Winter Car Detailing Tips to Avoid Rust on Wheels Porsche Macan

This is my Porsche Macan that collected salt from the first winter storm of the year and I hadn't yet done my Winter protection routine on what I refer to as the "Arm Pits" of my car. Although there are many Winter Car Detailing Tips, these are just a few of the cleaning tips I used to avoid or minimize the chance of inducing rust in the forgotten areas of the Porsche Macan. I coated the wheels in AMMO Gelee Pro Wheel and Metal Coat as well as the calipers, suspension, and exhaust pipes. This process should be done on your car before winter and after winter to ensure salt water does not sit for too long in these arm-pit areas. Hope this helps. Stay warm! -Larry
Contents
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Detailing Explained
03:05 - Anti-Salt Soak
03:53 - Wheels Off
05:00 - Suspension Cleaning
07:26 - Cleaning Recap
08:42 - Steam Cleaning Tips
09:46 - Wheel Cleaning and Drying
11:15 - Gelee Protection
13:52 - Final Protection Steps
15:58 - Detailing Recap
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[@chrisbisone4447]

I really love that Larry talks to you as if you were standing next to him. A very personal one on one feeling. Excellent video, Larry. Please don't loose this passion!!

[@chrisbisone4447]

I've been purchasing more AMMO products from Larry lately because the quality and performance is 2nd to none. The craptastic winter weather here in SE Wisconsin has taking a toll on my OCD. AMMO products have extremely helped my '20 Edge ST stand out among the salty, grimy cars I drive by everyday. I feel I've been getting dirty looks by other drivers cuz my suv is so clean in 9` weather 😁😄😄

[@MarshWaha]

Agreed! Very one on one.

[@ryandenton9886]

I love that Larry actually explains things rather than just cutting straight to the fix. Thanks Larry

[@blackwater485]

You'll see how much comments here are pertaining to how thoughtful Larry everytime he creates a video. It's like he's teaching you but at the same time you're like his buddy in journeys like these. Such a fun drive, won't be bored in videos like this even if you're not a car geek or detailing guy. Very much appreciated work, Larry!

[@fearofchicke]

My favorite part of your channel is the focus on grass roots and casual detailing. The highlight on alternative practices and tools that allow anyone to go out and care for their car is nonexistent in most other channels. Thank you.

[@HammerPowered]

Us northeastern guys really appreciate these tips for sure. Salt is a norm from November to April...lol

[@rachids3030]

Cleaned it yesterday. Couple hours later, enormous rain storm. Car is filthy again.. Ugh i hate winter here in europe

[@MrMichikelomtres]

I totally agree, I can't even begin to tell you how much restoring and cleaning has helped to start to make me feel good while treating depression

[@andysgaragetherapy]

100% Larry! Automotive detailing is one of the best parts of my self-care routine! The peace and quiet, along with the satisfaction of doing and see the transformation of the vehicles from dirty to clean again is extremely therapeutic! You are certainly NOT crazy!

[@brunozweersgames7656]

I agree

[@colinhess8900]

If you want to prevent rust on the rockers, you need to coat the INSIDE with oil. They generally don’t rust from the outside, but rather from the inside out. If you see visible rust on the outside, it’s a mess inside. Same goes for doors, frame rails, body panels, etc. Coating the outside is great, but you have to protect the inside. Inner cavities will sweat like a can of soda pulled from your fridge when exposed to changes in temperature. Humidity in the air can also introduce condensation into panels. Oil ensures that whatever moisture is present gets displaced from the metal surface, thus preventing rust from forming.

[@GETaYOTA]

It is sad that people aren’t aware of this/ shrug it off

[@MyMemesAreTerrible]

How would you do the inside of the doors? Would you take the interior trim off? Asking as an Aussie who for whatever reason is worried about their car getting a spec of rust despite living in one of the most rust free places in the world

[@GETaYOTA]

@@MyMemesAreTerrible pop off body plugs. They’re all over

[@colinhess8900]

@@MyMemesAreTerrible If you used an aerosol can of Fluid film or equivalent oil, there’s nozzles that have long straws with a fan tip. You pull one or two of the rubber plugs in the side of the door, feed the straw in as far as you can, then pull it out slowly while you spray. You’ll get a pretty even coating doing it that way. Check out “RepairGeek” here on YT, he has good videos on the various products and techniques.

[@colinhess8900]

@@MyMemesAreTerrible there’s also usually drain holes along the bottom, that might be a convenient place to spray.

[@harinderchaprana475]

Thanks Larry, From now on i will be going to take care of my car's armpits more than i was doing in the past.

[@davidmendoza5083]

Love this bc it shows that Larry treats every car before this like his own! He goes the extra mile with other peoples cars like he does his own! Shows a lot about him!

[@dwoodog]

Been watching for several years now and never get tired of the attention to detail, and good clear explanations on why your doing it a certain way.

[@craigjamison8427]

I agree that cleaning wheel wells/suspension is therapeutic. I’ve been cleaning mine since as far back as the early 90’s. Most people think it’s crazy but I find it so enjoyable. Glad to hear you agree .

[@markm0000]

Good job Craig. Someone will admire your clean car and appreciate it.

[@scottnyc6572]

Living in NYC i hate road salts and yes you’re absolutely correct about washing and cleaning your vehicle.There is something therapeutic and especially rewarding getting access to the suspension and undercarriage.If only they used beet juice instead on the roads instead of rock salt.This was very informative and cool video to watch.Thanks

[@krishverma7373]

Notice how Larry has 0 scuffs on his rims and he’s had the car for a while now that’s what you call car caring 👌👌👍👍

[@tedbear631]

6:45 Your so right ANY time I clean my car I feel better and I just have a little grocery getter honda nothing special but I love my car and any time I clean her up I feel great!!! Larry your my bible when it comes to cleaning cars I've learned so much from just your chan alone its insane. Keep up the good work!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you!

[@Avetarx]

Larry is right, cleaning something, anything is very relaxing and therapeutic. I gave my apartment a thorough cleaning and washed + degreased the oven, and felt much better! 😄

[@surroundsoundfreak13]

Going to be doing this soon. You're right, it is therapeutic. I always use your Boost Winter Wash before and after winter.

[@ethanblack6174]

Couldn't agree more I have my own business here in new Zealand and when I need a break I spend 3 hours cleaning my cars amazing time to relax. Also wacthing your videos befor I go to sleep helps me relax for the next days work .

[@KingdomAuto]

Living in Canada where they over-salt the roads EVERY night during the winter months, I REALLY appreciate this video - thanks for the information! Your Macan looks fantastic!

[@jankindl915]

6:44 oh how i LOVE cleaning my wheelwells, suspension, engine bay etc... you are absolutelly right!

[@brucemadden1626]

Once again, I amazed at the detail and thoroughness you do in your work, the explanations for each item/part, and wish the best for you and your family.

[@dfigueroa788]

It’s always great to see new videos I can watch your videos all day long and not get tired on the other side just gets my OCD up and makes me start running to the garage applying your methods over a clean car and always find a spot I missed.

[@erickstiner1668]

therapeutic is watching you educate us on detailing. Thank you

[@ciaranokane4137]

That was a very therapeutic video, thanks Larry, I have to use a long handle brush every single week on my wheel wells and another on the wheel barrel, plus completely flush my door jambs because our roads are disgusting and it always rains.

[@Daewon911]

11:20 Great tip Larry for leaving unbuffed! In studio environment you can get wheel well sprayed with the coating by a small paint sprayer or airbrush. Than you can go bananas with details :))

[@mrbxv]

Larry need to write a book. It will be titled “Zen and the Art of Automotive Detailing”

[@DirceuCorsetti]

It doesn't even snow where I live, yet I'm still here watching till the end. Love these vids. And yes, washing a car or a bike is a therapy.

[@jeff605]

6:18 this is so true, last days I put new suspension on my car and took the wheel fairings out too and cleaned everything behind it and it’s just so satisfying and makes you happy, it’s weird but so true🤩

[@jerometellenbachk]

I don't own a car and I won't ever clean my car so neatly, but I love watching your videos. You have so much passion!

[@skean2008]

Great Vid Larry! I 100% agree with detailing been therapeutic. It’s really helped me with anxiety over the years. Love your videos. Sean (Ireland)

[@edwalsh41]

People with an average income have nothing better to do than clean their cars for two days in a row. I don’t think everybody can afford your cleaning services. I like how you clean cars. Good job!

[@trentharvey7508]

Every time I look at one of your videos I’m left feeling wowed. You are absolutely right. Cleaning the undercarriage of your vehicle is very therapeutic. There’s a great sense of satisfaction when the job is completed. By the way. You have a great set up. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you!

[@trentharvey7508]

@@AMMO-NYC you’re welcome dude

[@Bd73551]

I love your current intro. Good choice on music, beautiful cars you’ve worked on. Very well done.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you!

[@Plombo_5]

Good morning, Larry. Have a great Sunday! Thanks for all your work.

[@bigd9848]

I live on Long Island and I enjoy cleaning my car. I detail on the side and it is very satisfying to clean out the wheel wells and calipers.Great video as always ✊

[@capcadetNH]

Larry, I love your videos and how well you explain everything through out the process! It helps alot when detailing my vehicles

[@the-regularguy]

had a very stressful week of stud and followed by both saturday and sunday of intense studying ..just gave my exam and was feeling ...tensed or escalated ...saw this video..put my headphones on and just immersed myself into it and thankyou larry for using such beautiful audio it really helped me relax (no i dont have a car..if i did i would prolly ruin it by cleaning too much like my bike)

[@mikekitsune123]

So Ive been super stressed and it hit me what you said about cleaning out the suspension and inner wheel wells and holly crap you are right. It was like a zen awaking and I felt absolutely great after. Who knew. AMMO NYC #1

[@melvinreed4136]

I watch other people's car detail videos. By far, Larry is the best of the best.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you!

[@Kenchinito2207]

@6:22 you're absolutely right. One of the reasons I like to detail my car is because it is therapeutic to watch the dirt and grime drip away.

[@NikPreusser]

I go crazy every fall and spring doing this stuff, I agree.. it’s therapeutic. I just bought AMMO frothe anti-Salt. First time customer, can’t wait for more therapy sessions!

[@1439of2000]

Hey Larry, I love the videos. Here in Alaska we don’t use salt but instead use sand and gravel mix. Everyone has a broken windshield and a few rock chips but way less rust than the Midwest. Keep it up!

[@d98gt]

I enjoy the variety of vehicles that come through that shop; many of which I haven't even heard of. I spend so much time watching these deep details while my vehicle sits outside dirty haha

[@P4SDetails]

Yeah, you live in a place with harsh winters, you almost have to take extreme preventative measures, otherwise everything falls apart. Great video bru.

[@henryatkinson1479]

Love these in-depth explanations and tips. Really cool to see.

[@ERICK4431]

Larry my friend you are not crazy! Cleaning your car in full detail like the suspension is very calming and therapeutic 😌

[@Nick-wk2xo]

So very true, cleaning like that is very therapeutic. After you're done it feels like you can almost breathe better.

[@mklenovich]

I look every Sunday morning for these videos! This is my therapy and Mr. Larry is my therapist. He is the best storyteller on KZbin. Portland, OR

[@kmotch]

Only Larry could clean the Porsche on the break calliper to the point of stripping the white off it!!!! Legend

[@bjimsondetailing]

Your style of tutorial is second to none.keep the good work going

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you!

[@mayadenton9329]

Love when Larry hops on the whiteboard! Great video!!!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thx for watching!!!

[@Desmo937]

Thank you for your fantastic Content, I absolutely love your videos. Watching you work with that passion, knowledge and video quality is great. The voice overs, so many angles and your style make it 17 minutes of pure joy. Greetings from Germany!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Appreciate it!

[@robby2161]

This video is just what I needed this morning! SQ5 owner here in CT...man these roads got nasty quick!

[@regachom1]

Great vid as always. Really appreciate the little side note of getting out of your head and doing something very simple to just keep your own sanity. Mental health is as important as ever nowadays.

[@babelsalot]

You assume much sir. My truck hasn’t seen a wash in over a year! It rained and that was good enough! But I live in SoCal so we don’t get rust like you haha. But I love your channel and has become a cathartic aid to keep help me wind down from a days work. Thank you!

[@JPVolvo]

Honestly, I don’t really take care of my cars paint, but I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@ADAMBLAZEVIC]

We have a very well equiped manual car cleaner in town, I can go there 0-24 and have all the tools to do the job myself. I like to go there every week, for once I like my car clean but the other purpose is what you mentioned, it is just so relaxing, I can switch off a little bit.

[@TECsta76]

How are you not mentioning this kind of care prolongs it’s lifetime value?? That’s been my motivation lately! Drive and “Protecting” my assets!!!

[@ryanh1654]

I love your videos Larry! You’re a great teacher and explain the why’s very well

[@neilwalker5041]

I really enjoy these educational videos and thank you for taking the time to film and edit this video.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@7477238]

Will be doing this in the spring. My car is 10 years old and not rusty surprisingly but underneath can use a good pressure wash, cleaning and protecting on the metal bits. I did notice the buildup underneath when swapping over to my winter tires so once the weather improves this is priority number 1.

[@edgards]

You’re not crazy, cleaning my truck makes me clear my mind and feel better about myself and that I’m caring about the things I own to make them last.

[@williamc2118]

Fluid film is awesome for this! Especially between metal panels & under rocker panels.

[@mdcollins3806]

Your definitely not crazy…..Detailing my vehicles has been my “therapy” for years , especially while I was working. It was the best way to get away and try to forget about what I had seen the shifts before!! I even kept my patrol vehicle extremely detailed and organized, just one sign of many of being professional at what I did and being thankful for being given a vehicle to use that was paid for by others….

[@Strike86]

Fantastic video, I need to do the wheel wells (armpits) of my car very soon so this video was timed perfectly for me. Thanks Larry!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Cheers!

[@AcuraAddicted]

Yes, cleaning and detailing your car is definitely helpful with stress. I've always considered it my meditation.

[@97hardbdy]

Whole reason we’re here Larry! Don’t forget about chest day, another mind pleasing clean!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Lol

[@bret9741]

Awesome. Can’t wait until dry ice blasters become more affordable. I think that kind of equipment would be useful for this kind of detailing. I’ve found that the foaming tire cleaner gloss sprayed in the wheel wells and areas that that get a lot of salt spray in the winter absolutely stops rust. Then in the spring you can clean it off

[@upstatenycop]

First time viewer and new subscriber. Great content and awesome personality! Thanks for the winter detail tips brother!

[@CheapBikeOwner]

Love your videos. Been watching for a while. I need to do this to my car and my wife’s car but it’s always cold outside 😅

[@crbake]

Thx for the tips Larry I would probably walk home after cleaning it that good.

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

Good for me I love to do squats in the gym 👍 Another excellent video! Thanks Larry!

[@AllThingsAviation]

so satisfying to watch! i'll be doing this type of cleaning at the end of march

[@cuneyt4313]

im glad that im not the only one who gets their car washed at least every 2 to 3 weeks!😂 my friends call me crazy🤣

[@gavinbaldy4676]

Thanks you for this very informative video can’t wait to get my GTI’s arm pits looking brand new up here in Michigan

[@paveltolz6601]

I run on the Salt Flats (Bonneville UT) several times a year with either my truck or cars. Cleaning up afterwards when the salt is packed on like a long drive in a snow storm is obviously essential. What's often overlooked is the importance of using LOW PRESSURE vs. trying to blast it all off with high pressure. The high pressure will actually drive the salt into hard / impossible to reach areas vs. the low pressure which will rinse it off. I use my pressure washer hoses with adaptors to fit the garden hose bibs instead. Works wonders and the mistake I made the first couple of years resulting in replacing fenders etc. haven't been repeated in 10 years since. Hope this helps.

[@H2kPat0]

Hi Larry love your videos. Would really like to see a video from you about how to clean your car with just the limited pieces of equipment in a do it yourself car wash spot. Washing your car on a budget

[@markg.2501]

My Armpits Thank You Larry👍

[@lgunderso2117]

"a Fenske moment" God bless, Engineers everywhere cheered.

[@urbanfarmertoronto]

Cleaning is therapy! totally agree!

[@mell_gif]

These kind of videos are my absolute favourites 💯 😎

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thx for watching!

[@milanoreddc5591]

Silver is one of those colours on a car that just looks awesome when the car is really clean!

[@MetalSonicUltraLord]

Love the videos and products. Military guy always moving somewhat and in places where i dont have a garage and my full set up and staying at apartment complexes. Having the frothe/aerator has been awesome and ammo offers overseas shipping apo.

[@marambula]

great video! salt and winter abuse is my biggest fear as I grew up driving in southeast but now live where it snows and don’t have years of common sense or neighbor chit chat to know what to do or look for. I want to wash my car even more here in the winter than ever.

[@mariarooney6262]

You are correct. It’s a great de stressor. I love cleaning my car.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Me too :)

[@HEMi1995]

Once I get my '22 Maverick Hybrid in the Spring I'm going to apply Gelee Pro to all exposed metals on the underside, suspension components, and the wheels. Nice to know I don't have to worry about buffing it off in those unseen areas.

[@jscbmx21]

I’m so glad I don’t have to deal with salt and snow here in Australia!

[@Curryolla]

Thankful for my thin, scrawny arms! I don't have a jack or jack stands (and wish I had a lift!) but I am able to stick my arms into my wheel wells and brush around! For those who can't get in there and coat your suspension/wells, I recommend a spray and rinse sealant or a foam and rinse sealant (CarPro Hydro2 and Hydro2 Foam work great for me)! Wishing everyone a fun winter of detailing!

[@Alejandro_BoniIIa]

Enjoyed watching this even though I’ll never get salt/snow where I live

[@IlCarrozziere1983]

Larry you're the GOAT, i owe you a lot of my business! the best vibes for you bro.. Greetings from Chile

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you and cheers!

[@jamie_23]

Larry, you are not crazy... When I need to not really think about the state of the world etc... I wash up! I have a dishwasher but I finding washing up ( the dishes) sooooo therapeutic.

[@davidyaroch6622]

Another great lesson Sensei Lawrence.

[@trevorrrrrr]

He’s right hahahaha, when I’m stressed I clean my car. When I’m upset I clean my car. Basically cleaning your car is therapeutic asfff

[@hayzee4429]

Not only is cleaning the wheels and undercarriage a superb idea but also a good idea to chang the location ot the tyres. I swap front to back and get a longer life from my Front Wheel Drive car.

[@Phelps1111]

Great video and really drives home the benefits of using a product like fluid film to prevent the rusting of an undercarriage.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Now this was a proper fantastic episode Larry! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ANNGUYEN-gd2ul]

I would love more contents like this from you Larry, maybe a longer wash and talk video which would be much more therapeutic 😆

[@nepentherock]

I love that you got the macan! I just got one to and I love it so much. I just bought all of your products so hopefully i can make mine as clean as yours!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you and enjoy!

[@bklyn1267]

I've been watching your videos for a while now but this is the first time I noticed how crazy you are...lol Great video

[@serzok1]

Thank you Mister