice choice in car! Post up some pics when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Welcome. Check out these videos, http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx and the junkmans videos throughout this forum and you will get all the info you need to car for your sti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Jamie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitelord Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi Jamie. Welcome to AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I don't ever buy the extras from the dealership. I sold that stuff years ago and you wouldn't even believe the mark up on it. Let see some pics of your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADRIDES Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 from Tennessee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I used to be in the furniture business. Scotch Guard treatment is the same thing - a quick mist on the upholstery, and charge beau coup bucks for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 The Simonize treatment is a ripoff that dealerships use to squeeze money out of unknowing customers. Had you sat and watched what they had done, you would have quickly realized that this is something you could have done in your driveway at home. As Teresa pointed out, the markup on what they did is phenomenal. With the products that Adam's sells, you could have done the same thing to your car. The "protection" that they apply is only going to last up to a few months depending on how often you wash the car, the soap you use to wash the car and the elements that your car experiences. As Joey said, there is nothing that last forever so the best thing for you to do is to get familiar with products necessary that will actually protect your car's finish. Depending on the product, the interval that you will apply them will vary. We are here to help you with that small learning curve so ask away. Welcome to Adam's Forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Welcome Aboard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtburn Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks for everyones advice. It's a pity I didn't know about this forum sooner. On a previous car I had it did seem to do a good job. Here are some pics of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooners Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Looks great! Love that color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingwater Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Wecome to the Adams forum family:hi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtburn Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi Junkman, Does the simonize treatment replace the clear coat? If so is it ok to treat it in the same way i.e with the Porter cable and polishes? I am thinking more for my wifes car that is 5 years old, had the Simonize tratment when new and has a few scratches. Is the Simonize harder than a clear coat? Sorry for all the questions. Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The simonize is probably just a sealant. It will wear off of you new paint in a couple weeks or months. It does not replace the clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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