⚠️ Common Mistakes To Avoid When Detailing!

[@Detailing-in-and-out]

I been detailing for 2 years, after watching all this “Pro” influencers I have to say Phil is hand down the Best, the way Phil explain and he’s honest about products performance, Gracias Phil

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! We try! 😎👍🏼

[@jeaneebarnes2835]

You guys have really made "adding more protection" much more understandable. Unfortunately, I cut my teeth on internet mentors. I get it now!! I used to think you were messing up/"clogging up" a perfectly intact coating with your "toppers" or whatever.That was so deeply embedded in to my brain until I found your site. Now Im free to do whatever I want!!! I recently completed my second application of DIY's graphene coating on my friends car because it was inexpensive and Im a beginner. I do have their ceramic gloss/their sealant which I will use/consider using in 3-6 months just because I bought it, but thank you for opening up my detailing eyes!!!!! Please continue to de-myth the "how to do it" in a box method and giving do it yourselfers the freedom of different processes to do whatever the h*&L they want to with their vehicles. Merry Christmas!!!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks for watching! I'm glad it can help some people understand.

[@drive2siva]

Love ur straight forward and honest videos. I learn a lot from ur vids 🙏

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!

[@audieconrad8995]

Phil, there's nothing like maintaining a maintained vehicle! Isn't that the whole point?... Gr8 points here. Shine on you crazy diamond!

[@G1275T]

Just layer and don't over think it! Great advice. Just hit it with something every few washes, wax, sealant, topper, spray on rinse off - anything. You don't need years of "durability" if you use something all the time. 3+ years doing it this way and it looks exactly like my glass bottle ceramic car side by side.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisPza716]

Watching, well listening while I’m cleaning my car. Always nice to learn. Thanks.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!

[@lionelwilks7671]

This has become my favorite detailing channel. Great info. Str8 forward tips without all the confusion.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!

[@dannyboy8644]

Thanks guys! Happy to see you using Jimbo products. Seen good results of his products in other detailing videos. Truly appreciate all your hard work!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks again!

[@seventysschev]

You made a good point about sealants not gumming up pads. They should be a very fine, thin layer as is, so we’d probably add a negligible amount (if any) to pads and we’d still need to blow out polish/paint residue anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly! Thanks for sharing 😎👍🏼

[@markjohnson777]

Another great video Phil! When a vehicle has been properly detailed and protected, doing a maintenance wash is a breeze.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! It certainly is!

[@jesus_enrique_espinosa]

Miranda eres el mejor!!! 👍

[@Brandon-Peake]

Love the channel Phil, it’s helped me a lot as I’m starting a mobile detail co and helped me with a real world business view over a “KZbin” or enthusiast view. Anyway great content, miss the workshop channel content though

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks so much! 😎👍🏼

[@millerdetailing4176]

Always enjoy watching all your videos in full Phil, thank you for always providing great content.

[@MirandaDetailing]

I appreciate that!

[@joelane4670]

Hey Phil , I just bought the Dr Beasley’s 45 and I’m getting ready to redo my ceramic coating on my Ford pick up truck.. do I need to use a strip wash or the polisher strip the remaining coding? there is a few spots I need to straighten up ..I also have two types of codings. What is the Avalon King nine and I have the Car pro quartz 3.0 which I have used in the past. That turned out beautifully..which one do you prefer coding wise?..thank you sir!! You guys are great!!!..ps.. I watch this channel primarily now. Because once you start watching three or four different detailing shows, they all tell you something different. You guys make it very simple. OK I’ll stop kissing 0:02 up.😅peace out!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Not worry about using a strip wash. Clean it and Decon it well. But I would definitely do a polish, either using the Dr Beasleys NSP polishes or any other polish of your choice with a medium foam pad. That will get rid of anything that’s on the paint. Then you can coat it.

[@joelane4670]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks,Phil!

[@ddautodetailing]

Great video and info! Jimbo's products are looking pretty good!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! 😎👍🏼

[@kimnewling5728]

That was fun to watch. Cool. Kim learns. Im one of those who kind of over does it when applying products. Streaky, smeary, gotta rub some extra times. I gotta stop doing that. Ok. Just checking out the video. Im going to eat some chicken and mashed potatoes. Hi wife!

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks awesome Phill

[@RaldasDetails]

Amazing video brother!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks bro!

[@timleaning6695]

Greetings from the UK. Enjoyed the video. Very interesting to see actual customers vehicle cleaned. Could someone tell me. Strip wash? Understand what you said re "strip washing" Excuse my ignorance. Over here we use fallout & tar+glue removing products ? Would that be classed as part of a "strip wash"? Or is it just the silly constant removal of still viable surface coats? Cheers . Also who is that who is working constantly in the background while you are speaking to camera? Best wishes

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Welcome! So i guess here in the US, what many detailers refer to as a strip is a strong wash, either high or low pH to help "strip" away previous waxes or sealants? It was a popular thing among detailers on forums. Honestly though, I used to think it was a thing also, but it never really worked for us. That's why I brought up the subject. I don't rely on soaps or cleaners to strip away waxes or sealants, we found that a light polish is best to do that. But thats just what we have found. Thats my wifey, we both own and operate our little business 😎👍

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

Great results! 🌟

[@richardseem7948]

Glad u liked the soap...

[@Engineered2Detail]

We have lots of loud cicadas too! 😂

[@wescat2]

Great review of products Phil. Magic Clean made quick work of those wheels.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!😎👍

[@carlhunsicker9585]

Thanks for your honesty. I agree with your thinking 🤔 👍

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!

[@WHEELSRT7]

Good point on strip wash

[@blackhatairborne7174]

Thank you for the information you provided. I have a quick question, own a 2024 lexus es300h, and it has Vapor chrome wheels. What products do you recommend for cleaning this type of wheels.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. If its chrome you can use this Pure Magic cleaner.

[@laautodetails]

Great video!

[@jonnyshielldetailing]

Great information in this video, a real meaty knowledge sandwich ❤

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man!😎😂👍

[@richardseem7948]

Awesome video and content good friend

[@chrissemsch8781]

I’ve used 0000 steel wool on glass with water spots with good success. Never ever use steel wool on side view mirrors

[@WickedMoto]

I've been learning a lot from you guys. I would eventually like to start my own detailing business mainly mobile as I don't have a place to detail right now. I've been taking a liking to P&S products (using on my old van 2011 odyssey to learn) as CSW has them stocked all the time and I live 10 min down the road from them... Have you tried P&S products? What are your thoughts on them? Since I'm new i haven't learned what's better for a given situation and am just wanting to keep it all super simple right now as there's so much saturation in the products department it overwhelms a beginner like me. So am curious on your thoughts so I can develope my own P&S detail system if you will.. I appreciate your time that you take on your videos...thanks for everything. Have an awesome day. Damen

[@MirandaDetailing]

That’s awesome! Yes P&S products are great. Start with those first and then try different products later if you want.

[@WickedMoto]

@@MirandaDetailing awesome thank you so much!

[@WickedMoto]

@MirandaDetailing also had another question, I'll probably stick to learning polishing with AIO's, but when you do a two step correction, do you compound the whole car first then polish it? Or do you say compound the hood then polish it and go on to the next panel?

[@MirandaDetailing]

​​⁠hi. Great question. We usually will compound everything first and then polish after. But that’s personal choice, mainly because cutting can cause more dust, so it’s nice to cut everything, blow the dust off then polish everything since that usually doesn’t dust, that way we have a cleaner finish with my dust left over to clean off and potentially cause issues.

[@MirandaDetailing]

​​⁠hi. Great question. We usually will compound everything first and then polish after. But that’s personal choice, mainly because cutting can cause more dust, so it’s nice to cut everything, blow the dust off then polish everything since that usually doesn’t dust, that way we have a cleaner finish with my dust left over to clean off and potentially cause issues.

[@autodetailingpodcast]

Thanks Phil! I appreciate you trying out my products!

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome man! You have some solid products here.

[@Reaper-Jim]

Back in the day, “bonding” was a thing with traditional sealants and waxes. Brand to brand, some of them didn’t play well with others. Now days, that’s really not a big deal unless you’re using those traditional products. However, the entire notion of a strip wash has always been kinda … well … unnecessary. I reckon one could argue that a decon is a strip wash but a decon’s purpose is to decontaminate, not necessarily strip. Coatings have entirely changed the detailing game. 😊😊😊

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly! Well said. Thanks for sharing.

[@edornelas7248]

🔥🔥

[@nicksdragon6929]

Terrific video. Jimbo has done a good job with his new line of products

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! He sure has.

[@MastersOFdetailing]

What does a strip wash got to do with this video? Sorry, I'm a little confused.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Did you watch the entire video? Minute 20:19

[@MastersOFdetailing]

My bad

[@MirandaDetailing]

No worries 😎👍🏼

[@detailgrandma22]

Loved this info. Thank you!

[@MirandaDetailing]

You are so welcome!

[@0togtr811]

There are 4 million products thats used to maintain and protect paint.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly! So many choices. That’s why I said to use whatever products you like, or try the Next Level ones.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@J1Z06]

Watching this now. That protection!! Beeeeeads!! Very nice work. The truck looks great. Jimbo’s products look like they’re quite good.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah Man!!😎👍

[@sstevens4528]

Hi Phil. If you get a vehicle that you haven’t serviced before and they said there was a coating or sealant before would you do a strip wash before sealing or coating?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Normally, in my case, I ask the customer about the sealant or coating that was installed and when it was installed since a reputable detailer would give the customer a receipt on that as part of the service. One then can determine if the coating or sealant is still present because of the water behavior and/or marks on the paint due to automatic car wash since they use stronger chemicals diminishing the installed protection. That's without mentioning those that use the brushes which will strip more and get them swirls/paint marring. Those that are brushless use stronger chemicals than those using brushes. If the protection is not present, then one would advise the customer so they decide what type of protection they want applied.

[@sstevens4528]

@@1stfrompuertorico568 thanks Humberto I’m trying to soak in as much info as I can before starting to detail professionally appreciate the help!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@sstevens4528 now, those vehicles that were coated and washed on brushless car wash should resist the chemicals way more that those with just sealants since coatings are designed to resist chemicals longer. Vehicles with coatings on car wash with brushes it is like using a very light polisher. The protection diminishes because of the light contact and chemicals used.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Basically what was said, I would ask them when the protection was applied, what is was, and how it was washed since then. But also it just depends on what they want as a service. If they want a ceramic coating, then we do our usual wash, decon, primer polish and coat. No need to use a strip wash since the polishing removes anything on there anyway. If we are just using a sealant, still we just wash and decon as usual and apply whatever sealant of choice we want. We don't use strip washes anymore becasue we find them useless.

[@sstevens4528]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks Phil, I stopped the video to ask you that question and then 90 seconds later you talked about it. next time I will wait until the end to ask questions! Thanks

[@cesarromero6441]

Love all of your videos . I was also outside on this beautiful Sunday afternoon washing my Tig. I have Jimbo's Hard as Shell, had it before he changed the name, and Pure magic cleaner. I will definitely get my hands on same of Jimbo's new soap.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! 😎👍

[@neilwalker5041]

I always appreciate your videos on processes. Whenever I am thinking of processes I think back to what you would say or do. Jimbos products look like they work very well. Thank you for the video!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks so much! 😎👍🏼