- What's going on Chemical Guys family?
Thank you so much for tuning in for today's episode
of Detail Garage.
As you see here, we have this beautiful black BMW.
And it's in the shop because we're going to give it
a routine wash, which is a common question we get,
when to wash the vehicle,
what soap to use,
and how to properly do it.
So today, we're going to get started
by showing you the proper ins and outs
of how to pick a soap,
and also what's going to work best for you.
So, let's get started.
So, most of you guys who wash your car on a regular basis
want something that's going to be easy enough
to gently remove abrasive particles from the surface
while also being safe for your coatings,
and this vehicle is no different from the rest.
So, it's got a ceramic coating as well as a layer of glaze
and sealant on it,
so you want a soap that's going to enhance it,
but safely remove anything that's on the surface,
which is why we're choosing to use our Hybrid V07.
This is an awesome soap
to lay down a very thick layer of suds,
which helps to lubricate the surface.
And what that means is it's going to glide
abrasive particles of dirt,
bird droppings, sand, everything off of the surface
without scratching the paint work.
And it's also safe for your ceramic coatings,
as well as any kind of glaze, sealant, or wax.
And it's also going to enhance the depth and gloss
of your vehicle.
So, in front of us,
we have our two bucket method set up already,
as well as our big mouth foam cannon.
And we're just going to show you
how to properly set all this up.
So, in front of us, we have two dirt traps.
And if you're unfamiliar with what these are
or you're not using them,
basically what these are are wash filtration filters.
And as you rub your wash mitt or your sponge
against the face of the dirt trap,
that's going to force abrasive particles and grime
underneath those cones,
and it's going to keep it off the vehicle
as well as from floating around in your clean water.
And this further reduces the chances
of bringing that dirt back to the vehicle
where it could potentially scratch it.
So, now we're also going to add a little bit
of our Hybrid V07 soap to one of the buckets.
You can use either one.
And then we'll also add it to our foam cannon,
just a couple of ounces,
and then we'll reattach the top
and start mixing the solution.
And then by using more than two or three ounces
is going to give you that thicker layer of foam.
And I'm just stirring the solution together
rather than shaking it up,
where it could potentially cause the foam
inside of the bottle or the canister,
and that's going to reduce its aeration
which reduces its foam thickness.
But by stirring it up together,
it'll properly foam as you press that trigger,
laying down that thick layer of suds on the vehicle.
So, to begin, we're going to use our pressure washer
to start rinsing it down from top to bottom,
hitting all of those horizontal planes
where all the abrasive particles tends to land,
and we'll move on to the foaming process
using our foam cannon.
So, as you guys saw,
we just finished rinsing down the vehicle.
And while we're rinsing it down,
I thought of a couple of questions
that a lot of you guys ask us.
And a couple of those are,
what pressure washer we use or what amount of psi do we use?
And typically, you want to use something between 1200
and 3500 psi.
It really doesn't matter the brand
or the model pressure washer you use,
because when it comes down to it,
it's typically your preference or your budget
that allows what kind of pressure washer
you're going to use.
You can use a gas or an electric pressure washer,
but preferably, you know, it's down to your own preferences.
And also, as you were watching,
we were rinsing it down with a barrier of about 18 inches
to maybe two feet of the space between the vehicle
and the tip of the pressure washer,
and that's going to ensure that we're not hurting any seals
or potentially damaging the paint work.
Because all we're using a pressure washer for is
to rinse away the heavier debris,
as well as lay down a thick layer of suds
and then rinse away that foam.
So, now with that being said,
we're going to activate the suds in our bucket.
And then we're going to move on to the foaming process,
as well as using our wash mitt to help glide away
any abrasive particles using a linear motion.
This is going to help reduce the chances
of inducing any kind of swirls or scratches.
And then we're going to move on to the final rinse
and then drying process.
Now, we're moving on to the actual washing process
of the vehicle.
A lot of guys ask us,
can they just rinse it and foam it and then rinse it again?
And that's typically okay,
as long as your car has just a very fine layer
of dust on there or maybe it just recently rained
or something like that.
But for your average daily driver
where it has caked on dust and grime,
you want to come back with your wash mitt or your sponge,
and then go across the vehicle,
gliding away any kind of abrasive particles and filth.
And at the same process, as we rinse it and foamed it,
we're going to start at the top, working in linear motions,
and just start gliding away those pieces of filth.
I like to work from the center out,
this way, I'm not reaching across the vehicle too much.
And then as I'm wiping, I'm rolling the wash mitt,
which creates a fresh edge,
but you can just see the awesome foaming power
of Hybrid V07.
Even on a car that's ceramic coated,
the entire vehicle is ceramic coated
and the windshield as well,
the soap still clings to the surface.
And that's going to give you that lubricating power
that you need, so you don't scratch
your finish of your vehicle,
whether it's ceramic coated or not.
This helps gently glide away filth and debris
with the ultimate wash.
Now, typically, your wash mitt or your sponge
is going to start to get dirty pretty quickly,
so that's why we have our second bucket.
And it's clear, so we can show you
just what we're doing here.
We're going to push the wash mitt all the way to the bottom
against the face of the dirt trap.
And this helps to release any abrasive particles.
This way, we're not bringing them back to the car.
And we're just going to wring it out on the ground.
And by wringing it out on the ground,
this further prevents the chances of us
bringing that filth back to the vehicle.
So, again, you can use Hybrid V07
in your favorite foam cannon, foam gun,
or just a traditional wash bucket
to give your car the ultimate wash and scratch-free finish.
And again, it's safe for any kind of glaze, sealant, waxes,
and even your ceramic coatings.
It helps enhance your gloss in depth
without damaging or degrading any kind of coatings.
Typically, as you work your way around the vehicle,
you're going to see that certain areas
are going to be dirtier than others.
And then normally, we start with the wheels,
because obviously, that's going to have the most brake dust
and road grime.
And also, your flat panels that are exposed
to constant sunlight and also things landing on the surface,
those are going to be much dirtier as well.
But also, the lower panels,
like your rocker panels and all that things,
that collects a lot of the road grime, tar,
road paint and all, any kinds of filth,
which is why I recommend working around in layers
almost like an onion.
Starting at the top and then just gently working your way
all the way to the bottom,
and this is going to be your final pass.
This way, you don't bring any kind of really abrasive pieces
or grime to the rest of the vehicle
where it could really potentially scratch the surface.
But same way, we're just going to work in linear motions,
wiping away any of the filth for the perfect shine.
Lastly, we need to dry the vehicle,
and we're going to be using
one of our favorite microfiber drying towels,
and that's our Woolly Mammoth.
This traps a lot of water,
which means that you're not going to be going over
with multiple passes,
trying to pick up those last water spots.
But also, it's very plush,
which means you're not going to be scratching the surface.
And that silk-banded edge ensures
that you're not going to induce any kind of swirls
or scratches as you do your final passes.
Now, luckily, it's fairly overcast today,
which means that we don't need to rush the drying process,
which means we can be extra thorough
and make sure we don't have any kind of last drops
or any kind of streaks.
But also, since we're using deionized water,
that also ensures
that we're not leaving a kind of hard water stains
which are really tough to get out,
especially if they sit on the surface then bake,
where you need to come back with like a water spot remover
or potentially polish the vehicle.
And this is great for your sensitive paint work.
You simply pat it and then wipe it away,
or pull it away, rather.
And this ensures you're not
creating any of those scratches or swirls
for, again, that scratch-free finish.
So, guys, I'm going to tackle the rest of the drying process
on this vehicle, but if you guys enjoyed today's video,
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and we'll see you guys next time.