I have mastered the art of creating more scratches than I correct when detailing.
@richardhollinshead70816 жыл бұрын
Damien Tech same. I learned to hate black paint lmao
@icsivan5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@ducaking5 жыл бұрын
poor you
@rodrigoreisdemello97215 жыл бұрын
Black paint Its a love/hate game
@mrmr97375 жыл бұрын
Same, black paint as well. Try more softer deeper pile microfiber cloths. Wash them without softener as they smuge. I'm not a pro
@buzwad5 жыл бұрын
TL;DW 1) Protect your skin/hands 2) Clay bar won't remove scratches, don't need to always use clay bar 3) Don't use all purpose cleaners on interior 4) Keep wax/sealer off trim 5) Keep vacuum hose off fabric 6) Don't use dish soap 7) Wash towels properly 8) Avoid direct sunlight when washing car 9) Don't dry-wipe paint 10) Clean your wheels first 11) Don't use a duster on paint
@joemomma26295 жыл бұрын
ily
@AnthonyDunlap5 жыл бұрын
TL;DR
@JohnDoe-nm3lg5 жыл бұрын
Uhh bruh I been using all purpose for interiors for 6 years shits the best thing you can use for the interior the fuck lol
@Whatuptee4 жыл бұрын
ADofCLE it’s a video...
@Whatuptee4 жыл бұрын
A P correcting you lmao
@INCC74656I6 жыл бұрын
this is why i keep my trucks rusty. everything you do scratches your paint so i save myself time and hassle by letting oxides simply remove the body panels for me to let me know when its time to replace things.
@jorgenvonstrangle0005 жыл бұрын
thats your choice then; nobody is telling you what to do. this is just for people who WANT to learn and maintain a nice and clean look, maybe not 100% but some care about their cars. you do you. edit update 2021: everyone is saying I’m mad but I wasn’t. I was just telling the truth plain and simple. 🤦🏻♂️ not sure why everyone took it offensive even tho it’s the truth
@minecraftlover22225 жыл бұрын
Joe Luis ok.
@joeheaven-terry17775 жыл бұрын
@@jorgenvonstrangle000 Calm down son
@ceapy5 жыл бұрын
@@jorgenvonstrangle000 someone's dense.... Lol
@jorgenvonstrangle0005 жыл бұрын
Joe Heaven - Terry Hey, it’s his choice, he came to this video right? It is a valid point. case closed
@williambranham62493 жыл бұрын
I'm 74 and my first car was a 63 VW. I was so proud of that car that I compounded it every weekend. After looking back almost 60 years, the one I enjoyed the most was a beat up, rusty Chevy 4 x 4 truck. I never washed it and never cleaned it out. That vehicle gave me more emotional pleasure than any other that I've owned and I did the least maintenance on it. Wished I had it back.
@montsergirl6 жыл бұрын
As a detailer of 15 years I wish so much I could show others this without offending them because it seems like common sense but it clearly isn’t! Great tips!😊
@SRKarting6 жыл бұрын
Larry.Youre certainly the Dr of detailing and I love all the knowledge you pass on. Thing is I cannot resist stroking my car once its been polished, sealed and waxed, its soooo nice lol
@maness21126 жыл бұрын
SRKarting no!
@LITTLEBRAT7750816 жыл бұрын
SRKarting so is there a way to clean interior without machine , or can you use an all purpose cleaner if you do small sections?
@gustavochavez71414 жыл бұрын
Joseph McDonnell it’s very time consuming to clean the dirty spots and honestly not worth it, machine use will cut the time you use (say a small dirt, Coca Cola spill) to say 1 minute, but if it looks clean and you just wanna do it for maintenance reasons then do it by hand by all means!
@VanillaWahlberg4 жыл бұрын
Clayed my car for the first time ever yesterday and most likely introduced micro swirls haha... Soooo smooth.
@wyattoneable6 жыл бұрын
You caught me Larry. I'm guilty of three mistakes I didn't even know I was making. You just educated me, thank you.
@am42304 жыл бұрын
He got me on all purpose cleaner, dish soap and cleaning towels. In defense of my dish soap use, I've only done it when I wanted the paint stripped to the clear coat, so maybe it's a split-decision on that one. I was just about to make some more microfiber towel fouls so great to see this, thanks Larry!
@jayasmrmore36873 жыл бұрын
@@am4230 if you are trying to purposely strip wax to reapply later, all purpose cleaner or dish soap is fine to use.
@davidlund84402 жыл бұрын
Actually dish soap is bad it has lanolin in it which if you are in an accident and they have to re-paint the lanolin will seap in and bubble the paint
@ToddCopeland6 жыл бұрын
So many times I see videos like this that go over the same old "tips that have been covered hundreds of times. You actually mentioned a few that I've not heard of before and added some good input to the others. As always, production is top notch!
@t-roy24185 жыл бұрын
Wow bro. You are on a different level. You really know your stuff. I’m always learning from your videos. Thanks Keep up the good work.
@ArgonPW4 жыл бұрын
Watching this in 2020 envious of the nitrile gloves
@ap1010814 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight by me always has them in stock!
@J1Z063 жыл бұрын
I work for a warehouse that used to go through an entire pallet back in the beginning of the pandemic. Things have re-stocked nicely.
@TheFakeyCakeMaker6 жыл бұрын
This guy!!! I love his passion and knowledge, I have no interest in cars, This guy makes me interested in cars, I learn so much from him and I only came across his videos because I wanted to clean my leather couch! An hour later my husband is asking me, you still watching these car videos? I'm like yeah...did you know? And spouting off all the stuff I've learnt. You're amazing.
@johngerlach27655 жыл бұрын
This guy is a detailing god. He doesn’t waste time and gives great advice. If I can be 1/10 the detailer, I would be the best in the area. I learn so much that I wish I could go back to my first car and start all over again.
@Exolesco6 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for the day when someone invents something stronger than clear-coat.
@curtisburdick28494 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there is already no car dealer or manufacturer is gonna spend more money then they have to tho maybe for extremely expensive vehicles but to for the average car
@hllboi8174 жыл бұрын
they wont bother, cause most car companies assume that cars get dumped within 4 yrs, and buy another 1
@michaelzheng31294 жыл бұрын
That’s the thing, if you love your car’s paint that much like some people (including myself), then you gotta search for products. As of now, you can apply a ceramic coating over your clear coat which is stronger than the clear coat itself. Even that isn’t fully scratch proof,
@MrRaErickson4 жыл бұрын
Ceramic coating
@hllboi8174 жыл бұрын
@@MrRaErickson ceramic coating doesnt last too long either, in retrospect, ud need to reapply it every few yrs
@maniUSArmy6 жыл бұрын
People think clay REMOVES scratches? Who are these people?
@detailingandstuff6 жыл бұрын
Non detailing people lol I was looking at buying a car one time and pointed out a scratch to the owner. He said "A friend of mine said a clay bar could probably take it out"
@diemman706 жыл бұрын
Gumbies
@goldenultra6 жыл бұрын
This is what I was planning to do, clay over some scratches at the back, anyway worth a go I think
@deepsquat6006 жыл бұрын
clay removes contaminants ,,compounds remove swirls... deep scratches ..need paint
@mexhall6 жыл бұрын
salesmen who think they know more about detailing/cleaning than porters...
@ronlangley62294 жыл бұрын
Another great quick video. I truly consider AMMO NYC to be the standard for all others to be measured against. If I ever hear info that raises a question mark, I come here to find an answer and trust that the methods learned here are going to steer me in the proper direction. I have not been let down yet. Great website. Great tutorials. Great videos with instruction and pictures. The perfect place to come for professional detailers as well as for the beginner or after a long winter where you may have forgotten something. Keep the great "instructionals" coming. Tens of thousands of us depend on your info to keep our rides looking amazing!
@zackery2616 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the reasons WHY to avoid these mistakes. I hate when people regurgitate the rules without being reasonably aware of the logic behind it
@BigHeadClan5 жыл бұрын
How to wash microfiber was a great tip. I just detailed my car and Happy to say I hit most of these
@Transientpunk5 жыл бұрын
Remember guys, if you aren't willing to drink it, don't put soap on your skin. Make sure your hand soap is consumable
@Abdullah..S5 жыл бұрын
I use lemons to wash my hands lol
@jeffdillenbeck12785 жыл бұрын
Don't eat anything Typhoid McCaw here has made.
@am42304 жыл бұрын
The main point is that frequent exposure to bad chemicals is bad. It's kind of hard to say what's good and bad I know (I thought silicone was non-toxic but now a lot of bottles brag about being silicone-free), so it's best to cover up. Peace man
@driver8M34 жыл бұрын
Lol...I was going to sarcastically comment on that idiotic statement, but you beat me to it.
@jonjohnson1024 жыл бұрын
Aka: dont put your fingie where you wont put your dingie
@StephenButlerOne5 жыл бұрын
I usually only clay on the first clean of the year, after the winter. I clayed just this weekend gone.
@richardjessnitz7616 жыл бұрын
Clothes. You missed clothes. I don't trust a detailer who wears a watch, or a top that zips up, or any jewelry.
@AMMO-NYC6 жыл бұрын
This series is for beginners
@amorton946 жыл бұрын
Or has a pocket knife clipped to their pocket.
@cameronmarshall99186 жыл бұрын
Richard Jessnitz I can understand this opinion and can relate. But we'd be selling this pro short if he was clumsy enough to drag his wrist watch against a 2 hour detail job. It would be good to acknowledge this to others though that are not educated. I had a friend with one of those ridicules belts lean on my car once... We aren't friends anymore ;)
@mikeysuperfly19976 жыл бұрын
Or a top hat. Yeah never get a detail from a guy wearing a top hat.
@beernutsonline6 жыл бұрын
Jeans with rivets or those with big zippers on the back pockets.. A colleague tried to sit in my car with the latter, I just screamed to him and left! :p
@Matterboy816 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m so impressed with your work and obsession with detail. I am guilty of about 10% of the things you did and thought I was a perfectionist. Great job
@goodfellainterior65082 жыл бұрын
Which one you did wrong?
@1erinjames5 жыл бұрын
Ive always washed wheels last. Thank you!! Most think im too uptight for how i expect my car/things to be cared for. Lots of "donts" but quality deserves proper attention, imo. Im subbing :)
@aarong86336 жыл бұрын
I have been using a duster for years it def has its place in the detail world... I use it after I’m done compounding a vehicle I use the duster to remove all the dust before removing the compound to prevent getting it all over the place or even Potential scratching
@ckennedy6865 жыл бұрын
When I buff a car, I always put the cord over my shoulder when doing a hood or roof so the cord doesn't rub against the side of car.
@jayasmrmore36873 жыл бұрын
That’s smart
@oscarrommelacevedoperez61796 жыл бұрын
Larry you are the Master, I'm detailing my convertible GT Mustang with your vídeos and it's getting beautiful thank you!
@Mr.Titanium19116 жыл бұрын
Great video.. much has ben learned here- Thank you. However, you neglected to mention the removal of jewelry (i.e., watches, rings, etc.). Belt buckles are also a huge no-no.
@IcedReaver4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm impressed. The only thing on this list that applied to me was "wash the wheels first, not last." I found that out a month ago and haven't looked back. Honestly, you sometimes have to question your deep seated routines. Good video!
@brandonandreadakis30156 жыл бұрын
Just found out you were a trader before getting into detailing. My hat is off to you. Way to follow your dreams! This proves if you love what you do, you will be successful.
@bobjalockowitz15685 жыл бұрын
I'm late but he said keep *APC* out of the interior. . What is best to use?- a dedicated VLR or carpet shampoo?
@toddpratt72225 жыл бұрын
Me too. Inquiring minds want to know what to use.
@jamesTsakell3 жыл бұрын
i know it’s a bit late, but a couple tips. when cleaning hard plastics, leather etc. most of the time a damp microfiber is all you need. for leather, give it a good wipe, then condition it. NEVER us APC on leather or vinyl as it’ll dry it out and crack/tear prematurely. this applies to plastic as well but you can go back over plastic afterwards with the damp rag and it should be good. as for carpets and stuff, most carpet cleaning vacuums have special soap that goes with them. for touch screens, damp microfiber then dry with a dry microfiber right after to avoid water residue on the screen. inside windows can be cleaned with just a dry microfiber. unless you’ve got spill stains or oils from your arms/hands in it. then damp micro followed by a dry one.
@averagedetailer99086 жыл бұрын
I just got some hydrate, cant wait to try it out. Larry has good stuff. Thank you for your training vids, to share your knowledge in a free online training is a class act. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
@kennys5014 жыл бұрын
Just sold 1999 A6..black..everyone thought it was new....paint was still perfect.. Love keeping cars pretty...i will subscribe to this channel
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
Those black Mamba gloves are the truth Larry. After watching you use them all the time I ordered a box on amazon. I detailed my car in 40 degree weather with no sun out. My hands never got wet or cold, gloves didnt tear either.
@andrewmarocco78116 жыл бұрын
Great video. Good tips for weekend warriors and professional detailers. I work at a used car lot in Florida. After a full detail/process, my cars are cleaned daily. We have construction going on close by that us creating a ton of fine dust. 30 cars, get a daily bath. It's hard work, but worth it when I see one drive out of here shining in the sun.
@czx685 жыл бұрын
I find a simple pencil eraser takes overshot wax/polish off the black plastics
@waylandjennings40734 жыл бұрын
thank you for that tip!
@adamstilldrives6 жыл бұрын
when I first buy a car with a neglected washing history I use dish soap first like you said to strip all the previous wax etc. Straight after it gets foamed and washed with proper car shampoo. Then the detailing starts but first seeing what actions of cleaning/paint correction are needed. I have learned lot's especially techniques and the way you hold things
@RelaxAndSmokeMeth6 жыл бұрын
You got my into cleaning my car. The precise, clear info you provide is just a staircase of knowledge for me. Thank you.
@A1DJPaul6 жыл бұрын
View the vehicle before you QUOTE any Price ! take a look around and all over it FIRST ! then decide what it requires to get it right. How much time, how much product etc. then define the customers requirements and budget ! or ( budget expectations ) package a deal to suit the customer. not your ability or skills . Always stand on your price. never back down ALWAYS WALK AWAY leaving them with your price or someone elses quote and say ok let them do the job.
@ed42535 жыл бұрын
I have seen people at gas stations washing their ENTIRE vehicles with the blue fluid squegy
@clintonross16493 жыл бұрын
Free Carwashes are hard to come by these days... 🤣
@pfp2156 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, Larry. You, Forensic Detailing, and Junkman have taught me a ton! Highly recommend Forensic's video investigation of scenarios in which clay induces marring.
@Mr_Jimbo3 жыл бұрын
another top microfibre/towel tip - don't use any fabric softner when you wash, the towels become less absorbent if you do
@PandaLikesTofu6 жыл бұрын
You’re the LinusTechTips of detailing, just a lot more professional lmao, keep up the good work ❤️
@mrjacobanderson4 жыл бұрын
PandaLikesTofu I like 👍. But Linus is professional!
@1964mm6 жыл бұрын
I love how everyone in the comments is suddenly a detailing expert.
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
Larry was the first detailing channel I came across. I apply his methods and have gotten better over the last two years. All my friends have massive swirls in their paint mine has very few. I'm no expert but watching larry will make you that much better at detailing.
@1964mm6 жыл бұрын
ForeignBorn Patriot Absolutely. Watching this channel, I've completely restored a car that the dealer ruined as they were delivering it to me. Wiped it down dry and instantly marred the whole body. Made use of a couple of techniques here and kept my car looking brand new through 100,000 miles of daily driving.
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
Latin Lover yeah I stick to Adams.
@Sahadi4206 жыл бұрын
I've been watching his channel ever since I was thinking about getting a black car. His channel made me confident to be able to keep a black car clean AF. Yes, he's turned me into an expert. Nothing new learned on this video......he's gone over all this before. :)
@bennyhamma5906 жыл бұрын
Mazen Mourad ttfxf,qlbbbrjdbdjrnfbbdn the in minimi
@claireb85426 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, every day is a school day and the reality is that if you said a few of these mistakes to someone that has no clue about detailing, they would laugh in your face and think you're bonkers!
@MrTDial6 жыл бұрын
Living in CA, we are very water restricted. I only do one water wash a year, during my annual beautification process for my true beauty queen (Tesla Model S). All others are waterless. It's a BIG challenge. I actually do use a CA car duster and have never had a problem. I will say that I replace them very often and I use the absolutely lightest touch I can to capture the dust. Even after a rain I will use it when the car is dry and I have been able to carefully remove the abrasives. Not easy, I can tell you. I was terribly stressed at first. But I found a way to make it work. I do have a nano coating on it, which helps provide some resistance to scratching. If you are going to use a duster, you absolutely need to know what you are doing. Period. Thank you Larry on your fantastic vids. I have learned so much from you!!!
@22Webstar4 жыл бұрын
Also when your washing and drying your microfiber towels, no fabric softeners!
@vanquish4213 жыл бұрын
Fabric softener should never be used any fabric, period. It ages clothes quicker and prevents towels from drying as effectively. It's a terrible scam.
@mudskipper00753 жыл бұрын
@@vanquish421 and strips the waterproofing from jackets,wtf is that stuff....🤔
@vanquish4213 жыл бұрын
@@mudskipper0075 I'd say snake oil, but it's worse since snake oil simply does nothing.
@arhamnadeem67025 жыл бұрын
I have a question How do i properly dust off my car? You know, when its been sitting there for a day and dust accumulates making ur view through the windshield slightly distorted
@njdegen5 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering the same thing.
@justthefactsmaam3214 жыл бұрын
If you have access to an air hose with an air gun it makes quick work of that dust!
@hairpintv44034 жыл бұрын
Air gun or air chuck, or, you can get a bottle of waterless wash and wax (I prefer Meguiar's) and spray a little more on than if there was no dust to lubricate it properly, then wipe off and buff with two clean microfiber towels, one for the initial wipe, one for the buff off.
@seanchard96786 жыл бұрын
I like the hockey sticks leaning against the locker.
@zbfng812 Жыл бұрын
Doing wheels first or last has been a question worthy of debate since the first car wash? Good video. BUT what you failed to mention is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. IF you clean your wheels first and DON'T use a separate (second) bucket of soapy water for the rest of your vehicle, then you MUST discard what's in your bucket, which is now a mixture of brake dust, road dirt, oily road grim, and GRIT from your wheels and tires, and possibly even brake fluid if you have a wheel cylinder or caliper leaking). If using only one bucket to wash your car and you do your wheels first, then you MUST dump that nasty water, thoroughly clean and rinse your bucket and then refill with fresh soapy water.
@samueldansie2806 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering if you could do a glass scratch repair video
@2450logan6 жыл бұрын
Samuel Dansie how in the hell doe you scratch glass, if you drive a commodore I demand answers
@samueldansie2806 жыл бұрын
logan thompson dirt in window seals
@2450logan6 жыл бұрын
Samuel Dansie glass is the hardest substance you find on the car 😂
@ShortyHxC6 жыл бұрын
its the same as for paint except you use different pads and compounds.
@Propotus6 жыл бұрын
As a glass installer often times it’s best to replace the glass when it’s badly scratched. Cerium oxide can polish small scratches, but it’s a tricky substance to get right. Too much heat will leave a distortion, not enough just makes the scratch ‘shiny’
@SciaticaDrums5 жыл бұрын
I've found the best way to dry the car is a CLEAN leaf blower.
@dannydoughboy1203 жыл бұрын
Best detailing tip I learned from this! Buy a brand new car, have it fully wrapped at the dealership with super plush micro fiber towels! Have car delivered to your home, very very gently push it into a super clean garage, and after gently removing micro fiber towels, never ever drive it! Keep garage airtight, so no bug could ever crawl on car, persey ever scratch it!
@denttech25156 жыл бұрын
You are very knowledgeable. I agree with almost everything you teach. I have to point out a potential problem. You shouldn't always do wheels first. Some detailers will do them last to let the bakes on a recently driven car cool down. Only in a hurry should this be done
@snowyseb6 жыл бұрын
So you're saying I can't just use a scotchbrite pad and go to town on my paintwork?
@tammyforbes21016 жыл бұрын
Seb Krause I use magic erasers to get scratches and rough stuff off it’s basically fine grade sand paper just cheaper. But you do have to buff and wax cause it dulls the shine.
@joelyboyblue6 жыл бұрын
only use 3M adhesives on your paintjob
@JL-iu7fk6 жыл бұрын
Seb Krause JUST BREAK OUT THE CORDLESS SANDER!
@dcsj68376 жыл бұрын
You can do anything you can afford :-)
@maverick_90356 жыл бұрын
Yes just use the grey wet with some blend prep then dry. Don't forget to top coat it when your done with a nice rattle clear
@andijvie31195 жыл бұрын
Damn those car cleaning/detailing products are even more than my wife’s face cleaners/masks/makeup etc
@jayasmrmore36873 жыл бұрын
Of course they are!
@FreeLancerLondon5 жыл бұрын
Very useful and informative video. Will wash my wheels first from now on. Occasionally washed my black car in hot weather. Total nightmare. Car always full of streaks. It's great to live and learn.
@gmartinez0886 жыл бұрын
All great tips - many I've learned through experience, but some I didn't know. Way to keep me on my toes. Keep up the vids. I always check in and learn something new.
@3ezo-jd8085 жыл бұрын
Gays I have a question my brother has a polishing shop He first wash the car with water and shampoo that has a WAX percentage and then he continues with the normal polishing steps. My question is. Is it right to wash the car with a shampoo that has wax in it before polishing?
@poisonspiders23005 жыл бұрын
It's not really a bad thing as long as he puts wax back on after he finishes polishing. He just ends up polishing the wax off
@ChrisMuncy6 жыл бұрын
Good morning Larry. So no chamis, no silicone squeegees or beach towels. How about a video on the best way to dry a car?
@2450logan6 жыл бұрын
Chris Muncy he already has.... spoiler alert huge microfibre towels
@ChrisMuncy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Logan :-)
@AMMO-NYC6 жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of these videos. Here is one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZaYra160tPafok.html
@ChrisMuncy6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry.
@sofakingtouge23996 жыл бұрын
I use a leaf blower then a big micro fiber towel. I'm sure Larry and others will say that's wrong but it's never caused a problem and i drive my car thru the air at 100+ mph all the time. Real important, make sure the ground is clean and wet. I once had to move my car before I dried it. Didn't go well.
@tardeliesmagic5 жыл бұрын
I'm in the car clenaning trade 3.09s i've used AutoGlym Ultra Gloss on my 2002 Yaris door mirror plastics and it came out brilliant! It really gets it back to black and shiny so no problem there at all.I'm a car valeter for some 20yrs and i do understand about plastics and polishing/waxing.APC on interior is SO TRUE! In the trade we had cheap TRF (Traffic film remover) and used it on EVERYTHING incl leather,seats and so on.It really does ruin the cloth seats and carpets i tell you.The leather is ok it's just i rubbed off excess TFR with a warm flunky/chamois properly otherwise it gets sticky n horrible.
@JohnnyCadillac19944 жыл бұрын
I've always used dawn every 3 months on my personal ride when I wash when I plan to do a full detail and apply a nice ceramic or wax coat and I always wash with dawn before and after a cut n buff
@yeahnah72203 жыл бұрын
Do you wash your dishes at the same time? Asking for a friend.
@fesy7346 жыл бұрын
Hey Larry great video. I wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for the tip of using left over “wash solution/soapy water” when claying. Such a simple yet over looked idea. I saved about half a bottle of detail spray. And I don’t wear gloves whilst washing the body of the car because I really enjoy feeling the soap and contours of my car panels between the mit and my bare hand. Sounds strange I know.... I am strange! Loving this series! Keep it up.
@tammyforbes21016 жыл бұрын
Fes Y I detail and I always start washing with wheels and wheel wells and I use my old wash Water to save soap cause it’s just gonna get filthy with brake dust and mud anyways.
@fesy7346 жыл бұрын
Tammy Forbes what?
@CarsonmyMind6 жыл бұрын
Eyyy we got the same hockey stick Larry ;) CCM Super Tacks
@willpowers47624 жыл бұрын
A water blade does not scratch a properly washed vehicle. A high quality synthetic chamois is my go to for drying. Dry one panel at a time, wring out the chamois and return it to a bucket of warm water, then follow up on each panel with a quality microfiber. Drying your vehicle in shade or in your garage is optional.
@cameltoast4 жыл бұрын
He said no dusters but offered no alternative, if you live anywhere with wind, say goodbye to your black paint as the wind turns it brown!
@michaelmarcelino54295 жыл бұрын
Why dont u use a chamois to dry the car?
@JohnM...5 жыл бұрын
I think that's balls!
@8700s146 жыл бұрын
As a hobbyist, I can't agree with the gloves. I find the sense of 'touch' to be one of the most useful tools when detailing.
@Chris-eo1bp6 жыл бұрын
8700s14 well you don’t want to get cancer do you?
@8700s146 жыл бұрын
You are a more likely (yet still very, very unlikely) to get cancer from respiratory contact than skin contact with most of the car care products available. I don't see anyone jumping up and down about not wearing a respirator? Honestly, if you are that worried about car care products that you feel the need to protect your skin from them, you probably shouldn't use them at all. Your argument is like saying; "Well, you don't want to get hit by a car, so you better stay on this side of the road"
@JL-iu7fk6 жыл бұрын
8700s14 I know you say you're a hobbyist. I say you're a man, too many don't think they could feel well enough through the rubber ended up with serious even deadly problems. Jk
@andrewstevens72056 жыл бұрын
I agree.. I dont know why I even watched this. If you need these tips you shouldn't be messing with your car anyways
@mountainconstructions6 жыл бұрын
Cras gomez, has Cancer been linked to Detailing products?? As a person that has nursed and lost 3 family members to cancer, none of them were car cleaning buffs. You are more likely to get lung cancer from diesel car emissions or just traffic emissions in general, they kill twice as many people as the road toll. Not to mention all the beer and fatty foods we eat. Or chemicals we spray like Round Up etc Car Detailing products would be a long way down the list i'd have thought
@joefaraci85754 жыл бұрын
All good comments especially not washing the car in sunlight and doing the wheels first. I see people doing both all the time and I just shake my head.
@howardanthony14436 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Larry. It would be nice to see a video on what you do to keep yourself in condition. I'"m sure your hands and muscles go thru tremendous aches and pains.
@urambotauro9386 жыл бұрын
Great tip on using gloves. I'm not sold on the black ones, though. Seems like lighter-colored ones would be easier to see possible contaminants on, so that you can avoid transferring them onto the surface. Thoughts?
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
I have the same black ones he has, very good quality. I however don't care to see the contaminants on my gloves. You can see it come off during the wash process, in the wash mitts or clay bar if you're doing a full detail.
@2450logan6 жыл бұрын
ForeignBorn Patriot think he means touching stuff with the gloves though
@urambotauro9386 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm concerned about stuff getting on the gloves, and not being able to see it and wipe/rinse it off real quick before continuing to work. I'm sure those Black Mambas are some kickass gloves, and I wouldn't hesitate to use them for stuff like oil changes. But for cleaning, I think I'd rather use something with a high visual contrast, kind of like how white gloves are used for checking dust.
@biffnarzilla46496 жыл бұрын
Urambo Tauro...The black ones (and some blue ones too) are NITRILE-based gloves whereas the lighter-colored or clear ones are vinyl/latex-based. You want the NITRILE-based gloves - from whatever manufacturer - because they are impervious to most common cleaning chemicals. They're also significantly tougher than the vinyl/latex gloves.
@biggar11116 жыл бұрын
The Black Mambas are awesome gloves. I've been detailing professionally since 1985 and they are the best I've found so far. I do wish they came in a lighter color because the black ones get HOT :-) That said, they are available in 3XL and they hold up extremely well for all of my detailing tasks.
@joeb57636 жыл бұрын
No APC for the interiors? What should we use then for the dash board and trim? Most people I know use APC for 80% of the interior.
@Ronke016 жыл бұрын
Joe B unless heavily contaminated/stained, warm water and gentle soap is safest to use... If APC and such gets under the plastic coating they will start to bubble up. VW are notorious for this happening.
@ExciteLetsPlay6 жыл бұрын
There are people out there using apc on interiors for 30+ years. Different people different techniques. I think its wrong to say most of the things he said are a no go.
@detailingandstuff6 жыл бұрын
I always just used water for a long time unless there was something that needed a cleaner. I use turtle wax dash and glass now its pretty cheap and really mild. Still grab something stronger if anything more than dusting is involved though.
@olivertaylor47796 жыл бұрын
The secret with using apc is to rinse out the apc, then rinse again. You will be surprised how dirty the rinse water is, this is why you need to rinse 2 or 3 times, you don't want to leave dirty solution in your car (Larry says where wet shoes re-activate the cleaner -because the cleaner has not been rinsed out). I can never understand why so many people doing YT videos never seem to mention rinsing out the cleaner.
@AirplaneJunkie825 жыл бұрын
Just use a dye-free laundry soap like Woolite or Dreft diluted into water using a dedicated spray bottle like you see in the $1 bins at Target or Wal-Mart. Dont use the car stuff that leave a shine after cleaning cause that stuff only attracts more dust.
@jimflanagan60295 жыл бұрын
Hey Larr, I’m a weekend worrior kicking it up a notch. And have learned so much watching your clips . I live in N NJ and would like to take your Detailing class someday. Hope to meet you someday. All the best Jim .
@jeepsblackpowderandlights43053 жыл бұрын
I love claybars, i dont use em every time i wash my Jeeps but man when you do use them, its unbelievable how well they remove dirt and stuff that simply washing doesnt. My 98 Grand Cherokee wasnt washed for a year.. and sadly the year prior i washed it maybe 1 time, and it started to ruin the paint. It had black mold and green algae growing it. Washing it by hand only got some of the stuff off, but a clay bar made the clear coat so clean my fingers were squeeking when running accross the paint. I also have a 89 Grand Wagoneer, and when doing grinding and rust repair i accidently got small pellets of metal on the hood.. I didnt know this and when the next few days of morning dew started rusting them on my hood i freaked. I washed and washed and the multi color rust spots wouldnt come off. I used a clay bar and elbow grease and ALL of em came off.
@Bassen986 жыл бұрын
Will wax schampoo make the plastic details fade?
@X11CHASE6 жыл бұрын
Bassen98 this is a good question
@Doom2536 жыл бұрын
Bassen98 I believe on textured plastics
@zenon30216 жыл бұрын
dunno but the sun fades black plastic trim like crazy, but there's nothing much you can do about it. But if you DID want to restore plastic trim, you'd have to 1)all-purpose cleaner all the outside trim 2)isopropyl alcohol all the outside trim 3)semi-permanent exterior trim sealant on the outside trim $$$ (you might have to do this twice, AND it will only last 1 year tops). So it takes a long time to restore the trim, and it doesn't last long. P.S - you definitely DON'T want to tire shine the trim because that'll dry it out even more. I don't even like using tire shine on tires for that reason (leads to dryness).
@2450logan6 жыл бұрын
Zenon B fuck it, just paint it haha
@mahmoudsaeed90865 жыл бұрын
hi you refered to not use chamois to dry . why ?
@Hinru135 жыл бұрын
It spreads any leftover dirt instead of picking it up, like a microfiber towel would.
@igotthatdank3 жыл бұрын
good tip about dealing with chemicals
@mookyzook4 жыл бұрын
I think the point here is that this video is about detailing. I guess the average driver when giving the car a wash at weekends won't bother with all of this. Although there are some great warnings in here which are definitely good to learn, like dry wiping, dirty hoses dragged through cars, using general cleaners on the interior, some of these will be too much trouble for the guy on a Sunday afternoon with a jet wash, bucket and bottle of supermarket carwash. Thanks anyhow good video...
@SMURFF7076 жыл бұрын
I don’t drink soap but I put it on my skin. I also don’t drink lotion. Lol
@vwgolfer18736 жыл бұрын
He was saying stuff you keep under your sink in your kitchen
@GeraldLaz386 жыл бұрын
Wax and sealants on black trim.....magic eraser misted with water gets rid of the white residue.
@TheCowboy40006 жыл бұрын
GeraldLaz38 good to know I accidentally got it on my trim and it won't come off 😂
@SARDOG6 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet Jesus, thank you!! Just waxed my car and have small spots of wax on my black trim and can not get it off.... soooooo frustrated. Read this, went and got the Magic Eraser and bam... you have saved me. Thank you!
@bonniemccormack13616 жыл бұрын
also good for using to clean brake dust/yellowish marks off of aluminum rims
@sam27535 жыл бұрын
Another tip is to use Mother's Back to Black on your trim FIRST before you wax, this way if you do happen to accidentally get wax onto your trim it wipes off very easily.
@drewstyring14465 жыл бұрын
I am shocked that this is a thing. I always wax those areas on purpose. The wax comes right off just like the rest of the car. Have I been stupidly luck for the 15 years I've been detailing my own cars??? LOL
@souprchrgd5 жыл бұрын
You guys are thorough. Learned some major stuff here
@toneman3353 жыл бұрын
Very insightful video....thanks
@hymn13375 жыл бұрын
"If you wouldn't drink it, don't put it on your skin" Either hes implying he drinks lotion, or my dude has the dryest skin in the land.
@234thc3 жыл бұрын
Not everyone uses lotion. I myself don’t, your body produces it naturally, washing yourself frequently with harsh soaps will remove it all and create dry skin. Look for some natural body wash/hand soap etc without all the chemicals and you’ll see the difference,
@raululises26776 жыл бұрын
I now shower with gloves
@scallywag17165 жыл бұрын
Raul Ulises good point. You don’t drink your shampoo or body wash do you?
@Lherrerajr785 жыл бұрын
Lol..
@bmann7924 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree that wiping with no lubrication will cause scratching. And it’s bad for your car too
@RaulRodriguez-vv8zb4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know I shouldn’t use a shammy or a car duster. And I thought I knew what I was doing!
@Ronke016 жыл бұрын
Ouch... thats very controversial about the dishsoap. Haters gonna hate, trolls gonna troll 😆
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
People who use dish soap are either stupid or cheap and don't want to spend on a stripper soap. A decent one is about $15-20
@Ronke016 жыл бұрын
Stripper soaps are a fad too... They might leave a surfectant film to make you think they offer any power to strip protection, just as dish soap does. Theres little point in "stripping" it anyways as compounding/polishing will do it for you.
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
Ronke's DIY Workshop how many times are you going to compound and polish a car? I only detail my own. When I do a full detail every 3 months I use meguire wash plus. Didn’t leave any film behind but it did strip off old wax n sealants.
@Ronke016 жыл бұрын
ForeignBorn Patriot How long is a piece of string? Compounding and polishing is based on the necessity, just as claying... Why would you strip it anyways if you're not going to polish it? Wax plus contains polishes btw.
@Zephieish6 жыл бұрын
ForeignBorn Patriot I POLISH IN CAR EACH WEEK
@WhosMega6 жыл бұрын
hey Larry I cant find wheel Gelee on your website, are you no longer selling it?
@AMMO-NYC6 жыл бұрын
Hey I've taken it down to reformulate. Its a challenge to keep in stock and I want it to be better. Every year I take down formulas and rework them to be better. I'm insane (from what I'm told :) If its not the best. I will not sell it. Period. Sorry for the delay.
@MrLorence6 жыл бұрын
Reading Larrys reply then that shit below it, and I lost it....what the hell is wrong with people lol
@caprisonne57246 жыл бұрын
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@Mr.SparkleOG6 жыл бұрын
Khal Drogo.... Whooooa.... That escaladed quickly
@DripExplains6 жыл бұрын
I lost it too LMAO
@anthonyjones15454 жыл бұрын
Loads of information..I've been thinking about startin up and your videos have been a massive help👍
@johnnymeza54545 жыл бұрын
This is really informative. I didn't know there was so much for detailing.
@cheez-it-champ66236 жыл бұрын
I put soap on my skin and I don’t drink that
@AMMO-NYC6 жыл бұрын
Thats why its called a rule of thumb. The point may have been missed.
@CanadianCarguy2476 жыл бұрын
I think he might mean hand soap... but still
@DarkManagerful6 жыл бұрын
He meant generally speaking genius
@PhilWithCoffee6 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Dick
@prettyboytonyy6 жыл бұрын
Whoever gave this video a thumbs done you better not use that discount code
@joerayrenteria5 жыл бұрын
"thumbs done"..... Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!
@234thc3 жыл бұрын
It’s staggering watching people clean cars and seeing how many actually use a 2/3 bucket method compared to the one. Out of the 15 houses in my street I must have I formed atleast 12 of them about a 2 bucket method now no one on my street uses 1 bucket. My next door neighbour pays me to clean their car every time I do mine after seeing the difference after we wash them, they saw me use a proper water fed brush on a work van once then the next day I saw them using a garden brush on theirs, they sold that car a week later and bought a new one and asked me to clean it since hahaha
@priddley45533 жыл бұрын
I like nano pads more than clay, i only use it for prepping for paint protection or buffing and polishing
@reimop95956 жыл бұрын
One guy have been so excited that he accidentally hit the thumbs down button!
@JaCk0oO6 жыл бұрын
There’s so Manny videos out there on how to wash you car, do this, don’t do that, might damage your paint if you do this! Just get two buckets one with water one with hot water and a wax which suits your car... and a car mitten and a microfibre towel!! Sorted, the rest is a load of shit!!!
@ChrisBlasius6 жыл бұрын
Learned so much from you!! Great page man!!
@diemman706 жыл бұрын
Knight Rider yes, don’t drink soap, and especially don’t eat it unless you say bad words.
@mobiline4 жыл бұрын
Honest straightforward advice Thank you
@floridajames046 жыл бұрын
You don’t need gloves to detail a car.. NERD hahaha!
@Panellll6 жыл бұрын
LOL I laughed so hard at that comment
@rickwingo97896 жыл бұрын
Me to
@TheCowboy40006 жыл бұрын
I do when I'm applying wax or sealant that stuff is impossible to get off your hands. I also wear gloves when cleaning glass so I don't contaminate the glass towel with oils from my hands.
@keystonedaytrip2385 жыл бұрын
You do if it becomes a crime scene 😳
@joerayrenteria5 жыл бұрын
I give up. This is all a ridiculous waste of time. I am going to intentionally park my car beneath a flock of seagulls that just ate gas station sushi and call it art if anyone is curious enough to ask. If you had studied this hard in school you would be able to pay some guy who makes carwash videos to wash your car for you...
@TheBradleyd11465 жыл бұрын
So you don't want to learn how to do anything for yourself ?
@a.c.jimenez82745 жыл бұрын
Electron Flight it’s called having a passion for cars. Anyone who does this, takes pleasure in detailing their cars (or someone else’s car) and takes pride in it. Clearly you don’t have that same passion for cars, which is fine. That’s why you rather pay someone and I rather do it myself.
@diegoavila43796 жыл бұрын
I use apc on my floor Matts and there are perfectly fine
@nailbomb36 жыл бұрын
The point about not using APC (Alkaline pH) inside the car was something I didn't know. So this video was worth it for that alone! Thanks Larry!