+MrPungnylle b I'm sure he's not for them. I assume he would more so recommend a water based product. I say this because he uses a water based tire gel instead of silicone based, which actually you can use AMMO MUD tire gel on your trim; however, it won't necessarily be super shinny if that's what you're looking for. It will look good but not totally shinny.
I'm 19, just got my first car, which is a 1998 Dodge Neon. I know it's not a really nice BMW or Charger, but it's a start. I've been getting really into caring for it, even more so because the previous owner didn't take much care of it (he sold it after he dented up the front from when it went under a trailer home). I've been trying to care for it and restore it as best as I can and your videos have been a great help. Thanks a lot!
+SPaoline4302 so very true and, important; always keep your dreams in the back of your mind to keep your motivation to not give up and achieve them. my dream cars: 1967 shelby cobra 427; 2014 Nissan GTR; 2011 FORD Mustang w/ new tail lights.
John Meda but you definitely have the right mentality! And all the practice you are getting now will be able to keep your next "proper" car all the better! Good luck on your car ownership journey!
I just bought my dream car and have spent so many hours learning about car maintenance, care, modification etc. Your videos have been so extremely helpful to me, I can't thank you enough. It's a really great feeling knowing that I have the knowledge to keep my car looking fantastic for years to come. I also really admire your passion for what you do, you clearly take pride in what you do and I have not found anyone that goes anywhere close to the detail you provide. Thank you so much for all the time you spend making great videos to inform others!
Barney Bear some of us are crazy and like to look at our engine bays. I don’t clean the engine if my current heap because it isn’t much to look at, but if I had a nicer car I would. :)
Larry, its great to see you openly promoting your products. Some companies have been ramming pointless products down our throats for a while now & Its a breath of fresh air to see someone like yourself share his knowledge & integrity with out an agenda. Kudos to you mate.
Just wanted to add my suggestions on things I've learned over time. 1, I vacuum the seats before the carpet. A lot of times things jump from the seats onto the carpet..it saves time. 2, I do the windows AFTER the tire shine. The smallest amount of wind carries that tire shine onto everything..also saves time. 3, I clean the interior first always because when cleaning/lifting dirt/dust from the inside, it can end up blowing around to the paint. It's comforting to know when I'm finished the inside I can close it up n not have to get back in.
I do this unless I'm extracting that way everything has time to dry but usually my extraction jobs i schedule for a little longer toake up for drying time i hate giving back a moist car .
Larry, I can't thank you enough for shooting this video. I'm currently very much amateur level when it comes to auto cleaning and detailing, although I have had a few "customers." It seems that I have no pattern for my washes and with so many different videos, opinions, and methods, I'm even more unorganized in the way I perform my washes. This is a well made video and really helps me to understand the importance of creating a pattern or routine when washing and detailing a vehicle. So again, thank you for this video!! Glad to see a new video that goes back to the root of your profession of washing and detailing. Have a great day!
Thank you for mentioning the seat position. I have even had details done where they have changed the steering wheel, mirrors, seat and radio stations. It's the small things customers remember.
Rice Crash that’s absolutely right. I didn’t go back to a dealership because they refused to give me an owners manual for a vehicle I just bought. When I went to buy another vehicle they were blowing me up trying to get me down there. Won’t even glance at the place as I drive by now. The details matter for sure.
Salty Honkz Why did they refuse? That is just stupid. I’m assuming they had one available- I can’t think of a single reason to do that which makes sense...
Absolutely love how finicky and fussy he is with cleaning, can entirely relate and I'm entertained the whole while. I've been watching car cleaning videos for the past 4 hours and I keep finding my way back to AMMO, Love it.
This is really awesome. I started watching these videos a year ago when I bought my dream car. I started studying care taking for my car and I have almost the exact same process when I clean mine. With all the videos that Larry has made, I have been able to educate myself enough to maintain my car. Thank you Larry. Your videos are really nice. I appreciate them alot.
peter g I use bar soap and a scrub brush first to thoroughly knock off the body oils and dingle berries and then follow up after that with body wash and a mitt and rub that solution deep into the pores. I pat dry and then rub moisturizer oil control with some spf to protect the man suit...have that fresh feeling for hours and chicks dig it.
And when the wife wants to know why you need all those products to wash the car, just point to the twenty different bottles she has in the bathroom and say "that's why"!!
Hey brother, I can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch a video, plainly laid out and to hear "to each his own". Your explanations are great and you seem to guide the viewer along instead of beat/drag them along, as I've seen others do, who come across as opinionated and arrogant.You also seem like a very humble person although very sure of your abilities. Just wanted to say thanks.
LARRY, What can I say that you don't already know: Your videos are top-notch. I just discovered your car-cleaning videos and am mightily impressed with your style of communicating and the methodical way you approach a dirty car. I'll be following your advice from now on and telling my friends to look you up too.
Best instructional wash video ever! This morning I've watched over 40 videos and read several articles on the subject. Thank you for your time and effort in doing this.
The fact that you pay attention to detail such as the seat position shows how conscientious you are of your customers...Of course paying attention to every DETAIL is what makes you a great DETAILER...Iv'e learned a lot from your channel...
AMMO NYC Larry I am simply amazed with your service. I requested to get my products as soon as possible and it came from half way across the country in one day. You are truly amazing and I couldn't thank you enough. Keep doing what you are doing! I will be 100% buying from you again and again.
Rommel Enriquez Most of the time all you have to do is cover up the air filter (if exposed) and the distributor if it's an older vehicle. Been spraying engine bays for 8 years now.. Not once have I caused any electrical problems or hydrostatic locked a motor lol
@@BadassEFdriver I usually use a pressure washer, or a self service car wash lol But I am a mechanic, so I know where not to spray... But generally, unless something is wrong, you can hose an engine down with no problems. Run it for a while afterwards to warm it up and make sure everything dries out so nothing seeps into connectors.
@@steveneumeyer681 I assume that you also don't drive through puddles, or when the road is wet? And be careful, if it's foggy outside and the fan turns on, it will blow moisture directly onto your engine! Lol
Perfectly made video and totally correct in the level of information needed. Helps those who just want a good wash system/method without going down the moe refined detailing route. Thanks Larry and continue to enjoy those adventure weekends.
So I’m going to say I’m very appreciative of this content for a few reasons. I don’t have a fancy expensive car but I do have a new fully loaded Kia Soul Exclaim that I love to clean and keep shiny and new looking. So having some free time for once in a very long time this weekend I want to clean my car again but this time I’ve got build up on my Driver leather seat and I found your channel on how to remove leather stains. Then I’ve found this video. And let me say that this video either reinforces what I already do or has shown me new techniques I’ve never even considered. So thank you for sharing your expertise with the world to see and learn. I don’t use expensive products to clean but I’ll definitely have an idea of what to do from now on. So thank you very much for making videos like these so I can keep my Kia Soul exclaim professionally clean 👍🏼
Thanks for the great vid! @11:44 I'm curious as to whether you've ever put foam on the car, bottom to the top. I used to work in a food processing plant and that was how the operators were trained to clean the machines before they were sterilized. The reason is that the foam would coat the bottom and stay on that area the longest. Subsequent layers of foam applied higher up would cascade downward in sheets over the entire previously foamed surface. Foam tends to travel downward over wet areas, not dry (‘legs’ will form @11:45). If you foam the bottom first the foam applied to the upper part will work it’s way all the way down to the bottom. Washing and rinsing would then be done top to bottom as usual. A small thing, but I find it gives more bang for the foamy buck. Great tutorial, i look forward to learning more.
more like dislikes from 3 minute drive thru car washers, using brush at the self service bay folks, armor all addicts, chamois drying, cheap $2 car wash soap washing, 1 bucket for a muddy truck washing idiots
Thank you for showing people the right way to clean a vehicle. I was so impressed with Larry's videos I bought products from him and his products are as impressive as he is. Products are great and his personal online support is fantastic. Larry Rocks!
the tip about being mindful of seat and mirror settings before the cleaning is so on point. I have a weird eye for things like that and after a wash if I go to get in the car and the seat is left moved up it kind of stalls my appreciation of the fresh wash. i don't even know how i ended up watching this but great video!
I so enjoy watching your videos. Im glad to see Ive been doing a lot of things right when I wash my vehicles. I, however, always vacuum first. I have an inexpensive Craftsman vac and the dirt on the garage floor gets blown around when I run the vac so I dont want that dirt, or "Gunk" getting on my car. Secondly, I NEVER put towels over my shoulder and then use them to dry or do glass. I find that sweat and/or oil from my skin gets on the towel and then on the glass or paint.
Thanks for the awesome video. I wish I watched this before doing my first wash with my new tools and new car. I skipped the first step and didn't notice that there was a bunch of sticky tar on the bumper and a gooey bug splatter on the windshield so I got this mess all over my brand new wash mitt and it was almost impossible to get clean again. I also tried washing my black car in the sun (oops) but I've learned my lessons so hopefully the next wash will go smoother.
574 dislikes? While Larry is fanatically crazy about the quality of work (and pushes his product) the guy is a natural and it's obvious this is his passion. Keep up the quality work Larry!
I raise my own "using dishwasher detergent as car shampoo" and double raise it with "using wd40 and the jet steam spray wand and my dad's work place used for cleaning big rigs"
I used to put the cheapest carnauba wax on my car which used to be my dad's with an old sock that I'd set down on the ground between panels. #ThrowbackThursday
I had my last car for 12 years, washed it 5-6 times a year using the cheapest shampoo I could find and a sponge. And I had just one bucket. And after 12 years it still looked like new...
One day I must have you detail my car. The attention to detail and time you spend is definitely the best I've seen of anyone in the business. Keep up the great work!
@@barristanselmy2758 wonders why his paint is magically coming off.... watch any detail video. When do they ever use a “pressure washer..” = no thinking to his “BS.”
Larry, thank you for all your car care how-to videos. The procedures you use makes the most sense. I'm getting a new mustang gt soon, and plan on hand washing it no less than every 2 to 3 weeks. Love the idea of drying with hydrate.
A car is the second biggest purchase only to your house (for the most part) Larry has a lot of things to teach about detailing. I have learned a lot. Nice job.
Wow! You care about us! You still answer your to old videos! Much respect. Anyhow - Why do you suggest skipping the pre-foam step "if your car has hard paint?" and Bless your little heart for your generous thirst of knowledge! Thanks!!!
I try my best. my suggestion is to always do what will help prevent damaging the surfaces you're working on so if a pre-foam helps, then do it. Thanks for watching
Bought my first real sports car a few weeks ago and got hooked on your series from Drive, another happy subscriber and soon to be customer when I switch to your products!
Larry, first off, thank you SOOO much for your comments, tips, insight, and your valuable experience. I have to tell you, I was laughing a bit during this video and I'll tell you why. . . . . because that's how i approach my weekly wash n dries too :)). I mean almost to a T. The funniest part was when you got to the fabric cleaning of the seat. . . you know...when you pulled apart the seams to expose hidden dirt ! ! ! LOL I do that too. It's good to see someone else that's "anal" about detailing. I mean, afterall, that's how you got to the top of the detailing food chain. Even still, I'm going to watch this video a few more times and then take notes. I am always looking for ways to improve my technique. I know you probably have already heard this a million times but Thank YOU for helping me take care of my cars (I have a 2012 Mazda3 Sedan in Crystal White Pearl, and my wife's is a 2015 Mazda3 Sport in Soul Red). They're not Ferrari's or Porsche's, but they are an important investment to me. And I love to detail cars, so I consider myself a serious enthusiast. My polisher is just a Porter Cable 7424xp but I like it. I have all the necessary foam pads and cleaners as well. I will be watching your videos on your products to see if they are what I can use. In the meantime, keep the videos coming. By the way, I noticed in another video, someone posted some dumbass comment about you talking too much and not enough info ?!?! O say screw him and keep doing what your doing ok? I like your style, I like how you explain things, and I like your personality. You have a way of explaining things so people get it. Ok, enough rambling, have a great 4th of July ling weekend ok bud ? :)) Mike
I'm not a detailer nor am I particularly fanatic about cleaning my car. However, I really enjoy your videos. Lots of good content. My favorite was the Irish Green 912.
shouldn't you rinse after the foam gun to take off all the loose debris then you start washing? I've always done this.. I just think more scratches will occur while the foam is still on the car?
Larry, sorry about my english, cause i'm from brazil. I'm a detailer too, and i've learned that we not supposed to twist the microfiber towel, because we "break" the fibers, but i saw you twist. isn't it a problem? In Brazil these towels are expensive, so we have a special care with them. Thanks, and congrats to you. I love your videos.
Damn man. I spent 5 hours this weekend washing, claying, compounding and sealing my car and it doesn't look anywhere close to as sharp as your Subaru after a "Sunday" wash.
Dude, you are so freaking OCD! Which is why you have so many subscribers such as myself. Your attention to detail is what sets you apart from all of the other detailers out there. Your vids are awesome man! Soon, I will apply your shared knowledge regarding Swirl removal to my baby; my 2004 black Harley Electra Glide. If you were local to me in North Carolina, I would ride my bike to you to have you perform your magic. In any event, I thank you for sharing your vast knowledge so the rest of us can benefit from your experience. Thanks again Bro!
Meguiar's gold class soap. Works well. Use more than directed to make sure you have plenty of lubrication. Double the dose for your wheels. Armor all wheel cleaner. Spray it on your wheels like the "plum" pre spray. Use it as a pre spray yourself. Then, using your over-concentrated gold class soap, clean the wheel like normal. Get his "skin" defense coat. Easy as pie to put on and buff off, and is amazing stuff. Yes, it's 65 bucks....but I've kept my car skinned to the max for over 2 years, and have about have the bottle left. It's actually enjoyable to apply.
+carlos boudry I care about my car but it will be constantly dirty because where I live there is mostly dirt roads and going out for a drive will make it instantly dirty
Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge about car detailing. Your videos are always excellent and help me to maintain my car safely. I have purchased your products and look forward to using them.
so glad i'm not the only one to enjoy the vacuuming so much and i follow almost the exact same process....getting into the seams.. mats.. etc. my wife doesn't get how i can spend a whole day cleaning a car :)
Larry. Thanks for the very informative wash video. It is really great to see someone who takes such pride in doing a job well. I learned that even though I thought I was washing my car correctly, you can always learn something new. Thanks again and I will continue watching.
Amazing video! A lot of great information. Thanks. I didn't even notice how many times you said "Gunk" until you pointed it out. Don't worry about that, your knowledge and perfection speaks for its self.
I can always pick up something from someone who’s living is a task I do once a week. I’m a self employed carpenter. I have a truck and pull a portable workshop in a enclosed trailer. I work in high income neighborhoods. I feel keeping a clean, well organized rig displays what you are all about through action. I also keep my vehicles for a very long time, I want them to look as good when I got them. It’s far easier to have a regular wash cycle that takes minimal time. I will get a foam cannon, looks like that can be doing passive work while I’m getting other things done. I use a super soft wash brush for semi trucks, I do about 3-4 times the amount of soap to avoid scratching the wax. I clean the engine bay once a month. Mechanics will take pause and up their game when they see a clean 15-20 year old engine bay.
Awesome video Larry, I like you know the importance of washing a car and how to properly wash and detail. I have been doing it for about 15 years as well and everyone always comments on how clean my car is. I never understood how someone can purchase a vehicle for crazy money and not take care of it. I have been following you for a while now. I am also looking into buying your products to keep my car clean. Thanks for the videos man!
Hey Larry, don't mean to be rude but do you think you could put the link to your website in the description? There is an option for it in the RUclips settings but you probably know that c; and yes I understand how incredibly lazy I am.
Another great video from you Larry! Here where I live, in North Norway, i first use Surfex HD prewash, then i use my kranzle foamgun for my powerwasher and rinse the car down from bottom to top. After I rinse the car down from top to bottom and then I start the handwash with 2 bucket methods to avoid roadfilm as we call it here in Norway. My bucket has nearly none "junk" under the gritguard and here we drink the regular water because it is 100% clean :)
60 bucks??? I paid 40 for the wheel woolies, and I got 3 of them. Bought them when I got my 15 around July of 2015. Still work fantastic. The woolies rinse out the brake dust very well. Highly recommend. As for his products, you're right. The "foam" paint wash, and the "plum" wheel spritzer, and the "brute" wheel soap is a bit much for what you get. Solution?? Get the Meguiar's "gold class" soap, and use twice the directed amount to baby your paint. Do the same for your wheels. It's cheaper even when you use dumb amounts of it!!! LOL GET THE ARMOR ALL WHEEL CLEANER. Works just like the plum pre-spray (but I think it's better) You spray the wheel cleaner on the wheels, and it feels super slick on the wheels. And it's the same price of the plum, but you get more than twice the amount..........and no shipping. The "skin" protectant is theeeeeeeeeee shit. GET IT!!!! Yes, it cost 65 bucks, but again, I've had it for over 2 years, and still have more than half the bottle left.
you workman ship and quality is amazing reminds me of me! lol check out some of my how to videos. you input would be appreciated admire your work a lot
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Steps:
01 - Walk around/wash tools 1:42
02 - Engine cleaning 4:20
03 - Wheel cleaning approach 5:49
04 - Cleaning Wheels 7:58
05 - Cleaning floor mats 8:49
06 - Fill buckets with water 11:28
07 - Foam gun/pre-rinse 11:42
08 - Washing the Car 11:58
09 - Drying with Hydrate 13:54
10 - Clean door jams 14:33
11 - Vacuum interior 14:57
12 - Quick interior cleaning 18:45
13 - Glass cleaning 19:23
14 - Tire dressing 22:15
15 - Engine dressing 22:54
+NicholasG28 Sweet! Nice work!
+AMMO NYC No problem! Feel free to put it in the description so more people will be able to see it
+AMMO NYC What are your thoughts on using silicone spray on plastics for a shiny look?
+MrPungnylle b I'm sure he's not for them. I assume he would more so recommend a water based product. I say this because he uses a water based tire gel instead of silicone based, which actually you can use AMMO MUD tire gel on your trim; however, it won't necessarily be super shinny if that's what you're looking for. It will look good but not totally shinny.
nice
I'm 19, just got my first car, which is a 1998 Dodge Neon. I know it's not a really nice BMW or Charger, but it's a start. I've been getting really into caring for it, even more so because the previous owner didn't take much care of it (he sold it after he dented up the front from when it went under a trailer home). I've been trying to care for it and restore it as best as I can and your videos have been a great help. Thanks a lot!
SPaoline4302 Definitely motivating. Thanks!
+SPaoline4302 so very true and, important; always keep your dreams in the back of your mind to keep your motivation to not give up and achieve them. my dream cars: 1967 shelby cobra 427; 2014 Nissan GTR; 2011 FORD Mustang w/ new tail lights.
John Meda but you definitely have the right mentality! And all the practice you are getting now will be able to keep your next "proper" car all the better! Good luck on your car ownership journey!
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It is now 2021 and we all want to know how the Dodge Neon is doing?!
I just bought my dream car and have spent so many hours learning about car maintenance, care, modification etc. Your videos have been so extremely helpful to me, I can't thank you enough. It's a really great feeling knowing that I have the knowledge to keep my car looking fantastic for years to come. I also really admire your passion for what you do, you clearly take pride in what you do and I have not found anyone that goes anywhere close to the detail you provide. Thank you so much for all the time you spend making great videos to inform others!
“I know most of you only clean your engine maybe every couple of months.”
I’m currently on the -every other decade plan myself.
:) :)
YUP
My landcruiser is twenty years old gets washed when it rains, never been waxed, no rust at all.
And as for cleaning the engine bay, WHY.
Barney Bear some of us are crazy and like to look at our engine bays.
I don’t clean the engine if my current heap because it isn’t much to look at, but if I had a nicer car I would. :)
@@ALittleBitOfGay I dont clean my enginge because im worried i might damage something :D
mato matlak I probably wouldn’t do more than wipe it down myself. The idea of spraying water on the electronics is not a fun one for me :)
Larry, its great to see you openly promoting your products. Some companies have been ramming pointless products down our throats for a while now & Its a breath of fresh air to see someone like yourself share his knowledge & integrity with out an agenda. Kudos to you mate.
Thank you so much!
***** Here at chemical guys, we have 46 types of wax and we will make sure to mention each of them 4 times a piece in each video. lol
AMMO NYC Larry, can't thank enough for an excellent video you have done.
Just wanted to add my suggestions on things I've learned over time. 1, I vacuum the seats before the carpet. A lot of times things jump from the seats onto the carpet..it saves time. 2, I do the windows AFTER the tire shine. The smallest amount of wind carries that tire shine onto everything..also saves time. 3, I clean the interior first always because when cleaning/lifting dirt/dust from the inside, it can end up blowing around to the paint. It's comforting to know when I'm finished the inside I can close it up n not have to get back in.
I definitely feel the same way, I always get the interior before the exterior. I usually do the engine bay first and foremost
I do this unless I'm extracting that way everything has time to dry but usually my extraction jobs i schedule for a little longer toake up for drying time i hate giving back a moist car .
Larry, I can't thank you enough for shooting this video. I'm currently very much amateur level when it comes to auto cleaning and detailing, although I have had a few "customers."
It seems that I have no pattern for my washes and with so many different videos, opinions, and methods, I'm even more unorganized in the way I perform my washes. This is a well made video and really helps me to understand the importance of creating a pattern or routine when washing and detailing a vehicle.
So again, thank you for this video!! Glad to see a new video that goes back to the root of your profession of washing and detailing. Have a great day!
U got it!
Great job mate.
Mike FARE you a pro detailer?
fisephalnoxt No. I am not. I have detail several cars, but I would not claim to be a professional.
Oh ok.I asked that because i am going to start my own auto detail business soon, so i wanted some tips.
Thank you for mentioning the seat position. I have even had details done where they have changed the steering wheel, mirrors, seat and radio stations. It's the small things customers remember.
Rice Crash that’s absolutely right. I didn’t go back to a dealership because they refused to give me an owners manual for a vehicle I just bought. When I went to buy another vehicle they were blowing me up trying to get me down there. Won’t even glance at the place as I drive by now. The details matter for sure.
Salty Honkz Why did they refuse? That is just stupid. I’m assuming they had one available- I can’t think of a single reason to do that which makes sense...
Look it up online or buy it idk where you could purchase one.
"your car is not as dirty as this" *Shows me a car that looks like mine after i cleaned it*
Pete Thompson thats what i was thinking. Minus the bird poop. Thats gotta go
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Absolutely love how finicky and fussy he is with cleaning, can entirely relate and I'm entertained the whole while. I've been watching car cleaning videos for the past 4 hours and I keep finding my way back to AMMO, Love it.
This is really awesome. I started watching these videos a year ago when I bought my dream car. I started studying care taking for my car and I have almost the exact same process when I clean mine. With all the videos that Larry has made, I have been able to educate myself enough to maintain my car. Thank you Larry. Your videos are really nice. I appreciate them alot.
I love old videos... Compared to the 2023 & 2024... Its so wholesome and authentic.... Seeing his foam gun compared to foam guns now is crazy....
Larry is such a great, standup guy making all these videos. Thank you Larry! I love the professionalism and attention to detail.
thanks for the kind words Neil. Thanks for watching and supporting AMMO.
Finally found a vaccum with a "low" setting for those days when full power removes too much dirt.
Funny, when I take a shower I only use one body wash, but for my cars I use twenty different products.
peter g I use bar soap and a scrub brush first to thoroughly knock off the body oils and dingle berries and then follow up after that with body wash and a mitt and rub that solution deep into the pores. I pat dry and then rub moisturizer oil control with some spf to protect the man suit...have that fresh feeling for hours and chicks dig it.
scroonie 1976 yes, be careful of those Klingons circling Uranus😂
And when the wife wants to know why you need all those products to wash the car, just point to the twenty different bottles she has in the bathroom and say "that's why"!!
Dude that's funny. Thanks for all your info and humor
Well your skin is probably not made of metal, fabric, cow leather, rubber, steel and plastic
Hey brother, I can't tell you how refreshing it is to watch a video, plainly laid out and to hear "to each his own". Your explanations are great and you seem to guide the viewer along instead of beat/drag them along, as I've seen others do, who come across as opinionated and arrogant.You also seem like a very humble person although very sure of your abilities. Just wanted to say thanks.
thanks so much for your videos. you've single handedly gotten me into car detailing.
:)
giantenemycrabX Same here, and i missed hes vidz hehehe
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He's the only reason I got a black car!!!!! Was gonna go silver.
Legend has it, he's still washing this car.
LARRY, What can I say that you don't already know: Your videos are top-notch. I just discovered your car-cleaning videos and am mightily impressed with your style of communicating and the methodical way you approach a dirty car. I'll be following your advice from now on and telling my friends to look you up too.
Best instructional wash video ever! This morning I've watched over 40 videos and read several articles on the subject.
Thank you for your time and effort in doing this.
This guy knows what he is doing.. Very professional
The fact that you pay attention to detail such as the seat position shows how conscientious you are of your customers...Of course paying attention to every DETAIL is what makes you a great DETAILER...Iv'e learned a lot from your channel...
I come back to this video to show myself anything is possible. Larry stays killing it!!!
AMMO NYC Larry I am simply amazed with your service. I requested to get my products as soon as possible and it came from half way across the country in one day. You are truly amazing and I couldn't thank you enough. Keep doing what you are doing! I will be 100% buying from you again and again.
I am nervous about cleaning inside of the hood. Can you make a detailed video about how to properly clean the engine and the DOs and DONOTs for it?
Rommel Enriquez Most of the time all you have to do is cover up the air filter (if exposed) and the distributor if it's an older vehicle. Been spraying engine bays for 8 years now.. Not once have I caused any electrical problems or hydrostatic locked a motor lol
@@BadassEFdriver I usually use a pressure washer, or a self service car wash lol
But I am a mechanic, so I know where not to spray...
But generally, unless something is wrong, you can hose an engine down with no problems.
Run it for a while afterwards to warm it up and make sure everything dries out so nothing seeps into connectors.
pretty much a bad idea to spray water in your engine bay, not worth the risk.
@@steveneumeyer681 I assume that you also don't drive through puddles, or when the road is wet?
And be careful, if it's foggy outside and the fan turns on, it will blow moisture directly onto your engine! Lol
@@BadassEFdriver you do that in a Pontiac you're fucked lol.
One thing I love seeing is someone that is so passionate and thorough with their craft.
This is definetly the best tutorial 'How to wash your car' in the world
9 years ago... wow. I remember watching this when it first came out, its what sold me on AmmoNYC's youtube channel. WOW time flies.
Perfectly made video and totally correct in the level of information needed. Helps those who just want a good wash system/method without going down the moe refined detailing route. Thanks Larry and continue to enjoy those adventure weekends.
So I’m going to say I’m very appreciative of this content for a few reasons. I don’t have a fancy expensive car but I do have a new fully loaded Kia Soul Exclaim that I love to clean and keep shiny and new looking. So having some free time for once in a very long time this weekend I want to clean my car again but this time I’ve got build up on my Driver leather seat and I found your channel on how to remove leather stains. Then I’ve found this video. And let me say that this video either reinforces what I already do or has shown me new techniques I’ve never even considered. So thank you for sharing your expertise with the world to see and learn. I don’t use expensive products to clean but I’ll definitely have an idea of what to do from now on. So thank you very much for making videos like these so I can keep my Kia Soul exclaim professionally clean 👍🏼
I wonder what this dude's shower routine is like....
hah omg best comment haha
hah omg best comment haha
hah omg best comment haha
Carefully apply soap into the crevices of your toes..
make sure u get all the gunk from the cracks as it can build up there
Thanks for the great vid! @11:44 I'm curious as to whether you've ever put foam on the car, bottom to the top. I used to work in a food processing plant and that was how the operators were trained to clean the machines before they were sterilized. The reason is that the foam would coat the bottom and stay on that area the longest. Subsequent layers of foam applied higher up would cascade downward in sheets over the entire previously foamed surface. Foam tends to travel downward over wet areas, not dry (‘legs’ will form @11:45). If you foam the bottom first the foam applied to the upper part will work it’s way all the way down to the bottom. Washing and rinsing would then be done top to bottom as usual. A small thing, but I find it gives more bang for the foamy buck. Great tutorial, i look forward to learning more.
By the end of the video, that thing looked better than it did brand new. Jesus this guy's amazing.
Oh my God Larry, two grit guards in one bucket! You are next level man.
5 dislikes? ...nice try Chemical Guys
kidzero1943 holy crap I laughed way too hard to that lol!
more like dislikes from 3 minute drive thru car washers, using brush at the self service bay folks, armor all addicts, chamois drying, cheap $2 car wash soap washing, 1 bucket for a muddy truck washing idiots
LMAO.. 3 year old post... still getting laughs..
Am I the only one who thinks he looks like linustechtips
54321ib
oh lawd jesus...
kingfisher Singh they're cousins
god damnit
I would say he looks like Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, the UFC fighter.
Linuscartips
Best 25 minutes ever spent. You're amazing Larry!!
Not sure if I should be glad that someone else has this ocd too or feel bad, but great video man. Thank you
Thank you for showing people the right way to clean a vehicle. I was so impressed with Larry's videos I bought products from him and his products are as impressive as he is. Products are great and his personal online support is fantastic. Larry Rocks!
Thx!
Nice find. Your attention to detail is impressive. As a newbie to this arena I appreciate the instructions. Thank you
I must say it's nice to see someone promoting their products that actually use them on a car that has more than shop dust on it.
the tip about being mindful of seat and mirror settings before the cleaning is so on point. I have a weird eye for things like that and after a wash if I go to get in the car and the seat is left moved up it kind of stalls my appreciation of the fresh wash. i don't even know how i ended up watching this but great video!
I so enjoy watching your videos. Im glad to see Ive been doing a lot of things right when I wash my vehicles. I, however, always vacuum first. I have an inexpensive Craftsman vac and the dirt on the garage floor gets blown around when I run the vac so I dont want that dirt, or "Gunk" getting on my car. Secondly, I NEVER put towels over my shoulder and then use them to dry or do glass. I find that sweat and/or oil from my skin gets on the towel and then on the glass or paint.
Thanks for the awesome video. I wish I watched this before doing my first wash with my new tools and new car. I skipped the first step and didn't notice that there was a bunch of sticky tar on the bumper and a gooey bug splatter on the windshield so I got this mess all over my brand new wash mitt and it was almost impossible to get clean again. I also tried washing my black car in the sun (oops) but I've learned my lessons so hopefully the next wash will go smoother.
Pause at 16:22. Thank me later.
😂😂😂
Thats probably the best shot of how its inside Larry's head. Awesome!
He should use it as a thumbnail! Omg gunk! Lol
Cheers Dan
+Alberto Pettine Died laughing.. lmao
+sleepybird09 if you stop the video on the late end of 16:22 hes making his (OCD) face about how much he loves vacuuming
574 dislikes? While Larry is fanatically crazy about the quality of work (and pushes his product) the guy is a natural and it's obvious this is his passion. Keep up the quality work Larry!
I cringe when I think back to the days where i used to dry my car with old shirts.. oh god why
I see your "where i used to dry my car with old shirts" and raise you "using dishwasher detergent as car shampoo"
I raise my own "using dishwasher detergent as car shampoo" and double raise it with "using wd40 and the jet steam spray wand and my dad's work place used for cleaning big rigs"
I used to put the cheapest carnauba wax on my car which used to be my dad's with an old sock that I'd set down on the ground between panels. #ThrowbackThursday
My dumbass 16 year old self use dawn dish soap to wash my accord thinking I was doing myself a service..... TWICE A MONTH 😂😂😂
I had my last car for 12 years, washed it 5-6 times a year using the cheapest shampoo I could find and a sponge. And I had just one bucket. And after 12 years it still looked like new...
One day I must have you detail my car. The attention to detail and time you spend is definitely the best I've seen of anyone in the business. Keep up the great work!
Shout out from Toronto, Canada!
I use the 12 bucket system
I use a no bucket system because i have a pressure sprayer. No buckets = no bullshit.
3 grit guards per bucket or it's a no-go!
@@barristanselmy2758 wonders why his paint is magically coming off....
watch any detail video. When do they ever use a “pressure washer..” = no thinking to his “BS.”
Larry, thank you for all your car care how-to videos. The procedures you use makes the most sense. I'm getting a new mustang gt soon, and plan on hand washing it no less than every 2 to 3 weeks. Love the idea of drying with hydrate.
you should also have a count meter for "microfiber towel" LOL
A car is the second biggest purchase only to your house (for the most part) Larry has a lot of things to teach about detailing. I have learned a lot. Nice job.
Hey Larry, I wanted to hear your opinion about Chemical Guys, as another professional detailer.
Hmmmm.... Not sure it matters how I feel about them. Sometimes it best to hold ones tongue. :)
Wow! You care about us! You still answer your to old videos! Much respect.
Anyhow - Why do you suggest skipping the pre-foam step "if your car has hard paint?"
and Bless your little heart for your generous thirst of knowledge! Thanks!!!
I try my best. my suggestion is to always do what will help prevent damaging the surfaces you're working on so if a pre-foam helps, then do it. Thanks for watching
Step #1 - Overlook: 1:43
Step #2 - Engine: 4:21
Step #3 - Take out floor mats: 5:49
Step #4 - Wheels: 7:58
Step #5 - Wash floor mats: 8:47
Step #6 - Fill buckets: 11:29
Step #7 - Foam gun: 11:42
Step #8 - Wash mitt in soap: 11:47
Step #9 - Drying towel: 13:55
Step #10 - Door jambs: 14:36
Step #11 - Vacuum cleaner: 14:58
Step #12 - Dash board/seats (interior): 18:46
Step #13 - Windshield (interior): 20:43
Step #14 - Double-check rims: 22:14
Step #15 - Engine plastic/exterior trim: 22:55
Bought my first real sports car a few weeks ago and got hooked on your series from Drive, another happy subscriber and soon to be customer when I switch to your products!
I've been binging on all these over the top detail videos lol
I've watched a few of your videos now and they're absolutely outstanding. The level of detail you take into account is unreal.
thank you!
Larry, first off, thank you SOOO much for your comments, tips, insight, and your valuable experience. I have to tell you, I was laughing a bit during this video and I'll tell you why. . . . . because that's how i approach my weekly wash n dries too :)). I mean almost to a T.
The funniest part was when you got to the fabric cleaning of the seat. . . you know...when you pulled apart the seams to expose hidden dirt ! ! ! LOL I do that too. It's good to see someone else that's "anal" about detailing. I mean, afterall, that's how you got to the top of the detailing food chain.
Even still, I'm going to watch this video a few more times and then take notes. I am always looking for ways to improve my technique. I know you probably have already heard this a million times but Thank YOU for helping me take care of my cars (I have a 2012 Mazda3 Sedan in Crystal White Pearl, and my wife's is a 2015 Mazda3 Sport in Soul Red). They're not Ferrari's or Porsche's, but they are an important investment to me. And I love to detail cars, so I consider myself a serious enthusiast.
My polisher is just a Porter Cable 7424xp but I like it. I have all the necessary foam pads and cleaners as well. I will be watching your videos on your products to see if they are what I can use. In the meantime, keep the videos coming. By the way, I noticed in another video, someone posted some dumbass comment about you talking too much and not enough info ?!?! O say screw him and keep doing what your doing ok? I like your style, I like how you explain things, and I like your personality. You have a way of explaining things so people get it.
Ok, enough rambling, have a great 4th of July ling weekend ok bud ? :))
Mike
Thanks for the kind words Mike! Glad to help and glad to hear people appreciate it.
I'm not a detailer nor am I particularly fanatic about cleaning my car. However, I really enjoy your videos. Lots of good content. My favorite was the Irish Green 912.
Facial expression at 16:22. PRICELESS!!! Love it! Hahaha!
Wow! Love how thorough you teach. Please don’t change your style, it’s motivating!
Love your videos man, they are so relaxing to watch and contain so much good information, sadly i just found your channel
Time code: 16:45 min - a testimony of great customer service! Way to go mate!
shouldn't you rinse after the foam gun to take off all the loose debris then you start washing? I've always done this.. I just think more scratches will occur while the foam is still on the car?
Tony F i also thought of this question whilst watching.
Larry, sorry about my english, cause i'm from brazil. I'm a detailer too, and i've learned that we not supposed to twist the microfiber towel, because we "break" the fibers, but i saw you twist. isn't it a problem? In Brazil these towels are expensive, so we have a special care with them. Thanks, and congrats to you. I love your videos.
Damn man. I spent 5 hours this weekend washing, claying, compounding and sealing my car and it doesn't look anywhere close to as sharp as your Subaru after a "Sunday" wash.
hes using professional detailing products. much more exspensive.
A. N. Thanks, I'll give that a try.
A. N. lol, but you look good when you hit the streets and the looks make it all worth it! =]
Might have something to do with the time frame, 5 hours to wash, clay, compounding and sealing? think you went way to fast!
Compound will haze the surface without a follow up polish
I love Larry's video's. He has taught me to really take car of the paint on my black car. Best car detailer I have come across. Thanks Larry!
The OCD of this guy is great, almost like a perfectionist its wonderful to see haha
This is not OCD.
Being neat and tidy =/= Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Dude you do not have to be so literal come on now
The only other car cleaning tutorial I saw before this was the one in pulp fiction. This is way more useful for me. Thank you
What did you cover with the bag and water on the alternator and battery isn't an issue???
Dude, you are so freaking OCD! Which is why you have so many subscribers such as myself.
Your attention to detail is what sets you apart from all of the other detailers out there.
Your vids are awesome man! Soon, I will apply your shared knowledge regarding Swirl removal to my baby; my 2004 black Harley Electra Glide. If you were local to me in North Carolina, I would ride my bike to you to have you perform your magic. In any event, I thank you for sharing your vast knowledge so the rest of us can benefit from your experience. Thanks again Bro!
Bro I can't afford all these products lol
Meguiar's gold class soap. Works well. Use more than directed to make sure you have plenty of lubrication. Double the dose for your wheels.
Armor all wheel cleaner. Spray it on your wheels like the "plum" pre spray. Use it as a pre spray yourself. Then, using your over-concentrated gold class soap, clean the wheel like normal.
Get his "skin" defense coat. Easy as pie to put on and buff off, and is amazing stuff. Yes, it's 65 bucks....but I've kept my car skinned to the max for over 2 years, and have about have the bottle left. It's actually enjoyable to apply.
You can always start washing cars with a Thong so you earn money to buy these products lol 😂
@@marlonestrella8105 .
I never thought I would watch a 25min video long but I watched the whole clip and I foumd it useful, thanks for the tutorial
That's considered very dirty? Lol
+Darnihx if you care about your car(s) yes.
+carlos boudry I care about my car but it will be constantly dirty because where I live there is mostly dirt roads and going out for a drive will make it instantly dirty
He's a car detailer living in New York, yes sir that's dirty.
I saw lots of good reviews about this ceramic coating sites.google.com/site/SupremeNanoCoating and it's quite cheap
Darnihx iii
Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge about car detailing. Your videos are always excellent and help me to maintain my car safely. I have purchased your products and look forward to using them.
Top quality and very useful.
so glad i'm not the only one to enjoy the vacuuming so much and i follow almost the exact same process....getting into the seams.. mats.. etc. my wife doesn't get how i can spend a whole day cleaning a car :)
If you came to Calgary (Canada) in the winter, you'd see our definition of a dirty car.. It's absolutely horrifying
Larry. Thanks for the very informative wash video. It is really great to see someone who takes such pride in doing a job well. I learned that even though I thought I was washing my car correctly, you can always learn something new. Thanks again and I will continue watching.
OCD porn lol
haha true
haha true
Ark Wood lmao 😂 so true
Amazing video! A lot of great information. Thanks. I didn't even notice how many times you said "Gunk" until you pointed it out. Don't worry about that, your knowledge and perfection speaks for its self.
This is ocd to the MAX!! I'm surprised you don't wash the car inside of a filtered air room!! Lol
And it because of that he detail very expensive cars
I can always pick up something from someone who’s living is a task I do once a week. I’m a self employed carpenter. I have a truck and pull a portable workshop in a enclosed trailer. I work in high income neighborhoods. I feel keeping a clean, well organized rig displays what you are all about through action. I also keep my vehicles for a very long time, I want them to look as good when I got them. It’s far easier to have a regular wash cycle that takes minimal time. I will get a foam cannon, looks like that can be doing passive work while I’m getting other things done. I use a super soft wash brush for semi trucks, I do about 3-4 times the amount of soap to avoid scratching the wax. I clean the engine bay once a month. Mechanics will take pause and up their game when they see a clean 15-20 year old engine bay.
This is the bob Ross of car cleaning
You mean Martha Stewart....lol
You are a man who giving us knowledge and carzy thing is this you are giving us knowledge freee
I'll pay ANYTHING for dust extraction. *itches nervously*
You´re my personal hero man. The inner neurotic neat freak in me, purrs like a little kitten when I watch your vids. Keep it up!
And I thought chrisfix's steps were extreme...
I watched his video and did what he said and i thought im a pro now. Then i found this guy.........
@@trainsoffinland651 Chris is good for when you need to do a reasonable DIY job, this guy is next-level-pro.
@@darkonnis ikr 😂
Awesome video Larry, I like you know the importance of washing a car and how to properly wash and detail. I have been doing it for about 15 years as well and everyone always comments on how clean my car is. I never understood how someone can purchase a vehicle for crazy money and not take care of it.
I have been following you for a while now. I am also looking into buying your products to keep my car clean. Thanks for the videos man!
Hey Larry, don't mean to be rude but do you think you could put the link to your website in the description?
There is an option for it in the RUclips settings but you probably know that c;
and yes I understand how incredibly lazy I am.
You could have typed the website URL in the time you took to type this out lol
***** Yep but it helps everyone else in the long run.
dat flowish guy Ok I typed out www.ammonyc.com
AMMO NYC Legend, love your videos.
Another great video from you Larry! Here where I live, in North Norway, i first use Surfex HD prewash, then i use my kranzle foamgun for my powerwasher and rinse the car down from bottom to top. After I rinse the car down from top to bottom and then I start the handwash with 2 bucket methods to avoid roadfilm as we call it here in Norway. My bucket has nearly none "junk" under the gritguard and here we drink the regular water because it is 100% clean :)
Best detailer by far but man his products are expensive! Like seriously 60+ dollars for a fucking wheel brush really!?
fuck his products
Go onto ebay and you will find everything you need from china dirt cheap!
I'm not sure how good that wheel brush is but the Brute wheel soap and Plum brake dust remover do work as advertised.
60 bucks??? I paid 40 for the wheel woolies, and I got 3 of them. Bought them when I got my 15 around July of 2015. Still work fantastic. The woolies rinse out the brake dust very well. Highly recommend.
As for his products, you're right. The "foam" paint wash, and the "plum" wheel spritzer, and the "brute" wheel soap is a bit much for what you get. Solution?? Get the Meguiar's "gold class" soap, and use twice the directed amount to baby your paint. Do the same for your wheels. It's cheaper even when you use dumb amounts of it!!! LOL
GET THE ARMOR ALL WHEEL CLEANER. Works just like the plum pre-spray (but I think it's better) You spray the wheel cleaner on the wheels, and it feels super slick on the wheels. And it's the same price of the plum, but you get more than twice the amount..........and no shipping.
The "skin" protectant is theeeeeeeeeee shit. GET IT!!!! Yes, it cost 65 bucks, but again, I've had it for over 2 years, and still have more than half the bottle left.
hes based out of Manhattan, NYC. fucking cigarettes are like $14 (seriously) and you hardly can smoke them anywhere.
Brilliant. You are a natural presenter; I have enjoyed every video you've produced and find the information very informative.
Keep up the good work!
"most of you clean your engine every couple of months"
who does that? I would never pour water in there..
Great video. I also highly recommend his “simple 12 step formula on showering”
And, “how to take a dump: new and improved with only 14 steps”
If he calls that filthy then he has never seen someone who lives on a gravel road. Or someone who goes muddin.
Or someone from southern france.
Or 99.999% of cars that are not off the factory line, and some that are.
The SPOTLESS system is worth every dime. I love it!
you workman ship and quality is amazing reminds me of me! lol check out some of my how to videos. you input would be appreciated admire your work a lot
You are obsessed! That is why I know you are the best in the industry.