Is it safe to use the CAR WASH on a CERAMIC COATED VEHICLE?! If so- HOW??

#Howtomaintainyourceramiccoatedvehicle #XtremeSolutions #Topper
I often times am asked the question by my customers- How do I maintain my ceramic coated or protected vehicle in the winter time? Is it safe for me to take it through the car wash? So I thought I would put together a small demonstration of how I would use the car wash during the winter to maintain your vehicle and how to properly maintain your ceramic coating. Most detailers would tell you to avoid the automatic car wash at all cost but when it's freezing conditions or you don't have access to water- what are your options? For those who rely on the automatic car wash, here are some tips on how to safely use it without damaging your ceramic coating for your vehicle.
If you'd rather avoid the car wash, remember Attention 2 Details can safely and effectively get your vehicle restored and protected for you!
**Always remember- use the non touch! Never use the soft touch!**
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[@renejr2296]

I just realized how calming it is to go through a car was even if I'm not in the car 😂 lol man car washing can be so soothing

[@lead-dog]

Great video Chelsea. I am always telling people/friends not to use a car wash where anything touches the surface of your car. But what you added to that equation was a lot of information I didn't know about car washes. Like the high alkaline issues with the soaps etc. And, your explanation on the benefits and "how to" use a drying aid were excellent. Very educational and it just another great video. Keep up the great work Chelsea. PS So glad we left central Pennsylvania 36 years ago. Life is so much better in the sunshine...IMO ;)

[@chrismccafferty7978]

Definitely the best option to get it done quick, I used to do the same thing. I would spray the wheels with super clean before I went in

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

I'm getting a lot of tips from you before i bring in my truck this spring for ceramic coating. Thanks

[@billmccann217]

Thanks for this vid.👍 Aways a dilemma with touchless in the winter and residue left on the vehicle and safely removing it. I'll have to give this a try next time.

[@okchawk2k]

Thanks for this. I love Topper. Use it on top of TW S&S. Super easy to apply with great gloss, amazing slickness and smells great too. I also use their Xtreme suds and LVR-403 polishing glaze. I like the therapeutic nature of detailing my cars so I intentionally don't ceramic coat. Xtreme Solutions has a great lineup. Was happy to see you use Topper too. Adds some validity to this novice's thoughts. :)

[@EzDeanFassassi]

Great video! Love the practicality

[@wildpony1957]

Great video as always!

[@mattduffy2023]

Awesome and funny video. Sign in the car wash said DONT BACK UP !!!! LOL. Right now I have a pretty good salt protection barrier on my black silverado. But its 12 degrees outside with another 6 inches of snow on top we got yesterday....aaahh. Topper is the greatest .

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

That's amazing that you have touchless wash. The guy that was watching you possibly have seen you on the videos and was still amazed and wondering why you were there at a car wash when he knows you are a detailer and then recording the odyssey. 😉😃 excellent video and funny that you paid for someone else's wash. Look at it as you paying it forward, a great learning experience for next time and simply looking back as to just count your blessings😉😊 You learned for yourself and you taught all of us. Amazing!!!👏👌👍

[@LAactor]

They paid her back

[@richardseem7948]

great video and info.extreme solutions are exactly what u stated.Aarom and Steve are great guys. product line if so amazing.cu on next video.

[@chrismurphy783]

I have had to do the same thing. It's been too cold to do anything else and I don't have a garage. Topper is a fantastic product.

[@keithfirebird7618]

I know what you mean by getting the drive wet. I rinse my car off in the drive, turning it into a skating rink, and then use a rinseless wash in the heated garage.

[@carlosfern1708]

Great video Excellent tips thank you..

[@kathleensiker7570]

Good job, thank you for the helpful info.

[@razetw]

Nice video. That cerakote trim is still holding up like a champ I see. This video reminds me to get more long twisted loop towels. Sucker Jr's take my money!

[@aldaley3537]

Excellent video. I was looking for suggestions for my niece to keep her Lexus looking good after it snows. I provided her with a 1 gallon container of Wolfgang Uber Rinseless wash diluted to be used as a detail spray after washing. The car currently has Ethos Ceramic Wax and Ethos Defy. Touchless wash and dry with undercarriage is a really good idea.

[@BruiserFL]

Great video. Thanks.

[@chevron32]

Actually the basic wash is the least aggressive. Presoak, wash and air dry. That’s what I always use and it’s fine and I would do a final wipe with waterless wash to completely remove the rest of the dirt.

[@dontridedirtydrd2282]

Yea those soaps are high ph Great info

[@millerdetailing4176]

Saw this on Facebook first but wanted to say thank you for always having great detailing tips and content.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

☺thank YOU for your support!

[@richsmith3120]

Love the non-touch car washers. WOW yours is cheaper than ours!

[@timphelps3568]

Love the video.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@davidruggles996]

Great video Chelsea! We have an abundance of swirl tunnels out here. Only non-touch is two towns away. Bummer about your $12 going to the guy in front of you 😥

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

The car wash gave me a refund.

[@lohbut2]

Miyagi-do style at the end. Great tip.

[@404notfound.....]

I can't bring myself to go through these automatic car washes with that high alkaline soap. 😁 Great video on how to maintain protection of your coating. Agreed, topper is awesome. 👍

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

It was the first time for me this winter and felt weird but at the same time desperate times call for desperate measures. This cold snap lately is no joke up here.

[@kbstoy1913]

I have 303G and use touchless on wife`s Rogue then pull in wash bay and get the Topper and give it a spritz :) I have had people stop and ask me what I am am doing :) I also use Topper as a drying aid when using ONR . Great people @ Extreme Solutions...

[@jayz313]

Very helpful video. I love Topper, probably one the best detailing products I've had the pleasure to use. Great gloss, shine, reasonable longevity for the type of product it is, blows that orange stuff out of the water. I just ordered 3 two packs of the Amphibian towels, I like the 16 x 16 size, very easy to handle and they don't drag on the ground. How many touchless car washes do reccomend taking a ceramic coated vehicle through per season.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I try to limit it to 1-2 but each person may be unique. Its hard to say based on condition and protection.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

I take my car to a touchless in case I’m far from home or if it just got rained on. Because my car is ceramic coated with Adams Graphene Ceramic Coating as well. Honestly 60% of dirt comes off depending on how much is left. I just use a detail spray and some towels to clean the car and dry if needed. Since I live in the south texas with no snow it just works for me

[@stealthhtm23]

“job security” 🤣 loved that comment

[@p5tom]

Wondering if the Topper clogs the ceramic coatings breathability ..killing its hydrophobic-ness ...I use Jersey devil.. ..love it

[@ernestdesalvo3142]

Thanks!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you!

[@95Civictuner]

Chelsea thanks for sharing. Between continued snow in western PA or lack of time I’ve been close to running my car through the touchless wash. Great tips to keep my sealant intact for as long as I can. I’ve been using the Hybrid Solutions products on our vehicles for several months. I usually use their wet wax as my drying agent after washing at home. Do you think that would be suitable to apply after going through the car wash? Thanks again for the great content!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Yes I believe it would be great as a drying aid

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

4th from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Cheap price for what you get. I wish we had the touch less system in Australia.

[@LAactor]

7:19 ouch! Good thing you were wearing protection!🤪

[@fuzooli]

Is there a way we could find out the ph levels used on the chemicals in car wash? I know most of the gas stations do soapy wash and then tri colour treatment and then clear coat or wax being applied. Won’t these damage the clear coat instantly ? Love your content! Keep up the great work

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Typically they're anywhere from 12-13

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

1st from California

[@gregsullivan7408]

The only touchless washes available to me are the LaserWash - the problems I have are: a) often no ability to select a wash that does not apply any waxes, b) spotless rinse is low pressure - needs to be high pressure, IMHO, c) runs of detergent fluid will seep out of gaps, and if not removed before they dry, they can leave a very difficult to remove residue, sometimes requiring an abrasive to remove, d) if there is a dryer at all, it's not good enough. They really need to improve the rinsing and drying part of the process IMHO.

[@TheMidnightNarwhal]

I'm scared to directly touch the paint with a towel without going through a proper contact wash first. Usually I rinse like that then do a rinseless wash at home. But I might go to a car wash like this instead, atm was going to the DIY ones, bring my wheel brush and product but gotta say it's a PITA.

[@dini1046]

Thoughts on the bug remover presoak?

[@brightonmusic]

Fun video! Are you concerned about washing a car when the temp is below 32? At what temp would it crack the glass?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

It should be fine as long as its not hot water on the glass. Glass gets rained on in negative temps and doesnt crack. Thanks for watching!

[@MrBest-mr2my]

Hey when you get a chance will you do a video on how you handle/deal with convertible tops? Please

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

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[@MrBest-mr2my]

@@attention2detailswchelsea sorry I looked and must have missed it

[@jc3564]

Does carpro reload works as a topper too

[@Marchautowerks]

Did you ever make a video about washing your car yourself in a self service bay? I bring my own bucket and sponge and don’t use the brush. But I’d like to see if you have any tips or tricks I’m unaware of. I’m getting my car ceramic coated soon and researching maintenance

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I did a collab with Pan the Organizer actually where I showed how I do it in the winter which would show that technique

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

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[@attention2detailswchelsea]

That technique would work but I’d recommend a more gentle soap once it gets coated like their Active foam

[@wutangcorpdotcom]

Doesn’t that topper clog up the ceramic coating properties? I though you had to use ceramic specific toppers/detail sprays

[@robertct06]

You do. It’s basically nullifying the properties of the ceramic coating

[@alban9918]

What auto car wash place was this? I live in East Pete and looking for a car wash place with underbody blast.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Aqua Premiere off of Centerville Rd. My favorite in the area.

[@alfredol-montalvo6255]

What do you do when your drying towels stop absorbing from using drying aids like ceramic detailers bead maker , owners pride ceramic detailer etc ?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Try soaking it in white vinegar for a bit then wash it with your normal microfiber wash detergent. No perfumes, no dyes detergent (like all free & clear), warm water, no/low heat to dry or air dry.

[@alfredol-montalvo6255]

@@attention2detailswchelsea thank you for replying

[@razetw]

@@alfredol-montalvo6255 agreed. Might have to do it a few times before they come back to life. Best thing to do ideally is if you use ceramic shampoo detailers etc at home have a bucket with diluted apc so as you work on the car you dump used towels in the apc solution so the ceramic doesn't dry/cure to avoid the problem altogether. Then wash towels mitts as usual...

[@alfredol-montalvo6255]

@leoc thank you

[@keithfirebird7618]

What was the temp that day? If below 32.....is the bay heated? ( the reason for the doors)

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Im not sure if its heated but the high today was 34.

[@p8rdm]

I like the idea of a ceramic coating on my car, but I also enjoy waxing my car it’s therapeutic for me 😁I know crazy guy 😂 so I’m still deciding if to go down the ceramic route.

[@nietzsche7302]

You can wax a ceramic coated car 😉

[@p8rdm]

@@nietzsche7302 oh I didn’t know that, that’s great 😁 now I need to choose a good ceramic then 👍

[@nietzsche7302]

@@p8rdm No problem! A great ceramic coating that won’t break the bank is CarPro UK 3.0 last a solid 2 to 2.5 years when maintained.

[@lead-dog]

Nothing beats a great carnauba wax for depth of gloss. Ceramic is shiny...carnauba is rich, deep. I have a classic Jaguar and I would never use a ceramic of any type on it. If you get a paste wax don't get a "cleaner wax" or "wax with cleaner"...I do use a ceramic spray on our newer car. In fact after watching Chelsea's great videos on the Turtle Wax products I am going to stop using The Last Coat and go with that knew TW Graphene...even though I can't believe graphene is that much different or better than a ceramic spray. Correct me if I'm wrong Chelsea!

[@michaelolson419]

I've dried and waxed cars at the local car wash. I don't care if people look. The awesome shine is what I tell myself they are staring at 😅.

[@charlesaviles2138]

64 from Puerto Rico 😜😅✌🏻️

[@georgemyers6518]

I didn’t think Pennsylvania used salt on their roads at all. I live on the New York side of the Ny/Penn border. Bradford county and Tioga county Pa uses only sand and cinders on the roads

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Oh no they salt the CRAP out of the roads. Already sprayed them heavily for tonights snow forecast.

[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

Can Topper be used in direct sunlight?

[@okchawk2k]

Short answer is no. Suppose it depends on time of day, humidity, wind, etc but they say to NOT let it dry before removal so that may be tough in full sun and hot body panels

[@henryfreeman6113]

Hello 👋

[@raymondperez3553]

I Had To Take My Car To A Hand Wash Car Wash, I Normally Wash My Car Myself But it Was So Cold Weather. I Just Decided To Get it Done. I Just Don't Like Those Green Brushes They Use I Had To Tell Guy To Only Use The Soft Wash Mitt.

[@jasonrust1]

I thought with a ceramic coated vehicle your not supposed to get the “wax” or “sealant” options as the clog the pores of the ceramic coating and build up over it?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I dont pay for the wax upgrade

[@dontridedirtydrd2282]

Which one is slicker topper or bead maker ?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Topper imo

[@okchawk2k]

People can't stop touching their cars after I put Topper on it. It's so smooth. Like silk. And it smells great too. The whole garage will smell great if the car is garage kept.

[@adonismontesinos3968]

That’s me after every wash

[@keithp115]

I'm in Southeast Michigan and share your pain Chelsea, with the weather and the moronic people in the car wash bays!

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Do you have a glass coating on your Subaru?

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

No just toppers

[@AnalogueKid2112]

@@attention2detailswchelsea Thanks Chelsea. I know a lot of stuff is happening right now on KZbin but know you do good work. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@jamesenfield9429]

Never ever dry your paint after you went through touchless. This leaves a film of dirt so even using superextracustomercare spray wont save you from getting minor swirls in your ceramic coat.

[@dsrocks6905]

Use a leaf blower when you get home. Problem solved

[@jamesenfield9429]

@@dsrocks6905 Yep, probably best solution, also most of the water should go off when driving

[@dsrocks6905]

@@jamesenfield9429 I usually mist my favorite top coat on my car before going into the wash. It makes it so much cleaner and it reinforces the graphene coat I currently have

[@robertct06]

How do you avoid it? Lol

[@dsrocks6905]

@@robertct06 just dont wipe the car with a cloth until it's covered in a lubricant. Touchless wash soap has microabrasives in it that help blast the grime off, and it doesn't damage anything normally, but if you take a towel and wipe a panel with that water on it, you'll drag those abrasives across the paint and give it microscratches

[@jazminej9]

Thanks l hate having to use a gun. I finally found an easier way.

[@tobymofield6597]

Nothing shows the love of your car like a daily bath with Hydrofluoric acid bath.