2013 AUDI RS5 ETHOS GRAPHENE COATING | A Complete 18-hr Interior/Exterior Detail of Dave's RS5

[@DiiZeh_]

Outstanding work as always!🙌🏻 Your visuals are absolutely amazing. It’s extremely therapeutic💆🏻‍♂️

[@RADGarage]

Wow, thank you! It does mean a lot when people find my videos therapeutic. That's how this all began actually. I needed to detail to unwind from the stress of the job, and now I am able to share it with others.

[@danielpaulpictures5179]

That’s detailing 😳…damn I love it

[@RADGarage]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@deancostopoulos9218]

When you love what you do and others love what they see, you never work a day in your life 🙏🏻

[@RADGarage]

I do enjoy handing off a pristine car to an appreciative owner.

[@the_krystianpl6320]

Yeah

[@cleanasdirt6832]

The Audi rings in the wash bucket was just brilliant. As always, another great video.

[@RADGarage]

Yeah, I wish I remembered to do something like that in every video, but it is tricky to remember when you are in the throws of an intense project! Thanks for watching. I love it when people spend time with my older videos. They need love too!

[@Jousten16]

Marvellous work as always! Also the sound of that old RS5 V8 is just brutal and awesome.

[@RADGarage]

You drop that car into Sport mode and the custom Milltek exhuast takes your breath away!

[@tonyjoe5707]

I could go on about the vid quality, niiiice music, great detailing work. But sir, that's quality.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I like what I do and I'm glad the video shows that.

[@tonyjoe5707]

@@RADGarage it certainly does. Also shows anyone who keeps his work surroundings as tidy etc as yours, that there's a pride in their work.

[@RADGarage]

@@tonyjoe5707 I remember my dad teaching me to always keep my workspace tidy as I work. He gave me a lot of advice in life, and still does, but this little nugget sticks with me the most.

[@jamesec1949]

There’s a cathartic feeling watching your videos. Nice! You and Pan are proof that no talking or a lot of talking can make enjoyable videos. Thx, Jim 👍

[@RADGarage]

Earlier on, I took a lot of flack in the comment section for the fact I didn't talk in my videos, but I think this style is becoming more common and people are coming around to it. I've always been interested in the visual aspect of the detailing process rather than the "how to" aspect. No offence to other channels, but I am glad I have stuck with my style.

[@JEDIwards]

The slow motion foam is seriously your calling card. Everyone else that does it absolutely got it from you. Quality as always my friend.

[@RADGarage]

Other people better NOT be doing that. Give me their names! ©™

This time u break my heart... this music, car... everythink! :( So beautiful.... like a movie.... cant stop watching.... hope one day I open my own business, but i cant find a garage. This video is so.......................beautiful. Thank You! :) And greetings from Poland.

[@RADGarage]

I'm so pleased to hear the video struck such a chord with you. I put a lot of effort into this one so it is really great to know you appreciated it so much. Take care.

@@RADGarage waiting for more. Thanks! :) See u soon!

[@Codriver72]

Once again I am blown away. I was trying to come up with a joke. But this is just too good. I ended up just relaxing and enjoying your fantastic work. That includes the detailing but your artistic filming and editing is fantastic. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@RADGarage]

I'm glad it was something you enjoyed and found relaxing. For the most part, the process is fun and relaxing for me, but there's a few "outtakes" I should share where I lose my patience. I was becoming frustrated with the lack of performance of some of my polishes/compounds/pads but I don't like to share those moments! It would ruin the vibe! ☯️

[@liionelbooon]

Such a satisfying video. Particularly loved the 12:15 mark where you were cleaning the glass and the reflection of your wheels and audi covers were visible. Just a nice coincidence!

[@RADGarage]

I love those unintended consequences. Oh sorry, I mean I totally meant for that to happen. 😉

[@vengomel1]

One of my dream cars, amazing

[@RADGarage]

It's on my list of dream cars as well. Especially the V8 version.

[@timpirtle3906]

Lots to appreciate here....music, editing, production are all outstanding

[@RADGarage]

Thanks very much. I put a lot of work into these videos so it's always nice when that is recognized.

[@ronayotte3571]

Watching your videos is so relaxing as well as educational.

[@RADGarage]

That's more than I even could expect. I do like to satisfy and if you happen to pick up a thing or two, that's just icing on the cake! Thanks for the kind words.

[@gufiaito69able]

The sound track on this is awesome, editing is great.

[@RADGarage]

Thank you very much! I really enjoy tracking down the songs that match the project's visuals. Always a fun chase for me. I'm glad you appreciated it.

[@rip_hakaroblox]

Another class video Rick and the music on point as always

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I'm starting to get the hang of it!

[@brianrossi4679]

Excellent video. I loved the four circle soap dispenser scene.

[@RADGarage]

I can never resist! Do you recall me doing anything similar in prior videos?

[@alainveenman6571]

Relaxing time has start 😎

[@RADGarage]

I am glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing.

[@kev1665]

Some of the best detailing content on KZbin in my opinion.... Honestly never seen anyone clean a wheel and tyre like that befor could watch that for hours 😂 👍.... End result amazing... Superb choice of music 👌.... Another fantastic job

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for that. I'm glad my content is starting to get more exposure because I knew there were people out there that would appreciate my approach.

[@drivefortright9662]

Your passion shows as the reflection the car carries 👍

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. You have a way with words.

[@alexanderbertolaso7516]

This video is extremely satisfying this time

[@RADGarage]

I'm happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@waynefromcanada]

Always a spectacular result. I have become aware that graphene coatings have become the new “thing” in automobile coatings. The chemical bond they produce lasts longer than ceramic with increased gloss and durability. Ease of application is also a plus with these finishes. Will be watching the long term to see where the industry goes. And once again, spectacular result.

[@RADGarage]

Yeah, it was hard not to get caught up in the excitement. Tim at Ethos has been super cool and supportive of me, my work, and my channel so it was a real pleasure to use the Matrix Coating. I will be applying it to my own car this Fall. I can't wait to see how it behaves with my Daytona Grey Pearl paint.

[@talesmedeirosdelima2929]

What a great job! That's a stunning RS5!

[@RADGarage]

It really is!

[@ethoscarcare]

Incredible work as always, thanks for taking the time to showcase what you do best!

[@RADGarage]

I am looking forward to Matrix coating my SQ5 in a month or so when I get some time off work. Ethos team, keep nailing it and I am so excited that your products will soon have Canadian distribution.

[@WEDEL01]

Awesome results on a beautiful Audi!

[@RADGarage]

I think so too!

[@fdu6]

Exquisite work, as usual, Ricarrrrrdo.

[@RADGarage]

Haha. I have a buddy who calls me Ricardo.

[@estebanespinosa62]

Dude, what an excelent job! Your videos are so cool, satisfying and relaxing. All my support, love your channel! Greetings from Mexico.

[@RADGarage]

Thank you very much! I wish you all the best and do me a favor and go watch my other ones!

[@Kiwi-sg1yi]

Another incredible show and result on glorious machine in one of the best colors... did not realize Carpro had wheel covers, ....I actually ended up watching this again - can't explain whats going on here : )

[@RADGarage]

You are becoming mesmerized! I love those wheel covers.

[@anvarrahmatullaev9620]

Sorry for my English. I’m from Kyrgyzstan. I saw many videos detailing and you know, you the best. Good work, good video quality. Good luck, bro! I wish all the best!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks so much. All the best to you and your country! 🇰🇬🇨🇦☮️

[@Alexparty2008]

There's something about detailing Audi's. Awesome video as always.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks! 👍 I agree.

[@fireball7671]

Nice job again Rick. Hope you can sneak in a few videos during your busy schedule. I really enjoy watching them. Hope things go well with being back at school teaching.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks very much. I will try my best, but my son's hockey season is about to kick off and that eats up a lot of my "garage time". I do have a big improvement planned for the garage so I'll be sure to share that through the channel. If that goes well, I should able to do more detailing during the winter months.

[@naiemar222]

What another epic video got nothing but respect for your efforts and ethics to your trade thanks Rick .

[@RADGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@rjw8368]

Fantastic finish, like glass.

[@RADGarage]

It did have a nice sheen to it.

[@kyled4156]

All I can say Rick is, what an incredible ability you have at making a car look amazing! You are truly gifted my friend, and I always look forward to your amazing work and videos!! Viewer for life!👍👍

[@RADGarage]

Wow man. That really means a lot to me for you to say that.

[@jimmyemond8213]

Such high quality video wow, always impressing ! Cheers from Quebec !

[@RADGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@Wim1975]

Great video Rick, one of the most brutal audi's, no turbo's and only a big v8. I like the model of this car and how widebody it is. Greetings from Holland!

[@RADGarage]

Greetings to you! Yes, this is a dying breed with its naturally aspirated V8. With the Milltek exhaust, this car rumbles down the street like a true stallion. I'd have a difficult time not making an offer on this car should it ever come up for sale. I love it that much.

[@Wim1975]

@@RADGarage I understand Rick, we are still boys and their toys!!😄

[@konstantin5501]

Eins der schönsten und beruhigendsten Videos von dir. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen 👍🏻👍🏻Grüße aus Deutschland ✌🏻

[@RADGarage]

It makes me happy that you found the video beautiful and calming.

[@thejimert]

Best autodetailing movies ❤️

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I'm glad you like them.

[@Coldheart1903]

Fun to watch especially since I also own one of these. 👍

[@kilove1]

Yes it is..I own an Audi as well..👍😀😀

[@RADGarage]

It's always better when you have a connection to the car in the video. I wish other people did staying details of Audi SQ5's. I'd be ALL OVER THAT! LOL

[@2020Tundra]

Wow, that car looked amazing after you finished!! I completely agree; your videos are quite soothing and relaxing. Excellent camera work, too. Thanks for sharing!!

[@RADGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's funny how my video style has caught on. I took a lot of flack for it in past years, but people are starting to pick up on my vibe!

[@jbanks5228]

Love your videos, very soothing and satisfying watching your patience and attention to detail when it comes to cars. Love garage set-up and the Adams products in the background.

[@RADGarage]

Where have you been all my life? You sound like the PERFECT RAD viewer! Great to have you enjoying my videos. Take care.

[@jaaphoogendijk671]

Beautiful job on this RS5! I didn't know the RS5 hosted a V8 engine, but even if you hadn't filmed it, it was easily hearable at the end, nice to incorporate the sound. Good job on the new font and 'subtitles', I think they are extra sleek. Cool to see that you learn from other youtubers, and also credit them, truly gentlemen-like Rick! By the way, is it possible that in the future, you do a video solely based on the interior or the engine bay of a car? I certainly would love to see videos specific and in-depth about one topic every now and then. Cheers!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Jaap. I"m always trying to learn and push my practice forward. As for the engine bay, that's one part of the process I have shied away from in recent years. I might tackle that on my own car, but I am too gun shy to do that on someone else's car because I would feel terrible if I was to do it improperly and enter water into sensitive areas of an engine compartment. I can certainly appreciate your idea though. Concentrating on a certain aspect is a great way to add some variety to my channel. Thanks for mentioning that.

[@jaaphoogendijk671]

@@RADGarage Understandable, the first time ( and only time so far) that I cleaned my mother's engine bay, I only lightly scrubbed the painted sides and engine cover, and then chickened out😅. I am going to try a more thorough clean in the future as I have better supplies and understanding now however.

[@anthonyperez5744]

I would love my G37 to treated to a spa like this. Excellent work.

[@RADGarage]

Bring her by!

[@Mike_Spina]

This was a fun one Rick! Results speak for themselves, great job man!

[@RADGarage]

Big project stuffed into a busy weekend left no time for chat! Just work work work and the results were quite satisfying. Thanks Mike.

[@jaaphoogendijk671]

@@RADGarage I already thought when watching, Rick is not taking his time on this one, it was elbow grease through and through!

[@markmccullough6873]

Perfection my man beautiful job rad.Stay Safe Stay Healthy.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks.

[@milenstoimenov9532]

Ridiculous results! I never looked back after using Sonax 04-06, Cut max and Essence. Combined with Meg MF pads and 'regular' orange pads, you can make any combination possible for any paint. 1 stage, 2 stage, name it you have it. No dust, amazingly long work times. Add Mille with low profile wool pads and there is even time to experiment :). Thanks for the video mate.

[@RADGarage]

Great advice on the polishes and pads. I'm currently adding some new options to my arsenal.

[@AussieDetails]

Another job well done! Looking crisp and fresh!

[@RADGarage]

Yeah, it came out nice. Wasn't easy, but I got there.

[@AussieDetails]

@@RADGarage did you find the graphene trickier to apply?

[@RADGarage]

It wasn't so much trickier, but I had seen a video prior by Brian at Apex about how hard this stuff bonds and at one point in the project I lost track of a little portion I coated. When I realized I hadn't buffed the excess off I freaked out! Luckily, it polished off real easy but I had thought I had made a fatal mistake! I think I need to get more experience under my belt with graphene and I'll be able to relax a bit. I did find it a bit tricky to know exactly when it was time to wipe away the excess. The instructions say to wait until you see a cloudy/foggy appearance but that wasn't always apparent. The spread was awesome though. On a black car it was super easy to see where I had applied the coating because it really goes on evenly and was easy to see.

[@AussieDetails]

@@RADGarage thanks for your insight. I watched Brian's video as well. I think I'm going to test this on my car. Thanks again !!!

[@DJRonnieDBoston]

Rick you always amaze me with the quality of work top notch buds !!! liked the Audi logo soap touch :) I think if I didn't need the SQ5 room for my DJ equipment I would've bought the RS5 such nice lines on it beautiful car for sure.

[@RADGarage]

I really hope I am in a position to make a serious offer on this car when the day comes that the owner moves into something else. I have driven it a few times and it is just sublime.

[@olivermesser2356]

Thanks for the nice Time

[@RADGarage]

Absolutely my pleasure!

[@faboste61]

Thank you for the new post! Greetings from Belgium.

[@RADGarage]

You bet. Always glad to have Belgian viewers stopping by! 🇧🇪

[@Buckyvw]

Beautiful car and beautiful results. Keep it up Rick. P.s, you're nailing the 50/50 shots!

[@RADGarage]

That was my only good 50/50 shot ever. At the time, I didn't think it was going to turn out but I was happily surprised. Thanks Bucky.

[@96muttrix96]

Great video as always! Stunning RS5 too!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. That car is utter perfection.

[@mikestefani7414]

Great work Rick. The car looks amazing!👍👍

[@RADGarage]

It's kind of hard for that car to NOT look amazing! Thanks.

[@PrestigeDetailingStudio]

Extremely satisfying! Great result! Loved the experimentation and paired up with some really fitting music! Hope you've had A great summer!

[@OAP_studio]

I love watching. You can really relax

[@RADGarage]

Thanks man. I have had a great summer and I am proud of what I was able to accomplish and share through the channel. The viewership has grown and I have been so blessed to receive such an outpouring of support from people. I'll sneak a few projects in moving forward, but time is of the essence especially since my son's hockey season is starting up and watching him on the ice is my greatest joy in life. For anyone reading his comment, be sure to head on over to @prestige's YT channel to see one of the coolest home detailing garages you could ever imagine!

[@PrestigeDetailingStudio]

@@RADGarage winter is coming to an end here and I can't wait for the hot weather! Mate you should be proud, you produce really great videos and obviously you've increased your skills along the way not only in detailing but the skillset required to make these videos is an achievement in itself, ive watched your channel more than double in subscribers and its been really great to watch! Mate I bet watching your boy play is the best thing ever! I hope to experience that for myself one day, I actually wanted to play ice hockey as a kid but wasn't much of a league, only a couple in Perth! cheers for the kind words Rick, but the fun is only just beginning!

[@RADGarage]

I look forward to following you grow your audience too!

[@apostolisapostolos2254]

A nother outstanding video. Respect 🇬🇷

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. So cool to have a supporter all the way from Greece! The birthplace of Democracy!

[@ozrenradovanlija5600]

This was so nice and relaxing to watch

[@RADGarage]

I was very happy with the vibe of this one. Too bad I didn't have the time record the interior work.

[@ozrenradovanlija5600]

@@RADGarage Thinking of going myself in car detailing because i enjoy working on and with cars so mutch IT IS really relaxing. Only thing here in Germany is by law you cant wash car on your yard garage pr on the Street if you dont have suitable solution for the water waste Drainage. Bit anyway keep up with good work

[@RADGarage]

I was just doing a Zoom chat with a detailer from Norway and he mentioned how you guys in Germany have such tight regulations about washing cars. Our laws are becoming more strict but nothing like Europe. In one way it is good, but in another way it is not.

[@cameronbajt4]

Nice tunerworks plate frame!

[@RADGarage]

Adds 5 BHP

[@stephanelemoigne3028]

Encore du super bon boulot comme à ton habitude quelle détente devant tes vidéos Rick. Continue comme ça j'adore👍👍👍👍

[@RADGarage]

This one had a very relaxing tone to it. I'm glad you liked it.

[@pjfan173]

Another great video. It would enjoy you talking through the steps, products and equipment used maybe a the end

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I invite you to check out some of my Wash & Chat videos where I do discuss my process while actually completing work. I plan on doing some in the coming months. What, in particular, are you interested in hearing me discuss the most?

[@pjfan173]

RAD GARAGE I have watched most all of your videos. I was thinking a recap at the end and again showing all the products that you have used

[@RADGarage]

Let me think about that. Thanks for showing enough interest in my work to take the time to make a suggestion like this. I have the best viewers.

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

Heavenly & Hypnotic detail. #amazing 💎 Videography is top notch!! 👍

[@RADGarage]

Thank you 🙌

[@KMD-if2gm]

Rick the detailing god! There's the proof 👍

[@RADGarage]

Far from it, but I appreciate your compliment.

[@TA-hn9cs]

Great video and Awesome job. What a good looking car!

[@RADGarage]

It is a great design. There's a part of me that hopes I buy it off him at some point.

[@eric8588]

Another RAD production!

[@RADGarage]

Indeed!

[@gcrockford8191]

Wow car Wow Detail and another WOW for the hell of it!!

[@RADGarage]

Haha. Thanks. I like "Wows".

[@jeffhirst1403]

great vid,absolute masterclass.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Jeff. That was a highly satisfying project for me and the results were even more satisfying.

[@LittleJa2002]

I just subscribed. Much admiration for your keen art to auto detailing! While it’s not even close to the performance of that RS5, I have a 2013 Phantom Black Pearl Audi A4 and I love it.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for the nice comment. I hope you continue to enjoy your A4. They are such good all-round cars.

[@thomasb4485]

Hello, i just discovered your channel, your videos are great! Hello from France 👋

[@RADGarage]

Glad you like them! I appreciate you spending your time here on my channel. I enjoy sharing my work with people from all over the world.

[@ClausUibel]

Meanwhile my favorite KZbinr. Greetings from Ingolstadt.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks so much.

[@geoh8241]

Wish I can find someone like you to detail my car

[@RADGarage]

Dudes like me are out there, we are just sometimes hard to find!

[@HawaiiRebel]

Absolutely amazing!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks.

[@alangligor]

Great job Rick!! I think this is one of your best videos!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@RADGarage]

I do aim to make each one a bit better than the previous. I had an unfortunately accident with a motorized slider while filming this one, so some of the footage didn't quite turn out as good as I had hoped because the gear was bent. I had to pull some tricks out of my hat to stabilize a few scenes. Luckily, the new slider arrived as I was recording the finish shots.

[@KINGVONFRM063]

So relaxing) sorry for being 4 weeks long i was in vacations now im back

[@RADGarage]

No worries! I haven't had a vacation in a long time!

[@guenterhaines8898]

This is my first timing watching one of your videos. It beautifully compliments the very vocal posts from others detainers. Artful approach! Appreciate the complimentary list of products and equipment. I’m a new subscriber!

[@RADGarage]

I enjoy many other channels where the theme is reviewing products and procedures, but I have always been a fan of just watching a car being spoiled. The first video that really captured my attention was the BMW M5 detail video by Adonis Detailing. It stands up all these years later.

[@joseph8626]

Hello good sir, may I ask what your tire and wheel cleaning formula is? So relaxing to watch.

[@RADGarage]

I use Adam's Wheel & Tire cleaner in a continuous spray bottle that infuses the liquid with a bit of air to give it that frothy performance.

[@vinbags]

Great job again..im loving the graphene coatings..I've been using Adams with great success..easy to work with and water beads rediculous..

[@RADGarage]

I'm looking forward to slapping it on my own car in the near future to see how it performs.

[@kingdramanyz]

that 2013 looks better than the majority of the 2020 out now

[@RADGarage]

Yes, the designers really hit the bullseye on this one. That retractable spoiler is the clincher for me! So cool.

[@pgill2682]

Great video and work as always ! Thank you Rick 😊

[@RADGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pgill2682]

@@RADGarage are you going to be trying the Adams graphene coating next?

[@RADGarage]

P GILL I still have a lot of Ethos left.

[@pgill2682]

@@RADGarage but rick your my adams guy!!! Lmao im just kidding bro. Im applying it to a 4 series bmw in a couple weeks i let you know how it goes.

[@RADGarage]

They had their chance to lock me up. 🔒

[@bilawalzafar551]

Magnifique travail 👍🏽👍🏽😊🥰🥰😊😊😊😊👋👋👋

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@in4chandru]

Great video, Thanks Rick!

[@RADGarage]

You are welcome!

[@Wofski]

Wow!!! That car was looking sweet!!! Great work man!!! You are the man!!! Can you please tell me what it is that you spray onto the paint after you polish??? And what is the purpose for that???

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I applied a graphene coating to that car. It protects the paint from the elements and makes the car easier to clean and maintain. It is supposed to last for many years.

[@Defiansy]

so relaxing to watch

[@RADGarage]

Glad you think so!

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

18 hours... Wow! It looks like a Million Bucks! :-)

[@RADGarage]

It's crazy how time adds up. An hour here, a half-hour there, next thing you know the weekend is gone! I did the interior on the Friday night from about 7 until 11, worked 8 until 8 Saturday and about 9 until 5 on Sunday. Some of that is filming, but then there's the clean up and washing of towels/pads that seems to be never-ending!

[@scootytamra]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@RADGarage]

Thank you!

[@wezeyp6362]

Can you do a video on a C7 A7?

[@RADGarage]

If I meet someone with one, then yes!

[@redlumf]

Thank you very much for sharing this, Rick. I’ve found myself gravitating to watching your videos because, in addition to the cinematics, I can relate. I’m a huge Audi fan, I also have a son, and on 4th of July weekend, I spent 8 hours detailing my car’s exterior. My wife supports my detailing, but even she asked why it took 8 hours (I washed, clayed and polished before coating). I can totally see how you’ve invested 15 hours for the interior and exterior detail. I’m not a pro detailer, and I don’t have as nice of a garage as yours, but I find detailing to be relaxing and a way to be one with my thoughts. I look forward to when you apply this graphene coating to your SQ5 and share your thoughts, because I’ve been looking for a more durable coating (I’ve applied a ceramic spray coating that’s expected to last 6 mos) for our cars. More power to you and your channel. Take care! 😃

[@RADGarage]

Sounds like we have very similar ways of looking at the world! My wife has become accustomed to me washing the car for days at a time. I'll tell her I'll only be a few hours and she just rolls her eyes. I'm fortunate that people will trust me with their cherished rides because it brings me great satisfaction but also allows me to practice my skills and process.

[@SpeedCQ]

Beautiful video! I'm curious to see the performance of the Ethos coating in the long-term. Keep us posted if you can!

[@RADGarage]

I am inserted in its performance as well. I plan on doing my own car here in the next little while. Since I have used multiple ceramic coating in the past, I'll have a good baseline for comparison.

[@goranjakopanec2289]

Great job Man👍👍

[@RADGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@majesticdetail3422]

Hey my friend, another great detail. A little surprising to see rupes dust like that, maybe your pads were clogged a bit. But I do know there older formulas did dust a bit. An FYI for you. Since you have tire covers, as I do. I like dress the tires after the car is washed and dress the engine as well before I work on the paint. That way I don't get dressing on the paint. It makes it a while lot easier and you just have to worry about the paint at that point. Your videos are getting better and better my friend. RAD is really RAD.

[@RADGarage]

Yeah, I get that. I find that the tire dressing stains the wheel covers though, so I prefer to do the dressing as one of the very last steps. The way I apply the dressing, there's no real way to transfer dressing to the paint. I did clean and dress the engine bay prior to addressing the paint. That Rupes polish is done. That was the second pass with that fresh pad and the dust was brutal. I need to replenish my compounds and polishes. Way too many of them are old now.

[@majesticdetail3422]

@@RADGarage i feel you my brother. What's your next set of polishes?

[@RADGarage]

I'm open. CarPro, Sonax, not quite sure. I will be speaking with Chris and Carzilla and see what he has to say. Do you have any suggestions?

[@majesticdetail3422]

@@RADGarage lol, thats a huge suggestion my friend. You can't go wrong with Sonax. From Cut Max to Perfect Finish those 2 combos will do so much for you. But, Gyeon Primer, Gyeon PPF renew is great for when your prepping for coating and films. 3D one is an all around great polish especially for B and C pillars while 3D Xtra Cut ACA works great for hard paints. Carpro Essence + is great for repairs on coatings. A great all around cutting compound I've been using lately, which works great with microfiber and wool is the last cut by Jay Price. Great finishing abilities. It's really hard to say which ones I would use without doing a test spot on the car for the optimum result. But these are the ones I always have in stock. I have other ones too but I use these the most. I'm sure Carzilla carries most of them.

[@RADGarage]

I'm screenshotting this and taking it to Carzilla with me! Thanks man.

[@thomasweatherbee-martin2790]

excellent video!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks.

[@nickbrown5906]

Great video !

[@RADGarage]

Thanks Nick.

[@simoamd6335]

Your videos should have much attention tbh ♥️

[@RADGarage]

My channel is trending upwards so that's all I can ask for! Thanks for the compliment and be sure to check out my prior projects when you have the time.

[@tunahangundogan4189]

RS5 my car.. u are best bro🤘

[@RADGarage]

Thanks. I love the RS5.

[@adautospadetailing4998]

U 👍👍👍👍 Detailer.. From 🇲🇾 🇲🇾 🇲🇾

[@RADGarage]

Oh Malaysia. I spent some time in KL and Langkawi a few years ago. I just love your country! All the best.

[@mattg7465]

In this case, no clay bar was used. Did you determine the paint was clean enough to just skip to the cut/polish phase? or in what scenarios can you skip claying before polish?

[@RADGarage]

I just feel the paint. If I don't feel contaminants, I move to correction. I know this car well and I know it is garaged at home and work. It is driven daily but not on major roads where it would see heavy commercial traffic. Mechanical and chemical decontamination would have been a waste of time in this case. Good question though.

[@ClausUibel]

Hi Rick. Once again, greetings from Ingolstadt.

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@jaysoncarlos8651]

Amazing Video men!👍👍

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for the visit

[@bbreed1]

This is amazing!!!! What would you charge for something of this caliber detail

[@RADGarage]

If I was fully charging, I'd probably have to hurry up and not spend so much time on it! These projects you see me complete for others are super good deals because I'm not doing this for the money. I charge a little, but not near what a pro would.

[@kevin4zero127]

Rick, what wheel brushes do you use? What do you use to clean them after you are done?

[@RADGarage]

I've picked up a wide variety of brushes over the years. The one I find myself using every time is the "toilet bowl brush". It is the Daytona Speedmaster PRO and it has been discontinued. EZ Detail brush is similar but it is blue. I also have a smaller version of that brush as well as a stiff bristle carpet brush I have relegated it to tire duty. I have a wool 4-finger mitt from Griot's I use for the face and a typical detail brush I use for the lugs. None of these brushes are anything super special, but they work well and I always get good results. I just simply rinse the brushes with water after I'm done and let them hang to dry.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Which towel do you like to use with the Defy? Thx Rick

[@RADGarage]

It is a CarPro towel I have had around for a long time but never used. I think it is a glass towel to be honest. I find I don't have any short-pile low gsm towels appropriate for coating removals so I am going to hit up Carzilla to get some Detail POPO Ocean Wave Weave 320gsm towels that should do the trick. You definitely don't want a plush towel when removing excess coating.

[@GoofylookinHippy]

I noticed you use a regular spray nozzle to rinse the car after the contact wash instead of the pressure washer. Is this just for the cinematography or is there more to it?

[@RADGarage]

There’s not a lot to it. The way I see it, the only purpose of a rinse at that point in the process is to get the soap that is carrying the particulates off the car as quickly and efficiently as possible. The surface of the car is now clean so my focus is to rinse the soap off in seconds with a regular hose nozzle. The high pressure rinse with the foam is what loosens and dislodges the dirt from the paint and in the tight panel gaps.