$10 vs $1000 Car Detailing Products

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[@isaacfickau5587]

Glad Nolan was finally on high team 😂

[@joshuagibson2520]

He's high alright...

[@CarsandChris]

​@@joshuagibson2520no

[@thadbonifacio5203]

Any idea who’s going to be at low team next time? Is it just Jer now? 🤣

[@trevorroose7904]

Hope he doesn't like it too much. I'm always cheering for low team!

[@comedian0338]

Less James and more Nolan is always a good thing.

[@vipe650r]

Props to the detailers. They seem like cool dudes.

[@Itsxthebk14]

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

[@johnnychimpo7539]

@@trillnix3043you need a hobby

[@vladpcgamer]

@@trillnix3043what a nerd holy shit

[@PistachiOhMy]

​@@trillnix3043or you could not

[@DainSmart-vm7pc]

Are you taking the piss you can clean the car and save the lives

[@uglycargarage228]

Now have the pros do yalls side again but with their usual tools they use, and see how much we better it looks 😂

[@mohdreezaazreemohdraffie3943]

Agree 100%

[@TheBlankOneIsMe]

Dew it!

[@PREDATOR07]

I was expecting that. And by the way I have 20 years of experience and enjoyed this video

[@JapanCustomTours]

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

[@k-dawg58]

The Apple Watch getting washed many times lol

[@405motoring]

Thank you guys for using our shop for this video! 🙌 Love the way it came out!

[@seventysschev]

You guys have a dope shop. Super jealous!

[@ras.51]

I agree, it's a dream!

[@detailersroadmap]

From the detailing industry, thank you for being educational and transparent on the products/skills. ❤

[@djc1485]

Does that flooring drain well?

[@seventysschev]

@@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

[@mikazuki1615]

i can see the honesty in the professionals' soul

[@Alistair]

true professionals

[@glareicebutts1423]

they’re gonna honestly charge you 500 dollars for a detail

[@cameronliddell9533]

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

[@nox6438]

@@glareicebutts1423 A detail worth 1000

[@glareicebutts1423]

@@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

[@kegangriffie4193]

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.

[@michaelrogers6008]

they use to do animated ones that were great too

[@raynjpg]

@@michaelrogers6008i didn't like the animated ones

[@gc82000]

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,

[@WidowMaker3786]

especially with a neglected car

[@enriquezamora2980]

That ending transition where you guys are saying thanks for watching in the reflection of the paint was pretty clever 🔥

[@aaronjaggan]

meh

[@Lustecom]

No one cares

[@LeyliaFireheart]

Donut is like Saturday morning cartoons for overworked adults like me

[@DarkSession6208]

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.)

[@Seb-Storm]

For glass I use glass cleaner and then wipe them with a little wax to protect them and to make water slide off better

[@jspaulding4106]

I think Chris Fix has a pretty exhaustive headlight restoration product comparison (if I remember correctly)

[@thechamprob1234]

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

[@austinpls8258]

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 :)

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

@@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

[@slightlybrewed5840]

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!

[@Rahzarusfilms]

i love the detailing episodes. this honestly taught me some things

[@G_I_D_S]

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.

[@FaintAcrobat]

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.

[@Cwayne1989]

I watch the AMMO dudes channel, He deserves all the support in the world. Such a humble guy.

[@boxoffisa]

How much was it?

[@christiandulaney1638]

So youre saying it lasted longer than your relationship? Ba-dum-tiss (rim shot)

[@F3N01]

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

[@koko4620]

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

[@hundredlives3910]

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

[@Seb-Storm]

My thoughts exactly. This test means nothing in the end. Too many variables

[@Cheezwizzz]

250 bucks?! 😂

[@tanmayta9131]

@@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. :)

[@OnTrackDetailing]

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.

[@RD-io6sm]

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.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

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.

[@brandondickinson6305]

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.

[@viewatyourownrisk]

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.

[@hemi265mustard]

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

[@DAWGENS]

I never was that fast on a video 😂😂

[@fernwehphile_]

Me too 😂

[@baedonryland7073]

Facts

[@SR42G]

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.

[@CRneu]

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.

[@stinkycheese804]

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.

[@Stexen]

I want Jimmy to be a regular member

[@vipe650r]

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.

[@terra___photo]

Y'all should definitely put up more detailing content. Super fun to watch with a Donut twist!

[@sekkaro5258]

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.

[@tylorpayne9926]

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!

[@240TechGuy]

Then you gotta recognize the blue bottle. Scott definitely got amazed by it.

[@tylorpayne9926]

@@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.

[@-aid4084]

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!

[@dustinbrueggemann1875]

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.

[@tanmayta9131]

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. :)

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

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.

[@rshinn8776]

There is a point of diminishing returns on everything.

[@240TechGuy]

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.

[@bmwmsport11]

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.

[@Thatonefuckinguy]

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.

[@rshinn8776]

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.

[@ratsun1734]

beads mean dirt and is not good @@rshinn8776

[@chantakzee]

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.

[@mkvgli1801]

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

[@WhiteLBZ]

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

[@michaelryan79]

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.

[@randomrangoon5476]

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 😂

[@monstershayne]

Important info tho

[@jaskajokunen3716]

im surprised they didnt do iron removal

[@fullsendalberto4838]

@@jaskajokunen3716they were supposed to do a tar and iron remover on paint

[@stinkycheese804]

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.

[@zbatchDOC]

Nolan is crushing the “I’m turning into a 40 year old man” transition.

[@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM]

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.

[@chucksaurus2602]

More detailing content please! Really enjoyed the comparisons between products

[@IanZainea1990]

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

[@stinkycheese804]

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.

[@IanZainea1990]

@@stinkycheese804 fair enough

[@nappa0582]

It's refreshing to see Nolan on the Hi end of things for a change.

[@HakiPlays]

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

[@felixgallardo1783]

Love the comparison and detailing content. Keep it coming.

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

The detailers seem like cool dudes. The guy with the cross earring works well in front of the camera.

[@stefanb18]

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!

[@russelljacob7955]

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.

[@stefanb18]

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

[@christiandulaney1638]

89 Civic@@stefanb18

[@russelljacob7955]

@@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.

[@EVILGOKU1986]

Man these are great episodes. Love these challenges better than the 5k comparison comparison challenges. These two guys are awesome bros.

[@dalenewcomb5192]

Love the detailing content!

[@hectore9854]

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.

[@russelljacob7955]

For the few dollars difference? Clay bar saves itself just in time imo though.

[@defmiino]

@@russelljacob7955 100% theres no reason to use plumbers putty lol

[@stinkycheese804]

@@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.

[@chvnse]

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!

[@_Zekken]

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

[@deltahorizon26]

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

[@Samuelfish2k]

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.

[@deltahorizon26]

@@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.

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@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.

[@liamflynn6929]

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

[@shaytovensdetail]

I loved this episode & can’t wait for more. Keep up the good work

[@wolfmananswer2235]

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.

[@christiandulaney1638]

I noticed that too

[@adambeimel104]

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.

[@MythicR]

Always a good day when Justin is in a video 😤

[@SatchDoesThings]

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.

[@morko576]

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

[@haydenservice1735]

Anyone notice the Sterrato in the background?!

[@jamessizemore7103]

How long did it take to do just the front corner of this car?

[@kileawesome]

Washing, clay, and cut/polish usually takes me about 7 hours for a whole car

[@jamessizemore7103]

@@kileawesome damn that's a whole day activity

[@kileawesome]

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

[@artm5583]

@@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

[@seamripper0000]

Awesome, I'm been looking into doing this to my new car but have been stymied by this issue exactly. Thank you

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

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.

[@ethangomez6441]

Gotta get jimmy more screen time he’s funny AF.

[@F3A5T]

I guess I finally see why detailing costs so much 😂

[@cristianfmendez]

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!

[@jojacquesMS3]

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.

[@eddiesande137]

Day 418 of asking James to do an Up to Speed on his Dad Carrying on PaganiGaming’s legacy

[@PaganiGaming]

The torch has been passed on 🙌🏼

[@5Ci0N]

Never gonna happen. It says in their description that they DO NOT TAKE VIDEO IDEA PITCHES.

[@5Ci0N]

​@@PaganiGamingyea because people dislike you so much they're nuking your channel 😂

[@UpperDarbyDetailing]

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

[@5Ci0N]

​@@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.

[@susan_beaver]

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!

[@alansoler2653]

Love detailing videos, great job guys!

[@benjaelee]

When is the Up to Speed on James’ dad going to happen?

[@5Ci0N]

Dislikes go a long way

[@wreilly09]

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."

[@Arealprizeguy]

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.

[@Roobencharmer1]

Yes more detailing please it’s fun and enjoyable to watch you guys either fail and/or win!

[@sirsulley8110]

Up To Speed on James' dad needs to happen ASAP!

[@5Ci0N]

Dislikes go a long way

[@JECHOE]

Great video, bro was very knowledgeable honest & amazing at what he does great person too bring on & you boys killed it

[@sfielding10001]

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

[@KenMarinellie]

Yes for more Donut detailing videos

[@YeliTry]

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

[@bmint]

Car detailers are the unsung heroes of the dealer world.. they go so under appreciated.. ❤

[@chrisschlis9440]

Mad props to the pros! They were really cool while getting all of the junk product and hard work!! Cool guys!

[@someguy9520]

These detailers deserve the detail part of the word Good technique, good explanations etc

[@Itsallsotiresome]

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.

[@gregreee]

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

[@adrianbluepythons]

Yes to all the in depth detailing content 👏 👏

[@rilik3]

This is good content guys would love to see u test more products with pros in future

[@Traxxmaciek]

I love detailing. Definitely do more videos on it

[@Drfrodoskywalker]

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

[@TheCyclistHarsh]

Definitely more detailing content !!!!!!

[@Shmurda330]

Always a great day when donut posts

[@alexjavi13ify]

Definitely love these detail vids 👍

[@WavyMasey]

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

[@Shamoss1080]

This was a fun episode. Love car wash products and gear

[@LucienVonKreuz]

Man I love that you brought pros for this, great idea! Loved the vid!

[@W0rp3D]

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

[@irregularf150]

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.

[@andysaunders3708]

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.

[@warnabrotha95YT]

I used to work for Chemical Guys and it was so cool seeing their products put to use

[@rustler08]

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.

[@darius_j11]

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

[@Nick210]

Looks like their shop is single handedly keeping Obsessed Garage afloat

[@seventysschev]

😂

[@TexelGuy]

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)

[@jinni9957]

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.

[@heltonherrera6745]

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

[@Eagle1977]

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.

[@boost331]

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.

[@maxuniverse6002]

Wow, this new hi low with a twist is an awesome concept, more plz 🤙

[@arod84]

Bro… 🤦‍♂️could’ve at least gave them some basic brushes. The toothbrush was just disrespectful 😅

[@JSchlotmann]

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

[@shtopfl5247]

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 😍😍😍

[@SVTJD]

More detailing videos!! Love it!