The following is my written review between Griots Speed Shine(SS), Griots Best of Show Detailer(BOS), and Adam's Detail Spray(ADS). I used the following towels, The Rag Co Everest 800 and 1100, and Griots PFM (which is around 850/860 gsm). The 800 and PFM worked best. The 1100 didn't absorb the spray as well.
My vehicle-Brand new(less than 2000miles) Jet Black Chevy Tahoe. It sat at the dealership for about 6 months, and I've had it since mid December 2016(2months). I have not washed it for 3.5 weeks. It has been garage kept, not seen inclement weather, and has been cleaned via some sort of detail spray after every drive.
I have been using SS for 3-4 yrs now. My old vehicle was also a Black Tahoe. The SS always left hazy streaks, I just figured that was its nature, and went along with it, having to buff it a whole lot more every use. If used on warm or hot surface or in direct sun, it would blotch, and was nearly impossible to remove until next washing. When BOS came out, I jumped on it right away after reading the description. I still have not found any reviews of it on youtube. Anyways I got it and the PFM's, from Auto geek. WOW, was my first impression, and still is to this day! It smells like blueberry, flashes fast, I mean one wipe and you almost don't have to buff it, but on a black car, you may need a second wipe for the buff. Leaves a great slick surface and deep shine.
I just recently heard of Adam's products. I started to follow them on Instagram. One day they were at a show doing the 'LIVE' thing. A female was doing the recording, she was acting like a snob and frankly being a Bi@$h to people. I told myself I would never support a company that portrays them self that way.
Then I kept reading and watching such great reviews on their products. I took the plunge for the ADS on amazon. It cost $18!!!! Thats more than any Griots spray and you get 6 ounces less than Griots. My first impression of the smell was Pepto Bismol. I had read somewhere, that someone called it urinal cake scent, I can relate to that. But I will also say, it does kinda smell like a strawberry milkshake, I guess it depends on the strength of which you get your wiff of it. Anyways, I used it, it flashed fast very similar to the BOS. It shines well. It leaves a slick surface. I then drove 2 or 3 miles, round trip to the post office. When I returned I look on the back lift gate. (For those of you with SUVs, vans, box trucks etc, you know the rear is always the dirtiest!). I found more dust than ever! With the BOS just 2 days prior, I had put 20-30 miles on the tahoe running errands, and found a very light layer of dust on the rear. Now I had driven much much less and there was tons of dust.
Do note, I never did a water test and the vehicle had been waxed with collonite 845.
1st place- BOS.
Pros-cheaper, flashes fast, super high gloss, slick surface, smells good, attracts less crap.
Cons-haven't found any yet
2nd-ADS. Pros-flashes fast, good gloss, slick surface.
Cons-not sure about the smell, attracts dirt, owner maybe married to a bi@$h
3rd-SS. Pros-clay lube, smells like candy, may work better on light color cars, or door jams.
Cons-hazy, can blotch.
Also note, I have used all 3 of these around my house, granite counters, stainless appliances, all work well, try it sometime!
