$10 vs $1000 Car Detailing Products

2023 ж. 16 Қар.
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  • Glad Nolan was finally on high team 😂

    @isaacfickau5587@isaacfickau55875 ай бұрын
    • He's high alright...

      @joshuagibson2520@joshuagibson25205 ай бұрын
    • ​@@joshuagibson2520no

      @CarsandChris@CarsandChris5 ай бұрын
    • Any idea who’s going to be at low team next time? Is it just Jer now? 🤣

      @thadbonifacio5203@thadbonifacio52035 ай бұрын
    • Hope he doesn't like it too much. I'm always cheering for low team!

      @trevorroose7904@trevorroose79045 ай бұрын
    • Less James and more Nolan is always a good thing.

      @comedian0338@comedian03385 ай бұрын
  • Props to the detailers. They seem like cool dudes.

    @vipe650r@vipe650r5 ай бұрын
    • These types of comments and people who leave them are basically trying to let everyone know there g*y without coming out and saying it

      @Itsxthebk14@Itsxthebk145 ай бұрын
    • @@trillnix3043you need a hobby

      @johnnychimpo7539@johnnychimpo75395 ай бұрын
    • @@trillnix3043what a nerd holy shit

      @vladpcgamer@vladpcgamer5 ай бұрын
    • ​@@trillnix3043or you could not

      @PistachiOhMy@PistachiOhMy5 ай бұрын
    • Are you taking the piss you can clean the car and save the lives

      @DainSmart-vm7pc@DainSmart-vm7pc5 ай бұрын
  • Now have the pros do yalls side again but with their usual tools they use, and see how much we better it looks 😂

    @uglycargarage228@uglycargarage2285 ай бұрын
    • Agree 100%

      @mohdreezaazreemohdraffie3943@mohdreezaazreemohdraffie39435 ай бұрын
    • Dew it!

      @TheBlankOneIsMe@TheBlankOneIsMe5 ай бұрын
    • I was expecting that. And by the way I have 20 years of experience and enjoyed this video

      @PREDATOR07@PREDATOR075 ай бұрын
    • I'd like to see that as a post script - a 5-minute video on the boot/trunk - everyone would watch that.

      @JapanCustomTours@JapanCustomTours5 ай бұрын
    • The Apple Watch getting washed many times lol

      @k-dawg58@k-dawg585 ай бұрын
  • Thank you guys for using our shop for this video! 🙌 Love the way it came out!

    @405motoring@405motoring5 ай бұрын
    • You guys have a dope shop. Super jealous!

      @seventysschev@seventysschev5 ай бұрын
    • I agree, it's a dream!

      @ras.51@ras.515 ай бұрын
    • From the detailing industry, thank you for being educational and transparent on the products/skills. ❤

      @detailersroadmap@detailersroadmap4 ай бұрын
    • Does that flooring drain well?

      @djc1485@djc14854 ай бұрын
    • @@djc1485 I don’t have it personally, but everyone I’m acquainted with that has it enjoys it for drainage. You just have to lift it up and clean under every so often

      @seventysschev@seventysschev4 ай бұрын
  • i can see the honesty in the professionals' soul

    @mikazuki1615@mikazuki16155 ай бұрын
    • true professionals

      @Alistair@Alistair5 ай бұрын
    • they’re gonna honestly charge you 500 dollars for a detail

      @glareicebutts1423@glareicebutts14235 ай бұрын
    • @@glareicebutts1423 considering the cost, time and quality of products they use, $500 is a damn good price

      @cameronliddell9533@cameronliddell95335 ай бұрын
    • @@glareicebutts1423 A detail worth 1000

      @nox6438@nox64385 ай бұрын
    • @@nox6438 i mean one you would get every couple months not the ppf or clear coat application, where a detail costing 1k would be just you getting ripped tf off

      @glareicebutts1423@glareicebutts14235 ай бұрын
  • Donut is like Saturday morning cartoons for overworked adults like me

    @LeyliaFireheart@LeyliaFireheart5 ай бұрын
  • thank you @donut for giving our detail boys some love. So many people out there do not understand the time and energy it takes to actually clean a car properly,

    @gc82000@gc820005 ай бұрын
    • especially with a neglected car

      @WidowMaker3786@WidowMaker378625 күн бұрын
  • That ending transition where you guys are saying thanks for watching in the reflection of the paint was pretty clever 🔥

    @enriquezamora2980@enriquezamora29805 ай бұрын
    • meh

      @aaronjaggan@aaronjaggan5 ай бұрын
    • No one cares

      @Lustecom@Lustecom4 ай бұрын
  • Seeing you guys on actual ads is the first time I have not skipped an ad in a while. It’s so good to see actual car people on commercials.

    @kegangriffie4193@kegangriffie41935 ай бұрын
    • they use to do animated ones that were great too

      @michaelrogers6008@michaelrogers60085 ай бұрын
    • @@michaelrogers6008i didn't like the animated ones

      @raynjpg@raynjpg5 ай бұрын
  • Hope you make a video on how to clean and detail further on : - Different Products to get back deep blacks on plastic trims and panels - Headlight restoration (Polishing,Steaming, or Spraying a new layer of clear coat) - Chrome and Exhaust tip restoration products - Grease for Doors and Mechanical parts - Glass cleaning products (Spritus, normal glass cleaner, special car glass cleaner etc.)

    @DarkSession6208@DarkSession62085 ай бұрын
    • For glass I use glass cleaner and then wipe them with a little wax to protect them and to make water slide off better

      @Seb-Storm@Seb-Storm5 ай бұрын
    • I think Chris Fix has a pretty exhaustive headlight restoration product comparison (if I remember correctly)

      @jspaulding4106@jspaulding41065 ай бұрын
    • @@jspaulding4106 you just can't forget the blinker fluid at the end of the process, regardless of how you go about the actual restoration.

      @thechamprob1234@thechamprob12345 ай бұрын
    • Typically for black plastics that are faded you are going to want to restore those with a solution dye. If not use Shine Supply Trim Sauce to give it temporary shine. Headlight Restoration is tricky and should be done by a professional. Typically gets multiple steps of sanding before polish to get a clear finish. For Chrome I personally use Aluminum Restoration I believe it’s called. It’s typically an acid that you have to heavily dilute with water but the results of scrubbing within a few seconds is phenomenal. For glass cleaner I prefer 3D’s new line of Cermaic Glass Cleaner. Use 1 rag to clean the glass and another to buff out the streaks. There’s my professional detail advice for you :)

      @austinpls8258@austinpls82585 ай бұрын
    • @@austinpls8258headlight restoration is an easy DIY, don't pay someone $100+ for it. As someone who works for a detailer I can tell you it's a ripoff. Personally, I got the sylvania kit and achieved like new results with it. If you have a polisher, it can be even better

      @AndrewDRoyappa@AndrewDRoyappa5 ай бұрын
  • As a professional detailer, i would love to see more of this stuff from you guys! Im also really jealous of their detail shop, it looks so good!

    @slightlybrewed5840@slightlybrewed58405 ай бұрын
  • i love the detailing episodes. this honestly taught me some things

    @Rahzarusfilms@Rahzarusfilms5 ай бұрын
  • I used the AMMO ceramic coat, I'm not sure if that's the brand or product name, but it lasted about 2 years on a my ex's Lexus a while back. Ceramic coats are no joke when done correctly.

    @G_I_D_S@G_I_D_S5 ай бұрын
    • If done correctly and you wash your car regularly, then the ceramic coating will last well over 2 years. I got it on my car when I bought it 4 years ago. And the difference in those 4 years is like the difference between the cheap and expensive one in this video, tho I'd say it was even better then the expensive one. They did my windows as well but that didn't last more then a year before you noticed a significant difference. It was about $500. The dealer sent my car to the detailers when they got it from the factory and they had it for about a work week. Best $500 I've ever spent on a new car.

      @FaintAcrobat@FaintAcrobat5 ай бұрын
    • I watch the AMMO dudes channel, He deserves all the support in the world. Such a humble guy.

      @Cwayne1989@Cwayne19895 ай бұрын
    • How much was it?

      @boxoffisa@boxoffisa5 ай бұрын
    • So youre saying it lasted longer than your relationship? Ba-dum-tiss (rim shot)

      @christiandulaney1638@christiandulaney16385 ай бұрын
    • @@boxoffisa Looking it up, the Ammo Reflex Pro Enamel Coating is $149, might have converted to my local currency. Pro 2 is $179.

      @F3N01@F3N015 ай бұрын
  • I think it's hard to compare when multiple variables are being changed... What if you bought cheap cleaner but great brushes?? Another huge factor is price... The expensive stuff is obviously going to be better, but is it 5X better? Is it 25X better? The prices are just insanely higher

    @koko4620@koko46205 ай бұрын
    • as with most things you want to be in the middle mothers's clay bar and quick detailer is 30 bucks and is more then enough for example. You could use meguarir's APC instead of a wheel cleaner if the wheels aren't cooked with brake dust which would be cheaper then wheel cleaners at $15~, Plenty of things to cut cost depending on the job needed to be done

      @hundredlives3910@hundredlives39105 ай бұрын
    • My thoughts exactly. This test means nothing in the end. Too many variables

      @Seb-Storm@Seb-Storm5 ай бұрын
    • 250 bucks?! 😂

      @Cheezwizzz@Cheezwizzz5 ай бұрын
    • @@hundredlives3910 We must also keep in mind that, the product selection within the price point can be just as important as the price point itself. Ceramic coatings usually give you at least a couple of years of protection, but I honestly don't expect the $10 coating to make it past 5 or 6 months. A 16 oz bottle of Seal n' Shine is $11 and is guaranteed to get me at least 6 months of protection. 16 FL OZ is a lot of product, so you can use it on multiple cars or just cap it up and use it a few months down the line. :)

      @tanmayta9131@tanmayta91315 ай бұрын
    • The markup on ceramics is HUGE. I can buy 50ML for like £23 A product performing similar from a major brand is £90-£150.... They are making great margins at £23 too... Consider that.

      @OnTrackDetailing@OnTrackDetailing5 ай бұрын
  • Okay Donut. I really appreciate the effort you put in to share some of the ins and outs of detailing. That being said, as a professional I found some issues with this video. 1. Clay bar isn't actually clay. From what I understand it's synthetic but just going by that definition doesn't make it the same as other "clay bars". Clay BARS are abrasive. They can mar the paint but they're good at lifting deeply embedded contaminants. Clay mitts and towels are generally considered non abrasive given proper lubrication. DIY Detail takes pride in there perforated clay towel because it holds more lubrication and has passage ways for contaminates to lift away from the paint. 2. In my opinion, the 2 bucket method is outdated and inefficient. It's much more effective to have multiple wash media in a single bucket whether its wash mitts or wash towels. Discard them into an empty bucket so you're always starting with a perfectly clean mitt or towel. Clean them in your downtime. 3. 13:27. This is actually what gave me the motivation to stop watching the video on the couch and start writing this comment. I've spent so much of my time learning from my mistakes and from others when it comes to paint correction. Heat is not your friend. You DO NOT heat up the paint to cut faster. You're jeopardizing the integrity of the clear coat with excessive heat making it swell and drying out your compound/polishing cream faster. If you need to cut fast, use a compound with a microfiber cutting pad. Use enough compound to lubricate the pad, but don't overly saturate it. A clean pad will always cut faster than a dirty residue loaded pad. A pad washer is a game changer. If this is STILL not enough, then you need to wet sand. At this point you really need to know what you're doing. If you're just coming up into paint correction, it's really easy to get into the mindset of pulling out all the big guns and beating the paint into submission. Keep in mind, you're working on one of the most expensive pieces of the car and the clear coat is finite. The goal is to get good results while preserving as much as you possibly can.

    @RD-io6sm@RD-io6sm5 ай бұрын
    • Fantastic advice. You know your stuff. I did a double take on the heating the paint comment. In absolutely no reality is that true, and as you stated it's the opposite of what's needed to properly level a substrate.

      @thepassionofthegoose5472@thepassionofthegoose54723 ай бұрын
  • Hoonigan has been showing off their cars getting detailed for the last month. I love that you guys are actually comparing different products and techniques. Your videos Give me the confidence to work on my car by myself, and make it so much easier to accept the failures.

    @brandondickinson6305@brandondickinson63055 ай бұрын
  • Thanks guys If it's in his wheel house, a vid with Jeremiah doing a deep dive as to why the $250 coating is better would be an interesting watch.

    @viewatyourownrisk@viewatyourownrisk5 ай бұрын
    • As a professional detailer i can tell you the $10 stuff would be about as effective as spray wax but much more labour intensive to apply. You get what you pay for. Ive done tests and the cheap stuff ive tested, because the sales rep has said its as good, didnt even last 3 months whereas the (expensive) professional brand i use lasted 6 yrs in Aussie sun without being garaged

      @hemi265mustard@hemi265mustard5 ай бұрын
  • I never was that fast on a video 😂😂

    @DAWGENS@DAWGENS5 ай бұрын
    • Me too 😂

      @fernwehphile_@fernwehphile_5 ай бұрын
    • Facts

      @baedonryland7073@baedonryland70735 ай бұрын
  • As a detailer, a lot of those cheaper products can still get the job done to similar levels of the expensive stuff. That's where the detailers skill comes into place and what you're ultimately paying for. Anyone can pick up a pad and polisher, but not everyone can get a 90% correction using the same tools. Also in the detailing industry, more expensive usually means less hassle but a lot of people tend to think more expensive = better product. It's all in the technique. I would love more detailing episodes tbh.

    @SR42G@SR42G5 ай бұрын
    • Detailing is like getting a new paint job, 75%(or the majority, anyway) of the end product is how good the person doing the work is and how many hours they put into it.

      @CRneu@CRneu5 ай бұрын
    • Meh, no, anyone with a few years experience can achieve similar results if they use as many steps, as long as they don't over-do any step. I suppose that's a little bit where experience comes in, and going slower, just as anyone doing anything to an automobile, ought to work slower if they want the same results that a pro can do faster. Remember, most of what was shown in the video was just a waste of time. It had bare spots where the clear coat was gone, so none of that really mattered, whole thing needed wet sanded and clearcoated before anything they did.

      @stinkycheese804@stinkycheese8048 күн бұрын
  • I want Jimmy to be a regular member

    @Stexen@Stexen5 ай бұрын
  • So, if I get my 15yr old Miata, the cheap stuff is probably the way I want to go. Crazy how much difference the expensive stuff showed. When I get a newer car, getting PPE and some nicer stuff seems like the pretty clear way to go.

    @vipe650r@vipe650r5 ай бұрын
  • Y'all should definitely put up more detailing content. Super fun to watch with a Donut twist!

    @terra___photo@terra___photo5 ай бұрын
  • Would love to see more detailing clips, nice to see as a customer what each product does with your demonstration models. Love these series!

    @WhiteLBZ@WhiteLBZ5 ай бұрын
  • If anyone is actually curious about the longevity of several ceramic coatings, go watch Scott HD’s channel. He’s tested literally hundreds of products and it’s extremely thorough. Also, some of the best ceramic coatings on the market are right around $100, so $250 is wild to me!

    @tylorpayne9926@tylorpayne99265 ай бұрын
    • Then you gotta recognize the blue bottle. Scott definitely got amazed by it.

      @240TechGuy@240TechGuy5 ай бұрын
    • @@240TechGuyI was commenting on the actual products they used, just providing a plug for people who may be interested in learning about how ceramics and other products compare.

      @tylorpayne9926@tylorpayne99265 ай бұрын
  • From a lot of things, mid to high expensive things tend to be the best. The most expensive might not be worth the cost I.E a rip off, and the cheap things have cut corners to get it cheap. So I'm curious how this will go!

    @-aid4084@-aid40845 ай бұрын
    • I always buy middle-shelf when I don't know exactly what I'm getting myself into, because it's usually most likely to just work out of the box. The top of the line stuff is usually unforgiving of mistakes and takes a lot of setup, and the cheap stuff is just untrustworthy. Mid-tier doesn't usually have the bells and whistles to worry about, but it's still made well enough that you know it shouldn't break in normal use.

      @dustinbrueggemann1875@dustinbrueggemann18755 ай бұрын
    • I would agree that as a rule of thumb, you can expect a mid-range product to work pretty well and offer some bang for the buck, but we should also place more emphasis on product selection within the price point. I don't know how long that $10 ceramic coating will last, but I don't expect it to last very long. However, a 16 oz bottle of Turtle Wax ICE Seal n' Shine will cost you $11 and is guaranteed to give you at least 6 months of protection. One bottle has enough product to use on several cars, or you can just tightly close the bottle and store it in a warm, dry place to use 6 months down the line when you reapply the product. :)

      @tanmayta9131@tanmayta91315 ай бұрын
    • Yup. Upper end of the mid-range is usually the sweet spot. There are exceptions in both directions, but it's a good rule of thumb to hang out there or at least start there.

      @SecretSauceyjuice@SecretSauceyjuice5 ай бұрын
    • There is a point of diminishing returns on everything.

      @rshinn8776@rshinn87765 ай бұрын
    • Also have to understand why it is high stuff to begin with. Unfortunately the high side is high (minus polisher and maybe ceramic coat) is due to marketing and not necessarily performance. Chemical guys has some gems, but they are mostly decent. Meguairs professional products (even the claybar) would have done a better job at a lower price to whatever they priced their CG and Jay Leno stuff.

      @240TechGuy@240TechGuy5 ай бұрын
  • I used the cheap stuff and surprisingly it was still going strong 2 years later when I sold the car. Occasional spray wax as a topper once a year. It was decent stuff for $20.

    @bmwmsport11@bmwmsport115 ай бұрын
    • Yeah you don't need the expensive stuff if you just want your car to look nice and don't care about the little scratches and fine details. Plus if your selling a car and it's not like a ferrari or something, then you don't need the expensive stuff to bring up the value. Just need it to not look old, heck that's how ya fool people into buying a car with issues.

      @Thatonefuckinguy@Thatonefuckinguy5 ай бұрын
    • I used $20 foretoo ceramic coating on my wife's car. Outside 24/7. Was probably washed twice in 2 years. You can tell it's fading but it's still beads when it rains.

      @rshinn8776@rshinn87765 ай бұрын
    • beads mean dirt and is not good @@rshinn8776

      @ratsun1734@ratsun17345 ай бұрын
    • I used it on my motorcycle windshield, after 2 years it still beads and sheds water and resistant to dirt scratch from washing, best 10 bucks ever.

      @chantakzee@chantakzee5 ай бұрын
    • The reason you found it ‘strong’ was because you sprayed wax over it. Wax on top of ceramic is a huge no-no

      @mkvgli1801@mkvgli18015 ай бұрын
  • For 99% of people Turtle wax hybrid solutions, Griots 3in1, meguiars etc is all you need to add a strong yet extremely cheap 6 month to a year ceramic coating to your car. All you need is two buckets, a packet of microfiber towels from Costco, car soap, iron remover, ceramic spray, interior cleaner, and most importantly elbow grease. If you have a new car or a car that still has good paint stay away from automatic or diy car washes, the brushes will absolutely swirl and scratch your paint.

    @sekkaro5258@sekkaro52585 ай бұрын
  • I like the idea about this video. 1 recommendation for the future is that when a product or process wins, complete that on the whole project so that you remove the variable of prior processes impacting your future tests.

    @michaelryan79@michaelryan795 ай бұрын
  • Just a quick tip 😅 Clay bars are more aggressive but also more likely to mar the paint. Whereas a synthetic clay mit is considerably less likely to mar and need a polish but the catch is that it's not as aggressive. Also you can chemically decontaminate prior to physical decon. My 2 cents nobody asks for 😂

    @randomrangoon5476@randomrangoon54765 ай бұрын
    • Important info tho

      @monstershayne@monstershayne5 ай бұрын
    • im surprised they didnt do iron removal

      @jaskajokunen3716@jaskajokunen37165 ай бұрын
    • @@jaskajokunen3716they were supposed to do a tar and iron remover on paint

      @fullsendalberto4838@fullsendalberto48385 ай бұрын
    • Umm, that vehicle was going to need a polish no matter which they used. If your clay bar is dragging too much, try more lube.

      @stinkycheese804@stinkycheese8048 күн бұрын
  • Nolan is crushing the “I’m turning into a 40 year old man” transition.

    @zbatchDOC@zbatchDOC5 ай бұрын
  • The most important part about detailing is prep. it's like painting if you start good you're gonna end good. Make a mistake with prep or early on and it's gonna show at the end. The reason you pay a pro is for their time, detailing, paint and body is one of those more artistic things and unless you know what you're doing it's gonna show at the end.

    @SPAZTICCYTOPLASM@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM3 ай бұрын
  • More detailing content please! Really enjoyed the comparisons between products

    @chucksaurus2602@chucksaurus26025 ай бұрын
  • 11:43 one thing I discovered when shopping for sharpening stones is that the higher priced ones are more likely to be that level of grit throughout the stone, vs cheaper ones which may have more varied grit. Like many pieces of 100 grit in an 800 grit stone... gonnna mess stuff up. Probably similar for clay bars

    @IanZainea1990@IanZainea19905 ай бұрын
    • Not at all similar for clay bars. The consistency is fairly regular even on a cheap one, but what it is made of to reach that uniform consistency can vary. However the clay bar portion wasn't much different to begin with, might even be attributed to the muck flying up onto the right side of the hood more just as it affected the right/passenger wheel more, because that's the direction of runoff on roads, the ride side of the lane is dirtier than the left.

      @stinkycheese804@stinkycheese8048 күн бұрын
    • @@stinkycheese804 fair enough

      @IanZainea1990@IanZainea19906 күн бұрын
  • It's refreshing to see Nolan on the Hi end of things for a change.

    @nappa0582@nappa05825 ай бұрын
  • best video you guys made in a while, you guys always had an intrest to learn more about anything car related and i loved that about you. So keep learning and sharing whatever you may stumble upon so we may all learn more about the thing we love. Cars

    @HakiPlays@HakiPlays5 ай бұрын
  • Love the comparison and detailing content. Keep it coming.

    @felixgallardo1783@felixgallardo17834 ай бұрын
  • The detailers seem like cool dudes. The guy with the cross earring works well in front of the camera.

    @WhatAboutZoidberg@WhatAboutZoidberg5 ай бұрын
  • As a detailer, One80 Details, I love this video. Yes PPF is the way to go but for a normal person/everyday car, ceramic makes sense.(especially in AZ) One of my favorite Donut videos! Cheers to the Donut squad!

    @stefanb18@stefanb185 ай бұрын
    • What I have for my car? PPF high wear spots. So full hood and front fenders forward plus door jams, then roof. Then ceramic coat on the whole thing.

      @russelljacob7955@russelljacob79555 ай бұрын
    • @russelljacob7955 awesome and necessary when you care about your ride.. what is your car?

      @stefanb18@stefanb185 ай бұрын
    • 89 Civic@@stefanb18

      @christiandulaney1638@christiandulaney16385 ай бұрын
    • @@stefanb18 Is a Camry TRD. A 2021 with the Ice Edge color. So it has the black with blue metallic roof. It literally went straight from show room to detailer. Getting PPF on the roof was extremely good value. No way it would have stayed nice. Edit: Fixed a typo. Said dealership, not detailer.

      @russelljacob7955@russelljacob79555 ай бұрын
  • Man these are great episodes. Love these challenges better than the 5k comparison comparison challenges. These two guys are awesome bros.

    @EVILGOKU1986@EVILGOKU19865 ай бұрын
  • Love the detailing content!

    @dalenewcomb5192@dalenewcomb51925 ай бұрын
  • I’ve used the plumbers putty. It works just a little messy because it so soft. I recommend putting it in the fridge for a few hours and maybe clay bar in cooler weather as it helps keep it harder.

    @hectore9854@hectore98545 ай бұрын
    • For the few dollars difference? Clay bar saves itself just in time imo though.

      @russelljacob7955@russelljacob79555 ай бұрын
    • @@russelljacob7955 100% theres no reason to use plumbers putty lol

      @defmiino@defmiino5 ай бұрын
    • @@russelljacob7955 Not if you thought you had clay bar but looked in your cabinet and there is none, and just want to get the job done already. Lesson there is same as always, assemble all materials before starting a project, including buying the clay bar in bulk to get better pricing.

      @stinkycheese804@stinkycheese8048 күн бұрын
  • As a proffesional detailer myself, the only thing that more exspensive cleaning products grant you is time on the exterior. Now as for the interior it is overall better to use exspensive for the inside, alot of APCs will stain plastics and seats so dillute appropriatley. Dont use armorall on the interior. Always use clean pads/microfober mits and compressed air is always your friend on the interior!

    @chvnse@chvnse5 ай бұрын
    • Dont use ArmorAll? *Looks in my cupboard full of Armorall products* Shit. What brands would you recommend that are still on the affordable side?

      @_Zekken@_Zekken5 ай бұрын
    • @@_ZekkenI’d recommend Meguiers, Griot’s, and Turtle Wax if you’re looking for some cheap but fairly well performing detailing products.

      @deltahorizon26@deltahorizon265 ай бұрын
    • So called detailers who say not to use Armor All only say that to try to fit in with the so called cool crowd. In reality there’s nothing wrong with Armor All products. Also APC doesn’t stain interior unless you seriously don’t know what you’re doing.

      @Samuelfish2k@Samuelfish2k5 ай бұрын
    • @@Samuelfish2k Armor All is scraping the bottom of the barrel levels of detailing products. Nothing wrong with using it, sure, but for a similar price, you can do so much better. Not saying you should go out there and buy several hundreds worth of Gyeon, Koch Chemie, and Adam’s products. But brands like Meguiars, Griots, and Turtle Wax have gone a long way in making their products competitive with the pros.

      @deltahorizon26@deltahorizon265 ай бұрын
    • @@deltahorizon26 The only and seriously the only thing negative about Armor All products is that they’re sold in consumer sized bottles. As far as the product inside the bottles, there’s little to no difference between Armor All and whatever brand people regard as “better” For example: Armor All Tire Gel is a water based dressing. That product has been around since at least 1997. I know for a fact because I used to use that tire gel on my 1st car. And for all the crappy solvent based tire shines that have come along since, what does the smart professional detailer use? A water based tire dressing, right? Well guess what, Armor All Tire Gel has been exactly that since at least 1997 and many years before, yet everyone loves to talk shit about “Armor All” as if it’s slimy silicone crap product when the truth is they’ve been selling the right kind of tire gel while every other brand has offered garbage tire shines. They’ve offered that same solid product and it’s still sold today 30+ years later. Where tf was Gyeon & Carpro and all these other brands 30 years ago? They hadn’t even started trying to copy Armor All’s products yet. Armor All makes more money per year on just their protectant than Carpro makes on ALL their entire product line. You think Armor All doesn’t have some of the best chemists working for them? Some of the popular belief is completely wrong. Btw I’ve been a professional detailer for the past 10yrs. I’ve got my shelves full of Meguiars gallons etc. lots of products from all the brands. But as far as calling Armor All crap? I’m not saying they’re the best or anything, but there’s far worse products and some of their stuff has been innovative and impressive over the years.

      @Samuelfish2k@Samuelfish2k5 ай бұрын
  • I loved this episode & can’t wait for more. Keep up the good work

    @shaytovensdetail@shaytovensdetail4 ай бұрын
  • Water behavior really doesn't have much to do with protection quality. You could smear bacon fat on your far and it'd be hydrophobic

    @liamflynn6929@liamflynn69295 ай бұрын
  • After the clay bar you could notice a big difference between the pros and donut when they touched it with the front of their hands vs the back of their hands.

    @wolfmananswer2235@wolfmananswer22355 ай бұрын
    • I noticed that too

      @christiandulaney1638@christiandulaney16385 ай бұрын
    • And I wonder, how the ceramic products would work, if they used the same clay and polishing method, because this was not the comparison between the 2 ceramic coatings, but it's a high and low comparison . I think the difference is that the low budget product is starting with a strong handicap. But good to see that the difference on an old car is not that big, and you can really DIY.

      @adambeimel104@adambeimel1045 ай бұрын
  • Always a good day when Justin is in a video 😤

    @MythicR@MythicR5 ай бұрын
  • As an ex-detailer just a few things to note: cheap clay bars can get the job done just as well as more expensive ones. A good lube is often more important, soapy water is a no go as it's technically a degreaser and tends to dry out, you can use something like heavily diluted Optimum No Rinse and it'll cost pence (cents for you americans) per bottle. In regards to polishing, technique and patience are the most important factors. Rushing over it will create inconsistent results that won't have the desired outcome. Take your time and don't use too much product as you'll just get slinging, four large dots on your pad, tamp the bad on the body in small areas, then gently brush the product around with the pad and start the machine low to move it around to the desired areas, then work in a crossing pattern always running straight or parralell. A cheap Das6 DA will be more than enough for most people, coupled with a decent quality pad (chemical guys hex logic for example) and returning to the argument for compound then polish, I honestly got the exact same results in less time using a better quality combination product than used here, such as Scholl S20 Black, it's a fairly heavy cut but if you don't abuse it, it'll work better than the Meg's shown on here. Regardless of the cheap ceramic performance, the longevity is often awful, more expensive products last 6+ months with proper care (if you go to a car wash it'll last very little time), but the cheap stuff will last 1 month or so before beginning to fail. As another pro to PPF, a lot are now self healing so any scratches you do get will 'heal' under heat, making the mark pretty much disappear.

    @SatchDoesThings@SatchDoesThings5 ай бұрын
  • Right on time for this video, since I opened my own detailing place a few days ago xD Wonderful pro detailers here!

    @morko576@morko5765 ай бұрын
  • Anyone notice the Sterrato in the background?!

    @haydenservice1735@haydenservice17355 ай бұрын
  • How long did it take to do just the front corner of this car?

    @jamessizemore7103@jamessizemore71035 ай бұрын
    • Washing, clay, and cut/polish usually takes me about 7 hours for a whole car

      @kileawesome@kileawesome5 ай бұрын
    • @@kileawesome damn that's a whole day activity

      @jamessizemore7103@jamessizemore71035 ай бұрын
    • @@jamessizemore7103 yeah that’s why bigger detail companies have multiple people working on a car

      @kileawesome@kileawesome5 ай бұрын
    • @@jamessizemore7103 the way I see it. I’d rather spend 7 hours detailing my car then spending 600 to pay a pro. I don’t make 80 bucks an hour lol

      @artm5583@artm55838 күн бұрын
  • Awesome, I'm been looking into doing this to my new car but have been stymied by this issue exactly. Thank you

    @seamripper0000@seamripper00005 ай бұрын
  • I love got my truck done at ceramic pro with ceramic all the way around and a PPF front for my bumper and hood and honestly it’s been worth it. When it gets dirty and has water spots you take a foam cannon to it and a pressure washer and it all comes off. For my tint and PPF was almost 3 grand but it’s been worth it. When I got into my fender bender the paint transfer from both cars that hit me came right off and you can’t even tell other than my one spot that popped off. Buy once and cry once!

    @cristianfmendez@cristianfmendez5 ай бұрын
  • Gotta get jimmy more screen time he’s funny AF.

    @ethangomez6441@ethangomez64415 ай бұрын
  • I guess I finally see why detailing costs so much 😂

    @F3A5T@F3A5T5 ай бұрын
  • I tried using a $50 ceramic coat on my car before, but since I didn't have a dry place like a garage, my valiant efforts to make the car look shiny and sleek only made the effect last few weeks. Did the car wash with pressure washer, clay bar, the whole nine yards. Spent about 7 hours on a sedan. Cost of all my products was around $400. To save time now by not spending more hours to do my truck, I made an appointment few days ago to have it done by professionals. Full detailing and cleaning followed by a two day ceramic coat application process with a 10H product. Total cost around $1100.

    @shakawhenthewallsfell8570@shakawhenthewallsfell85705 ай бұрын
  • Okay so 2 things: 1- Justin, you've come so far! HUGE difference in the way you host these videos compared to a year ago! Kudos to you! 2- This was an excellent video. As a guy that is really into keeping my vehicules ultra clean, I gotta say this gave me a great idea of where I should pay more for my products Vs pay less and just take my time.

    @jojacquesMS3@jojacquesMS35 ай бұрын
  • Day 418 of asking James to do an Up to Speed on his Dad Carrying on PaganiGaming’s legacy

    @eddiesande137@eddiesande1375 ай бұрын
    • The torch has been passed on 🙌🏼

      @PaganiGaming@PaganiGaming5 ай бұрын
    • Never gonna happen. It says in their description that they DO NOT TAKE VIDEO IDEA PITCHES.

      @5Ci0N@5Ci0N5 ай бұрын
    • ​@@PaganiGamingyea because people dislike you so much they're nuking your channel 😂

      @5Ci0N@5Ci0N5 ай бұрын
    • @@5Ci0Nstrange that anyone actually gives a shit at all. Says more about you guys than @pagani gaming

      @UpperDarbyDetailing@UpperDarbyDetailing5 ай бұрын
    • ​@@UpperDarbyDetailingI don't see how harassing someone about their late dad is cool. He died of a heart attack. Leave it be. Something like that can be extremely personal to someone.

      @5Ci0N@5Ci0N5 ай бұрын
  • Really enjoyed this! It was cool to see how well the pros did even handicapped. I occasionally watch detailing content over on Detail Geek and it's fun to see these kinds of crossovers!

    @susan_beaver@susan_beaver5 ай бұрын
  • Love detailing videos, great job guys!

    @alansoler2653@alansoler26535 ай бұрын
  • When is the Up to Speed on James’ dad going to happen?

    @benjaelee@benjaelee5 ай бұрын
    • Dislikes go a long way

      @5Ci0N@5Ci0N5 ай бұрын
  • I'm sorry, but the level of scientific inquiry is really low with these comparisons. They have been for years (with a couple of exceptions). You actually said, "The free-ish two bucket method and the $5,000 power washer system have the same results, but obviously we're giving it to the $5,000 washer." Ummm...if you're only talking about quality of the product itself....then sure. It will be the better, more expensive product every time. In that case, what are you testing? Are you suggesting I should get the $5,000 pressure washer for my home because it's cooler despite the results being negligible per your own testing? It's just a bit frustrating since this could be a lot better with minimal effort. I mean, the whole premise of having two compounding variables doesn't really make sense either. You paired professionals with bad products and novices with good products. Neither of those scenarios typically exist in the wild. I again ask "What are you testing? What's the point of the video?" Just find a variable and test it. Get a professional to try both products and tell us what he/she thinks. Done. That would be much more useful. "I think with towels, you can go with something cheaper because....". That's more useful than "You should be a $5,000 pressure washer for your home because it makes things a bit easier."

    @wreilly09@wreilly093 ай бұрын
  • The cool things I learned was high end cars like mercs and bmw are so nice to work on and restore. My aunt and uncle had a 95 merc and I would wash a wax it for free. Since I was young but learning on my Saturn which I got to look amazing was how different the paint was on there’re car. When you do all the steps correctly and use quality products the end results were amazing like new.

    @Arealprizeguy@Arealprizeguy3 ай бұрын
  • Great video, bro was very knowledgeable honest & amazing at what he does great person too bring on & you boys killed it

    @JECHOE@JECHOE5 ай бұрын
  • Up To Speed on James' dad needs to happen ASAP!

    @sirsulley8110@sirsulley81105 ай бұрын
    • Dislikes go a long way

      @5Ci0N@5Ci0N5 ай бұрын
  • Yes more detailing please it’s fun and enjoyable to watch you guys either fail and/or win!

    @Roobencharmer1@Roobencharmer15 ай бұрын
  • Those pro detailers were cool, I'm glad y'all are giving them a cool way at maybe getting them more business. Id have them clean my car

    @sfielding10001@sfielding100015 ай бұрын
  • Yes for more Donut detailing videos

    @KenMarinellie@KenMarinellie5 ай бұрын
  • That was pretty, love detailing content! For the wheel challenge, the pros should’ve used the expensive wheel cleaner after too to see if anything more came off with the better product. Would maybe even it out

    @YeliTry@YeliTry5 ай бұрын
  • Car detailers are the unsung heroes of the dealer world.. they go so under appreciated.. ❤

    @bmint@bmint5 ай бұрын
  • These detailers deserve the detail part of the word Good technique, good explanations etc

    @someguy9520@someguy95205 ай бұрын
  • Mad props to the pros! They were really cool while getting all of the junk product and hard work!! Cool guys!

    @chrisschlis9440@chrisschlis94405 ай бұрын
  • The fact that Ive been watching way too many car detailing vids to the point where it’s taken over my entire recommended feed, and then you guys just happened to drop this video now is just pleasantly funny

    @gregreee@gregreee5 ай бұрын
  • Yes to all the in depth detailing content 👏 👏

    @adrianbluepythons@adrianbluepythons3 ай бұрын
  • My first job was a lot attendant for a car dealership. Part of the job was we had to wash and prep vehicles for the customer after a dealer sold it to them. One of the things we used that was a great all purpose cleaner and made the surface of the vehicle look great all over on the outside was desalt.

    @Itsallsotiresome@Itsallsotiresome4 күн бұрын
  • I love detailing. Definitely do more videos on it

    @Traxxmaciek@Traxxmaciek2 ай бұрын
  • This is good content guys would love to see u test more products with pros in future

    @rilik3@rilik35 ай бұрын
  • I would personally love to see more detailing videos. I enjoy doing it myself and have a thought to mention. When wash my car, I do a touchless then touch wash, IE Pressure washer then 2 bucket with a grit guard. I would be curious as to what the Pro methods are and if they do a similar process

    @Drfrodoskywalker@Drfrodoskywalker5 ай бұрын
  • Definitely more detailing content !!!!!!

    @TheCyclistHarsh@TheCyclistHarsh5 ай бұрын
  • Always a great day when donut posts

    @Shmurda330@Shmurda3305 ай бұрын
  • Definitely love these detail vids 👍

    @alexjavi13ify@alexjavi13ify5 ай бұрын
  • After the polish you should have divided the bonnet in 4 and applied both ceramic coatings to each side to see if they performed better or worse vs the prep work prior to application

    @WavyMasey@WavyMasey5 ай бұрын
  • This was a fun episode. Love car wash products and gear

    @Shamoss1080@Shamoss10805 ай бұрын
  • Man I love that you brought pros for this, great idea! Loved the vid!

    @LucienVonKreuz@LucienVonKreuz5 ай бұрын
  • You need to add a mid section, I'm sure I'm not the only one that won't buy the most expensive but won't buy the cheapest either, I have no doubts there is a lot of products in the middle that would be pretty close to the expensive option

    @W0rp3D@W0rp3D5 ай бұрын
  • Been detailing for years now and out off all the polishing/buffers ive used that rupes is by far my favorite. Pair it with the rupes compounds its a great day paint correcting 😂 i can say you dont need the most expensive stuff out there but definitely dont get the cheapest, it could cost you more in the long run.

    @irregularf150@irregularf1505 ай бұрын
  • I used some Meguiars product on alloy wheels - it turned purple where the brake dust was, but it sure as hell cleaned the things. They really looked new.

    @andysaunders3708@andysaunders37085 ай бұрын
  • I used to work for Chemical Guys and it was so cool seeing their products put to use

    @warnabrotha95YT@warnabrotha95YT5 ай бұрын
  • The entire point of a foam cannon is to be able to spray it on and let the foam break down and drag dirt off without touching it. You're supposed to foam cannon, wash it off after it sits for a bit, then maybe follow it up with a bucket and mitt wash. Foam cannons are extremely inefficient when it comes to the amount of soap used, hence you're wasting money if you use a foam cannon to spray it on just to immediately hit it with a mitt.

    @rustler08@rustler085 ай бұрын
  • Detail content enjoyer here 👋🏽 gonna have to try polishing and ceramic coating out soon. The only 2 things I haven’t attempted detailing wash wise

    @darius_j11@darius_j115 ай бұрын
  • That reminds me, if you have the time and money, ceramic coating any touchscreens that you use everyday is an incredible upgrade you can get for yourself. There are guides on how to do it properly, and your phone/tablet's screen will feel buttery smooth and "brand new" for years, far, far longer than the oleophobic coatings that they come with stock (including any and all screen protectors)

    @TexelGuy@TexelGuy5 ай бұрын
  • Looks like their shop is single handedly keeping Obsessed Garage afloat

    @Nick210@Nick2105 ай бұрын
    • 😂

      @seventysschev@seventysschev5 ай бұрын
  • The thing about experience is it also means knowing the best product to use to get each situation done in the best way possible without harming the car, and in the least amount of time. And sometimes, that product is expensive. I’d say, to a certain extent, more experience also needs more expensive items.

    @jinni9957@jinni99575 ай бұрын
  • Yes more detailing content. I wanna get the black on my truck to be really nice and I would love to see you guys explain how I should do it. I only trust donut content lol

    @heltonherrera6745@heltonherrera67455 ай бұрын
  • I use the armor all wheel cleaner on my wheels and it my wheels come out like the ones the $75 stuff was used on the only thing I've had issues with is it loves polished/chrome wheels a lot better than textured wheels and aluminum wheels.

    @Eagle1977@Eagle19775 ай бұрын
  • My favorite product is hybrid ceramic spray wax. After a wash while the car is still wet, you spray it on and buff it in while you dry with a microfiber cloth. It doesnt last as long as legit ceramic, but it cheap and super simple to apply. Looks just as good, just need to be reapplied more often.

    @boost331@boost3315 ай бұрын
  • Wow, this new hi low with a twist is an awesome concept, more plz 🤙

    @maxuniverse6002@maxuniverse60025 ай бұрын
  • I like the detail stuff I’d like to see y’all build a best bang vs quality for the bucks kit for the do it yourself driveway detail

    @JSchlotmann@JSchlotmann5 ай бұрын
  • Every time I see an e39 I’m in love especially in this spec 😍😍😍 those wheels and it’s also a pre facelift , looks so classy , other than the plastic tech infested smartphones on wheels we have today, btw this color is GORGEOUS 😍😍😍

    @shtopfl5247@shtopfl52475 ай бұрын
  • FINALLY. You guys put this one off for a while. I always wish the cars were getting detailed

    @christianfountain11@christianfountain115 ай бұрын
  • More detailing videos!! Love it!

    @SVTJD@SVTJD5 ай бұрын
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