I know this video is a few months old, but I have to go out of my way to say this. I want to thank you for not using the click bait titles or stupid thumbnails with a distorted face saying you're washing your car wrong while pointing a red arrow at the car. I can't take those people seriously anymore. You have created the best quality content I've seen, while making it funny as well throughout your work. You are the most genuine car reviewer and enthusiast I've seen on anything. Thank you!
New cars don't come with great (much less perfect) paint. Unless you are talking about something like the Jesko which Larry from AMMO said had the thickest clear coat of any car he has detailed.
Dealers typically micro-scratch the crap out of the car during prep and while it's on the lot, and then they put a quick coat of wax on it before delivering, which hides the micro-scratches temporarily. I don't think that this is malicious or for deceptive purposes, it's just it doesn't make practical (or financial) sense for dealers to be that obsessive about the finish, because most customer's aren't.
Comments are rough on this one. I thought Jason delivered the message very well and love that shop. I also love detailing my own cars so this really it home!
When he touched the soap drop on the side of the bucket.....I spit drink out of my nose 🤣🤣🤣🤣 The little filmography humorous details he throws into videos is why this is the best channel on TH-cam Love what you do!!!!
Good video. One step that will really shorten the process of hand-washing is to 'sheet' the water off. Take the nozzle off the hose, turn the water on to a relatively low pressure, and start at the top and rinse the car. The water will come off in sheets, and you will have literally a tenth of the water to remove using a microfibre drying towel.
I employ most of these methods when I wash my car. But it's daily driven a lot of miles and its a losing battle, so you can only have it looking great for so long before you have to get paint correction done. Cool video I enjoyed it.
Every time this guys say "if you want to get crazy with cleaning" I think of Larry at Ammo NYC. He's definitely the one that goes crazy (in a good way). :)
I hear you and feel the same about my KIA Soul. The answer is keep a good wax job on it and the dirt will practically hose off. Next to that is don't buy cars with dark paint, as light colored cars don't show swirl marks as much.
I just have two buckets, microfiber towels and mitts, meguiars gold wash, interior detailer, and nu-finish paint sealer. Works very well. Cost upfront maybe 50-100$ and only takes up the buckets in storage space.
@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge That's not a problem for me as I wash my car weekly. I've gone from black to grey to white. Black is by far the worst because it shows all dirt and all scratches. Grey hides the dirt the best. White hides clearcoat scratches the best. I have white, but I'd get grey again. Black? NO WAY.
FINALLY someone who says you do not need an expensive wheel cleaner no matter how clean the car is. It is just a waste of money. If you wash often a normal pre wash soap is enough.
Very well presented... I gave my car a quick mid week clean the other day... was supposed to take 30min but ended up being nearly 3hrs, but I guess that's what car guys do :)
I can't help but think a golden opportunity was missed here, Mark. You absolutely should have shown Toddd as his Corvette rich guy alter-ego washing like an idiot as an example of what not to do. Great video and helpful at that! :)
Don't forget to remove your wristwatch before washing as you can accidentally scratch the paint with the buckle and bracelt on your watch. Also, avoid metal belt buckles/clasps too as they also can accidentally contact the car when you're leaning over it.
I have a ‘15 F-150 mid trim truck. It’s not a work truck but it’s not the fanciest pickup. Beautiful blue flame color with the sport package matching color bumpers/black sport rims. I’m satisfied with an automatic wash. It’s a truck after all.
I use a three mit method on the paint, top, sides, rocker areas. No pressure on material used to wash, and always wash in a back and forth motion, never in circles. No buckets used I always cleaned the wash mits out as I go with a hose. No pressure hose as it is like sand blasting the paint if no done correctly. I show my cars and have been successful. thank you for your time.
Thank you for this video! I've been always researching the best way to wash a car (maximize cleanliness and shine while minimizing micro damages to the clear coat and time), but often you go down a rabbithole of undisclosed product advertisement. Half the comments are literal bots and the other half are genuine but having the debate of the century over whether or not it works even at all.
Appreciate the great tips, I've hand washed and detailed my cars myself for years and have used pressure washers, leaf blowers and other things to make the job easier but your two bucket method and the the wash mitt and wheel mop will be incorporated into my routine, excellent video. Thanks! I"m a firm believer in detailing it and waxing it 1-3 times a year, the cleaner and slicker the paint the less things stick to it and the easier it is to wash!
I strongly wish to have the budget to pay someone for top notch surface coating so that hand wash is as easy as possible. Although then I could probably also just pay someone to wash it. It's not convenience. It's burnout. (Which also presents an obstacle to attaining that kind of budget.)
I learned all of these steps from Obsessed Garage. Bought a new car in January, corrected the paint & have unkept the flawless finish by utilizing this process... & staying the fuck away from tunnel washes!
Excellent video!! I'm one of those people that actually does this and yes I have the time for it...It really and truly does make a difference. If you've invested so much money in your pride and joy, why wouldn't you take care of it!!
Same here. I wash all three of my cars every week. I follow all these rules and they look amazing! But yes it is time consuming. Yesterday I spent two hours just using never dull metal polish on the chrome of my 67 sting ray. And it shows.
Awesome to see someone take a lot of pride in their work. One question I had was cleaning windshield glass- I can never get mine perfectly clear. Even after a good wash there’s a lot of fogging. And most glass cleaners just make my windshield even foggier.
Thanks for the great vid! One comment: Is it safe, for step 1, to rinse with a pressure washer? Wouldn't dirt particles scratch the coat? I rinse with minimum pressure first, next foam and then rinse with pressure!
In my experience, budget hand washes still cause a lot of swirl marks - definitely a lot more than when I use the waterless method myself, which is how I do all my washes. I'm a chauffeur, so the waterless method also allows me to clean my car wherever I am, which is great.
That Lexus LC500 is still my favorite new car on sale. Beautiful automobile. It’s not talked about enough and I can’t wait to see the 600hp plus F model coming. Great video and washing tips from the pros 👌🏾
Toyota4Life Lexus Lc 500 is an amazing car it’s pricey I drive an is350 but eventually I’m going to acquire an isf for a summer toy now to convince the wife
Thank you for making this video.... I call this the pride of ownership...there's just something enjoyable about spending a weekend day washing my pride and joy. Great info. Thanks again.
@Steven Strain watch, ring, and I wear a wallet chain so I make sure I remove my wallet before washing. (Im a truck driver and am hopping in and out of my truck all day hence the chain)
I go to an automatic car wash, my paint is non metallic white, and I use NuFinish on my paint several times a year, it does a good job, the car’s two years old and it still looks new
Thanks for this video! I just moved out on my own and have been watching "how to be an adult" videos, lol. Like I had to watch a video how to use a garbage disposal because my mom taught me wrong lol, and I watched a video how to do laundry because I didn't know if you put the detergent in the machine before the clothes or on top of the clothes, or do you put the detergent in that hole on the side, lol.
I have a 07 Lexus LS460, with 90k miles, I just have it professionally waxed twice a year for like $75 each, and the rest is through a tunnel, the paint is near perfect. No spots, no swirls nothing. Sometimes I will wax it myself, its very relaxing and cathartic for me.
I did put some things in my Amazon cart. The Wheel Woolie for one, I mean, c'mon how can you not own a wheel woolie? I also put the foam cannon on my list. That looks very useful for many things. Good video.
One of my first jobs was detailing used cars. Many of the techniques used in the video was the same as the ones I used. But, yeah the products have definetly improved - microfibre mits, soaps and cleaning treatments. Time to throw out the sponges and shammies. My tip is DO NOT LET CHILDREN WASH YOUR CAR. Good upload. Thanks.
it's nice to see that this guy have so much passion about his job but as soon you drive your car it'll get dirty in no time especially in countries that rains a lot it's a waste of money and time to wash your car like that unless you keep your car in a vacuum chamber
My neighbor washes in C63 AMG with a house brush every weekend. He always gets the latest model when a new one comes out, so I presume he leases it and therefore doesn't give a shit about the scratches.
@@Beer_Dad1975 LOL it's always to poorer crowd that knows they can't afford the vehicle that like to keep their cars all shiny and sink so much time into them. People with real, stable wealth who don't need to pretend just do easy things because they can always replace them. I always use one soapy bucket, one microfiber wash mitt, a hose, and a microfiber drying cloth to clean my e63s amg. Meanwhile my neighbor spends hundreds of dollars a year and hours and hours of time keeping his 3 series clean. Keeps it in the garage a lot and doesn't drive it too much either. Drives his civic to work and most places. Meanwhile the e63s is my one and only car and I take it everywhere and my paint is like 85-90% as good as his. I've also enjoyed my car and taken advantage of the comfort and fun I worked hard to pay for. He's spent most of his time in his civic and simply cleaning his 3 series. I'll never understand this stuff. Nobody comes up to my e63s and goes "oh your paint's not perfect". It's always "dude, sweet car" or "I bet it's a ton of fun". You never see your paint when you're in the car and if the people out there don't give a damn about it, it doesn't make sense for you to care all that much. This whole "you gotta do the perfect wash with all these products or your paint will die and your vehicle will lose all of its value" thing is just a sham from the detailing industry. Unless it's a sports car or a super car with long lasting value, there's no point in doing all this extra shit for your car and you're only getting a few extra % more out of your cars paint for all the effort put in.
I have a lease so I got to a tunnel wash, usually I get the manual pre-cleaning including the wheels, so most dirt is off before the brushes get on the car. Afterwards I soak up water droplets with a soft paper towel to avoid stains. Paint still looks good after more than two years. It has little metal flakes in it so you don't notice sratches and swirls unless you really look super close up. But for my dream weekend car I will apply these helpful tips one day.
I always foam first then let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse and then foam again and then use two buckets while foam still in car. Way more lubrication
You can use a $80 pressure washer to wash a car and it will do a great job. The Kranzle's are great machines but not necessary at all, although they will last longer if taken care of. There are plenty of one bucket methods of car washing that work great. You can get a pack of 36 microfiber towels at Costco for $15 and use a handful of them to wash a car, and use a new one for each panel - which is probably the best and safest method of all, just be sure to remove any tags from the towels before using them on the paint. Optimum No Rinse is a great product for the one bucket and multi towel method, especially if you are in a area with limited water access. ONR is also a great product to use as a regular wash soap or a spray detailer for removing bird droppings and such. ALWAYS use a different mitt or different microfiber towels and bucket for washing wheels and keep them separate from the towels used on the paint because metallic brake dust will get stuck in them and you don't want it to get on your paint.
Good info here. Glad to see someone who cleans the wheel wells too. I hate seeing a car with a nice clean body and wheels, but filthy wheel wells. He uses the mitt the same as me--two sides--just flip it. Mitts are great because you can reverse flush them by inserting a garden hose inside the mitt.
I use a 2 bucket system without the buckets. A nozzle head with soap dispenser that switches from soap to plain water. Soap the mitt for each section, then rinse it well with water before moving to the next. If you’re going to use a tunnel wash, scout the place before putting your vehicle through it. The well maintained wash business stands out, and the couple local to me are high volume as well. One uses hot air dryers that do a great job, but it steams your windows up a little when the AC is running.
I can't believe he didn't go over properly washing and drying your microfiber towels! Thought that would be number 1 on the list. Never wash or dry microfiber with other material or types and never use high heat for the washing machine or dryer, it'll ruin the microfiber by melting the fibers microscopically. Don’t wash/dry a microfiber towel over 40°C or 105°F max.
Why does everyone hate on acid, a strong mix at the opposite end of the scale will do damage also. Acid is a great chemical and safe if you follow manufacturers direction.
Certainly. There's nothing wrong with an acid when used properly but in most cases an acid is not necessary. If you're someone like myself who washes their car once a week at least there's never going to be a time where an acid is needed.
Years ago, I won this contest at work where the prize Pamela Anderson coming to the house to wash the car in a 2-piece sponge bikini, and then have dinner. I had no idea, but after the end of the quarter, there was just this prize announced for the most sales in my region for my department (which I had won).
Regarding 3:50 Dawn will not strip off P21S carnauba wax from the paint. I've tried it several times and the water continues to bead where the wax was applied. It's a really good wax!
One of the best car washing videos. I agree with everything he mentiond 100% except the water buckets method since the water is dirty already, even after moving to the second bucket. Its better to buy more wash mitts and use them only once per car wash. I use 8-10 per wash
that will be 24 buckets of water from reverse osmosis, 12 bottles of various liquids, 15 sprays, 30 different microfiber towels, and $1000 in $1 bills that you'll have to throw on the car after it's all done, just because.
So? What's your point? The air driving down the road isn't filtered either. Who cares if the air is filtered on a air blaster! What about the particles that get past the filter and the air borne particles in front of the air nozzle? Are you gonna live in a bubble to?
So I've got a new car, but I don't have anywhere for the time being I can hand wash it, and I don't have all the gear I would need either. While I'm working on getting the gear and a place to do my own hand wash, is a tunnel wash every other week really that bad? Would it really be preferable to just not wash it until I have the gear?
I've been a detailer for almost three years and even I picked up some new tips and tricks! Great video! I would actually love to work at that detail shop. They do things a little bit better than my shop
One of these days, a company (read: Porsche) is going to develop a method of applying a protective layer of hard sapphire to body panels through chemical vapor deposition in a vacuum chamber. It won't be a cheap option, but it will be well worth it. Having to endure paint that is too soft to repel kicked up stones is infuriating.
Paint as we know it on cars is to prevent corrosion. On fiberglass and other cars with composite panels, paint is there mostly for looks, LOOK SHINEY. Very hard paints and coatings are brittle, soft paints and coatings are flexible. If you put a very tough paint on your car, a stone could cause a crack or a large flake to come off. I'm sure Porsche has spent a lot of time with a company that has good material and chemical engineers to develop a great compromise. Too bad it will be a decade before that trickles down to commuter cars.
"Street Rodders" have used "IMRON" paint for years on their customs, paint is SO tough you could put a hammer to it. Car manufacturers WON"T use it because it would hike the price WAY UP, besides, they want you to come back and buy a new one in about 5 years!
@@YungEagle3k Ordered an Audi and it came with both orange peel (not much) AND swirls. So it is not just the "lower end" brands that don't do a microscopic paint inspection before delivery.
Dont be paranoid about scratching. If you EVER touch your paint you ARE going to scratch. With good technique you will only cause micro scratching that will require only very minor buffing to remove
Honestly I just go through the tunnel but with the soft clothes maybe all 2 months a bit more often in winter but thats basically it and it works for me. The paint is still ok not perfect but my car is not worth it.
I'll be honest touchless is my thing. Purchased high quality pressure washer, foam cannon and dryer. Don't really care if its not perfect, looks good enough for me.
Great video Mark. This stuff all became familiar to me when I bought my machine grey MX-5 RF. The obsession to keep it looking as beautiful as possible is real and these are the techniques I use too. The LC is the dogs bollocks (as we say in the UK)!
Great vid...you're right about having two buckets to avoid grit in the towel when washing......and don't do the wheels with the same water as the car surface! ouch! Thanks for that one.
5:02 : "the car washer industry has advanced a lot in a couple decades" - (first thing shown is a nanette brush, very popular for car wash in the 90's-00's.)
I collect rainwater. PH neutral. And then I filter it before it goes into my pressure washer. Car looks mint. I do the same thing homeboy does here and my whip looks pretty decent. Also use Sonax wheel cleaner. Stuff is really nice for wheels.
I always thought they where a waste because you would have to wait until the dirt settled to the bottom,just shake the mitt while in the bucket then wring it out outside the bucket
I found this extremely insightful and helpful. The tips are pretty practical for most of the year, though I have very little idea of how I'll get through a midwestern winter while trying not to kill my paint.
I've seen other retailers that have debunked the grit guard bucket method as non effective because the guard won't stop the sand from washing around the in bucket. Thoughts?
Well, old underwear is scientifically proven to be the thinnest substance as yet discovered by man, with an average thickness of 1 atom... I throw my old underwear away when it finally loses the properties of a solid substance and becomes virtual underwear vapour...
Lol. One time I snatched off an old pair like the tear away pants that basketball players wear over their shorts just to see what would happen. Came clean off waistband and all....lol
Very informative video. I followed all steps when washing my Yugo-S. After completion while admiring my work, the entire side panel of the car fell off! SG will be hearing from my lawyer, Jack Moolani soon!
By far the most important facts that aren't always known by the general public: 1. Wash in a cool, shaded area that will let you dry the car rather than the sun, to prevent baking water spots onto the paint. 2. Use a method that prevents you from taking dirt you've just removed and grinding it back into the paint, e.g. two bucket method with microfiber mitt and no repeated scrubbing motions. 3. Try to use a light touch and soft fibers whenever contacting the paint for washing or drying.
I know this video is a few months old, but I have to go out of my way to say this. I want to thank you for not using the click bait titles or stupid thumbnails with a distorted face saying you're washing your car wrong while pointing a red arrow at the car. I can't take those people seriously anymore. You have created the best quality content I've seen, while making it funny as well throughout your work. You are the most genuine car reviewer and enthusiast I've seen on anything. Thank you!
Okay, got it. I need 8 buckets, 13 brushes, 17 microfibers towels, and 23 different spray-on products. Easy!
And don't forget a couple of "relatively cheap" thousand-dollar pressure washers! ;-)
And most of a Saturday.
...And a leaf blower.
😂😂🤣🤣
These comments !!! Lmaooo
As someone who details cars professionally, I love the drive-thru car wash, it brings me alot of clients!
Got it. No washing the damn car = no scratches. 🤣
Been following this technique for ages and it works really well :))))
Hahahahahahahahah
This IS the way forward if you know you know 😜
9:32 "Kinda hits close to home for me"....LOL!
almost spit out my drink hahahaha
Yeah - kinda looks about right if you freeze frame at 9:44 and compare
@@ACitizenOfOurWorld 11:20 gives a nice simulation
Said truth is you'll never be able to avoid scratches no matter how careful you are. All you can hope for is to have a scratch level tolerance
Yeah, paint correction also works well and I've seen older cars with barely any marks, just wash it properly and u will be good
Just don't wash your car
true but you can make it go a lot longer before getting major scratches.
@@saturndesigns2339 Those car finishes have been worked, and then maintained - maybe like this
Correct, but you can definitely do your best to minimize them
Going to auto car wash
Normal people: yeah that's pretty clean
Professionals: THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE
Yea I dont have $2000 worth of product to was a car that I will sell for $5k if I am lucky.
Sht855 you can still hand wash for almost nothing
Greendayyylmao a lot tougher when you live where there’s winter and it’s below freezing everyday
@@kgisabeast you live in Antarctica?
My friends dont understand when they go to those all it does is highlight the flaws in their paint, they see a clean car, i see swirl city
I just buy a new car when it gets too dirty. Simple and it comes with new car feeling 😉
New cars don't come with great (much less perfect) paint. Unless you are talking about something like the Jesko which Larry from AMMO said had the thickest clear coat of any car he has detailed.
Go look at the dealer car washes you'll start to cry when you see how they clean brand new cars
@@yotzimaraosorio6781 sup bbgirl
You mean your daddy buys you
Dealers typically micro-scratch the crap out of the car during prep and while it's on the lot, and then they put a quick coat of wax on it before delivering, which hides the micro-scratches temporarily. I don't think that this is malicious or for deceptive purposes, it's just it doesn't make practical (or financial) sense for dealers to be that obsessive about the finish, because most customer's aren't.
1:02 not gon lie, that two man bottle squeeze was kinda weird
Hahaha. . .i didn't even notice that!!
What? You and your homie don't do that?
@@-SP. lonely dude, don't have anyone to squeeze my bottle with
Lmao, and the music intensified that moment hahaha
I vomited when I saw that.
ill be sure to do this when i wash my geo metro next year.
Gee, thanks Richard. Wash you wash your car, the next day it rains. T'aint that great. 👍👍
Just wait for rain
I do THIS every Sat for '01 Cavalier Base Edition. The trade in value still staying at $300!
Comments are rough on this one. I thought Jason delivered the message very well and love that shop. I also love detailing my own cars so this really it home!
Ignorant people, what can you do...
Yeah it's a bummer. The detailer seems like such a nice guy and they're just roasting him. People mad at him for giving us information for free.
You've reached a level whereby your videos are like therapy to make your viewers relax as the get a pice of knowledge and fun. Thank you
That foam gun to wash the car is most relaxing.
@@adcolt54 Inb4 everybody comments "ASMR", further diluting and watering down the concept.
When he touched the soap drop on the side of the bucket.....I spit drink out of my nose 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The little filmography humorous details he throws into videos is why this is the best
channel on TH-cam
Love what you do!!!!
12:04
Did you notice the 2 of them spraying the rims together?
Good video. One step that will really shorten the process of hand-washing is to 'sheet' the water off. Take the nozzle off the hose, turn the water on to a relatively low pressure, and start at the top and rinse the car. The water will come off in sheets, and you will have literally a tenth of the water to remove using a microfibre drying towel.
I employ most of these methods when I wash my car. But it's daily driven a lot of miles and its a losing battle, so you can only have it looking great for so long before you have to get paint correction done. Cool video I enjoyed it.
Every time this guys say "if you want to get crazy with cleaning" I think of Larry at Ammo NYC. He's definitely the one that goes crazy (in a good way). :)
Lol ya. I go to larry for all my cleaning advice.
he;s not crazy, he's OCD.
'Today I'll be detailing the ISS space station'
Detailing is Chicago Auto Pro's passion.
Detailing is Larry's fetish.
Awesome vid. Just not gonna spend 3hrs washing my 2019 kia rio. If i had a garage id buy all this stuff but i dont.
I hear you and feel the same about my KIA Soul. The answer is keep a good wax job on it and the dirt will practically hose off. Next to that is don't buy cars with dark paint, as light colored cars don't show swirl marks as much.
@@discerningmind White is the ultimate color for this. Fine scratches in the clearcoat are virtually invisible.
I just have two buckets, microfiber towels and mitts, meguiars gold wash, interior detailer, and nu-finish paint sealer. Works very well. Cost upfront maybe 50-100$ and only takes up the buckets in storage space.
@@johnryan6658 Yeah but then every single dirt particle that gets on your car is immediately noticeable, last time I'm getting a white car.
@@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge That's not a problem for me as I wash my car weekly. I've gone from black to grey to white. Black is by far the worst because it shows all dirt and all scratches. Grey hides the dirt the best. White hides clearcoat scratches the best. I have white, but I'd get grey again. Black? NO WAY.
FINALLY someone who says you do not need an expensive wheel cleaner no matter how clean the car is. It is just a waste of money. If you wash often a normal pre wash soap is enough.
Very well presented... I gave my car a quick mid week clean the other day... was supposed to take 30min but ended up being nearly 3hrs, but I guess that's what car guys do :)
I can't help but think a golden opportunity was missed here, Mark. You absolutely should have shown Toddd as his Corvette rich guy alter-ego washing like an idiot as an example of what not to do. Great video and helpful at that! :)
Don't forget to remove your wristwatch before washing as you can accidentally scratch the paint with the buckle and bracelt on your watch. Also, avoid metal belt buckles/clasps too as they also can accidentally contact the car when you're leaning over it.
I have a ‘15 F-150 mid trim truck. It’s not a work truck but it’s not the fanciest pickup. Beautiful blue flame color with the sport package matching color bumpers/black sport rims.
I’m satisfied with an automatic wash. It’s a truck after all.
As many other activities where PH-neutral lubricants are applied, I usually finish soon after step #1
I use a three mit method on the paint, top, sides, rocker areas. No pressure on material used to wash, and always wash in a back and forth motion, never in circles. No buckets used I always cleaned the wash mits out as I go with a hose. No pressure hose as it is like sand blasting the paint if no done correctly. I show my cars and have been successful. thank you for your time.
Thank you for this video! I've been always researching the best way to wash a car (maximize cleanliness and shine while minimizing micro damages to the clear coat and time), but often you go down a rabbithole of undisclosed product advertisement. Half the comments are literal bots and the other half are genuine but having the debate of the century over whether or not it works even at all.
Appreciate the great tips, I've hand washed and detailed my cars myself for years and have used pressure washers, leaf blowers and other things to make the job easier but your two bucket method and the the wash mitt and wheel mop will be incorporated into my routine, excellent video. Thanks! I"m a firm believer in detailing it and waxing it 1-3 times a year, the cleaner and slicker the paint the less things stick to it and the easier it is to wash!
I strongly wish to have the budget to pay someone for top notch surface coating so that hand wash is as easy as possible.
Although then I could probably also just pay someone to wash it.
It's not convenience. It's burnout. (Which also presents an obstacle to attaining that kind of budget.)
wrong,
the only way to clean your car, is with girls in bikini.
unsub.
Struth. But, soft girls without bikinis are even better.
Car detailing guys watching a bikini wash: 'Jeez their bikini's contacting with the car is gonna cause so much damage, thier technique is terrible'
Or men in banana hammocks. 💪
@@802Garage Strong like bull...
DOJO *def leppard pour some sugar on me starts playing*
I learned all of these steps from Obsessed Garage. Bought a new car in January, corrected the paint & have unkept the flawless finish by utilizing this process... & staying the fuck away from tunnel washes!
I spent more time watching this than I do cleaning my car -- maybe I need to refine my technique or reevaluate my priorities!
Excellent video!! I'm one of those people that actually does this and yes I have the time for it...It really and truly does make a difference. If you've invested so much money in your pride and joy, why wouldn't you take care of it!!
Same here. I wash all three of my cars every week. I follow all these rules and they look amazing! But yes it is time consuming. Yesterday I spent two hours just using never dull metal polish on the chrome of my 67 sting ray. And it shows.
Best thing I ever did was stop caring about microswirls on my car. Huge weight off the mind.
😁
Life is too short to worry about paint swirls
True. Eventually cars will get dinged, scratched etc.
@sasquatch can't have nice paint when you brush off snow 6 months a year
and dont buy a black vehicle either
Awesome to see someone take a lot of pride in their work. One question I had was cleaning windshield glass- I can never get mine perfectly clear. Even after a good wash there’s a lot of fogging. And most glass cleaners just make my windshield even foggier.
1) Water + 1 teaspoon of Liquid Dish Soap + microfiber towel;
2) Water + fresh microfiber towel.
Thanks for the great vid! One comment: Is it safe, for step 1, to rinse with a pressure washer? Wouldn't dirt particles scratch the coat? I rinse with minimum pressure first, next foam and then rinse with pressure!
It's safe as long as the pressure is at an angle not straight on.
In my experience, budget hand washes still cause a lot of swirl marks - definitely a lot more than when I use the waterless method myself, which is how I do all my washes. I'm a chauffeur, so the waterless method also allows me to clean my car wherever I am, which is great.
That Lexus LC500 is still my favorite new car on sale.
Beautiful automobile. It’s not talked about enough and I can’t wait to see the 600hp plus F model coming. Great video and washing tips from the pros 👌🏾
Japanese muscle car fun when flooring boring when driving in a straight line at steady speed and around corners.
Toyota4Life Lexus Lc 500 is an amazing car it’s pricey I drive an is350 but eventually I’m going to acquire an isf for a summer toy now to convince the wife
Nexus Hexus What ?
Thank you for making this video....
I call this the pride of ownership...there's just something enjoyable about spending a weekend day washing my pride and joy. Great info. Thanks again.
Rule number one. Remove your watch. Oooops!
@Steven Strain watch, ring, and I wear a wallet chain so I make sure I remove my wallet before washing. (Im a truck driver and am hopping in and out of my truck all day hence the chain)
@@Brunark Ha ha I knew it was only a matter of time before it went there ....Brunark goes all .....the .....wayyyyy! Lol. Cheers!
@Steven Strain ouch you just turned my grower into an introvert lol ....now we are going off the rails 😹
@@Brunark Hell, I do that in the summer...........in the garage with the doors closed! LOL
I go to an automatic car wash, my paint is non metallic white, and I use NuFinish on my paint several times a year, it does a good job, the car’s two years old and it still looks new
Your car look new because it's only 2 years old. Haha
My cars will be 40 years old before I trash em
Thanks for this video! I just moved out on my own and have been watching "how to be an adult" videos, lol. Like I had to watch a video how to use a garbage disposal because my mom taught me wrong lol, and I watched a video how to do laundry because I didn't know if you put the detergent in the machine before the clothes or on top of the clothes, or do you put the detergent in that hole on the side, lol.
I have a 07 Lexus LS460, with 90k miles, I just have it professionally waxed twice a year for like $75 each, and the rest is through a tunnel, the paint is near perfect. No spots, no swirls nothing.
Sometimes I will wax it myself, its very relaxing and cathartic for me.
You do realize carnuba wax might last only 2 weeks or less right? Your wasting your money!
I did put some things in my Amazon cart. The Wheel Woolie for one, I mean, c'mon how can you not own a wheel woolie?
I also put the foam cannon on my list. That looks very useful for many things. Good video.
One of my first jobs was detailing used cars. Many of the techniques used in the video was the same as the ones I used. But, yeah the products have definetly improved - microfibre mits, soaps and cleaning treatments. Time to throw out the sponges and shammies.
My tip is DO NOT LET CHILDREN WASH YOUR CAR.
Good upload. Thanks.
Two guys one bucket.
it's nice to see that this guy have so much passion about his job but
as soon you drive your car it'll get dirty in no time
especially in countries that rains a lot
it's a waste of money and time to wash your car like that unless you keep your car in a vacuum chamber
Just grab a wire brush and call it a day.
My neighbor washes in C63 AMG with a house brush every weekend. He always gets the latest model when a new one comes out, so I presume he leases it and therefore doesn't give a shit about the scratches.
I clean my rims with a toilet brush I cut the end off and stick in the drill it’s no harder than the rim brushes they sell👍
Hahahaha!!! Sometimes I feel that way. But simple and easy is just keep a good wax job on your car and the dirt will practically hose off.
@@Beer_Dad1975 LOL it's always to poorer crowd that knows they can't afford the vehicle that like to keep their cars all shiny and sink so much time into them. People with real, stable wealth who don't need to pretend just do easy things because they can always replace them. I always use one soapy bucket, one microfiber wash mitt, a hose, and a microfiber drying cloth to clean my e63s amg. Meanwhile my neighbor spends hundreds of dollars a year and hours and hours of time keeping his 3 series clean. Keeps it in the garage a lot and doesn't drive it too much either. Drives his civic to work and most places. Meanwhile the e63s is my one and only car and I take it everywhere and my paint is like 85-90% as good as his. I've also enjoyed my car and taken advantage of the comfort and fun I worked hard to pay for. He's spent most of his time in his civic and simply cleaning his 3 series. I'll never understand this stuff. Nobody comes up to my e63s and goes "oh your paint's not perfect". It's always "dude, sweet car" or "I bet it's a ton of fun". You never see your paint when you're in the car and if the people out there don't give a damn about it, it doesn't make sense for you to care all that much.
This whole "you gotta do the perfect wash with all these products or your paint will die and your vehicle will lose all of its value" thing is just a sham from the detailing industry. Unless it's a sports car or a super car with long lasting value, there's no point in doing all this extra shit for your car and you're only getting a few extra % more out of your cars paint for all the effort put in.
@@anit642 I didn't know there was gonna be a TED talk here today.
I have a lease so I got to a tunnel wash, usually I get the manual pre-cleaning including the wheels, so most dirt is off before the brushes get on the car. Afterwards I soak up water droplets with a soft paper towel to avoid stains. Paint still looks good after more than two years. It has little metal flakes in it so you don't notice sratches and swirls unless you really look super close up. But for my dream weekend car I will apply these helpful tips one day.
I always foam first then let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse and then foam again and then use two buckets while foam still in car. Way more lubrication
You can use a $80 pressure washer to wash a car and it will do a great job. The Kranzle's are great machines but not necessary at all, although they will last longer if taken care of. There are plenty of one bucket methods of car washing that work great. You can get a pack of 36 microfiber towels at Costco for $15 and use a handful of them to wash a car, and use a new one for each panel - which is probably the best and safest method of all, just be sure to remove any tags from the towels before using them on the paint. Optimum No Rinse is a great product for the one bucket and multi towel method, especially if you are in a area with limited water access. ONR is also a great product to use as a regular wash soap or a spray detailer for removing bird droppings and such. ALWAYS use a different mitt or different microfiber towels and bucket for washing wheels and keep them separate from the towels used on the paint because metallic brake dust will get stuck in them and you don't want it to get on your paint.
You should put a list of the recommended products in the description. The wash mitt and tar remover are things that I specifically sought out!
Good info here. Glad to see someone who cleans the wheel wells too. I hate seeing a car with a nice clean body and wheels, but filthy wheel wells. He uses the mitt the same as me--two sides--just flip it. Mitts are great because you can reverse flush them by inserting a garden hose inside the mitt.
9:32 If you shake it more than twice, you're playing with it !
That's what I tell my ole lady!
I use a 2 bucket system without the buckets. A nozzle head with soap dispenser that switches from soap to plain water. Soap the mitt for each section, then rinse it well with water before moving to the next.
If you’re going to use a tunnel wash, scout the place before putting your vehicle through it. The well maintained wash business stands out, and the couple local to me are high volume as well. One uses hot air dryers that do a great job, but it steams your windows up a little when the AC is running.
I can't believe he didn't go over properly washing and drying your microfiber towels! Thought that would be number 1 on the list. Never wash or dry microfiber with other material or types and never use high heat for the washing machine or dryer, it'll ruin the microfiber by melting the fibers microscopically. Don’t wash/dry a microfiber towel over 40°C or 105°F max.
It's a video on how to properly wash your car, not how to do laundry.
Great tutorial! I use 5 mitts for allocated panels and wheels. Wash only straight back and forth from top to bottom, thanks
I'm curious if I could see a car get washed that was actually dirty.
I volunteer my car. I haven't gotten it washed in over a month
That Corvette was pretty nasty. The process doesn't change if it's caked in mud though.
Go to ammoNYC and check out how OCD people do it
@@TheFi1thyCasual I want to see the guy wash off the mud without a pressure washer.
So the soap in the foam cannon is different from the soap used in the buckets?
Why does everyone hate on acid, a strong mix at the opposite end of the scale will do damage also.
Acid is a great chemical and safe if you follow manufacturers direction.
I think you answered your own question, most people don't know how to follow directions and use safety glasses, gloves, and a respirator.
Certainly. There's nothing wrong with an acid when used properly but in most cases an acid is not necessary. If you're someone like myself who washes their car once a week at least there's never going to be a time where an acid is needed.
I eat acid all the time. Im still fine
These detailing dudes and Larry from NYC are the best detailing channels on TH-cam
Great Info - I always thought the only people qualified to wash cars were women dressed in string bikinis...
Oh wow I thought I was the only one who whole heartedly felt that!! Lmao
@@truckerrickakamanowar Awesome!
I agree ☝️
Years ago, I won this contest at work where the prize Pamela Anderson coming to the house to wash the car in a 2-piece sponge bikini, and then have dinner. I had no idea, but after the end of the quarter, there was just this prize announced for the most sales in my region for my department (which I had won).
Or better yet, topless!
Regarding 3:50 Dawn will not strip off P21S carnauba wax from the paint. I've tried it several times and the water continues to bead where the wax was applied. It's a really good wax!
How DOES one wash a savage goose?
Wax On Wax Off. Mr. Miyagi
I WOULDN"T even try because they CAN attack you, quite literally "savage"!!!
One of the best car washing videos. I agree with everything he mentiond 100% except the water buckets method since the water is dirty already, even after moving to the second bucket. Its better to buy more wash mitts and use them only once per car wash. I use 8-10 per wash
I want to know what are the "proper" ways to take off the remaining bugs, sap, etc
Clay bar.. then buff.. for me that always entails doing the entire panel so it looks uniform.
that will be 24 buckets of water from reverse osmosis, 12 bottles of various liquids, 15 sprays, 30 different microfiber towels, and $1000 in $1 bills that you'll have to throw on the car after it's all done, just because.
That's totally the ultimate question, at least where I live. It's a barrage of bugs on my car.
Why aren't the links to the water filtration system down at the bottom ?
The only issue I have with using a leaf blower is the air is not filtered like something coming out of a master blaster.
So? What's your point? The air driving down the road isn't filtered either. Who cares if the air is filtered on a air blaster! What about the particles that get past the filter and the air borne particles in front of the air nozzle? Are you gonna live in a bubble to?
@@michaelgrant5258 don't get it, do yah🤔
So I've got a new car, but I don't have anywhere for the time being I can hand wash it, and I don't have all the gear I would need either. While I'm working on getting the gear and a place to do my own hand wash, is a tunnel wash every other week really that bad? Would it really be preferable to just not wash it until I have the gear?
That’s a really nice red Lexus 😍
I've been a detailer for almost three years and even I picked up some new tips and tricks! Great video! I would actually love to work at that detail shop. They do things a little bit better than my shop
One of these days, a company (read: Porsche) is going to develop a method of applying a protective layer of hard sapphire to body panels through chemical vapor deposition in a vacuum chamber. It won't be a cheap option, but it will be well worth it.
Having to endure paint that is too soft to repel kicked up stones is infuriating.
Paint as we know it on cars is to prevent corrosion. On fiberglass and other cars with composite panels, paint is there mostly for looks, LOOK SHINEY. Very hard paints and coatings are brittle, soft paints and coatings are flexible. If you put a very tough paint on your car, a stone could cause a crack or a large flake to come off.
I'm sure Porsche has spent a lot of time with a company that has good material and chemical engineers to develop a great compromise. Too bad it will be a decade before that trickles down to commuter cars.
"Street Rodders" have used "IMRON" paint for years on their customs, paint is SO tough you could put a hammer to it. Car manufacturers WON"T use it because it would hike the price WAY UP, besides, they want you to come back and buy a new one in about 5 years!
DeLorean had the right idea.
Friend of mine got a new blackout charger and got a tunnel wash subscription. The amount of straight fine scratches is absurd 😂
Cars come from the factory with scratches and swirls
XxDeadWillowxX And that’s why we paint correct brand new cars.
What kinda cars are you looking at lol, gm products?
@@YungEagle3k Ordered an Audi and it came with both orange peel (not much) AND swirls. So it is not just the "lower end" brands that don't do a microscopic paint inspection before delivery.
Yung Eagle it’s from the salesmen fucking around with it
@@fargonianproductions2767 Or the "prep" boys doing the pre-delivery "inspection".
Dont be paranoid about scratching. If you EVER touch your paint you ARE going to scratch. With good technique you will only cause micro scratching that will require only very minor buffing to remove
Honestly I just go through the tunnel but with the soft clothes maybe all 2 months a bit more often in winter but thats basically it and it works for me. The paint is still ok not perfect but my car is not worth it.
You can see the blight at the end of the tunnel.
I'll be honest touchless is my thing. Purchased high quality pressure washer, foam cannon and dryer. Don't really care if its not perfect, looks good enough for me.
There some catharsis to be found through working with your hands for me, makes it worth it even if there’s a faster option
17:21 music woke me up.
Great video Mark. This stuff all became familiar to me when I bought my machine grey MX-5 RF. The obsession to keep it looking as beautiful as possible is real and these are the techniques I use too. The LC is the dogs bollocks (as we say in the UK)!
We need an episode with you and Obsessed Garage. That would be one informational video! please!!
Jason! Is the man- Lots of attention to detail. Would love to see him and Larry @AMMO NYC detail a car together with Kevin Brown -
12:19 well that was awkward ☝️❌
His fingerprints at 22:10?
Should have used keys.
Great vid...you're right about having two buckets to avoid grit in the towel when washing......and don't do the wheels with the same water as the car surface! ouch! Thanks for that one.
How to properly wash your car:
Step 1: Take out a second mortgage on your house.
Step 2: Go into debt
Step 3: Lose home & car
Step 4: You're finished!
😂😂😂😂
this guy is bout his washes!
8:45 “You want to have good technique.”
Meanwhile there is a guy washing the car from bottom to top.
The worst sin of the car washing world
5:02 : "the car washer industry has advanced a lot in a couple decades" - (first thing shown is a nanette brush, very popular for car wash in the 90's-00's.)
I wait till it rains. Then I go dang! I was planning to wash my car.
This man can wash my car anytime. I’m going to try some of these techniques. I am a cheap-o. I always wash my own car.
"Don't scrub" **Scrubs**
I collect rainwater. PH neutral. And then I filter it before it goes into my pressure washer. Car looks mint. I do the same thing homeboy does here and my whip looks pretty decent. Also use Sonax wheel cleaner. Stuff is really nice for wheels.
I always thought they where a waste because you would have to wait until the dirt settled to the bottom,just shake the mitt while in the bucket then wring it out outside the bucket
And it rain 5 minutes later
I found this extremely insightful and helpful. The tips are pretty practical for most of the year, though I have very little idea of how I'll get through a midwestern winter while trying not to kill my paint.
I can't stop going through tunnel car washes. Someone please help me.
Too late to save you.
Check out AMMONYC on here my dude, he's got a ton of helpful videos, even a training academy series for someone looking into getting into detailing.
I've seen other retailers that have debunked the grit guard bucket method as non effective because the guard won't stop the sand from washing around the in bucket. Thoughts?
"Use nitted microfiber cloths to prevent scratching."
I've been using my old underwear...
Well, old underwear is scientifically proven to be the thinnest substance as yet discovered by man, with an average thickness of 1 atom... I throw my old underwear away when it finally loses the properties of a solid substance and becomes virtual underwear vapour...
Lol. One time I snatched off an old pair like the tear away pants that basketball players wear over their shorts just to see what would happen. Came clean off waistband and all....lol
Probably too acidic.
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
That LC500 is gorgeous
Nothing could clean what Jack has done in that car. - Scott 🤮🤣
Touched the steering wheel after eating a McD burger? 😉
Very informative video. I followed all steps when washing my Yugo-S. After completion while admiring my work, the entire side panel of the car fell off! SG will be hearing from my lawyer, Jack Moolani soon!
Should’ve named the title “how to perform a professional car wash” because this has very little practical information for the general public
By far the most important facts that aren't always known by the general public:
1. Wash in a cool, shaded area that will let you dry the car rather than the sun, to prevent baking water spots onto the paint.
2. Use a method that prevents you from taking dirt you've just removed and grinding it back into the paint, e.g. two bucket method with microfiber mitt and no repeated scrubbing motions.
3. Try to use a light touch and soft fibers whenever contacting the paint for washing or drying.
@@BruceLeedar People using dirty tools for washing something drive me nuts. So thoughtless, and even people making money with that are doing it.
Is there anything to be done that can help prevent rust in the wheel well?
The price of the high quality buckets seemed to be a bit of a dig at a certain someone lol.
OG
Nice 👊 I'm using cheap ceramic coating and clay too and it works like a charm