I love my black car and I love keeping it maintained to a showroom finish. It’s a ton of work, but nothing looks better than a highly maintained black car. Good video.
@@donhuff2581 he gets attention by commenting. probably jelly that you have a great ride and he's pedaling his way through life. thanks for the love man....appreciate it. right back at you ..
One of the best to ever pick up a wash mitt and a foam cannon. Scott’s videos are like little nuggets of information gold to a detailer or a car enthusiast.
You're the man, Scott! Please feel free to update your suggested products (wheel cleaner, car soap, drying agent, afterwash/wax, tire dressing, etc.). Manufacturers and retailers often change what is available, so it's good to update these fairly often.
God Bless you!! I just got the coolest Mercedes Benz CLA BLACK Coupe with tinted windows -here in Japan where I live are legal- . I had never owned a black car, and my husband always had white cars. I dont know why hw always chose white cars, I used to watch him washing his -and my- car, and I was amazed what a great job he always did. He is no longer with us, and I want to keep my new Coupe very clean. Your very professional and friendly video will help me to do the job. Thank you!! August 28, 2022
The first black car I owned was a humble Chevrolet Malibu (I have a black truck, but that is just worked and driven all the time, so it rarely sees a proper detail). A sleek black 2012 LTZ V6 with a matching black leather interior. It was understated, stylish and all around nice. Washing and waxing was easy enough, but it had to be done frequently. Over time, it just needed more than a basic wash and wax, so I’d have it periodically detailed, and whenever I got that car back with the car fully detailed top to bottom inside and out, it made me love the look all over again. The deep, jet black exterior, the rich black interior, the brightly contrasting chrome and all the shine in the world, it was gorgeous! Now, a few cars later on, I have my second black car and I’m getting ready for its first wash, and soon its first detail, and I can’t wait to see that metallic sheen shine through!
Great tips and video. One thing: I always wash the windows last before I change or rinse my mitt. The windows don’t get swirls, so I first wash the panel, then window, then rinse or change the mitt. Greets from Germany!
Logicaly this looks like a better way to wash black cars then two buckets with 2 grit guards in them. Thanks bro. Saving black cars all over the world. 😊
Great, from now on I’ll foam 1st then rinse, this bit I was always 50/50. On the bucket method, I use 1 bucket with multi mitts. 1 top tip I saw you doing was pulling the handle then rinse that’s the 1st I seen anyone doing that 👍🏻. Keep it up Scott with the great videos! Fan from the UK. 👌🏻🚙🙏🏼
I think it’s simply logical Scott like you said about the dirt and lubrication, yes the water is kind of lubricant but not more than a soap. It’s a great idea to foam the car before rinsing it and by this, you save some water in the process. In my case, I always start from the top, make sides, the back and finish with front cause it take all the stuff like bugs, dirt, road film right in the face and can be more difficult to remove. I also use one bucket and rinse my wash mitt just like you did ! Thanks again Scott for your tips.
My last two leases were both black. It’s a love hate relationship but there is nothing more beautiful and classy than a clean and polished black car. You see any streaks or residue instantly and it just stares at you driving you nuts. At least you get to skip winter now but you remember the pain doing that. Love ya Scott keep it up
Spot on bud, foam was created to lift dirt and such not soften objects. Bugs need to be soaked and softened. So pre rinsing before foam is a bad idea. Funny how some don't think of the mirrors or fuel door or jams or back of the rims, ok that's enough. Nice straight lines. My Impala and Harley are both black. My pain! No one stops dead over a white car.
Great video Scott! I actually just got rid of my black car, but did use a similar method you recommended. I went out and got 6 microfiber wash mitts and just flip after a couple panels and then into the dirty bucket and start the next section with a new one. Love my Jacks and Romans too btw!
I know this is old. I totally agree with 1 bucket as to not introduce dirt into the wash bucket, but why not just use a bunch of mitts instead of trying to rinse one mitt off and get yourself soaked in the process or run the risk of not getting all the dirt off of it? Mitts are cheap. $20 at Harbor Freight can probably get you like 8 mitts.
Thanks! I've just bought my first black car, and I want to do my best to have it looking as nice as possible. I fully agree about foaming cars at the start. Pure logic! You made me smile all through.
Been using Turtle Wax Jet Black detailing spray following each automatic wash this winter and I've never been so satisfied in my life! I three stepped the car last August and the Tuxedo Black paint pops better now than when I finished the original detail and seal. The detailed hides most swirls too.
I do a similar process with my black Subaru. You look at the paint the wrong way and it will scratch. I foam, rinse then I touch once to wash and dry. I use one of your suggestions of high concentration of wolfgangs rinseless wash as my wash and drying agent. I touch it basically once and remove remaining dirt, add some protection and dry the car. I go through a few microfiber towels but it comes out really good.
I love my foam cannon !....but now my neighbors think I’ve gone over the edge !....lol...!!..I have a black 2014 Dodge Challenger..it is a lot of work but it looks amazing !...worth the extra work and your tips have been so helpful !
5:27 Scott-- "Is there something satisfying on TH-cam to watch somebody else wash their car?" I would say I speak for most of us here by saying, "No, nothing is more satisfying if you really love washing your car :D Keep it up!!
Preach!!!! I’ve been just rinsing the wash mitt after a panel or two and I never get the wash bucket dirty. Never understood the damn two bucket method bandwagon. Just thought it complicated the process more and yielded a poorer result than rinsing the mitt and having it be FRESH.
Thank for your tutorial. Almost had no other choice, had a good darn deal, she looked pretty as well. Had side-dents that showed on black, hoping they could be popped-out.
Your video couldn't have come at a better time. It looks like a used car dealer grunt tried to correct it and I thought it was me scratching it like that. Drove me nuts until I figured out where the owner bought it from. Hint: 38th Ave and 34th St.
Great stuff. I am a total noob when it comes to detailing any car, including the black one I bought a year ago and screwed up the paint with swirls from bad wash techniques. Thanks for all your vids and info. Clear and concise, no BS. so I guess I will ditch the two bucket method that my noob self was so enlightened to learn! haha. Oh and thanks for the Vid about the Superior Product Formula 4 for washing in direct sunlight. Your vids are proof that you can learn something everyday!
And what does your average guy with no power washer do? Just got my first black RAV4. Had three white cars, a white scooter and a white motorcycle. I broke the cycle and now see this!
Excellent video!! Makes a lot of sense about foaming before watering down the vehicle to get the contaminates off the vehicle. Never looked at it that way. Thank you for your insight.
Scott totally agree with the black car hatred. Great mirror tip too! I bought a 2018 Chevy Bolt EV and kicking myself everyday. Not only black but some of the softest paint I have ever seen. A while back I saw a video where instead of the standard two bucket system his idea was multiple mitts. Since mitts are inexpensive and most have multiple I bet this makes it doable. 4-5 mitts in soap bucket, do a section and toss mitt in a bucket with clean water but its not to be used again. This allows for a clean mitt every time and never dunking it in dirty rinse water.. Makes sense to me, I switched to that method...what are your thoughts?
Scott, at what point do you dry the car? Do you wait till you do the whole side? Isn’t that going to leave water spots on the first half? Or if you dry after you do one side, washing the other side will make the first wet again.
It's satisfying to watch when your learning haha That was funny when ya said that. All the years I've detailed here in my small town I've never got the chance to clean a black car or a convertible so tips are good to know..
Great video! When my black Explorer needs it, I do something similar...foam first, then rinse. But for my contact wash, I actually foam AGAIN and then use my mitt on the foam to agitate. Works great, lots of lubrication, minimizing any swirls. Extra product used, but worth it IMO
You are using a soap bucket? I've been following your recommendation to refoam and then wash with a clean wet mitt, rinsing the mitt as necessary. Is it just with black cars you do this? I love the look of my black metal flake sports car; I've received far more complements on it than any other car I've owned. Black cars show every flaw, but nothing looks better than a flawless black car. Thanks for all your videos.
Scott, I need videos of you testing your own product line. Please kind sir do that for me. Let folks know with videos why you are the best. You are one of the most honest folks on TH-cam, and I look forward to purchasing more of your products soon. God bless!
LOL man, I was just thinking of how satisfying it is to watch that soap get hosed down off the car and then you turned around and asked if it was satisfying. Get out of my head! Sometimes I wonder if I'm overthinking the whole car washing thing. However, I went to a hand car wash a few months ago and they started their mitts on my wheels and used the same mitts on my car's body going in circular motions. I literally heard the dirt and whatever else was down there GRINDING into my car's paint. I thought I was going to have a panic attack. Needless to say, my poor car was scratched everywhere! I wish there was an easier way to wash my car in the winter without having a garage...I'm from the east coast and it's 32 degrees. Thanks for the videos Scott!
That's actually how I do my maintenance washes on my wife's 2017 Nissan Sentra that is alert red color. I wash it once a week and always put some sort of wax on it. Spray Wax after every wash. Once every 3 to 6 months I'll put another type of wax/sealant on the paint. Her car is easily the cleanest car at her job.
Wouldn’t the dirty half of the car get blasted on the clean surface and scratch it? Or are we pre soaking the WHOLE car, power rinsing with water and then doing the four quadrants method? Nice video bud, thanks for sharing!!
It was nice to see you work on a black vehicle rather than white...lol. I have a black Jeep Cherokee and I will start washing it while it's overcast and then the sun will come out and cause major water spots before I get a chance to dry it.
I know how you feel with the Equinox. Have the exact same vehicle. (for the wife) . I always have to stay on top of it. Just got it ready for a Chicago winter (with your help and tips!!!) Used Drive Automotive polish and seal with a da using Lake country pads. Keep up the good work!!
I have always foamed first just from thinking that same idea. Now I have confirmation I’m doing the right thing. If Scott Bley says so then You can take it to the bank.
Hey Scott, so you're not a fan of black cars, what would you say are your top three colors for cars? Either for looks or maintenance. Love your videos, thanks for doing them.
I will incorporate this method into my car wash service. I wear a mankini with microfiber nipple doilies and use a microfiber buttpad to get the car all scrubbed up and super duper clean.
Can you please please make a video like this one but for white cars? I'm having difficulty just trying to make sure I'm waxing every spot and every panel
Hello Sir. I have to say this is the best, detailed video I’ve ever seen without anyone trying to sell me anything! Sir, I only have one question. What soap are you using in the foam cannon and the wash buck? Are you using the blue coral wash and wax from Walmart or is it something else? Just wandering because I also own a black suv and I don’t want to polish it all the time either! Thanks for the videos and all your professional help to make me better at keeping my vehicles clean! God bless.
Wow awesome tips about the first steop in washing car...question..if i already have wax on the car..will that act as a lubricant/Barrier for spraying off dirt? Ty!
I totally agree black cars are a nightmare to keep clean, I cleaned my Vw Passat Sunday and by Tuesday I could see a layer of dust all over it then Tuesday night it rained and today being Wednesday it’s still raining so the car I spent 5 hrs on cleaning on Sunday has all gone, I’m not looking forward to the drive to work as I will have all the road salt, dirt and grim splashing up from other cars vans and trucks but it’ll give me another chance to clean it again Sunday 😂😂
I see what your trying to do but for me I prefer using multiple wash Mitts or the 2 bucket method. Less time consuming in my opinion. Great video Scott. Thank you
I appreciate this video very much. Thanks Scott. Especially the side mirror and door handle cleaning advise you made. Am guilty for not doing those. I think swirl free is bliss. Minimal swirl will be somewhat realistic 🤣 I do prewash with a degreasing foam shampoo (Gtechniq W4) in a dry black car. But what I accidentally found out as I was washing earlier, was to shampoo contact wash the car with the degreaser foam on it (after a 5 min. dwell, and after another pass of degreasing just to finish the entire content in my foam lance) It looks good. Considering that I am using such a hard deepwell water. Finished it off earlier with Carpro Essense Plus to hide some of the swirls i made previously.
Scott I got a black car project for you. It's a Pontiac G8 that was brush washed for ages. I'm in Allen. Let me know if you're interested. It needs the Scott special!
Nice one Scott I have a 1700 PSI Simoniz pressure washer. I was wondering if there is a secondary foam cannon that you know of to use to get a good thick foam application rather than the one that comes out of the cannon attachment they supplied. Cheers, Kevin Ottawa, Canada
Was about to comment. Just do it, I bought a pair of braces (as we call them in the UK) in January. Washed 2 cars at home and never had to pull my jeans up once. Best detailing purchase so far in 2019.
Scott why don’t you refoam and use that soap to wash? Maybe you’ll like this idea maybe not but I put 2 grit guards in a bucket (empty) and throw my wash mitt in the bucket, rinse, flip And rinse. It just helps to keep the water from going all over and getting me wet. It’s colder here though in PA. THANK YOU!
Thanks Scott, lots of work to do it correctly. How about drying tips on black paint. Super sucker towel and drag one direction? can you add part to to this video please.
Thanks for this video Scott. This whole time I’ve been learning how to detail from your channel I’ve been learning on a black SUV and it ain’t easy haha. But, when it’s all done.. what a reward it is! Question, have you ever worked with a product called “BlackLight”? People are raving about it but I’m not sure exactly what it’s supposed to be. It’s way too expensive to just be a wax.
Great video so easy to follow, logic and hustle free 💐 I intend to take care of my next car myself ..my current one is black with a beaten up paint thanks to the paint shop
Is his power nozzle connected to a pressure washer??? Were do you get a power nozzle?? I just bought a black 2020 Ford Explorer and want to take care of it in the right way!!! Hope my words find you and yours blessed and doing well!!! JD Gamble
If you have an electric pressure washer, you will most likely need an adaptor to change the gun. Those short guns are all on the M22 14mm standard and most electric pressure washers use the European M22 15mm connectors. If you search Amazon for the guns, also make a search for the adaptor or it will not fit your hose.
Russell from 9th Gen Accord has a video, he shows you how to build a short gun with all the quick connects, he recommends a Forney which is German made, another item he recommends is Blue Monster Tape instead of teflon tape, I took his advice and that tape works very well, I don't use anything else. Additionally Lowes sells a quick connect kit by Blue Hawk for $20 for all your pressure washer hook ups: garden hose, pressure washer hose, spray gun. Just be aware of the make of your pressure washer, if it has the European M22-15 connections you'll need adaptors, lots of adapters, I know Sun Joe has the European Standard, Green Works uses the American M22-14 Standard, not sure about any others.
Hey Scott, How are you? I hope you and your family are well and safe. I was wondering what pressure washer, hose, and gun you are using in this video? Thank you for your time and stay safe.
Great video best thing is multiple wash mits as you have said in a previous video but Scott could you make a video on the best to dry a black car with a touch process ... touchless is obviously with air pressure
I do it the same exact way! I do use a grit guard in my bucket at least for the "just in case" factor. TH-cam loves you scott! Also im expecting my first order of DPC and LM to come in Thursday! Excited!
I have a 2019 Diamond and Black Ram 1500 Limited. I love it ! What type of Foam Cannon would you recommend? What type of soap and Wax? Your video was awesome !
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Ever since I bought my black car, I watch a video of a car getting cleansed every night before bed.
😂😂😂
Haaaaa, me too now.
Lol I be up at 2 am spraying and wiping quik detail spray on my car.
@@francoiscamara9383 I thought i was the only one doing that.This is like a hobby for me now.
Same here🤣🤣
I love my black car and I love keeping it maintained to a showroom finish. It’s a ton of work, but nothing looks better than a highly maintained black car. Good video.
What if you used this time for a good cause? The world would be a better place.
Maxx Weber Well, considering you know exactly zero about me or my life, not sure why you feel the need to comment.
So much easier to maintain with ceramic coating.
Seyoung Kim so true. But then, I would have to spend more time on my wife’s Mercedes😂
@@donhuff2581 he gets attention by commenting. probably jelly that you have a great ride and he's pedaling his way through life.
thanks for the love man....appreciate it. right back at you ..
He’s like that dad that’s nags about how to do things right but you still love him because he cares 😂
Me😂 Daughter hates it
Lol, true
"i hate black cars and i hate big vehicles... I shouldn't have bought this thing" hahaha
I appreciate you buying it, still.
I'm with you. I have an all black 2012 GMC Savanna Conversion Van. Love it, but such work to clean
One of the best to ever pick up a wash mitt and a foam cannon. Scott’s videos are like little nuggets of information gold to a detailer or a car enthusiast.
That is the first time that I see a detailer record himself washing the roof of a car and actually show us the footage. That’s why we love you Scott.
Bro, I have been watching you for 2 years. I just today bought a 100% mint 98 Trans am, black WS6. I went right to your video. Love you. Thank you!!!
You're the man, Scott! Please feel free to update your suggested products (wheel cleaner, car soap, drying agent, afterwash/wax, tire dressing, etc.). Manufacturers and retailers often change what is available, so it's good to update these fairly often.
Loves the video boss, but i took the easy way out and got a silver vehicle.
Disgusting, either White or dark grey.
I just bought my own “nightmare” - 1st purchase since 1992. Using your videos to guide me.
Thank you!
God Bless you!! I just got the coolest Mercedes Benz CLA BLACK Coupe with tinted windows -here in Japan where I live are legal- . I had never owned a black car, and my husband always had white cars. I dont know why hw always chose white cars, I used to watch him washing his -and my- car, and I was amazed what a great job he always did. He is no longer with us, and I want to keep my new Coupe very clean. Your very professional and friendly video will help me to do the job. Thank you!! August 28, 2022
Great "Car Wash 101" tutorial for any color paint.
The first black car I owned was a humble Chevrolet Malibu (I have a black truck, but that is just worked and driven all the time, so it rarely sees a proper detail). A sleek black 2012 LTZ V6 with a matching black leather interior. It was understated, stylish and all around nice. Washing and waxing was easy enough, but it had to be done frequently. Over time, it just needed more than a basic wash and wax, so I’d have it periodically detailed, and whenever I got that car back with the car fully detailed top to bottom inside and out, it made me love the look all over again. The deep, jet black exterior, the rich black interior, the brightly contrasting chrome and all the shine in the world, it was gorgeous! Now, a few cars later on, I have my second black car and I’m getting ready for its first wash, and soon its first detail, and I can’t wait to see that metallic sheen shine through!
Great tips and video. One thing: I always wash the windows last before I change or rinse my mitt. The windows don’t get swirls, so I first wash the panel, then window, then rinse or change the mitt.
Greets from Germany!
Logicaly this looks like a better way to wash black cars then two buckets with 2 grit guards in them. Thanks bro. Saving black cars all over the world. 😊
Great, from now on I’ll foam 1st then rinse, this bit I was always 50/50. On the bucket method, I use 1 bucket with multi mitts.
1 top tip I saw you doing was pulling the handle then rinse that’s the 1st I seen anyone doing that 👍🏻.
Keep it up Scott with the great videos! Fan from the UK. 👌🏻🚙🙏🏼
Excellent tip regarding the mirrors! Mark of a master detailer!
I think it’s simply logical Scott like you said about the dirt and lubrication, yes the water is kind of lubricant but not more than a soap. It’s a great idea to foam the car before rinsing it and by this, you save some water in the process. In my case, I always start from the top, make sides, the back and finish with front cause it take all the stuff like bugs, dirt, road film right in the face and can be more difficult to remove. I also use one bucket and rinse my wash mitt just like you did ! Thanks again Scott for your tips.
My last two leases were both black. It’s a love hate relationship but there is nothing more beautiful and classy than a clean and polished black car. You see any streaks or residue instantly and it just stares at you driving you nuts. At least you get to skip winter now but you remember the pain doing that.
Love ya Scott keep it up
Spot on bud, foam was created to lift dirt and such not soften objects. Bugs need to be soaked and softened. So pre rinsing before foam is a bad idea. Funny how some don't think of the mirrors or fuel door or jams or back of the rims, ok that's enough. Nice straight lines. My Impala and Harley are both black. My pain! No one stops dead over a white car.
Great video Scott! I actually just got rid of my black car, but did use a similar method you recommended. I went out and got 6 microfiber wash mitts and just flip after a couple panels and then into the dirty bucket and start the next section with a new one. Love my Jacks and Romans too btw!
I know this is old. I totally agree with 1 bucket as to not introduce dirt into the wash bucket, but why not just use a bunch of mitts instead of trying to rinse one mitt off and get yourself soaked in the process or run the risk of not getting all the dirt off of it? Mitts are cheap. $20 at Harbor Freight can probably get you like 8 mitts.
After I'm finished washing the black daily driver of mine using Scott's methodology, when I dump the soap bucket, the water is crystal clear.
Thanks! I've just bought my first black car, and I want to do my best to have it looking as nice as possible. I fully agree about foaming cars at the start. Pure logic! You made me smile all through.
He;s great! I just bought a black car ready I'm already cleaning it every day and I cover it to keep it clean. Thanks Scott great tutorial.
Been using Turtle Wax Jet Black detailing spray following each automatic wash this winter and I've never been so satisfied in my life! I three stepped the car last August and the Tuxedo Black paint pops better now than when I finished the original detail and seal. The detailed hides most swirls too.
I do a similar process with my black Subaru. You look at the paint the wrong way and it will scratch.
I foam, rinse then I touch once to wash and dry. I use one of your suggestions of high concentration of wolfgangs rinseless wash as my wash and drying agent.
I touch it basically once and remove remaining dirt, add some protection and dry the car.
I go through a few microfiber towels but it comes out really good.
this is weird, the black vehicle starts out WET at the start of the video? were using 1 bucket? 1 wash mit that were cleaning with the power washer?
Works better than double bucking and replaces the need for two buckets. Brilliant!
I love my foam cannon !....but now my neighbors think I’ve gone over the edge !....lol...!!..I have a black 2014 Dodge Challenger..it is a lot of work but it looks amazing !...worth the extra work and your tips have been so helpful !
I have a black dually, I so appreciate all your advice.
‘what I have learned ( from experience) are guys worth listening to
5:27 Scott-- "Is there something satisfying on TH-cam to watch somebody else wash their car?"
I would say I speak for most of us here by saying, "No, nothing is more satisfying if you really love washing your car :D Keep it up!!
I've never seen such a good wash system. A real pro here
Preach!!!! I’ve been just rinsing the wash mitt after a panel or two and I never get the wash bucket dirty. Never understood the damn two bucket method bandwagon. Just thought it complicated the process more and yielded a poorer result than rinsing the mitt and having it be FRESH.
Thank for your tutorial.
Almost had no other choice, had a good darn deal, she looked pretty as well. Had side-dents that showed on black, hoping they could be popped-out.
Hey Scott. I'm doing a 2 step on a 15 BMW M4 with black metallic paint. Menzerna 400 yellow/ Menzerna 3500 black. Working great!
Your video couldn't have come at a better time. It looks like a used car dealer grunt tried to correct it and I thought it was me scratching it like that. Drove me nuts until I figured out where the owner bought it from. Hint: 38th Ave and 34th St.
This guy is a surgeon 👨⚕️
I love it
Great stuff. I am a total noob when it comes to detailing any car, including the black one I bought a year ago and screwed up the paint with swirls from bad wash techniques. Thanks for all your vids and info. Clear and concise, no BS. so I guess I will ditch the two bucket method that my noob self was so enlightened to learn! haha. Oh and thanks for the Vid about the Superior Product Formula 4 for washing in direct sunlight. Your vids are proof that you can learn something everyday!
And what does your average guy with no power washer do? Just got my first black RAV4. Had three white cars, a white scooter and a white motorcycle. I broke the cycle and now see this!
Excellent video!! Makes a lot of sense about foaming before watering down the vehicle to get the contaminates off the vehicle. Never looked at it that way. Thank you for your insight.
Scott totally agree with the black car hatred. Great mirror tip too! I bought a 2018 Chevy Bolt EV and kicking myself everyday. Not only black but some of the softest paint I have ever seen. A while back I saw a video where instead of the standard two bucket system his idea was multiple mitts. Since mitts are inexpensive and most have multiple I bet this makes it doable. 4-5 mitts in soap bucket, do a section and toss mitt in a bucket with clean water but its not to be used again. This allows for a clean mitt every time and never dunking it in dirty rinse water.. Makes sense to me, I switched to that method...what are your thoughts?
Scott, at what point do you dry the car? Do you wait till you do the whole side? Isn’t that going to leave water spots on the first half? Or if you dry after you do one side, washing the other side will make the first wet again.
if you are using deionized water it will not leave water spots.
It's satisfying to watch when your learning haha
That was funny when ya said that.
All the years I've detailed here in my small town I've never got the chance to clean a black car or a convertible so tips are good to know..
Great video! When my black Explorer needs it, I do something similar...foam first, then rinse. But for my contact wash, I actually foam AGAIN and then use my mitt on the foam to agitate. Works great, lots of lubrication, minimizing any swirls. Extra product used, but worth it IMO
Great tutorial, right to point, this is how I am going to wash my black truck, thank you.
Thumbs up !
You are using a soap bucket? I've been following your recommendation to refoam and then wash with a clean wet mitt, rinsing the mitt as necessary. Is it just with black cars you do this?
I love the look of my black metal flake sports car; I've received far more complements on it than any other car I've owned. Black cars show every flaw, but nothing looks better than a flawless black car.
Thanks for all your videos.
7:40 mind blown. Youre DAM GOOD SCOTT. Love you
Erik Datadeen hahaha omg love your comment, this saved me from buying a couple of buckets 😂
Yeah black shows up everything! But when they are clean and detailed they look amazing... lookin fwd to the process with your new vehicle.
Scott you're brave as fuck sticking your hand into the line of fire of the power washer. Lol
Scott, I need videos of you testing your own product line. Please kind sir do that for me. Let folks know with videos why you are the best. You are one of the most honest folks on TH-cam, and I look forward to purchasing more of your products soon. God bless!
Great tips for black. I use to always rinse my black trucks off with water first. Now I use ur methods
LOL man, I was just thinking of how satisfying it is to watch that soap get hosed down off the car and then you turned around and asked if it was satisfying. Get out of my head!
Sometimes I wonder if I'm overthinking the whole car washing thing. However, I went to a hand car wash a few months ago and they started their mitts on my wheels and used the same mitts on my car's body going in circular motions. I literally heard the dirt and whatever else was down there GRINDING into my car's paint. I thought I was going to have a panic attack. Needless to say, my poor car was scratched everywhere! I wish there was an easier way to wash my car in the winter without having a garage...I'm from the east coast and it's 32 degrees. Thanks for the videos Scott!
Scott, what power washer, hose, nozzle, foam cannon combo are you using? Looks like it works pretty well.
I need to ask a rookie question as a DYI, how do you know if it's "soft" paint?
It swirls and scratches just by looking at it.
Just lightly drag your finger ½inch in a unnoticeable spot on the paint and shine a light on the spot to see if it scratched it then you know.
That's actually how I do my maintenance washes on my wife's 2017 Nissan Sentra that is alert red color. I wash it once a week and always put some sort of wax on it. Spray Wax after every wash. Once every 3 to 6 months I'll put another type of wax/sealant on the paint. Her car is easily the cleanest car at her job.
Wouldn’t the dirty half of the car get blasted on the clean surface and scratch it? Or are we pre soaking the WHOLE car, power rinsing with water and then doing the four quadrants method? Nice video bud, thanks for sharing!!
Saw a compelling video on using a road film remover on the lower panels, wheel wells and wheels before the first prewash foam application.
It was nice to see you work on a black vehicle rather than white...lol. I have a black Jeep Cherokee and I will start washing it while it's overcast and then the sun will come out and cause major water spots before I get a chance to dry it.
which foam cannon and nozzle do you use? I like how everything is compact.
I know how you feel with the Equinox. Have the exact same vehicle. (for the wife) . I always have to stay on top of it. Just got it ready for a Chicago winter (with your help and tips!!!) Used Drive Automotive polish and seal with a da using Lake country pads. Keep up the good work!!
Also what's the best permanent/semi-permanent finishing you can have added to a black vehicle to protect and keep the shine?
I have always foamed first just from thinking that same idea. Now I have confirmation I’m doing the right thing. If Scott Bley says so then You can take it to the bank.
Hey Scott, so you're not a fan of black cars, what would you say are your top three colors for cars? Either for looks or maintenance. Love your videos, thanks for doing them.
Love your work and passion. It's an eye opener but makes total sense. Thanks for sharing!
My silca metallic black 2021 Outback thanks you for this.
I will incorporate this method into my car wash service. I wear a mankini with microfiber nipple doilies and use a microfiber buttpad to get the car all scrubbed up and super duper clean.
Bob Dylan You can find nipple doilies and buttpads cheap at your local strip club
Can you please please make a video like this one but for white cars? I'm having difficulty just trying to make sure I'm waxing every spot and every panel
Hello Sir. I have to say this is the best, detailed video I’ve ever seen without anyone trying to sell me anything! Sir, I only have one question. What soap are you using in the foam cannon and the wash buck? Are you using the blue coral wash and wax from Walmart or is it something else? Just wandering because I also own a black suv and I don’t want to polish it all the time either! Thanks for the videos and all your professional help to make me better at keeping my vehicles clean! God bless.
Wow awesome tips about the first steop in washing car...question..if i already have wax on the car..will that act as a lubricant/Barrier for spraying off dirt? Ty!
What's the best way to dry a black vehicle after washing? How is a Simoniz Platinum drying towel? It says it's fleece microfibre.
very good scott, used your method & dried with leaf blower. Fast, efficient & clean
I totally agree black cars are a nightmare to keep clean, I cleaned my Vw Passat Sunday and by Tuesday I could see a layer of dust all over it then Tuesday night it rained and today being Wednesday it’s still raining so the car I spent 5 hrs on cleaning on Sunday has all gone, I’m not looking forward to the drive to work as I will have all the road salt, dirt and grim splashing up from other cars vans and trucks but it’ll give me another chance to clean it again Sunday 😂😂
I see what your trying to do but for me I prefer using multiple wash Mitts or the 2 bucket method. Less time consuming in my opinion. Great video Scott. Thank you
I appreciate this video very much. Thanks Scott. Especially the side mirror and door handle cleaning advise you made. Am guilty for not doing those.
I think swirl free is bliss. Minimal swirl will be somewhat realistic 🤣
I do prewash with a degreasing foam shampoo (Gtechniq W4) in a dry black car. But what I accidentally found out as I was washing earlier, was to shampoo contact wash the car with the degreaser foam on it (after a 5 min. dwell, and after another pass of degreasing just to finish the entire content in my foam lance)
It looks good. Considering that I am using such a hard deepwell water.
Finished it off earlier with Carpro Essense Plus to hide some of the swirls i made previously.
Good tip on the mirrors being folded in; have to start doing that.
Do a 3 bucket 1soap 2rinse and a 3extra rinse plus pressure washer for black car's
Amazing tips. Super pro tips in this video. Thank you Scott for educating us.
Scott I got a black car project for you. It's a Pontiac G8 that was brush washed for ages. I'm in Allen. Let me know if you're interested. It needs the Scott special!
Nice one Scott
I have a 1700 PSI Simoniz pressure washer. I was wondering if there is a secondary foam cannon that you know of to use to get a good thick foam application rather than the one that comes out of the cannon attachment they supplied.
Cheers,
Kevin
Ottawa, Canada
My belt never works either. Was thinking of suspenders, what about you?
I love it...lol
Was about to comment. Just do it, I bought a pair of braces (as we call them in the UK) in January. Washed 2 cars at home and never had to pull my jeans up once. Best detailing purchase so far in 2019.
I wonder what power washer spray nozzle he’s using and the amount of pressure it’s putting out he’s real close to the car with the spray nozzle.
I always lock the doors before spraying down the vehicle, so I can pull the handle out fully without the door being opened.
Scott why don’t you refoam and use that soap to wash?
Maybe you’ll like this idea maybe not but I put 2 grit guards in a bucket (empty) and throw my wash mitt in the bucket, rinse, flip
And rinse. It just helps to keep the water from going all over and getting me wet. It’s colder here though in PA.
THANK YOU!
Great tip
I have a black car as well. When clean they look great but they show dirt and scratches so easily like you said.
Great video showing how to properly use a 2 sided washmitt!
Scott. You are so good to us. Thank you.
Thanks Scott, lots of work to do it correctly. How about drying tips on black paint. Super sucker towel and drag one direction? can you add part to to this video please.
Not sure i understand why paint color matters? Newer cars (post 2000) have layers of clear coat, so you’re never really “washing” the paint...
Thanks for this video Scott. This whole time I’ve been learning how to detail from your channel I’ve been learning on a black SUV and it ain’t easy haha. But, when it’s all done.. what a reward it is! Question, have you ever worked with a product called “BlackLight”? People are raving about it but I’m not sure exactly what it’s supposed to be. It’s way too expensive to just be a wax.
Thank you for the tips! My black car never looks clean no matter how much I wash it. Hopefully this will help!!
Great video so easy to follow, logic and hustle free 💐
I intend to take care of my next car myself ..my current one is black with a beaten up paint thanks to the paint shop
Is his power nozzle connected to a pressure washer??? Were do you get a power nozzle?? I just bought a black 2020 Ford Explorer and want to take care of it in the right way!!! Hope my words find you and yours blessed and doing well!!! JD Gamble
Love your power washer short handle gun. Where can I pick one of those up Scott? Also where can I grab a ladder like yours?
If you have an electric pressure washer, you will most likely need an adaptor to change the gun. Those short guns are all on the M22 14mm standard and most electric pressure washers use the European M22 15mm connectors. If you search Amazon for the guns, also make a search for the adaptor or it will not fit your hose.
Northern tool has them as well
Ladder can be found at Home Depot
spray gun is not that much either depending who you buy it from. Scott what pressure washer are you using.
Russell from 9th Gen Accord has a video, he shows you how to build a short gun with all the quick connects, he recommends a Forney which is German made, another item he recommends is Blue Monster Tape instead of teflon tape, I took his advice and that tape works very well, I don't use anything else. Additionally Lowes sells a quick connect kit by Blue Hawk for $20 for all your pressure washer hook ups: garden hose, pressure washer hose, spray gun. Just be aware of the make of your pressure washer, if it has the European M22-15 connections you'll need adaptors, lots of adapters, I know Sun Joe has the European Standard, Green Works uses the American M22-14 Standard, not sure about any others.
Great video this makes since I been running into this problem with one of my maintenance clients
Hey Scott, How are you? I hope you and your family are well and safe. I was wondering what pressure washer, hose, and gun you are using in this video? Thank you for your time and stay safe.
Great video best thing is multiple wash mits as you have said in a previous video but Scott could you make a video on the best to dry a black car with a touch process ... touchless is obviously with air pressure
I do it the same exact way! I do use a grit guard in my bucket at least for the "just in case" factor. TH-cam loves you scott! Also im expecting my first order of DPC and LM to come in Thursday! Excited!
Thank you good sir. It is kind of funny watching you be upset at "the black car" the entire video😆😆. Very very helpful though.
I have a 2019 Diamond and Black Ram 1500 Limited. I love it ! What type of Foam Cannon would you recommend? What type of soap and Wax? Your video was awesome !