Great tips ! Trying to clean glass once it gets dark and cold is the most miserable I think, I’ll have to idle the vehicle with defrost on to be able to do a proper job.
I highly recommend a dry steamer for those who are in areas that tend to work in very cold areas , there are many options , for me as mentioned before I strictly clean using a Fortador Pro max 4 in 1 unit , allows my to do everything using 1 unit except polish of course. I tend to layer my cloths with merino wool base layer , and my fave the timberland Pro insulated bib overalls , also little hotties are great you just put them in your gloves and shoes and they heat up .( never leave your chemicals in your van if you get freezing Temps your product may freeze and separate or worse break the containers, what i did was keep all my chemicals in a coleman insulted chests ,Vancouver bc the weather was aweful in the winter I also would bring 2 pop up canopies with walls. Now that I have moved I do not have to worry as much about the cold . But now I strictly use Fortador machines and products , regulations are very strict
@topstardetailing I really enjoy your channel , and you have some great ideas , I been detailing since 87 and have my IDA certification but still have learned so different ways to get the job done , I find it is always best to be open to learn new things from everyone in the business. So thank you and others who have taken the time to help others . I still highly recommend having your IDA certification (in class studies and training ) but it is not a must when people like yourself care to help others learn .I would like to recommend some future talking points , mainly about your initial start up basics , minimum equipment , the do's and don't when dealing with your first clients, covering your butt by getting the proper insurance, business license, bylaws , making sure you take pictures of any previous damages and have a pre inspection form and not them on the form and have the client sign it , i usually use my ipad for that so i just email them the signed inspection report.
The other thing not mentioned is that the spray on, rinse off sealants do not behave the same when first applied. They dont have the same beading characteristics until they "cure" over the course of a day or two.
Lol 21 F here today water is not moving, rinesless from mckees and diy would help on super cold days. thats a neat heater. like a big fish tank heater.
Hey Jeff Love your videos Would you be so kind to tell me what type of gore-Tex boots/shoes you’re wearing and where I can find them. It would be much appreciated merry Christmas and happy new year.
@@Bigworm928311 they’re Hi tec waterproof boots…. I bought these when I was in London at some store that sold winter gear but you can probably find them anywhere. They’re like $130 but really comfortable, warm and waterproof so worth the spend in my opinion
Very clever suggestions! I’m just a DIYer who lives in DC suburbs. My sons still live at home so we have 5 cars. I have a garage, so I mainly use rinseless washes and focus on interiors. Biggest challenge is salt and sand accumulation. Got some extra toys to deal with that issue this winter. Undercarriage sprayer and pressure washer that can draw water from a bucket. Do you include undercarriage and wheel well detailing with any of your packages? Or do you wait until spring?
@@joeskibinski4153 I include wheel wells, but not much demand for undercarriage cleaning out here in Vegas… we don’t get snow or road salt and it only rains a handful of days per year.
Hey Jeff, how do you fill up your tank with distilled water? I've heard some people just fill it up at the self serve car wash. Is that how you do it? Do I even need distilled water?
@@DaeDetailiing there are some places that sell spot free water and you buy tokens like $20 for 5 tokens and each token gets you 60 gallons of water. Depends on the water quality where you’re at… here in Vegas the water is terrible and will leave hard water stains if you use tap water. As a professional charging customers money for detailing I would recommend using spot free water 💦
@ oh got you… got them at harbor freight. I also just bought some other ones from amazon that are rubber on outside and like a fur lining on inside… they’re for people that work in freezers or something… they’re pretty warm but not great mobility for your fingers though
@@Jsparrvik98 I usually only need hot water for my first early morning detail… once the sun comes out it warms up like 20 degrees outside, but if I were using it for multiple clients I would use a new bucket of water ;)
@@cutlasssupreme508 I work in all conditions as long as it’s not pouring rain, but it’s different in Vegas it can start off freezing and go up 20-30 degrees once the sun comes out
@topstardetailing been starting around 9 lately.....literally just tried to wash in 29° and the water frosted over.. anything I sprayed froze over .. so no matter the time. I start according to the temperature over here in Bham,Al. I know time is money but I like having 2 hours of lounge time & prep. I' like starting at 6:30 during the warmer climate season .. Pros & cons to everything...
My detailing brushes shrink during cold weather😢 great video thank you for the tips!🫡 would you make a video about generators and inverters? Pros and cons and what to look out for
Great tips ! Trying to clean glass once it gets dark and cold is the most miserable I think, I’ll have to idle the vehicle with defrost on to be able to do a proper job.
@@PolishedMobileDetailing503 Thanks brother! Yeah I hate working in the dark and cold!
good video Jeff ! I'm glad you are protecting yourself from the cold!
@@rosaliep-m7n 🥶 :))
I highly recommend a dry steamer for those who are in areas that tend to work in very cold areas , there are many options , for me as mentioned before I strictly clean using a Fortador Pro max 4 in 1 unit , allows my to do everything using 1 unit except polish of course. I tend to layer my cloths with merino wool base layer , and my fave the timberland Pro insulated bib overalls , also little hotties are great you just put them in your gloves and shoes and they heat up .( never leave your chemicals in your van if you get freezing Temps your product may freeze and separate or worse break the containers, what i did was keep all my chemicals in a coleman insulted chests ,Vancouver bc the weather was aweful in the winter I also would bring 2 pop up canopies with walls. Now that I have moved I do not have to worry as much about the cold . But now I strictly use Fortador machines and products , regulations are very strict
@@rdeh1678 good tips brother! 👍🏼
@topstardetailing I really enjoy your channel , and you have some great ideas , I been detailing since 87 and have my IDA certification but still have learned so different ways to get the job done , I find it is always best to be open to learn new things from everyone in the business. So thank you and others who have taken the time to help others . I still highly recommend having your IDA certification (in class studies and training ) but it is not a must when people like yourself care to help others learn .I would like to recommend some future talking points , mainly about your initial start up basics , minimum equipment , the do's and don't when dealing with your first clients, covering your butt by getting the proper insurance, business license, bylaws , making sure you take pictures of any previous damages and have a pre inspection form and not them on the form and have the client sign it , i usually use my ipad for that so i just email them the signed inspection report.
The other thing not mentioned is that the spray on, rinse off sealants do not behave the same when first applied. They dont have the same beading characteristics until they "cure" over the course of a day or two.
@@TheOutdoorDetailer interesting point. Merry Xmas my friend!
Lol 21 F here today water is not moving, rinesless from mckees and diy would help on super cold days. thats a neat heater. like a big fish tank heater.
@@DJJDSKREWED 👍🏼 21 degrees is 🥶
@@topstardetailing Yea I have been trying not to detail unless its 40 and above All our spray bottles freeze up too lol
Hey Jeff
Love your videos
Would you be so kind to tell me what type of gore-Tex boots/shoes you’re wearing and where I can find them. It would be much appreciated merry Christmas and happy new year.
@@Bigworm928311 they’re Hi tec waterproof boots…. I bought these when I was in London at some store that sold winter gear but you can probably find them anywhere. They’re like $130 but really comfortable, warm and waterproof so worth the spend in my opinion
@@Bigworm928311 merry Christmas to you too brother! Cheers
Very clever suggestions! I’m just a DIYer who lives in DC suburbs. My sons still live at home so we have 5 cars. I have a garage, so I mainly use rinseless washes and focus on interiors. Biggest challenge is salt and sand accumulation. Got some extra toys to deal with that issue this winter. Undercarriage sprayer and pressure washer that can draw water from a bucket. Do you include undercarriage and wheel well detailing with any of your packages? Or do you wait until spring?
@@joeskibinski4153 I include wheel wells, but not much demand for undercarriage cleaning out here in Vegas… we don’t get snow or road salt and it only rains a handful of days per year.
Great Tips!~
@@BrugsCarCare 🤙🏽 Merry Xmas bro!
Hey Jeff, how do you fill up your tank with distilled water? I've heard some people just fill it up at the self serve car wash. Is that how you do it? Do I even need distilled water?
@@DaeDetailiing there are some places that sell spot free water and you buy tokens like $20 for 5 tokens and each token gets you 60 gallons of water.
Depends on the water quality where you’re at… here in Vegas the water is terrible and will leave hard water stains if you use tap water.
As a professional charging customers money for detailing I would recommend using spot free water 💦
@@topstardetailing 💯
Wish they sold spot free water here, but nobody here does.@@topstardetailing
@ ask some other local detailers… sometimes they are hard to find
@@callisautodetailinggriots garage makes a $300 DI tank that’s portable.
Jeff, you forgot about warming up your hands with the generator exhaust 😂
What brand of gloves do you use over your latex gloves?
@@vicjensik5985 they are listed in the links below the video 👇…. Nitrile gloves 🧤
@topstardetailing no...the gloves over your nitrile gloves for cold weather
@ oh got you… got them at harbor freight. I also just bought some other ones from amazon that are rubber on outside and like a fur lining on inside… they’re for people that work in freezers or something… they’re pretty warm but not great mobility for your fingers though
What’s up Jeff ? Merry Christmas 🎄!!!
@@angelonyt7886 Merry Christmas to you too my friend!
@ Have any plans Jeff ? Wash the Rig again ?
@ you know me too well! 😂
Morning man hope you have a good day
Morning brother! Gettin after it… busy day! 🤑
Hot water for the day? Do you not fill up 2 new buckets for each client
@@Jsparrvik98 I usually only need hot water for my first early morning detail… once the sun comes out it warms up like 20 degrees outside, but if I were using it for multiple clients I would use a new bucket of water ;)
Im in Miami only winter I get is in the 50's lol the rest of the year we are iguanas in the humidity and heat
@@KingTheDetailer yeah you got the mild winters, but hotttt summers! 🥵 🦎
29° to 37° is too cold to wash.. I start at 37° to 40° ... 40° is the sweet spot
@@cutlasssupreme508 I work in all conditions as long as it’s not pouring rain, but it’s different in Vegas it can start off freezing and go up 20-30 degrees once the sun comes out
@topstardetailing been starting around 9 lately.....literally just tried to wash in 29° and the water frosted over.. anything I sprayed froze over .. so no matter the time. I start according to the temperature over here in Bham,Al. I know time is money but I like having 2 hours of lounge time & prep. I' like starting at 6:30 during the warmer climate season .. Pros & cons to everything...
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Hello from Oakland Maryland
@@callisautodetailing 🤙🏽
Hope you dont wash cars with that bucket its dirty af
@@richardramirez-st8nc I use that one to sit on… just showing how the heater works in it ;)
You must be a really good detailer wow...
My detailing brushes shrink during cold weather😢 great video thank you for the tips!🫡 would you make a video about generators and inverters? Pros and cons and what to look out for
@@VladLuxAutoDetails shrinkage factor ;)