How To Prepare, Enhance & Protect/Coat A Brand New Car | Hyundai i30N FastBack! (Vlog 49)

[@marklittleton1309]

The master at work! Sandro, you're truly amazing. I'm not a pro, but so much of my process when I detail, I owe to you. You're a fantastic teacher! I know you said you do detailing classes, but the truth is, every video you produce IS a detailing class. Not to mention such a relaxing experience. Thank you again!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you mate really appreciate all the support over the years, thanks so much and happy new year!

[@bystolics]

Well said, Mark. I concur. Thanks Sandro!! Incredible as always.

[@JJP.GT3]

Thank you very much Sandro for one more tutorial where you leave us your wisdom in this world of car detailing. Your camera angles and your way of editing videos are unique, without a doubt your channel is a reference. Thanks again for your efforts.👌

[@hezeone801]

We need more long videos like that. It is soo relaxing 🥰

[@alanreynolds2125]

That's what you call a new car!! thank you. regards Alan.

[@Thecarman1994]

Lovely video Sandro. Love your commentary.

[@dubber4life]

Wow I watch a lot of detail videos and you by far outclass them all. Wish I could bring my Elantra N to you!

[@raispang6258]

I had the same car with the same paint, from the dealer straight to the detailer. They use Sonax products and Sonax's perfect finish does a fantastic job. I am very pleased with that polish result.

[@kunalgarg6231]

Its Amazing to see the master at work. Inspired 🙌🏻

[@pauls.4860]

Man i wish you were in the US and close to me because i would take my car to you in a heartbeat! You are an absolute detailing genius and your work is second to none!!

[@sergeyrudnitskiy7579]

Hey Sandro, I love your videos! And this one was not an exception) Before I will write something I want to state - I will never-ever try to teach you something connected to your job, as my skills were raised thanks to your videos and all I can write it is from my own experience only and in my climate, weather conditions and circumstances. My two cars were bought new and one of them was a stock unit. I got a luck to have two same stock units to choose from and I have inspected both with appropriate lite to choose the less damaged one. Yes, correct - they all are damaged by plastic covers removal, washes, etc. So I have took the less damaged. Another car had some deeper scratches which will push me to remove plenty of paint to level them down. And I have spent hard several days to make everything perfect (in my eyes at least) with wheels off coating, pipes, windows, engine bay, interior and even interior carpet with Carpro CQuartz Fabric Coat. By the way I have coated all glass/windows except the windscreen of course by CQuartz UK 3.0 and I was absolutely happy how they behave. I hate to open windows and trying to avoid this as much as I can, so maybe this helps me to avoid scratches on the coating itself. I have not polished or paint corrected this car during 5,5 years now and making deep cleaning by washing and decontaminating approx. two times per year with further coating by CQuartz Lite and the car is looks great and many people who are not great in detailing are making compliments: “It looks like new”. Another car was not stock and was ordered but I got a luck and was in even better shape than the stock unit. There were light swirls here and there but nothing to be worried about. The procedure was approx. the same as for the first one with wheels removed plus interior and frunk (front truck because it’s a Tesla😊). Maintaining is the same - deep wash and decontamination approx. two times a year or three sometimes and coating with CQuartz Lite. After three years I can see some minor swirls after all the maintenance washes but not that bad still to be polished. So all this is made for my cars just learning from you Sandro and thanks to your channel. Yes, I am spending some money for high quality products to maintain and protect my vehicles but at the end this is saving so much time and money. Another thing is a pleasure to do it myself and to have compliments and questions from the people who know how old my cars are and they are quite a high mileage as daily drivers. I feel a very big gratitude to your channel and to you in person Sandro, please continue to teach All of us in the way you’re doing and I am sure we All are very thankful. Love the way you are adding your vids and love the music you are laying over. Cheers from snowy Sweden! P.S: here in Sweden we normally have summer and winter tires, so both my cars has 8 rims each to take care of😊

[@ionelbanu4451]

I swear to God your videos are therapy :))...I have to honestly admit that sometimes, if I found it very hard to fall asleep, I put one of your videos. I can relax and rest easier. Don't take it the wrong way tho' :))) I've learned a lot from your videos because majority of them I watched being fully awake. Love your work !

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It’s nice to hear that mate and certainly not taken taken the wrong way, appreciate it!

[@ScratchyBaws]

That's perfection and what i like too is the customer only has to watch your video to see how much work, effort and detailing goes into his or her new pride of joy. Grand job from Scotland.

[@Sambigs9112]

The Detailing DON with another great video

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@patrickvennard838]

Another great job thanks for the tips about finishing this paint.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and my absolute pleasure mate!

[@chrish8229]

Awesome job

[@JadeaRS4]

I'd say all the work you did on this car is worth more then the car itself.

[@VooNCZT]

Hands down the best detailing channel from YT. Keep it up, Sandro!!! Thank you for the content!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Appreciate that mate, thank you.

[@vtecaccord96]

Man I always learn something new from your videos. By far one of the top detailers I have come across and enjoy everything you do and your thought process for life.

[@Kickbasser]

Amazing job Sandro! This car looks stunning!

[@snail415]

What a breath of fresh air. One can only wade-through so many contentious comedians challenging societal norms… 😂 As always, killer work Sandro. There’s always two aspects to your videos: the detailing masterclass, and the production. You’re at Jedi status these days. Don’t change a thing. Lastly, I’ve driven a Veloster N stateside. Incredible car for the money, all-things fair. If this car you detailed was available here, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Cheers.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks as always mate, and agreed that for the money it’s a fantastic and fun car! Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous 2023!

[@klasseact6663]

It's too bad we don't get the i30N Fastback here, direct competition with the Civic Type-R❗️ Great work on a great lookin' car and LOVE that color❗️🔥💯

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Is a shame you don’t get that model and yes totally agree on it being a fantastic colour!

[@mariuszkoziarz7913]

Great job, the car has a second life. My little suggestion, use a washing mitt after spraying the deiron. The use of a glove will improve the performance of the deiron. Try this option and see if it works for you. Regards

[@christopherkovacic6873]

Awesome video my brother had the darker grey in a nline,I corrected it with essence, lake country blue and 2 coats of SiC come up really well, surprised with the essence on that paint but like you said that is why testing is so important.

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Incredible and meticulous. Your narration is a joy.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rabsallawah]

My new car just arrived and thanks to your many amazing videos and plenty of practice, I am well prepared to tackle the process and I hope I can get it looking even half as good as this i30N. Thanks, Sandro! Your efforts are greatly appreciated 🙏

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Awesome to hear that and I’m sure it will look and progress fantastically in your hands mate!

[@GOINFINITI]

Truly horrific state of new cars these days. It was terrible before, but now it's really bad. As far as coatings go I am now using the latest generation of graphene coatings from Artdeshine. No problems and panic with flashtime and they are all single layer products which saves me ton of time. I love how they perform - especially with waterspots and the fact they can be applied and bond from plastic to metal, chrome - no problem. Slick as hell too - especially thier NGC V3 :) Great work BTW.

[@dadandwestonwork4845]

Great content as always. I gotta tell ya if you were in the US remotely close I would throw my money at you to detail my vehicles and of course thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill with us all.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks so much mate, super nice to hear that!

[@tonestar0183]

Wow you are a true artist at what you do!

[@phoenixautodetailingscotla2159]

Another great video, buddy. A vehicle's owner will definitely be the biggest difference in finish and coatings standing the test of time....or not.keep up the great work.👉

[@jeffyu8854]

When I watching your videos, i just wish i could send my car to you.However i live in Canada😅

[@jeromekost5443]

Thank you for this new amazing video! Always so well described and the result is so great! I like the fact that you give figures such as the amount of hours spent and description of your polishing test combos, thank you for what you do for the detailingverse ! Looking forward for the next video, take care mate! (Last song is really cool) cheers from one of your many french fans!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you mate, really nice to hear that and so glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulgyro]

My Genesis G70's paint is amazing and 13 mils thick.

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

I'm really liking the new gun and wand Sandro! I hope you and the family had a nice break over the Christmas period, And the car well...what can i say beautiful as usual 👌

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and wishing you and your family a fantastic 2023!

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

Beautiful work.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate!

[@Ayerborne]

Another fantastic result. I have gained a new found respect for your videos knowing how much work can go into a full detail and to also bring us all this footage on top of what you already do is just simply amazing. I had a question for you about polishing painted plastic as I recently burned through a lower trim piece on the bottom of a car. I used a mini DA polisher with a wool pad and heavy cut compound at first, not achieving any significant scratch removal even with multiple passes. So I put on a rotary with the same pad and compound and burned through rather quickly. Obviously the plastic just heats up way quicker than the metal panels I did this on where I didn't have any issue. So what is the protocol you would recommend for painted and clear coated plastic pieces on the vehicle, if you achieve unsatisfactory defect removal with an already aggressive combination, without having to use a rotary? Would it be to wet-sand them and then remove the sanding marks? That's about all I can think of but I haven't done much wet sanding to really know. Sorry to be so long winded and I hope that all made sense. Much love.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and I think that’s an important common situation many detailers face. Firstly is managing expectations - lower side skirts get trashed as shoes rub along them getting in and out of the car, also because dirt/grime is heavy there causing increased washing swirls and even road particle/wheel kick back, so they are one of if not the most badly weathered trims on a vehicle. As such it’s realistically impossible to correct them to the same level of the rest of the paint/trims as paint/clear is limited and there’s a good change on older cars they’ve already been heavily corrected. So just be upfront about explaining that you can certainly clear the lighter to moderate defects, but the heavier scratches/scuffs aren’t safe to remove. When those trims have really sharp and aggressive body lines, I try to use much smaller DA or rotary machines and pads - 1” 2” and 3” at most - it dose take longer but you can largely avoid compounding right on the body lines where burns tend to happen and work ether side of those peaks. As you mentioned painted plastic/fibre substrates are harder to correct, so additionally when sanding they are also harder to refine and remove the sanding marks which makes sanding also an increasingly risky method there and I don’t think it solves the problem as aggressive compounding is needed once again to refine the finish. Heat is a major issue on those plastics, so the best practice is after polishing one area, go do another area while it cools down completely and then you can go back and polish more as needed. I find with plastic bumpers, skirts and front/rear splitters, patience and light multiple correction sets is the way to go as well as accepting you many need to compromise more on the defect removal percentage - yes it’s annoying, time consuming and frustrating but unfortunately there’s not always a clear path to solving the issue where everything is perfectly as we’d like it to be. Hope that helps mate!

[@tsafiqaziz2523]

good content

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Appreciate that mate!

[@jediage8782]

Yet another amazing video and outstanding work Sandro! Quick question - are you able to confirm which polish and ceramic coating you used on the glass roof? Thanks again for sharing your craft and putting together this fantastic content 🙌

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and the glass roof was polished with Nv Finesse and coated with Nova Pro coating.

[@michaelloftus3576]

Excellent video to start off 2023. I hope you had a great Christmas. Cheers, and Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you mate and also wishing you and your family a fantastic 2023!

[@dannniel0613]

Sandro, an absolute blessing to the car detailing industry. Appreciate every single video of yours mate and your advice! Thank you! do you ever find IPA wipe downs become 'grippy' on paint prior to polishing (even after also)? is there a way to combat this?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks appreciate that mate. Yes some paints can certainly become more sticky to wipe or work on that others and IPA can worsen that. Sometime further diluting your IPA can help or even switching to a primer polish can solve the issue, another thing is trying some different towels and even spraying a little water into your towels prior to wiping.

[@ShaksWD]

Another great watch as always Sandro! Always in-depth at what you do and what stage

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate really appreciate it!

[@stevecheshire5046]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing so I seen you used nv purify before the snow foam. At what stage does the iron X go on? Great video once again mate. We love your work.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and I didn’t end up using Iron-x, but it would have been used after the hand wash if needed or even in replacement of Purify at the start as a substitute.

[@stevecheshire5046]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks mate, I might try the purify next time.

[@DavidC1]

Itching for a new upload from ya

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Hope you enjoyed it mate, Happy New Year!

[@jeffyu8854]

Love your video buddy 🎉

[@carton6178]

Happy New Year Sandro, keep up the great work and tutorial’s and yes you can teach an old fella like me better ways to improve one’s techniques for a common passion-cars.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Happy New Year mate, and the learning never stops for us all!

[@tomcuneo7070]

I had to laugh at your opening line. "The new car experience that car dealerships aren't going to deliver on". That's if they deliver at all. My i30N was going to be "May 2022 at the latest" according to the dealer, it got to August and I pulled the order and bought an RS3 instead 😂

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes I’ve never seen new car delivery’s this bad in over 25yrs - you can take some comfort in knowing almost everyone’s in the same boat, but good for you in getting the RS3 awesome car!

[@jonwilliam1441]

You are the best, hands down! Forget the rest. Being a detailer of 18yrs and being super thorough and fussy but watching your video's makes me wanna push myself and my skillset further. You do an amazing job at everything you do, aswell as content, so thank you mate! Also did you use purify on a dry surface?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Lol really appreciate that mate and yes, Purify was used on the dry paint.

[@yomyomcam]

What a beautiful car. Amazing results. The video was perfect, except for the last song, it doesn't fit.

[@carlosdelgado8617]

Amazing video, have you looked at diamond protech diamond coatings, it seems to be the next evolution of coatings, I believe carpro is making a similar coating as well

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, I haven’t tried ProTech specifically but certainly other diamond infused coatings that seem to be re-emerging again.

[@Yama83]

Amazing advice as always!🙏🏼 What are your thoughts on Mobile Polishing and ceramic coating? Say C.Quartz 3.0 as its meant for mobile detailers

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Great to hear that mate, and I certainly corrected cars and applied CQUK as a mobile detailer so I think it’s definitely a great way to further a mobile detailing business. Having access to a customers garage or carport helps, but otherwise we just do the best we can with the open elements, starting as early as possible to beat the sun and moving the car around to find sone shade where possible.

[@nsw72]

Just..."wow!"

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Appreciate it mate!

[@supremewhip]

Interesting approach using the polishing pad brush for tires. How do you like that VS a dedicated tire brush?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

If the tyre are quite low in profile and not that bad it can be a safe effective brush or used in conjunction with a larger tyre brush - it really depends on what the moment calls for

[@LockdownDetailing]

Ripper video mate! Keen to meet you when I come in next month for one of the paint correction classes

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and look forward to mate!

[@orthodox1717]

Awesome as usual, thank you! Do you ever use Snow+ stronger than 1:8 in the foam cannon? Also, does the cordless Shinemate 3" have as much power as the Rupes cordless 3"?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and I play around with dilutions a lot - the specific pressure washer and lance you use will alter the real world ratio that hits the paint. I think the new cordless Rupes has more torque/power than the current Shine Mate.

[@lucasstanzilis1807]

This guy: “Alright, time to polish! Oh wait, can’t forget my special polishing gloves!!”

[@kuba7875]

Another fantastic transformation 👏, I'm looking forward to see your review of hlr75

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you mate and I do think the new cordless LHR75 deserves a review!

[@kuba7875]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I bought one just fiew days ago, but I would really like to watch your review

[@1b0b]

Great video as always Its good to see you start the new year with a BANG I hope you had a great xmas and new year and santa was good to you Watching you channel you do more than teach Sandro you inspire Plus you make detailing sexy lol and fun to watch The car looks amazing Everything you touch justs shines keep the great videos coming In SANDRO we trust

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Nice to hear you enjoyed this first 2023 video mate, and detailing is most definitely sexy lol!

[@darrenclarke553]

Cheers sandro 👌

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate!

[@nitro_ire7996]

Great video and as always best work on youtube! Just wondering have you ever tried ADBL products or are they even available in Australia? I use quite a few of their products and find them very good!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate, but no I haven’t seen them here locally.

[@Steph-iw3hr]

Sandro If one day I am relocated in Melbourne area , I will Give you my sport car to be detailed by Sandro the Pro

[@claudiadavies5110]

Beautiful to look at, adore the car and an absolute joy to watch! I've got an i20N and it was truly a mess when I got it after 4 months lost in another car yard holding area, but I'd asked for no washing by my dealer, but the environmental damage had been done. Boy oh boy, the fiddly bits on these cars are tough to clean😥. I too am upset with Hyundai paint quality 😭. Thank you for a brilliant video 👏👏👏😊😊😊

[@michialreid9272]

Welcome back mate

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Nice to be back 🙂

[@michialreid9272]

I hear that..

[@the_microfibre_man]

Hi Sandro, another great video. Which product did you use at the start as the pre-treatment spray?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and it was Nv Purify

[@Stilo95]

Friends at dealerships say, that they need to do these so called "detailing" on new cars because those persons in the background (not those who do the actual job) want the buyer to be disappointed in a way, so few people would buy new cars thus they can reduce the amount of cars manufactured in a year. Which would lead us indirectly to renting cars rather than owning them, which is the ultimate goal as we know. "You'll own nothing and you'll be happy."

[@LSD04]

Another fine job Sandro. What’s your thoughts on the new Rupes?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and it’s overall a fantastic and powerful cordless. The only real flaw is the hair trigger that has no safety switch - so it’s easy to accidentally trigger it and cover yourself and the car with polish residue.

[@Steph-iw3hr]

Sandro No need to use iron remover on this car ? Great video and very pro

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and the iron remover was the very first product I used - Nv Purify iron & traffic film remover.

[@dreamernawid]

Hello! Is there anywhere I can look for more info on your services? I have a modified sonata n line in desperate need of some love

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

You can send me an email or DM - contact details are in the about page of this channel

[@extremeXmetal666]

Great video! My 22 Kia has a few imperfect spots on it, Would you recommend paint correction before applying a ceramic coating?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and I tried to cover that in the video, (you may have missed it) but basically it’s up to you on how fussy you wish to be and although a coating will tend to bond better to a corrected new car it’s not essential to always polish before hand.

[@extremeXmetal666]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Okay, I will have to decide. Appreciate your reply👍🏻

[@raypalmer7733]

Did the colour of the car make it difficult to do the job? As i viewed the video the colour seems to mask some of the issue you mentioned. Great Job in doing wonderful finish to the car. Shame much of the new cars today are now suffering these issues.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I don’t the base grey colour made it any more difficult to detail, but maybe a little harder to capture the results on camera. The paint/clear itself was a little difficult to correct as it seemed to be both a little on the harder side yet still sensitive - which certainly isn’t ideal from a paint correction perspective. Thanks mate appreciate it!

[@dougmaddog373]

The best farkin!

[@garrett6743]

Wow, beautiful work as always! Did you coat the grill on this one? Seems like some grills could be time consuming. Just wondering what you use to coat intricate grills. Thanks Sandro!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and I’ll sometimes wrap the micro suede cloth around a finger on my glove / use a small brush (I think I showed that on the Audi R8 vlog) other times I’ll partially coat where I have access (that’s what I did here)- it’s really a case by case scenario depending on the trim and the job itself.

[@MYEVILTWIN1000]

Hey Sandro, can you confirm the final pad and compound choice you went with also effectively removed the bird poo etchings you pointed out?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

The final combination was the Lake County Blue HDO foam pad with Nv Finesse Polish. The etchings where removed just like those deeper scratches in the video footage - cut with Nv Precision on foam cutting pad and finished with Nv Finesse on foam finishing pad.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Fantastic work Sandro, as always! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I really missed your uploads, I’m always excited when your new videos appear in my feed and always looking forward to them! Wishing you a fantastic, successful and prosperous New Year Sandro! 😊

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Appreciate that mate, Happy New Year!

[@danielbogdanbonta9501]

Been waiting 😍. Hi!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Hope it was worth the wait!

[@DavidC1]

How’s the new detailing studio?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It’s been great, and I think we are finally going to get the second room built very shortly!

[@Amor1990]

Quick question: Why do you not do the baggie test? Maybe its my neuropathy, but I can’t feel any contaminants on the paint from just my fingers alone. 17:13 What does the 5/15 mean?

[@stevecheshire5046]

Hi Sandro, with the glass coating, do you use that on the Headlights and tail lights also or do you use the ceramic coat you used on the paintwork? Also which one would you recommend, the nv evo hybrid coating, the quartz sic coating. cq quartz uk , or gyeon pure? Or gtechniq light?for a black ford.Thanks

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes I’ll use the same paint coating on the clear plastic lights generally. If it’s your first coating or you’re a little newer to them, CQUK 3.0 would be my recommendation as apart from being a solid performer it’s also super easy and almost fail safe to apply. As a single layer coating, and if you’ve applied a few in the past Nova Evo is still and amazing coating I highly recommend.

[@nickychavda]

Great vid, can I ask what that yellow tire scrubbing brush is please ?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, it’s not a tyre brush just another stiff little detail brush I’ve had around for a while - I honestly can’t remember where I got it, sorry

[@How-To-Essentials]

I’d love for you to do my car when it arrives. Where are you located?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Melbourne in the North Western Suburbs- you can email me, link is in the about page of this channel

[@dthomson409]

Hey Sandro. Can you safely add anything to existing car washes to make them less than ph7 to compliment an alkaline snow foam?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I’m sure you could alter their chemistry to higher alkaline levels on the ph scale but I’ve honestly not investigated that. It’s also important to note that the ph level is just one part of how any product performs, and although I do refer to specific ph, acid and alkaline leaning chemicals I don’t think it’s just where they sit on that scale that determines how they perform, it’s also everything else that’s in their formulations.

[@Rabsallawah]

Thanks!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks so much for the support mate, it’s hugely appreciated!

[@ekialkovic4150]

Incredible video as always!!! How do you rate new HLR75? Is it worth getting it next to the already owning old LHR75?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and I think the new cordless LHR75 is great - I wish the hair trigger had a safety release though to stop accidental triggering - but that aside I would certainly recommend it.

[@1b0b]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing as far as i know a few people have had the same complaint So rupes are going to take a look at the trigger

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Great to hear that Bob, I can tell you that I’ve blasted and covered myself in polish splatter too many times with it!

[@prowaydetailing7121]

Please tell me what do you use for exhaust cleaning

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

P21s polishing soap

[@dimmacommunication]

Heyy Sandro 👋

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Hi Andrea hope you enjoy the first video for the new year!

[@webhito]

Just finished your video and was wondering as usual, how much does a 20 hour job go for aproximately in your book?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

You may have missed it, but I did say that on average I do charge give or take a hundred per hour 🙂

[@webhito]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Definitely did miss it, thank you, Sandro!

[@ExclusiveTint-CarDetailing]

Hey mate wanted to get an honest idea about the kranzle pressure washer which do you have and is it better to get the unit with wheels or the other one they put in a platform in garage I work from my garage so which model and one do you use and would recommend and are they reliable?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I have both the KHD7 122TS at home (floor unit) and the K2160TST at the shop (wheel rolling unit). The KHD7 is a fantastic unit for me at home I’ve attached it to a cart and also use it around my property for window and path cleaning but for work I do prefer the more powerful K2160TST though I probably wouldn’t care if it was a wheeled unit or not, it’s more about the extra flow rate and psi that makes it a more efficient unit in a pro environment.

[@ExclusiveTint-CarDetailing]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing have you had the one at the shop for long like years did you have to service it at all any issues with it?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I’ve had the shop one for about 3yrs and I take it in for a service once a year - which I advise - but zero issues with it, it’s never missed a beat. I replaced the hose after two years and I think one or two little O ring seals have been replaced.

[@ExclusiveTint-CarDetailing]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks Sandro have a good year this year bro

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Happy New Year mate!

[@davidhuberman5391]

How do you find the new NV Finesse formula with cut of 7/10 (vs 5/10) and polish of 8/10 (vs 10/10)?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I don’t think the formula has changed, I think they either changed the ratings or perhaps made an error on the label. It should really be 5/10 cut and 10/10 finish.

[@davidhuberman5391]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you! I just got the following response from Waxit Car Care, "The formula hasn't changed, just the label to reflect the true ability of NV Finesse. The label on our website shows the current label."

[@Steathl]

Hey bro! Have you compounded a sun burnt clear coat? You know, like faded paint. Is that fixable?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes and yes, as long as the sun effected oxidation is contained with the clear coat/single stage paint it’s certainly restorable. Here’s a link to a faded paint car job: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoDOaJ6Zf9Rqnck

[@Steathl]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing but I mean sun burnt like when it starts to turn white or light colored

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

If you mean clear coat failure where it’s peeling off, that unfortunately can’t be corrected, it needs to be sanded and repainted.

[@gregp1002]

No claying of a new car? Or did this one specifically not need it?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It was about this one not specifically needing it.

[@gregp1002]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thank you. Would you recommend CarPro Reset, Lift or Descale as a pre wash foam on a brand new car’s first wash?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

If your intent is just a first maintenance wash then Reset is going to be best, but if your intent is a deep cleanse prior to paint correction/protection then Lift as a pre-foam and Descale as a hand wash soap will be best.

[@snapxcracklexpopable]

Does it smell like a new car?

[@CameronRDavis]

Hi Sandro. Not asking how much, but asking how you charge and create profit for yourself. Obviously you have to know hourly costs, but do you charge by the hour or give a set price before you start? I recently charged hourly for a person that had several cars and it was the best experience ever because I finally felt like I was getting paid fairly for the work I put in. I’d say a majority of the time when you give a set price you always end up spending more time than you originally thought, and end up not getting paid properly for what you put into it. I took a break from the business for a corporate job, and ended up leaving and falling back in my detailing business and if I can figure this problem out I may try to make a career out of it.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I have charged hourly in the past but generally give a set price based on how many hours I predict to spend - many times that will be a price range to give me some flexibility. I think it’s great to charge by the hour - fair on both sides generally- but I’ve also found that most clients still want an estimate rather than an open ended cost at the end that may upset them if you end up spending way more time then they thought they’d be charged for. I think which ever way you go, good communication is the key factor so both parties understand what they agreement and potential cost may be.

[@CameronRDavis]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing That makes a lot of sense and that is what I was thinking. Giving a price range makes both parties feel better. Thanks for your input. I appreciate your willingness to share your years of knowledge and expertise with us. Cheers!

[@alittlebyte]

16:34 I also debadged my new i30N and fucked it up 😬

[@Primitivum]

Hey Sandro, hope everything's alright! Let me ask you something, never had this "problem" before, but I have polished/coated an Chevy SUV (Black) and this one car opted for a mainetence wash every 15 days, still, everytime it comes in I have to "decon" wash it with iron remover etc... is there any good way to "prevent" this from happening? Even with the ceramic coating the iron contamination is "stucking" to its paint.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

That’s really strange having fallout bond so quickly- I imagine the car must be parked in an area filled with it for that to happen within two weeks. I can’t say I’ve had that issue to that level, but I guess I may try using a slick top coat after each maintenance (Nv Lustre, Sonax Ceramic Detailer) wash or two to help the particles come off a little easier. The only other thing I can suggest is weekly washes - not giving the fallout that extra week to bond.

[@Primitivum]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing It’s really strange indeed, I’ve coated my car 18 months ago and still going STRONG! Will add a top coat on his car next wash, will update the results here. Btw Sandro, have you used the combination of S2 + S30+ (scholl concepts before) I’ve tested MANY products, but these two gave me the BEST results by a lot! I prepped a car for a custom show, and holy! Deep shine and gloss.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes I use that two step combination often and it’s even a combination I highlight during my detailing classes - two fantastic compounds there!

[@Primitivum]

​@@CarCraftAutoDetailing in the end I made a deal with the customer, he paid a little extra and I re-applied the coat, the car looks amazing after a single step s30+ only to give it extra gloss before coating. the customer is very happy I am hopping this contamination issue is over haha! He's bringing his car next week for the 1st wash, will update here

[@Primitivum]

For some reason the problem is gone, washed the car today and it looks amazing, no problems at all!

[@2Learning57]

Sandro, I tried 2 different cards neither would allow me to Buy you a coffee. Plenty of funds in both accounts. somethings not right on your end

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks for sharing that mate, my wife just tried a test and bough me a coffee and it went through fine, but that doesn’t mean there still can’t be another issue somewhere as I have noticed coffees have declined more recently - maybe something is going wrong, I’ll try and look in to it and if anyone else has had issues it would be great if they also let me know, thanks mate!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

🥇Hope you enjoy the first 2023 video my friend!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing always excellent!🖖💪👌👍🙏happy new year!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Happy New Year!

[@hermannarminius7746]

Too bad you spent all your time and skill on that trash

[@jezza159]

Sandro thank you so much for this what a fantastic job it looks incredible. I want to learn how to ceramic coat a car from scratch Sandro. I want to know what kinds of pads to use and compounds I need someone to show me on my own vehicle. I'm very worried about tackling the job of doing my own car on my own in fear I might stuff it up. I live in Adelaide Sandro do you know of any courses I can do and recommend? I love your videos I want to do what you are doing but afraid of my own ability without proper guidance and teaching. For me it's a hands on thing someone to physically show me how to do it the different pressures to apply to the machines so I don't take too much clear coat off stuff like that. That's what I am afraid of doing taking too much off and stuffing it right up. Thank you Sandro Happy New Year to you and your family and to all your subscribers. Jeremy Downunder

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

My pleasure mate glad you enjoyed it! I completely understand your want in doing some hands on training to give you both the knowledge and confidence to tackle your own car - it’s something I see first hand during my detailing classes. Unfortunately mate I just don’t personally know of any detailing training in Adelaide. If you’re part of any detailing groups on FB maybe you could ask there and someone may be able to point you to some good classes. Sorry I could be of more help there mate.

[@jezza159]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Hi Sandro that's ok I don't use FB mate I hate it. I know it would be good for your business but personally I hate FB. Thank you for your help I will keep trying to find someone who could maybe let me help when I eventually have my car done again. Work on my own car with them who knows. I really want to learn its my passion as well. I love taking care of my car but sad to see how the coating has failed I hate it. Regards Jeremy

[@povilasrikteris]

Woooooow! Like and always - just wow!!! 🤌 Pefect job with so much attention to details! You are so underrated with such a great jobs!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks so much, really nice to hear that!

[@Ayerborne]

Thanks!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks so much mate, really appreciate the support!!