Adams car shampoo review

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Adams shampoo 16oz 473ml size
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@MacDaddyC7Z06 7 лет назад

Thank you for talking good of America. Always makes me proud when America makes a good product other's like.

@jef722 7 лет назад

I've used carpro reset for the last 2 years when a local detailer put me on to it,amazing stuff! Good video mate,hope the little helper got paid for there services! 😂

@erik9108 3 года назад

Been my go-to shampoo for a little while now. I like that I don't have to be paranoid about it drying too quickly so I can wash more of the car before needing to rinse.

@jlucguerrier 2 месяца назад

This is the best video about the car shampoo. Even better than the one by Adam's. I bought a gallon after watching this video. Used it today and I'm finally able to have my soap sit on the panels without instantly flash drying. It's the best soap I've used in the heat and sun is Virginia in the summer. Got up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit and this didn't dry out for awhile. I love this soap. I used to use the Mega foam but it's not brilliant during a hot sunny day. The car shampoo is just what I've been looking for.

@ForensicDetailing 2 месяца назад

great mate. yer I stoped using it mainly as Im in the UK. and its just not viable price wise. but it is a cool soap for sure.

@johnpeake6653 5 лет назад

I live in Florida, USA and I use Adams because I paste wax every 2-3 months and want to preserve it. Works well with a foam gun and 1 rince bucket technique. I foam the body and the glove and can do a quick wash in < 20 min with prep.

@TurboTonyG 7 лет назад

Completely agree with your review John. I use Adams Car Shampoo too - I switched to it from Auto Glym and I've tried a stack of others. Adams is my favourite. I've just started a gallon of the stuff and the only issue I have is that my gallon seems a lot thicker than everyone else's - it's so thick, it's difficult to dispense. I should probably add a little water in the mix but I don't want to mess up the dilution. It's not a huge issue and it's well worth it for an otherwise fantastic product.

@2500mike 6 лет назад

I'm late to this video. However I live in Georgia USA. Very sunny. 40 degrees + Celsius during the summer time. I have tried many shampoos this is by far my favorite I buy it by the gallon. It made me smile to see this review and that you had a similar view on the product. I just discovered Griot's Garage products. I ordered a kit to give it a go. However I'm sure I will be sticking with Adams as I have for years.

@Ashley-dy7bx 7 лет назад

Looks like a very good shampoo, one down side I see is the cost, 50ml from a 500ml bottle is over £1 per wash. Bilt hamber AutoWash is pennies per wash.

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

your right yes.. if it was cheaper it would be like a home run all round... BH is cool, 1900:1 is cool.. they can outdo adams on price but ive not seen anything that handles heat like this one does.

@jflexton 7 лет назад

great video Jon, ive been using the full adams range for about 18 months now and probably have 90% of the full range. Aside from the hot days i also found a huge benefit is that in the real world of a middle aged man washing his car i rarely get to go from start to finish without interruption. Ive often got half way through soaping the car then had a work phone call to take and the soap has had to sit there for 40 mins or so. with any other shampoo that would be a problem but it just isnt with Adams. i also use it in the foam lance and same applies, no issue if you foam the car then have to leave it on there for longer than you usually would. im on my third gallon of adams shampoo and will use it forever more im sure.

@stevegreer1963 7 лет назад

I'm using Surf City Garage Pacific Blue Wash and Wax. The lubrication is fantastic and has great long lasting foam. Pacific Blue is the most slippery shampoo I have used. It glides over the paint with an Adam's Wash Mitt like baby oil. Chemical Guys GlossWorkz is also a good premium shampoo, but doesn't have nearly the lubricity of SCG Pacific Blue. Great video Jon.

@travisclarkin4277 7 лет назад

Hey from the US....love your videos. I agree...I have a garage full of shampoos and keep coming back to Adams shampoo,especially in the hot southeastern part of the US

@gotrixiego1446 7 лет назад

It is a great shampoo. I will be buying more when I finish the remainder of the 4oz new CG shampoos. What was I thinking? That's right, I was a moron for a moment. Will be going back to Adam's before fall. I like Adam's better for the reasons you mentioned, no additives for wax, gloss or shine. Simple shampoo that smells rather good. Works well in a foam cannon as well. Thanks, John. I learn so much from watching your videos.

@Wigglesway 7 лет назад

been on the adams products now for over a year, superb range, i highly reccomend them. the old red shampoo is still a very good product and behaves just the same in the hot weather.

@markc7342 7 лет назад

another great video mate I have a gallon of Adams and a Gallon of Car Chem1900:1. When I first tried the Car Chem I thought that was my new favourite however I must say after going back to Adams after not using it for a while I would say I prefer the Adams shampoo. As you point out in the video it just can't be beaten on the hot sunny days and with a black car like mine its a must. Car Chem 1900:1 is still a great one though and I like to switch between the 2, I think of Adams as my summer shampoo and Car Chem as my winter shampoo :)

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

1900:1 is very nice...

@8803surri 7 лет назад

Great video as always. I would like to see more comparison test of products similar to your best washmit video.

@jakewestwood2601 7 лет назад

Been buying from Jeff for a couple of years and this is the only shampoo I have used thats made me want to buy it in bulk! Adams car shampoo and car pro reset are my two go to's but the adams edges it for me because of the fact it doesnt dry as quick

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

ive not seen anything that takes this long to dry so far.. and the fact the residue is less noticable. (or maybe just less residue?) very good shampoo... ill have to try reset at some point too

@michaelaustin5575 7 лет назад

... DONT SHORTEN THE INTRO!!! love every single part of your videos, dont change anything...

@philmccabe4832 7 лет назад

Ordered. Been waiting for you to give your opinion on the Adam's John. Let's see if it works on oversized MPV's, metallic black. I've tried Meguirs which was expensive and still could not get around the vehicle without it drying off. Fingers crossed. Looking forward to the other Adam's product reviews.

@LukeMiller94 7 лет назад

Been using the Adams shampoo for a little while now & I really like it. Thanks for another good vid 👍🏻

@garrett7101 7 лет назад

Interesting review.. would be useful here in Texas at least 6 months out of the year. Will keep it in mind next time it's time to buy. Thanks!

@scottohms2799 7 лет назад

Great video Jon, let's see the Adams up against Ultima Paint Guard Wash please

@cliffgray9155 7 лет назад

I've been using autoglym shampoo and conditioner.near at the end of the bottle now.when it's finished I will be buying bilt hamber.(recommend by you).all my car care products are autoglym.since I've been watching you my next purchases will be different makes.ive made a list and I will be buying in the future.all of your videos have very good information.keep up the excellent work.

@tomhynd5640 7 лет назад

awesome video/review as usual, cheers!

@robertolombardi3698 7 лет назад

Very good review fella, I am after a new Shampoo and this fits the bill. Thanks for posting.

@mattjones5272 7 лет назад

Excellent review as usual , I am on my 2nd gallon of adams car shampoo its really great, used chemical guys citrus before and found it left a lot of residue behind, u can also put the Adams shampoo through your foam cannon too. I started using it after watching Matt at obsessed garage and I met up with him while in Florida and checked out his dedicated wash bay... looking to try the Strip wash next

@Icutmetal 2 года назад

Plus it’s PH balanced unlike the citrus wash & gloss.

@rickgarza265 7 лет назад

I like your video... intro is great so ignore those not so pleasing comments.... I like your comparison of shampoos but mostly the results that prove Adams is definitely a good product ... I just bought my first 16oz bottle si I'm looking forward to using it. BTW your BMW is freaking awesome !!

@Jonnym96 7 лет назад

Have you tried gtechniqs gwash? If so what do you think of it? And great vid btw

@jasonhester1489 7 лет назад

I love Adams just brought a gallon of their throwback shampoo

@nailbomb3 6 лет назад

the red stuff? where from?

@garyl5843 7 лет назад

Cheers Jon. Using car chem, such a good deals on it, my inner scrooge can not say no. Also Garry Deans perfect soap, really slick, great cleaning, easy to rinse off ,a quality product. Will buy some adams to try the next time i spot a deal. Cheers buddy. Happy to post you a sample of perfect soap to try if you like. G

@FABAutomotiveDetailing 6 лет назад

Give Griots Garage soaps and waxes a try. Especially their Best of Show Wax and Liquid Gloss Polywax! Their Super Concentrated Soap is good also.

@jimmyputtputt 7 лет назад

Great vid again👌 is that a Adams wash mitt to??

@darylreseigh2111 7 лет назад

That ending though :'D Nooooooooooooooooooo...Good review as always and useful to us brits in summer time!

@twinspark24 6 лет назад

Drying comparison was great!

@kostaskritsilas2681 7 лет назад

I use Chemical Guys Extreme Maxi Suds Ii in the r\original pink version (there is also a purple/grape version). Great soap, cleans well, and is economical.

@bigdogbulldog9912 6 лет назад

One of the best reviews,keep it 👏

@Audittr2108 7 лет назад

I used to have a little helper like yours John. 22 years old now and I couldn't pay her to give me a hand with the car!

@peterknapp1664 7 лет назад

Top work again Jon, do you still chuck a bit of ONR in with the wash bucket or have you scrapped that idea?

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

sometimes but not that often now.. you have to use a booster bottle if you do that because the ONR makes the subs die quicker if its in the wash bucket.. you could put it in the rinse bucket to help reduce that also..

@TurboTonyG 7 лет назад

What's a booster bottle?

@scamdogbro 7 лет назад

Haha, people are ribbing you about how long your intro is? they clearly are new to the channel, I remember when you couldn't do a video under 40 minutes :) Good job on getting the facts out and staying on point... very thorough as usual. The common folk don't get why we need more than one shampoo (family & friends think I'm nuts!) but I've got at least half a dozen on hand for different applications. Adams has a few fantastic products, love the soap (or shampoo if you prefer). Can't wait to hear what you think of the H2O guard and gloss.. I love it. Griot's Garage is another American brand with great products but I don't think you have them in the UK.

@scamdogbro 7 лет назад

Btw I've been trying some Dodo Juice products recently and really liked them(Waxes and spray sealant). Have you tried any of their shampoos? If so whats you thoughts.

@kmcg674 7 лет назад

Right John where in the UK does this 3 months of good weather happen :) Looks like you've cost me even more money but I appreciate the review and will give it a try. Regards, Kevin

@wesleythompson5085 7 лет назад

Wow, that stuff looks amazing.

@adamfreeman1219 7 лет назад

Good review again. I just use onr really as it's quick and easy and virtually no prep. you still loving the m135? you planning on keeping it long?

@killacamfoo 7 лет назад

I don't use it, but another good US product is Meguiar's Gold Class car wash soap. I personally use Chemical Guys and Meguiar's caranuba wash & wax

7 лет назад

I have a gallon of it, it is amazing, I'm one of those who recommended you this one :)

@dtasca3366 7 лет назад

Hi Jon; I've been using two Chemical Guys shampoos with excellent results. 1) Citus Wash and Gloss Concentrated Shampoo which foams up well and is quite slick (in higher concentrations it can be used as a stripping agent) and 2) Glossworks Gloss Booster and Paintwork Cleanser which is also both foamy and slick. I,ve wanted to try Bilt Hamber's shampoo after watching your video reviewing its products but it's too diifficult and expensive to get here in Canada.

@hawx7gaming368 7 лет назад

Adams all day every day! use this with Koch Chemie FSE and water spots will be a thing of the past!

@BrianW1612 7 лет назад

Have a bottle of it myself Jon and its excellent stuff. The price is the only negative but I have tested it at 30ml in 15L of water. Still suds galore and super slick on the paintwork. One of my all time faves and have noticed the same as you with regards to it not drying. Would certainly say it's worth the extra £££. ps. That ending 😂 sound of silence would have been fitting.

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

hello darkness my old friend :)

@josephine7782 7 лет назад

And just for the benefit of us avoiding a shampoo the struggles in our British heat waves, what was the competitor equivalent that you tested Adam's against?

@octopusmr 7 лет назад

Hello, Thx for this review, what do you think about the washing power drop this shampoo ?

@lysholmrado 6 лет назад

You should review Adam's wash and wax. It's a very good soap that adds some protection. It's polymer-based not carnauba. Water will be off the paint next time you wash or rinse your car if you use wash and wax

@ForensicDetailing 6 лет назад

too many cool products not enough time!! :)

@steverabbits 4 года назад

Hi Jon. I notice that Adam's also do a product called Ultra Foam Shampoo. Not sure what the difference is tbh. Any views on that product? I'd like to find a shampoo that works really well in a snowfoam lance. I'm not as young or as fit as I once was and I find washing, drying and hand polishing bloody hard work so I think it could help me quite a bit. Cheers, another great video, thanks Jon!

@ForensicDetailing 4 года назад

we have reviewed it.. Its 4 times the concentration basically. Im not sure I prefer it though.

@JimmyG91 7 лет назад

beautiful car! its a 135right? have you done any orangepeel leveling? i have a 2015 220D sapphire met. black and have serious orangepeel. the clearcoat is very hard also so i think wetsanding is the only way to get rid of it🤔 looks like a good schampo i hate when i have to wash in the sun and its a big problem for me.

@lucaskulawik1699 6 лет назад

The shampoo or a car wash that pple in Australia rave about is Bowden’s nanolicious. It Aussie developed car wash that works very well with silicon nano coatings (the product may even contain some Si). Not sure if you can get it in Uk or in the states.

@jacquesvercautrin4066 6 лет назад

Fusso 99 makes a good range of shampoos that I like, its called mirror finish white.

@f16demo70 7 лет назад

soft99 shampoo is also great in the heat and rinses off very easily even if it has dried on the paintwork

@shepherd3085 7 лет назад

Jon, can you review 3D HD speed I would like to see your opinion on it. Everyone in the states is going nuts over it

@RixisLV 7 лет назад

You should do AMMO NYC product line. I have not used Larry line of products, but it feels like they could be great. I use CarPro Reset and Hydro, very happy about them :)

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

no distribution in the UK :( I would really like to test them out though

@RixisLV 7 лет назад

I understand, I live in Baltics and only for some last years we have here something more than Turtle Wax :) But I really am thinking about shiping AMMO over. It doesn't make any financial sense, but still I want to try them out.

@GrahamReid34 7 лет назад

Tried for 2 years to get Larry to give me the distribution rights in the UK still nothing :(

@TurboTonyG 7 лет назад

I use Hydrate and Boost - both excellent products.

@TurboTonyG 7 лет назад

I use Hydrate and Boost - both excellent products.

@Brian.H.. 7 лет назад

The adams red shampoo is very good i picked some up after reviews by 9th gen accord. Its the older version of the blue but still on sale from time to time.

@ibradeybunch 7 лет назад

Brian Hawkins which do you prefer? Unless you've only used the red one

@Brian.H.. 7 лет назад

ibradeybunch Red

@ibradeybunch 7 лет назад

Brian Hawkins Thanks I'll check them out

@martec06 7 лет назад

I also love the glass cleaner from Adams

@harleyrider8085 7 лет назад

What's up from Hawaii! Thanks for all your awesome info and work! I know it's basically the same but is there anything that would be great for motorcycles? Thanks for the help in advance have a great day and a better tomorrow! ALOHA!

@woncho1 7 лет назад

Have you try the Red older edition? love to know how these 2 compare!

@Jnaszty559 7 лет назад

I don't think any shampoo can withstand the California 100 plus degree heat where I live lol. I tried Adams but right now I'am trying gyeon bathe and carpro reset. I even heard of some people mixing different shampoos together.

@NRSPU2 2 года назад

Hello and thank you for this great video. I just have some doubts about the portions when using this shampoo in the foam cannon. How many ml? Thank's

@ForensicDetailing 2 года назад

about 1:8 should be good

@NRSPU2 2 года назад

@@ForensicDetailing Thank you.

@benrowe681 7 лет назад

great video bud !

@SuperCIBoo 7 лет назад

so lets see if all good reviews about adams are true

@christianjoyner8979 7 лет назад

This Adams stuff is great. 👍

@felixf5211 7 лет назад

I'm in the US and mostly use Duragloss 902, Poorboy's World Super Slick & Suds, and Optimum Car Wash. All three shampoos offer high lubricity. The Poorboy's product has arguably the thickest foam in a hand wash application. I've tried a number of other shampoos, albeit not Adam's, and have yet to establish a well-defined preference for a given product. I've felt the same way about glass cleaners in the past and just found one that I really like. Perhaps a shampoo is next.

@Rakatawhat 6 лет назад

Thanks for the vid!

@karelatwax-it4016 7 лет назад

Hello Jon,I always heard that it is best to use the same brand of shampoo as the brand of protection that is used? Do you think this is true? I use Gyeon Wetcoat as a protection so I'm using Gyeon Bathe as shampoo but I would like to try the Adam's shampoo. Do you think it will work together with the Gyeon Wetcoat? Thank you for your reply.

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

if the shampoo or soap doesnt contain any wax or gloss boosting cationic components then you are not leaving anything behind.. So it wouldnt matter.. if a branded shampoo does, for example JML2000 glossshine plus shampoo with gloss boosting agent.. they might also sell a JML gloss boost wet coat that also contains a cationic component (and its highly likely to be the same base chemical just formulated in a more appropriate water and alcohol solvent blend) so this component will work the same way as it did when it was in the shampoo.. In those scenarios using brand pairings can be good.. In the same way if you have a paste wax on your car and shampoo with a wax will "generally" work better with it in my experience than say applying a wax shampoo on top of something with another format of coating.. this is the area I call combo'ing.. get asked about this a lot usually with sealant and wax combos.. Generally I want any shampoo I use to not leave stuff behind because i dont want it to play a part in the gloss level of my car and I dont want components sitting on top potentially messing around with how I then go on to protect the car. Adams shampoo will work with gyeon wet coat...

@yellowhanzel 7 лет назад

What about optimum wash soap? Not onr but their soap? Seems good if you see their video's

@Djm9393 7 лет назад

Is wash n wax better than Adams car shampoo

@MRM5J 6 лет назад

What towel is that? Seems like it dried it right up

@EK4Ash 7 лет назад

Hi, have you done any reviews on jet washers yet? I'm looking at buying my first one and thinking about Nilfisk?

@MohdRadhwan 7 лет назад

Get a Nilfisk E140 3-9 X-Tra. Quite powerful with 2.2 gpm, aluminium pump and induction motor.

@mattjones5272 7 лет назад

I had the nilfisk e140 good product but now changed to kranzle 1152tst love the build quality

@Johntegr 7 лет назад

AshFD2R depends what you're going to be using it for? For doing your own car every weekend or so, an e140 is overkill. I have a C110 for the last 5 years and it's been faultless. If you're going for the e140, cleanstore.co.uk have an offer to upgrade to the e145 for the same price.

@robertgordon9295 6 лет назад

Great review

@steffydog 6 лет назад

Nice to watch, as always. Ta

@GrahamReid34 7 лет назад

Still say Adams is Chemical Guys, When are you bringing an album out??

@fast4d1 7 лет назад

can you review other adam's products such as detail spray?

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

see best detail spray video mate.. adams is in there...

@richardlawson1901 6 лет назад

just out of curiosity do you still rate this as one of the best shampoos you have used, i have been using Simoniz wash and wax but it leaves soap marks pretty badly and im unsure if its stripping the soft99 i applied 1 week ago so im looking for something new to try cheers in advance if you get time to respond :)

@ForensicDetailing 6 лет назад

yer I do richard. Its splitting the atom with car soaps. theres lots of good ones. but this does not dry as fast as others. Beyond that its thick and sudsey and slick and the foam doesnt fade away in the bucket. It gives me as a consumer a reason to favor it. I have a review coming on their new ultra foam shampoo soon. I am also a fan of chemical guys soaps as well (the horror!). americans know how to make high quality shampoo's. I will do a video on picking a final one at some point but honestly the adams car shampoo is good stuff.

@richardlawson1901 6 лет назад

Nice thank you for the response i think i'll order a small bottle and try it and wait until your reviews video before i make my mind up on which big bottle to order thank you for the reply :)

@h2t26 5 лет назад

"Car soap or as we properly call them car shampoo"...lol okay I wont argue over English with someone from England. Gotta love a former imperialist complaining about the United States imperial measurement system...😂. Anyway, nice review as always, and if you like it and want to save some money then you might wanna try the ultra version, seems pricey but it's 4x times the concentration so you can put less and would help you with shipping cost over the pond.

@Ashley-dy7bx 7 лет назад

Maybe shorten the intro? I find myself skipping it everytime, it's almost 1minute long lol. Keep up the good videos :)

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

its 35 seconds long.. its like any intro you will want to skip them after a while.. so I change them up from time to time.. but they take a long time to create.. but also they do look half decent for new viewers.. its like an enticement thing try and show what the channels all about and helps the channel grow...

@hdevine922 7 лет назад

Forensic Detailing Channel I skip it all the time too. it's far too long

@KenCarTechMeow 7 лет назад

Same here. I always skip it.

@dansmith7750 7 лет назад

Ash PvP I agree, I also skip the intro

@kevinmoores7840 7 лет назад

Forensic Detailing Channel I skip it too. After watching it once there's no real reason to sit through it for another 45 seconds every video.

@ssjktjessica6 7 лет назад

some of us like the intro 👍😁

@hdevine922 7 лет назад

ah man 1 day too late! I literally just bought carpro reload

@zaink7037 7 лет назад

Harry you could try getting the Koch chemie fse if your worried about water spots and don't want to spend money on another shampoo. I used the fse and it really made the bodywork shine and gave it a nice wet look

@s0uthp4w68 7 лет назад

when did soap become shampoo?

@Icutmetal 2 года назад

When you stop picking fly shit from pepper.

@SiR2Dean 5 лет назад

46 second intro is too long in my opinion. Great video after that though. :)

@wingnutbert9685 7 лет назад

I know this is going to ruffle some feathers as it seems "detail dudes" are obsessed with the foaminess of their shampoo, but I'm going to say it anyway. I'm very skeptical of the foam itself doing much of anything. It's the soap that cleans not the foam. The product in the wash water is what causes the increased lubricity. Foaming up the soap is actually, IMHO, just wasting product as it is removing product out of suspension within the wash water. I know many seem to think that the foamy air bubbles some how suspend the wash mitt above the paint. But I think if one thinks critically, it just isn't so. This, of course, doesn't apply to foam cannon treatments as the foam serves to cling to the surface and provide a prolonged, soaking action as well as to entrap some light, non-adhered dirt and draw it down with gravity. I would maintain that all this foaming up of product does nothing to "suspend" the wash mitt and is actually wasting product. Interested in your thoughts Jon. I know how much these vid's take to produce, but maybe a test using your microscope could prove or disprove the foam theory. Thanks very much!!! Learning a lot from your vid's!

@ForensicDetailing 7 лет назад

Im not sure buddy. the surficants used in these products generally I dont think are helped by foaming... so in that respect you might be right. I hate using a soapy water with no suds though.. I just like suds, lots of them, I find the mitt slides best when its loaded with foam and its the mitt thats playing a big part in the cleaning as well.. one thing though in regards to prewash and foaming, yes I think it can help with cling but it reduces wetting or soaking generally.. the best pre wash BH auto foam Ive used doesnt produce any foam really.. the surficants in it rely on super wetting the dirt to work and pete hamber suggested foaming is totaly counter productive to that process. so yer you may have something there bert.. but the guys making these products tend to have the appropriate chemistry knowledge to formulate suitable product.. and the fact that virtually all good car shampoos are high foaming would suggest its usefull for something (maybe it is just lubrication of the mitt?)

@wingnutbert9685 7 лет назад

Agree that if the foam floats yer boat, then that's also part of going to this degree of car care. That being the enjoyment of it. Can argue with the psychological factor. But companies also respond to customer perception as well, regardless of actual efficacy. It's all marketing. And the best foaming action seems to be one of those things car buffs seem to have clung to as an indicator of quality. Just thought it was interesting. Thanks again for all the great info!