Stage 16: keep the car parked for the rest of its life

Legend has it, he's still washing his car

At step two I realised I was in over my head and had a panic poo.

OK for personal reference 1. Pre rinse (power wash) 2. Pre *wash* (bug & grime remover esp. Applied in front and near wheels) 3. Snow foam (apply liberally, allow to dwell then wash thoroughly incl. In between gaps) 4. Wheels (prepare bucket with wheel cleaning product and also a rinse bucket, apply wheel cleaner spray directly as well as tyre cleaner. Use wheel cleaning brush to agitate the face of the wheel as tyre side wall. Use a wheel 'whoolie' to clean the inside barrel of the wheel. Swill the wheels thoroughly, removing all product insuring none is left on the paint also 5.apply all purpose automotive cleaner to door shuts, badges and fuel filler interior. Use a *SOFT* bristled detailing brush to agitate. Swill the cleaned areas to ensure no product is left behind 6. Wash add car shampoo to wash bucket and lambs wool mitt and prepare a rinse off bucket. Ensure product is worked thoroughly and evenly through the mitt. Work top to bottom. Rinse in rinse bucket mitt after washing each panel. Rinse car ensuring no cleaning product is left behind 7. Using a plush cloth such as a chamois wipe down the car, either drag or pat dry 8. Decontaminate. Once car *IS DRY* apply tar remover especially in areas such as the front bumper, near the wheels and lower skirts. Heed the advice on the product's label and allow it to work for the directed time (a few minutes). Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. It's is recommended to go around with wash mitt and remove the tar remover. Apply fallout remover to paint work and wheels in a similar fashion to the tar remover and allow to dwell for the time directed on the label (several minutes) remove the fallout remover. Once removed re-dry the vehicle. Once dry apply a liberal amount of clay bar lubricant to a single panel and begin to clay in a side to side motion, once one panel is done remove the clay lubricant with a microfiber cloth 9. Polishing. Using either a machine or by hand apply polishing compound on panel at a time (follow product label's instructions). Once applied and dry use a plush microfiber cloth to remove residue 10. Sealant. Place a small amount of sealant onto an applicator pad sparingly apply to each panel. Allow to cure for the time specified on the bottle. Using a microfiber cloth buff the panel to remove the residue 11. Glass. Apply glass cleaner directly to the glass and buff using a dedicated glass cleaning cloth, repeat by cleaning the interior 12. Wax. Apply a small amount of wax to an applicator pad. Using circular motions apply the wax evenly, one panel at a time or follow the products instructions on the label. Allow the wax to cure for the specified time. Buff the haze for the haze with a plush microfiber cloth 13. Trim apply a small amount of trim dressing to an applicator pad and spread evenly on the trim. Allow the dressing to 'flash' then buff using a clean microfiber cloth 14. Tyres. Apply tyre dressing/ tyre shine to applicator pad and apply evenly to the tyre sidewall. If needed buff any excess off. 15. Detailing. Apply a 'quick detailer to the panel and spread evenly using a microfiber cloth. Buff to a high shine finish using a plush microfiber cloth

I had to turn the music off after 4 minutes of the same riff.

I shine my car like this and I'd continue to do so even if no one else but me was ever gonna see it. It's satisfying and enjoyable to take pride maintaining something you enjoy. Shining my car is when I do some of my best thinking. Nice to see someone else's routine - Thank you for the video 👍

Great thing you did do... kept the sales to the description. You didn't pause every 5 seconds to tell the viewer what product you were using. This vid is very useful for any amateur to detailing. Way too much hate in the comments though. 3 bucket guy getting upset when he uses 3 buckets and still watched a beginner detail vid. lul. Thanks for putting this together.

17 minutes of pure car cleaning heaven, the only after do I realise, wait..... this is considered for beginners.... can you imagine the 1000 steps for professional cleaning and all this was just outside the car, I think I need to sit down this is too much to take in. Can I just hire you to do it for me??

This detailing video is very detailed. As an amateur hobbyist detailer, I do skip or combine some of these steps. I do the pre-wash after the wash with bug and tar remover. I try and use the product sparingly, rather than dousing the whole vehicle in it when only a few spots may need it. I combine the snow foam and wash steps and just use an Ortho Dial N Spray Hose End Sprayer to douse the vehicle with a solution of Meguiar's car shampoo, let it set in, then lather with a wash mitt. On the wheels I use a short bristle brush to get the spokes, the outer edges of the drums, and the sidewalls. I don't bother with wheel woolies. Occasionally I'll take off the wheels and clean them separately, using the same short bristle brush. The details stage is one I've been skipping but probably should be doing. For the decon stage, I just rely on the clay bar to pull up all the contaminants. On the polishing stage, I focus only on the areas that need it (look for scratches, swirl marks), and I have a scratch repair kit from Turtle Wax. I keep a touch-up paint pen handy for deep scratches and rock chips. I skip the sealant stage and just rely on the wax to provide all the protection. The trim stage is another stage I've been neglecting but should be doing it. I also skip the finishing stage, as I don't want to put chemicals on the wax if I don't have to.

Nice to see someone actually cleaning a dirty car

Nice video, but I'm goona be hearing that music in my sleep for weeks now...

Nice car. Nice video. I’m glad you did a hand polish and wax. I did them for years until I finally bought a polisher but it’s nice to see someone taking the time to do it the good old fashioned way.

And this is the reason why car detailing can be expensive! Keep up the GREAT work :D

I think this was a great video weather you’re learning how to detail or even someone who does this for work and just a bit rusty and haven’t touched a panel in a couple months. Step by step as long as you follow the instructions on each chemical along with the order this demonstration provides anyone can increase their skill level with consistent detailing. Also doing a back car for the demo I give a two thumbs up. 👏 great job.

Legend has it, the music is still playing in the background..

Excellent video ...... I think a two bucket wash process was the only thing missed 👍

This is a great video. Thanks for putting it together. Exactly what I wanted for when I take my car to Spain for a show.... Want it to look the best it can. Also, for the nay-sayers, this video is important for anyone thinking of going into the detailing business. And yes, it will cost more than a tenner completed by Romanians at your local Tesco's car-park....

Detailing in the mud :)) good job

Detailing is so awesome when you have the correct tools and chemicals!!!!!

I’m glad there’s videos like this cause idk how else people would remember all these steps.

i think its good practice to do the wheels first!

personally I’m a fan of the 63 bucket technique and use freshly killed swans’ necks for the door jams .. Jokes aside great vid, most of us have probably spent so much money on cleaning products without the proper know how, thanks for taking the time to put this together

Thank you. I just recieved my first car yesterday. Ordering pressure washer and some good chemicals. Again thank you so much for detailed video

Great Work...I think i have to save one month salary and a week time to do all these steps....

This detailing video is soo satisfying . Need more videos like dis . Thanks for sharing this to us . As beginners the processes are very easy to understand. - Bijetri Bose

Fantastic job , but the freaking song was killing me !!!

I always rinse first with a pressure washer because it does loosen up and take most of the shite off. Cool video.

Thanks for the video :) I start a detailing job at a dealership tomorrow and this helped me to know some of the things I might expect

And that is how you add serious value to your car, I love detailing my 2003 BMW 325ti Compact and making it look like a million dollars next to a newer car ! I have never used a clay bar but might give it a go after watching this , Seems to be a good thing rather than T cutting every few years to get that mirror shine. Thanks for the upload the car looked amazing....

you forgot stage 16 tell the customer to get out their check book cause a job this thorough is gonna cost some dollars 😂

This was an excellent video!! Love that it's straight to the point

Excellent and simple process , number of stages thumbs up

GORGEOUS paintwork on that car. Looks dripping wet after the wax 😩👌🏼

Ooooo, wah, wah, wah. That's not the song... it's me, CRYING, after listening to that "song?"!

What an amazing job! Very satisfying watching this

Best auto detailing flow video I’ve seen to date.

Yeah & then you wake up the next morning & some bird's shit on your bonnet!

Ah KZfaq, where years of experience and knowledge demonstrated on a video faces remarks from self proclaimed "professionals" in the chat, all to eager to tell you how superior their method is and how incorrect yours may be. I wonder how many of these "experts" here have actually spent more than 20 minutes cleaning their cars. All to easy to proclaim you're an expert when you're sat behind a keyboard mashing buttons.

I follow the steps on what you are doing. And my little fiat 500 so shinny.. Thanks for sharing

Great video tutorial 👍🏼 Awesome information!

Good stuff mate, thanks for taking the time.. 👍🏻

4:33 set the dog free

Great video!!!!!!!!. You are a very thourough detailer. I love the way you went through every step. Ive never heard that song before however I think it is the perfect song for this video. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work. God bless

roll windows down to get top part of glass where it meets the tracks, move the car forward to get the complete tire, clean rubber on wipers. Check weather before hand may have to detail car early or later in the day when its cooler. Good video

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

customer drives out, straight through a puddle

Very relaxing video!! Awesome job

Absolutely satisfying to watch 😩 2 thumbs up!

Thank you so much dude this helped me a lot on detailing my DaDs car cause im only 17 xD Much love from Algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

Awesome results! What do you guys think about drying your car with a blower? And also, what about applying wax to windscreens?

nice, I vacuumed my brothers ashtray car, maguiars spray clean interior, door jams, sprayed the dirty wheels with fairy liquid then took it to the carwash, job done. looks like new.

Thank so much.. It helps a lot on my paper work presentation, on how to do a proper car washing😊😊😊

Great tutorial. But how much would you charge to carry out this work and how long would it take you? Cheers

Hi thank you for the wonderful video tutorial! If I may ask, can I apply interchangeably? Since you applied a sealant first before wax? With the exception of P&S beadmaker. As it states that it's a final application of product over all top coats.

This detailing video is soo satisfying 🙈 . Thanks for sharing . Beginners can work on it well . -Bijetri Bose

Awesome vid. I’m starting a car washing buisness and this is awesome

I was going to start a mobile valeting business, but after this video I’m like F#CK that!

Loved the video, awesome work!! 🙏 Just one question: I noticed that when you were applyin’ the tyre dresser the white pad came out “black”. It also happens to me. Does that mean the tire is still dirty or is it normal? Keep up the good work !

This is so much fun and thank you so much for given us this one

Fantastic video. Thanks for posting it.

15 stages for beginners?! Then for advanced would be around 40 and for pro permanent ongoing status..? Holy moly, for beginners should be something more like: 1. Clean/decontaminate with soapy water (does both) 2. Use microfobire to dry the car 3. Polish/clay bar the surface (polish for removing minor scratches to be done rather not often and clay bar safe for paint removing most of visible imperfections) 4. Waxing/sealing the paint and buffing for finish. Done! You are welcome.

Products Used in this tutorial: Stage 2 - Prewash: AutoGlanz Bug Off : auto-glanz.co.uk/bug-off AutoGlanz Spritzer : auto-glanz.co.uk/spritzer Stage 3 - Snowfoam: AutoGlanz Piste : auto-glanz.co.uk/piste Stage 4 - Wheels: AutoGlanz Hoops : auto-glanz.co.uk/hoops AutoGlanz Alkalloy : auto-glanz.co.uk/alkalloy AutoGlanz Infinite : auto-glanz.co.uk/infinite Stage 5 - Details: AutoGlanz Infinite: auto-glanz.co.uk/infinite Stage 6 - Wash: AutoGlanz Bubblicious: auto-glanz.co.uk/bubblicious Stage 8 - Decon: AutoGlanz Spar-Tar: auto-glanz.co.uk/spar-tar AutoGlanz Blood Tonic: auto-glanz.co.uk/blood-tonic AutoGlanz Lubed: auto-glanz.co.uk/lubed Stage 9 - Polishing: AutoGlanz AIO: auto-glanz.co.uk/aio Stage 10 - Sealant: AutoGlanz Synth-Seal: auto-glanz.co.uk/synthseal Stage 11 - Glass: AutoGlanz Vision: auto-glanz.co.uk/vision AutoGlanz Moonshine: auto-glanz.co.uk/moonshine Stage 12 - Wax: AutoGlanz Ceara Dark: auto-glanz.co.uk/ceara-dark Stage 13 - Trim: AutoGlanz Trim Reaper: auto-glanz.co.uk/trim-reaper Stage 14- Tyres: AutoGlanz Uber Schwarz: auto-glanz.co.uk/uber-schwarz Stage 15 - Finishing: AutoGlanz Smooth Velvet: auto-glanz.co.uk/smooth-velvet

Don't mind the negative comments, I bet half of them don't even know how to detail a car... This is a great how to for beginners, job well done!

Getting into classic cars. This is a great video

Always do wheels first. Stops all brake dust and far etc. From getting sprayed onto bodywork when rinsing

After detailing, keep your car in a time capsule, for future preferences.

this is amazing work mate thanks

Very well discribe! Car Detailing. Thanks for sharing.

Is snow foam necessary? Or the tar remover? I'm new to the business and I'm just curious if it's worth it. I do want to give my customers the best, but could I still achieve that same result without it? Maybe at least for now? Just curious! Great video by the way. The overall steps were laid out orderly but maybe can I somehow streamline the process to get more cars done in a day? Any suggestions for that too would be great! I would greatly appreciate the feedback! I really want to do a great job. Thanks!

Thought a ceramic sealant was supposed to go on after wax to create the seal of the shine? so many videos say wax first then sealant. More confused than ever...

nice simple video.. I learned something new. I always thought the sealant was the last thing to do. This is a non complicated video for people without going in too mad or deep, Yes there are lots of other bits you could do like with the buckets or different machines , polishes cutting pads etc but the average Joe just wants a clean car

Very informative👍.. Good job❤

Wish I had the inclination to keep my car that clean but the products cost more than mine I will detailing my dad's car as birthday present thanks for the informative video

could of bought a new car with the amount of products you used!

Looks absolutely amazing 😍

dedication and love of cars

Step 1 - apply liberal amount of windex Step 2 - rinse and dry

great video. don't worry nobody's ever done a detailing video without the nay sayers commenting lol

Great video, thanks for sharing!

Amazing work thanks for the vid

Imagine doing all of this, and it rains.

The title of this video should be how to make detailing a car is difficult as possible time-consuming with all kinds of unnecessary processes.

You got a like from me for your hard work, your method works for you.

Well i think its a great video. Ive just bought a load of product so its nice to see which order to use it all in. Haters gonna hate

Sneaky doggo at 4:40

Thanks for dropping the knowledge and piss off to the 459 people who gave this a thumbs down!!!

I really like the wheels on the car!

hopefully we see more long video's like this in spring and summer,

You forgot 1 step.....Compounding! The claying only removes residue and “Fallout”! The compounding would further that by removing swirls and small scratches!

All the experts moaning. Thanks for showing I which order the products are used and how they are applied.

Nice and inspiring video thanks ;)

overall an helpful steps. and a dark car and no machine polishing is a plus

Did i miss something why didnt you use a tired brush to clean the tire walls you put dressing on a dirty tire

Some say he is now at stage 547: repainting car for using way too many abrasive movements with cloth on the paintwork... good wash can be done like this: 1) spray bug remover on the front of the car and side mirrors 2) use cas shampoo on wheels with wheel brush 3) rinse whole car with preassure washer 4) foam the car with shampoo [ I like Turtle Wax - Zip Wax ] with carnauba via foam gun/cannon/lance 5) rinse whole car again 6) waffle towel tap dry the car 7) use window cleaner on windows 8) spray tire walls with tire shine product. Done once a week, takes about an hour.

The extraness was real af in this video!

Great job dude dont take any notice of negativity

So basically for the best detail in the city: wash your car 3 times back to back !

Quick deleter AFTER wax? Why?

I’m 14 and made thousands!!! I built a shop and continue doing it today! My brother paints and then I detail

Pretty cool. Nice job