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Adams H2O Guard and Gloss

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by buckmark32, Feb 23, 2016.

  1. Feb 23, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    buckmark32

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    Have any of you guys used this stuff yet? This stuff is amazing!!!

    Basically just wash your truck, leave it wet, and use this stuff as your dry! It adds a great layer of protection, makes the rain/dew bead up on your truck, and it adds a great quick shine! The best part about it, you can wipe it on EVERYTHING! Trim, lights, windows, grill! Just as the youtube video instructs, it actually makes the blacks "blacker". My truck came stock with the black fenders and bumpers, and it really does make everything darker, not to mention it adds a coat of protection where the water just runs off.

    If you have not tried it, do it! I am sold to Adams... yes, it's a tad expensive, but it's definitely worth it..!!!
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    I use that and it's amazing!!!!! I've been using Adam's products for just about 10 years and absolutely love their products. If you haven't used the undercarriage spray yet then you need to. Makes the wheel wheels black and makes them look amazing. I have pretty much everything they make. Great company and great products!!!
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:49 AM
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    Works great. Plus a little goes a long way. I have used it on 4 cars and with a couple of applications left in the bottle.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2016 at 7:21 AM
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    I've been interested in this product for a while. How long does the protection last? Do you need to apply it every wash?
     
  5. Feb 24, 2016 at 8:04 AM
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    I apply mine after every 3 washes which is 3 weeks. I might push it to 4 but I like using the product to much.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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    I'm like Para8291.... I like using the product TOO MUCH!!! I go about every 2-3 washes... most likely overkill, but it's so easy, and makes it look so good! I just ordered a gallon of this stuff... Anyone use their clay? I know they just came out with a "newer" clay... I want to do that too.

    The protection last for a good while, I would say 2-3 weeks... I use it on my patrol car, and when I run it through the car wash to knock the pollen off, the water beads still after a few high powered jet washes (brushless).
     
  7. Feb 24, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    I'm really looking forward to be using that new clay. Their blue clay works really well for newer vehicles but I don't think it's aggressive enough for older neglected vehicles.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2016 at 6:24 AM
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    I tried the new clay out yesterday and it is a night and day difference with the blue clay. In my opinion, the blue clay is the worst clay bar I have used. I did not care for the older gray bar, but comparing it to the blue, gray is much better. The blue clay is very hard and I agree that it does not pick up contaminants very well both new or used cars.

    With the new clay, it does a good job on picking up contaminants. I'm not sold yet on having to mold the clay with the new red gel thing. Just an extra step. I did half the car with the New Adams clay and then an Uber clay bar and I still like the Uber clay bar more.

    Only reason I bought the clay bar was I needed a new spray nozzle and wanted to give the new Adams sprayer a try. I can say that the new sprayer is a very good product.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    The Visco clay? Which sprayer are you referring to? I have been thinking about trying one out.
     
  10. Feb 25, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    Yes, I tried the new visco clay yesterday Which was released last week as well as the new red spray nozzle which is being used with the new foam guns. It sounds like it is the same nozzle as the original foam gun, but it is all red.

    I have originally owned the Griots sprayer which I have had for about 10 years and has worked phenomenal, but all the calcium buildup due to Texas water has made it not the best in the world. Griots no longer sells one of the attachments which is why I was looking for something else.

    The dilution bottles they sell are just ok. I have had mixed reviews of them. I own three and two of the sprayers have broke. One of them cracked at the screw in point to the bottle and another one started leaking out of nowhere. The third sprayer has held up well. I would rather buy the heavy duty sprayers at Home Depot. They have held up better abuse wise in my opinion.
     
  11. Mar 6, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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    Just tried H20 Guard & Gloss this morning. So far I like it! Excellent shine & easy to work with. My only gripe is the sprayer. The video on Adam's shows the product coming out as a fine mist but I'm getting more of a stream. I tried both spray settings & made sure the product was well shaken. Feel like I'm wasting product.
     
  12. Mar 6, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    I found I had to squeeze the trigger quickly plus move along panel same time. It spreads well enough not to be an issue.
     
  13. Mar 6, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    That's what I ended up doing. Still worked well. Just making sure it wasn't my trigger. Thank you!
     
  14. Mar 6, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    You could also just spray directly onto the wet towel you are using to spread the G and G... I used this method sometimes to avoid overspraying an area I already dried/polished.
     
  15. Mar 9, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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    i use this method as well. spray panel with water, have a damp plush towel folded and ready to spray with HGG. Wipe panel and then buff off with a fresh plush.

    I love HGG and its my go to maintenance seal.
     
  16. Mar 15, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    Washed then dried with Adams' H20 Guard & Gloss.

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