Top 10 Car Cleaning Mistakes
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2014
- Car Cleaning Tips. Here are my Top 10 mistakes I see people make while cleaning their car. As you watch this you will realize one of the main things you want to do when cleaning your car is prevent scratches.
Comment below if you have any other mistakes you see people do. I would love to hear and share them!
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relationship goals: find someone who treats you like Chris treats his cars
Use lubrication.
And come right off.
use a swirling motion first, and then go up and down to finish it off
I bet you his girlfriend hates his car!!!!
@@vgemini9474 ....probably, lol 🤣
Yeah always fixing problems in the relationship 😂😂👌
Another suggestion. Remove the tag from your microfiber towel because it can scratch your paint.
Great tip
Yes, they tags leave nasty scratches on their clear
The clear coat
They already did it with underwear so why not?
ChrisFix hello I just brought a car there any information to know about cleaning the car? Thanks
when using a power washer, if you lose a finger its too much pressure for your car.
It just peeled my fingernail off, the finger is still attached. Is that the right amount of pressure?
Andersen Zheng 😂
Legit laughing imagining a finger flying off a hand
Now the water pressure is perfect, and it only cost me 4 fingers 😎 haha
I have an electric pressure washer
As a detailer, I would say a lot of these mistakes are common, and I see it a LOT!!!
It's unfortunate to see a lot of people making these mistakes!
Aggelos Tzinis 6 year old?
@@electropika7759 What are you talking about?
Thepaintrain2013 Someone said “wow, chrisfix replied to a six year old comment!”. Then deleted their comment when I informed them that it was actually two weeks old.
When washing, try not to look directly at the paint. It may result in swirl marks.
lazy
Talking about looking at paint, if I stare to long at my torch red mustang my eyes for real actually start to burn from the reflection from the sun.
Hahahahaha!!!!!
My ass
😂😂😂
chris got me thinking that im gonna scratch my car if I breathe on it lol😂😂
lol
I know,You know factory paint jobs are quite durable.I mean come on the whole bird shit thing 2:28 And #5 what about before there were micro fiber towels?Everyone was just sanding away at our finishes?
+ChrisFix you say every little bit helps well I often worry the rinse bucket will cause the towel to pick up some of the dirt defeating the purpose why not make a bucket with a filter and a pump that filters the same water from the bucket constantly and pours it out at the top so you can simply rinse the towel over the bucket ??? you should invent this
Lol...yes
Kevin I bet it's comments lime yours that he laughs with his friends and loved ones about 😂
0:13 Don't take your car to an automatic car wash.
0:47 Don't clean your car in direct sunlight or intense heat.
1:22 Don't use kitchen soap to clean your car.
2:18 Always use lubrication when cleaning your car.
3:20 Don't use a paper towel, beach towel, sponge, or an old rag on your car's paint.
3:44 Always clean from top to bottom.
5:26 Never clean in a swirling motion or in multiple directions.
5:44 Always use two wash buckets, one for soap and one for rinsing dirty towels.
7:13 If your towel touches the ground, don't touch your car's paint with it.
7:38 Don't put any slippery protective chemicals on your steering wheel, shifter, or pedals.
1:54 Bonus tip 1: Always clean out your wash bucket.
5:03 Bonus tip 2: When using a towel, always snap it out to remove loose grit or other debris.
8:04 Bonus tip 3: If using a weather/vinyl protection chemical, spray it on a towel instead of directly onto the interior of your car.
awesome
chris should pin this
Thanks!! Saved my data!
A king amongst men ❤
A couple tips, 1. Always check your towels for bits of plant debris or similar that get stuck in the little fibers that will most definitely scratch your paint 2. I have a 3 squeeze rule or a 2 dunk rule for rinsing my rag. Once before the first dunk in the rinse bucket, then dunk and squeeze x2.
Thanks for the tips!
Dont forget to wear clothes without belts or keys and necklaces to avoid scratching the clear coat or worse i wash my car naked
and take off you wedding ring before doing anything ! + If you go naked: make sure to cut your nails and remove your piercings
womens skin is softer, let naked women clean the car
@@oswynkn LOL
Then you have to worry about pubic hair. It will scratch your cars clear coat.
God. imagine how traumatized the car when you clean it. while naked.
Guys make sure you clean the air around the car before you clean it
LMFAO
😂😂😂
Don't forget to cleanse its aura when you do this! Use creative vibrant motions to avoid any negative karmic reactions from the clear-coat. ...And always use a micro-fibre towel!
also go to church and confess all your sins before touching your car. you don't want those sinful filthy hands creating scratches on your nice paint job
Don't forget all those dust particles floating in the air around your car.
I suggest walking around your car 3 times while flapping your arms like a bird.
This should clear the air so your cloth doesn't catch debris before you start wiping.
Hope this was helpful :)
OKAY i firmly believe this man is the dad we all wanted but never had.
just realized I have been scratching my car for years.
Darn! Fortunately you can correct scratches!
@@chrisfix wow, i appreciate that you still answer comments from old videos. That's amazing. Your passion shows. Don't ever let go of it.
Dude, it deserves to be said:
I've only watched two of your videos, but I can tell you're a genuinely good dude, and are passionate about cars. That's just awesome. Keep it up.
Cheers!
+Henry Lo same, Im going to learn a lot from this guy!
It's been a month that i'm watching 3/4 videos from Chris per day
Didn't watched them all yet
pro-tip: don’t buy a car. buying a car might result in scratches.
Lol
Logic and facts 😃
Valor Thom smh
Don’t buy used buy new
New are scratch free and lots of cars go in the sun you can see little scratches all over it
Tip, cold water on a hot day can make windshield crack, been there.
Darn!
and hot water on a cold day? haha
Dantel Lewisham the car implodes, been there
is that you in picture?
Really?
this guy is the only person i trust when working on cars and trucks, i love that he actually shows how to fix things. you make everything on a budget and easy and simple for people who just want to fix their cars and trucks at home i love your videos and please dont change a thing!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay I swear this is the last chrisfix video tonight
You deserve more likes. Even his worst video is strangely addictive
His videos are satisfying to watch
I so hear you !
Seth Pons it's currently 12:40 and I still have 1 more
@@diegosilva9437 11:50. I got a few more. Found Chris 2 days ago. Watched several long videos.
My wife and I just watched several of your clean car videos and learned a lot of things we did not know. We are in are mid 60's and have owned many new vehicles and never practiced all your informative tips. Will start following your methods today first buy throwing out all the old towels, t shirts soft pajamas we previously used. Thanks.Grammy and Poppy.
Great! I am glad you learned some new tips!
My dad is 82 and hes used all of these before i even saw this video for years he says its good to know some people are doing it right
that comment is so cute
Wholesome
Wholesome
Great video Chris! I would like to add using a leaf blower or vacuum in blow mode, to remove the water from the car surface. This reduces the wiping required with any cloth (microfiber is the cloth of Choice!). This is especially beneficial with ceramic, wax or synthetic wax coated cars. Thanks again - keep up the great work!
I love how you cut to the chase, short and to the point. Thanks for your info
What I learned today: bird poop has acid in it 👌🏽
put it on your tongue and go for a journey!
Birds fly because they’re always high
@Rama Nrusimhadevara i will also remove the human faces from now on too 😁
Hippies everywhere will be forever grateful.
Bird 🐦 poop can stick to your car paint religiously. You must have had knowledge.
One mistake you actually made was leaving the tag on the microfiber towel. Gotta rip that thing off man.
I like your high energy on your new 2021 videos, but this is a good way to look back and see how it all started, great job!
3:12 You are so kind and gentle to these cars.
Wow, I didn't realize I was doing so many things wrong when i washed my cars! Thanks for the great tips Chris
Glad the video was helpful!
to dry off the car hit 70 on the highway for a few mins
it works unless you have a black or dark colored vehicle. With black or dark colors the rear of the vehicle will collect extra dust as it's drying and is super annoying.
Nah, do 300 on the Autobahn.
Veeerryyy Funny.
That's the way I like to dry my car.
mike lovell lol this is how I always dry my car too
Great tips, being particular about your car will get you a higher resale value. Don’t forget, you’re not finished until you wipe inside all the doors, trunk lid and hood.
So happy to learn this for my new 2018 Sprinter van before I planned to take it to an automatic washer! Time to shop for microfiber cloths! My 2007 Volvo I made all the mistakes but there is hope with chris’s super clean project. Thanks ❤️
Lubrication is always important.................;)
I fuck a lot of hoes
.😄😄😄😄😅😅😅😅😆 he said lubrication
Daniel Moore lol 😁
nick ladeeda
I use spit it works good.
I got totally mindfucked at 6:36 when I thought Chris was rinsing the car but was actually behind the camera showing his hands to us.
lol bruh I'm done
lmao
lol
Well there's a simple explanation really. you only see 2 of his hands behind the camera, so clearly he is washing the car with his third hand.
Hellbent Angel which raises the important question... how many arms does Chris have?
That's what it means to be passionate about what you do. Everytime I watch one of your videos I wish I were a car mechanic :)
Hi Chris. I always enjoy your very helpful videos. But let's go to #5 in the video. Great advice on what fabrics not to use. However I was told long ago that towels are fine for use on cars as long as they're ALL COTTON. They shouldn't be a blend of cotton and man-made fibers such as rayon, orlon, or nylon as those are actually hard. I remember when my wife bought some new bath towels and the darned things wouldn't dry you (absorb water)., They would just push the water around on your skin. Sure enough, I looked at the label and they were not all cotton. Of course it makes sense that a man-made fiber wouldn't absorb water and may actually scratch paint...
I'm simple. I come to hear chris say "soapy water" and that is all
Sounds like he says soapy woudr
trailtorture wring. Soapy wooder
You forgot the timestamp
I just cleaned my car and made about 8 of these mistakes 🙃
Same here this guy is full of it honestly 😂
Los Angeles Kartel what is your profile pic?
@@yosparkit5896 this guy helps a lot of people repair their cars without spending 5000$ on a fucking brake job!! he helps people wtf do you do
@@yosparkit5896 you are not that bright are you
@@yosparkit5896 Nah he actually knows what he's doing.
crazy to go back and watch this and see how far you have come
I remember this video from way back when . I remember this video and liked it but didnt pay any attention to the name. I recently watched a headlight buffing video by this guy and in retrospect, THIS IS THE SAME GUY! Keep doing your thing Chris
#11 never allow girl scouts to touch your car.
true i wanna punch one of those sticky little kids just ew get the ***ck off my car mother******** (this is obviously a joke from my end)
i don't need your help with spelling i did that on purpose
Ok, but it is my pleasure to express profanity explicitly. So, people can see my true nature and they don't need to be afraid that I'm building up aggression to be released at them personally.
man when i was a boy scout i had to organize this shit and a Ferrari and a lotus came up and my god, after realizing and watching one of the guys slop it out i beat his ass and took over that and all future exotics lol
What about cheerleaders?
“Wooder”
Im thinking of starting a small car cleaning business and these tips really helped alot, theres much that I didnt know, thankyou!
Love your tips. Your explanations are clear and easy to understand. Thanks!
ChrisFix I wish I learned in school from you about basic maintenance on my cars. I've watched a lot of your videos and I've gotten rid of paint transfer on my 2 cars, cleaned my head lights (then clear coated them), learned how to go through the process of buying a used car (all 5 videos), tips on mistakes people make with their cars (lol that I'm now no longer doing), super cleaned my engine, gotten rid of the scratches on my cars, did the sea foam cleaner in my car, tinted my windows (they look so awesome now!), got that water out of one of my head lights, painted my tires, fixed the chips in my paint, and got my heater working. Thanks man! You saved me money!
Trader 100% damn, he saved you boat loads on all that DIY work - well done! 👏👏
The brilliance of this video is that provides logical, sound reasons as to why these are mistakes and provides the explanation for the proper why to clean. Thanks!
Chris- I really appreciate your videos, for the information as well as the production quality. Definitely will use some tips from this one to next time I wash my car. I may have missed it, but I didn't see a video from you on products you would recommend to clean rims, particularly ones with a lot of old brake dust built up (or instances where calipers went bad and left a lot behind). I've seen some videos where people swear Purple Power is great for it, and it looks like it makes it easy, but the actual product says not to use it on those areas... do you know if it's actually okay?
I live on an island in Micronesia. The natives ALWAYS use powdered laundry soap to wash their cars. Ive Been advising them for 35 years now that that is mistake.
Tip #11 Never buy a used car from Micronesia
Jokes on you, there’s always direct sunlight in Arizona
Mr V nah that’s just because you don’t look after them lol
@@yoalvin2287 Because the bright sun reflecting off the paint hurts my eyes
Wash it at night then..
And this sun in Florida is simply everywhere
@@yoalvin2287 not its actually is because the sun
Never start your engine that could result in scratches
Make sure to keep the insides of your engine clean and scratch free otherwise it'll explode
That profile pic is almost as bad as the “hair-on-the-screen” pictures. 😂
A $25 clay bar kit will take all of this to the next level (twice a year).
Clay bars erase all of my mistakes from this video 😍
thanks for the tip mate I subbed to your channel because your content is not only helpful but entertaining
#11 Forgetting to replace the headlight fluid
Living here in Canada, when it's well below freezing in the middle of the winter, and the car is covered with a thick layer of road salt mixed with dirt, there's no option but to do the drive through car wash. Yes, it's definitely not the best thing for the finish of your vehicle, but it's far better than letting that salty dirt sit on your car for extended periods of time.
Location does make a difference and it's reflected in used car values too! I sympathize, I went from Calgary (which doesn't even have the harshest winters) to Victoria so now my car looks great.. I just can't afford to eat. ;)
I’ve always used many of the correct methods you do. However, one I do differently is use a single bucket with a grit guard along with my micro fibre wash mitt that has tons of little “fingers” on it. It pains me when I see neighbours washing their cars with dirty rags or scrub brushes going all over the place.... I have to look away. Lol. Keep up the good vids.
dont forget to clean under the wheel arches.
Giri Widodo why am I the first reply? That also really helps prevents some rust
yeahh
wheel well
Yes, that muddy water getting washed away is so satisfying.
You should make a video on cleaning the engine compartment
+Gawdat Yes! Stay tuned!
excellent
ChrisFix excellent!
+ChrisFix YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS do that
Vixez R. Do you think a face reveal is good????????
Thanks man! Today, I had two clean two 2017 Nissan Rogue’s. Black and White. I did most of these mistakes with using a wax and not wiping it and just using a hose and doing it in the direct sun. I’m going to use these tips for tomorrow when I go to re-clean it
What else am I doing wrong in life?!?! Hahaha I love how much this guy cares and does a good job!
I went out & bought all of the supplies suggested in the video & tried these tips out today. I found that cleaning my car is way quicker now & the car looks amazing compared to my old method. Thanks!
You're absolutely right about car washes..I took my truck to get it washed and those strips or bristles really scratched the paint. Not to mention the whole rear window section was left out dirty...good tips Chris,thanks!
I clean my vehicles at night in my well-lit garage. There’s a place separating all of my tools and my dad’s Challenger, and there are some ruts near the door for the water to drain. Just wanted to share that.
Thanks for sharing!
Odd flex. That's cool, bro
Same here… doesn’t matter what the weather is outside or time of day. I open the garage door about 6 inches and the water drains out cause the floor is sloped slightly.
Well done. I do most of these, but not all. Lots of good stuff to incorporate here.
I got my car steam detailed once, IMHO it was the best cleaning job my 98 Civic ever got. I didn't have to clean the car for months, nothing stuck to it and the whole car looked better than the day I bought her off the lot. No idea what other stuff he used to polish. He removed the labels from all of his cleaning products.
Very cool
I would love to know what brand was on those labels! Keeping it a secret is one way he probably stays in business, but actually knowing precisely how to get the maximum "clean and shine" would be the legitimate secret, especially if an electric buffer is used. One can really make a goopy mess if wax isn't applied correctly. A buffer can screw up the paint and ruin the finish if one has never used a buffer, esp. with dark colors.. Ask me how I know this LOL! Very little pressure is necessary for outstanding results. And NEVER use a buffer to remove polishing compound!! I don't recommend even using a buffer and I no longer do. The swirl marks that resulted from buffing out the compound were unsightly and really made the truck look like s**t. I've found that cloth diapers make excellent polishing cloths, if you turn them often and use several. My favorite polishing product is "Nu-Finish" and gives great results, when directions are followed.
chris how many towels do you use to dry off your car and how do you clean your towels after a wash
also curious on that one...
I personally used to use about 2-3 microfiber towels to dry off my car, and I just threw them in the wash after. Now I bought myself a chamois and I only use one to dry off my entire car, works great! I recommend you give it a try :)
+Dennis Z. Good ta know thanks man.
No problem :)
over, NINE THOUSAND!!!!! (9000)
Wow! The final result of his car is clean! I’m sticking with everything he said.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! :)
How should we properly wash/clean a ceramic coated car?
One and the worst of the mistakes , never let your girlfriend/wife wash your car!!! NEVER!!!
Pedro Martinez
Rather don't let anyone who doesn't know how to properly wash a vehicle wash yours. Wife, husband, boyfriend, uncle, aunt, cousin, I think you get my point.
Beth S 😊_.l. i think you get mine
Aren't you creative.
***** You deserved that.
This is just a fucking third wave feminist looking for attention.
Damn dude, you've come a long way.
Here you washed the car without a grit guard, and you didn't remove the tag on the microfibre towel.
But on your newer videos, you have a grit guard and you always remove the tag.
Progress!!!
First car related youtuber I ever followed. Well done.
I just found your channel today and these video about cleaning car are really helpful, I'm trying to make money from handwashing
How did you train the bird to poop on command like that?
Just like his cars. He treats the birds with love
ismael perdomo ❤️
Yeah that's true does he have a pet pigeon
And he gets them wet first
How did you train the bird to poop on command like that?
Wow I have made a lot of these mistakes, like picking up the tower once it falls on the ground, not using two buckets, using dishwashing soap, not using a microfiber cloth, and cleaning from bottom to top.
I never in my life knew about these things and they're all common sense too! Thank you for posting this, I need to get better at maintaining my car.
I have been washing my own vehicles since the late 60's. I always use a natural chamois to dry the finish. I also use it on the windows. No spotting. Still not sure why it works so well..... but it does!
Yah I love it man the way of presentation 😍
Please continue as this give link for the things which are used in the video
Chris made it easier to clean my car now.Thank you Chris,for another educational video.
I've learned a lot.
Love this guys energy. He got the tude of a 90s training video. “Love that philly cheese sandwich? Don’t do that, you’ll scratch up your paint”
First time watching your video but learned a lot will definitely subscribe 👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Nice, I do ALL that already!
But I use a low pressure (2000psi) pressure washer to knock off the dirt before touching the paint. I keep the nozzle at about 45 degrees and 2 feet away from the surfaces. More distance when spraying close to rubber seals and parts.
I said "whoops" three times during this video....
Derpyderp also wear gloves so your finger prints don’t get on the car
Whoops #4 right there
@@potionz1733 and oil from your hands
@@potionz1733 I like that! Thank you.
That’s it?😂 I was more like 7
keep up the good work Chrisfix. my boys and I enjoy all your videos. Thanks so much.
Very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing.
Great video. I learned a few things, appreciate you much.
1:59am and I've watched about my 20th ChrisFix video of the day.
You deserve all your success buddy...freaking awesome.
I like the 2 bucket comment, been around cars all my life and never thought of that one. Cool video.
Great video! I going to watch this this weekend before I wash my car. I also subscribed.
Great video about cleaning your car,iam old school (motor mechanic) I have always cleaned in this way from the 1960's,great tips & it works 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot Mike!
DO NOT PUTT YOUR HAND INFRONT OF YOUR POWER WASHER!!!!!!!! alot of them are over 2000 psi witch can slice your hand open or even off
Jeremy quiring I'm sorry, but that's just plain silly.
I should carry a pressure washer instead! Just need a long hose.:D
iRaceCroatia maybe were you live or did you buy yours at wal-mart?
Jeremy quiring Lol, it was a garden hose with what appeared to be a plant watering attachment. Slice your hand off?
Jeremy quiring There is a difference between a spray head on a hose, and a power washer. go to your local stall style car wash and place your hand in front of the power rinse (no really dont do this)...a quick swipe can remove skin and muscle tissue. It won't slice your hand off (unless you worked on it for an hour or so), but it can hurt you quite severely. If you don't believe me, either myself or another local ER nurse will be greeting you shortly
Great video Chris. A grit/dirt guard works great too. It might not fit in anything but the 2.5-5 gal buckets. 😉🙏🏼🇨🇦
I like the wand with a spray head for rinsing the soap and dirt off. The wand gives you extra length to keep you from touching the paint when you rinse places like the roof, you still allows you to reach into places like the wheel wells to rinse those as well. Then I use it to water the flowers!
Thank for the tips.
I didn't realize that I was doing many things wrong.
I don't think I'd want to have a car with a perfect paint job. I'd be too worried about it getting dirty or scratched.
Girls like shiny cars (preferably red shiny cars), you cannot find a girlfriend if you do not have a shiny car! Do you get it now?
+Kiumars Irani its better to be single forget women they just take all your money and stab you in the back they are cheaters also they blame us for everything I'm single and loving it I do go to strip clubs once in a while I'm just giving my opinion thank you
+SouthPaw thanks dude! oh don't get married also!
Losers don't like it when women make generalized insults about men, but then do it to women.
tbh just getting from point A to point B works for me :P
GREAT Tip on using two buckets! Never thought of that thanks!
Steveo H Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful!
Thank you. This video is very helpful. Good job
Really good video. However, I feel that using a soft bristle brush is better than any cloth or sponge. The extra rinse bucket is a must with the brush method too.
I cleaned My car My way.... & it looked good.... then My next clean was Your way.... what a huge difference ! Your way on both of Our cars from now on Thanks... Chris in England .
Awesome Chris in England! I am glad the videos have been helpful!!
Dont forget to remove the tag from the microfiber towels ppl
Great tip!
You truly are saving our days
I am so excited, I don’t make any of these mistakes and I’m very particular on how I clean my car. I wash it everyday until it rains or snows.
Good stuff . Applied science and applied sense .
Thanks
fantastic tips ! i was guilty of few mistskes myslf
makes a ton of sense.
these don't always come to mind at first.
Thank you u once again Each ☝️ Teach ☝️💯
I think getting married is a lot easier than doing this
i disagree, i clean my mercedes everyday but still cant get a girlfriend -.-
PremiumGamerTV // PGTV What Mercedes do you have?
everyday? dam man you need to get out! What good is a clean car if you don't go out and show it off?
That's ok, you can pay a detailer like me to do it!
@@ThePremiumGamer Ever consider that's why you don't have a girlfriend? Everyday...