FIRST WASH OF ETHOS COATED SQ5 | Labocosmetica 3-pH System to the Rescue after Mountain Getaway

[@border056]

I picked up Primus 2.0 last week to use on my car that wasn’t washed for a few months. I was blown away by the performance, and the smell. It was genuinely a fun product to use. I haven’t had that experience in a while.

[@RADGarage]

@@border056 I know exactly what you mean.

[@FineDetailingAZ]

Rad! Labo is 🔥. I keep using more of their products and continue to be impressed.

[@RADGarage]

@@FineDetailingAZ I liked using them very much.

[@wescat2]

My wife. "Why does it take you so long to wash the car. My daddy washed his in 20 minutes. Me "because I do it right" 🤣

[@RADGarage]

I spend 20 minutes cleaning my buckets after a wash! It's amazing how much time I can spend doing these things, but it such a good way to destress.

[@wescat2]

@@RADGarage Detail Therapy is real.

[@RADGarage]

@@wescat2 So real.

[@TysonHugie]

Love that you were on the livestream in Omaha and sorry I missed it!! You’re the PRO! 😎

[@RADGarage]

@@TysonHugie Thanks man. I live a semi-charmed life and I love it!

[@stevecharnasjr.7241]

Amazing job Rick. I’m glad you have this video. Been wanting to see a video to see the performance on this coating. It seems great! Nice work! By the way…I love your garage setup. Looks awesome!

[@RADGarage]

@@stevecharnasjr.7241 Thanks Steve. I really appreciate feedback from first-time commenters. This chapter of my car’s coating will be a very “real world” scenario. Winter is coming and I will be sure to showcase how MAX copes with the challenges that lie ahead. Take care and stay tuned for more!

[@stevecharnasjr.7241]

@@RADGarage thank you and you too! I will be watching

[@SPECIAL_detailing]

Applied ethos EZPZ ceramic and honestly it’s fantastic, I can’t imagine their higher end ones that you have, thank you for another masterpiece 💎 truly enjoy your work and passion

[@RADGarage]

@@SPECIAL_detailing I was leaning towards EZ PZ but Tim suggested MAX and I have been nothing less than impressed thus far. Next wash, I’ll be using Cleanse by Ethos and topping with Resist. That way it is even more prepared and protected for the coming winter chaos.

[@paulwiggins6990]

Ethos Pro was a pretty impressive coating when I used it.

[@RADGarage]

@@paulwiggins6990 Not surprised. Tim is serious about his coatings. Thanks for sharing.

[@BreezeMW]

Loved the soundtrack for this one!

[@RADGarage]

@@BreezeMW This summer, I have been exploring the world looking for new artists to recruit. I’m having some good luck!

[@mikestefani7414]

Hi Rick. The Ethos coating is performing amazingly. The dirt and grime just washed off. You have peaked my interest in the Lavocosmetica line. I think the 3 PH system is the way to go to clean very dirty cars. Great job Rick. I love how you do your videos they are so enjoyable. 👍

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Mike. I can see why people are hyped about Labo. It seems like a thoughtful collection of products. I will have to integrate them into my process more often.

[@danielfletcher1384]

The Audi looks AMAZING!!! The Ethos line of products is amazing! I applied the Graphene V2.0 on my daughter's truck a few months back and I've been very happy about its performance since. It's her daily driver and sits outside all of the time. Thanks for taking us along on your wash process!

[@RADGarage]

@@danielfletcher1384 That’s music to my ears. I’m glad you’re enjoying the performance of the V2 Graphene coating. I think I’ll be equally pleased. At some point, I’ll probably apply some Resist but I’m raw dogging it for the immediate future. Ethos has always been welcome in my garage.

[@andym9168]

Mosquitoes have been bad this year. Labo 3 ph is impressive and smells great. Thnx for the content

[@RADGarage]

@@andym9168 My pleasure Andy. It’s a very satisfying process and I will definitely use it in future videos.

[@bbriccardo88]

Purifica is the best acid Shampoo! 🇮🇹

[@RADGarage]

I will have to agree.

[@Engineered2Detail]

Took a nap watching this. Thanks! So peaceful

[@RADGarage]

@@Engineered2Detail I watch them before bed when I’m a bit stressed. 💤

[@SinCityDetail]

Another banger Rick!!! Your Audi looks amazing. I can't believe the fires in BC. I was in Saskatchewan 2 weeks ago and the smoke reached all the way over there.

[@RADGarage]

Yes, the fires seem to be a tragic feature of every summer these days. Losing so much of Jasper was a devastating outcome this summer. It makes keeping my car shiny a bit shallow by comparison.

[@SinCityDetail]

@@RADGarage not at all. You can have compassion for those people and still care for the things you value.

[@ericwright1075]

Only you can make removing a roof box and rails look artistic.🇨🇦👍👍

[@RADGarage]

@@ericwright1075 Thanks! I love including those B-roll shots in my videos. I like to believe it draws the viewer into my experience. Thanks for the comment.

[@kenmartin756]

Daytona Gray ALWAYS looks good

[@RADGarage]

I won't argue with you there. I love this colour so much.

[@scootytamra]

Labocometica is awesome! I have tried their 2PH system for my Focus's cloth seats, and it is amazing, got some salt stains in the carpet in my driver's side out, made my sand colored carpet look as good as new, and got some light staining out of my light grey cloth seats out as well.I bought my Labo from Morice Shop in Montreal.

[@RADGarage]

@@scootytamra I’m excited to get to know the brand a bit better as time goes on. Thanks for the comment.

[@FERRUCCIO8620]

Lo uso e concordo. Ti do un consiglio...puoi usare qualsiasi apc al posto di Ductile. Non è obbligatorio usarli insieme. E sempre per prima Glico...poi estrai e dopo usi APC ed estrai

[@RADGarage]

Vorrei che il tuo commento fosse tradotto chiaramente in inglese. Non sono del tutto certo di quale sia il tuo consiglio.

[@RICARD01]

I say it EVERYTIME, but THANK YOU, Rick. Your work is straight ART, brother. I look forward to EVERY video. #brohug

[@RADGarage]

Thanks my friend.

[@craigcebryk7855]

Water behaviour is RAD, she looks great. Hope your Flames 🔥 do a bit better this year, but not too good 😉

[@RADGarage]

@@craigcebryk7855 I think my coating will vastly out perform my poor hockey team.

[@billybilly633]

Looks fantastic 😊

[@RADGarage]

@@billybilly633 Thanks buddy!

[@billybilly633]

@@RADGarage keep up the good work 👏

[@RADGarage]

@@billybilly633 I’d do it everyday if I could.

[@Ally.MacMillan]

The SQ5 is looking great Rick, always does, but the new coating is looking particularly good, you can see it coming back to life there. Great music too as always, very enjoyable watch. I love the Labo 3-pH system too, also had great success using Bilt Hamber Touch-Less V2, followed by ADBL Tangy.

[@RADGarage]

I guess there is a new system by LC. 2-pH. Live and learn.

[@Spirited282]

Great video Rick, your vehicle looks fantastic. Since you have the same color as my suv perhaps I may add Ethos in my hat of coating to choose from.

[@RADGarage]

It deserves consideration!

[@bertberto]

I recently tried labocosmetica and was impressed. Just like your video. Thank you for that and keep it up!

[@RADGarage]

I need to use more LC products moving forward. I really think they did their job.

[@FredShramovich]

Looks a great cleaning system and Ethos is doing great!

[@RADGarage]

@@FredShramovich I have so much fun with this stuff!

[@Alexparty2008]

Hey Rick The Audi looks awesome ad always. Great hydrophobic. You really captured it well

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I was nervous going in, but things turned out pretty great.

[@ratton5028]

Hi Rick🖐 WOW, the Ethos coating really looks fantastic, especially considering the torture test you gave it. The Labo 3-ph system is very legit. I just tried in for the first time on my Toyota Tundra that I ceramic coated about a year ago and I thought the coating looked pretty good, but after using the Labo 3-ph system, just once, and it now looks exactly like it did after originally coating it. Seeing is believing and I am now a believer! Where has the summer gone⁉️ Poor you back to work next week! I am an excited camper, because tomorrow I am picking up a my new vehicle after an agonizing year wait, delay after delay but finally back to the thrill and sound of a V8. It is my first experience with ceramic brakes and I am looking forward to not having major brake dust on my wheels to wash off all the time. Cheers for now!!.. 😎

[@RADGarage]

I hope you are enjoying your new car! I have been busy with the start-up of the school year so just getting around to responding to all video comments. Thanks for watching and let me know how your new car is treating you!

[@ratton5028]

Hi Rick 🖐 I am really enjoying my new ride, but have only driven it twice, once from Halifax for a 4.5 hour drive home and then yesterday after I had polished it and ceramic coated it, with C6 Hydro Lite, and kept in my garage for at least a week to let the ceramic really cure. When I saw Pan’s new Cayenne S with the Barrique Red upholstery I fell in love with the color and was able to change my order for the same Barrique Red and it really looks good with the Algarve Blue Metallic exterior. The sound of the Sport Exhaust is music to my ears! I specked it out with many options such as Rear Axle Steering. I am loving it! Cheers!!.. 😎

[@tomchinigo5014]

Amazing results Rick !!! Superior shine !!!

[@RADGarage]

@@tomchinigo5014 Not bad for a daily driver heading into its 7th Canadian winter!

[@davestewart9146]

Can’t believe I missed this one, your car looks great Rick 👍😁

[@RADGarage]

KZbin has been lazy with posting up my releases, so no worries there. I feel like this car should do well this winter with the Ethos MAX coating on it. Time will tell.

[@gcrockford8191]

Hard to believe that what you did, had such an effect on the condition of the car. Nice one!

[@RADGarage]

@@gcrockford8191 It was a pretty easy and straightforward process, and the results are super satisfying.

[@베이비비스트]

몇년전부터 한국에서 선풍적인 인기를 끌기 시작했어요.드디어 캐나다에서도 인기가 시작되는듯 합니다.

[@RADGarage]

한국의 디테일링 산업에 대해 더 많이 알 수 있는 방법이 있었으면 좋겠어요. 저는 서울 성남에서 4년 동안 살았고 그곳의 자동차 커뮤니티를 정말 좋아했습니다. 디테일링 산업이 폭발적으로 성장했고 한국에서 시작된 놀라운 브랜드가 정말 많다는 걸 알고 있습니다.

[@marteaubu]

thanks is a yoga session for my mind !

[@RADGarage]

@@marteaubu The mind craves beauty. I provide.

[@juliomartinez8052]

👍👍👍VERY NICE!!!

[@RADGarage]

@@juliomartinez8052 Thanks!

[@MANUEL-ur5ls]

Very Shine Rick😮

[@RADGarage]

Not bad for seven years old and 145,000km's.

[@davidboyce6427]

Rick I see what you did with the RED FLIP FLOPS👍. That’s what DEADPOOL would wear when washing his car😂👀👌

[@RADGarage]

Exactly my intent!

[@chrismorgan3302]

Looking good Mr Rad! Been getting caught up on your vids. Been a busy year, business going strong!

[@RADGarage]

@@chrismorgan3302 I do my best my friend. I’m currently hanging out with some pros in Omaha and I’m very jealous they get to do this full time. My regular job starts next week.

[@DetailsNMe]

Your videos are absolutely spectacular…😊

[@RADGarage]

@@DetailsNMe You are very kind. I am enjoying watching your rise in the detailing world! Keep up the great work.

[@agentsixx4343]

Awesome video and your car looks new

[@RADGarage]

@@agentsixx4343 Thanks. Thats always been my ultimate goal.

[@gflores7018]

It looks good. Thank you for the vudeo

[@RADGarage]

@@gflores7018 My pleasure. I’m happy with the coating thus far.

[@just.florent]

Hello Rick 😀encore un lavage au top félicitations

[@RADGarage]

J'ai été soulagé de voir que les conditions auxquelles nous avons été confrontés lors de notre voyage sur la route n'ont pas eu de conséquences à long terme.

[@TheSlappy1000]

always looking nic and shine

[@RADGarage]

I try my best.

[@rudicompte9219]

Hi Rick ,another great video , what is your film equipement. I am always surprises when i see your films they are so nice ❤ Do you a proffesiinonal fim maker or a car detailer . you must also make a youtube film how you film and edit , it will be verry nice 😊

[@RADGarage]

@@rudicompte9219 I love both and it brings me immense satisfaction merging my two passions. I use a Sony a6400 and a motorized dolly. That’s really about it.

[@rudicompte9219]

@@RADGarage Great Rick , i have a sony 6700 , maybe i buy also a motorized Dolly with one have you .For me the same i love also filming and detailing , but in postpruduction i came never to a filmistic film , i think i must use a filmistic lut but i find not a good one .Good work Rick i love it

[@RADGarage]

Finding the right combination of A/V equipment is a never-ending battle. I think I am close to getting things where I want them.

[@lazyjacket]

Looks great. The coating looks very good. 😀 Now do the same trip again, and wash with Tacsystem’s 3 pH system. Di-foam, Ci-foam and mystic bubble, so we can compare the two systems 😂

[@RADGarage]

@@lazyjacket I would love to!

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Rad video rich

[@RADGarage]

@@MikesAutoDetailing Thanks brother.

[@LilRick96]

Looks great! I think the hood and some of the trunk took a hit with the hydropobics

[@RADGarage]

@@LilRick96 Interesting.

[@waynefromnewfoundland8740]

First the Audi looks fantastic. Second, what kinda bugs do you guys have out west?😂😂 and third, the Labocosmetica looks like a system I would like to use. I have been using Descale for several years and it works, at least for me. But I like matched systems. ReTyre from CarPro is the absolute bomb for me too. Will take a lot to give me to switch. And finally, that foam cannon you use produces some incredible foam. I have an MTM PF22 that has never failed me, but I think I’m gonna ask Santa for MJM model. Great video, picked up some things and as always, I love how you try different products. Till the next one.👍🏻

[@Ally.MacMillan]

I think the MTM is a better foam cannon. It produces a wetter foam, which in my experience, aids the pre wash to clean better. The new PF22.3 bottles are quite good. A few complaints online about how tight they are at first, but that goes very soon.

[@RADGarage]

I find myself using the MJJC far more than the PF these days. That wide filler and half a twist to tighten just makes it a breeze to work with. No denying the quality foam produced by the MTM, though. As you can see, I have a few cannons and enjoy trying them out on different occasions.

[@Ally.MacMillan]

@@RADGarage once you try the PF22.3 bottle conversion you will love it 👍

[@in4chandru]

Good morning, Rick!

[@RADGarage]

@@in4chandru Hey! 👋

[@az3241]

Amazing video! So far with the brutal winter in Canada, what is your top 3 long lasting ceramic coating? Keep up the good work :)

[@RADGarage]

@@az3241 That’s a great question. I will only choose coatings that I have been playing with for many years. I’m sure many of the newer coatings are great, but they haven’t been around long enough for me to confidently say they can handle our winters. 1. Ethos Graphene V1 2. Fireball Devil’s Blood 3. Gyeon MOHS

[@аппрвпаре]

При таком бережном отношении твой SQ 5 даже через 10 лет будет как новый! 🤝💪✌️👍 Спасибо, удачи, жду новые видео!!! 😃👏🚗

[@RADGarage]

На данный момент цель - сохранить SQ5 на весь срок его службы. Надеюсь, механика состарится так же, как и косметика.

[@vernonheine5476]

I have only leale and the APC but heading towards getting more of there products

[@RADGarage]

@@vernonheine5476 I’m looking forward to working with more of these products too.

[@clintrockabar8100]

Glad you were able to get away for a bit this summer, where does the time go? Looks like the Ethos coating held up quite well under the harsh conditions, and the subsequent 3-pH wash. Are the LaboCosmetica products easy to work with? Did the wash combo completely remove the film from the Audi, or did you have to remove any remaining film with the contact wash? Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great content! The Audi looks amazing, as it always does!

[@RADGarage]

@@clintrockabar8100 Thanks for the summer well wishes! I’m back to work next week. I think the contact wash is as the necessary final strip to completely remove the film.

[@scootytamra]

Wow Rick, i feel bad, it seems like everyone has had bad issues with nasty bugs this year hammering their cars? I know it was alot of work for you, but your Audi looks amazing!

[@RADGarage]

@@scootytamra TBH bugs are no sweat. It’s the ash from nearby fires that really concerns me.

[@scootytamra]

@@RADGarage It looks like that Ethos max coating held up even with all the ash, unless i'm blind? Audi looks just like it did after it was coated.

[@RADGarage]

@@scootytamra I’m happy with how it is performing.

[@ryanazevedo2237]

You got quite the collection of Gyeon products, I have a few myself but I want to know what you think of them. I am sure you do like them since you have a lot of their products but idk

[@RADGarage]

@@ryanazevedo2237 Gyeon is the 🐐. I love every single product they produce. Except Can Coat. I haven’t figure that one out yet.

[@ryanazevedo2237]

@@RADGarage oh okay bet, thank you.

[@clintonhewitt3454]

🎉👍👍😊look good

[@RADGarage]

@@clintonhewitt3454 Thanks.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice!!!

[@Riverguide33]

👍

[@rogerramundo9598]

Hi Nice work, great result! Question: Why do you use the alkaline pre-cleaner for a coated vehicle? Shouldn't the pH-neutral pre-cleaner be sufficient here? Aren't you "damaging" your coating? I love the products from Labocosmetica...They are worth the extra cost because they are very effective. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@RADGarage]

@@rogerramundo9598 These coatings are stout enough to endure some low/high pH. It’s the crap the environment drops on it that makes me cringe.

[@txdeedee7783]

Looks great! It almost seems like it has more shine than normal, yeah?

[@RADGarage]

@@txdeedee7783 I’m glad you think so. I wish I could measure it.

[@tj1470]

Another great video! However, the fact that you weren't using nitrile gloves triggered my anxiety! 😂 Be careful, please. I ended up getting eczema & psoriasis because I refused to wear gloves when using such chemicals.

[@RADGarage]

@@tj1470 You make a strong point. I’ll be more conscious of that moving forward. I always use them for wheels but I’m in the habit of removing them once I begin the wash process.

[@tj1470]

I completely understand, I've been there. How would you compare Labocosmetica, in comparison to Koch Chemie; Carpro; Bilt Hamber; P&S; Gyeon? Would you say it's on their level, or there's still room for improvement until reaching their standards? I've heard of Labocosmetica, but I hadn't really paid attention to them until I saw one of Pan's videos today.

[@RADGarage]

Hard to say after only using the products once, but I have a good feeling that I will enjoy them as time goes on.

[@tj1470]

I appreciate the information. I'll try them out sometime in the next few months. Have a great day

[@kenmartin756]

Rick, is that roofbox Daytona Gray, too?

[@RADGarage]

@@kenmartin756 It’s very close!

[@keithfirebird7618]

😎👍

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Keith. I always appreciate you stopping by the channel.

[@jonmadill9001]

Rick, do you think labocosmetica 3 ph system revived the Ethos coating from the ash, or the coating is more stout than the Dr. Beasleys?

[@RADGarage]

@@jonmadill9001 That’s a great question. I’m no expert by any means, but I think Max offers more hardness and I think that will prevent the coating from absorbing all the nasty ash and fire fallout. The NRP offers the self healing aspect, but that comes at the expense of the hard rock shell the Max is purported to provide. We shall see. I’m hopeful.

[@muradomar5649]

Murad from barrie🇨🇦🙏👋

[@RADGarage]

Sup my brother?

[@brentm.871]

Is it snowing in Calgary this week?

[@RADGarage]

@@brentm.871 Haha. Not quite. It’s raining ash and insects.

[@FERRUCCIO8620]

Il 3ph di labocosmetica qua in Italia è oltrepassato...nel senso che ora Purifica è molto lubrificato e Semper è superfluo. Io personalmente uso sempre il 2 ph e alterno acido e neutro. Ma di altre marche. Labo è molto costosa

[@RADGarage]

Proprio come ho imparato a conoscere il sistema 3-ph, ora c'è un nuovo sistema. Non riesco a stare al passo!

[@Thinbluelinecardetail]

Is this your families only vehicle Rick?

[@RADGarage]

@@Thinbluelinecardetail Yes. It’s a vital part of our life.

[@Thinbluelinecardetail]

@@RADGarage was just curious because I figured you’d be cleaning others also if you had another one. Audi looks amazing

[@RADGarage]

@@Thinbluelinecardetail I’m probably going to pick up a second car once my kid hits 16. He’s 13.5 at the moment.

[@kennovakowski1246]

Delivering the best detail videos on utube first class start to finish great job Rick. 5 stars 👍🏻 The popo drying towel is my favourite.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Ken. The size and absorbency of the POPO makes it my "go to".