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@@gohawksboom Dilution ratios depend on many factors, including: 1) type of pressure washer 2) type of of foam cannon 3) type of snow foam 4) dilution ratio of snow foam 5) hard water vs soft water (the cleaner the water, the more foam and suds you get) So there are many variables. My recommendations is to first start by following the directions on the bottle of the snow foam you have. And go from there adjusting the quantity of snow foam you use to have more or less foam. I typically use 2 oz of snow foam in 16 oz of water for a total solution of 18 oz (that's a 8:1 dilution ratio). But I have the best pressure washer with high water output of 2.1 gpm, the best foam cannon, awesome snow foams, and a water softener system for clean water. So my conditions are always ideal. You have to adjust the dilutions according to your setup. Play around with the quantities, no bad can come out of this.
@@PanTheOrganizer So Pan got a question: I use CarPro Polish products. I am interested in testing Gtechnics Serum Light. Would you prefer using Car Pros CQartz UK 3.0 or Gtechnics Serum Light for coating a vehicle, and why would you choose eather of those coatings? (or other)
Hi Pan, got a question. I'm planning to put some racing stripes and a ceramic coating on my mustang. Wanted to ask you if I should first apply the ceramic coat or, stripes first then coat the car?
Me at dealership service department: "I'm here for 3 reasons. 1) I'm here to NOT have a courtesy wash. 2) I'm here to NOT have a courtesy wash. 3) I need an oil change. Them: "A sphincter says what?" They washed it anyway even though it looked like you could eat off it. Next visit -signs that say don't wash on EVERY window.
I agree Cole. I used to work at a dealership in my teens as a summer job, as a car jockey bringing new cars from one dealership to another, and when I saw how they were handling customer's new cars to "prep" them I was like omg, never will I ever let them touch MY car!!
I purchased a new car last week (but it sat on the dealer lot for a long time and definitely felt like it). I immediately started researching what’s new in car care and found your great channel. I have always clay bar/waxed my cars, but I learned so much more from your product/technique/new technology videos! I geared up and spent the weekend cleaning, de-ironing, clay barring, and sealing my car. I took a photo of it in the driveway afterward, and it was so reflective that you could see the label on the weed spray on the shelf in the garage! I LOVE this channel-thank you/merci!
Hehe that’s awesome Anne!! I absolutely love seeing women enjoying detailing their cars too! I’m proud to say that I have 10% of my audience that are female viewers (the industry average for detailing channels on TH-cam is less than 1%). And thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated! What car did you buy? Congrats on your new ride!
I would recommend this video to anyone thinking of buying a vehicle, new or used. Many of my friends don’t believe me because they think I’m obsessed about cleaning my cars, but if they were to hear it from a disinterested third party they might understand and see the light 💡. I still have to emphasize to my dealer, when I go in for services, NOT to wash my car‼️And I always make sure my car is clean before going in, because if they see you are taking good care of it, they will treat it with a little more care too. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work 👍✌️☮️
how do you tell service to not wash your car? do you just tell the guy at the counter, or do you go into the service area and find the person who's gonna be working on your car? I will def do this too but not sure how to go about it
@@joliewu8625 I inform the person at the service desk, and have them write it in BOLD letters on the work order. At the dealership we do a walk around the vehicle prior to it going in for the service and I reiterate that they are not to wash it again. Usually at this point we get into how I maintain the car and I show him my detailing kit that I keep in my trunk. (Also as I mentioned I wash my car before going so it is already clean) So I make sure it is clearly understood by mentioning it several times. I would rather be a pain in the butt than have to argue with them latter. What it boils down to is you have to be an advocate for you and your car😜 Remember it’s your car and you are the customer ‼️ Hope this helps ✌️
I detail my car so much before I trade it in or sell it out-right so I can get a top-dollar value. You would be surprised when dealers or private owners see the care I put into the detailing.
New subscriber here: You can tell when someone is truly a knowledgeable expert in the presented topic when they can talk non-stop for forty minutes with no pauses, stammers, stutters, and “um’s”…. Etc. Pan is also just about the most polished “public” speaker I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Great content and excellent presentation. Glad I found your channel. Thanks!
Welcome aboard! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Thanks for the kind words!
What a paaaaaaaaantastic video, I shared the video to my FB page so people can watch this and understand why it is important to get your vehicle to a detailer right after buying a car...... keep up the paaaaaaaaantastic work
Two things: I ask them not to do the new car prep because they cause more work for me to get to the base clear coat and tire cleaning. The other thing is the way you explained this. If someone still can’t do this, then there is no hope for them. Your explanation in your videos are exceptional!!!
I worked at a car dealership for two years during college and it was eye opening. I've detailed a ton of cars that were new from the lot in my private practice, but I never expected that the issues I had to face simply went unaddressed on the lot. I still call when my clients car is in for work (Very expensive car with soft non-metallic black paint) to make sure it doesn't go through the wash or enter the "reconditioning" department.
This still very relevant, 45 days of nightmare in a few words: -Bought a new car and was ran throught the dealears car wash and got scratched with microscopic scratches. -Taken back to the so called "detailer", he used the wrong dirty buffer insert and made it worst. Scratched with swirls. -Then after begging for justice, the car was sent to a dealers' "certified and licensed" auto body shop. -The dummy doing the work, wet sanded the issue but also "accidentally" wet sanded perfectly fine sections not knowing -the car was returned to the delaership, NO ONE insopected the work, I did! well i brought it up. - At this point I'm already lawyering up, I asked for a new vehicle with no changes to the contract, dealer hesitated but yield to the request days later. -New Car arrived, left UNdetailed per my request; it was disgusting. -Took it to a know auto carwash location and guess what!? it got a whole bunch smaller microscopic scratches -It's about to get truly detailed. Ridiculous process.
Wow that's a nightmare scenario I haven't see in my 27 years of detailing. You need to research on reputable professional detailers near you and perhaps get references. A new car is never new until it's properly detailed. - at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example. - vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc - vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements - at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches - at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat. If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well. I explain all of this in this popular video: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.html So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car for my customers: Audi RS6 Avant Performance: th-cam.com/video/L5SQ0ZIJCj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK Mercedes AMG GT 63 Coupe: th-cam.com/video/4Kznrg3Z31o/w-d-xo.html Mercedes S 580: th-cam.com/video/Vq_tfcwryVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Tesla Model 3: th-cam.com/video/uV7QWwyuPL4/w-d-xo.html Aston Martin Vantage: th-cam.com/video/OKga3yZVTqo/w-d-xo.html Volvo XC60: th-cam.com/video/tvDBBenhYFA/w-d-xo.html Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html Mercedes AMG GT63S matte black: th-cam.com/video/eU8zg1lXvXY/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer Yes, I know most people dont care much until is too late by then they are trading the vehicle. My last used vehicle I had it for 11 years and I could have kept it for a few more but oh well. Man, Ttanks for the very helpful insight. Definitely checking that vidoe out. Thank s a million!
Lol...love the comment at the end! I too absolutely LOVE driving a clean car. There is a sense of fresh energy when entering it and driving it around. Same for a clean house. When the house is clean, I can relax.
Cleaning is a sickness that I’m happy to have. I cleaned the kitchen cabinets(maple) with bleach and water mixed. Cleaned the stainless with alcohol mixed. I love everything clean. I’m neurotic.
I bought my car literally last year and the paint was terrible. Now a year later in about to do a one step. I wish I knew about detailing back then. Thanks for all you do Pan and everyone on the channel.
N"importe qui qui écoute tes vidéos deviennent meilleur à chaque vidéo. J"ai tellement upgradé et maintenant quand je vois quelqu'un laver son véhicule avec un seul sceau d"eau et qui lave ses roues avec la meme mitaine, j'ai le gout d'aller le chicaner. Haha. J"ai appris a développer mon gout de l'esthétique automobile. Je ne suis pas un pro mais grâce à tes techniques j"en ressort grandi. Merci.
Ah c’est super ça! Je suis toujours heureux d’apprendre que je peux inspirer mes auditeurs à aimer prendre soin de leur voiture et “pogner la piqûre” du detailing comme on dit en bon québécois! :) Quelle est ta vidéo préférée sur ma chaîne jusqu’à présent ?
@@PanTheOrganizer honnêtement j'apprend dans chacune d'elle. Comme celle ci par exemple on dirait que c'est une rétrospective d'un peu tout. Un résumé de la facon de bien nettoyer son vehicule. J'ai même bien aimé ton video de ton home cinema. J'adore la technologie alors de voir un beau setup c'est inspirant. Hey j"ai une question... J'ai un canyon 2015 et les ailes du bed sont assez sorties et elles sont piquées. Je n'ai pas de si grosse stone chips . On dirait plutot du sand chip si je peux me permettre. Mon pickup est noir et quand j"arrive à cet endroit, je suis découragé de ne rien pouvoir faire pour améliorer cette zone. Existe t'il un produit que je pourrais mettre pour aténuer cette horreur de sand chip? Merci !
You hit the nail on the head when you talk about people not understanding that it’s not just about washing a car! A lot of people don’t understand how much work goes into a detail, from washing correctly, decon stages prepping the paintwork for machine polishing. Then protection and cost of chemicals, water and electricity! I get so many potential clients wanting heaven and earth but then don’t want to pay for it! So frustrating
WOW well done video Pan. I always tell the dealer PLEASE DO NOT WASH MY VEHICLE even in for an oil change. All your tips are right on and to the point. Love it.
Thanks for the positive feedback Carl. I appreciate it! I put a lot of time and energy to make good videos for my viewers, so it's nice to see those efforts don't go unnoticed. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Pan after watching this video this is the first time I disagree with you 100 per cent. I learned a lot from you about detailing your vehicle. And because of that I told my dealer not to touch my car. Like you said they don't have the time to wash the car properly. If they don't wash it properly it's better they don't wash it at all. When I got the car 🚗it was dirty and dusty. It took me about 8 hours following all the steps 🚶♀️on your videos 📹and in the end the results were amazing. Thanks again for your videos I greatly enjoyed and appreciate them
No matter how long I've been watching you Pan I always learn from you and I hear something new from you each and every time I watch one of these tutorials so to say I enjoy them and I appreciate your time and effort that you always always have put into your TH-cam channel
Im taking delivery of my new challenger in 3 weeks, I told them to absolutely NOT to wash or prep my car....im bringing it straight home and its getting an Avalon King ceramic coat by myself, thanks to your videos !!! Keep it up
It is so terrible to see you said about brand new cars’ job paint when cars are delivered to his owners is really the truth! Even at high priced cars the cleaning service is really bad. I myself had this experience just on the first car wash when I received a call telling me my car is full of failures on the paint. He suggested a complete car wash with polishing and coating. After that date, I go deep studying about car cleaning like pro and found your channel. Today I have my own “garage service” at my house. Never left my car for wash outside my home to date. I enjoy a lot your work. And your tips and products are really awesome and very serious. Hi from Brazil.
Thanks Pan, this is a great topic. I took delivery of a new SUV in September. At that time I knew practically nothing about detailing, and have since used the new vehicle to learn about and become passionate as a detailing enthusiast. I wish I would have watched this video before my purchase, but honestly was so naive and focused on car purchasing research that detailing considerations didn’t even occur to me. Even though after taking delivery I found a minor paint chip on the hood (still need to fix) and glass crack (since fixed for free by insurance), I would still have taken delivery as is because the price was so good. But I would have not had any unpleasant surprises. Thanks for the great suggestions and overview of the new car detailing process.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for asking! I scored a great price on a new 2020 Subaru Ascent (top of the line Touring trim). Bought it in September 2020 when all the Labor Day sales were on and there was incentive for dealers to move inventory, even though the 2021 models were not yet available. I bought a DA polisher and paint thickness gauge, and am planning on doing a light polishing and ceramic coating. Kind of a big deal, since I am not a pro, but have learned a lot of techniques from you and others. Perhaps I will start with my wife’s 3 year old daily driver, a Toyota Prius Prime, whose paint needs attention much more than the new vehicle does.
I just bought a new Kia for my wife and it was scratched all over! Easy to see with dark metallic blue paint. I at least polished them out (mostly) then protected it, I just could not stand it to wait any longer - more work to do but at least protected until I can get to it - great video - this is info people need to understand!
Of course, that's the very first thing I do, right when I get back home. I have everything ready waiting for a good few hours of work. Actually I don't want any dealership to touch my car in any way.
Thanks for the tip on repainted vehicles. My son’s car was just repainted so I now know to wait 2 moths before helping him do everything I’ve learned on your channel.
My pleasure Warren. We always learn new things in life, and it helps us better understand why we do certain things and how to do them properly. Thanks for watching and I hope you're having a good day!
@@PanTheOrganizer I can’t thank you enough for sharing your gift. I got a great compliment on my 2014 RAM Laramie from a former car detailer at the gas station the other day. He couldn’t believe my truck was 7 yrs old the way it looks now.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm glad to see you are enjoying my content. I work really hard to produce quality videos, so it's nice to see that my viewers appreciate that.
In 2019 I bought a new 2020 Kia Soul EX in platinum gold. It was shipped across Michigan from a different dealer. The paint felt like it had been coated with sandpaper it was so contaminated. As a part of the purchase I convinced the dealer to fully decontaminate the vehicle and place a long-term ceramic finish on it. I feel ALL new vehicles need good detailing for the reasons you've given Pan! Thanks!
Great tips Pan! I've had good results with 3D Speed lately. I always use Iron decontamination on new cars due to high levels of rail dust at the factories. Keep the videos coming!
Man, I couldn't have said this better myself. Every new car I bought at the dealership I tell them specifically DO NOT do any anything short of a pdi inspection, il take care of the rest. Awesome advice and great video pan. 👍
You nailed it Pan. My wife is a manager at a Cadillac, GMC and Buick dealership. They sold over 250 vehicles last month. There is no way they they could or would detail the vehicle. So yes all new cars need to be detailed. In fact every tine I get a new vehicle they know not to even wash it. I will do it. That way I know it’s done right. Great advice again Pan. 👍
Great video as usual Pan. One item I might add, is that ask them not to use a automated car wash, as the brushes will certainly scratch the paint. I know a few dealers that run them through the wash (they have on site) after maintenance activities, so heads up. thanks!
I just bought the Mirka 12 - 3” battery polisher from Matt at Obsessed Garage. Let me tell you, this is an OCD persons dream tool! Makes me want to buy a new car just to detail it!
Hey Pan, thanks for the great tips. I will be picking up my new RAV4 Prime in a few months and I will follow your advice with the dealership. I will be having PPF installed on the front end almost immediately, but I will do the rest of the prep including coating with Quartz on my own. Will be my first time using this type of product, so somewhat confident but a little apprehensive as well. I plan to do the prep and quartz coating first, of course avoiding the front-end with the quartz step. One question, do you wash or at least rinse the vehicle between the ISA and Quartz steps. Cheers!
I work at a dealership, I agree with mostly everything you said. Some dealers do a very good prep for protection. I use my own products on some of your new cars because I care about the customers and their car. I buy products suggested by you and other youtube detail guy's. Customers should ask to see the prep work or products if the dealer will let you, at least you know what you're paying for. Thanks for this video Pan
Lots of good information in this video. Three months ago, I bought a brand new Audi RS6 Avant. There was a slight delay in arranging the financials, so it never left the showroom floor. I specifically told them, do NOT wash the car. When I did pick up the car, it was still on the showroom floor, and seeing a little bit of dust on it, I felt that had honored my wishes about not washing the car. Less than 24 hours of driving off the lot, it was already at my favorite detailer getting paint correction, PPF in high impact areas, Gtechniq ceramic coating, and windows tinted. It was hard to surrender that car for a week, but it was well worth it. By the way, my detailer (Billy Aylward at Presidential Detailing) just won the Gtechniq Summit award. Thanks for the video, Pan!
Congrats on your new RS6 Ken! That's one awesome ride! Aggressive looking, tons of power and performance, and the Audi legendary fit and finish! What color did you get?
I purchased my dark blue SUV brand new off the transport truck. The dealership prepped the vehicle and it has spider and swirl marks just from one wash. Set an appointment to color correct, fix all the spider/swirl marks, PPF the front end and ceramic coat the rest. The SUV still looks pristine after +4 years.
I work at a dealership. This video is very accurate. Usually the lot attendants are 16-18 years old and receive no training. They use the same brush on the paint that they use on floor mats.
I don’t know how I found you, but so glad I did! We just bought a new 2022 Ford f150 that had been sitting for a long time. I wasn’t sure the new vehicle process, so I’ve been searching for this info for two weeks. My next step is which products to buy- there are SO many options on the market.
Welcome aboard! And congrats on your new F150 Beth! Note that in all my videos, you’ll always find the products I discuss linked in the description under the video. I make it simple for my viewers to click and purchase what they need. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 895,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. A new car is never new until it's properly detailed. - at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example. - vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc - vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements - at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches - at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat. If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well. I explain all of this in this popular video: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.html So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car from two of my customers: Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
Hi Pan: Yes, a brand new car should be detailed immediately. I just bought a new car and I detailed after take it off the dealer. The car was really dusty; I cleaned it all, interior and exterior including polish, wax and seal it. Looks new and shiny. 🙂 So happy with my new little car. Greetings from Monterrey México.
Do not do anything for at least 3 months. Paint is still in the curing stage and you don't want to damage the clearcoat or finishes. Hand wash, clean, and dry. Keep the interior clean don't soil it up. Purchase a high-quality car cover that has a price range from $300 and upwards. Check daily for tree sap, heavy pollen, bug splatter, road tar, and bird droppings as they will affect the paint therefore clean immediately when possible. Use UV protectant on the interior and exterior plastic trims and tires. After 3 months, get your vehicle ceramic coated and any paint correction required if you can afford to have a Professional Detailer perform the work as the cost may be between $600 to $1,500. Ceramic Coating may last up to 3 years depending on several factors but you should be fine for 2 years. Learning and doing detailing yourself is great providing you have the time and money to invest in some equipment and tools needed which can be quite expensive. Fully detailing your vehicle(s) can be very time-consuming and intense or tough on your body. You decide if Professional Detailing for an average of $800 is worth it. Don't forget the Underbody and properly maintain your vehicle functionality and mechanical operation. Owning a car is expensive and the worst investment anyone can make but it is a necessity in the world of convenience. Therefore, prolonging the life of your vehicle is necessary as purchasing a new vehicle every 3 to 5 years can be very expensive unless you are wealthy or you just buy an inexpensive safe vehicle that allows you to cycle through new low-end model vehicles every few years. Good luck and enjoy your new car, truck, SUV, etc.
Your first phrase is incorrect. The only time a paint needs curing is on a freshly repainted vehicle, from a body shop repair for example. Paint needs to finish its out gassing phase. So yes you wouldn't touch the paint for at least two months in that case. But for new vehicles coming straight from the factory, the paint is already fully cured in the ovens (which bodyshops don't have) and by the time it's delivered to car dealership, it's ready to protect. And you should protect the paintwork from day 1 upon taking delivery. And you can ask Dr David Ghodoussi himself, founder of Optimum Polymer Technologies, and one of the creators of the modern clear coat for paint manufacturers. He's the one who formulated the clear coat, so he knows better than anyone else.
You will know for future cars. Hence why viewers need to share this video with friends and family, so everyone can know and learn. Thanks for watching Kevin! I hope you're having a good day.
This is Robins Husband Ed. Excellent video and explanations. I have learned so much about detailing over the last 2 years. I am now 71 and still do my own vehicles. The only difference is that now I know the proper way to do it!
Just helped a friend detail her new Mercedes GLE, Dark green color. And man there were so many random scratches and swirls. She was shocked when I pointed them out.
I just bought a new 22 Hyundai Elantra Limited and I'm determined to keep as "like new" as possible inside and out. This is definitely my go to channel and Pan is my guru in this quest but honestly I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. There are so many products and so many steps of me awesome to have a like a bullet point breakdown or a video to simply all the steps and products. Nothing worthwhile is easy though I guess.
Correct. It’s hard work to get a car to perfection, but once you understand the basics, it’s not complicated. But the fun thing about detailing is you enjoy the process as it’s a soothing experience.
I have seen more scratched new cars than I would like to see. If you go to a dealer lot, you will see the cars being washed on the lot. There isn't very much care being taken to avoid scratches. It's all about getting the dirt off so they look clean. Thanks for this video.
WOW! Another Excellent video & Advice! I AGREE NEVER let those guys in the service centre WASH YOUR CAR👎👎👎I have seen first hand EXACTLY what you have been warning us of. Thanks Pan as usual.👍👍👍
Just got a used, but relatively new car so New York. What surprise to find the dealership waxed the salt stains into the paint. Spent hours, stripping the wax, and polishing the clear coat
I detailed a 4 month old Landcruiser just last week that the owner bought off the showroom floor and its white paint had a lot of little brown metal spots in it when he picked it up so what you say in this video is absolutlely correct. I had to de-iron it and clay bar it to get the paint up to standard.
Thanks, Pan. Bought my new car in March but the weather continues to delay the detailing. It's snowing again today so next month, when Spring gives me a few days, we'll get it done using your videos.
Snowed here yesterday/today kinda cold.. might warm up later this week but I am ready to detail today (exterior) 12 microfiber pads ready to put some work on.. but I think my MEGS correction might not work so well. BUT I detailed a brand new 2020 CRV that was new to the family, 50 miles, but we told them not to wash or anything when we took delivery, didn't want the horrible prep or the fast "car wash". So agree that yes, it should be cleaned after delivery. Just have to tell them that you want zero paint work or "detailed". Awesome episode, lots of information.
@@PanTheOrganizer I am going to be using microfiber pads for the first time and now it snows. Using Megs compound and polish and trying to figure out a good protectant to top off the correction on the entire car, and it just keeps snowing on and off in Indiana lol WHY?!
I did this with my mom's recent purchase of a Jeep Cherokee The inside was horrible even for a new car. There were about 9 or so scratches that I got out with about an hour of work. But now its virtually flawless and put a graphene ceramic coating which is just awesome.
My new car had a wrap around the car when it was shipped but I did detailed it when I got it home! But the dealer was going to detail it but I was raining when I picked it up. Thanks for your videos I learned a lot!!
Having worked at multiple dealerships and currently work at a dealership in detailing, and basic upkeep. It really depends. Products, time allowed, customer request, salesman pressure, the car itself(condition, quality of carpet paint ect, is it going to get tinted or other outside work). All cars fresh off transport get a rinse, foam, wash, and adhesive treatment. From that it all depends on the customer we can't wash a car that just got ceramic coated for usually 2 days, can't do windows for 3 days if they were tinted, if the salesman is having the customer pick up the car within minutes of it leaving the shop we have to weigh priorities for delivery which typically is shine, request and accessories.
I have been detailing my cars since 2015 much thanks to Pan and a few others that helped me develop a new, healthy hobby. I've recently had my 3 year old SUV serviced at a local hyundai dealership. While waiting, I went for a walk to check out their stock of new cars. Man, what a disaster! The amount of scratches, iron particles, etc across the board was unbelievable. Cars sitting outside looked so miserable! My own car looked 10x better so this video is gold for those looking into buying a new car.
I HATE that many detailers run a brand new car through a BRUSH wash as part of customer prep. 😲😱 They also often use some sort of oil-based tire dressing that looks great...for about 1 day, then collects dust, fuzz, etc. Thanks for another great video Pan!
Totally agree that dealerships suck at washing cars. When I had my 2010 Camaro SS, on my first oil change they did a complimentary wash when my car was done. I got the car back with swirl marks everywhere. That was the first time I turned to TH-cam on how to remove swirl marks. I have never let anyone wash any of my cars since.
The best paint condition I have received from a dealership was ironically enough on my wife’s Pacifica mini van. The dealership has a touch less car was onsite. I checked over the whole car with a light and couldn’t find scratches anywhere. Probably could have used a light finishing polish to enhance the paint but I just went ahead and washed, iron removed, used a clay bar, wiped with IPA solution, and put turtle wax graphene on top. Every other new car I have ever purchased, swirls and scratches straight from the lot. I actually took my Nissan Titan to a pro to polish and ceramic coat because the paint was so soft I kept leaving micro marring from my buffer pads.
PTO your OCD level is worthy of. a Dr Phil episode. Your cars you do on here have a wow factor of an 11. But your real talent is presentation and ability to teach. How a major company like Meguires or somebody like that haven’t hired you as a spokesman is beyond me.
Hahaha good one! Yeah it's beyond passion at this point, I'm also perhaps beyond OCD... You should see how clean my house is also. I love cleanliness everywhere.
@@PanTheOrganizer Ya...my wife saw one or two of your vids....she said to me...” I guarantee that mans house is freak show clean.” I mean we are pretty picky clean but we live in filth compared to you.
Wow found the right place. 👍 We just got the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum. I hope they only “washed” as per your instructions… but next we will find a detailer - After I watch your video on how to find a good one. I should say the reason I even ‘looked’ for some info on this was they offer a 1K$ -3K$ detail package at the dealership…. So I had to do some research… thx again.
Excellent video Pan. My new 4Runner was scratched by the dealer when they prepped it. It took me two days to get it right again. Everything you said is 100 percent true and accurate. Thank you for what you do.
@@PanTheOrganizer I also removed the rims and detailed the wheel wells and cleaned, polished the rims then coated them and I love the results on how my rims and the barrels of my rims remain clean.
My best buddy bought a brand new BMW 330e and didn't come to explaining it yet what he must do with it to get the max out of it, luckely for him I have the products, the equipment and know the tips the tricks and have the techniques to help him out ;) Its like your read my mind and made this vid!! Thanks so much Pan!!
I work at a toyota dealership. 100% agree on dealership care. They usually have people who go around washing the cars on the lot but that's really it. No protection or detailing, just washing. When it comes to someone buying a car, our dealership runs the car straight through an automated wash even the Supras and I even seen them run a used Rolls Royce through the wash too. Then the guys at the detail before sending off to the customer, they just throw on a wax. I had a family member buy a car at my dealership and he wanted to swap the car he was going to buy just because he noticed a ton of scratches after the "detail", twice!!!
That is terrible Anthony! And proves my point. Thankfully my viewers now are all aware of these bad dealership practices and know what to ask the dealership NOT to do, so they can take the car home and do things right, or go see a professional detailer to do it if they don't have time or skills to do it themselves. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for doing a white car!! My wife just purchased a Pearl White Kia last year and I am going to detail the paint even though the dealer charged for "Paint Protection." Lol
Slightly late timing but we just took delivery of a new car earlier this month and the dealership was astounded I wanted to receive the car 'untouched'. They had to get the car road legal and remove visibility obstructions, but other than that - took delivery all dusty and dirty with stickers and manufacturer markings all over the place. They kept asking why? are you sure? really? - I kept saying 'if you touch it I take $1,000 off the price and YOU can pay for the detailer'. They 100% did as instructed, no problem at all. First thing - Professional Detail (Shout out to Final Touch Christchurch NZ!) where our car was wonderfully detailed and ceramic coated. I would get this done any new car or any second hand car that I purchased :-). Next car we get (later this year we hope) I am going to pay the detailer for their time to turn up at the dealership on delivery/ full purchase day to give the car a once over BEFORE possession. Will book in the detailing at the same time :-). The things that professional detailers can see is astounding. Totally worth it.
I'd say yes just from my new car purchase. I bought a' 19 Accord Hybrid touring in October 2019 at the very end of the model year. According to cargurus the car sat on the dealer lot most of that year. When I took delivery (after they buffed out scratches) they did an extremely basic carwash letting the water dry on the paint. I intended to detail it anyway out of principle, but before I started I felt the hood and it had so much contaminate on it that the hood felt like higher grit sandpaper. Needless to say, I clay barred it followed by compound, polish, finally a good ultimate liquid wax. Only a week after taking delivery did I consider it a brand new car.
He's just the best when it comes to the car detailing world! Wish he lived in Toronto, would have definitely got my car detailed by the car detailing maestro 🔥🔥
Pan, you are so right about detailing a new car. I brought a new 2022 Genesis G80 and I had the dealer re-detail my car and when they delivered it, it was terrible. The dealership said that they would re-detail again. I told them that they did not have the ability to a good job and I would do it myself. I will never have them even wash my new car . Car looks 100% better now . I've done alittle paint correction And put on a carnuba wax, but plan on applying a ceramic coating soon.
Exactly. Always perform the detailing yourself. Dealerships overall do a crap job at that. Very sad. It's all about maximizing profits and spending the less amount of time on a customer's car as possible.
I bought a brand new car last May, 2021. A beautiful red, that was an extra cost. I washed it 3 days later and it just didn't look right to me when in full sun. I noticed the clear coat on the hood and trunk seemed OXIDIZED., I was surprised because the car was built in April. Just 1 month before I bought it. So I went ahead and bought some meguiars ultimate polish and wax and got busy. 6 hours later it was absolutely stunning, beautiful! the color actually changed , in a good way, and the gloss and luster and metallic in the paint just sparkles. I have no idea what did this to a 1 month old car, but its fine now, and has stayed this way.
That was exactly why I made this video. So people can understand why their "new" car isn't quite as new as they think when they take delivery from the car dealership. It will only be new once properly detailed and protected. :)
Bought a new 2020 late last year and immediately clay barred, decontaminated, and ceramic coated it. You'd be shocked how much rail dust was on the hood and roof.
On my first hand wash I noticed the paint on my car had no hydrophobic properties at all. I applied a cheap casting from Turtle Wax for the mean time. I wash the car every week and apply another coating every other week. I'm doing a full detail with light paint correction when the Temps go down after Summer. Highly agree with everything you said
I love watching your videos! When I was a young teen in the 80s I really enjoyed washing my parents cars. Nobody ever showed me how to wash a car properly. I would use cheap dishwashing liquid to soap up the vehicle. Then I would use old bath towels to dry the vehicle. Their cars had white wall tires so I would use soft scrub & a toothbrush to get that little white circle all nice and bright. After washing them they did look better. Good thing they were not fancy cars.
I only last week subscribed to Pan's channel. Little did I know the preparation it takes to add a ceramic coating and everything it involves. I'm 63 and last November had my 3rd spinal fusion in my lower back. It was my 8th back surgery. Needless to say, DIY is out of the question and I'm a disabled vet on a very tight budget. There are some mobile detailers in the area, but it's hard to tell if they offer ceramic coating based on their website. I'm just trying to get it done right within my budget. Pan has some very great videos and sounds like the type to have a beer with.
Thanks for the positive feedback Joel! I hope your surgery went well and that you’re recovering. And since you subscribed to my channel, let me officially welcome you to the Pan The Organizer family!
Joel, my guess would be if they’re not advertising ceramic coating they probably don’t do it. Why would they NOT advertise something they will likely charge plenty for? You should also ask yourself, do you NEED a ceramic coating. If you’re unable to thoroughly clean the whole vehicle yourself then you’ll likely be taking it to a detailer for this at least a couple of times a year so consider getting either a good quality sealant or wax every 4 to 6 months and you should get good protection anyway. Take a look at Pan’s videos on turtle wax recent ceramic or graphene systems, any detailer will be able to do these for you, and it would be better than being the detailer’s “ guinea pig” for a complete ceramic coat plus you’ll save $$$ ! Best of luck with whatever you decide, if I lived in the same country I’d give you a hand. Hope this helps.
@@karlhulme8014 any advice helps. Thank you. Just yesterday I saw an ad for armor all ceramic wash. I’m thinking unless you’ve a ceramic coating, you wouldn’t need this wash. It amazes me the science involved in all this. I had to drop chemistry in high school so long ago. I nearly lost my left leg from a bad staph infection. One more week, it would have been in a biohazard container to be burned. I still enjoy science though. Take care, sir.
I wish this video was out when I got my car. I learned the hard way that you NEVER let the dealer detail or even wash your car period. Even if they throw the wash in for free, don’t do it. You will regret it as I am now. Pan a clean freshly washed / detailed car is much more aerodynamic. There is less surface drag and cuts the wind with ease. It just rides and seems to perform better than a dirty car.
Absolutely correct when I purchased my car the dealership was told do not wash it do not hoover it put it in the safe compound until it is delivered on the back of a truck once it was dropped off 3-days of detailing a brand new car wheels off ceramic coating everything I washed that car more times then a submarine 8 months down the line it is still shining like a diamond yes brand new car should be detailed if you have purchased them with your own money now if you are higher purchasing them then screw them let them rot keep them for 2 years and then give him back and pay the penalty
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@@gohawksboom Dilution ratios depend on many factors, including:
1) type of pressure washer
2) type of of foam cannon
3) type of snow foam
4) dilution ratio of snow foam
5) hard water vs soft water (the cleaner the water, the more foam and suds you get)
So there are many variables. My recommendations is to first start by following the directions on the bottle of the snow foam you have. And go from there adjusting the quantity of snow foam you use to have more or less foam.
I typically use 2 oz of snow foam in 16 oz of water for a total solution of 18 oz (that's a 8:1 dilution ratio). But I have the best pressure washer with high water output of 2.1 gpm, the best foam cannon, awesome snow foams, and a water softener system for clean water. So my conditions are always ideal.
You have to adjust the dilutions according to your setup. Play around with the quantities, no bad can come out of this.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for the response. I will start with 2oz soap with 16oz of h2O.
I have electric 2000 psi 1.2gpm
@@PanTheOrganizer So Pan got a question: I use CarPro Polish products. I am interested in testing Gtechnics Serum Light. Would you prefer using Car Pros CQartz UK 3.0 or Gtechnics Serum Light for coating a vehicle, and why would you choose eather of those coatings? (or other)
Hi Pan, got a question. I'm planning to put some racing stripes and a ceramic coating on my mustang. Wanted to ask you if I should first apply the ceramic coat or, stripes first then coat the car?
What do you use to protect the plastic trim on the body of the car?
I work at a dealership and there's no way I'd ever have them wash my car especially if I bought a new one.
Same here now had problems in the past
Me at dealership service department: "I'm here for 3 reasons. 1) I'm here to NOT have a courtesy wash. 2) I'm here to NOT have a courtesy wash. 3) I need an oil change. Them: "A sphincter says what?" They washed it anyway even though it looked like you could eat off it. Next visit -signs that say don't wash on EVERY window.
@@tommyneil303 I had someone refuse delivery of 70k truck cause the car wash gave it a door ding and chipped the paint on the driver door.
Me too. NO WASH!!
I agree Cole. I used to work at a dealership in my teens as a summer job, as a car jockey bringing new cars from one dealership to another, and when I saw how they were handling customer's new cars to "prep" them I was like omg, never will I ever let them touch MY car!!
I purchased a new car last week (but it sat on the dealer lot for a long time and definitely felt like it). I immediately started researching what’s new in car care and found your great channel. I have always clay bar/waxed my cars, but I learned so much more from your product/technique/new technology videos! I geared up and spent the weekend cleaning, de-ironing, clay barring, and sealing my car. I took a photo of it in the driveway afterward, and it was so reflective that you could see the label on the weed spray on the shelf in the garage!
I LOVE this channel-thank you/merci!
Hehe that’s awesome Anne!! I absolutely love seeing women enjoying detailing their cars too! I’m proud to say that I have 10% of my audience that are female viewers (the industry average for detailing channels on TH-cam is less than 1%).
And thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!
What car did you buy? Congrats on your new ride!
I would recommend this video to anyone thinking of buying a vehicle, new or used. Many of my friends don’t believe me because they think I’m obsessed about cleaning my cars, but if they were to hear it from a disinterested third party they might understand and see the light 💡.
I still have to emphasize to my dealer, when I go in for services, NOT to wash my car‼️And I always make sure my car is clean before going in, because if they see you are taking good care of it, they will treat it with a little more care too.
Thanks for the video and keep up the good work 👍✌️☮️
Thank you! And I agree with you 100%!!!
how do you tell service to not wash your car? do you just tell the guy at the counter, or do you go into the service area and find the person who's gonna be working on your car? I will def do this too but not sure how to go about it
@@joliewu8625 I inform the person at the service desk, and have them write it in BOLD letters on the work order. At the dealership we do a walk around the vehicle prior to it going in for the service and I reiterate that they are not to wash it again. Usually at this point we get into how I maintain the car and I show him my detailing kit that I keep in my trunk. (Also as I mentioned I wash my car before going so it is already clean) So I make sure it is clearly understood by mentioning it several times. I would rather be a pain in the butt than have to argue with them latter. What it boils down to is you have to be an advocate for you and your car😜 Remember it’s your car and you are the customer ‼️ Hope this helps ✌️
@@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797 yes thank you SO much!
I detail my car so much before I trade it in or sell it out-right so I can get a top-dollar value. You would be surprised when dealers or private owners see the care I put into the detailing.
I am that guy who spent 5 hours detailing my Weber BBQ including a ceramic coating.. I think you know what my answer is....
Did you use a steam cleaner!
You can use ceramic coating on the toilet as well. It makes the poop just slide in.
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Hehehe that's awesome!
LOL!! My viewers come up with the funniest stuff!
I took my car straight to do front ppf ! Then did a ceramic coat myself watching your video !!
Way to go! What car do you drive?
@@PanTheOrganizer Model Y
Took me 3 weeks to compound,polish two coats of car pro, for one E350 Mercedes But great results
This was typical 2 year redo
New subscriber here: You can tell when someone is truly a knowledgeable expert in the presented topic when they can talk non-stop for forty minutes with no pauses, stammers, stutters, and “um’s”…. Etc. Pan is also just about the most polished “public” speaker I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Great content and excellent presentation. Glad I found your channel. Thanks!
Welcome aboard! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thanks for the kind words!
What a paaaaaaaaantastic video, I shared the video to my FB page so people can watch this and understand why it is important to get your vehicle to a detailer right after buying a car...... keep up the paaaaaaaaantastic work
Thanks for sharing!! And you are right, it's important for people to spread the word and understand why we would detail a brand new car!
Two things: I ask them not to do the new car prep because they cause more work for me to get to the base clear coat and tire cleaning. The other thing is the way you explained this. If someone still can’t do this, then there is no hope for them. Your explanation in your videos are exceptional!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback Brad!
I worked at a car dealership for two years during college and it was eye opening. I've detailed a ton of cars that were new from the lot in my private practice, but I never expected that the issues I had to face simply went unaddressed on the lot. I still call when my clients car is in for work (Very expensive car with soft non-metallic black paint) to make sure it doesn't go through the wash or enter the "reconditioning" department.
This still very relevant, 45 days of nightmare in a few words:
-Bought a new car and was ran throught the dealears car wash and got scratched with microscopic scratches.
-Taken back to the so called "detailer", he used the wrong dirty buffer insert and made it worst. Scratched with swirls.
-Then after begging for justice, the car was sent to a dealers' "certified and licensed" auto body shop.
-The dummy doing the work, wet sanded the issue but also "accidentally" wet sanded perfectly fine sections not knowing
-the car was returned to the delaership, NO ONE insopected the work, I did! well i brought it up.
- At this point I'm already lawyering up, I asked for a new vehicle with no changes to the contract, dealer hesitated but yield to the request days later.
-New Car arrived, left UNdetailed per my request; it was disgusting.
-Took it to a know auto carwash location and guess what!? it got a whole bunch smaller microscopic scratches
-It's about to get truly detailed.
Ridiculous process.
Wow that's a nightmare scenario I haven't see in my 27 years of detailing. You need to research on reputable professional detailers near you and perhaps get references.
A new car is never new until it's properly detailed.
- at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example.
- vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc
- vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements
- at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches
- at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat.
If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well.
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@@PanTheOrganizer Yes, I know most people dont care much until is too late by then they are trading the vehicle. My last used vehicle I had it for 11 years and I could have kept it for a few more but oh well.
Man, Ttanks for the very helpful insight. Definitely checking that vidoe out.
Thank s a million!
Lol...love the comment at the end! I too absolutely LOVE driving a clean car. There is a sense of fresh energy when entering it and driving it around. Same for a clean house. When the house is clean, I can relax.
Absolutely!!
Cleaning is a sickness that I’m happy to have. I cleaned the kitchen cabinets(maple) with bleach and water mixed. Cleaned the stainless with alcohol mixed. I love everything clean. I’m neurotic.
I’m a clean freak and proud of it.
The best time to seal in the finish is when its brand spankin' new!
Thank you for educating people as usual, Pan! 👍
Great point!
I bought my car literally last year and the paint was terrible. Now a year later in about to do a one step. I wish I knew about detailing back then. Thanks for all you do Pan and everyone on the channel.
Thanks Patrick! What car did you buy?
N"importe qui qui écoute tes vidéos deviennent meilleur à chaque vidéo. J"ai tellement upgradé et maintenant quand je vois quelqu'un laver son véhicule avec un seul sceau d"eau et qui lave ses roues avec la meme mitaine, j'ai le gout d'aller le chicaner. Haha. J"ai appris a développer mon gout de l'esthétique automobile. Je ne suis pas un pro mais grâce à tes techniques j"en ressort grandi. Merci.
Ah c’est super ça! Je suis toujours heureux d’apprendre que je peux inspirer mes auditeurs à aimer prendre soin de leur voiture et “pogner la piqûre” du detailing comme on dit en bon québécois! :)
Quelle est ta vidéo préférée sur ma chaîne jusqu’à présent ?
@@PanTheOrganizer honnêtement j'apprend dans chacune d'elle. Comme celle ci par exemple on dirait que c'est une rétrospective d'un peu tout. Un résumé de la facon de bien nettoyer son vehicule. J'ai même bien aimé ton video de ton home cinema. J'adore la technologie alors de voir un beau setup c'est inspirant. Hey j"ai une question... J'ai un canyon 2015 et les ailes du bed sont assez sorties et elles sont piquées. Je n'ai pas de si grosse stone chips . On dirait plutot du sand chip si je peux me permettre. Mon pickup est noir et quand j"arrive à cet endroit, je suis découragé de ne rien pouvoir faire pour améliorer cette zone. Existe t'il un produit que je pourrais mettre pour aténuer cette horreur de sand chip? Merci !
Too true, do first detail on receipt of new car. I always do it at home in Ireland 🇮🇪
You hit the nail on the head when you talk about people not understanding that it’s not just about washing a car! A lot of people don’t understand how much work goes into a detail, from washing correctly, decon stages prepping the paintwork for machine polishing. Then protection and cost of chemicals, water and electricity! I get so many potential clients wanting heaven and earth but then don’t want to pay for it! So frustrating
There you go! I fully agree with you!! 100%
Yes! I did it right after getting my 2018 RAV4 and it stays cleaner and requires less maintenance washes.
I Couldn't of said it any better BRAVO.. from a "Old School" Detailer who started detailing cars in 1963 ;)
Wow, thanks! Nice to see people with decades of experience take the time to give me such positive feedback Larry! Much appreciated.
WOW well done video Pan. I always tell the dealer PLEASE DO NOT WASH MY VEHICLE even in for an oil change. All your tips are right on and to the point. Love it.
Pan the way you present your information in a totally professional way and narrated succinctly makes your videos a joy to watch. Well done sir.
Thanks for the positive feedback Carl. I appreciate it! I put a lot of time and energy to make good videos for my viewers, so it's nice to see those efforts don't go unnoticed. How did you discover my channel by the way?
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You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Heeeeeck yeah you should
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Pan after watching this video this is the first time I disagree with you 100 per cent. I learned a lot from you about detailing your vehicle. And because of that I told my dealer not to touch my car. Like you said they don't have the time to wash the car properly. If they don't wash it properly it's better they don't wash it at all. When I got the car 🚗it was dirty and dusty. It took me about 8 hours following all the steps 🚶♀️on your videos 📹and in the end the results were amazing. Thanks again for your videos I greatly enjoyed and appreciate them
No matter how long I've been watching you Pan I always learn from you and I hear something new from you each and every time I watch one of these tutorials so to say I enjoy them and I appreciate your time and effort that you always always have put into your TH-cam channel
Thanks for the positive feedback Doug!
Im taking delivery of my new challenger in 3 weeks, I told them to absolutely NOT to wash or prep my car....im bringing it straight home and its getting an Avalon King ceramic coat by myself, thanks to your videos !!! Keep it up
No way! Congrats on your Challenger! What color??
It is so terrible to see you said about brand new cars’ job paint when cars are delivered to his owners is really the truth! Even at high priced cars the cleaning service is really bad. I myself had this experience just on the first car wash when I received a call telling me my car is full of failures on the paint. He suggested a complete car wash with polishing and coating. After that date, I go deep studying about car cleaning like pro and found your channel. Today I have my own “garage service” at my house. Never left my car for wash outside my home to date. I enjoy a lot your work. And your tips and products are really awesome and very serious. Hi from Brazil.
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Thanks Pan, this is a great topic. I took delivery of a new SUV in September. At that time I knew practically nothing about detailing, and have since used the new vehicle to learn about and become passionate as a detailing enthusiast. I wish I would have watched this video before my purchase, but honestly was so naive and focused on car purchasing research that detailing considerations didn’t even occur to me.
Even though after taking delivery I found a minor paint chip on the hood (still need to fix) and glass crack (since fixed for free by insurance), I would still have taken delivery as is because the price was so good. But I would have not had any unpleasant surprises. Thanks for the great suggestions and overview of the new car detailing process.
Thanks Tom. What new SUV did you purchase? Congrats!
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for asking! I scored a great price on a new 2020 Subaru Ascent (top of the line Touring trim). Bought it in September 2020 when all the Labor Day sales were on and there was incentive for dealers to move inventory, even though the 2021 models were not yet available. I bought a DA polisher and paint thickness gauge, and am planning on doing a light polishing and ceramic coating. Kind of a big deal, since I am not a pro, but have learned a lot of techniques from you and others. Perhaps I will start with my wife’s 3 year old daily driver, a Toyota Prius Prime, whose paint needs attention much more than the new vehicle does.
I just bought a new Kia for my wife and it was scratched all over! Easy to see with dark metallic blue paint. I at least polished them out (mostly) then protected it, I just could not stand it to wait any longer - more work to do but at least protected until I can get to it - great video - this is info people need to understand!
What timing! I just bought a car yesterday! Thanks PTO!
How exciting
Congrats! What car did you buy? It's always an exciting moment for me too, I am like a kid in a candy store when I get a new car!!
@@PanTheOrganizer We got a GLC 350e
Of course, that's the very first thing I do, right when I get back home.
I have everything ready waiting for a good few hours of work.
Actually I don't want any dealership to touch my car in any way.
This came in handy. I am waiting delivery of a new Tacoma and have been planning my prep and protect!
Thanks Nick! Congrats on your new Tacoma! What color did you get?
Army green!
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@@nickkundrat9757 how’s the fellow taco doin?
@@schmidtygt amazing! Everything I wanted and then some!
Thanks for the tip on repainted vehicles. My son’s car was just repainted so I now know to wait 2 moths before helping him do everything I’ve learned on your channel.
My pleasure Warren. We always learn new things in life, and it helps us better understand why we do certain things and how to do them properly.
Thanks for watching and I hope you're having a good day!
@@PanTheOrganizer I can’t thank you enough for sharing your gift. I got a great compliment on my 2014 RAM Laramie from a former car detailer at the gas station the other day. He couldn’t believe my truck was 7 yrs old the way it looks now.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm glad to see you are enjoying my content. I work really hard to produce quality videos, so it's nice to see that my viewers appreciate that.
Dealerships usually don't detail up to my standards so yes you should 😂
In 2019 I bought a new 2020 Kia Soul EX in platinum gold. It was shipped across Michigan from a different dealer. The paint felt like it had been coated with sandpaper it was so contaminated. As a part of the purchase I convinced the dealer to fully decontaminate the vehicle and place a long-term ceramic finish on it. I feel ALL new vehicles need good detailing for the reasons you've given Pan! Thanks!
I agree Dennis! All new cars need to be properly detailed as soon as possible when taking delivery.
Great tips Pan! I've had good results with 3D Speed lately. I always use Iron decontamination on new cars due to high levels of rail dust at the factories. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks Donald!
Oh man! Keeping a car nice in NYC is a challenge. My 2012 g37 looks better than the day I got it... 9 years ago. Thanks for all the solid advice.
Man, I couldn't have said this better myself. Every new car I bought at the dealership I tell them specifically DO NOT do any anything short of a pdi inspection, il take care of the rest. Awesome advice and great video pan. 👍
Well said!
You nailed it Pan. My wife is a manager at a Cadillac, GMC and Buick dealership. They sold over 250 vehicles last month. There is no way they they could or would detail the vehicle. So yes all new cars need to be detailed. In fact every tine I get a new vehicle they know not to even wash it. I will do it. That way I know it’s done right. Great advice again Pan. 👍
Thanks David!!
Great video as usual Pan. One item I might add, is that ask them not to use a automated car wash, as the brushes will certainly scratch the paint. I know a few dealers that run them through the wash (they have on site) after maintenance activities, so heads up. thanks!
I can testify to this. I had to detail my car a week after taking delivery and it looked a 100% better afterwards.
Of course you should! Very well presented.
Thanks Robert!
I just bought the Mirka 12 - 3” battery polisher from Matt at Obsessed Garage. Let me tell you, this is an OCD persons dream tool! Makes me want to buy a new car just to detail it!
Hey Pan, thanks for the great tips. I will be picking up my new RAV4 Prime in a few months and I will follow your advice with the dealership. I will be having PPF installed on the front end almost immediately, but I will do the rest of the prep including coating with Quartz on my own. Will be my first time using this type of product, so somewhat confident but a little apprehensive as well. I plan to do the prep and quartz coating first, of course avoiding the front-end with the quartz step. One question, do you wash or at least rinse the vehicle between the ISA and Quartz steps. Cheers!
Its a big YES! I remember when my sister bought a brand new Red Prius and man when the sunlight hit the paint swirl marks all over the car! 🤮🤣
Hell yes you should!
I was happy that the subaru dealership I bought my car had a contact free drive thru washer
you should do a video of a new car prep on your future new car pan..huge fan from Brunei here
He has one from 1-2 years ago. Look it up on his channel home page
You guys will see my new vehicle reveal, and then a follow-up video for the full detailing for sure!! Like I did for my current BMW.
I work at a dealership, I agree with mostly everything you said. Some dealers do a very good prep for protection. I use my own products on some of your new cars because I care about the customers and their car. I buy products suggested by you and other youtube detail guy's. Customers should ask to see the prep work or products if the dealer will let you, at least you know what you're paying for. Thanks for this video Pan
Can i bring you my car for a once in a lifetime expérience?
Lots of good information in this video. Three months ago, I bought a brand new Audi RS6 Avant. There was a slight delay in arranging the financials, so it never left the showroom floor. I specifically told them, do NOT wash the car. When I did pick up the car, it was still on the showroom floor, and seeing a little bit of dust on it, I felt that had honored my wishes about not washing the car. Less than 24 hours of driving off the lot, it was already at my favorite detailer getting paint correction, PPF in high impact areas, Gtechniq ceramic coating, and windows tinted. It was hard to surrender that car for a week, but it was well worth it. By the way, my detailer (Billy Aylward at Presidential Detailing) just won the Gtechniq Summit award. Thanks for the video, Pan!
Congrats on your new RS6 Ken! That's one awesome ride! Aggressive looking, tons of power and performance, and the Audi legendary fit and finish! What color did you get?
@@PanTheOrganizer same color as my RS5....Daytona Gray Pearl!
I purchased my dark blue SUV brand new off the transport truck. The dealership prepped the vehicle and it has spider and swirl marks just from one wash. Set an appointment to color correct, fix all the spider/swirl marks, PPF the front end and ceramic coat the rest. The SUV still looks pristine after +4 years.
Yes. I have been one of those guys who think a new car off the dealership lot was "perfect". Thank you for changing my mind. :)
Yup. Everytime I take delivery of a new car, I detail it the same day or the day after. After I’m done, then it’s better than new. :)
I work at a dealership. This video is very accurate. Usually the lot attendants are 16-18 years old and receive no training. They use the same brush on the paint that they use on floor mats.
I don’t know how I found you, but so glad I did!
We just bought a new 2022 Ford f150 that had been sitting for a long time. I wasn’t sure the new vehicle process, so I’ve been searching for this info for two weeks.
My next step is which products to buy- there are SO many options on the market.
Welcome aboard! And congrats on your new F150 Beth! Note that in all my videos, you’ll always find the products I discuss linked in the description under the video. I make it simple for my viewers to click and purchase what they need.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 895,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
A new car is never new until it's properly detailed.
- at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example.
- vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc
- vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements
- at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches
- at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat.
If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well.
I explain all of this in this popular video: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.html
So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car from two of my customers:
Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html
Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html
Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
Hi Pan: Yes, a brand new car should be detailed immediately. I just bought a new car and I detailed after take it off the dealer. The car was really dusty; I cleaned it all, interior and exterior including polish, wax and seal it. Looks new and shiny. 🙂 So happy with my new little car. Greetings from Monterrey México.
Greetings from Montreal, Canada !! :)
Do not do anything for at least 3 months. Paint is still in the curing stage and you don't want to damage the clearcoat or finishes. Hand wash, clean, and dry. Keep the interior clean don't soil it up.
Purchase a high-quality car cover that has a price range from $300 and upwards. Check daily for tree sap, heavy pollen, bug splatter, road tar, and bird droppings as they will affect the paint therefore clean immediately when possible. Use UV protectant on the interior and exterior plastic trims and tires. After 3 months, get your vehicle ceramic coated and any paint correction required if you can afford to have a Professional Detailer perform the work as the cost may be between $600 to $1,500. Ceramic Coating may last up to 3 years depending on several factors but you should be fine for 2 years. Learning and doing detailing yourself is great providing you have the time and money to invest in some equipment and tools needed which can be quite expensive. Fully detailing your vehicle(s) can be very time-consuming and intense or tough on your body. You decide if Professional Detailing for an average of $800 is worth it. Don't forget the Underbody and properly maintain your vehicle functionality and mechanical operation. Owning a car is expensive and the worst investment anyone can make but it is a necessity in the world of convenience. Therefore, prolonging the life of your vehicle is necessary as purchasing a new vehicle every 3 to 5 years can be very expensive unless you are wealthy or you just buy an inexpensive safe vehicle that allows you to cycle through new low-end model vehicles every few years. Good luck and enjoy your new car, truck, SUV, etc.
Your first phrase is incorrect. The only time a paint needs curing is on a freshly repainted vehicle, from a body shop repair for example. Paint needs to finish its out gassing phase. So yes you wouldn't touch the paint for at least two months in that case.
But for new vehicles coming straight from the factory, the paint is already fully cured in the ovens (which bodyshops don't have) and by the time it's delivered to car dealership, it's ready to protect. And you should protect the paintwork from day 1 upon taking delivery.
And you can ask Dr David Ghodoussi himself, founder of Optimum Polymer Technologies, and one of the creators of the modern clear coat for paint manufacturers. He's the one who formulated the clear coat, so he knows better than anyone else.
You're spot on about the dealer.
I was at Audi for a MMI issue and said okay to a free handwash
Huge mistake, just scratches everywhere
You will know for future cars. Hence why viewers need to share this video with friends and family, so everyone can know and learn.
Thanks for watching Kevin! I hope you're having a good day.
This is Robins Husband Ed. Excellent video and explanations. I have learned so much about detailing over the last 2 years. I am now 71 and still do my own vehicles. The only difference is that now I know the proper way to do it!
Thanks Ed!
Just helped a friend detail her new Mercedes GLE, Dark green color. And man there were so many random scratches and swirls. She was shocked when I pointed them out.
That was nice of you!
I just bought a new 22 Hyundai Elantra Limited and I'm determined to keep as "like new" as possible inside and out. This is definitely my go to channel and Pan is my guru in this quest but honestly I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. There are so many products and so many steps of me awesome to have a like a bullet point breakdown or a video to simply all the steps and products. Nothing worthwhile is easy though I guess.
Correct. It’s hard work to get a car to perfection, but once you understand the basics, it’s not complicated.
But the fun thing about detailing is you enjoy the process as it’s a soothing experience.
I have seen more scratched new cars than I would like to see. If you go to a dealer lot, you will see the cars being washed on the lot. There isn't very much care being taken to avoid scratches. It's all about getting the dirt off so they look clean. Thanks for this video.
Exactly Chris! Right on!
WOW! Another Excellent video & Advice! I AGREE NEVER let those guys in the service centre WASH YOUR CAR👎👎👎I have seen first hand EXACTLY what you have been warning us of. Thanks Pan as usual.👍👍👍
The last couple. Of new cars I bought required a most thorough washing and a mild cleaner wax. Back in the 60s a new car was spotless.
Just got a used, but relatively new car so New York. What surprise to find the dealership waxed the salt stains into the paint. Spent hours, stripping the wax, and polishing the clear coat
There's brand new and then there's Pan Brand New.
Legend has it, cars detailed by Pan have a drag coefficient of 0.0.
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I detailed a 4 month old Landcruiser just last week that the owner bought off the showroom floor and its white paint had a lot of little brown metal spots in it when he picked it up so what you say in this video is absolutlely correct. I had to de-iron it and clay bar it to get the paint up to standard.
There you go! :)
Thanks, Pan. Bought my new car in March but the weather continues to delay the detailing. It's snowing again today so next month, when Spring gives me a few days, we'll get it done using your videos.
Right on!
Snowed here yesterday/today kinda cold.. might warm up later this week but I am ready to detail today (exterior) 12 microfiber pads ready to put some work on.. but I think my MEGS correction might not work so well. BUT I detailed a brand new 2020 CRV that was new to the family, 50 miles, but we told them not to wash or anything when we took delivery, didn't want the horrible prep or the fast "car wash". So agree that yes, it should be cleaned after delivery. Just have to tell them that you want zero paint work or "detailed". Awesome episode, lots of information.
It is snowing in Montreal too!! NOOOOOOO! Just when I thought we were done with winter! :(
@@PanTheOrganizer I am going to be using microfiber pads for the first time and now it snows. Using Megs compound and polish and trying to figure out a good protectant to top off the correction on the entire car, and it just keeps snowing on and off in Indiana lol WHY?!
Yeah my friend FAB Automotive Detailing (TH-cam) lives in Indiana and he was showing me a video of the snow! 😱
I did this with my mom's recent purchase of a Jeep Cherokee The inside was horrible even for a new car. There were about 9 or so scratches that I got out with about an hour of work. But now its virtually flawless and put a graphene ceramic coating which is just awesome.
There you go! :)
My new car had a wrap around the car when it was shipped but I did detailed it when I got it home! But the dealer was going to detail it but I was raining when I picked it up. Thanks for your videos I learned a lot!!
Thanks for the feedback! What new car did you buy?
Having worked at multiple dealerships and currently work at a dealership in detailing, and basic upkeep. It really depends. Products, time allowed, customer request, salesman pressure, the car itself(condition, quality of carpet paint ect, is it going to get tinted or other outside work). All cars fresh off transport get a rinse, foam, wash, and adhesive treatment. From that it all depends on the customer we can't wash a car that just got ceramic coated for usually 2 days, can't do windows for 3 days if they were tinted, if the salesman is having the customer pick up the car within minutes of it leaving the shop we have to weigh priorities for delivery which typically is shine, request and accessories.
I have been detailing my cars since 2015 much thanks to Pan and a few others that helped me develop a new, healthy hobby. I've recently had my 3 year old SUV serviced at a local hyundai dealership. While waiting, I went for a walk to check out their stock of new cars. Man, what a disaster! The amount of scratches, iron particles, etc across the board was unbelievable. Cars sitting outside looked so miserable! My own car looked 10x better so this video is gold for those looking into buying a new car.
Amen to that JWL!!
I HATE that many detailers run a brand new car through a BRUSH wash as part of customer prep. 😲😱 They also often use some sort of oil-based tire dressing that looks great...for about 1 day, then collects dust, fuzz, etc.
Thanks for another great video Pan!
My pleasure James!
You are awesome pan. I just purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 camry. Told the dealer just a wash and dry, that I'll take care of the rest.
There you go! And it's so satisfying to detail your own car to perfection!
Totally agree that dealerships suck at washing cars. When I had my 2010 Camaro SS, on my first oil change they did a complimentary wash when my car was done. I got the car back with swirl marks everywhere. That was the first time I turned to TH-cam on how to remove swirl marks. I have never let anyone wash any of my cars since.
There you go Mike! :)
The best paint condition I have received from a dealership was ironically enough on my wife’s Pacifica mini van. The dealership has a touch less car was onsite. I checked over the whole car with a light and couldn’t find scratches anywhere. Probably could have used a light finishing polish to enhance the paint but I just went ahead and washed, iron removed, used a clay bar, wiped with IPA solution, and put turtle wax graphene on top.
Every other new car I have ever purchased, swirls and scratches straight from the lot. I actually took my Nissan Titan to a pro to polish and ceramic coat because the paint was so soft I kept leaving micro marring from my buffer pads.
PTO your OCD level is worthy of. a Dr Phil episode. Your cars you do on here have a wow factor of an 11. But your real talent is presentation and ability to teach. How a major company like Meguires or somebody like that haven’t hired you as a spokesman is beyond me.
Hahaha good one! Yeah it's beyond passion at this point, I'm also perhaps beyond OCD... You should see how clean my house is also. I love cleanliness everywhere.
@@PanTheOrganizer Ya...my wife saw one or two of your vids....she said to me...” I guarantee that mans house is freak show clean.” I mean we are pretty picky clean but we live in filth compared to you.
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Wow found the right place. 👍
We just got the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum. I hope they only “washed” as per your instructions… but next we will find a detailer - After I watch your video on how to find a good one.
I should say the reason I even ‘looked’ for some info on this was they offer a 1K$ -3K$ detail package at the dealership…. So I had to do some research… thx again.
Yup did it to my truck as soon as I got it home.
Excellent video Pan. My new 4Runner was scratched by the dealer when they prepped it. It took me two days to get it right again. Everything you said is 100 percent true and accurate. Thank you for what you do.
Thanks fot the feedback Claude!
Everything you thing you said PAN is true I do dealership detailing for a company but it's a step to the next level for me
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Yup. I fully detailed my truck the first week of its life
After I purchased a new vehicle, I fully detailed the vehicle and it made a huge difference then I coated it.
Absolutely Paul !!
@@PanTheOrganizer I also removed the rims and detailed the wheel wells and cleaned, polished the rims then coated them and I love the results on how my rims and the barrels of my rims remain clean.
100% yes! I brought a brand new car, has horrible swirls and scratcher in the paintwork. 😭 getting around to polishing and ceramic soon
My best buddy bought a brand new BMW 330e and didn't come to explaining it yet what he must do with it to get the max out of it, luckely for him I have the products, the equipment and know the tips the tricks and have the techniques to help him out ;) Its like your read my mind and made this vid!! Thanks so much Pan!!
I work at a toyota dealership. 100% agree on dealership care. They usually have people who go around washing the cars on the lot but that's really it. No protection or detailing, just washing. When it comes to someone buying a car, our dealership runs the car straight through an automated wash even the Supras and I even seen them run a used Rolls Royce through the wash too. Then the guys at the detail before sending off to the customer, they just throw on a wax. I had a family member buy a car at my dealership and he wanted to swap the car he was going to buy just because he noticed a ton of scratches after the "detail", twice!!!
That is terrible Anthony! And proves my point. Thankfully my viewers now are all aware of these bad dealership practices and know what to ask the dealership NOT to do, so they can take the car home and do things right, or go see a professional detailer to do it if they don't have time or skills to do it themselves.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for doing a white car!! My wife just purchased a Pearl White Kia last year and I am going to detail the paint even though the dealer charged for "Paint Protection." Lol
Exactly!
Hi Pan, I took delivery of a new Lexus rc300h 2 weeks ago. I've been detailing from day one. Great video and advice as always!!! 👍
Glad to help! Congrats on your new Lexus!
Slightly late timing but we just took delivery of a new car earlier this month and the dealership was astounded I wanted to receive the car 'untouched'. They had to get the car road legal and remove visibility obstructions, but other than that - took delivery all dusty and dirty with stickers and manufacturer markings all over the place. They kept asking why? are you sure? really? - I kept saying 'if you touch it I take $1,000 off the price and YOU can pay for the detailer'. They 100% did as instructed, no problem at all.
First thing - Professional Detail (Shout out to Final Touch Christchurch NZ!) where our car was wonderfully detailed and ceramic coated. I would get this done any new car or any second hand car that I purchased :-).
Next car we get (later this year we hope) I am going to pay the detailer for their time to turn up at the dealership on delivery/ full purchase day to give the car a once over BEFORE possession. Will book in the detailing at the same time :-). The things that professional detailers can see is astounding. Totally worth it.
I'd say yes just from my new car purchase. I bought a' 19 Accord Hybrid touring in October 2019 at the very end of the model year. According to cargurus the car sat on the dealer lot most of that year. When I took delivery (after they buffed out scratches) they did an extremely basic carwash letting the water dry on the paint. I intended to detail it anyway out of principle, but before I started I felt the hood and it had so much contaminate on it that the hood felt like higher grit sandpaper. Needless to say, I clay barred it followed by compound, polish, finally a good ultimate liquid wax. Only a week after taking delivery did I consider it a brand new car.
There you go! :)
He's just the best when it comes to the car detailing world! Wish he lived in Toronto, would have definitely got my car detailed by the car detailing maestro 🔥🔥
I will take that as a big compliment Akshat! Thanks!
Pan, you are so right about detailing a new car. I brought a new 2022 Genesis G80 and I had the dealer re-detail my car and when they delivered it, it was terrible. The dealership said that they would re-detail again. I told them that they did not have the ability to a good job and I would do it myself. I will never have them even wash my new car . Car looks 100% better now . I've done alittle paint correction And put on a carnuba wax, but plan on applying a ceramic coating soon.
Exactly. Always perform the detailing yourself. Dealerships overall do a crap job at that. Very sad. It's all about maximizing profits and spending the less amount of time on a customer's car as possible.
Thanks , and your videos help me out at doing my own detail
Pan, what do you know about Cilajet? Have you ever review it. I believe it's a car dealer scam.
I bought a brand new car last May, 2021. A beautiful red, that was an extra cost. I washed it 3 days later and it just didn't look right to me when in full sun. I noticed the clear coat on the hood and trunk seemed OXIDIZED., I was surprised because the car was built in April. Just 1 month before I bought it. So I went ahead and bought some meguiars ultimate polish and wax and got busy. 6 hours later it was absolutely stunning, beautiful! the color actually changed , in a good way, and the gloss and luster and metallic in the paint just sparkles. I have no idea what did this to a 1 month old car, but its fine now, and has stayed this way.
That was exactly why I made this video. So people can understand why their "new" car isn't quite as new as they think when they take delivery from the car dealership. It will only be new once properly detailed and protected. :)
Bought a new 2020 late last year and immediately clay barred, decontaminated, and ceramic coated it. You'd be shocked how much rail dust was on the hood and roof.
On my first hand wash I noticed the paint on my car had no hydrophobic properties at all. I applied a cheap casting from Turtle Wax for the mean time. I wash the car every week and apply another coating every other week. I'm doing a full detail with light paint correction when the Temps go down after Summer. Highly agree with everything you said
Thanks Jose!
I love watching your videos! When I was a young teen in the 80s I really enjoyed washing my parents cars. Nobody ever showed me how to wash a car properly. I would use cheap dishwashing liquid to soap up the vehicle. Then I would use old bath towels to dry the vehicle. Their cars had white wall tires so I would use soft scrub & a toothbrush to get that little white circle all nice and bright. After washing them they did look better. Good thing they were not fancy cars.
I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos!
Windermere, I think many of us have been there ! I bet you also waited for a nice hot sunny day to “ work your magic” 😂😁😉👍
THANK YOU!!!! I have had this conversation many many times. The timing of this video couldn't be any more perfect!
You're so welcome!
I only last week subscribed to Pan's channel. Little did I know the preparation it takes to add a ceramic coating and everything it involves. I'm 63 and last November had my 3rd spinal fusion in my lower back. It was my 8th back surgery. Needless to say, DIY is out of the question and I'm a disabled vet on a very tight budget. There are some mobile detailers in the area, but it's hard to tell if they offer ceramic coating based on their website. I'm just trying to get it done right within my budget. Pan has some very great videos and sounds like the type to have a beer with.
Thanks for the positive feedback Joel! I hope your surgery went well and that you’re recovering.
And since you subscribed to my channel, let me officially welcome you to the Pan The Organizer family!
Joel, my guess would be if they’re not advertising ceramic coating they probably don’t do it. Why would they NOT advertise something they will likely charge plenty for? You should also ask yourself, do you NEED a ceramic coating.
If you’re unable to thoroughly clean the whole vehicle yourself then you’ll likely be taking it to a detailer for this at least a couple of times a year so consider getting either a good quality sealant or wax every 4 to 6 months and you should get good protection anyway. Take a look at Pan’s videos on turtle wax recent ceramic or graphene systems, any detailer will be able to do these for you, and it would be better than being the detailer’s “ guinea pig” for a complete ceramic coat plus you’ll save $$$ ! Best of luck with whatever you decide, if I lived in the same country I’d give you a hand. Hope this helps.
@@karlhulme8014 any advice helps. Thank you. Just yesterday I saw an ad for armor all ceramic wash. I’m thinking unless you’ve a ceramic coating, you wouldn’t need this wash. It amazes me the science involved in all this. I had to drop chemistry in high school so long ago. I nearly lost my left leg from a bad staph infection. One more week, it would have been in a biohazard container to be burned. I still enjoy science though. Take care, sir.
I wish this video was out when I got my car. I learned the hard way that you NEVER let the dealer detail or even wash your car period. Even if they throw the wash in for free, don’t do it. You will regret it as I am now.
Pan a clean freshly washed / detailed car is much more aerodynamic. There is less surface drag and cuts the wind with ease. It just rides and seems to perform better than a dirty car.
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Absolutely correct when I purchased my car the dealership was told do not wash it do not hoover it put it in the safe compound until it is delivered on the back of a truck once it was dropped off 3-days of detailing a brand new car wheels off ceramic coating everything I washed that car more times then a submarine 8 months down the line it is still shining like a diamond yes brand new car should be detailed if you have purchased them with your own money now if you are higher purchasing them then screw them let them rot keep them for 2 years and then give him back and pay the penalty