Adam`s now selling stuff from China?

[Bunky]

My comment was they had gone to great lengths to not sell products from China for so many years (foam gun, porter cable, Flex, etc) with patriotic zeal. They went the Cyclo route - not one of the popular choices for a beginner machine -- before finally selling Rupes. I think they are making the best business decision.

[mikejames]

My comment was they had gone to great lengths to not sell products from China for so many years (foam gun, porter cable, Flex, etc) with patriotic zeal. They went the Cyclo route - not one of the popular choices for a beginner machine -- before finally selling Rupes. I think they are making the best business decision.

Thank you for the info. I guess I haven`t paid much attention to Adams and their products much before being directed to the new mini on their site.

[GearHead_1]

Though it was bound to happen, it`s going to upset Donald.

[rlmccarty2000]

Donald stays upset. Are Harbor Freight polishers made in China? Aren`t Buicks being made in China now too? Come to think of it I may be the only thing in my house made in the USA. Lol.

[Ronkh]

Donald stays upset. Are Harbor Freight polishers made in China? Aren`t Buicks being made in China now too? Come to think of it I may be the only thing in my house made in the USA. Lol.

you could have Chinese sheetrock

[mobiledynamics]

OT....having never used any Adam`s Products. Are there are standouts in the lineup that is you go-to, whether it be shampoo, dressing, trim , anything ?

[The Guz]

OT....having never used any Adam`s Products. Are there are standouts in the lineup that is you go-to, whether it be shampoo, dressing, trim , anything ?

Whatever you do don`t buy the strip wash. Does not really do anything. The regular shampoo is good. Other than that you can find similar or better stuff among other manufacturers.

[SYMAWD]

[Swanicyouth]

OT....having never used any Adam`s Products. Are there are standouts in the lineup that is you go-to, whether it be shampoo, dressing, trim , anything ?

I`ve tried a few products through trades and they are pretty good products.

The problem is, I can order just as good products through PBMG for less money and have far more choices.

[felixthecat]

Thats the reason why I use AC Delco/Motorcraft parts in my cars. ID care if the aftermarket parts have a lifetime warranty`s its a hassel replacing a alternator on one & a starter on the other.

[Mooser]

I suspect they are trying to hit the market below the Rupes and have their own re-branded line. For a while they had the "Adams" cyclo with their name on the rubber handle grip. Not a re-brand but had their logo

I`ve got PC and Cyclo and when I wanted a 15mm polisher I just couldn`t warrant buying the Rupes (and used ones up here are few and far between and usually cost close to as much as new ones) so I went Chupes instead. For a weekend enthusiast it`s fine.

I don`t think anyone (in North America) could make a lower/medium quality polisher like that today and come anywhere near that price-point. Even at that, it`ll be expensive (the Adams one) by the time it gets up here to Canada that`ll most likely be over the $225 mark.

The real question is if now that they have their own polishers. if they will continue to sell and promote the Rupes or is this is them working their way out of that line.....
M

[Mooser]

Thats the reason why I use AC Delco/Motorcraft parts in my cars. ID care if the aftermarket parts have a lifetime warranty`s its a hassel replacing a alternator on one & a starter on the other.

You do know that AC Delco pretty much doesn`t make anything any more and contracts all over the world (China and Mexico being the two largest supply sources for them) and Motorcraft actually has manufacturing plants in Mexico.
Both may put their own QC on the products being supplied but they are still manufactured elsewhere.

Don`t get me wrong, I put a lot of Delco stuff on my own vehicles with the hopes that it`s better than the white-box stuff.
M

[Mooser]

OT....having never used any Adam`s Products. Are there are standouts in the lineup that is you go-to, whether it be shampoo, dressing, trim , anything ?

I still like their detail spray, H2O G&G, quick interior detailer and glass cleaner (now switched to Megs). Their VRT is good but it`s the same as OPT gel at twice the price.
Most of the stuff is good and does what it`s supposed to (strip wash? WTF) but you can usually find the equivalent out there at a better price.

M

[nothingface5384]

seen a picture of the mini polisher being the exact model of a "max shine"? brand. its a nice price but i doubt any pros would want to use it

looks like shinemate rebrand to me
and this error with line one on AGO and Autopia with space not working is annoying!