FILTHY BMW X5 M50d - Wash, Decontamination & Hand Polish -

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Hope you enjoy this one! I wish I had videoed the first time I cleaned this as it was covered in tar! Hopefully you will pick up some tips and tricks from this 👊🏼

[@JackPickle]

I concur with the comments regarding your approach. There’s detailing and there is attention to detail detailing! A pleasure to watch a pro in action

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thank you Ray! Really appreciated 👊🏼

[@sammyg805]

This is great.. enjoyed it for relaxation.. normal people just go car wash , quick hand wash 20 mins tops and we out. This is very detailed and I’ll try it if it had time on my hands but then again I live in England , after washing the rain comes or bird poo which makes it all pointless again.. haha

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Sammy 👊🏼 That’s it. It doesn’t need to be over complicated, just enjoy it 👍🏼

[@Mattceeee]

Your attention to detail is amazing

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Another great video. Your technique is one I emulate. As a detail hobbyist on my own daily driver (2013 Infiniti G37x coupe), you’ve taught me well Harper. A pint on me if you’re ever in Boca Raton

[@richardhennah7329]

I echo your comments.... Though on my 5 Series...

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thank you very much Jeffrey! I’m glad you have picked up some tips! That would give me a great excuse to come to Florida 😂

[@rg6982]

Simply love this gen x5! Older BMWs tend to age fantastically

[@hassanmahmood5823]

By far the best detailing KZbinr I’ve watched, always enjoy your new content.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Hassan, that’s very kind of you 👊🏼

[@McLoom1]

That was a pleasure to clean I'd imagine Nick..... Dirt just ran off of it..... Products doing a great job...... Finished by the Master 👏👏👏

[@autocleanet40]

I love. Great video and very good job!!!

[@anan7s294]

Hi there, I've been watching your videos for over a year now and I can say this is one my fav detailing channels. I was wondering if you could make a video on Essential detailing tools to carry in car for a long trip, like jungle or a mountain, where there's no source of water or just limited water. I have few things in my mind- 1. IK foam sprayer 2. A small wiper (to wipe down the foam from car as there would be minimal water) 3. A portable Vacuum cleaner 4. Few Microfiber towels (to be used after wiping the wet areas using kitchen roll maybe or something disposable) 5. Foam shampoo 6. Tire clean and shine spray 7. 1 or 2 ltr. of water bottle for foam sprayer (depending on size of car) P.S- When cleaning interior pls clean the roofliners and door window channel when the glass is fully down.

[@markrobinson1458]

Being a new subscriber and watched a lot of your videos, I feel I'm finally getting my car to a much higher standard, thank you 👍

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Mark 👍🏼 I’m glad you have found the videos useful 👊🏼

[@Julie-vw5py]

Wow! I’m really impressed with the citrus degreaser. Excellent video as always 🥰

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s really good stuff, and also very economical! Thanks Julie 😊

[@cebasmb8250]

Wow wow 👌🏽 amazing detail

[@md-detailing]

Great video Harper :D Great work as always!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks David 👍🏼 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaeldolan9812]

Great video 👍

[@nellyfrance4208]

Just got all my first products and going to detail my new car for the first time. Hopefully I’ve picked some tips up and can make it look something like that lol

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Good work! I hope everything goes well for you!!!

[@sshnrub]

Great job

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

I love your techniques, I try to copy them on our own cars. Very educational. Do you think the citrus wash used in this video is the most powerful for winter time grime ? Not to worried about deterioration of the lsp as I'll just use spray on wash off sealent afterwards. Thanks Joe the help, Joe.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks man 👍🏼 Citrus is the best option in my opinion. Can be very strong but safe on paint 👍🏼

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

@@HarpersCarDetailing thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

[@gavinbetts4404]

I love how people need to justify why there using autoglym products. For me some of the best products out there and I have used and them professionally. I don’t understand all the negative for autoglym and if you must not use them. Good to support a British company

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Any brand that goes in to Halfords unfortunately gets slated by ‘seasoned detailers’

[@gavinbetts4404]

@@HarpersCarDetailing so that be autofinesse and Autobrite to as there just being sold in Halfords now

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Exactly 👍🏼

[@sportmurphy4392]

I saw the Bissell Spotclean Pro listed in your description and wondered how good this is for cleaning carpet, mats and cloth seats.

[@arhenny1497]

It’s good! I use one. Need to be careful with the handle or it’ll snap. Only thing is you need to keep adding water because it’s only 1 gallon

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s good, especially for domestic use. You’re relying on the chemicals for the cleaning power rather than the extractor. The extractor is just there to remove as much chemical and water as possible 👍🏼

[@mrv9163]

Super car!

[@anthonywhite721]

I thought you would of gone for auto finesse triple but auto glym why not 👍

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I find autofinesse tripple quite difficult to work with in the cold. SRP is always a joy to work with 👌🏼

[@wesoakes]

Clever move using a rubber band to shorten the bristle length of the soft bristle brush 👍

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Works a treat!! 👍🏼

[@CaptainSlowr]

Excellent video once again, really like the format and the voiceovers to tell us what and why your doing something 👍 May i ask, what size Ez detail brush did you use in this video and are those brushes ok the use on any gloss black wheels? Thanks

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Kaya 👍🏼 The largest EZ brush they do. Any brush or microfibre would easily scratch the finish. Just make sure whatever you are using is lubricated with shampoo. A wheel woolie would be a good too as well 👍🏼

[@tonyosullivan2382]

Super job 👌🤙

[@eamonkelly2792]

Great job as always nick, Happy New Year to you and all the family,

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Eamon👍🏼 Happy New Year you you too!

[@paulnettleton5800]

Looks good, do you clean the wheel inners too and the arch liners?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I certainly do. The arches of fabric only need the pressure washer or if they are plastic I will scrub them 👍🏼

[@DQN1337]

Great video mate as always, how are you finding the GT snow foam in comparison to BH for cleaning power?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks David. I’m a huge fan boy for Bilt Hamber but I’d say GT just has the edge on cleaning power

[@bartmobilevaleting]

Good Job bro 🤤😂😊

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks man 👊🏼

[@bgsvaleting]

Great video mate👍 would you be able to use gyeon wax straight after using SRP or have to use gyeon prep first

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks dude 👍🏼 I would always use a panel wipe product before using Gyeon wax 👍🏼

[@bgsvaleting]

@@HarpersCarDetailing Perfect thanks for the quick reply👍

[@richardhennah7329]

Always wondered, what are you listening to whilst cleaning/detailing? If it were me, I'd be bopping my head, probably even singing at points (bet you edit those bits out! 🤦‍♂️). Another great vid.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I tend to listen to podcasts or audio books 👍🏼 On my Ferrari 488 pista video around 9:10 I’m singing…didn’t realise until it was live 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@tonyglass1740]

Love your work! Do you use any leather conditioner or balm after cleaning?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks Tony. I replied to your previous message about this 👍🏼 On modern leather it isn’t necessary to condition it. It’s better to use a sealant product such as Dr Leather dye block or Colour Lock Leather Shield 👍🏼 Old leather requires conditioning though

[@tonyglass1740]

Thanks for your reply. I have heard that cleaning is the most important.

[@johnwallace7070]

Did you wax the car after polishing?

[@26jobbe]

Do you use destilled water in the citrus prewash

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Nope. I don’t use distilled water in anything 👍🏼

[@WeAreMemories]

Have you ever tried a clay towel as opposed to the usual clay ball?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I have and really liked them 👍🏼 I feel like I can feel the paint a little more with a clay bar though.

[@homiixide]

What is your opinion on CarPro products? I don’t see you use them often.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I haven’t used many of their products. I’ve used Reset, PERL and their coatings and like those.

[@homiixide]

@@HarpersCarDetailing Do you know any alternatives to KDD Citrus Magic? No detailer shop near me has it. Is Koch Chemie Green Star a good alternative? Thanks harper

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Where are you? Green Star is a more aggressive degreaser but essentially does the same job 👍🏼

[@homiixide]

@@HarpersCarDetailing I live in Belgium and I order all my products from local detailer shops. I mostly use CarPro products but I recently ordered a few Koch Chemie products to try them out.

[@homiixide]

@@HarpersCarDetailing Also, do you always use a degreaser as a pre-wash? Because this removes wax/sealants or atleast Green Star does if I’m not mistaken.

[@Ste-A86]

How do you rate the new snow foam you are using?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

It’s really good! I love Bilt Hamber Auto-foam as well though, so tricky to decide between the two

[@adnanmoazzem4146]

Hi can u explain, how does SRP cleans paint without having any abrasives ?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I’m afraid I can’t. I assume it has some kind of solvent to clean the paint though

[@dogbite5509]

It has some chemical paint cleaners in it.

[@jimsdetailing6476]

How long did this take you to complete ?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Around 3-3/1/2 hours including a light interior clean 👍🏼

[@jimsdetailing6476]

Great thanks it seems to be taking me around 5 hours to do a mini valet at the min. My attention to detail is making me take far too long.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

You’ll get more efficient as time goes on 👍🏼 Shows that you aren’t cutting any corners though 🙏🏼

[@ThePatrickBateman69]

You should be doing a preliminary rinse BEFORE you apply any citrus de greaser/traffic film remover to the lower sections of the car. The reasoning for this is because if most of the heavy dirt (like this example) can rinse off with just water, why would you have the chemical fight the dirt, instead of the actual paintwork underneath? It's a waste of chemical to just spray on without rinsing. You don't see people use IronX straight onto a dirty car, it's used after atleast a rinse or wash to give it the best chance of taking off contaminants.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

In this case I disagree. If the dirt was an inch thick the yes I would understand, but I find that the chemical sticks to the panel better when it hasn’t been rinsed, and you can also see that after I rinse the car. Again, with the wheels, iron x is literally designed to remove brake dust, so providing the wheel isn’t covered in dirt and just brake dust, which they usually are then this is absolutely fine. I have seen people spray the iron remover on then agitate it immediately, which is a big no no as they are essentially scrubbing dirt into the wheel. If your method works, then carry on but this has worked for me over the last 12 years 👍🏼

[@ThePatrickBateman69]

@@HarpersCarDetailing To each their own I suppose, I appreciate the response and if that method works for you, keep on trucking! Great video and channel?

[@ThePatrickBateman69]

channel*

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Everyone has their own slight differences in processed. As long as it’s efficient and creates the results then go for it. Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@thezenith603]

Again a nice Detail Video, but i dont like this bottom to top rinse, even if i know why you do it. It seems wrong. Greetings from ger.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Thanks 👍🏼 I’ll only do the bottom to top rinse on the pre-wash. The reason I do it is just so I know exactly where on the car I have rinsed. If I rinse from the top all of the foam will run off the car so I could miss rinsing a spot, and with the pre-wash being arguably the most important stage I want to make sure it’s right 👍🏼

[@rickharris4579]

I’m still confused as to why you don’t use a stronger degreaser to clean the tires?

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

I’m still confused why you say this on every video. Look at the end of the video before I dress it…it is clean

[@Julie-vw5py]

I’m confused as it why people think they need to correct you when you have excellent results?!?! 😂

[@MrXxflamezxx]

You missed a spot.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Classic!

[@Joost04]

Top to bottom

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Bottom to top

[@Joost04]

@@HarpersCarDetailing why, explain me.

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

The only reason I rinse from the bottom up is so I can see exactly where I have been with my pressure washer, as it’s the pressure of the water that removes the underlying dirt. If you started from the top then you would dilute the foam below and it would run off the panel, so you don’t necessarily know when you have rinse, therefore you could very easily miss a spot. The pre-rinse stage is arguably one of the most important stages so I need to be thorough.

[@hydewizard]

@@Joost04 so he already explained it to you. What you gonna say, top to bottom detail guru?

[@kirktitgen7453]

Step 1 ...never detail a vehicle on dirt and rocks 😆!!!!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Step 2: if you do, use your brain and never pressure wash the stones 😉

[@kirktitgen7453]

@@HarpersCarDetailing yes sir 😆

[@scottobrien963]

Washing a muddy car, on mud 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

On gravel

[@sandry4551]

prefiero lavarlo yo a mi auto... sos pesimo man👎👎👎👎👎

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

¿Cómo soy terrible?

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great job