How Stupid People Wash a Car

If You Wash Your Car Like This You’re Stupid
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@michaelmilligan7594]

You should also use a different bucket and mitt for the tires

[@doordye6503]

Dawn us the best soap to wash a car less work you have to do because dawn eat up that grease

[@hustleyourknowledge]

The only time my truck gets a wash is when a monsoon comes around or it rains. 😂 where I live in the desert nobody washes their vehicle's. If your vehicle is cleaned is when we know your not a local just a weary traveler.

[@aeea434]

Yes I do it all the time, 👍

[@1337ofDiscreet1]

Don't listen to Scotty. Wash your car with an electric wirewheel and acetone.

[@c-LAW]

Rather than a wool mit, I use the entire sheep.

[@lc7192]

Sounds like you’re full of sheep! Lol

[@Mr.grubby]

That's the way to do it

[@Kevin-hn6wp]

You got to get the small ones , the wool is softer !

[@vicariouswitness]

..hm, trained sheep to attack a car… skin first… amazing

[@DeadlyBreath9790]

On a stick

[@CarbageMan]

I avoid scratching my car's finish by not washing it.

[@M4DesignUSA]

I heard in France... "wash the car? It will be raining soon enough!"

[@hakman239]

That’s not how it works

[@CarbageMan]

@@hakman239 Works for me.

[@flaminfetus]

@@hakman239 🤓

[@Silver1080P]

I just pee on it. Over the years my pearly white paint job has turned to a beautiful off white

[@stephenrogers4537]

Notice how Scotty gives you the finger when he tells you that the paint is 15 years old listen up!

[@squidgameguard4822]

Lmfao

[@hustleyourknowledge]

Lol

[@vag4lvevo22]

😂😂😂😂

[@aboivanka6104]

He's fingering the fuel tank inlet

[@drasco61084]

I thought that's just how old folks point at stuff lol that's how my mom reads

[@YA-ee9zf]

To this day there are millions who don’t know these basics

[@Sak-zo1ui]

A proper sponge does not scratch the paint enough to say you shouldnt use it. Wool pads scratch also. The only rag that does not is microfiber. Even then sometimes because of too much pressure you might scratch your paint.

[@oliverwhite5273]

@@Sak-zo1ui if you manage to scratch your car with a microfiber cloth….just give up bro ur car deserves to be dirty lmao

[@Sak-zo1ui]

@@oliverwhite5273 it is not the cloth that scratches it is the dirt in it.

[@flameshoter6]

I just use water and a old rag. I don't care much because the car has rust in a very small section. Don't know how. Must have been a crack in the coat somewhere before I owned it. But the rest of the car is normal. And the car isn't new. Its from 2007 with almost 200k miles. I keep up on regular maintenance. But for my neighbors, I never see them clean their cars by any means.....

[@Aaron-uz8xt]

@@Sak-zo1ui thats why people spray the car off with soapy water first

[@cowanthegreat8966]

I use sand paper and gasoline, works great.

[@MrMathoks]

Kerosene >>>

[@Big31sky]

Brake fluid works the best.

[@genericwhitemale1114]

Gas is actually a pretty good cleaner if you use it on metal parts. Of course you and whatever part you just washed will smell like it for a few hours.

[@lexxroxx7307]

You must have a delorean

[@jawadaffan745]

That's gonna keep its shine for years 😂

[@Turner2503]

Did professional auto detailing for 15 years. Wool wash mits have a tendency to trap dirt particles in the fibers and they're often hard to get out. They're better than sponges but microfiber wash mits are easier to clean.

[@Zach-sg5uu]

No microfiber sponges are better!

[@Turner2503]

​@@Zach-sg5uuI see reading comprehension isn't something you're strong at.

[@minecrafterselite1]

i usually use steel wool works great for removing those hard to get smudges on your car.

[@gigachad7205]

Sandpaper on those grimy rims work well too

[@minecrafterselite1]

@Wagner i use sos pads personally

[@TimeTravelingAsshole]

Just hear me out. If you just soak those tough spots in acid, you won’t even need the steel wool

[@deeznuts1358]

I use a wire wheel on a rotary drill to wash mine works wonders

[@Matthew-wj8cm]

My sister used steel wool on our parents' car. Fun memories

[@serge.l.1897]

Need to clean up that mitt after every use because they do hold debris. I hose mine up and down and sideways and it works, the pressure of the hose does the job.

[@PooleySteen]

When I was young I used a scouring pad, clear coat came off nicely. Never again.

[@lesterparker1594]

Ouch haha. When I was younger I used the wrong nozzle on a pressure washer and took away some plastic on my truck.

[@xenthia]

major lol

[@misanthropyunhinged]

i used a sander

[@jetfire97.]

@@misanthropyunhinged 60 grit I hope. The best for the job.

[@jaya.0069]

I used comet soft scrub on a car that sat for 3 years, cleaned it like new money then waxed it.

[@alanm.335]

In high school, we had "organized" a car wash for a fundraiser. The class made a list, and I was tasked to buy soap. I knew better than to get dishwashing soap. The day came and I came in feeling ready, two other people brought car soap and someone else brought dishwashing soap. They thought they had to get that, and no one remembered who needed to get buckets, towels, or a darn hose. Somebody did not bring sponges, and she called her mom to buy some who ended up buying dish sponges. That scratched the paint off the hood of a teacher's car. She ended up demanding that we pay for the damaged paint on her car hood with the money raised. Waste of time and money. How could no one have followed the list or even managed to look up how to wash a car on Google?! What a disaster! Car wash gear was made for a reason! Be aware of what you are doing.

[@val13c59]

No car soap removes oil, grease or rub marks. Palmolive dish soap works best compared to all car soaps. I’ve proved this many times to people. And Palmolive soap doesn’t damage or fade paint. Palmolive soap is safe on your hands, so it doesn’t have toxic chemicals like car soap. Car soaps fade your paint.

[@fakejeepman06]

@@val13c59 are you joking? You don't want something that removes oils because it will strip the wax 😁

[@tommurphy4307]

nappy know-how...

[@johnygogo]

I bet those dangling keys probably put a few scratches on that car

[@turnupthesun81]

Scotty rocking the janitor style keychain. 👍🏼

[@angelasmith8695]

Yeah...I'd be more worried about that keychain hitting the paint than a sponge

[@Len1977gt]

lol

[@patrikkagstrom2393]

Word !

[@treesnmoguls]

I believe that's "synthetic wool" (polyester). At least that's what my turtle wax mitt says... Keep 'em coming Scotty!!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

some are synthetic, some are real. yeah , read the label ! :)

[@nayanjariwala2574]

80% polyester 20% polyamide

[@KingPrintmaker]

Mine says it's 80% polyester and 20% Chinese Childrens tears. I gotta stop buying stuff at walmart.

[@johnnichols9056]

What about the chamois? Leather, synthetic, microfiber...

[@floydefisher]

@@johnnichols9056 Does it scratch the paint?

[@BabyJokerGaming]

ahh damn, i use dish washer detergent to wash my car, since i saw the commercial where they wash ducklings with it i though it might be good for the car

[@jetfire97.]

Is this video when it DAWNed on you?

[@BabyJokerGaming]

@@jetfire97. yea lol, that one

[@jetfire97.]

@@BabyJokerGaming lol

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

Dish washing soap will destroy the Clearcoat if you continually use it to wash a car.

[@derekheeps1244]

Washing up liquid is full of SALT to scour your plates

[@corona4998]

He just called people stupid, no hesitation.

[@ItzSeagull]

Proceeds to rub headlight with the hard side sponge… 😂

[@jeremydrinkwater4967]

I like scotty he keeps it real and he's old school he's definitely not a rookie you can work on my car anytime you want

[@bettinashope9637]

❤

[@webguy943]

Ahh i remember those days when i used dish washer soap to clean the car. Luckily my cars broke down so fast that i didn’t have to car long enough to know it was damaging the paint.

[@xq3975]

Ive used dishwashing soap for decades and it doesn't hurt it at all. Those ph neutral soaps don't remove the stuck on contaminants only loose dirt.

[@joshuamitch22]

@@xq3975 I use dishwashing liquid when I am going to give the car a good wax, so it strips all the old wax and contamination off. But that’s the only time I use it.

[@chio987]

@@joshuamitch22 I do the same, dawn in the bucket but ONLY before wax. I have no evidence it is good but was always told dawn will break down wax, so years ago I figured why the hell not and get rid of wax build up.

[@mikewright2858]

@@joshuamitch22 Same here. Once a year I strip it down with DW soap, clay-bar, polish, and then re-apply the synthetic wax (now Mothers Ceramic.)

[@shane250]

@@xq3975 It will remove your wax. So don't do it unless you plan to wax immediately afterwards.

[@mr.lad-detailingtricksntip]

Wool mits will also scratch your paint, especially when you give it a dry rub on the paint lol

[@hereis6655]

brother man. i use blue dawn dish soap, its leaves my truck SPOTLESS

[@thejonatan._]

Fr I've been using a small towel and dish soap+ water in a bucket to clean my dad's truck, and it comes out looking clean, no scratches no matter how hard I scrub

[@LeviYoung-xy1zi]

Soap is soap I just recommend using some spray or wax once in. A while

[@Davsoto120]

I panicked but then I realized I don’t use a sponge I use steel wool, so I’m in the clear 👌

[@JaggedDyldo]

Damn this man is always burning me, headers, intake, sponge. Leave me alone Scotty :(

[@DouglasBlake]

I use the touchless car wash at local gas station. When I fill up and buy wash, I get a 20 cent discount per gallon so cheaper gas and a wash. Win-win! It's something!

[@aaronjaggan]

I use a sponge...but it has a microfiber outer layer

[@mrprfct7069]

I use a Brillo pad that comes with soap built in. Best invention ever.

[@truckerharold1151]

I always use Meguiars ultimate wash and wax and a soft mitt. The paint on my 97 Explorer looks brand new.

[@Mr.grubby]

Doubt it

[@bestlaptop_psn]

@@Mr.grubby Well you're wrong either way 🤷

[@bestlaptop_psn]

@@Mr.grubby Still wrong. Guess you don't know anything about preserving paint

[@Mr.grubby]

@@bestlaptop_psn I doubt you do

[@bestlaptop_psn]

@@Mr.grubby Wrong about that to

[@TheCesarWay.]

Washes his car so well. Tail light has water inside

[@AdamKaiser.]

I have been using Dawn dish soap and it has been working just fine so ... 🤷‍♂️

[@brodash505]

Tf

[@lieut.griffin6904]

I feel like Scotty went on down to Auto Zone and picked up that $25 dollar car wash deal.

[@bomatdaman]

AutoZone likely gave it to him for free for peddling it.

[@lieut.griffin6904]

@@bomatdaman probably as a person who works for autozone. I wouldn't be surprised if corporate sent it to him.

[@pnandhra2008]

I love that classic sales style. Also, very helpful. Thanks

[@christopherkelly106]

Scotty Kilmer washes the car just when talking 😂

[@drumdad54sdl47]

I hear that if you tie up his hands he can't talk at all..

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

TBH when I was a kid, I thought you could use dish washing liquid! Repco sells car sponges but they're not wool. Good video.

[@MrShepardDog]

My 14 year old PT cruiser looks (and runs!) like new. There are NO mini spiderweb swirls. My secret? Keep it out of the sun. And never, never, never run it through a commercial car wash!

[@hustleyourknowledge]

Or let nature wash off your vehicle like me. Unless you live in CA this method wouldn't work very well.

[@cmc778]

I edited your post to explain why a 14 year old PT Cruiser still runs like new. My 14 year old PT cruiser looks (and runs!) like new. There are NO mini spiderweb swirls. My secret? Keep it out of the sun. And never, never, never run it.

[@hustleyourknowledge]

@@cmc778 97 ford ranger about to be 25 year's old. My secret drive it on dirt roads, leave it out in the desert sun to bake. Let mother nature wash it. Crazy 179k miles and I get 34+mpg. Just do simple maintenance on it. For a truck designed to be a throw away truck in 10 year's, this this is definitely on it's way to it's 3rd decade. It doesn't have a pretty paint job to look at, has a few dents, but it's a reliable work horse. Your PT Bruiser going to eventually start bruising your wallet why they have the nick name Bruiser.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

I used a wool mit once. Debris got stuck in the mit and scratched my paint I only use those big car sponges.

[@xk07xoverkiller57]

that's why you use a grit guard insert in the bucket

[@dallasdickerson6677]

Use sandpaper during the winter months to get the rock salt off your vehicle. Works like a charm.

[@Noah-ui1iu]

Handwash and a leaf blower to dry is the best.

[@JonnyDIY]

I keep forgetting that leaf blower trick, but then again I dont have a cordless one

[@mntccd]

Genius.

[@Tmrfe0962]

And….nothing scratches my car like a set of keys hanging from my belt as I wash my car…🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelcowan6254]

Makes me cringe every time he gets near a vehicle with those keys.

[@Trash2000s]

Ive never seen anyone use a sponge in my entire life.

[@tahoebum]

My neighbor is a total sponge.

[@shabutir1820]

Interesting. I use that EXACT same wool mit AND wash + wax soap

[@zombiekilldood]

that wash and wax soap just made my car look brand new and the paint looks shiny, definitely worth the money

[@LaCatLady]

I couldn’t read it. What was the name of it, please? Thank you.

[@Frankonator21]

@@LaCatLady meguiars wash+wax

[@LaCatLady]

@@Frankonator21 ..Thank you, Frankonator21.

[@Zebra_3]

@@Frankonator21 and 3x /yr I use Meguiar's clay bar and Ultimate Liquid Wax.

[@SssagaBenches4U]

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PAINT, SCOTTY! Yoke's on you.

[@blitz0138]

Scotty is worried about a sponge, but has yet to mention the people who use a car wash brush, ON THE PAINT!

[@papageorgeo7497]

Scottie, you weren’t stupid just ignorant.

[@lc7192]

I use the same mitt and car wash Scotty! The only thing different that I do is use the double bucket method with a grit guard in the bottom of both buckets.

[@lc7192]

@@ikilledthemoon yes, it is a round plastic disc that allows the dirt or grit in the water to settle under the guard. When you stick your mitt into the soapy or clear water it contains little to none of the grit that’s under the guard.

[@xxzmk]

I am 21 years old and realized 2 years ago that I am heavily into cars. I have never used a sponge for cleaning a car, my car is full of microfiber cloths for cleaning the outside and inside my car.

[@michelleb7464]

This man has no chill and I love it

[@akhenatenra2841]

Scotty is the uncle i never had 😂😂

[@althunder4269]

And don't use automatic car washes they damage the paint in short order.

[@hosswindu166]

What do Canadians use to rid their cars of salt during the winter?

[@althunder4269]

@@hosswindu166 Beer

[@jaya.0069]

@@hosswindu166 They pee on it!

[@tommurphy4307]

@@hosswindu166 molson golden....

[@jjryan1352]

​@@hosswindu166 hosers

[@TheLizardKing1967]

94 Celica with Banana carnauba wax. Sweet smelling and your car will look like brand new!

[@philipwebb960]

But after 4 days it gets black spots.

[@tommurphy4307]

@@philipwebb960 look at the bright side- it gets sweeter

[@brotherandrew3393]

Here in Germany you are not allowed to wash your car except using a car wash station.

[@GerritBuggenhout]

Those dangling keys are giving me a heart attack

[@garychristison5773]

I use a Scotch-Brite Dobie. It's small, but if you work rapidly and press really hard, time wise, it isn't that bad and you get a really good deep clean. I'm open to new ideas, I'll try your method. Just being a smartA, hope I had you going.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

Meguiars has been my choice of soap for my first car and had been using since then. I found Gold Class is a better choice for me, then I’d finish with their ultimate spray wax for a nice finish

[@carsgonewrong746]

My dad's car is 15 years old and only recently I've talked him out of a bucket and sponge. The car still looks fine though, light scratches and now swirls

[@frescavena2004]

I’ve used Palmolive dishwasher liquid soap since the 70s - I like it

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Scratched paint is common in my neighborhood, lots of punks out there so I just dont care anymore.

[@mr.pothead9386]

Damn it be like that

[@GamingIncMasterTroll]

“Never use a sponge “ Me: “fucc” “Never use dishwashing liquid and water , that’s for dishes “ Me : “also fucc”

[@T0astedR0asted]

Detailing basics that literally EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW

[@amirdadabhoy]

They have dedicated car wash sponges made from specific types of foam that if used properly can actually be a safer technique than a microfiber mitt

[@trentc1098]

youre such a legend Scotty thank u so much for what u have done for us over the years

[@Nelson4207]

Dawn works great for everything... If it can clean oil and grease off a baby duckling, its sensitive enough for your car 😉

[@ch1959]

It strips any protective coating you have over the clearcoat, though.

[@wingandwang5634]

imagine putting abrasive soap on car paint

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

Damn I thought he meant steel wool mit. Now my car needs a paint job!!

[@Michael-zn2jc]

This had never occurred to me. I didn’t realize people washed their car like a big dish.

[@Galiciaandsons]

Experience is everything!

[@ScottMeister]

Yup, *NEVER* use dishwashing liquid. It's too alkaline for the paint! 😫

[@nofaceo1]

I've been following you for years on KZbin and I appreciate you being belief

[@Luzycki_Milosnik_Kolei]

Bro telling me I was cleaning my car wrong all this time 😂

[@TJ-fe7rr]

I know right. Hahahaha. I feel stupid now

[@RoninGamingFox]

I like how he bashes using a dish sponge then rubs the dirty paint with a dry mit. Paints not so mint now huh

[@SoloHiker1]

Yea, finally I'm not stupid! Or liberal...same same.

[@Jake-bt3fc]

Every time I buy a used car it looks like the previous owner cleaned it with sandpaper.

[@slime_]

Rather than use the sheep, I use the balls.

[@sandasturner9529]

I used to wash my car with a spongebob 💀.

[@scottmattern482]

Yes, you can use a sponge. Make sure its the right type of foam in your sponge. Wool mitts are dangerous, they hold on to debris and will scratch your car. In reality you're most likely to scratch your car while drying it. Use a soft, absorbent towel along with a quick detailer or drying aid.

[@dro2863]

Gotta love 15 year old paints

[@RcOffroad9513]

I have always used laundry detergent, seems to work well?

[@aquamayne8168]

No

[@robertromero8692]

I use the car wash liquid Scotty showed, but I use microfiber mitts. I use several of them to avoid washing different sections of the car with a dirty mitt. I NEVER use a commercial car wash.

[@nathansmith5726]

Stupid people have a damn keychain on their belt when they wash their car 😂 perfect scotty

[@blakeenloe3608]

My 2014 mustang was 9 years old when I sold it a couple months ago. I used Meguires Wash and Wax like Scotty had in the video every time I washed it and the paint was still in really good condition. Never use auto car washes.

[@funnycomments6081]

"I was young, stupid, didn't know any better" lol

[@philipward7846]

Don't let Scotty anywhere near your car, those dangling keys will scratch the hello out of the paint.

[@excaliber2010]

Use a microfiber mitt instead, I’m not too sure if wool mitts may mess up the paint

[@thehatedclown5453]

My car is 30 years old and still shines like almost new. Still runs great too. It’s a 1992 sl2

[@JonnyDIY]

I use one of those microfiber wrapped sponges. Works well. And I have some of those mitts too. Some times they even have those microfiber mitts at Dollar store type places 👍

[@thatboringblenderguy]

the matrix / vibe is the definition of the word "stupid"

[@nippsandips]

Thank you for all of your excellent advice. I appreciate you very much.

[@lxdead5585]

I love You scottym You remind me of my long gone uncle, he had same attitude. He was brutally honest but I knew he just wanted all best for me. Good to have car guy like You around!

[@angelseliteautodetailing]

Wool MIT and wool buffing pad.. yup totally don't scratch 😂

[@davidm6256]

Never dry your car with a towel that was dried with dryer sheets

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

that sponge would take 4 days to wash me car with.

[@kshitijsingam3181]

I have a 2012 Honda accord. Never went through the commercial car wash.. always hand washed. Paint is still mint.. ❤

[@YourDadBitch]

... You know scotty, they have sponges specifically for the auto industry.. The issue is improper washing technique.

[@IIIIIIPETEIIIIII]

OMG, he’s less shouty! 🤣😜

[@MissMarinaCapri]

I just run my car through the car wash every three months get the full wax protection wash costs $20. Great deal for me. Seems to have worked well for a 20 year old car, still looks great .

[@Monster33336]

Yeah?

[@MissMarinaCapri]

@@Monster33336 , YEAH !

[@TotemVII]

I always use Meguiars wash & wax 🤫

[@iamjshep3]

People be using sponges? For real?

[@ferniegutierrez5605]

I use a nice sheet of sandpaper. I’m just different.

[@jjryan1352]

You've got grit.

[@lucky1206]

Who uses a sponge? That seems like it would take forever

[@JonnyDIY]

Well people usually use the big car wash sponge not the tiny dish sponges hah

[@buttboner]

What about those big almost “industrial” soft sponges?

[@Squeenix1]

I once used a sponge to scrape bird poop off my mother's car. Left a nice pretty scratch spot in the middle of the front hood. 🤣🤣🤣