Should I purchase Adam's Basic PC Kit

Junkman2008

Not everyone has the same needs. For a lot of folks, one brand may solve all their issues.

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tomnavone

And there are other brands that do the same thing as adams but cost half the price. Like chemical guys

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Junkman2008

Well, I can clearly see that it's dinner time for you. Have at it.

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TWYNBYZ

Ha ha. Your cold as ice Junkman!!!!

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Btw guys, I didn't want to make this into a pissing contest. I just wanted some advice on what to purchase being that I'm a beginner. To me, being a beginner means not to dive in heads first before testing the waters. So being economical about which kit our products I would use are apart of how I made my decision. Could i have purchased the Adams basic, starter or top of the line $1000 buck kit? Yep, and could've done so without reservation. However, I processed your advice and the advice I got from Autopia and made an informed decision. Now as I gain experience detailing my car I will step up to more advanced products. But for now I think this solution fits my needs.

I hope my post doesn't offend anyone. I just wanted everyone to back away from their keyboards before firing of another volley of posts.

tomnavone

I get it. Its not tator tots but Hator tots. lol Wheres my hatorade to wash it down. You're very clever. By the way the detailing part of the forum wasnt set up just so u can push adams polishes. I don't hate adams asi have many adams products. I simply was stating there are other products out there that do the same as adams but for half the price and u shouldn't rely on one brand for all your detailing needs

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Junkman2008

By the way, Adam's is a forum sponsor. They are part of the reason the lights stay on around here and you didn't have to pay to become a member, unlike any of those other companies that you're pushing. Thus, they can push their agenda according to forum rules unlike non-sponsoring vendors.

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Methodical4u

I actually really like the Menzerna polishes. I mix and match my stuff. I use the blackfire wet diamond on the darker cars I seal, for the lighter cars or those who want a harder finish, I use the Finish Kare 1000p... which is very high temp wax, but is more like a sealant. I have spoken with a guy who was a rep for Finish Kare for about 8 or 9 years.. he told me the sealant was good up to 215 degrees.. as some waxes will basically melt and break down in extreme heat... Finish Kare doesn't do that. It has top notch reviews and is really excellent wheel wax.. 1 can lasts for a year or more and it's about 15.00 or so dollars a can. Collinite is also a really good company with several products that are inexpensive. Klasse all in one is another product that is GREAT for me.. if you just have some mild scatches, waterspots or stains.. Klasse will clean it, polish it, and seal it all in one step with a white pad and it's good for about 3 or 4 months.

I would say i'm probably a sealant fan more than a wax fan though.. I like that candied look, but some like that warm look that wax gives... I also like how the sealers last longer than most standard waxes.

I would say to give all products a try... look at ratings, talk to detailers and more than just one. Most products can do the same thing, but certain qualities some will like and some will not.

ZeeingAround

single guys use whatever, married men use Adams polishes. Your Quote for the day.

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TWYNBYZ

Been married for 10 years and dont see the logic behind your statement? Please elaborate.....

Junkman2008

Well, let's get a few things straight...

I am not a pro detailer, a normal detailer, or a detailer in any way. I have NEVER detailed cars for money. I would never detail cars for a living because the pay is crap, the work is hard and I am way too old to work that hard. The only car you will ever see me completely detail is my own. Anything else and it ain't happening.

Secondly, I do not work for Adam's. I work for this guy. The pay is excellent, I get Mondays and Fridays off and I don't do anything before 11:00 AM. Sometimes, my car might get dirty when the weather is nice and I will just take the day off, wash the car and go cruising. That's the way the Junkman rolls.

Last of all, I have 4 brands of products in my garage. Zaino, because it's good. Meguiar's Mirror Glaze line because it's good. 3M's professional products because I work on freshly painted cars from time to time and their products are excellent and recommended for that application (you can't just put anything on fresh paint). Last of all Adam's, because I can address 95% of what a weekend warrior will see, and it doesn't take a PhD to teach him how to use it.

So call me what you want, but a professional detailer I am not.

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AdamsPolishes

If you knew the ACTUAL truth about what you're implying you'd realize how absolutely absurd it is. Theres a lot more behind the scenes than what the supposed "experts" or wanna be insiders on some detailing sites would have you believe they know.

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Junkman2008

You said a mouthful... and how!

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tomnavone

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Junkman likes Adam's products. Everybody likes a product.
What Junkman excels at is making instructional how to videos.

I watched Junkmans how to videos and I ended up using Adam's products to polish my car. I am really happy with the porter cable and Adam pads and polishes.

I didn't use the entire line up of Adam's products but I did use a few thats for sure. I dont think Junkman said you MUST BUY ADAMS OR ELSE. You all can choose freely.

As for CGMMNY. I suspect if he purchases Adams basic kit he cant go wrong. I doubt a beginner wants a more powerful system. I rather stick to the safest solution I can use.

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