Engine Cleaning, Wash and Wax, and Basic Interior Cleaning on 2014 Audi S6
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So this video is a bit different as I did very little interior work and primarily focused on the exterior of the car.
The primary focus was the engine cleaning, it's been 3 years since it was last cleaned. Then it was cleaning the wheels and tires, washing, claying, and waxing the vehicle.
The interior was very light work. The owner keeps it in great condition. So it was cleaning the front two mats, a super light vacuum, and cleaning the glass and mirrors.
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Wash and wax and engine cleaning on Audi S6
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As a detailer, I learned a few things but from the looks of the floor mats as advice from a detailer to a detailer, I feel like those mats could have a had a better scrub like pressure wash, like get the last of that inter grime out.
Very true
man I wish he’d still make vids like this.
I absolutely love watching your channel, I mean I absolutely love your passion
Thanks a lot John
Have you tried a clay mitt, it's so much faster and good results.
Yes, I had a new one on the way but didn't get to me in time before this detail
I like how you call the cruiser a van; its cute lol
Ahaha, well it's a Panel. No back seats or rear windows. Meant for light cargo
Wow!!! you do a great and thorough job man!!! I think that was balancing weight adhesive remains on that one wheel. You might want to let the owner know his balancing weights have come off. Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks for the tips Randall. And thanks for watching :)
Should I have the engine bay cleaning as an additional charge? Like X amount for the detail + whatever for the engine bay? or all inclusive?
Thanks.
YES. I do not do packages. If a customer wants the engine, interior, and emblems removed, each one will be a separate price
Well? Did you start your detailing business
Drop a solar panel on top. 265Watts. 90%of my equipment is run with solar gas is only for my pressure washr
Oh snap, next level Jay
I always love cars like that which aren't old faded dumpsters, can get them perfect after.
Yup!
I like to your “work smarter not harder” mentally
Thanks Mistah
Hey where can i get one of those metal tables/step stool
I got mine at Home Depot
not sure if you use specific wheel cleaner, nut tru spraying some on those carb'y exhaust tips. it makes wonders bro
I clean the exhaust with wash soap and polish them out with compound/polish
How do you guys deal with the impatient customer that expects an interior cleaning to be perfect and then want to rush you? Do you sacrifice the quality of the job? Or do you stress to them that with the extensive staining and dog hair is the reason it's taking to long? This happened to me yesterday on a light tan interior and it was covered in dog hair. I told the customer that it would take awhile but they kept asking when it would be done and said I was taking to long. Any advice??
You have to set the expectations from the very beginning. I always tell them, "It will take between 4 to 6 hours, it just depends on the condition. Is that okay with you?". Then explain the process. You don't need to get into super details, but explain steps 1, 2, 3 and that's why it's taking that long. You're getting them proper amazing results
Detail Groove unfortunately I couldn't get the customers on the same page. The deal was made with the husband the nephew brought the vehicle (he works next door) but the wife was off site. I should have called the wife before I started!! I was having to run the process through 3 people. It's a learning curve. Thanks for your videos and your help. In the near future I would still like to come out to Houston and touch base with you. Thanks again!!
Yup- mostly everything in business will be through experience. You have to go through it to learn!
Great Video! Have you ever used a leaf blower for the drying process? How is that Metro Side blower compared to a good small leaf blower? Is it heavy? It seems that a small leaf blower for $50 or under may offer similar or better performance. Any opinion differences or preferences would be appreciated? Thanks.
Thanks! I honestly can't say because I've never used a small leaf blower. I'm the worst when it comes to trying new tools or products lol. This is doing it's job, I'm efficient, so I'll keep at it with this
In your opinion, if someone's car has stain in the floor and they want a full detail should the stains be taken care of or would it be better to have "stain removal" as a separate package/cost.? Thanks.
Well, a "full detail" is whatever you offer in that service. So I would say I'm not sure, because I don't offer "full details". If a customer wants a wash and wax, I'll offer that service. If they want their interior cleaned up as good as it can get, I'll offer that service. Unless it's a really big single stain like coffee spill, food spill, a huge stain of some sort, I wouldn't offer "stain removal", I would just go for cleaning their entire interior
Appreciate it. So all your services are itemized into individual packages with their own prices?
Hardly do I ever get asked for an invoice- just a regular receipt. So yes, if they want a wash and a full interior cleaning, they'd see a wash for $30 and a full interior cleaning for $200
I always when I see your videos I learn a new thing!!
glad it helps :)
Great job. For the exhaust tips you can use Neverdull from Eagle, it’s great for that
Tried clicking on the link for the guide and it won't let me
Well that's not good!
What parts did you cover with the towel at the start of the video?
Were you able to use that hose on the engine bay because of all the plastic covers? Is using a hose in the engine bay something you recommend on all cars?
Well it's more so of applying common sense. If it's more exposed areas, like the alternator, battery, air intake, etc... you can cover them up with a towel or a plastic bag. Don't spray directly onto those areas. Ask the customer if they've recently serviced their engine (maybe they were having an electrical problem and something might not be sealed, idk). It's pretty safe if you watch out for that. I never saturared the engine. Just enough to rinse the solution off
Detail Groove I detail my own car but I stay away from the engine bay. My dealership steam clean it for me.
Interesting.. I'm sure they're not trained either in auto detailing, so that could be taking a chance as well
Do you ever use pressure washer?
Last time I used one was about 3 years ago
your wheel tools and engine cleaning tools. the lugnut brush. after using these tools on oily dirt. what do you use to clean off the tools? especially the brushes? My green "brush tips" went from green to black after one tire. tried washing it with soap and degreaser, tire spray and nothing worked. I checked to see if theres any dirt stuck inside but don't see any. But at this point i'm only going to use it on tires.
I spray APC and rinse them off when I get back to the shop. I don't try to get them back to perfectly clean green. They're work horse brushes- they're going to get stained and beat up
Detail Groove thanks bud! Glad that you always respond :)
What do you think about the Worx 600 CFM leaf blower to dry cars?
I've never heard of it until now. I have a Metro Sidekick to blow off standing water from the tight areas then follow it up with two drying towels
yeah it was recommended by dallas detailing auto paint correction channel. its strong as hell. but i don't think its pratical for cars thats never been correctioned or contaminated. i used it on big panels and the water didn't move so fast. Do you think if the paint been corrected to perfection. will this change the results?
Do you use the customers water hose or do you bring your own water ?
If I'm at there home location, 9 out of 10 times I use their water/power
Detail Groove they don’t get upset?
I've never had anyone get mad ever. 9/10 times they show me where the water/power is at
No clay mitt? what grade clay mitt or clay do you recommend for any type of car i dont want to buy all grade types just 1 grade
I use Nanoskin clay mitt fine grade
How much did u charge
This was more than a year ago... I think 240?
Quick question......do you use the customers water supply?
Yes I do
Haha......Right after i posted this question, I found your video on using customers water supply and electrical power!! Makes sense and great work....loving your videos and keep em coming - Much love from the UK
Thanks so much for the kind words and good luck on everything!
What APC are you using for the Engine Cleaning?
Super Clean 10:1 and 4:1
Hey nice work mate, what camera are you using?
Thanks! It's a Canon 70D with a Rhode shotgun mic
Where is the battery in that thing?
It's electric
Great detail vid!
Thanks Brian!
What brand of earbuds are you using?! I I'm the market for some.
They're Beats! Highly recommend them. I have the Beatsx
How much do you charge for that package.?
Uhhhhh... I think $160?
How much for that detail job Sir if you dont mind sharing?
What is the name of earphones which you are wearing?
Uhhh, Beatsx: www.beatsbydre.com/earphones/beats-x
Detail Groove Thank you!
What do you use to clean windows?
EmpireKicks here to find out also 👌🏼
Waterless wash or ONR clay lube, a waffle weave towel, and a microfiber towel. I use the MF towel for the initial pass, then follow up with the waffle weave towel, then follow up with another dry microfiber towel.. I gotta make a video on it. Doesn't always come out streakless, especially in the heat
Detail Groove I’ll be waiting!
Detail Groove
Thats for inside or outside ? Or both ahah
Cant wait for a video on that... always got customers tripping because its not crystal clear.. lol
Glass is always a pain!
what state are you in? Just started watching your channel
I am in the good ol Texas
How much did u make from this job ?
Uhhhhhh, I think it was like $170? A bit low, to be honest
Hi Oscar! I have stone chips on the side and hood of my car (unfortunately) just from normal everyday driving. My question is, how much would it cost to have stone chips repaired and do the results make them look as if they were never there?
Hey Jordan! I'll be honest and say I'm not entirely sure. Done right, that's a lot of tedious work. Sanding, touch up paint, sanding, touch up paint, sanding, touch up paint, then polishing.. And because you want it to near perfection, that's even more work..
Detail Groove Yeah, I figured that :/ lol b/c even just touching up with the bottle and brush that came with the car is tough.. you have to have perfect precision to get it just right and even then you still can see where the touch up is. A new car is so much damn work lol
It's A LOOOOT of work! You need to wrap it :)
Detail Groove I should have when I got it off the lot... I wasn't really into car detailing like I am now.
Well you can still wrap it before you get even more rock chips :)
So you’re telling me at 12:22 you took off the wheel weights that were on each wheel....
Lol, no, I did not.
Detail Groove what are they then? Lol because I do Tires and those look like weights to me
You are correct. It's the adhesive of the wheel weights. No I did not remove them from the wheels
I had the same question lol. glad it was just left over residue.
What is onr?
Optimum No Rinse... It's a rinseless wash product
How much would you charge for this type of job?
For the wash and wax and interior cleaning it was $180.. Finished it in 5 hours
For the wash and wax and interior cleaning it was $180.. Finished it in 5 hours
Detail Groove thank you 👍
5 hours seems like a long time for that. I would usually do a nice car like that in 2.5 to 3 hours.
Awesome!
Why not have a portable tent? Instead of getting cooked by the sun. :0
I'm limited in space in my small rig. I'd also have to secure it somehow. And the sun is always moving. Which at some point, I will no longer be getting shade
Detail Groove I have one that is sustained by its own weight no need to hold it down. But yeah if you don't have space that could be a problem :/
The idea of it is nice.. just not worth it yet
How much was it for that service ?
They fold down into a box the size of a golf bag, so space isn't a super concern. The canopy is 10'x10' wide and can fit most of a large SUV under its shadow for the better part of an entire day. 55 or so dollars for them at Harbor Freight. You can also return it if you don't like it.
Where are you located?
Houston TX
Detail Groove how do I get in contact with you?
Shoot me an email to oscar(at)detailgroove(dot)co
You don't use a pressure washer
I haven't used one in years
you talk so fast slow down dude take it easy mannnn
pollito!!!!
@@DetailGroove sorry man but I still enjoy your vids
aha no worries man
I need to up my services 😂
Doooo it
dude your never supposed to spray water directly onto the engine. huge no no. the electrical components can be compromised and can throw off sensors. Ive seen it before. be careful big liability on a car like that.
Thanks for the tips
Dude...what's wrong with you. Why are you talking like you are on Fast forward? You are being repetitive.
Dude, don't want watch anymore of my videos?
Jimmy Saenz Go away TROLL
How much did you charge?
$180