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@xotic86178 ай бұрын
Unfortunately just about everyone that washes a car now calls themselves a “detailer” what I notice with most of these people is they don’t understand that a detailer is someone that has the ability to clean/correct the finer details..
@maxortega60618 ай бұрын
yep! as a actual detailer I cringed when he used a paper towel on the rear bumper, you can even see afterwards it looks like it was sanded lol
@Mr_Jack_Of_All_Trades_8 ай бұрын
@@maxortega6061or a wire brush on the trunk.
@devitafilms64558 ай бұрын
I washed my toilet the other day. I am a detailer
@woodrowbunopaddle8 ай бұрын
If you are an aspiring detailer ,don't follow anything from Craig's channel. I mean no disrespect ,but this guy is a car washer. So, you are going to wire brush the spare tire well ,yet not wet sand the dead clear off ,and bring back the paint? I really don't mean to troll ,but you are spraying tire shine on the spare tire ,and paining the spare well. I feel like i am being trolled
@petercornelius76648 ай бұрын
I have a Detailing business in VT, I would recommend not using silicone based products for engine dressing, not good on electronics and attracts dust. The best product out there is stoner Trim Shine, leaves a non greasy, natural satin finish and doesn’t attract dust, been using it for years with no problems
@vadim75908 ай бұрын
Not his problem, he's a used car dealer. Cheap and fast, down the road it goes.
@CoolStoryUMADBRO8 ай бұрын
Love seeing devin more and more in the videos, kid has an awesome personality and is a hard worker, feed your team and they will take care of you
@HEAVY_IS_THE_METAL8 ай бұрын
Lexus V8's are phenomenal. Never have any severe problems. Had an SC430 that did 250,000miles before i sold it! 👍👍👍
@GOOFLEr8 ай бұрын
Amazing car
@brandonmorris25138 ай бұрын
My original starter on my 2003 Lexus GX 470 just went out at 517,000 miles .
@anthonykiedis17658 ай бұрын
Devin is legit! It's so cool to see someone, especially of the younger generation, have a real passion for what they do. Kudos to Craig for giving him some screen time on this channel.
@robsdeviceunknown8 ай бұрын
Yeah so far, I really like the young man. Now, we know working for someone like Flying Wheels is just a stepping stone. It's not a career position, it's just the nature of the beast, just like the people who work for me. So I hope he learns all he can, hones his skill and seeks either a high end organization or expands on his own eventually. But no matter how much crap we give Craig, he is very experienced in this stuff and makes for a great mentor.
@jamesmyers92858 ай бұрын
The problem is Craig talks too much and loves the sound of his own voice. Let the other man talk!
@the_truck_farmer8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Keep the 90s to early 00s cars on the road! They are infinitely more reliable and cost effective to own than what’s being made now!
@thomasharris51518 ай бұрын
My first Lexus was a 94’ SC400…. Dad bought it for me in 1999 as a wedding gift… thanks Dad..! Love ya guy!
@LizzieMcgraw8 ай бұрын
Well done! The effort and passion are evident.
@somebodyandthem8 ай бұрын
Craig is married but I have a feeling he is a swinger
@somebodyandthem8 ай бұрын
@dixienormus1619it’s a bot
@JonBlondell8 ай бұрын
I have a 2008 GS350 and I Love it! 28mpg at 85 mph average! Runs perfectly, and it’s fast!
@richardmorris70638 ай бұрын
Glad to see you replaced you're detailer. He's ambitious & has a good work ethic. I'm very much into keeping my cars as nice as possible too. I stay away from buffers though I'm afraid of messing up my paint so its wash,clay bar cleaner wax & seal for me. Good job young whippersnapper!
@woodrowbunopaddle8 ай бұрын
after watching the whole video, i stand behind my comment. You just compounded/polished dead clearcoat ,sanded the spare well ,put tire dressing on a spacesaver
@LaSouthernGemini8 ай бұрын
I see your point, but I understand why it was done. After polishing, it did look better and likely felt better also. Cleaning the spare well shows attention to areas most would ignore. Nothing wrong with taking 5 minutes to prep a spacesaver. It did take twice as long, or more, b/c of the camera work but it adds content.
@dgeoffreyfitton28368 ай бұрын
Dave's Lexus knowledge is amazing, way beyond me. Devin - the Detailer seems as driven as you, keep up the good work
@joshuathompson78458 ай бұрын
Dang near 400k subs. I remember when it was below 40k subs. Keep it up.
@andrewb87448 ай бұрын
I had a 1JZ Soarer back in the day. Wasted way too much money on it but it was a good learning experience.
@billhann30188 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for getting back to basics. Loved the Lexus expert. This was a great video Craig, please don’t forget what you did to make it.
@guscorp-4k8 ай бұрын
Making it a manual is the kind of projects you need to do!! Keep up the good work.
@jlc04246 ай бұрын
I had a 94 SC400 for about 5 years. I bought it with 330k miles on it and it still ran perfect when I sold it. That was my favorite car I ever owned. Drove so smooth, nice amount of power and the body style is timeless.
@lezivanerrol36978 ай бұрын
Devin did a great job there and is great video content. More important is the financial aspect - Profit and loss. Not only for the backyard car flipper but also for those who want to sell their own vehicles via the private route.
@ronald4life18 ай бұрын
I'm a glutton for flying wheels frustrations.. You should manual swap it, upgrade the brakes, the suspension and wrap it...
@morr20108 ай бұрын
Never heard somebody say the “P” in pneumatic until Devin said it in this video 16:07
@sconartist8 ай бұрын
“If you are mechanically inclined..” Was a full clip unloaded
@offduty1708 ай бұрын
This was excellent - beginning to end - love to see more of this !!
@BubbaPmp80888 ай бұрын
A couple years ago i got a 2000 SC400 for $9,000. Ended up selling it on cars and bids for $14,000 😅
@MarkGelderland8 ай бұрын
I just love these 90s coupes, it's a steal. Well done!
@powerskurf8 ай бұрын
Oh congratulations you’re such a car guy and I think you’re starting the next collectible category well done
@oleradiodudea.m.47358 ай бұрын
Good job Devin. Craig should give you a raise.
@brianmaloney458 ай бұрын
The new detailing guy is good. Would love to see videos specific to detailing such as wheels, interior, rugs, etc...
@dj16988 ай бұрын
WRAP the hood, roof, & trunk BLACK. Problem solved about the paint, and it would give it a tuxedo look.
@propbender28 ай бұрын
Great video guys! Thanks for the progressive video of the quality you do to detail your cars for your lot....
@nicknuggets3698 ай бұрын
Love a colorful engine bay. Nice video, like that you included Dave got to show his work. Between you Dave and i we all have too many projects 😭😭😭
@gerryaustin86878 ай бұрын
Devin is awesome and so is this channel
@esteemedenergy8 ай бұрын
My SC400 engine lost a rod bearing at 112k. Was the worst Lexus I have owned. My GX470 now has 387k miles, reliable. My SC430 went 176k, no issues. My SC300 went 98k miles needing an egr valve only and a weird torque converter slip issue. Lexus’s are also well known to have low grade leather which never lasts.
@dysphunktion8 ай бұрын
Dude, Devon, you're a damned natural bro. You do good work man.
@mattyidly17058 ай бұрын
Wasting time....put the spare tire back in its place.
@LaSouthernGemini8 ай бұрын
I disagree.
@SammyKurts-ku2ht8 ай бұрын
That is a gem !! And I bet everything still works like new !!
@axm2033 ай бұрын
Devin has great potential, never saw someone detail a spare tire compartment! Not sure if he knows, but a fine wet sand on that clear would’ve saved him a little time buffing (slightly better results)
@somebodyandthem8 ай бұрын
90s cars are the best!!!
@damikco18 ай бұрын
Never really been a fan of Lexus but 90s cars in general had lots of character.
@windronner18 ай бұрын
That was one excellent example of a worse case transformation of a detailing. Great work
@Jonathan_Taylor8 ай бұрын
Devin.., You're great for this channel. The chip repair kit video was fun to watch. Can either of you do a video on the black rubber type scuff marks left on a car after a very minor accident. It seems like paint can't cover it. It's almost like it seems like it can be removed somehow. Maybe acetone or something..
@gregwyatt98408 ай бұрын
90 models cars are the new classics
@X19-x5f8 ай бұрын
Ugh. That makes me feel really old.
@robbalinski16066 ай бұрын
90's car's are some of the best ever built, the bar was set sooo high.
@timhoulf10898 ай бұрын
Yes, I like to see what you purchased the vehicle for what it takes to sort it out and get it to a reliable example and what you make off of it the final sale that’s my interest
@chrispy08128 ай бұрын
Kinda sad that some of these comments are shaming Devin. Devin is doing an AMAZING job as a beginner detailer. YALL just need to eat your wheaties and let him work cuz. I’ve seen experienced detailers do a HORRIBLE job. Devin’s got the drive and the right mindset going into these projects. Give the man more credit. He deserves it. Good job, DETAILER DEVIN!
@samiam55578 ай бұрын
Devon is crushing it at the helm.
@Vikturus228 ай бұрын
I had one Lexus ( 2003 ES300 ) and it actually a dam nice car to drive! boring as hell but EXTREMELY comfortable ( even compared to cars from today! Got a mk7 Golf R ) Awesome cars for not alot of $$
@billvilla77998 ай бұрын
Well done Devin...you are the real deal!
@coasttocoast11408 ай бұрын
great content as usual,really enjoy watching them
@V1nny_1278 ай бұрын
Hi Grey, why dont you wrap the Kia to a color that people would like and make a video getting it done 😊
@The_Sword_Rules8 ай бұрын
Give that Kia a birthday present of a nicely colored wrap! Blue, red, black, anything but that yellow, right?
@brandonnorris9278 ай бұрын
Very nice Lexus Devin your doing great job there keep it up 👍👍
@bigd98488 ай бұрын
Decent return on the car.It’s a tough business Craig 👊🏼
@rce598 ай бұрын
Good video. Those old Toyota/ Lexus plus pick ups are good sellers.
@roberthuber94178 ай бұрын
good job Devin
@johnmarino40858 ай бұрын
What a difference between the original detailer and what Devon does !
@jonschleifer1838 ай бұрын
It was nice to see Devon doing his craft in this video.
@californiaEDITION138 ай бұрын
Great Job dude!!! From El Segundo CA great job
@brg17088 ай бұрын
In the 90s Gold treatment on emblems was a thing for Toyotas / Lexus - it gave a "classy" look whether it was a Lexus SC 400 or Toyota Sienna. The customer paid $300+ - it cost the dealer.......$30.
@philiparmstrong64018 ай бұрын
Whoa. Young gun in da house. I like the vibe. Great addition to the tube team. And detail!
@LaSouthernGemini8 ай бұрын
Yep, Devin 'likes the camera' and has the drive. He even smiles throughout. If that is who he really is, he is on his way to becoming not only a detailer, but a detailer who will grow and become someone that sets the standard in the local area.
@tedbiernacki3768 ай бұрын
The first time Devin showed up I said he was a keeper ! Great on front of the camera ! Maybe a Hollywood talent agent will discover him! 😮😮😮😮😊
@johnlloyd93748 ай бұрын
I have a mint 1981 280zx turbo with t tops five speed. 60,000 original miles
@vincentbanksjr.75098 ай бұрын
Really first thing he's gonna check the condition of paint in trunk under spare Craig man 😂 great time management
@sieve4178 ай бұрын
Yessss more drift car content!!!
@stevetheodore_specialtycars4 ай бұрын
Other than the 'Devin the Detailer' mega fail, that was a pretty fun video. Thanks for sharing the journey of the car.
@ryans58768 ай бұрын
When the clearcoat is peeling, you can't "buff it out".
@floodx49478 ай бұрын
Why would you spend time and money to sand and paint the spare tire well, (and 'detail' the spare tire) ... and then compound and polish a car that has massive clear coat failure? This is literally a visual representation or putting 'Lipstick on a Pig'.
@michaelcole23598 ай бұрын
I'd love to see you get an older cheap sports car and set it up for dirt fun. Rx8, 350z, g35, sc400,
@Timritchieblue128 ай бұрын
Looks a little cold.. love ya video
@kerrylewis25818 ай бұрын
David and Devin did a nice job in this video
@JoeyDiPar8 ай бұрын
I like him. Hes does good work and cares
@jeffbowman45858 ай бұрын
Wow!! I owned a 92 was one of the best cars I ever owned. Was over $40k new!!
@TheRealMrRoyal8 ай бұрын
On that g37 it'll probably be easier to find a 370z door to replace it and probably even one in that color. Same car other than front and rear end.
@georgemartin14368 ай бұрын
Thanks for easily explaining a P&L
@rc70ys8 ай бұрын
Why don’t you simply run that Kia through the auctions ? It’s been a year you got it fixed for free !!!
@kelvinalmonte98688 ай бұрын
At this point the market has corrected so much since he got it that it doesn’t make sense. He might as well just retail it for the low. The color doesn’t help. As a fellow dealer it’s just one of those cars.
@earlscheib77548 ай бұрын
Hyundai/ Kia won't give free engines to dealers anymore, videos like this ruined it
@josephcorcoran8714Ай бұрын
I love these cars. I’m currently considering getting one.
@mizimike38688 ай бұрын
New to the channel just subscribed awesome find my friend had one back in the 90s gives me nostalgia
@kdieterle88 ай бұрын
That A7 is dope if you know what it is and how to deal with it. You have it as an RS7 tune though and that's not possible but it likely does have the 500HP with dual pulley and the stage 1+ apr tune or likewise. RS7 tune would be making at a min, 739HP.
@blaketheman968 ай бұрын
Water based tire shine attracts less dirt on the engine
@bobmanzi77128 ай бұрын
it was great stuff thanks.
@Simplyput34518 ай бұрын
Does Dave have a channel? Maybe you could film Dave wrenching on your Lexus?
@bongmayor48288 ай бұрын
Best car years ever made
@jeffjordan81828 ай бұрын
Devin and Dave were both great
@PANTYEATR12 ай бұрын
9:20 - there's rumors of only one SC400 made with a manual, from the factory, for a high ranking Lexus executive at the time. I wish someone could verify. 😎 I can't wait to own my own 93-95 SC 300/400
@carsonac41638 ай бұрын
Whats easier? Would it be better to swap a V8 into a manual SC300
7 ай бұрын
the leather only dry's out if you don't hidrate it once a year lol. My 87 jag looks brand new
@billyduffany33878 ай бұрын
I see a Kia like yours in Concord NH and someone else has one in Tyngsboro MA also. Those are the only 2 I have seen the same color as ours.
@kelvinalmonte98688 ай бұрын
I like how Craig is not only giving Devin camera time. But I feel like he may be editing as well… no?
@Flip_Goat8 ай бұрын
If you have a slight battery drain, check the rear view mirror button is on or not.
@baldisaerodynamic96928 ай бұрын
is it a 93 or 94? did you pay 1765 or 1965??? these are great cars for the time. the leather holding up is amazing someone loved that car
@elijahmoody32148 ай бұрын
Craig if you decide not to modify I am in central Florida I am interested If you leave as is
@tmph18148 ай бұрын
What an auction steal on that SC400 for such a great condition car minus the paint fade. What was the mileage on it?
@mbburg21492 ай бұрын
97 Lexus SC300 one of the finest cars i have ever owned.
@Mr_Jack_Of_All_Trades_8 ай бұрын
Complains about rust in cars, proceeds to use wire brush on the inner trunk paint. 😮
@turbo84548 ай бұрын
I love the color on the Kia. What I don't like is 1) it's an ugly boring CUV and 2) it has a CVT.
@Babar13-28 ай бұрын
Do you guys have French imports or no one has bothered yet because we have some diesel cars from the 2000s that do 70mpg, a friend of mine upgraded his fuel tank ( it had sever rot) and got one that had an extra 10l He was able to do 740 miles on a single tank and that wasn’t only highway