How to clean a car LIKE A PRO - I get tips from Autoglym experts

How to clean a car LIKE A PRO - I get tips from Autoglym experts | Ep.21

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Car Dealer Magazine

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@kevdavies3445 2 ай бұрын

been using autoglym since the 70s still use it useful video

@adrianflower3230 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating to see a car master at work. His apprentice did OK too 😁 That earned a sub, thank you.

@CarDealerMagazine 2 ай бұрын

Ok was overly generous 😂 but thank you

@igorzajac1583 2 ай бұрын

Very good video! That’s what car valeting is about. Speed, good result and value for money, that’s what car dealers are looking for. Please don’t mistake that for "detailng", where you might have much more time for each car. AUTOGLYM Professsional is the brand, that can save you huge amount of time for each process. Well done.

@JayDetailz 2 ай бұрын

I’m from USA and enjoyed this video a lot.

@jonathonbrett-qn1ic 2 ай бұрын

Autoglym is my go to great products for the weekend warriors:) Thank you

@DavidHalfordsLane 2 ай бұрын

Definitely invest in a car blow dryer - saves a lot of water spots and the build-up of water minerals within insignia etc. Also, I would recommend raising the wipers and opening the filler cap to facilitate cleaning and the inside filler cap area is often neglected. Contrary to what said, I’ve never experienced wiper blades causing issues when pressure hosing - just be careful. Also, for sills and below use a separate micro fibre mitt. Some useful tops here, however. Enjoyed it. Two bucket method absolute requirement for me.

@Lammys_Dram 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic information. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@andypalin3287 2 ай бұрын

James Valeter, Amateur Baggott! Sorry ...couldn't resist! 😜

@AutoglymUK 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming James and Jon, it was great to hang out for the day. If anyone on the comments has a question about car prep, or anything we showed James on the video - reply to this post and we will do our best to answer it for you.

@CarDealerMagazine 2 ай бұрын

@@AutoglymUK there were some questions on what products we used in the episode. Perhaps you could post a list as a separate comment and I’ll pin it to this video so people can see?

@AutoglymUK 2 ай бұрын

@@CarDealerMagazineGood idea, products and links posted.

@jcruhrskov194 2 ай бұрын

Applying product unto the surface from buttom and up, I didn't quite get the reason why? To prevent streaks and ... what more? Also ... why rinse from buttom and up? What is "TFR"? Why not vacuuming the car first and then last, the exterior? Thanks in advance 😊

@megataurus7779 2 ай бұрын

Traffic Film Remover

@jcruhrskov194 2 ай бұрын

@@megataurus7779 What is "traffic film"? Is it dirt, grime, tree sap etc.?

@megataurus7779 2 ай бұрын

@jcruhrskov194 yes,dust,bird crap,pollen,etc etc

@barryelstone2992 Ай бұрын

The pro wiped the door shut but with the same cloth as the outside but didn't appear to pre clean them with the chemicals and power wash.

@johngatland 2 ай бұрын

I did a three day course in 1982. It was £10, best £10 I ever spent....

@vforvictor7575 2 ай бұрын

What do you think of Autoglym tyre gel for a nice finish.

@Aamrit145 Ай бұрын

Tyre Gel is brilliant. Check Forensic Detailing Channel for the review & test. 👍

@OraEtLabora0 2 ай бұрын

😳25:39 hello PR oversight guy, in background, indicating which scenes to cut out... 👋

@AutoglymUK Ай бұрын

😄 That was Mark, or "Debbie" as he is referred to in this video. We have no editorial control over what makes it into the video - but can obviously suggest things to include that would make the video interesting. Mark's main jobs were getting cloths and spray bottles on that day.

@marbencosta1454 11 күн бұрын

What is the detergent that he used before the hand wash?

@CarDealerMagazine 11 күн бұрын

@@marbencosta1454 it’s called TFR or traffic film remover

@brianridley1102 2 ай бұрын

Great video but it seemed to miss out the polishing of the car? Do you do it in straight lines like the washing or in circles? Start at the top of bottom or does not matter? Cheers

@CarDealerMagazine 2 ай бұрын

@@brianridley1102 swirls. Lots of little swirls all over the car first and then polish off. As it’s clean it doesn’t matter where you start. I do it to every car I sell and usually takes about 20-30 mins

@brianridley1102 2 ай бұрын

@@CarDealerMagazine excellent thanks! Just got a newish car so useful to know 😊

@IndieKeeko 2 ай бұрын

Why do companies sell the public retail products and then have trade products? If i want to clean my car i want the best stuff to use.

@johnmelling9950 2 ай бұрын

A lot of the Autoglym trade products are exactly the same as the retail products just with different name. Super Resin Polish=Radiant Wax, Vinyl & Rubber Care=Super Sheen etc. You may find some trade products come ready to use but the trade version is concentrated and requires diluting. Sometimes a trade product may not be available in the retail range because in untrained hands it could cause damage to the vehicle or user if used incorrectly. Theres no secret or better ingredients in the trade products that makes them superior to the retail. Having the best products helps but user experience and skill is just as important, if not more important than the actual product.

@robertwalker1742 2 ай бұрын

Use it all the time, but see that they are using a different spray trigger, can those be bought as Autoglyms trigger sprays are very poor.

@TerryUrquhart-v4w 2 ай бұрын

What make of pressure washer ?

@AutoglymUK Ай бұрын

This is a Karcher unit. A big one!

@JonathanEvans-l7d 2 ай бұрын

what autoglym products you using?

@AutoglymUK 2 ай бұрын

Products used by James in the video in order of appearance from the Autoglym Professional range: Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner Multiwash TFR Car Shampoo InstaDry (Nescafe Coffee) AquaDry Interior Cleaner Fabric Stain Remover Radiant Wax Polish Hi-Tech Polish Applicator QuikRefresh Rubber Plus Cleaner All this and more is available online or via our network of Autoglym Franchisees who will deliver products and advice direct to your place of business. They can also advise you on Autoglym training courses, just like the one James went on today for you and your staff. We have everything from valeter training to dedicated machine polishing courses.

@willmasmile 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@AutoglymUK bought a couple of the Hi-tech polish applicators recently, great product.

@veils1de350z 2 ай бұрын

Please dont take a chamois, synthetic or not, to the paint. Its just not worth it , get a microfiber drying towel.

@clewis5220 2 ай бұрын

TFR??!! That’s a bit strong isn’t it especially on my plastic chrome bits. Like the techniques more than his products ( trade?)

@AutoglymUK 2 ай бұрын

Don't let the name frighten you, the strength of TFR 's is on a sliding scale, not all of it is super strong caustic. As you would hopefully expect, the products we recommended to James were safe, effective and non-damaging. If you really don't want to use a product called a TFR, you can use the same method with an APC.

@BlutoandCo 2 ай бұрын

TFR = Traffic Film Remover Snowfoam = Traffic Film Remover All snowfoam is is tfr with added foaming agent. Bilt Hamber has a snow foam that is 14ph is that too strong?

@clewis5220 2 ай бұрын

@@AutoglymUK ah many thanks , I’m using Bilt Hamber Surfex HD then cheers

@nickevans3190 2 ай бұрын

This is Autoglym so called boffin how about snow foaming before your 1st contact wash and never ever use the same wash mit for the whole car if not using the 2 bucket system using 1 bucket but with 3/4 separate wash mits and NEVER EVER USE A CHAMOS LEATHER CLOTH air blow dry it or use a drying plush microfiber cloth

@willmasmile 2 ай бұрын

He did a pre-wash with the TFR.

@DavidHalfordsLane 2 ай бұрын

Some surprising tips here that I would not adopt. Much better alternative KZbin channels for the detailers - autoglym have good products but there are very good alternatives - some more cost effective. Plus some methods here I would not recommend.

@WattsOnCourt 2 ай бұрын

Jon, you must have been in clover!

@CarDealerMagazine 2 ай бұрын

Only because I was cleaning his car for him…

@DjNikGnashers 2 ай бұрын

Some of the 'techniques' and reasons for using them, by this so-called 'expert' are completely opposite from the dozens of professional car detailers, and in fact, myself who has years of experience in detailing. I strongly urge viewers to do their own research because this 'expert' seems nothing more than a product salesman who doesn't really know as much as he 'thinks' he knows.

@JonathanEvans-l7d 2 ай бұрын

no product names

@CarDealerMagazine 2 ай бұрын

@@JonathanEvans-l7d Good point. I’ll find out the names!

@AutoglymUK 2 ай бұрын

@JonathanEvans-l7d names now added to the comments!

@jcoul1sc 2 ай бұрын

Autoglym. You don't need to know more, not complicated company or products

@JonathanEvans-l7d 2 ай бұрын

@@jcoul1sc thanks 😂

@adrianlawrence7224 2 ай бұрын

Huge struggle with this video. Had to give up with the stupidity. I mean, you go to this level of detail yet it's too time consuming to do a two bucket wash? Seriously?

@RGV250FORSALE Ай бұрын

Autoglym does give a nice shine - but.... it's full of fillers that hide small scratches and swirls - and it only lasts a couple of washes and needs to be re-done again. Ideally a machine polish to remove the swirls - not just hide them - then either a good wax or a ceramic coat - your choice.