10 Car Detailing Mistakes You Need to Know About

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
  • In this video I wanted to take you through some car detailing mistakes I’ve made in the past.
    There are loads of different ways to do things in detailing, so I’m sure there’s some things different people will agree/ disagree with on this list. Bottom line, if you enjoy the results you get, keep doing it! These are just things I’ve done in the past and have changed which I think have improved my process or results in some way.
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  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico568 7 месяцев назад +29

    Something also to consider is vacuum cleaner hoses on the doors, move the vacuum cleaner closest to where you are cleaning, use a long old towel so the hose doesn't scratch the paint or use The Rag Company suede fender defender, it can also be used when detailing engine bays so you don't scratch or marr the painted panel when we lay our bodies against the fenders while cleaning the entire engine bay.

    • @ilikechickensausages2075
      @ilikechickensausages2075 7 месяцев назад

      Vac Wrap as seen on Paul Dolden.

    • @davidboyce6427
      @davidboyce6427 7 месяцев назад

      Shout out Humberto 👀🫡. He’s everywhere

    • @1stfrompuertorico568
      @1stfrompuertorico568 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@davidboyce6427 👋👍🏼Hey David! We serve onto others with our years of experience and knowledge.

  • @teemu3370
    @teemu3370 34 минуты назад

    Washing microfiber over 40c is a good advice. They usually show 60c on the label but it starts hardening the material after few washes

  • @JonnyS281
    @JonnyS281 7 месяцев назад +18

    Some excellent tips here, I have done most of these things in the past and still do one or two at times! Completely agree about doing the wheel barrels after the faces, it has always seemed to be the logical approach to me.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching! Seems like our approach isn't as popular but I definitely prefer it :)

    • @richardkay1587
      @richardkay1587 6 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ Faces first is how I've always done my wheels. Seems the more logical approach to me! I've just stumbled across your channel Heather, and have subscribed. Looking forward to more content!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much, hope you enjoy the future vids!@@richardkay1587

    • @Smith6265
      @Smith6265 4 месяца назад

      @@AutoCareHQ
      Hello, have you tried using
      Red 7 iron remover on your alloys?

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 7 месяцев назад +3

    A great deal of knowledge on such a young head. I'm sure there are many much older detailers still making mistakes, Heather.

  • @robertdemeny251
    @robertdemeny251 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm taking good care of my cars. There's always something to pick up in videos like this.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching :)

  • @peterowen4456
    @peterowen4456 7 месяцев назад +3

    That thing about shampoos with gloss enhancers - wash n wax type things - is really interesting. Some of the newer ones, like Turtle Wax Ceramic Wash and Wax, really do leave some serious protective qualities behind. The water behaviour can be insane. Epic Car Detailing has just done a video on a new one. Makes me wonder if they are more suited to a person who does like to wash their car regularly but is time poor and doesn't want to do anything else.
    Another great video that's going to be so useful.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +5

      Yeah they're are some good options which can leave great protection behind, usually these are the ceramic-type ones like you mentioned. Bilt Hamber Touch-On is another good option in this category. I recommended that to a friend who just to wash their car as quickly as possible and couldn't be bothered adding the protection in a separate step!

  • @simonmanning6609
    @simonmanning6609 5 месяцев назад

    Fabulous tips and especially the wheel washing as this does make perfect sense!! Thank you for the video

  • @ScrappersDetailing
    @ScrappersDetailing 7 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent points. New product technology is REALLY advancing quickly and making detailers adjust how they do things.

  • @liamo5037
    @liamo5037 2 месяца назад

    Great deal of knowledge I also clean the barrel of the wheel first I have to rethink the next time cleaning my wheels love your videos can’t wait for the next one

  • @JRGRAY-33
    @JRGRAY-33 7 месяцев назад

    More wise words of wisdom, 💥 such a lot to learn. Well done young lady 👍🏾

  • @brianmcallister114
    @brianmcallister114 5 месяцев назад +1

    Really great video. I just purchased an Audi Q3 and have been researching proper procedures for its care and protection. Your video has been truly educational since you discussed some critical issues that I had not considered previously or that I had never heard discussed, even by other "professional" detailers on RUclips. Also, if I may add, I love your accent.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and congratulations on your new Q3!

  • @kulachartkongkeattikul9631
    @kulachartkongkeattikul9631 7 месяцев назад +2

    I am guilty of washing the barrel of the wheels first then the face. I never really thought about it. Thank you for bringing that up.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😊

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers 8 часов назад

      It's slightly pricey, but well worth the long term investment, to buy a pack of three wheel woolies.
      The large one is perfect for the wheel face, and gets behind the spokes really well. The tiny one gets between the spokes, and then the middle size one with a long handle gets right to the back of the barrels.
      You are then using a different one for each part of the wheel, a quick rinse in a bucket of water and on to the next wheel.
      They seem to last for a LONG time too, really durable, had mine 2 years and they are good for at least another 2 yet, and I wash my car every week !

  • @TheRhodes76
    @TheRhodes76 3 месяца назад +1

    Cleaning the wheels face makes much more sense, I shall adopt this procedure from now on 😎 love your channel and love how many different products you use 👍👍👍👍

  • @granddadmark7639
    @granddadmark7639 7 месяцев назад

    Once again another down to earth video with some brilliant advice 👌

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much for watching! 😊

  • @giantinside
    @giantinside 7 месяцев назад +1

    Well reasoned approach to issues presented in video. Thank you.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @marktrower2267
    @marktrower2267 7 месяцев назад +1

    Once again another fantastic and informative video Heather

  • @nautospavn
    @nautospavn 7 месяцев назад

    Always great videos..... and excellent work ✌🏾💪🏾

  • @mrlovehandle69
    @mrlovehandle69 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent advice for an amateur like myself, I'm guilty of some of these, especially cleaning the wheel face after the barrel! Love watching your videos, please keep them coming! x

  • @samme5513
    @samme5513 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great advice thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much!

  • @MC-vv7us
    @MC-vv7us 7 месяцев назад

    I think that your idea of cleaning the face of the wheel first is spot on. I am going to to adopt this method with my car from now on.

  • @simonbradshaw3708
    @simonbradshaw3708 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Heather, thanks for some useful tips. I actually wash my wheels in the same way cleaning the barrel second, but to be honest I hadn't put much thought into the reasoning behind it.

  • @PJvaleting
    @PJvaleting 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome info ,I started with a BM demon shine box and took on the learning curve from there😮,4 year later I finally found by base chemicals and products and equipment I’m happy with but always willing to learn and take advice. The gloves look good thanks for the link 👍

  • @williammcmillan9684
    @williammcmillan9684 7 месяцев назад +2

    another great video,i look forward to every video you produce, your wisdom expertise and enthusiasm is priceless!!! keep up the great work!!!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much, really appreciate the support :)

  • @kennyg4744
    @kennyg4744 7 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant advice Heather and well presented. Thanks for the tip on the Dexshell gloves.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much and no problem!

  • @dianaevans6725
    @dianaevans6725 6 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed your video and tips. I had some problems understanding your heavy accent tho. I’m glad you showed on video what you were speaking about at the same time!! ❤

  • @GrzegorzBaszczak
    @GrzegorzBaszczak 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful as always :)

  • @stevewilliams6191
    @stevewilliams6191 7 месяцев назад

    Some really good tips Heather. A couple of which I've never considered, but logically make complete sense! Thanks for the video 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching Steve!

  • @finmac5548
    @finmac5548 7 месяцев назад

    Really excellent advice! Some very handy tips here and some a lot wouldn't even consider. Your knowledge on exactly what products do and what effects they can have when not used as intended or on top of/with other products is really quite amazing and has obviously come from many hours of work and trialling many different products......really appreciate you sharing this with us as it can save potential damage and help save money wasted on unnecessary steps and unneeded products. Not polishing and claying too often is the best one here for me. Thank you Heather!! (you are soooo pretty too) 🥰

  • @senthilkumar-mc2ui
    @senthilkumar-mc2ui 7 месяцев назад

    Usefull & safe detailing tweaks as always.

  • @RadfahrerProductions
    @RadfahrerProductions 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Caretakers. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Inspiring content.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for watching!

  • @KevinAClassA
    @KevinAClassA 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing.. Excellent advice.
    Have a great week ahead, stay safe.
    Kevin

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much Kevin, have a great week 😊

  • @user-tk4zu6vi6m
    @user-tk4zu6vi6m 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Well done.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @machargs123
    @machargs123 7 месяцев назад

    Brilliant as usual heather ❤

  • @ankitparashar7
    @ankitparashar7 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. These are helpful!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found it helpful!

  • @DaveBaldwin-jj2kb
    @DaveBaldwin-jj2kb 7 месяцев назад

    Great video Heather some good advice there thanks

  • @adergas1
    @adergas1 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Heather. Been watching your videos for 3 years and just recognized i forgott to subscribe. So i did it now with pleasure!
    I like your vids a lot, no nonsense straight to the point and good advice...thank you for your work and greetings from Slovenia.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Haha thanks very much for subscribing!

  • @135details
    @135details 7 месяцев назад +1

    Some really good advice there Heather, especially the water spot remover on mineral deposits 👍- Perry

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching Perry!

  • @stevec1097
    @stevec1097 7 месяцев назад

    Great video, and great advice from someone who really thinks about what she's doing!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much!

  • @eamonkelly2792
    @eamonkelly2792 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Heather, ive been guilty of a few of them also 😁😁

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for watching!

  • @josephdefreitas56
    @josephdefreitas56 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent as always

  • @APASSIONFORDETAILING
    @APASSIONFORDETAILING 7 месяцев назад

    Some great info there mate, I'm sure alot of people will take some of this on board 👍🏽

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Hope you’re doing good 😊

  • @davidboyce6427
    @davidboyce6427 7 месяцев назад

    Appreciate the recommendations 🤗🤗

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @hippopotimusstew
    @hippopotimusstew 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent tips 100% agree!

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha6589 6 месяцев назад +2

    Best thing I changed about routine was to totally ditch 2BM method. A back injury made carrying 2 heavy buckets a strain. Now I use 1 bucket and 6 mitts for entire car. A mitt is only used once on each side per panel, then put in an empty bucket. That way they never return to your wash bucket, minimizing grit transfer. It’s also quicker not rinsing mitt.
    Try it. 5-6 mitts. One bucket wash. Uses less water too.

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers 8 часов назад

      THIS ^
      After a few years of the two bucket method, I came to the conclusion that unless you are doing a vehicle which is really REALLY dirty, then two bucket method is completely pointless and a waste of water.
      Most of us into detailing will basically be cleaning a pretty clean car anyway, and the majority of us have some topping to protect the paint making the dirt come off even easier.
      So, once you have citrus (if needed), snow foamed, and rinsed, there should be nothing abrasive left on the paint to cause any swirling or marring, provided you have a good soft mitt, decent shampoo, and good technique.
      Provided you have used a good foam, and/or citrus pre wash, and a good power water jet rinse, those alone should have got the paint 98% clean anyway. The contact wash is basically to just remove those final little missed areas of slight grime, or stubborn birdshyte remains, and isn't really intended for heavy dirt removal because if your car is still dirty visibly after citrus and foam, then you are using crap products or crap technique !
      One bucket, a good mitt, a good shampoo, and you shouldn't really even need a grit guard, although for the money it's advisable to use one as an extra precaution.

  • @benpatana7664
    @benpatana7664 7 месяцев назад +1

    Sound observations! My cardinal sin is using too much product (polishes or sealants or coatings) doubling the effort required. Less is more!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Definitely! I'm still guilty of over-applying products, it's easy to do!

  • @marksnellingphotography
    @marksnellingphotography 7 месяцев назад +1

    Totally guilty of the layering, it's addictive 🤣
    Nice one Heather 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Haha I totally get that, there's not any harm in it though if you just enjoy doing it!

  • @mitsibeaver
    @mitsibeaver 7 месяцев назад

    Brilliant detailed video heather. Definitely going to take some of these steps into my cleans. 👍😎
    I'm a barrel first wheel cleaner, but for me I'm down to try a different approach to see if it works for me any better.
    I brought gloves aswell. After many years of washing without they definitely are a must.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much! Let me know what you think of the approach when you give it a try, even if you’re not a fan 😂

  • @johnathonburke1017
    @johnathonburke1017 3 месяца назад

    At least you're 💯 honest

  • @davidboyce6427
    @davidboyce6427 6 месяцев назад

    I agree that there are many ways to detail and clean a vehicle.👍

  • @stephenjones6902
    @stephenjones6902 7 месяцев назад

    Great video Heather, I am guilty of layering 😂 have a great week 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Stephen! Haha I think we all are 😂

  • @nigelpayne4641
    @nigelpayne4641 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Heather, brilliant video, i never though about wheel face first then barrels i normally do what most do. But after listening to why you do face first, I'm going to change, thsnks

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Give it a try and see what you think 😊

  • @SilverShamrock71
    @SilverShamrock71 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great tip on the water spotting potentially clogging up ceramic coating, subbed 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much!

  • @nightdaychannel828
    @nightdaychannel828 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice points and nice initial disclaimer at the beginning to say that if you have a different experience then that's okay too!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Definitely thought it was worth saying, it's important for everyone to figure out what works for them I think!

  • @matthewwingle4637
    @matthewwingle4637 7 месяцев назад

    Subscribed. #3 really stood out to me.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for subscribing!

  • @matttomblin6646
    @matttomblin6646 7 месяцев назад

    Great video- wheel cleaning I do barrels first but that’s mainly to give the chemicals longer to work on the face of the wheel. As it’s what the customer will see. Definitely going to check out the gloves. Look forward to future content from you.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching!

  • @williedavidson8898
    @williedavidson8898 7 месяцев назад +6

    Absolutely brilliant advice as always. Love your pure honesty and non biased recommendations..... keep up the fab content Heather x😊🤗😘

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much!

  • @You-are-right-but
    @You-are-right-but 7 месяцев назад

    Great opening disclaimer. It's right.

  • @michaelc6044
    @michaelc6044 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great advice! I've never thought about cleaning the wheel face first (I've always done the barrels first out of habit) and I'm also guilty of layering too many products😅

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @karl3927
    @karl3927 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video Heather. I'm somewhat relieved my jumbo sponge and Fairy liquid didn't make the hit list. Joking aside, great advice you've given there. I will definitely try your method of wheel cleaning the next time I wash my car 👍.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Haha the only thing that could make it worse is a nice gritty broom instead of the sponge! Thanks very much for watching :)

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico568 7 месяцев назад +6

    One of the important things on protecting yourself is remembering we are dealing with chemicals and must wear appropriately PPE such as long sleeve shirts so they don't contact our skin, gloves, eyewear since we don't want to be spraying and wind all of the sudden blows and sometimes by accident some get in our eyes, mask up especially when cleaning interiors. Always on interiors checking under seats with a mirror and in between seats so nothing cuts or pokes us since there could be lancets or syringes besides other nasty materials and have Narcan available in case there's powder that might be drug or when poked by syringes that we didn't notice, but that's the importance of inspection and avoiding emergencies since we always have customers of any walks of life.
    One thing I always recommend other Detailing partners is using a tennis wrist band because when we are applying coatings and having sweating on our hands, the sweat will escape and end on the surface we are coating, so the tennis wrist band absorbs the sweat and you avoid the problem.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Great tips!

    • @kimnewling5728
      @kimnewling5728 7 месяцев назад

      Humberto!

    • @1stfrompuertorico568
      @1stfrompuertorico568 7 месяцев назад +1

      @kimnewling5728 hello Kim 👋👍🏼💐

    • @ilikechickensausages2075
      @ilikechickensausages2075 7 месяцев назад

      @@1stfrompuertorico568 You must live in a rough country Rico looking for all that drug paraphernalia
      Under seats.

  • @karlhulme8014
    @karlhulme8014 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for producing a video with a collection of lesser known mistakes. I’ve watched so many videos normally titled “ top 10 detailing mistakes “ that I normally avoid them because they are all the same.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching! Thought it’d be better for my regular viewers to go through these kinds of tips 😊

  • @jorgeaceves2068
    @jorgeaceves2068 7 месяцев назад

    Hi heather I hope you are well just come from Usa for work so yes I agree with you in all points and I hope in the future no more mistakes, excellent explanation you car look gorgeous i leave my like for you. Best🇨🇦.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Hi Jorge, hope you are well too, thanks very much for watching 😊

    • @jorgeaceves2068
      @jorgeaceves2068 7 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ 👍

  • @simonbaker5984
    @simonbaker5984 7 месяцев назад

    Great video Heather 👍
    For the wheels I'm a barrels first guy 😊. But rinse the wheels before making contact with the faces.
    This also includes rinsing the barrel brush, before putting back in my wash solution.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Simon 😊 That sounds like a well thought out routine!

  • @Paul-mw8kg
    @Paul-mw8kg 5 месяцев назад

    Very good tips well im guilty of a few of them as for cleaning the wheels i always do the barrel first then rinse off and re apply the wheel cleaner to the faces right or wrong its the way i do it dont think either way is wrong to be honest just do what works best for you another great video as always 👍 keep up the good work

  • @grahambell9831
    @grahambell9831 7 месяцев назад

    Morning Heather 👋. Excellent advice from the voice of a very experienced car detailer. I have personally found your website to be a first class place & reference point ( not forgetting any discount codes 👌). The best piece of advice I have received from you Heather was the suggestion of the GT Shampoo. A top rate product indeed. Have a great week ahead !

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Graham! I appreciate you checking out the website too, and I’m glad you’re also a fan of GT Shampoo! Have a great week 😊

    • @grahambell9831
      @grahambell9831 7 месяцев назад

      @AutoCareHQ Hi Heather, I'm just 'speaking' as I find. Your website is a gem. It's clear there's been a lot of work gone into its making. There's going to be a makeover in my garage set up in time for next spring, so I'm looking forward to investing a few £ towards a new washer ( kranzle auto stop) a new collection of products and accessories, so there will be a good number of auto HQ re-runs over Xmas !

  • @JamieTheCleaner
    @JamieTheCleaner 7 месяцев назад

    Top notch tips 💪🧼

  • @ibbykhan942
    @ibbykhan942 7 месяцев назад

    Some good tips there

  • @A.C.P1969
    @A.C.P1969 7 месяцев назад

    I'm a bugger for layering products ...... I do the same as you with the wheels thinking about it ......towels is do em yourself as you know parents / partners will add softener etc in thinking they are helping make things softer 😮......gloves I go through loads at work as the key store works off finger prints which isn't ideal. If you remember back I burnt my hands filling a bottle with iron remover caused by splash back so I wear them now for refilling bottles as well

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      I still get carried away layering products too sometimes 😂 Yep it’s definitely worth wearing gloves for everything just to be on the safe side!

  • @AntEloftheHouseofEl
    @AntEloftheHouseofEl 7 месяцев назад

    Yet another great video!
    One thing I will add in case there are any relative newbies who try it.
    Glass polishing. Especially if using Ceriglass.
    It can be bloody messy as hell, so be fully prepared to wash your car afterwards if you're not going to sheet and tape off.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! That’s very true, glass polishes can be really messy!

  • @simonpj145
    @simonpj145 7 месяцев назад

    Great video (and a new subscriber). I actually wash wheels the same way as you. My big takeaway I think is to do the intricate details after the wash as I have been doing it while the snow foam dwells.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and subscribing! 😊

  • @MrGymCrazy
    @MrGymCrazy 7 месяцев назад

    Great video, as always. I've posted previously about how claying was becoming just another stage in a detail, newcomers had seen it mentioned, but not the risks it posed or that it should really be a precursor to a correction/enhancement.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😊 Yeah I was very guilty in the past of just claying because I felt like I was supposed to rather than really considering the paint condition!

    • @MrGymCrazy
      @MrGymCrazy 7 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ I think we're all guilty of just passing by when we see videos or read posts about things we think we already know, but I still watch, as "Every day is a school day" and being reminded of good practice (like pre-washing wheels) is invaluable so, thank you.

  • @paulbarnett5837
    @paulbarnett5837 6 месяцев назад

    I can identify with a lot of these, I really like the idea of cleaning the face of the wheel before the barrel, I thought I was the only one that did this.

  • @patrikkagstrom2393
    @patrikkagstrom2393 7 месяцев назад

    Great advice 👍

  • @rorykelly3846
    @rorykelly3846 7 месяцев назад

    That blew my mind! Another great video. Are we all nerds? 😂 I'm actually going to watch this again later on tonight.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for watching! Haha I am definitely guilty of being a nerd!

  • @craigtrigg4288
    @craigtrigg4288 7 месяцев назад

    loved watching your advice on detailing , thanks i dont wear gloves too my microfibre clothes are bit dirty i try what you said how to wash them x

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching :)

  • @haikuancheoh2418
    @haikuancheoh2418 7 месяцев назад

    i got into this alkaline + acidic wash when i watched a koch chemie reactivation shampoo ads, immediately it make sense to me, because we need alkaline cleaner to get rid off organic dirt, and acidic cleaner for inorganic dirt. i believe general population will need more time to accept this strong combo, but im glad to see u r ahead of the game! again , brilliant content! tahnks a bunch!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much! I've only really discovered it over the last year to be honest too!

  • @premraj2817
    @premraj2817 7 месяцев назад

    Surely you do a great job , wish you a successful career!

  • @UlMik94
    @UlMik94 6 месяцев назад

    Nice video! Talking about Mistake #9 and reviving protections take a look at the 3ph wash of Labocosmetica. It's amazing how well it works!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks I’ll have a look at that!

  • @colinmilne4634
    @colinmilne4634 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Heather, Yes we’ve all done those things! Totally agree about the wheels, always prewash the whole car including the wheels before any contact. Also when doing the contact on wheels it’s faces then barrels - why would you clean the dirtiest (and mostly hidden) bit first then rub it onto the cleanest and most visible bit? 🤨 Keep up the thought provoking and informative work! 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks very much for watching!

  • @decker0373
    @decker0373 7 месяцев назад

    Nice one! I've had it mentioned before that a water spot remover would be a good idea but haven't ever grabbed one but, I think this may be worth looking into now, 1, because I live in a hard water area and 2, because I had an issue with a dead light ceramic that an acidic shampoo and fall out remover, didn't revive. I also like the idea of washing the face of the wheels first. Lastly, I'm probably guilty of layering too many products, so thanks, a good bit learned here. All the best. 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! It’s definitely worth giving the water spot remover a try 😊

  • @andremdetails
    @andremdetails 7 месяцев назад

    I always clean the face of the wheels first. There are many ways of detailing but you pointed out some good common errors.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching 😊

  • @autodetail660
    @autodetail660 7 месяцев назад

    Yes wheel face before barrel, I've allways done it that way apart from when I first started I changed it for the same reasonn you mentioned

  • @alex_tricker
    @alex_tricker 7 месяцев назад

    Great video, I foam the wheels using GT wheel shampoo V2 in an ik foamer. I clean the barrels, rinse, foam up again and then do the faces. Fully agree with what you say, doesn’t make sense to rub that dirt in!

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Sounds like a great routine! GT Wheel Shampoo in an IK Foamer really helps reduce the risk of marring as well it's a cracking product

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 7 месяцев назад

    Hello Heather,some things in this video I don't do myself,but they learned a few things from watching.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching :)

  • @palskauvik2648
    @palskauvik2648 7 месяцев назад

    Really good video and many good advices. As a detailer myself I found that working with the right products and methodes saves a lot of time. 1. I found that a dedicated wheel cleaner such as Alu Devil Spezial from Tuga Chemie works very vell and saves me from to much scrubbing on the wheels that can potensially damage the paint. I love that you start with a dry surface btw. 2. When "rinsing off" your snowfoam you should try to work from the bottom to the top, that way you will not miss a spot since you see where the soap is left and you actually cleen better this way.3 I would use a little bit stronger snowfoam with a higher PH that actually does something while it`s on the car. Thanks for a great video:

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching :) Great tips too thanks for sharing!

  • @Ally.MacMillan
    @Ally.MacMillan 5 месяцев назад

    I do the same with the brush work nowadays, it’s a much better practice and it’s surprising to see how many well known folks go straight in with brushes after foaming a dry vehicle.
    I used to do the brush work before the contact wash, during the foam stage, but that was always after a pressure rinse before applying the foam.
    I completely agree about washing the wheel barrels after the rims, faces and spokes, I would go as far to say it’s not controversial at all, I think it’s entirely logical when you think about it.
    Great tip on pre washing the wheels, something I am guilty of not doing. My wheels tend to be coated so I usually think a pre pressure rinse is often enough, but I will definitely try the pre wash too 👍

  • @jhndijkman
    @jhndijkman 6 месяцев назад

    Im weekend warrior, and I can Ive learnt a few things here. 👍

  • @bigstickerperformance6670
    @bigstickerperformance6670 7 месяцев назад

    The wheel method of doing the face first makes sense, I do it the other way round, but I won't now

  • @DarrenJMHughes
    @DarrenJMHughes 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you Heather for this list of detailing mistakes to avoid. I am guilty of using detailing brushes to clean the badges etc with just snow foam on the paint. Since watching your videos I am trying to use iron fall out, tar removers rather than a clay bar to stop marring etc. I wash the wheel barrels first then the faces. But I understand your method so will give it a try next time I clean my car. I use marrigold gloves for the wash process 😅😂

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! It's all about working out what works best for you to be honest! I'm sure there will be plenty of things I change about my approach over the next few years as there has been over the last few too

  • @stevenbrown8857
    @stevenbrown8857 7 месяцев назад

    Hmm ... right, I've learnt one thing .... bring my car to you 😂 .... fab video .... your knowledge is first class 😊

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Haha thanks very much! 😂

  • @the_jnlt_channel
    @the_jnlt_channel 7 месяцев назад

    Mistake 3 i see alot across RUclips. I always pre wash the wheels with TFR/Citrus and snowfoam, before the contact wash of the wheels. Even more so on wheels like my BMW that are black, can be marked so easily. Tip number 6 is my car as a product tester 😂 not the best idea like you say, more isnt always better. Tip number 7 is a very good one, i like the idea and actually makes sense. Great video yet again, thanks for sharing Heather 🙌

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Cheers Jason! Yeah it's quite rare to see the wheels getting a pre-wash but well worth doing in my opinion especially on delicate finishes like on your BMW. Haha I reckon a lot of RUclipsrs are guilty of layering a load of products on their own cars!

    • @the_jnlt_channel
      @the_jnlt_channel 7 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ definitely 👌

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo1823 7 месяцев назад +1

    I've just cleaned my car. Doing the wheel barrel before the face and dragged some gunky stuff on to the face..... then just carried on😂. However, my thinking is if I clean the face and spokes I may go too far and drag some dirt from the barrel onto my mitt and do way more damage. Maybe I should do barrel, rinse, face, rinse!
    Great video, thanks for sharing

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Haha that'd definitely be the safest option and I have done that a few times but it takes ages!

  • @gspam154
    @gspam154 7 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. I use a synthetic "clay" towel for decontamination. Doesn't mar the paint like real clay. I haven't touched my clay bars in a couple of years.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Very good point, synthetic clay is definitely less aggressive

  • @danwood8846
    @danwood8846 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips Heather 😀👍 Pre-washing the wheels has to be a must and the water spot remover is a great one. DuxShell gloves look great, I’m planning on checking them out 😀

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much! Definitely worth having a look at the gloves, pretty sure there will be some deals on them atm so you should be able to get them reasonably cheap

  • @hallen4094
    @hallen4094 7 месяцев назад

    Hi really appreciate and enjoy your content. As a detailing enthusiast rather than a professional I have learned so much from your videos 👍🏻. I hope you don't mind me asking but could you maybe at some time do a video on engine bay detailing, methods and techniques, products you would use and any tips. I have looked and couldn't see one specific to the engine bay. Sorry if I've maybe missed it. Thanks again. 👍🏻😊

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks very much for watching the videos :) I've got a quick engine bay cleaning video using a waterless method but I made it quite a while ago so not surprised you couldn't find it! Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/b06HWSaaidc/видео.htmlsi=CEml9abWAfar3P6N

    • @hallen4094
      @hallen4094 7 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ thanks for the link really appreciate it 👍🏻

  • @joemurphy9594
    @joemurphy9594 7 месяцев назад

    I recently bought a dehumidifier that I’m using for drying interiors and noticed it has a dry clothes function so I’m going try it next time I’m washing my micro fibres to dry them.
    Great video 👍

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve got a dehumidifier too for drying washing and it’s brill, never thought about using it on interiors but that’s a great idea!

    • @joemurphy9594
      @joemurphy9594 7 месяцев назад

      Id say it will be excellent during the winter months to keep interiors dry in daily drivers and should reduce the windows fogging up. I had a bad water leak in one my cars and I put in the dehumidifier while I was working in the garage for 7 or 8 hours a day for 3 days and i got just under 5 litres of water from it . I also use the water it gathers for mixing products instead of buying distilled water.

  • @peterplumsklo5365
    @peterplumsklo5365 7 месяцев назад

    Two Things for Washing Towels: Many Towels hate high RPM, some, especially Twisted Loop towels can even degrade at 800 RPM, so setting the RPM to 400-600 is good practice. For drying I found that airdrying them to 95% and then a quick go in the dryer gives the dryer fluffiness without much of the stress.
    Great video, lots of good tips, mirrors what I learned in all my years of detailing

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад

      Great tip! Thank you for watching :)

    • @peterplumsklo5365
      @peterplumsklo5365 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for making this and more awesome content! @@AutoCareHQ

  • @vinhsanity
    @vinhsanity 6 месяцев назад

    I ceramic coat, and what I’ve found is I’m basically just polishing the ceramic coat each season. I could be wrong since I’m judging this off the hydrophobic properties being still there. But one of my cars is 11 years old and still shines with an annual correction.

  • @harryking6820
    @harryking6820 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Heather. Great info as always. Please can you start to do an outro of some description. I get so engrossed in the chat/content and before I have a chance to give a massive thumbs up 👍 the video has ended. Ps I always go back and thumbs up. But would be good to have a 5-10 second time to make sure at the end. Please keep up the great work and dedication to pleasing us all. Much respect as always.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Harry! Cheers for going back and liking the video! I did used to have outros but I honestly thought it was harming things as most people drop off instantly at that point and then the percentage watch time drops on RUclips so they potentially not push it as much. It’s tough to know what’s best 😂

    • @harryking6820
      @harryking6820 7 месяцев назад

      @@AutoCareHQ I get that completely. RUclips is a minefield of what's good and bad for your own channel. But rest assured I will always go back and like. Would not want my recommendations to harm your chances of growth in any way. Just had a thought... If it's possible and won't affect the length of the videos.. maybe add the like and subscribe icon in bottom corner 10 secs from the end 🤔 as that wouldn't alter things that much. But it's ultimately your channel and yours to put out what you like. Either way I'm a lifelong subscriber and will smash the like button every time. 👌

  • @howardsmith8723
    @howardsmith8723 7 месяцев назад

    Good tips. On the DA polish advice, on my own 20 year old garaged Mazda RX8 with similar paint depth as your Mazda, I prefer to hide any minor swirls with BH cleanser polish hand applied, then put some Dodo Juice purple haze on top. It wouldn't last so long if I did that with my daily driver but for a garaged dry use car it's great and only do bi annual at most. I save my DA polisher for my Mondeo daily driver, correct once a year to 18 months.

    • @AutoCareHQ
      @AutoCareHQ  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching :) I think that's a really sensible approach. Glazes are a bit of an underated product-type in my opinion!