Real Time Detailing of a Beautiful Lexus RX 350! | Full Paint Polishing Tutorial and Exterior Detail
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Polishing paint doesn't have to be something reserved for professional detailers, so in this video I'll go through all the steps to properly and safely polish paint, as well as do a full exterior detail on this beautiful Lexus RX 350!
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Great job, but I'm dying from the rain sensor making the wipers go on ya. You're face was priceless. Have a great one and nice work sir!
They didn't turn on
19:48
Dude I started rollin' when I saw that... Sooo Funny
Your videos have inspired me to start a detailing business at 16 years old
Same but I’m 15 😂
Wyatt Wojdula it’s definitely a good business to be apart of. Good luck with yours
Yes, I agree. Good luck with yours as well. It puts some extra spending money into my pocket. I will say it was expensive to start though. It’s actually my side job right now I’m working 30 hours a week at a hardware store right now. But I have 2 full details scheduled for this week so I busy week for me.
Wyatt Wojdula it definitely was costly to start. I’m trying to make it my main job. I started about a month ago full time and had about 4 details a week for about 3 weeks but now it’s slowed down a lot so I’m trying to get my name out
Gurney Auto Detailing pretty sweet. Congrats
I knew it was an old video when he didn’t add the “TIME TO DRY” on the bottom wall of his garage 🥺, still amazing video ❤️as always.
Hope you enjoyed the premiere! It was a ton of fun getting to chat with you guys! If you’re watching this now, make sure to turn the chat on for this video to see a replay of it!
Drop a like if you want me to do another Q&A!
It was soooo good, yes another Q&A and another premiere💙 you must be proud, of your business and your channel. Both are amazing, just like you. Thanks for the content :)
Grrr... I missed out 😴
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I was enjoying the video until I realized the pressure washing with no boots on, you should really have those on for your safety if you want to keep your toes bud. Has anyone here seen an injury with those things? Not trying to hate at all just sending my thoughts :)
@@user-zm5vx6ik2h. no boots..
SLIPPAHZ👣 lol *~.~
19:48 that car was like “GET OFF MEEE” 😂😂😂
Probably would have peed myself lol
Finally the one video where Mitch shows us his hair 🤣🤣🤣
THANK YOU for breaking this down! Amazing explanation for beginners!! You're the BEST, Mitch!!!
The look on your face when the window whipers went off was hilarious 😂
My mom has owned 3 brand new Lexus ES 350's and they never looked that glossy and shiny even driving off the car lot. Wow, I wished you lived in Florida 😭
DIY....its not that hard...it just takes patience...lote of it
XD We have cats so We can't have a new car If it 2020 we.might have a 2013 bc my mom runs back and forth to Two towns so we get a new car every 3 years we might get a 2019 this year ek!
@@machoboy95 I was going to say that. All you need to learn is on this channel. Initial investment on tools and products might seem high at first but you wont go back to the car wash so you will save on the long run and maintenance is not that hard, then you will only need to wax or seal a few times a year. Just make sure you have the WHOLE day to do it the first time, play great music and order chicken wings for lunch. Additional plus: its a great workout!
I enjoyed it and you gave life to wipers for a moment ....lmao....😂😂😂😂
Something educational. Do we need paper and a pen for notes? 😁🤣 is there gonna be a quiz after?
Kerri Eckert it’s a pen and paper just go watch old ssundee videos
@@peaches1353 I did watch it. Was being silly. 🙂
gosh. hope not
Mad respect for the attention to detail. I attempted to do full detail for my car and I was exhausted at the end...but it was worth it
People don't really understand even from his videos how much time goes into a true full detail. Not including paint correction. It is hard work and that's why you pay the good money. I love the detail.
I love watching these videos it helps alot of people be able to know what materials and sprays the need to use it's very educational keep up the great work. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You where pissed when the auto wipers came on 😂 love your videos
Your reaction to the wipers going off was great😂 At least we know the rain sensor works!
5:15 the moment i've waited for all my life, seeing him clean the wheel arched with a brush. I always wondered if he only cleans wheel arched during the the pre wash
@Juke - totally get what you mean. I’m new to this channel and looking at different detailing options and this provided me with some better insight and the car and guy are very nice to look at. Triple win for me!! 😀
As somebody who has started a detail business since watching your videos, these real-time videos are so helpful as I adjust how to do my details. Also, I'm learning paint correction on my own project car so this video especially is so helpful to see. Thanks so much and keep them coming!!
You was about to square up with those windshield wipers!
Really enjoyed this kind of content. Some of the real time was nice. A good change of pace. The majority of detailing that I do for my business is paint correction, polishing, and sealants so I enjoyed seeing some TLC to the paint. Great work man.
Must have borrowed Mike’s sunglasses... what a beautiful car! Great vid, you have really progressed a lot in 9 months.
What a stunning job! But...who the heck drives a Lexus in the prairies?!?!?!
Can’t wait except the fact that I have to get up to watch it
You should detail an Acura
You are very hot and sexy handsome young man.... your work is awesome, I am loving this look of yours and this car, btw which car do you own???
as a brand new detailer, i super like the real time videos as i haven’t quite mastered my timing for different services, and this totally helps.
The wipers made me laugh a lot!! 😂
Sir You DEFINITLY HAVE TO MAKE MORE LIKE THAT!!! And it was nice to You work on a "Not So Much Of a Catastrophe" Car for a change. Again I was well educated today. Thank You
Shiny, glossy, then put it in a showroom for good to be admired not to ride...you got time to waste...I prefer to have my car done in a car saloon...
where did you get an angled wand for your pressure washer?
Lexus cars are gorgeous, I love them!
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Can you explain how you’re not getting any wax or compound on the plastic parts? I never see you use any tape.
Education at it's finest...and does no one notice Mitch isnt wearing a hat in certain parts of the video? 🤣
Quick tip: After polishing a section, do a quick wipe with IPA to remove any fillers that might be in the polish, hiding remaining scratches/swirls. Many polishes claim to have no fillers, but you’d be surprised how many really do!
How many polishing pads do you use for an entire car?
Damn that beat drop almost hit harder than the exterior detail. But AWESOME results. That Lexus looked mean as all hell once you were done with it
These are my favorite types of videos! I love seeing real time how long it takes and how detailed you are! Love love love your videos! Wish I lived closer to come get my car detailed!
I can’t even drive and you inspired me to start detailing even thought I can’t do paint correction or shampoo carpets I am still making enough to pay for my car! Thank you!
You and Larry from ammo NYC are my favourite detailers on TH-cam. It is the attention to detail that really stands out!
Omg it looks so good, maybe I can get my Dad to let me wax his truck 👀😂
I can’t wait :)
I noticed you're wearing your flip-flops today
You keep warm out there little fella
Good video. But PLEASE, drop that "brazilian funk 'music'".... It's horrible, even here in Brazil... LOL
I took a break from social media for awhile but I’m so glad I’m back to watching your videos. I definitely missed them, and your cute self 😌
After all those nasty, muddy cars and trucks you've cleaned recently this was a great change of pace. I would like to see more of them. Thanks.
That Lexus look great I always watched your videos every Fri/ tues I've been detailing for 8yrs I have a lot of products meguiars/ mothers/ now griots I also got a 6inch griots buffer I love it it works better than my torg fx by chemical guys I own that back in 2016 so I've got 2 buffers so I've got to get more pads and towels from griots so yea keep up the good work mich
Haha automatic wipers.
Lol I’m doing a 2020 Lexus 350 tomorrow full detail and paint correction also .
Can you do a video on what pads are necessary and which ones to use? I feel like there are tons of videos on how to polish but not on which odd to use and what they do
Pad*
Pad choice is a bit of trial and error. If you have a few with different cut levels then start with a test spot until you find the right pad that will work for the paint you’re dealing with 👍🏻
OMG!!
You hooked that car up and spat that joker out like brand new.. umm umm umm..
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This car is beautiful!!! 😍 Oh that interior though... oh! This was fun. Great video.
Look so different without the hat I thought someone was guest starring in your vid
Great clean at a real time pace. I clean a Lexus NX on a regular so this was quite enjoyable to see on your channel. 🧼🚗💨✨
I bought a pair of Rag Company Cyclone wash mitts. Had been using a Chemical Guys Chenille
The New Cyclone mitts convinced me of the one bucket multiple mitts wash method.
Unfortunately my wash area is full of trees and the cyclone mitts somehow picked up leaf shreds like magnets and even using a grit guard wash board, I couldn't get them off. Plus they hide down in the fibers of the mitt.
In the end, I don't think buying a bunch of $7 chenille wash mitts will be that much more expensive than a 2 bucket wash.
Figure $8-$10 for a second bucket. $15-$20 for a couple of grit guards (don't need a grit guard if you never put a used mitt back in your water. That's $23-$30 extra you are spending for the 2 bucket method.
If you go the multi-mitt method, maybe you use 1 mitt for the roof and windshield, 1 mitt for the hood and front, 1 mitt for the rear. 2 mitts for each side. That's 7 mitts, or 6 extra. The Chemical Guys chenille mitt is $7. So you are paying $42 for extra mitts, but saving $23-$30 in other material from the 2 bucket method. So your net is only about $12-$19 extra.
Although, for myself, I may go: 1 mitt for the roof and windshield, 1 mitt for the hood, 1 mitt with bug mesh for the front, 1 mitt for the rear and 3 mitts for each side, for a total of 10 mitts.
Speaking of wrong washing techniques; I tried to expand channels of car detailing... BOY! This dude said "I've been detailing vehicles for about 20 years now" and sat there and "pre rinsed" by spraying it bottom to top, never touched the tires, no two bucket method and was straight up doing circle motions all over that bad boy! Like daaaaayuuuuuum and to top it off he goes "We are gonna correct the paint" and checks for swirls and says "looks like someone didn't wash it properly" like 👀 CHILE! Lol Sorry, rant over. But overall your videos are very satisfyomg; I even have my fiance addicted to watching your videos 😆 Maining from me using his phone when mine dies or our daughter is playing a learning game on mine.. & I didn't realise I subscribed under his account (oh well!) 😅
That was awesome. A lot of hard work for sure, and you didn't even break a sweat. I'd be filling a third bucket just with my sweat 😏 This Lexus probably looked better than when the owner bought it. This paint colour is every bit as nice (if not better) than Mazda's much-hyped Soul Red Crystal. What is your least favourite colour to correct, and which is your most favourite? Great job!
Hi Mitch love the videos. Any tips on how to remove diesel smoke from the back door of my Ssangyong Stavic / Rodius? that won't wash off . The car is a 2006 model with 300000 km's on it ? Any help would be appreciated.
Hey buddy, I enjoy your videos and of course seeing you playing the guitar at the end of each video. Can you play SANTERIA on your next video?
Do you recommend the use of the clay bar on windshields? I have some little stains that can't be removed with microfiber towels. Thanks for sharing your work skills with us
So a post-it note would be about 3.6 thousands of an inch thick, which is about 91 microns (25.4 microns per .001")... if you remove 4 microns per paint correction you could do it 23 times before removing all the clear coat.... If my math is wrong please correct me.. Question? Does the paint depth gauge give you the total thickness of the base coat and the clear coat, or can you determine the thickness of just the clear coat??? Thanks for the video
My husband had a 2006 RX330 Sports Luxury . Apart from the Melbourne dayly commute we often traveled to Sydney ,Adelaide and Brisbane . It was and always be the best car we have owned .
I have seen few of your videos, very inspiring, keep up the good work 🤩🤩🤩🤙
Love from Aamchi Mumbai ❤️🚩
Just got an RX350 f sport … looked for a car wash tutorial from detail geek and it’s the same model 😂💪🏼
I’m sorry to say, but without the mud, few toupees made from dogs’ hair, food reserves for the upcoming zombie apocalypse, as well, as occasional human remains in the trunk....I only found the paint correction part interesting.....awesome job, by the way! Back to your channel to search for my favorites....you know....vomit, feces, rotten food, decomposing squirrels and the mud from the rivers of Babylon covering the car’s exterior.....fermented dairy products in the trunk for the aromatic experience while cruising on hot summer day would be a lovely addition.
By the way, have you ever encountered a car in a condition that made you throw up? If yes, could you describe it....if not....do you want to? I know a guy in Canada.
Question. If you were going to apply. Ceramic coating, you would have skipped the polishing step, right?
Great video and more please.
Finally a video with my car model🤤 You did a great job bringing it back to life
Just picked up the Bissell Spot Pro, hope you get credit. If not, it's my mess up as they were out of stock here in Amazon US! LOVE your videos!
okay, I'll be fully honest with you .. I've a kinda hard time recognizing you without a baseball cap on 😅
Did you do the inside
I understand how long it take. I took 6 hrs to detail my Silverado after watching your videos. I followed your directions and the results were well worth the time I put into it. I got all the equipment, steamer, shop vac, towels, microfibre pads, Bissell extractor, Still waiting on the drill brushes from Amazon.ca I even ordered 2 from The chemical guys at least they are in Canada. Buckets with grit guards, and detailing supplies mostly from Canadian Tire, Princess Auto. Turtle Wax has some really great detailing supplies, they have a protectant that is the next best thing to 303 aerospace really nice product and it makes the trims and dash pop. Mitch was an inspiration for me to clean not just wash my truck now I am the talk of the street. Don't think I would make a business of it but it is a great DIY for friends and family and its enjoyable to be active and just right into it.
My question....did you seal the wheels??
CarPro Hydro 2 or Gyeon Wetcoat for the win my Canadian friend.
I did full detail and polish on our 2018 RX as well to prep it for a ceramic coat. Same process, with one exception, I use multiple MF towels vs two bucket method. I use about 8-10 high GSM MF towels total to wash using front and back sides, but I feels it safer than two bucket method and faster as well. Very nice job at end though. It’s a shame the owners didn’t want to ceramic coat the car after a nice paint correction.
Thanks for the great tips. Just bought an rx350. I think you just saved it a few swirl marks. Just wish I knew some of this on my old black G37.
Just a question: Do you have problems with your skin? I've noticed you work with flip flops around some pretty potent chemicals. I've suffered numerous skin burns when I tried that one summer in a car wash I worked.
Hey, just scrolling through and watching a bunch of videos. I'm not sure if I've missed this elsewhere and it may be a dumb question, but how do you go about getting your customer's car? Do they typically drop it off and have a ride or do you pick it up?
Never use quick detailers as lube. It adds polymers to paint that lowers the effectiveness of your polishing
Nice! gives me a bit of impetus to polish my old 1990 5351!
Thanks! :)
Ah Damn you missed a spot on the rear door at 22:38!!!! … Nevermind it’s just a cloud 😂😂😂😂😂
Question. After spaying and using detailing clay, should one wash or rinse a car off before polishing? You did a great job on this vehicle.
Any advice on washing in direct sunlight? I find trouble with washing my car in fear of creating water marks and swirls if I’m not quick enough.😅😂
Geez I was so out of it that I only remember your voice the color of the car and the beautiful outro! 😚
*Watching again*
I'm subscribed to a channel about cleaning cars, yet I only own a 110cc honda motorcycle :3. Need to get myself a car xDDD
I have one of these and it's an EXQUISITE automobile. It was especially satisfying to watch what you did to this vehicle
Does it matter what kind of quick detailer you use with the clay bar? Since some have gloss enhancers and protection, I imagine they would be counterproductive since you're in the middle of trying to take everything off before polishing..
I don't get the "real time" component of this video. it's great and informative, as always, but it's not what I imagine "real time" would be (as this would then be like a ten hour long video, lol.)
I'm not an expert, but one think I do know about washing a car is that you never do it in the sun...
Maybe Canada's sun is different.
Again, I'm not the expert by any means...
Hi Mitch, awesome work as usual, noticed that you didn’t mention type of compound use , was this one 1 step only by griots garage, or do you have another of your preference that works better? Noticed that 3D have one that also leave a wax behind, not sure if this will be something you would recommend?
I ordered your foam cannon, that you use . Just wanted to know how you adjust your cannon to stay adjusted perfect, the adjustments don’t stay but I’m still able to spray a perfect foaming . Just wanted to know if you have any ideas ... “I like it a lot” mine swings on the end of my pressure washing gun.. thank you for your time!
It just looks factory new. Please consider doing a collaboration detail video with @chrisfix you have millions of subscribers on both channels
I'm from Brasil and you inspire me a Lot, you and the brazilian guy "ao raboni", thanks and congrats.
I’m 18 and me and my older brother are going to start a detailing business this summer. Super excited but a little scary.
I’m happy to see this video because I see some rich folks with their New car that just got a wax electric buffer but it leave serious swirl marks. $100 or more and they get Scratches in their paint job. I used purple clay in the past I liked it I wish I took some for my car.
Just wondering what you do for areas too tight for your polisher to fit? Hand polish or a smaller backing plate/pad? Great video btw :)
Instead of removing a layer of clear coat, can you use a product like a wax to hide the swirl marks?
2 questions..
A. Any chance on each detail you could put the total hours it took... I know on some you say it but on all of them and written down would be cool
B. Any chance you could put cost of each job? I am subscribed to a carpet cleaning business channel and they put the total of each job and it’s just cool to see
Love your videos man!
This would have been really helpful last week LOL. I actually 3 stage corrected and ceramic coated my 2016 Edge Sport based on some of the info from your escape full detail and correction vid. It turned out amazing!
Awesome!
Hey.. I love your channel. Was wondering if you have any videos on polishing scratches out of the front windshield? Like when someone constantly uses a worn wiper over and over and it leaves. Marks. Thanks
Mitch, it seems like you apply the wax in far less passes and less time than you do with Polishing. Is it okay to apply wax this fast?
I really want to ship my car to you because i know i would be getting the best work. I live in Arizona though...😢
going 5 months with my mobile car wash & detailing biz bcuz of this channel. Now I earn more than what my 9-5 was paying me
Do you find that washing vehicles out in direct sunlight can dry up the soap/foam/water and cause water and soap marks?
I like your videos, am a detailer myself. Curious as to why you don't use high-pressure, filtered air to assist in exterior drying, rather than rubbing the entire car with a towel?