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Driveway Detailer
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Добавлен 2 апр 2020
I’m an auto detailing enthusiast who details my own cars on the driveway of my home. Just sharing what I know with the internet.
Instagram: @drivewaydetaileryt
Email: josh.weightwarfare@gmail.com
Instagram: @drivewaydetaileryt
Email: josh.weightwarfare@gmail.com
Is DIY Detail Ceramic Coating good for beginners?
I was so excited to do my very first paint correction! I’m glad I chose DIY detail products for my first paint correction and ceramic coating. All of the DIY detail products I used performed very well and were very easy to use for someone with not a lot of experience like me.
The difficult part of applying the DIY detail ceramic coating was the prep work. What you can’t see in the video was how many stains were etched into the paint because of years of neglect. I did the best I could, but removing all of the extreme etching required more skill than I had.
Other than that, I really enjoyed the process of applying the DIY detail ceramic coating. It was so easy to apply and level and I think...
The difficult part of applying the DIY detail ceramic coating was the prep work. What you can’t see in the video was how many stains were etched into the paint because of years of neglect. I did the best I could, but removing all of the extreme etching required more skill than I had.
Other than that, I really enjoyed the process of applying the DIY detail ceramic coating. It was so easy to apply and level and I think...
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Amsoil High Foam Car Wash. Amsoil’s New Detail Line!
Просмотров 24114 дней назад
I love Adam’s Car Shampoo. I have used it loyally for many years. In my opinion nothing comes close to the quality, performance, and results of Adam’s Car Shampoo. I’ve also been a loyal Adam’s Polishes customer for a very long time. For a detail enthusiast like me it’s hard to beat the quality and price Adam’s Polishes offers. Amsoil is another high quality company I have used for a very long ...
Tire Sealant Test! CarPro vs. Adam’s Is There A Difference?
Просмотров 78721 день назад
In my opinion one of the most important parts of any detail is the tire sealant. Nothing can ruin the end result of a detail faster than dirty wheels and tires on a clean car. At the same time nothing quite pulls a detail together like clean wheels and tires. I’ve used Adam’s Tire Shine for many years and I love it. I’ve seen videos about CarPro DarkSide and I wanted to test it out. I recorded ...
Using CarPro Perl and Super Clean Degreaser to Detail a Filthy 17 year old Engine!!
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.28 дней назад
I tackled an engine bay detail for the first time and it went pretty well for my first time. There are definitely things I can improve, but it was good for what it was. Detailing engines can be pretty intimidating to detail because of all of the things which can go wrong, but if you approach it intelligently everything will be fine and you’ll end up with a clean engine bay. Products in this vid...
The Adam’s Air Cannon. Dry Without Touching the Paint!
Просмотров 477Месяц назад
I love Adam’s Polishes. When I first started out almost every tool and product I used came from Adam’s. When Adam’s released the air cannon I knew it would be another outstanding product. The video doesn’t do it justice because water drops on white paint do not show up well on video, but Adam’s Air Cannon is an outstanding tool. It delivers clean warm air to dry the cracks and crevices of your ...
Maintenance Wash of my 450k Mile Daily Driver! How I detail.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Whether detailing my own vehicles or someone else’s my approach to detailing doesn’t change. I use the same process every single time. If I ever had the chance to detail an expensive, or valuable, vehicle there is very little about my process that I would change. I think the thing I love most about auto detailing is how cathartic it is for me. It’s such a peaceful and relaxing time for me. I fo...
Maintaining My New Active 2.0 After I Broke The Original.
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Месяц назад
I said I wouldn’t buy a new pressure washer for a while, but I didn’t anticipate how much I would hate hose washing. In this video I go over the things I changed, and the things I’m going to do different, to make sure my new Active 2.0 lasts much longer than the original one I had. Of course, if things go wrong again I will keep you all posted. The one change that Active made that I was really ...
The Garden Hose Foam Cannon by MTM. An Honest Review.
Просмотров 7542 месяца назад
At first I only bought the Garden Hose Foam Cannon by MTM to review it, but then I broke my pressure washer. The GHFC1 is a serviceable tool if you don’t have access to a pressure washer. The pre-wash foam is an important part of any detail (in my opinion) The garden hose foam cannon will allow people to add pre-wash foam into their detail routine even if you don’t have a foam cannon. I don’t h...
Active 2.0. Broken after 10 months!
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
This video isn’t meant to be a negative review of the Active 2.0 pressure washer, or Active as a brand. If anything, I want people to learn from my mistakes and invest in the proper equipment needed to make sure this amazing machine lasts longer than 10 months. I really have enjoyed this pressure washer. It performs well, it’s simple, and it’s light and compact. If I had the chance I would use ...
The Garden Hose Foam Cannon by MTM. Unboxing a new tool!
Просмотров 7992 месяца назад
I generally try to avoid unboxing videos, but I was on vacation last week and didn’t have an opportunity to record something more compelling. If you watched this video to the end, thank you so much for watching! I’m just a regular guy and I try to approaching detailing from a non-professional approach. I’m aware that a lot of people may not have access to a pressure washer. This new garden hose...
Fusso Coat by Soft99 is an amazing paint sealant!
Просмотров 6922 месяца назад
I finally had the time and opportunity to apply a coating to my wife’s new van. The coating I chose was Fusso Coat a paint sealant from Soft99. I was very impressed by the performance of the coating and also the shine it adds to the paint. White is a difficult paint to bring the shine out of, but Fusso Coat talked the job easily. If you’re looking for a coating for your vehicle and are not comf...
Is there a difference between cheap and expensive foam cannons?
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
I’ve always admired detailers like Pan the Organizer and Rick from RadGarage. When I first started detailing I thought if I wanted the kind of results they got I need to buy the products they used. I’ve been detailing for some time now and as I’ve gotten more confident I’ve learned you can get the same results with less expensive products and tools. The tools you use are less important than the...
Formula 4 Spray Wax. Is this the best way to prevent water spots?
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Formula 4 is a spray wax developed by Superior Products. It’s meant mostly for use in automatic car washes, but has been used by mobile detailers as a way to help prevent water spots when detailing in direct sunlight. While I’m not too sure I agree with how well it reduces water spots I do think this is a very good product for people who want a quick detail. If you would like a bottle for yours...
Kwazar Double Pump Sprayer. Don’t waste your money!
Просмотров 2023 месяца назад
I’m honestly disappointed in the Kwazar double pump sprayer. What started out as an outstanding sprayer very quickly turned out to be an over priced gimmick that didn’t last very long at all. I wouldn’t buy this again. In fact, I’ll probably only buy cheap sprayers from now on because they seem to perform better and last longer. It could be that I’ve used it wrong somehow and if that is the cas...
Using CarPro HydrO2 in a wash bucket
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
I tested CarPro Hydr02 in a previous video and was very impressed with the results. An individual who commented on the last video asked if it would be possible to use if you didn't have access to a pressure washer and a foam cannon. I thought it would be interesting to test the effectiveness of CarPro Hydro2 in a wash bucket instead of in a foam cannon as intended. Is it possible to use CarPro ...
How to get crystal clear glass using CarPro Clarify
Просмотров 4384 месяца назад
How to get crystal clear glass using CarPro Clarify
Adams Mega Foam. Nice thick foam, but is it effective?
Просмотров 5864 месяца назад
Adams Mega Foam. Nice thick foam, but is it effective?
Adam’s Wheel & Tire Cleaner vs P&S Brake Buster
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Adam’s Wheel & Tire Cleaner vs P&S Brake Buster
CarPro HydrO2. Real World Performance Review.
Просмотров 2537 месяцев назад
CarPro HydrO2. Real World Performance Review.
Test Rinse With the Active 2.0 pressure Washer. Amazing Performance!
Просмотров 71Год назад
Test Rinse With the Active 2.0 pressure Washer. Amazing Performance!
Thick Foam on the Active 2.0 Pressure Washer
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Thick Foam on the Active 2.0 Pressure Washer
Question, how long did the entire process take?
Probably about 22 hours
@@thedrivewaydetailer thank you, appreciate your quick response 👍
Great job keep up the good work!!
Thanks!
It’s easier to use the decontamination towel while the car is all soaped up. You get better result and use less iron remover.
Thanks for this! I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. Thanks for watching!
@@thedrivewaydetailer You sealed in some water spots or bugs marks under the ceramic coating. If you watch the video slowly you can see them in the light on the drivers side of car. Good lighting helps and you probably needed to use compound on those spots before coating.
One thing I didn’t mention in the video was how neglected the paint was before I did the ceramic coating. The car is my father-in-law’s car. He recently bought it from a family friend whose father died recently. The previous owner had a lot of trees on his property so there was etching from bird droppings which had been left on the paint for almost 10 years. I tried getting to one spot on the hood, but it would have taken more time and skill than I had, and there was spots like this everywhere. The end shots do it no justice and I framed the shots so most of the etchings wouldn’t show. If this would have been a paying customer I wouldn’t even had done the job when I found out how bad it was, but I did it for free. Also, my father-in-law barely keeps up with his own cars so he didn’t really car what it looked like before or what the end result was. I did the job because it looked like a fun challenge. Hopefully the background helps you understand what I did and didn’t do. Thanks for commenting!
@@thedrivewaydetailer Good job for taking it on then. The skill will come and you’re off to a great start with a great attitude that will do you well. Ya cutting can be tricky on old damaged paint, some not worth the risk and you did bring a lot of gloss back. Good luck to you.
Good job!
Thank you very much. Thank you for selling high quality products that are easy to use.
Diy products are the best!
I used the DIY 3 year graphene and that stuff looks freaking awesome! I will be trying the 5 year soon.. This was a quick video of after I applied the coating to my 2015 Mustang ruclips.net/video/fgaJFF0K_mE/видео.html
Good work on your car. It looks amazing!
Great job, excellent before and after. Maybe you should apply to the DIY Tuber competition through their website.
I saw that the other day. I’m interested but there’s a 250 subscriber minimum to join. Thanks for watching!
I have yet to try my first ceramic coating. I'm going to very soon.
It’s a lot of work, but very worth it IMO.
That vehicle totally looks new after all that work.
Thanks. It looked black before. You had to look pretty close to see that it was green.
Hi this is the original fusso coat its not available in the uk anymore because of certain chemicals that are not allowed in the EU we have the new version its supposedly not as good as the one you have good stuff SOFT99 Products 👍🇬🇧
Thanks for the video. Mega foam definitely has impressive foam and is really affordable off of their website at about 50¢ a use per once since they run perpetual sales and have gallon sizes with a free 16oz thrown in. There are just so many better cleaning and lubricious detergents out there now. Not many can compete on foam volume but I’d say that’s the least important factor. If not the most fun. lol. I think I prefer the versatility of the Adams car shampoo but honestly have moved to other brands and almost always Rinseless wash now. Cool video I hope to see more.
I used Bilt Hamber Touch-less on my truck the other day and was floored at how well it performed. My truck was completely filthy because I hadn’t washed in a couple of months and I could see the pool of dirty foam on the ground as it dripped off of the paint.
@@thedrivewaydetailer I hear a lot of good things about BH. I wish it had better availability in the US. I would definitely be down to try them. Especially with how well Forensic detail talks about them. I’ve been using a mix of Adam’s, Gyeon and DIYdetail for everything. I want to try Feynlab as well. Whatever is the best performance value.
Right now the only US company who carries BH is Obsessed Garage. I read somewhere that they own the distribution rights. I tried buying it from them a couple of months ago but it was all out of stock and I had to join an email interest list. There is a company I use based in Canada called Carrzilla. I use them all the time. I bought BH from them. I don’t know what your feelings are about supporting non-Amaerican businesses, but I have never had to wait for anything I bought from Carzilla. I highly recommend them.
@@thedrivewaydetailer Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely look into it once I start running low, which may be a while. I stock up any time my favorites go on sale.
We also have a 2007 Camry which has a filthy engine compartment. I wish you would have answered the obvious question: Why not use a compressed degreaser? I have Super Clean so I plan to spray on a dilution of that, then rinse and start the engine.
I wish I had the option. I was watching a Rad Garage video recently and he had an air compressor attachment that worked pretty well for him. I thought about mixing the degresser with something like Bilt Hamber Touch-less or CarPro Lift next time. Thanks for watching!
One is a tire sealant, and one is a tire dressing..not really a good comparison. You should have compared a sealant against a sealant. You could have used Adam's Tire Armor instead. Carpro Darkside is going last waaaaaayyyyy longer bc it is designed to.
Thanks for the constructive criticism. I’ll keep that in mind for next time.
I ordered my active 2.0 1 year ago with 50ft flexzilla hose before any info was out about the unit. Didn't use it at all until this year. the unit stopped working after the 3rd wash. I guess the hose killed it that quickly. Hopefully the replacement unit works with the correct hose :(
I’m sure it will. I’ve had mine for a couple of months and haven’t had an issue.
MTM is Copper with nickel plated
Good advice
great for cleaning under seats as well
I was watching a video recently where a guy used a tornador to loosen dirt on the carpets. Using the air cannon would do the same thing I think if I adjust the blower speed. I’ll have to try it out. thanks for watching!
Metro vac for me
What do you prefer about MetroVac?
I use a radiator brush to get in lower down ,but you are right - each time you do it you improve the result
Both look great
I'm interested in CarPro's Darkside; I have a sample. However, I'm confused about where CarPro Perl fits in.
You can use Perl on Tires also. There’s a dilution ration on the bottle. I think the difference between the two is Perl is chemical that can be used on most rubber and plastics on a vehicle and DarkSide is formulated specifically for tires.
Perl is shorter durability and a little more versatile as @thedrivewaydetailer mentioned. DarkSide has stronger solvents and is basically a polymer sealant type product. Perl is more classic in formulation. I prefer DarkSide on tires personally. The only downside is if you like to change up products a lot or mix in water based dressings. Once you put DarkSide on a tire you will need a good tire cleaner to get it off if you want the tire to accept water based dressings well.
Perl is water-based, Darkside is solvent based
Pear is a dressing and Darkside is a sealant.
Can you use the same product for the contact wash? Or do you use another shampoo?
Adam’s makes a high quality ph neutral shampoo. That’s what I use and I’ve been using it for years. It’s called Car Shampoo. If you buy it directly from Adam’s they’re usually having a sale and you can pick it up at a little bit of a discount.
Cool video! Thanks for posting! Just started using the 2-foam method myself. After I foam my car a 2nd time, I immediately do the mechanical wash, then give it a final rinse. I still use 1 bucket with car soap in case the soap from the 2nd foaming starts to dry. I find it MUCH FASTER than the 2 bucket method.
You can save that paint with a good compound and polish. Polishers aren't that expensive.
I have a few different polishers in the garage. I’m actually doing a paint correction and ceramic coating on a different car in 2 weeks. The problem with the paint on my car is the clear damaged beyond repair. I’d have to get it re-sprayed.
Hello Mr detailer
Hi!
I’ve watched a lot of videos about using quick connects on the 2.0 or any pressure washer and they always recommend not using any kind of teflon tape and hand snug every connection. I watched your first video when the 2.0 initially broke. What happened to your warranty claim? It’s good for 2 years for residential use.
They didn’t honor the claim because I didn’t have the model number/ serial number of the unit. I wasn’t too upset about it because I was expecting it.
I get the point about the Amazon Basic. You can play many cheap guitars out there, but it's the Martin & Co. you really want. It's also why you own an Active pressure washer :)
I don’t play the guitar, but I think I get the point. I haven’t used the Amazon foam cannon since that video because the MTM is better. I would love to own a Kranzle pressure washer one day, but Active is what was in my budget. Good equipment gets good results, but sometimes you don’t need the Cadillac brands to get the job done (although the user experience and quality of the finished product may be better). Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've never owned a pressure washer. I just ordered one a couple of days ago, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. Most people don't care about detailing a 2015 Jeep Wrangler, but I do. Thanks for the response. Keep it up.
Congratulations to you 🎉
I would wonder about the durability of the cheap one.
I think it would last as long as you used and maintained it properly. It isn’t as high quality as the MTM, but not so cheap that you would think it would break easy.
Thanks for making the video. Mine began leaking water after 15 months. So I contacted Active and got a replacement. The unit I bought had the serial number right on top of it. Also, I purchased it directly from Active so they had the information. The replacement unit has no serial number. Not sure what that’s all about. It took less than a week for the replacement to arrive and they told me to toss the leaking one out. Good luck.
Never run the pump while it’s dry.
Unfortunately I learned that the hard way.
I might have missed it in the video, but do they both have a 1.1mm orifice in them?
The Amazon foam cannon has a 1.25 I believe. The MTM has a 1.5. I wasn’t thinking about the orifice size when I recorded the video. If I ever do another video like that I’ll have to make sure the orifices are the same. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the detailed step by step for the weekend warriors like myself, and also thank you for letting us know the products used. Great video!!
Thanks for commenting and thank you so much for watching!
I hope you kept your old Active 2.0. Active did announce they would be making "Rebuild Kits" available for the Active 2.0. You can fix that old pump head and have a spare 2.0 just in case and not have any down time.
I wish I would have known this! I just got rid of it one week ago.
@@thedrivewaydetailer Here's that Active RUclips link (around 2 minutes and 55 seconds into Active's video) When it's available I'll keep a kit on hand for my 2.0 ruclips.net/video/RczMlatnWtE/видео.html
@still-DJ wow thanks for this, I've been seeing a broken active 2.0 being sold on marketplace near me for 20 bucks, Now I'm going to buy it and hold it until the kit comes out :)!
You may end up saving $100 - $200 in the end. Good for you!
@@alexn.7527 Perfect. Now just DO NOT use Uberflex or Flexzilla type P/W hoses. ONLY use the hoses Active recommends. Active will make available its 60-foot P/W hose around mid-October this year, at about $86.00. Using the wrong hose is the main reason these units fail. No one has yet to report failure from using the correct hose type. I go one step further and use an RV in-line freshwater filter from Walmart without any issues because I'm on well water. It removes any sand or silt.
See that you’re slow getting looted up on equipment 😊
Sort of😁. I’ve had the air cannon for a year or two. When I started my channel I decided to review the more expensive things I already had. Most of the chemicals I’ve reviewed so far I’ve already had also. I just bought a few things I’ll be doing videos about over the next few weeks.
Your videos are getting better. I love that they’re usually 10pm or less. Keep it up!
Thanks!
This sucks man. From this video, you seem like a very honest and reasonable person. I think Active should have honored their warranty. Since you're in California, we have consumer protection laws which doesn't require you to keep boxes for warranty claims. As long as you have proof of purchase -- as you do with receipts -- then you should be able to claim warranty service. Even though Active may not be based in CA, their USA website sells to CA customers and thus they will have to abide by CA consumer protection laws. Look into it. You should be able to file a warranty claim without the box as long as you have proof of purchase. Did you buy your first unit directly from Active or through some 3rd party seller? If it was through an authorize re-seller, Active is legally required to honor the warranty. Not honoring their warranty because of the use of an aftermarket hose is questionable. I believe you have legal recourse but of course that takes time, effort, and a little bit of money to sue them in small claims court.
I’m not really the type of guy to sue for things that aren’t life threatening. It’s unfortunate that I couldn’t get a new one through warranty, but it’s not the end of the world. Also, I’m trying to grow this channel and it wouldn’t be a good look if the first thing I do with my channel is sue. I appreciate the suggestion though. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@@thedrivewaydetailer 🤣 fair enough. Here's to hoping your new unit will last you at least 3 years. 🤞🍻
That's a nice car, take it to Maaco get a cheap paint job. No rust so shouldnt be too bad.
That’s a good idea. There’s a Maaco not too far away from where I live. Thanks for watching!
That’s great job. That’s how I treat my 06 gs 300
When you buy new car?
When I pay off my wife’s van because I don’t want to have more than one car payment. I’d buy a new car for myself if mine stops running. It may not be pretty, but it runs like a tank. Thanks for watching!
Did Active help with the cost replacement?
No. They couldn’t do anything because I didn’t have the serial number.
@@thedrivewaydetailer Hopefully this one will be trouble-free for you. Thanks
I have a 2007 Honda CRV with only 140,000 miles on it. It will last me for a long time hopefully. And I take care of that car like it’s brand new. It doesn’t matter how old a car is or how many miles. We all have reasons why we love them. Absolutely great job btw.
Part of the problem with Active 2.0, is they give you a worthless 15 foot steel braided hose. Sure hope my UberFlex for occasional use doesn’t kill my Active 2.0. My Active 2.0 had the serial # on the unit.
I’m sure the UberFlex would be fine for occasional use. If you’re going to be using it regularly I would buy a steel braided hose. My new Active 2.0 had the serial number on the unit. It was very helpful. Thanks for watching!
I use the Uber flex and the same problem happened with me, I just got the pressure washer 5 months ago, the engine don’t turn off, before it was going noise only when pressing the trigger, now happens the whole time
I’m sorry to hear that. If you kept your receipt, and you have the serial number you should be calling Active and make a warranty claim. You’ll have to talk to a customer service person and there will be some troubleshooting you’ll have to do, but my experience has been they stand by their product. I couldn’t get a new unit because I didn’t have the serial number for my original unit. If you get a new unit you should look into buying a steel braided hose. Thanks for watching!
Good job
Thank you so much! I’m so honored you watched my video! I’m going to be ordering rinseless 2.0 soon and I’m very excited to try it out. I also have the gold standard polish I’m just waiting for the right project. Thanks again for watching!
Whats ur maintenance schedule for the Camry? Im 18 and saving for my first car and would hope for it to last 450k miles. I would appreciate it thanks,
The good thing about all of the Toyotas I’ve owned is all they’ve ever really needed was basic maintenance. I change my oil and rotate my tires every 5k miles. I change the air/cabin filter every other oil change. Transmission/ radiator coolant flush and fill every 100k miles or so. Good luck on buying your first car. Toyotas aren’t the flashiest cars in the world, but they’re reliable. Great first car IMO. Thanks for watching!
@@thedrivewaydetailer thanks for the advice I appreciate it
You’re welcome.
Well. Since your showing in a video admitting that you used the wrong hose , it’s not likely they will (or should) help you with a replacement
I ended up just buying a new unit. I thought trying to make a warranty claim would be dishonest because I was sure it broke because of user error. Thanks for watching!
Your video just shows us the mindset of loving your vehicle and the joy of being a detailer. The results speak for themselves.
Thanks for watching!
Your not the only one that spends hours detailing a car that is beat up 😂.
😂
In the video, you said roughly 30 times that you'd "put dudes info in the comments / description. Nothing to see here... Move along 🙃 Anyways thanks 4 sharing🎉
I put a link to his RUclips channel in the description of the video. You have to scroll to the bottom of the video to find it. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
You don't use teflon tape on either GHT or M22 threads.... the leaks you probably have are either self created by using the teflon tape or over torquing and ruining the GHT washer
Someone else made a similar comment recently. I didn’t know m22 fittings didn’t need teflon tape. I’ll have to take the teflon tape off and try again. Thanks for watching!
@@thedrivewaydetailer Pretty simple way to know is if there's already something there for sealing like an o ring or a washer then that is what will be preventing leaks, they also don't need to be more than hand tight. However if it is just pipe on pipe then sealant or teflon could be helpful, as it helps you tighten deeper by reducing friction but also filling gaps from the imperfect threads
@@thedrivewaydetailer all you need to do is hand tighten those quick connects. any adapters that has an O ring, no tape and only hand tight. maybe tad bit with wrench on male connect since my hands were slippery. I think your 1.1 orifice was the issue in the long run. enjoy