Best Winter Car Detailing Products | My Top Picks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video I’ll be talking about my favourite products for car detailing during the winter months.
Here are links to the products mentioned in the video. Some of the links are affiliate links to In2Detailing, Yum Cars and Amazon so if you choose to make a purchase after the clicking the link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
- Squid Ink Citrus: squidinkdetailing.co.uk/produ...
- Squid Ink Alkafroth: squidinkdetailing.co.uk/produ...
- Yum Foam+: yumcars.co.uk/product/yum-foa...
- Valet Pro Ceramic Shampoo: www.valetpro.global/Exterior-...
- CarPro Spotless: www.in2detailing.co.uk/produc...
- Garage Therapy Water Spot Remover: www.in2detailing.co.uk/produc...
- CarPro DeScale: www.in2detailing.co.uk/produc...
- DexShell ThermFit Neo WaterProof Gloves: amzn.to/4685kHi
- Blo Air-RS Car Dryer: www.in2detailing.co.uk/produc...
- Karcher SC3 Steam Cleaner: amzn.to/3F2C7lz
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What are your favourite winter detailing products?
P.S. I've added links to the products mentioned in this video in the description.
Dodo juice, Bilt hamber and Infinity wax.. Because they are British companies.
All about the IK sprayers to get plenty of pre wash applied with ease.
Bilt hamber all day everyday. Just shame lack of availability, would be perfect if place like Halfords started selling the range
My only tip for the winter is to fill the soap bucket using hot-tish (not too hot!) water. It seems to improve the effectiveness of most car shampoos in cold weather and also makes the contact washing process more pleasant than if you are dipping your hands into cold hose water. Of course not everyone has easy access to hot water in their car washing area.
Very good tip! If there's no tap, throwing a full kettle in mixed with the cold water helps too!
Yes I use a 3kw bucket heater from eBay. Heats a big bucket up nicely in just a couple of minutes!
Autoglym polar seal highly recommended if only to save your fingers getting frost-bitten and I agree easy to apply. But you are right - prone to freezing so be carefully if too cold. Wrap your folks 🥶
Great video. Really useful. Thanks.
Thanks very much for watching
Once again another fantastic and informative video Heather
Thanks Mark!
Nice thorough video Heather. Clear and to the point.
Thanks Brent!
Bought the DexShell gloves.
Absolutely brilliant, what an excellent recommendation.
Thank you
Great channel, love your professionalism!
Thank you! 😊
Sudsey! 🤩
Great advice Heather completely agree with the spray sealants in winter
Thanks for watching!
I picked up P&S Absolute Rinseless wash at Waxstock. Very impressed with it.
Autoglym polar seal will cut the application time down, easy to apply (when not too cold though) and speed helps to save your fingers 🥶🥶
Good selection Heather and very well delivered.
Thank you!
Great video Heather very informative thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching
Thanks Sam!
Great video really enjoyed watching and very informative ! Will try these products ! Thanks 👍
Thanks Paul! Hope you enjoy them 😊
Nice video as always 💯
those gloves are a must indeed
Thanks for watching 😊
Heather. This is the best winter focused video I have watched. Excellent job.
Thanks very much that means a lot!
I've started using koch chemie SO.03, I have to say I like it.
Thanks for the tips Heather ; might try out those gloves!
No problem! Thanks for watching :)
Can't pick a fault with your recommendations Heather, another great video.
Thanks Paul!
It was really good to see you smile as you're usually very focused on the job ahead😊
Haha I usually have an intense detailing face 😂
Bought the Squid Ink Citrus on your recommendation - not been disappointed! 👍
That’s fab I’m glad you like it too!
Hello Heather, brilliant video,some great products here to use on the car during winter,the ceramic shampoo is a good idea and puts a coat on.
Thanks Steven! Yep they definitely help at this time of year!
Great video Heather 👍
Thank you! 😊
Great video there, some great products and tips! I'm just a fan of Bilt Hamber Touchless in the winter, it always does a great on the pre wash through the winter 💪
Cheers Jason! Yeah the BH snow foams are both brill, I’ve recently run out of Touch less but still got some Auto foam knocking about
Nice review 👍🏽
Thanks!
Great video Heather with great tips and recommendations. I used a Nano Sealant for my car's paintwork protection yesterday and have to say it was so much easier than applying a normal sealant, never mind a wax.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a great option
Another great video! Definetly agree with a good citrus and snow foam for this time of year. My favourite citrus is detail bug and snow foam alkafroth. Spray and rinse sealant is a game changer and not just for winter but my favourite is infinity wax synergy boost 😁
Cheers Karl! Detail Bug Citrus is great too, really like that one!
Great to see a video on a freezing cold day😂. Thanks for the info Heather I will brave the weather at the weekend hopefully.Have a great week.
Haha it’s definitely not very fun weather wise atm, hopefully it warms up a few degrees by then 😂
I will definitely try some of your recommendations
May I also add that it's important to try to wash the salt off the underside of the car too. I tend to rinse first and then mix some wash/ wax solution in the mixing bottle of my Karcher K4 . I have a swivelling head that can do the underbody, used on a low pressure setting. It's not perfect, but it gives a degree of protection.
Just want to say Heather you are great I am watching your channel for a year now and I will say that Iam impressed with your dedication and knowledge and that here in Cyprus the winter is nothing compared to English winter and i complain every time that is raining a bit I cannot imagine being there and doing what you do with so much cold 🥶 salute to you I take my hat off to your amazing work wishing you always to be healthy and bring new knowledge to the rest we have it in easy mode 😅 😂
Thank you so much for the kind words! Haha I’m jealous of your winter weather, although working in hot summers is tricker!
Great video 👌🏼
Cheers Jay!
Koch-Chemie - POL in the foamer bottle is immense as is their Motorplast for Engine bays!
Hi Heather, I find infinity wax ceramic detailer a great help this time of year, especially using it as a drying aid.
I'll have a look at that one thanks, I've only tried a few IW products but they've all been great
Hi Heather, thanks for the tips. I've taken your advice and ordered a pair of the gloves you recommended. Those with the long name😉
Hopefully I'll have warm hands when I venture outside to clean my car.🤞🤞
Good shout! Hope you find them useful too!
A decent wooly hat and two pairs of gloves 😆. You're right about the rinse of sealants I actually think it was a recommendation on one of your other videos that got me using them
Yep the hat is a good shout haha!
My Australian Summer/Winter process is the same as in terms of protection just use a none alkaline snow foam.
Megs synthetic spray wax or the Soft99 speed barrier quick detailer.
Wish we had to access to the UK brand's here.
Hello Heather 👋 A fine review there of your preferred winter products.......nicely summarised and the reasons why you use them. I've never tried a citrus pre wash, but I will using squid ink 👍 thanks for the tip and have a great week ahead ( even though the weather is poor!)
Thanks for watching! Let me know how you get on with the citrus if you give it a try!
@AutoCareHQ Hi Heather 👋 thanks for the reply....yes I'll let you know how I get on. I did try for the 1st time at the weekend Gyeons wet coat to give the paintwork and wheels a bit of winter protection. I was very impressed with the result 🙂.......I have to say. 👍
The steam cleaner for winter is a good idea, I use the sc4 and I have no complaints. The ik foam sprayer with the dry nozzle/tip is also brilliant for winter. You can get a nice layer of dry foam on the surface to allow more dwelling time for surface stains, and it is dry enough that it doesn't saturate the seats. The steamer/dry-foam combo is a must-have for interior detailing in cold wet weather, minimising the worry of causing damp smells and mould
A few good ideas/tips there etc, especially the citrus pre wash & especially the glove! Keep warm (when you can lol) :)
Thanks for watching!
Iv used washing up liquid for yes then i give it a good wax works a treat and its cheap
Hi, what ceramic shampoo do you recommend please. Thank you.
Thank you for making this video for us detailers. Can’t beat a good citrus pre-wash as I think they can work better at removing grime more than a snow foam.
Thanks for watching! Yeah that's very true, especially compared to a pH neutral one
Awesome Products for winter washes. We don't get much of those products here, but carpro is still on of my favorite brands. I did try the CarPro Descale and its good for clogged up ceramic coating and works really well.
Thanks for watching! Carpro is a great brand!
Great video againHeather….. have ordered some of the products you recommended, to try out. Am particularly keen to try the Yum Foam+ as I currently use a ceramic snow foam from Tino Car Care as well as some of their other products which are excellent and really good value, so am interested to compare the results…..I would love it if you could maybe review or compare some of the Tino range, especially the snow foams and exterior detailer they do. Cheers
Thank you! And thanks for the recommendation I'll take a look :)
Lots of great ideas. Thank you. I really need to work and experiment on rejuvenation of clogged coatings. Especially on bottom of the doors. I've tried Carpro Spotless and had mixed results. I've tried Carpro Descale and about the same. Detailing in the winter sucks! Thank you for the video, Heather.
Thanks Kim! Have you tried using an higher alkaline shampoo? Sometimes these can help if the clogging isn’t caused as much by mineral deposits
'Little bit of a problem' 🤪🤣👏👏 citrus is brilliant especially at this time of year. Some really good hints! 👍
Haha thanks for watching! 😂
Great video Heather and some good points on using effective pre wash rather than ph neutral/low cleaning as this time of year a car would general need cleaning more often anyway so a spray and rinse or ceramic shampoo is being applied regularly. This time of year im using car chem ceramic suds and i have found it is much more effective and lasts longer when applied through a foam lance rather than in a bucket, maybe something worth trying 🙂
Thanks for watching :) That's a good point, I noticed that when I used Bilt Hamber Touch-On too!
Excellent travail 👍👌🙋
Thank you!
Cracking video again Heather, what would we do without ya 👍😜x
Haha cheers Rodney!
Hi again , that yum foam plus looks a good product but not very good value for money, £25 for 500ml ?
It's not the cheapest but the dilution ratio is twice as good compared to a lot of the other options which are about £12-15 so it's pretty similar cost/use to the average@@rodneyblenkin2384
Hello Heather I hope you are well, excellent video and many choices your shelves are full, congrats so, yes I agreed with you the best protection in winter is Sealant a custom car wax, CC aren’t working here in Canada because are chemical especially between-10 to -20 I already tested. Best Regards from 🇨🇦🙏.
Thanks Jorge, I hope you're doing well too! Wow that's very cold!
@@AutoCareHQ Yes, best👍
Excellent video. Especially the spray on rinse off protection.
Spotless water means i don't have to dry the car and get really cold hands. And rubber mats means i can clean them in the bath (not with me in there at the same time tho)
Thanks for watching! Spotless water is a great shout too
I'm getting ready to order some more lotions and potions for my collection. Looking to try out Garage Therapy Zero: Citrus and Koch Chemie Hydro Foam Sealant - just finished my second bottle of Valet Pro Snow Sealant at the weekend which was really good but as you say, it's good to try new stuff!
Would have tried squid ink and young's products, although unfortunately in2detailing don't stock them and I just like to stick to one store and delivery arriving where possible.
Gloves in winter though, I completely agree, I use a pair of LeMieux yard master gloves. Thermal lining inside and waterproof and really well priced. The wheel mats are also great for lifting the tyres off the ground for dressing too and minimising scraping knuckles on the ground when dressing them.
Sounds like some good choices! Haha I’m the same, even if I like a product I still get tempted to try new stuff out
I'm a long time amateur - I would call myself a car polisher. Basically very old school in my choise of polish products. However I try to keep up with machinery and stuff like degreaser, coating and so on. I like your presentation of products. This video inspired me to try a citrus product. This Norwegian winter is just awful for my dear cars.
Thank you for watching!
Hi,i do not contact wash my car in winter that much,i just pressure wash it well,+i do not like cold hands. Very good video,informative as usual well done.
That’s fair enough! Thanks for watching 😊
Recently dug out an old bottle of polar seal, that to leaves a nice shine and so easy to use... Are you filming a "best products of 2023" as always buy stock of the back of these videos.. Keep up the great work
Thanks for watching 😊 I’m not planning to do a full product round-up soon but I’m thinking of doing more category summaries like favourite equipment, types of chemicals, accessories etc throughout the year
I do always keep my recommended products page up to date on my website though if you’re looking for some ideas
autocarehq.com/recommended-products/
😊it's really good
Thanks 😊
Have you tried Gyeon Wet coat spray sealant? Excellent product.
Yep that’s a great product too
Great video Heather leave it till the summer it's freezing now lol 😂
Haha fair enough! 😂
Thank you for the awesome content; your channel is a favorite of mine. 🙌 While I may have missed it, I haven't seen you use rinse less wash like ONR or P&S Absolute on your channel. For winter, I prefer ONR and GYEON Wet Coat for wheels, and GYEON Ceramic Detailer for paint, as Absolute sometimes leaves white spots on my black trim. 😅 When using Rinseless P&S Absolute, I pair it with Beat Maker. 🚗 Regarding your steamer, do you replace the cloth after each car? 🤔 Thanks for sharing your car detailing expertise in your videos! 👍
Thanks very much for watching! I appreciate the kind words 😊
I’ve never actually tried a proper rinseless wash actually! I’ve only ever used them for claying, drying etc.
If the microfiber cover on the steamer gets very dirty I’ll replace it but it usually comes out really well after a wash
Hi - new to your channel - what brushes do you recommend for wheels - I’ve picked up some Garage Therapy Wheel Shampoo and want the best brushes to compliment this. Many thanks !
Thanks for watching! I prefer to use a mitt to be honest for most of it, the Garage Therapy and The Rag Company wheel mitts are both great. Then I usually use the Carscope wheel barrel brush and the Detail Factory Soft Synthetic brushes on the tighter areas
Wow , you rattled through that pretty fast Heather, but not a problem, I just watched it twice ! Think you covered everything except an insulated cup of tea / coffee to hand !
Haha thanks for watching it twice!
Im a mobile detailer in the UK.
I did one today at a body shop.
Sprayed it off to get rid of the loose dirt and it froze instantly. The snow foam froze. (Frozen bubbles)
Gave up and went inside one of the heated booths and did the rest of it inside.
ONR with hot water is a lifesaver at least for maintenance washes.
@@PrjctWRX I rarely see new customers. Generally I only get an open day if a regular goes on holiday or away on business.
The rest is taken up with paint shops and dealers.
They all understand that there are difficulties at this time of the year.
The dealers and paintshops have inside, heated space where I can work.
The other regulars where I go to their homes get rearranged.
Good video 👍🏻
Thanks!
Have you tried autofinesse lavish? Seems to leave great protection and silky smooth feeling paintwork
I’ve not I’m afraid!
I tend to use Mitchell & King HD Snow (Alkaline) rinsed off then M & K regular snow to neutralise the car then a contact wash. In summer I use citrus topped with snow on dirty cars. My spray sealant of choice in winter is Auto Finesse Lavish ceramic which I find really good on cars I look after but not my own as they are all waxed. I did use GT Two QD the other day as a drying aid and wondered why I stopped using it as it left my Corrus Grey Metalic paint like a mirror. I have used AutoBrite Direct Ceramic sealant in the past but I didn't find it lasted very long but I will revisit it as I still have a bottle and a half. I still need to try Yum cars products but they do look good. I do like the look of the waterproof gloves but are they chemical resistant or would you use gloves underneath. At the height of Covid I had a frying pan of searing hot oil spill on the back of my hand where I lost all the skin. It healed well but I am careful now with car chemicals with all that new skin.
Thanks for watching John, good to hear your favourites too. I doubt the gloves are chemically resistant to be honest, could be a good idea to use nitriles underneath when dealing with anything dodgy
Super Video 👍🌹❤
Thank you very much!
Great timing Heather as we are freezing here in Warrington. I think I know the answer to this one but makers of Rinseless products often argue that cold weather is when they can come into their own given there is no or very little water left on the ground to freeze - what's your take on using a rinseless in cold/freezing conditions?
I definitely get the logic but to be honest I always do a thorough pre-wash first and need to pressure washer to do it so if it’s too cold I just have to wait and then I may as well do the contact wash as normal 😂
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Heather what angle attachment do you use mainly on pressure washer gun ? Would you say 40 degree or smaller ?
Thanks.
I usually use the 25 degree one
Another great video to watch, what is the difference between a citrus pre wash and an all purpose cleaner as a pre wash before using a snow foam, is there a difference??
Thanks! There's definitely a bit of crossover between a citrus and APC as a pre-wash. The main difference is that one of the active ingredients in citrus pre-washes contain D-limonene which is quite an expensive raw material. APC's are a bit more likely to be caustic so there's more risk of issues if left to dry out/ not diluted appropriately, but some citrus pre-washes will also contain similar chemicals so it's a bit of a grey area
@@AutoCareHQ Thanks for the reply very interesting to know the difference between citrus pre wash and APC, your videos are great to watch everything is presented in an easy to follow way.👍
Great video, very helpful 👍👏 please excuse if silly question…. I’ve been using BH QD after contact wash prior to drying. Interested in using Yum Foam+. Would you do that instead of the QD or in addition? 🤷🏻🤷🏻. Thanks
Thanks for watching :) You can use both but you don't really need to tbh. If you want to stick to using BH QD as a drying aid then I'd carry on with that and then you could apply Yum Foam+ every month or so if you feel like you need an extra top-up
Thanks 👍😁
Very informative! Thank you for such amazing content. Quick question, when I use geon wet coat my wipers become squeaky and judder. Also my screen seems to be smearing causing bad vision! I have washed and washed and washed it! Used window cleaner still the same. Any ideas what I can do?
Thanks for watching!
It’s most likely that there is some contamination on the glass. Try using a glass polish first like CarPro Ceriglass and then use a glass cleaner to remove the residue. Then you can rinse the car again and go in with Wet Coat.
If that doesn’t fix it then it’s usually that the wipes are a bit worn and need replacing
@@AutoCareHQ absolute legend. Thank u so much
Hi
I love to watch your videos, it’s great
I want to know , Is bilt hamber touchless safe for paint if I’m using this product ever time when I wash my car bcoz it’s high alkaline product , ??
Thanks for watching! Yep if you dilute it to the right amount and don't let it dry out then you shouldn't really have any issues
Thanks
Do you find a citrus pre wash strips protection already on the car tho Heather? Just as waxes and coatings?
It shouldn’t do really if the protection is decent and the citrus is diluted. For the Squid Ink one a 1:9 dilution shouldn’t affect it
a female detailer.... first ive seen. and very pleasing on the eye ;)
Hi Heather. My starting point is alway bilt hamber. Can you confirm whether any of these exceed their bilt hamber counterpart? Only then will I put my hand in my pocket to buy and try 🤣
I’ve personally had better cleaning results with Alkafroth compared to BH Auto Foam and Touch-Less, I also prefer the consistency as it dwells for much longer
Have you used high definition road rage as a winter pre wash ? I've been using it for a few month is so amazing , I'm tempted to try the squid pre wash you used here but unsure if it's better than road rage
I’ve not tried it before I’m afraid! I’d have a guess that Road Rage is probably a bit stronger but more likely to degrade the protection based on what HDD say in the description but that’s just a guess
it's does say its lsp safe at tge correct ratio im guessing thats a really diluted ratio , ik thinking it's more of a traffic fillm product than a pre wash like squid ink, I might still pick some up to try it. ,I usually always top up on protection via shampoo and added wax or or spray on so hard to know if road rage has effected previous protection 😅
I haven't washed my car since since autumn and refuse to take it to a car wash your video given me a push to detail again but it's going to snow this week 🙃
Any other recommendations for spray and rinse sealants? YUM FOAM+ Isn’t available in Ireland unfortunately!
Ah that's a pain! Gyeon Wet Coat will be available in Ireland but you can't use that in the foam cannon. Other ones to look at are Valet Pro Snow Seal, Squid Ink Pro Seal and Sam's Ceramic Snow Foam. All those work really well too
@@AutoCareHQ ya I use gyeon wet coat at the moment, gives good results but always nice to try more!
Love the videos btw great to see proper reviews without all the professional set up!
Have you tried using BH Auto Foam at 6% in a pump sprayer instead or citrus ?
Also, didnt know a TFR could cause rust issues ?
I haven't actually tried BH Auto Foam that high before. I've used it at 4% though in a pump sprayer and it works very well, although a citrus I've found to be a little bit stronger. Some TFRs contain some quite aggressive caustic chemicals which can stain trim etc and if used over a long period of time are likely to promote rusting more than non-caustic options
@@AutoCareHQ on Harpers Car Detailing channel I noticed he switched from Citrus to BH AF 6% 🤷♂️
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You should try some krystal klean detail citrus magic (much better dilution ratios so more cost effective) and purity x (spray on rinse off sealant that costs little and lasts 3 months)
I’ll check those out! Nearly bought a bottle of Citrus Magic recently but went with Shiny Garage Citrus Oil instead
@@AutoCareHQ if you get some then you won't need anything stronger than 10:1 and for a maintenance wash on a protected car then 20 to 25:1 is good. Purity x has been around for years. It's so cheap compared with a lot of the others but really good. Can be a bit of a tw*t on hot panels but otherwise a doddle
Wasn't the kkd citrus at #1 spot on forensic detailing channels test?
@@jamesarmitage8399 yes. I forgot to say it has mould inhibitors in it so is great for soft tops too
First from Canada
What spray sealant would you recommend?
Gyeon Wet Coat and High Definition Detail Bead Coat are both really good options and tough to separate
@@AutoCareHQ thanks so much 🙏
@@AutoCareHQ do you know first hand how long the protection period is?
I'm not sure why people don't use alkaline foam. All the PH neutral ones to me seem to have less bite and cars i get to do my thing on, are generally left to their own devices under the assumption they will be self cleaning if left exposed to the rain! Guess its horses for courses. Big fan of the pump sprayer and pre-wash (Mile Deep FTW here, not tried The SquidInk). Biggest product for me is waterproof shoes. Found some trainer type ones that actually work and are still watertight 9 months on. I wouldn't be without them (not that I was cleaning cars barefoot before!). I've used them for walking The Pup so I've used them twice everyday even when I'm not cleaning cars). Also a fan of The Big Worm blower. Next on the list for me purely for time saving on my weekend jollies on a car, will be the ceramic shampoo as that cuts another product and stage of the process as I always under-estimate the time I take to do the whole process to my own self appointed (very very high) standards and end p ruushing to meet hte agreed collection time. A steam cleaner has been on the cards for well over a year and I need to do some Premiere seats i picked up for my Type R. Get them fitted in the next few weeks hopefully but at least I can do that in the kitchen! Another great video and a nice relaxing watch to help us all get through Blue Monday. Im all for that, and looking fwd to your next one!
Thanks for watching!
I'm a fan of Mile Deep too, they make some cracking products.
Waterproof shoes are a great shout as well, I just got some waterproof Reebok trainers and they are very good so far!
I know you like them as i hadn't heard of them til seeing them here (you were def an early bird on that one), hence when i went to their page I kinda ...overspent. No regrets though, just need that ceramic now to finish the set! @@AutoCareHQ
First from Italy 😂
The YumFoam+ is way over priced at £25 for 500ml when you think both Gyeon Wetcoat and Angelwax Blue Rinse both cheaper alternatives, give at least as good a result. Obviously this is just my opinion but you pay your money and take your choice.
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Thermal lined gloves for car washing??🥶😅 🇦🇺
First!!!!
My new year's resolution was to beat you to 'First.' failed already 😂
@pigeonpoo1823 😁😁😁No way! You should concentrate better on having a good health and enjoying the videos, not trying to beat someone. I am just lucky because I came inside my home after doing the yard and was checking my sugar level when the video popped up.
As a sub. Do you like detailing cars or getting views more?(The fame is coming. Your fans just watch)
I prefer detailing to be honest, it's great to get a decent amount of views on a video but I really just do it because it's enjoyable
Advice? Needed?
What’s up?
@@AutoCareHQ I hope you start my business April and I'm just abit confused on all the products there are so many and not sure what the best starter products are like the basics I need to buy
Here's a link to a section of my website which has all my recommended chemicals, accessories and equipment: autocarehq.com/recommended-products/
@@AutoCareHQ yeah I mean if I was starting tomorrow what would you recommend me to buy if I had to buy a starter pack
Have a look at this vid th-cam.com/video/BM6KMFC4zqg/w-d-xo.html
nah. winter is the worst time of the year to be washin cars lol