Do all the other things please: oil changes, filter changes, differential and the rest of the driveline fluid. You don’t have to learn it all but knowing things need maintenance will keep you going and knowing a little bit will prevent a mechanic from ripping you off.
Drying stage is probably one of the most underrated stages that people look over. It can definitely do damage if you don't use a dedicated lubricant and microfibre towel to dry those panels
I like the two-wash mitt method. One mitt for the top of the car and one wash mitt for the bottom portions. I also like spraying with a foam cannon a second time (after pre-wash) to lather the car and use a soap bucket. Guaranteed lubrication and requires a bit less scrubbing which your body may thank you for later.
I really enjoy washing my own car but it’s really annoying when you realize that there are certain techniques that you must learn in order to properly hand wash the car. My car looks really shiny once I finish washing it but I noticed that there are some scratches.
Finally someone brought up the touchless wash. A lot of people overlook this process especially if you have no time or live in an apartment. I find this method safer and time saver if hand washing isn’t available. even then, you could still scratch your paint doing handwash if it’s not done properly. My way of washing touchless wash and hopefully some will find this helpful. Although people will say that touchless wash removes waxes which is TRUE only if you use the heavy soap in their system. Key is: use presoak, rinse, air dry only. This works very well for me. Now it’s not as clean but I found a way of doing a next step by using a waterless wash for the final wipe down to remove all the dirt residues etc. Since the dirt etc. have been loosen up. It didn’t scratch my paint whatsoever as long as it’s done properly. This process takes me only 30 minutes. My car is daily driven, parks outside 24/7 so I wash it weekly. Hope this helps people out there who live in an apartment and don’t have a lot of time washing their car. Thanks Jason for bringing up this another method to enlighten people out there when hand washing isn’t available.
For first rinse I prefer Car Cleaning Guru's method of first up snow foaming the car to emulsify the dirt and add lubrication to the paint work for dirt to slide off on.
Griots and AMMO also recommend using foam on a dry surface and numerous that I respect rinse first. I understand why the thought that washing off the large debree first, seems to make sense but when Griots at a show in San Diego years ago and in their written materials explained that to move dirt with the high pressure sprayer may also scratch paint. Softening up or preparing the dry surface with an APC and Snow foam first offers a high degree of safety. Jason has always provided excellent advice, so I have decided our methods are simply preferences. 👍
Made so many mistakes washing my last car as I have learned watching your videos over the past few days. Just got a new 2021 and will be applying new knowledge. Just need to get my hands on a foam cannon.
Thank you for the great vid extremely helpful! Here is my solution, I to live in Chicago and it’s extremely harsh as I’m sure you know, to keep cars clean and especially black ones is next to impossible. Couple years ago I’ve made it my mission to try every product out there possible and test it on each of my cars trying to find best protection taking in to a count cost for the detailer every month and paint correction after winter.... After couple years of testing I think that I found my perfect combo worry free and always looking mega clean! What I did with my current daily (S63 Black) is took her straight from the dealer with zero to none damage to my detailer, wrap the entire car in clear self healing film and Ceramic coat it! Bingo!!! Yes yes most would say that’s expensive and yes it is cost me 3 grand up front but keep in mind $0 dollars to my detailer for 3 years for maintenance cleaning, $0 dollars for products and In the pinch I literally fly in self service bay grab that nasty brush (if needed not always) clean up the mess and once sun hits it wrap heals it’s self and car looks brand spanking new. Not a single swirl mark or anything ever....that’s my solution and it’s working 100%.
That’s the key I was told if want to get ceramic or the bra it’s best to do it first thing when you buy your new vehicle and not wait because if you wait the Detailer can’t always make your car look 100 percent
Nice tutorial, but last time I’m owning a black car. No matter what one does, scratches and anything can be seen easily. I need to wash my black car but this is nice to see on my algorithm lol. You guys are definitely meticulous and pros excellent job!
Many self-service (quarter car washes) have signage stating “no bucket washing”. Makes sense because it probably adds considerable time for the average customer. I show up with my buckets already filled and ready to go. I’ve still been bitched at even when there wasn’t a line.
Another thing you could do is a rinseless and/or pre-soak it in cleaner. Late at night or early in the morning as previously stated helps. Optimum no-rinse is great because you can pull out of the bay then do your work next to the vacuums or wherever without any worry
Mine does not complain, i keep a eye out. If someone is looking for a bay and all are full. I will signal to him/her and clean up. Only had to do that once in a couple years.
or invest in some of the essentials to do it yourself at your place if you can. I'm a big fan of DIY when applicable and i personally enjoy washing/detailing my car; its therapeutic for me idk why.
@@richieewinns some people can not wash at their home, appt, condo etc. in my case, i have a PW but its put away during the winter. That is why i use the coin op. Plus my local coin op just upgraded everything. The bays each have a separate foamer and a blow dry setting. Very curious what they use for foam. If its the same stuff they use in the touch less its higher alkaline, good for decon.
I don't like dragging my pressure washer out to use on my car, so I bought the foam cannon from Chemical Guys that has the attachment for a normal garden hose. It doesn't give the real thick foam that a pressure washer does, but it still does the trick. Thanks for the great video!
It would be cool if you looked for scratches after the first wash on perfectly polished car using the proper technique. I believe there is no such thing as a 100% scratch free touch wash. You can only minimise the risk.
Multiple mitt wash method is the only true way of not brining dirt back on to the car. Dumping a mitt in a rinse bucket, all the dirt stirs back up and gets on the mitt. You can start multi-mitt wash with just 4 mitts for small to mid size cars.
Instead of the two bucket method, I use my stubby pressure washer gun to rinse my mitt off, then ring it before going back into the wash bucket. Seems like it would do a better job than a dunk into the rinse bucket and is easier logistically. And I just lug one bucket (and pw hose) around the car as I go. I got the idea from the guy on the Dallas Paint Correction channel. Works well for me...thoughts?
I recently discovered your channel and your quickly becoming my favorite detailing channel!!! I'm a diy weekend warrior and looking to learn more to up my game. Many channels push products to make money. Im a minimalist and hate needing so much equipment and different products, cleaners, supplies, ect ... Too easy to fall into a rabbit hole always looking for the next best thing. I plea with you to come out with more beginner simplistic videos that you give advice on what minimal equipment and specific methods and supplies you need to improve car detailing 90% better than the average person. I'm trying to create a car care routine that I can implement and use on a regular basis without constantly seeking out new improved methods and products. I'm looking for a tried and true simple quick and effective routine I can use for years to come. I really like the idea of doing a monthly maintenance wash, starting with a wash using a traffic film remover or best method to strip old wax/grease/film, followed by drying (not sure if towel vs leaf blower is faster as I'd prefer using just one method), followed by a wax and grease remover like duplicolor, followed by some type of paint sealant. My thought is to strip all wax each time I wash the car and then just apply a fresh coat of paint sealant after each wash. If I perform this routine 30 days I can have max protection and avoid needing frequent paint corrections. I figured doing a light clay with light polish correction once per year. What's your thoughts on this method and and suggestions would earn a long term new supporter!!!! Thank you!
So how long should a wash and dry take you? I do my own truck and all the family members and yes for free. Other friends have taken interest in my work and want me to detail their cars. For me to do inside and out it takes all day 8-10 hours. I told them around 200 if you think about it it is 20-25 dollars an hour. They look at me and say I'm nuts. I say if you want a go to a touchless wash and you can pay 20 or less and have a great day. Now mind you when I say full day that includes all protectants in and out and a polish synthetic to last longer. Love what you guys do and thanks for all the vids for help. Come on spring!!
Excellent as always. I have gravitated over time to the one side of one mitt per panel for my cars at home but the two bucket method for the cars I do during the week.
don't get me wrong, I love this vedio. All makes sense. But, let';s see what you showed us: I have a Tesla, which costs about $80M, I need a pro shop which is about $350M, I noticed most of the products you use are over $100. Pressure washers are about $125, air blowers are also about $80. I don't think my wife is going to add this to our budget. Might want to think about showing a car wash at a home that does not have all the equiptment you have. Or a review on touchless car washes. Any recommended car wash products that are a little cheaper?
Ive been using one bucket and multiple mitts. I used to use 6-7 but got tired of washing them. I now use 3 mitts, do go back in the bucket a couple times, but only use on lower panels, front end. Love the Auto Fiber amphibian Towel.
Great video. At least I am doing everything the correct way. What I REALLY want to see is some footage on the RS6 Avant in the background. I just got one; same color as this one (Daytona Grey Pearl)!
On my Tesla Model 3 the BACK is the dirtiest by far. I have no idea why, especially given it has no emissions, but the tail is far dirtier than even the bottom rocker panels. I usually go through 2 or 3 towels just on the back.
Rinse away vs pressure wash away are two completely different approaches. Pressure washing will “force” grit and sand and will damage surface. Soft rinsing with a quality slippery soap and very wet micro fiber towel works best from my experience.
If you choose to use the 25 cent self-serve washes, first, wash it down with the wand on "wash". Leave soapy. Before you use the "foaming brush", spray the bristles with the wand well so you don't get residual grit from the "rad dude" who washed his "rad by" (4X4) that was encrusted with mud/dirt before you. My 2017 Silverado extra cab 4X4 takes at least ten bucks worth of quarters. It's black so it's hard to get the brush on every square inch of the outside. You won't know until your vehicle is dry. Pisses me of though last time I washed it, I didn't miss any spots for the first time!
I’d heard from different sources that you never use a terry towel on your car. In the video I saw you using terry towels to dry and add surface lubricant to your car. Would you please explain that in your next video.
Jason, I’m curious to know your thoughts on “dry ice cleaning.” I’ve seen a couple videos of undercarriages being cleaned using this method, and it’s very impressive
Thank you!! I have watch the many of your videos and feel more confident in tackling my new car but I find myself wondering how to clean the door jambs?
The one thing I struggle with is bugs...Getting bugs off of my motorcycle batwing fairing can be a real chore. Can you cover...maybe you already have...but the chemicals and techniques that you feel work the best!
Good video! To close the loop, one process not mentioned --- I presume you wash your wash mitts and drying towels after every car wash. How do you maintain / wash the mitts and drying towels? Thank you very much.
Go to the coin car wash on the weekdays particularly Mondays, as the bays aren’t busy as it is on the weekends. You can take your time and not having to worry about somebody else waiting.
Hi Jason, Have you ever done a comparison with Steam cleaning vs Hose or Pressure washing a car and which paint color do you prefer White or Black? Considering they are both challenging in keeping clean.
Great video team. If the car is super dirty, you dont need to user a prewash or foam. Pressure wash or a good hose down should do the job. Salt/road grime when raining etc than yes prewash helps
Whenever I wash my car there is always a layer of dust/dirt covering the car the next day. (even though it's just been parked outside my house) It's so frustrating because I've spent most of my day cleaning the car thoroughly just for that to happen. What's going on?
I like to use good microfiber clothes to wash instead of using 5 different wash mittens. Question: what about foaming first to trap the dirt and grit first before pressure washing with just water to try and prevent the water pushing the dirt and scratching the paint???
I have a question ✋🏻 My car doesn’t have a ceramic coating on it and I bought high speed wax from sonax. Should I use that wax once a month and use a detailer every time I wash the car in between while drying? What confuses me is that the brilliant shine detailer from sonax also has carnauba wax in it.
As always, Great Video! If I may add...My son and I have trained ourselves to wring the Wash Mitt out on the ground, after the Rinse Bucket , not back in it, before returning to the Soap Bucket.
I think RUclips took down your product recommendations and I'd really like to use the products you use in this and the detailer secrets video with the dryer products etc. If the list is too long I'll take company names and I'll look for them around town or Amazon. Tha KS for your help!
So I am really curious. In this video you are doing everything by the book in my point of view. This is how you properly pre-wash a car. But I have seen so many videos of you guys only pre washing with water and then go for contact wash. Rinsing the car with just water will never get rid of all the salt and grime on there, a pre-was solution is a must, especially during Winter. So how come you are doing it correctly here and not on the customers cars?
customer car's are often already scratched, so safe washing is practically a waste of time because they get polished after the wash. after that they get coated. if you are going to washa customers car that is already scratched up safely and painstakingly wash it is pretty pointless if it gets a paint correction after it.
Bec they will polish it afterwards anyway so theres no sense in a perfect washing method. This method that Jason showed is more apt when the car has been polished and coated already OR to prevent adding scratches to an already scratched car.
@@miychaeolit Yes I get that. It will save time and decrease the cost of extra chemicals. But I have read and seen people saying that you can pre wash with only water depending on the paint's surface i.e "hard paint" vs "soft paint". However I haven't seen any proof of that statement and if that is the case I would love to see someone doing a test on that. I love Chicago Auto Pros and support on what they do, I am just curious how it all works scientifically.
Love all your content. I absolutely love watching all different types of cars get detailed. If I can ask you a question please? Could I use a microfiber longhandled car mop to wash hard to reach places? I’m disabled and really want to wash & detail my new white SUV. It may mean I can’t get to the very middle of the roof when drying (I don’t have a blower) but it really want to do it myself. What do you think? Thank you 🖖👊❤️
What do you think? Rinse, foam, dwell, rinse off foam, foam a second time and then wash with one mitt and only clean water bucket, and then final rinse before drying?
very cool video - even for car wash novices! Thanks... like the brevity, and to the point part. Would love to know the simple methods (esp foam wash in smaller garages with just a cold water hose). Thanks again
You need a location near Lake in the hills. Im in elgin and the Lombard location is 24 miles from door to door. Bit picky I know but would take the new car to you guys over the guy who comes to my home.
Love you videos, but I think we all over think this. With a good rinse or snow foam rinse, you have removed 95% of the major dirt. At that point you can spray on some onr and dry without scratching. Or after a good rinse you can use one bucket with a grit guard and one sponge. Just be smart and you will be fine. All washes scratch, it happens.
I have to wash, clean, dry and wax outdoors. No car port or garage at the apartment complex. Nearest Touch Free Car Wash is 5 miles away and there are lines of 20 to 40 cars per hour. There is one do it yourself pressure car wash 6 miles away but usually 5 people waiting and may need to wait 30 to 60 minutes. There is also a sign indicating you have 20 minutes to allow other people to wash their car. This means dirtying your vehicle by driving several miles back home. The cost for 1 Automated Touch Free carwash is between $12 to $25 depending if basic or get everything. To get a Detailer to come to you place means spending $150 to $400. There are no outdoor water connections and need to run garden hose about 300 feet from the basement. We have hard water. To run an electrical cord you need about 270 feet and this is from the 1st floor too. The Detailer may have to bring their own water and electricity/gas to use their equipment. A neighbor in a nearby house roughly 500 feet away decided a couple years ago to get like 20 chickens, they often get out and hop/fly over the fence to feed in the large parking lot and near the dumpster. The stray cats just look at them, thought cats like to eat birds, wished they would, then be no more roaming chickens. Leave a window down or doors unlocked, you may find things missing or possibly a cat napping or chicken nesting in your car. The landlord refuses to put up any kind of security. The car could be quickly cleaned the old fashion way using a bucket brigade. Maybe a firetruck or one of those large water tankers that fill up swimming pools. Last resort, go pester a good friend who has everything, and beg/plead to use their stuff on your car.
Hey I love your video!! The only thing you didn’t mention what you used was the type of blower used to dry the car!! Which one is that?!! Thanks in advance! :)
I just came across your channel. I purchased a new truck and for the first time in my life I’m washing and cleaning my truck myself. Thanks for the pro tips. I am bing watching your channel now. Love the beard and the tattoos.subscribed and notifications on.
I have a couple questions. Am I doing it wrong if I first spray the car down with a rinseless type solution, then rinse, then foam and go to the paint with the mitt while the foam is still on the paint? That’s been my process for a while and it seems to work well. Second question, is that the Dodge logo?
Not so sure about rinsing the car before putting on the degreaser. Let the degreaser work it's way into the dry dirt for a few minutes before using the power washer. You don't want any water on the car diluting the product or making it run off prematurely. Especially in the winter if you're using a heavy duty degreaser for removing road salt and asphalt stains. I also use an iron removing product to dissolve iron contamination stains that degreasers won't bite on.
Could you help me understand the variation in the contact wash techniques. I have seen other youtube channels saying to foam your car with the car shampoo and then do your contact wash while the foam is still on there. The more aggressive dedicated foam chemical is not used. Could you explain this thinking to me and your thoughts on it? Thanks
This is great! Question, what is car shampoo used for? Is it for the initial foam canon or for washing with the mitt? I was recommended Adams Car Shampoo
I have a question how is modern pain delicate and so does that mean modern paint sucks or is it better or than older paint or does modern paint have a better gloss than older paint
@@ChicagoAutoPros I thought you would be able to answer my two other questions.Thank you the link that you put to find a good detailer and the area that you live there's nothing coming out for California because there's so much competition out here it's so hard to find a good detailer
In my opinion i always rinse the car first, then foam, then rinse, then wash. I always want to remove as much dirt as i can with just plain water before I apply foam.
@@kenbode8806 but foam is more effective that water alone, that's the whole point - soften the dirt before removing it. soft dirty is easier to remove and less chance of scratching/damaging paint. it's simple when you think about it
I AM LAZY!! I’ll just admit that right away. So question, would I actually be ahead of most people (who beat up on their paint when they haphazardly wash it) if I very very rarely got my car washed by a local detailer…and other than that I simply carried two spray/stream bottles at all times, one with a cleaner and one with distilled water, and I ONLY sprayed with the cleaner followed by the water (so 100% no touching, ever…besides when the detailer rarely washes it)?? And for the record, my vehicle would react a bit better with such a lazy 2 bottle system because I also got it ceramic coated (again…because I’m lazy lol, I got it coated so that it cleans off “Easier”)
Hi I’m from India and it’s really dusty out here throughout the year. Can I water wash my car daily? Plus can I use Meguiar’s Quick Detailee mist and wipe in the drying process using cloth?
I honestly thought that 10 wash mitts was a joke. Also you forgot to mention never wash in circular motions only in straight lines this way you will ensure no swirls
I'm getting my first car EVER and i want to give it SO MUCH LOVE by taking care of the basic maintenance properly. Thanks for this video!!!
Which car did you bought....
Just got my first car and same thing
Do all the other things please: oil changes, filter changes, differential and the rest of the driveline fluid. You don’t have to learn it all but knowing things need maintenance will keep you going and knowing a little bit will prevent a mechanic from ripping you off.
Good luck kid. The most important thing is make sure u get oil changes regularly. Get full synthetic, not partially synthetic.
Good luck kid. The most important thing is make sure u get oil changes regularly. Get full synthetic, not partially synthetic.
Drying stage is probably one of the most underrated stages that people look over. It can definitely do damage if you don't use a dedicated lubricant and microfibre towel to dry those panels
Question what do you wash your micro fiber towels with?
@@themistake4290the rag company rags to riches
And dry on low heat
@@themistake4290Cold water, no soap. Wring them out good and out then outside to dry
I like the two-wash mitt method. One mitt for the top of the car and one wash mitt for the bottom portions. I also like spraying with a foam cannon a second time (after pre-wash) to lather the car and use a soap bucket. Guaranteed lubrication and requires a bit less scrubbing which your body may thank you for later.
Yes, second Foam down before contact wash. Lol, helps to keeps Suppliers in biz because we using just that much more Soap. :)
Two mitts, one mitt to place on the car, the other is for washing with your dominant hand. Leaves no hand prints.
I like how complicated washing a car really is. I like how it makes me want to rip my own head off
I really enjoy washing my own car but it’s really annoying when you realize that there are certain techniques that you must learn in order to properly hand wash the car. My car looks really shiny once I finish washing it but I noticed that there are some scratches.
Finally someone brought up the touchless wash. A lot of people overlook this process especially if you have no time or live in an apartment. I find this method safer and time saver if hand washing isn’t available. even then, you could still scratch your paint doing handwash if it’s not done properly.
My way of washing touchless wash and hopefully some will find this helpful. Although people will say that touchless wash removes waxes which is TRUE only if you use the heavy soap in their system.
Key is: use presoak, rinse, air dry only. This works very well for me. Now it’s not as clean but I found a way of doing a next step by using a waterless wash for the final wipe down to remove all the dirt residues etc. Since the dirt etc. have been loosen up. It didn’t scratch my paint whatsoever as long as it’s done properly.
This process takes me only 30 minutes.
My car is daily driven, parks outside 24/7 so I wash it weekly.
Hope this helps people out there who live in an apartment and don’t have a lot of time washing their car.
Thanks Jason for bringing up this another method to enlighten people out there when hand washing isn’t available.
Optimum no rinse and ammo frothe are great ways to wash cars when you can't use a hose or it's freezing outside
+1 for Frothe. awesome stuff
Another +1 for FROTHe, I used it on my wife’s Yukon that is coated with Reflex Pro today!
ONR is great
@@Alex.AL_26 Yes it is. I do 90% of my clients’ details with ONR.
Frothe and ONR are both great products, but Frothe is simply amazing!
For first rinse I prefer Car Cleaning Guru's method of first up snow foaming the car to emulsify the dirt and add lubrication to the paint work for dirt to slide off on.
Griots and AMMO also recommend using foam on a dry surface and numerous that I respect rinse first. I understand why the thought that washing off the large debree first, seems to make sense but when Griots at a show in San Diego years ago and in their written materials explained that to move dirt with the high pressure sprayer may also scratch paint. Softening up or preparing the dry surface with an APC and Snow foam first offers a high degree of safety. Jason has always provided excellent advice, so I have decided our methods are simply preferences. 👍
Made so many mistakes washing my last car as I have learned watching your videos over the past few days. Just got a new 2021 and will be applying new knowledge. Just need to get my hands on a foam cannon.
Its a learning curve 😅 We have all been there 😂
Thank you for the great vid extremely helpful!
Here is my solution, I to live in Chicago and it’s extremely harsh as I’m sure you know, to keep cars clean and especially black ones is next to impossible. Couple years ago I’ve made it my mission to try every product out there possible and test it on each of my cars trying to find best protection taking in to a count cost for the detailer every month and paint correction after winter.... After couple years of testing I think that I found my perfect combo worry free and always looking mega clean! What I did with my current daily (S63 Black) is took her straight from the dealer with zero to none damage to my detailer, wrap the entire car in clear self healing film and Ceramic coat it! Bingo!!!
Yes yes most would say that’s expensive and yes it is cost me 3 grand up front but keep in mind $0 dollars to my detailer for 3 years for maintenance cleaning, $0 dollars for products and In the pinch I literally fly in self service bay grab that nasty brush (if needed not always) clean up the mess and once sun hits it wrap heals it’s self and car looks brand spanking new. Not a single swirl mark or anything ever....that’s my solution and it’s working 100%.
That’s the key I was told if want to get ceramic or the bra it’s best to do it first thing when you buy your new vehicle and not wait because if you wait the Detailer can’t always make your car look 100 percent
Nice tutorial, but last time I’m owning a black car. No matter what one does, scratches and anything can be seen easily. I need to wash my black car but this is nice to see on my algorithm lol. You guys are definitely meticulous and pros excellent job!
Many self-service (quarter car washes) have signage stating “no bucket washing”. Makes sense because it probably adds considerable time for the average customer. I show up with my buckets already filled and ready to go. I’ve still been bitched at even when there wasn’t a line.
Go early 7-8 am usually people don't go until later.
Another thing you could do is a rinseless and/or pre-soak it in cleaner. Late at night or early in the morning as previously stated helps. Optimum no-rinse is great because you can pull out of the bay then do your work next to the vacuums or wherever without any worry
Mine does not complain, i keep a eye out. If someone is looking for a bay and all are full. I will signal to him/her and clean up. Only had to do that once in a couple years.
or invest in some of the essentials to do it yourself at your place if you can. I'm a big fan of DIY when applicable and i personally enjoy washing/detailing my car; its therapeutic for me idk why.
@@richieewinns some people can not wash at their home, appt, condo etc. in my case, i have a PW but its put away during the winter. That is why i use the coin op.
Plus my local coin op just upgraded everything. The bays each have a separate foamer and a blow dry setting. Very curious what they use for foam. If its the same stuff they use in the touch less its higher alkaline, good for decon.
I don't like dragging my pressure washer out to use on my car, so I bought the foam cannon from Chemical Guys that has the attachment for a normal garden hose. It doesn't give the real thick foam that a pressure washer does, but it still does the trick. Thanks for the great video!
It is terrible. Bought that same thing and bought a foam cannon the next day. Gave the chemical guys one for the garden hose away
Great video! What PSI is the pressure washer set on?
It would be cool if you looked for scratches after the first wash on perfectly polished car using the proper technique. I believe there is no such thing as a 100% scratch free touch wash. You can only minimise the risk.
Agree, i sadly think its impossible
If course its impossible..but a daily drive..is always gonna have slight marks
@Edubb very true. I do a light polish ones a year to keep it nice and almost swirl free. But there is always going to be some.
there is one way, never use your car and cover it ...........that way will stay clean for the rest of it
Multiple mitt wash method is the only true way of not brining dirt back on to the car. Dumping a mitt in a rinse bucket, all the dirt stirs back up and gets on the mitt. You can start multi-mitt wash with just 4 mitts for small to mid size cars.
Instead of the two bucket method, I use my stubby pressure washer gun to rinse my mitt off, then ring it before going back into the wash bucket. Seems like it would do a better job than a dunk into the rinse bucket and is easier logistically. And I just lug one bucket (and pw hose) around the car as I go. I got the idea from the guy on the Dallas Paint Correction channel. Works well for me...thoughts?
Screw it, buying ten wash mitts and dumping bucket number 2. Excellent video!
I recently discovered your channel and your quickly becoming my favorite detailing channel!!! I'm a diy weekend warrior and looking to learn more to up my game. Many channels push products to make money. Im a minimalist and hate needing so much equipment and different products, cleaners, supplies, ect ... Too easy to fall into a rabbit hole always looking for the next best thing. I plea with you to come out with more beginner simplistic videos that you give advice on what minimal equipment and specific methods and supplies you need to improve car detailing 90% better than the average person. I'm trying to create a car care routine that I can implement and use on a regular basis without constantly seeking out new improved methods and products. I'm looking for a tried and true simple quick and effective routine I can use for years to come. I really like the idea of doing a monthly maintenance wash, starting with a wash using a traffic film remover or best method to strip old wax/grease/film, followed by drying (not sure if towel vs leaf blower is faster as I'd prefer using just one method), followed by a wax and grease remover like duplicolor, followed by some type of paint sealant. My thought is to strip all wax each time I wash the car and then just apply a fresh coat of paint sealant after each wash. If I perform this routine 30 days I can have max protection and avoid needing frequent paint corrections. I figured doing a light clay with light polish correction once per year. What's your thoughts on this method and and suggestions would earn a long term new supporter!!!! Thank you!
So how long should a wash and dry take you? I do my own truck and all the family members and yes for free. Other friends have taken interest in my work and want me to detail their cars. For me to do inside and out it takes all day 8-10 hours. I told them around 200 if you think about it it is 20-25 dollars an hour. They look at me and say I'm nuts. I say if you want a go to a touchless wash and you can pay 20 or less and have a great day. Now mind you when I say full day that includes all protectants in and out and a polish synthetic to last longer. Love what you guys do and thanks for all the vids for help. Come on spring!!
A wash and dry on the exterior takes about 30 minutes. Find some better friends. 😂
Excellent as always. I have gravitated over time to the one side of one mitt per panel for my cars at home but the two bucket method for the cars I do during the week.
Loving the end credits sound track.
don't get me wrong, I love this vedio. All makes sense. But, let';s see what you showed us: I have a Tesla, which costs about $80M, I need a pro shop which is about $350M, I noticed most of the products you use are over $100. Pressure washers are about $125, air blowers are also about $80. I don't think my wife is going to add this to our budget. Might want to think about showing a car wash at a home that does not have all the equiptment you have. Or a review on touchless car washes. Any recommended car wash products that are a little cheaper?
How do you wash your mits and towels? so as not to ruin them
I don’t think I’ve ever been this early.
Using the pressure washer on a dirty car wont scratch it when the dirty moves? Wouldn’t be better to use foam first and then pressure wash?
When do we get to see the result after your first hand wash once corrected again?
Any thoughts on sheepskin or wool mits?
Every car detailer on YT: “Step 1 - buy $438 dollars worth of sciency sounding stuff - affiliate links in the description”
Ive been using one bucket and multiple mitts. I used to use 6-7 but got tired of washing them. I now use 3 mitts, do go back in the bucket a couple times, but only use on lower panels, front end.
Love the Auto Fiber amphibian Towel.
" remember you have 2 sides to this mitt **pauses**, so all you gotta do is flip it over BOOOOOOOOM MIND BLOWN
Great video. At least I am doing everything the correct way. What I REALLY want to see is some footage on the RS6 Avant in the background. I just got one; same color as this one (Daytona Grey Pearl)!
No footage, but congrats! Those cars are gorgeous.
I use a different colour wash mitt on the lower sections so no contamination on flatter quality surfaces. 🇬🇧
On my Tesla Model 3 the BACK is the dirtiest by far. I have no idea why, especially given it has no emissions, but the tail is far dirtier than even the bottom rocker panels. I usually go through 2 or 3 towels just on the back.
Rinse away vs pressure wash away are two completely different approaches. Pressure washing will “force” grit and sand and will damage surface. Soft rinsing with a quality slippery soap and very wet micro fiber towel works best from my experience.
Should the wheels be washed first using a dedicated bucket ?
If you choose to use the 25 cent self-serve washes, first, wash it down with the wand on "wash". Leave soapy. Before you use the "foaming brush", spray the bristles with the wand well so you don't get residual grit from the "rad dude" who washed his "rad by" (4X4) that was encrusted with mud/dirt before you. My 2017 Silverado extra cab 4X4 takes at least ten bucks worth of quarters. It's black so it's hard to get the brush on every square inch of the outside. You won't know until your vehicle is dry. Pisses me of though last time I washed it, I didn't miss any spots for the first time!
I’d heard from different sources that you never use a terry towel on your car. In the video I saw you using terry towels to dry and add surface lubricant to your car. Would you please explain that in your next video.
Jason, I’m curious to know your thoughts on “dry ice cleaning.” I’ve seen a couple videos of undercarriages being cleaned using this method, and it’s very impressive
I think it's impressive as well. I got a cheap dry ice machine for $1,200 and it was like a toy. The bad ass ones are like $20k.
@@ChicagoAutoPros I don’t know what that is. If u get a chance, can u make a vid plz? Thanks in advance
@@themachine8009 they already did bruh
Love the video i usually use the Technicians choice spray wax as a lubrication
Thank you!! I have watch the many of your videos and feel more confident in tackling my new car but I find myself wondering how to clean the door jambs?
The one thing I struggle with is bugs...Getting bugs off of my motorcycle batwing fairing can be a real chore. Can you cover...maybe you already have...but the chemicals and techniques that you feel work the best!
Chemical guys v07 hands down the best stuff you can use on your drying towel. Great lubrication and zero streaks
Helpful video , may u get more success out of doing this good job
Cheers!
Imagine loving your car this much taking so much time, effort and money and then someone dings your car in a parking lot while you're not around. 😂
Good video! To close the loop, one process not mentioned --- I presume you wash your wash mitts and drying towels after every car wash. How do you maintain / wash the mitts and drying towels? Thank you very much.
Go to the coin car wash on the weekdays particularly Mondays, as the bays aren’t busy as it is on the weekends. You can take your time and not having to worry about somebody else waiting.
What Ceramic coating did you use on the Telsa
Hi Jason, Have you ever done a comparison with Steam cleaning vs Hose or Pressure washing a car and which paint color do you prefer White or Black? Considering they are both challenging in keeping clean.
Can you use chamois to dry your car without damaging the paint?
I don't recommend it.
Great video team. If the car is super dirty, you dont need to user a prewash or foam. Pressure wash or a good hose down should do the job. Salt/road grime when raining etc than yes prewash helps
?? Thats when you really want to use a foam cannon us when your car is super dirty!
@@edubb2491 it can assist with breaking down dirt and grime before rinsing the paint.
Whenever I wash my car there is always a layer of dust/dirt covering the car the next day. (even though it's just been parked outside my house) It's so frustrating because I've spent most of my day cleaning the car thoroughly just for that to happen. What's going on?
I like to use good microfiber clothes to wash instead of using 5 different wash mittens.
Question: what about foaming first to trap the dirt and grit first before pressure washing with just water to try and prevent the water pushing the dirt and scratching the paint???
I don't know that the pressure wash would actually scratch the paint pushing the dirt around, but it certainly can't hurt to do it first.
Nice car,someday it will probably be all waterless car cleaners. Thanks for the video,I actually get clear down to using a Q tip, I know OCD.
I have a question ✋🏻 My car doesn’t have a ceramic coating on it and I bought high speed wax from sonax. Should I use that wax once a month and use a detailer every time I wash the car in between while drying? What confuses me is that the brilliant shine detailer from sonax also has carnauba wax in it.
As always, Great Video! If I may add...My son and I have trained ourselves to wring the Wash Mitt out on the ground, after the Rinse Bucket , not back in it, before returning to the Soap Bucket.
Yes, I often forget to do that.
I think RUclips took down your product recommendations and I'd really like to use the products you use in this and the detailer secrets video with the dryer products etc. If the list is too long I'll take company names and I'll look for them around town or Amazon. Tha KS for your help!
Great tips thanks ! Can’t wait to wash my Tesla model 3 LR
So... I got nothing. Gravity affects water, and dirt scratches paint. Got it, genius. Sell your products, wash your Tesla. More subs than me
So I am really curious. In this video you are doing everything by the book in my point of view.
This is how you properly pre-wash a car.
But I have seen so many videos of you guys only pre washing with water and then go for contact wash.
Rinsing the car with just water will never get rid of all the salt and grime on there, a pre-was solution is a must, especially during Winter.
So how come you are doing it correctly here and not on the customers cars?
customer car's are often already scratched, so safe washing is practically a waste of time because they get polished after the wash.
after that they get coated.
if you are going to washa customers car that is already scratched up safely and painstakingly wash it is pretty pointless if it gets a paint correction after it.
Bec they will polish it afterwards anyway so theres no sense in a perfect washing method.
This method that Jason showed is more apt when the car has been polished and coated already OR to prevent adding scratches to an already scratched car.
@@miychaeolit Yes I get that. It will save time and decrease the cost of extra chemicals.
But I have read and seen people saying that you can pre wash with only water depending on the paint's surface i.e "hard paint" vs "soft paint".
However I haven't seen any proof of that statement and if that is the case I would love to see someone doing a test on that.
I love Chicago Auto Pros and support on what they do, I am just curious how it all works scientifically.
There is a difference between a car wash and detail prep. Most of the cars you will see us do are detail preps.
@@ChicagoAutoPros Got it :). Thanks for the reply and keep up your awesome work 💙
The link for the Aesno prewash degreaser is the same as the pressure washer.
Awesome Video as always
Love all your content. I absolutely love watching all different types of cars get detailed. If I can ask you a question please? Could I use a microfiber longhandled car mop to wash hard to reach places? I’m disabled and really want to wash & detail my new white SUV. It may mean I can’t get to the very middle of the roof when drying (I don’t have a blower) but it really want to do it myself. What do you think? Thank you 🖖👊❤️
Yes, you can. This is the one I would recommend. www.carsupplieswarehouse.com/products/microfiber-madness-incredipole?_pos=1&_sid=f25285f99&_ss=r
@@ChicagoAutoPros thank you very much. Really appreciated 🖖👊❤️
Good job my friend 👌 👍 👍 👍
What do you think? Rinse, foam, dwell, rinse off foam, foam a second time and then wash with one mitt and only clean water bucket, and then final rinse before drying?
Great video. Should I use hot, warm, or cold water for each step?
With the initial pressure wash / rinse, isn't there a risk of driving impurities into the paint and creating scratches?
I was thinking the same thing idk I don’t like hand washing my jeep that much because if I find a scratch I will think I did it
very cool video - even for car wash novices! Thanks... like the brevity, and to the point part. Would love to know the simple methods (esp foam wash in smaller garages with just a cold water hose). Thanks again
got any tips on caring for the towels after applyinh things like SIO2 / ciramic coat?
They go in the garbage, no chance of reviving them, they get all crunchy.
Use them for door jambs, engines, wheel wells and to clean up messes.
TRC/P&S Rags to Riches
You need a location near Lake in the hills. Im in elgin and the Lombard location is 24 miles from door to door. Bit picky I know but would take the new car to you guys over the guy who comes to my home.
What about 1 bucket and rinsing your mitt after every panel before you put it back in the bucket?
Love Tec 582.
Love you videos, but I think we all over think this. With a good rinse or snow foam rinse, you have removed 95% of the major dirt. At that point you can spray on some onr and dry without scratching.
Or after a good rinse you can use one bucket with a grit guard and one sponge. Just be smart and you will be fine. All washes scratch, it happens.
I have to wash, clean, dry and wax outdoors. No car port or garage at the apartment complex. Nearest Touch Free Car Wash is 5 miles away and there are lines of 20 to 40 cars per hour.
There is one do it yourself pressure car wash 6 miles away but usually 5 people waiting and may need to wait 30 to 60 minutes. There is also a sign indicating you have 20 minutes to allow other people to wash their car. This means dirtying your vehicle by driving several miles back home. The cost for 1 Automated Touch Free carwash is between $12 to $25 depending if basic or get everything. To get a Detailer to come to you place means spending $150 to $400. There are no outdoor water connections and need to run garden hose about 300 feet from the basement. We have hard water. To run an electrical cord you need about 270 feet and this is from the 1st floor too. The Detailer may have to bring their own water and electricity/gas to use their equipment.
A neighbor in a nearby house roughly 500 feet away decided a couple years ago to get like 20 chickens, they often get out and hop/fly over the fence to feed in the large parking lot and near the dumpster. The stray cats just look at them, thought cats like to eat birds, wished they would, then be no more roaming chickens. Leave a window down or doors unlocked, you may find things missing or possibly a cat napping or chicken nesting in your car. The landlord refuses to put up any kind of security. The car could be quickly cleaned the old fashion way using a bucket brigade. Maybe a firetruck or one of those large water tankers that fill up swimming pools. Last resort, go pester a good friend who has everything, and beg/plead to use their stuff on your car.
Great video, thank you well done!!!
I’m sold :)
Would be awesome to see before and after a waterless ONR wash - ie does it actually scratch paint that's just been corrected
Hey I love your video!! The only thing you didn’t mention what you used was the type of blower used to dry the car!! Which one is that?!! Thanks in advance! :)
EGO Power+ 650cfm
@@ChicagoAutoPros thank you! I appreciate it 🙌🏻
I just came across your channel. I purchased a new truck and for the first time in my life I’m washing and cleaning my truck myself. Thanks for the pro tips. I am bing watching your channel now. Love the beard and the tattoos.subscribed and notifications on.
Great stuff as usual Jason. Just detailed my Model 3 this weekend!
That is Awesome!
I have a couple questions. Am I doing it wrong if I first spray the car down with a rinseless type solution, then rinse, then foam and go to the paint with the mitt while the foam is still on the paint? That’s been my process for a while and it seems to work well. Second question, is that the Dodge logo?
Nope sounds like your doing a very safe method. Yes, it's very similar to the dodge logo.
@@ChicagoAutoPros I’m a MOPAR junkie so that’s cool to me. Thanks for the reply. Great video!
How do people feel about using microfiber towels for the wash? Any particular GSM or weave style that is best?
Boss where is that on your link below that spry bottle digreaser? Can i use this even without using soap? Thank u
Aesno prewash degreaser - bit.ly/3aIAOK7 It comes with the bottle, yes you can use it before you use soap.
This is a really good video
What pre wash are you using in that spray bottle?
What pressure washer you guys using ? I’m looking to start car wash in the Philippines 🇵🇭
Not so sure about rinsing the car before putting on the degreaser. Let the degreaser work it's way into the dry dirt for a few minutes before using the power washer. You don't want any water on the car diluting the product or making it run off prematurely. Especially in the winter if you're using a heavy duty degreaser for removing road salt and asphalt stains. I also use an iron removing product to dissolve iron contamination stains that degreasers won't bite on.
If the degreaser dries on the paint ur fucked
can u just use water and fairy liquid 2 wash your new car and the water do u need it hot cold? thx
I squeeze out the dirty mitt before the rinse bucket. 🙂
Could you help me understand the variation in the contact wash techniques. I have seen other youtube channels saying to foam your car with the car shampoo and then do your contact wash while the foam is still on there. The more aggressive dedicated foam chemical is not used. Could you explain this thinking to me and your thoughts on it?
Thanks
What about the wheels? When and how should i clean them, cool vid tho
one bucket and 10 wash mits or 10 microfiber towels I find to be the best method to wash your car.
thanks Jason great video
You're Welcome!
This is great! Question, what is car shampoo used for? Is it for the initial foam canon or for washing with the mitt? I was recommended Adams Car Shampoo
I have a question how is modern pain delicate and so does that mean modern paint sucks or is it better or than older paint or does modern paint have a better gloss than older paint
New regulations to use water based paint.
@@ChicagoAutoPros I know that but you didn't answer my question
@@bighorn9119 I answered your "how is modern pain delicate" question. I am sorry I don't know the answer to the other two.
@@ChicagoAutoPros I thought you would be able to answer my two other questions.Thank you the link that you put to find a good detailer and the area that you live there's nothing coming out for California because there's so much competition out here it's so hard to find a good detailer
Hi! How often should I wash my car? Thanks!
You should snow foam before pressure washing, as water is a terrible lubricant.
In my opinion i always rinse the car first, then foam, then rinse, then wash. I always want to remove as much dirt as i can with just plain water before I apply foam.
@@kenbode8806 but foam is more effective that water alone, that's the whole point - soften the dirt before removing it. soft dirty is easier to remove and less chance of scratching/damaging paint. it's simple when you think about it
I AM LAZY!! I’ll just admit that right away. So question, would I actually be ahead of most people (who beat up on their paint when they haphazardly wash it) if I very very rarely got my car washed by a local detailer…and other than that I simply carried two spray/stream bottles at all times, one with a cleaner and one with distilled water, and I ONLY sprayed with the cleaner followed by the water (so 100% no touching, ever…besides when the detailer rarely washes it)?? And for the record, my vehicle would react a bit better with such a lazy 2 bottle system because I also got it ceramic coated (again…because I’m lazy lol, I got it coated so that it cleans off “Easier”)
Lol I just bought a Surf Blu 2023 Kia Soul, I really don't wanna fuck up the paint.
Hi I’m from India and it’s really dusty out here throughout the year. Can I water wash my car daily? Plus can I use Meguiar’s Quick Detailee mist and wipe in the drying process using cloth?
Awesome channel and professionalism. Keep it up. Please let me know about your pressure washer you use at the shop model /psi/flow rate.? thanks
Great video and great tips.
Thanks!
I honestly thought that 10 wash mitts was a joke. Also you forgot to mention never wash in circular motions only in straight lines this way you will ensure no swirls