15 PROVEN Tips to keep your car cleaner for longer this winter!

[@karl3927]

Good one Dave. Another tip is tap your feet together to get rid of leaves and dirt before swivelling your feet inside the car. Definitely helps to reduce interior dirt in the footwell.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Karl great tip

[@pickettfamilyvids]

Been doing this since I was a kid and now it’s second nature 😂

[@jamienevill1768]

That's what I usually do before getting in the car too.

[@jcruhrskov194]

Me too and great tip! My gf. tend to "forget" that, when she has been doing her horse back riding, though 😐😩🤯🤣

[@golders99]

Best thing is to Lanoguard underneath. It works wonders, protects and stops MOT advisories for rust.

[@dealershiptechtruth]

I did paint enhancement with Rupes advanced and a yellow wool pad. That adds a minimum 6 months of protection for winter. I think rinse less wash with HERO and finish with Amplify. My car is a gloss king.

[@daveworrall8652]

Patio cleaner tip is pure genius Dave

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Dave

[@JamesBartlett-n6e]

In winter spray and rinse sealants like 303/gyeon are so quick and effective . I change my wiper blades every year for a few quid and use good screen wash. A good tip for condensation inside your car is fill an old sock with cat litter and tie,leave it under a seat

[@jamienevill1768]

I'm so glad you mentioned cleaning the underside of the car. So many people don't bother & the salt corrosion could lead to the inevitable tin worm. I've used my patio cleaner underneath mine and my parents cars for several years. I have also used the multi angled vario lance for my Kàrcher on a low pressure with a wash wax solution mix fed through the pressure washer. It sort of provides protection for a while. Also, use a cordless leaf blower to force out excess moisture from underneath, especially if you're going to use any form of protective treatment for the underneath.

[@pauljarratt5775]

Don’t drive put in garage😊 good video dave

[@79blustone]

My top tip for the winter would be keep up regular cleaning with some decent products to begin with. Invest in your car if it's decent. Buy a small Jack, Jack up each corner and with a set of brushes like the fender brush from EZ get right into the wheel arches and arch lip with some strong neutral car shampoo such as Carpro Reset and scub those arches out as dirt builds up and clings onto moisture and road salt speeding up the corrosion process. No dirt build up= no rust. Flush out road salt under the car also with your pressure washer and a snowfoamer if you can. Jacking up each corner give better access. Be careful and plan in advance how you plan to do this. I.e check the owners manual for Jacking points. Buy a decent paint sealant like Bilt Hamber Touch-on shampoo- this can be used as spray on and rinse off 3 month paint sealant. Snowfoam with Bilt Hamber touch-less snow foam is brilliant and works well for the radiators and air con condenser- make sure you protect the aluminium fins afterwards with Bilt Hamber Touch-on shampoo paint sealant as this stops the aluminium from corrosion and fends off road salt. You should plan your winter car maintenance in September on a dry day- full chassis clean and wax such as Bilt Hamber Dynax SC50 and UC. Apply a ceramic coating such as Carpro Dquartz Go or Carpro SIC. Both are easy to install. Glass sealant such as Glàco Ultra or Armour detail supplies glass sealant V2. Use a tyre surface sealant like Armour detail supplies Ghost- no sling and cures completely dry to the touch- no icky 1990s silicone oil slick here. There are so many decent products out at the moment. Generally don't buy Halfords car cleaning stuff it's ok for the average mundane motor. But if you wanna take pride in your ride then better chemicals and chemistry is found in top tier brands like Carpro, Gyeon, Armour detail supplies, DIY Detailing, Collinite, Bilt Hamber, Labocosmetica. It's not that more expensive to buy thee best. If you have bought a product for £15, that does not ok job, then pay the extra £3 for thee best products, you almost there for £18. Giving you noticeably best chemicals and higher concentrations. Cosmetic grade surfactants that are mind blowingly better. After all the difference between a good product is the enjoyment level. If you use an amazing product that you enjoy using then cleaning the car is no longer a chore.

[@Simon-kh2dd]

In the bad weather after washing I coat the car in Demon Shine! It is very, very cheap/quick BUT you can apply it wet or dry, its really easy, coats everything (except windows) and it leaves a shine and seal that lasts a couple of week, by which time you are probably doing it again anyway

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

yeah that's not a bad product to be fair

[@jcruhrskov194]

Very nice tips, Dave! Tips from me: 1: Make sure to use the right products. Be open minded towards other products and make sure the product line you're choosing doesn't interfere with the environment/destroys ground/tap water. 2: You probably only need to do maintenance washes (rinseless washes) after you've done a LSP (last step protection) on your vehicle. 3: Range/Land Rovers, 4WD, tough terrain kind of vehicles needs love as well! 😄😍 4: Love what you're doing. Otherwise car care is probably not the thing for you (but I suppose people watching your vids, Dave, loves car care, eh?) 😁 A few comments on the "road" from me: Tip #5 Tyre dressing is no go in the autumn/winter months? Hrmm, I believe it all comes down to witch product you're using, doesn't it? Auto Glanz TT Serum is penetrating the rubber and sits there to protect the rubber from oxidation without attracting dirt. The product creates a dirt n' water repellent layer. Tip #13: Undercarriage washes I would say that these washes would be a no-go? Water residues would sit in nooks n' crannies without drying. Especially when using a pressure washer. Also, I'm not all sure that salt promotes or enhances rust, does it? At least I've heard it's a myth. Not an expert on the topic though. I just know that water and iron creates iron oxide which is the rust part of iron oxidating. Without the salt enhancing the rust(???) Thanks for another good tip video, Dave! Love 'em!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Great comment mate people will find this handy 👌

[@mrneutral5081]

Great tips, is there anything you can put on the underside after cleaning whether using a pressure washer or an upside down patio brush as you suggested?

[@TheInstructor66]

Gretings from Norway.🇳🇴 About carcovers. Its important that the cover is breathing. If not, you can get moisture locked inside it. And better with a soft fabric, that does’t scrach up the paint. Great to see you have a Alfa! 🍀 I have a 1969 Gt1300 Junior. But its now parked inside a Carcoon inside the garage for the winter.😅 Its difficult to wash car outside here in the winter, that can get really cold. I once tried, but the snowfoam turned into icefoam.😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

My poor alfa can't stay outside or the battery goes flat lol

[@stevetodd7030]

Excellent tips, I was going to use a right angled tip to spray under my car, will use the patio cleaner now though. Thanks a lot.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice. depends on size of gap of course but most fit underneath

[@stevetodd7030]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I have a Sportage like yours so height should be no problem.

[@paultaylor9652]

Great video Dave, your tips will go a long way in helping some people.😊

[@garyhill9723]

Good tips, I’m trying to reduce the number of contact washes in the winter. Currently I’m using BH apc on bottom third, lay over with foam, then jet wash whole car, foam again and jet wash. I don’t dry the car after this, so far the Yum sealant is working well. I try to do this on really dull days or better still when rain is due so the rain washes off the hard water. This regime seems ok, any tips or alternatives?

[@simonbuckingham752]

Another great video Dave. Having used car covers and a carcoon in the past I have seen they either leak or trap moisture and condensation under the cover which cannot escape unless you remove it every so often. Taking your advice on not using a wax polish over the winter so will stick to a ceramic sealant. Haven't tried the foam sealants yet but do like the idea to save some time spraying and buffing etc.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I've got a new Liquid wax i'm testing this this week 👌

[@pigeonpoo1823]

A lot of good info there. I had car specific mudflaps put on and they do help a bit. Also, layer up on protection. A base spray sealant and then keep adding something every month or so (like the Polar Seal you had) and hope for the best. Cheers dave!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@Daz_Stap]

Great video Dave! On your recommendation, I've just bought a bottle of Polar Seal and the Ava foam cannon.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice they work great

[@R3uben_11]

Please can you do a review on autoglym’s. Leather care kit and more interior detailing products please love the channel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes it's actually on my list already but will be a few months till I get that one filmed

[@R3uben_11]

@@epicautomotivedetailingthanks

[@simonedesantis6508]

Hi, can you tell me where to find some bags to store washed microfiber cloths?

[@SouthAfricanGuy06]

Any advice when you have a brand new car of pick up anything different you would do or use ?

[@matt-of-lancs]

You are so lovely. That hint of camp is very appealing. And you clean cars so beautifully! ❤

[@markarlie7644]

I've used polar seal for years and the smell is divine.. I may try the other but I'd be hard pushed to be converted.. why did you favour the other please ?

[@Manley2220]

You could do a video on winter essentials. Like what to carry. And like to make sure your headlights are clean. Like check list. Tyre pressures, correct washer fluid.tyre condition. Stuff like that. Just a though

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Awesome idea

[@robbaker5720]

Really good tips. Thanks very much.

[@Camrocok]

Using a car cover outside causes more damage than it stops. Traps moisture and can trap scratching bits when you take it on and off

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Sorry I think common sense is required in this case. I should have put a pop up note on the screen saying don't cover if the car is already dirty.

[@Camrocok]

I owned an old Jaguar XK8 and did a huge amount of research on covers because I didn't have a garage big enough for it. Clean or dirty the advice was not to cover the car. Even the premium multi layered covers caused paint issues with moisture and dragging the covers on and off dragged nasties across the paint

[@marktrower2267]

Well done Dave another fantastic and informative video mate

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mark

[@eamonkelly2792]

Those are some great tips dave👏👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Eamon 🙏

[@alistairjones4794]

Some good tips thanks Dave, I suggest a good polish like soft99 applied in Sept will help protect the car for the winter

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Alistair

[@Suarezentertainment]

Thank God I live in Florida...👍

[@mikeswain9085]

Thanks for sharing Dave. I've always used air fresheners and wasn't aware of "deodorisers", do you have any links or brands please?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate I've dropped a link in the description of a deodoriser I use. It also sorts out that musty smell from car ac

[@mikeswain9085]

Thanks for the help.

[@Manley2220]

Tip. Give your car a deep clean and protect just before we hit the harsh winter months. Like wheels off and clean arches and protect them. Make sure your breaks are clean and greased.

[@ivo7597]

Great tips, well made video.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@stevecockton6624]

Aother very informative video for us novices 👊. Have you done a video previously covering the deep cleaning of Cloth + Leather seats ?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you yes I've done one on fabric seats . Need to do one on leather

[@stevecockton6624]

@@epicautomotivedetailing ok great, can't seem to find it - any clues please

[@breach8813]

What's the best van to buy second hand small van, vauxhall combo... doblo... you tell me!

[@DroitwichValetingServiceCarCle]

Another great video Mr Walker..🙌 Question I’m guessing your own Epic car care isn’t making a comeback? 😌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate no it's not for me. I enjoy filming the videos making products. Sure I could have taken that life and lived comfortably but my passion comes from content creation and having the freedom to film whatever products I want to 🙏

[@hashimh8685]

I personally like turtlewax ceramic seal and flex wax now again in small quantities works well. Demon shine is eye catching too.

[@garymiller7218]

That flex wax is impossible to remove never graphine wax max a bit better but never buying either again😢

[@F1CJEUK]

Not sure a car cover is a great suggestion they seem to do more damage than good especially if it’s dirty when you cover it!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Sorry I should have been more specific and said after its been cleaned

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Great tips Dave 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks John ⭐

[@Nbstevens78]

Lanaguard underneath its awesome stuff.. protection is guaranteed

[@lancefletcher6553]

Dave may sound daft but have you ever used human cleaning products on cars like bath foam , and hair shampoo . Do they work or like using dish soap would the damage paint.

[@edwarddunk2731]

Dave, can I use a pump sprayer?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

for the foam sealants yes 100%

[@nicklloyd7987]

Deep clean the car just before and give it a heavy coat of Bilt Hamber UC. Then after each wash spray the chassis in Atom Mac

[@lestorhaslam]

Great stuff!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks!

[@donn-nd3bs]

I use thin coat of candle wax stays clean longer😊

[@42.4lex]

Hi bro could u pls try And review Autoxpert Super ceramic Car sealant? Would help alot🙏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'll take a look mate

[@42.4lex]

@@epicautomotivedetailingThanks bro

[@Defiansy]

When a car is outside it should have sheeting capabilities, if a car is parked inside beading is perfect prottection, if you park a beader outside it can cause waterspotting or am I wrong?

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

great video dave as per a wee q for you have you ever tried monster shine products 😀

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Never tried them mate

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

@@epicautomotivedetailing it was just a thought my son uses them 😀

[@flowinthrou]

0:52 from the Turtle wax ceramic spray coating video 😃

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I needed a good clip to reference typical smearing 👌

[@olivermorris4013]

No tips but after some advice. Used meguiars apc diluted to the spec on bottle to clean the interior door panels. It has left a white residue which is really stubborn to het rid. What would cause this? Wrong dilution? I dont know. Just a beginner. Tia

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

APC can cause dulling of interior trim. If used neat as for diluting you just may have dry residue which you could try and activate by using warm water and wiping away after

[@DuncanNewton-w8i]

There are great si02 snow foams out there now and this in my opinion is a great way for keeping your car cleaner in the winter , spray on once the car is clean and then jet wash off and dry , its that simple . Autobrite magiseal is awesome

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah waxing is just not worth it this time of the year

[@adammiller6932]

Silly question! Detailers always seem to blast their foamy buckets with the hose. Do you use cold water?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I use cold when I have to

[@simplesolar1]

strip wash your vehicle before winter don’t use drying aids,waxes or sealants just a pure wash with no additives every time you choose to clean it during the winter because no one talks about the fact that when the paint is to hot or to cold it doesn’t bond to the paint! and drying aids,waxes and sealants makes your car freeze over more when temps are low and then you have to go through defrosting everything everyday sounds crazy because we are taught to protect our vehicle but trust me strip it and watch how less it’s freeze over you’ll see what i mean…and once winter is about over then get it back protected

[@zzhughesd]

PW by Koch Chemmie meant to be great

[@BK12344]

But can I still wax it b4 it gets cold?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes 100%

[@dinan4459]

Nice Mito

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you it will be when I finally get around to cleaning it

[@EireFirst2024]

Last tip NEVER eat in my car.

[@babthooka]

Stop sticking buggers under the seats - my top tip to keep your car clean!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

🔴Got any tips to share? Let us know in the comments. The Best Tips will be shared in a later video!

[@bm_wuratli6883]

u definitely know more then me but recently i found a way when fusso99 dry hard to apply but if u spray qd on it then apply more easyer* may be it's me idk*