Dirty Skoda Octavia | Exterior Deep Clean Detail

[@marksnellingphotography]

Literally like therapy watching and listening to Heather clean a car.. impressed with that Bathe+, looks ideal for this type of year regular cleaning.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Mark, yeah definitely a good one to have going into winter

[@stelianmihai307]

by far the most gifted and beautiful woman in the automotive cosmetics industry!

[@Blandie-wm8mq]

Superb Heather - very therapeutic!

[@davefgs2399]

Wow I have to say I'm impressed by the Bathe+ hydrophobics, actually pretty good for this type of quick application

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yeah it really impressed me too!

[@kimnewling5728]

Agree

[@AllenZhou-r8e]

Absolutely the best female detailer I've ever seen! Really like your style. Keep on going!

[@jarmago7750]

9:49 Wow! I'm impressed with Gyeon Bathe+! The car instantly turned hydrophobic!

[@craigtrigg4288]

thanks for sharing heather love your car detail video you work so hard

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Craig!

[@alejandromatias6108]

Tu trabajo es maravilloso, saludos!

[@michaelbutler4219]

Another transformation, from filthy to gleaming, you make it look very easy. Really enjoying your videos Heather!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Michael!

[@nickrendell4300]

Great work as usual, keep the cars clean, keep the viewers keen. You are THE QUEEN OF CAR CLEAN.👍🏻👌🏻

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha cheers Nick!

[@doublej3313]

I’m wondering if there’s something wrong with me as a just love watching cars being detailed, it must have been the crack to my head when I was 4 years old 😊

[@adamwood6931]

I’m the same, also have you watched the garden tidying videos 😂

[@MichaelWarbux]

The citrus spraying was incredibly satisfying to watch.

[@AutoCareHQ]

It's one of my favourite steps

[@GeorgeShepherd-c1l]

Excellent and thorough wash and detail explanation.Thank you.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@splinteredwoodworker7881]

I just discovered your channel and am enjoying your content, so now I'm a subscriber (California, US). I just discovered that rag several weeks ago and have been loving them, so I've purchased 10 so far. I'm not a professional, just a regular person that finds detailing my vehicles to be very therapeutic.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@rodneyblenkin2384]

Another great detail Heather, such a pleasure watching yr videos. Hope there's many more to come xx

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Rodney!

[@sjpope78]

I love garage therapy I use a lot of their products but never used the tar and glue as I alway go to tardis as I can get it in 25 litres, might have to give it a try and see how it performs compared to tardis

[@nigelb5370]

As always, an excellent job Heather 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Nigel!

[@DaveBaldwin-i3b]

What a big difference great job Heather looks fantastic ❤❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Dave!

[@MarkReading]

A very clean Skoda. Winter is certainly coming........ 🥶 Awesome video as always

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Mark! It definitely is, I'm not enjoying the darker days haha

[@MarkReading]

@@AutoCareHQ Heather, have to admit these long winter dark days are awful. Give me the summer times. Stay safe out there.

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video Heather

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Mark!

[@allenbeck8665]

Another excellent, very satisfying video chum. Well done!!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Allen!

[@neilgraves5069]

I think the best way to wash and valet your car is use good reliable products and take your time & Dont rush it Great info and video Heather thanks for the work you put in you present your videos excellently. 👌👌

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching Neil!

[@martink.547]

Thanks & greats here from The Netherlands. Testing some of your recomended products here. Like it so far and keep up the nice video's

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you for watching!

[@davestewart9146]

Amazing job Heather, the wheels really came out nice 😁👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Dave, yeah the Auto Culture Wheel Cleaner put a real shift in here

[@thecarboutique2467]

Top work Heather. Great job as always.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Andrew!

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Heather,great video as always,the Skoda is looking awesome.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Steven!

[@jamienevill1768]

Another fantastic job Heather 🚙🌟👏🙂

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! 😀

[@NannoWappi]

I really love every video you are making. It is so grounded and so relaxing. But most of all with a great quality and lots of very good and useful information on gear and products. So Heather please keep up what you are doing it is amazing at least to me. Thank you 👍😜❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@Adrian-wt5ev]

Another quality result Heather.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Adrian!

[@8arcbal]

Skoda shines like a new car👍💪

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@patb5266]

Excellent work as always! I just did my A4 yesterday and finished it with Hydro2lite and Elixer as I knew it was going to snow today😅. 18 yesterday, 0 today, gotta love Western Canada..

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! I've just got some Hydro2lite, looking forward to giving it a try. I don't envy you with those weather conditions haha

[@BarryCoombs1]

Agree on Garage Therapy’s Tar & Glue remover - a brilliant product. I ran out of mine mid clean a while back so had to go local (Autobrite Direct) to try theirs out. Interestingly, they smelt exactly the same, just as effective but a Green liquid v GT’s Yellow. Garage Therapy’s is much better value but they’re definitely the same product. Interesting use of Gyeon Bathe +. I’ve used Auto G’s Polar Seal up to now for quick winter protection and a drying aid but fancy trying something different so may well give this a go. Gyeon’s Ceramic QD is well worth trying too, could make a great combo with Bathe +. Top video again Heather 👍🏾

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Barry! It's well worth having a look at Bathe+, it really impressed me here

[@brianpurcell9058]

Crackin' job as always Heather 👌 👌👌👌

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Brian!

[@iangoff5861]

Another great job Heather, I used the carpro Decon on my daughters white Audi, I was way to conservative with the amount I put in. Wish this video was out two weeks ago! Can’t wait for the tree sap removing video!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Ian!

[@markmoore6264]

Lovely job on the Octavia Heather, the Garage Therapy tar remover could be my next purchase when I'm out of Tardis 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Mark!

[@barrymatthews2606]

Great video, ideal tips, what products are best to use.😊 awesome. Keep these going , I just love detailing cars special my own . After washing, I give 3 coats of wax & wax spray which keeps the shiny for months even during wet weather.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Barry!

[@grahambell9831]

Evening Heather, A superb result once again 👏 apologies for a belated reply, over in Mallorca Triathlon racing 🏁. Have a great week ahead !

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Graham! Oh nice! Hope you’re having a good one 😊

[@grahambell9831]

​@AutoCareHQ Hi Heather 👋 yes it was a great race! Thanks for your kind words! Have a great weekend!

[@ankitparashar7]

Great results! 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@philipcook9772]

I will have to bring my Volvo for you to clean. Fantastic result.🇸🇪

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@electric-up2tr]

Kenotek snowfoam is the best you can get. Cuts the job in half the time.

[@Mogsy28uk]

cracking job, and great car/colour. Considering an Octavia Estate as my next car, if i don't go for another Outback.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@tfairley1187]

I just bought an Octavia SE L in this colour 🤩 already got it gleaming 😅

[@richard73]

Nice work that dude 👍👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers!

[@djmandrick]

I've needed and Glue and Tar remover and only tried one. It wasn't very good so i got put off having to go through the whole "try sixteen different sorts to find out none of them are much better" when its not the sort of thing I'd use on every car. buying one for me, lasts ages. Wasn't into Garage Therapy before your channel, there were just other brands I happened to try and ended up sticking with, BH being one of them. Your recommended one from them as a tyre dressing has worked wonders. That's now a staple in my arsenal i don't feel the need to be changing. Looks like i need to get them to wing a bottle of that Gin & Tonic remover over for a very empty space on my shelf.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Definitely worth picking some T&G removed from GT, really powerful stuff. Glad you’re enjoying Tyre Serum too

[@ROGAMING-Siuuu]

Amazing ❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@joe.olivet]

You definitely had your work cut out for you on this one. 🔨😎🤘🏻 Well done.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much!

[@DarrenJMHughes]

A satisfying spruce up clean for your customer, Heather. The Gyeon bathe+ application looks amazing for the results it gave; what’s its expected longevity supposed to be?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Darren :) Think it's a max 8 week claim but I'd say about a month is more realistic

[@garysmith6994]

I would be knackered after doing all that but it’s enjoyable to watch 😂

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha this wasn’t too bad, it’s usually interiors which I find hard 😂

[@garysmith6994]

@@AutoCareHQ doing the inside of the windscreen I find very hit and miss,any suggestions other than don’t do it ?😂

[@AutoCareHQ]

Have you seen the Carbon Collective Vue Glass Mitt? That’s really good for the inside

[@garysmith6994]

@@AutoCareHQ thanks

[@foxiao5471]

Is there any iron powder remover with less odor? Any recommendations?😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Not that I've tried unfortunately. The active chemical in them is what products the odour so it's tough to avoid

[@alexdodd6768]

Spot on buddy!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@darrennewton7319]

Hi Heather. We really need you in North London . Ore the very least a mobile unit that can be deployed 👏🏽👏🏽

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha maybe one day!

[@paultucker1272]

Another job well done :)

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Paul!

[@Mahim.91]

Another great video, I'm always surprised at how well a pro can make the paint pop. How old was the car and how long would this detail usually take if you weren't filming?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! I think this one was about 5/6 years old. It usually takes me about 2.5 hours without filming

[@Pavellu]

Good job👍, you are amazing 😁 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 Lublin…

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! 😃

[@Danthemant1000]

Love you vids. Do you put glass cleaner on, after you treat the windows?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! I did use a glass cleaner here after Bathe+ as sometimes spray and rinse sealants can leave streaks on the glass if there's no protection on there already

[@kimnewling5728]

Very thorough. Hows the new shop doing? Still evolving?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Kim, yeah still in the process of adding more storage!

[@manrex5238]

Nice job girl hey the link fue the beautiful Buckets

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching, everything is linked in the description

[@electric-up2tr]

Bilt Hamber Korrosol is the best tar remover but Clay Bar is the best ever

[@patb5266]

Looks like an excellent product, I've seen good reviews on Touchless as well!!

[@johnbrown3951]

After one of my previous comments re Ceramic Shampoos being used as a second "shampoo" to add protection you took it a step further and quicker by putting it through the lance. Genius in my opinion but why wouldn't we when we now put shampoo on by lance for the wash process. The water behaviour looked as good as Wet Coat and if it was topped with Gyeon Ceramic QD I bet it would look amazing and be well protected for winter. In your opinion what is better CarPro or Undress for tyres.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching John! I was really impressed by the level of protection Bathe+ left behind. That's a tough one, both are very strong but I'd probs give the edge to CarPro ReTyre as I like the foaming trigger and it's a bit cheaper as the 1litre bottle is good value

[@johnbrown3951]

@@AutoCareHQ Thanks

[@profahrer5160]

Nice one 🤙⭐️

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers!

[@hermansillem]

Hi Heather! Have you ever washed a car with Gyeon Bathe+? I really love most Gyeon products, but this shampoo barely has any suds and can leave stains quickly if not rinsed quick enough. I usually use Bathe, with imo is amazing. Smells great and very sudsy

[@AutoCareHQ]

I've not tried it in the bucket, to be honest I'm not a huge fan of using ceramic shampoos, they just feel a bit of a strange experience to me! I was really glad I could put this in the lance instead and it worked even better than I thought it would

[@hermansillem]

@@AutoCareHQ totally agree. Normal ph-neutral shampoos are way better to work with

[@zappybazinga8124]

Can I ask why you wouldn’t use wet coat for the sealant? It does leave a slick finish and is spray on rinse off. Fascinated that you went with bathe plus in the lancer - I’m going to try that next time but usually swear by wet coat.

[@AutoCareHQ]

It's just a bit quicker to cover the whole vehicle and cheaper to apply it in a lance compared to using Wet Coat, the performance is very similar though

[@zappybazinga8124]

@@AutoCareHQ Ok that’s great to know as yes a lance application would be quicker and I don’t find that wet coat gives wiper judder so don’t mind trying bathe plus in this way. I don’t like it as a shampoo as it makes the wash too slow as you have to really do panel by panel as it dries too quickly - and no suds. So this would be a good use for it.

[@waelabdelazim8459]

Great 👍🏻

[@olliefrench]

When I’m rinsing off Pre Wash/Snow Foam, 95% of the paintwork has no visible dirt, but the bottom of the doors and side skirts always have specs of dirt even after rinsing. Does anyone have this issue?

[@olliefrench]

@@viacom2000 Thank you for your help!

[@bartoszlisiak2542]

Super Video ❤️🌹

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks 😊

[@davidboyce6427]

Heather this is my 2nd time seeing a SKODA. The first time I saw it was Paul Dolden cleaning his. How come the USA didn’t get them? Who makes them? Is it Peugeot?

[@AutoCareHQ]

I think they're part of the VW group

[@NoName-st6zc]

Hey Heather. Would you mind telling me what the little plastic thingies are for on which the tyres are standing on?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Hey, they're called Rimmats. I've got a quick vid on them on the second channel which will probably explain it better than I can on here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5TSZKyHpMl9f7csi=zZI3BeQ0yl8TdPGT

[@NoName-st6zc]

@@AutoCareHQ Thanks Heather.

[@clintonhewitt3454]

🎉looks good 👍👍😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@007CrossAlex]

Can I ask for some advice please? Is it better to use the IK pressure sprayer for a pre wash and the IK foam sprayer for wheel shampoo/cleaner? What would you recommend?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep that's what I do. I've got this video btw on the second channel where I go in a bit more detail on this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZKUYZ6KjN2ifrssi=oxpvxvhnqrZnbF6y

[@sdoieqwfjhweoiuhasdo]

When you buy a pressure washer to wash your car do you have to buy a lower pressure nozzle? Because I've seen people clean concrete with pressure washers as well

[@AutoCareHQ]

Nope the nozzle doesn't affect the pressure, just the spray pattern

[@rflood]

Hi Heather, what is your strongest acid/alkaline wheel cleaner? My girlfriend's mother's car wheels are too dirty for surfex hd and auto-wheels so I need something that will really bite into the dirt. Cheers.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Alkaline I'd say Infinity Wax Incinerate, it's really strong stuff. I've also tried KKD Devil's Juice but it's not the nicest to use so I have to wear a mask etc.

[@rflood]

@@AutoCareHQ thanks a lot!

[@jarmago7750]

Does the wheel barrel brush scratch the surface or leave swirl marks?

[@AutoCareHQ]

On gloss black wheels I would go with a microfibre brush instead but on this type of finish it doesn’t leave anything really noticeable

[@jarmago7750]

@@AutoCareHQ Sounds good! Thanks, Heather!

[@olliefrench]

Apologies if this is a silly question, but when doing ceramic coatings do you do the roof?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep I always do the roof. Only difference is if it's panoramic then I'll coat the glass in something different like Soft99 Glaco Ultra rather than a ceramic coating designed for paint

[@olliefrench]

@@AutoCareHQ Thank you. Also, if it comes to end of cleaning a car and it starts to rain, meaning you can’t dry the car, what would you apply? A rinse aid?

[@AutoCareHQ]

If there's nothing on the paint then a spray and rinse like Gyeon Wetcoat is a good option. Even if it's raining it's still a good idea to try and towel dry the panels off a bit (unless it's really heavy rain) just to avoid water spots from the rinsing

[@RadfahrerProductions]

Hello Caretakers. Is this a reflection of a wallbox-charging port for EVs? Nice. The customers maybe can top up a little bit if they came from far away for a good clean. ;-)

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha well spotted!

[@benfung9571]

May I ask how long does it take you to finish?

[@AutoCareHQ]

This takes about 2.5 hours without filming

[@videoshares]

great job, love these videos, where the car is transformed by the end of the video. This Skoda is he same Grey colour as my Audi A3, the paint is Dolphin Grey code LX7Z:

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! It's a cool colour, especially when the sun hits it it has a very nice glow

[@JAMES-ANDY-JAMES]

สวัสดีครับ 😊

[@paultaylor9652]

Excellent work again, then again you never present anything less than that. Don't know why people pay thousands of pounds on a car, then replace tyres with some cheap brand, it's the main thing that keeps your car on the road.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Paul I appreciate it!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💐💐💐wonderful lady Heather

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@antonellaarnaboldi7617]

It seems you are washing the cars on the ground. Are all the chemicals you use environmentally friendly?

[@AutoCareHQ]

You'll find more info on the products on their website. Auto Culture UK for example state they use biodegradable surfactants in their shampoo, snow foam, wheel cleaner

[@antonellaarnaboldi7617]

@@AutoCareHQ thanks for your answer!

[@mikewright5094]

Still using two buckets them Heather 😜😂😂😂

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha it's so much easier for filming using the two-bucket method. On my car I use the foam cannon but it's hard when filming as I'm moving the camera around so much the foam drips off too quickly!

[@samwoodfield8901]

I wish you could clean my car 🚗

[@kajukuja]

🙂👍