To anyone out there who is new to Sandro’s channel…subscribe. It’s so informative, entertaining and therapeutic. I’ve become twice the detailer I used to be in just a year alone, greatly owed to Sandro’s channel. His dedication to both his profession and the production of these clinics is the standard-bearer on TH-cam.
Well there’s nothing better then sitting down with a cold drink after a somewhat ‘challenging’ day with a black Honda Civic R Type with very soft paint and watching this trilogy of workmanship. Now my moral has been boosted, many thanks!!!! Regards from 🇬🇧
Sir! What you do is true art. So many detailers call themselves "experts". But you continuosly show us. That you truly are one. Thank you for your high quality videos and for sharing your knowledge and thoughts. And the music you add to the videos, elevate the quality for sure. Keep up the good work Sandro!
That is art - purely breath taking. I’ve been inspired by what you do and taken up detailing as a hobby. I have a new level of appreciation of what you do and your commitment to it the more I learn doing it myself. Well done.
I have a 2017 world rally blue base model WRX. In my opinion this blue color is the best color for a WRX and a STI. Stay safe brother and a great video.
I really appreciate the wisdom provided through these videos. I think so often people see videos like this and get excited about detail work (or DIY work, or any trade or hobby) and are often disappointed because no one gives them realistic expectations.
Your channel is the sole reason that I kept learning how to detail properly. There's no other TH-cam detailing channel that puts out the kind of quality work you do. Every car is truly top shelf and you put the work in until the job is done. Unlike so many other channels, you truly just put the time and effort it without regard to how "fast" it can be done.
You said in the video that no detail is perfect. But you come closer than anyone I have seen. And with this one in that beautiful blue colour... Just stunning. All the experience and knowledge that we are beeing able to take away from your vids are a blessing. There are so many general tips and so many things that I have lerned by watching your channel. One of the most interesting parts are when you do your test areas and how you choose the methods for correcting. The layer with the footage,editing and music is also something else. Just stunning and I follow quite a few detailing channels here on youtube and I love the fact that you all have your own style and feel. It gives diversity and I never get tired of watching yours. Your vids are as close to perfection as your work on the cars. Take care.
Sir, you are so well spoken in your videos. I cannot stress enough how enjoyable your videos are to watch on that alone. Your honesty is great as well. Thank you for not forcing products in your videos as well. I love your channel. As far as auto detailing, I'd say you have the best channel I've seen. Thanks again and please keep them coming!! As the owner of that wrx sti, I'm not sure if I'd want to drive it after you finished. It looked amazing. I'd ship it home and just put it in a glass box!!
Wonderful! That Subaru Rally Blue is gorgeous. I really appreciate your humility and introspection towards the end. It's great to know that we need to enjoy the process and not chase after perfection. Thanks so much for this series. Like all your videos, this is top-notch!
Sandrooooooo! Wow...just wow! That blue is absolutely beautiful. You said there is no perfect detail or any perfect person and I concur.....but when it comes to detailers that I have had the pleasure of watching in person and on these TH-cam channels their aren’t any that I would rank you behind or along side. You my friend are second to none! That bar is unreachable ✌🏾
I hate the fact that anytime I watch another Car detailer I keep thinking ... hmmmm Sandro would do it with more passion and love. I’m addicted to these videos!!! Please never stop Best wishes from the US
8:51 I can’t stress that enough!!!! Too many “expert” detailers in the industry (the ones who sell products and work with manufacturers included and are at the “top” of detailing) say you just need to wash, clay and IPA wipedown and you can lay down your protection, and while you CAN do this, it’s not even close to being the most effective or conducive way to performance and longevity. Polishing is THE most important part in my eyes apart from the obvious washing the car. It makes a world of difference to any product you apply, whether it be a pro grade ceramic coating or a cheap spray wax. It’s what truly leaves the paint BARE and clean. You don’t even have to correct the defects, a finishing polish will do to “clean up” the paint and ensure maximum bond.
Happy I got to watch this WRX STI part 1- 3. How thorough & in depth with the steps taken to that end result is phenomenal. 👌🏼glad I was able to watch this. whew, even I was excited & I wasn't the owner.
I have said this before but its worth saying again. Now i know you were a postman in a previous life as you alway DELIVER!!!! Valeting just as life comes with ups and downs Every car i do i take a step back and think how i could have done it better. Its the persuit of knowledge that drives me in doing better You are a breath for fresh air keep up the great work With every video i watch i learn another nugget of wisdom form the great man himself. IN SANDRO WE TRUST !!!!!!!
Brilliant work Sandro. I’m not sure how many times I’ve watched this series. Apart from my own new car wheels off full detail and ceramic coating, I’m about to follow your process and complete this on a client’s brand new Porsche Macan Turbo and his wife’s brand new Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.5T. As I don’t have access to Pro coatings, I’ve opted for CarPro products so it was great to see how you used Essesnce. I know the CX-5 paint will be on the soft side, but I’m not sure what to expect from Porsche. My only other Porsche experience was a 10 year old Cayenne Turbo earlier this year and it seemed quite hard. Thanks once more and as I contemplate my learning here, I’m stunned you don’t have 10 times the subscribers that you so richly deserve. But as you have said in a few of your productions, human nature is a strange thing sometimes and the pizzazz of some channels is more attractive than the substance you provide. If anyone is still reading this I challenge you to please share Sandro’s work with 10 people you know so the word can get out further than it already is and he gets the following he deserves. Lloyd
I almost bought a blue sti. Instead black sl camry 2021 . Why black.... Thanks to sandro. Taught me little things that made my other monster jdm in epic condition . I done the wet sand thanks to sandro on the jdm beast . Always teaching and super informative.
Had to come back and finish watching the video 5 hours later. Ahh, that track around the 15 minute mark with the water dripping sounds on it was so damn nice. Car came out amazing, as always. I've actually never polished a car in this color, and I'd really love to. I just know it's gonna be one of the most satisfying finishes to see perfected after being on it for several days.
Amazing job Sandro! You truly are a master of your craft. I loved this series, thank you for doing such a good job documenting your work. Very therapeutical.
Hello Sandro! I really enjoyed this series. I respect the amount of time and work you put into this car and video. Looking forward to watching and learning more from you.
Another great job, great car and great movie. Sandro, you are making extremely good videos and for this means one thing only: when you start to do sometning, there is one way only - professional!))) Just another comment to make you smile: commented one youtuber, wrote him he need to go for professional detailing and ceramic coating and explained him results and benefits. You will never believe and guess what he answered. He wrote "fairyteller" to me))) So, Sandro, both my wife and me watching your vids qnd laughing sometimes by remembering that guy and even saying with humor, that you are fairyteller also Sandro and you are not able to achieve results you are showing))))) Very good done! Greetings to the owner and all the best tou you Guys from Sweden.
Maestro: Every time you surpass yourself. Congratulations and thank you for these great videos. Greetings from Monterrey México. Hasta la vista compadre.
@ 16:45 - your fears and anxieties should tell you how much you care about what you are doing and reinforce to yourself and everyone else that the quality and dedication of your work is amazing. Please continue doing what you are doing - it is truly amazing and you give a lot of motivation and inspiration to others, myself included. A question about how many towels you go through during the wipe off / leveling of the coating? How long can you use a towel for coating removal before you throw it away or have to start worrying about crystallization?? Thanks again Sandro
16:15 Thank god you said it. Have spent the last week and a half doing a wheels off detail on my evo, and when I was doing the wheels, I spent maybe a dozen hours trying to get every bit of embedded grime out from the small corners and edges before giving up. From any farther than 1 foot away, it's immaculate, and can only be seen when shining a detailing light right onto the imperfections and looking for it. Still, bothered me until I decided that I had to draw a line in the sand and decide it was "good enough".
I wish I could give Sandro something for constantly giving me 20+ years of experience. I feel obligated to pay a tuition lol! If you ever move to California I’ll build you a barn or shed on your property 🤘🤘
beautiful and honest craftsmanship! the subaru paintjob itself is horrible, jesus. the paint surface structure is unacceptable, backyard garage spraypaint level of quality, my god.
Great video and attention to detail! As a person who pays attention to every small detail what is your take on car wash with least water usage? I am sure you are also aware about importance of saving water. Is there a possibility you can make a video to show method how we can safely wash our car without the use of much water? I am aware about the waterless wash products but they have very high changes of swirling or scratching the paint and also that you are not a big fan of those products.
Thanks, and I’ve gone through waterless washing in several videos and it can be relatively safe but only if you take it slow and use a great technique. But in saying that, it has its limitations in that the paint can’t be too soiled so you have to do it more often, take a little longer in the process and maybe do waterless and traditional washes depending on the circumstances. It’s a hard one and no one has a perfect solution ... yet!
Morning Sandro, watched closely your wheel treatment, the scooby has gloss black inserts - pick your brains; matt black inserts on diamond cuts where the silver is gloss laq, wheel cleaning the inner drums with brushes leave slight swirling on the matt black, way too finiky to machine and risky to finger polish, any thoughts on masking products, do they even do matt / dull wheel waxes?
I’ve personally found that waxes and sealants primary used for gloss paint also work well for matte and satin paints - as they don’t create gloss, just add saturation and can fill in some very minor defects. But you certainly don’t want to polish a matte finish as it will create gloss and change its finish. So we really are limited in what we can do to matte paint finishes!
Hi Sandro Amazing outcome nice work mate, just wondering if you have ever used 3D One One Professional Cutting, Polishing, and Finishing Compound? l also have the 2020 STI in black l used the 3D one on my car & worked really well.
Another awesome video series !!! Sandro, I just bought some New NV products that I haven’t used from the NV Line , NV EVO can I apply Boost right after application as a sacrificial layer and NV Wheel can I top with Jet after applying ? I normally use Jet on my wheels was just wondering . Lastly NV Onyx is probably the best smelling detailing product out there 😎😎 smells like cupcakes . Thanks for all your videos
Thanks mate and Onyx does smell amazing! You should try to wait 24hrs (48hrs if it’s cold) before applying Boost to just make sure Evo has cured enough as it is a slower curing coating, but anytime time after that is fine. With Jet over Nv Wheel I would recommend you wait a full week until the coating is fully cured , but you could apply Boost over Nv Wheel 12-24hrs later if you wish.
In case if/when you decide retire from car detailing, you can apply for a role of QA manager for painting/detailing salon in big brands car manufacturer, trust me😀
A good wash decontamination process followed by a light polish if it’s an older coating or a more aggressive compounding process if it’s a newer quality coating should do it.
Bro, your channel is awesome! Hey what handheld light are you using to inspect your application for high spots? I use my polishing phase hand light to apply coating but I feel like it's so bright that sometimes it blasts right through high spots which I later pick up with softer light. I see your light has a diffuser on it that looks nice and soft. I think I could use one like that. Is it something I can get online?
Thanks, and I’ll give you a link to it: www.waxit.com.au/collections/takenow/products/takenow-vega-light Plus here a review and demo I did on it as well 🙂 th-cam.com/video/KRUE_RP19jc/w-d-xo.html
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing well shoot, they dont sell it in the US. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share the info. I'm going to look for something similar.
Thanks and yes Nova Pro and most ceramic coatings can be used on most exterior trims. But no I wouldn’t recommend Nova Pro for a first time user, Nova Evo however is a great pro level coating available to the public and very easy to apply.
I always wondered is the room you coat in ventilated? Or do you just wear some sort of mask? I coated using CQ UK 3.0 a year ago and thought my garage had enough airflow but still managed to give my lungs some chemical burn. While I’m at it I always wondered about those Carpro MF gloves while coating. What is the thought process behind those over regular gloves? Are you afraid of them getting coating on them and hardening? Or do you switch them out every detail? Lovely video as always!
Thanks! The shop is pretty well ventilated with a large opening in that room so I really don’t tend to get much fumes building up. The MF gloves stop my hands sweating and getting water logged and usually get a few jobs out of a pair.
I have a question, when the 3-5 year passes, how do you remove the remaining ceramic coating, in order to correct the paint and apply a new layer of protection?
It be not necessary. By that time usually a wax polish will be sufficient in removing any lasting remnants. After a wax polish, and you are satisfied with the result, a new application or ceramic coating can be applied.
Yes, once a coating starts to degrade usually a good decontamination process followed by a light polish should remove the last of it and prepare the paint for new paint protection.
Question. My Miata was hit last week which took out the entire left side. The panels are being replaced and painted. Should I tell the body shop not to polish the new paint? How long until I can polish and protect? And all hit and run drivers hopefully will entail poor karma.
The body shop really needs to sand, compound and polish in order to achieve a good result, it’s more about trying to find a shop that will do it to a good level, and the painters will know what paint and curing process they used which is always different - so just ask them when you pick it up.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing do you have a video comparing both offerings? Or better yet, out of all the products you have tried, is the EVO in your top 5 coatings? I was thinking of DIYing my 16 WRX and doing EVO and topping with JET (since LUSTER isn’t currently available in the US). Loving your content, keep up the good work! 👍🏼
I’ve definitely discussed the two coatings and compared them , but I don’t have a dedicated video and I just can’t think of which specific videos I’ve covered them. Evo is a fantastic coating and can definitely be described as a pro level coating for the consumer market and as long as you give Evo a good 1-2wks to fully cure, Jet or Lustre are great to use over it anytime thereafter.
A good mobile detailer will learn to work with the outdoor elements so it’s certainly a doable service. But it’s also certainly not ideal for many reasons, but as long as the customer understands this and it’s not high end work you’re promising but rather a good solid result then it’s a great upsell service to utilise as a mobile detailer. There’s so many levels of work in every industry, I was mobile for many years and just made sure the work was appropriate based on time cost and promised outcome.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you for the feedback, you have always two opinions on this subject Some say NO you can't because of outdoor elements, and what you have just said hits the nail on tge head.
To anyone out there who is new to Sandro’s channel…subscribe. It’s so informative, entertaining and therapeutic. I’ve become twice the detailer I used to be in just a year alone, greatly owed to Sandro’s channel. His dedication to both his profession and the production of these clinics is the standard-bearer on TH-cam.
Really kind of you to say, thank you mate!
Well there’s nothing better then sitting down with a cold drink after a somewhat ‘challenging’ day with a black Honda Civic R Type with very soft paint and watching this trilogy of workmanship. Now my moral has been boosted, many thanks!!!!
Regards from 🇬🇧
Ahh black Honda paint is always a trying task, great to hear and thank you mate!
Very poetically said. 😊
You and apex detail are the only auto detailing channels that I truly trust. You are a master class professional! Bravo
There's a few others, but one of the ones I watch deals with such high in methods and cars it's way beyond my scope. Love Sandro(SP?) and Brian @apex
@@Nektopoulo which other is high end? I'm interested
Apex is great, very good, but Sandro is on another level, IMO.
On TH-cam you have AMMO NYC too. Don’t forget that Larry is all around the globe.
@@qwikss4469 Apex is a sales person. His method is garbage. He does so many mistake in 1 video that it is a joke.
Sir! What you do is true art. So many detailers call themselves "experts". But you continuosly show us. That you truly are one. Thank you for your high quality videos and for sharing your knowledge and thoughts. And the music you add to the videos, elevate the quality for sure. Keep up the good work Sandro!
That is art - purely breath taking. I’ve been inspired by what you do and taken up detailing as a hobby. I have a new level of appreciation of what you do and your commitment to it the more I learn doing it myself. Well done.
That’s really great to hear, and thank you!
I have a 2017 world rally blue base model WRX. In my opinion this blue color is the best color for a WRX and a STI. Stay safe brother and a great video.
I really appreciate the wisdom provided through these videos. I think so often people see videos like this and get excited about detail work (or DIY work, or any trade or hobby) and are often disappointed because no one gives them realistic expectations.
Some of the best backing music of any channel on YT!
The music really touched me and made me feel emotionally connected to the car.
Your channel is the sole reason that I kept learning how to detail properly. There's no other TH-cam detailing channel that puts out the kind of quality work you do. Every car is truly top shelf and you put the work in until the job is done. Unlike so many other channels, you truly just put the time and effort it without regard to how "fast" it can be done.
That’s really nice to here mate, much appreciated!
You said in the video that no detail is perfect. But you come closer than anyone I have seen. And with this one in that beautiful blue colour... Just stunning.
All the experience and knowledge that we are beeing able to take away from your vids are a blessing. There are so many general tips and so many things that I have lerned by watching your channel. One of the most interesting parts are when you do your test areas and how you choose the methods for correcting.
The layer with the footage,editing and music is also something else. Just stunning and I follow quite a few detailing channels here on youtube and I love the fact that you all have your own style and feel. It gives diversity and I never get tired of watching yours.
Your vids are as close to perfection as your work on the cars.
Take care.
It’s really nice of you say mate, thank you!
Sandro you are the best. I watch a lot detailing channels but you are top , another even not close. Best wishes from Poland
Thank you my friend.
Sir, you are so well spoken in your videos. I cannot stress enough how enjoyable your videos are to watch on that alone. Your honesty is great as well. Thank you for not forcing products in your videos as well. I love your channel. As far as auto detailing, I'd say you have the best channel I've seen. Thanks again and please keep them coming!!
As the owner of that wrx sti, I'm not sure if I'd want to drive it after you finished. It looked amazing. I'd ship it home and just put it in a glass box!!
Wonderful! That Subaru Rally Blue is gorgeous.
I really appreciate your humility and introspection towards the end. It's great to know that we need to enjoy the process and not chase after perfection.
Thanks so much for this series. Like all your videos, this is top-notch!
I greatly appreciate that mate, thank you for the support!
Sandrooooooo! Wow...just wow! That blue is absolutely beautiful. You said there is no perfect detail or any perfect person and I concur.....but when it comes to detailers that I have had the pleasure of watching in person and on these TH-cam channels their aren’t any that I would rank you behind or along side. You my friend are second to none! That bar is unreachable ✌🏾
Appreciate that Chad, thanks as always for the support mate!
I hate the fact that anytime I watch another Car detailer I keep thinking ... hmmmm Sandro would do it with more passion and love.
I’m addicted to these videos!!! Please never stop
Best wishes from the US
And better music...
Thank you!
8:51 I can’t stress that enough!!!! Too many “expert” detailers in the industry (the ones who sell products and work with manufacturers included and are at the “top” of detailing) say you just need to wash, clay and IPA wipedown and you can lay down your protection, and while you CAN do this, it’s not even close to being the most effective or conducive way to performance and longevity. Polishing is THE most important part in my eyes apart from the obvious washing the car. It makes a world of difference to any product you apply, whether it be a pro grade ceramic coating or a cheap spray wax. It’s what truly leaves the paint BARE and clean. You don’t even have to correct the defects, a finishing polish will do to “clean up” the paint and ensure maximum bond.
Happy I got to watch this WRX STI part 1- 3. How thorough & in depth with the steps taken to that end result is phenomenal. 👌🏼glad I was able to watch this. whew, even I was excited & I wasn't the owner.
I have said this before but its worth saying again. Now i know you were a postman in a previous life as you alway DELIVER!!!! Valeting just as life comes with ups and downs Every car i do i take a step back and think how i could have done it better. Its the persuit of knowledge that drives me in doing better You are a breath for fresh air keep up the great work With every video i watch i learn another nugget of wisdom form the great man himself. IN SANDRO WE TRUST !!!!!!!
Lol thank you mate it’s greatly appreciated!
Brilliant work Sandro. I’m not sure how many times I’ve watched this series. Apart from my own new car wheels off full detail and ceramic coating, I’m about to follow your process and complete this on a client’s brand new Porsche Macan Turbo and his wife’s brand new Mazda CX-5 Akera 2.5T. As I don’t have access to Pro coatings, I’ve opted for CarPro products so it was great to see how you used Essesnce. I know the CX-5 paint will be on the soft side, but I’m not sure what to expect from Porsche. My only other Porsche experience was a 10 year old Cayenne Turbo earlier this year and it seemed quite hard. Thanks once more and as I contemplate my learning here, I’m stunned you don’t have 10 times the subscribers that you so richly deserve. But as you have said in a few of your productions, human nature is a strange thing sometimes and the pizzazz of some channels is more attractive than the substance you provide. If anyone is still reading this I challenge you to please share Sandro’s work with 10 people you know so the word can get out further than it already is and he gets the following he deserves. Lloyd
Really appreciate that Lloyd, thank you mate!
The owner expressed EXACTLY what I wanted to hear and how I feel everytime I watch the transformations of your details.
Yeah, wow, bonkers finish ! When you put those orange Muppet Gloves on, you know he means business.
Great attention to detail in this video. 👌
I almost bought a blue sti. Instead black sl camry 2021 . Why black.... Thanks to sandro. Taught me little things that made my other monster jdm in epic condition . I done the wet sand thanks to sandro on the jdm beast . Always teaching and super informative.
speaking facts! to many dealerships selling customers false hope.
Had to come back and finish watching the video 5 hours later. Ahh, that track around the 15 minute mark with the water dripping sounds on it was so damn nice. Car came out amazing, as always. I've actually never polished a car in this color, and I'd really love to. I just know it's gonna be one of the most satisfying finishes to see perfected after being on it for several days.
That is a sexy looking car. Great job Sandro! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, you and Jim White are the two best detailers on You Tube.
Amazing Job.Love The Channel I’m Only A Weekend Warrior But Learnt So Much From Your Video’s Many Thanks
Great work Sandro! Car looks great, and the video was enjoyable to watch.
Amazing job Sandro! You truly are a master of your craft. I loved this series, thank you for doing such a good job documenting your work. Very therapeutical.
Stunning job Sandro 👍
First class workmanship and you obviously have a great work ethic.
A true Master of your craft....you take detailing to the next level. I really enjoy the content, keep it up and thank you
Breathtaking job, incredible work man!
Better then New~!!!!!!!! Looks Fantastic ~!!!!!!!
sandro! You have done it again! Im a huge fan of your work and video quanlty!
Great Video, again!
great detailling in this 3 part series, but also great advice
Stunning car. Stunning results. Respect for your work ethic.
Stunning work as always Sandro
Sandro = ✨ 💎 like a boss! 👍 👍 👍
But how can people dislike (2 👎) this kind of work to perfection?? 🤔
Thank you for this series, really enjoyed your work once again. Your ability to reach perfection is just sublime.
Hello Sandro! I really enjoyed this series. I respect the amount of time and work you put into this car and video. Looking forward to watching and learning more from you.
We love you Sandro! Keep killing it your editing is beautiful and level of detail is insane! Thank you for all you do
THANKS for your answer, I think the covering was installed MORE than two years ago, so I have to remove it to put a new one
Sandro mate your the best, your work outshines everyone else's work on any detailing work and most of the products you have doen reviews on.✔👌👍🙌😊
Stunning results you must be very proud of that detail!
It was a very rewarding job, thanks!
Stunning. So pleasing to watch, listen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another great job, great car and great movie. Sandro, you are making extremely good videos and for this means one thing only: when you start to do sometning, there is one way only - professional!))) Just another comment to make you smile: commented one youtuber, wrote him he need to go for professional detailing and ceramic coating and explained him results and benefits. You will never believe and guess what he answered. He wrote "fairyteller" to me))) So, Sandro, both my wife and me watching your vids qnd laughing sometimes by remembering that guy and even saying with humor, that you are fairyteller also Sandro and you are not able to achieve results you are showing))))) Very good done! Greetings to the owner and all the best tou you Guys from Sweden.
Maestro: Every time you surpass yourself. Congratulations and thank you for these great videos.
Greetings from Monterrey México. Hasta la vista compadre.
Thank you and greetings my friend!
Fantastic work Sandro!
Another great series mate well done 👌
Great job Sandro!! No TV shop but real detailing with great info and tips! Keep up this good work please. Greetings from Belgium.
Thank you mate!
Great series, glad I found this channel. Will be taking great care of my new STI's paint :) Thank you!
I appreciate that mate, and that’s great to hear!
You're a detailing GOD
Stunning!!! 😳😳😳😳
this channel is like therapy
Amazing finish! Great work as always Sandro.
Thanks mate!
@ 16:45 - your fears and anxieties should tell you how much you care about what you are doing and reinforce to yourself and everyone else that the quality and dedication of your work is amazing. Please continue doing what you are doing - it is truly amazing and you give a lot of motivation and inspiration to others, myself included.
A question about how many towels you go through during the wipe off / leveling of the coating? How long can you use a towel for coating removal before you throw it away or have to start worrying about crystallization??
Thanks again Sandro
Thanks mate I appreciate that, and usually about 6 towels and I won’t tend to use the same towel for more than 30-45mins.
Awesome video ! I'm getting my 05 STi detailed right now .
Looks beautiful! Outstanding work, once again!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks!
Absolutely always love your work.
16:15 Thank god you said it. Have spent the last week and a half doing a wheels off detail on my evo, and when I was doing the wheels, I spent maybe a dozen hours trying to get every bit of embedded grime out from the small corners and edges before giving up. From any farther than 1 foot away, it's immaculate, and can only be seen when shining a detailing light right onto the imperfections and looking for it. Still, bothered me until I decided that I had to draw a line in the sand and decide it was "good enough".
One word....
SPECTACULAR 🔥🔥🔥
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that a new STi that Sandro detailed is as good as one could possibly get an STi to look.
Beautiful man! Makes me wanna do this to my WRX now :)
Amazing work 🤩
Amazing!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Nice job Weldon
Amazing !!!
Simply amazing!
I wish I could give Sandro something for constantly giving me 20+ years of experience. I feel obligated to pay a tuition lol! If you ever move to California I’ll build you a barn or shed on your property 🤘🤘
If you ever come to Victoria I’ll hold you to that dream garage build on my property lol.
damn why is this detailing video giving me butterflies in my stomach
That blue though!😍🤤
Yes it’s a stunning colour!
Nice!!!! I say niiiiiiiice!!! 😉
Epic!! 💎
3rd, your n.1 follower from Italy
Che bello, qualche italiano tra i follower!
@@Momo33-n8g Il miglior canale per imparare 👏
Grazie amico!
man wish I watched this series before polishing my 2017 STI!
beautiful and honest craftsmanship! the subaru paintjob itself is horrible, jesus. the paint surface structure is unacceptable, backyard garage spraypaint level of quality, my god.
Great video and attention to detail! As a person who pays attention to every small detail what is your take on car wash with least water usage? I am sure you are also aware about importance of saving water. Is there a possibility you can make a video to show method how we can safely wash our car without the use of much water? I am aware about the waterless wash products but they have very high changes of swirling or scratching the paint and also that you are not a big fan of those products.
Thanks, and I’ve gone through waterless washing in several videos and it can be relatively safe but only if you take it slow and use a great technique. But in saying that, it has its limitations in that the paint can’t be too soiled so you have to do it more often, take a little longer in the process and maybe do waterless and traditional washes depending on the circumstances. It’s a hard one and no one has a perfect solution ... yet!
This vid makes me miss my 2014 sti 😔😔
Really would like it if they brought back the bronze finish BBS wheels like the ‘15 launch edition.
Yes those do look amazing with the rally blue!
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing they go very well together. I'm dumbfounded as to why they used such a loud Porsche color for their calipers.
Looks nice!
Morning Sandro, watched closely your wheel treatment, the scooby has gloss black inserts - pick your brains; matt black inserts on diamond cuts where the silver is gloss laq, wheel cleaning the inner drums with brushes leave slight swirling on the matt black, way too finiky to machine and risky to finger polish, any thoughts on masking products, do they even do matt / dull wheel waxes?
I’ve personally found that waxes and sealants primary used for gloss paint also work well for matte and satin paints - as they don’t create gloss, just add saturation and can fill in some very minor defects. But you certainly don’t want to polish a matte finish as it will create gloss and change its finish. So we really are limited in what we can do to matte paint finishes!
Hi Sandro Amazing outcome nice work mate, just wondering if you have ever used 3D One One Professional Cutting, Polishing, and Finishing Compound? l also have the 2020 STI in black l used the 3D one on my car & worked really well.
Thanks, and it’s on my list but still haven’t got around to trying it!
Great video. Could you provide a link with the light you use to check for high spots please?
www.waxit.com.au/collections/takenow/products/takenow-vega-light
Another awesome video series !!!
Sandro, I just bought some New NV products that I haven’t used from the NV Line , NV EVO can I apply Boost right after application as a sacrificial layer and NV Wheel can I top with Jet after applying ? I normally use Jet on my wheels was just wondering .
Lastly NV Onyx is probably the best smelling detailing product out there 😎😎 smells like cupcakes . Thanks for all your videos
Thanks mate and Onyx does smell amazing!
You should try to wait 24hrs (48hrs if it’s cold) before applying Boost to just make sure Evo has cured enough as it is a slower curing coating, but anytime time after that is fine.
With Jet over Nv Wheel I would recommend you wait a full week until the coating is fully cured , but you could apply Boost over Nv Wheel 12-24hrs later if you wish.
In case if/when you decide retire from car detailing, you can apply for a role of QA manager for painting/detailing salon in big brands car manufacturer, trust me😀
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information ... How to remove a ceramic coating?thank you for your advice
A good wash decontamination process followed by a light polish if it’s an older coating or a more aggressive compounding process if it’s a newer quality coating should do it.
Bro, your channel is awesome! Hey what handheld light are you using to inspect your application for high spots? I use my polishing phase hand light to apply coating but I feel like it's so bright that sometimes it blasts right through high spots which I later pick up with softer light. I see your light has a diffuser on it that looks nice and soft. I think I could use one like that. Is it something I can get online?
Thanks, and I’ll give you a link to it:
www.waxit.com.au/collections/takenow/products/takenow-vega-light
Plus here a review and demo I did on it as well 🙂
th-cam.com/video/KRUE_RP19jc/w-d-xo.html
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing well shoot, they dont sell it in the US. Thank you for taking the time to comment and share the info. I'm going to look for something similar.
Another awesome job!! Amazing work! Nova pro can be used over all exterior surfaces? Would it be good for a first time coater?
Thanks and yes Nova Pro and most ceramic coatings can be used on most exterior trims. But no I wouldn’t recommend Nova Pro for a first time user, Nova Evo however is a great pro level coating available to the public and very easy to apply.
I am really enjoying your video and am learning a lot too :)
What is the brand of light you inspect the paint with?
That’s really great to hear, thank you, and here’s a link to the light:
www.waxit.com.au/collections/takenow/products/takenow-vega-light
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you
I always wondered is the room you coat in ventilated? Or do you just wear some sort of mask? I coated using CQ UK 3.0 a year ago and thought my garage had enough airflow but still managed to give my lungs some chemical burn.
While I’m at it I always wondered about those Carpro MF gloves while coating. What is the thought process behind those over regular gloves? Are you afraid of them getting coating on them and hardening? Or do you switch them out every detail?
Lovely video as always!
Thanks!
The shop is pretty well ventilated with a large opening in that room so I really don’t tend to get much fumes building up. The MF gloves stop my hands sweating and getting water logged and usually get a few jobs out of a pair.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing that is actually an amazing idea. My hands sweat like crazy. Thanks for the tip!
Hey Sandro what's the camera equipment you use for your channel?
I use a couple DSLR Canon cameras with several lenses, a couple of GoPros with several attachments and a DJI Pocket.
I was gonna say so mine next. Then I realized you are in Australia. 🤪
I have a question, when the 3-5 year passes, how do you remove the remaining ceramic coating, in order to correct the paint and apply a new layer of protection?
It be not necessary. By that time usually a wax polish will be sufficient in removing any lasting remnants. After a wax polish, and you are satisfied with the result, a new application or ceramic coating can be applied.
Yes, once a coating starts to degrade usually a good decontamination process followed by a light polish should remove the last of it and prepare the paint for new paint protection.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing yes, never directly apply wax to a contaminated paint surface. The grit will damage the clear coat.
Question. My Miata was hit last week which took out the entire left side. The panels are being replaced and painted. Should I tell the body shop not to polish the new paint? How long until I can polish and protect? And all hit and run drivers hopefully will entail poor karma.
The body shop really needs to sand, compound and polish in order to achieve a good result, it’s more about trying to find a shop that will do it to a good level, and the painters will know what paint and curing process they used which is always different - so just ask them when you pick it up.
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Thanks
Hi Sandro, would Nova jet be too much for a coating maintenance topper for Cquartz original? or do you recommend Reload/Elixir?
Car looks so beautiful btw!
No, I’ve used it over CQuartz coatings with great results!
Thanks mate!
You do excellent work. Wish your shop was nearby and not on the other side of the planet.
Great series. What cloths are you using for the coating wipe off?
Thanks mate, and here’s a link:
www.waxit.com.au/collections/general-use-cloths/products/blizzard-general-purpose-microfiber-24-pack
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks Sandro.
Is Nova EVO and Nova PRO the same product? Can't seem to find the PRO on their website. Thanks!
No, Pro is a certified coating only available to authorised coating applicators only - which is probably why you had difficulty finding it.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing do you have a video comparing both offerings? Or better yet, out of all the products you have tried, is the EVO in your top 5 coatings? I was thinking of DIYing my 16 WRX and doing EVO and topping with JET (since LUSTER isn’t currently available in the US). Loving your content, keep up the good work! 👍🏼
I’ve definitely discussed the two coatings and compared them , but I don’t have a dedicated video and I just can’t think of which specific videos I’ve covered them.
Evo is a fantastic coating and can definitely be described as a pro level coating for the consumer market and as long as you give Evo a good 1-2wks to fully cure, Jet or Lustre are great to use over it anytime thereafter.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing awesome, thank you for your input. Will keep on watching your vids!
Hi Sandro what's your opinion on mobile detailer that ceramic coat car's out doors.
A good mobile detailer will learn to work with the outdoor elements so it’s certainly a doable service. But it’s also certainly not ideal for many reasons, but as long as the customer understands this and it’s not high end work you’re promising but rather a good solid result then it’s a great upsell service to utilise as a mobile detailer. There’s so many levels of work in every industry, I was mobile for many years and just made sure the work was appropriate based on time cost and promised outcome.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you for the feedback, you have always two opinions on this subject
Some say NO you can't because of outdoor elements, and what you have just said hits the nail on tge head.