one key thing you forgot: clean out the drain holes/tubes under the convertible top. really easy, but if left undone, the rain (or wash water) will leak into the cabin, making it moldy.
I dunno if it was intentional or not but this video is like the perfect companion piece to Chris Fix's in depth guide to all these super cleans. you watch Chris's videos to really learn the ins and outs of how to do these cleans, and you watch this video as a quick refresher and run down to remind yourself of any things you might have missed. and I appreciate the nod to Chris at 8:04
@@chico305SIGMA They often handle better than American muscle, and have lots of tuning potential, like many American cars. The Cappucino and miata are sought after because of their weight
Another good few are: -grit guard for your rinse bucket cheap and great for separation of dirt from water. -do a rinse>soap foam>rinse>soap foam then use microfiber mitt. Greatly reduced the amiutn of dirt and grit before using your mitt -90/10 alcohol is the best thing to use for removing sap. -always wash car on coolest part of day or atleast while it is cloudy. If your water is as hard as mine then you know how bad water spots suck -find a good after wash rinse (I use chem guys after shine) I use a separate spray foamer for just this after I wash it no need to rinse just spray and dry. It's basically the same thing used at car washes that call it a spot free rinse. It works wonders.
This was extremely helpful, funny, entertaining & informative!! Also here are some notes I made for this vid which I will be definitely using: Interior Remove front Seats (and centre console) To have more place to clean Get a vacuum and vacuum the whole interior Clean the floor/carpet of the car (turtle wax or any carpet cleaner) Don’t go overboard cause the foam padding behind the carpet will soak and mold, which result to smelling really bad Clean the whole interior (turtle wax is good for all types, or get different cleaner accordingly. Ex. Leather cleaner) Clean all the plastic interior (Turtle wax or soapy water works well) Clean Seatbelts Use toothbrush to clean controls (turn signal and headlight signals) Dress all your vinyls, leathers and plastic. This brings all those faded materials back to life Put seats back in, make sure everything is dried off and move onto engine bay Engine Bay Disconnect Engine Bay completely Make sure all covers and fluid caps are completely closed Ex. Oil dipstick, coolant, windshield washer, Engine Oil cover Cover the engine itself with plastic bags or tarp. Since you are about to clean the hood underside and hose the whole bay down Put Degreaser everywhere it is dirty, underside of hood and in engine bay Scrub all places that are dirty with degreaser Then rinse it all off with a garden hose or a pressure washer without so much pressure Do not spray any electrical components directly Spray Degreaser, scrub off dirt, then rinse. Do this step a couple of times Take bag off engine itself since you are going to clean that now Spray degreaser, scrub off dirt, rinse off with a damp towel. Finishing touch: Dress up all plastics, Painted metals and covered wires. Exterior Note: Tree Sap and bird poop can harm/ruin your paint, by getting rid of it Wheel and Tires Use the same wash liquid as you do for the whole car but with a different brush and bucket Soap it up and scrub Then rinse it off with water. Do this for each tire Body Throw or pressure wash soapy water all over your car quickly to lift off all the dirt and grime Then get two different buckets One with soapy water to clean the car One to rinse off the car USE terry cotton mitts to clean your car since they hold the dirt deeper (9:06) BUT best to use is the MICROFIBRE DREADLOCK HAND MITTS So now get your soapy water bucket and work top to bottom Clean the hood, roof and trunk first Now rinse off the top (w/ water hose) Second part, wash the moldings of the car all the way around (Top half of the doors and fenders and etc) Then rinse it all off (w/ water hose) Now wash the bottom half of the car (bumpers, skirts, bottom door, etc) Now Rinse it all off (w/ water or hose) Claybar Note: Claybar cleans and gets rid of all the dirt and gunk embedded in the paint Dry off the spots you don’t need to claybar like the glass so you don’t get water marks on them using a large microfibre Get your clybar and clay bar lubricant, spray the lube then scrub with claybar Use a nice, light pressure Time consuming, since you have to do the whole car You will feel the whole car smoothing up, the more passes you make. Waxing You need Paste wax and an applicator Put it onto the surface with a light pressure in circles throughout the whole car If you get it on plastic trim, wipe it off right away with a damp towel because it will stain the trim and it is very hard to get it off Once the whole car is waxed and dried, buff it off with a clean microfibre Finishing Touches Use the dressing for all the rubbers, plastics and tires around the car Use glass cleaners to clean all your Windows Step back and admire your work
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol can and will remove painted markings/labels from your interior (like the turn signal labels on your stalk or the radio control buttons). 70% is less likely to cause damage, but the 90% or higher mixes will definitely break down the paint.
finally, another Money Pit episode!! love them!! Just my two cents though. I would polish the car after the clay bar and then wax it. Clay bars will sometimes leave micro-scratches that need to be removed.
it's not the claybar leaving the scratches, it's from the dirt it picks up. You should mold your claybar every few minutes to try and prevent as many scratches as possible.
"It still looks like sh*******t..." Exactly my car after I clean it. (Paint's peeling, but at least the interior looks good.) This is my new favorite Donut show.
"Your car is way dirtier than you think" That, my friend, is where you are wrong. Every day I get to work without being crawled on by a cockroach is a blessing. It's on the cusp of being declared a biohazardous zone by WHO, my car. I tried to take a bacterial swab of the passenger side floor, and by the time i lifted the swab back up, the bacteria on the swab had already discovered how to generate and store electrical power. My car is so dirty that bins throw stuff at _me_ when i drive past... The seats are in such a state that when i get in, i take a shit in my pants first because its cleaner to sit on that than it is my car seats... ...ok its not _that_ bad but still...
OxiClean Total Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner works legendary. Not only cleans, but it also restores rubber, plastics, wiring harnesses, etc. Removes grime as well. I used it on the engine bay of my ‘81 Tercel and man what a satisfaction.
Outstanding and relevant topic! Thanks for highlighting this. Spritzing and dabbing don't disinfect. It is DWELL TIME of a FLOODED SURFACE of the antiseptic which breaks the cell walls and kills them. If you ever come across an automated hand alcohol foam dispenser and think it is too much, it is just right because it forces you to wipe and wring your hands for 10 seconds to evaporate it away. It needs more power, baby.
You guys really nailed it with this series. I just love everything about it, and seeing as I own a Miata, they're very helpful videos too! Thanks Donut!
Synthetic clay pads are better to use if you are not paint correcting afterwards. The clay bar shown in the video can be used but is generally a little more aggressive. Also waxing should be done in straight lines instead of circles like we've been taught. Circular scratches are easier for light to catch and to be seen. Using straight lines limits the edges to help avoid fine scratches being seen. The car may be as clean as possible but without every precaution taken still expect small scratches in the clear.
@@nikovbn839 claying your glass helps remove contaminants stuck in there. you don't have clay it if you're not super serious about having crystal clear class
This is my favorite series on all of TH-cam! Your videos are so inspiring and comfortable to watch. I really want to start a project car and dive my passion into one. Your videos are the push I need now I just need the money to do it lol.
Heads up, isopropyl alcohol can damage finishes, and hurt plastics in particular. It wiped off a little bit of the black of my trim. Be careful with using IPA.
Just a tip whether you want to use it or not, tire shine works great on black plastics under the hood, and it keeps it looking nice for a real long time! Have run into absolutely zero issues with this over the years and on many different cars!
@@christopherpape4823 overall yes. Our detailer at work (whom I would cover for if he was gone or I didnt have a customers car on the hoist at the moment I'd help him) showed me that actually. He would spray the tires and under hood plastics. For the interior he would spray it on a rag then wipe it on hard plastics ONLY. Q tips work great for vents if you really want to get in there. For cleaning the dust first, a toothbrush or baby bottle brush are both great options, just be sure they're soft bristles!
@@dhag72 appreciate the tips! I just picked up a 2017 civic si recently and I've been trying to do my research on how to properly maintain it and keep it looking its best haha
When applying wax I wouldn’t go in circles, I’d go in straight lines. Just cuz it’s clean doesn’t mean you can’t scratch the paint and if you do, straight line micro scratches are harder to see then circles.
But with wax you want to get it into every area of the paint and if you have micro scratches the wax will fill them. Waxing in straight lines won’t allow the wax to fill those micro scratches.
When you get to that top replacement vid just know you’ll need 3/16 medium rivets to put a new top on the frame and a couple beers to calm you down because that’s hands down the worst part of a Miata
Good tip for drying your car. Don’t use a dry micro fused towel. Wet it then ring it out till it’s just damp. The water will attract the water on your car. Props to ammo nyc for that tip. Works great.
4 parts water/1 part regular woolite is what many pro detailers use to clean leather seats. I REALLY love 3M leather & vinyl cleaner. Not only does to clean seats, if you wipe with a rag on dashboard plastic parts it gives it a nice deep clean matte shine and doesn’t collect dust. And Chemical Guys paint sealant is pretty great too.
1:30 ISO becomes less effective above %70 due to fast evaporation best is %70 (or diluted down to %70) spray it liberally wait for at least 5 minutes to evaporate.
Chemical Guys makes some great interior dressing and a little bit goes a long way. Edit: I just got to that part and it actually is the CG product called V.R.P. Dressing. www.chemicalguys.com/vrp-vinyl-rubber-plastic-shine-and-protectant/vrp-super-shine.html
You should really use 404 aerospace protectant. It won't try out the interior like the cheap spray stuff, and won't leave a greasy or shiny finish either.
I remember watching videos of Zach teaching me how to change turbos on my 135i. Now that's gone and I'm watching him again on how to build a Z and project tips and tricks. Crazy.
Hey Donut, I love watching your videos, but I sometimes get confused with all the fancy numbers and car parts. Could you guys do a cars 101 episode for all us people who do not have the same mechanical knowledge? #mopowababy
Really liked the hilow series you guys did you should do it again if I would pick a car I would say Honda S2000 or Subaru BRZ or Subaru wrx please like so they can see 😃😃😃
This series makes me wanna have a Miata just because it all seems so simple. I’m imagining what if have to do for even something simple like this in my car and a drop top Miata is so incredibly easy compared to a Station Wagon
Money pit has quickly become my favorite donut series.
Same!
It's been my favorite since the first episode.
You'll definitely like ChrisFix then
Same here.
Same her..beside Mow Powah Bebe!!🤣
Zach: ...soapy wooder
my brain: ...HEY GUYS!
CHRIS FIX HERE
yeah
You also made comment about it ahha I thought the same😂
Shout out to my boy Christopher Fixtopher!
@@Donut Donut Media X ChrisFix????
Every miata owner struck gold when he chose a Miata for this series
one key thing you forgot: clean out the drain holes/tubes under the convertible top. really easy, but if left undone, the rain (or wash water) will leak into the cabin, making it moldy.
This series was 80% of the reason I just bought one lol
my car: Dirty
me: watches another guy clean his car
my car: dude...
🤣🤣
Just explain to your car you want to do it properly
#carsneedbaths
I have never laugh this hard
same but its gunna rain thooo
I like how he permanently "borrowed" his roommate's steering wheel. As you do.
Lmaoo you're right!
his room mate probably didnt check the size and didnt fit in his car, rather put it to use with a friend than let it rot away
His roommate hasn't driven for almost a year now!
"Interior dosent take to long"
Me: cries in 3 row suburban
Me: *cries in expedition el*
Me: *laughs in NA miata*
Alieu Ebo LAUGHS HARDER IN PEEL P50
Cheeki Breeki Gopnik Me *starts crying in NA Miata because of P50*
i understand your pain
“Really easy to take out your seats”
Has a Miata with a drop top
it is piss easy though literally 4 bolts on 99% of cars
@@DeckoTD It still can be a pain in the ass.In my Alfa 33 the 4 bolts go thru the chassis and after 30 years they get pretty rusty.
My Audi has these weird star shaped bolts and round on the outside so idk what that piece is called
@@giovannimora9134 torx
@@giovannimora9134 My Ford Taunus has them too and it's very hard to take off the seats sometimes...
"whatever sucks the hardest"
I'm not touching my mouth to the carpet!
Lmao i see this comnent coming
I had a carpet cleaning job for a long time. I referred to my van as " the suck truck" 😄
we got straws
Gaydes69 as username and james making that face is perfect for this comment
rub your carpet all over your car
I dunno if it was intentional or not but this video is like the perfect companion piece to Chris Fix's in depth guide to all these super cleans. you watch Chris's videos to really learn the ins and outs of how to do these cleans, and you watch this video as a quick refresher and run down to remind yourself of any things you might have missed.
and I appreciate the nod to Chris at 8:04
Soapy Wooder
“Use whatever sucks the hardest”
Jessica
Oh good ol' Jessica. She's a sucker alright.
“Should I call her?”
Who’s Jessica? Did you just pick a random name?
Yeah, thats my ex’s name
Jessica Biel I see
Just don’t use the alcohol too often or it will break down the leather overtime.
RacingGameTV you always want to remoisturize your leather after cleaning it.
GraV true but the alcohol is tough on the leather as soon as you apply it. So fast reacting.
I use a cream for leather interior, it makes it shine and moisturized .
Also some plastics will get destroyed by it too.
Alklazaris correct!
Money Pit is definitely one of my favorite Donut shows now 100%
“How to detail your ENTIRE CAR”
The Car:
*A* *MIATA*
EpKnight lol coulda been a cappuccino
Let’s be real, most car guys don’t hve hugeee cars that* take much longer to clean then this. And he did a really detailed job honestly.
I still don't understand why young guys like those Japanese imports. I'm 30 by the way. Lol
@@chico305SIGMA They often handle better than American muscle, and have lots of tuning potential, like many American cars. The Cappucino and miata are sought after because of their weight
What if instead of Mazda Miata would be Big Limo car?
Interior - 1:55
Engine Bay - 4:45
Exterior - 7:19
Sweet tips!
Not if you lick the steering wheel
Wait, you're not supposed to lick the steering wheel?
@@michaelblakemore3712 Yeah? Wait, you don't?
Another good few are:
-grit guard for your rinse bucket cheap and great for separation of dirt from water.
-do a rinse>soap foam>rinse>soap foam then use microfiber mitt. Greatly reduced the amiutn of dirt and grit before using your mitt
-90/10 alcohol is the best thing to use for removing sap.
-always wash car on coolest part of day or atleast while it is cloudy. If your water is as hard as mine then you know how bad water spots suck
-find a good after wash rinse (I use chem guys after shine) I use a separate spray foamer for just this after I wash it no need to rinse just spray and dry. It's basically the same thing used at car washes that call it a spot free rinse. It works wonders.
Is nobody else recognizing that, that's Toyo Tires?
Should I clean my car? Nah I’ll just watch him do it
Nik Stone should I clean mine ? No I’m 15
Marcopolo2 ?
The perfect excuse
Close enough
Start the video and toss your phone in the car. Clean by osmosis
last i was this early james was crying about 100 up to speed episodes.
Last time you were this early James still had his pre heart attack energy.
@@SamP0rterBridges Goddam u
He will get his energy back and then some. I had similar heart attack about 6 months before him
Zach: How to clean your engine bay
My brain: Hey Guys Chrisfix here
Hahaha I could _hear_ this comment
. 😂 🤣 😂 🤣
We're gonna go from THIS, to THIS
@@jaloldean5446 exactly that lol
Soapy wooder
This was extremely helpful, funny, entertaining & informative!!
Also here are some notes I made for this vid which I will be definitely using:
Interior
Remove front Seats (and centre console)
To have more place to clean
Get a vacuum and vacuum the whole interior
Clean the floor/carpet of the car (turtle wax or any carpet cleaner)
Don’t go overboard cause the foam padding behind the carpet will soak and mold, which result to smelling really bad
Clean the whole interior (turtle wax is good for all types, or get different cleaner accordingly. Ex. Leather cleaner)
Clean all the plastic interior (Turtle wax or soapy water works well)
Clean Seatbelts
Use toothbrush to clean controls (turn signal and headlight signals)
Dress all your vinyls, leathers and plastic.
This brings all those faded materials back to life
Put seats back in, make sure everything is dried off and move onto engine bay
Engine Bay
Disconnect Engine Bay completely
Make sure all covers and fluid caps are completely closed
Ex. Oil dipstick, coolant, windshield washer, Engine Oil cover
Cover the engine itself with plastic bags or tarp.
Since you are about to clean the hood underside and hose the whole bay down
Put Degreaser everywhere it is dirty, underside of hood and in engine bay
Scrub all places that are dirty with degreaser
Then rinse it all off with a garden hose or a pressure washer without so much pressure
Do not spray any electrical components directly
Spray Degreaser, scrub off dirt, then rinse. Do this step a couple of times
Take bag off engine itself since you are going to clean that now
Spray degreaser, scrub off dirt, rinse off with a damp towel.
Finishing touch: Dress up all plastics, Painted metals and covered wires.
Exterior
Note: Tree Sap and bird poop can harm/ruin your paint, by getting rid of it
Wheel and Tires
Use the same wash liquid as you do for the whole car but with a different brush and bucket
Soap it up and scrub
Then rinse it off with water.
Do this for each tire
Body
Throw or pressure wash soapy water all over your car quickly to lift off all the dirt and grime
Then get two different buckets
One with soapy water to clean the car
One to rinse off the car
USE terry cotton mitts to clean your car since they hold the dirt deeper (9:06)
BUT best to use is the MICROFIBRE DREADLOCK HAND MITTS
So now get your soapy water bucket and work top to bottom
Clean the hood, roof and trunk first
Now rinse off the top (w/ water hose)
Second part, wash the moldings of the car all the way around (Top half of the doors and fenders and etc)
Then rinse it all off (w/ water hose)
Now wash the bottom half of the car (bumpers, skirts, bottom door, etc)
Now Rinse it all off (w/ water or hose)
Claybar
Note: Claybar cleans and gets rid of all the dirt and gunk embedded in the paint
Dry off the spots you don’t need to claybar like the glass so you don’t get water marks on them using a large microfibre
Get your clybar and clay bar lubricant, spray the lube then scrub with claybar
Use a nice, light pressure
Time consuming, since you have to do the whole car
You will feel the whole car smoothing up, the more passes you make.
Waxing
You need Paste wax and an applicator
Put it onto the surface with a light pressure in circles throughout the whole car
If you get it on plastic trim, wipe it off right away with a damp towel because it will stain the trim and it is very hard to get it off
Once the whole car is waxed and dried, buff it off with a clean microfibre
Finishing Touches
Use the dressing for all the rubbers, plastics and tires around the car
Use glass cleaners to clean all your Windows
Step back and admire your work
Champion!
13:32 literally looks like the animation when you get first place in a gta online mission XD
Look I'm not gonna say custom cars are cheating,but.
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol can and will remove painted markings/labels from your interior (like the turn signal labels on your stalk or the radio control buttons). 70% is less likely to cause damage, but the 90% or higher mixes will definitely break down the paint.
@@Hachiro that's pretty smart 😂
Chrisfix: Finally! A worthy opponent!
Anthony Wyrostek plot twist: he was actually chrisfix
“Our battle will be legendary!”
Stauffer Garage: Finally! A worthy opponent!
Scotty Kilmer: Don't clean your Engine Bay!
Chris Hernandez honestly lol
3:32 Thought I was watching ChrisFix for a sec. The Soapy Wooder caught me off guard lol
On the isopropyl alcohol, it can melt the gloss coating of some synthetic wood trim pieces. I found this out on a brand new Buick that was not mine.
finally, another Money Pit episode!! love them!!
Just my two cents though. I would polish the car after the clay bar and then wax it. Clay bars will sometimes leave micro-scratches that need to be removed.
it's not the claybar leaving the scratches, it's from the dirt it picks up. You should mold your claybar every few minutes to try and prevent as many scratches as possible.
@@mr.cuttystabby5331 you are absolutely correct, i should've clarified that!
Clay bar can still marr the paint and leave behind micro scratches so Alex is correct
“Interior doesn’t take long”
*Detail Geek has entered chat*
So first we’ll pressure wash the car...
Hahaha
*Stauffer Garage had entered the chat with AGITATION*
J G oof dead rats and mice everywhere
ChrisFix has entered the chat
"The average American spends over 290 hours in their car every year"
2020 has entered chat
There are more people at Lowe's where I live than ever before. People are not listening to the advice given by experts.
@@WindowLickingDeer Same here! I was at Lowe's a few days ago to pickup some things for my dad and there were A LOT of people there. I live in Florida
@Mark Patino - Your comment still holds up, lots of people in the streets... rip
@@DarkMan2555
My Lowe's went from average business to packed and understaffed in less than a month.
There are 8760 hours in a year
"It still looks like sh*******t..."
Exactly my car after I clean it.
(Paint's peeling, but at least the interior looks good.)
This is my new favorite Donut show.
Clear coat to save some pieces longer
How I feel detailing my FRS with a busted fender. Gotta keep the good parts looking good.
My damn front bumper has the paint chipping off
"Whatever sucks the hardest will do."
Me: *Proceeds to call Veronica
She knew what was up
Seats are easy to take out
**heated seats am i a joke to you**
'8way power bmw seat owners' - 😭😭
Yeah those mfers heavy. Almost fucked my back up taking one out.
"Whatever sucks the hardest will do."
Me in online games
Kowin Also ur mom
Note: said by a Miata owner.
Doh!
Plot twist: I’m gay and he’s cute as hell. 🤔
@@acchaladka bender
HEY GUYS! Chrisfix here! Today, i'll be teaching you guys how to superclean your car so YOU can go from THIS... TO THIS!!!!
Donut: How to clean your engine bay.
ChrisFix: This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!
XD
What products do yall recommend??
J Fisch I thought this was chris fixes video
Jerry Huerta ChrisFix will tell you
Theirs only room for one cleaner in this town.
CrisFix: (Pulls out soapy wooder)
Zack Jobe: (Pulls out wax spray)
"Your car is way dirtier than you think"
That, my friend, is where you are wrong. Every day I get to work without being crawled on by a cockroach is a blessing. It's on the cusp of being declared a biohazardous zone by WHO, my car. I tried to take a bacterial swab of the passenger side floor, and by the time i lifted the swab back up, the bacteria on the swab had already discovered how to generate and store electrical power. My car is so dirty that bins throw stuff at _me_ when i drive past... The seats are in such a state that when i get in, i take a shit in my pants first because its cleaner to sit on that than it is my car seats...
...ok its not _that_ bad but still...
Life is too short to clean the car
If you haven't heard Weird Al Yankovic's "Trash Day' you totally should. Your line abkut trash being thrown in your car reminded me of the song.
detailing your car is therapeutic, a part of self care is taking care of your ride.
Honestly I’m glad Zach got a show, he’s really funny
Cant wait to get my Miata! love this series and it helps out a lot!!!!
I absolutely love my ND. I'd like to have an NA as well. Those pop-up headlights are cool AF.
Ryan Hebron saving up for my NA
@david chappel Mods? ;)
By far the best moment was him saying “still looks like shiiiiiiit”
OxiClean Total Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner works legendary.
Not only cleans, but it also restores rubber, plastics, wiring harnesses, etc. Removes grime as well.
I used it on the engine bay of my ‘81 Tercel and man what a satisfaction.
Outstanding and relevant topic! Thanks for highlighting this. Spritzing and dabbing don't disinfect. It is DWELL TIME of a FLOODED SURFACE of the antiseptic which breaks the cell walls and kills them. If you ever come across an automated hand alcohol foam dispenser and think it is too much, it is just right because it forces you to wipe and wring your hands for 10 seconds to evaporate it away. It needs more power, baby.
“whatever sucks the hardest” *tons of jokes writing themselves already* lol
You guys really nailed it with this series. I just love everything about it, and seeing as I own a Miata, they're very helpful videos too! Thanks Donut!
jobe has such a calm presence when compared to the rest of the donut hosts it's awesome
Spending a few hours outside detailing and cleaning out your car is so relaxing idk why i dont do it more often 😩
Synthetic clay pads are better to use if you are not paint correcting afterwards. The clay bar shown in the video can be used but is generally a little more aggressive.
Also waxing should be done in straight lines instead of circles like we've been taught. Circular scratches are easier for light to catch and to be seen. Using straight lines limits the edges to help avoid fine scratches being seen. The car may be as clean as possible but without every precaution taken still expect small scratches in the clear.
"Whatever sucks the hardest"
Me: * *looking at my girlfriend* *
Who am I kidding, I drive a Kia so I don't have a girlfriend..
Imo newer gen kias are pretty dope tho.. well, at least they are considered so in my country (Indonesia)
I was looking for this comment. Respect my dude =)))
I was first with the comment🤪
Lol u are the girlfriend jkjkjk
No worries. I have a wife and she doesn't suck either😭😭😭
*Class A CDL Over the road driver here, it's like cleaning an entire house here
G1721jeff oh god I’m sorry
G1721jeff at least we have room to move
“You don’t need to Clay the glass”
But you really should
Like, actually? I think I've never seen anyone do it.
@Alan Hall You don’t have to clay is meant for paint jackass . 90 % alcohol is best for cleaning glass noobs
@@erickcontreras2238 window cleaners exist, then microfiber it down and put toothpaste on if it's winter
@@nikovbn839 claying your glass helps remove contaminants stuck in there. you don't have clay it if you're not super serious about having crystal clear class
Clay glass, headlights and tail lights, always crystal clear 👌
This is my favorite series on all of TH-cam! Your videos are so inspiring and comfortable to watch. I really want to start a project car and dive my passion into one. Your videos are the push I need now I just need the money to do it lol.
I love how much work is put into that Miata
"Without frying your electronics"
Me: Haha 1970 El camino go BRRRR
This is my favorite series because it teaches me things I need to know as a new car owner 💪
4:00 *does it work on a BMW?*
Well the grime is likely residual oil, dirt and other debris brushing off of your fingers. So BMW drivers can skip that particular step.
@@amihere383 they only need a wet paper towel to get the dust of
What are you guys talking about? I don't see anything.
@@Snow_Econ it's a stereotype, BMW drivers dont indicate
@@tobybrown8967 yeah bud, I know. That was sarcasm.
Heads up, isopropyl alcohol can damage finishes, and hurt plastics in particular. It wiped off a little bit of the black of my trim. Be careful with using IPA.
Yeah I just clean my hands with it before getting in my vehicle.
Just a tip whether you want to use it or not, tire shine works great on black plastics under the hood, and it keeps it looking nice for a real long time! Have run into absolutely zero issues with this over the years and on many different cars!
Can you use tire shine for your interior plastics too?
@@christopherpape4823 overall yes. Our detailer at work (whom I would cover for if he was gone or I didnt have a customers car on the hoist at the moment I'd help him) showed me that actually. He would spray the tires and under hood plastics. For the interior he would spray it on a rag then wipe it on hard plastics ONLY. Q tips work great for vents if you really want to get in there. For cleaning the dust first, a toothbrush or baby bottle brush are both great options, just be sure they're soft bristles!
@@dhag72 appreciate the tips! I just picked up a 2017 civic si recently and I've been trying to do my research on how to properly maintain it and keep it looking its best haha
"What ever sucks the hardest, use that." I tried using my Life, but it only made more of a mess.
10:40 "I'm Zach and you're watching Disney Channel!"
Oh my GOD 😂
4:42 "Journey of a thousand steps starts with one mile"
I think the saying goes "Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Nah car boys go the mile before they start walking
isn't a mile = 1000 steps? or am i too metric to understand
and the journey of one mile starts with a quarter mile...
This is great, I was getting ready to watch a video about engine bay cleaning today and BOOM you guys put one out
Night and day difference on those interior and engine bay. Now it doesn't really look like a beater car. Nice job and great video guys
When applying wax I wouldn’t go in circles, I’d go in straight lines. Just cuz it’s clean doesn’t mean you can’t scratch the paint and if you do, straight line micro scratches are harder to see then circles.
But with wax you want to get it into every area of the paint and if you have micro scratches the wax will fill them. Waxing in straight lines won’t allow the wax to fill those micro scratches.
Toby Siu this dude hasn’t seen Karate Kid
The bop it sounds when he was checking the fluid caps were perfect 😂
3:13 i thought zach had mutant feet for a second XD
As a new car owner, THANK YOU
I work for my father detailing cars at his dealership, these actually helped me, thanks!
I've always been afraid to clean the engine bay actually. Still am xD
with good reason, although it should be splash proof, a jet wash will ruin electronic controls. Nobody wants the A/C not working on a hot day.
11:45 reminded me of Big Z from Surfs Up when he's making a surf board
When you get to that top replacement vid just know you’ll need 3/16 medium rivets to put a new top on the frame and a couple beers to calm you down because that’s hands down the worst part of a Miata
Good tip for drying your car. Don’t use a dry micro fused towel. Wet it then ring it out till it’s just damp. The water will attract the water on your car. Props to ammo nyc for that tip. Works great.
4 parts water/1 part regular woolite is what many pro detailers use to clean leather seats. I REALLY love 3M leather & vinyl cleaner. Not only does to clean seats, if you wipe with a rag on dashboard plastic parts it gives it a nice deep clean matte shine and doesn’t collect dust. And Chemical Guys paint sealant is pretty great too.
3:32 sorry I think you mean soapy WOODER
Edit: 8:05 is a bit better..
9:48 Clean from top to bottom.
Enkei RPF1’s: Am I a joke to you
Damn 9 comments that's a first love this series
1:30 ISO becomes less effective above %70 due to fast evaporation best is %70 (or diluted down to %70) spray it liberally wait for at least 5 minutes to evaporate.
There's something so heart warming about a clean engine bay.
"What ever sucks the hardest, use that 2:30
Me: My Girlfriend!
Wait I don't have one of those...
I guess ill use my shop vac lol
“Whatever sucks the hardest”
How am I supposed to vacuum with life
Pro Tip: For faded paints, after you clay bar the whole car, use a compound THEN polish the paint, then apply your wax coat
So, now I have Zach and The Detail Geek to thank for my obsession with detailing my car.
Try 303 Aerospace Sealant for plastics. Cleans and protects against UV.
Bro, your segment is FIRE! Much love and support!
I gutted my whole car cleaned everything then completed the huge puzzle
LOL it's "clean a Miata week" between Donut and Throtl
I guess me too.
The next episode should be about upgrading the stock speakers and buying a subwoofer
13:10 "it still looks like shiiiiiiiit" I felt that.
Just want to say that it’s great to see an old Yamaha R6 that hasn’t been completely trashed.
"whatever sucks the hardest"
me : *calling back my ex*
Zack: “Whatever sucks the hardest”
Me: “Hey Shelly, can you come over for a second?”
What is the “dressing” that you use in the interior and exterior of the car?
idk either
Chemical Guys makes some great interior dressing and a little bit goes a long way. Edit: I just got to that part and it actually is the CG product called V.R.P. Dressing. www.chemicalguys.com/vrp-vinyl-rubber-plastic-shine-and-protectant/vrp-super-shine.html
I’d personally recommend Adams, though they are expensive. Any old VRT (vinyl rubber trim) should do though
I didn't think Donut could get better than Up To Speed, but this is my new favorite show. Keep it up!
Not only was this video very informative but the 2-3 seconds of a early 2000s Yamaha made my lil motorcyclist brain happy
ChrisFix: “Am I a joke to you?”
Zach: Use what ever sucks the hardest!
Me: okay, Imma use my life then.
Anyone know the “dressing” he used
Ranch
I think it’s the chemical guys new car high shine dressing
Chemical guys V.R.P Dressing, usually abouy $10 a bottle
You should really use 404 aerospace protectant. It won't try out the interior like the cheap spray stuff, and won't leave a greasy or shiny finish either.
I remember watching videos of Zach teaching me how to change turbos on my 135i. Now that's gone and I'm watching him again on how to build a Z and project tips and tricks. Crazy.
2:30
“ what ever sucks the hardest, use that and it will do what you want it to do “
Hey Donut, I love watching your videos, but I sometimes get confused with all the fancy numbers and car parts. Could you guys do a cars 101 episode for all us people who do not have the same mechanical knowledge? #mopowababy
Really liked the hilow series you guys did you should do it again if I would pick a car I would say Honda S2000 or Subaru BRZ or Subaru wrx please like so they can see 😃😃😃
No
“Soap and wooder” I see you like chrisfix🙃
This series makes me wanna have a Miata just because it all seems so simple. I’m imagining what if have to do for even something simple like this in my car and a drop top Miata is so incredibly easy compared to a Station Wagon
Miatas are very sought after cars. Good luck finding one that isn't trashed or overpriced.
THE BOP IT NOISES. Yall are so clever. Donut is the goat