⬇🔶 LINKS TO QUALITY DETAILING PRODUCTS & TOOLS ⬇⬇ 🇺🇸 For people in USA: The House of Rags: bit.ly/3BiPe3o Car Supplies Warehouse: bit.ly/35fJN1g Obsessed Garage: bit.ly/2VU4rQ4 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: Carzilla: bit.ly/3GxWvgi TOC Supplies: tinyurl.com/2va6z6jn 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: bit.ly/3fgoENJ 🇫🇷 For people in France: c3po.link/QCWWjkv74R
Am in a wheel chair am able to do much with my long reach brush but roof and hood on a pick up it's a no way but I think my customer friend know what I can do or not but overall they seem happy am also happy I did my best
That is absolutely awesome that you are still driving also. I'm shore that you are doing well due to keeping active, even if it's your passion from cars & car care. I'm a Vette owner also, 58 fuellie & a 71
A lot of your viewers enjoy detailing. For me after I was diagnosed with the big C , detailing became my passion. It puts me in another zone and things are good again. Sorry for venting but what ever works. 🇨🇦👍👍
Eric, Prayers for you sir! Not venting at all. Myself (and prob many others reading this) can relate to detailing enabling us to zone out from stress/sad times. God bless you!
Hi, Pan. I am a 71 year old engineer and have fun detailing my BMW 535i. I've been a subscriber of your channel for over 4 years. It's a great source of information and advice. Continue the good work and let's have more people relaxing while detailing. Sure we have health and even some money benefits from it. One humble advice for the beginners: Don't expect to have the same results, as the experienced, in the first attempt. Persist and you will see the results.
Million subscribers in this niche is nuts without fake staged (shock value) videos. Congratulations Pan! You’ve come a long way from when I used to see your posts on the forums wayyyy back in the day. A few goofy people were hating then just as they are now, where are they and where are you!
Detailing is never stressful. It gives you time to relax and enjoy the satisfying result in the end. Like mowing the lawn and getting that perfect cut and nice and even stripes at the end. Always satisfying!
I remember the Meguiars 3 step process . The step 2 polish made the paint look amazing because of the fillers in it. When I was a kid, I would go to small parts stores in my area to look for Meguiars products on clearance
Pan thank you! I’m on day 3 of a full detail and treatment on my car. It took me two years to overcome the fear of using a da and polishing and coating and sealing my vehicle. I’ve watched so many of your videos. As I went through this process I would make mistakes and kept thinking damn Pan wouldn’t be impressed😂 But then I’d think but Pan is so positive he’d say it’s ok you’re doing well for my first time detailing my car 😂 As I was going along I’d be happy😅 with something I’d done and think awesome that would be Pan approved Pan would be proud! Your voice and encouragement kept me going through each phase and each panel when I wanted to chicken out and stop in my tracks. And with what you taught me on washing and drying techniques my car wasn’t filled with swirls! I’m now excited for my car to get dirty so I can do it all again! Thank you!
Great video bro u opened my eyes to another level of taking care of my car. I always thought washing a car was the beginning and the end of car detailing boy was I wrong 😂😂
I’m 74 & just love detailing my cars! Just can’t wait for the weather to warm up so I can graphene coat my wife’s 2012 Camry I washed, slayed, ( 3D all in one ) prepped & ready to go! Thanks Pan
I am 62 and have been detailing (as it was) since my first car, a 1966 Mustang, in 1977. I have an 18 year old and taught him my approach to washing and detailing many years ago. It gives me great pleasure to see him fully detail his 2022 Honda Civic Sport. It is a skill he will have for life, but it gives him joy such joy when he sees what he has accomplished
Forgive me for being so verbose: I bought a 2023 S580 and the salesman told me about his own new car and so I had the car covered with PPF and then ceramic coated. Total cost $5K. I didn’t even know what I was doing, I then got on youtube and found your videos (Love them and have watched many hours)… so now I’m educating myself. I am just figuring out the steps …. Enjoying it, but I live in a condo so don’t have a garage or a place to wash the car. I’ve learned so much since watching you, so thanks! I’ve purchased so many various products and going crazy - It’s so much fun and I enjoy it with all my heart. Just wish I had my own dedicated garage with all my products to keep my car pristine.
Same here man. The only reason I want a house is to detail. Other than tht I'm cool w living in my apartment. 😂 I fell dwn the rabbit hole 2 yrs ago whn I brought my new car. Boy oh boy did I buy a lot of products ... I still do, it's addictive but with the process of elimination I'm trying to weed out a lot of stuff on my shelves.
My morning routine on a perfect summer day is waking up right at sunrise 🌄, riding to Starbucks 🚴♂️with my dog for a cup of coffee and then riding back to wash my car before the sun completely breaks on my driveway and bringing my speaker out with music 🎶 and then for me, it’s so refreshing knowing I have the entire day to enjoy a freshly washed car and me and my gf can drive anywhere 🧖🏽 Ohh P.S I’m 29, been washing cars with a bucket 🪣 since I was maybe 10yrs old with my parents. Your channel has helped me grow so much!
I have a picture of myself 50 years ago at age 7 beside my Dad's car. I have a dish rag and the household mop bucket with I'm sure dishwashing soap I can't remember. I can't remember a time I wasn't obsessed with a clean and orderly life. I've had ups and downs like all of us in life. No matter if I had a nicer car or a real beater I always tried to make it the best it could be. It's always been a passion for me. I think this is why your channel resonated with me. Now I do polishing and ceramic coating for friends and family, a long way from the mop bucket lol. I get the zen of the process thanks for your channel Pan it has definitely pushed me to confidential get more and more advanced in my detailing. Appreciate you.
Hi Colin! Thanks for the kind words, and I'm happy to see you enjoy detailing! It's so soothing and relaxing to me. And I'm always happy to hear that my videos can help my viewers bring their detailing game to the next level. :) 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.
I bought my first car in March 2024 and went through the exact same phase and asked the same questions you asked, "how do I wash my car?". My parents used a sponge and a bucket with dish soap too and alarm bells were ringing so I thought they had to be another way. I bought a lot of products from dollar tree, Amazon and Canadian Tire since I was very conscious about money and didn't want to over commit. I washed my car the first time using P&S Brake Buster for the wheels, the 2 bucket method with Adam's Car shampoo, then dried with dollar tree microfiber cloths, and then applied the Turtle Wax ice and shine. All those things completely changed the car and didn't cost much at all. I cleaned and then protected the inside of the car - with APC and then protected using chemical guys leather conditioner and VRP. Which completely changed the car, the AC trick you mentioned made the car smell fresh for weeks! This was the first time and I absolutely loved it. I've now upped my game by buying IK Foam 2 which helps reduce how much product I use. I'm m now considering adding the clay towel with iron remover step. All these things I've absolutely loved learning about and I can proudly say that your my source of truth. I love the full comparison videos where you discuss quality, ease of use, and price! Keep up the great work! Ps. If you have any suggestions on how I can further up my detailing
Since I got my 21-C8 is when I started to do my detailing. At 67 I still enjoy it. Your videos started me on this easy no stress process. I finally did a ceramic coat myself using Avalon king after watching your take on it. I don’t know why I always stress about doing the coating but it was a breeze. My go to TH-cam video’s are: Pan the Organizer DIY Detail I’m Josh Griot’s Thanks again for your videos and expertise.
Hi Tony, absolutely recommend APEX DETAIL here on TH-cam. Pan knows Brian and I have to say Brian is like pan in that they drill down into the details educating us so incredibly well.. Cheers mate..
I'm 64 and started detailing 7 years ago My youngest son taught me tge basics and LOVE IT and find detailing to be a great workout as well as very relaxing and satisfying. I love my things to look shiny and new. Love learning new things too and your videos are so helpful and full of great information! ❤❤❤ Much Love from New Mexico USA
I've always cleaned my cars. I really enjoy it like you do. I want my car sanitized to so i really clean the interior well but, thats the part i really enjoy, and when someone gets in they always comment how clean it looks! Thank you. My Honda looks great because of you helping me with the right products and techniques 😊❤
Glad to be part of the 1% pan, love the channel. These clips never get old, your info is absolutely priceless. 🙏🏼 and I agree , my neighbors look at me like I’m an alien when I’m washing my car. Especially when foaming, and spending hrs detailing , they just don’t understand. lol non car lovers think it’s such a waste of time and how come I just don’t go through the car wash??? I’m like wait what??? Omg never. But seriously keep the content rolling, you’re awesome!
Thanks Pan! Great positive video! I think you were speaking to me here. I gave up on detailing because it became a chore for me even though I love my vehicles. Enjoyment is the key to keeping the hobby or passion alive. Those factors got cloudy when fear of doing damage to the surfaces of the car resonated more than enjoyment. Or I thought this is the best you can get…I was clearly wrong on that. Your video on how to wash your 911 (Best practices)reintroduced me to what I thought I already knew about the detailing process. Turns out, I knew the old way...and I only knew what the function was of the old products and I love products! What I learded here is today's product engineering changes the way a detail a process can be designed. Your wash and talk videos, along with those from Matt (OG), Rick (RAD), Josh (IMJOSHV), Yvan (DIY), Jon (Forensic D), and Keav (CwK), have helped me design new wash methods. The engaging and educational content, along with quality products and tools, have been instrumental in this transformation. Thanks!
I dont particularly like blocking a whole day to detail, but with your guidance I feel encouraged and knowing I can follow a professional's tips andbest practices - very much appreciate all that you do for this channel
Hey Pan just getting into detailing I’ve been watching your channel for the past month or so now and literally learned so much!!!!! Had my first job last week (my girlfriend’s truck) …. Anyways just wanted to say hi and thank you for everything. Much love from AZ
Paaan!!! When I got my new Honda, you were the first person who I watched to help keep my ride in great condition. You taught me alot and I will forever be gratrful. ❤
Problem is with all products available in market. Now, at this moment i have 1 cabinet for detailing products and accessories. And whenever i buy anything related to detailing. I got comments from my family. Like what do i want more than what i already have.😂😂😂 But during cleaning a car. I don't listen to music i just love the process. So comforting.
I’ve been detailing for many years. It is my therapy. I get into my zone and do my thing. Although we are a very small percentage. I enjoy making something dull and dirty to something that pops. Thanks for everything you bring to this car enthusiast world.
Hey Pan, I absolutely love this video, and it reminds me of something I tell myself on a daily basis. "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life" Thank you for all your awesome content, tutorials, tips and tricks. It's helped me a lot 😊
Detailing is my de-stress time. I love it, and find it relaxing. Nothing better than a clean and freshly detailed ride! I've learned a lot about professional grade products from Pan, which I now use.
58 yr old here…I feel your pain. I do enjoy the detailing but have to pace myself as my feet wear out on the long time standing on concrete. But i love the detiling process as well. Cheers!
I’ve started cleaning/ detailing my car in 2 stages over 2 days. Wheels, tyres and arches on the first day and wash and protect the next day. I find wheels take the most out of me ( back, knees, wrists etc. ) and by the time I’ve done this , what should be the more enjoyable part becomes a chore. Coming in fresh on day 2 has made things so much more enjoyable ( and effective).
This videos is amazing, I am 24 and got a brand new mazda 3 hatchback. I never took care of my old nissan but now when i got my newer car, i started looking at your videos and man. I have so much fun washing my car. I currently use a foam gun and a garden hose, but i struggle to clean wheels, but i feel like getting better. My girlfriend and her dad are now asking me to clean their cars. LOL
Hi Pan, It's good to hear that I am a part of the 1% of special people who cares about detailing. I do get the looks from the neighbors when I wash my Tesla every Saturday morning. But I don't care. My car is clean and shiny! 😂😊
In the early 70s I was 10 years old, I remember washing my dads car with him probably using dish soap, wash cloths, a bucket and old bath towels to dry it, after we would apply a coat of turtle wax, I still enjoy turning on the radio and detailing my cars , I really enjoyed your video Pan 👍😁
I started the car cleaning process in 1970 with my first car. Laundry detergent was the first soap, then moved on as products became available, especially polishes and wax. Today it is high grade correction and ceramic coatings. I'm slow but I'm in my 70's.
Pan once again you addressed an issue some have and keep to themselves with tact and honesty. For me its therapy and over 40 years I’ve seen products, methods and even the vehicles themselves (ie paint) change requiring one to adapt. Tech has made this“chore” so much easier for those who don’t enjoy it so my advice is watch guys like Pan who will tell you straight what effort is required and the expectations for those efforts. 😎
Hey Pan…58 yr old detailing enthusiast here. I DO remember the Turtle Wax hand applied wax paste. It lasted about a month and I was so proud of how it looked (76 Chevy Nova in Hugger Orange, 73 VW Super Bettle in bright yellow back in the 1980’s.) and Armor-All Vinyl protectant went on the entire interior and the tires, slinging was just expected. LOL. I’ve always maintained my own vehicles with an occasional trip to a tunnel wash. During COVID, I discovered your channel and learned about the damage done to vehicle paint by the tunnel washes. I’m 100% hand washing my vehicles now and have slowly but surely expanded my skills, tools and products thanks to YOU! I have always enjoyed cleaning vehicles, being organized and even hand washing dishes. So, I have found my spirit animal in you. :) Thanks for all the information, tips and recommendations. One question though: At what point in the detailing process is the best time to wash the door jams?
Door jambs for me are done at the end of the exterior was. I have 5 wash mitts. Four for the exterior, then I use the fifth to wipe down the door jambs…..then rinse the entire car with PW……remove the pressure washer tip and rinse the door jambs. That how I do it. Please share other processes if you have them.
Pan I cannot thank you enough for your channel! Thanks to you, I had the courage and knowledge to ceramic coat my brand new Tesla 2 years ago. Fast forward to today my car has never been to a car wash and it still looks great from my detailing. My husband cracks up that I am so obsessed with detailing but I love it!!! Thanks and I can’t wait to learn more.
Thanks for everything, Pan. I have moved to the Netherlands a bit over 2 years ago, and bought my car in October of last year (a '99 Audi TT 225 coupe). It's street parked, so I bought it knowing it will never be "perfect", since storage is non-existent, but I have learned so much from you and your videos in the past few months, and wanted to drop a comment to thank you. I have slowly built up my knowledge thanks to you, and have been buying stuff for rinseless washing the car. I have been maintaining it every week or two, and it feels relaxing to do so. I now recently bought some clay mitt/sponge so a bit of decontaminating is next in my process (for now I've only been washing it), as well as applying some Bead Maker paint sealant afterwards. I hope this helps further in the ease of maintenance with dirt, water and all kinds of stuff hanging less onto the body. In the future I'll probably invest in a machine polisher to go to the next step in paint correction, but for now I'm already happy and enjoying the whole learning journey. Once again, thanks a lot for all the effort you put in the YT channel and I hope you're doing well. Keep up the positivity and good work!
My stress comes from my detailing conditions. I don't have a shady spot so the sun beats down on where I have to detail my car so the stress of chemicals drying of flashing to quickly stresses me out. It still takes me too long to do a full detail to get it done in the evening hours too. But the act of detailing is a zone like feeling and it's great. I started out trying to do everything I learned in my first few washes and applying all these great techniques, but since then I toned it back. Now my focus is just becoming more efficient with the tools, techniques and products I have and expand as I get more experience. Good stuff, thanks Pan.
Hey Pan, about 5 years ago I was looking for a way to avoid water spots while washing my truck. I think you were the first videos I started watching. I thought it was cool that it was someone from Montreal. Someone that had the same conditions as me. Skip ahead to present day I now have a bay dedicated to detailing in my new shop. I’m now doing ceramic coatings for paying clients on the side. I use car detailing as a way to escape. I find it so relaxing and love what I’m able to accomplish. Thanks to Chanels like you, Yvan, Chelsea and Phil I feel really confident in taking on cars for others. I have a few friends who have joined me in this journey. Thanks
Thank you Pan another time. You are the best !! I'm following also some others detailer's but you are still my favorite. Congrats! And yes, I'm often taking notes and make documents of your video tips & tricks. I've been detailing cars by passion since I'm 16. I'm 64 now and detailing my cars is still my biggest passion cause I'm a car lover forever.... My garage is my sanctuary where I disappear for hours listening to music and detailing cars. So satisfying!!! I agree with you all the way for many things. Neighbors often looked at me with a weird look when I'm taking care of my cars so many often..... Thanks to be the reference for us in that detailing world. I'll follow you still for many years to come if you still out there... Good work and thanks!!
Thanks Pan, I have always enjoyed detailing my vehicles over the years and see it as a form of therapy, my garage is also like a sanctuary for me, after coming across your videos and other TH-camrs I have learned a lot and have gotten more efficient and skilled at the art. I used to borrow a pressure washer from family but finally got my own, just a couple more pieces and I can do a full car detail. I love this hobby even more now, In large part thanks to you… cheers
I recently found your channel after purchasing a new car.. i want to learn how to properly detail/wash a car so it doesn’t get ruined. My old car’s paint was ruined by industrial fallout, salt(from winter) and other contamination. Many car washes where i live do real crap jobs. Using a towel to dry your car, clean your interior then clean your windows all with the dame towel! I’ve learned A LOT watching your channel. Thank you
I just bought a new car about 5 months ago and been watching videos on detailing. And you seem to be the best on TH-cam with a couple of others. I bought detail polisher's pads and a ceramic coat sealer Yes, I went down that rabbit hole. I'm waiting for the right time and the weather for me to go out there and do a good wash. A decon a clay and Polish and then the ceramic coat. I feel confident that I can do it after watching your videos and many others on TH-cam.Thank you for all you do.
I've loved detailing since i was a kid. I never thought I'd be able to have my own business. I came across your videos a couple of years ago. I wasn't in a good place. Idk what you did or said, Pan,but you helped me in so many ways without knowing it. When i had the chance to meet you, i wasn't going to pass that opportunity up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Pan. Have a wonderful week. PS, Yes,you and Yvan both have helped me with my dream. Thank you ❤
I don't stress over my own vehicle, but do stress now that I'm doing friends and co-workers' cars for a few hundred dollars each. It got out that i could do it and everyone wanted to sign up. I gave in and now I'm stressed about meeting their expectations, even though everyone's been happy so far. I credit most of my knowledge to you, Pan!
I’m 60 this year been detailing my cars for 10 years find it very relaxing. Thanks to you and Sandro (CCAD ) I’ve worked out the correct compounding pads, compound, finishing polish pads etc. (Rupes) . Used waxes, sealants in the past in the next few weeks my full gyeon ceramic coating will be applied. Got the correct light for spotting high spots etc my Audi is white and I can’t wait to do it. Thanks Pan for all the tips best wishes Pete Uk 🇬🇧👍👍👍
That's what makes you one of my best youtubers my beloved Greek- Canadian Pan(telis) ! A good influencer sould make you want to get out and enjoy what you do. Surpass your fears and make the next step. That's what you made me do! I was always afraid to use a polisher. After this video I took my old random orbital (it was pretty much brand new even after so many years ) used all my knowledge from your tutorials and good products and did that step! Yes my hands hurt a little bit more from the old machine but my family and neighbors couldn't believe the result!!! I feel proud and happy for detailing again. I love my old daily like the first day I bought it. Thank you so much once again! Keep it up Pan!!!!
For some it can be very stressful and laborious.... but for me, it's therapy.... But I think it depends on the individual, location, environment, etc. But if they are watching your channel, they are probably like you and everyone watching you...interested in the joy of detailing :)
My first detailing was in the early 80s scrubbing tires and cleaning chrome bumpers. Then in the late 80s my first car trying to wax with the colored waxes they had at that time. 😂 then early 90s with my first new truck which was black. Then kids happened and i stopped everything for 25 years. Now im back into it because of a new car purchase and your videos, and you've inspired me to start a new niche channel for people who have to clean outdoors, or without hoses and electric availability. I only hope one day to inspire someone the way youve inspired me.
Greatest car detailing channel. I really like the message of this video because detailing a car can be very therapeutic. My son took his life during November 2013, aged 20, and our hearts were broken. Detailing my cars has really helped me mentally and it was your BMW ceramic coating video several years ago, set me on a better mental health journey, and for that I thank you, and my fellow subscribers, as I love reading the comments, to enable me to learn further.
i don't get stressed over cleaning my car or someone else's in fact i love it and learning new method's that are shown by people like yourself , i get stressed with what products to use as week to week another one pops up and there are so many to choose from it becomes a mind field and sometimes confusing.
I started detailing last year around the age of 64 and I have Pan to blame for my addiction . I found this channel by accident when I I watched a video on using Turtle Wax products. From there I spent far too much money buying lots of products by different manufacturers. I have not narrowed my detailing to using the products of 3 companies. I find it so relaxing and I have to admit that my car looks very good for it. So thanks Pan to introducing me to the world of detailing.
Retired dentist in the states. Love the detail and the descriptions. Good dentists or other professionals appreciate your journey towards excellence rather than medicrity.. Good Greek philosophy . Fine dentistry works the same way
I go all the way back to Simonize Vista wax. Boy, serious elbow grease required to remove it if it dried too long...lol! Back in the day, the word simonize was synonymous with waxing. You simonized your car...lol!
Pan, your channel has opened my eyes to many different methods for detailing and it has certainly helped tremendously. 2 going on 3 years in the detailing industry this year
I worked for a mobile detailing business back in the late 2000's after getting into detailing on my own car. As time went on, I got tired of it all. Working on my own car wasn't enjoyable anymore. I've let my vehicle get into such bad shape. Your channel, along with a soon to be brand new paint job on my car, is helping me get that spark back. Thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for the positive feedback! 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.
Thank you Pan! It actually stresses me out to do a clients motorcar… everytime… I feel at about the 3-4th hour, I begin to get overwhelmed, overloaded.. like it’s not good enough, and it’s never done.. each time I have a client… ✌️
I used to detail cars at a shop and didn't like it but during the pandemic, I started again but learning on youtube from your channel and others. It's enhanced my learning and made detailing much more enjoyable and made me more curious to learn. Biggest challenge to learn how is paint correcting, polishing and applying ceramic coating but practice makes perfect right? I thank you so much Pan! Always a wealth of information.
Great to hear! Thanks Jameel. 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 135 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.
Thank u pan for everything u do. I can see why your at one million subs. And yes i remember meguiars 3 step bottles with the meguiars G110 polisher. 😅 cheers 🇨🇦
Another great one Pan !! This one brought back memories for sure. I have been detailing for 35 years and like you said we just basically had Meguiars, Mothers, Turtle Wax back in the day and cannot forget Armor All for the dash.😂 Also, we didn't have any fancy microfiber towels like we do today, I used to use "The Absorber" to dry my car.... the bare bones but our cars always looked great ! This video was very well done and you do not need the fancy stuff, though nice to have but you can get the basics and still get great results. We are spoiled with all these fancy chemicals, machines, rags.... so it is very exciting to be a detailer during these times. Speaking of time, thanks for your time and look forward to the next one.
Ive been detailing my cars since I started driving in 1982 and got more knowledge since youtube started and brilliant videos like yours. I get so much satisfaction from detailing and seeing the end result. So grateful to get tips and how to videos from you pan. I still remember buying ny 1st tin of turtle wax from Woolworths store to wax my 1st car at 17. Those days, i knew nothing about decontamination before applying wax. I just washed the car and applied the wax😮. Hello pan from uk.
Thank you for all you do in the industry with your video content. We are antique car collectors and just over all pride in vehicles, I have watched lots of your video content for tips here and there to help in my own detailing I perform on our vehicles. As you have said, there is a greater satisfaction in stepping back and looking at the finished product and knowing you did that yourself. I love the looks and comments I get from fellow car people of the shine I produce. In fact I have had people ask if my Jaguar was coated in glass. When in fact I never even use an actual ceramic coating product.
Hi Pan, only 2 stressful aspects to detailing for me….the strain on the bank balance from buying products, and trying to recoil the hose after I have finished 😂 I discovered detailing via your channel 3 years ago and it made me appreciate all the things I had been doing wrong for all these years! Thanks to all the info on your channel about washing techniques my 3 year old SUV looks as good as it did when I purchased it!
Been watching your channel since I bought my first new car in 25 years in Jan 24. Really learned a lot. Never heard of foam cannons, topping sprays or ceramic coating products. Just used a Walmart soap wash with wax in the wash. Now my biggest problem is product overload. Have McGuire, Turtle wax and a few other brand products, about 10 in all. At the stage where I am still using the products I have purchased to get a routine and combination with the best results. The links you posted will be very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Pan Love your channel, which has given me the knowledge to buy the best product and kit within my budget and moreover inspired me to do a proper job. I was wondering if you could do a video on the various levels of under bonnet detailing and the best equipment and materials you would recommend. Keep up the great work.
Having multiple channels teaching me stuff has helped a lot, pan of course is my favorite, but I have also enjoyed chemical guys channel. You just get through the marketing stuff and they offer lots of good info as well.
For me detailing has become something very relaxing and you and a few other channels like Miranda are to thank for it, lol. I am also 42 (43 tomorrow, yah) and something i can see myself continue on until i am much older. I have a few years left on my Ceramic Pro but the detail shop is much further out now so i think i will remove the ceramic and try to apply my own.
I just detailed my vehicle for the first time in probably 10 years, I was always going to my detailer but the prices went up pretty crazy so I decided it's not worth it to do that. I bought a legit deionizer and unfortunately still do not have a pressure washer, but about to get one. I bought an IK pro 2+ to foam the vehicle with some DIY steps to make the unit simple to use. I've currently spent about 450 dollars and I am basically ready to go. Because of the info you provided and steps to take plus which products to use, I did a remarkable job and switching to the one bucket wash method made the process extremely quick. My vehicle did not get marring or swirls, and the products did what was stated. Simply just get the ball rolling, and I am already in the mode where I cant wait to wash my car again.
Man I love you. Thanks for sharing this video. I love cleaning my cars and truck. Cleaning the vehicles with all the different types of product on the market now can be very taunting as far as knowledge of the many application processes, or having the proper space, and clean water with the right water pressure. I really appreciate you sharing your product reviews and advice. So I am going to grab my pen and notebook and go back and watch a lot of your videos. I would like to see more about polishing Aluminum wheels, which can be a pain in the butt...but they are shinny and pretty.
I remember the old school detailing scene. Maguiar’s and Mother’s were my personal faves. Seeing the 3-step wax and thinking “wow 3 steps? must be the best then!” Oh the past…
Hello Pan, tu prêches la bonne parole, avec empathie et bienveillance, comme tout le monde devrait le faire, tu es un exemple pour beaucoup. Je me suis intéressé au detailing, il y a plus de 30 ans, après l'achat de ma première voiture noire et depuis j'ai toujours eu 1 voiture noire noire sur nos 2 voitures. Bravo à toi et vive le detailing plaisir 🙏👏👏👏🙋
This video makes me relax. I have passion in detailing. Love to clean my car in detail. Im gonna join a detailing class and open a detailing studio for business. I'm too overthinking like to think about so many things to be perfect. I'm a fan of Pan. Loving all your videos. Pan helps me a lot by his videos. Now I know how pros doing detaling. Wish me luck for my new Job. Hopefully I can be pro like Pan someday.
Oh good it’s not just my neighbors! One thing for me to keep in check is that I like my car to be perfect, and others don’t. Doesn’t make be better than others who don’t keep their cars like mine.
Thanks for making such awesome and informative videos! I am getting my first new car in 2 months and heard the paint color I chose is rather soft so I wanted to look into how to properly wash it without inadvertently causing scratching, swirling, etc. Little did I know I was taking my first steps into the wormhole of car detailing. Thanks to your videos, it has been enjoyable to learn about all of this and I feel much more confident about taking care of the new car when it arrives!
I just started getting into detailing my car and it’s so gratifying. I did my wife’s and brother’s car and just feels great. I’ve consumed so many hours of your content it’s crazy. I’m in the very beginner level, scared to get into ceramic coating or even waxing with buffer. I’ll get there at some point.
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.
Very timely video. I am going down the rabbit hole with my first pressure washer (active 2.0), and honestly getting nervous about ruining my car. I feel like I am over thinking everything.
Thank you for the clear and precise info. I am new to car detailing and I agree it can get overwhelming at times, but as with any new hobby it's a learning experience. I have successfully completed the washing aspect with foam cannon/soap and all the brushes, mitts and microfiber towels. I recently purchased a rotary polisher from harbor freight on their recent buy a battery and charger and get a free tool special. Looking forward to the polishing aspect next! I find it to be a fun hobby and something that gives me great satisfaction for the effort I put in to see the result afterwards. I have a 2010 lexus es350 and its looking great! Please keep up these types of informative vids my friend.
I just started the detailing hobby a few months ago after buying a new car that I absolutely love (Mazda3 Carbon Edition Hatchback). My friends all think I'm insane, especially when the leaf blower comes out! But they've also started asking me how they can take better care of their cars. People may laugh at the obsession, but there's also admiration for having the cleanest damn car!
Yeah they usually laugh because deep down they're too jealous and lazy to detail their cars. We should be laughing at them for driving filthy cars! ;) 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 147 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.
Hey Pan, just the information i needed. I’m going out to do the first wash in my truck after waiting 1 months for professional ceramic coat to cure. 2 bucket method, some nice M-wash, micro fiber mitts and your advice. Thanks for what you do.
Awesome video. I'm in my mid 40s and as a kid fell in live with Auri from the info commercials lollll😂😂. After enough pestering, my dad bought it and thought it was the greatest thing lol.
Fantastic advice on everything. I'm currently trying to navigate the learning process of my own TH-cam channel. Editing is difficult, camera angles are difficult, music selection is difficult. But I'm feeling kind of dumb trying to manage my content organization. Creating video folders that are easy to find and process and store is something I'm just not good at. Yet. Since the channel is very young (3 videos posted this far) I have time to learn while I continue to do work.
Pan it was dish soap for you. For me it was two bucket method w/ grit guards. When that was introduced to me, it was my “Oh duh, that makes total sense” moment.
I love detailing my car, family and friends cars. I find it therapeutic to do a good detail on a vehicle. I’ve been watching your channel for probably 4 years! I have definitely become a better detailer and have learned so many new way of doing things. I appreciate all that you do this channel! I don’t know how I came across this channel but I’m so glad I did. Keep up the good work my friend. 👏☝️✨💦
This video was amazing, I to am very clean. I take care of my car the way I do with my apt...Spotless and a bit OCD, And bc my car is all blk im constantly looking at it watching the weather days in advance and all the products iv purchased as im still learning on the way. detailing my car is fun but I get the stress level esp when its hot outside. iv washed my car then water spots happen fast then I wash it again to be able to dry fast lol, but I love it.
Hi Pan, I started being a car freak in the late 50's. Even dish wash detergent was rare. Myself and friends really had to learn by experience. Here in Australia I doubt there were more than 2 or 3 brands of car wash and using soft cloths or a sponge was the option. By the 80's and 90's it was a breeze .
⬇🔶 LINKS TO QUALITY DETAILING PRODUCTS & TOOLS ⬇⬇
🇺🇸 For people in USA:
The House of Rags: bit.ly/3BiPe3o
Car Supplies Warehouse: bit.ly/35fJN1g
Obsessed Garage: bit.ly/2VU4rQ4
🇨🇦 For people in Canada:
Carzilla: bit.ly/3GxWvgi
TOC Supplies: tinyurl.com/2va6z6jn
🇬🇧 For people in the UK: bit.ly/3fgoENJ
🇫🇷 For people in France: c3po.link/QCWWjkv74R
Am in a wheel chair am able to do much with my long reach brush but roof and hood on a pick up it's a no way but I think my customer friend know what I can do or not but overall they seem happy am also happy I did my best
Hi Pan, I'm 98 years old and still enjoying detailing my 2006 add 2012 Corvettes.
I think that’s awesome. Keep up the good work young man.
@@jimprovax6846 Thank you my son.
Good on you mate!
That is absolutely awesome that you are still driving also. I'm shore that you are doing well due to keeping active, even if it's your passion from cars & car care. I'm a Vette owner also, 58 fuellie & a 71
@@StephenMiljkovic Staying active is so important... just turned 99! I've been collecting my pension for 39 years, I really screwed those bastards.
Detailing is my happy place. My wife (at times) and especially my neighbors think I’m insane 😂 but I love doing it
A lot of your viewers enjoy detailing. For me after I was diagnosed with the big C , detailing became my passion. It puts me in another zone and things are good again. Sorry for venting but what ever works. 🇨🇦👍👍
💪🏽hope you get better
Thank you. Things a good now.@@stevensanchez7740
Eric,
Prayers for you sir! Not venting at all. Myself (and prob many others reading this) can relate to detailing enabling us to zone out from stress/sad times. God bless you!
Thank You Ben@@benkneisley3001
People still acknowledge bs19?
Hi, Pan. I am a 71 year old engineer and have fun detailing my BMW 535i. I've been a subscriber of your channel for over 4 years. It's a great source of information and advice. Continue the good work and let's have more people relaxing while detailing. Sure we have health and even some money benefits from it. One humble advice for the beginners: Don't expect to have the same results, as the experienced, in the first attempt. Persist and you will see the results.
Million subscribers in this niche is nuts without fake staged (shock value) videos. Congratulations Pan! You’ve come a long way from when I used to see your posts on the forums wayyyy back in the day. A few goofy people were hating then just as they are now, where are they and where are you!
exactly what i was thinking.
Detailing is never stressful. It gives you time to relax and enjoy the satisfying result in the end. Like mowing the lawn and getting that perfect cut and nice and even stripes at the end. Always satisfying!
my neighbors are always jealous of my shiny cars & crisp lawn stripes!! lol
OCD on two, on two……ready break!! Lawn and cars scoring a 9.8 are very rewarding
I remember the Meguiars 3 step process . The step 2 polish made the paint look amazing because of the fillers in it. When I was a kid, I would go to small parts stores in my area to look for Meguiars products on clearance
Pan thank you! I’m on day 3 of a full detail and treatment on my car. It took me two years to overcome the fear of using a da and polishing and coating and sealing my vehicle. I’ve watched so many of your videos. As I went through this process I would make mistakes and kept thinking damn Pan wouldn’t be impressed😂 But then I’d think but Pan is so positive he’d say it’s ok you’re doing well for my first time detailing my car 😂 As I was going along I’d be happy😅 with something I’d done and think awesome that would be Pan approved Pan would be proud! Your voice and encouragement kept me going through each phase and each panel when I wanted to chicken out and stop in my tracks. And with what you taught me on washing and drying techniques my car wasn’t filled with swirls! I’m now excited for my car to get dirty so I can do it all again! Thank you!
Great video bro u opened my eyes to another level of taking care of my car. I always thought washing a car was the beginning and the end of car detailing boy was I wrong 😂😂
I’m 74 & just love detailing my cars! Just can’t wait for the weather to warm up so I can graphene coat my wife’s 2012 Camry I washed, slayed, ( 3D all in one ) prepped & ready to go! Thanks Pan
I am 62 and have been detailing (as it was) since my first car, a 1966 Mustang, in 1977. I have an 18 year old and taught him my approach to washing and detailing many years ago. It gives me great pleasure to see him fully detail his 2022 Honda Civic Sport. It is a skill he will have for life, but it gives him joy such joy when he sees what he has accomplished
Forgive me for being so verbose: I bought a 2023 S580 and the salesman told me about his own new car and so I had the car covered with PPF and then ceramic coated. Total cost $5K. I didn’t even know what I was doing, I then got on youtube and found your videos (Love them and have watched many hours)… so now I’m educating myself. I am just figuring out the steps …. Enjoying it, but I live in a condo so don’t have a garage or a place to wash the car. I’ve learned so much since watching you, so thanks! I’ve purchased so many various products and going crazy - It’s so much fun and I enjoy it with all my heart. Just wish I had my own dedicated garage with all my products to keep my car pristine.
Same here man. The only reason I want a house is to detail. Other than tht I'm cool w living in my apartment. 😂 I fell dwn the rabbit hole 2 yrs ago whn I brought my new car. Boy oh boy did I buy a lot of products ... I still do, it's addictive but with the process of elimination I'm trying to weed out a lot of stuff on my shelves.
Detailing is therapeutic. Put on my Bose headphones and enjoy my alone time.
My morning routine on a perfect summer day is waking up right at sunrise 🌄, riding to Starbucks 🚴♂️with my dog for a cup of coffee and then riding back to wash my car before the sun completely breaks on my driveway and bringing my speaker out with music 🎶 and then for me, it’s so refreshing knowing I have the entire day to enjoy a freshly washed car and me and my gf can drive anywhere 🧖🏽
Ohh P.S I’m 29, been washing cars with a bucket 🪣 since I was maybe 10yrs old with my parents. Your channel has helped me grow so much!
Love it. Thank you for sharing.
I have a picture of myself 50 years ago at age 7 beside my Dad's car. I have a dish rag and the household mop bucket with I'm sure dishwashing soap I can't remember. I can't remember a time I wasn't obsessed with a clean and orderly life. I've had ups and downs like all of us in life. No matter if I had a nicer car or a real beater I always tried to make it the best it could be. It's always been a passion for me. I think this is why your channel resonated with me. Now I do polishing and ceramic coating for friends and family, a long way from the mop bucket lol. I get the zen of the process thanks for your channel Pan it has definitely pushed me to confidential get more and more advanced in my detailing. Appreciate you.
Hi Colin! Thanks for the kind words, and I'm happy to see you enjoy detailing! It's so soothing and relaxing to me. And I'm always happy to hear that my videos can help my viewers bring their detailing game to the next level. :)
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.
I bought my first car in March 2024 and went through the exact same phase and asked the same questions you asked, "how do I wash my car?". My parents used a sponge and a bucket with dish soap too and alarm bells were ringing so I thought they had to be another way.
I bought a lot of products from dollar tree, Amazon and Canadian Tire since I was very conscious about money and didn't want to over commit.
I washed my car the first time using P&S Brake Buster for the wheels, the 2 bucket method with Adam's Car shampoo, then dried with dollar tree microfiber cloths, and then applied the Turtle Wax ice and shine. All those things completely changed the car and didn't cost much at all.
I cleaned and then protected the inside of the car - with APC and then protected using chemical guys leather conditioner and VRP. Which completely changed the car, the AC trick you mentioned made the car smell fresh for weeks!
This was the first time and I absolutely loved it. I've now upped my game by buying IK Foam 2 which helps reduce how much product I use. I'm m now considering adding the clay towel with iron remover step.
All these things I've absolutely loved learning about and I can proudly say that your my source of truth. I love the full comparison videos where you discuss quality, ease of use, and price! Keep up the great work!
Ps. If you have any suggestions on how I can further up my detailing
Since I got my 21-C8 is when I started to do my detailing. At 67 I still enjoy it. Your videos started me on this easy no stress process. I finally did a ceramic coat myself using Avalon king after watching your take on it. I don’t know why I always stress about doing the coating but it was a breeze. My go to TH-cam video’s are:
Pan the Organizer
DIY Detail
I’m Josh
Griot’s
Thanks again for your videos and expertise.
Hi Tony, absolutely recommend APEX DETAIL here on TH-cam. Pan knows Brian and I have to say Brian is like pan in that they drill down into the details educating us so incredibly well.. Cheers mate..
@@malsmith2012 thanks I will look him up
I'm 64 and started detailing 7 years ago My youngest son taught me tge basics and LOVE IT and find detailing to be a great workout as well as very relaxing and satisfying. I love my things to look shiny and new. Love learning new things too and your videos are so helpful and full of great information!
❤❤❤ Much Love from New Mexico USA
I've always cleaned my cars. I really enjoy it like you do. I want my car sanitized to so i really clean the interior well but, thats the part i really enjoy, and when someone gets in they always comment how clean it looks! Thank you. My Honda looks great because of you helping me with the right products and techniques 😊❤
You can do it! :)
Glad to be part of the 1% pan, love the channel. These clips never get old, your info is absolutely priceless. 🙏🏼 and I agree , my neighbors look at me like I’m an alien when I’m washing my car. Especially when foaming, and spending hrs detailing , they just don’t
understand. lol non car lovers think it’s such a waste of time and how come I just don’t go through the car wash??? I’m like wait what??? Omg never. But seriously keep the content rolling, you’re awesome!
Thanks Pan! Great positive video!
I think you were speaking to me here. I gave up on detailing because it became a chore for me even though I love my vehicles. Enjoyment is the key to keeping the hobby or passion alive. Those factors got cloudy when fear of doing damage to the surfaces of the car resonated more than enjoyment. Or I thought this is the best you can get…I was clearly wrong on that. Your video on how to wash your 911 (Best practices)reintroduced me to what I thought I already knew about the detailing process.
Turns out, I knew the old way...and I only knew what the function was of the old products and I love products! What I learded here is today's product engineering changes the way a detail a process can be designed.
Your wash and talk videos, along with those from Matt (OG), Rick (RAD), Josh (IMJOSHV), Yvan (DIY), Jon (Forensic D), and Keav (CwK), have helped me design new wash methods. The engaging and educational content, along with quality products and tools, have been instrumental in this transformation. Thanks!
I dont particularly like blocking a whole day to detail, but with your guidance I feel encouraged and knowing I can follow a professional's tips andbest practices - very much appreciate all that you do for this channel
Hey Pan just getting into detailing I’ve been watching your channel for the past month or so now and literally learned so much!!!!! Had my first job last week (my girlfriend’s truck) …. Anyways just wanted to say hi and thank you for everything. Much love from AZ
Paaan!!! When I got my new Honda, you were the first person who I watched to help keep my ride in great condition. You taught me alot and I will forever be gratrful. ❤
Problem is with all products available in market. Now, at this moment i have 1 cabinet for detailing products and accessories. And whenever i buy anything related to detailing. I got comments from my family. Like what do i want more than what i already have.😂😂😂
But during cleaning a car. I don't listen to music i just love the process. So comforting.
Hi Pan got here early so I would not get "Stressed Out" about finding a good seat
I’ve been detailing for many years. It is my therapy. I get into my zone and do my thing. Although we are a very small percentage. I enjoy making something dull and dirty to something that pops. Thanks for everything you bring to this car enthusiast world.
Hey Pan, I absolutely love this video, and it reminds me of something I tell myself on a daily basis.
"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life"
Thank you for all your awesome content, tutorials, tips and tricks. It's helped me a lot 😊
Detailing is my de-stress time. I love it, and find it relaxing. Nothing better than a clean and freshly detailed ride! I've learned a lot about professional grade products from Pan, which I now use.
I started Detailing at 50. It's a chore on my body but I love ir!
58 yr old here…I feel your pain. I do enjoy the detailing but have to pace myself as my feet wear out on the long time standing on concrete. But i love the detiling process as well. Cheers!
That’s awesome! I’m 50 and starting detailing now. LOL!
Please make a video to fast wash my car that is quite safe
@@MlleVB Pan has a bunch of videos about car washing. Check them out.
I’ve started cleaning/ detailing my car in 2 stages over 2 days. Wheels, tyres and arches on the first day and wash and protect the next day. I find wheels take the most out of me ( back, knees, wrists etc. ) and by the time I’ve done this , what should be the more enjoyable part becomes a chore. Coming in fresh on day 2 has made things so much more enjoyable ( and effective).
This videos is amazing, I am 24 and got a brand new mazda 3 hatchback. I never took care of my old nissan but now when i got my newer car, i started looking at your videos and man. I have so much fun washing my car. I currently use a foam gun and a garden hose, but i struggle to clean wheels, but i feel like getting better. My girlfriend and her dad are now asking me to clean their cars. LOL
Hi Pan! You changed my car wash cleaning concept!! God bless you and all on this channel. Regards from Mexico!🎉
Hi Pan, It's good to hear that I am a part of the 1% of special people who cares about detailing. I do get the looks from the neighbors when I wash my Tesla every Saturday morning. But I don't care. My car is clean and shiny! 😂😊
In the early 70s I was 10 years old, I remember washing my dads car with him probably using dish soap, wash cloths, a bucket and old bath towels to dry it, after we would apply a coat of turtle wax, I still enjoy turning on the radio and detailing my cars , I really enjoyed your video Pan 👍😁
I started the car cleaning process in 1970 with my first car. Laundry detergent was the first soap, then moved on as products became available, especially polishes and wax. Today it is high grade correction and ceramic coatings. I'm slow but I'm in my 70's.
Pan once again you addressed an issue some have and keep to themselves with tact and honesty. For me its therapy and over 40 years I’ve seen products, methods and even the vehicles themselves (ie paint) change requiring one to adapt. Tech has made this“chore” so much easier for those who don’t enjoy it so my advice is watch guys like Pan who will tell you straight what effort is required and the expectations for those efforts. 😎
Hey Pan…58 yr old detailing enthusiast here. I DO remember the Turtle Wax hand applied wax paste. It lasted about a month and I was so proud of how it looked (76 Chevy Nova in Hugger Orange, 73 VW Super Bettle in bright yellow back in the 1980’s.) and Armor-All Vinyl protectant went on the entire interior and the tires, slinging was just expected. LOL. I’ve always maintained my own vehicles with an occasional trip to a tunnel wash. During COVID, I discovered your channel and learned about the damage done to vehicle paint by the tunnel washes. I’m 100% hand washing my vehicles now and have slowly but surely expanded my skills, tools and products thanks to YOU! I have always enjoyed cleaning vehicles, being organized and even hand washing dishes. So, I have found my spirit animal in you. :) Thanks for all the information, tips and recommendations.
One question though: At what point in the detailing process is the best time to wash the door jams?
Door jambs for me are done at the end of the exterior was. I have 5 wash mitts. Four for the exterior, then I use the fifth to wipe down the door jambs…..then rinse the entire car with PW……remove the pressure washer tip and rinse the door jambs.
That how I do it. Please share other processes if you have them.
@@benkneisley3001 Thank you Ben
Pan I cannot thank you enough for your channel! Thanks to you, I had the courage and knowledge to ceramic coat my brand new Tesla 2 years ago. Fast forward to today my car has never been to a car wash and it still looks great from my detailing. My husband cracks up that I am so obsessed with detailing but I love it!!! Thanks and I can’t wait to learn more.
I’m 67 years young. I have always enjoyed having a clean car. Your videos have help me take my car to a new level. Thank you for what you do.
Thanks for everything, Pan.
I have moved to the Netherlands a bit over 2 years ago, and bought my car in October of last year (a '99 Audi TT 225 coupe). It's street parked, so I bought it knowing it will never be "perfect", since storage is non-existent, but I have learned so much from you and your videos in the past few months, and wanted to drop a comment to thank you.
I have slowly built up my knowledge thanks to you, and have been buying stuff for rinseless washing the car. I have been maintaining it every week or two, and it feels relaxing to do so. I now recently bought some clay mitt/sponge so a bit of decontaminating is next in my process (for now I've only been washing it), as well as applying some Bead Maker paint sealant afterwards. I hope this helps further in the ease of maintenance with dirt, water and all kinds of stuff hanging less onto the body.
In the future I'll probably invest in a machine polisher to go to the next step in paint correction, but for now I'm already happy and enjoying the whole learning journey.
Once again, thanks a lot for all the effort you put in the YT channel and I hope you're doing well. Keep up the positivity and good work!
My stress comes from my detailing conditions. I don't have a shady spot so the sun beats down on where I have to detail my car so the stress of chemicals drying of flashing to quickly stresses me out. It still takes me too long to do a full detail to get it done in the evening hours too. But the act of detailing is a zone like feeling and it's great. I started out trying to do everything I learned in my first few washes and applying all these great techniques, but since then I toned it back. Now my focus is just becoming more efficient with the tools, techniques and products I have and expand as I get more experience. Good stuff, thanks Pan.
Hey Pan, about 5 years ago I was looking for a way to avoid water spots while washing my truck. I think you were the first videos I started watching. I thought it was cool that it was someone from Montreal. Someone that had the same conditions as me. Skip ahead to present day I now have a bay dedicated to detailing in my new shop. I’m now doing ceramic coatings for paying clients on the side.
I use car detailing as a way to escape. I find it so relaxing and love what I’m able to accomplish.
Thanks to Chanels like you, Yvan, Chelsea and Phil I feel really confident in taking on cars for others. I have a few friends who have joined me in this journey.
Thanks
Thank you Pan another time. You are the best !! I'm following also some others detailer's but you are still my favorite. Congrats! And yes, I'm often taking notes and make documents of your video tips & tricks. I've been detailing cars by passion since I'm 16. I'm 64 now and detailing my cars is still my biggest passion cause I'm a car lover forever.... My garage is my sanctuary where I disappear for hours listening to music and detailing cars. So satisfying!!!
I agree with you all the way for many things. Neighbors often looked at me with a weird look when I'm taking care of my cars so many often..... Thanks to be the reference for us in that detailing world. I'll follow you still for many years to come if you still out there... Good work and thanks!!
Thanks Pan, I have always enjoyed detailing my vehicles over the years and see it as a form of therapy, my garage is also like a sanctuary for me, after coming across your videos and other TH-camrs I have learned a lot and have gotten more efficient and skilled at the art. I used to borrow a pressure washer from family but finally got my own, just a couple more pieces and I can do a full car detail. I love this hobby even more now, In large part thanks to you… cheers
I recently found your channel after purchasing a new car.. i want to learn how to properly detail/wash a car so it doesn’t get ruined. My old car’s paint was ruined by industrial fallout, salt(from winter) and other contamination. Many car washes where i live do real crap jobs. Using a towel to dry your car, clean your interior then clean your windows all with the dame towel! I’ve learned A LOT watching your channel. Thank you
I just bought a new car about 5 months ago and been watching videos on detailing. And you seem to be the best on TH-cam with a couple of others. I bought detail polisher's pads and a ceramic coat sealer Yes, I went down that rabbit hole.
I'm waiting for the right time and the weather
for me to go out there and do a good wash. A decon a clay and Polish and then the ceramic coat. I feel confident that I can do it after watching your videos and many others on TH-cam.Thank you for all you do.
I've loved detailing since i was a kid. I never thought I'd be able to have my own business. I came across your videos a couple of years ago. I wasn't in a good place. Idk what you did or said, Pan,but you helped me in so many ways without knowing it. When i had the chance to meet you, i wasn't going to pass that opportunity up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Pan. Have a wonderful week.
PS,
Yes,you and Yvan both have helped me with my dream. Thank you ❤
I don't stress over my own vehicle, but do stress now that I'm doing friends and co-workers' cars for a few hundred dollars each. It got out that i could do it and everyone wanted to sign up. I gave in and now I'm stressed about meeting their expectations, even though everyone's been happy so far.
I credit most of my knowledge to you, Pan!
I’m 60 this year been detailing my cars for 10 years find it very relaxing. Thanks to you and Sandro (CCAD ) I’ve worked out the correct compounding pads, compound, finishing polish pads etc. (Rupes) . Used waxes, sealants in the past in the next few weeks my full gyeon ceramic coating will be applied. Got the correct light for spotting high spots etc my Audi is white and I can’t wait to do it. Thanks Pan for all the tips best wishes Pete Uk 🇬🇧👍👍👍
That's what makes you one of my best youtubers my beloved Greek- Canadian Pan(telis) ! A good influencer sould make you want to get out and enjoy what you do. Surpass your fears and make the next step. That's what you made me do! I was always afraid to use a polisher. After this video I took my old random orbital (it was pretty much brand new even after so many years ) used all my knowledge from your tutorials and good products and did that step! Yes my hands hurt a little bit more from the old machine but my family and neighbors couldn't believe the result!!! I feel proud and happy for detailing again. I love my old daily like the first day I bought it. Thank you so much once again! Keep it up Pan!!!!
For some it can be very stressful and laborious.... but for me, it's therapy.... But I think it depends on the individual, location, environment, etc. But if they are watching your channel, they are probably like you and everyone watching you...interested in the joy of detailing :)
My first detailing was in the early 80s scrubbing tires and cleaning chrome bumpers. Then in the late 80s my first car trying to wax with the colored waxes they had at that time. 😂 then early 90s with my first new truck which was black. Then kids happened and i stopped everything for 25 years. Now im back into it because of a new car purchase and your videos, and you've inspired me to start a new niche channel for people who have to clean outdoors, or without hoses and electric availability. I only hope one day to inspire someone the way youve inspired me.
Greatest car detailing channel. I really like the message of this video because detailing a car can be very therapeutic. My son took his life during November 2013, aged 20, and our hearts were broken. Detailing my cars has really helped me mentally and it was your BMW ceramic coating video several years ago, set me on a better mental health journey, and for that I thank you, and my fellow subscribers, as I love reading the comments, to enable me to learn further.
i don't get stressed over cleaning my car or someone else's in fact i love it and learning new method's that are shown by people like yourself , i get stressed with what products to use as week to week another one pops up and there are so many to choose from it becomes a mind field and sometimes confusing.
I started detailing last year around the age of 64 and I have Pan to blame for my addiction . I found this channel by accident when I I watched a video on using Turtle Wax products. From there I spent far too much money buying lots of products by different manufacturers. I have not narrowed my detailing to using the products of 3 companies. I find it so relaxing and I have to admit that my car looks very good for it. So thanks Pan to introducing me to the world of detailing.
Pan, from my flightdeck, NOT detailing my GTI is stressful lol... as you say, always do the basics well.
Shine on you crazy diamond!
I remember the 3 step process! We've come a long way since then. I was finally able to wash one of our cars this week, and it was nice and relaxing.
Retired dentist in the states. Love the detail and the descriptions. Good dentists or other professionals appreciate your journey towards excellence rather than medicrity.. Good Greek philosophy . Fine dentistry works the same way
Loved the Mother's 3-step process from back in the day!
I go all the way back to Simonize Vista wax. Boy, serious elbow grease required to remove it if it dried too long...lol! Back in the day, the word simonize was synonymous with waxing. You simonized your car...lol!
Pan, your channel has opened my eyes to many different methods for detailing and it has certainly helped tremendously. 2 going on 3 years in the detailing industry this year
I worked for a mobile detailing business back in the late 2000's after getting into detailing on my own car. As time went on, I got tired of it all. Working on my own car wasn't enjoyable anymore. I've let my vehicle get into such bad shape. Your channel, along with a soon to be brand new paint job on my car, is helping me get that spark back. Thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for the positive feedback! 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer you showed up in my recommended videos on TH-cam if I remember correctly. So the algorithm is working, for me at least!
💪🏻👍🏻
Thank you Pan! It actually stresses me out to do a clients motorcar… everytime… I feel at about the 3-4th hour, I begin to get overwhelmed, overloaded.. like it’s not good enough, and it’s never done.. each time I have a client… ✌️
I used to detail cars at a shop and didn't like it but during the pandemic, I started again but learning on youtube from your channel and others. It's enhanced my learning and made detailing much more enjoyable and made me more curious to learn. Biggest challenge to learn how is paint correcting, polishing and applying ceramic coating but practice makes perfect right? I thank you so much Pan! Always a wealth of information.
Great to hear! Thanks Jameel. 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 135 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.
Thank u pan for everything u do. I can see why your at one million subs. And yes i remember meguiars 3 step bottles with the meguiars G110 polisher. 😅 cheers 🇨🇦
Another great one Pan !! This one brought back memories for sure. I have been detailing for 35 years and like you said we just basically had Meguiars, Mothers, Turtle Wax back in the day and cannot forget Armor All for the dash.😂 Also, we didn't have any fancy microfiber towels like we do today, I used to use "The Absorber" to dry my car.... the bare bones but our cars always looked great ! This video was very well done and you do not need the fancy stuff, though nice to have but you can get the basics and still get great results. We are spoiled with all these fancy chemicals, machines, rags.... so it is very exciting to be a detailer during these times. Speaking of time, thanks for your time and look forward to the next one.
Amen on the note-taking! I couldn't "survive" without doing this!
Started using Car Pro Reset for the wash process, unbelievable, moving on to purchasing the Kranzle next month, love these videos!
Ive been detailing my cars since I started driving in 1982 and got more knowledge since youtube started and brilliant videos like yours. I get so much satisfaction from detailing and seeing the end result. So grateful to get tips and how to videos from you pan. I still remember buying ny 1st tin of turtle wax from Woolworths store to wax my 1st car at 17. Those days, i knew nothing about decontamination before applying wax. I just washed the car and applied the wax😮. Hello pan from uk.
Thank you for all you do in the industry with your video content. We are antique car collectors and just over all pride in vehicles, I have watched lots of your video content for tips here and there to help in my own detailing I perform on our vehicles. As you have said, there is a greater satisfaction in stepping back and looking at the finished product and knowing you did that yourself. I love the looks and comments I get from fellow car people of the shine I produce. In fact I have had people ask if my Jaguar was coated in glass. When in fact I never even use an actual ceramic coating product.
Hi Pan, only 2 stressful aspects to detailing for me….the strain on the bank balance from buying products, and trying to recoil the hose after I have finished 😂 I discovered detailing via your channel 3 years ago and it made me appreciate all the things I had been doing wrong for all these years! Thanks to all the info on your channel about washing techniques my 3 year old SUV looks as good as it did when I purchased it!
Oh and I forgot to mention… I even performed an engine clean and detail after watching your tutorial AND made my own IPA following your formula! 😁
Washing a car is relaxing. It is nice to wash it and how clean and shiny it is when you are finished.
Been watching your channel since I bought my first new car in 25 years in Jan 24. Really learned a lot. Never heard of foam cannons, topping sprays or ceramic coating products. Just used a Walmart soap wash with wax in the wash. Now my biggest problem is product overload. Have McGuire, Turtle wax and a few other brand products, about 10 in all. At the stage where I am still using the products I have purchased to get a routine and combination with the best results. The links you posted will be very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Pan Love your channel, which has given me the knowledge to buy the best product and kit within my budget and moreover inspired me to do a proper job. I was wondering if you could do a video on the various levels of under bonnet detailing and the best equipment and materials you would recommend. Keep up the great work.
Having multiple channels teaching me stuff has helped a lot, pan of course is my favorite, but I have also enjoyed chemical guys channel. You just get through the marketing stuff and they offer lots of good info as well.
For me detailing has become something very relaxing and you and a few other channels like Miranda are to thank for it, lol. I am also 42 (43 tomorrow, yah) and something i can see myself continue on until i am much older. I have a few years left on my Ceramic Pro but the detail shop is much further out now so i think i will remove the ceramic and try to apply my own.
I just detailed my vehicle for the first time in probably 10 years, I was always going to my detailer but the prices went up pretty crazy so I decided it's not worth it to do that.
I bought a legit deionizer and unfortunately still do not have a pressure washer, but about to get one.
I bought an IK pro 2+ to foam the vehicle with some DIY steps to make the unit simple to use. I've currently spent about 450 dollars and I am basically ready to go.
Because of the info you provided and steps to take plus which products to use, I did a remarkable job and switching to the one bucket wash method made the process extremely quick. My vehicle did not get marring or swirls, and the products did what was stated.
Simply just get the ball rolling, and I am already in the mode where I cant wait to wash my car again.
Man I love you. Thanks for sharing this video. I love cleaning my cars and truck. Cleaning the vehicles with all the different types of product on the market now can be very taunting as far as knowledge of the many application processes, or having the proper space, and clean water with the right water pressure. I really appreciate you sharing your product reviews and advice. So I am going to grab my pen and notebook and go back and watch a lot of your videos. I would like to see more about polishing Aluminum wheels, which can be a pain in the butt...but they are shinny and pretty.
I remember the old school detailing scene. Maguiar’s and Mother’s were my personal faves. Seeing the 3-step wax and thinking “wow 3 steps? must be the best then!”
Oh the past…
Hello Pan, tu prêches la bonne parole, avec empathie et bienveillance, comme tout le monde devrait le faire, tu es un exemple pour beaucoup. Je me suis intéressé au detailing, il y a plus de 30 ans, après l'achat de ma première voiture noire et depuis j'ai toujours eu 1 voiture noire noire sur nos 2 voitures. Bravo à toi et vive le detailing plaisir 🙏👏👏👏🙋
This video makes me relax. I have passion in detailing. Love to clean my car in detail. Im gonna join a detailing class and open a detailing studio for business. I'm too overthinking like to think about so many things to be perfect. I'm a fan of Pan. Loving all your videos. Pan helps me a lot by his videos. Now I know how pros doing detaling. Wish me luck for my new Job. Hopefully I can be pro like Pan someday.
You can do it!
Oh good it’s not just my neighbors! One thing for me to keep in check is that I like my car to be perfect, and others don’t. Doesn’t make be better than others who don’t keep their cars like mine.
Thanks for making such awesome and informative videos! I am getting my first new car in 2 months and heard the paint color I chose is rather soft so I wanted to look into how to properly wash it without inadvertently causing scratching, swirling, etc. Little did I know I was taking my first steps into the wormhole of car detailing. Thanks to your videos, it has been enjoyable to learn about all of this and I feel much more confident about taking care of the new car when it arrives!
OMG I remember the 3 stage wax, i would start sat morning and not be done until midnight . but loved it =)
I just started getting into detailing my car and it’s so gratifying. I did my wife’s and brother’s car and just feels great. I’ve consumed so many hours of your content it’s crazy. I’m in the very beginner level, scared to get into ceramic coating or even waxing with buffer. I’ll get there at some point.
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.
I definitely fall into this. Im always worried about not doing something right or using the wrong product and damaging something.
Very timely video. I am going down the rabbit hole with my first pressure washer (active 2.0), and honestly getting nervous about ruining my car. I feel like I am over thinking everything.
Thank you for the clear and precise info. I am new to car detailing and I agree it can get overwhelming at times, but as with any new hobby it's a learning experience. I have successfully completed the washing aspect with foam cannon/soap and all the brushes, mitts and microfiber towels. I recently purchased a rotary polisher from harbor freight on their recent buy a battery and charger and get a free tool special. Looking forward to the polishing aspect next! I find it to be a fun hobby and something that gives me great satisfaction for the effort I put in to see the result afterwards. I have a 2010 lexus es350 and its looking great! Please keep up these types of informative vids my friend.
I just started the detailing hobby a few months ago after buying a new car that I absolutely love (Mazda3 Carbon Edition Hatchback). My friends all think I'm insane, especially when the leaf blower comes out! But they've also started asking me how they can take better care of their cars. People may laugh at the obsession, but there's also admiration for having the cleanest damn car!
Yeah they usually laugh because deep down they're too jealous and lazy to detail their cars. We should be laughing at them for driving filthy cars! ;)
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 147 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.
Hey Pan, just the information i needed. I’m going out to do the first wash in my truck after waiting 1 months for professional ceramic coat to cure. 2 bucket method, some nice M-wash, micro fiber mitts and your advice. Thanks for what you do.
Awesome video. I'm in my mid 40s and as a kid fell in live with Auri from the info commercials lollll😂😂. After enough pestering, my dad bought it and thought it was the greatest thing lol.
Fantastic advice on everything. I'm currently trying to navigate the learning process of my own TH-cam channel. Editing is difficult, camera angles are difficult, music selection is difficult. But I'm feeling kind of dumb trying to manage my content organization. Creating video folders that are easy to find and process and store is something I'm just not good at. Yet. Since the channel is very young (3 videos posted this far) I have time to learn while I continue to do work.
Pan it was dish soap for you. For me it was two bucket method w/ grit guards. When that was introduced to me, it was my “Oh duh, that makes total sense” moment.
I love detailing my car, family and friends cars. I find it therapeutic to do a good detail on a vehicle. I’ve been watching your channel for probably 4 years! I have definitely become a better detailer and have learned so many new way of doing things. I appreciate all that you do this channel! I don’t know how I came across this channel but I’m so glad I did. Keep up the good work my friend. 👏☝️✨💦
This video was amazing, I to am very clean. I take care of my car the way I do with my apt...Spotless and a bit OCD, And bc my car is all blk im constantly looking at it watching the weather days in advance and all the products iv purchased as im still learning on the way. detailing my car is fun but I get the stress level esp when its hot outside. iv washed my car then water spots happen fast then I wash it again to be able to dry fast lol, but I love it.
Hi Pan, I started being a car freak in the late 50's. Even dish wash detergent was rare. Myself and friends really had to learn by experience. Here in Australia I doubt there were more than 2 or 3 brands of car wash and using soft cloths or a sponge was the option. By the 80's and 90's it was a breeze .
Pan I sincerely appreciate you. Thank you for all your help and hard work 💯
Pan my favorite channels I’ve learned from are: Yours, Apex Details, Forensic Details, Miranda Details and Yvan LaCroix