04-05-2012, 12:56 PM | #1 |
Must-Have Adam's Products?
I just started hand-washing my 2012 2SS and have been using the Maguiar line from Auto Zone. It's okay for the price, but I want to treat my paint the best I can.
I've heard Adam's has about the best quality products you can buy. So my question is, what should I buy if I'm just starting out? Keep in mind that I don't want too spend TOO much money but I will spend enough to get the job done.
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04-05-2012, 01:02 PM | #2 |
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Americana, Detail Spray(gallon), and Glass Cleaner(gallon) hands down. The more I use these, the more I like them. Americana is one of my favorite waxes and trust me when I say I've tried waxes that cost up to around $2300(Zymol Vintage). Detail Spray and Glass Cleaner are my favorites in those categories too. I've tried many products and always come back to those three. No matter how you use the glass cleaner it never streaks. Their soap is very nice too. It is among my top 3 soaps behind Optimum and Dodo Juice Born to Be Mild. Idk if it has been changed over the last couple of years, but I have a gallon from 2008 that is very nice. I also like their great white drying towel. I have Waffle Weave towels that are different colors and due to the dyes they don't absorb as well. The Waterless wash is good too, but it's not necessarily a must have because Waterless Washes aren't for everyone. I use them after each drive to remove bugs from my front bumper. Their glass sealant is nice too. It works, but is not a necessary. Just don't get your mind set that Adam's has everything that you need. There are other alternatives. I couldn't count in my head how many different brands that I use. But Adam's is nice in many categories. Their reps are also very helpful.
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04-05-2012, 01:14 PM | #3 |
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Save for a few months and buy their complete Porter Cable kit
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Really need more information. Do you just want to clean and protect? Do you need/want to correct the paint?
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So I guess I'm looking to get rid of the swirls first. And after that, just clean and protect.
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04-05-2012, 01:37 PM | #8 |
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It truly just depends on what you want. I use different brands for different things. If you want a list of what I mostly use I could make one for you, but if I had to choose one all around brand, it would be Meguiar's. Except for the wax. I don't care too much for Meg's last step products. Phil at DD is a great place to order from. As is Grabiak Performance center for Adam's. Adam's is even having a sale right now with great shipping prices.
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04-05-2012, 01:42 PM | #13 |
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Haha, we gotta meet up next time I'm on my way up to MI. Know any good bars around you?
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04-05-2012, 01:44 PM | #14 |
Between mods and cleaning supplies, I'm gonna be living out of my car pretty soon. This car is sucking my bank account dry!! Lol
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