Sooo expensive!

[GXPaycheck]

Just remember, you get what you pay for!

Almost every time I've gone cheap I've regretted it.

[GXPaycheck]

Just remember, you get what you pay for!

And one of the most important things you get with Adam's is there Pretty Darn Good Customer Service

Almost every time I've gone cheap I've regretted it.

[70'sChevyGirl]

Keeping my cars clean is not as expensive as having a husband with a Big Block Vette that he wants to make faster. I mean, really, why does he need his car to have over 700 hp for a street car?

 

I admire our cars and keeping a flawless looking vehicle is one of my pet peeves. I don't add up the cost of things that I want.

 

Like Rich said, when you get your full arsenal then costs slow down. Its just getting to that point that might seem expensive.

[goheels]

Like Rich said' date=' when you get your full arsenal then costs slow down. Its just getting to that point that might seem expensive. [/quote']

 

It really hurts when starting out. However, I have learned that there are a number of cost-saving tips that will really help the wallet. In my experience they include:

(1) using water from the wash to clay the vehicle (and thus use less detail spray)

(2) less is more when using polish/sealant... I'm still on my first bottles almost 3 years later maintaining two vehicles

(3) diluting products such as L+C and all-purpose cleaner with water as they are too strong in the original formula to suit my needs

(4) Using car shampoo in my foam gun to foam the tires/wheels for maintenance cleaning (and thus negate having to use all purpose/wheel cleaners a lot of the time)

 

For now, 100% of my purchases are through the specials offered here. My days of impulse buying are over and unnecessary. Once you get past the initial purchases (which include the nonconsummables such as shut-off valves, grit guards, etc.) it really isn't too bad.