Winter Detailing | Paint Decon & Soft99 Fusso Protection

[@DucatiDiaries]

Winter detailing... the bane of my existence.

[@JWL-UK]

Glad to see that you became a Fusso Coat advocate overcoming the issues you had on the first video. If paintwork is well prepped and maintenance washes are kept in check, you'll see fusso lasting 1 year+ on a daily driver, at least that's the case in the North of England.

[@OuzoLouGarage]

Secret weapon should be in everyone's hands . This stuff just works

[@mynsxt6]

I love a great winter detail, it is very satisfying indeed!!!!!!

[@JWL-UK]

I still swear by Fusso Coat + BSD as a topper. Just polished my daily driver after 18,000 miles in the UK (around 18 months) of first applying Fusso to a prepped paint and using BSD as a drying aid diluted. I wash the car at least once a week. Chemical decom 4 times in that time. Car had just a few swrils, ZERO need for claying. Just used Auto Fanatic Secret Weapon (DA with orange pad) to clean the paint and car was ready for a new coat of Fusso Coat. At this rate, my 200 grams can will last 10 years! 😊

[@kurtmuroki8763]

Nice. I got my entire car covered in Llumar film. I basically do nothing except a little detail spray and it looks great. Best decision ever.

[@ronlk46]

Another great video! Added a few items too my Amazon Wish List after watching your video m

[@williamgiglio3476]

Thanks for all the detailing tips, AF. I followed your winter detailing tips last winter with perfect results. Even after many road trips last winter on salt covered highways my cars paint remained like new! I may have to stick will the Collinite winter wax, my garage isn’t warm enough for the Fusso wax but I think I’ll pick up a can just in case I get a warm day to try it.

[@autofanaticcars]

the 476S works great but during rough winters I advise maybe applying it 2- 3 times per winter season and following my decon steps here of clay, Secret Weapon, Gyeon Prep and 476 just to make sure its doing its job.

[@williamgiglio3476]

Auto Fanatic - Yes, I usually wax my cars every two to three months, with a quick detail after every wash. But I’ve got to tell you, I just used your Secret Weapon car wax and it is amazing stuff! I used it as a base coat for the Collinite. But after I did the hood, the shine and reflection I got, even in the garage is nothing short of incredible! This is my favorite wax! Thanks!

[@millerdetailing4176]

Great video , definitely spot on with the temperature having to be at a certain level to work with fusso coat. It is harder to use and take off but the self cleaning properties and protection are far beyond most hand waxes. Which makes it a great sacrificial winter protection layer for your vehicle. Can’t wait for the next video and as always great content .

[@autofanaticcars]

Yep the Fusso is not a show car wax but for this application its the perfect solution and the reason I prefer using this over a ceramic coating is because daily driving cars things happen, objects hit paint, road debris or getting behind a salt truck so if you ever need to correct any panel its super easy with a wax.

[@millerdetailing4176]

Absolutely couldn’t agree with you more whole reason I haven’t coated my daily drivers. Great channel love the content and your honest thoughts , reviews and opinion on everything car care.

[@diljithayre9379]

Damn man I'm glad to see another guy with OCD when it comes to their baby you actually understand the bond between a man and his machine a lot of people including my wife and family do not understand my obsession with my metal pet great great detailing video mate I can actually understand and see your passion and soft 99 have been using it now for a couple of years outstanding easy to apply you know it will last good 8 to 12 months I always put the coat on the last week of September here in the UK easy easy goes all the way to first week of April without too much maintenance just regular turtle Wax washes once again absolutely absolutely understand your passion

[@TKsw191145]

Just used this exact processes and products to prep my vehicles for winter

[@autofanaticcars]

how did it work out for you?

[@TKsw191145]

@@autofanaticcars vehicles look great. Relatively easy, just being very thorough like you said. Cannot wait for the first wash to see the water behavior. Highs are still in the mid 80s where I am at but this is when I had time to do

[@davem3708]

Way to go. Keep the great content coming

[@0DeadSoul0]

Thanks for the winter prep tips. Our winters in the Carolinas are pretty mild and what works for the summer also works well in the winter. We are usually only a week or two away from a day in the mid 60’s. However, A couple times a year they brine the roads so I am very interested in how you wash / desalt the underside of the car, wheel wells, etc. Especially the felt like finished, sound absorbing, materials they now use on the underside of higher end cars like AR, Audi, BMW, etc.

[@autofanaticcars]

head over to my Instagram I just did this yesterday in a short clip I posted

[@DjBann]

I'm curious on why you're not a fan of iron products. Fantastic video!!!

[@autofanaticcars]

they smell disgusting and will eventually kill you from the fumes they give off. I can not use them as they seriously make me sick with my respiratory function.

[@DjBann]

@@autofanaticcars This really gives me ideals on other ways to do a paint decontamination to not use an iron remover. I do mobile detailing with a detail keg and iron removal can be quite a paint for me at times, ntm can't stand the smell. Will definitely keep this in mind.

[@dermotoshea4372]

Snake oil parlour trick

[@KseriesKyle]

The PFM wax removal towels are the best! Wont use anything else for product removal.

[@autofanaticcars]

best towels ever

[@nicorallysport]

Clay bar line pro meguiar's C2000 & C2100, for me the best clay bar with 3m perfect it lll also ! 👍 👍 I like to use them with the meguiar's M34 final inspection. Which then improves the work of ipa (carpro eraser for me), because M34 pro line meguiar's is silicone free, where hydrophobic polymer, which could hinder the installation of a ceramic treatment (or others) . So if by mistake we forget a place with the ipa, thanks to M34 is not that awkward 😊

[@steves.922]

Outstanding video! Thanks!

[@SnakeDoctor5104]

If you want more paint gloss, put a layer of King of Gloss or Kiwami on top of the Fusso Coat. I did this as my winter paint prep just before fall. This stuff really does keep dirt, water, etc off your paint.

[@autofanaticcars]

your not the first person to mention King of Gloss so i just ordered a tin now online to try it out.

[@SnakeDoctor5104]

@@autofanaticcarsCool. I think you will be pleasantly suprised. All I received was comments from co-workers on how shiny my car was. And that's saying a lot since my car is a 2004. Hydrophobics is practically the same between the two, so no worries there. Here is link to a blog which will give you some idea of the ratings betwwen Soft99's product that I found scouring the internet. www.nipponshine.com/blog/which-wax-is-suitable-for-me/

[@notfound-qg2ii]

You do the exact steps I do for a detailing process. However I used to use soft coat 99 and also collinite wax 476. However it that is a painstaking process. Try the new Turtle Wax hybrid Ceramic spray coating. Unbelievable durability and high gloss shine.

[@vondecker7774]

Thanks for going through the steps and making key points of things to watch for in your preparation. I totally agree and experienced the same that if proper preparation is not achieved you will not obtain maximum potency of any product. I don’t know if anyone has asked or if you have tried the Jescar Power Lock Plus sealant yet? I just purchased some for my new GT350 and other cars I do for folks. Ive seen a lot of reviews and people using it with excellent shine, durability, and longevity. Apex did a video comparing it to other sealants and hands down outperformed the completion.

[@autofanaticcars]

that stuff you bought is just a thick emulsified silicone that will ruin the towels you use to remove it. heavy silicones cause too much filling of the surface which I never liked.it works well but not fun to use I honestly hate that stuff and always have. there are much nicer products to use on the market these days.

[@brianmiller3349]

@@autofanaticcars hi, what would you use in ace if Jescar Power Lock. I prepped my truck for winter back in October and applied it to my truck. I'm always open to using different products. I still have my Wife's Honda and my Wrangler to detail. They are both kept in the garage and my truck is kept outdide. Thank you

[@autofanaticcars]

do the Fusso coat forget that jescar stuff i think youll be very surprised at the results and never look back especially long term durability but just prep the paint properly.

[@alvaromacedo2622]

Thank you for this video. I just try your 007 Gloss Enhancer with great result ( i use it after every wash ). Next i need to try the secret weapon/soft99fuso for the winter specially here in the Midwest where get a lot snow. Thank you.

[@autofanaticcars]

try it step by step as I show here and your going to love it.

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

The car looks beautiful and your process is great if you have a nice garage. Could you do a video on winter cleaning without having access to water? I would be very interested in seeing your technique and what product you would recommend. And not to sound like I'm kissing a**, but your secret weapon is phenomenal. I have been asked what I used to fix issues on friends cars and I show them the bottle. More than once I have been asked to give them some, and I have to tell them to stop mooching and frigen buy some. Anyway thanks 👍✌️🇺🇸

[@autofanaticcars]

il do a video soon freezing my ass with no use of water for sure, i may actually shoot it later today.

[@1974gladiateur]

Pretty nice paint my friend.

[@ts6640]

So, in summation when applying Fusso Coat it is paramount to ensure the temperature of the panel is approximately 65 degrees as well as you must use the sealant very sparingly (i.e. one quarter turn twist clockwise and one quarter turn twist counter clockwise) let it come to a haze and remove with a towel designed specifically for wax removal..........correct? Also, if dusting does occur do you recommend perhaps lightly spraying the panel with a quick detail spray and then wiping up the residue? Dusting is my biggest concern when using Fusso coat and therefore your input is greatly appreciated!! By the way, I am not a professional detailer but rather just some guy who likes to play “weekend warrior”

[@autofanaticcars]

the dusting comes from how you apply it with your start and stop of the wax applicator, the higher spots will dust ever so slightly. if you use the PFM towels like I suggest you won't have any worries even on black paint. Sometimes I use my 007 Gloss Enhancer if I miss a few spots on the wipe down

[@MrTurbobuick87]

Phil, thanks for these great videos. Just winter prepped a brand new Toyota Highlander. Wash, clay, griots perfecting cream and a coat of Fusso 99. Forgot to use my gyeon prep before wax. Hope that doesn’t effect performance. The Highlander comes stock with a protective film on the bumpers from the factory. Any knowledge you can share of how to prep and protect those areas would be awesome. I’m not sure fusso is the best to put on that film, but I suspect your secret weapon is safe and would only require one step. Top it w 007? Thanks for your contributions to the auto world!

[@MyGuyKirby]

Nice, but like Houston winters better, no salt concerns. A new power washer, sounds interesting

[@autofanaticcars]

the new pressure washer is the best purchase I made in a very long time, it won't appeal to most for many reasons but its a professional electric machine that lets me do every task around the house and the cars all in one package which is what I wanted since I sold my Gas push start Ryobi unit over a year ago. the Kranzle is a great machine but not enough balls to do real tasks around the house and for my lifestyle. You guys will see it soon.

[@benkneisley3001]

I know you won't give your formula, but can you please explain your Secret Weapon product. Is it similar to a cleaner wax type of result? Thanks in advance

[@autofanaticcars]

watch the full demo video on the product

[@hdmuzzillo]

Hi Auto Fanatic, Awesome car (Im a super fan of Alfa Romeo) Just bought my first FUSSO can, I can see you are wax team guy and tried 476 and 915 among others... Are you still preffer FUSSO for self cleaning and lasting? Ive enjoyed the video.

[@Lecksfitness]

Love that car!😍

[@jawad5867]

Very good and informative video waiting for a good day to use fusso. Is it very important to use an ipa?

[@autofanaticcars]

yes you MUST clean the paint extremely well or fusso will streak and fight you to no end.

[@jawad5867]

Cool thanks

[@brandonm1292]

Awesome video. Have you thought about doing an AF interior cleaner?

[@shirleyc7175]

I watched your video answered a lot of questions. Went to order the soft 99 and it said dark, I am thinking it is for dark colored car ?.. I have a silver Denali do I use the same soft 99. Also wondering will the clay remove water spots on glass as well as paint, if not what do I use?

[@autofanaticcars]

My Secret Weapon will remove water spots on paint and glass and you can even use with a machine on glass.

[@shirleyc7175]

So how do I get your secret weapon to remove water spots

[@eurospec905]

Fantastic video AF! If I recall correctly you’re not a fan of PPF and while this being a daily driven vehicle, have you had any rock chips and if so what is your method for repair? I haven’t seen a video on your channel about this but I think many would benefit from the AF approach to this :) cheers

[@autofanaticcars]

Yeah not a huge PPF fan, i actually bought some XPEL for my new Gt350R and i have not even bothered to put it on the rear impact area since my custom gravel guards work so well. I will do a video on this soon

[@johnkingery2347]

Great channel! I work hard on Porsche 997 which looks good but not like yours. BTW, seriously considering a '20 Guila Q4.

[@autofanaticcars]

997 is my favorite water cooled 911, go for the 2020 Q4

[@HarlemFinest155]

Can the snow storm soap be safe to use on factory matte paint ?

[@autofanaticcars]

yes you can use on matte paint

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Brilliant

[@Jeeper1378]

That prep is going to remove the wax and/or polymer in the 007?

[@jamesjannell8706]

Thank you Phil. Very intuitive once again. Curious did you ever clear bra the nose of Alfa.

[@autofanaticcars]

no ppf on my cars

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

Auto Fanatic why no PPF?

[@maximolotov]

Great video. Is there anything that can remove Fuso apart from polishing ? P.S. Chemical Guys wax remover even after ,6 rounds can not remove it

[@autofanaticcars]

not that i have found, few panel wipes with auto body prepsol can but it seems every paint reacts a bit different on the removal which is a bitch with fusso

[@maximolotov]

@@autofanaticcars Thanks a lot Kind Sir.

[@joselclaudio2338]

I can do this on summer or just work on winter?

[@autofanaticcars]

anytime you like. but in the summer months I like Collinite915 for the show glow it gives but the best advice do not try to do Fusso if the panels are cold it will be hell for you to work with.

[@genysmenrunner1677]

Would you do a video with the satin wheels preparation? It will be a ceramic coating?

[@autofanaticcars]

we are doing a coating this week on a freshly refinished set of a satin matte texture set of wheels.

[@mehmedsamirs]

Is claying really necessary?

[@carlloftin2850]

Do you have any info / “how to” for cleaning the under body - I just pick up a car that spent at least two long winters in New York - I want to remove any contamination that would cause rust - if you have any tips on rust prevention that should take place after the cleaning that would be great.

[@autofanaticcars]

i use various methods check my channel for videos i posted last year etc on my Shelby those should help.

[@artemiscool67]

When you clay a panel, do you fold over the piece of clay at least once for that one panel, or do you only fold over the piece of clay when you move to next panel?

[@autofanaticcars]

ok here is what I do, if you become stingy on the clay you will scratch and mar the paint. I take a piece as shown and il do 1 panel with it, fold it a few times as i hear and feel any resistance. then i get another piece and move on to another panel, larger panels il use 2 pieces, smaller panels 1 piece can do 2 panels or move depending on how bad they are contaminated. usually when i do clay a full size car i will use 1/2 to 3/4 of the bar of clay just to be safe.

[@artemiscool67]

@@autofanaticcars perfect, thanks!

[@Pedroluvslupe]

How about the other colinite I thought you were a big fan of colinite and what about the ceramic wax from chemical guys?

[@autofanaticcars]

fusso coat is the strongest wax you can ever use so for winter its the best solution.

[@fredppp5288]

How often do you re-use pfm wax removal towels or you discard them after the Fusso coat?

[@autofanaticcars]

after I wax any car I put the PFM towels in a clean bucket with water and some microfiber cleaner and clean by hand and soak them for hours, then I wring out and place in a bin for the washer machine.

[@jacobjones5247]

Can you use a glaze and then put fusso on top? I have fusso and super resin polish and was wondering if they’d work together. Thanks

[@autofanaticcars]

why use a glaze all they do is fill, fix the paint and lock it in with one simple step. i think the fusso solvents would remove any glaze its fairly potent stuff.

[@jacobjones5247]

Don’t have a da to hand to correct the paint so was going for the easiest option for me. I can get my hands on a rotary, any advice in trying to correct with one of them. Thanks

[@cobra454tim]

Can you use your ultimate secret weapon with a machine or would it flash too quickly?

[@autofanaticcars]

yes machine polish with a DA or Rotary its amazing that was the original intent of the product but using it by hand also works awesome.

[@cobra454tim]

Auto Fanatic thank you!

[@Logan-te3iq]

Now that you’ve touched it you’ve got scratches 😂

[@lucas9277]

what-song-is-at-the-end-of-the-video

[@Devon_Meadows]

Why not just ceramic coat it ?

[@SWAGURA]

Didnt u say fusso coat was terrible at one point? What changed your mind? P.s I wanna buy a used f10 5 series, I found some fornarund under 10k I just wanted your opinion on this.

[@autofanaticcars]

after my video last time I really spent so much more time testing and finally found a fool proof way to use it, the temp of the panel is so critical to this product and the protection it offers is unreal compared to any other wax or sealant I ever tested. Its also one of the hardest to strip off the paint as well and would require polishing to get full removal of Fusso.

[@texasstreetproductions9041]

@@autofanaticcars I've tried purple power soap in a foam Cannon and straight super clean around 4 months after I applied it and it was still there

[@texasstreetproductions9041]

If you search f10 m5, the first videos that pops up says " Get your warranty ready" 😂

[@hakman239]

Dry scratches the clay will scratch its self

[@simoncook1885]

Have you had any issues with your Alfa QV?

[@autofanaticcars]

watch my 1 year video from a few weeks back

[@johnwagner4559]

Can't ya bro.

[@cobra454tim]

I’ve always wanted to try soft 99 but it seems very expensive to me, i’ve been using Colinites 845 Jes car Power 🔒 Duo, however I think and I’m not sure but soft 99 may have better water shooting abilities might be significantly more hydrophobic than 845???

[@autofanaticcars]

try this method you'll love it, Jescar is just thick silicone I hate that stuff because it fills like a glaze and ruins your towels.

[@cobra454tim]

Auto Fanatic Great point about Jes car, I always wondered if it did fill! Gyeon prep works great as well. My Subaru is a daily driver but I maintain her at about 85 to 90% I have some deeper scratches in the clearcoat that I’m not going to mess with why-shoot through all the clear, especially soft Subaru paint, my color is ice silver metallic.

[@ts6640]

Auto Fanatic, in actuality I love any product with filling type attributes (including Powerlock and Chemical Guys Blacklight) given how difficult it is for me to find the time to perform a proper paint correction. The only problem (as you know) is that these types of products tend to have horrible durability and typically only last a couple of washes. Any tips for extending the life of “glaze type products” Many thanks!! By the way, I placed your Secret Weapon product in my Amazon cart and will be purchasing here soon!

[@autofanaticcars]

order Secret Weapon soon there are less than a dozen bottles left and no more stock. You can try fusso over a glaze but this is what bothers me, so many guys on social media talk about stacking products but I feel this is bs because the heavy solvents of some products will reactivate the lower layer and just remove it so to me stacking may work only with compatible products based on the raw ingredients.

[@cobra454tim]

Auto Fanatic I agree with you on that I sometimes wonder about the same issue with solved based...🤔

[@KyleFonrose]

Would a clay mitt have done the job of removing that amount of contamination from the hood?

[@autofanaticcars]

i stay away from clay mitts as no matter how careful you can be you tend to scratch the paint always using them quickly.

[@thecatsofkipling5401]

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[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Hmmmm no need for iron removers or decon soaps…I only iron remove after clay bar. The clay bar can shear off the tops of the ferrous iron deposits, but it will not remove them. The shards have to be melted with thyoglycolic acid and pressure washed from the membrane of clear coat. A “decon” is just a strong alkaline or strong basic soap solution. When you’re going to prep a car for wax, there’s no reason not to use it. Sure there’s a lot to consider but stop overthinking 😅 chemical engineers know mountains more than either you or I and they ensure the products work before they go to market or they waste millions on shipping, marketing and development. A decon soap & iron remover won’t hurt your paint 🤪 Your alternative is a “pH neutral” soap which is the biggest gimmick in car care. If it’s pH neutral, it has the least cleaning potential possible and you probably paid $25 for a gallon of blue foo foo juice. Waste of money, waste of time considering your goal is to remove dirt from the car. Marketing gimmick 101, pH neutral is dumb.

[@thecatsofkipling5401]

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