How To Wash and Clay Car in DIRECT Sunlight - Paint Correction Prep

[@DetailGroove]

The video didn't go exactly as planned but hopefully it brings value to those that have to work in the HEAT. All links in description box!

[@lovemendez5406]

You should wear a hat

[@moonycorn4914]

This was a perfect video 😌 Thanks!

[@Joeybag0donuts]

What if u used colder water ??? I know that sounde dumb but like what if u put some ice cubes in the bucket lol would that help???

[@moonycorn4914]

Bag0Beats wait wow... I think you’re on to something !

[@matthewh630]

I keep trying to download your guide it is not emailing me anything. I've been checking for hours in all possible locations spam everything man. Idk what to do.

[@Kitfoo77]

After many years in So Cal I realized the key is to treat the car like a beached whale. Just constantly keep it wet so it doesn't dry/get water spots. I've washed cars on 100+ deg days in direct sunlight and had no issues. The key to everything is speed though. Gotta get it done FAST.

[@randyr.8536]

Even with spot free water ?

[@Take12music]

saving money on water by using the clients water you face the issue of spots. plain and simple. Distilled water you do not face that issue. Chemicals drying on the surface is also not good

[@MirandaDetailing]

Great info man. I’m really enjoying your videos on this. I have a bunch of videos coming out on the same subjects on detailing in direct sunlight. That’s what we have done 80% of the time in our 10 years! 😎👍🏼

[@DetailGroove]

Thanks a bunch Phil! Keep on putting out great content👍🏽

[@AG20881]

Just as I thought... run around the car like a maniac, cleaning as fast as you can lol

[@DetailGroove]

Haha if i had a shop it would be more like that

[@a.d.9492]

I have been doing waterless detail for over 25 year I appreciate this video because I know exactly how hard it is to work uder does conditions personally i would use a bucket of soft water no soap since your going to work on the paint that's how i do every car great video keep up the good work and show us different way to approach a job

[@DetailGroove]

Good tips!

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

How do you do a waterless business just curious because I want to start one

[@barrybij8079]

New subscriber here- as an enthusiast and father of 2 kids I have to wash my car when a window appears and most times that is in the direct sun. I appreciate the tips and tricks

[@DetailGroove]

Glad to help Barry

[@thatguy1119]

I’ve done black car details at an average temp of around 95 fh (35c) he explains it just right, only key is to keep it wet like boat at any moment. I always clean a section, and then rinse the whole car to keep everything from drying up on me.

[@dylanscott6485]

im watching this after just washing my car outside myself for the first time since living in Texas. I thankfully had the common sense to wash the car in sections like you did but, Im glad I washed this video so I can go back out there and re wash it with your tips before giving it a wax in the garage 👍

[@maddenchamp33]

Loving the constant uploads.

[@DetailGroove]

I'm trying to stay consistent

[@huhmf4815]

Love how you show the real work of detailing. I remember doing everything in the sun. I tell you we was lucky if we ever had shade but I still love it an enjoy it. Worse time was the winter.

[@isaacgarcia4708]

How cold did it get in the winter for you?

[@huhmf4815]

@@isaacgarcia4708 the coldest it got an we didn't finish was 13°

[@isaacgarcia4708]

@@huhmf4815 daaang yeah the coldest we get is probably like in the 50’s which I like but can’t imagine 13

[@TonyTheTechnician]

The mychanic detailing rig is what the bucket is from if anyone is wondering. Very nice setup I use it for cleaning wheels. Great video!! 👍

[@DetailGroove]

There it goes! haha, I had forgot the name of it

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@DetailGroove haha ya it's all good. Just figured I would throw that in 😂👍

[@wrbergner]

Great video Oscar!!! In sunny S. California, I think there's only a week there's not a sunny day so these videos are more essential.

[@Jayg80]

I bought a filter, I don’t give a 💩 how hot it is anymore. I like how you did this nonetheless! Love the channel!

[@DetailGroove]

Thanks!

[@007lutherking]

What filter? Pls elaborate.. As in do you use the filter to fill up the tank that you carry with you in your van or do you not carry your own water but attach the filter to the client's tap before routing it to your pressure washer? Hmmm?

[@jaycurtis7093]

A plumber friend of mine rigged up a ScaleRX (used in water heaters to remove minerals) to fit my pressure washer and it helps in the SoCal sun tremendously with water spots. Yes, they still dry, yes there are still spots....but they are 99.9% more manageable without the crap in SoCal water.

[@YA-ee9zf]

Rinse the ground besides you and underneath the car it will reduce the ambient temperature a lot

[@midnightmystery544]

That pizza box threw me off. LOL

[@DetailGroove]

ahah- glad to add something different into the video

[@briandraper7630]

Saves time to use clay mitt after you wash and just dip mitt into your car wash soap and go over vehicle again like u did with your wash mitt. Much faster

[@laytonondrias1959]

What I do in the hot Texas sun is do one side of the car at a time like you do, but I use some turtle wax wax and dry and dry each panel when I’m done because it’s a lot of work to keep rinsing down a crew cab truck

[@DetailGroove]

Oh, good method as well!

[@jahdel.j]

Yea this video was of great value!

[@b374mxg]

Another good method is to use a rinse less wash like your ONR and do one panel at a time working quickly.

[@bigsteve7857]

nice ride ; this is my favorite color; i enjoy your vids

[@ericsalas-rj5uh]

Oscar got a question after you Clay a car are you done or do you need to polish and wax afterwards

[@starlight2371]

those blue mittens would be great to wash my dishes!

[@justme6256]

If I washed my black Caddy like that , I would have to wheel it out , just for the water spots ! There is no way I can wash it with just a little bit of sun . Thanks as always for the video !

[@DetailGroove]

haha yeah in an ideal world, I'd never want to be out in the sun like this

[@stephenwhite5444]

@Just me if you use a rinseless such as ONR you can wash it one panel at a time using 3-4 gallons of distilled water and itll be better in terms of not creating microabrations. Just mix 2oz of ONR in a bucket with 3-4 gallons of distilled. Put a empty spray bottle in your bucket to fill it up. Spray one panel to get it wet then dip a mitt or microfiber towel in your bucket to contact wash. Then go over it with a towel. Move to the next panel. It also helps to wash real early or real late, also can turn the car around so a side is shaded, then turn it so the other side is shaded. That is a great wash method that's very safe.

[@BrownieloveMike]

consider buying a GoPro with head mounting and incorporate it into you filming method to help cut down issues around stopping to move the camera or talking into the camera. You can talk as you film. Use a lapel mic or a Rode wireless mike with your go pro or main camera.

[@josephmontoya3090]

We use a portable water softener to filter our water into tank in van. Will never get water spots, no matter how hot it is!

[@xFlared]

I woke up this morning to find a strange man washing my car and speaking to himself.

[@DetailGroove]

Lmao

[@altillman1448]

That Scotch Plaid Dry Shine as a drying aid is expensive stuff @ $39.75/gallon. Recommend trying as a drying aid @SuperiorProducts Formula 4 Spray Wax C84-1 $19.04/gallon and used diluted at 4:1 to ge instant beeding/sheeting of your hard water.

[@timothyripley4175]

Haha awesome how too.Thanks for the different idea!. I live in PHX AZ and we have sun 98% of the year, last time I washed my car I did it 3 times because the water spots, ended up changing the soap and it helped too. Quick question,Have you ever washed a car that has been plasti dipped?

[@integrafreak1]

I wash by section too, but use a foam cannon to keep the car wet

[@timj1196]

If I had no shade I would start at 7 am and be done by 11am and beat the heat.

[@DetailGroove]

As an individual, for sure. As a business? Not many customers will agree to 7am and a pressure washer and generator and polishers running that early :)

[@zzzarkka]

Is there a process you have to follow with the left over water given there’s chemicals in the products we use.

[@teuvojormanainen6543]

Have you transitioned away from ONR?

[@DetailGroove]

I have not

[@CAPDCJR]

Will yo consider that a basic washing...and how much you charge if you don't mind

[@starlight2371]

can u tell us where we can buy those pair of sun glasses? What name brand is that?

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Is using a foam cannon & pressure washer and quick drying not an option in super heat? Or is this just to show how you work it if you’re restricted without the luxuries? Thank you for these types of vids. Choice of Process & technique is everything!

[@jpmcfrosty]

Not a mobile a detailed so unsure about cons against this possible solution but what about just setting up a tent?

[@renegonzalez2809]

Damn 9 minutes I take so long I must suck😂

[@DetailGroove]

haha just have to move quicker

[@bobhenn1692]

Using the pump sprayer is a great idea that I never would have considered using. Thanks for the great idea. BTW, have you moved from your house? Lately, you have been in an apartment and now I see you back at a house. Just curious. Keep up the good videos. I like that you are honest like Brian Spitler from Apex and have not sold out to the highest bidder to advertise their products like someone we know up north of the border. PS--Nice A5.

[@griffinl921]

How long does using the foam sprayer take vs the 9min hand wash?

[@ritz7800]

how much would a deionizer help?

[@cmo0429]

Excellent vid man! Question...Do detailers generally include trunks and underhood cleaning in their services, or are they xtras?

[@calvinwong365]

where did you get that garden gun sprayer?, brand or link to it?

[@DetailGroove]

Target for $20😅

[@commonman9127]

Did the customer allow u to use their water?

[@midnightmystery544]

Good morning, Oscar!

[@nyquil07na38]

DI tanks, it's the only for me. TDS is over nine hundo.

[@AverageJoeLui]

How many gallons of water would you say you use using this method as opposed to a cool day wash?

[@DetailGroove]

Hard to say as 1) I hardly do this method and 2) I never keep track. Maybe 15 gallons?

[@sun9912]

Good movie bro thx for the tips

[@clifhellner1493]

Why not just used distilled water as your lubrication for the Clay Mit? Houston gets absolutely brutal heat!! People who don’t live there, would have to experience it, to really believe how hot it gets Blazing hot!! Any other tips you can share for working in the heat, would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[@japspec96]

He is likely using ONR diluted with distilled water. Distilled water itself would not provide the required lubrication to avoid marring the paint.

[@DetailGroove]

Distilled water is still water. The lubricity wouldn't be there. I also have never used distilled water. Always tap

[@cyrparlapiano2514]

Buy a small pop up tent I got one at home depot 12*10 for 99$

[@ZacharyPerezIsZacchuu]

what nozzle do you have on your pump sprayer? mines comes out foamy. do i just remove the foamer?

[@savagelouie7007]

Hey brother, I have a situation that I can't seem to find a solution for. I live in the desert, I wash my truck really good but the dirt seems to still stick the the vehicle. Any tips? Thank you

[@Expressresolutions]

Hello. How do I remove parts of the clay if it gets stuck to the car??

[@DetailGroove]

Some type of adhesive remover should work

[@dailysmentertainment5359]

What was the second song when you were brushing the grill ? By the way great video 😄such great info !

[@rheijne95]

Hey man, I like your channel, you go against the grain sometimes, in a very good way. I always love the insane amount of effort you put into everything you do here. I hope you find the time to read and comprehend my post fully, and judge it objectively. I genuinly think this could help you, big time. I would like to see you maximize your efficiency. For me personally, Optimum Car Care products are the way to go for statisfying customer needs and maximizing profits. I would like to say I am in no way affiliated with OPT, but I 'have seen the light', lol. First of; cleaning: If the car is 'too dirty' (Sand or mud on the paint, large bird droppings, lots of bugs, all of the above) for a rinseless wash, or you want the safest wash possible, pre-rinse. Use the Big Red Sponge (BRS), it really works. No chance of water spotting, which is a BIG PROBLEM, and minimal to no marring, safer than any regular soap and X bucket method. Proof? Use any soap without a pre-rinse on any car with even mild dirt, and look at the results. You will induce marring. Do the same thing with a rinseless wash, greatly reduced amount of marring. And no, the polymers in ONR do not hide any sort of defect, nor any other ingredient. For a decon wash: The car should preferably be cool and in a shadowed area (to avoid clay towel MELTING and prolong dwell times). Rinse, quickie ONR wash with the BRS, leave ONR on the surface, but make sure it's dirt-free. Some panels/spots may need several passes, should take around 5-7 mins, you may want to renew the ONR solution after this, but certainly not necessary. Spray/foam Power Clean :3:1 on the paint and wheels, avoid glass. Agitate all of the paint and wheels with a soft brush (OPT Wheel and Body brush is great), which should take at least 5 mins. This should clean most of the stuff ONR can't clean and get rid of the wax/sealant or the car, or at least most of it. Rinse and do a real quick ONR wash with the BRS, should take around 3 mins. This will get rid of most of the water on the car. Thus causing your next products to dilute less and avoids water spotting. Most of OPT's products are designed to work better with ONR on the surface. Optionally you could now apply Optimum MDR on the entire car, and let it dwell for at least 10-15 minutes, while you work on the interior or the wheels. It's a strong acidic gel with amazing cleaning abillity. This will damage anything, but Optimum Coatings (maybe gloss-coat will be damaged) and often makes claying obsolete (Ferrex may still be required). It Takes approx 7 min. to apply. Afterwards rinse and do a quickie ONR wash. Approx 4 mins. Use Optimum T.A.R. to remove any tar, rubber or glue on the car. Probably only behind the wheels. Rinse and ONR. Spray Ferrex on your Clay towel and go to town. Rub it in on glass first, for approx 1-2 mins. to get rid of any sharp edges. Only necessary on the first use of the towel. Rinse the clay towel in the ONR bucket after each (half of a) panel, wring out and apply two sprays of Ferrex again. Rinse it off before it starts drying (difficult when mobile in the sun) and wash the panel with ONR and the BRS, use Opti-seal as a Drying aid. For wheels I like to use Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel, EZ wheel brushes and the OPT Wheel and Body Brush. Opti-Bond diluted 3:1 on the tires, preferably via a spray gun. If you want to go polishing afterwards, don't use Opti-seal and just leave ONR to dry on the surface. The polymer spots it leaves behind are very weak and are instantly absorbed into the polish- or compound(ing pad). They don't hide defects either. I would advise to use a pad washer and follow that up with a tornador to clean the pad. The waffle pads from OPT also work amazing. I really hope you find the time to read this post and that you will try this process, because you deserve it!! I would like to hear your thoughts.

[@rheijne95]

Also, a powerfull Pressure washer is really helpful when doing a Decon wash. It helps rinsing the car faster, and dislodges/removes dirt better. Also, after Ferrex (or Iron X), the oxidation from the ferrous metals that bonded it to the paint, have been mostly removed. A powerful blast from the pressure washer is then needed to actually remove these metals from paint. Obsessed Garage sells the Kranzle 1152 which I would consider strong enough.

[@RnBGarvey]

does CW37 have gloss enhancers?

[@mikegarcia2049]

Yes I've retired from detailing North Park Lexus I did it for 30 years I would like to learn more how to put ceramic that's the only thing we didn't do it net Lexus if you can please write me back like to talk to you

[@LeoYarbrough]

Wat type of mic you using

[@DetailGroove]

Rode Wireless Go

[@Oscar-lo4fh]

How can you see con esos sunglasses all big to notice if you miss a surface???🤔

[@bryhsiao]

how do you remove water spots on windows right after wash? I tried CarPro spotless and it left white streaks and i could not get rid of. Afraid it ruined the windshield's coating already. On paint, it's more forgiving but I have ceramic coating on so I guess i cannot klay/polish?. Outside of polishing it, what's your strategy?

[@altillman1448]

Use a diluted acid wheel remover. Quick spray on and wipe off so it doesn't etch glass. It will give immediate results on water spotted glass. Recommend @SuperiorProducts Wire Wheel Cleaner (0 PH Acid) C80-1 $17/gallon since its strong and inexpensive.

[@xFlared]

"Lubrication and speed"....Wait what?

[@DetailGroove]

Lubrication and speed

[@barthoebink]

Great video! I heard that koch chemie has a crazy good detail spray that removes water spots. Would love to see you opinion on it.

[@zenamoore6733]

I want wash my car now but it too hot outside 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@edg9567]

Canopy

[@DetailGroove]

100%

[@edubb2491]

I Dont use a detail brush..i jus spray the crap out of it..i really dont understand..maybe if u have not washed your car for 3 or 4 months!😂 ty for the vid

[@George-yz1sx]

If i just want to wash and clay my car, do i start claying right after i rinse the car or do i dry and then clay last?

[@LuisHernandez-hz6yu]

Use the wash bucket as lubrication for the clay bar/towel

[@jtwins4982]

I like to start on the shadyest side of the car first

[@HEMi1995]

Canopy. Canopy. Canopy

[@Devo1987]

You dont !

[@Joeybag0donuts]

Shit try living in arizona smh. Kinda makes using a pressure washer pointless smh just use the hose and keep it wet

[@DetailGroove]

Yikes... that's some serious heat out there

[@jennifergonzalez3895]

You’re so cute

[@martimarti3403]

Always start washing your car from the roof, not from the hood 😂😂😂