14 BAD Detailing Mistakes You Must Avoid: ATA 106

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  • Detailing is not only about how great the car looks after a detail, but how many mistakes you make along the way. Avoid mistakes and your car will thank you for it! Hope you enjoy -L.
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  • @damientech88
    @damientech88 Před 6 lety +1463

    I have mastered the art of creating more scratches than I correct when detailing.

    • @richardhollinshead7081
      @richardhollinshead7081 Před 5 lety +94

      Damien Tech same. I learned to hate black paint lmao

    • @icsivan
      @icsivan Před 5 lety +2

      Lol

    • @ducaking
      @ducaking Před 5 lety +1

      poor you

    • @rodrigoreisdemello9721
      @rodrigoreisdemello9721 Před 5 lety +26

      Black paint Its a love/hate game

    • @mrmr9737
      @mrmr9737 Před 5 lety +9

      Same, black paint as well. Try more softer deeper pile microfiber cloths. Wash them without softener as they smuge. I'm not a pro

  • @INCC74656I
    @INCC74656I Před 6 lety +592

    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.

    • @jorgenvonstrangle000
      @jorgenvonstrangle000 Před 4 lety +14

      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

    • @minecraftlover2222
      @minecraftlover2222 Před 4 lety +6

      Joe Luis ok.

    • @joeheaven-terry1777
      @joeheaven-terry1777 Před 4 lety +16

      @@jorgenvonstrangle000 Calm down son

    • @ceapy
      @ceapy Před 4 lety +20

      @@jorgenvonstrangle000 someone's dense.... Lol

    • @jorgenvonstrangle000
      @jorgenvonstrangle000 Před 4 lety +3

      Joe Heaven - Terry Hey, it’s his choice, he came to this video right? It is a valid point. case closed

  • @buzwad
    @buzwad Před 5 lety +410

    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

    • @joemomma2629
      @joemomma2629 Před 5 lety +4

      ily

    • @AnthonyDunlap
      @AnthonyDunlap Před 5 lety +1

      TL;DR

    • @JohnDoe-nm3lg
      @JohnDoe-nm3lg Před 4 lety +13

      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

    • @Whatuptee
      @Whatuptee Před 4 lety

      ADofCLE it’s a video...

    • @Whatuptee
      @Whatuptee Před 4 lety +1

      A P correcting you lmao

  • @williambranham6249
    @williambranham6249 Před 3 lety +10

    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.

  • @montsergirl
    @montsergirl Před 5 lety +44

    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!😊

  • @SRKarting
    @SRKarting Před 6 lety +139

    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

    • @maness2112
      @maness2112 Před 6 lety +2

      SRKarting no!

    • @LITTLEBRAT775081
      @LITTLEBRAT775081 Před 6 lety

      SRKarting so is there a way to clean interior without machine , or can you use an all purpose cleaner if you do small sections?

    • @gustavochavez7141
      @gustavochavez7141 Před 4 lety

      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!

    • @josephhodges718
      @josephhodges718 Před 3 lety

      Clayed my car for the first time ever yesterday and most likely introduced micro swirls haha... Soooo smooth.

  • @t-roy2418
    @t-roy2418 Před 5 lety +26

    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.

  • @Exolesco
    @Exolesco Před 6 lety +130

    I can’t wait for the day when someone invents something stronger than clear-coat.

    • @curtisburdick2849
      @curtisburdick2849 Před 4 lety +5

      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

    • @hllboi817
      @hllboi817 Před 4 lety +7

      they wont bother, cause most car companies assume that cars get dumped within 4 yrs, and buy another 1

    • @michaelzheng3129
      @michaelzheng3129 Před 4 lety +3

      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,

    • @MrRaErickson
      @MrRaErickson Před 4 lety +6

      Ceramic coating

    • @hllboi817
      @hllboi817 Před 4 lety

      @@MrRaErickson ceramic coating doesnt last too long either, in retrospect, ud need to reapply it every few yrs

  • @ToddCopeland
    @ToddCopeland Před 6 lety +4

    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!

  • @maniUSArmy
    @maniUSArmy Před 6 lety +558

    People think clay REMOVES scratches? Who are these people?

    • @detailingandstuff
      @detailingandstuff Před 6 lety +59

      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"

    • @diemman70
      @diemman70 Před 6 lety +4

      Gumbies

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra Před 5 lety +7

      This is what I was planning to do, clay over some scratches at the back, anyway worth a go I think

    • @deepsquat600
      @deepsquat600 Před 5 lety +21

      clay removes contaminants ,,compounds remove swirls... deep scratches ..need paint

    • @mexhall
      @mexhall Před 5 lety +9

      salesmen who think they know more about detailing/cleaning than porters...

  • @ArgonPW
    @ArgonPW Před 4 lety +44

    Watching this in 2020 envious of the nitrile gloves

    • @ap101081
      @ap101081 Před 3 lety +1

      Harbor Freight by me always has them in stock!

    • @J1Z06
      @J1Z06 Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @Transientpunk
    @Transientpunk Před 5 lety +185

    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..S
      @Abdullah..S Před 4 lety +6

      I use lemons to wash my hands lol

    • @jeffdillenbeck1278
      @jeffdillenbeck1278 Před 4 lety +3

      Don't eat anything Typhoid McCaw here has made.

    • @am4230
      @am4230 Před 4 lety +6

      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

    • @driver8M3
      @driver8M3 Před 4 lety +3

      Lol...I was going to sarcastically comment on that idiotic statement, but you beat me to it.

    • @jonjohnson102
      @jonjohnson102 Před 3 lety +1

      Aka: dont put your fingie where you wont put your dingie

  • @oscarrommelacevedoperez6179

    Larry you are the Master, I'm detailing my convertible GT Mustang with your vídeos and it's getting beautiful thank you!

  • @richardjessnitz761
    @richardjessnitz761 Před 6 lety +375

    Clothes. You missed clothes. I don't trust a detailer who wears a watch, or a top that zips up, or any jewelry.

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 6 lety +82

      This series is for beginners

    • @amorton94
      @amorton94 Před 6 lety +33

      Or has a pocket knife clipped to their pocket.

    • @cameronmarshall9918
      @cameronmarshall9918 Před 6 lety +28

      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 ;)

    • @mikeysuperfly1997
      @mikeysuperfly1997 Před 6 lety +39

      Or a top hat. Yeah never get a detail from a guy wearing a top hat.

    • @beernutsonline
      @beernutsonline Před 6 lety +2

      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

  • @TheFakeyCakeMaker
    @TheFakeyCakeMaker Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @ronlangley6229
    @ronlangley6229 Před 4 lety +2

    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!

  • @BigHeadClan
    @BigHeadClan Před 5 lety +9

    How to wash microfiber was a great tip.
    I just detailed my car and Happy to say I hit most of these

  • @averagedetailer9908
    @averagedetailer9908 Před 6 lety +25

    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.

  • @zackery261
    @zackery261 Před 6 lety +2

    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

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Před 6 lety +185

    You caught me Larry. I'm guilty of three mistakes I didn't even know I was making. You just educated me, thank you.

    • @am4230
      @am4230 Před 4 lety

      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!

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 Před 3 lety

      @@am4230 if you are trying to purposely strip wax to reapply later, all purpose cleaner or dish soap is fine to use.

    • @davidlund8440
      @davidlund8440 Před 2 lety

      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

  • @Matterboy81
    @Matterboy81 Před 6 lety +4

    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

  • @StephenButlerOne
    @StephenButlerOne Před 5 lety +8

    I usually only clay on the first clean of the year, after the winter. I clayed just this weekend gone.

  • @RelaxAndSmokeMeth
    @RelaxAndSmokeMeth Před 6 lety

    You got my into cleaning my car. The precise, clear info you provide is just a staircase of knowledge for me. Thank you.

  • @johngerlach2765
    @johngerlach2765 Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @1erinjames
    @1erinjames Před 5 lety +3

    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 :)

  • @Mr.Titanium1911
    @Mr.Titanium1911 Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @pfp215
    @pfp215 Před 6 lety +1

    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.

  • @robertgonzalez6752
    @robertgonzalez6752 Před 6 lety +1

    I love your channel man,I watch it daily.🔴

  • @ckennedy686
    @ckennedy686 Před 5 lety +9

    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.

  • @CarsonmyMind
    @CarsonmyMind Před 6 lety +9

    Eyyy we got the same hockey stick Larry ;) CCM Super Tacks

  • @gmartinez088
    @gmartinez088 Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @baskirmani
    @baskirmani Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyable. Thank you for demonstrating and working from the first principles; I especially loved the microscopy of the microfiber barbs. Really nice!

  • @PandaLikesTofu
    @PandaLikesTofu Před 5 lety +5

    You’re the LinusTechTips of detailing, just a lot more professional lmao, keep up the good work ❤️

    • @mrjacobanderson
      @mrjacobanderson Před 4 lety

      PandaLikesTofu I like 👍. But Linus is professional!

  • @czx68
    @czx68 Před 5 lety +7

    I find a simple pencil eraser takes overshot wax/polish off the black plastics

  • @Sleon117
    @Sleon117 Před 6 lety

    So professional. Love his work.

  • @johnnymeza5454
    @johnnymeza5454 Před 5 lety +1

    This is really informative. I didn't know there was so much for detailing.

  • @bobjalockowitz1568
    @bobjalockowitz1568 Před 5 lety +10

    I'm late but he said keep *APC* out of the interior. . What is best to use?- a dedicated VLR or carpet shampoo?

    • @toddpratt7222
      @toddpratt7222 Před 5 lety +2

      Me too. Inquiring minds want to know what to use.

    • @jamesTsakell
      @jamesTsakell Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @samueldansie280
    @samueldansie280 Před 6 lety +51

    Hey I was wondering if you could do a glass scratch repair video

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan Před 6 lety +2

      Samuel Dansie how in the hell doe you scratch glass, if you drive a commodore I demand answers

    • @samueldansie280
      @samueldansie280 Před 6 lety +9

      logan thompson dirt in window seals

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan Před 6 lety

      Samuel Dansie glass is the hardest substance you find on the car 😂

    • @ShortyHxC
      @ShortyHxC Před 6 lety +1

      its the same as for paint except you use different pads and compounds.

    • @Propotus
      @Propotus Před 6 lety +5

      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’

  • @JillyBean860
    @JillyBean860 Před 6 lety

    @ammo NYC, This is the second video of yours that I've seen. You are very detailed and give excellent tips. Cleaning microfiber towels properly was something that I've been wondering about. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!!

  • @AndyMahnFL411
    @AndyMahnFL411 Před 5 lety +1

    Great info, well-presented. Thanks.

  • @fesy734
    @fesy734 Před 6 lety +9

    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.

    • @tammyforbes2101
      @tammyforbes2101 Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @fesy734
      @fesy734 Před 6 lety

      Tammy Forbes what?

  • @andrewmarocco7811
    @andrewmarocco7811 Před 6 lety +3

    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.

  • @lycanchimera
    @lycanchimera Před 6 lety

    Thank you for making this Awesome Channel! I'm so glad I stumbled on this.

  • @NB-np9oc
    @NB-np9oc Před 4 lety

    Wow, the tip about keeping wax and sealants off of trim was very helpful. Thanks Larry!

  • @1964mm
    @1964mm Před 6 lety +207

    I love how everyone in the comments is suddenly a detailing expert.

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety +6

      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.

    • @1964mm
      @1964mm Před 6 lety +4

      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.

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety +2

      Latin Lover yeah I stick to Adams.

    • @Sahadi420
      @Sahadi420 Před 6 lety +4

      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. :)

    • @bennyhamma590
      @bennyhamma590 Před 6 lety

      Mazen Mourad ttfxf,qlbbbrjdbdjrnfbbdn the in minimi

  • @A1DJPaul
    @A1DJPaul Před 6 lety +9

    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.

  • @IcedReaver
    @IcedReaver Před 4 lety

    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!

  • @jimflanagan6029
    @jimflanagan6029 Před 5 lety

    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 .

  • @SciaticaDrums
    @SciaticaDrums Před 5 lety +5

    I've found the best way to dry the car is a CLEAN leaf blower.

  • @ed4253
    @ed4253 Před 4 lety +4

    I have seen people at gas stations washing their ENTIRE vehicles with the blue fluid squegy

    • @clintonross1649
      @clintonross1649 Před 3 lety

      Free Carwashes are hard to come by these days... 🤣

  • @mobiline
    @mobiline Před 4 lety +1

    Honest straightforward advice
    Thank you

  • @anthonyjones1545
    @anthonyjones1545 Před 3 lety

    Loads of information..I've been thinking about startin up and your videos have been a massive help👍

  • @arhamnadeem6702
    @arhamnadeem6702 Před 5 lety +3

    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

    • @njdegen
      @njdegen Před 5 lety

      I’m wondering the same thing.

    • @justthefactsmaam321
      @justthefactsmaam321 Před 4 lety +1

      If you have access to an air hose with an air gun it makes quick work of that dust!

    • @hairpintv4403
      @hairpintv4403 Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @3ezo-jd808
    @3ezo-jd808 Před 5 lety +3

    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?

    • @poisonspiders2300
      @poisonspiders2300 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @souprchrgd
    @souprchrgd Před 5 lety

    You guys are thorough. Learned some major stuff here

  • @aarong8633
    @aarong8633 Před 6 lety +1

    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

  • @snowyseb
    @snowyseb Před 6 lety +61

    So you're saying I can't just use a scotchbrite pad and go to town on my paintwork?

    • @tammyforbes2101
      @tammyforbes2101 Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @joelyboyblue
      @joelyboyblue Před 6 lety

      only use 3M adhesives on your paintjob

    • @JL-iu7fk
      @JL-iu7fk Před 6 lety +2

      Seb Krause JUST BREAK OUT THE CORDLESS SANDER!

    • @dcsj6837
      @dcsj6837 Před 6 lety

      You can do anything you can afford :-)

    • @maverick_9035
      @maverick_9035 Před 6 lety

      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

  • @22Webstar
    @22Webstar Před 4 lety +3

    Also when your washing and drying your microfiber towels, no fabric softeners!

    • @vanquish421
      @vanquish421 Před 3 lety

      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.

    • @mudskipper0075
      @mudskipper0075 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vanquish421 and strips the waterproofing from jackets,wtf is that stuff....🤔

    • @vanquish421
      @vanquish421 Před 3 lety

      @@mudskipper0075 I'd say snake oil, but it's worse since snake oil simply does nothing.

  • @snbforever
    @snbforever Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for these no nonsense tips, as I clean cars for a living.

  • @greenreconditioning-mobile8947

    Nice! Love these videos! As a mobile painter I use a lot of these products as well👊👍

  • @Bassen98
    @Bassen98 Před 6 lety +3

    Will wax schampoo make the plastic details fade?

    • @X11CHASE
      @X11CHASE Před 6 lety

      Bassen98 this is a good question

    • @Doom253
      @Doom253 Před 6 lety

      Bassen98 I believe on textured plastics

    • @zenon3021
      @zenon3021 Před 6 lety +1

      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).

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan Před 6 lety +1

      Zenon B fuck it, just paint it haha

  • @andijvie3119
    @andijvie3119 Před 5 lety +18

    Damn those car cleaning/detailing products are even more than my wife’s face cleaners/masks/makeup etc

  • @howardanthony1443
    @howardanthony1443 Před 6 lety +2

    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.

  • @mdgraystone
    @mdgraystone Před 6 lety +1

    Great information. Thanks!

  • @joeb5763
    @joeb5763 Před 6 lety +12

    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.

    • @Ronke01
      @Ronke01 Před 6 lety +2

      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.

    • @ExciteLetsPlay
      @ExciteLetsPlay Před 6 lety +8

      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.

    • @detailingandstuff
      @detailingandstuff Před 6 lety

      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.

    • @olivertaylor4779
      @olivertaylor4779 Před 6 lety +2

      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.

    • @AirplaneJunkie82
      @AirplaneJunkie82 Před 5 lety

      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.

  • @urambotauro938
    @urambotauro938 Před 6 lety +5

    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?

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety

      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.

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan Před 6 lety

      ForeignBorn Patriot think he means touching stuff with the gloves though

    • @urambotauro938
      @urambotauro938 Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @biffnarzilla4649
      @biffnarzilla4649 Před 6 lety +2

      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.

    • @biggar1111
      @biggar1111 Před 6 lety

      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.

  • @brandonandreadakis3015

    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.

  • @_jamesbradley__
    @_jamesbradley__ Před 5 lety +1

    very professional. thanks

  • @ChrisMuncy
    @ChrisMuncy Před 6 lety +23

    Good morning Larry. So no chamis, no silicone squeegees or beach towels. How about a video on the best way to dry a car?

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan Před 6 lety +8

      Chris Muncy he already has.... spoiler alert huge microfibre towels

    • @ChrisMuncy
      @ChrisMuncy Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Logan :-)

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 6 lety +6

      I have a bunch of these videos. Here is one: czcams.com/video/w0hzJImmvNU/video.html

    • @ChrisMuncy
      @ChrisMuncy Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you Larry.

    • @sofakingtouge2399
      @sofakingtouge2399 Před 6 lety +3

      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.

  • @michaelmarcelino5429
    @michaelmarcelino5429 Před 5 lety +4

    Why dont u use a chamois to dry the car?

    • @JohnM...
      @JohnM... Před 5 lety

      I think that's balls!

  • @ChrisBlasius
    @ChrisBlasius Před 6 lety +1

    Learned so much from you!! Great page man!!

    • @diemman70
      @diemman70 Před 6 lety

      Knight Rider yes, don’t drink soap, and especially don’t eat it unless you say bad words.

  • @adamstilldrives
    @adamstilldrives Před 6 lety

    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

  • @WhosMega
    @WhosMega Před 6 lety +20

    hey Larry I cant find wheel Gelee on your website, are you no longer selling it?

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 6 lety +76

      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.

    • @MrLorence
      @MrLorence Před 6 lety +59

      Reading Larrys reply then that shit below it, and I lost it....what the hell is wrong with people lol

    • @caprisonne5724
      @caprisonne5724 Před 6 lety +1

      N

    • @Mr.SparkleOG
      @Mr.SparkleOG Před 6 lety +1

      Khal Drogo.... Whooooa.... That escaladed quickly

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety

      I lost it too LMAO

  • @8700s14
    @8700s14 Před 6 lety +16

    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-eo1bp
      @Chris-eo1bp Před 6 lety +3

      8700s14 well you don’t want to get cancer do you?

    • @8700s14
      @8700s14 Před 6 lety +9

      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-iu7fk
      @JL-iu7fk Před 6 lety +1

      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

    • @andrewstevens7205
      @andrewstevens7205 Před 6 lety

      I agree.. I dont know why I even watched this. If you need these tips you shouldn't be messing with your car anyways

    • @mountainconstructions
      @mountainconstructions Před 5 lety

      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

  • @taxiwardance7242
    @taxiwardance7242 Před 6 lety

    hey larry love your stuff! you should do a video for us folk in the snow states about how to properly clean snow and ice off the car/what are good snow brush to use/how often should we wash the car etc lol would love to get your advice on this kind this topic! love your product and the channel man. keep it up

  • @daggylmcgra9653
    @daggylmcgra9653 Před 5 lety

    Some great advice here. Thanks very much. I'm throwing away my duster brush now!

  • @hymn1337
    @hymn1337 Před 5 lety +8

    "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.

    • @234thc
      @234thc Před 3 lety

      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,

  • @mahmoudsaeed9086
    @mahmoudsaeed9086 Před 5 lety +3

    hi
    you refered to not use chamois to dry . why ?

    • @Hinru13
      @Hinru13 Před 5 lety +1

      It spreads any leftover dirt instead of picking it up, like a microfiber towel would.

  • @FollowMinksENT
    @FollowMinksENT Před 6 lety

    Thanks man for you help, God Bless You!

  • @bowieknife
    @bowieknife Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the informative video. But I have a question. If I don't use APCs in the interior 3:03, what should I use to clean the interior? Thanks!

  • @raululises2677
    @raululises2677 Před 6 lety +42

    I now shower with gloves

    • @scallywag1716
      @scallywag1716 Před 5 lety +4

      Raul Ulises good point. You don’t drink your shampoo or body wash do you?

    • @Lherrerajr78
      @Lherrerajr78 Před 5 lety

      Lol..

  • @Ronke01
    @Ronke01 Před 6 lety +10

    Ouch... thats very controversial about the dishsoap. Haters gonna hate, trolls gonna troll 😆

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety

      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

    • @Ronke01
      @Ronke01 Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @DripExplains
      @DripExplains Před 6 lety

      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.

    • @Ronke01
      @Ronke01 Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @Zephieish
      @Zephieish Před 6 lety

      ForeignBorn Patriot I POLISH IN CAR EACH WEEK

  • @kennys501
    @kennys501 Před 4 lety

    Just sold 1999 A6..black..everyone thought it was new....paint was still perfect.. Love keeping cars pretty...i will subscribe to this channel

  • @FreeLancerLondon
    @FreeLancerLondon Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @GeraldLaz38
    @GeraldLaz38 Před 6 lety +10

    Wax and sealants on black trim.....magic eraser misted with water gets rid of the white residue.

    • @TheCowboy4000
      @TheCowboy4000 Před 6 lety +1

      GeraldLaz38 good to know I accidentally got it on my trim and it won't come off 😂

    • @SARDOG
      @SARDOG Před 6 lety +2

      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!

    • @bonniemccormack1361
      @bonniemccormack1361 Před 6 lety

      also good for using to clean brake dust/yellowish marks off of aluminum rims

    • @sam2753
      @sam2753 Před 5 lety

      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.

    • @drewstyring1446
      @drewstyring1446 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @cheez-it-champ6623
    @cheez-it-champ6623 Před 6 lety +93

    I put soap on my skin and I don’t drink that

  • @gonzalopiskorz
    @gonzalopiskorz Před 5 lety

    Hi Larry, nice video, I have a question, what would you use for the interiors instead of APC? Regards.

  • @frankventrella8558
    @frankventrella8558 Před 6 lety

    Another informative and professional video. I always learn alot. Keep up the good work.

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Před 6 lety

      Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SMURFF707
    @SMURFF707 Před 6 lety +9

    I don’t drink soap but I put it on my skin. I also don’t drink lotion. Lol

    • @vwgolfer1873
      @vwgolfer1873 Před 6 lety +1

      He was saying stuff you keep under your sink in your kitchen

  • @prettyboytonyy
    @prettyboytonyy Před 6 lety +24

    Whoever gave this video a thumbs done you better not use that discount code

    • @joerayrenteria
      @joerayrenteria Před 5 lety +2

      "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!!!

  • @osujit
    @osujit Před 6 lety

    Very nice video.
    Teach us a lot what not to do...
    Thanks Larry

  • @donstevens7847
    @donstevens7847 Před 6 lety

    Great info Larry! Thanks!!

  • @reimop9595
    @reimop9595 Před 6 lety +6

    One guy have been so excited that he accidentally hit the thumbs down button!

  • @JaCk0oO
    @JaCk0oO Před 6 lety +3

    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!!!

  • @sh0er
    @sh0er Před 6 lety +2

    Hockey stick, love it!

  • @MrJorgie73
    @MrJorgie73 Před 5 lety

    thanks for this, really good info

  • @floridajames04
    @floridajames04 Před 6 lety +7

    You don’t need gloves to detail a car.. NERD hahaha!

    • @Panellll
      @Panellll Před 5 lety

      LOL I laughed so hard at that comment

    • @rickwingo9789
      @rickwingo9789 Před 5 lety

      Me to

    • @TheCowboy4000
      @TheCowboy4000 Před 5 lety +1

      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.

    • @keystonedaytrip238
      @keystonedaytrip238 Před 5 lety

      You do if it becomes a crime scene 😳

  • @joerayrenteria
    @joerayrenteria Před 5 lety +5

    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...

    • @TheBradleyd1146
      @TheBradleyd1146 Před 5 lety +1

      So you don't want to learn how to do anything for yourself ?

    • @a.c.jimenez8274
      @a.c.jimenez8274 Před 5 lety

      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.

  • @joshuamoore1091
    @joshuamoore1091 Před 4 lety

    I needed to see this. Thanks a ton!

  • @yoreleel
    @yoreleel Před 6 lety +1

    Hi Larry do you have any videos on ceramic coating/nano coating?