Patrick I need your help...

[kyle@stillen]

Hey Bud,

I need to order some stuff for the truck and the bike...

I am looking for a soap or water purification system that will prevent spots if I don't get to it immediately...As we all know, during the summer it can be impossible to dry all parts of the truck before the sun beats you to it...

Also, I am looking for a soap or detailing spray that works well on flat black paints...I'm worried that anything streaky or spotty would quickly take away from the paint job on my bike.

If you have any recommendations on spray nozzles (with the soap gun built in) or soaps or anything else I would GREATLY appreciate it...Thanks man!

[Memphis_Buckeye]

Hey Bud,

I need to order some stuff for the truck and the bike...

I am looking for a soap or water purification system that will prevent spots if I don't get to it immediately...As we all know, during the summer it can be impossible to dry all parts of the truck before the sun beats you to it...

Also, I am looking for a soap or detailing spray that works well on flat black paints...I'm worried that anything streaky or spotty would quickly take away from the paint job on my bike.

If you have any recommendations on spray nozzles (with the soap gun built in) or soaps or anything else I would GREATLY appreciate it...Thanks man!

I use the Mr. Clean system, and it works pretty well. I'd love to hear from patrick if there are any other better products out there though, as I'd much rather go with a site sponsor than AutoZone or Walmart haha.

[kyle@stillen]

I LOVE Adam's products...If they have something that will work with a flat black paint then I will be buying it for sure...

Like I said, my problem is the flat black paint on the bike...I'm just really worried that something will mess with the paint and make it spotty or fade. That's why I want some sort of water purification system or de-ionization system.

[MikeD1]

I tried the Mr. Clean thing too, but didn't care for their soap. I do use it to rinse the truck, which helps minimize spotting (we are on well water here). Still dry it with one of those Absorb things + microfiber towels.

BTW - the MR. Clean system does work GREAT for window washing on the house. Wet, spray the soap, wash with a brush on a pole, then rinse & let dry. No streaks or spots & the windows stay good for quite a while.

Wonder what those portable spot free wash systems the dealers use cost - prob. insane expensive !!

[knox_titan]

I LOVE Adam's products...If they have something that will work with a flat black paint then I will be buying it for sure...

Like I said, my problem is the flat black paint on the bike...I'm just really worried that something will mess with the paint and make it spotty or fade. That's why I want some sort of water purification system or de-ionization system.

from the looks of it you have the same problem I have with the bike. the flat black is hard to clean up and not streak or spot.

I cant wait to see adam's response to this!!

[Memphis_Buckeye]

I tried the Mr. Clean thing too, but didn't care for their soap. I do use it to rinse the truck, which helps minimize spotting (we are on well water here). Still dry it with one of those Absorb things + microfiber towels.

BTW - the MR. Clean system does work GREAT for window washing on the house. Wet, spray the soap, wash with a brush on a pole, then rinse & let dry. No streaks or spots & the windows stay good for quite a while.

Wonder what those portable spot free wash systems the dealers use cost - prob. insane expensive !!

Yeah, the one complaint I would have about the system is the soap. It does not get very sudsy at all. I read somehwhere you can use any type of spot-free rinse soap in it though. So, again, if patrick or anyone has some good recommendations out there, I'm all ears.

[knox_titan]

I use the MR. Clean system also, but I use the maguires soap. The spot free rinse is a life saver in the heat when drying off the bike or truck.

[kyle@stillen]

You guys are allll on the same program as me hahaha...I'm glad we are getting some different opinions on this topic.

Can't wait to see what Patrick has to say about the topic.

[MikeD1]

I use the MR. Clean system also, but I use the maguires soap. The spot free rinse is a life saver in the heat when drying off the bike or truck.

LOL, that's my favorite soap too - just never tried it in the Mr. Clean thingy.


OK Mr. Pat - show us what'ch got !!!!

[Firecracker]

Mike, it's good to hear that you DO do windows! ;D

[Firecracker]

I try to wash/rinse mine in the garage...out of the sun ;)

[kyle@stillen]

I try to wash/rinse mine in the garage...out of the sun ;)

I don't want to use your stuff it kills your grass...

[Memphis_Buckeye]

I don't want to use your stuff it kills your grass...

Hahahahaha!

Can't wait to hear Patrick's opinion. I was thinking about buy that Adam's fire hose nozzel. Now, I'm gonna wait and see what he says.

[MikeD1]

Mike, it's good to hear that you DO do windows! ;D


ROFL, only when promised 'favors' by my better 1/2 ;)

[Firecracker]

I don't want to use your stuff it kills your grass...

Hey, my grass IS green and doing well now. We actually HAVE four seasons here, to include a winter. GET OFF MY GRASS, Kyle! LOL

[kyle@stillen]

hahaha...I dunno man...That grass looks good and all but I still don't see any in your sig. pic. hahahaha.

On a side note, is that Benjamin on the skateboard? Did he trade in the hopped up power wheels or what man?

[Firecracker]

I suppose I DO need to update that sig pic, huh? LOL

No, that's Jacob...we've since gotten him a smaller board that the can handle better. He's almost 2 yrs old, but thinks he's 6 or 7!

[MikeD1]

What, no motor on the board - you cheapskate - LOL

[Patrick@Adams]

I'll have an answer for you guys later on today. I dont want to give out any bad info so I want verify what I am thinking for this with Adam himself, he has much more Motorcycle detailing experience than I do.

[Patrick@Adams]

I can tell you guys the Adam's carwash soap is very sudsy which is key to any kind of washing. It's also PH balanced which kind of takes away the need for a water system.

Give me a couple hours to hear back from Adam and I will post up some stuff on your questions.

[Patrick@Adams]

Ok guys..

The car wash soap and detail spray.

After you rinse the soap off, hit the entire truck with the Detail Spray. For the Bike it's the same thing but obviously being carefull after how u hose down the bike.

In the Adam's video under washing it shows you this. You can view these video's on the website free of charge.

[kyle@stillen]

Here's a really stupid question but do you rinse the bike, then spray the detail spray, then rinse again and dry? Or rinse, spray, then dry?

Like I said, I know it's a stupid question...but just curious. I'll go watch those videos now haha.

[Patrick@Adams]

Here's a really stupid question but do you rinse the bike, then spray the detail spray, then rinse again and dry? Or rinse, spray, then dry?

Like I said, I know it's a stupid question...but just curious. I'll go watch those videos now haha.


rinse, soap, rinse, detail spray, dry

You use the detail AFTER the soaped rinse for two reasons. ONE to help prevent the occasional water spotting AND it saves yourself from using the detail spray AFTER you dry the vehicle.

Kinda knock 2 birds with one stone

[kyle@stillen]

Excellent work Patrick! Thank you very much!

My current bottle of soap is running low and I've been procrastinating on placing my order...I'll do that today!

[MikeD1]

Just come on over & I'll help ya clean 'er up !

[Firecracker]

Good info, Patrick!

[Patrick@Adams]

no prob! that is what I was going to originally say, but with the bikes I was not sure.