How To Wash, Clay, and Dry Vehicle in 60 Minutes (FAST) | Prep Paint For Polishing

[@DetailGroove]

What do you different in your process? Share your tips! Links to the tools and products are in the description box!

[@derekpham2849]

For my current decon process, I am in the same order except for two steps I think could help you be more efficient during prep for polish. During the iron removal step, spray the IR and clay with that at the same time. Optimum Ferrex and a Clay mitt work very well and can cut that Rinse after IR out. Second step I would recommend would be to dry with the Paint Prep as a drying aid. It can cut out that second set of steps used if you did “Dry-Paint Prep-Dry” down to Dry w/ Paint Prep-Blow crevices and catch drips. But otherwise you guys are very efficient with two people and the current process! Great video.

[@nldmaster]

No need to do paint prep step before polish. Necessary after polish. Love the process otherwise. #twobucketsux

[@nick214sw82]

Heyy great video!!! I wanted to know what APC are you spraying on the car before you wash it?

[@nldmaster]

@@nick214sw82 I dk. Not my video.

[@kidbanga10]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. I stopped using iron remover and i clay the vehicle with the lubrication from the foam soap. I also only use 1 all purpose cleaner to clean the wheels, tires, door jambs and any stubborn stains on the paint. I use 70% alcohol after i polish not before. I get great results using this method. Other than that i pretty much do the same. Check out some of my before and after paint correction pics @ inline6_turbo or just google #detailedbyjr

[@MyNicknash]

My husband and I work great together so the problem will come in when I hire someone to work with me in the summer. Systems and routines are everything

[@peteross4879]

Sometimes when I wash my truck I completely forget about time. It’s almost as if time is irrelevant and washing, drying and detailing my truck is therapy. Then I get ready to go home and I have 10 missed calls from the wife 😂.

[@wrbergner]

Oscar...good point in 60 minutes; however, you used (2) detailer's so that equates to 120 minutes if you were by yourself.

[@cristianflores5595]

I was Just about to say that 😂

[@DetailGroove]

Yep, good point Bill. This is for business application

[@chantzmartin9666]

Idk if two people would equal exactly double but definitely would be 1.5-1.75x depending on how efficient one person can be. Either way if you can get the process down to 1.5-2 hours for a wash and prep on a midsize suv that’s pretty good. Add another 30-45 minutes to add a sealant using the cordless buffer and you are in it 2-3 hours for a wash and wax. Charging $240 for a wash/wax can get you $120-80/hr as an individual. Then upsell the interior clean and you are having a very good day

[@buenoboy1111]

He didn't say he could do it in an hour by himself. This a video of how to do it in an hour. So what's your point bill?

[@laworldde]

Are you stupid bill? The title of the video is ‘how to’, you copy the video to get it done in 60mins. The title doesn’t say ‘how bill details his car’

[@trapcracker]

The biggest efficiency I’ve added over time is using a rinseless wash. I rinse, wash with ONR, spray on Optimum Ferrex, and clay with my clay towel. It eliminates so much time spent on rinsing. I also use the Detailer’s Helper Belt so I’m not walking back and forth to get chemicals, brushes, towels, etc.

[@MeekoRuiz]

Wher u get the belt?

[@user-oj8zo3cr4b]

I guess ive gotta try the clay towel, if im being honest i dont see how this guy does it this fast, any time im claying a car its because its got heavy heavy contamination and the way he goes 1 2 swipes with a clay towel definitely would not work on the cars im doing, i dont even see how it worked on this car. Maybe im over detailed, but either that clay towel is better than clay, or this guy is half assing it

[@sabrina6499]

I’m obsessed with your channel 😅 amazing content and very informative!

[@prophinishnyc31]

Presoak all 4 Wheels - Wheels ( Sonax Wheel cleaner Plus ) ( Barrel, Spokes, face, Lugnuts/ Top to bottom n then chase it with a MFT towel - Foam the tire, let it dwell and agitate ( Foaming other tires as it dwell ) Foam again and agitate to see if any browning If so repeat until it’s white While it dwells on the second part I am using a spray lubricant to clean the edges of the fender liner - Degreaser on the door Jam & Rinse - Degreaser on the hood/trunk jam & Rinse - Foam The Car - Go around with my detail brush - Two bucket wash method but I will try that towel trick. I’m just going to use a higher gsm towel. - Rinse - Towel Dry - Blow Dry - Chemical decon - Mechanical Decon - Rinse - Towel Dry - Blow Dry - Apply Tire dressing ( gives enough time to dry and apply a second coat for a longer shine ) - IPA wipe down - Sonax ExCut 05-05 for my one step - Inspect the car with Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer - Remove excess Tire dressing and apply a second coat

[@dezcanso1540]

i'd say ipa wipedown isn't necessary since you're polishing. That already removes most contaminants especially since you used a claybar and APC/degreaser to strip most waxes at start of the wash. IPA only needed if going to coat paint after compound/polish/wax/seal. Nice process though :)

[@prophinishnyc31]

@@dezcanso1540 huh ? Ok clay bar, doesn’t remove waxes and oil. Second, just because you use a dedicated soap and process, doesn’t mean you sure be that sure of yourself to skip a process. A IPA wipe down is a prep process and yes, it’s essential before polishing and coating. Essential for polishing because if there is any oil left, you will create hologram due to a machine spinning with cutting product and oil still present on the panel. This will also make the first step process of correction inefficient. IPA wipe down are essential anytime before correction and installing any type of protection that included wax, sealant and ceramic coating.

[@arreola961]

The format of this video was solid! Good job guys 👍🏼

[@blkdmndetailing]

Keep up the great videos! I appreciate you taking time out of your details just to show us/ teach us different methods that we can implement in our details! Greatly appreciated!

[@robertforster2476]

It takes me roughly 2-2.5 hours to do an exterior wash. I do the wheels first takes 20-30 mins then pre soak vehicle in TFR then rinse down the vehicle.cover in snow foam. Go around all the badges and emblems and behind the gas cap with a detail brush. Plus all the grills etc. Then I rinse down again and contact wash then rinse n dry. Let me know if that’s a good and efficient way of doing things. Great vid once again guys 👍🏼😀

[@gjoniny]

I don't prefer they way they foam the car and made contact. Foam and rinse, then contact wash is what i would do

[@CalebDavidGibson]

I love how much pride you take in your work. Hats off to you brother 👊👊

[@Lalo10-]

Great video and explanation. Very straightforward and no bs.

[@Makethatmoneyent]

Teamwork makes the dream work!!!💯

[@randallwhelan]

Was just browsing the black hole of yt, came upon this and this was a real decent video was very entertained most of the video. Keep up the good work dude 👍🏻

[@panrrak96]

People going to keep pointing out timing but it is evident that you guys stay in the lab to get time management down! Great video man

[@SCRaetz]

For those wondering, the workbench Oscar uses can be found at Harbor Freight. www.harborfreight.com/40-in-lightweight-aluminum-work-platform-56203.html For those wondering: 4 hours to complete using 2 people and charged $550. That's awesome!!

[@Erix7810]

You guys busted ass on that job. Nice work.

[@aaroncaldwell9486]

I’m going to use that tip about clayin the whole car and rinsing it all off afterwards. Thank you

[@davidaviles9525]

Great video, I enjoyed your delivery on your process. Thank you new subscriber.

[@AcMando]

This is a good video! :) these videos of the car washes you guys do it’s very cool to watch the washes 👍🏼

[@petrolhead9123]

Finally someone that doesn’t waste time using the two bucket method for a car that is going to be polished few minutes later. I always see shitty swirled/faded/hazed paints washed with two buckets and THEN polished. WHY???

[@dezcanso1540]

how much would it have been if the customer wanted a simple interior vacuum and wipedown? just curious

[@eflores1530]

$100

[@marcelocortez18]

This video was very satisfying to watch. Where do u guys get yr cargo work pants from?

[@michaelsimonette8943]

Great video as always. I’m curious of how long the life span of those clay mitts are? I imagine you can quite a few cars before they are no good

[@omarguzman2591]

I believe you can do about 15 cars maximum (at least the one that I use)

[@MyNicknash]

Hey Oscar where do you get your drying towels? Time to replace some of ours

[@chriztoph3rhammer750]

The sprayer use to pump the APC, was it a foam sprayer

[@thatguy1119]

You could do this even faster, if you’re only focussing on prepping for polishing you could skip the rims entirely right?

[@DetailGroove]

Well, it's apart of the service

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

What kind of a pump spray foamer was that with the wheel cleaner brake buster ? Where can I buy that pump sprayer? And what pump sprayer and what iron was that ?!

[@rogermendez7266]

Do I need a computer to use your course? I just have my phone. If it will make it easier then I'll buy one. Phone suck anyway.

[@coffenback]

Damn $550? That’s what I need to learn. Selling my value to the point where people pay me what my work is worth

[@DetailGroove]

Now you’re thinking like a business owner and not a detailer!

[@detailcentral]

Good video. Thanks for sharing your process

[@leojohnwayne1422]

Do you have a video on how to wash your car for the first time? And budget friendly products

[@huhmf4815]

I think the clay bars are better then the clay pads. Just my opinion

[@benhewitt5284]

they are clay mitts get clogged very fast and in the video they barely clean them so they're making more marks and still leaving some contaminants on the paint

[@christopherkirkner7997]

How long or how many vehicles can you use the clay mits on?

[@cloudtoclear]

What product & dilution ratio do you use for the pre soak product to bread down road grime?

[@cgttc0441]

Nice, thank you! Is that 5 man hours? 2.5 hour per person or 5 total hours for two, 10 man hours?

[@cesarherrera4222]

So it’s good to clay the car before even drying it? Kind of new

[@allanfuentes2594]

Yes! I typically like to spray any type of lubricant over the area i’ll be claying though. That way, you won’t have to wash, dry, clay, and dry once again. You save time and effort.

[@vincealince_SRT]

Saves time and effort, as a mobile guy time and killing 2 steps at once is important

[@MeekoRuiz]

Haha. Not new. Been an option for a few short years now. It is absolutely the safest and time efficient way to clay bar a vehicle given there is enough soapthat is infused with lubricants and or waxes not just a ph balanced soap

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

I noticed browning on tires, should you wash until browning is gone? Did you wash engine and trunk areas? I'm guessing the APC was your strip washing stage? Mobile detailing is about about speed , not quality, in my opinion. As a non professional, I like to take time and do the job right the first time. In order for the products to last, preparation is key.

[@transparentdetailing1954]

If the main focus is getting the car polished and sealed, then I wouldn’t focus much time getting the tires 100%. This is where you set an expectation with the customer before hand in regards to what the goal is and how much time you can spend on the vehicle within budget. You can’t quote $550 for 4 hours and spending 45 minutes on the wheels and tires. If they want the tires perfect then you’d need to charge extra for it.

[@jamesclark7415]

Couldn't you dry after the clay with ONR and save some water/time?

[@DetailGroove]

Yes but with some cars, after claying, you pull off a whole other layer of dirt. Rinsing it off helps. To each their own👌🏽

[@amrautospa]

Is super clean your go to wheel and tire cleaner ? Great video

[@tigersalesvideos3081]

What wheel cleaner do you use? Is it different from Super Clean? I saw it foamed when you sprayed it on. Thanks!

[@enriquegalan5896]

The pump sprayer foams

[@williamrivera5363]

Thank for the tips

[@steveheyden9219]

What is the paint light you use? Thanks for the detail detail!

[@josemeza8576]

Hello I was wondering what does a detail include? Does it include seat cleaning or Is that extra

[@rajvitela]

Extra. Its just a one step correction for 550

[@user-np6vr7zr3r]

what did you use to prep the paint after bringing it into the garage?

[@jonathanmazurkiewicz2465]

When I spray my product onto the wheels (SuperClean), it doesn't foam like yours. Are you using a foam sprayer or is that a different product? In general, it seems like my SuperClean diluted 4:1 doesn't foam very much. Sorry for the basic question, I'm just getting started! Your videos have been beyond helpful to me, thank you!

[@quentinchabas9933]

Yes he is using a foam sprayer

[@josedamian327]

What's the durability, longevity of this polish? How long would it stay looking and feeling like that? If properly taken care of after is done? Thanks

[@DarioSpeed.]

well it depends on the way you treat it and @thelastm I'm pretty sure their maintenance washes a different then what they did here so ya cant really say that if you don't know their maintenance process is.

[@DetailGroove]

🚤

[@MasonIn392]

Great video!

[@corollution]

What did you seal the car with after this process maybe i missed it. Wax?

[@DetailGroove]

We did an all-in-one step. So it refines the paint a bit and adds a layer of protection

[@huhmf4815]

I been detailing for 13yrs what wash method is that? You have to rinse the microfiber cloth at least because I also dont use the 2 bucket method 2 much water being wasted.

[@DetailGroove]

The towel wash method? No clue lol

[@huhmf4815]

@@DetailGroove 🤣🤣 the job was done so I guess it works just fine. Awesome job!!!

[@benhewitt5284]

13 years and you still dont know why you should use 2 buckets fml

[@huhmf4815]

@@benhewitt5284 I know why an i dont care to use it because it's not how I started washing cars!! An yes I have done it but I can just rinse the rag. None of my customers have complained.

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Nice video!

[@DetailGroove]

Thanks!

[@javiernoriega3122]

What kind of protection did you use on the paint after polishing?

[@DetailGroove]

This is an AIO so it’s protected with the product we’re using

[@javiernoriega3122]

@@DetailGroove oh nice 👍🏽

[@DarioSpeed.]

Dude where do you buy iron remover cuz its expensive lol which one do you use?!

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Buy it by the gallon. It’s a lot up front but it’ll last.

[@AmirAbdullah]

Good work bro

[@jesusdetailingservices5605]

What wash towels you use?

[@ZiggyWarren]

What buffer/polisher did you use?

[@ptfitness7392]

Griots garage

[@mickygomez5936]

This car Came back to life

[@JordonDonzell]

Why don’t you use the 2 bucket method?

[@DetailGroove]

Video coming soon

[@Erix7810]

Because it’s a waste of time when you’re planning to do an all in one.

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Efficiency. That one microfiber towel has 8 sides to it. That’s 4 trips saved walking back and forth to the buckets if you use the front and back of your typical mitt.

[@Tech305MIAMI]

So you're not going to show us how the car looked after waxing etc?

[@DetailGroove]

That was not the focus of this video. I have to pick and choose what to record

[@Cars360-vs7bk]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing What tool & product you used for polishing? The last part of the video

[@ptfitness7392]

Looks like 3D all in one

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Looks like 3D’s Speed.

[@danielbroad8363]

i do tar and glue before clay

[@bartholomewevans6790]

Do you always polish if you clay ?

[@DetailGroove]

No. It's all dictated by customers budget and choice of service

[@lilart13ab]

Where did u get the step foldable bench?

[@DetailGroove]

Home Depot 👌🏽

[@lilart13ab]

Which 1? Can u send the link there's different sizes.

[@transparentdetailing1954]

@@lilart13ab Gorilla Ladders

[@lilart13ab]

@@transparentdetailing1954 what size?

[@flamesofjihad4069]

@@lilart13ab Get the size that suits you.

[@007lutherking]

Do they use di water in that tank or is it tap water?

[@thatredcam]

I think he uses tap water, but i would recommend DI water

[@007lutherking]

@@thatredcam saves a bit of time is all.

[@akhiking6809]

They use di

[@DetailGroove]

DI water

[@007lutherking]

@@DetailGroove have you done a video on your filtration system?

[@chicagorazo]

Can I ask what is the dilution ratio on your APC ?

[@rajvitela]

10:1

[@trogdor21997]

*Preps in 75 minutes* Let’s sayyyy this method is actually 20% faster than it really is. 60 minutes it is. Lol

[@DetailGroove]

On KZbin, you gotta make things simple and click-worthy. 75 minutes wouldn't get as many views 🤧

[@trogdor21997]

@@DetailGroove I know I got you. It just tickled me that you said it took 75 minutes on that car, but this method works in under 60 minutes. Which is a whole 20% faster than what it actually took you

[@DetailGroove]

Nah you're right. I didn't want to lie and say 60 when it was 75. But I gotta get them views 😩 haha

[@gelucci86]

OMG 450 bucks in 5 hours 😮. To my place you get 100 bucks for two days of hard work

[@Bighotwheelhunter]

You only spary half the tire with apc

[@leonardogarcia9134]

Thanks again for great video content...I learned a lot from your videos..Sooooo informative....By the way, is this a full exterior detail? How much do you charge in this service?🚘 Love from the Philippines

[@raymondperez3553]

Hi Oscar, I Have A Question Do You Think The Walmart Automotive Multi Purpose Microfiber Towels Are Good As The Kirkland Microfiber Towels To Use On interior, Wheels, And Removing Light Scratches Around The Vehicle With A Scratch Remover??..

[@javiernoriega3122]

What clay mitt is that?

[@DetailGroove]

Nanoskin clay mitt

[@mariaequihua8501]

Hello what kind of paint prep do you use?

[@azayreyes4917]

9:35

[@ptfitness7392]

Looks like Adam’s prep spray

[@abdulsamadalsamaraie9222]

What’s the stepper that was used to reach the top ?

[@xela167]

Platform ladder. I use one I got from Home Depot called gorilla ladder

[@transparentdetailing1954]

@@xela167 x2. They’re great.

[@dwafieuafoa7272]

What clay lubricant do you use?

[@rajvitela]

ONR

[@omarghith4048]

What polisher do you guys use ?

[@BreezTown]

Looks like its the Griots Polisher either the g15 or g21 model

[@boostgst]

Donde puedo comprar la escalera que usas?

[@flamesofjihad4069]

Se yama "Gorilla ladder" estan in "home depot" tambien en el internet.

[@DK-lz7kg]

Why is your detailing van parked so far away from the car? You guys are walking too much to get any supplies. :-)

[@DetailGroove]

We don't really go back. We bring what we need out

[@abdladigun6436]

Does claying a car remove the water marks or what can you do if you see watermarks after you finish washing?

[@SoccerCRonaldo7]

What polish did you use?

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Looks like 3D SPEED

[@SuperMaxCarp]

$550 was only for exterior work?? Or did you two also do the inside amd not record it??

[@DetailGroove]

Just for the exterior

[@SuperMaxCarp]

@@DetailGroove awesome man...go make that money bro...detailing is not easy work, gotta get paid accordingly especially when the results are so immediate and stellar looking. God bless ya bro

[@SuperMaxCarp]

@@DetailGroove awesome man...go make that money bro...detailing is not easy work, gotta get paid accordingly especially when the results are so immediate and stellar looking. God bless ya bro

[@AlexTheBossMan]

no final result reveal?? lol

[@Kid617]

I didnt think u can use iron off on color paint

[@DetailGroove]

Who said that and why

[@Kid617]

@@DetailGroove anytime I see or someone showing it's in a white car

[@johnhakim5986]

@@Kid617 that’s because iron deposits show most on white cars. You can still use it on coloured paint.

[@Kid617]

@@johnhakim5986 thanks will have to try it

[@ashveensharma5468]

No undercarriage wash?

[@DetailGroove]

Not a common service around here

[@ashveensharma5468]

@@DetailGroove ahh fair enough! Great videos

[@maximolotov]

Genius 🤣👍 2 people obviously 2 times faster Lol how to do same thing in 30 minutes ? Get 4 persons

[@DetailGroove]

That is the purpose of growing a business

[@maximolotov]

@@DetailGroove It would be more useful to find out how to do it twice faster using one man

[@DetailGroove]

And what if we have a stronger pressure washer? Hose reels? Bigger tank? Is that also unfair?

[@maximolotov]

@@DetailGroove That will not boost speed of interior deep cleaning Exterior is fast any way

[@MrVectra46]

By youself would be impossible!

[@dubled2868]

This only take five seconds

[@BW-kv9wj]

It makes no sense to wash the windows and immediately wash the door panels. Always wash glass last. It’s a rookie mistake made by amateurs.

[@DetailGroove]

Lmaooooo

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@DetailGroove Think about it. Why transfer dirt from the windows to your wash mit and then immediately rub the painted panels? Wash the paint first then you can use the dirty mit to wash the windows. Windows don’t get swirl marks.

[@DetailGroove]

What difference does it makes to a car that's already heavily swirled? 🤔

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@DetailGroove Because you are just causing more unnecessary damage to the paint. And if you do your wash process this way on this car then you do it the same way to other cars. This customer might as well take it to a car wash. It will be cheaper and the customer will get the same damage. If the customer is paying extra for a quality wash then you should wash it without trying to cause more and more swirl marks. If you’re going to show your wash process on You Tube for everyone to see, then you should wash it the correct way. And every professional detailer knows you do not wash windows first before washing paint with the same mit. Also you must rinse off the first snow foam layer after it dwells before starting a two bucket wash process. I didn’t see you using two buckets in this video. It looks like you used the same wash mit for the whole car without ever rinsing it. If you really wanted to be a quality detailer, then use one mit per panel. Probably go through 12 mits to wash a car.

[@DetailGroove]

Dang, so I need to carry 42 wash mitts in the van?

[@PaLoHQ]

I can do it in 45 minutes by myself.

[@DetailGroove]

You are the master

[@frank7575a]

Do you even lift bro 🤣

[@jameswells2449]

First

[@sayuncle9631]

You know how I know you’re gay?

[@MeekoRuiz]

I use rocks to wash the car and i dry the cars with 400 grit sandpaper. Afterwards. I throw the customers sht around and present them their car with a 7 year old smile on my face

[@benhewitt5284]

id still rather pay you than this guy honestly XD

[@carputtgaming2088]

Where do you get your DI water?

[@transparentdetailing1954]

Most get their water from a local detailing supply shop

[@carputtgaming2088]

@@transparentdetailing1954 Damn...I don't have any local detailing shops except chemical guys (lol) and they don't have DI water