I appreciate the advice. Cleaning my car is something I truly enjoy, and it helps alleviate stress. For those who prefer doing it themselves, I recommend cleaning your car every week to ensure it remains consistently clean.
Over the past 2 days, I’ve looked at almost all of your videos and can appreciate the level of quality they have become. Audio and video have improved drastically. Format and editing are also excellent. Humor and personality are very entertaining. I believe in giving praise where it’s due. I can see this channel growing exponentially in time and generating a lot of revenue for you and your family. Keep up the great work!
Have to say - that means an awful lot to me. More than just you watching my videos, which is cool enough, but that you recognized where I started and the amount of work I’ve put in since then. Thank you. I will continue to push myself to make better videos for you, and everyone else who watches!
This video really makes me feel that im not doing stuff wrong. I had a vehicle in similar condition yesterday and it took me 6 hours. FULL of pet hair, dirt and grime everywhere and no steamer... I have been bugging my head thinking that 6 hours was too much but it gives me piece of mind to see the pros like you taking 8 hours. Good job man
But if you see it as "hard work", you're setting yourself up for failure. Gotta have a positive mindset and charge $150+ for interiors. It's important to get solid tools to make things easier for you. This is why steamers are excellent for all interior. Imagine the detailers who would do this job with a brush, mf towels, and chemicals
You sharing how long your work takes you makes me feel better about myself. I'm currently working for local dealers (10 dollars hourly) that have cars that are usually between 10- 20 years old that never having had real TLC. They rush and ride me and make me feel awful if the smallest thing gets missed. Im saving to get my own equipment and basic setup hopefully by spring.
Maria89 ! I was about to say that he didn’t have his lily brush yet - he’s made me love it and I have a poodle thats small enough to sit on my lap and doesn’t shed and I still want the brush
Man I stumble on this guy and I’m hooked. What the heck is wrong with me? I’m obsessed of how well he cleans! 😂 you know you getting old when you’re watching steam mop, vaccums and detailing!!
I really like how you tell us about how long it takes you. Gives everyone a better idea of how much time and effort actually goes into all this hard work 👍🏻
Third row seats are like going into the third world at times, I felt your pain. Just one other thing I picked up when you wiped the top of the glass clean, need to wipe the insert where the glass rises to when closed. Good job buddy enjoy a good valet
I have seldom, if ever, left comments on a random UA-cam video, but this guy is flat-out entertaining! I love his outlook on the world and his ability to be silly while remaining professional about the job he is performing. Great tips for detailing, as well as a peek into a day in the life of a really nice guy. Never lose your sense of light-hearted joy. Thank you!
@@TheDetailGeek dude WTF! Is this your vehicle? Pain in the ass to clean! What the hell did you do to it? Go to the beach, have a dog that sheds like crazy, kids eat like crazy?
I’ve been detailing for over a year and still learning but Ive found what works best for pet hair is laundry fabric softener diluted 10:1 with water. Spray on the fabric and let sit for 1-2 minutes and then use a pet hair stone to rake up the hair. Saves me lots of time and energy as well as my sanity. Pet hair removal is a nightmare. I’d rather do my smoke removal than pet hair any day.
J & D Motors long and tedious process: if you add that to your arsenal plan and research accordingly. I am expensive to do it but it works great. 1. Use a leaf blower to blow out all the AC vents, 2. Dry foam and detail brush headliner and then shop vac the headliner. 3. Vacuum every inch of the interior. 4. Use tide cold water and drill brush on all carpet and cloth seats. 5. Super clean and detail brush and steamer on all doors, door jambs, dash console, EVERYTHING gets a steam clean. 6. Carpet/cloth extraction. 7. Use Activate on all cloth surfaces. 8. Steam and degreaser on all seat belts. Leather is cleaned with appropriate cleaner and protection. 9. Glass is clean with super clean and magic eraser, then steam. 10. Citrol 266 on all rubber seals. 11. Change cabin air filter. 12. Use a ozone machine as final step with AC on recirculate You will use a lot of product and a crapload of microfiber towels and magic erasers. Pay very close attention to getting all the seat belts, the carpet under the seats and behind the door handles and the head liner. It's a 4-5 hour process for me. Good luck.
For nasty smells like smoke i use Ozium in a can, it works pretty good but for bad smoke smells i change the cabin filters and steam all of the vents + headliner
I watched this today as I’ve just bought a steam cleaner and wanted to pick up some tips, and I’ve watched and enjoyed several of your other videos. One thing I would say is to get a Dyson turbo-brush. On flat surfaces like the boot (trunk) carpet and the backs of seats, it’s extremely effective at quickly removing dog hair.
Of all the detail cleaning videos posted on UA-cam, I must declare that only you have been meticulous to really clean the car. Very impressed! Keep up the great work cause I’m learning a lot from you, not to mention that you are eye candy. Happy Holidays!
I just used my new portable steam cleaner for the first time & I could've cried. The job looked so good without any chemicals. The glass looked amazing!
New subscriber, and fellow retailer. I just bought a steam cleaner, and I was so glad to hear your advice to not stay in the same place for too long. I love your videos!
I remember everyone giving you a hard time about the tops of the windows, the 4 Runner’s back glass also rolls down for future reference. Great vid as always!
Man, I used to detail the family cars years ago here in land down under and I thought I was good. Just by watching you it gave me that kick to get back into it. I'll tell you what, I don't remember all the equipment adding up to being so expensive haha. Keep up the good work!
That was amazing how you cleaned that interior! Just purchased the steam cleaner, the detail brushes and carpet brushes that you used in the video. Thanks for posting, and I clicked on the links you put in your description. You do an amazing job man! Wish I could find someone with a work ethic such as yours in my area. No need now as I plan on purchasing the equipment you listed to clean my own cars as I find it satisfying cleaning my vehicles. Thanks again for the informational video!
Really nice work. I learned some new tricks about using my steamer. I must add though that I was really surprised to see you put your hand into the steam flow, and then while cleaning the car with hot, high pressure steam and boiling water, you are bare foot! If you leak hot water on your foot or while steaming around blast your foot with live steam you can do some serious and incredibly painful damage. I always wear shoes and safety glasses when working with steam. It's dangerous. Please think again, especially when people watch you for guidance, someone could easily burn themselves, and steam burns are among the most painful. Be safe, be careful, be well. Thanks for the cleaning tips.
One thing to keep in mind is conditioning the leather after steaming. This trick works especially well with old brittle leather, but be super careful not to heat it up too much. Too much heat will cause cracking when it cools, but just enough and then an immediate hydration will help rejuvenate it.
I have pets at home too. Before I vacuum my carpet, I spray it with a 10/1 solution of fabric softener and water and let it dry for 15-20 min. The fabric softener breaks the static that "glues" the fur to the carpet and helps the vacuum pick it up.
You had no right being so funny!! I really really enjoyed this video. My first video actually. The humour!! I don't like cleaning, but you made it funny. So definitely know what video to put on when I need to clean my car!! LOVE THIS. Can't wait to see your other videos. Oh yeah it was also informative, I just purchased a steam cleaner and so was keen to see how I could use it. THANK YOU
Steamer is awesome isn’t it, I break it out for so many uses around the shack. I want to get a side gig going as a detailing side job. Full time nurse. So many contacts.
That was absolutely amazing! clean and professional and you took lots of care in it. I love that you have a full description of everything you use even the camera that is so awesome. So many people tend to keep trade secrets and then it ends up forever lost but you sir are 100% in my book!
In my opinion You could save some time doing the door jams during the wash process, pre spray and rinse with high pressure and instead brushing and vacuuming, use a compressed air in seat rails and crevices doing the vacuuming after.Video it self is really satisfying and thumbs up. Working on cars for 14 Years
i just got myself a little handheld steamer and i am already impressed what it can do. for such basic functionality, with a bit of common sense, one can truly make dream work without breaking the bank. but when it comes to projects like deep clean a car, i still think a delicate steamer is way better, just buy a secondhand one and sell afterwards, (heck why sell if it works well, you can always keep using it). I love tools like this, the principle is just so primitive yet works so well.
I just started a detailing business a few months ago and you teach me a lot and I just ordered a steamer...thanks for the education and keep up the great work
Hahaha except that our storm drains couldn’t keep up with all the water and things were starting to flood...good thing it let up shortly after that clip! Also, I was in AZ a couple months back and loved it there!
I'm happy this was the first video I ended up watching for this, since I'm restoring to show room quality our 2003 4runner, and you have a 4runner here. Ours has 320,000 miles and stoll runs like a champ
Bought the exact same steamer after watching the video and I’ve used it endlessly. I just bought a house and it’s great for cleaning and removing wallpaper and of course detailing my own car !!!!
Did I read Saskatchewan on your license plate? Good detail. Steaming saves a lot of time. I personally use an air gun and APC. You should consider investing in a pet hair stone (pumice stone) and a pet hair brush. Use the stone for main areas of the carpet and the brush for edges so they don't get scratched by stone. Takes fraction of the time of a carpet brush. You can also invest in a drill brush kit. They're a game changer, I got 3 colors (different stiffness) with 3 pieces each color off Amazon under $50 Canadian and bought a cheap drill with Lithium ion batteries. What kinda vacuum do you use? Does the Meguiars Glass Cleaner streak at all? I've used several brands and most of them do streak. I find temperatures effect how they work too. Could be the IPA in them.
Yep I’m from Saskatchewan! Definitely going to look into a pet hair brush. I did buy a drill brush kit and it works great! My vacuum is called a “central vac”...it’s a VacuFlo and is wall mounted down in my basement. Nope the Meguiar’s glass cleaner doesn’t streak...I find it’s more a function of the type of towel you’re using rather than the cleaner itself...those all seem about the same these days.
Hey buddy, I use the same technique but I have a ridgid 5hp shop vac with brush attachments. Don't have to rely on compressed air to get the dust out of the cracks and crevices.
A Third row in a 4Runner??? Must be a Canada option, I’ve never seen it before. But great job on the detail! You helped me make my decision on buying a steamer!
Yeah that’s entirely possible...I didn’t realize how big these things were on the inside...they’re practically a full size suv! And thanks! May your steamer give you plenty of steam! 🙃
Great video, I love the contentious and strategic work you put into these videos. Many of the cars you work on don’t deserve your time yet you always make great content and make the viewers laugh. Nice work! 👍🏽🚣♂️
Love that my hairdressing skills apply here 😂 the heat from the hair dryer can be very damaging on the hair so make sure to always keep the dryer moving and not to keep it on one place too long haha Thanks so much for this video, my car is disgusting i cleaned it yesterday abd realised it is still pretty gross can't wait to get in and steam it 💨💨
How much do u charge for a detail like this and does it take a full day or just like 4hrs.? I'm debating on starting my own detailing business I'm tired of working for another man.
Idk if you’ve tried it before but I’ve used a low grit sand paper bar on dog hair to clump it together then vacuum it up. I used it on worse dog hair than this. Just thought I’d share
Not that this was bad work whatsoever, but your current interior details are much more thorough! Your videos are why set the standard for my own detail work!
Im back again. Have you tried using a pet hair or lily brush. 1. Spray a fine mist of water 2. Attack it with the lily brush and vacuum as you go. That is the method i use and it works for me. 3. Excellent video by the way. Very informative.
I love cleaning my I do it every day even though it's still I keep it clean and I love the way you use everything just to get all that gunk of the carpet the cool aye seeing it from the start till the finish man good work
Hey, what I would do first is have a look at what other detailers around you are charging and what kind of quality they are providing. Then base your prices off that...only you will know if your work is up to their level, or maybe even greater. Don’t undersell yourself though!
Mitch, have you considered doing a mini-series of how to clean specific materials or objects in/outside of cars? For example, after I bought my car, I noticed there are stains on the seat belts. How could I go about deep-cleaning them?
Hey brotha. Had a couple questions for you. I’m a 19 year old kid in College (California) and want to start detailing cars. 500 business cards for $10 would do the trick for advertising (leaving them on doors in my city)... but how does it work after that? The person drops the car off at your house, you clean it, they pay you (cash? So not taxed) and then they pick it back up? I see mobile auto detailing but I don’t have the money for a 10 K little trailer. Thanks!
Hey Nick, yes customers drop their vehicle off with me and just have a friend/family member pick them up and drop them off later (roughly 7-8 hours) when the vehicle is done! I accept either cash or e-transfer before they get the keys back. Yes you should be claiming it as income, but keep in mind you have expenses that go along with that, and if you’re just starting up it’s likely you wouldn’t actually turn a profit (for tax purposes anyways) for a while. I honestly think home-based is way easier to start out because like you said, you avoid needing all the equipment to haul around.
I love detailing my own cars, so I love these types of videos. Plus Mitch is so easy on the eyes! Lol 😍 I have a black car, so I think I’m gonna try one of those DA Polishers to keep the paint looking glossy. I also am intrigued by the Aerospace 303, gonna try that as well. Love what your doing, please keep them coming. Now, I’ll be a part of the notification gang! 🔔
Definitely get a DA polisher...they are so easy to use and carry an extremely low risk of damaging the paint. With a black car you’re definitely gonna need to be able to polish away the inevitable swirls! Can’t go wrong with Aerospace 303 either 😉
Personally, I spray apc and wipe it down and then use the steamer and wipe again. Might have to try apc then steamer together and save time. Gonna start using Aerospace 303 too afterwards. Love the channel and the videos man
Hey great vid man.. I know the off camera struggle it is to get it back presentable.. worth it in the end.. had to laugh @13.11 tho. Lol dog hairs are really stubborn 🤣
I’m new to the detailing and trying to find as much support from videos to help me on my detailing journey & got to be honest with you seeing how you picked all those dog hairs with the brush is an excellent idea but I would used some tape to help pick up the loose ones asap leave fewer brushing to do
What a FANTASTIC video! Have you ever used steam to clean the inside of the windshield? My go-to has been vinegar and water and newspaper. It does a great job but maybe steam is faster/easier?
I just got done doing a light detail of our minivan (vacuum wipe down) and it was exhausting. Steam cleaner definitely would’ve helped with the time and scrubbing effort
Yes I believe you can use a steamer on carpet, I just don’t have any experience doing that...not sure how it would compare to using an extractor but I have to think the extractor would be far more effective.
This detail was $200 CAD. I have what’s called a “central vac” here in Canada...the unit is down in my basement and then we have outlets on each floor of the house and one out in the garage!
You should look into shrink wrapping. You would be able to put the owners manual and stuff like that into a nice shrinkwrap bag in the glove compartment. It would just be that extra special touch. All of the stuff you would need to do it would be under $50
Who in the hell gave thumbs down I hate cleaning interiors and especially pet hair you are the best I see so far on you tube been watching your channel for a little while
The Detail Geek Sorry brother. My truck would give you a run for your money/time after it was a theft recovery. You’ve set a high standard for who ever I choose, that’s for sure.
You need a wider attachment for your vacuum. It would go a lot quicker. Then just use the crevice tool for the right places. A soft bristle brush attachment would work well too for the plastic areas. That way you don't need the paint brush.
I have two GSDs which are notorious shedders. I have a dual Variocage crate that they ride in about four times a week! You’ll rarely find a single hair in my vehicle. It’s all about coat maintenance on the dog, brushing before rides, and vacuuming regularly (after every two trips that involve the dogs)
Thanks for all the detail tips. When ever I wash my vehicles, it’s usually a 2 day process. Interior 1st. I don’t have a car port or garage so I usually do it in the evening. How long does it usually take you for an interior detail?
I appreciate the advice. Cleaning my car is something I truly enjoy, and it helps alleviate stress. For those who prefer doing it themselves, I recommend cleaning your car every week to ensure it remains consistently clean.
Over the past 2 days, I’ve looked at almost all of your videos and can appreciate the level of quality they have become. Audio and video have improved drastically. Format and editing are also excellent. Humor and personality are very entertaining.
I believe in giving praise where it’s due. I can see this channel growing exponentially in time and generating a lot of revenue for you and your family.
Keep up the great work!
Have to say - that means an awful lot to me. More than just you watching my videos, which is cool enough, but that you recognized where I started and the amount of work I’ve put in since then. Thank you. I will continue to push myself to make better videos for you, and everyone else who watches!
Aaaawe! Can I join in this online group hug? I agree though, your work is absolutely amazing!
you knew the whole time
This video really makes me feel that im not doing stuff wrong. I had a vehicle in similar condition yesterday and it took me 6 hours. FULL of pet hair, dirt and grime everywhere and no steamer... I have been bugging my head thinking that 6 hours was too much but it gives me piece of mind to see the pros like you taking 8 hours. Good job man
People don’t realize how difficult detail work is. It’s hard work.
It’s gruelling some days!
But if you see it as "hard work", you're setting yourself up for failure. Gotta have a positive mindset and charge $150+ for interiors. It's important to get solid tools to make things easier for you. This is why steamers are excellent for all interior. Imagine the detailers who would do this job with a brush, mf towels, and chemicals
True
Dog hair is the worst
Free Dom this is the most underrated comment i have seen. it’s such exhausting and hard work but comes out so nicely
You sharing how long your work takes you makes me feel better about myself. I'm currently working for local dealers (10 dollars hourly) that have cars that are usually between 10- 20 years old that never having had real TLC. They rush and ride me and make me feel awful if the smallest thing gets missed. Im saving to get my own equipment and basic setup hopefully by spring.
Did you ?
Yeah. So like he👆🏼 said. Did you?
Bro we need a response…. Did you?
Nah that's my cousin he's working at McDonald's y'all
Still waiting on that follow up response.
I detailed, washed and polished my car today. Without these videos I would never have had the motivation! Maybe next time I should just hire you 😂❤️
Haha right on - that’s awesome!! 👏🏼
No pet hair brush ? Try out the lily pet hair brush works amazing and cuts time in half only $10.
Alexis Cortes was just about to recommend this. I second this big time. The pet hair stones work too, but they leave a mess as they are brittle.
Best for the stubborn hairs left over like he had in the in of the video is a simple razor blade
Ahh the comment that perhaps started his love affair with the Lily brush😂
Maria89 ! I was about to say that he didn’t have his lily brush yet - he’s made me love it and I have a poodle thats small enough to sit on my lap and doesn’t shed and I still want the brush
The steamer would actually get that hair in no time.
Man I stumble on this guy and I’m hooked. What the heck is wrong with me? I’m obsessed of how well he cleans! 😂 you know you getting old when you’re watching steam mop, vaccums and detailing!!
lol I can relate.
I really like how you tell us about how long it takes you. Gives everyone a better idea of how much time and effort actually goes into all this hard work 👍🏻
Agreed. More real world time frames. He does amazing work it looks like. Too bad for me I live in PA.
That job was probably 6 hour's?
@@joselandaverry5439 6 hours? I could do this in less than 2 hours. With a 45 min break or longer included in the 2 hours
Third row seats are like going into the third world at times, I felt your pain. Just one other thing I picked up when you wiped the top of the glass clean, need to wipe the insert where the glass rises to when closed. Good job buddy enjoy a good valet
I have seldom, if ever, left comments on a random UA-cam video, but this guy is flat-out entertaining! I love his outlook on the world and his ability to be silly while remaining professional about the job he is performing. Great tips for detailing, as well as a peek into a day in the life of a really nice guy. Never lose your sense of light-hearted joy. Thank you!
Find you a person that looks at you the way he looks at his 303 spray
I live for this comment 😂
I was just thinking that!!
Or this extractor
Valarie Richardson or how I’m looking at that DEAD SEXY SNACK of a steamer!! 🤣🤣🤣
Valarie Richardson I do that w double stuff oreos
I'm totally binge watching these because it's so satisfying to watch! Giving me super motivation to clean my car. Ugh! 😍
Haha love it!
It is far more satisfying to watch ;)
Same here. I think I’ve watched each video at least 3X
@@TheDetailGeek dude WTF! Is this your vehicle? Pain in the ass to clean! What the hell did you do to it? Go to the beach, have a dog that sheds like crazy, kids eat like crazy?
Shut up bitch n watch
I’ve been detailing for over a year and still learning but Ive found what works best for pet hair is laundry fabric softener diluted 10:1 with water. Spray on the fabric and let sit for 1-2 minutes and then use a pet hair stone to rake up the hair. Saves me lots of time and energy as well as my sanity. Pet hair removal is a nightmare. I’d rather do my smoke removal than pet hair any day.
Very good to know!
How do you do smoke removal
J & D Motors long and tedious process: if you add that to your arsenal plan and research accordingly. I am expensive to do it but it works great. 1. Use a leaf blower to blow out all the AC vents, 2. Dry foam and detail brush headliner and then shop vac the headliner. 3. Vacuum every inch of the interior. 4. Use tide cold water and drill brush on all carpet and cloth seats. 5. Super clean and detail brush and steamer on all doors, door jambs, dash console, EVERYTHING gets a steam clean. 6. Carpet/cloth extraction. 7. Use Activate on all cloth surfaces. 8. Steam and degreaser on all seat belts. Leather is cleaned with appropriate cleaner and protection. 9. Glass is clean with super clean and magic eraser, then steam. 10. Citrol 266 on all rubber seals. 11. Change cabin air filter. 12. Use a ozone machine as final step with AC on recirculate You will use a lot of product and a crapload of microfiber towels and magic erasers. Pay very close attention to getting all the seat belts, the carpet under the seats and behind the door handles and the head liner. It's a 4-5 hour process for me. Good luck.
For nasty smells like smoke i use Ozium in a can, it works pretty good but for bad smoke smells i change the cabin filters and steam all of the vents + headliner
A great trick for fabric after vacuuming. Use wide masking tape rolled backwards onto hand. Grabs tons of hairs you can't get. WORKS GREAT !!!
I watched this today as I’ve just bought a steam cleaner and wanted to pick up some tips, and I’ve watched and enjoyed several of your other videos. One thing I would say is to get a Dyson turbo-brush. On flat surfaces like the boot (trunk) carpet and the backs of seats, it’s extremely effective at quickly removing dog hair.
Since i watch your Videos, i clean my car 2 or 3 Times a week😁
Awesome!
Hahaha I started doing the same 😅
Cheers to being a car cleaning maniac
What you fully wash your car 2-3x a week? RIP your car paint
@@Kezpool ummmm no..
Of all the detail cleaning videos posted on UA-cam, I must declare that only you have been meticulous to really clean the car. Very impressed! Keep up the great work cause I’m learning a lot from you, not to mention that you are eye candy. Happy Holidays!
It's amazing how people make the car so dirty. excellent work, I had a lot of professionalism and good humor. a big hug.
Thank you!!
I just used my new portable steam cleaner for the first time & I could've cried. The job looked so good without any chemicals. The glass looked amazing!
I feel professional every time I watch a video. Thank you. The last steam shot is impressive!!
New subscriber, and fellow retailer. I just bought a steam cleaner, and I was so glad to hear your advice to not stay in the same place for too long. I love your videos!
Thank you!
I remember everyone giving you a hard time about the tops of the windows, the 4 Runner’s back glass also rolls down for future reference. Great vid as always!
Haha thanks for the tip 👍🏻
Man, I used to detail the family cars years ago here in land down under and I thought I was good. Just by watching you it gave me that kick to get back into it. I'll tell you what, I don't remember all the equipment adding up to being so expensive haha. Keep up the good work!
That was amazing how you cleaned that interior! Just purchased the steam cleaner, the detail brushes and carpet brushes that you used in the video. Thanks for posting, and I clicked on the links you put in your description. You do an amazing job man! Wish I could find someone with a work ethic such as yours in my area. No need now as I plan on purchasing the equipment you listed to clean my own cars as I find it satisfying cleaning my vehicles. Thanks again for the informational video!
Really nice work. I learned some new tricks about using my steamer.
I must add though that I was really surprised to see you put your hand into the steam flow, and then while cleaning the car with hot, high pressure steam and boiling water, you are bare foot! If you leak hot water on your foot or while steaming around blast your foot with live steam you can do some serious and incredibly painful damage. I always wear shoes and safety glasses when working with steam. It's dangerous. Please think again, especially when people watch you for guidance, someone could easily burn themselves, and steam burns are among the most painful.
Be safe, be careful, be well. Thanks for the cleaning tips.
Yep. Monkey see monkey do is real!
One thing to keep in mind is conditioning the leather after steaming. This trick works especially well with old brittle leather, but be super careful not to heat it up too much. Too much heat will cause cracking when it cools, but just enough and then an immediate hydration will help rejuvenate it.
I have pets at home too. Before I vacuum my carpet, I spray it with a 10/1 solution of fabric softener and water and let it dry for 15-20 min. The fabric softener breaks the static that "glues" the fur to the carpet and helps the vacuum pick it up.
I believe my husband married me because I already owned two $1,000 commercial steam cleaners 🤣😂🤣
Good comment.
You clearly have self-esteem issues.
@@mybestideas1 clearly this was a joke
@@ProfessionalRageBaiter So was her comment. I think the "esteam" part went over your head.
I’d marry you for one of those bad boys
You had no right being so funny!! I really really enjoyed this video. My first video actually. The humour!! I don't like cleaning, but you made it funny. So definitely know what video to put on when I need to clean my car!! LOVE THIS. Can't wait to see your other videos. Oh yeah it was also informative, I just purchased a steam cleaner and so was keen to see how I could use it. THANK YOU
You definitely make the best car detailing videos out of everyone I’ve seen! Keep up the good work!
You should watch Gears and Gasoline’s videos on auto detailing. they’re really good
Steamer is awesome isn’t it, I break it out for so many uses around the shack. I want to get a side gig going as a detailing side job. Full time nurse. So many contacts.
Loving it so far...I fear the wife might put me to use inside the house soon if I don’t keep my enthusiasm in check 😬
That was absolutely amazing! clean and professional and you took lots of care in it. I love that you have a full description of everything you use even the camera that is so awesome. So many people tend to keep trade secrets and then it ends up forever lost but you sir are 100% in my book!
In my opinion You could save some time doing the door jams during the wash process, pre spray and rinse with high pressure and instead brushing and vacuuming, use a compressed air in seat rails and crevices doing the vacuuming after.Video it self is really satisfying and thumbs up.
Working on cars for 14 Years
Great job! I love my steamer too, I have the Vapamore MR-100 and it makes getting into hard to reach places sooooo much easier.
I'm binge watching all your videos rn. I'm obsessed with your channel!
Question: Do you ever steam the ceiling of the card? I find alot of the car smell is trapped there.
This is the best detailing ive seen incredible work. Your attention to detail is flawless.
The dad jokes are my 2nd favorite part of your incredibly satisfying and informative videos
Hiii
i just got myself a little handheld steamer and i am already impressed what it can do. for such basic functionality, with a bit of common sense, one can truly make dream work without breaking the bank.
but when it comes to projects like deep clean a car, i still think a delicate steamer is way better, just buy a secondhand one and sell afterwards, (heck why sell if it works well, you can always keep using it). I love tools like this, the principle is just so primitive yet works so well.
I'm super OCD and watching this video is so satisfying and relaxing to me, especially watching the cutie doing all the cleaning. 😊😍
I just started a detailing business a few months ago and you teach me a lot and I just ordered a steamer...thanks for the education and keep up the great work
How's the steamer
@@clintsaines9274 I love it.... It makes the job easier especially when I use it in the tight spots I can't reach
the weather towards the end makes me MAAADD jealous! -AZ guy 😔✌️
Hahaha except that our storm drains couldn’t keep up with all the water and things were starting to flood...good thing it let up shortly after that clip!
Also, I was in AZ a couple months back and loved it there!
I'm happy this was the first video I ended up watching for this, since I'm restoring to show room quality our 2003 4runner, and you have a 4runner here. Ours has 320,000 miles and stoll runs like a champ
Dude your videos are therapeutic 😌
Thanks man, glad you enjoy!
So awesome to see how fast your channel is! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
YOU DO GREAT CAR CLEANING WORK. YOU ARE A VERY ATTRACTIVE MAN. 💚💙💚
Bought the exact same steamer after watching the video and I’ve used it endlessly. I just bought a house and it’s great for cleaning and removing wallpaper and of course detailing my own car !!!!
After watching you cleaning the car I went outside and clean my car😂😂 I did same steps. It help out alot 100/*
Haha that’s awesome! Bet it feels good 🙂
Did I read Saskatchewan on your license plate? Good detail. Steaming saves a lot of time. I personally use an air gun and APC. You should consider investing in a pet hair stone (pumice stone) and a pet hair brush. Use the stone for main areas of the carpet and the brush for edges so they don't get scratched by stone. Takes fraction of the time of a carpet brush. You can also invest in a drill brush kit. They're a game changer, I got 3 colors (different stiffness) with 3 pieces each color off Amazon under $50 Canadian and bought a cheap drill with Lithium ion batteries. What kinda vacuum do you use? Does the Meguiars Glass Cleaner streak at all? I've used several brands and most of them do streak. I find temperatures effect how they work too. Could be the IPA in them.
Yep I’m from Saskatchewan! Definitely going to look into a pet hair brush. I did buy a drill brush kit and it works great! My vacuum is called a “central vac”...it’s a VacuFlo and is wall mounted down in my basement. Nope the Meguiar’s glass cleaner doesn’t streak...I find it’s more a function of the type of towel you’re using rather than the cleaner itself...those all seem about the same these days.
All his fan girls probably lost it when he said “and let’s get nice and steamy” lol
Hey buddy, I use the same technique but I have a ridgid 5hp shop vac with brush attachments. Don't have to rely on compressed air to get the dust out of the cracks and crevices.
A Third row in a 4Runner??? Must be a Canada option, I’ve never seen it before. But great job on the detail! You helped me make my decision on buying a steamer!
Yeah that’s entirely possible...I didn’t realize how big these things were on the inside...they’re practically a full size suv!
And thanks! May your steamer give you plenty of steam! 🙃
blackcelicagts3 yeah i was thinking the same I didn’t buy it here because of that I needed a car with three row seats
Came here for the steamer how to and noticed the No Shoes Nation flag on the wall. Love it. I'm a huge Kenny Chesney fan.
Great video, I love the contentious and strategic work you put into these videos. Many of the cars you work on don’t deserve your time yet you always make great content and make the viewers laugh. Nice work! 👍🏽🚣♂️
Thank you!
The Detail Geek Anytime boss!
Love that my hairdressing skills apply here 😂 the heat from the hair dryer can be very damaging on the hair so make sure to always keep the dryer moving and not to keep it on one place too long haha
Thanks so much for this video, my car is disgusting i cleaned it yesterday abd realised it is still pretty gross can't wait to get in and steam it 💨💨
How much do u charge for a detail like this and does it take a full day or just like 4hrs.? I'm debating on starting my own detailing business I'm tired of working for another man.
13:11 looks a lot better then previously 🔥
how much do you charge for a complete interior and exterior detailing?
Idk if you’ve tried it before but I’ve used a low grit sand paper bar on dog hair to clump it together then vacuum it up. I used it on worse dog hair than this. Just thought I’d share
I actually bought a little tool that does a phenomenal job at removing pet hair - you’ll see it in this week’s vid!
Why am I binge watching all his videos rn 😩😂
Not that this was bad work whatsoever, but your current interior details are much more thorough! Your videos are why set the standard for my own detail work!
Great turnaround bro , looks good , good job .
Thanks Jay!
Im back again.
Have you tried using a pet hair or lily brush.
1. Spray a fine mist of water
2. Attack it with the lily brush and vacuum as you go.
That is the method i use and it works for me.
3. Excellent video by the way. Very informative.
I have no clue how I got to your videos I was watching scary ghost videos.... but I love your videos there awesome.
I love cleaning my I do it every day even though it's still I keep it clean and I love the way you use everything just to get all that gunk of the carpet the cool aye seeing it from the start till the finish man good work
Thank you!
I’ve been looking at getting into car detailing what is a good price to set?
Hey, what I would do first is have a look at what other detailers around you are charging and what kind of quality they are providing. Then base your prices off that...only you will know if your work is up to their level, or maybe even greater. Don’t undersell yourself though!
Mitch, have you considered doing a mini-series of how to clean specific materials or objects in/outside of cars? For example, after I bought my car, I noticed there are stains on the seat belts. How could I go about deep-cleaning them?
Hey brotha. Had a couple questions for you.
I’m a 19 year old kid in College (California) and want to start detailing cars. 500 business cards for $10 would do the trick for advertising (leaving them on doors in my city)... but how does it work after that?
The person drops the car off at your house, you clean it, they pay you (cash? So not taxed) and then they pick it back up? I see mobile auto detailing but I don’t have the money for a 10 K little trailer. Thanks!
Hey Nick, yes customers drop their vehicle off with me and just have a friend/family member pick them up and drop them off later (roughly 7-8 hours) when the vehicle is done! I accept either cash or e-transfer before they get the keys back. Yes you should be claiming it as income, but keep in mind you have expenses that go along with that, and if you’re just starting up it’s likely you wouldn’t actually turn a profit (for tax purposes anyways) for a while.
I honestly think home-based is way easier to start out because like you said, you avoid needing all the equipment to haul around.
Do you need to spray out excess water every time you start using your steamer? I've been reading reviews to see if I want to purchase it.
Yes, only when it’s been sitting for a min or longer....only takes a second though.
I love detailing my own cars, so I love these types of videos. Plus Mitch is so easy on the eyes! Lol 😍
I have a black car, so I think I’m gonna try one of those DA Polishers to keep the paint looking glossy.
I also am intrigued by the Aerospace 303, gonna try that as well.
Love what your doing, please keep them coming.
Now, I’ll be a part of the notification gang! 🔔
Definitely get a DA polisher...they are so easy to use and carry an extremely low risk of damaging the paint. With a black car you’re definitely gonna need to be able to polish away the inevitable swirls! Can’t go wrong with Aerospace 303 either 😉
Personally, I spray apc and wipe it down and then use the steamer and wipe again. Might have to try apc then steamer together and save time. Gonna start using Aerospace 303 too afterwards. Love the channel and the videos man
This is one of the most epic car overhauls I've seen in a while
Yeah it was in pretty rough shape! Folding up those 3rd row seats was quite the surprise...
Great video. I found you from Pan's recommendation. Thanks!
Hey great vid man.. I know the off camera struggle it is to get it back presentable.. worth it in the end.. had to laugh @13.11 tho. Lol dog hairs are really stubborn 🤣
Thanks dude! And yeah I was beat after that one...they never seem like that much work until you really dive in.
I’m new to the detailing and trying to find as much support from videos to help me on my detailing journey & got to be honest with you seeing how you picked all those dog hairs with the brush is an excellent idea but I would used some tape to help pick up the loose ones asap leave fewer brushing to do
great job keep up the great work.keep the videos coming.God Bless!!!!
Thanks!
Actually love throwing the kirby zip brush on the end of my shop vac. It does the agitation and vacuuming altogether for hair and embedded dirt.
How much does a detail like that cost just curious
I would guess $250 for all of that. What's your guess?
Yeah $250-300 at least
Your videos just keep getting better and better. 👍
Thank you!!
I would have used gasoline and a match for this car🤣
I don’t think the customer would have been thrilled with the results of that 😂
Lol I was like this vehicle is so dirty it’s better if the owner junked it and walked away from it permanently
This car ain't even that bad haha
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Haha best comment by far
What a FANTASTIC video! Have you ever used steam to clean the inside of the windshield? My go-to has been vinegar and water and newspaper. It does a great job but maybe steam is faster/easier?
You should do a review on that steamer my bro
bro he uses it
I just got done doing a light detail of our minivan (vacuum wipe down) and it was exhausting. Steam cleaner definitely would’ve helped with the time and scrubbing effort
11:05-probably....by far, your favorite detailing product.
Lol
Would you use the steamer on carpet with a carpet cleaning solution if they needed cleaned or shampooed?
Yes I believe you can use a steamer on carpet, I just don’t have any experience doing that...not sure how it would compare to using an extractor but I have to think the extractor would be far more effective.
The Detail Geek thanks for the reply enjoy your videos! I’ve been detailing for the last year and have picked up some things from you!
This man go 0-100 real quick when it come to detailing 👌
A steam cleaner would definitely be useful for housecleaning too so I think I’ll get one. I heard that they do well in removing odors also.
Excellent Videos!! What did you charge for this and what vacuum do you use?
This detail was $200 CAD. I have what’s called a “central vac” here in Canada...the unit is down in my basement and then we have outlets on each floor of the house and one out in the garage!
@@TheDetailGeek damn! If it took me 8 hours that's at LEAST $3-400 USD
You should look into shrink wrapping. You would be able to put the owners manual and stuff like that into a nice shrinkwrap bag in the glove compartment. It would just be that extra special touch. All of the stuff you would need to do it would be under $50
157 people who live comfortably in nastiness hate this video.
Who in the hell gave thumbs down I hate cleaning interiors and especially pet hair you are the best I see so far on you tube been watching your channel for a little while
I actually need both of my vehicles detailed, so when I saw your Hawaii shirt and got excited you were here, sadly you're in Canada.
Put me on the next plane and I’ll do them for free! Haven’t been there for far too long ☹️
The Detail Geek Sorry brother. My truck would give you a run for your money/time after it was a theft recovery. You’ve set a high standard for who ever I choose, that’s for sure.
You need a wider attachment for your vacuum. It would go a lot quicker. Then just use the crevice tool for the right places. A soft bristle brush attachment would work well too for the plastic areas. That way you don't need the paint brush.
Your videos are so interesting, I don’t get tired of watching them. Every vid is different in its own way. Keep them coming!
8 hours wow. I watched this to get motivated to vac and steam mine. Hard work for sure
And this is why I have a dog that doesn’t shed
I have two GSDs which are notorious shedders. I have a dual Variocage crate that they ride in about four times a week! You’ll rarely find a single hair in my vehicle. It’s all about coat maintenance on the dog, brushing before rides, and vacuuming regularly (after every two trips that involve the dogs)
10:56 What is the name of product, for the interior?
303 Aerospace Protectant
You should record your clients reaction after the detailing it. (with their permission of course)
Thanks for all the detail tips. When ever I wash my vehicles, it’s usually a 2 day process. Interior 1st. I don’t have a car port or garage so I usually do it in the evening. How long does it usually take you for an interior detail?
Interior detailing usually takes 45 mins