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lvgmman
09-08-2011, 10:30 AM
Let me start off by saying that i made a small order of items from Adam's as a test. For the price of the products i purchased I was expecting stellar results and the products exceeded my expectations.

I used all the items on my 2001 GMC Sierra as a test

Super VRT - I used on my dash and black plastics like around the mirrors using a foam brick. VRT gives you a "flat shine" if there is such a thing. It made the plastics look new. I was already thinking about replacing my door handles since the plastic was so weathered VRT brought them back to black and saved me all that time and money.

General purpose cleaner - It is very similar to a chemical i used to use that i can't find anymore that was called "tiger power" spray it on and the clingy dirt falls off, such as in the gaps on the mirrors where dirt and dust collects. love it, it fills the void that not being able to buy tiger power anymore left in my life.

In and Out spray - let me just say this is my favorite detail product now it is just plain awesome. It brings back the shine just like VRT but with 0 effort needed on your part. just spray and walk away. 3 packs for me only from now on

used on the G8
lets just say i have never been impressed by the "leather" that comes in the g8. I am upset that GM sourced their leather from rhino's rather than cows, lol.

Leather interior cleaner - The amount of dirt that was hidden by my onyx leather is scary. i have been concerned to use furniture leather cleaner on car interiors because the chemicals i have found in the past have smelled too toxic. Adam's leather cleaner smelled mild enough that i was concerned it would not clean well, that was most definitively not the case. It took one entire microfiber rag just to get the driver seat free of dirt. this product made me realize one thing leather gets just as dirty as cloth but it just doesn't show it.

Leather conditioner - this stuff is thick! trying to get it to spread out on the foam block is a task. I was worried that due to the perforated leather that i would have dried up conditioner in the perforations, did not happen. It spreads like butter. It gives the leather a, once again, "matte shine" which looks great. it also made the dinosaur skin leather feel softer overall. it has been a week since i did this and it seems even softer now than before as the sun heats it up.


Thanks, guys keep up the good work. I am ruined i can't buy normal store bought products anymore they just don't cut it.

GXPaycheck
09-08-2011, 04:07 PM
A couple tips on the leather conditioner. Use bare hands to apply, and when done park the car in the sun with the windows up for a couple hours.

lvgmman
09-08-2011, 04:41 PM
may i ask why?

BenG8
09-08-2011, 05:10 PM
It is always very nice when something exceeds ones expectations.

Dylan@Adams
09-09-2011, 06:09 PM
Thanks for your business and the awesome review! We really appreciate it and if theres anything I can do for you don't hesitate to ask.


may i ask why?

For more 'intense' conditioning... most factory leather now a days is coated so you're not going to get any real absorption into the material. Applying very thick using your bare hands allows you to work the product more completely in, especially on the bolsters and things like that where you get those little creases over time.

After spreading a very heavy, sloppy coating of it on the seat remove the excess with a dry microfiber towel, then park in the sun. That will soften the leather up a little more and give it a nice feel.

GXPaycheck
09-12-2011, 08:12 AM
What Dylan said^^

zepcom
09-12-2011, 08:45 AM
Nice review. I am considering adams for starting up my detailing game. Unfortunately with my car being my daily driver, it's not as "pampered" as many others, but that's okay.

I have some detailing spray, and just obtained some waterless wash. Need to find the time to learn all the ins and outs of detailing.... when I have time. :)

--zep

liquidred
09-12-2011, 07:54 PM
Adams stuff is the best hands down!

courtroom19
09-12-2011, 11:29 PM
I saw a video of a guy applying wax to the outside of the car with bare hands. I thought that was pretty impressive. :cool:

Dylan@Adams
09-13-2011, 11:07 AM
I find the 'wax with bare hands' thing to be a bit of a gimmick. The explanations I've heard of the heat from your hands activating 'special enzymes' and things like that just don't line up for me. I've tried it, found that all I ended up with was an excessively heavy application of wax, and a lot of wasted product.

Plus, with as calloused and hard as my hands are from detailing all the time I'm not sure I'd want to use these meat-hooks on my paint LOL.

courtroom19
09-13-2011, 12:50 PM
I find the 'wax with bare hands' thing to be a bit of a gimmick. The explanations I've heard of the heat from your hands activating 'special enzymes' and things like that just don't line up for me. I've tried it, found that all I ended up with was an excessively heavy application of wax, and a lot of wasted product.

Plus, with as calloused and hard as my hands are from detailing all the time I'm not sure I'd want to use these meat-hooks on my paint LOL.

I would tend to agree about it being gimmicky, but I gotta admit, dude looked like the shiznit when doing it! :wink2:

Dylan@Adams
09-13-2011, 12:51 PM
LOL... good point.

When I did it I think my neighbors thought I had lost my mind... there is something a little disturbing about a man rubbing a car like its some kind of sensual massage. :D

gsx_sleeper
09-13-2011, 02:49 PM
LOL... good point.

When I did it I think my neighbors thought I had lost my mind... there is something a little disturbing about a man rubbing a car like its some kind of sensual massage. :D



My car purrs when I rub her down :p:D

Merc
09-13-2011, 03:29 PM
LOL... good point.

When I did it I think my neighbors thought I had lost my mind... there is something a little disturbing about a man rubbing a car like its some kind of sensual massage. :D

Hahahahahahaha omg I LoL'd at work.lol

XT1NCT
09-13-2011, 04:29 PM
The oils of your hands can actually transfer to your car leaving a not so nice discoloration. Not to mention the damage to your cuticles. LOL