How to WASH YOUR CAR WITHOUT WATER SPOTS | Spot Free Car Wash Process

This is the process I use to achieve a Spot Free Car Wash without having deionized (spot free) water. If you've been trying to figure out how to wash your car without water spots, then hopefully this video will help you. I don't use any special chemicals. I just follow a few simple techniques to achieve the spot free finish I'm looking for... ENJOY!
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TIME CODES:
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0:40 - Prevent Water Spots
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[@dpaulsen1]

So I've only used this pressure washer one time. kzbin.infoUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP The one time I used it, it worked great. I recently had new siding installed but kept the old gutters and small areas surrounding my house that weren't replaced so they looked horrible and dirty because of the new siding. I needed to get it cleaned asap. When I used the pressure washer, man it just melted all the dirt and grime that was on those areas of my house. I used that krud kutter soap and it was over after that. Easy to assemble, feels durable, very simple to use. Also, I purchased a used one to save money and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I want to get more use out of it so I think I'll be washing the cars and update this comment as time goes on.

[@drbonefish]

I've been using the Technicians Choice after washing the truck as you recommended, I can not believe how awesome this works and what a shine and smooth the truck feels to the touch. Thanks Josh

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

Dude you are the most real auto detailing U tuber I've watched Ever good info fast clear speaking, your not into how to make more money faster your into how to do a good job and give the customer their money's worth, THANK YOU 👍💯 MAD RESPECT FROM EAST LONG BEACH ✌️

[@CORZER0]

Josh, I just wanted to say thank your for the videos. I subscribed to your channel a while ago and have just learned so much. You have been a huge help. Rock on!

[@douglasmccowen27]

Can't help from saying how good you are at giving great instruction.

[@germando81s]

Great video Josh! I’ve used your foam cannon twice since I purchased it from you a few weeks ago. Works as advertised! Thank you!

[@shogunrua1040]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Nice to see a professional at work and learn from. I feel more confident now with my car cleaning.

[@Aswaguespack]

My municipal water is very hard with lots of minerals. So this video “hits the spot” and helps provide the necessary details to help deal with very hard water. Great suggestions. I’ve been using a blower to dry my vehicle and it helps. Spotting has been an issue in the past but since I got a pressure washer and foam cannon my wash process is faster and the spotting is much less of an issue. In Josh We Trust 😉

[@mnmn1665]

Excellent. Thanks. I've been using the On The Go System for 5 years now. It's perfect. I'm on my original set of resins.

[@joshuakidd6180]

Well said!thanks for your great knowledge on this style of detailing!

[@P4SDetails]

I commend you for washing in direct sunlight. Doing that and getting a spot free Detail is a challenge, but not impossible. Great work bru

[@ReadySetElement]

I always take Joshs advice. He literally encouraged me start my business a few years back by his realistic process for detailing cars. Stay awesome brother!

[@TheRealSkiMask]

How’s your business doing?

[@tioswift3676]

@@TheRealSkiMask - Closed up shop last week

[@b4mbootv595]

@@tioswift3676 why

[@B-DINO]

I agree...but he always changes his mind. One video he'll say something is his favorite and then a couple videos later he'll pull out a different brand or different method and say something different is his favorite.

[@JoeGalanteTribute]

Great to see that you are aware of the other KZbin videos that may contradict your suggestions. Your explanation of why prewashing can be good or bad is spot-on.

[@subzeroRLclips]

Spot-on lol

[@pooneyheat]

Dude you got a fire wash/wipe technique! You wash with finesse!

[@xHustleHaRdx]

What A Awesome Video 👏 Congrats May Success Come Your Way. Thanks For Teaching Us Detailers We Definitely Appreciate You 🙏🏼

[@dutchtech]

Yes, the hot sun is an enemy of the professional detailer as well as the novice. Your step by step instructions on how to overcome this problem is well thought out. Great info tutorial. we all learned great advice from your video. Thanks

[@Prometheus0825]

Amazing like always 😊 Thanks for the great info

[@KlockoFett]

That Forensic Detailing video was interesting. Even in direct mid-summer SoFL sun, I have at least 5 minutes to let foam dwell before it starts drying. Maybe not ideal for a pro who needs to finish and move on to the next car, but I'm only doing 1 a day. I do however usually give up on rinsing with the pressure washer and just grab the hose with a sprayer nozzle. All connected with QC's and a shut off valve on the end of the hose so I don't have to run to the back of the house to kill the water for that change over. Life changer.

[@nikkiau1]

Well now I know why my wooly doesn’t dry that well. I did use a drying aid that had the chemicals you mentioned. Thank you for the video and your expertise!

[@bobwadsworth4799]

Good video. I will give that a try. HOWEVER, I live in Phoenix AZ and when it is extremely low humidity and 100+ degrees IN THE SHADE in the evening during the late spring, summer and early fall, it will definitely present a huge challenge for spots!

[@GtownTX15]

I lived in North County for 7 years and never discovered you. Damm, did I miss out! Great content man.

[@g.fortin3228]

Such a great job ! i wont do it as it rains often in the northeast and then its messed up with dirt from the roads. but I'll do 1/2 as good and good enough. Thanks for the detail on how to do it right though and nice to know these tips from a pro ! I need one of those big towels that will make a big difference.

[@MrPawle1]

Hey Josh, great detail , good info

[@frankcastaldi2531]

Thanks for another informative video!

[@lindsaystafford1904]

Hey Josh … you and your site are awesome…thx for the info

[@kathy1256]

Very informative video!! Nice job👍

[@bensantos4244]

Hey Josh, a great series of videos on spot free finish. You have shown some that work and others that are ok. As always very informative and a good teaching aid for the novice and experienced. Great job 👏

[@David-Godin]

Well said

[@tx49er956]

Dang. Most informative video on quick wash . I live 20 mins from Mexico in south TX. Sun and heat 75 % of the year. This is how I wash my car. No swirls or water spots on my new car for 18 months going strong.

[@lulop022882]

75% of the year, I’d say more like 95%. Im in the same area. I wash one section at time, unlike the video. Everything else in the video ironically I’ve learned in the 20 years of detailing my own cars. The most important, in my opinion is to keep the surface wet. So as I’m washing each section I’m always keeping the prior section wet.

[@michiganborn8303]

Good video for me to save for future reference. Our water up her in the Sacramento is like liquid rock It's so hard and trying to stay ahead of the water drying in direct sunlight is a real challenge in the summer because it gets so freaking hot 🔥 up here.. Think I'm going to pull the trigger today and get my first power washer and thanks to all your reviews I think I'm going to settle on Greenworks from Costco because of the value AND because it comes with a 25' Uberflex hose that you recommend. Like to get accessories like the 1.1mm nozzle jet and a good foam cannon.

[@David-Godin]

I think you may have found another way to rate soaps. If they can be used in direct sunlight without damaging the paint. I also think there might be a geographic climate component. Keep up the great work. Your videos keep improving!

[@corinnelaking569]

Nice video, some helpful tips, thanks, Josh. Side note I have the identical Toro blower. Seems to work well.

[@kgamaseg]

Awesome explanation!

[@MRADHD-ul8qk]

Love the videos. On the Dewalt you said you was going to upload a video of a cheaper but stronger one did you ever put that video up?

[@ctt4811]

Great tutorial Josh! Ive ordered a few of the products you’ve recommended including pressure washer. Now that i can turn the outside water spicket on. Winter here in RI its off all winter.

[@imjoshv]

Thanks! Yes I forget how extreme weather can be in the winter. People have asked me to do videos about removing salt and other things like that, but I have no experience with it

[@riceburner4747]

Great advice! I'm a senior (who moves like molasses on a winter day) 😂🤣 but thats EXACTLY what I do! Its jst common sense. Thanks!

[@ramirotorresjr7518]

Good advice Josh thank you!

[@DeputyBurbank]

Damn that huge towel was great. Hardest part is always frying. You made it look easy.

[@ddautodetailing]

Thanks for sharing 👍! We're always fighting that sun out here.

[@imjoshv]

👍👍

[@mistamfmike8195]

It is true that pre-rinsing cools the surface a bit, that's why most wheel cleaners say to thoroughly pre rinse wheels if they're hot before applying the chemical

[@thetacticalape8852]

Pop up canopy can provide some shade and aren't too hard to set up.

[@LarryRichelli]

I have a carport but I can only wash at noon or after the sun goes down if I don't want any sun on the car when washing

[@thetacticalape8852]

@@LarryRichelli True, but you can move a canopy to create shade.

[@Luis-jd5ds]

Great videos! A new subscribers here! What nozzle do you use for the pre-rinse and rinse steps?

[@abrahan.espinosa]

I follow your channel, thank you very much for all the valuable information you give us. You could talk about high pressure hose reels. I bought one on amazon and it didn't work.

[@60trickpa]

good tip on which side is in the sun. I make that side my last section to rinse off plus keep spraying water on the shaded side. I have found good results from just letting the water free flow from the hose with no spray nozzle on it I find the water tends to flow off the vehicle better. Thanks for the great videos always good stuff

[@marketeermik]

100%. Putting your hose nozzle on “flood” will encourage the water to pool, and sheets off wonderfully.

[@lulop022882]

I use the exact same electric blower to dry my full size truck (pain in the to detail) A trick I learned was to hold the blower upside down, and use the same force of the blower to actually hold it up. You may have to tweek where on the handle you hold it, but when you get it right almost seems like the blower is floating and you control the position by just moving your arm. It’s saved me from having to carry the whole weight of the blower. Works wonders when drying the roof of the truck, I literally hold the blower over my head. Great videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@shepardsmith3235]

I have a pro air drier with an air squeegee tip . It blows all the water off and leaves an absolute mirror finish but it does take some time. The key is that periodically I use bead up to put a mirror finish seal on the paint job and I do this to the wheels too. The pro dryer is perfect for the wheels and does a perfect job of getting it all off. I do this every two months or so, so the finish is truly a mirror finish. I should add both my Tesla"s are ceramic coated. Once you have the mirror finish the water droplets will literally run off once the powerful air squeegee gets near those droplets.

[@sfret1]

When I think wanting to have a spot free wash that means I don't have to drive the car. Your technique was good as my father taught if that way.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@vvalasek]

Great holistic video - spot on or off as the case may be

[@kennethflnes947]

Great video. Kenneth, Norway🇳🇴

[@jyoon311]

Any tips for using this method when you have a full size roof rack like a prinsu? Water gets in all the crevices and channels and always drip water. Awesome content as well bro

[@JimV90]

I like to dry using only a leaf blower. Good results and touchless.

[@bubblebutt4201]

Wow this is like exactly how ive been washing my cars just got to upgrade to pressure washer and i like the bucket full of rages idea thats cool but ya make sure you go back rins to keep panels cool and wet is key and i like your drying techniques with the ceramic and blower

[@imjoshv]

Nice! And thanks

[@MoiFidodido1966]

Hi. Great informative video I must say. Just curious to know.....what is your wheel and tire cleaner product?

[@michaelm1739]

Josh informative video, what dedicated wheel cleaner do you use? When using Technician Choice do you use the product as it was delivered or do you dilute this product? How about when you use this product when doing interiors? Lastly what do you use for tire dressing? Thnkx

[@capd9983]

Thanks for the info...

[@DjNikGnashers]

As an ex-valeter, I have to say this is great advice.

[@enriquepatron7553]

Could you do a video about drying aid please? What it is? What product is good? And if it’s necessary if you already have di water and if you don’t have di water?

[@FTsingos]

I'm kind of lucky I have an RODI system that I use for my fish tank. I use that water to rinse my car off at the end. I still dry it off just in case I didn't rinse off all the tap water, but it's so nice knowing that if I don't dry it off in time, no big deal.

[@michaelsiska8179]

Hey Josh, I am fairly new to your channel and really like it. I noticed in this video and some others that you start the contact wash with the foam on the vehicle. I thought the foam had to be washed off to remove the encapsulated dirt then go to the contact wash. Can you go tell me how that process works for you? If you have a video on it I am happy to check it out.

[@Arandazzoandsons]

What dilution rate do you use for the drying aid? Thanks!

[@migcardona1]

Hey Josh what pressure gun is that?

[@hookandlateral1]

Have you thought about making a drying aid test like you did for the towels? I think that'd be interesting

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Good suggestion @HookandLateral I’d be interested to see some of the dedicated products that are marketed as drying aids like OG and Koch Chemie; I’m sure there are others.

[@davestewart9146]

Awesome tips and technique, unfortunately for me being almost 60 years old and a disabled veteran I definitely don’t have speed on my side lol, I just need to invest in a spotless system, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@marketeermik]

Washing in the shade makes a WORLD of difference. If anything, wash in the shade early or late in the day.

[@StaySlick]

Thank you for your service Dave.

[@davestewart9146]

@@StaySlick you are welcome 😁

[@BenTheAVGNFan]

Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Rinseless wash with distilled water and you're golden

[@phelps1485]

Great video, how much time should this take on average?

[@arrozconmgtow5026]

Also-also for concerns regarding your drying towel getting impregnated with a drying aid simply use a smaller towel and dunk them in a bucket of rinseless wash for a few minutes as soon as you're done. This prevents those bonds from forming and essentially allows you to wash the product off cleanly when you next do a load of towels. You can thank Yvan Lacroix for that little gem. My towel replacement costs have shrunk dramatically since I stopped pitching towels after every car which means more money in my pocket.

[@andyaslamazashvili4661]

Hey Josh, Why not use a long handheld soft brush for contact wash instead of microfiber towel ? That's way more convenient than a towel.

[@bossquang]

Hi Josh! I just bought a TDS Meter to test my water and it averages around 700ppm which is terrible. In a case like mine, a DI system would not be very economical since I would have to change resin very frequently. Do you have any alternate solutions for someone like myself with super high PPM? I know I could do rinseless, but I enjoy using the pressure washer and stuff. Thanks!

[@nathanield.4527]

Any chance you can do a video on washing techniques for mini vans?

[@nathanield.4527]

Have you used any ceramic hydrophobic solutions that you spray out of your foam cannon after you do the rinse after the contact wash? Are there any you recommend?

[@gregglozanoff8299]

Do you prefer to detail with technicians choice after you dry or to wash, soap, rinse, detail spray, rinse, dry, quick final wipe with detail spray? I feel like doing it at the end would do help save the product and apply heavier

[@gregglozanoff8299]

One video you would apply and rinse. Which one do you prefer for better results on a truck. Should I just detail at end ?

[@mutatedgenome]

As a drying aid, do you us the TC CDS at full concentration or diluted?

[@chrisdutcher9565]

Do you think having like a backpack electric sprayer with deionized water to do a final rinse Could be a alternative for someone just starting mobile detailing?

[@1991NOS]

@IMJOSHV What edgeless microfiber are you using for the contact wash? Is there an ideal gsm for microfiber to use in this application?

[@throughdude23]

What filter and deionizer would you recommend for home use?

[@floydavila8406]

Great Video Josh TY. My question is do you wash your microfiber towels afterwards or just rinse and hang dry? TY

[@bertm6400]

I was wondering the exact same thing

[@ComplexWork]

Depends how dirty they are.

[@robadams6027]

What’s the reason you start with drying cloth and finish with blower rather than the reverse? Thanks!

[@luisjuarez1200]

What pressure in pressure washer do you use and degree of tip to not damage car paint clear coat?

[@jonathan6009]

How about using koch FSE for drying aid? Fse is qdd and contains lime removal too

[@ceasarsolari3750]

Is there a link to the drying aid spray you used?

[@Frank-hz1cw]

Can you use air from a compressor to dry the car? Or is that not a good idea.

[@Gnetbird]

What is your dilution ratio for your tech ceramic choice. Have you ever uses superior formula 4 to prevent water spots?

[@arrozconmgtow5026]

Pan did a similar pre-rinse yea/nay a couple of years ago to the same end determining that it didn't really matter either way which was surprising in and of itself. I do remember that the study vehicle was black. I think for the sake of efficiency skipping the pre-rinse is the way to go since it often doesn't really matter. If your customer is the type of jerk that brings you a vehicle still dripping mud...well...then I guess you might need to knock off the bigger chunks first. I'm toying with adding a step where a customer would pass through an auto-wash for 12 bucks before hitting my shop. Maybe give the customer a break on the overall cost of the detail if they have to pay for a wash first...maybe not.

[@lewismartinez5130]

Is there a max temperature for washing a car (assume no shade)? Gets over 100 regularly in the summer where I live.

[@dtna]

Can you do a video on good and bad experiences that you had in the past and how you would avoid future bad experiences? I am a DIYer, but I'm just curious.

[@kashi2843]

good video, only one question at 8:07 , you are going vertical from top to down using same mf towel and then bringing it back top, would it not have been better to use another mf towel for the lower section of the car? if you drag same towel up n down... that might just push the residual dirt to top and induce scratches.

[@eddie1v]

What kind of soap do you use to wash all your towels.

[@JP-ro2yi]

Both adams car shampoo and duragloss 901 are supposed to help with water spots. Maybe test them out?

[@senraq6332]

Can you use a leaf blower first and then towel?

[@nickalmaguer89]

What angle/psi do you use from your pressure washer to wash the car?

[@danielm.9818]

Can you please test the ryobi 2300 with the 5 in 1 nozzle and report back what psi it is getting?

[@johnreese3762]

Good, Good!

[@vavrespaddr7290]

What gsm for the towels you used for washing?

[@DanielJimenez-uc3ln]

What soap do you use to get those suds?

[@Slenderman91]

Hi Josh, thanks for all the pressure washer reviews and tips. I tried some quick connects for my PW hose and water hose hook up, and it seemed like there was a big drop in pressure. Do the quick connects cause pressure loss?

[@Brian-dj3ru]

What type of quick connects did you get

[@Brian-dj3ru]

..but generally speaking, quick connects don't effect the pressure..

[@chivasmafia]

Will using a drying agent with a leaf blower cause water spots in the sun?

[@nfreemanh]

What’s the best electric pressure washer in your opinion?

[@thefreshprinceofgreenhills]

This takes skills to accomplish

[@tioswift3676]

Is it necessary to foam, rinse, foam again and then contact wash?

[@gaberichh]

are you able to answer a question i have about the paint on my 4runner. a few small marks

[@jefffredriksz1116]

One of your best videos in which you make some valid points and key suggestions in your approach to dealing with this issue. However, moving forward, this is why I could never understand why so many people get excited with surface protection products that beads. Water beads are water spots that haven't yet dried. And obviously, we all dry our vehicles after the final rinse, so why would anyone want any water to remain on the vehicles surfaces via beading?? Wouldn't you want less water to remain, thus less to remove via beading? Products that offer sheeting characteristics in my opinion, are far more desirable. Less water to remove saves time (and money in this case) as well as preventing water spots to begin with. Just because a product doesn't bead doesn't make it less effective when it comes to surface protection. When you think about it, the sheeting action is just another key benefit when it comes to surface protection.

[@golfboy83]

Curious why it seems like the detailing community doesn't show any love to the absorber, or similar synthetic chamois? I keep one in each of my vehicles and always use it to dry my cars off. It's also great to have in the car incase of any kind of spill in the car.