Pre-Wash, Contact Wash, Decontamination, Clay. What I Use On A Daily Basis! The Best Of The Best!!

This video shows What I use from the pre wash process process up until it is time to start paint correction. Included...Pre wash, contact wash, clay and lube, bug splatter, ferrous metal remover, traffic film removal, old wax and sealant removal. These are used here at Apex Detail on a daily basis and are the best of the best.
1. CarPro Iron X Snow foam........www.amazon.com...
2. Angelwax Revenge......raindropsdetail...
3. Nanoskin Non Acid Wheel........www.amazon.com...
CarPro Reset.......www.amazon.com...
NanoSkin Auto Scrub......www.amazon.com...
Nanoskin Glide....www.amazon.com...
Angelwax Stripped Ease to remove wax or sealants....raindropsdetail...
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[@apexdetail85]

Angelwax Stripped Ease is used if I believe there could be wax or sealants remaining before correction.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Apex Detail next "packages" video would be great

[@mr808steelers]

So after a ceramic coating, do I use this process?

[@Sam-kw9wd]

how long did it take you for this entire process?

[@lockergr]

Are you still using this setup? I need to buy a basic kit, as I am starting out with no wash products. I've got an '07 in need of lots of love. It's pristine on the inside and neglected on the outside. I'm trying to turn that around. Should I just go with these products, or do you have any updated recommendations? My car bakes all day in the sun if that makes a difference. It's not garage kept and I stopped taking it for car washes after getting some bad swirl marks. It's been a loooooong time since it even had a wash, but I'm going all in and doing all the detailing steps-I just need to buy the products. Are you in NC by chance? I looked up your shop, but didn't see an online listing. Thanks!

[@dantevalentin4395]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb lost my password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

[@rogerperez8589]

👍🏼Yes sir! For the record everything you dish out I study......... so please continue with all your kits, I have actually implemented most if not all you’ve shown us here. Thank you again Sensei Bryan🥋

[@apexdetail85]

hahaha...we are all equals here.🙂

[@patrick530702]

Would love to see a follow up segment to this of what you're using now compared to the products featured in this video from 3 years ago.

[@supercharged00gtp]

I'd love to see your kits or go to products when hitting hard, soft, and "normal" hardness clearcoat. The knowledge you have shared has been invaluable in my personal development with respect to both interior and exterior detailing!

[@apexdetail85]

I will put those together. Thanks for the kind words Rich!!!

[@digitallantern593]

Beautiful color on that stinger.

[@apexdetail85]

Totally agree!!

[@elliotrosen9842]

That’s what I own, but mine is AWD.

[@jeffeisenzapf4131]

I would like too see any and all kits you would want to show your knowledge is so much appreciated

[@apexdetail85]

I can do that. Thank you!!

[@Brian.H..]

As soone as we get to "I'm Brian from apex Detail" it's 👍 time. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@apexdetail85]

Hope the content helps a bit.👍

[@Rodman8500]

Thanks for all the amazing content you bring to the channel , and for be a great human being .keep the good work and much bless for you.

[@apexdetail85]

Your kind words are greatly appreciated!!👍

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Excellent video brother. Hardly do I ever watch an entire video without skipping but I watched every detail Very through, very informative.. I have been using CARPRO reset for awhile but I’m definitely looking into the kit! You did an amazing job

[@barry1527]

Please continue this for paint correction and protection

[@apexdetail85]

Will do!👍

[@bekiro28]

hey brian can you please update this video with new chemicals and oldies your current set up your experience is so valuable for me

[@carguytim9913]

I’d like to see a comparison of what you use for hard clears vs soft clears

[@Danny190]

A video of all of your packages and kits would be awesome!! Great videos!!!

[@richardseem7948]

another great,informative video my great friend.i say show all the packages ,but that's me. i feel knowledge is power nothing wrong with being 2 INFORMED..cu on the next 1...

[@apexdetail85]

I can do that. Thanks Richard!!

[@dombo2463]

I would love to see any or all the kits you were describing there. A future playlist for people starting out and just looking to see a tried and tested starting point for where to invest their money for different jobs they plan to do.

[@apexdetail85]

Just what I had planned....will do.👍

[@Clint_L]

Beautiful work my friend. Perfection as always !!!

[@apexdetail85]

Clint!! Thanks! Hope all is well!

[@CAPTJ696]

Geez..I`ve seen this one before ..wow that wet shine is awesome. I think maybe I was attending to whatever when viewed the first time.

[@apexdetail85]

😃👍

[@thomasstapel6824]

I been using the multiple mitt method ( one mitt per area ) than put in bucket ready for the washing machine. In fact mutliple wash mitts are cheaper than all the grit guards for the two bucket method. Some people even recommend 2 grit guards in a bucket. To me that means the grit guards don't work as advertised.

[@hersonlamolli6162]

Outstanding video! Wow! That is detail! Thank you for the information, I really appreciate your efforts and dedication.

[@apexdetail85]

My pleasure!!

[@vincealince_SRT]

Ha nice video, pretty cool Stinger to use for this video. I’m a shine supply fan myself, but CarPro has some great stuff

[@apexdetail85]

Both will give you great results. As long as you have found something that gives you those great results...stick with it. That is all I could wish for.

[@gregmannos]

I enjoy all your videos. Thanks for making so many of them. I'm sure working all day detailing cars then making videos has to keep you busy.

[@apexdetail85]

It does....But if you love what you do........😃

[@D_Downs]

more kit videos! these are great!

[@apexdetail85]

Will do!!

[@digitallantern593]

Are the Koreans using soft clear coat? And one more thing ... how are the body panels lining up? No gaps and misalignments? Thank you sir!

[@chiphill156]

Great video, Brian! Thanks for your expertise.

[@adco]

Wow, that car looked sharp after you got done. Thx

[@digitallantern593]

Can you do a series on paint prep sprays?

[@apexdetail85]

Sure!!👍

[@digitallantern593]

Angelwax Stripped Ease vs CarPro Eraser.

[@apexdetail85]

Very close....both excellent!!!

[@neillanders8292]

Great vid! Please show us your soft clear correction kit for leading up to a wax or sealant application. Thanks!

[@bbdetailing9123]

Sweet results

[@apexdetail85]

😃👍

[@bboyknight252]

I know this is old, but can you do a kit for soft clear? Subaru like? Thanks! Great videos thus far!

[@BrianW1612]

Brilliant Brian and great to see others methods. I noted a few things I don't personally do: - The agitation with the bug splat remains is a big no no for me personally. You'll no doubt be inflicting some minor scratches/marring as bug remains can be pretty hard at times. I guess as you are correcting here it isn't a huge problem but I find allowing it to dwell 2 mins and rinsing with the PW is enough to remove the insect splat though and negates the scratching risk completely. - Your method for hand washing is an interesting one. I see your point with 0 dirt being deposited and recollected by your wash mitt into the rinse bucket but there is a problem introduced here. You will be picking a lot of dirt up going over 3-4 panels at a time with them and dragging that dirt across the paint work. At least with the 2BM if done properly you are removing most of that picked up dirt 1 panel at a time and not dragging it across several panels. I see the potential in your wash process though and actually think if you had a single mitt for each panel (roof/glass, bonnet, front bumper, wings, each door, rear wings, boot and rear bumper) roughly 13, could use some of the £1-2 chinese synthetic wash mitts it would present the perfect hand wash. I may consider this wash method in future for sure 👍 Please don't see this as having a go, only sharing my thoughts and not saying there is any right or wrong way. We all do things our own way, thanks for the video and keep them coming! 😊

[@apexdetail85]

Love the feedback!!! Appreciated actually. Indeed, the bug splatter will swirl, but Iam correcting anyway. Yes more mitts are needed after correction and protection. But again...getting corrected here. I have a wash kit video coming on protected cars CHEERS!!! P.S.feel free to chime in anytime... This channel is for the young up and coming detailers out there.

[@digitallantern593]

Paint will scratch no matter how careful you are at washing. No need to be over critical with 13 wash mitts. Especially cheap cleaning mitts ... defeats the purpose.

[@BrianW1612]

Thomas Dreiling A cheap but clean mitt will be safer than a dirty but high quality mitt. You are right about the scratching but the whole point is developing ways to reduce the possibility of scratching during washing.

[@davebhianco4748]

SUPER clean

[@BRunkel07]

Another awesome video! A very thorough process! A couple questions... - what is the pressure washer you’re using and what are your recommendations for one that won’t break the bank? - what did you use to dry at the end? I think I saw a forced air blower in the background? - how would you adjust this method if you didn’t have your shop and you were working outside in the sun?

[@apexdetail85]

1. Greenworks 2000psi (Lowes or Home Depot. 2. Forced air. P/T Blower, Metro Vac, Leaf blower...any of those. 3. Out in the elements...same chemicals...shorter dwell time.

[@BRunkel07]

Is the Greenworks 2000psi the one you're using or the one you recommend for a good price? Or does that pertain to Both!? :) EDIT: Now I see you have a video on it! You really do cover everything! Thank you!

[@apexdetail85]

Absolutely...glad I could help. The unit is still going strong. Used daily.

[@b6berry]

Brian, very good video. Would love to see a kit/ package for American cars such as Mustang / Corvette / Camarillo with bold colors.

[@apexdetail85]

That sounds great!!

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

Brian another nice teaching video!!!

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks MAX!!!👍😃

[@jamesbiedlar590]

Yes! More kits!

[@apexdetail85]

✅😃

[@loopsandthreads5028]

Correction kits! Yes!

[@apexdetail85]

👍😃

[@felixf5211]

Killer content, Brian. This video should do well. Very good info within. I've been meaning to try Glide. Seems like a good value.

[@apexdetail85]

Glide really helps the AutoScrub do its job without tons love marks.

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

Brian I would like to see all your kits and especially the sealants.

[@apexdetail85]

No problem Toby.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Coating kits if you could do less expensive, mid range and top of the line packages would be awesome!

[@apexdetail85]

I will do prosumer level coatings.👍

[@slimsampy4764]

@@apexdetail85 I was going to ask if you could do a less expensive wash package also? I'm getting started and I don't have much of anything. I was very sick and doctors were saying I wouldn't be able to be active again but they were wrong. I've been looking to buy clay bars but I can't find them local. Your video has been very helpful.

[@timmcdaniel7315]

Great video. What brush did you use on the tight wheel wells?

[@nicksdragon6929]

Outstanding information and video work. Thank you, and yes the info on additional kits is something I would love to see. One question, what foam product is the best to use in the pre-wash that actually loosens' contaminants before contact washing?

[@Aulia-sw1hi]

OK Thank's

[@apexdetail85]

🙂👍

[@jaysmoke3132]

Well done. Thank you.

[@apexdetail85]

Thank YOU Jay!!!

[@freddyj5845]

In this entire process did you only use three wash mitts? I notice you used the green one a couple of times. I am thinking about switching to 3 wash mitt system. Thanks!

[@99zman]

Love your videos!! When you put on the iron remover do you do that when the car is dry or wet after a wash? It looked dry in the vid. Just want to make sure I’m using the product correctly. Thank you.

[@EVERYDAYLAWNCARE]

Great info and video! Can you put a interior kit.

[@apexdetail85]

Absolutely good friend!!

[@markmoosa3834]

Brian, what is your process for drying a car? What do you use and how do you use it.

[@DavidM-qx9bt]

Great video. What do you use for one step polish on soft black paint?

[@apexdetail85]

Angelwax Perfect polish...or Sonax Perfect Finish.

[@Tony_Seed]

All the things like “let it sit for 10 minutes” is just so foreign to me lol I’ve never had a pleasure of working on a car indoors or even much shade, also I live in Florida and it’s always very hot things dry within 1 minute I can never let any product sit for more than 20 seconds

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Where in the heck did you get that clear bucket!?!

[@felixf5211]

IIRC, Amazon has them.

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Felix F... link? i tried to find then on amazon but they didnt come up

[@apexdetail85]

A restaurant supply store...originally a food storage container.

[@Mr.SparkleOG]

Apex Detail... Thank you!!! Found them and bought me two!!

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Mr Sparkle where did you end up finding them? Thx

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

Who makes a better sealant Meguiars synthetic sealant 2.0 or Jescar Powerlock polymer Sealant?

[@LastchaosFreakShow]

Can you use "carpro reset" in a foam cannon? -> you dont need the bucket.

[@savage1dv]

Where did you get those clear buckets?!

[@maximus9380]

Great video! What's the dilution ratio for the Iron X Snow Foam for the cannon? How many Oz to water?

[@jeffeisenzapf4131]

I know this is off subject but I value your advise over everyone what is the best boat compound and sealant thanks so much!

[@apexdetail85]

Ardex Hard At It for stubborn boat oxidation. Sealant for boats? QP ON 2.0

[@KelvyGoveo]

can you follow all these steps and simply go straight to a wax or even Opti seal for protection without having to machine polish ?

[@flemmingjensen3202]

Yes, you can. If you don't need or want to correct it.

[@rchiuz01]

Hello, Could you try Griots Surface Foam Cleaner and give your opinion about it? Griots is pushing it as a touch less wash. I tried it on a daily driver and was very impressed by it. 😲

[@thechad6322]

#apexdetail I see a nice looking black bike in the background there. Do you do bikes and have you ever done a video about bike detailing? I get there are going to be similarities but as an avid rider I'm always looking for better ways to wash my Harley!

[@-Galavanta-]

Hi Brian, Where did you find those clear buckets? they look pretty cool.

[@gordonliddy9418]

where would i find a wheel well brush like that?

[@302QuestSwap]

You should try out Adam’s polishes iron remover! They have sales all the time which brings a gallon down around $38 which is stellar for iron remover. It works great as well. Always looking to save money 😁

[@apexdetail85]

Sounds good...will look into it.

[@302QuestSwap]

Apex Detail I was skeptical at first because of the cheap price but the removal rate of ferrous metal deposits was impressive. And the smell won’t kill you! Always looking out for fellow detailers 👍🏻

[@apexdetail85]

The odor is why I use Gyeon Iron....less like rotten eggs!😂

[@302QuestSwap]

The Adam’s almost has a citrus type smell to it. It has a hint of the typical iron remover smell but they masked it quite well. I’m not Into the rotten egg smell lmao!

[@nicksdragon6929]

Hi Brian, What kit do you use on a 1 year old car that had a new car paint correction, a film bra, Opti-Coat Pro Plus coating and gets a hand wash every week, rinse, pre-wash, rinse, contact wash, rinse, dry and then on a monthly basis the Si02 topper was reapplied. Now the car is one year old and looks great and I want to do an annual decon and for that I wanted to know what kit you recommend. Thanks and I hope you are feeling better.

[@georgebugarin1078]

CarPro doesn't ship Iron X to Hawaii due to FAA regulations - this was done recently apparently. Can you recommend a comparable alternative for chemical decontamination on a ceramic coated car?

[@sukhdeepsingh3564]

Hi Brian, using carpro ech2o as rinseless wash before paint correction, is claybar enough to remove any protection the rinseless wash might add to the paint?

[@andrewnewell935]

Do you think iron x soap is as effective as iron remover

[@KelvyGoveo]

can you please re do this video 2020 edition ! :)

[@HumbledGod]

where did you get that bucket its beautiful

[@apexdetail85]

Restaurant supply store. It was a food storage bin.😃

[@theeabster1983]

I got a question How do you store your synthetic clay bar? I try to drive mine off thoroughly but it seems to stick to everything cardboard, plastic any tips for storing these things? Thanks as always

[@tododetailmx]

Have any of this products changed in your kit? Has been a full year

[@ashleemaroney1349]

How much would a process like this cost?

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

Do you dry the car in between steps? If so how do you dry it towels or a blower? You explain very well every process. Many thanks!!

[@apexdetail85]

I always use a PT blower....a towel for leftover droplets.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Apex Detail what is a PT blower? Thx

[@mikeyp2447]

A coating application kit please.

[@apexdetail85]

Can do!

[@gotrixiego5103]

Could I add Iron X to my foam cannon and add PPVBW? Thanks.

[@drzflyest4]

Have you used the seafoam bugs b gone? That stuff is pretty amazing

[@antyvyruz]

👍

[@paulmillen2101]

It appears that Raindrops Detailing Supply is not in business.

[@mandopando68]

Hi Brian have you used Angelwax nemeses for tar removal Is it any good?

[@digitallantern593]

Is that a sponge you are using to remove the bug juice?

[@apexdetail85]

A little 4 X 4 inch microfiber pad.

[@jamess1534]

Awesome content as usual...learning a lot from you Brian. Thanks so much. Noticed you had the greenworks pw going again with a smaller gun attached directly (wish I had known the greenworks didn't have the 15mm issue my SunJoe does...I can't adapt to the smaller gun without buying 6" worth of damn adapters/converters - so I gave up) What pw gun are you using..i'm curious? Oh, and I'd love to see your kits for one-steps as a beginner. thanks

[@apexdetail85]

This is an INKKER Snubnose. Got it on Amazon. One Steps....will do.👍

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Apex Detail which Greenworks model pressure washer gets you by for car rinsing? Thx

[@rxlo1062]

Good video 👍

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks!!

[@high-defdetail726]

how does the triple x snow soap smell?

[@apexdetail85]

It could be better...I switch over to Gyeon Iron to get a break from rotten ebbs!😂

[@markyrizzo2283]

I'm sure you've used iron x, I do, haven't tried gyeon.... can you tell a big difference between the 2? I'm going to order some and try it.

[@apexdetail85]

For me...less rotten egg odor with Gyeon.

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

Brian it looks like the car pro iron x foam doesn’t remove iron like it claims to do. What is your opinion?

[@apexdetail85]

I can tell you...it does great prep work for Gyeon Iron those two in tandum...👍👍👍👍👍

[@JohnPerez-fn2ok]

What do you think about Carpro ImmoLube?

[@apexdetail85]

Good Stuff!👍

[@whitepearlautodetailing4745]

Hi Brain , nice kit you are using. let me introduce my own kit (Chemical Guys CWS_110 Honeydew Snow Foam Car Wash Soap initial pre-wash, Sonax Fallout remover as iron remover , Chemical Guys or Mother Clay Lube spray or water and soap, normal clay bar by mothers, Bugs and tar remover by Rain-X or by Gunk[solvent type but safe and stronger than non solvent] , Meguiars NXT Generation Soap for final Wash, Chemical Guys Diablo Gel Wheel and rim cleaner) what do you think?

[@apexdetail85]

I think....that kit is a winner!!!👍👍👍👍

[@c6z061]

Tar or sap removal?

[@apexdetail85]

On those rare occasions...its Citrol 266. A ton of vids on that.😃

[@c6z061]

Apex Detail I figured you’d say citrol, just wanted to be sure. Thanks!!

[@TKsw191145]

Why Gyeon iron over iron x? What do you treat windows with? GTechniq G1,G5, or View?

[@apexdetail85]

Just comes down to odor for me...less like rotten eggs.😃🍳

[@apexdetail85]

Windows....Angelwax H2 Go.

[@torocars9227]

Dont over think the moment...

[@apexdetail85]

👍😃

[@254JROCK]

Lol we want you too Download your entire brain great info always B. TY

[@apexdetail85]

😂 Well...at least it wouldnt take me long!!

[@callisautodetailing]

What kind of pressure washer are you using? It's sounds quite.

[@apexdetail85]

Green Works 2000 psi ....electric.

[@callisautodetailing]

Apex Detail . Thanks. Like how quiet it is

[@JohnPerez-fn2ok]

You use the carpro iron foam but not Iron X that's interesting. Is the gyeon iron that good or is it the price?

[@apexdetail85]

The scent actually....less like rotten eggs. 😂🍳

[@bbdetailing9123]

Apex Detail hahaha. I recently moved out of my storage unit. Had some detail supplies. Driving around, kept thinking "what's that rotten egg smell?" It was the Iron X. Stinkiest one I've tried. Gyeon's version is one of the least offensive ones

[@pwrshots]

can the iron removal be done first before the wash?(not the iron X foam)

[@ReggieNoble637]

Are you using a spray product when drying the vehicle or choosing to utilize air to minimize contact?

[@apexdetail85]

Forced air...Microfiber drying towel for the left over droplets. Drying aids then have to be removed before correction adding another step.

[@Sherukka]

I've found that on my own cars, I don't have to use clay anymore when using Gyeon Tar remover and Bilt Hamber iron remover. I agitate the Gyeon tar a bit with a microfiber towel and Gyeon Tar is great that it works on a somewhat wet car also, a property that is not so common I think?

[@apexdetail85]

I would love if were easier to get some of those products over here....dying to try some. I will look into it again.

[@markyrizzo2283]

I've always been petrified to agitate iron out products. It would seem to me like your swiping metal filings over the clear. This must not be the case.

[@bilaln9359]

So no clay necessary with a combination of those products?

[@Sherukka]

Bilal N I corrected the paint last summer and we have salt spread on the roads in the winter and with those products the paint feels smooth to the touch (through a plastic bag). Don’t know if it depends on the climate and location where I live that these products seem good enough? I should add that twice a year I also use Bilt Hamber Surfex HD (APC).

[@martec06]

Way dont you use iron x on the rest of the car, i normaly see a lot ferros partical there

[@apexdetail85]

Totally agree...I prepped this car when it was brand new.

[@hostalgamers2431]

Wrong wrong wrong from start to finish

[@apexdetail85]

All opinions are welcome here. Can I hear your kit. There is no wrong answer.😃