Detail and Sell Your Car for Most Money $$$ in 1-Day: Must See Before Dealership Trade-In

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  • Detail and Sell Your Car for Most Money $$$ in 1-Day: Must See Before Dealership Trade-In
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  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft Před 2 lety +582

    The 50/50 on the hood just after a one step is absolutely insane.

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 2 lety +32

      Thank you!

    • @Notkyle388
      @Notkyle388 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LBWilliams. it’s on his website!

    • @patrickjm3487
      @patrickjm3487 Před 2 lety +4

      @@AMMO-NYC you are a top guy on cleaning cars vans etc etc etc !!! !!
      Hey man how much would you be charging for a job like that black car you did for your friend you really did an amazing job on that car FairPlay to you for all the work you do on vehicles truly the best I’ve seen on the internet god bless you
      @Ammo NYC !!
      Keep them coming man

    • @KirkLazurus
      @KirkLazurus Před 2 lety +6

      I felt the trunk was even better. I looked factory fresh.

    • @TheCeki1982
      @TheCeki1982 Před 2 lety +2

      @@AMMO-NYC - What polish was used? Thanks, a Belgian.

  • @dillanmistry
    @dillanmistry Před 2 lety +513

    If a car has been detailed by Larry, the value doubles in price

    • @thomasayers2681
      @thomasayers2681 Před 2 lety +14

      hes the Chuck Norris of Detailing hahaha

    • @EPICWILDETAILING
      @EPICWILDETAILING Před 2 lety +4

      Triples

    • @04dram04
      @04dram04 Před 2 lety +6

      But a detail hides how the car has been taken care of. This car looked rough, and the maintenance was likely neglected

    • @dillanmistry
      @dillanmistry Před 2 lety +1

      @@04dram04 must’ve had service history, without it would be very sus and I agree

    • @therealslapchop1919
      @therealslapchop1919 Před rokem +1

      Nice profile picture. A man of culture I see

  • @chippyonline001
    @chippyonline001 Před 2 lety +643

    This car may be a relatively "low profile" compared to the other beauties that have come and gone in your shop but your work on it amazed me nonetheless. It's good to see daily drivers getting this level of care and detail as well, it's satisfying and refreshing. Keep it up, Larry!
    Edit: 15:00 is the reason why I love this channel as a try-hard detailer myself. Much love, Larry!

    • @nopers2223322
      @nopers2223322 Před 2 lety +7

      Only thing wrong with this model is the glass transmission. Otherwise great car

    • @EncrypticMethods
      @EncrypticMethods Před 2 lety +4

      @@nopers2223322 Gotta give AMMO credit for breathing a new life onto that black paint. It looks WET.

    • @missingremote4388
      @missingremote4388 Před 2 lety +3

      RL was the Acura flagship vehicle

    • @chippyonline001
      @chippyonline001 Před 2 lety +3

      @@EncrypticMethods shine's brighter than my future ngl

    • @RagingBullNuts
      @RagingBullNuts Před 2 lety +1

      @@nopers2223322 Is this from experience? Or are you saying it because everyone says that about auto j series transmissions?
      Because these transmission are way stronger and beefier than fwd j series transmissions. These aren’t glass.

  • @saifkhandaker3341
    @saifkhandaker3341 Před 2 lety +656

    Really enjoying this type of content. The sense of what value is created gives a sense of anticipation when watching the video

    • @westreaper9681
      @westreaper9681 Před 2 lety +9

      I've always preferred these types of videos. It's a lot more relatable than Porsche or Ferraris

    • @SANTANA1deep
      @SANTANA1deep Před 2 lety +2

      yes, precisely! thanks for summarizing that. well put. 🤝🏾

    • @Tko_Seven
      @Tko_Seven Před 2 lety +1

      She will see this vid and be furious?

  • @SMLEFGFJB
    @SMLEFGFJB Před 2 lety +313

    I actually enjoy your daily driver details more than the fancier cars, or even garage finds. As a detailer of 30 years, watching your DD details is soothing 😄

    • @RayHikes
      @RayHikes Před 2 lety +6

      Especially since that's what most of us work with on a daily basis. Detailing barn finds is great when you get to do it, but peoples dailies get detailed too and there's way more dailies than barn finds.

  • @behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953

    I doubt you will read this Larry.. but your videos are helping me through a very hard time. I appreciate the entire operation. From the videos, production, knowledge, techniques, editing…. Man, it’s top tier.
    I’m 45 and I’ve been diagnosed with severe bone degeneration in both hips. For almost a decade I was told it was my lower spine. Finally, I was able to get into a wonder doctor who was able to point me to the right specialist.
    Naturally, I’m freighted and I’m severe pain. I’m unable to bend at the waist my knees. I’m a walking Tin man with no oil! I’ve taken the pre surgery time to learn a lot of things. Detailing has always been a fascination of mine.
    I have a 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth C that I adore. It’s a fun toy and has been parked for two years. I have quite a few carbon body panels that need some TLC!
    I’ve learned so much and better that I have killed so many restless and aimless hours while taking it easy. I hope to be one a local customer soon. The brand is effective and proven. What other company’s can’t really do well.
    I can’t wait to be able to tie my own shoes and the start my complete rehab of my Abarth. It’s been hard, a struggle because I’m very driven.
    I want to thank you for the amazing content, please keep it coming in. Helps a more than you know!

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 2 lety +83

      Thx for the support and hope you get well soon! - L

    • @skizztrizz4453
      @skizztrizz4453 Před 2 lety +4

      I 2nd that emotion.✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🤑🤑🗽🗽🗽

    • @damonlang1185
      @damonlang1185 Před rokem

      that's beautiful sean, i'm really happy for you, truthfully :) let us know how things go

    • @dtacrew561
      @dtacrew561 Před rokem

      Loving a car like it’s a living being and hanging in there so you can help it, once you have the return it will give you will triumph all the pain you went through good cars are like a solvent to pain it dissolves it hope you get well soon!

    • @behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953
      @behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953 Před rokem

      @@dtacrew561 awe, thanks. Sadly I can’t even drive my manual right now. I can barely walk at the moment. Things have gotten tough. Might even have to sell my car to get through this medical issue… hard times

  • @silentknight6076
    @silentknight6076 Před 2 lety +15

    Even if you went to the Harvard nobody cares had me dying 😂

  • @SvengaliBrotherT
    @SvengaliBrotherT Před 2 lety +129

    Larry is the best! AMMO NYC never disappoints. Honestly if there were daily uploads, this would probably be where my day goes. Keep killing it!

  • @djc-1080
    @djc-1080 Před 2 lety +110

    Ladies & Gents, if you ever wanted a job detailing at a dealership (luxury manufacture)
    This is a step by step in depth tutorial of a used car detail and what a good manager expects of their crew to be able to accomplish.
    Perfectly sequenced as well I operate my used car cleanings pretty much the exact same way, just with my tools in different spots near me,
    Larry awesome video full of great game to soak in👍

    • @owngun
      @owngun Před 2 lety +7

      As an audi salesman I wish we had detailers like Larry, that go after perfection, but to be real - my coworkers dont have 9-10 hours for a single car.

    • @djc-1080
      @djc-1080 Před 2 lety +4

      @@owngun 100%
      people who work as diligently as Larry eventually leave the dealerships for that very reason lol. 9-10 hrs sometimes is necessary especially if you can set the price as well

    • @highvisibilityraincoat
      @highvisibilityraincoat Před 2 lety +10

      Lol I used to work as a detailer at a dealership and got paid $10 an hour. No way I'm going through all this for $10 an hour lol.

    • @kingvamp.
      @kingvamp. Před rokem +1

      could u potentially refresh my car? where are u located?

    • @kingvamp.
      @kingvamp. Před rokem +1

      ​@@owngun that's sad but very true. at least you're not some sleazy average salesman that only cares about moving cars. im sure if you had time like this, you'd do it patrick :)

  • @us7876
    @us7876 Před 2 lety +10

    As european I'm completely blown about how a car like this costs as little as 3k while houses made out of wood beams and drywall can go up to a million
    Loved the process, great informative video as always!

  • @dannyrunny
    @dannyrunny Před 2 lety +13

    no matter what KBB said, in today's market, 5500 is a steal haha good job man!

  • @tbirdboy
    @tbirdboy Před 2 lety +57

    Hey Larry, we need more of this type of "detail and flip" stuff. Good job! Always had a admiration for the RL being a near luxury car with sporty pretensions. You earned the money here for sure.

  • @creekfreak1997
    @creekfreak1997 Před 2 lety +88

    This is what makes your channel so fantastic, the fact that you can go from Concours-winning details all the way to a daily driver, presenting the attainable products and right steps to take for us driveway-detailers. Awesome work, Larry!

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker4571 Před 2 lety +30

    2 years ago, I traded my GLK350 and when the dealer "walked it" he was dumbfounded. They gave me top dollar on trade... product used?? AMMO NYC I cannot tell you how much difference a regular service with these products will make. MORE than worth their price and the work needed to keep things looking great.

  • @BSGSV
    @BSGSV Před 2 lety +146

    When Karen sees this video and the profit margin, she's going to come back and want to speak to the manager!

    • @thatblackua7
      @thatblackua7 Před 11 měsíci +4

      thats an imaginary profit. blue books a joke

    • @richardmorse5307
      @richardmorse5307 Před 8 měsíci +3

      He earned it and no one twisted her arm! The $1500 from the Dealer is what they’d like to steal it for.

    • @BSGSV
      @BSGSV Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@richardmorse5307 It was just a joke since her name was Karen.

    • @Gibbbrayden
      @Gibbbrayden Před 5 měsíci +1

      Profit margin shouldn’t matter to the customer. It’s the value that matters to the customer.

  • @ChaosChrisPHL
    @ChaosChrisPHL Před 2 lety +14

    Love seeing these "normal" car details.

  • @Later_Nerd
    @Later_Nerd Před rokem +3

    Ya know the thing I really appreciate about these videos is not just that this guy is obviously an expert at what he does. But that he just seems like a genuinely nice dude.
    Not once does he ever come across as elitist or condescending in any way. It makes these videos really approachable and easy to watch. Although detailing your own car can be a real pain. Probably have a sore back and arms if you really spend a full day doing it really thoroughly. You do get an immense sense of satisfaction of making an old car shine.
    Highly recommend anyone putting in the effort to really detail their car, to take a bunch of before and after pictures. They're really fun and satisfying to look at.

  • @soccerman0021981
    @soccerman0021981 Před 2 lety +27

    I love that you've got all the equipment, products, lift, lighting, and awesome workspace, and just like the rest of us you're utilizing a cracked, worn, busted ass pad of some sort to rest your knees on while you detail the lower part of the car, haha.

  • @caleb7674
    @caleb7674 Před 2 lety +12

    So true about stickers, I don't know why people do it. At best you'll get a shrug, at worst someone will vandalize your car out of spite or jealousy. No reason to add that variable when you don't get anything out of it.

    • @blakslee720
      @blakslee720 Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed, I want strangers and passersby to know as little about me as possible.

    • @todtalk3912
      @todtalk3912 Před 2 lety

      Also u r, in some cases, advertising for free, for a company that wouldn't give you a dollar off, so f that.

    • @ThereAreNoHandlesLeft
      @ThereAreNoHandlesLeft Před 2 lety

      It makes some people to see reminders of things that are important to them. Reminders of family, pets, or meaningful times in their life.

  • @DainLaguna
    @DainLaguna Před 2 lety +18

    More videos like this please! Something so satisfying about an older daily driver being cleaned up and having the video tailored to us laymen. Props for the RL too, those things are joys to drive.

  • @Dan_the_car_man
    @Dan_the_car_man Před 2 lety +15

    Private sales will always be more than what a dealer would give you

    • @andyleo8418
      @andyleo8418 Před 2 lety

      Yeah but not a $4k difference most times. The detail definitely added value.

  • @thomasbegin1204
    @thomasbegin1204 Před 2 lety +43

    Of course the dealer will almost always offer to buy a used car for cheaper than a private car buyer. The dealer buys it cheaper to be able to sell it for more a few days later. While the detailing of the car added a few hundred bucks to the perceived value, it's mostly the fact that it was sold on Craigslist that profit was made.
    Edit: Forgot to mention that the before and after is impressive, great job!

    • @-paulmp
      @-paulmp Před 2 lety +1

      My thoughts exactly, a dealer is always going to go as low as possible compared to private selling.

    • @sabu1297
      @sabu1297 Před 2 lety +2

      agreed, the before and after was still pretty amazing though! i would say it added at least 1k to the value.

    • @bugsbunny2357
      @bugsbunny2357 Před 2 lety

      But, the deal he had with the owner was set up. So, it had to play out that way (he had to get over $5,000 to get half the profit over $1,500). $2,000 is not bad for a day's work.

  • @realbogus
    @realbogus Před 2 lety +1

    Some 25 years ago, I had a black 1994 Honda Prelude VTEC. The paint was looking tired and dull.
    A friend had started researching paint restoration steps on the web and he shared his new found knowledge... Maguire's Fine Cut, some Kar Kraft stuff and finally, Maguire's carnuba wax. After 8 hrs or so, the car looked new. A friend commented that it added $2k to its value. Amazing.

  • @JH-di3nu
    @JH-di3nu Před 2 lety +3

    Traded in my Toyota Corolla and got more than I paid for it 3 years ago. While I got less than I would have if I sold it private party, it was super hassle free. I detailed my car before I brought it in and they said it was one of the cleanest corollas they’ve seen, and it def paid off. Did a good wash, polished with dual action, paint sealer, glaze, wax, tire shine, and thorough interior clean.

  • @neoanderson7
    @neoanderson7 Před 2 lety +14

    Yeah, the owner just brought it to the dealer looking like it went thru a demolition derby. Of course they weren’t going offer top dollar.
    Gotta say, Larry really brought the paint back to life! Practically brand new. If it weren’t for the high mileage, could’ve gotten more.

  • @kevinarakelian7353
    @kevinarakelian7353 Před 2 lety +27

    Larry, I've been watching you for years now, and I just want to tell you how amazing your videos are. I remember when you first started on CZcams, I finally felt like I found someone that shared the same level of OCD as me haha. These type of videos are really informative and super helpful, especially with how crazy the used car market is right now. I'll always be a fan, I look forward to all your new content! :)

  • @coolshariq
    @coolshariq Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent job 👍👍 I owned 2 Acura RL they're super reliable great in snow can easily go over 500,000 miles that lady got great deal also 🙂

  • @thatchicagoguy7370
    @thatchicagoguy7370 Před 2 lety +13

    This type of content was extremely more satisfying! I loved it! Seeing your more common aged daily driver like this being cleaned up and prepped for sale, this was great! Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy the barn finds and exotic car details, but this one is definitely more relatable in my opinion. Bravo 👏🏻

  • @mx5_enigma308
    @mx5_enigma308 Před 2 lety +15

    Used to work at a used car dealer and youd be shocked on the condition of peoples cars when they trade them in. In some cases we would offer scrap value to mechanically sound cars just because they looked like theyd been lived out of. Some so bad we couldnt get local detailers to touch them. Great video! Youd think itd be commom knowlege to clean your stuff before selling it but it most definatly is not.

  • @bikerchick563
    @bikerchick563 Před 2 lety +4

    I really enjoyed watching this video. This is the exact car my sister used to have. She passed away 3 years ago and I always wanted to do this to her car. Unfortunately, I totaled it 😕 was driving through rain and hydroplanned. Watching another car get transformed like this really warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing this. Love all your content.

  • @Canuckrz
    @Canuckrz Před 2 lety +8

    My guess for the marks on the trunk is one of those cheap strap on bike racks.

  • @lahirusenanayake7979
    @lahirusenanayake7979 Před 2 lety +5

    Glad you've been killing it out there man, a long time follower here. This is actually how I got into professional detailing by flipping cars and detailing them myself.

  • @Avetarx
    @Avetarx Před 2 lety +8

    Cleaning a car (or any product) before selling, can make all the difference.

  • @mitchellhoward3580
    @mitchellhoward3580 Před 2 lety +85

    Stopped by a dealership to look at a car for my wife and they offered to buy my truck. Told them I would take 43k for it and they said it’s not worth more than 34k. I said ok well you have two of the same model trucks on your lot with lower trim packages and twice as many miles for 50k so maybe they should mark those prices down. They guy said it’s business so I told him I would take my business down the road where we bought 3 new vehicles.

    • @Juan_More_Mile
      @Juan_More_Mile Před 2 lety +15

      cool story

    • @blakslee720
      @blakslee720 Před 2 lety

      lol, they offered to buy an item that wasn't for sale and then lowballed you? As dick moves go, that's pretty bad.

    • @thomasbegin1204
      @thomasbegin1204 Před 2 lety +8

      There is hardly never any reason to trade in / sell your car to a dealership unless you want to get rid of your car asap and don't care about losing a few thousand dollars compared to taking the time to sell it yourself.

    • @DoctorKrabs
      @DoctorKrabs Před 2 lety +3

      You never told us how much the other place down the road offered for your truck.

    • @kjmergen
      @kjmergen Před 2 lety +7

      Of all the things that didn't happen, this didn't happen the most.

  • @RIPKINGTRUE_626_LA_PUENTE

    Your the first person who I've heard encourage others to pick up a machine and polish their car. Others usually say it's hard, your gonna burn though your paint etc . But honestly looking at your vids , suggestions and steps u take is a very good way too learn and makes things a whole lot easier. Appreciate u doing that bro , people just need that extra enthusiasm and u give that through your videos.

  • @stevereaburn7626
    @stevereaburn7626 Před 2 lety +2

    When my brother was selling his BMW X5 last year, I offered to do a a pre sale detail & spent a good 2 days working on it - inside & out. Fortunately, the paint was in great condition and only needed clay & a cleanse, but no polishing. Had it looking better than new by the time it was finished. My brother was impressed, as was the person who purchased it, saying it was the best looking one she had seen. Also sold it for $1500 more than he expected.

  • @HnK_Alex
    @HnK_Alex Před 2 lety +9

    When you showed the polished part at the very beginning, it was so reflective I thought it was glass!

    • @jstnnnnn
      @jstnnnnn Před 2 lety

      Same. Was looking forward to seeing some glass polishing

  • @racer0695
    @racer0695 Před 2 lety +8

    I love seeing “normal” cars parked next to “super” cars. In my opinion, every car is a super car as long as it does it’s job. This Acura has clearly done a good job as a daily driver, and therefore I see it as no different from the other cars in the garage.

  • @michaelw4620
    @michaelw4620 Před 2 lety +2

    The important part I think you kind of passed over was saying “so I don’t have to have four more meeting’s”. People always undervalue time. The day could have come and gone and four people could also have come and gone then the show starts all over again! Don’t be greedy, play the game and think about what it costs to have a car taking up space, what it costs in time showing a car. Great video and I’ll ask again!!!!!!! UK 🇬🇧 distribution?????

  • @robscholtens5345
    @robscholtens5345 Před 2 lety +5

    Larry, you are absolutely killing it with these videos! Watching them is so cathartic. Keep up the great work!

  • @darrylaquino1682
    @darrylaquino1682 Před 2 lety +3

    These type of videos made me interested in Larry and Ammo. But the more I watch, the more I learn and understand to appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail of this guy!

  • @pnoyryder68
    @pnoyryder68 Před 2 lety +16

    Always amazed at how dedicated you are in making these cars come back to life after having lived a rough life! But it definitely helps being OCD to be a detailer. Devil is always in the details! Between you and Alex from LegitStreetcars, you guys take up most of my day! Great job brother!

    • @pinut187
      @pinut187 Před 2 lety

      You could car cleaning guru, its like ASMR of car cleaning.

  • @fredmatic33
    @fredmatic33 Před 2 lety +2

    Great vid Larry ! This so reminds me of about 6 years ago. Shopping for a 1st car for my stepson. Found a cheap 09 Kia Rio from a private seller asking $900.00. Swirls, pine needles, tree sap, coffee stains on the interior and about 20 stickers on the windows. I got it for $500, put $300 into tires, wiper blades, a battery, replaced the filters which I don't think were ever changed, and spent a weekend decontaminating and polishing the whole car. I had to go get a signature on the title the following week, and when I pulled up the sellers didnt even recognize the car!

  • @gamby16a
    @gamby16a Před 2 lety +2

    This was fantastic!!! The hammered humdrum daily driver angle is super interesting.
    I appreciate how down to earth and realistic you are about managing expectations. This was an amazing result and yielded exactly what you needed. It was still a night and day transformation that was super satisfying to watch.
    I hope you do more of these.

  • @ChicaneMedia
    @ChicaneMedia Před 2 lety +3

    Loving these. As a car enthusiast these full videos still provide very informative information despite not completely being a tutorial video. Very entertaining and helpful!

  • @SpanishFly45
    @SpanishFly45 Před 2 lety +4

    Larry is like the Bob Vila of car detailing. A true legend.

  • @Mikey-vc6lc
    @Mikey-vc6lc Před 2 lety +2

    What an incredibly clear and detail description. As a lifelong educator, gotta just say 👏🏻. You have a talent for this. Thanks for all the great tips. 🙌

  • @TrepedatiousTrex
    @TrepedatiousTrex Před 2 lety +1

    I can’t put a number on how long I’ve been subscribed to AMMO NYC but I can remeber the days before his products started being recognized and sold and he was cleaning his wife’s Subaru in the driveway, even before his personal garage got a renovation and got cabinets! I love this channel and after getting a 2019 ram 1500 I’ve been babying it as best I could following as many steps as I can following your videos!

  • @krisbeauchamp
    @krisbeauchamp Před 2 lety +4

    This was a great addition to the regular format of the channel. Down to earth. This is a requirement to wow private party buyers. Dealerships could care less about spotless trade-ins and it has seldom impacted the negotiation above market value in my experience.

  • @peterdietz8622
    @peterdietz8622 Před 2 lety +2

    After every video, i want to comment: thats the best video you ipload till now.. then, it comes a new one 😄

  • @GeorgeMac67
    @GeorgeMac67 Před 2 lety +1

    Just polished a car for the first time today using a DA polisher. It turned out good. Glad I have watched your videos on how to do it. Was a great help.

  • @DerekBox
    @DerekBox Před 2 lety +1

    I don't know why i watch these videos but once I start I can never seem to stop. Strangely entertaining.

  • @dadiddle
    @dadiddle Před 2 lety +3

    "Filleting fish on the decklid." Classic! Great video - funny, informative, accessible and inspiring. You've taught me a ton over the last few years Larry. Thank you.

  • @user-iw5kw8yu5l
    @user-iw5kw8yu5l Před 2 lety +3

    Enjoyed the 20% to 80% detail just the same as the last 10% super rare car details! Amazing work

  • @eastcoastnick18
    @eastcoastnick18 Před 2 lety +2

    Larry is just great vibes all around. Love your content, delivery, personality, etc. Thank you for another great video!

  • @Fx40404
    @Fx40404 Před rokem +1

    I remember watching a older video Larry made about the stripes technique for carpet when I was a porter for a Lincoln dealership in Long Island I’ll clean up they’re vehicle after service and I did this technique. They saw it when they were picking it up and I got tipped a lot for doing this. Well worth it!

  • @chrishayden8137
    @chrishayden8137 Před 2 lety +3

    These are the details I usually do for the majority of my customers. Carpet stripes are always fun, and for my BMW M3 customers…I’ll end up doing a special pattern to mimic the M stripes.

  • @blakslee720
    @blakslee720 Před 2 lety +16

    Idk, for me, aftermarket wheels are usually a turn off, unless they're from a real manufacturer. But so often, they're cheap, flashy, heavy nonsense which tells me a lot about the previous owner (as do the brand of tires).
    If there's a cheap set of wheels on the car, and the seller doesn't have the OEM's, I'm usually walking away.
    Thankfully, American Racing is a real brand so you're good

    • @llpp202
      @llpp202 Před 2 lety

      Making sure a car is mechanically sound has nothing to do with checking the engine, transmission, etc. It has everything to do with where the car is located, the seller, the reason for sale, etc. Tires from Walmart or 2 different brand tires on a car is a major red flag.

    • @MistaaFrosty
      @MistaaFrosty Před 2 lety

      honestly most of them switch out oems because of tire selection. for example the gs series from lexus had a 16 inch tires which are really weird to get tires and never have stock. i can imagine this was the same for the acura.

  • @ronsorrentino7987
    @ronsorrentino7987 Před 2 lety +1

    Larry, I have been watching your videos for the past 6 months, and am amazed how you not only you show the before and after, you explain the process, equipment and your awesome products. AMMO NYC is the best on here!! Keep it up!! Oh, and if you ever have a class I'm all in.

  • @odishoyounan
    @odishoyounan Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutley love working on beat up cars like this, the before and after is always so satisfying!

  • @cottonpikker9877
    @cottonpikker9877 Před 2 lety +7

    Love this type of content!

  • @tripleT1111
    @tripleT1111 Před 2 lety +4

    Love your work Larry. Come to Australia!

  • @jamesparkhurst4131
    @jamesparkhurst4131 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for having never left the DIY'ers behind in your videos. As amazing as it is to see you work on the exotics and barn finds, videos like these keep me coming back again and again.

  • @ahmedistiak
    @ahmedistiak Před rokem +1

    I actually learned the difference between a clean car vs a detailed car just today, this was really really helpful and informative.

  • @jgcruisers
    @jgcruisers Před 2 lety +4

    That acura rl is actually a sports car. Has the j35 motor that the nsx has. And it is loaded. Aluminum body, very light and very fast.awd. I have the same car. Best and most reliable car.12 years and counting.

    • @yeolblt
      @yeolblt Před 2 lety +1

      Karen knows her cars.

  • @ak2112
    @ak2112 Před 2 lety +10

    Car was so dirty it was almost a joke. If I were the dealer, I too would have low balled the absolute heck out of anyone bringing in a car in that condition.

    • @Christoph-sd3zi
      @Christoph-sd3zi Před 2 lety +1

      If it looks that terrible odds are the oil hasn't been changed for 30K miles

    • @bugsbunny2357
      @bugsbunny2357 Před 2 lety

      I can do this to my silver car (because it never looks anything like a black vehicle's paint). It always looks understated even on day one when brand new.

  • @markkempton4579
    @markkempton4579 Před rokem

    I've been watching detailing videos for a couple weeks and learning what I want to try come spring time. Yours is by far the best blend of technique and practicality that I've come across. I love the focus on the value of each step. Thank you. Subscribed and off to look for the photographing cars interview!
    PS - this was one of my favorite sedans. I would kill to pick one of these up for a few grand! I hope it runs as great as it looks!

  • @kirktitgen7453
    @kirktitgen7453 Před 2 lety +1

    Your work is second to none ....amazing transformation !!!!

  • @basedaf5580
    @basedaf5580 Před 2 lety +3

    love these videos that apply more to the regular guys, simply detailing a car well can add alot of value especially for trade ins, ive heard of dealerships service departments charging up to 1000$ simply for reconditioning trade ins.

  • @hakataudon
    @hakataudon Před 2 lety +5

    5:30 freakish ears on a stand

  • @francineganmor9952
    @francineganmor9952 Před 2 lety

    I love where your channel has gone bud. I have been with you from the get go,and just LOVE your work ethic and channel!!

  • @Finey02
    @Finey02 Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely professionalism. Always nice to see a friendly Karen as well.

  • @jordansmobiledetailing5097

    This is exactly the video I’m showing my clients who call and say they need a clay bar done but don’t want to pay for polishing. I never clay unless I’m polishing after. Most cars are neglected by the time they get to a pro.

  • @mrd5024
    @mrd5024 Před 2 lety +5

    So many people under seatmate the value of a good detailing. You actually make money doing it!

  • @mayadenton9329
    @mayadenton9329 Před 2 lety +1

    Such an amazing video!! Always such a joy seeing these videos! Keep up the good work Larry!!!

  • @josephlandrum9269
    @josephlandrum9269 Před 2 lety

    My father always told me to take care of your cars in detail. For the pleasure of having a clean and nice car as well as when it comes time to sell, making more money from it. I am not formally trained, just Year’s of practice has made me a pretty decent detailer. Yet I learn from your videos still. I also catch myself sayin “I do that”. Thank you for making a video which reiterates this belief. Keep up the great work.

  • @saablazer1658
    @saablazer1658 Před 2 lety +6

    Would’ve been interesting to see how the trade-in offer changed after the detail.

    • @revolver64
      @revolver64 Před 2 lety +4

      I bet if he took it back to the same place, they wouldn’t have budged. Just as a matter of pride. Frickin dealerships.

    • @tomwatson9062
      @tomwatson9062 Před 2 lety

      Yes, I thought the same thing. Dealer trade-in versus selling private party is not an apples and apples price comparison. Larry not only did the heavy lifting on the detail but took even more time taking some nice pics, weeded through the bogus offers on CL and then booked all of those viewing appointments. A lot of people don't want to go through that hassle and that's why dealerships can offer less and make a nice profit. IMHO Larry should have received more than 50% of the pop as he did all of the work on a pretty rough car that never was a big seller. Nice flip. I'd like to see more like this.

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  • @05AcuraRSXtypeS
    @05AcuraRSXtypeS Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for getting back to the longer format videos lately

  • @naezro
    @naezro Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for always keeping us regular guys in mind.

  • @GapedCeiling
    @GapedCeiling Před 2 lety +4

    larry, my brother in christ....you are 2 million subs deep now...I think you no longer have to explain what a wheel brush is and what it does lmao

    • @mariodwir
      @mariodwir Před 2 lety

      my brother in Christ its called marketing

    • @mirza6472
      @mirza6472 Před 2 lety

      @@mariodwir lol

  • @richardburns9772
    @richardburns9772 Před 2 lety +4

    False, dealerships don’t care about the condition. Most times it’ll just go to an auction anyways. Dealerships was to sell you their car, sell “add ons” and finance you the vehicle. They do NOT want to pay anything for your trade.

    • @richardburns9772
      @richardburns9772 Před 2 lety +3

      Furthermore the salesman’s job is to LITERALLY devalue your trade.

  • @dccinematicarts
    @dccinematicarts Před 2 lety +2

    Super helpful video as always, Larry. Really appreciate you sharing your skill and knowledge with us all.

  • @tinymotogarage
    @tinymotogarage Před rokem +1

    Goes without saying I guess, but this is a real pro setup. Knowledgeable, relatable and useful content - well done team Ammo.

  • @ludwiggarcia8900
    @ludwiggarcia8900 Před 2 lety

    Love this video. With all your success, you’re still true to your roots. You’re awesome, Larry. Now I have my itch back.

  • @ibk792
    @ibk792 Před 2 lety +1

    I like this video because not everyone needs or can afford a $2000 steamer. As usual, all these videos motivate me to keep my vehicle clean and pristine the best I can. Great job as usual Lawrence. :-)

  • @mikepawlikguitar
    @mikepawlikguitar Před 7 měsíci

    Stunning work, Larry! Always amazes me mate. Thanks for sharing!

  • @viktorreyuss
    @viktorreyuss Před rokem

    This was sooo satisfying to watch. Beginning to end. Love ur videos and truly happy for u to be doing what u clearly love to do and finding success with joy😊👍🏿

  • @Akishi-San
    @Akishi-San Před 2 lety +1

    Been loving the details of more common and interesting cars recently! Exotics are cool but nothing is better than seeing a real life car and situation for details.

  • @ttopero
    @ttopero Před 2 lety

    Larry, you’re really making a lot of fans widening the kind of projects you do-keep it up!
    This would be a great addition to a “Level up” series on the studio channel to help anyone get started, professional track or hobby. For those of us in apartments without access to water or electricity, I’d love to see a “remote” detail using typical home tools & maybe a DIY car wash.

  • @Rob-ht8or
    @Rob-ht8or Před 9 měsíci +1

    your work is inspiring . I really enjoy watching , informative and helpful to Auto detailers .
    Thanks Larry

  • @360ModsandHacks
    @360ModsandHacks Před 2 lety

    I loved this video Larry! I've been following your channel for over 3 years and this is the first video that made me want to buy your products. I really enjoyed you using them in a real world application. This video is awesome man, good job with it. Gonna head over to your store now!

  • @ignaciollanos4139
    @ignaciollanos4139 Před 2 lety +1

    That trunk was insanely scratched! I love your work Larry! Keep it up. I watch you from Spain!

  • @charlesberry4958
    @charlesberry4958 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome!! As always, spectacular work Larry.

  • @AANate007
    @AANate007 Před 2 lety

    Larry, I really enjoyed this type of video. I love the super cars, classics, and barn find videos but this is welcomed addition to the videos. I felt it gave me practical and realistic approach to what I can try out in the driveway this weekend.

  • @MegaWeagle
    @MegaWeagle Před 2 lety

    For shear contrast of detailing a car this is one of the better videos I’ve seen. Kinda of nice to see, especially the interior, go from so bad to great!

  • @hernanhernandez6567
    @hernanhernandez6567 Před 2 lety

    Awesome work Larry!
    I Good seeing this vid since I was gonna focus tomorrow morning on my interior, so good bits of info to carry over.
    Keep up the great informative videos!

  • @malice6081
    @malice6081 Před 2 lety +1

    I detail my families cars, you are one of those who made me willing to try.

  • @HenryYang-2623
    @HenryYang-2623 Před 2 lety +1

    I still can't believe how you can change the look of the car from a mess to (almost) brand new. OMG. Amazing job well done.

  • @Stuart0202
    @Stuart0202 Před 2 lety

    After all these years, you're still putting out top tier content! Brilliant video!