What a $800 Professional Car Detail looks like

We hired a mobile deatiling professional with all his tools ,soaps, and know-how to detail half or our E36 BMW while our Host Zach Jobe details the other half with off-the-shelf soaps, polishes, and tools. will both sides of our car look shiny and clean? or will it look like a two face car when Zach is done?
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[@FlexSZN23]

Detailing your own car is also very therapeutic and calming. Also the feeling of knowing you cleaned it yourself is amazing

[@shautohaus]

Hard disagree. I hate cleaning my car. I would rather work on the brakes or engine than wash and wax it myself.

[@volundrfrey896]

@@shautohaus I rather drive my car, and for just normal washing and waxing it's way quicker to diy (if you have access to space and a hose at home) than to take it to a pro so that's what I do. For actual paint correction I can see your point, but you can't do that more than a couple of times before you need a respray.

[@Fern635]

I'm with King Stannis. Detailing my car is one of my favourite chores.

[@Malik-gz4rs]

The problem is when you get back from the store and see a big ol bird doo on the hardest place to get. Lmao

[@shautohaus]

@@Malik-gz4rs every freaking time.

[@njhgv9192]

6:00 I love how yall 3d scanned everything to make it a little bit goofy! Yall made my day!

[@paburo9481]

@@nifa7231 stop

[@cadesmandela1935]

@@paburo9481 idiot funbsdd

[@StanleyKubick1]

none of that is scanned. it's a 2d texture applied to simple deformed 3d shapes

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

Jet set radio reference I’m pretty sure

[@thelaw_00]

Reminds me of PS1 graphics lol

[@m9bettt]

Definitely like this Professional Vs DIY series becuase it goes for anything whether a person has the tools and time to do it or lives in an aapartment where DIY projects are not allowed.

[@ace.o_0306]

I do all my maintenance & mods in my apartment parking lot, no one checks

[@trevorgarrett7602]

$20 buffer a couple foam bonnets, and an extension cord is all you need.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

@@ace.o_0306 Some places are more or less strict. Depends on the general vibe and how Karen-y your neighbors are.

[@cesarfile]

Me too, have done several diy jobs in the carport but people only say hi

[@MarksterC]

Why would working on your car at an apartment parking lot be illegal? That’s incredibly bullshit

[@DetailGroove]

The production on these videos are so crazy good😅

[@MrJoeymojo]

Came here to say this

[@burternie5794]

Bro I literally searched for “detainees doing premium work for too cheap” on KZbin because of your newest video. Then I find you here in the comments. Keep up the good work Oscar, your content and advice has helped me so much.

[@repentandbelieveinjesuschr9495]

Repent to Jesus Christ “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ T

[@thisguycalledalex]

I see your instagram posts all the time. Love them 😂

[@taventski9224]

Definitely worth the DIY. The first might not be perfect, but you get better along the way. I was quoted about $2000 for some deep scratch 4 step paint correction detailing. I spent $1200 on tools and chemicals and still have em all and getting around to details 5&6 it doesn’t take as long. First took me a weekend working 12-16 hours each day to do inside and out. But it’s worth doing and having everything to do it again and again

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

So you spent 32 hours “detailing” your car…riiiiight…

[@alexarango6677]

Can we talk about this god tier video editing? The amount of detail is INSANE

[@jessevdlagemaat]

Pun intended? 😂

[@jo54763]

You could say it went INSANEO style

[@devonesq.7533]

its almost as if they have a team of people they pay to work on these videos or something

[@deepinmythots752]

@@jo54763 wrong channel lol

[@jo54763]

@@deepinmythots752 Nolan said it in a video a couple months (I think?) back, so technically yes and technically no.

[@az_3kgt714]

as an actual detailer. It matters more your skill set than your equipment. Plenty of "pros" with best of the best equipment that can't out do another "pro" with a cheap polisher and just a couple bottles and rags and a vacuum cleaner.

[@jeffreysims3592]

Is a paint thinness gauge a must?

[@francoperez3658]

I can say I’ve been undercharging for a one step and decontamination I charge 150 crazy that it’s worth 800$

[@snipereighteen6939]

@@jeffreysims3592 I was a detailer at a car dealership in high school and we never used one. Now some people might. But we didn't.

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

Well said! It is not so much the tools as it is the operator behind them.

[@bumbaclot77782]

@@jeffreysims3592 if you're working on classic cars yes

[@gin0v4]

Your production effort really shows in this - having a jingle made for Tony, 3D-scanning the actualy products you are using to fix up the car yourselfs etc... All nice details which really improve the quality of your Videos. Kepp up the good job, you are great!

[@DmDetails]

Truly incredible

[@isbahmasood4160]

As a detailer myself, I have to say you did an awesome job. And to be honest, I feel like it has alot to do with how motivated and how much of a passion one has for the vehicle they are working on really.

[@7Kagome]

6:06 the amount of detail- time creating Lidar scans of 3D objects and animating them is very gladly appreciated! Even though the quality is low-grade, the effort of trying is awesome! Whomever was on the editing team or graphical team, 🧠GGGREAT JOB!

[@alexo_esspresso4317]

Low quality makes it 10x better

[@devonesq.7533]

i kinda like the low quality, reminds me of old 90's games, when 3d objects were just starting to be used, or flash games games from the 2000's. super nostalgic and cool

[@lezorn]

@@devonesq.7533 Yea. It looks like it was ripped straight from a PS1 game. Also the karaoke section was very entertaining. They clearly have some very capable people for animations and graphics.

[@hyde_official]

what I love about these new series of DIY vs Pro is that Zach (or the donut team) is selecting younger entrepreneur to work with him which also promoting their business 😊. If I were in the area, I would use their services.

[@yeahright2449]

I'd pay this pro to do my car. Clearly very good at what he does

[@deepinmythots752]

I can appreciate the same sentiment but at the same time $800 is just IMO way too steep. I thought they were going to be doing the whole car like exterior and interior lol

[@shortyshane.]

DIY right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKa3nGeIgdCJas0

[@exi9164]

@@deepinmythots752 yeah 800 is way too much I cant imagine how is paying that, but then again theyre located in cali I believe

[@tonysprofessionaltouch]

@@yeahright2449 💪🏼🤝

[@mcmaschio]

I have had expensive details and cheap ones and sometimes the cheap were better .. at the end i think it comes down to who is doing it … personally i love detailing my vehicles so wholesome .. but sometimes not possible 🔥💯

[@BigFishLittleLake]

Dude KZbin need to do something about these bots

[@lukejones5957]

I've reported as many as I can. Assumed they were explicit so reported them as such. Would a simple Captcha not help the issue?

[@adrianmartinez6718]

DIY 💯

[@ragingraven7915]

How is detailing your own cars "wholesome"?

[@tristanwright6293]

@@lukejones5957 i cant remember the youtubers name, but a popular tech youtuber made a program that can delete the bots comments and i believe ban them from the channel, linus tech tips made a video on it. If you look at the ltt videos for the first few days after they come out, there are basically no scam comments on them, so it seems to work pretty well. Its something donut and other big channels could probably benefit from

[@Wakabatan]

Man I didn't expect you guys would go with the detailing diy vid, exactly what I wanted to know! Learned how to detail from detailing youtubers since covid happened, since I rarely need to go out now there's more time to me to take care of my car

[@glizbane]

Seriously, I was literally researching diy vs pro paint correction yesterday, and they release this video today? Coincidence? Yeah, definitely, but it's still pretty crazy.

[@realmart4740]

Larry from Ammo NYC the best in the business check him out

[@marcusaurelius652]

Go back to work you bum

[@WolfHreda]

The chad approach.

[@Wakabatan]

@@realmart4740 Yeah I watched his classes, specifically. Love their old restoration videos

[@chadwilkinson2493]

I worked at a stealership (used cars) as a detailer and I must say having the right compounds and decent equipment is certainly a major help, but the most important thing I found was definitely having a good ergonomic set up with plenty of room to move. Final pro tip always do the buffing and waxing inside or later in the evening whenever possible, baked on compound is a pig to work with. Great video!

[@ColoradoStreaming]

Another trick is to put the wax on the car then do the plastic trim restoration with the wax on the car. That way if you get any trim dressing on the paint the wax protects it. That stuff is a bitch to get off if you spill any on clean paint.

[@chadwilkinson2493]

@@ColoradoStreaming that’s smart!

[@travissmith383]

You can't let wax sit for too long. Try about 10 to 15 minutes for leaving the wax on or start on one part and complete the whole car by time your finish you can start to wipe the care down beginning at the spot you started with. This will save you a lot of time.

[@deanbruckshaw3445]

Getting Zach Jobe was the best thing Donut ever did. The dude is just entertaining without needing to try and he’s a wealth of knowledge

[@tonysprofessionaltouch]

Facts!🏁

[@horNNN_]

I'm no professional detailer, but i always find it therapeutic. It feels good to see results, and nothing feels better than sitting in and driving your car post DIY detail.

[@grantkendrick277]

Only for fans UNDER 18 years old! Jk lol yeah a fresh cleaned car just hits different. Too bad they get dirty really fast.

[@Tacospaceman]

I was a detailer for 3 years. I approve. It doesn’t always come down to the cost, it’s all about who’s doing it, and if they love to do it. Personally when I have all the nice equipment, it makes doing it a lot more effective, and fast, but a DIY car detail is always more fun when you gotta come up with a new technique or you have some friends to hang with! Thanks you guys. Detailing is a passion of mine. Edit: added a little, fixed a typo, and a thank you for you guys for being kind and asking questions.

[@matthewh630]

Why did you stop?

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

So true. Results are predictable when comparing a detailer who really cares about their craft as opposed to somebody who thinks it's just a job.

[@Tacospaceman]

@@matthewh630 most detailing jobs you can work for other people pay at around $12-$15hr which isn’t enough for me, and my family of 4 anymore. If you own your own detailing business, it can be really profitable, but as far as I could go working for someone else’s business/(dealerships(which you should avoid for details btw)) was topping out at $15hr or commission rates, which are better *IF THEY HAVE a lot of CARS TO DETAIL* or you can do them fast enough but in some cases -that sacrifices quality- and it isn’t worth it to me, to half-ass work I loved to do. Over all I stopped because I needed better pay, and found it elsewhere If it paid enough, and paid consistently, I would do it til I died. But it doesn’t, and it can’t, so I’ll something else. The best bright side to this is that I’m professionally trained so if I did the DIY like this video the only expense I’d be expending is a little time like tony, and a little effort. I love detailing my car. And when my friends need a wash I make sure to come along and help them keep the paint scratch free lol. Thanks for the question Matthew H! If you have any questions about detailing feel free to ask, or check out some other retailers on KZbin like AMMONYC for more info on how to detail, or the processes involved in serious detailing.

[@TheLeonmafioso]

@@Tacospaceman hope someday you will upload a video doing a complete job of detailing and explaining. I understand what you feel, even when you love to do some work, at the end of day there's some debts to pay.

[@Tacospaceman]

@@DeuceDeuceBravo when I started it was “just a job” for me too. lots of complaints as I learned and improved, but after that I really fell in love with the satisfaction of doing it better and better. I still have room to grow, and things to learn, I love detailing a lot. It went from just a job to just a passion and idk if there’s that many people who can say that about their jobs lol. I guarantee you that if the donut boys loved it and had more practice they could out-do that tony fella by doing a little bit everyday and finding their own definitions of “perfection” For me it perfect when the glass is clean and all is shiny. Carpets look fresh and have the nice “lawnmower lines” like rich peoples yards. Nothing more satisfying than leaving a fresh boot print on those floor mats knowing it’s basically new, and just for you. And when I can do that for someone else and share that feeling, there’s nothin like that either. I know lots of retailers who “just clean it, that’s detailing” but it isnt, because in my opinion *Detail* is in the *detail*ing and if you don’t leave something to look at, there’s no detail about it, it’s just clean. I also think most people think $800 is way too much for a single detail unless you have a special, vintage, or collector car,, but every car is special to someone at some point. And preservation of that Man-machine love is important. Imo.

[@Whiachy]

Sometimes, meticulously cleaning something is meditative. Sometimes, the internal screams externalize and you have a guy like Tony sort it out for you.

[@bothijssen1809]

Beautiful

[@Nelson4207]

I'm definitely gonna stick to calling Tony 😆

[@Eanradke]

i felt this comment in my soul lmao

[@1marcelfilms]

Thats why i super clean and polish my car one panel at a time

[@ColoradoStreaming]

I used to work at a detail shop and we would all attend a 'safety meeting' at someone's car in the morning to toke up. Whenever someone did a good job with paint or cleaning we used to say, "Damn man, that looks tits..."

[@DamianPoplawski]

5:36 Which Home Depot charged you $30 for two buckets? Haha, they're like $5 a piece.

[@eliasoliver697]

Probably any HD in Cali

[@jmcc9206]

I'm a detailer who is starting off and all I can say is your not just paying to get "the car cleaned" your getting a quality and skill you don't have on top.

[@timmy8784]

My typical detail client has no where close to the know how that your “diy” person had in this video. I totally agree that if you know what you are doing and willing to take the time, for sure you could do yourself. But I’ve also had clients use tire shine on their paint thinking it would shine just like the tires 😳

[@solereeper3955]

Fr i feel like most of our clients dont even know what swirls are they just want it to be shinier

[@timmy8784]

@@solereeper3955 100%. Their jaws drop when I tell them that swirls are caused by washing

[@brandonlogan9874]

Seriously, I had customers argue with me that automatic car washes weren’t responsible for the swirls and scratches in their paint. Swear up and down that the soft foam spiny things in the car wash couldn’t be the culprit haha

[@timmy8784]

@@brandonlogan9874 I guess customer is always right huh 😂

[@spencerreathaford3621]

@@timmy8784 wow I just learned alot from y'alls thread . Its cool seeing people who actually know these topics in the comment section. Question, if i use brake cleaner for my rubber tires would the look and stop better? asking for a friend 😂

[@TheRcdood]

I started detailing my car myself almost 3 years ago, I now have a small business that does details on the side...you can get professional results from cheaper products but at a slower rate, that's why it cost so much for pro detailers cuz there tools are so much better and are faster than the public standard tools

[@ShadowNoCap]

Yes yes

[@tundras4ever552]

I bought all the stuff and did 2 or three panels per day both to save my back and also make sure i did a great job on the car. Definitely rewarding and if i may add its a good idea to do a ceramic coating after all that effort. Invest in a good coating that will last at least 3 years.

[@luisreyes7440]

Are we not going to talk about the masterpiece of a bop when Tony is detailing the car 🔥🔥🔥 Go Tony ✨✨✨

[@copperhed1456]

The satisfaction of doing a good work by yourself is priceless

[@mirandamorris6140]

Man a hint of Zach Jobe always makes my day

[@kyle4493]

The spam bots like you! But I agree I feel like he's in less videos now.

[@TheFakeFatLegitimate]

Zach is my favowite

[@mirandamorris6140]

@@kyle4493 I know what the heck is happening! 🥺

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

It definitely gets the Jobe done.

[@denzilv]

Great video! As a professional detailer of 20+ years, it's more about the techniques than the tools. A professional can easily attain the same results with OTC products, especially with Detail Garage stores (Chemical Guys) making boutique style products more accessible. However, the better products and tools will allow a detailer to become much more efficient. As the saying goes, "The shine is all in the prep!" P.S. BMW paint can be difficult to paint correct due to the hardness of the paint in a lot of cases. I can definitely understand how much elbow grease you had to put into it. 🙂

[@nostradamus7648]

Can a moderately qualified detailer find a few details at $800 like this pro? Would dropping your business card at high end dealers work if you give them a half price detail as a lead in on their vehicles?

[@denzilv]

@@nostradamus7648 There's no guarantee in doing that but it's worth trying out.

[@jacobshank9362]

I agree with the tools portion, to a certain extent. Some tools just absolutely suck and are piss poor quality, while some surprise people. For me, the Adams SK pro lineup are actually really good polishers for a good price. Same as the Griots garage ones. Both of their 3-inch polishers are 👌🏼

[@OZIPUG1970]

It definitely needed more than 1 stage. I spotted some haze and a few water spots after they finished and that's just on my phone.That comes down to the customer budget though but for that price I'd do engine bay.

[@Dewm_]

Sooooo.... you're creating a playlist with all these songs you're making, right? Ahahahaha. These are great. I'm also really loving the new sound effects; and the effort put into those PS1 style models. Really adds to the overall feel and personality of the video. Great job!

[@UpperDarbyDetailing]

Heads up... you're not *supposed* to be using any more pressure than what's needed to keep it flat.

[@STATUSDETAIL]

This was a fun video to watch. I think the most important factor here was unfortunately not shown. Paint correction visuals mostly of the after with a inspection light. I'd bet that cheap polisher put some holograms into the paint because it doesn't oscillate like that rupes polisher does. You would see this whenever you park in the sun too. All in all I do agree before even watching this that you can diy a paint correction and detail at home for sure! I recommend a slightly more expensive polisher because you get that money back in how much time it saves you and on the overall better look you will achieve. That cheap polisher stalls out under pressure and basically just vibrates instead of spinning. You want to seek a pro for ppf. Any issues that would require wet sanding. Ceramic coatings can be done diy but a lot can go wrong. And as you guys did a good job stating the time factor is big. We will do it better and faster. So if you have extra cash and not a lot of time then it's a no brainer. Love your videos 🙂

[@gconvit85]

Tony’s detail song is 😘 👌🏼 haha pure Donut gold

[@DavidFrostbite]

I need an album of all the Donut jingles they've made

[@a-dino]

I really like the 90s early 3d videogame style animations of the tools and Zach and Tony

[@DjStiv3]

90s? bro, thats exactly what the nintendo 3ds 2011-2018 had for animations and the faceraiders game and whatnot. lol that aint 90s. 90s is friggin lara croft, pixelated blockyness haha

[@a-dino]

@@DjStiv3 I guess, but the 3ds was a handheld. Also, graphics were never Nintendo's top selling point. I would agree on late 90s - early 2000s though. Definitely before the 360 launched.

[@ridgehall1612]

The two buckets for $30 was the most mind blowing thing haha

[@davewojtowicz2246]

I had to google the market price for buckets after that. For a second I thought I had $500 in buckets sitting in my basement, I was about to blow up marketplace with my find. Nah, they're just nuts... They're still $5/bucket.

[@keithburlingame5938]

Love your channel. I'm an experienced gearhead of 40 years. (Old fart) I like it all. You dudes have taught me alot. I am also a motorcycle enthusiast (Shout out to Jeremiah). Getting my 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim roadworthy? My Last vehicle was a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with 15 000. Miles on the OD. Nothing too special but still smelled new on the inside. Looked new.

[@colbyscott9822]

Another huge benefit to DIY anything that nobody ever talks about is how much you learn about your car. ...and I don't mean how much you learn about the process of the work. I mean how much you learn ABOUT your car. You're spending so much time up close and intimate during the process. You learn a ton about its flaws, features, idiosyncrasies, and just all the little things you 'd otherwise never know. You gain the ability to recognize when something is off because of how seared into your brain your car becomes after a DIY job.

[@sergiorosales4982]

The production quality of this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewsever]

I absolutely love spending the hours detailing my vehicle. Glad I thought myself how to do it. It was the Miata episode that really pushed me to learn.

[@CamAteUrKFC]

I take my vehicles to a detailer here in PG. Always have, since all my vehicles are black, and any mistake is amplified 100x. I had an 03 golf tdi back in the 2000's (first car) and it was black, I tried to polish it and permanently scratched the clear coat. Since then I'm too afraid to do it myself. Plus it's only a few hundred dollars and a good polish job from her will last all summer.

[@lego4virgo]

PG?

[@hudsonja]

@@lego4virgo I'm gonna guess Pacific Grove since Donut is based in California.

[@kedduff1814]

I'm also from PG, who do you go to?

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Gotta know the little tricks!! Very simple things most people just don’t think of!! Business card’s to clean really tight spots! Like around all the buttons and whatnots!! I know it’s probably not good for the plastic but foaming window cleaner without ammonia works very very well for lifting grime.!! The soda, hair, skin and general fuzz glop that’s created!! Interior most tedious!! I’ve waxed a lot of cars. All I know is never do it outside on a really hot sunny day and always let the paint cool!Especially on hoods !! Black cars will really show how good you are!!

[@WadeMcLure]

7:56 I can't say I wouldn't detail my own car with body damage, but I can't imagine spending $800 detailing a car with a big ole dent in the fender... LOL

[@AphexHaw3k]

I love detailing my own car. The total cost of products i have come down to about $300 but that’s $300 of products bought over time and not one sitting. You build your detailing arsenal over time! I think it’s much better to DIY if you learn how to do it correctly

[@drunkleosteus7868]

Plus detailing your own can be relaxing. Just put on some music or a podcast and get to work.

[@georgewoodman839]

I second this, sometimes you'll go even more in depth as you care about your pride and joy. A month or two ago I did my first proper detail with a new DA Polisher, granted the results arent as good as paying a professional, but it has given me the confidence and highlighted areas I need to learn from. All I'll say is this, do some research, start small and work your way up!

[@Rol0123]

Well said bro. I also detail my own car . It’s fun and relaxing.

[@EatMyShortsAU]

I just use a $20 chamois, some wash and wax, a bucket, a sponge, some interior cleaner and vaccuum cleaner. Takes me like 2-3 hours to do properly but it comes up nice. I don't think that counts as a detail more like "washing the cash" but I am happy with the results :)

[@JuanRamirez-dp8mb]

Hell yeah Tony!! Had auto class with this guy.. thanks for being only person to help me with my GMC in class 😿

[@tonysprofessionaltouch]

No problem Juan!🙌🏼🤝❤️

[@Cam-pe3nd]

I've done several DIY details and while the feeling of satisfaction is definitely a thing, it's also a lot of hard, exhausting work. I think I'll pay for a pro next time.

[@georgel3657]

I remember taking my car to my first dealer service after years of doing my own. I sat and had a coffee and chatted up the receptionist, phoned some friends and then they brought my shiny clean car out with new fluids and filters. I'll never go back crawling under a car again.

[@krowfactory3914]

As some one who is trying to learn to become a pro detailer i find its still nice to use some one elses services from time to time as not always to i have the energy to clean (note i am still very much an ameteur but would consider myself only slightly better than the average person due to slightly more exspereince)

[@quadmeister]

@@georgel3657 you are lazy thats why! And you dont even know if they Do a good joh

[@spiderofthehood6127]

@@georgel3657 Sound like a shitty DIY

[@georgel3657]

@@spiderofthehood6127 🤭

[@helalahmed2917]

Diy for sure. You get to keep the tools you invested in. Learn more , put your heart into it and truthfully, the results where not all that different. Plus you saved a lot of money

[@coreylucchesi7415]

I cut, buffed and corrected a 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee it took me 5 days to do. Results were amazing BUT I would recommend paying a pro especially on a SUV or truck. Granted I did a 6 stage cut,restore and polish but it was A LOT of work!

[@calebdavies526]

totally worth DIY, i paint corrected my car last year and it looked brand new. totalled it 2 weeks later

[@coreybennit9197]

biggest problem with this series is that he is hiring professionals, taking notes off that work and then working to the standard of the professional, no one is doing this at home, do everyone watching this a favour and do a real comparison, do your comparison before paying professionals for advice and watching them at work. do a real home job, at this point its just 'trying to replicate what I paid a professional to do'

[@ashfx98]

Agreed 👍 "oh I'll guess I'll mask mine off too" 😂

[@HUxREater261]

We support the detailers! BMW had us paint correcting full cars in 2 hours so don’t be upset if it takes a while, it’s long and tedious, but the finished result is always so beautiful!

[@nathansgr8]

as a professional paint corrector and ceramic coater I'm loving these videos

[@vermontvermont9292]

If you don't know how to use a buffer, or what different pads are for. Please don't ruin your paint. Grab a hood or door from a salvage yard and practice. These days with KZbin there's also several videos. Learn all you can. 😆 I also love the "you gonna do mine next?" Every single time I actually get a chance to detail my own car someone always says that. Also...the cleaner you keep your car, the easier it is to clean it. It can feel like a part time second job sometimes. It's worth it though, especially if you plan on keeping the vehicle for a long long time. There's so many amazing new products out there these days, and special tools to help. It's amazing how far it's come over the past 20+ years. What does suck though is how thin modern clear coats are, along with quality of newer cars.

[@lemster101]

This looks like an enjoyable new series! Would've been interesting to have Tony go over you work and point out any mistakes or how you could've done better. For me, detailing is a fun low-risk way to work on my car or bike and spend some time with it. I have no illusions of being better or more efficient than a pro, but that's not really the point. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon and an opportunity to go over my vehicle in a bit more detail. If a job well done is critical though, I'd spend the money on a pro.

[@TCL_Dasler]

This series is truly amazing. Splitting the car in half gives a real apples to apples comparison, and cuts out the "yeah but" and "what if"s. Very very useful and fun videos dude.

[@davidvail1996]

I don’t go super hard into the detailing game but i do enjoy cleaning my own vehicles. Seeing the before and after is definitely rewarding.

[@ArmandoA]

I work at a marina detailing boats 6 days a week, I think it was an awesome thing to learn as I did starting at 18. I've been working for almost 2 years and I can buff my own car with no effort it's nice to learn. Recommend to everyone, learn how to detail.

[@josephwaggoner9350]

That video did help me a lot with deciding on weather to pay ot do it myself or not. Gunna do it myself now!

[@crxtodd16]

Just got into detailing about 2 years ago. I suck at it. It's a lot of work and requires a ton of patience... But, the more I've done it, the more confidence I get in the process, and the more rewarded I feel when it's done. Nice work, boys!

[@mlayton1904]

Hang in there and just keep getting better. It takes time and patience to become that guy. Every week or month focus on one thing that you want to master. Then master it and go to the next thing. A 5% -10% improvement in each area saves you that much more time and makes it that much better to the customer. They will pay and tip more.

[@cheapmovies25]

I read dealing lol

[@Scypher0th]

ah mobile detailers...must be nice to live in a climate that never hits below +10c all year round

[@VIPASF]

It's nice but too expensive

[@McBenjiBoo]

Haha, yeah have fun trying to cure ceramics outside in winter.

[@julianhernandez9351]

Questions for Jobe/donut editors Is this a new show,or does it count as money pit? Where is tool party? Do the show hosts still read the comments for the first hour of release? 2:06 why is that banner on the top left blurred? Where did the e36 decal go?

[@alk3myst]

This makes it clear how much time just 1/2 a car really takes a pro to do. Add in the interior on top of it you find out why they usually bring 2-3 more guys. I used to detail my own cars (and other people's cars) in my teens and early 20's now it's just too much time for me to spend other than a quick wash and wax + vacuum/quick interior wipe down.

[@sorastrife2089]

Better get the inside of the rims, inner wheel wells, door molding and liner and no glares or smudges on windows..btw a rag under the mirrors helps when you're trying to dry a black vehicle quickly but can't use your air tool yet for all those trim pieces and molding. I work at Hammock Motor City in ponca city.

[@1mlb704]

I actually enjoy doing my own detailing. On a nice warm Saturday in spring I crank the tunes up and spend a day just working on my car and getting it cleaned and looking nice inside and out. Plus as far as DIY stuff goes on your car, detailing is probably the easiest

[@shane250]

Yep. Love detailing, hate rusty exhaust\suspension work!

[@nostradamus7648]

@@shane250 Upgrade to Stainless exhaust and Polyurethane bushings that will last 5 times longer than rubber, so less time wasted replacing them every 100K miles. Also, while you're committed replace the standard brake lines with braided stainless lines (Your life and your family's lives are worth a few bucks, right?) and upgrade your brake fluid to Redline Full Synthetic. If you're approaching 100K miles replace the struts and shocks with KYB or Bilstein or Sachs and it'll run better than new. It should go without saying to upgrade your Brakes and Rotors (Calipers if necessary). I use EBC USR Rotors and YellowStuff brake pads, but RedStuff pads will still stop 25% better than stock and leave a lot less dust because they're ceramic. But YellowStuff will stop 40% better than stock. They just have to be replaced every 2 or 3 years because they're semi-metallic and they stop like crazy. Good Luck

[@joshparks269]

This video was awesome! I do all of my detailing myself, actually just did my Mazdaspeed3 3 days ago and spent 12 hours, just on the outside. Did the wash, clay, compound, polish and wax. The before and after results were absolutely amazing too! And it took you 6 hours for half the car so yeah that’s right at the same time it would’ve taken you to do the whole car. Definite body pains but it’s soooo worth it when you see the end results!

[@motomatt7102]

As a pro detailer the more expensive products and tools do get the job done faster but even with OTC products you can achieve the same results. You’re paying for our skill and knowledge.

[@liamcrook1545]

Tony used a rotary machine polisher which is used for paint correction and scratch removal, the other guy used a dual action which is a more delicate MP no wonder it took so long!

[@lucasrolfes3219]

This merch is in fact, Insaneo Style.

[@GooseGuyHonk]

I'm not really a car guy but I love watching your videos! All your personalities are great and the editing is awesome. It's been cool to see you guys grow and be dedicated to putting out good content! Keep it up.

[@williamduong5475]

Very subtle and underappreciated line of "Tony it looks GREEEEEAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT"

[@jordan_ochoa]

Awesome concept for a series!

[@ThatWeirdoRightThere]

I love detailing my own car. Its defintely a long and strenuous process but I love the feeling of accomplishment afterward. Block out some time during the weekend and throw on some music while you're cleaning to make the process more enjoyable.

[@Teckle_Biscuits]

Ain't nobody out there paying 800 buks for that level of detail work 😂😂

[@mikseinimikelpaa]

AM I FUCKING RIGHT why is this the only comment about the half ass job, guy literally went straight for the scrubbing?? CarThrottles visiting car detailer is a real pro

[@mikseinimikelpaa]

Only saw 2 DIY tier detailjobs in this video😂💯👌

[@guillemlluciagris5072]

Im surprised that a $800 detail is seen so normal? Is this LA prices? I thought a thorough professional detail (and exterior only!) were about $300-400

[@tonysprofessionaltouch]

I have many clients paying & tipping on top for my detail work. For this full vehicle our level 2 would be $650, but this does range up to $800 for larger vehicles. no half ass job was done here, our goal with the level 2 is to remove 50% or more of the swirls/defects and we were actually able to get more than 80% removed. Thanks for watching!🍻

[@mikseinimikelpaa]

Literally zero grime removed before he started rubbing, only soap applied.

[@MikeSweeneyMedia]

I used to paint cars and then wet sand and buff them. Paint correction is an art form to itself. I've seen more damaged and ruined paint than excellent results from a DIY. And as you learned, it's hard work and often it's hot work because not everyone has a nice shop to roll the car into. I know how to do it and I dont do it except for light polishing here and there. In fact, I dont even wax anymore.. I use a high quality ceramic coating and call it a day. If the coating lasts 6 months, great. 1 year, even better. A nice wash with a claying go a longs ways to fix a lot of sins. The polishing is pretty safe to do since you really are not removing hardly anything unlike a correction. And the trick to all of this is the details. ie.. get a nice detail brush and scrub the logos, letters, seams etc. scrubbing the wheel wells and the back of the rims.. stuff like that seems overkill until you see the car afterwards. All that detail cleaning adds up. Another trick is to use a paint polish to polish ( low-low speed) any vinyl stuff like stripes. Then use 303 or the like to seal and UV protect it. Washed out and faded plastics can sometimes be restored with a torch and a deft hand. Polish the headlight covers or replace them if they are crap. Makes a huge difference in the look not too mention how well you see at night ;) Sometimes its far easier to pay for a good detailing then keep it up yourself for the next year and then get it done again. Think of it as annual maintaince :)

[@Seb-Storm]

FYI the black pillars on the doors are actually black satin paint and not black rubber/plastic compound so those should be trated as painted parts as well in regards to sealant or protective products

[@marchoy3809]

Took 6 hours to DIY and that was only doing 50% of the car! Definitely a whole day/weekends work. Although doing your own detailing is very satisfying though. Tony did an amazing job. You can see why he is paid the big bucks! I think I will be doing it myself for the time being though.

[@criostasis]

Lol 800 bucks nah I’ll stick to diy

[@DavidFrostbite]

5:33 I absolutely love the low poly 3d videogame item spin thing the editors did there.

[@nonnac111]

The 3d modeling on the props was a nice touch. Wonder what method they used to do it. Lots of iPhone apps for it. But I like it.

[@byzentrix-.9965]

This video is so well made holy, great work from the whole team !

[@jordansmobiledetailing5097]

I love 3D one as a professional it’s amazing however. The pad you use and not so much the polisher but the variable speed and rotation is the key.

[@efrenjimenezcruz]

I pretty much went the DIY route and spent a little more but HarborFreight does have a good starting point. Maybe a better polisher and I used Maguires 110/111 compound. Took a little while to learn and spent the whole ass day polishing but by the end my cars paint looked brand new so it was very worth it. I would definitely try it out if you’re interested

[@LunaticTheNick]

You guys should do an episode about vinyl graphics. Been on the fence about putting racing stripes on my car, I'd like to see of it would be doable myself with a basic plotter and tools

[@lukejones5957]

That's a good shout!

[@tadpatrick8523]

Pretty much all you need for stripes is a blade, 3m knifeless tape, measuring devices, clay bar, squeegee and heat gun, got all my graphics on with those tools. Just make sure you prep it well!

[@ragingraven7915]

I think they did that on the Hi/Low series with the 350Zs.

[@rooh5825]

Give it a shot, in fact, you can buy cheaper stripes to test out, then remove them and go with more expensive ones. I had a black base 2001 Neon I was putting an engine in to resell, and my daughter wanted to put stripes on it. I wasn't all that into it, then the next day she found a set of stripes for 35 bucks on etsy. I was like "OKAY, fine" still not that into it, but figured I'd give it a shot. Even the cheap ones ended up looking amazing, and they lasted for the next year that I used the car as a spare run-around vehicle to avoid putting miles on my nicer cars. The nice thing about stripes is that it's one of those things you can screw up, and it won't hurt your car, you just pull them off and redo them, you may be out of the cost of the materials, but it's really easy to take them off.

[@Void_Emotion_Adventure]

The main thing you want to focus on is surface preparation, vinyl likes sticking to everything and if that something is dusty, paint residue, dirt grime oil the list goes on. If the vinyl sticks to debris it is pretty much ruined and you need another piece. Heat is good too, find a cheapo heat gun, i got mine on Amazon and still works a year and a half later. The process goes - clean, cut, heat, apply, heat again to help the vinyl keep the shape of your graphics and let it sit for a few minutes and you should get a decent result.

[@Sam-fu3by]

Bro that tony song tho 🔥🔥🔥

[@hossammahmoud6821]

Video editing made on this video is insane!! Appreciate the hard work and looking for more new videos!

[@changereception7750]

Whoever came up with the lyrics for Tony deserves a huge raise.

[@ChazzleDazzleVideos]

Even if they cost the same I would probably do it myself. I find these types of projects relaxing

[@WilliamHensel]

The quality of production from Donut has always been grade A. Seems they keep uping their game, so good work team!

[@koribrock3322]

Coming from a detail shop manager and professional detailer for over 10 years i appreciate Donut media for breaking down why things need to be done a certain way regardless of pro or diy. The necessity for polishing and sealing after a clay bar is far too overlooked so props to you guys for your knowledge and solid content!

[@mj8495]

Absolute respect for the quality of work here, but also thankful I have the time to do it myself and get 90% of the results for much less $$$ 😊

[@Alex420DT]

$800 for a wash, polish, buff and wax? For that price he better be doing the entire car, wet sanding and detailing the interior. That price is INSANE.

[@dimitrihondroulis9986]

Tony needs to license that theme song, play it while he's driving around, like an ice cream truck!

[@tonysprofessionaltouch]

Right!🔥

[@FlightRecorder1]

Just remember. That was 6 hours to detail HALF of a car

[@mikethestoner]

Amd only the exterior

[@iamsam8446]

An important takeaway is that the time was for half a car... so times 2!

[@lashlarue7924]

I invested in all the derailing gear and supplies last year to take better care of my old jalopies. They all look great now, and it's easy to do (but it IS work! 😮‍💨).

[@96rincon]

The animated objects remind me of Futurama on PS2.. or an old skate game... love it! Great content!

[@drigoon9]

I wake up early on Wednesdays just to watch Zach, always a good watch boys! Detailing comes down to how patient you're willing to be. tooling certainly helps!

[@BrendenPragasam]

I had you for breakfast bagel man..

[@hudsonja]

What planet are you on that today is Sunday? Edit: nevermind, they changed it

[@kettujabamiesukkeliukko]

But it's Wednesday?

[@dolfowolfo1]

Great video! I believe they should've used the actual time per method for the entire vehicle (5h 59m x 2) almost 12 hrs for DYI and 3h 44m (around 7.5-8hrs for a full car) done by the pro..for a smaller sedan, in the best case scenario (covered garage, nice weather, no interruptions). Time is really the biggest factor. I personally spent 15 hrs over two weekends to detail my small suv and ran into time killers like: dialing in how much area to buff when outside, weather (sun bake and wind drying), moving equipment around and actual breaks (this is a work out). At the end of the day, I agree that if you have the time and patience..go for it! However the cost of making a serious mistake would be serious. Burning paint or having to go over areas again could all add huge headaches. If you have the cash and a reliable pro, go for it! Goodluck and have fun!

[@elgrande_tv7880]

Bro paid 30$ for two buckets lol

[@kneejerk69]

I know, RIGHT??!! I backed up the video TWICE to verify what I thought I had seen. SoCal residents, is this accurate? Why?

[@erniefigueroa20]

I paid $4.78 for each, total of $9.56 plus taxes in Puerto Rico…

[@lilskittelz8514]

At the local hardware store costs like 3$ for the bucket and then the lid for 2$

[@fercho.7776]

the 3d guys dancing were phenomenal xD cant stop laughing, great production, and great effort from your boi Zach

[@sajpan6018]

2:49 my canary started singing like crazy

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

Hey my man Tony getting some nice exposure! I love to see the support. Tony removed a lot more of the deeper scratches with his paint correction, but overall this E36 BMW turned out great! It makes me miss mine... Keep up the terrific work and content all!

[@tommynobaka]

I've seen good and bad details by professionals. A good clean, clayover, polishing pad/cutter, buff and wax will do wonders over the price