Dirty Audi A1 | Full Exterior Detail

[@dirkdingle7926]

Black is lovely when polished waxed can’t wait to get my black gti fixed with a new engine then I’m saving me pocket money up and getting it done properly

[@kenw1295]

Your videos are getting better every time, great job.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you very much!

[@jarmago7750]

Wow! That foam cannon is fire!

[@russelljameson9118]

I love how all ur kit is very organised in ur garage Heather. I need to sort out all my kit. Not least so I can find stuff!!

[@AutoCareHQ]

It’s therapeutic doing a good organise haha

[@johng9562]

With the amount of scratches and defects, your treatment was spot on ~ to do more is diminishing returns. It looked 1000% better after the polish & wax.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching 😊

[@kabbeskopf525]

I love watching your videos very inspiring as I love to clean cars as well. Pretty rare to have a girl doing those detailings. Love it. Greetings from Germany 👍☺️

[@Ally.MacMillan]

Superb turnaround there. For a single stage on black paint that came up really well. 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Ally!

[@keithlestrange4249]

Black is the best colour when polished ...nice job ! 🎉

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@sdoieqwfjhweoiuhasdo]

That bird poop was MASSIVE

[@rob2020-wz6ru]

Black is our preferred colour. A newly polished black car is just so lovely. Nice job by the way.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@badboi4lyff]

3:22 thank you, most other youtubers would have got the brush out and got to work on the door shuts for but you're right, they needed to be pre washed to avoid marring. Good job.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jesus92GP]

A beautiful lady and that girl knows about cars. Great combination ❤

[@jamienevill1768]

Having valeted quite a few black cars over the years (I cut my teeth on my family's black Porsche 924 for over 30 of them), I know only too well of how many 'surprises' their paintwork can present. You've done better because you had some decent kit to help. Keep up the good work 👍😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Jamie :)

[@davestewart9146]

Big difference after you polished, fantastic detail Heather 😁👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Dave!

[@jeancassel]

Stunning results Heather. Black cars are really glorious post detail.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you for watching!

[@kimnewling5728]

Agree

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Nice work Heather,the car looks amazing.the products on the wheels have transformed them.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! Yeah the wheels definitely benefitted from a good clean!

[@Adrian-wt5ev]

It’s always tough with a one stage correction on what looked like typical hard Audi paint - a good result. The customer was happy - that’s the main thing!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching Adrian!

[@andrewpeirce4390]

Thank you heather another enjoyable watch I had better wash mine now

[@DarrenJMHughes]

Scrub-a-dub-dub and very worthy of your efforts Heather, that was one dirty A1. The transformation is now like a new car, well we would not expect anything less. I think you have started a trend with spraying snow foam over a citrus pre-wash as it works so well.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Darren!

[@karlhulme8014]

Nice to see someone using a wax these days, still my favourite choice of finish/ protection.

[@AutoCareHQ]

This wax is a really good one, so easy to apply

[@karlhulme8014]

@@AutoCareHQ just wondering if you’ve tried any of M&K luxury waxes they’re really good… but luxury prices.

[@AutoCareHQ]

I’ve not unfortunately, I’ve heard great things though

[@Mogsy28uk]

nice work Heather. I did a white A1 with black gloss roof external detail recently for a friend, and thought it would be easy for me as I always do bigger vehicles like my Outback. Wow was i wrong.....took more than 5 hours, and i was knackered at the end & fitbit was pleading mercy!.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! Haha it always takes more effort on a car you don’t own, there’s so many extra things to do to get them back up to standard that you don’t need to worry about on a weekly wash

[@Mogsy28uk]

@@AutoCareHQ yes indeedy, the wheels were worst plus gloss black roof was bird bomb central

[@michaelbutler4219]

Fantastic job Heather, both for the finish of the car and the quality of the video. 😍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Michael :)

[@paultaylor9652]

I'd love to live in your part of the UK, it never seems to rain where you are Heather. Its rained everyday for the past week in Cheshire, great video and one lucky owner of the A1.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Paul! Haha honestly the weather has been grim recently

[@NigelWoodward-k6z]

Some of the one step polishes now are excellent. You can get very good results from using them. I use Scholl s20.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep Scholl S20 is a great one too

[@tomconnors6310]

I got to use my RIMMATTS for the first time and what a difference they make when it comes to tire dressing. I found these from your channel a review you did on them. Awesome job on this Heather. Ottawa Ontario Canada

[@AutoCareHQ]

That’s brill I’m glad you’re finding them useful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@johnbrown3951]

That was a very tidy makeover in the hands of an expert with more products that I have not come across. I have recently had the pleasure of looking after another three of my neighbours cars and another bought a new car and now wants to discuss what is best for it's protection. It's just a pity that the days are shorter and dry days are at a premium. My latest favourite product is Gyeon Cure as a topper to Gyeon Wax that I use on cars other than my own as the water behaviour stands out and the topper just enhances it and is so easy to use. I can't get over people allowing their cars to be covered in bird lime but I guess that is where detailers make a living.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much John. Yep the shorter days are very annoying. Gyeon Wax looks really cool, I’d like to give it a try. This car was unfortunately recently parked under a tree but it was only a few days before so luckily it hadn’t caused any irreversible damage

[@johnbrown3951]

@@AutoCareHQ Lucky

[@stwav60]

You look to have done a great job on this Audi Heather. It looked so much better after your treatment. Would have been even better vid to see more of the car afterwards , like full side view and bonnet etc. Overall a really good enhancement.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@kimnewling5728]

Superb job. I like how you explain the part your doing and then let the video roll without excessive talking. A lot of times, seeing the process play out is better than an explanation. Question: Have you ever had a pre-wash soap stain the paint or black plastic trim? I just did on the paint. Had to polish it out. Aggravating. How many mil thick are your gloves? I tried cheaper thinner gloves, and they tear. Ok. Great video. Enjoyed Heather.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Kim 😊 I’ve not had that fortunately, which product was it? I’m not too sure on the gloves, I don’t think they’re that thick though as they do tear fairly often

[@kimnewling5728]

@AutoCareHQ ummmmm....I don't want to say what product. Sorry.

[@grahambell9831]

Hi Heather 👋 the difference is there for all to see. Great result, I have to say! 👏

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Graham!

[@grahambell9831]

@AutoCareHQ Hi Heather, thanks for the reply........once again the difference in the before & after shots , were remarkable 👍 Have a great week ahead!

[@AutoCareHQ]

@@grahambell9831 you too!

[@grahambell9831]

@@AutoCareHQ 🫡🍻

[@finmac5548]

Wow!! What a transformation!! That looked pretty crusty before you worked your magic! You make it look so easy….your knowledge of what products to use and even combine in some situations is amazing….I have that Dragons Breath product but have been a bit wary of using it so far, but knowing I can use it along with shampoo and citrus pre wash seems like a safe option…..when you sprayed it on the body panels, you didn’t wipe with anything, just spray on, wait a bit, then rinse off…..is that right? Thanks for sharing your expertise…..always a real pleasure to watch you work. Cheers ❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you very much! Dragon's Breath isn't super strong really so I've never had trouble with it. Yep for the iron decon step I just sprayed and then rinsed after the dwell time

[@nps5886]

Liking the bucket dolly

[@marksnellingphotography]

Nice job Heather 👍 Black always looks nice when properly cleaned, but always shows up all the crap easily as well.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! Yeah definitely, I don’t think I’d ever get a black car haha

[@joe.olivet]

Stunning results, Heather. 💀🤘🏻😎 Definitely needed some TLC.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Joe!

[@stevec1097]

Those goofy light clusters when you open the hatchback 😂 Lovely job Heather and well explained.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Steve!

[@georgina_gsm]

You should definitely have a go using the DIY Detail polishing system - think you’ll like!

[@AutoCareHQ]

It looks really cool tbf, I need to give it a try!

[@markmoore6264]

Nice work on the A1 Heather,great results for a one step too 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Mark :)

[@peterowen4456]

Glad the owner was happy. I would be as well. Great job and another well presented video.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Peter!

[@baldcat1810]

Awesome job!! Love your work and explanations as to why you use certain products.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@Shimmy_details]

love all the videos, greetings from a viewer from Denmark👍👍🥰😍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you for watching!

[@Incredible-Auto-Detailing]

I feel as if every time I come on, there's a new video! But I'm not complaining! great job heather thank you 😁🙏🏻

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha thank you I appreciate you watching!

[@marcusmaximus451]

Faultless as always Heather, hope you are well 😃😃👍👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! All good thanks, hope you’re well too

[@DaveBaldwin-i3b]

Done a great job Heather looks amazing nice and shiny now some hard work put into that 1 well done ❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Dave!

[@Mike_5]

Audi A1's are driven by enthusiastic first time Company Car drivers but are number one on the covert Police pursuit driver's interesting list but that aside a delicious in depth wash Heather

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching :)

[@decker0373]

Thats is a wonderful result. Interested in your comment about acidic shampoo, i have the IW on the shelf and never use it, cos i dont have a coated car, so it was good to see it being used for other reasons. I'll try it on dad's car ASAP. All the best 👍

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! Acidic shampoos can be really handy, especially coming into winter as well they can be good for neutralising salt build-up

[@SamuelReymundoDeJesusTor-hh5ii]

Trabajo perfecto

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@Сергей-ц2и2п]

Best ledi ♥️♥️

[@superstring101]

Thanks for the video, Heather. I always enjoy your content! 🙂 John in Canada

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much John!

[@Andresthebigkat]

That was fantastiK 👏🏼👏🏼 Cheers from sunny California ☀️

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you for watching!

[@revolutions88]

Heather is perfect 🖤

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Great result ❤

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@philipcook9772]

When it was finished,it looked absolutely STUNNING,Well done.🫡

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Philip!

[@Dkcode]

Great stuff. Come up really well for a single stage,

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching :)

[@stephencollins7714]

Great content as always, so satisfying to see the transformation taking shape as you work your magic, I learn something from every single video. Quick question, what is the secret to layering products, I always worry that they might not play nicely together, especially across brands, are there are do’s and do not’s?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks very much Stephen! That's a good question tbf, there's not necessarily a straightforward answer though haha. Ideally it's best to stick to the same brand to be sure they'll work well together but many products from different brands work well together too. Applying a panel wipe solution before layering any sealants is a good idea, just to make sure no residue is causing problems. There's also the risk of overloading the paintwork with too many products which can then lead to streaking etc. I think using a stronger sealant/ coating every 4-6 months, and then topping up with either a spray and rinse sealant or QD every month is about right for most vehicles

[@stephencollins7714]

@@AutoCareHQ thank you very much for sharing your wisdom, good idea re sticking to a single brand and I guess fundamentally, all of these products are safe to use on cars so it is unlikely that they cause any damage when combined. Keep the great content coming. 👍

[@Fulkrum2323]

Not an easy job, but an excellent result.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@gflores7018]

Looks great. Thank you for the video.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching :)

[@brianpurcell9058]

Nice job as always Heather 👌 👌👌

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Brian! 😊

[@terrorjr.1924]

you always do great work, keep it up

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@aralevonian8391]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanabs]

Love it I need new products ,great job as usual 👊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelNeiland]

Good job 👏

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@rodneyblenkin2384]

Lovely transformation Heather , how long was this detail ? Its all about the shine an gloss , great job xxx

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! It was about 5-6 hours not including filming

[@MikeKaufman-d7n]

Another great video. Keep it going!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Cheers Mike!

[@nicknovakovic7399]

Hello Heather. Great video as ever and very informative. One question - what are the plates under the wheels and who supplies them.. seems like a great idea as I have to wash my car on a gravel surface.

[@3091mg]

They are from a company called RimMats, they are brilliant as they raise the car slightly, so you can avoid muck spraying back up off the ground. Also allows you to dress the whole tyre, as there’s usually a little section of the tyre on the ground you can’t really get to. Once you’ve used them a couple of times you’ll wonder how you went without them, I use them on all vehicles now

[@nicknovakovic7399]

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to respond. Will definitely be on my shopping list.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching :) I've always got them linked in the description btw but here it is www.rimmats.com/

[@nicknovakovic7399]

@@AutoCareHQ Sorry I should have looked. Your response appreciated all the more.

[@adriancarter825]

Great transformation heather , what’s your opinion on ceramic coatings

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! I'm a big fan of ceramic coatings, for ease of maintenance and the level of protection the only thing that can really beat them is PPF

[@alfonsosoler3476]

Great job! One question: What is the support placed under the wheels at the beginning of the video?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! Here's the link: www.rimmats.com/

[@markcourtney7251]

Wow! Top job

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@rickdolton-h8j]

Great content as always Heather 👌 Will you ever do product reviews from the Yum brand? Their range looks interesting and some people seem to rave about them, yet hardly anyone seems to use them so I'm not sure what to believe 🤷‍♀

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Rick! I've used the Yum range quite a lot actually, here's a link to my most recent video on them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOzgpZ5rNOep6ssi=mGWyz4YyS4jSsSeI Also have this one too which was one of my first times using the range: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qofZl5uhnqhpo9Esi=eoSbNh321TBV6wV_

[@rickdolton-h8j]

@@AutoCareHQ Terrific, thanks Heather i'll give them a watch :)

[@Lifeofrave7]

Awesome work! What's the minimum amount of microns of material would you recommend a car should have before doing any paint correction or coating?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! If the readings are below 80 microns I would be a bit more concerned and would generally avoid anything too heavy. On newer cars though it can be a bit tricker, I was ceramic coating a brand-new Mazda earlier this year which only had 50-60 microns from factory which is absolutely terrible. With that vehicle I just did a very light machine polish to remove clay marring (fortunately it wasn't washed at the dealership so no major scratches) so in this case I was only removing about 1 micron

[@williamsanders1296]

I wish we could get that polisher in usa

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

You can.

[@jonnyb4271]

Hi Heather, great video. What was the inspection light you used?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! It’s a Unilite CR-1250

[@jonnyb4271]

@@AutoCareHQ thanks, can you do a video on bird pooh removal?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep that's a good idea, I'll probs make it on the second channel though (Auto Care HQ Extra)

[@clintonhewitt3454]

looks good 👍😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks!

[@paulsj3273]

That’s pretty comprehensive Heather. Apart from the filming, how long did this transformation take?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks Paul! It was about 5-6 hours I’d say without filming

[@8arcbal]

Brilliant job👍💪

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you!

[@moneyMall17]

Damn your Audi is a beast

[@cb5806]

Nice video Heather. Just out of interest how long do you leave citrus before covering with snow foam? Thanks

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks! Usually about 2-3 mins

[@cb5806]

Thanks Heather

[@JR-rr7mx]

Good work ! That paint looked like it had been previously washed with sand paper 😅

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thank you! Haha it looked like it had had a hard life 😂

[@jarmago7750]

Hey, Heather! Do you change your nitrile gloves after you contact wash? I mean the soap gets in your gloves and stays there if you don't take them off.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep I switch them up if they get wet inside. I always give them a wipe after wheels as well or swap them if they look dirty

[@haikuancheoh2418]

thanks for the video, regarding polish, which do u think done most of the work, pad or abrasive? im curious because recently i switched from hex logic white to koch's one step orange, using the same menzerna 3000, the one step orange pad made a huge difference while only using a micro cut abrasive liquid.

[@AutoCareHQ]

Thanks for watching 😊 that’s a good question tbf, the pad definitely does make a big difference but really depends on the combo

[@row0111]

I feel like you need the IK PRO 12

[@AutoCareHQ]

That would be handy tbf

[@MlleVB]

I have a medium scratch car, so i would mind having a minor scratches for every wash, im thinking of doing a very quick clean of my car which is a daily driven car, i washed it every 1-2 weeks. im planning to do a fast clean every 4-5days what do you think of waterless wash? and also rinseless wash (but sadly ONE rarely sold in my country)

[@AutoCareHQ]

I've got very little experience with waterless/ rinseless washes to be honest. I've only used the Garage Therapy Rinseless once. It worked well and didn't cause any scratches although the paintwork on the vehicle was very hard

[@jarmago7750]

Hi, Heather! How much do you charge for this kind of service so I get some idea. Thanks!

[@AutoCareHQ]

Hey here's a link to my price list autocarehq.com/car-detailing-prices/

[@MlleVB]

Do you always clay bar before polishing?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Yep just to make sure nothing gets stuck in the pad when polishing and ends up causing more defects

[@petereverest2736]

I wish i could remember the order to do things right

[@davidboyce6427]

Call me crazy Heather but I don’t know why I assumed Fusso Soft 99 would be your favorite Paste wax/sealant😔

[@AutoCareHQ]

Fusso is a cracking product but I'm mainly looking for gloss and ease of application with a wax really. For protection/ durability though Fusso is the better option out of the two

[@davidboyce6427]

@@AutoCareHQ I tried Fusso Soft 99 a month ago and I’m over the moon 🌙 with the results 👍

[@barrymatthews2606]

Hi how do manage to keep your wheel brush keep it's shape? As mine ends up flat. Where can I get a proper wheel brush from. As I got dimandcut wheels I'm for ever cleaning them.😊

[@AutoCareHQ]

I hang it up to dry so I think that helps. I usually use this microfibre brush on diamond cut wheels unless the gap is very small (less than 4cm): carscope.co.uk/products/car-wheel-barrel-brush Otherwise the EZ brush (linked in the description) is the best I've used

[@Ally.MacMillan]

If your brush has gone flat, stand it in a bucket of hot water and it should return to original shape, then hang it up to dry. Search EZ brushes and you will find lots of suppliers.

[@IwillBwaiting]

I use a clay bar myself when cleaning my car but many ''pros'' tend to use a cloth now? Works the same but adds more grip? Can you tell me why you use a bar and not a cloth?

[@Edge-71]

If your not machine polishing then Synthetic cloths or pads are less likely to introduce marring generally much safer..👍

[@IwillBwaiting]

@@Edge-71 Clay bar / Clay mitten. Nothing to do with pads I'm afraid. Its a step before the polishing.

[@Edge-71]

@@IwillBwaiting pads mitts clothes all the same, thanks

[@Ally.MacMillan]

Clay bars are better IME, but many pros will use the cloths, mitts etc. as they are much quicker and time = money. Nowadays, the newer mitts and cloths mark the paint much less. It's been said some mild clay bars don't mark the paint either, but you could say that if you don't mark the paint, then you didn't really pick up any contamination. It's an absolute minefield.

[@AutoCareHQ]

I tend to use clay bars on cars which have heavier contamination. Clay mitts/ pads/ cloths etc. aren't usually as abrasive so have the benefit of reducing marring but can glide over more stubborn contamination

[@stelianmihai307]

How about a brand new one with electric soul?!

[@davidboyce6427]

Is it called Dragon Breath because of the TGA ingredient of Rotten Egg odor?😩

[@AutoCareHQ]

Haha it does smell awful 😂

[@_Hangman]

What brand are those drawers ?

[@AutoCareHQ]

Hilka from Costco

[@videoshares]

Hello Heather, where are you based please? I would like to have my 2005 Audi A3 get the same treatment as in this video. My car have been ceramic coated in May this year

[@AutoCareHQ]

Hey, I'm based in the North West. I'm a bit confused though if you're car has been ceramic coated this year it should have had a machine polish before it was applied?

[@videoshares]

@@AutoCareHQ you are absolutely correct, however there are few more paint corrections that needs doing, also i will get another ceramic coat treatment in the 3rd year, hopefully with you. Had my Audi waxoyled too.

[@videoshares]

essentially i want my car to be in your video

[@stelianmihai307]

Whats is your dream car, H?

[@AutoCareHQ]

I do love a Corvette, hard to find in the UK though

[@kajukuja]

🙂👍

[@Samlol23_drrich]

So much easier watching than doing……..

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!

[@kimnewling5728]

Hello Humberto

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@kimnewling5728 hello kim, we are missing you from the livestreams. I hope you are doing well and healthy.

[@Kalhan482]

Please ask them to have a regular maintenance wash from yourself. I Dont why they would leave their car in this state and covered in poop 😂

[@EazyDuz18]

Cleaning the arches is a waste of time, they'll be filthy again when you go for a drive especially if it has rained

[@Ally.MacMillan]

Things like this are standard for any decent professional cleaning a car, and are especially important when preparing a car for polishing. Last thing you want is mud dust and debris landing on the paint from the vibration of the polisher and then introducing more scratches.

[@MatthewMcMaster]

Some people have no idea 😅

[@AutoCareHQ]

I do the arches on every car, it just ruins the look when someone comes to collect it if there is mud in there. Especially with this level of detail though it would be very odd to have dirty wheel arches on a car that I had spent 5+ hours on

[@EazyDuz18]

@@MatthewMcMaster agreed

[@EazyDuz18]

@@Ally.MacMillan Tonight on Things That Never Happen