Top 10 Car Cleaning Mistakes

Car Cleaning Tips. Here are my Top 10 mistakes I see people make while cleaning their car. As you watch this you will realize one of the main things you want to do when cleaning your car is prevent scratches.
Comment below if you have any other mistakes you see people do. I would love to hear and share them!
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[@justinmin6623]

relationship goals: find someone who treats you like Chris treats his cars

[@mightyORFEN]

Use lubrication. And come right off.

[@timothyhutchins5531]

use a swirling motion first, and then go up and down to finish it off

[@vgemini9474]

I bet you his girlfriend hates his car!!!!

[@allysaj6911]

@@vgemini9474 ....probably, lol 🤣

[@bxunt5180]

Yeah always fixing problems in the relationship 😂😂👌

[@mamamermaiden7881]

Another suggestion. Remove the tag from your microfiber towel because it can scratch your paint.

[@chrisfix]

Great tip

[@mtbkr890]

Yes, they tags leave nasty scratches on their clear

[@mtbkr890]

The clear coat

[@hoffinshnizle3670]

They already did it with underwear so why not?

[@nicklanza4292]

ChrisFix hello I just brought a car there any information to know about cleaning the car? Thanks

[@mikeysgarage8864]

when using a power washer, if you lose a finger its too much pressure for your car.

[@andersenzheng]

It just peeled my fingernail off, the finger is still attached. Is that the right amount of pressure?

[@marshallfox1786]

Andersen Zheng 😂

[@jessicamassey829]

Legit laughing imagining a finger flying off a hand

[@nomad91910]

Now the water pressure is perfect, and it only cost me 4 fingers 😎 haha

[@mattbartolovich8228]

I have an electric pressure washer

[@Thepaintrain2013]

As a detailer, I would say a lot of these mistakes are common, and I see it a LOT!!!

[@chrisfix]

It's unfortunate to see a lot of people making these mistakes!

[@electropika7759]

Aggelos Tzinis 6 year old?

[@Thepaintrain2013]

@@electropika7759 What are you talking about?

[@electropika7759]

Thepaintrain2013 Someone said “wow, chrisfix replied to a six year old comment!”. Then deleted their comment when I informed them that it was actually two weeks old.

[@qei431.]

Dont forget to wear clothes without belts or keys and necklaces to avoid scratching the clear coat or worse i wash my car naked

[@tibomoltini2851]

and take off you wedding ring before doing anything ! + If you go naked: make sure to cut your nails and remove your piercings

[@oswynkn]

womens skin is softer, let naked women clean the car

[@guyontheinternet8891]

@@oswynkn LOL

[@cabralboy91w]

Then you have to worry about pubic hair. It will scratch your cars clear coat.

[@itsmoonlight_blossom8126]

God. imagine how traumatized the car when you clean it. while naked.

[@jayzelleboyce9965]

chris got me thinking that im gonna scratch my car if I breathe on it lol😂😂

[@chrisfix]

lol

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

I know,You know factory paint jobs are quite durable.I mean come on the whole bird shit thing 2:28 And #5 what about before there were micro fiber towels?Everyone was just sanding away at our finishes?

[@squidwardstallonetheoffici3723]

+ChrisFix you say every little bit helps well I often worry the rinse bucket will cause the towel to pick up some of the dirt defeating the purpose why not make a bucket with a filter and a pump that filters the same water from the bucket constantly and pours it out at the top so you can simply rinse the towel over the bucket ??? you should invent this

[@johndough1356]

Lol...yes

[@khalidmostafa2055]

Kevin I bet it's comments lime yours that he laughs with his friends and loved ones about 😂

[@the_average_canadian]

0:13 Don't take your car to an automatic car wash. 0:47 Don't clean your car in direct sunlight or intense heat. 1:22 Don't use kitchen soap to clean your car. 2:18 Always use lubrication when cleaning your car. 3:20 Don't use a paper towel, beach towel, sponge, or an old rag on your car's paint. 3:44 Always clean from top to bottom. 5:26 Never clean in a swirling motion or in multiple directions. 5:44 Always use two wash buckets, one for soap and one for rinsing dirty towels. 7:13 If your towel touches the ground, don't touch your car's paint with it. 7:38 Don't put any slippery protective chemicals on your steering wheel, shifter, or pedals. 1:54 Bonus tip 1: Always clean out your wash bucket. 5:03 Bonus tip 2: When using a towel, always snap it out to remove loose grit or other debris. 8:04 Bonus tip 3: If using a weather/vinyl protection chemical, spray it on a towel instead of directly onto the interior of your car.

[@arwasbubble]

awesome

[@roadballet]

chris should pin this

[@shaymay2892]

Thanks!! Saved my data!

[@sheneedsyrruup]

A king amongst men ❤

[@brandonbawden7783]

A couple tips, 1. Always check your towels for bits of plant debris or similar that get stuck in the little fibers that will most definitely scratch your paint 2. I have a 3 squeeze rule or a 2 dunk rule for rinsing my rag. Once before the first dunk in the rinse bucket, then dunk and squeeze x2.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips!

[@valorthom3509]

pro-tip: don’t buy a car. buying a car might result in scratches.

[@jeanseda8646]

Lol

[@JJDaMan808]

Logic and facts 😃

[@omsh6000]

Valor Thom smh

[@suitman1308]

Don’t buy used buy new

[@suitman1308]

New are scratch free and lots of cars go in the sun you can see little scratches all over it

[@henrylo8412]

Dude, it deserves to be said: I've only watched two of your videos, but I can tell you're a genuinely good dude, and are passionate about cars. That's just awesome. Keep it up. Cheers!

[@Jasiel.95]

+Henry Lo same, Im going to learn a lot from this guy!

[@Tome13Eclipse]

It's been a month that i'm watching 3/4 videos from Chris per day Didn't watched them all yet

[@DodgeRamCummins]

this guy is the only person i trust when working on cars and trucks, i love that he actually shows how to fix things. you make everything on a budget and easy and simple for people who just want to fix their cars and trucks at home i love your videos and please dont change a thing!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chillalmo6036]

OKAY i firmly believe this man is the dad we all wanted but never had.

[@michaelsandoval2063]

When washing, try not to look directly at the paint. It may result in swirl marks.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

lazy

[@moto6ixmoto83]

Talking about looking at paint, if I stare to long at my torch red mustang my eyes for real actually start to burn from the reflection from the sun.

[@evarwilliams]

Hahahahaha!!!!!

[@mikecastleberry9671]

My ass

[@marywatkins9438]

😂😂😂

[@barb1431]

My wife and I just watched several of your clean car videos and learned a lot of things we did not know. We are in are mid 60's and have owned many new vehicles and never practiced all your informative tips. Will start following your methods today first buy throwing out all the old towels, t shirts soft pajamas we previously used. Thanks.Grammy and Poppy.

[@chrisfix]

Great! I am glad you learned some new tips!

[@maryssawelch9272]

My dad is 82 and hes used all of these before i even saw this video for years he says its good to know some people are doing it right

[@knell846]

that comment is so cute

[@Biowulf21]

Wholesome

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

Wholesome

[@deki8450]

Tip, cold water on a hot day can make windshield crack, been there.

[@chrisfix]

Darn!

[@dantellewisham133]

and hot water on a cold day? haha

[@j_rivera2007]

Dantel Lewisham the car implodes, been there

[@mrgunaman]

is that you in picture?

[@maha_sage]

Really?

[@crBudgetWatches]

just realized I have been scratching my car for years.

[@chrisfix]

Darn! Fortunately you can correct scratches!

[@locustlocust1045]

@@chrisfix wow, i appreciate that you still answer comments from old videos. That's amazing. Your passion shows. Don't ever let go of it.

[@e46racers]

Guys make sure you clean the air around the car before you clean it

[@david714oc8]

LMFAO

[@pedrosolis9862]

😂😂😂

[@mattarnold198]

Don't forget to cleanse its aura when you do this! Use creative vibrant motions to avoid any negative karmic reactions from the clear-coat. ...And always use a micro-fibre towel!

[@kazakukog]

also go to church and confess all your sins before touching your car. you don't want those sinful filthy hands creating scratches on your nice paint job

[@altanic5855]

Don't forget all those dust particles floating in the air around your car. I suggest walking around your car 3 times while flapping your arms like a bird. This should clear the air so your cloth doesn't catch debris before you start wiping. Hope this was helpful :)

[@Sethpons]

Okay I swear this is the last chrisfix video tonight

[@Dude-jx8ey]

You deserve more likes. Even his worst video is strangely addictive

[@johnalphaeagle5882]

His videos are satisfying to watch

[@sebthesurfer007]

I so hear you !

[@diegosilva9437]

Seth Pons it's currently 12:40 and I still have 1 more

[@gocopss]

@@diegosilva9437 11:50. I got a few more. Found Chris 2 days ago. Watched several long videos.

[@remerson1]

Great video Chris! I would like to add using a leaf blower or vacuum in blow mode, to remove the water from the car surface. This reduces the wiping required with any cloth (microfiber is the cloth of Choice!). This is especially beneficial with ceramic, wax or synthetic wax coated cars. Thanks again - keep up the great work!

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

3:12 You are so kind and gentle to these cars.

[@nicktubara]

Lubrication is always important.................;)

[@jeremiahs4862]

I fuck a lot of hoes

[@danielmoore3290]

.😄😄😄😄😅😅😅😅😆 he said lubrication

[@Joke827]

Daniel Moore lol 😁

[@thelostsoul7254]

nick ladeeda I use spit it works good.

[@gerrygeiger8183]

Wow, I didn't realize I was doing so many things wrong when i washed my cars! Thanks for the great tips Chris

[@chrisfix]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@rickstandish6690]

I live on an island in Micronesia. The natives ALWAYS use powdered laundry soap to wash their cars. Ive Been advising them for 35 years now that that is mistake.

[@frankg6578]

Tip #11 Never buy a used car from Micronesia

[@beni22sof]

That's what it means to be passionate about what you do. Everytime I watch one of your videos I wish I were a car mechanic :)

[@STONEYJones]

What I learned today: bird poop has acid in it 👌🏽

[@ei5717]

put it on your tongue and go for a journey!

[@gibran8751]

Birds fly because they’re always high

[@Damian007.]

@Rama Nrusimhadevara i will also remove the human faces from now on too 😁

[@archerer98]

Hippies everywhere will be forever grateful.

[@michaell3711]

Bird 🐦 poop can stick to your car paint religiously. You must have had knowledge.

[@SE45CX]

#11 never allow girl scouts to touch your car.

[@SE45CX]

Ok, but it is my pleasure to express profanity explicitly. So, people can see my true nature and they don't need to be afraid that I'm building up aggression to be released at them personally.

[@necroodin]

man when i was a boy scout i had to organize this shit and a Ferrari and a lotus came up and my god, after realizing and watching one of the guys slop it out i beat his ass and took over that and all future exotics lol

[@CaptainCocaine]

What about cheerleaders?

[@kuwaitipatroitic4274]

Lol, what about those who take a picture of your sport car without your permission? even tho I don't own a sport car but I've witnessed people laying their butts in someone's else car hood to upload it in FB as if it's theirs. That's why I choose to stick to my 2011 altima

[@ethan41623]

+Sadpants McGee only if there hot

[@adammak8920]

Wow! The final result of his car is clean! I’m sticking with everything he said.

[@mondobananas1832]

I clean my vehicles at night in my well-lit garage. There’s a place separating all of my tools and my dad’s Challenger, and there are some ruts near the door for the water to drain. Just wanted to share that.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for sharing!

[@captainjirk9564]

Odd flex. That's cool, bro

[@user-gd2yg9ei5h]

Same here… doesn’t matter what the weather is outside or time of day. I open the garage door about 6 inches and the water drains out cause the floor is sloped slightly.

[@chrisfix]

I want to hear car cleaning mistakes you guys have so comment below!

[@jiffyjoe1500]

IMO # 11 could be loving your car too much. I've heard it and have to agree the addiction to always wanting to be buffing on the paint with a microfiber towel. It gets to the point that it's clean and leave it alone. All that constant buffing and rubbing because you love your car so much is not helping it.

[@chrisfix]

This is a good one! I was going to add that in as a top tip but the video was starting to get too long. Thanks for the tip! I see this happen a lot at car shows where people are dry buffing their car and just scratching it up.

[@rosen9425]

Using abrasive sponges on windshields that have protective slippery coatings on them. Way to go getting it scratched up and ready for a windshield replacement if you ever want it clear again. Yeah I did that. Sucks to be overly exited sometimes ending up using the wrong stuff in the heat of the moment xD

[@chrisfix]

Addictive_LiquoriCe That is a good one too. I can tell you have some experience in that LOL

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Great video - I've made all those mistakes in the past but over the years worked it all out. One tip I would add is, keep on top of things to save time! Biggest mistake I used to make is letting things get really dirty before cleaning them, leading to hours and hours of hard work to get them looking good again. Now I spend a bit of time every couple of days on a particular job - like I might spend 15 minutes one day cleaning the glass or vacuuming or treating the leather etc, then the next day do something else for 10 or 15 minutes. Then when it's wash day, all I have to worry about is washing, drying and detailing. Also between washes I use a good detailer spray (along with plenty of microfibre towels) so the grime doesn't build up too much - this way I don't have to wash as much, less sticks to the car because the detailer maintains the wax longer, and when I do wash it's much quicker.

[@themightiestofbooshes9443]

I got totally mindfucked at 6:36 when I thought Chris was rinsing the car but was actually behind the camera showing his hands to us.

[@roujanking20619]

lol bruh I'm done

[@MrYoshi956]

lmao

[@chrisfix]

lol

[@hellbentangel7589]

Well there's a simple explanation really. you only see 2 of his hands behind the camera, so clearly he is washing the car with his third hand.

[@tophat3157]

Hellbent Angel which raises the important question... how many arms does Chris have?

[@bikeman9419]

Great tips, being particular about your car will get you a higher resale value. Don’t forget, you’re not finished until you wipe inside all the doors, trunk lid and hood.

[@enoughisenough4600]

Chris is right on how to clean your car. I see many people cleaning the bottom of their car to the top rubbing the cloth all around their car in cleaning their wheels then dunking it in the water repeating the process going up the side of the car? End result... super scratches. Who washes the windshield after the clean the lower half of their vehicle. Duhh. Don’t use a second bucket. Rinse your cloth off with the hose before you dunk it in the soapy water. For sure you know it’s clean..

[@DLCShark]

One mistake you actually made was leaving the tag on the microfiber towel. Gotta rip that thing off man.

[@santiagobenites]

Living here in Canada, when it's well below freezing in the middle of the winter, and the car is covered with a thick layer of road salt mixed with dirt, there's no option but to do the drive through car wash. Yes, it's definitely not the best thing for the finish of your vehicle, but it's far better than letting that salty dirt sit on your car for extended periods of time.

[@TheEvilmooseofdoom]

Location does make a difference and it's reflected in used car values too! I sympathize, I went from Calgary (which doesn't even have the harshest winters) to Victoria so now my car looks great.. I just can't afford to eat. ;)

[@stevereaves6757]

Hi Chris. I always enjoy your very helpful videos. But let's go to #5 in the video. Great advice on what fabrics not to use. However I was told long ago that towels are fine for use on cars as long as they're ALL COTTON. They shouldn't be a blend of cotton and man-made fibers such as rayon, orlon, or nylon as those are actually hard. I remember when my wife bought some new bath towels and the darned things wouldn't dry you (absorb water)., They would just push the water around on your skin. Sure enough, I looked at the label and they were not all cotton. Of course it makes sense that a man-made fiber wouldn't absorb water and may actually scratch paint...

[@torreclark3862]

I am so excited, I don’t make any of these mistakes and I’m very particular on how I clean my car. I wash it everyday until it rains or snows.

[@JoeSalvatore]

The brilliance of this video is that provides logical, sound reasons as to why these are mistakes and provides the explanation for the proper why to clean. Thanks!

[@mikelovell9661]

to dry off the car hit 70 on the highway for a few mins

[@studmueller99]

it works unless you have a black or dark colored vehicle. With black or dark colors the rear of the vehicle will collect extra dust as it's drying and is super annoying.

[@WeItenspinner]

Nah, do 300 on the Autobahn.

[@derekseven1647]

Veeerryyy Funny.

[@vickiweber4718]

That's the way I like to dry my car.

[@goingwideproductions]

mike lovell lol this is how I always dry my car too

[@astro_mittens5792]

I love how you cut to the chase, short and to the point. Thanks for your info

[@caLLLendar]

Don't use 2 buckets . . . Instead, use a fertilizer hose attachment (that is commonly used for fertilizing gardens). You can just spray the soap on and switch to spraying with water. It's also easy to rinse the cleaning towel with the hose.

[@0126tanya]

I just cleaned my car and made about 8 of these mistakes 🙃

[@yosparkit5896]

Same here this guy is full of it honestly 😂

[@inbredjesus9188]

Los Angeles Kartel what is your profile pic?

[@qei431.]

@@yosparkit5896 this guy helps a lot of people repair their cars without spending 5000$ on a fucking brake job!! he helps people wtf do you do

[@SteveofArms]

@@yosparkit5896 you are not that bright are you

[@AesthMed]

@@yosparkit5896 Nah he actually knows what he's doing.

[@PedroMartinezinlaquesh]

One and the worst of the mistakes , never let your girlfriend/wife wash your car!!! NEVER!!!

[@Boxxxxxxxxx]

Pedro Martinez Rather don't let anyone who doesn't know how to properly wash a vehicle wash yours. Wife, husband, boyfriend, uncle, aunt, cousin, I think you get my point.

[@PedroMartinezinlaquesh]

Beth S 😊_.l. i think you get mine

[@Boxxxxxxxxx]

Aren't you creative.

[@Boxxxxxxxxx]

***** You deserved that.

[@Jball99]

This is just a fucking third wave feminist looking for attention.

[@EnligUlv]

A $25 clay bar kit will take all of this to the next level (twice a year).

[@jessicah3450]

Clay bars erase all of my mistakes from this video 😍

[@michaell3711]

The most resourceful and detailed mechanical engineer on KZbin.

[@onetakemotivation7615]

I'm simple. I come to hear chris say "soapy water" and that is all

[@lman22]

Sounds like he says soapy woudr

[@DeathByLego]

trailtorture wring. Soapy wooder

[@darklyclad]

You forgot the timestamp

[@farivera2815]

You're absolutely right about car washes..I took my truck to get it washed and those strips or bristles really scratched the paint. Not to mention the whole rear window section was left out dirty...good tips Chris,thanks!

[@yourcreator5551]

crazy to go back and watch this and see how far you have come

[@tljohn24]

I remember this video from way back when . I remember this video and liked it but didnt pay any attention to the name. I recently watched a headlight buffing video by this guy and in retrospect, THIS IS THE SAME GUY! Keep doing your thing Chris

[@SoFreshLSRP]

I went out & bought all of the supplies suggested in the video & tried these tips out today. I found that cleaning my car is way quicker now & the car looks amazing compared to my old method. Thanks!

[@2511jeremy]

DO NOT PUTT YOUR HAND INFRONT OF YOUR POWER WASHER!!!!!!!! alot of them are over 2000 psi witch can slice your hand open or even off

[@NukE30]

Jeremy quiring I'm sorry, but that's just plain silly.

[@briscoblank1477]

I should carry a pressure washer instead! Just need a long hose.:D

[@2511jeremy]

iRaceCroatia maybe were you live or did you buy yours at wal-mart?

[@pedraw]

Jeremy quiring Lol, it was a garden hose with what appeared to be a plant watering attachment. Slice your hand off?

[@darylcrosby5065]

Jeremy quiring There is a difference between a spray head on a hose, and a power washer. go to your local stall style car wash and place your hand in front of the power rinse (no really dont do this)...a quick swipe can remove skin and muscle tissue. It won't slice your hand off (unless you worked on it for an hour or so), but it can hurt you quite severely. If you don't believe me, either myself or another local ER nurse will be greeting you shortly

[@kirstenvogel9620]

Having a man who's a "car guy", I learned all this! As someone stated, don't wear anything that can scratch the car when washing; for me, I don't wear any shirt with buttons on front. Also, and I sometimes forget, don't roll down your windows for the next 2 hours because there is still water there and will mess that clean window. I never thought of the two buckets which would be great b/c the bucket of soap gets too gritty. Also, I only use car soap but when my normal one was sold out b/c of a sale I had to buy a high end more expensive one, and I'll never go back. It's worth the few extra bucks and is nominal per wash. Take Pride in Your Ride!!

[@rebekahrogers4031]

What else am I doing wrong in life?!?! Hahaha I love how much this guy cares and does a good job!

[@jostenpena]

Wow I have made a lot of these mistakes, like picking up the tower once it falls on the ground, not using two buckets, using dishwashing soap, not using a microfiber cloth, and cleaning from bottom to top. I never in my life knew about these things and they're all common sense too! Thank you for posting this, I need to get better at maintaining my car.

[@jayedeveraux]

“Wooder”

[@1boltmeadow]

Always remove wristwatches (especially with metal bracelets) & rings before washing, detailing or waxing a car . Rather than mircofibre on wheel rims, use a soft broad hand brush after applying brake dust remover. Use brush wet with a liberal application of car soap (not dish soap) . For stubborn road tar deposits, soften the tar with olive oil (yes, the cooking type). Dab & leave for a few minutes. This will soften the tar & allow it to be removed easily . Whatever you're waxing, you can't beat Collinite - detailing cars for over 30 years, its the best wax there is for shine & longevity

[@jefferysill5539]

Sweat pants, no buckles

[@watermelone848]

How is nobody talking about the fact the he literally responds to comments on 6+ year old videos. That's crazy dedication to say the least 💪💪

[@chrisfix]

4 hours every day reading and responding!

[@watermelone848]

@@chrisfix bro this is insane

[@AwesomeRage15]

Jokes on you, there’s always direct sunlight in Arizona

[@yoalvin2287]

Mr V nah that’s just because you don’t look after them lol

[@guyontheinternet8891]

@@yoalvin2287 Because the bright sun reflecting off the paint hurts my eyes

[@rickybotello4332]

Wash it at night then..

[@teresamier9370]

And this sun in Florida is simply everywhere

[@ricky107_]

@@yoalvin2287 not its actually is because the sun

[@Evergreen_Kings]

I got my car steam detailed once, IMHO it was the best cleaning job my 98 Civic ever got. I didn't have to clean the car for months, nothing stuck to it and the whole car looked better than the day I bought her off the lot. No idea what other stuff he used to polish. He removed the labels from all of his cleaning products.

[@goingwideproductions]

Very cool

[@plumkey197]

I would love to know what brand was on those labels! Keeping it a secret is one way he probably stays in business, but actually knowing precisely how to get the maximum "clean and shine" would be the legitimate secret, especially if an electric buffer is used. One can really make a goopy mess if wax isn't applied correctly. A buffer can screw up the paint and ruin the finish if one has never used a buffer, esp. with dark colors.. Ask me how I know this LOL! Very little pressure is necessary for outstanding results. And NEVER use a buffer to remove polishing compound!! I don't recommend even using a buffer and I no longer do. The swirl marks that resulted from buffing out the compound were unsightly and really made the truck look like s**t. I've found that cloth diapers make excellent polishing cloths, if you turn them often and use several. My favorite polishing product is "Nu-Finish" and gives great results, when directions are followed.

[@99contour99]

Addendum to ChrisFix Guide: 1. Tear off the tags on all microfiber towels before use 2. Use higher quality microfiber products to prevent scratches 3. Emphasize using a quality wax or sealant. Its the first line of defense against paint damage. 4. Using a grit guard. I think the CG grit guard is the best ones IMO. Regardless having something to "scrub" the towel is key. 5. Do not wring out your wash towel over the clean water bucket. Instead wring it over concrete so you don't reintroduce loose dirt into your clear water. 6. I would recommend using a higher quality soap with more lubricity. Adams or Maguire's products at least. ArmorAll & Black Magic's soap will not get you results. 7. Read the instructions on the soap and follow the portioning guide. It appears he put too much soap.

[@Oatmealism]

8. Don't breathe around the car, the microscopic water particles in your breath may scratch your paint. 9. Invest in a clean room, airborne contaminants also may scratch your paint. 10. Use only purified deionized water, as contaminants in the water can leave water marks, or scratch your paint. 11. In fact, don't ever wash your car, your car being in the general vicinity of soap and water may scratch your paint.

[@KO-mv9zk]

CHRIS YOU CAN'T WASH YOUR CAR WITHOUT HAVING SCRATCHES EVEN BY HANDWASH...YOU"LL ALWAYS HAVE SCRATCHES NO MATTER IN WHAT WAY YOU WASH IT!!!!🤗 OVERALL YOUR METHODS ARE VERY VERY GOOD AND USEFULL👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dankfeldt]

Damn dude, you've come a long way. Here you washed the car without a grit guard, and you didn't remove the tag on the microfibre towel. But on your newer videos, you have a grit guard and you always remove the tag. Progress!!!

[@tysonwebber7082]

Never start your engine that could result in scratches

[@ChickenSDS]

Make sure to keep the insides of your engine clean and scratch free otherwise it'll explode

[@Reesespcz541]

That profile pic is almost as bad as the “hair-on-the-screen” pictures. 😂

[@bigdogtim7998]

I used to work for a Car Clean company and they didn’t know most of your ideas. 1 idea I suggest is to stay away from chemical products for the inside of your car, because the Off Gases end up all over the interior of your glass. I prefer the old Softball Glove conditioner Mink Oil, which is super fantastic on Leather and doesn’t leave it slippery. Say No to Armour All and try Mink Oil. Works great on Leather Shoes as well.

[@stysld]

I just found your channel today and these video about cleaning car are really helpful, I'm trying to make money from handwashing

[@gawdat3859]

You should make a video on cleaning the engine compartment

[@chrisfix]

+Gawdat Yes! Stay tuned!

[@gawdat3859]

excellent

[@gawdat3859]

ChrisFix excellent!

[@VixezR]

+ChrisFix YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS do that

[@Joke827]

Vixez R. Do you think a face reveal is good????????

[@giriwidodo8013]

dont forget to clean under the wheel arches.

[@thesupreme6447]

Giri Widodo why am I the first reply? That also really helps prevents some rust

[@christopherdebbane4472]

yeahh

[@mirict90]

wheel well

[@jessicah3450]

Yes, that muddy water getting washed away is so satisfying.

[@jessie10flores]

Only Car enthusiast will appreciate what Chrisfix is doing. Yeah. Cars are prone to scratches. But we do want to take care of it as much as possible. Love the meticulous cleaning. ❤️

[@shawnbeck2303]

I just started my detailing business last year. Watched your videos. I learned a lot. Just got a job cleaning pine sap off a Cadillac STS 32 valve. This car has chrome rims that have a brake dust dried on the rims. How do I clean these rims without harming them? I really need your help! Shawn

[@chrisfix]

To remove the tree sap, I would use rubbing alcohol (that was the best product in this test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap2rn4dtmLiaiLc), and to clean the wheels I would use some chrome wheel cleaner with a detailing brush, and it should come right off!

[@shawnbeck2303]

@@chrisfix Thanks, Chris! Not to many Big wigs answer my text's. They have either gotten to big! Or their not set up to handle the large amount of text's. Shawn

[@HeyaHoyah]

#11 Forgetting to replace the headlight fluid

[@clydemoreno1854]

I like the 2 bucket comment, been around cars all my life and never thought of that one. Cool video.

[@mikeclipsham4342]

Great video about cleaning your car,iam old school (motor mechanic) I have always cleaned in this way from the 1960's,great tips & it works 👍👍👍

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot Mike!

[@LA_AutoDetailing]

Love your channel, Chris! Another quick tip is to remove tags from your microfibers. Like you said, every little effort counts!

[@chrisbailey1624]

I cleaned My car My way.... & it looked good.... then My next clean was Your way.... what a huge difference ! Your way on both of Our cars from now on Thanks... Chris in England .

[@chrisfix]

Awesome Chris in England! I am glad the videos have been helpful!!

[@shimarlie1]

1:59am and I've watched about my 20th ChrisFix video of the day. You deserve all your success buddy...freaking awesome.

[@prowez]

I grew up washing my dad's cars EVERY weekend. I'm approaching 40 and still using the same methods. After watching this video I feel like my entire life has been wrong!

[@Window1322]

Oh! Never saw this, We’ve done all of these mistakes a LOT of times

[@codboroks97]

I don't think I'd want to have a car with a perfect paint job. I'd be too worried about it getting dirty or scratched.

[@Iranian.Shia-kurd]

Girls like shiny cars (preferably red shiny cars), you cannot find a girlfriend if you do not have a shiny car! Do you get it now?

[@marioiacolucci]

+Kiumars Irani its better to be single forget women they just take all your money and stab you in the back they are cheaters also they blame us for everything I'm single and loving it I do go to strip clubs once in a while I'm just giving my opinion thank you

[@marioiacolucci]

+SouthPaw thanks dude! oh don't get married also!

[@VideoMenu]

Losers don't like it when women make generalized insults about men, but then do it to women.

[@tigarh14]

tbh just getting from point A to point B works for me :P

[@ChuckBerrington]

Love this guys energy. He got the tude of a 90s training video. “Love that philly cheese sandwich? Don’t do that, you’ll scratch up your paint”

[@jeffhumphries2453]

Thank for the tips. I didn't realize that I was doing many things wrong.

[@BuddyRHS1965]

Dont think about cleaning the inside of your car as you have to get in the car and or breath in the car and that could cause scratches or smells. Love this guy

[@steveoh4595]

GREAT Tip on using two buckets! Never thought of that thanks!

[@chrisfix]

Steveo H Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful!

[@mambaout9089]

chris how many towels do you use to dry off your car and how do you clean your towels after a wash

[@heavyprogressive76]

also curious on that one...

[@ZDE13]

I personally used to use about 2-3 microfiber towels to dry off my car, and I just threw them in the wash after. Now I bought myself a chamois and I only use one to dry off my entire car, works great! I recommend you give it a try :)

[@heavyprogressive76]

+Dennis Z. Good ta know thanks man.

[@ZDE13]

No problem :)

[@joseflazaro1620]

over, NINE THOUSAND!!!!! (9000)

[@LilGiggidy]

Im thinking of starting a small car cleaning business and these tips really helped alot, theres much that I didnt know, thankyou!

[@jeffvolimas5819]

Chris, love your videos. You are an outstanding teacher. My question is, how do you clean your microfiber towel? There is a lot of controversy about various microfiber cleaners. Some opinions are that people swear by them, and others believe they are a waste of money. Could you do a short video about cleaning microfibers? Just a thought. Keep up the great content.

[@Ericbryanmr]

I said "whoops" three times during this video....

[@potionz1733]

Derpyderp also wear gloves so your finger prints don’t get on the car

[@mrnoodles1453]

Whoops #4 right there

[@spyrosbellos2522]

@@potionz1733 and oil from your hands

[@SirJabalot]

@@potionz1733 I like that! Thank you.

[@saucethree7109]

That’s it?😂 I was more like 7

[@chrisfix]

Trevis McCullough You do not want to use a soft brush, or any brush on a cars paint. You will damage the paint with small scratches.

[@walloham1018]

Then what do you use to wash your car?

[@chrisfix]

Watch the video, it shows you exactly what to use and what not to use. I say microfiber towel about 1000 times in this video lol

[@StevieRay9O]

I've seen somewhere detailers recommending a very-soft-bristled paint-brush to gently remove dirt from around mouldings, seals, & door-frames, etc., but use a seperate smaller paint-brush for cleaning badges & tailights, etc., where they're plastic or adjacent to exterior paint. Goes without saying that you rinse these thoroughly as you clean! &B^{D?

[@chrisfix]

StevieRay9O Thanks for the tips man! I never used a paint brush but it makes sense that the soft bristles dont damage the finish yet agitate the wax and debris out of the hard to reach areas!

[@Cordalemark]

I was wondering is it better to wash more times or wash less times

[@aha5888]

Good one. Exactly as i do. My dad scratched our car 2 times already. He directly put a towel without a lube. I've been cleaning it for a year and I leave no scratches.

[@leslienaomii]

Just got a brand new car. Great tips will be useful !!

[@kateritekawidtha6465]

Chris made it easier to clean my car now.Thank you Chris,for another educational video. I've learned a lot.

[@nwbklr]

How did you train the bird to poop on command like that?

[@Ish98]

Just like his cars. He treats the birds with love

[@Oraki1]

ismael perdomo ❤️

[@fahimrahim4840]

Yeah that's true does he have a pet pigeon

[@unplugged301]

And he gets them wet first

[@gerardbenoit2070]

How did you train the bird to poop on command like that?

[@e.m.tanner179]

I have been washing my own vehicles since the late 60's. I always use a natural chamois to dry the finish. I also use it on the windows. No spotting. Still not sure why it works so well..... but it does!

[@goldmanbobby9039]

Great video, no nonsense for non car people.

[@toreclipsian]

I think getting married is a lot easier than doing this

[@ThePremiumGamer]

i disagree, i clean my mercedes everyday but still cant get a girlfriend -.-

[@robertmaniwar1345]

PremiumGamerTV // PGTV What Mercedes do you have?

[@jhonjohnjonjondoe5011]

everyday? dam man you need to get out! What good is a clean car if you don't go out and show it off?

[@Transit_Angst]

That's ok, you can pay a detailer like me to do it!

[@nilleftw]

@@ThePremiumGamer Ever consider that's why you don't have a girlfriend? Everyday...

[@chrisfix]

***** I have never clay-bared my car but I want to learn how. I am making a window cleaning video that uses a clay-bar. And I like the mistake you commented about. I sometimes go from cleaning the vinyl and leather straight to the window using the same towel without thinking and it makes a mess of the window!

[@rosen9425]

Check out AmmoNYC. Professional detailing on very expensive cars.

[@chrisfix]

Addictive_LiquoriCe I actually just watched one of his videos. Pretty good stuff!

[@Tallerico500]

I've used a clay bar twice on my car. Makes it smooth as glass.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I've gone from vinyl to a window a bunch of times. Smudge! Sure, I clean the windows first, but it's natural to go to your dash and things after that. At the new angles you see something new to clean on the window and whoops!

[@mrman17]

I agree with Addictive_LiquoriCe - AmmoNYC has a good video on using clay bars. I've been using them for a couple of years now, and clay is dead simple to use and can make a massive difference to the look and feel of the paint. Clay can remove a certain amount of fading (it mainly removes "stuck on" dirt that washing won't remove), and won't save you from having to mop/buff the paint if it's badly faded or has light scratching. It will though, help make it easier to buff and the feel of the final after polishing is like really smooth glass.

[@oldgeorge1939]

I've been cleaning cars for over 60 years but I learned a few things here, thanks.

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Hello! I am a 16 year old guy and I just got my first car :) Pretty sure I washed my car completely wrong. Thank you Chrisfix, I can't wait to get as good at taking care of my care as you

[@imthatoneguyify]

you do not want to look directly at your car, an eyelash could fall off and scratch it. in the event that an eyelash falls on the car, only pick it up with a clean microfiber towel because the oils in your hand can scratch it.

[@RobMcLaren]

Thanks for the great videos ChrisFix, just to add ...one mistake or omission I see all the time- door jams. Why don't people clean their door jams? One of the first things you see getting into the car...my two cents worth :)

[@chrisfix]

Great tip! Check this out Rob: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXe7l4Z4h5qEb9k&lc

[@imtrash1894]

Because they don’t clean them the laser car wash does lol 😂

[@TLil21]

I like your high energy on your new 2021 videos, but this is a good way to look back and see how it all started, great job!

[@deeb7138]

I think it's interesting that you choose to use microfiber towels for just about everything including drying your auto instead of a chamois. Thanks for the tips