Thank you so much for the love, Toni. We're glad to have helped and congratulations on your first new car! Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
Thank you for making this video. I've been so lost when it came to detailing. I'm new at it and I couldn't find a source that showed me all the right steps in order. Now I know what to do and what each product does. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for what you do over there at Chemical Guys. You have helped me alot. Although my car isn't the greatest, when I get my new car I'll know exactly what to do with all the info you provide and the practice I have spent on my own car.
Great video for a beginner like myself, I just purchased the torq orbidal polusher , v32 v34 v36 v38 compounds, glaze and jetseal, so this vidtouched on all my products and the order of there uses, thanks Chemical Guys! love ur company!
You should of, or should try the VSS Swirl remover. You skip all those those steps. I wet sanded the paint and used VSS(one pass), the paint looks like glass. Amazing
I love your Chemical Guys products! I have about 5 things in my cart right now with more to go. One thing though, please increase you audio output on your videos. I have TH-cam and my PC speakers maxed out but it doesn't help much. The audio is the only complaint that I have because your products are excellent! Thanks CG!
good video, and the step by step program is great. can you touch more on the products and the application. you guys have some much to chose from its like over load. good job and thanks
so say you do this from start to finish. when do you need to do it all over again? how often do I need to strip the wax off and start with the sealer step?
SwiftTone I know this is an old post, but for those that are still wondering... Only clay when the paintwork feels tough to touch, there is no reason to clay if your paintwork feels smooth (there really is no benefit). compound or polish if you have scratches, like the clay, no need if the paintwork doesn't need it. I use paste wax every 4-6 months, but I use spray wax after every wash.
Hey Terry, Chemical Guys is glad that you found this video useful, we have a large catalog of videos that stress virtually every aspect of detailing. If you're ever in doubt and have some general questions, we'd be more than happy to help you here. In addition, we have a Facebook account where you can post your questions and comments as well. Stay tuned Terry, we've got more great new videos coming your way. C.G. Alex -
how do you maintain it. after the paint has been restored and has wax on it ect. and i want to wash it a week after.. when i wash can i use quick detail do i throw another layer of wax on? sorry if you already adresed this i cant seem to find an answer anywhere.
Thanks for the great chart. Some questions. 1. Can a Good Paint consist of swirl? If so, should the steps go from Swirl Remover > Finishing Polish as well? 2. Can Swirl Remover & Finishing Polish uses a DA Polisher to do its job? 3. Once the paint reaches Good Paint, can we do a light all-in-one polish on a monthly basis without thinning the clear coat?
Do you guys have a kit that includes all this? If not then that would be something to look into. It seems like you have a plethora of products and I'm new to detailing so it would take me some time to research and pick everything that I'd want. If you had a link to a kit that maybe had drop down bars that including all the same products for that step or even just a fixed product to remove the hassle of putting custom choices together that would be awesome. One package could be for bad paint, another for moderate and another for good, and so on. Really give it some thought for an all in one full detail kit with everything you need for every step, excluding all the accessories like foam gun, microfiber towel, etc or maybe another kit with all the accessories needed for each step. That is something I'd definitely purchase because it would be much easier then researching all your productions on and off your website to put together a kit for a step process like this chart. If you see this then awesome if not then I'll probably still purchases all my detailing goodies from you, but from a customers point of view you do have a vast amount of products which honestly looks quite over whelming which makes it hard to choose.
Can I use the V38 to Polish the car after a wash, and then use Sealant and Wax when I don't need to use the other 3 because the paint is in good shape?
I just ordered a PC Kit with hex pads including P40 polish, V7, ez cream glaze. I also ordered a red pad, carnauba (110 & 111) wax and a light final polish. This exceeded my budget but its a one time purchase. I have a black Tahoe and I want to work out the major defects and make it look sexy (not perfect). I rubbed on a coat of cheap wax and it was an improvement but want to do a better job and I found some real issues with the paint job the dealer put on the truck.
So moderate paint you could use vss on, right? I believe this video was done before vss was released. Not sure where it fits in. I know you guys have said the cutting component falls between v34 and v36 but polishes out like v38
I have CG Blacklight and CG Vertua Bond 408. Do i use CG Vertua bond 408 before using CG Blacklight or is both the product for the same purpose?? Thank u
Thank you Bernard, we love your enthusiasm! Have you seen some of our most recent videos, they're pretty incredible. The corvette week videos were pretty cool, here's a link to them in case you haven't had the time to view them. Stay tuned buddy, we've got great new videos coming your way. th-cam.com/video/q38ikhKgdU8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/CJg0aFxXxIc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/S2ghXpwU22o/w-d-xo.html C.G. Alex -
Hey Chris, that's a really great question. Click the link below to see an updated version of the detail flow chart. As you can see, a protective coating like Carbon Flex C9 or a ceramic coat should be applied between the polishing and glazing steps in a full detail. Thanks for watching, Chris, and stay tuned for a new video dropping later today! www.chemicalguys.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ChemicalGuysDetailingFlowChart.jpg
For those of us who got took at the dealership with Zurich shield. Can I still do the steps in the flow chart or should I remove what ever that stuff is the dealer put on?
Can it be used on glass coating? i am a newbie. After glass coating can i apply Jetseal 209 and then Blitz to finish it off or is it the other way round.. thanks in advance for any feedback.
Hi Sinue, good question. We recommend using JetSeal to protect your headlights from yellowing and fading from harsh UV sunlight. The only product that is going to protect your headlights from scratching as well as yellowing is Carbon Flex C9. Carbon Flex C9 is a protective coating that will harden once applied to your vehicle, creating a glossy shell that will protect your car for up to 36 months. Thanks for watching, Sinue, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family! www.chemicalguys.com/JetSeal_Sealant_and_Paint_Protectant_4_oz_p/wac_118_04.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Carbon_Flex_C9_Protective_Coating_Kit_4_Items_p/wac227.htm
This is the route I typically take with my black car. Wash (Two bucket with Mr. Pink) > Clay Bar > V36 > V38 > Black-light > Jetseal 109 > Pete's 53 (two coats) > Hybrid V7 wipe down.
hi there i am new to detailing and was just wondering after the paint sealant/wax can you go ahead and use the spray wax or just straight to the quick detailer? also when applying spray wax you wipe off ? thanks mert
Do all of Chem Guys glazes have cleaners in them? I ask because a few times a year when my car needs not polishing/paint correction, I like to do a mini detail consisting of washing, claying, paint cleaning maybe a glaze, the seal and/or wax. For my paint cleaning, I like to use an All in One product which leaves a nice base. However, if the glaze has cleaners, my guess is it would remove that base so might as well skip that step.
if the vehicle ( car & motorcycle ) is brand new & fresh out of the dealer , does it need V36 & V38 for maximum shine & protection before applied Vertua Bond and Glaze , Sealant & Wax after that ??! ...
I have a brand new 2018 black 1500 chevy, only 2 washes but I can see swirls. Is it considered good paint? What steps do you recommend I have one week with it!!!
Hi Sinue, new cars often come with swirls and scratches due to improper washing from the dealer or from transportation. The only thing that will get rid of scratches and swirls is polishing. As you have already seen, black cars and trucks are extremely susceptible to showing any imperfection to the paint, so after performing a complete detail, you might want to consider coating your car with Carbon Flex C9. Carbon Flex C9 will coat your car in a hard shell that will help reject scratches. Waxes and sealants will offer protection from water, UV rays, bugs, etc, but they will not reject scratches. Besides Carbon Flex C9, just remember to use best car washing techniques such using the 2 bucket method, using a chenille microfiber mitt, washing from top to bottom, etc. in order to avoid installing new scratches and swirls to your paint. We also recommend applying a glaze, which will fill in minor scratches and swirls, but keep in mind that it is only temporary and the only thing that will actually remove them is polishing. I'm going to leave a few links below so you can learn more about using both Carbon Flex C9 and also glazing your car. Thanks for watching, Sinue, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family! th-cam.com/video/HwrQejnLZcE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/HYOjdrzEk-Q/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/cq0G0hCorgI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/pzZiX8kKVmA/w-d-xo.html
If I'm going through this detailing process is it ok to break this into a few weekend jobs? V36 & V38 one weekend and sealant & wax another weekend. Obviously washing the car each weekend.
Hey Bryan, we highly recommend performing the full detail all in one day. Once you polish your car, you are opening up the paint. As soon as you take it out of your garage, all kinds of stuff could go into those pores. The purpose of sealant is to create a protective barrier, so without it, your freshly polished paint is vulnerable to whatever contaminants are floating around the air. If you wait 1 week, you will be sealing all those contaminants into your paint! Sealing your car with JetSeal should't take too long, it's a simple spread on, bond, and buff off formula. You could use your DA machine for even faster application. You could also use an all in one product to speed up the process to help you finish the whole process in one day! Thanks for watching, Bryan, and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon! www.chemicalguys.com/Hybrid_V7_Liquid_Wax_16_oz_p/wac80716.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Extreme_Top_Coat_16_oz_p/wac21016.htm
Well, s@#%t!!! Since I have already made this mistake and didn't think of the pores in the paint opening up, what do you suggest for my process to correct this?
Dear Chemical Guys, I understand detailing a car, but what about a bike. I own a nice 2009 Yamaha R6 with a lot of Carbon on it, and was wondering about detailing tips. Do you have any advice that will help make my bike stand out from the rest?
Hello So I wana detail my car exterior, and Im stuck right now with Over the counter products. I have had some luck with McGuires stuff. I want to compound and polish and wax. But Im not sure what tools to use such as what kind of pad for each step? And also Im removing medium oxidation not to bad. So any help I would greatly appreciate it. Also once I get the paint to where I want it should I use a sealant then wax?
Blacklight can be used if you have light swirls. It will go over them and cover them. You can then put a sealer on top or just use a compound to remove the swirls. There is a blog out there where a guy covered swirls with blacklight and it looked perfect.
Can you use water with the clay? I like to wash the vehicle down and then before I dry it go over the paint with the clay spraying the vehicle the whole time. I never really liked using the lubricant with the clay bar, especially on hot sunny days when the lubricant dries really fast and the paint gets hot.
Hi there, I would like to do entire process on my car. 2 weeks ago I cleaned my car with a maguairs waterless wash and wax spray. Can I use your eco smart waterless car wash and then clay it and continue with the rest of the detail process? Or would I have to use something else to strip the old wax off before claying? If I can use eco smart, will I get great results?
Hi! Yes, EcoSmart is an entire car wash in a bottle! You can wash your car with EcoScmart and then proceed with the subsequent advanced detailing steps such as claying, polishing, sealing, and waxing. Claying should strip off all the old wax and sealant, however, you could use a product like Wipe Out if so desired to ensure every last bit of wax is off. Thanks for watching and happy detailing! www.chemicalguys.com/Wipe_Out_Surface_Cleanser_Spray_16_oz_p/spi21416.htm
OK this may be a stupid question but what is Black Light? Is it a glase or is gloss enhancer or a sealant? At what point on the flow chart would you apply Black Light? Do I still need to apply a glase if using Black Light?
You mentioned the first thing to do is to wash which makes complete sense but should you use a ph balanced soap or should you use something like super clean to strip any old polish, wax or glazes off the car?
Hi! The soap you use will depend on your end goal. If you are looking to do a full detail including polishing and have some old wax and sealant remaining on your paint, then you will want to use Clean Slate to get those old coatings off. If you are looking to just do a weekly maintenance wash, you will want to use a ph balanced soap which will not strip your wax or sealant coating. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
Nice video dear. Just own my brand new Honda City (Grey colour). Please guide me how to keep it shine at all the times along with product that can be used. Please reply
Thanks for watching the video. The product that comes with the clay bar is the clay luber. The clay luber acts as an anti abrasive lubricant to help the block glide against the car. What you want to use is something like P40 to wipe the vehicle down after polishing, or waxing to remove excess product that gets left behind.
I need to clean up an old 1994 green SUV for my girlfriend's son as a high school present. The vehicle's paint is very, very dull (oxidized) and has never been clayed, waxed or detailed. Saw your "flow chart" on detailing, but the paint on this vehicle is much worse than the "bad paint" in the video. Should I heavy clay it then use a strong compound followed by a lighter compound then wax etc. OR do I need to use something first BEFORE I compound to restore the oxidized, very dull paint ?! Thx
Okay so you added ceramic to the flow chart right after polish in the updated version? You need to remove the polish/compound/"swirl remover" . . . Might want to add that, an IPA in between the two I presume. And I understand this is as much advertising as it is advice but is swirl remover really necessary?
Hi Jimmy! Before applying a ceramic coating, it is still recommended you clay, compound, and polish in order to remove any imperfections in the paint. This way, they do not get locked under the ceramic coating, which could cause an improper bond with the paint and the scratches to become visible through the layer. We do recommend using an IPA such as Wipe Out after polishing, however, it is not included in the flow chart as supplementary steps such as applying Polishing Pad Conditioner prior to compounding and polishing are assumed. A swirl remover such as VSS is a substitute for a multi step process , so if you are already using a multi step process like the V Line series, it is not necessary. Thanks for watching, Jimmy, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family! www.chemicalguys.com/Wipe_Out_Surface_Cleanser_Spray_16_oz_p/spi21416.htm
Chemical Guys Thanks. Yea I know to compound/polish etc before hand, I always was told to ipa after that so that there's nothing left over between clean coat and ceramic. Do you recommend doing ceramics by hand only? Do you have hexlogic pad that can be used for ceramics?
Thanks for the reply! Yes we recommend that you apply ceramic coating by hand only. If you do want to use a hex-logic applicator pad then we recommend that you apply a creme wax such as Butter Wet Wax or a sealant like JetSeal.
Clay bar, wet sand, use VSS Swirl Remover (u will skip using Compound V32, V34, V36 &V38 just by using VSS) jet seal if u want or skip to wax. This is what I used, after VSS my paint reflects like a mirror. Love the results of VSS.
ok i want your honest thoughts on this question "would you consider it over kill or crazy to compound and polish even if the paint is good paint" honest thoughts please
Hi Sean, If the paint is good, you definitely don't want to be doing too much on it because then you might be doing more harm than good. Keep it light and work your way up until you reach the results you are satisfied with. There's a saying: less is more. The less you do to achieve great results, the better. Happy Detailing and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family! -CG Javier
Depends on how much experience you have and what the condition of the car is. An experienced detailer can move much faster than a newb just becasue he/she has learned how to be more efficient. The condition of the car can make a difference in a few ways. I detailed a car with so much bonded contaminant that claying to almost as long as polishing it. Also, paint with heavy swirls/marring could require more than one compounding step. If this is your first detail, assume most of the day.
Hi Syahidi, thanks for watching. Yes, that is totally ok and actually recommended! Sealants offer maximum protection, yet lack the shine that a natural carnauba wax will provide. Waxes offer that great mirror like shine, but cannot offer the protection that sealants can. However, together, you can get the best of both worlds! Glad to have you part of the Chemical Guys family, Syahidi!
If you are claying your car, the claying will remove any old wax the washing did not. If you have previously applied sealant on the vehicle, you can wipe down with an ipa (isopropyl alcohol) solution to remove any old sealant, rinse & dry before applying new sealant. Normally claying & sealant do not need to be done more often than every 6 mo or longer, especially if you are applying a good was after the sealant has cured.
You guy's are awesom! I want to take a seminar here in Germany. Is here in germany a chemical guys factory that teaches this, and to taking an approval?! Thanks alot!
Just bought some products off you guys in the UK. Is the following correct/good treatment: Car wash > Blacklight hybrid > EZ Creme Glaze > XXX Hardcore paste wax > Quick detailer spray
Hi Jason, If you have pretty good paint, you can definitely take these steps without any worry. Make sure to use a light clay bar when applying it because you don't want to add any extra scratches or marring to already good paint.
this is perfect for beginners. i always washed and waxed my truck truck but it sits outside year round and i didn't realize all the steps i was missing.
Hey Harrison, There is so much that goes in to detailing than what people originally thought, but its exciting to learn more and more everyday because our vehicles benefit from it. Also, it's so relaxing on a beautiful afternoon, listening to your tunes, and just detailing your car. If you ever have any questions or just want to interact with other detail enthusiasts, check out our forum. chemicalguysforum.com Happy Detailing!
Hey Robert! Here is the link to the flowchart. You can then print it from our website. www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-article-detailing-flow-chart
What's up Christopher, If you're talking about actual Chemical Guys stores/showrooms, we only have them in California. We do however, have distributors all over the country and different regions, we suggest you contact our Wholesale department and they can provide you the one nearest you. Shoot them an email: wholesale@chemicalguys.com Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
Yes that's right, You would want to create the maximum amount of protection that can be afforded to you, and create the most brilliant shine possible. Stay tuned buddy, we've got more great videos coming your way! C.G. Alex -
It would be very helpful t us noobs if you could include product names or product photos to each of these items in the diagram, so that we know exactly what to buy and use for each step. Is it possible you could do that?
The tools you will need are: -A polisher examples are the Porter Cable, Flex, etc. -Pads for your polisher. Cutting pads, polishing pads and finishing pads. -Some type of quality washing media such as lambs wool wash mitts or microfiber wash products. Either are fine. -Some type of applicator for the sealant or wax, I like microfiber. -The video says do not use wash as your clay lubricant. If you would to minimize your initial cash outlay, using soap the first time is OK, I have done so.
Thank you from West Virginia. I bought my first new car and I wouldn't have washed or waxed it properly without your guidance. Chemical guys rock!!!!
Thank you so much for the love, Toni. We're glad to have helped and congratulations on your first new car! Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
This was perfect! Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!!
I hate this channel and I hate your store, but only because I love everything in it. I hope you're happy, Chemical Guys!
Thank you for making this video. I've been so lost when it came to detailing. I'm new at it and I couldn't find a source that showed me all the right steps in order. Now I know what to do and what each product does. Thanks!
Good flowchart. I already do all these steps except for the swirl polish, will have to add it to my routine.
Absolutely amazing video thank you:-)You are the first person actually which explain to people how it supposed to be done. Big thank you again:-)
Hey, thanks for what you do over there at Chemical Guys. You have helped me alot. Although my car isn't the greatest, when I get my new car I'll know exactly what to do with all the info you provide and the practice I have spent on my own car.
Can you guys at some point get stereo mics? I love your vids but the audio kinda sucks..
@No you see a doctor
My paint is good, I did black clay bar and went straight to final polish and than sealant spray...LOVE the products
Great vidoe! Very logical way of explaining the steps or variation of steps depending on the situation.
Great video for a beginner like myself, I just purchased the torq orbidal polusher , v32 v34 v36 v38 compounds, glaze and jetseal, so this vidtouched on all my products and the order of there uses, thanks Chemical Guys! love ur company!
You should of, or should try the VSS Swirl remover. You skip all those those steps. I wet sanded the paint and used VSS(one pass), the paint looks like glass. Amazing
I love your Chemical Guys products! I have about 5 things in my cart right now with more to go. One thing though, please increase you audio output on your videos. I have TH-cam and my PC speakers maxed out but it doesn't help much. The audio is the only complaint that I have because your products are excellent! Thanks CG!
what glaze, sealant/wax, and spray wax would you recommend to make a white pearl paint look the best?
I use white light and white wax followed by Hybrid V7 Optical Select High Gloss Spray Sealant on my '09 Audi a5 get complements on it frequently :)
Thank you guys, your videos have been very informative. Can’t wait to see more!
good video, and the step by step program is great. can you touch more on the products and the application. you guys have some much to chose from its like over load. good job and thanks
so say you do this from start to finish. when do you need to do it all over again? how often do I need to strip the wax off and start with the sealer step?
SwiftTone I know this is an old post, but for those that are still wondering... Only clay when the paintwork feels tough to touch, there is no reason to clay if your paintwork feels smooth (there really is no benefit). compound or polish if you have scratches, like the clay, no need if the paintwork doesn't need it. I use paste wax every 4-6 months, but I use spray wax after every wash.
Thanks for info, just bought 2009 vette and very good paint and now I know procedure. Solves a lot of questions
Hey Terry, Chemical Guys is glad that you found this video useful, we have a large catalog of videos that stress virtually every aspect of detailing. If you're ever in doubt and have some general questions, we'd be more than happy to help you here. In addition, we have a Facebook account where you can post your questions and comments as well. Stay tuned Terry, we've got more great new videos coming your way.
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how do you maintain it. after the paint has been restored and has wax on it ect. and i want to wash it a week after.. when i wash can i use quick detail do i throw another layer of wax on? sorry if you already adresed this i cant seem to find an answer anywhere.
Out of the cg video collection this is the best video for anybody
Thanks for the great chart. Some questions.
1. Can a Good Paint consist of swirl? If so, should the steps go from Swirl Remover > Finishing Polish as well?
2. Can Swirl Remover & Finishing Polish uses a DA Polisher to do its job?
3. Once the paint reaches Good Paint, can we do a light all-in-one polish on a monthly basis without thinning the clear coat?
Do you guys have a kit that includes all this? If not then that would be something to look into. It seems like you have a plethora of products and I'm new to detailing so it would take me some time to research and pick everything that I'd want. If you had a link to a kit that maybe had drop down bars that including all the same products for that step or even just a fixed product to remove the hassle of putting custom choices together that would be awesome. One package could be for bad paint, another for moderate and another for good, and so on. Really give it some thought for an all in one full detail kit with everything you need for every step, excluding all the accessories like foam gun, microfiber towel, etc or maybe another kit with all the accessories needed for each step. That is something I'd definitely purchase because it would be much easier then researching all your productions on and off your website to put together a kit for a step process like this chart. If you see this then awesome if not then I'll probably still purchases all my detailing goodies from you, but from a customers point of view you do have a vast amount of products which honestly looks quite over whelming which makes it hard to choose.
ABSOLUTELY-IGET CONFUSED WITH ALL THE NUMBERS
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Great speech mate. Very simple and clear to understand. Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching our videos, welcome to the Chemical Guys family!
I have an Optima Steamer. Does it remove wax treatment? When is good idea to use Steamer? Thanks!
whats the best wax to use over black light on y 2013 black benz
Excellent video; thanks for the detailed information that got to the point.
Can I use the V38 to Polish the car after a wash, and then use Sealant and Wax when I don't need to use the other 3 because the paint is in good shape?
I just ordered a PC Kit with hex pads including P40 polish, V7, ez cream glaze. I also ordered a red pad, carnauba (110 & 111) wax and a light final polish. This exceeded my budget but its a one time purchase. I have a black Tahoe and I want to work out the major defects and make it look sexy (not perfect). I rubbed on a coat of cheap wax and it was an improvement but want to do a better job and I found some real issues with the paint job the dealer put on the truck.
What color pads do I use for glaze, sealant and wax? I have great paint. 2022 Chevy Z71
Hi Randy! Use the Black Hex-Logic Pad on the lowest speed setting to spread a fine coat of glaze, sealant and/or wax with a machine polisher.
So moderate paint you could use vss on, right?
I believe this video was done before vss was released. Not sure where it fits in. I know you guys have said the cutting component falls between v34 and v36 but polishes out like v38
I have CG Blacklight and CG Vertua Bond 408. Do i use CG Vertua bond 408 before using CG Blacklight or is both the product for the same purpose??
Thank u
Best detailing video I've seen yet!!
Thank you Bernard, we love your enthusiasm! Have you seen some of our most recent videos, they're pretty incredible. The corvette week videos were pretty cool, here's a link to them in case you haven't had the time to view them. Stay tuned buddy, we've got great new videos coming your way.
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Where and when do you apply Ceramic coating in these steps? I’d like to use a polymer sealant over the coating to create a net over the coating.
Hey Chris, that's a really great question. Click the link below to see an updated version of the detail flow chart. As you can see, a protective coating like Carbon Flex C9 or a ceramic coat should be applied between the polishing and glazing steps in a full detail. Thanks for watching, Chris, and stay tuned for a new video dropping later today!
www.chemicalguys.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ChemicalGuysDetailingFlowChart.jpg
what about wiping polishing residue off with IPA or an alternative and pre wash, detar / fallout removers?
For those of us who got took at the dealership with Zurich shield. Can I still do the steps in the flow chart or should I remove what ever that stuff is the dealer put on?
Can it be used on glass coating? i am a newbie. After glass coating can i apply Jetseal 209 and then Blitz to finish it off or is it the other way round.. thanks in advance for any feedback.
Thank you!! Any suggestions on a product to protect new headlights from scratching or turning yellow from UVs???
Hi Sinue, good question. We recommend using JetSeal to protect your headlights from yellowing and fading from harsh UV sunlight. The only product that is going to protect your headlights from scratching as well as yellowing is Carbon Flex C9. Carbon Flex C9 is a protective coating that will harden once applied to your vehicle, creating a glossy shell that will protect your car for up to 36 months. Thanks for watching, Sinue, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family!
www.chemicalguys.com/JetSeal_Sealant_and_Paint_Protectant_4_oz_p/wac_118_04.htm
www.chemicalguys.com/Carbon_Flex_C9_Protective_Coating_Kit_4_Items_p/wac227.htm
Can you use the vss if the paint is bad? And as the swirl removal and finishing polish.
+Manuel Rodriguez it dose all in one
This is the route I typically take with my black car.
Wash (Two bucket with Mr. Pink) > Clay Bar > V36 > V38 > Black-light > Jetseal 109 > Pete's 53 (two coats) > Hybrid V7 wipe down.
Russell Kasem Awesome.
Hi, I live in the rust belt. Is there any heavy undercar sealant or wax you recommend to spray on for the winter?
hi there i am new to detailing and was just wondering after the paint sealant/wax can you go ahead and use the spray wax or just straight to the quick detailer? also when applying spray wax you wipe off ? thanks
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can the VSS use if bad paint and swirl removal and finishing polish insted of v32 v34 v36 v38 ..????
Do all of Chem Guys glazes have cleaners in them? I ask because a few times a year when my car needs not polishing/paint correction, I like to do a mini detail consisting of washing, claying, paint cleaning maybe a glaze, the seal and/or wax. For my paint cleaning, I like to use an All in One product which leaves a nice base. However, if the glaze has cleaners, my guess is it would remove that base so might as well skip that step.
if the vehicle ( car & motorcycle ) is brand new & fresh out of the dealer , does it need V36 & V38 for maximum shine & protection before applied Vertua Bond and Glaze , Sealant & Wax after that ??! ...
I have a brand new 2018 black 1500 chevy, only 2 washes but I can see swirls. Is it considered good paint? What steps do you recommend I have one week with it!!!
Hi Sinue, new cars often come with swirls and scratches due to improper washing from the dealer or from transportation. The only thing that will get rid of scratches and swirls is polishing. As you have already seen, black cars and trucks are extremely susceptible to showing any imperfection to the paint, so after performing a complete detail, you might want to consider coating your car with Carbon Flex C9. Carbon Flex C9 will coat your car in a hard shell that will help reject scratches. Waxes and sealants will offer protection from water, UV rays, bugs, etc, but they will not reject scratches. Besides Carbon Flex C9, just remember to use best car washing techniques such using the 2 bucket method, using a chenille microfiber mitt, washing from top to bottom, etc. in order to avoid installing new scratches and swirls to your paint. We also recommend applying a glaze, which will fill in minor scratches and swirls, but keep in mind that it is only temporary and the only thing that will actually remove them is polishing. I'm going to leave a few links below so you can learn more about using both Carbon Flex C9 and also glazing your car. Thanks for watching, Sinue, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family!
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and for the interior.... Hope to see a video about interior detailing
Btw nice video
Can i use your car wash shampoo like Mr.pink or any other shampoo as a lubricant for my clay bar?
thank you for your detailed detailing.
If I'm going through this detailing process is it ok to break this into a few weekend jobs? V36 & V38 one weekend and sealant & wax another weekend. Obviously washing the car each weekend.
Hey Bryan, we highly recommend performing the full detail all in one day. Once you polish your car, you are opening up the paint. As soon as you take it out of your garage, all kinds of stuff could go into those pores. The purpose of sealant is to create a protective barrier, so without it, your freshly polished paint is vulnerable to whatever contaminants are floating around the air. If you wait 1 week, you will be sealing all those contaminants into your paint! Sealing your car with JetSeal should't take too long, it's a simple spread on, bond, and buff off formula. You could use your DA machine for even faster application. You could also use an all in one product to speed up the process to help you finish the whole process in one day! Thanks for watching, Bryan, and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
www.chemicalguys.com/Hybrid_V7_Liquid_Wax_16_oz_p/wac80716.htm
www.chemicalguys.com/Extreme_Top_Coat_16_oz_p/wac21016.htm
Well, s@#%t!!! Since I have already made this mistake and didn't think of the pores in the paint opening up, what do you suggest for my process to correct this?
Dear Chemical Guys,
I understand detailing a car, but what about a bike. I own a nice 2009 Yamaha R6 with a lot of Carbon on it, and was wondering about detailing tips. Do you have any advice that will help make my bike stand out from the rest?
How long should a full external detail take for the avg 4-door sedan based on this process.
Hello So I wana detail my car exterior, and Im stuck right now with Over the counter products. I have had some luck with McGuires stuff. I want to compound and polish and wax. But Im not sure what tools to use such as what kind of pad for each step? And also Im removing medium oxidation not to bad. So any help I would greatly appreciate it. Also once I get the paint to where I want it should I use a sealant then wax?
Check out this video for tips on choosing the best polish for your car! th-cam.com/video/HrUmQ6uLSPI/w-d-xo.html
What an awesome channel
Happy detailing!!
Blacklight can be used if you have light swirls. It will go over them and cover them. You can then put a sealer on top or just use a compound to remove the swirls. There is a blog out there where a guy covered swirls with blacklight and it looked perfect.
Can you use water with the clay? I like to wash the vehicle down and then before I dry it go over the paint with the clay spraying the vehicle the whole time. I never really liked using the lubricant with the clay bar, especially on hot sunny days when the lubricant dries really fast and the paint gets hot.
Just submitted a question about what products to use in what order. This answered my question haha.
you have a video where you detail a car from start to finish with that chart? that would be helpful, thanks!
You guys should sell full detail kits with everything you need. Towels, wash mit, soap wax etc...
Dey do
I think they might now.
They do. Go to eBay it is $99.00
This is awesome!!! You guys are the best!
Is carnuba wax good to use on a brand new vehicle?
Hey Drew! Absolutely, wax enhances shine but more importantly it adds a layer of protection against harsh elements.
Most informative video of all .. I consider the best and well knowledge of products .. thumbs up .. thank you for educating and sharing
Wish to know about engine area detailing or wash , what products to be used and how . ??
best detailing video on youtube, Greg rocks!
BTW where is Jay?
Hi there, I would like to do entire process on my car. 2 weeks ago I cleaned my car with a maguairs waterless wash and wax spray. Can I use your eco smart waterless car wash and then clay it and continue with the rest of the detail process? Or would I have to use something else to strip the old wax off before claying? If I can use eco smart, will I get great results?
Hi! Yes, EcoSmart is an entire car wash in a bottle! You can wash your car with EcoScmart and then proceed with the subsequent advanced detailing steps such as claying, polishing, sealing, and waxing. Claying should strip off all the old wax and sealant, however, you could use a product like Wipe Out if so desired to ensure every last bit of wax is off. Thanks for watching and happy detailing!
www.chemicalguys.com/Wipe_Out_Surface_Cleanser_Spray_16_oz_p/spi21416.htm
Can I do jetseal then ez cream glaze and then jetseal again then wax?
OK this may be a stupid question but what is Black Light? Is it a glase or is gloss enhancer or a sealant? At what point on the flow chart would you apply Black Light? Do I still need to apply a glase if using Black Light?
You mentioned the first thing to do is to wash which makes complete sense but should you use a ph balanced soap or should you use something like super clean to strip any old polish, wax or glazes off the car?
Hi! The soap you use will depend on your end goal. If you are looking to do a full detail including polishing and have some old wax and sealant remaining on your paint, then you will want to use Clean Slate to get those old coatings off. If you are looking to just do a weekly maintenance wash, you will want to use a ph balanced soap which will not strip your wax or sealant coating. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
Hi. Can i "clay" with a karcher steamer?
where does blacklight come into play it just arrived in the mail and i dont know ehn to use it
Thank you for this video! Now I know the correct process to polish my Challenger
Your Challenger is going to look superb soon, Rob! Glad you enjoyed the video and stay tuned for more great content on the way!
Nice video dear. Just own my brand new Honda City (Grey colour). Please guide me how to keep it shine at all the times along with product that can be used. Please reply
So the quick detailer step at the end isn't the same product as the one that comes in your clay kit, is it?
Thanks for watching the video. The product that comes with the clay bar is the clay luber. The clay luber acts as an anti abrasive lubricant to help the block glide against the car. What you want to use is something like P40 to wipe the vehicle down after polishing, or waxing to remove excess product that gets left behind.
With my v36 and v38 should I use an orange or yellow pad?
I need to clean up an old 1994 green SUV for my girlfriend's son as a high school present. The vehicle's paint is very, very dull (oxidized) and has never been clayed, waxed or detailed. Saw your "flow chart" on detailing, but the paint on this vehicle is much worse than the "bad paint" in the video. Should I heavy clay it then use a strong compound followed by a lighter compound then wax etc. OR do I need to use something first BEFORE I compound to restore the oxidized, very dull paint ?! Thx
do you use a buffer on all the steps up until spray wax and quick detail?
k dwolf that would be the most efficient way but you can do it by hand if you don't have a buffer
Okay so you added ceramic to the flow chart right after polish in the updated version? You need to remove the polish/compound/"swirl remover" . . . Might want to add that, an IPA in between the two I presume. And I understand this is as much advertising as it is advice but is swirl remover really necessary?
Hi Jimmy! Before applying a ceramic coating, it is still recommended you clay, compound, and polish in order to remove any imperfections in the paint. This way, they do not get locked under the ceramic coating, which could cause an improper bond with the paint and the scratches to become visible through the layer. We do recommend using an IPA such as Wipe Out after polishing, however, it is not included in the flow chart as supplementary steps such as applying Polishing Pad Conditioner prior to compounding and polishing are assumed. A swirl remover such as VSS is a substitute for a multi step process , so if you are already using a multi step process like the V Line series, it is not necessary. Thanks for watching, Jimmy, and thanks for being a part of the Chemical Guys family!
www.chemicalguys.com/Wipe_Out_Surface_Cleanser_Spray_16_oz_p/spi21416.htm
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Thanks. Yea I know to compound/polish etc before hand, I always was told to ipa after that so that there's nothing left over between clean coat and ceramic. Do you recommend doing ceramics by hand only? Do you have hexlogic pad that can be used for ceramics?
Thanks for the reply! Yes we recommend that you apply ceramic coating by hand only. If you do want to use a hex-logic applicator pad then we recommend that you apply a creme wax such as Butter Wet Wax or a sealant like JetSeal.
How often are you suppose to use this detailing chart? Or even detail your car?
Is it possible to wash and clay a car with 'Good Paint' to prevent any scratches turning it into 'Medium Paint' ?
No
can i just wash a no clay when i regularly wash my car do do i have to clay everytime i wash?
Hi Guys, what about wet sanding? I don not see it on the chart and it is important to remove scratches on bad paint
edgarserrada You answered the question in your question.
Clay bar, wet sand, use VSS Swirl Remover (u will skip using Compound V32, V34, V36 &V38 just by using VSS) jet seal if u want or skip to wax.
This is what I used, after VSS my paint reflects like a mirror. Love the results of VSS.
So if Jet seal last 12 months, does the glaze you apply beneath it also last 12 months? if not then why apply glaze before sealant?
You don’t need to place glaze if you don’t want to it’s optional
ok i want your honest thoughts on this question
"would you consider it over kill or crazy to compound and polish even if the paint is good paint"
honest thoughts please
Hi Sean,
If the paint is good, you definitely don't want to be doing too much on it because then you might be doing more harm than good. Keep it light and work your way up until you reach the results you are satisfied with. There's a saying: less is more. The less you do to achieve great results, the better. Happy Detailing and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
-CG Javier
Thank you for your honest thoughts on this subject.
Depends on how much experience you have and what the condition of the car is. An experienced detailer can move much faster than a newb just becasue he/she has learned how to be more efficient. The condition of the car can make a difference in a few ways. I detailed a car with so much bonded contaminant that claying to almost as long as polishing it. Also, paint with heavy swirls/marring could require more than one compounding step. If this is your first detail, assume most of the day.
Awesome vídeo! Congratulations
If I apply sealant after that I want to apply butter wax.. can or not?
Hi Syahidi, thanks for watching. Yes, that is totally ok and actually recommended! Sealants offer maximum protection, yet lack the shine that a natural carnauba wax will provide. Waxes offer that great mirror like shine, but cannot offer the protection that sealants can. However, together, you can get the best of both worlds! Glad to have you part of the Chemical Guys family, Syahidi!
Don't you need to remove the old wax?And if so we're does it come in on this chart?
Phi Le do about 90 mph for ten minutes lol works everytime
If you are claying your car, the claying will remove any old wax the washing did not. If you have previously applied sealant on the vehicle, you can wipe down with an ipa (isopropyl alcohol) solution to remove any old sealant, rinse & dry before applying new sealant. Normally claying & sealant do not need to be done more often than every 6 mo or longer, especially if you are applying a good was after the sealant has cured.
You guy's are awesom! I want to take a seminar here in Germany. Is here in germany a chemical guys factory that teaches this, and to taking an approval?!
Thanks alot!
Just bought some products off you guys in the UK.
Is the following correct/good treatment:
Car wash > Blacklight hybrid > EZ Creme Glaze > XXX Hardcore paste wax > Quick detailer spray
You forgot a clay bar. It ensures your wax will stick onto the paintwork and not on a rough contaminated surface.
Yeah I've got one now :)
I have good paint, so I should wash, clay, white light, jet seal, then butter wet wax?
Hi Jason,
If you have pretty good paint, you can definitely take these steps without any worry. Make sure to use a light clay bar when applying it because you don't want to add any extra scratches or marring to already good paint.
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
this is perfect for beginners. i always washed and waxed my truck truck but it sits outside year round and i didn't realize all the steps i was missing.
Hey Harrison,
There is so much that goes in to detailing than what people originally thought, but its exciting to learn more and more everyday because our vehicles benefit from it. Also, it's so relaxing on a beautiful afternoon, listening to your tunes, and just detailing your car. If you ever have any questions or just want to interact with other detail enthusiasts, check out our forum. chemicalguysforum.com Happy Detailing!
Where do I get a printable copy of flow chart?
Hey Robert! Here is the link to the flowchart. You can then print it from our website.
www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-article-detailing-flow-chart
I believe Black Light is also a sealant. Use the EZ Creme Glaze before JS 109 or Black Light
Do you all have a shop in Dallas ?
What's up Christopher,
If you're talking about actual Chemical Guys stores/showrooms, we only have them in California. We do however, have distributors all over the country and different regions, we suggest you contact our Wholesale department and they can provide you the one nearest you. Shoot them an email: wholesale@chemicalguys.com
Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
Ok will do , I actually wanted to bring in my car and have you all work your magic.
Good chart. It would be better if you added the product call-outs to be used in each step.
When I can use a ceramic coating on all panels?
do you glaze,seal and wax a car if you have used ceramic coat?
Yes that's right, You would want to create the maximum amount of protection that can be afforded to you, and create the most brilliant shine possible. Stay tuned buddy, we've got more great videos coming your way!
C.G. Alex -
Nice! This is what I'm looking for!
It would be very helpful t us noobs if you could include product names or product photos to each of these items in the diagram, so that we know exactly what to buy and use for each step. Is it possible you could do that?
Hi Dean! Check out this video.
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This vid had many fantastic ideas. Thank you for sharing.
The tools you will need are:
-A polisher examples are the Porter Cable, Flex, etc.
-Pads for your polisher. Cutting pads, polishing pads and finishing pads.
-Some type of quality washing media such as lambs wool wash mitts or microfiber wash products. Either are fine.
-Some type of applicator for the sealant or wax, I like microfiber.
-The video says do not use wash as your clay lubricant. If you would to minimize your initial cash outlay, using soap the first time is OK, I have done so.
so what I need for bad paint black mid-size truck