Nick@Adams

Tomorrow is the big day, hope everyone can make it!!

Thanks guys! Our products are pretty resillient for the most part, but better safe than sorry. If your wife/GF gives you any greif, tell her to contact me. I'll stick up for you...and tell her how much you paid for everything you have in your stash. ;)

This has become a common question in the past few weeks: How do you effectively store and transport your detailing products to and from the garage in an area where the temps dip below freezing in the winter? Odds are if you live in a climate where freezing is a reality you have some areas in the house that can be dedicated to product storage. Whether your significant other is completely OK with you using up that space for car care products is another discussion - and something we can't help you with Laundry rooms, mud rooms, or even a corner of your basement make great storage places that won't see the extreme temperatures. Things like tools, towels, brushes, and other accessories luckily won't be adversely affected by low temps. Keep those stored in your usual places in the garage so they're ready to use. Maybe make sure to have plenty of towels at the ready for those emergency wipe downs, but pack pads away for winter storage if you don't plan on doing any polishing. REALLY THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED Most of us here think the same way. Its nice to have all your products and supplies proudly displayed in one area. The bright colors, shiny labels, and the way they look all organized is nice. That collection of gallons prominently displayed on a shelf sure will impress your detailing buddies, but we sometimes have to compromise to compensate for the weather. Assemble a collection or 2 of products that you know will be needed during the winter months. Odds are you won't be doing many full correction details and most of your winter cleaning will be to prevent damage from Salt/Mag Chloride or just knock loose the buildup. Having an Adam's Americana Detailers Bag (or a few) with collections of 'needed' products for specific situations will help make your trips down to the basement or into the laundry room only something you have to do once before starting and the transport of the products is much easier. 16oz Waterless Wash 16oz Diluted (sprayable) Car Wash Shampoo Mixture 36oz Detail Spray 16oz Glass Cleaner 16oz Leather & Interior Cleaner 16oz Leather & Interior Conditioner 16oz Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner 16oz Super VRT Sometimes you just need to neutralize all that salt before putting the car away for the night. Use waterless wash to wipe down door jambs, saturate lower rocker panels, wheels, and other salt heavy areas with diluted car wash shampoo (rinse if possible). The use of a boars hair brush to knock icicles loose from the underside of your car is helpful. Remember to keep it clear of visible painted areas as when frozen it can possibly cause scratches. If you have access to heated water in the garage or can reasonably transport large quantities to the garage for use in sprayers DO SO. The warm water will help melt the ice and take most of the salt with it. Clean up that buildup in the interior as well. No matter how hard you try some 'winter' will make it inside your ride. Clean all the surfaces and apply conditioner as needed. Also clean and dress exterior trim. DO NOT FORGET TO DRESS DOOR & WINDOW SEALS! These areas often get neglected and deteriorate in winter. Clean with diluted car wash or waterless wash then dress LIBERALLY with Super VRT. 'Nice Day' Wash Kit: This can also be packed into a 5 gallon gamma seal bucket if you don't have a bag. If not keep your 2 buckets with grit guards and wash pads at the ready in the garage. 4oz or 16oz Car Wash Shampoo 16oz Diluted (sprayable) Car Wash Shampoo Mixture 16oz Green Wheel Cleaner 36oz All Purpose Cleaner 36oz Detail Spray 16oz Invisible Undercarriage Spray 16oz Super VRT Quick Sealant So maybe there's a break in the weather and your ride is looking rough! You don't want to do a full detail because odds are the roads are still pretty sloppy. Having this collection ready to go allows you to remove that winter muck with a full 2 bucket wash and apply the necessary protection to any exterior surfaces that might need it. "But its too cold to wash!" you might say. "My hands hurt when its 12* outside." and while this may be true, there are ways to circumvent the cold. If even on the nicest of winter days the weather is too cold to wash I suggest buying a set of long cuff scuba diving gloves (Scubamax Max Flex Dry Diving Gloves GV706 with reviews at scuba.com) The high wrist cuff prevents water from getting inside and the design of a 'dry' glove like the one above is 100% water proof with excellent dexterity. This lets you dunk that wash pad on even the coldest of days without getting your hands wet. Also having shoes with good traction to prevent slipping on that potentially frozen driveway is very important. Try to choose a shoe that is waterproof as well. A clean car is no good if you break your bones falling or lose a few toes to frostbite while you clean it. The 'I don't care if its freezing' paint correction kit: Keep in mind, most processes in this kit are going to be very difficult in temps below 45* so keep that in mind going in. Clay Bar 36oz Detail Spray 16oz Paint Correcting Polish 16oz Paint Finishing Polish Quick Sealant or Liquid Paint Sealant (depending on your preference) Empty 16oz Bottle fill with hot water While we don't necessarily recommend trying to pull off a full detail when the temps are freezing, there are those of us (*cough* raises hand *cough*) that will still refuse to succumb to winter and get some polishing in. Keep in mind almost all the products become much harder to work with in very low temps. If you can heat your garage with the door closed please do... temps lower than about 45* mean polishes are difficult to work with, streaking might be seen with detail spray, and your clay will be a brick. If you insist on claying remove a chunk an place into a plastic bowl, or baggie. Fill the bowl or bag with hot water from the empty bottle listed above and allow the heat to soften the clay to a point where it is workable. Keep the warm water at the ready and replenish as needed. Spray the bar and even the panel you are claying occasionally to keep it from hardening again. Increase work times on polishes accordingly and expect to see some issues with residue removal as the temps may cause streaking. We recommend Quick Sealant for protection as the cure time is short and the chances of streaking are very low. Having these kits, or any other specific collections of product ready to go (feel free to post your suggestions) will make detailing in the worst time of year easier. Grab just the bag or bags you need from your storage area and get to work. Refill used products after each session so they're ready to go again next time.

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Thanks for your order! Get them clean with a dedicated cleaner and them you can polish them with a dedicated polish. Then seal with a sealant.

I wish I could too, but it's just going to be Adam flying solo for the show/clinic this year!

If you're in or around Tempe during the auction this weekend and would like to attend, RSVP here: Open RSVP

Hey JD, our Deep Wheel Cleaner will be just right for you. It's made to specifically target iron-based contamination, i.e. brake dust. As long as you follow the two golden rules of any wheel cleaner, it's safe for ANY wheel finish: NEVER use a wheel cleaner when the wheel is hot NEVER allow a wheel cleaner to dry on the surface

No holiday, no special occasion, JUST BECAUSE!!! Free Shipping on all orders over $95 from now through the end of the month. *Offer good for shipments in continental US only. Offer valid only after any discounts are applied.

Adam's Brilliant Glaze with a FREE Hex Grip Applicator!! Adam's Daily Special - 24 Hours of Shine & Savings!! Don't forget to use the forum code to receive your discount!

Adam's Clay Bar Combo with a FREE Upgrade to 36oz. Detail Spray!! Adam's Daily Special - 24 Hours of Shine & Savings!! Don't forget to use the forum code to receive your discount!

Deep Wheel Cleaner Gallon with a FREE 16oz bottle!! Adam's Daily Special - 24 Hours of Shine & Savings!! Don't forget to use the forum code to receive your discount!

The Daily Special is BACK after a long vacation over the holidays! Pick up an All Purpose Cleaner Gallon and get a FREE Tire Scrub Brush. Have a great weekend everyone!! Adam's Daily Special - 24 Hours of Shine & Savings!! Don't forget to use the forum code to receive your discount!

For those that got our email last night, there is another survey (much shorter this time) being offered for another $10 off a future order. The $10 code will be emailed out in about a week to anyone who replies... definitely worth your time to fill out the short survey. Some different questions from the last time, some the same. As always we appreciate your feedback and input as we strive to improve and maintain our reputation as the most customer service oriented company in the detailing business! CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY!

Welcome to 2014 everyone!!! If you haven't already, now is a GREAT time to stock up on chemicals with the 20% discount with the code NYE14!!!

While the rest of the world will learn about our New Years sale later this evening, our forum members get to start the celebration early! Enjoy 20% off all chemicals and free domestic ground shipping on orders over $200. Just use the code NYE14 and start shopping! As a special bonus, we've put our Silver Supreme Microfibers on BLOWOUT!! Get a 2 pack of these plush towels for just $5 each! While supplies last. *Discount excludes 5 gallon refills, kits, bundled products, and out of stock items. Free shipping offer valid for domestic ground shipping only. Cannot be combined with other offers. Promotions expire 1/1/2014 at 11:59pm MST

Looking for a last minute gift for the detailer that has everything? Or maybe your great-aunt needs some hints on what to get you??? Our Gift Certificates are the perfect fit!

Check out the HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS section for some special deals, and use the code SANTA13 for 15% off when you spend $99 or more. Guaranteed Delivery in time for Christmas when you place your order by 12/18 at Noon MST!

WINTER FINALLY DECIDED TO SHOW UP IN COLORADO! As I type this out, our warehouse in CO is seeing 6* outside and tons of the white stuff falling. Lows overnight will reach -15* (yes that's a negative) making this some record breaking weather for us here. FedEx has already made an announcement that many shipments all over the US will be delayed in the next few days. Typically with weather this severe we see delays in inbound raw materials for product as well which can slow a few things down for us. The biggest impact will be freezing/frozen products in transit. We do our very best to prevent this by not shipping orders on Fridays unless necessary. Why do we do this? An order picked up by FedEx on Friday will sit in a trailer at the hub over the weekend, meaning its exposed to the freezing temps and the contents inside freeze. Orders shipped Monday thru Thursday continue to move and are in and out of hub facilities even when the weather outside is bad. Please be patient if your shipment is delayed a day or 2, we are doing this to make sure you receive product in the best shape possible. A couple of things you can do to prevent freezing - 2nd day and next day shipments will never be 'sitting' so if you don't mind paying a few extra $$ for the express options do so. Be there to take delivery. If you won't be home, have it sent to your office or somewhere a person can bring it indoors (if you live in a cold climate). What if your order is frozen when it arrives? Most products are fine if they are slushy, just let them thaw back to room temperature gradually (don't heat them). After they've thawed shake them well and visually inspect for issues. Car Wash for example will have visual separations in the chemical if its beyond saving. if you have any questions just call. As always we provide warranty on any item that is damaged in transit so if you feel your order is impacted and needs to be replaced call our customer service and we'll be happy to help! (866)965-0400

Only a few more hours left, sale ends tonight at Midnight MST!!

CYBER MONDAY is here!!! Get 10% Off and $5 Flat Rate Shipping with the code CYBER13. But you guys will probably be more interested in the 2 new towels we've brought in - Adam's Borderless Blue Plush Microfiber Towel - a true borderless/edgeless microfiber towel, these blue beauties are 16x16 and are a plush fiber similar in density to our single softs. Perfect for polish, wax, or sealant removal. Use them for a Detail Spray wipe down, or even as your towel for the new Rinseless Wash. Adam's Silver Supreme Microfiber Towel - a great all around towel, somewhere between a single soft and a utility towel, these silky smooth silver plush towels with satin edging are great for delicate jobs, but still have a short enough fiber length to break up stubborn wax residues. Both of these towels have been brought in for a limited time to test their popularity, based on your reviews and demand one, both, or neither of them will be back after the holidays. Grab them now at a special intro price and be sure to give us your feedback!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The sale ends tonight at Midnight!!

3 NEW DEALS ADDED TODAY! Get a gallon of our versatile APC and a Deep Clean Tire Scrub Brush for a great price! Save on 1 gallon and 5 gallon refills of Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray! Get a FREE 16oz Deep Wheel Cleaner with a Gallon Refill! More deals to be added in the coming days! Check back often!! There are still some of the $100 Gift Card Door Buster Deals Available! Get $100 in Adam's credit and a 16oz Detail Spray for just $85 when you use the Black Friday discount code!

SPECIAL DOORBUSTER DEAL!! Use the code 2013BF at checkout to receive a $100.00 Adam's Gift Card with a free 16oz Detail Spray for just $85.00!!