10 Must-Have Car Detailing Tools & Accessories

[@AutoCareHQ]

I’ve added links to all the accessories in the video description as well as some discount codes which work on certain products. This definitely wasn’t an exhaustive list of all the accessories I use, so here is a link to the recommended products page on my website with some more of my favourites: autocarehq.com/recommended-products/accessories-and-equipment/ Thanks for watching!

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Hey Heather i have Garage Therapy V1 snow foam and yes i have been slow to use it because i'm working my way through other's, because you have had first hand experience with this how much should i add to a 1 litre lance. I know the info on the bottle is when working with 500ml but i'm washing a VW Amarok dual cab ute so would i add 200ml product to 800ml water? I did contact GT they said start with 100ml product and work up, but i haven't got time to muck around. Cheers mate

[@AutoCareHQ]

@@ilikechickensausages2075 It depends on what foam cannon you're using to be honest. If you're using an MJJC (or something else that guzzles the solution), go for 100:900 ml. But if you're using a less thirsty foam cannon (like an MTM) then go for 200:800

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

@@AutoCareHQ I will split the difference and go 150ml product to 850ml water my foam lance/cannon is in between a guzzling one but it's not a MTM or MJJC. Thank's heaps for the information i will try it give you a sit rep it's a white car with about 40 day's worth of winter road wash now! Just to get some decent weather.

[@royj58]

Hi, What are you spraying on the Scrub Pads for cleaning the Dash and Interior. Or can you recommend a good SCENTED interior cleaner. Thanks for the great videos.

[@photosmithy]

Thank you to you and all the other detailers on KZbin who take time out of their day to make us good quality informative videos and tutorials. 🙂

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@paultaylor9652]

You've come a very long way and you should be very proud of yourself. The way you produce your video's isn't full of the most expensive products and everything is done that a beginner could understand. Never a boring video, never the same car over and over again, keep them coming.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for the kind words Paul!

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Old school sit down and chat in front of the goodies 👍🇦🇺

[@Jim-ub9qy]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbin channels. Heather does a great job of explaining her process and the products and equipment she is using. Excellent!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much!

[@markusdahmann6992]

Those drill attachments are a game changer whenever it comes to deep cleaning fabric or even well protected leather - it's just a short time of getting used to managing speed and pressure when getting to grids.

[@neilpotts7251]

Just bought the EZ Go brush for wheel arches and when you said 'can't imagine life without it' I get where you are coming from.. Unbelievable performance and so quick to do such an awkward job ...

[@markmoore6264]

I've just upgraded my stubby gun to an SGS35 with Carscope nozzles and I'm very impressed with it. The difference from the budget gun is definitely worth the extra cost imo.

[@g_aln6658]

This was a much needed vid! Its good to see out of all the accessories you test and review which ones you use yourself regularly!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@kimnewling5728]

Thank you Heather. Its always good to hear unbiased recommendations. Tools in action is always good to see. Results matter.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Kim!

[@necorrigan]

Great recommendations Heather, I've just placed an order with In2Detailing for the pump sprayer, scrub pads, tyre brush and glass towel based on your suggestions. Thank you.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy your new purchases :)

[@מדינט]

As always, very professional. Just a note on microfiber towels, they need to be washed before first use - rag company recommendation.

[@Fantic1980]

The Detail Factory tyre brush and those scrub pads are my best buys this year. Thanks for the great vid as always 😀

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching, glad you're a fan of those products too

[@MstClickz]

This video is great! The tools suggested were spot on IMO.

[@the_jnlt_channel]

Thanks for sharing Heather! Some great accessories in that line up, ones I can agree with you on as well 🙌

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Jason! I didn't get chance to comment on your latest vids as I watched them on TV but really enjoyed them, great content as always

[@the_jnlt_channel]

@@AutoCareHQ no worries at all, thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏

[@williedavidson8898]

Value your continued honesty and recommendations......Great wee video Heather. Informative as always 📹 🤗😘

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you very much!

[@senthilkumar-mc2ui]

Good suggestions of detailing accessories which are safe & functional ones. Great as always.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@liamo5037]

Another excellent video Heather you decide everything in detail love watching your videos you explain everything on detail fair play in what you do

[@stevec1097]

Thanks for the great guide here Heather, you’re brilliant at explaining the reasons why you like products and accessories 😎

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Steve!

[@stephenjones6902]

Great video Heather thank you.Some food for thought the clip on accessory bin is a great idea.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickvennard838]

Great video I have ordered the Rag Company Glass towel to add to my collection. I could not live without my Kranzle and OG Spec set up.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Patrick! Hope you enjoy the TRC Glass Towel 😊

[@kona328WH]

Great video can you add a comment about what the best settings are to wash cloths at temperature and what detergent to use

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! Here’s a link to a guide on my website 😊 autocarehq.com/

[@peterowen4456]

Great video. I really must get an IK Pump Sprayer. Another use for them is if you are doing a pre spray on a rinseless wash product like ONR. Using a trigger spray can cause finger cramps!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Peter! I'd highly recommend an IK Pump Sprayer, you'll wonder how you got on without one 😂

[@flyborgify]

Great to know what you prefer to use. Thanks for the video.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Heather,I own a couple of these tools myself, especially the EZ go brush for the wheel arches.the wheel mitt brush ideal for the wheels as they don't scratch.

[@AutoCareHQ]

The EZ Go Brush is a definite essential!

[@RadfahrerProductions]

Hello Caretakers. Very helpfull, nice compilation. Serious pro's and con's for every product.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodneycapronjr]

Just wanted to say thank you for the recommendations! The Rim Mats and the Tire Dressing Brush are awesome (I know they are not featured in this video). Totally worth the shipping to the States. 😀

[@AutoCareHQ]

That's brill I'm glad you're happy with the purchases!

[@martyp2138]

Love the IK Pump sprayer. I would up purchasing a mothers wheel brush for using on the tyres as I found the majority of tyre specific ones had super stiff bristles and were fairly hard on the wrist when cleaning tyres. I will add an honourable mention for the Gyeon Q2M kneel matt (or any similar thing) for cleaning wheels, makes it easier going on the knees and couldn't do without it now!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Very good suggestions!

[@nigelpayne4641]

Hi Heather, have missed ypu doing these kinds of video, you should do a few more. On those scrub pads are they abrasive and if so by how much, thanks

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Nigel, I'm gonna plan a few more of these kinds of videos :) They do feel abrasive but won't damage hard plastics (except for piano black/ high gloss finishes)

[@jamesbartlett5005]

Thanks Heather ,always value your opinion

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much James

[@garysanders8090]

Excellent video H. Informative as always and well presented so its easy to follow. Thanks also for the discount codes as always. Nice one.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching, glad it was informative!

[@vidarg75]

This is the first video I watched on your channel. What a wonderful accent and voice you have there. I'm very interested in languages and accents, so I really enjoyed the video, but for the wrong reasons. 😁

[@23dothedew]

Nice video! I use a lot of the same tools and they are all great. I love the detail factory tire brush. It creates such a good lather on the rubber.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@ItsMeYourRealDad]

I would like you to do a review of Rimmats. I got mine the other day and they seem great so far

[@jean-lucmorel4599]

Merci beaucoup et bravo pour votre très bonne expérience en detailing.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@dichicodetails4994]

Another great video. Thanks for the useful info.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gsmautomotive]

Good video Heather 👌 the FTW is a great towel and I actually use them on the bodywork too.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you :) That's a good idea, I can imagine it being really versatile

[@gsmautomotive]

@@AutoCareHQ was Sydni Gwynn that mentioned it on a TRC video that made me try it. 👌

[@richardtregonning954]

Absolutely love u video's best detailing chanel out there you always explain all the product's u use and the way u use them learned so much off u thanks for taking the time to show us keep up the good work u do from Richard in Cardiff

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Richard, I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@TheWelshDragon86]

Been watching your video for a while now and picked up loads of tips. Started using Garage Therapy and wow what a difference with decent products. Biggest upgrade for myself was the Ik foamer and the sprayer. Just started using HDD road rage as my pre wash, brilliant stuff! Keep the good work up! 😀

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much! I'm glad you're enjoying the GT products, definitely some of my favourites. HDD Road Rage is on my list of products to try, looks very effective

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Great review ! Thank you for such an informative video! I’m looking forward for another like these!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@bengtholmberg8590]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Regards from Sweden!

[@johnp6987]

Some good bits in there 👍 I’ve just got the DF tyre brush and wish I had got it sooner. I was using one of those stiffer tyre brushes and the DF one is far more effective. The E-Z bog brush is another go to when doing arches

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianpurcell9058]

Many thanks for sharing 👍 your right about mazda paint work ! Had a CX3 same colour as your mx5 . Beautiful colour but a nightmare with stone chips !!! 🍟 😢

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Brian :) I'm glad someone else knows the pain of Mazda paint 😂 I love the colour but sometimes I wish I'd have just bought a German car with harder paint haha

[@raymondhall8629]

Many thanks for the product links, ❤another great information video

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@anthonybenson4917]

I just wanted to say thank you for some brilliant content which I find interesting and helpful in developing my own skills. I have followed the links and purchased a few towels and the wheel-arch brush I used your code for some discount thank you. I find the style of your videos so refreshing and clear its so nice to to see a delightful young woman dealing with this topic. Well done Heather.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Anthony, glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@daffyd5867]

Thanks, you're sooooo organised 😎

[@DaveBaldwin-jj2kb]

Some good stuff there Heather that's why you're cars are immaculate

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Dave!

[@danwood8846]

Super informative as ever Heather 😀 I’ve never tried the scrub pads - planning to give them a go 😀

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Dan, the scrub pads are fantastic, pretty cheap too so well worth a try

[@thedetailinghobbyist]

Great selection! Definitely the scrub pads and arch brush are something to invest in. I’m 100% not a first-adopter (probably the same with a lot of enthusiasts) so I’ve certainly had those moments of ‘wish I’d bought this earlier’ haha Although the upside is that my kit isn’t full of cak which I never use 👌

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! I'm exactly the same, takes me a while to jump on some trends

[@Downstar]

Great video again. Some products already using, so good to know you like them aswell. Nice and easy to understand voice and pronunciation as English isnt my first language. Love the clean accent as far as i can tell :)

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@aidanc9961]

Great information we'll presented!

[@adamhenderson4318]

Would add a stool with casters for indoor use or a thick spongy knee pad for outdoors, but I’m old. Fully charged air pods are also a important tool.

[@AutoCareHQ]

That's a great shout!

[@GrzegorzBaszczak]

Great content :). Great Channel :). One of my favorite :). Best regards from Poland :)

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Very good Heather

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@johnrumble1912]

Thanks. Surprisingly interesting. 👍

[@grahambell9831]

Hello Heather, some very useful recommendations based on real world testing & experience, so thank ypu for sharing your insights and of course the recommendations 👏. Can you recommend your preferred drying towel Heather and if you have used the 350gsm Rag company Edgeless microfiber would you recommend this towel also. I do need to replace my towels as they not edgeless. Thanks again ! Graham.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Graham! Have a look at this article, it'll explain my microfiber choices better than I can on here :) autocarehq.com/the-best-microfiber-towels-for-every-car-detailing-task/

[@grahambell9831]

@@AutoCareHQ Brill, thanks Heather.....hope the weather where you are is a whole lot better than up here in Northumberland........atrocious rain 🌧 bursts......almost impossible to keep the car clean! 🚗 🙁

[@finmac5548]

Thanks for the recommendations, another really useful video, Heather! Love that microfibre wheel brush, I have a similar Halfords one but the sleeve that holds the fibre section keeps slipping down the shaft during use and you have to keep pulling it up tight so I’m definitely looking to change it…..that bucket side tool holder thingy looks well handy too! Quick question though, you showed the interior scrub pad on interior plastics but how do you rinse the product suds off? Cheers! 🙏

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching! With the scrub pads I just use a microfiber towel to wipe up the foam. As long as you use a decent interior cleaner which doesn't leave residue it works really well

[@finmac5548]

@@AutoCareHQ Ah right! Magic,thanks for replying!! 🫡

[@p8rdm]

Have you you tried the Wolf towel from the rag company 😁

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep I bought the pack of two at Waxstock! Really good towels

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

Best towels going

[@mauriceceulen]

You have to try the microfiber madness wash mitt. For me it’s the best mitt that you can get! much better quality and softness than the mit fm the rag company

[@davestewart9146]

Thank you for sharing 👍😁

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@aquasea3867]

Thank you!

[@mohsineafif7236]

Thanks respect 😮

[@johnbrown3951]

I match with you everything apart from the bucket tidy and the arch toilet brush as I use the long handled Vican brush as I find it goes in further and have had it for 5 years and is as good as new. The microfibers I have collected many from Auto Finesse, Gyeon, WoWo's and Mitchell & King and renew as and when I need but have a large storage box with unopened packs of various cloths to work through so I should renew sooner or buy less. The stock controller hat seems to be lost.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Sounds like you’re very well stocked! Thanks for watching 😊

[@johnbrown3951]

@@AutoCareHQ I went a bit wild when I retired but they will get used over time.

[@AutobriteDirectLTD]

Great content and enjoy your videos!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much guys!

[@jorgeaceves2068]

Hi heather I hope you are well thanks for sharing your weapon accessories what do think? For clean dryer car cloth what is better microfibre soap or regular laundry soap. Best.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Jorge, hope you are well too. I am using The Rag Company/ P&S Rags to Riches at the moment :) If you use a regular laundry soap, just make sure it's liquid rather than powder and is free from bleach

[@jorgeaceves2068]

@@AutoCareHQ thanks 👍

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video Heather

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Mark 😊

[@andrewhumphreys4410]

Good video heather some of the products I’m going to order 😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Andrew!

[@richard73]

Great video Heather,looks like you got me spending my hard earned money again 🙄👍👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Richard! Haha my apologies 😂

[@playstation5427]

Great video

[@Audittr2108]

There used to be a lot more room on those shelves behind you but It’s been a while since we’ve seen them I suppose!

[@AutoCareHQ]

I think it was last Christmas when I filmed a video with the shelves in the background actually!

[@simond3604]

Hi Heather Can i ask please where your drill brushes are from? Many thanks and great content as always!!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! Yep they’re from Amazon,I’ve added a link in the description

[@RyanAMG]

Great video Heather. Ryan x

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Ryan!

[@MrFreestyler71]

Great videos from you. Can i say you will not use a better cannon than the new Autobrite snow foam cannon, Autobrite are local to me so i have the added benefit of going to the store and all theor events but this is Autobrites best ever accessory

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching! I've heard a lot of good things about that foam cannon, I'm tempted to try it but I just can't justify having 5 foam cannons 😂

[@modmon3567]

Can you show us how to remove green moss between the window rubbers.

[@kevinmcg6747]

Solid recommendations and a number of items where I thought the same as you did initially but noting that once bought you wouldn't do with them means I'll pull the trigger this time I think. You referenced the edgeless for the MX5 ref the soft paint, I'm in the same boat tho my car is the bright orange of the 30th Anniversary Edition. Are there any other products (mitts etc) you would recommend for the super soft paint on that car? Cheers, Kevin

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Kevin. I love the 30th anniversary edition MX5. I'd definitely look for a 70/30 microfiber blend as the towels will be softer compared to an 80/20 blend. The Eagle Edgeless 500 and Edgeless 365 are the two I usually go for with my car. As long as you look after the microfiber and don't wash/ dry on high heat or use washing powder you should be totally fine

[@mikebader3863]

What am I doing wrong that I find my IK sprayers absolutely crap. The foaming one you’ve got to pump about 50 times to get like 2 seconds of decent spraying then starts spitting.

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

What product are you using . Try only filling the IK foamer half way so there is more space for the air inside the foamer... What colour insert are you using . Should have come with 3 colored little inserts .. Unfortunately the IK FOAMER doesn't have a long spray time but should be able to get and ok time from it

[@mikebader3863]

@@TheHairyHouseWife usually garage therapy wheel shampoo, not sure about insert colour, it’s whatever one it came fitted with as I haven’t changed it. I’ll try the half full thing 👍

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Also, check the little foam filter. I've read others saying certain products can clog them up really quickly. And once you've used it, pump and run water through it to remove as much product as possible, which clogs the filter. But yeah, it doesn't last very long. A whole wheel or the side skirt is about it for me.

[@DarrenJMHughes]

Thank you Heather for this Video and some great suggestions. I’ve got to get me an IK sprayer. Would you rate a microfibre wash mitt over a lambswool one? I’m thinking of changing over to MF one

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Darren 😊 I prefer a microfiber one personally. Just find them easier to clean really, although I do use a lambs wool wheel mitt on my own car but just because it never gets that dirty!

[@DarrenJMHughes]

@@AutoCareHQ I guess the coating helps keep the car/wheels clean.

[@SUPERSID1968]

Tried them Eagle Edge less 500 towels the yellow ones and they kept leaving tiny bits of lint every where 😡😡 even after a wash in my opinion they are pants lol I use them for door shuts and moping up water in engine bay went with the paragon towels much better in my opinion also treated myself to the i k sprayer pro 9 litres so much easier for you to apply your nitty gritty or h d d road rage that foam cannon looks cool must get 1 to try out have you got a discount code for it Heather 🤔🤔😏😏👍👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

That's really gutting! Mine have always been spot on, could be a faulty batch maybe 🤔 Yep if you use ACHQ on the Pyramid Hydro Cannon you should be able to get about £10 off

[@hakanandersson5247]

Thanks! You don't mention your car blower???

[@AutoCareHQ]

I just wanted to focus on smaller accessories in this vid, I’m thinking about making a future one about my bigger pieces of equipment 😊

[@zishenye3444]

Hi Heather, I just had CQ finest reserve installed by a professional detail shop, looks great no high spot visible from any light angle, even with spot light. however, when I blow warm air with mouth, I can see streaks appear through the steam on paint, this is consistent everywhere. Is this normal? or it will disappear once fully cured? Thanks!

[@AutoCareHQ]

I haven't tried it myself so I can't say for sure but I wouldn't worry too much about it especially if you can't see any high spots. Once it's cured it should hopefully go, just give it plenty of time before washing it

[@zishenye3444]

​@@AutoCareHQ Thanks for the reply, I think I know what those streaks are, not high spots but it's the final wipe down after polish, not sure what they used, but leaving streaks, sealed by the coating later on.. I found the same on the tail lights, those streak flow connect to the paint, but can be wiped off, since tail lights are not coated.

[@marcoruiz7611]

Que marca es la bomba con la que aplica el producto a las llantas. Me refiero a la bomba manual. Gracias de antemano ❤

[@MstClickz]

iK Foam PRO 2 Pump Sprayer ¿Es este el producto al que se refiere en 1:00 -> 1:06 del vídeo?

[@ysalduffy9655]

Hola auntie do you have van set up )

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

I've just brought a new wheel brush, looked narrow enough online... Doesn't fit between brake disc guard the rim :-( Nice brush otherwise.

[@AutoCareHQ]

That's really gutting, it's happened to me before too

[@blechbuddy]

damn this foam canon looks so sweet but they do not ship to germany. I think im losing my mind -_-

[@JustAnotherChippy]

Your favourite drying towel? Ta.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Have a look at this article, it'll explain my choice better than I can on here :) autocarehq.com/the-best-microfiber-towels-for-every-car-detailing-task/

[@infasis]

Detailing cars seems like good money, but thinking about all the chemicals now kinda worries me. I wonder if it's possible to do a good job with "safer" ingredients

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

When I'm cleaning windows

[@marty3553]

Bloody Adverts 😡

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!