HOW TO DETAIL FASTER | My Process for detailing and washing cars!

[@KlockoFett]

I tend to start with the door jambs, then interior, then exterior. That said, I'm a home DIY guy with no shade or garage who likes to sleep in a little on his days off, so I'm usually starting around noon. Ya know, right when literally everyone says to avoid washing exteriors. I also move at whatever pace I'm feeling that day and will frequently be finishing up as the sun is basically gone...so like 7 hours later if I'm in a super thorough mood.

[@brandonjohnson2493]

Dude I’m in the same exact spot, you nailed it

[@koreywilliams4570]

Takes me about 3 or 4 hours moving at a decent pace. My new foam cannon and little pressure washer made things so much easier.

[@romanashikhmin805]

​@@koreywilliams4570 bro, I wondering how you manage to do it. It takes me like 5 - 6 hours so to make decent money I have to do 2 cars and it's 12 hours of work. If the interior has heavy pet hair or other things like pine needles it makes me miserable. Do you have any hacks in mind to do it faster?

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

@@romanashikhmin805 experience will always be number one. Do as much as you possibly can from one location as you can, otherwise you’re making a. Lot of unnecessary trips around the car and back & forth to your supplies. Use an air compressor tool to blow off door panels, spray & scrub half of it, wipe it clean, dress the plastics if you want do the glass then vacuum and move on in that order doing everything in one trip. It’s genuinely not as hard as you think to make the whole panel wet with ONR, use your detailing brush and wipe up excess fluid. A door panel should take less than a minute once you’re used to it. APC makes you have to double clean things you’ve over sprayed on cause the residue will hurt if you don’t. Use ONR for all interior cleaning, if there are hard stains, Use APC then ONR then Air. Interiors filled with pet hair should take less than two hours if you have a tornador and practice

[@angelinafranzese5468]

You should consider doing door jambs after doing the exterior so that they dry properly :)

[@jameelmusah1941]

When I first started doing details, the detailers I worked with always started with the interior first so I became accustomed to doing the interior first but I'm also very open to different methods. Thank you @IMJOSHV for providing your perspective as to why you start on the exterior first.

[@TransformationDetail]

I always do exterior first that way the drips dry by the time I'm done with the interior. Then just do a final wipe down at the end

[@rogermendez7266]

Same here. Then interior then onr on the paint Wipedown.

[@skrtskrt3429]

You’re most likely introducing swirls with that method

[@alecksgarcia1278]

@@skrtskrt3429 not if you use a waterless wash and microfiber

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

Excellent explanation. Efficiency is important! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@dotdot2723]

I usually do the intetior first. The reason being is because I have a lot of sand, crushed rocks and other crap on the floor mats and seats. I'll open all the doors and use a Ego blower and blow everything out. Shake the floor mats out, rinse them off and start detailing the interior. If I blow and shake everything out after washing it will land on the car. Once the interior is done i''ll have a little break then start washing the outside 🤾‍♂️

[@thefuturetellsourpast4570]

I usually do only quick Express details interior and exterior as a side hustle and find that for an hour job spend like 30 minutes on interior and 20 on exterior and last 10-15 minutes of inspecting and touching up anything I’ve missed . Works for me

[@SLLLC-904]

How much do you charge for that service as a side hustle?

[@thefuturetellsourpast4570]

@@SLLLC-904 40$ sedans 60$ suvs / trucks

[@dtna]

Your recommendation for purchasing the Uberflex hose was one of the best. I still have to purchase the foam cannon that you recommended.

[@imjoshv]

Yea that uberflex makes life so much easier!!

[@rogermendez7266]

It's trash street detailing.

[@pantac4493]

@@rogermendez7266 he does a beautiful job. Nothing about it is trash. Mobile doesn’t automatically mean poor quality when you have the right equipment and knowledge

[@NLDesigns]

I start with the wheels then wash everything, less double tracking 👌

[@yukonstriker1703]

De-ionized spot free water is KEY using this method. I always wash, blow out then dry the exterior first and fully, especially if the exterior involves any kind of paint correction/polish. I'm OCD so I need to break up the exterior/interior into 2 stages or I'd go nuts :) First you get good, then you get fast. I couldn't wash, let it air dry while doing the interior knowing I still need to finish the exterior. Whatever works... That 15 mins. you think you're saving in the beginning converts to 15 mins. touching up the exterior at the end... which is literally now a 3 step process. Exterior, then interior, then exterior again.. My OCD kicked in typing this reply LOL

[@crisworkizer]

Nice vid Josh. Just me washing my cars interior first because of blowing dust all over your clean car as you said. Which compressed air tool do you use for interiors. Thanks brother.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Great tips josh I usually wash my truck first and all the door jams then do the interior thanks

[@imjoshv]

Good point on the door jams!!

[@coreymerritt7742]

@@imjoshv right on josh this is just my own vehicle if I splash a little water from washing the jams I can wipe up everything before I do the rest but your right I have washed first and then ya dust all over after 👍

[@indelibledotink]

Another information explosion, thank you.

[@MetalMF0508]

It’s about taking your time, a job worth doing is a job worth doing well. Going “quicker” is never the answer.

[@BravoActual4756]

How about a video on your thoughts of di water systems vs services for home use?

[@frankc1430]

How about doing a review on steam cleaner?

[@cesarmontecristo3233]

Hey Josh I like your videos actually I have been washing a few since I want to star a mobile detailing business but seems like everything it's very spensive. My question is how do you do when it's hot outside and the water dry pretty quick?

[@imjoshv]

Hey Cesar! With the deionized (spot free) water that I use it’s fine for the water to dry on the paint. All of the minerals are removed from the water so it’s safe. If you’re not using di water you want to be very careful and work quickly

[@tkf28]

I always do the exterior 1st. That way the tires get more time to dry before applying the tire shine

[@weezypeasy]

I think it's cool that Nick Diaz has a passion other than fighting.

[@josephdemasi6192]

Sweet thank you man have a great day !!!

[@SLLLC-904]

To me… it all depends on how you execute the process. Every detail matters and will affect the timing. Whatever your preference, the end result will always be achievable!

[@SwavyDetails]

Hey , you have been a huge help I recently launched my detailing publicly , no longer a hustle went from $80 to $250 a detail mobile as well! I wanted to formally ask since many detailers don’t speak on it much , can I use super clean as a interior cleaner for door panels , plastics , dash and center console ? Or is it to harsh this is still a learning curb for me

[@nicolomarchillo4451]

Super clean can stain some of the more expensive materials. Audi and Mercedes’ dash etc. XPress interior by double black is next level. Foams, safe on everything, good value

[@SwavyDetails]

@@nicolomarchillo4451 nice thank you man

[@SwavyDetails]

@@nicolomarchillo4451 can you dilute the xpress?

[@nicolomarchillo4451]

@@SwavyDetails yes, you certainly can. I buy the gallon jugs and dilute the product 1:1. Though I usually work on really dirty interiors. For routine vehicle maintenance and cars that aren’t too dirty I usually dilute 4:1 with water

[@jeffyoung3389]

Used your links josh for.the uberflex hose for my pressure washer n connections

[@pantiesgonewild358]

i prefer exterior, one i start doin interior where im sitting down on the seats, i start feeling lazy on my progress

[@JuanGarcia-zy8yw]

I rather do what is needed . If it’s rushed it is not detailed 😀… don’t get caught up with time and things like that… that what everyone is doing… everyone is doing things like a machine… don’t be a machine… ppl will notice the difference, they will never use anyone else… If u overbook yourself and are more focused in just money rather than provide a service then yea be a machine, and spend more time on calculations … I rather deal with the now, get there see what’s needed and tackle it.. not based on prior mind calculations 😀… the word of of mouth I get for that is ridiculous… I already got a based clientele in one neighborhood, and been in a new town for 3 weeks… I take longer than most, But the job so good, ppl spends time just even days after texting me how doll they don’t even wanna drive their cars … Ppl posting me in their neighborhood website or fb pages .. all word of mouth. And been mobile detailing since December only… so take your time, never rush , never over book and do what is needed, don’t be inflexible as a rock and just deal through packages or just do what they ask and that’s it.. always throw some extra.. that’s why u go to the restaurant u go.. and the places u love.. they do something different… focus on providing a supreme service not how to calculate to get it done fast….

[@glxbe]

Heyooo, that was my question. Thanks for the detailed answer!

[@imjoshv]

Haha thanks for the question!

[@diymasterTM]

Exterior first. Is always more dirty and when I see clean car is easier to clean the rest:) Where or how do you get that special watter?

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

The clean garage , DE ion tank

[@indelibledotink]

I just noticed your garage is slick, hope your move lets you style your new place to be an automotive palace, lol. Aloha

[@ddautodetailing]

Thanks for sharing your process!

[@lanceclements8451]

Another great video! What deionized water system would you recommend for DIY home use just for my truck and wife’s car? I don’t get the chance to wash as often as I’d like. Also to hopefully help with the longevity of it, would using regular water for wash then DW for final rinse work as good or do you recommend using it the entire wash? Thanks man!

[@Coderedpirate]

You can just use the DW for the final rinse. Use your regular home system water before that to save the resin in the DI water sysrem

[@TacklinTempura]

Maybe I missed your video on this but can you show us your way to clean your towels? Thanks!!

[@yourshyness32]

He has a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3qTZImshpamfNk

[@EpicWarDog]

Always start with the inside

[@davestewart9146]

Thanks Josh 👍😁

[@geraldcamarillo2939]

So on average how long does it take you using your process?

[@hankbutler8256]

Hey Josh. Love the videos. Starting my own detailing business and doing a ton of research first. I have seen a lot on Technicians Choice and using it. I also checked out your website. On your complete detail it shows a wax and an Si02 sealant. Do you do both on the same detail? If so in what order? And is there a curing time between the two?

[@NoPrepFans]

This is a very helpful video

[@imjoshv]

Awesome thanks

[@onebadasian]

Small car interior are 4 hrs, SUV and Vans are 5 hrs. I do it myself. Is that too long? I feel like all extraction must be white or clear.. Tips to speed it up?

[@NickVetter]

That's about right if the vehicle is in bad enough condition. One thing that might speed you up is just not extracting every vehicle. You can clean most vehicles with just a drill brush and rags if they aren't really bad. Have you been detailing for a while, because everyone starts out that slow?

[@onebadasian]

@Nick Vetter vehicles are in everyday driving conditions. Normal stains here and there, salt build ups, some trash. Nothing like the ones you see on youtube. I think extractor gets it so much cleaner. I've done about 15 vehicles already. Just trying to cut an hour or so. I know 2 person will get the job done faster but can't have another person ATM. Thank you.

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

You can stop extracting as soon as the surface looks clean, but it looks like you keep going over and over until the water is clear, those extra minutes add up. Once you brush it, drill brush the interior, extract once or twice and call it good, as long as the surface is clean, you extracting over and over is just going after perfection, you don’t have to do that all the time.

[@coojoza]

Good stuff man

[@stephenduadua1384]

Can you do a video on some deionizer setups? Looking into one but don’t know what to look for.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@mingoreyes1]

I don't have spot free water, could I put onr in my tank to help with water spots?

[@Biggz1001]

Hey bro use that wax it’s at harbor freight I work in Florida I threw it on after the rinse for the water spots

[@56nikoli]

I see some people unhook the battery when doing interior cleaning. Does it matter? Where my wife has a newer jeep that is push start I don’t know if that will affect anything if I unhook the negative terminal.

[@Truckerguy35]

if you need to do a sealant or wax in the full sun, which brand do you recommend? I live in Arizona, so clearly it gets hot here. Just curious on you thoughts about full sun waxes and or sealants.

[@beast11135]

You should probably mention what this application will be for. Just after a quick wash? As a sealant after a polish or paint correction so you want It to last longer?

[@BLT1201]

Bead maker then dream maker

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

Optimum Opti seal and spray wax is a great combo for after wash protection.

[@brooksjorgensen7621]

What Deionizer system do you use? I have one I bough off amazon but im not sure it totally filters the water..

[@DirtySudsDetail]

Love it

[@jeshurunfavour5447]

How do I get deionized water

[@SputnikJr.100]

I'm a new subscriber and I'm considering ordering some products from your website. My question is how fast is your shipping? I'm really interested in your foam cannon

[@imjoshv]

Thanks! I ship orders out the same day. Depending on what time they come in depends on if they go out that day or the following day. I ship out of San Diego so depending on where you are it can be 1-4 days typically

[@davidbaca7853]

So whatever happened to the upgrade to the interior of your car ?

[@ryanmarshall9146]

What wax do you like to use?

[@TheRealDebH]

Thanks for this, I think it would be better to see it all in action while you're using voice over explaining the process instead of just watching you sit and talk about it.

[@Gnetbird]

Exterior first! Ha ha. I am to tired doing exterior than do the exterior?

[@EtherealMarksman]

foam, rinse, vacuum interior and blow the interior dust out ontu the deionized mineral free water so it can dry with the water and now leave water spots feel the dust and dirt you blew out? doesn't make sense... unless it really doesn't get on the wet outer panels

[@Jewishkowboy]

I always wash the car first, then do the interior and finish with the clay bar and wax

[@arpressurewashing5221]

The fastest way to detail in my opinion is to not detailed very hammered vehicles that's why I don't do them.

[@Sandiego61999]

How big of a generator are you running

[@the_batmobile0.4]

I start working at a dealership in the detailing department and boy wtf , it's the most unorganized crap I've ever seen, mofo have no clean cloths, hardly any good liquid etc and the want spot free cleaning in and out in 2 hours..I was like yeah I'm out, and I hear 5 detailer quite within a week 😂, I can see why

[@goldfredd2087]

0:45 exterior or interior first, in reality it’s up to your preference but I say you would get better results cleaning a car in a closed space such a garage or shop etc and I would go exterior then interior BUTT!!! If your cleaning your car outside it would interior then exterior that’s my original brain juman opinion

[@goldfredd2087]

If u guys ask why I say y r u so dum but Ik some people don’t have the enough intelligence but Ik somewhere deep everyone should have common human sense but I say I give this opinion thru experience if y’all need prove I wanna start a car cleaning business but I wanna do it right and give there world some thing new

[@AltoTheGod]

You have 666 likes I don’t want to disrupt the number so pretend I liked it “667”

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st

[@sirilolemus8188]

You’re fast lol

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@sirilolemus8188 😄😄👍

[@josephsweet921]

is $1700.00 to much for a full detail

[@imjoshv]

It depends on what they are doing and what your expectations are. What kind of car is it? Is it your daily driver? Are they doing a ceramic coating? If so how long is the coating rated for

[@cebasmb8250]

As a mobile detailer.... step one you do the interior..... step two exterior detail..... be real here it doesn't matter if anyone has spot free water systems you're going to let it air dry dust blowing remember we're not in a shop... so then after you finish the interior you going to go back to apply wax 🤔 your creating scratch you don't think? As a mobile detailer interior is best for i don't care what anyone says think people I'm not bashing or anything it's legit

[@johnnyvue2716]

How long does it take you yo clean a full interior?

[@cebasmb8250]

@@johnnyvue2716 depending on the interior condition. 1 pet hair is a pain in the butt 2 sand it could take me 2 hours on a interior i do fine detail i don't know about the others 😅