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I am looking for some insight on a couple issues dealing with the car care products I use. First off, I have been using Adams polishes on my 2010 Mustang since it was new. It was the only detail spray I would use on my car! Then recently something happened and the quality has changed drastically! Did Adam sell the biz? Did something happen?? I know they were buying the product from Insta Finish Car Care Products - Car Waxes & Cleaning Supplies - Auto Detailing but in talking to a few other people about this detail spray, they have told me that Adam may have sold the business and cheaper products are now being sourced. Can anyone shed some light on these issues? I realize that this site doesn't sell products from Adams or Insta Finish but I am hoping someone knows something.

Thanks in advance!

John
 
Welcome to AutogeekOnline!

We might not be able to help you here as AGO doesn't sell Adams but if you head overe there they might be able to better assist you.
 
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Bob (nka: Bob Crane)
 
JohnDemry said:
I am looking for some insight on a couple issues dealing with the car care products I use. First off, I have been using Adams polishes on my 2010 Mustang since it was new. It was the only detail spray I would use on my car! Then recently something happened and the quality has changed drastically! Did Adam sell the biz? Did something happen?? I know they were buying the product from Insta Finish Car Care Products - Car Waxes & Cleaning Supplies - Auto Detailing but in talking to a few other people about this detail spray, they have told me that Adam may have sold the business and cheaper products are now being sourced. Can anyone shed some light on these issues? I realize that this site doesn't sell products from Adams or Insta Finish but I am hoping someone knows something.

Thanks in advance!

John
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They changed the formula fairly recently (within the last year or so). I haven't tried the old formula in years, and never tried the new.
 
JohnDemry said:
I am looking for some insight on a couple issues dealing with the car care products I use. First off, I have been using Adams polishes on my 2010 Mustang since it was new. It was the only detail spray I would use on my car! Then recently something happened and the quality has changed drastically! Did Adam sell the biz? Did something happen?? I know they were buying the product from Insta Finish Car Care Products - Car Waxes & Cleaning Supplies - Auto Detailing but in talking to a few other people about this detail spray, they have told me that Adam may have sold the business and cheaper products are now being sourced. Can anyone shed some light on these issues? I realize that this site doesn't sell products from Adams or Insta Finish but I am hoping someone knows something.

Thanks in advance!

John
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John - everything you have heard is false. They dont buy their products from Insta finish and he didnt sell the business. Adams reformulated their detail spray earlier this year and it changed pretty drastically. Most of the people love the performance of the new spray but miss the smell of the old spray. I think it still works great, but yes, it is different from the original version. The main difference you should notice its much easier to wipe away which cuts down on time and static electricity (dust attraction). Its still my go-to detail spray for my garage queen.
 
camaro2ssblack said:
John - everything you have heard is false. They dont buy their products from Insta finish and he didnt sell the business. Adams reformulated their detail spray earlier this year and it changed pretty drastically. Most of the people love the performance of the new spray but miss the smell of the old spray. I think it still works great, but yes, it is different from the original version. The main difference you should notice its much easier to wipe away which cuts down on time and static electricity (dust attraction). Its still my go-to detail spray for my garage queen.
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I'm not sure who you are, but to say everything I've heard is false is presumptuous. What about the things I've seen? Have you seen a manufacturing machine at Adams? You do realize that Insta Finish and other companies like them manufacture products that other companies like Adams get private labeled, right? I love the products they sold, but don't for a second think you can convince me they didn't resell products. They may have reformulated it, by using a different manufacturer, but again, they don't manufacture anything. I'm totally ok with that, because until recently I didn't even know Insta Finish sold to the public. I was more than happy to buy from Adams. But now that things have changed and the quality has gone down hill, that will probably change. I have to wonder what makes you so convinced that he manufactures anything. I also have to think he may have sold the business since you are incorrect on other points.

Does anyone else have information on this? Accurate information? Maybe someone that doesn't work there or have some kind of vested interest?
 
Maybe you should ask over at Adam's forum. All your going to get here is speculation and here-say.

Of course, if you want a recommendation for a good QD, this is the place. As here you can get opinions on probably close to a hundred QD. At Adams, your limited to one.
 
JohnDemry said:
I'm not sure who you are, but to say everything I've heard is false is presumptuous. What about the things I've seen? Have you seen a manufacturing machine at Adams? You do realize that Insta Finish and other companies like them manufacture products that other companies like Adams get private labeled, right? I love the products they sold, but don't for a second think you can convince me they didn't resell products. They may have reformulated it, by using a different manufacturer, but again, they don't manufacture anything. I'm totally ok with that, because until recently I didn't even know Insta Finish sold to the public. I was more than happy to buy from Adams. But now that things have changed and the quality has gone down hill, that will probably change. I have to wonder what makes you so convinced that he manufactures anything. I also have to think he may have sold the business since you are incorrect on other points.

Does anyone else have information on this? Accurate information? Maybe someone that doesn't work there or have some kind of vested interest?
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I would suggest joining their forum and ask the same questions you are asking here. After all, their forum is dedicated to their product. I bet you get the answers you are looking for pretty quickly over there.
 
If you want a more in depth answer post on their forum. They buy some stuff from warners (I believe it's the name, I know it's close). It's the same company chemical guys uses. Also the company cg uses to "relable" for pro retailers to sell their own brand.

Answer to your original question: There is a new formula. I've got half a bottle of the old I've had forever, and won't be trying the new. I get so much more for my money with Griots Garage spray. I also get headaches from the strong smell of adams ds.

Camaro never said they made their own product, just the it wasn't the place you listed. I can't confirm nor deny if anything does come from there; again, post on their forum or pm one of the mods over there. Shoot, Adam has his personal cell phone number in the stickys if you feel so inclinded.

If you'd like recommendations on great alternatives to adams ds feel free to ask. This is a rather friendly forum and there are a ton of people who use a ton of different brands. One thing I can say, don't limit yourself to one brand. I have adams products and much of what I find on here does several things. It works better for me, I get more for my money, or I can bulk order and get anything I want as to not pay seperate shipping or drive 40 mins to my local adams dealer and I'm equally happy with the results.
 
Just an FYI I once hear CG's Speed Wipe is the same as Adam's old QD formula. It was a rumor. I know SW is very good. Pretty hard to find fault with it.
 
swanicyouth said:
Just an FYI I once hear CG's Speed Wipe is the same as Adam's old QD formula. It was a rumor. I know SW is very good. Pretty hard to find fault with it.
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I used both (Adam's original formula) and did not think they were the exact formula. They looked and smelled nearly identical but Adam's seemed to be thicker as if it had more "stuff" in it.
 
JohnDemry said:
I'm not sure who you are, but to say everything I've heard is false is presumptuous. What about the things I've seen? Have you seen a manufacturing machine at Adams? You do realize that Insta Finish and other companies like them manufacture products that other companies like Adams get private labeled, right? I love the products they sold, but don't for a second think you can convince me they didn't resell products. They may have reformulated it, by using a different manufacturer, but again, they don't manufacture anything. I'm totally ok with that, because until recently I didn't even know Insta Finish sold to the public. I was more than happy to buy from Adams. But now that things have changed and the quality has gone down hill, that will probably change. I have to wonder what makes you so convinced that he manufactures anything. I also have to think he may have sold the business since you are incorrect on other points.

Does anyone else have information on this? Accurate information? Maybe someone that doesn't work there or have some kind of vested interest?
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Lol. I never said they manufactured their own products, I said they didnt buy their detail spray from Instafinish. And if Adams sold his business, your the first person to know besides him and the buyer. They simply released a new version of a product and you didnt approve of the change - absolutely nothing else to see here.

By the way, I wasnt incorrect on any points and have no vested interest whatsoever. Good luck on your journey to find out what happened...
 
JohnDemry said:
Did Adam sell the biz? Did something happen??

^^^:dunno:^^^

I know they were buying the product from Insta Finish Car Care Products

^^^Care to share how you know this is true?^^^

I realize that this site doesn't sell products from Adams or Insta Finish but I am hoping someone knows something.
JohnDemry said:
Have you seen a manufacturing machine at Adams?

^^^No.^^^

You do realize that Insta Finish and other companies like them manufacture products that other companies like Adams get private labeled, right?

^^^Yes..I do.^^^

until recently I didn't even know Insta Finish sold to the public.

^^^That's strange...But you say you do know that they sold to Adam's though!^^^

I also have to think he may have sold the business
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At least Insta Finish appears honest about private labeling and...(gasp) reverse engineering!!

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Reverse Engineering
"Insta Finish has the ability to respond to customer needs with a tremendous variety of formulas and if need be reverse engineering.
We will help you with packaging, label configurations and most importantly with product specifications.

This format makes Insta Finish the ideal production partner for both short and long run projects. Insta Finish is responsive; we can take on
complex projects and produce results quickly. We will accommodate your every need from labeling, packaging, filling and manufacturing.

Whatever your needs, we can manufacture quality products efficiently and cost effectively.
For more information call 800-605-2960"
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This is one of their products that sounds perfect for certain situations:

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Bob
 
I love their new version of DR
So Idk what u are talking about
Ever since I discover Adam beginning of this year
I have NEVER used another DS other than Adams
 
Adams detail spray is nice, but way too pricy. I like using ultima waterless wash as a detail spray. It's cheaper and just as effective!
 
Quiksilver5882 said:
Adams detail spray is nice, but way too pricy. I like using ultima waterless wash as a detail spray. It's cheaper and just as effective!
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They are different products though. Adam's detail spray was designed to be a gloss enhancer with a slight wax booster; also a clay lube and drying agent.

Adam's waterless wash is cheaper, slicker, and uses no boosters like their detail spray.

UWW+ is basically a hybrid of the 2 Adam's products and yes much cheaper, however I think the Adam's products work slightly better but I use UWW+ more often because it is cheaper.
 
As a big fan of Adams and AG products...I want to thank Chase and SYMAWD for being as honest on the AG Forum as over on the Adam's Forum, both of you have consistent post history on both forums. There are a number of consistent posters who have zero knowledge of Adam's yet their posting history is nothing but bashing and false information (not you OP:xyxthumbs:).

If anyone is curious about Adam's after you search the wealth of knowledge on AGO, then go over to Adam's and check it out.

Also, just an observation. I noticed that AGO will shut a thread down pretty quickly for certain topics...but any bashing of Adam's pretty much goes untouched sans a warning hear or there. That's what I noticed in the bi-weekly searches of Adam's bashing threads anyway:xyxthumbs:

To the OP...the quality hasn't changed at all that I've noticed, but I'll keep an eye out. My only concern, is that as they get larger (GM branding, bigger warehouse/HQ) they will forget about the little man, lol. Oh well, have a good one everyone:dblthumb2:
 
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