Jeez Dave…..you just keep getting better and better with every video that’s coming out lately. Your editing skills have really come on leaps and bounds and your confidence in front of the camera is just amazing. I could watch your videos one after the other and wouldn’t get bored. You’ve found your place within TH-cam and you truly are an asset to the detailing business. This new series is perfect for newbies to the business but also a refresher to the veterans still giving it large every day out there. Great advice, great bits of humour and just a really refreshing outlook on the job we tackle day in day out. Great work Dave….truly great work. Can’t wait to see where this series takes you and us your viewers! Well played mate. 10 out of 10 from sunny Bournemouth!
Thanks so much mate. Genuinely overwhelming seeing this. Honestly the planning in these videos is ridiculous. My next proper video is already set to be filmed for Halloween so can't wait to do another video like this. We got a barn find booked and the owner hasn't pulled it out the barn yet so who knows what will happen 😉
@@epicautomotivedetailing love a barn find….the transformations are always great to do albeit an absolute day muncher! They’re really popular videos in TH-cam so will be interesting to see what kind of traffic pulls through for that one too! All the time you’re investing is definitely paying off. I’ve been keeping an eye on Vermijl car detailing and his channel has rocketed over the last year and the same will happen to you mate I have no doubt. Content is only as good as the creator. Your passion is clear and your drive to keep improving content is inspiring in itself. Keep going buddy and by the time you hit my age (a very young 41….) you’ll be lapping up the income from your channel and enjoying picking and choosing when you want to work whilst still feeding the bank account! Can’t wait for the next video bud! All the best Mark
@@markymoo1980 thank you sadly TH-cam doesnt bring enough of an income for me to do this full time but i'm never giving up thanks for being a part of the community
Hi guys hope you enjoy the New Format and hope you stick around till the very end. Please don't forget to let me know if you want more videos like this and stay tuned for a Halloween special coming in a few weeks time... 🎃
phenomenal video. your quality, editing, humor and wisdom are second to none for car detailing videos. you deserve to have way over a million subscribers. thanks for all you do on here, your effort is appreciated.
What you mentioned about fitness , with my back issues it takes me twice as long to do things as it used to. I helped a pal out at his car washing unit , doing this ALL DAY certainly takes it out of you so all this " its only washing cars , its not hard work " is rot . Spent 4 hours cleaning a neighbours car today inside and out then added a coat of 3 CS . If this was my full time job I'd not manage to do more than 2 cars a day at that pace . Its insightful these videos , its NOT a easy job at all . For all us weekend warriors who think we could do this every day I'm pretty sure 50% of us couldn't manage it at all
Thank you yeah the demand on the body is brutal and it's aging me quickly I feel. Hopefully TH-cam becomes a better income so I can focus on filming. Nearly there 🎉
Started valeting at the beginning of the year and done nothing but absorb invaluable advice from your videos. You're doing amazing Dave, keep it up old man 😎 Brilliant video as well 👏
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this Dave. Definitely your best video so far and your standards were already pretty high. You worked really hard cleaning those 5 cars yet still found time to entertain and inform your audience. Very impressive.👍
Thanks Martin. Seeing kind comments like this has made it totally worth it. If it makes few people happy then it's worth the hours put in. Hope your ok and on the mend
Another brilliant video dave, after 39 years of valeting I'm hanging up sponges to enjoy another chapter in life. Enjoyed every bit of it and the customers become friends. Well done on your success, keep up the good work 💪Mark
Brilliant I really enjoyed the video best quote " machine polish my teeth 😂😂 " I've liked & subscribed after watching your video cleaning your car glass with a flunky and water my car windows have never been cleaner. Thanks young man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Really good video mate, enjoyed watching. People don't realise, cleaning cars to this standard, is bloody hard work. I worked at a main dealership as a valater, it's relentless, although I enjoyed it, I wouldn't go back to it now at my age (52).
Hi Nik I remember working at the dealerships when I was young. They worked you to the bone and it was never good enough. Never again. It's interesting to see so many people in there 50s commenting and it's refreshing to see actually 👏
@@epicautomotivedetailing I work at a desk now, I won't spam, but it's a huge classic car spare parts company. Much easier physically, just worked to the bone mentally instead :-))
I really enjoyed this video,very well set out ,far from boring fast pace honest informative funny enlightening nice scenery.packed with insight,the love of your work is so important for motivation they go hand in hand,being motivated working on your own is the secret for me and you have it in spades,don't loose that and keep your drive they are your gifts.
Thanks mate. Wait for the Halloween special. Got a real barn find coming 👌. The being motivated bit is so hard. When the van goes wrong or the weather changes.
"Pizza and Intercourse night", after 5 cars in one day im surprised you had enough energy for pizza😉 Thank you for all the effort you put into bringing us these videos.
Appreciate you taking the time out to film these videos, and I get exactly what you say about age slowing you down. I’m late 30s and when I started washing/detailing my own car I was absolutely knackered afterwards, having said that it increased my fitness levels so it’s all good, deffo a workout.
Absolutely genius loving your work pal true inspiration for us newbies and I love your “real talk” proper tell it how it is. Well done fella you absolutely deserve all the success that comes your way 👊🏼
I love this the fact u thinking ahead by doing videos and car detailing its passive income when your not working and like u said age catching up with you so your making money when the business is affected by ur health
Thanks mate. It's honestly bit great money making videos. My last video 10k views in this niche is about £40 if you're lucky. But after 10 years each video would of added up
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah and that's nice passive income I'm also wondering how much commission u get on product referral in general ? Cause another way would be for someone to also make their own detailing products(chemicals)
Nice....Nice....Nice.....!!!!!!!! as you always do. Realy i enjoy every one of your videos and every one is better than the previous. Thank you Dave !!!
Yet another great video, thank you for taking the time to make these. I like many viewers have watched your channel grow and mate you deserve all the success you get. Cheers Paul
New to your channel and man did I enjoy this video, very well done and had a laugh or three... Yes I'm sure it's hard work not that I do it as I'm 60 athough I am a Commercial cleaner and do 12 hour days.. not sure how you do so mant a day as when I clean my car I'm knackered :) Thanks for sharing the video, really enjoy your video's, if I was younger I would have given it a go! Cheers from NZ.
Hi mate came across your channel and must say I'm very impressed Im also a mobile car detailer In the Croydon and Surrey area. I love your setup and how you show everything I've been doing this job since 1989 over 33 years and laugh at people who think it's so easy or its just going through a rubbish cheap carwash
Wow 33 years. That's actually incredible well done I'm 15 years into this nightmare but trying to work out a way of getting out of it. Thanks for watching them 😁
@@epicautomotivedetailing you probably sent a huge amount of time and effort to put this certain video together. But well worth it! It is really good! Looking forward to the upcomings 💯
Another quality video. I really enjoy the witty asides as well as seeing the cars that you get to work on. I could never be a car valeter/detailer as I’m far too old and slow. So hats off to you for making a real go of this and succeeding. My only issue is that I keep buying things that I see on your shows, the missus has given up asking what’s in the boxes now! 😏
Wait until you hit 50 years old ! My mind still thinks I'm 25 , but my body says uh oh Plumbing did my knees in years ago . Hiking , swimming and mountain biking keeps me going. And keep up the good work 👍
The new format is great, some people don't understand that you pay for the quality service, I'm just a weekend warrior but I like to take between 1-2 hours cleaning my skoda superb
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah exactly, years ago I would buy the cheaper stuff but now I get the better quality products and it's much better and faster
Great job fella, i think there's a real market out there for you, maybe people like us who asked the question seriously, but didn't do it and often wondered what it would be like, i feel this gives great incite. Peace
brilliant i am just starting out as mobile valeter and your straight talking videos are inspirational giving me the confiedence to start and just get out and do it great advice keep it simple at the start and build on what you know once you get better at the basics i am just going to to straight valeting inside and out then move to other stuff once i have mastered the basic valeting interior and exterior what you think keep the videos comming they keep me going and learning so much from you thanks again ritchie
This is my first video I've seen of you Dave. Great insight! I'm from America and started my business about 2 years ago. This gives me much more inspiration to keep going. Keep making awesome videos 😎
Thanks mate. Honestly it took so many attempts to edit. Just learning is stressful. I'll keep my fingers crossed it does well but it's not a big topic so not sure
Your best yet, good to see you demonstrating your skills to the max in both car care and business. Oh to be 36 again! I'd like to tell you it gets easier, but it don't. LOL
Yet another insightful and informative video on detailing and valeting by the Beckham of the business! So interesting to see behind the scenes and the ugly side of the trade, I’m always learning new tips and techniques or routines from Dave, by far my favourite channel on TH-cam! Keep up the great work Dave, you’re still young at heart and that’s all that counts 😏
You are a great inspiration. Your video production levels are superb and I wish you were on main TV. Valeting is clearly a skill just like decorating. Thank God there are some people prepared to work hard. I only watched your channel to buy a pressure washer. Your story is great well done. Regards retired with old cars and I bloody hate silicone.
Thank you so much, technically I currently am on main TV on the my5 app. I did 7 episodes of a program called amazing cleans. Was a bit of a car crash TV show but we had fun. I'm back on TV in winter 2024 which I'll reveal more very soon 🙏
Well you deserve to do well. I used to work in Surrey in the Old Bill and Aldershot in the Military. I like how you say how it is, and you are refreshingly human and leak a bit when things are frustrating. There is a young valeter where i am and he has kids so I get him to clean the cars as he works hard, he actually loves his job and getting a good rep doing some decent I have forgiven him for using some slimy slidey shit in an old minibus I bought to carry a lightweight hot air balloon. I am a fan now so will look out for what you do. To be honest i am gagging to snow foam something like one of my balloon trailers, probably get an AVA as my Aldi piece of nonsense broke in a year. If you ever near a Balloon Festival ask for JD and I will try and get you up or at least get your family up close to a Hot Air Balloon.
Try starting out at 55 Dave. I love cars, but for 39 years I have been a high school Industrial arts/D&T teacher. I am working weekends and holidays on my detailing business, e.g. this weekend is 2 Mercs; an S500 and an E250, for maintenance washes. Just threw wheels takes me as little over an hour, and Thai’s is after the interior clean and ozone treatment. I fell for you and currently I am due a second spinal surgery and shoulder reconstruction. Why? Because my GP says at my age getting off the loo can teat at tendon!!! THE BOTTOM LINE: I’VE LOVED TEACHING - STILL DO, BUT I ALSO LOVE DETAILING CARS. I Amy even try selling them in retirement! Keep up the great work. Lloyd
Thanks Lloyd sounds like you got a lot going on. Fair play honestly I don't know how I can go on at 35 sometimes. Hope it gives you what your looking for 👏
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah I get the whole production thing! It’s really pro though and not forced. Nice to watch and TH-cam’s algorithm should reward you for well made videos! Nice one
First time coming across your videos! I love detailing cars and I detail mine every week, had my dream car not long ago ( mk7 Golf R) and it was so nice being able to clean that and make it shine! I am toying with the idea of putting little cars through the neighbours doors, with prices on for car washing, so they can bring their car to me, as I don't have a van or anything like that to be mobile. I think this idea would be good for a little side hustle after I finish my main job and on days off! Thanks for the professional insight of the job!
So true, as you get older it really does take it’s toll on you, 33 myself, when i was 20+ i used to be able to do 20-30 cars a day at a dealership now 3 is a push 😅 FairPlay for the effort videoing and also cleaning, i’ve tried this and it’s a lot bloody harder then people think One of the truest channels and really like the business advice it’s helped me loads! I can see a series for tv coming from this channel, get in touch if you need any help with work, i’d love to be able to tag along 👍🏼
Thanks so much. I honestly wanted to make this style video all along. I've got to a point now where this is what I want to do but filming just cleaning cars isn't enough for the channel so lots new ideas coming over the winter ❄️
Same for me gardening I’m slowing down with age I’m 39 in feb bro nearly 40 🤣 but only work for big clients that pay decent money I’ve got all the top of the range machines and like you there is so much to my industry the non gardeners wouldn’t understand it’s a killer everyday we’re literally taking risks up ladders with hedge cutters and chainsaws etc Might start a gardening channel soon 🙌🏼
Hi Dave, another great video 😁, I’ve started to detail/valet cars for family and friends as a hobby, I’m learning from a good mate, only thing I’ve yet to do is machine polish/paint correction something I want to do when I’ve got the confidence, watching your videos is a big help 😁
Nice one well done I do have a machine polishing series coming out soon. I'm definitely not the best with machine polishing. Im good yes but the best no way. But still can give good advice nevertheless
Your saying you felt it at age 35. As soon as I hit 40, i feel cold everywhere. I've been working out since I was 18, and always have been hot blooded so walking around in a t-shirt was a norm but now... OMG! it's cold everywhere! even with the heater on. Great video's 👍
Another great video Dave 👍, I can honestly say the exact same when it comes to detail valeting cars you need to be some acrobat to get in some of these modern cars. It is back break work when your hunched over vacuuming out the interior or hand polishing. I can remember when I was 12 my mate and myself used to walk round our council estate with a bucket, chamois leather, sponge and a bottle of turtle wax offering to wash and dry for£5. One school holiday we earned £35 between us so treated ourselves to a Chinese take away and got up fresh as a daisy every day.
Enjoyable watch i'm looking forward to your next one. It was comforting to know i'm not the only one who lacks energy as the day goes by. Perhaps it's something to do with being 56 !
Another one over 50. Honestly I've seen a huge number of people get in touch and it's inspirational to see actually. I feel so weak sometimes but I should just get my head down and crack on. Also the next video is going to be ace ♠️
Pro job and video Dave - congratulations and massive respect to you on everything; you’re Da Man! 👌🏻😉😎👍🏻 I know and completely can understand your feelings about the body can’t keep up with the mind - it’s so annoying that we start falling apart after a certain age! Wait for that moment when you start loosing your hair and everything that you lost on your head, start growing on your back and in your nose! 😁🤜🏻🔥🤛🏻😂
Nice video and I totally understand how you feel I do garden maintenance as as IV got older ( bit older than you in my 50s now ) it becomes harder and harder physically and do get comments of cutting lawns that's easy 🤔( do abit more than just lawns ) not when you do up eight jobs or more a day and again you have to do your best to keep the customers ,IV also done some car valeting and it's not easy doing a proper job ( just do my own now so watching your videos is great for helping me keep mine and wife's cars looking good 👍
The other day i was at a little hotel in the lakes. It was destined for rain. I couldn't put my gazebo up because I would block the car park, so I cracked on. After putting my equipment away 3 or 4 times due to rain, i managed to get the car dry. About to wax it.. you guessed it. Rain. What should have took me 3, took me 5. Great video as always, always valuable information given out
Also to combat the no dinner thing.. I decided to make a quick snack which helps a lot. Protein energy balls.. life saver. Takes 30 seconds to throw one in your mouth and carry on. Also some Hydration formula in a bottle.
I used to mobile valet out in California back in the '90's! Im back in Scotland now and have been thinking about starting this up! Obviously the weather is a problem here and would make a lot of the work seasonal!
Slowing Down. Im 20 years older than you... on Monday I did a 4 Hour wash, polish, detail on my wife's Ateca.... its now Wednesday morning and I still ache. 😄. Start thinking about your nutrition though.... your body needs fluids and nutrients during a day of grafting. Make up some mash potato snacks with different flavours, cheese pepperoni, etc. Mash delivers quick energy.... better than any energy bar. 👍 Great vid.... always enjoy watching someone else do the graft. 😄🙂😎👍
Nice one. I think my biggest downfall is trying to do too much. Late Nights editing is more demanding than actually cleaning the cars. My brain still functioning though so that's the important bit lol
@@epicautomotivedetailing yes.... recording and editing vids is incredibly timely. Your doing well my friend...and as my boss used to say.... keep going till your nose bleeds 😄. Thanks for all the fun and tips etc. Appreciated. 🙂👍👋
@@epicautomotivedetailing I put a new video out every week, take a look at the channel.....just doubt you see them as my views are pretty much one-man-and-his-dog level!!
@@epicautomotivedetailing Obviously even TH-cam has recognised them as crap and stopped sending notifications out 🤣 Seriously humbled that you've subscribed though, thank you!
Great show love what you do in your area ,ive been valeting since 1979 when not many people had cars valeted now over 60 and yes it harder work these day But keep up the good work and your TH-cam shows these where not around when i started.Be great to meet up some time have a great week ,
@@epicautomotivedetailing It depends on what service back in the day around 30 basic in and out i e wash vacuum glass dress tyres these days i still do a fair few but valeting not so much detailing
@@epicautomotivedetailing well today 2 basic wash with snow foam a wash and wax and basic wash wax and vac and glass in a few hours so part day today but i also now print photo canvases if you ever in the market for some keep up the great work
Epic video! Enjoyed that! And all your content, so have now, finally, subscribed!! P.S., Thanks!! Bought a AVA Evo P60 off the back of your reviews. Looking forward to using it now.
Dave, Just wondering if you have made any content featuring the AVA mop head? Would be interested to know what you think about it. Pro's Con's etc Cheers!
I have this as my hobby. And maybe this hobby is allowed to get out of hand. But man... I never want to do this full time. My back is crying thinking about it, I'm 35 as well. 5 cars a day seems like a lot to me, depending on the traveling. But 20.... that's just impossible.
I’m 52, and I’ve done two safe washes and a full valet today , plus washed off another ready for tomorrow, hard going, but still enjoy the results 👍💪🇮🇲
@@epicautomotivedetailing I love it, I’m as fit now as I was at 35, …..honestly, we’ve got a trainee with us , he’s in his 10th week, he’s 20yrs old….I’m running rings round him, and so is Daz the Boss , and he’s only a nipper at 49, it’s not being big headed, but it having a solid work ethic, even when I’m knackered, I’ll set up for the next day, I’m folding the microfibres ive just dried off for tomorrow as soon as I’ve finished my dinner ….all 100 of them , with 3 of us working in the unit now we get through a mountain of them every week….👍🇮🇲
That's amazing mate fair play. I didn't add anything about my family life in the video to protect my kids but my home life is manic and more draining than work
@@epicautomotivedetailing yes the morning routine with just the animals is a bit manic…..ive only got a Jack Russell to get sorted in the morning, and he comes to work, he has done since day one when he was 9 weeks old, he’s 8 next year, 👍🇮🇲🐶
if you've not already done so, hit the gym. Strength training. Good diet. This will help loads. Respect to doing 5 cars mate; ain't easy. I got mad respect for your hustle.
I used to do this in my 20s. I worked for a car dealer that purchased a mobile valeting business, but he was a stingy fucker, got autosmart remade by a cheaper chemical company. Then i went a bit further on to a friend of his and did more detail based stuff and up keeping classic cars that are wwre for sale . Was all good fun but i was very underpaid. Watching you has have me inspiration i could always fall back on it and set up myself. from painting and decorating. If or when ive really had enough
@@epicautomotivedetailing i think we've all had a browse at them recently but they all still want an internal organ or first born child as part of the asking price so most of us will have to wait!
"But after turning 35 I soon discovered my immortality had expired": Dave, just wait until 40......not only does immortality expire, you begin to think about what it will be like at 50 and 60. 😄 Great job bringing out that beautiful Ferrari 812 GTS with the TDF Blu colour.
Hi Dave, been watching your video's for a while now, there brilliant I must say 😀👏🏼 Just one bit of advice though please.. snowfoaming a convertible roof?.. I thought this was a no go?.. Maybe a video of convertible car cleaning dedicating to the roof cleaning process please?..
It's not going to do any harm. Your be surprised how little pressure comes out of wilder nozzles. In the mini manual book they actually advise against Washing your car with pressure washer. That's (not ) the convertibles as well 😬 which is amazing.
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Jeez Dave…..you just keep getting better and better with every video that’s coming out lately. Your editing skills have really come on leaps and bounds and your confidence in front of the camera is just amazing. I could watch your videos one after the other and wouldn’t get bored. You’ve found your place within TH-cam and you truly are an asset to the detailing business. This new series is perfect for newbies to the business but also a refresher to the veterans still giving it large every day out there. Great advice, great bits of humour and just a really refreshing outlook on the job we tackle day in day out. Great work Dave….truly great work. Can’t wait to see where this series takes you and us your viewers! Well played mate. 10 out of 10 from sunny Bournemouth!
Thanks so much mate. Genuinely overwhelming seeing this. Honestly the planning in these videos is ridiculous. My next proper video is already set to be filmed for Halloween so can't wait to do another video like this. We got a barn find booked and the owner hasn't pulled it out the barn yet so who knows what will happen 😉
@@epicautomotivedetailing love a barn find….the transformations are always great to do albeit an absolute day muncher! They’re really popular videos in TH-cam so will be interesting to see what kind of traffic pulls through for that one too! All the time you’re investing is definitely paying off. I’ve been keeping an eye on Vermijl car detailing and his channel has rocketed over the last year and the same will happen to you mate I have no doubt. Content is only as good as the creator. Your passion is clear and your drive to keep improving content is inspiring in itself. Keep going buddy and by the time you hit my age (a very young 41….) you’ll be lapping up the income from your channel and enjoying picking and choosing when you want to work whilst still feeding the bank account!
Can’t wait for the next video bud!
All the best
Mark
@@markymoo1980 thank you sadly TH-cam doesnt bring enough of an income for me to do this full time but i'm never giving up thanks for being a part of the community
How much did u charge for the 5 cars in one day fella?
Brilliant entertainment for me. I’m 72 and just do my wife’s and my car, and I’ve learnt a lot from you. Thanks, and I can’t wait till the next one.
Thank you
Daves the only detailer/valeter that actually gives genuine honest advice to others in the industry
Thanks mate. Think few others out there do their bit but the community has become slightly toxic unfortunately
Hi guys hope you enjoy the New Format and hope you stick around till the very end. Please don't forget to let me know if you want more videos like this and stay tuned for a Halloween special coming in a few weeks time... 🎃
Looking forward to seeing you put your magic touch to some more vehicles, especially classic cars on your channel, Cheers..
phenomenal video. your quality, editing, humor and wisdom are second to none for car detailing videos. you deserve to have way over a million subscribers. thanks for all you do on here, your effort is appreciated.
Yes finally someone gets in 🙏🙏🙏 thanks so much for noticing 🙂
What you mentioned about fitness , with my back issues it takes me twice as long to do things as it used to. I helped a pal out at his car washing unit , doing this ALL DAY certainly takes it out of you so all this " its only washing cars , its not hard work " is rot . Spent 4 hours cleaning a neighbours car today inside and out then added a coat of 3 CS . If this was my full time job I'd not manage to do more than 2 cars a day at that pace . Its insightful these videos , its NOT a easy job at all . For all us weekend warriors who think we could do this every day I'm pretty sure 50% of us couldn't manage it at all
Thank you yeah the demand on the body is brutal and it's aging me quickly I feel. Hopefully TH-cam becomes a better income so I can focus on filming. Nearly there 🎉
This looks so cool man!! Love that trailer! Epic indeed!!
Thanks Phil. Spent ages on this one 🙏
Started valeting at the beginning of the year and done nothing but absorb invaluable advice from your videos. You're doing amazing Dave, keep it up old man 😎 Brilliant video as well 👏
Thanks mate that's kind of you
"Stuck in traffic" - yeah that sounds familiar😂😂 loving these long format story telling videos mate. A real insight into the life! Great job!
Wait till you see the Halloween special coming next week 😉. It's a real good one that people will enjoy 🤞
Laid up with broken back watching your videos......absolutely enjoyed ....love your job ....love the cars ..... Keep them coming
Sorry to hear that Kevin. My day in the life videos are the entertaining ones 😁
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this Dave. Definitely your best video so far and your standards were already pretty high. You worked really hard cleaning those 5 cars yet still found time to entertain and inform your audience. Very impressive.👍
Thanks Martin. Seeing kind comments like this has made it totally worth it. If it makes few people happy then it's worth the hours put in. Hope your ok and on the mend
@@epicautomotivedetailing Thanks Dave. I'm making slow but steady progress 😃
Another brilliant video dave, after 39 years of valeting I'm hanging up sponges to enjoy another chapter in life. Enjoyed every bit of it and the customers become friends. Well done on your success, keep up the good work 💪Mark
Hi Mark sorry for late reply, catching up now. Sorry to hear you retiring. Good luck on your next chapter 🙏
Great video Dave, more like a Tv programme than a regular detailing video. You deserve all the success coming your way.
Thanks mate appreciate the kind words 😁
Respect!!! professional and you present everything so vivid so clear and very interesting (and funny)
Thanks mate
Brilliant I really enjoyed the video best quote " machine polish my teeth 😂😂 "
I've liked & subscribed after watching your video cleaning your car glass with a flunky and water my car windows have never been cleaner. Thanks young man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Nice one thank you so much. Yeah I need to update that video. Been deleting the old stuff. The new stuff already filmed is going to be awesome
Really good video mate, enjoyed watching.
People don't realise, cleaning cars to this standard, is bloody hard work.
I worked at a main dealership as a valater, it's relentless, although I enjoyed it, I wouldn't go back to it now at my age (52).
Hi Nik I remember working at the dealerships when I was young. They worked you to the bone and it was never good enough. Never again. It's interesting to see so many people in there 50s commenting and it's refreshing to see actually 👏
@@epicautomotivedetailing I work at a desk now, I won't spam, but it's a huge classic car spare parts company.
Much easier physically, just worked to the bone mentally instead :-))
@@DjNikGnashers mental exhaustion is just as bad. I know the winter is tough but I love the element of being outside. Thanks for getting in touch mate
I really enjoyed this video,very well set out ,far from boring fast pace honest informative funny enlightening nice scenery.packed with insight,the love of your work is so important for motivation they go hand in hand,being motivated working on your own is the secret for me and you have it in spades,don't loose that and keep your drive they are your gifts.
Thanks mate. Wait for the Halloween special. Got a real barn find coming 👌. The being motivated bit is so hard. When the van goes wrong or the weather changes.
Hey Dave from the Aussie Guy :) yes I couldn't have said it any better than Richard said...
"Pizza and Intercourse night", after 5 cars in one day im surprised you had enough energy for pizza😉
Thank you for all the effort you put into bringing us these videos.
Thanks for noticing my friend. Took me what felt like a lifetime to make this one. The first Intro took days. Being one man band is tough
Appreciate you taking the time out to film these videos, and I get exactly what you say about age slowing you down. I’m late 30s and when I started washing/detailing my own car I was absolutely knackered afterwards, having said that it increased my fitness levels so it’s all good, deffo a workout.
Thank you. Yeah these take so long to make. Thanks for watching 🙏
Absolutely genius loving your work pal true inspiration for us newbies and I love your “real talk” proper tell it how it is.
Well done fella you absolutely deserve all the success that comes your way 👊🏼
Thanks mate I really tried hard in this video
I love this the fact u thinking ahead by doing videos and car detailing its passive income when your not working and like u said age catching up with you so your making money when the business is affected by ur health
Thanks mate. It's honestly bit great money making videos. My last video 10k views in this niche is about £40 if you're lucky. But after 10 years each video would of added up
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah and that's nice passive income I'm also wondering how much commission u get on product referral in general ? Cause another way would be for someone to also make their own detailing products(chemicals)
Nice....Nice....Nice.....!!!!!!!! as you always do. Realy i enjoy every one of your videos and every one is better than the previous. Thank you Dave !!!
Thanks so much. Next one needs to be better 😉
@@epicautomotivedetailing ...for sure
Yet another great video, thank you for taking the time to make these. I like many viewers have watched your channel grow and mate you deserve all the success you get. Cheers Paul
Thanks mate. This took so long to make. Will know in about 90 days if it was worth it 🙏
New to your channel and man did I enjoy this video, very well done and had a laugh or three... Yes I'm sure it's hard work not that I do it as I'm 60 athough I am a Commercial cleaner and do 12 hour days.. not sure how you do so mant a day as when I clean my car I'm knackered :) Thanks for sharing the video, really enjoy your video's, if I was younger I would have given it a go! Cheers from NZ.
Hi mate came across your channel and must say I'm very impressed Im also a mobile car detailer In the Croydon and Surrey area. I love your setup and how you show everything I've been doing this job since 1989 over 33 years and laugh at people who think it's so easy or its just going through a rubbish cheap carwash
Wow 33 years. That's actually incredible well done I'm 15 years into this nightmare but trying to work out a way of getting out of it. Thanks for watching them 😁
What a cracking video Dave! 👏 This is one of my favorite from you by far, even though I like the others as well. You freakin nailed this! Keep up 👍🏻🔥
thanks so much mate genuinely means everything to me
@@epicautomotivedetailing you probably sent a huge amount of time and effort to put this certain video together. But well worth it! It is really good! Looking forward to the upcomings 💯
Another quality video. I really enjoy the witty asides as well as seeing the cars that you get to work on. I could never be a car valeter/detailer as I’m far too old and slow.
So hats off to you for making a real go of this and succeeding.
My only issue is that I keep buying things that I see on your shows, the missus has given up asking what’s in the boxes now! 😏
Lol that's hilarious 😂. Sorry about that. I got more cool bits coming soon to test
Snap
Wait until you hit 50 years old !
My mind still thinks I'm 25 , but my body says uh oh
Plumbing did my knees in years ago .
Hiking , swimming and mountain biking keeps me going.
And keep up the good work 👍
Thanks mate. Think life definitely is speeding up
The new format is great, some people don't understand that you pay for the quality service, I'm just a weekend warrior but I like to take between 1-2 hours cleaning my skoda superb
Nice one that's good going time wise. Think people gradually becoming more aware of quality valeters produce
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah exactly, years ago I would buy the cheaper stuff but now I get the better quality products and it's much better and faster
Great job fella, i think there's a real market out there for you, maybe people like us who asked the question seriously, but didn't do it and often wondered what it would be like, i feel this gives great incite. Peace
brilliant i am just starting out as mobile valeter and your straight talking videos are inspirational giving me the confiedence to start and just get out and do it great advice keep it simple at the start and build on what you know once you get better at the basics i am just going to to straight valeting inside and out then move to other stuff once i have mastered the basic valeting interior and exterior what you think keep the videos comming they keep me going and learning so much from you thanks again ritchie
Thanks Ritchie 🙏
This is my first video I've seen of you Dave. Great insight! I'm from America and started my business about 2 years ago. This gives me much more inspiration to keep going. Keep making awesome videos 😎
Thanks Joseph really appreciate it
Duly noted the effort you put into the video and the edit, very watchable, epic editing, beginning to end was just chaos.👍
Thanks mate. Honestly it took so many attempts to edit. Just learning is stressful. I'll keep my fingers crossed it does well but it's not a big topic so not sure
Your best yet, good to see you demonstrating your skills to the max in both car care and business. Oh to be 36 again! I'd like to tell you it gets easier, but it don't. LOL
Oh no lol. I feel about 100 already
This has to be one of my favourite videos by far, well done dave!
Wait for the next one 🎃 it's going to be the biggest one ever made
Yet another insightful and informative video on detailing and valeting by the Beckham of the business! So interesting to see behind the scenes and the ugly side of the trade, I’m always learning new tips and techniques or routines from Dave, by far my favourite channel on TH-cam! Keep up the great work Dave, you’re still young at heart and that’s all that counts 😏
Thanks mate. Hopefully these style videos will be more frequently 👌
Hi Dave, awesome video,you have a hectic job,shows us what a Mobile car Detailer does.supercars are big cars to clean but the results are amazing.
Thanks mate had fun making this onr
You are a great inspiration. Your video production levels are superb and I wish you were on main TV. Valeting is clearly a skill just like decorating. Thank God there are some people prepared to work hard. I only watched your channel to buy a pressure washer. Your story is great well done. Regards retired with old cars and I bloody hate silicone.
Thank you so much, technically I currently am on main TV on the my5 app. I did 7 episodes of a program called amazing cleans. Was a bit of a car crash TV show but we had fun. I'm back on TV in winter 2024 which I'll reveal more very soon 🙏
Well you deserve to do well. I used to work in Surrey in the Old Bill and Aldershot in the Military. I like how you say how it is, and you are refreshingly human and leak a bit when things are frustrating. There is a young valeter where i am and he has kids so I get him to clean the cars as he works hard, he actually loves his job and getting a good rep doing some decent I have forgiven him for using some slimy slidey shit in an old minibus I bought to carry a lightweight hot air balloon. I am a fan now so will look out for what you do. To be honest i am gagging to snow foam something like one of my balloon trailers, probably get an AVA as my Aldi piece of nonsense broke in a year. If you ever near a Balloon Festival ask for JD and I will try and get you up or at least get your family up close to a Hot Air Balloon.
Hi Dave.
A great video.
Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks Kevin 😃
Try starting out at 55 Dave. I love cars, but for 39 years I have been a high school Industrial arts/D&T teacher. I am working weekends and holidays on my detailing business, e.g. this weekend is 2 Mercs; an S500 and an E250, for maintenance washes. Just threw wheels takes me as little over an hour, and Thai’s is after the interior clean and ozone treatment. I fell for you and currently I am due a second spinal surgery and shoulder reconstruction. Why? Because my GP says at my age getting off the loo can teat at tendon!!! THE BOTTOM LINE: I’VE LOVED TEACHING - STILL DO, BUT I ALSO LOVE DETAILING CARS. I Amy even try selling them in retirement! Keep up the great work. Lloyd
Thanks Lloyd sounds like you got a lot going on. Fair play honestly I don't know how I can go on at 35 sometimes. Hope it gives you what your looking for 👏
@@epicautomotivedetailing you should try landscaping at 37... It'll make you feel good about being 35 😂
Cool video Dave I’m only a part timer and I really appreciate the hard work you guys put in every day ✊🏻🇬🇧😉
Thanks Paul. I don't know how people over 20 years older than me do it. They put me to shame I think. Thanks for watching it 🙏
Man you come out with some amusing stuff in your videos 😮
Don’t normally comment on TH-cam videos. But I’m 1 minute in and let me tell you this is TV level stuff! cracking work
Thanks so much. That means a lot. Honestly it takes me so long that film and edit 😬
The Poundland special I did is similar but not quite same level of production but lots of content crammed in
@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah I get the whole production thing! It’s really pro though and not forced. Nice to watch and TH-cam’s algorithm should reward you for well made videos! Nice one
First time coming across your videos! I love detailing cars and I detail mine every week, had my dream car not long ago ( mk7 Golf R) and it was so nice being able to clean that and make it shine! I am toying with the idea of putting little cars through the neighbours doors, with prices on for car washing, so they can bring their car to me, as I don't have a van or anything like that to be mobile. I think this idea would be good for a little side hustle after I finish my main job and on days off! Thanks for the professional insight of the job!
Thanks Sean. You can really make a great little income from a side hustle. Go for it!
I love cleaning/detailing my car but what you do each day is hard hard graft, kudos to you👍
It's proper tough mate
So true, as you get older it really does take it’s toll on you, 33 myself, when i was 20+ i used to be able to do 20-30 cars a day at a dealership now 3 is a push 😅 FairPlay for the effort videoing and also cleaning, i’ve tried this and it’s a lot bloody harder then people think
One of the truest channels and really like the business advice it’s helped me loads!
I can see a series for tv coming from this channel, get in touch if you need any help with work, i’d love to be able to tag along 👍🏼
Thanks so much. I honestly wanted to make this style video all along. I've got to a point now where this is what I want to do but filming just cleaning cars isn't enough for the channel so lots new ideas coming over the winter ❄️
Same for me gardening I’m slowing down with age I’m 39 in feb bro nearly 40 🤣 but only work for big clients that pay decent money
I’ve got all the top of the range machines and like you there is so much to my industry the non gardeners wouldn’t understand it’s a killer everyday we’re literally taking risks up ladders with hedge cutters and chainsaws etc
Might start a gardening channel soon 🙌🏼
Cheers Bro sorry just saw this
Nice upload as always, 👍 thanks for filming whilst out for the day.
Thanks mate. Was a tough day not just working but filming 😬
Hi Dave, another great video 😁, I’ve started to detail/valet cars for family and friends as a hobby, I’m learning from a good mate, only thing I’ve yet to do is machine polish/paint correction something I want to do when I’ve got the confidence, watching your videos is a big help 😁
Nice one well done I do have a machine polishing series coming out soon. I'm definitely not the best with machine polishing. Im good yes but the best no way. But still can give good advice nevertheless
Good video ,cars looked great a lot of work went into that 👍
Thanks Simon
Great work and great video. Keep up the hard work. We all appreciate you sharing your experience and expertise.
Thanks mate. I preferred making this video as you can't really plan anything you just film as you go
Your saying you felt it at age 35. As soon as I hit 40, i feel cold everywhere. I've been working out since I was 18, and always have been hot blooded so walking around in a t-shirt was a norm but now... OMG! it's cold everywhere! even with the heater on.
Great video's 👍
It's terrifying stuff lol. Every I get worse 😂
Another great video Dave 👍, I can honestly say the exact same when it comes to detail valeting cars you need to be some acrobat to get in some of these modern cars. It is back break work when your hunched over vacuuming out the interior or hand polishing. I can remember when I was 12 my mate and myself used to walk round our council estate with a bucket, chamois leather, sponge and a bottle of turtle wax offering to wash and dry for£5. One school holiday we earned £35 between us so treated ourselves to a Chinese take away and got up fresh as a daisy every day.
Thanks Ian, hopefully this winter isn't too tough on us valeters in the UK
Enjoyable watch i'm looking forward to your next one. It was comforting to know i'm not the only one who lacks energy as the day goes by. Perhaps it's something to do with being 56 !
Another one over 50. Honestly I've seen a huge number of people get in touch and it's inspirational to see actually. I feel so weak sometimes but I should just get my head down and crack on. Also the next video is going to be ace ♠️
Pro job and video Dave - congratulations and massive respect to you on everything; you’re Da Man! 👌🏻😉😎👍🏻
I know and completely can understand your feelings about the body can’t keep up with the mind - it’s so annoying that we start falling apart after a certain age! Wait for that moment when you start loosing your hair and everything that you lost on your head, start growing on your back and in your nose! 😁🤜🏻🔥🤛🏻😂
My hairs grey but I rely on just for men now lol 😂
Nice video and I totally understand how you feel I do garden maintenance as as IV got older ( bit older than you in my 50s now ) it becomes harder and harder physically and do get comments of cutting lawns that's easy 🤔( do abit more than just lawns ) not when you do up eight jobs or more a day and again you have to do your best to keep the customers ,IV also done some car valeting and it's not easy doing a proper job ( just do my own now so watching your videos is great for helping me keep mine and wife's cars looking good 👍
Thanks mate. It definitely takes its toll on your body that's for sure
Wow, brilliant Dave absolutely loved it,please make more 👏👏💣💥🙌
Yes mate my Halloween special is going to be huge
@@epicautomotivedetailing Can't wait, sound epic🙌
The other day i was at a little hotel in the lakes. It was destined for rain. I couldn't put my gazebo up because I would block the car park, so I cracked on. After putting my equipment away 3 or 4 times due to rain, i managed to get the car dry. About to wax it.. you guessed it. Rain. What should have took me 3, took me 5.
Great video as always, always valuable information given out
Also to combat the no dinner thing.. I decided to make a quick snack which helps a lot. Protein energy balls.. life saver. Takes 30 seconds to throw one in your mouth and carry on. Also some Hydration formula in a bottle.
Yeah those moments are soul destroying mate 😬
I should just take advantage of Uber eats more often 🥧
Informative and interesting and highly entertaining. Great vid and so much enjoyment. Thanks
Thanks Paul. The Halloween special is a bit insane but good fun
“What do we say when were late for work? ‘We’re stuck in traffic’” 🤣
It's the best excuse 😁
@@epicautomotivedetailing as a sparky, I share the same excuses. “Pop to wholesalers” is another one I can use
Another good one mate. Really good insight into an average day 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. 35 eh?, I’m 45 today lol 😅
Happy birthday mate 🎂
great video, some cool cars your cleaned too!
Thanks Tom
I used to mobile valet out in California back in the '90's! Im back in Scotland now and have been thinking about starting this up! Obviously the weather is a problem here and would make a lot of the work seasonal!
I love the buzz, the thrill of the unknown with the weather
Slowing Down. Im 20 years older than you... on Monday I did a 4 Hour wash, polish, detail on my wife's Ateca.... its now Wednesday morning and I still ache. 😄.
Start thinking about your nutrition though.... your body needs fluids and nutrients during a day of grafting. Make up some mash potato snacks with different flavours, cheese pepperoni, etc. Mash delivers quick energy.... better than any energy bar.
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Great vid.... always enjoy watching someone else do the graft. 😄🙂😎👍
Nice one. I think my biggest downfall is trying to do too much. Late Nights editing is more demanding than actually cleaning the cars. My brain still functioning though so that's the important bit lol
@@epicautomotivedetailing yes.... recording and editing vids is incredibly timely.
Your doing well my friend...and as my boss used to say.... keep going till your nose bleeds 😄.
Thanks for all the fun and tips etc. Appreciated. 🙂👍👋
Another brilliant video Dave! Really enjoyed this
Thanks Guys. Never know which one I'm talking to lol. Definitely Collab in the new year happy to come over and film something cool
Another great video Dave, hard work mate four and half cars (mini) lol keep them coming 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Mark hope this one does well 🙏
Dave is the man.
Always has great and interesting videos.
Great video as always and keep up the work :D
Thanks mate Halloween one should be Epic
@@epicautomotivedetailing cant wait! ✌🏻❤️
Must echo all the favourable comments Dave, you’re smashing this TH-cam malarkey!!
Thanks mate. Always room for improvement but getting a grasp now
Also when you getting back in the game haven't seen you for while
@@epicautomotivedetailing I put a new video out every week, take a look at the channel.....just doubt you see them as my views are pretty much one-man-and-his-dog level!!
@@BlackDogCarCare that's interesting I'm subscribed and TH-cam hadn't sent me any notifications that's what I look out for.
@@epicautomotivedetailing Obviously even TH-cam has recognised them as crap and stopped sending notifications out 🤣
Seriously humbled that you've subscribed though, thank you!
Hi Dave absolutely love this channel best one on you tube ❤👌👌👌
Thanks Paul that's so amazing to hear that 🙏
Great video Dave, really enjoyed it.
Thanks very much 🙂
Great video and even better life story Dave. Thank you for sharing. I love pizza and............. arrh, as well !!! 😅
Lol 😅
Great show love what you do in your area ,ive been valeting since 1979 when not many people had cars valeted now over 60 and yes it harder work these day But keep up the good work and your TH-cam shows these where not around when i started.Be great to meet up some time have a great week ,
Wow thats a long time thank you so much for commenting. How many cars do you clean in a day. Curious? 🙏
@@epicautomotivedetailing It depends on what service back in the day around 30 basic in and out i e wash vacuum glass dress tyres these days i still do a fair few but valeting not so much detailing
@@epicautomotivedetailing well today 2 basic wash with snow foam a wash and wax and basic wash wax and vac and glass in a few hours so part day today but i also now print photo canvases if you ever in the market for some keep up the great work
Keep killing it Dave 👍
Thanks Perry 👍
Epic video! Enjoyed that! And all your content, so have now, finally, subscribed!! P.S., Thanks!! Bought a AVA Evo P60 off the back of your reviews. Looking forward to using it now.
Amazing Stuff Thank you. I miss making this style of video to be honest
@@epicautomotivedetailing I know It's a lot of work Dave, but these are the types of videos that really draw in new viewers like myself.
Dave, Just wondering if you have made any content featuring the AVA mop head? Would be interested to know what you think about it. Pro's Con's etc Cheers!
I have this as my hobby. And maybe this hobby is allowed to get out of hand. But man... I never want to do this full time. My back is crying thinking about it, I'm 35 as well.
5 cars a day seems like a lot to me, depending on the traveling. But 20.... that's just impossible.
It's really tough. I mean it could be worse but still tough on the mind and the body
Absolutely loved this episode. More please x
Thanks James I'm filming a huge Halloween barn find special tomorrow 🎃
I’m 52, and I’ve done two safe washes and a full valet today , plus washed off another ready for tomorrow, hard going, but still enjoy the results 👍💪🇮🇲
Legend well done. Seriously amazed at the number of valeters ) Detailers over 50. I need to cover video on it. It's inspirational
@@epicautomotivedetailing I love it, I’m as fit now as I was at 35, …..honestly, we’ve got a trainee with us , he’s in his 10th week, he’s 20yrs old….I’m running rings round him, and so is Daz the Boss , and he’s only a nipper at 49, it’s not being big headed, but it having a solid work ethic, even when I’m knackered, I’ll set up for the next day, I’m folding the microfibres ive just dried off for tomorrow as soon as I’ve finished my dinner ….all 100 of them , with 3 of us working in the unit now we get through a mountain of them every week….👍🇮🇲
That's amazing mate fair play. I didn't add anything about my family life in the video to protect my kids but my home life is manic and more draining than work
@@epicautomotivedetailing yes the morning routine with just the animals is a bit manic…..ive only got a Jack Russell to get sorted in the morning, and he comes to work, he has done since day one when he was 9 weeks old, he’s 8 next year, 👍🇮🇲🐶
@@ManxAndy that's amazing my dog is coming to work soon lol
Loving these videos lately mate would love to get into car detailing but dunno where to start lol
I got an entire catalogue of videos to help
Great vid, really like the way you put it all together, great editing skills! Your pretty good at cleaning cars too ;)
Thanks mate it took me ages to do this one. Many late nights
Another great vid dave. Very interesting to watch.. look forward to the halloween special🎃. 👍👍
Thanks Paul. It's going to be a good one got some help joining me in that video ⭐
@@epicautomotivedetailing sounds great,. Always great content,😀
Best way to wake up...with a kitty cat!😍👍
Certainly is 😺
Just found your channel and love the content, subbed !
Thanks mate appreciate the support 🙏
Informative and amusing video, good work 👍🏻
Thanks Kevin
if you've not already done so, hit the gym. Strength training. Good diet. This will help loads. Respect to doing 5 cars mate; ain't easy. I got mad respect for your hustle.
Thanks so much. Definitely struggling at moment in this weather
The only good thing in covid is that I can finally catch up on the videos! Fab 22 mins it's gonna be!
Thanks Adam. Stay tuned the next video is the biggest one i ever made
How do you clean a soft top convertible like the mini? You’re quickly becoming my favourite detailing youtubers
Selection of soft brushes my friend. Vikan brushes always good shout for every day use. Thank you 🙏
Reigate, Alders Road. You can literally walk down it in ore... Great place to live.
Love Reigate ❤️
Great video Dave 👌🤝
Thanks mate the Halloween one is the one to watch 🙂
Brilliant video!!
Thanks mate and thanks for the pressol bottles they have been so helpful
I used to do this in my 20s. I worked for a car dealer that purchased a mobile valeting business, but he was a stingy fucker, got autosmart remade by a cheaper chemical company. Then i went a bit further on to a friend of his and did more detail based stuff and up keeping classic cars that are wwre for sale . Was all good fun but i was very underpaid. Watching you has have me inspiration i could always fall back on it and set up myself. from painting and decorating. If or when ive really had enough
great vid - its Friday- give that pizza what for!
More like a tv show than a youtube video so well done! Next work wagon might be electric then:)
Thanks Simon means a lot to hear that 🙏
Funnily enough yes been looking at electric
@@epicautomotivedetailing i think we've all had a browse at them recently but they all still want an internal organ or first born child as part of the asking price so most of us will have to wait!
Can recommend the food issue skip breakfast and you can feel as ropey as hell during the first car with all the bending and stretching we do
"But after turning 35 I soon discovered my immortality had expired": Dave, just wait until 40......not only does immortality expire, you begin to think about what it will be like at 50 and 60. 😄 Great job bringing out that beautiful Ferrari 812 GTS with the TDF Blu colour.
Lol thanks for that but of inspiration Jeff 🤣. Can't wait to turn 40
@@epicautomotivedetailing put it off as long as you can mate
Hi Dave, been watching your video's for a while now, there brilliant I must say 😀👏🏼
Just one bit of advice though please.. snowfoaming a convertible roof?.. I thought this was a no go?..
Maybe a video of convertible car cleaning dedicating to the roof cleaning process please?..
It's not going to do any harm. Your be surprised how little pressure comes out of wilder nozzles. In the mini manual book they actually advise against Washing your car with pressure washer. That's (not ) the convertibles as well 😬 which is amazing.
you drove past my antie's house behind Tescos hookwood.
Lol I live near there
That color on that Ferrari ❤😍
Stunning
EPIC almost a TV production
Thanks very much 🙏🙏
Great video. Glad I didn’t have to edit it!
That's the fun in it mate. Definitely the best bit about TH-cam for me 🙏
Just started watching love the line of “it was a Friday which meant it was a pizza and intercourse night” 😅
Thank you