Important note! We have received a lot of comments to not use the foam brush due to reasons that any physical contact is not great for the paint. Plus, there are too many variables to control including a poorly maintained foam brush, foam brushes that are made from hard plastic bristles, other particles that may not be easily removed from the brush by spraying it. Thank you for the comments. From dirty microfiber cloths and wash mitts to snow brushes used to clear snow to driving at highway speed in sandy conditions to foam brushes and more, any thing or particles that come into physical contact with the paint could potentially cause the paint to get swirl marks or micro scratches depending on many variables. The aim of the video was meant to familiarize people who haven't used the self-serve car washes before. Hopefully it achieved its goal to demystifying what is involved in using one. Though a 2 bucket method would be recommended for the ultimate care of your paint, most car washes don't allow you to do this since it takes up a stall without payment to use it for the full time you are there. Plus, in the winter zones where temperatures get below 0°C you can't wash your vehicle at home on your driveway (If you have one). So, if you want to treat your cars paint with the most care at self-serve car washes, then it may be best to use a touchless method to wash your vehicle at the self-serve car wash. In the past, we have had issues getting the vehicle fully clean with just a touchless method and was a reason we use the foam brush (one that was cleaned by us, expels a lot of foam soap and was made of animal hair, not synthetic plastic or rubber and used lightly). It helped to remove the fine dirt film/residue that gets left behind. To treat our paint the best going forward, we have recently been trying again with a different touchless method and it so far is working better. More testing needed, though. The new method we are testing: 1) Start the wash using the high pressure soap or rinse from the wash wand to rinse off all dirt and debris from your vehicle. Focusing more time on really dirty areas. 2) Use the foaming soap from the wash wand (Not the foam brush) to dispense soap to cover the entire vehicle and wheels. 3) Stop the timer to stop the charges and to let the soap soak for a few minutes (You can go as long as you want). NOTE: We don't use the Pause function since it still counts the time and continues to charge. You may need to experiment because there will usually be an initial, higher startup cost to start the wash. 4) Start again, using the high-pressure rinse from the wash wand to rinse the entire vehicle clean. Starting from bottom to top to help ensure no sections are missed, then rinse top down. 5) Dry using a large clean microfiber cloth. 6) Use spray wax to finish. Of course, use whatever method you are most comfortable with to wash your vehicle. Don't forget that all car washes are different, with different quality and condition of equipment and soaps. Some are maintained better than others, which could give varying results. You can also consider testing the soap with litmus paper (pH test paper) to check the acidity. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions!
Great response! I literally went to the comments right after you used the brush and I’m glad you wrote this. Yes, there are too many variables, but bringing your own wash mitt and drying towels is what I always recommend. Yes, any sort of contact mars and scratches paint over time, but the goal is not to never touch the paint. It’s to minimize swirls and scratches by proper equipment and technique for each wash. Wash mitt recommendation: - The Rag Company Cyclone Ultra (Amazon) Drying towel recommendations: - The Rag Company Liquid8r - The Rag Company Double Twistress (Both on Amazon) When washing towels and wash mitt, I would recommend using a dedicated microfiber detergent. Regular laundry detergent reduced the absorbency properties by clogging the fibers. I recommend P&S Rags to Riches for washing. Dry on low or air dry. Higher temp melts fibers and ruin the towel making it unusable for being safe on paint.
I was literally about to comment this, interesting to see you still commenting on your old videos. I went to a self service wash today, saw that brush, and didn't even try it. I could just sense the evil and dirt. I come back and watch this video and read the comments. I see many people feel the same way... lol
Shout out to all the people who are here because they’re terrified of looking like a clown trying to use one of these car washes for the first time. We’re all in this together.
Yup I've been postponing my first car-wash experience for days now because I'm quite terrified to look like a clown, especially since I got a nice car finally :D I've decided to go late at night when there's barely anyone and figure it out in peace.
Just used my first self serve carwash today and decided to only use the foam brush on my wheels + tires. My wheels are so shiny and my car looks fantastic. I've never been so satisfied with a car wash.. FOR HALF THE PRICE. And it was fun to do it myself. This might become addicting and it'll be atleast a weekly thing for me haha.
Thanks for helping the ladies out. I feel more confident about washing my car tomorrow. I’m so tired of letting others wash my car and not thoroughly cleaning or drying.
I'm glad they're helping the fellows too 😂. I'm always so unsure if I'm getting bad service when I don't know how to do it myself. Now I probably will always do it myself
To avoid foam brush, use foam brush setting, gently put foam brush on the body of car to just use the foam. Put foam all over ur car without dragging the foam brush. Use your own wash mits to clean the car using the foam spots uve created.
Thanks for the tip. A good idea for those that want to avoid the foam brush like the plague. In that case, also bring buckets with grit guards to clean the mitts between panels. Pre-fill with clean water/soap at the car wash
@@BuhnanaFone I mean it makes sense… don’t use the brush as well, the brush. Just get the foam soap from it throwing it on your car then use your own mit or cloth to wipe it
This is the same method my old man taught me. I miss the good old days of 50 cent Tuesdays at the car wash. This may not be for everyone but my tip is rinse with the wax or clear coat protectant setting on the spray gun.
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Thanks for this video! I just moved out on my own and have been watching "how to be an adult" videos, lol. Like I had to watch a video how to use a garbage disposal because my mom taught me wrong lol, and I watched a video how to do laundry because I didn't know if you put the detergent in the machine before the clothes or on top of the clothes, or do you put the detergent in that hole on the side, lol.
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Thank you, just the info I was looking for, other videos didn’t mention the wax. I had no idea what I was doing whenever I went to wash my car, all I used was soap and rinse power wash.
Simple instruction but still have the details that matter. I like the ‘wash top half first’ tip and also the ‘stop bebore the minute end’ to avoid getting charge for the next minute :))
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I just used the foam brush in same manner on a rental and didnt do any additional damage. Afterwards I applied QD and waxed it with sprawy wax - looks impressive and there is no additional swirls or scratches really. Spoke to the owner of car wash - they replace the natural brush often, but he also recommended pre rinse of the brush to ensure there is no grime in it. I will test it on new car which I’m picking up next week! I think more scratches are caused by people doing touchless and then wiping dry.
I prefer to use the foam brush just to spread it all over the car, with very smooth and almost no pressure. I use my own clean fiber cloth to wash it . Thanks for the video!
Please Note: You have a fourth option, a rinseless wash. I use Optimum No Rinse (ONR) for my weekly washes all year round, even in the winter. I agree with you, NEVER use an automatic car wash. If you have to use a self-serve car wash, NEVER USE THE SOAP AT A CAR WASH, I would recommend a PH neutral soap, such as Meguiars or Turtle Wax, available at any box store or auto parts store. NEVER USE THE BRUSH AT THE CAR WASH, you never know how the brush was used. Bring a soft microfiber towels, brushes or wash mitts, etc. with your own soap. For professional car detailing videos tricks & tips, I would recommend Brian from Apex Detail or Pan the Organizer. I have been cleaning cars for 45 years, and I still learn from Brian and or Pan HAPPY CAR CLEANING!
I definitely should have watched this before washing my car this morning and not after. I didn't rinse the foam brush, so it left streaks on my car twice, so I just did the automatic afterwards. 😂 But I'm going to try this again next week. 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting on our video. Make sure to also wash a panel at a time and wash in consistent and overlapping motions. I find that sometimes if I don't properly overlap then I sometimes end up with streaks in sections that I missed... and I don't find out until the car dries. Please like and subscribe if our video helped you out. Enjoy your clean car!
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Thank you! I moved to a townhouse so I can't wash my car from home anymore and I really want to take care of my new car. I kept leaving the self car wash with white water marks and I was so frustrated. Thank you for the video !!!!
Great video, for me i just wash my car every two weeks at home. I would not take it to those automatic washes or self serve. but i i went to the self serve, i would bring my own wash mits and brushes. And contact wash is must, u cant just clean the car just by spraying it with soapy water, that removes like 65% of the dirt stuck on top, i would also use an iron remover as well as tar remover by spraying carpro tri-x. And wheel inner barrels must be cleaned too
Thanks for sharing your experience. I too have found that the spray itself is not enough to remove all the dirt. Usually, there is some residue left behind that you can't see until the car dries. The self serve car washes are needed for some because some people don't own a house and in some cases, even if they do, they cannot use the outdoor hose in the winter.
I live in a valley surounded by Amish cornfields. It gets really dusty down there. I live there with my parents. I don't give a damn about my car, but My Old Man washed his Jeep Grand Cherokee about every other weekend. He passed away last year. Recently I've been having to drive his old Jeep around to take my mother places. That thing ended up looking terrible. Oh, I should mention the Jeep is Brilliant White. Just took my mother to the dentist this morning, so I thought I swing by the carwash just down the road. It was $3.50 for 4 minutes! But thanks to this vid I didn't spend more than $10.
I would love to own a car wash business like this however here in America people don’t wash there own car much they use the drive through car wash. Seems like truck users use these most. Btw great tips that I over looked in the past.
@@nibbax7772 Wash it out and the little tub of water it sits in first. You can always feel it for any grit. The real horsehair ones are quite soft, they also use that in higher end paint brushes. Good ones are always pumping out foam and that pushes any dirt out of them as well.
Please, PLEASE do NOT use the foam brush or any brush/sponge on your car. It will cause swirls, scratches, etc. use a microfiber wash kit and rinse it after washing every panel
Not all brushes are bad. Majority are (synthetic fiber ones) but Animal/Boar's hair brushes are very soft and are good if used properly (They hold a lot of water and foam and dirt and release easily when rinsed). If people use a good wash mitt and rinse it after washing every panel, then it can also be done to the brush to rinse or flick the new foam off the brush. Note that the car wash animal hair brushes have new foam regularly pushing out of the brush to push out the dirt and debris. Notice how in the car wash I was at, how much new foam was pushing out. This is also important. Flicking and lots of new foam coming through is similar to rinsing off a wash mitt. I also indicated to use the high pressure soap to properly spray off a lot of the debris on the car before using the foam animal hair brush. This gets most of the dirt off and also wets the paint surface. I also indicated to lightly scrub and regularly flick off the dirty foam (This can be done multiple times during, within and after each panel). I suppose if anyone is paranoid, they can bring a bucket with a grit guard and dunk the foam brush in after every panel. Here is a thread with people that haven't had issues with Boar's hair brushes. The OP was originally upset at the results but it was due to method of use. www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/18179-montana-boars-hair-trashed-my-finish.html Hope that clarifies things.
That's why it's important to clean them properly before you use and while you use them. Same thing as a wash mitt that is used with 2 bucket method with a grit guard. It has to be clean before use and also during use.
Frakking Creations dirt gets stuck on them then it scratches ur paint so you should pressure wash them about 10 times in a wash depending how big ur car is
Thanks for your comment. For anyone that is worried about this can of course do more flicking of the foam brush to get the dirt off the brush. Remember that new foam (and a lot of it) is coming out of the brush at the self-serve car washes. Not something that home foam brushes have. You can also, do what you recommend and pressure wash more frequently between washing panels. Another way is to bring a bucket with a grit guard and wash the brush as you would a wash mitt after every panel.
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Me to !! The way he worded things in the video made me feel like he was here to inform or help me and not boast his knowledge like other vids were 🙏🙏💪💪
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I'm not a big fan of those self car wash liquid waxes. I find that the self application like I showed in the video to give better results and last longer.
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Another reason not to use the bay brush is because it costs $$ during the time it’s used. Bring your own buckets and mitts, and pay only for the soap before and rinse after!
I tried using the foam brush even with the cleaning/flicking technique before using it and still left a bunch of swirls on my clear coat and lost significant shine on my car. Would NOT recommend it at all.
yeah the self serve in the video was really nice. My local one has some questionable brushes so I always try to go when its empty and just sneak in a bucket and some microfiber towels haha.
Can you opt to not dry with a microfiber towel but just drive around and let the airflow dry the car? Will that leave any streaks, residue, or watermarks behind?
I wouldn't do it since it will leave streaks. The streaks can be from the water drying and leaving mineral deposits but it will more likely come from sand, dust and dirt in the air and on the road blowing up around the car and sticking to the water and then drying onto the car. Hope this helps.
Good video! Is the best way to wash the foam brush just to lay it flat and spray with high pressure? Do you ever use the ‘wax spray’ available at car washes? Thanks again for the video!!
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. Checkout my pinned comment as I don't use the brush anymore and talk about that there. I typically don't use the wax spray at the car wash as it's more cost effective to bring your own and you can get much better ones. I linked to a few in the video description so choose one that suits you (synthetic, ceramic graphene)
Yeah you really do have to be sneaky about it. 🙂 And if you're a regular and it's not busy, I'm sure they're ok with it. We always dry and wax inside when it's not busy.
As long as you’re paying for the time, it should be iight. I think the problem comes when people pay for a minute of pre-wash and then pay another minute for rinse
A car wash is very convenient. The only downfall is the feeing of being 'rushed.' I even bring my own bucket, but when I have to rinse wax, i feel so rushed. Other than that it's very convenient has has pretty much every option you need. And I agree, just wash the damn brush if you're scared of the dirt in it.
I've never touched the paint of any car I've owned and they all sparkle afterwards as long as you use the spot-free rinse and super air shammee to dry. A spray-on wax is a good idea but not required. I've never seen dirt or streaks after washing and drying. In any case, I'd rather some streaks over risking a scratch on a $15,000 paint job anyways. My paint will always be a virgin.
Thanks for the feedback. Part of my problem is that when I bring the car to the dealership for warranty and such, they wash it. I don't think their employees take the time to wash properly or use the 2 bucket method. Plus I also noticed they have a spinning cloth automatic wash that wash used on my car the last time I brought it in. Unfortunately it was already damaged by the dealership before all this.
The only time I’d use a wash station like this would be for a work van or maybe if I Can’t access water and I need to wash a car prior to polishing. Nice tips tho
I been going here for few months now and I see no damage or scratches from that form brush. Just make sure if you u have friends using it educate them to clean the brush before use.
what is the purpose for the first step, the second step seems to be enough soap to clean and the the third step would rinse all the dirt and soap off, right?
Good question. The first step is to loosen, dissolve and remove as much of dirt from the surface as possible. Especially the larger dirt particles. The reason is that larger dirt particles left behind can potentially scratch the paint as you use the foam brush.
i'm so dumb. All these time, I can just simply pressure wash the brush before using? Why didn't I think of that 😭? Thank you for this video. It's very helpful.
There are so many things i want to comment that are wrong about this video, especially regarding how to treat your paint (a brush scratches the paint, dont apply pressure when drying with a towel, so much misinformation). If you really want to learn HOW to wash your car, go watch ChrisFix' videos on how to super clean your car. I dont think this video is good for anything but to see how to control the hoses on american self-serve washes.
Honestly, if your not taking your car to a detailer then you cant expect to avoid scratches. If you dont have the time and patience it takes to wash your car with microfiber wash mits, just use the brush. If your careful and use a lot of soap to create a layer between the car and the brush you can minimize scratches. Its not that deep. I have a truck I wash regularly with the brush. The micro-scratches and swirls arent very noticeable. Theylle only bug you if youre OCD about it. Truck always looks great and I only spend 30 min cleaning it per week.
Good point. Thanks for commenting. I think people also forget about scratches introduced by other things like driving on highway. Sand and dirt in the air will scratch the paint similar to why headlights over time are hazed and scratched up. Also using a snow brush on the paint will definitely cause scratches.
Frakking, regardless of spelling, is one of the worst damaging methods to wring a bit of raw oil from our tortured planet. Your information is good and I'm hoping the name is sarcasm or irony at its most pointed. Monday rant done. (grin)
I wouldn’t spray the brush on the ground tho.hang it up somewhere and spray clean it. Or bring a bucket full of warm soap in water and dip the brush in there.
HELL YA!! see i was thinking the same thing, why not just wash it before using it? ahahaha. Just watched another youtuber carwash "dont use foam brush cuz of dirt and scratch car" and im like rinse/clean the brush first'? xD. Great vid sir!. Ive been going to shell car wash(auto) and im just not feeling it. also want to clean the inside as well.
Thank you for the comment. I've been to many automatic car washes including Shell's and most don't impress me. They often don't do well enough. If I have to go to an automatic one, I like the Rainbow Carwashes and the Co-op Carwashes. Please subscribe and like the video to help our channel grow. Thanks for the support!
You can still use 2 bucket method. Get 2 buckets with lids, you might have to carry them to your car from your condo/apartment, but it's better than using the brush. Full One with soap and the other with water. Bring them to the self wash place.
I'm not a big fan of those ones. I feel the less expensive way to go is to use your own spray wax. You could buy higher quality ones plus they will last multiple applications.
I'm not sure if spraying the brush with the pressure washer is enough to clean out all the debris. For example, you wash your rims with the brush, all those tiny brake particles get into the brush and even a few can scratch your expensive paint. I don't think using the brush is a great idea and always a bit risky!
As per my pinned comments for this video we've switched from using the foam brush to just using the wash wand. But in either case the quality of foam soap that are in these self serve car washes are dependent on the owner/management that runs them. They could choose to use good quality soap or not. So weather the foam soap is pH balanced or not is dependent on the individual business. One thing you can do is to buy litmus paper or pH test paper to test the soap acidity yourself. I have a link to one in the video description. Hope this helps.
@FrakkingCreations thanks for the reply. That makes sense and the ph testing is a good idea. I'll ask the store to see what cleaning products they use. Thanks
I have disagree on not using the pre-soak. It is low pressure for a reason. Pre-soak is supposed to be applied as if using a spray bottle and then let sit for a minute to break up the tougher road grime, insects, and tar, so that soap and water can do their jobs better. By using pre-soak well, I find I don't have to use the brush and risk scratching the paint with what ever was left in the bristles.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I just never had great experience using the pre-soak. The carwash pre-soaks don't seem to put enough foam out so that it stays on the vehicle long enough. And without using the brush, some surface areas on the vehicle tend to have a film of dirt left over that is only visible after the vehicle dries. I'll have to try again with the pre-soak and see if I can get it to work better. I suppose it would also depend how dirty the vehicle is and how long it's been that dirty. I don't always get a chance to wash it every week or every 2 weeks and so and dirt gets sun baked onto the surface of the vehicle. Our sunlight is harsh here in the summer and I feel that it also another reason no touch washing doesn't seem to work as well.
@@FrakkingCreations I tend to wash my car at least once a week, so perhaps the frequency does not allow the dirt to become baked on, like you say. If I went say two or three weeks between washes in the summer, a brushing might be needed. Not sure where you are at, but I live in Michigan so the sun doesn't beat on car finishes as much as southern states, but the salt does horrible things to cars here if they are not washed often. In the winter I wash more than once a week depending on how often the roads are salted. Wish there was a nice indoor wash here like the one you were using in the video. Something all self-service washes should really consider adding is undercarriage sprayers, something like this ruclips.net/video/Ihuk_pCje2s/видео.html
OK, when I went to the DIY car wash there was a "wax" option on the dial, so I waxed it after doing the soaking and rinsing. Basically I did soak - rinse - wax - rinse. Didn't dry car before "wax". Did the wax do any good or not? Am I always supposed to dry it with a towel before waxing?
I don't find the wax from car washes that good. It's just pricey and not good bang for the buck. Better to buy your own spray wax or syntheyic wax application. It's more work to wax like that but better results. You should dry a bit before wax. Usually a little water is ok but too wet and you dilute the wax. You also don't want to drive off with the car still wet as it will pick up dirt from the road easily. Hope that helps.
It’s not just the stuff that gets caught in the brush that is bad, the brush is not safe. The brush is too abrasive for the paint and it will cause swirl marks. Do not use it and you’ll thank me later.
Important note!
We have received a lot of comments to not use the foam brush due to reasons that any physical contact is not great for the paint. Plus, there are too many variables to control including a poorly maintained foam brush, foam brushes that are made from hard plastic bristles, other particles that may not be easily removed from the brush by spraying it. Thank you for the comments.
From dirty microfiber cloths and wash mitts to snow brushes used to clear snow to driving at highway speed in sandy conditions to foam brushes and more, any thing or particles that come into physical contact with the paint could potentially cause the paint to get swirl marks or micro scratches depending on many variables.
The aim of the video was meant to familiarize people who haven't used the self-serve car washes before. Hopefully it achieved its goal to demystifying what is involved in using one.
Though a 2 bucket method would be recommended for the ultimate care of your paint, most car washes don't allow you to do this since it takes up a stall without payment to use it for the full time you are there. Plus, in the winter zones where temperatures get below 0°C you can't wash your vehicle at home on your driveway (If you have one).
So, if you want to treat your cars paint with the most care at self-serve car washes, then it may be best to use a touchless method to wash your vehicle at the self-serve car wash.
In the past, we have had issues getting the vehicle fully clean with just a touchless method and was a reason we use the foam brush (one that was cleaned by us, expels a lot of foam soap and was made of animal hair, not synthetic plastic or rubber and used lightly). It helped to remove the fine dirt film/residue that gets left behind. To treat our paint the best going forward, we have recently been trying again with a different touchless method and it so far is working better. More testing needed, though.
The new method we are testing:
1) Start the wash using the high pressure soap or rinse from the wash wand to rinse off all dirt and debris from your vehicle. Focusing more time on really dirty areas.
2) Use the foaming soap from the wash wand (Not the foam brush) to dispense soap to cover the entire vehicle and wheels.
3) Stop the timer to stop the charges and to let the soap soak for a few minutes (You can go as long as you want). NOTE: We don't use the Pause function since it still counts the time and continues to charge. You may need to experiment because there will usually be an initial, higher startup cost to start the wash.
4) Start again, using the high-pressure rinse from the wash wand to rinse the entire vehicle clean. Starting from bottom to top to help ensure no sections are missed, then rinse top down.
5) Dry using a large clean microfiber cloth.
6) Use spray wax to finish.
Of course, use whatever method you are most comfortable with to wash your vehicle.
Don't forget that all car washes are different, with different quality and condition of equipment and soaps. Some are maintained better than others, which could give varying results. You can also consider testing the soap with litmus paper (pH test paper) to check the acidity.
Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions!
Great response! I literally went to the comments right after you used the brush and I’m glad you wrote this.
Yes, there are too many variables, but bringing your own wash mitt and drying towels is what I always recommend.
Yes, any sort of contact mars and scratches paint over time, but the goal is not to never touch the paint. It’s to minimize swirls and scratches by proper equipment and technique for each wash.
Wash mitt recommendation:
- The Rag Company Cyclone Ultra
(Amazon)
Drying towel recommendations:
- The Rag Company Liquid8r
- The Rag Company Double Twistress
(Both on Amazon)
When washing towels and wash mitt, I would recommend using a dedicated microfiber detergent. Regular laundry detergent reduced the absorbency properties by clogging the fibers.
I recommend P&S Rags to Riches for washing. Dry on low or air dry. Higher temp melts fibers and ruin the towel making it unusable for being safe on paint.
Thanks a lot for providing your feedback and comments. I'm sure others will find them useful too.
I was literally about to comment this, interesting to see you still commenting on your old videos. I went to a self service wash today, saw that brush, and didn't even try it. I could just sense the evil and dirt. I come back and watch this video and read the comments. I see many people feel the same way... lol
I think it'd be good to include this in the video. How many noobs will actually go to the comments to verify these methods?
Also the soaps used are not ph balanced which will strip away any wax, so the self serve washes are best used when you want to rewax the car too
Shout out to all the people who are here because they’re terrified of looking like a clown trying to use one of these car washes for the first time. We’re all in this together.
haha this is me! Finally own a vehicle and was like.. wait how the heck do I use one of these without wasting money and looking like a fool?
Lmfaooo
Lmao me too
Praise be
Yup I've been postponing my first car-wash experience for days now because I'm quite terrified to look like a clown, especially since I got a nice car finally :D I've decided to go late at night when there's barely anyone and figure it out in peace.
Just used my first self serve carwash today and decided to only use the foam brush on my wheels + tires. My wheels are so shiny and my car looks fantastic. I've never been so satisfied with a car wash.. FOR HALF THE PRICE. And it was fun to do it myself. This might become addicting and it'll be atleast a weekly thing for me haha.
I actually never thought of using the brush on the tires. I’ll do that from now on.
Thank you, I’ve been dodging these car washes all my life, now i think i am equipped
Thanks for helping the ladies out. I feel more confident about washing my car tomorrow. I’m so tired of letting others wash my car and not thoroughly cleaning or drying.
You're welcome. Though its actually to help anyone. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
What were you doing before?
And Scratches
I'm glad they're helping the fellows too 😂. I'm always so unsure if I'm getting bad service when I don't know how to do it myself. Now I probably will always do it myself
To avoid foam brush, use foam brush setting, gently put foam brush on the body of car to just use the foam. Put foam all over ur car without dragging the foam brush. Use your own wash mits to clean the car using the foam spots uve created.
Thanks for the tip. A good idea for those that want to avoid the foam brush like the plague. In that case, also bring buckets with grit guards to clean the mitts between panels. Pre-fill with clean water/soap at the car wash
"To avoid foam brush, use foam brush"
wow brilliant writing
@@xo7dood my genius is endless
@@BuhnanaFone I mean it makes sense… don’t use the brush as well, the brush. Just get the foam soap from it throwing it on your car then use your own mit or cloth to wipe it
You can always use the foam brush to fill your bucket.
This is the same method my old man taught me. I miss the good old days of 50 cent Tuesdays at the car wash. This may not be for everyone but my tip is rinse with the wax or clear coat protectant setting on the spray gun.
Thanks for commenting and sharing your tip. Definitely miss the days of cheaper everything.
That was an amazing guide with very well described steps. Really appreciate it, keep up the good work.
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Thanks!! I'm feeling a little less scared of the car washes now 😂 nearly ready to do my first one!
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Me too bro! 😂 about to do my first one right now lol
This was perfect. I followed the wash steps and used a spray wax at the end and my car looks beautiful. Thank yall!
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Thanks for this video! I just moved out on my own and have been watching "how to be an adult" videos, lol. Like I had to watch a video how to use a garbage disposal because my mom taught me wrong lol, and I watched a video how to do laundry because I didn't know if you put the detergent in the machine before the clothes or on top of the clothes, or do you put the detergent in that hole on the side, lol.
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Thank you, just the info I was looking for, other videos didn’t mention the wax. I had no idea what I was doing whenever I went to wash my car, all I used was soap and rinse power wash.
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you learned that from youtube, didn't you?
Simple instruction but still have the details that matter. I like the ‘wash top half first’ tip and also the ‘stop bebore the minute end’ to avoid getting charge for the next minute :))
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I just used the foam brush in same manner on a rental and didnt do any additional damage. Afterwards I applied QD and waxed it with sprawy wax - looks impressive and there is no additional swirls or scratches really.
Spoke to the owner of car wash - they replace the natural brush often, but he also recommended pre rinse of the brush to ensure there is no grime in it.
I will test it on new car which I’m picking up next week!
I think more scratches are caused by people doing touchless and then wiping dry.
I prefer to use the foam brush just to spread it all over the car, with very smooth and almost no pressure. I use my own clean fiber cloth to wash it .
Thanks for the video!
Please Note: You have a fourth option, a rinseless wash. I use Optimum No Rinse (ONR) for my weekly washes all year round, even in the winter. I agree with you, NEVER use an automatic car wash. If you have to use a self-serve car wash, NEVER USE THE SOAP AT A CAR WASH, I would recommend a PH neutral soap, such as Meguiars or Turtle Wax, available at any box store or auto parts store. NEVER USE THE BRUSH AT THE CAR WASH, you never know how the brush was used. Bring a soft microfiber towels, brushes or wash mitts, etc. with your own soap. For professional car detailing videos tricks & tips, I would recommend Brian from Apex Detail or Pan the Organizer. I have been cleaning cars for 45 years, and I still learn from Brian and or Pan HAPPY CAR CLEANING!
Thanks for the comment and providing some good info. We've had a lot of comments about the foam brush and will address it in an upcoming video.
I definitely should have watched this before washing my car this morning and not after. I didn't rinse the foam brush, so it left streaks on my car twice, so I just did the automatic afterwards. 😂 But I'm going to try this again next week. 👍
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Make sure to also wash a panel at a time and wash in consistent and overlapping motions. I find that sometimes if I don't properly overlap then I sometimes end up with streaks in sections that I missed... and I don't find out until the car dries.
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lol, why not clean the brush b4 use it? Thats an awesome answer. never thought it b4!
Yea I took your advice on using the brush. Washed it real well. Now I have scratches all over my clear coat.
You probably need to press harder
Best car wash video I have seen, but I would stand the foam brush up and wash it with soap instead of putting it down on the floor.
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Finally, someone I completely agree with! Good job man!
Thank you.
Thank you! I moved to a townhouse so I can't wash my car from home anymore and I really want to take care of my new car. I kept leaving the self car wash with white water marks and I was so frustrated. Thank you for the video !!!!
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Great video, for me i just wash my car every two weeks at home. I would not take it to those automatic washes or self serve. but i i went to the self serve, i would bring my own wash mits and brushes. And contact wash is must, u cant just clean the car just by spraying it with soapy water, that removes like 65% of the dirt stuck on top, i would also use an iron remover as well as tar remover by spraying carpro tri-x. And wheel inner barrels must be cleaned too
Thanks for sharing your experience. I too have found that the spray itself is not enough to remove all the dirt. Usually, there is some residue left behind that you can't see until the car dries.
The self serve car washes are needed for some because some people don't own a house and in some cases, even if they do, they cannot use the outdoor hose in the winter.
@@FrakkingCreations Yep i agree!
I live in a valley surounded by Amish cornfields. It gets really dusty down there. I live there with my parents. I don't give a damn about my car, but My Old Man washed his Jeep Grand Cherokee about every other weekend. He passed away last year. Recently I've been having to drive his old Jeep around to take my mother places. That thing ended up looking terrible. Oh, I should mention the Jeep is Brilliant White. Just took my mother to the dentist this morning, so I thought I swing by the carwash just down the road. It was $3.50 for 4 minutes! But thanks to this vid I didn't spend more than $10.
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That car wash is amazing!! Great video!
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The stock wing on my Fiat 500e might get knocked off in a drive-thru & we're on water restriction, so I'm going to try it.
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I would love to own a car wash business like this however here in America people don’t wash there own car much they use the drive through car wash. Seems like truck users use these most. Btw great tips that I over looked in the past.
DONT USE FOAM BRUSH! - There's a reason why it's avoided!
It will leave micro-scratches on your car (when even rinsed out properly)
They are microfiber......not foam,and even doing your car yourself will cause spider webbing (swirls in paint) if you don't wax
@@ryanmillar6572 so the foam brush ain’t as bad as people make it sound to be?
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Wash it out and the little tub of water it sits in first. You can always feel it for any grit. The real horsehair ones are quite soft, they also use that in higher end paint brushes. Good ones are always pumping out foam and that pushes any dirt out of them as well.
Please, PLEASE do NOT use the foam brush or any brush/sponge on your car. It will cause swirls, scratches, etc. use a microfiber wash kit and rinse it after washing every panel
Not all brushes are bad. Majority are (synthetic fiber ones) but Animal/Boar's hair brushes are very soft and are good if used properly (They hold a lot of water and foam and dirt and release easily when rinsed). If people use a good wash mitt and rinse it after washing every panel, then it can also be done to the brush to rinse or flick the new foam off the brush. Note that the car wash animal hair brushes have new foam regularly pushing out of the brush to push out the dirt and debris. Notice how in the car wash I was at, how much new foam was pushing out. This is also important. Flicking and lots of new foam coming through is similar to rinsing off a wash mitt.
I also indicated to use the high pressure soap to properly spray off a lot of the debris on the car before using the foam animal hair brush. This gets most of the dirt off and also wets the paint surface. I also indicated to lightly scrub and regularly flick off the dirty foam (This can be done multiple times during, within and after each panel). I suppose if anyone is paranoid, they can bring a bucket with a grit guard and dunk the foam brush in after every panel.
Here is a thread with people that haven't had issues with Boar's hair brushes. The OP was originally upset at the results but it was due to method of use.
www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/18179-montana-boars-hair-trashed-my-finish.html
Hope that clarifies things.
No no no I am a detailer you don’t use a brush if they are left on the floor they pick up dust and dirt so you just rub and scratch your paint
That's why it's important to clean them properly before you use and while you use them. Same thing as a wash mitt that is used with 2 bucket method with a grit guard. It has to be clean before use and also during use.
Frakking Creations dirt gets stuck on them then it scratches ur paint so you should pressure wash them about 10 times in a wash depending how big ur car is
Thanks for your comment. For anyone that is worried about this can of course do more flicking of the foam brush to get the dirt off the brush. Remember that new foam (and a lot of it) is coming out of the brush at the self-serve car washes. Not something that home foam brushes have.
You can also, do what you recommend and pressure wash more frequently between washing panels.
Another way is to bring a bucket with a grit guard and wash the brush as you would a wash mitt after every panel.
Why did this make me excited to wash my car?!
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Me to !! The way he worded things in the video made me feel like he was here to inform or help me and not boast his knowledge like other vids were 🙏🙏💪💪
The advice to clean the foam brush is worth while. However, you should realize that foam brushes Will scratch clear coat over time.
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Best tutorial! I watched about 5 and this one was the most clear instructive simple and direct. No extra blah blah blah :) 💖
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Well how should you use the wax option at the car wash???????
I'm not a big fan of those self car wash liquid waxes. I find that the self application like I showed in the video to give better results and last longer.
Great tips! Thanks for a well thought out video. Now I have to go wash my car.
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Thank you!
Thank you. Unfortunately my father wasnt there to teach me this. So it helps a lot.
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You can buy a microfibre brush cover for the brush to minimize risk of getting scratches.
Thank you so much, because of you i used my first self car wash and loved it.
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How long did it take and how much did it cost im a broke teen bit want to treat my car right lol
@@annabellishedart4901 it cost me $2 to spray water on it and to scrub it with soap/brush. i believe you get about 4mins.
@@hanklohan I payed 12 dollors lol definitely did something wrong.
@@annabellishedart4901 i just do a quick spray to get dust and dirt off, but i do need to do a thorough clean.
Another reason not to use the bay brush is because it costs $$ during the time it’s used. Bring your own buckets and mitts, and pay only for the soap before and rinse after!
only pay for the rinse hah. you can bring your own soap and a brush
So you let the soap out of the brush into your bucket?
@@mysticalsoul1575 either that, or use the ‘soapy rinse’ setting which shoots out premixed soapy water.
@@zane9964 true, but at that point why not just do the wash at home 🙂
@@robkipa thanks for the tip
I tried using the foam brush even with the cleaning/flicking technique before using it and still left a bunch of swirls on my clear coat and lost significant shine on my car. Would NOT recommend it at all.
You don’t know how to use it right
@@hectormtz18 maybe... I don't know. Maybe he's freakin right, the brush is a piece of crap. 🤗
so true!!
yeah the self serve in the video was really nice. My local one has some questionable brushes so I always try to go when its empty and just sneak in a bucket and some microfiber towels haha.
Can you opt to not dry with a microfiber towel but just drive around and let the airflow dry the car? Will that leave any streaks, residue, or watermarks behind?
I wouldn't do it since it will leave streaks. The streaks can be from the water drying and leaving mineral deposits but it will more likely come from sand, dust and dirt in the air and on the road blowing up around the car and sticking to the water and then drying onto the car.
Hope this helps.
@@FrakkingCreations Good point, thanks for the reply!
Thank you!!!
No matter how much you spray that brush I would always recommend to bring your own bucket and mitt fill it with the soap that comes out
Good video! Is the best way to wash the foam brush just to lay it flat and spray with high pressure?
Do you ever use the ‘wax spray’ available at car washes?
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Checkout my pinned comment as I don't use the brush anymore and talk about that there.
I typically don't use the wax spray at the car wash as it's more cost effective to bring your own and you can get much better ones. I linked to a few in the video description so choose one that suits you (synthetic, ceramic graphene)
What do you if a car is idling waiting for you to finish? How long can you take? Do people understand? What’s a rough time limit?
Most places where i live don’t allow the two bucket methods, but i do it anyways and they never say anything 😂💪🤙
Yeah you really do have to be sneaky about it. 🙂
And if you're a regular and it's not busy, I'm sure they're ok with it. We always dry and wax inside when it's not busy.
As long as you’re paying for the time, it should be iight. I think the problem comes when people pay for a minute of pre-wash and then pay another minute for rinse
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Thanks for the video this is what I saw. Now I know and had fun doing this
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Whenever I go these car washes I bring my own brushes and towels and sometimes my blower to dry it down
Thanks for sharing. Is the blower gas operated?
@@FrakkingCreations no it's battery powered
A car wash is very convenient. The only downfall is the feeing of being 'rushed.' I even bring my own bucket, but when I have to rinse wax, i feel so rushed. Other than that it's very convenient has has pretty much every option you need. And I agree, just wash the damn brush if you're scared of the dirt in it.
I've never touched the paint of any car I've owned and they all sparkle afterwards as long as you use the spot-free rinse and super air shammee to dry. A spray-on wax is a good idea but not required. I've never seen dirt or streaks after washing and drying. In any case, I'd rather some streaks over risking a scratch on a $15,000 paint job anyways. My paint will always be a virgin.
The reason why you shouldn’t use the brush is because it’s a brush. Your car’s paintwork have a lot of swirl marks
Thanks for the feedback. Part of my problem is that when I bring the car to the dealership for warranty and such, they wash it. I don't think their employees take the time to wash properly or use the 2 bucket method. Plus I also noticed they have a spinning cloth automatic wash that wash used on my car the last time I brought it in. Unfortunately it was already damaged by the dealership before all this.
The only time I’d use a wash station like this would be for a work van or maybe if I Can’t access water and I need to wash a car prior to polishing. Nice tips tho
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For some that don't have a house or have to wash in the winter, it's the only alternative to automated car washes.
Or in the middle of a Canadian winter when you should wash off road salt as often as possible.
I been going here for few months now and I see no damage or scratches from that form brush. Just make sure if you u have friends using it educate them to clean the brush before use.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks so much for this video ♥️
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Awesome Tip thank you so much
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what is the purpose for the first step, the second step seems to be enough soap to clean and the the third step would rinse all the dirt and soap off, right?
Good question. The first step is to loosen, dissolve and remove as much of dirt from the surface as possible. Especially the larger dirt particles. The reason is that larger dirt particles left behind can potentially scratch the paint as you use the foam brush.
i'm so dumb. All these time, I can just simply pressure wash the brush before using? Why didn't I think of that 😭?
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Yes wash the brush before use. The amount of common sense in this advice
U shouldnt use the brush at all if u care about ur paint
Thank you, very informative. I’m off to wash my new truck now!
I hope you didn’t use the brush.
Will the time ticks even though the trigger is released?
Yes, the timer will still count down even when you don't use the trigger on the wash wand. You are also paying to use the stall in the facility.
The brush is gonna give you swirl marks!!! When it is summer you will see it clearly under the hot sun. I try to avoid it at all cost lol.
See if everyone had a nice fancy self-service car wash like this, the brush wouldn't have such a bad rap.
What did the clear coat do to you man???
Don’t forget the fuel cap door, there’s Usally dirt in there as well
the doam brush will leave swirls and even light scratches on your cars paint
Cool video
Thank you!
Most self serve cash washes are coin operated. I wish there was one like this one around my area :/
Sorry to hear that. This one really is a nice car wash.
There are so many things i want to comment that are wrong about this video, especially regarding how to treat your paint (a brush scratches the paint, dont apply pressure when drying with a towel, so much misinformation). If you really want to learn HOW to wash your car, go watch ChrisFix' videos on how to super clean your car.
I dont think this video is good for anything but to see how to control the hoses on american self-serve washes.
Honestly, if your not taking your car to a detailer then you cant expect to avoid scratches. If you dont have the time and patience it takes to wash your car with microfiber wash mits, just use the brush. If your careful and use a lot of soap to create a layer between the car and the brush you can minimize scratches. Its not that deep. I have a truck I wash regularly with the brush. The micro-scratches and swirls arent very noticeable. Theylle only bug you if youre OCD about it. Truck always looks great and I only spend 30 min cleaning it per week.
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I think people also forget about scratches introduced by other things like driving on highway. Sand and dirt in the air will scratch the paint similar to why headlights over time are hazed and scratched up. Also using a snow brush on the paint will definitely cause scratches.
Can I turn my wheel and hit the suspension parts or what that cause damage
Most self-serve car washes have a WAX setting, wanted to know how that works and how to use it specifically.
Frakking, regardless of spelling, is one of the worst damaging methods to wring a bit of raw oil from our tortured planet. Your information is good and I'm hoping the name is sarcasm or irony at its most pointed. Monday rant done. (grin)
Our name has nothing to do with oil and was not a play on this or sarcasm, etc... Unfortunately, it does sound the same.
I've never seen such an awesome looking carwash like that! Where is that located??
This is located in Edmonton, Alberta. There are actually many carwashes like this type here under different names.
Interesting. Where is this car wash and the name of it?
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Never in my life have I seen an indoor one. We have outdoor ones on every couple blocks
I wouldn’t spray the brush on the ground tho.hang it up somewhere and spray clean it. Or bring a bucket full of warm soap in water and dip the brush in there.
Wow, I learned so much. I was doing it way wrong. Now I know, thank you.
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HELL YA!! see i was thinking the same thing, why not just wash it before using it? ahahaha. Just watched another youtuber carwash "dont use foam brush cuz of dirt and scratch car" and im like rinse/clean the brush first'? xD. Great vid sir!. Ive been going to shell car wash(auto) and im just not feeling it. also want to clean the inside as well.
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You can still use 2 bucket method. Get 2 buckets with lids, you might have to carry them to your car from your condo/apartment, but it's better than using the brush. Full One with soap and the other with water. Bring them to the self wash place.
What about the wax that is provided at the car wash, how should I use that one
I'm not a big fan of those ones. I feel the less expensive way to go is to use your own spray wax. You could buy higher quality ones plus they will last multiple applications.
I keep seeing people saying not to use the brush. What’s the alternative to the brush. Just to not use it?
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I would never use a self serve car wash brush on any car
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I'm not sure if spraying the brush with the pressure washer is enough to clean out all the debris. For example, you wash your rims with the brush, all those tiny brake particles get into the brush and even a few can scratch your expensive paint. I don't think using the brush is a great idea and always a bit risky!
Hi is using drying aid (ceramic spray) when drying is a must to achieve screatch free drying?
Btw in using twisted loopd drying towel
I would always go by the instructions of the specific spray wax.
Rinse the car from the roof down that way dirt won’t fall onto the clean areas.
Are these foam ph balanced. I have a protective layer on my car from the dealership. They told me anything thats not ph balanced would eat into it.
As per my pinned comments for this video we've switched from using the foam brush to just using the wash wand. But in either case the quality of foam soap that are in these self serve car washes are dependent on the owner/management that runs them. They could choose to use good quality soap or not. So weather the foam soap is pH balanced or not is dependent on the individual business.
One thing you can do is to buy litmus paper or pH test paper to test the soap acidity yourself. I have a link to one in the video description.
Hope this helps.
@FrakkingCreations thanks for the reply. That makes sense and the ph testing is a good idea. I'll ask the store to see what cleaning products they use. Thanks
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I have disagree on not using the pre-soak. It is low pressure for a reason. Pre-soak is supposed to be applied as if using a spray bottle and then let sit for a minute to break up the tougher road grime, insects, and tar, so that soap and water can do their jobs better. By using pre-soak well, I find I don't have to use the brush and risk scratching the paint with what ever was left in the bristles.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I just never had great experience using the pre-soak. The carwash pre-soaks don't seem to put enough foam out so that it stays on the vehicle long enough. And without using the brush, some surface areas on the vehicle tend to have a film of dirt left over that is only visible after the vehicle dries.
I'll have to try again with the pre-soak and see if I can get it to work better.
I suppose it would also depend how dirty the vehicle is and how long it's been that dirty. I don't always get a chance to wash it every week or every 2 weeks and so and dirt gets sun baked onto the surface of the vehicle. Our sunlight is harsh here in the summer and I feel that it also another reason no touch washing doesn't seem to work as well.
@@FrakkingCreations I tend to wash my car at least once a week, so perhaps the frequency does not allow the dirt to become baked on, like you say. If I went say two or three weeks between washes in the summer, a brushing might be needed. Not sure where you are at, but I live in Michigan so the sun doesn't beat on car finishes as much as southern states, but the salt does horrible things to cars here if they are not washed often. In the winter I wash more than once a week depending on how often the roads are salted. Wish there was a nice indoor wash here like the one you were using in the video. Something all self-service washes should really consider adding is undercarriage sprayers, something like this
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I knew this wash used familar, then I saw you guys are also in Edmonton
🙂 small world!
OK, when I went to the DIY car wash there was a "wax" option on the dial, so I waxed it after doing the soaking and rinsing. Basically I did soak - rinse - wax - rinse. Didn't dry car before "wax". Did the wax do any good or not? Am I always supposed to dry it with a towel before waxing?
I don't find the wax from car washes that good. It's just pricey and not good bang for the buck. Better to buy your own spray wax or syntheyic wax application. It's more work to wax like that but better results. You should dry a bit before wax. Usually a little water is ok but too wet and you dilute the wax. You also don't want to drive off with the car still wet as it will pick up dirt from the road easily. Hope that helps.
1:36 Where is this car wash in the video located ?
Saw dude using the brush and instantly commented and went to someone else's video.
Holy shit this guy used the public brush
That brush is like wet sanding your entire car.
It’s not just the stuff that gets caught in the brush that is bad, the brush is not safe. The brush is too abrasive for the paint and it will cause swirl marks. Do not use it and you’ll thank me later.