Why You Should Wax Your Car (Restore and Protect)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Waxing. How to wax a car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Restore and protect your car paint color, DIY car repair. Why you should always regularly clean and wax your car to restore the paint color. Waxing will help maintain your car's paint and keep it shiny for years. Waxing your car is easier than you think, just follow these steps. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 47 years.
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And moonshine.
Scotty Kilmer I wax my car every week with a brand of wax that says that wax is for my car color, am I doing the right thing?
big thank you from algeria Mr Scotty
Scotty Kilmer could you do a video or sum tips on how to do your own paint job on your car like a step by step vid that would be dope.
ArT oF wAr well it to give you an idea...would you use an old towel on a ferrari or an old camry? Thats the way i see it
"I'm lazy, but I'm also cheap." Basically my life in one sentence
you and most American men 25 years or older :)
Zee B hope your stats are off!
+One Wayfarer :)
keep it up
Zee B
If you want to know what laziness REALLY looks like, go live in South East Asia for a while.
Scotty Kkilmer is one of the last true car enthusiasts. It takes a lot of time, effort and love to make all of his videos. He genuinely cares to help random people worldwide with tips, tricks and advice. Rare fellow.
Anthony Rybczynski gotta love em
Anthony Rybczynski Is he your boyfriend?
Clearl He he doesn't know how to detail a car
hakman239 he's an excellent mechanic and not some detailing guy. his method works to prevent cracking, paint peeling clear coat exposing metal and rusting and he admits being cheap loll.
He's kind of the Crocodile hunter of car care imo.
this guys neighbors sittin inside, like this loud muhfuka makin a god damn youtube video again
Lol
LOL
Lol
Yo Daddy lollll
Scotty might be a little loud, but he's the best at what he does.
That wax looks older than my grandma
+chieftp lub Her up and she be right mate.
4 times a year, with solid wax because it last longer
Bryan Medina foreal
😂😂😭😭😂😂😭
lol
I worked in a parking garage for many years and the odd old person would come in with a 25yr old car looking like new.. I would say have you had the car painted,, No its original paint Id say how come it looks so good after all this time
The secret was all the same. Wash once a week , and wax once a month.
Have to say the proof was in the pudding :)
Man fuuuuuckk that XD
keith holden that's a lot of dedication. More props to him but I find that you can get away with waxing every 3 to 4 months.
keith holden and
ONCE A WEEK??
@@ACoTMify i know, right. Thats allota wax and energy.
idk what he's selling but I'll buy 2.
GARRY OAK same :D
GARRY OAK gunna take you a year and a half to use one
lol
@@sterlingmantlow8407 hold my beer
Had people smirk at me for using paste wax (so old school)but I always thought it was better than liquid now Scotty proves me right ! Easy is usually not better !
You really should have a show on television. Your videos are funny, informative, and straight to the point. These are the best step-by-step videos for car care and tips. I love watching all of these videos.
I used to do TV, but it was crap, too many rules. The internet rules, here no one can stop me from telling the truth because of advertising conflicts
Scotty Kilmer yes u re. . just keep recording ur videos n I'll be supported u ever n ever
"Sure I'm as lazy as the next guy, but i'm also cheap." The perfect opening to an online dating profile.
A couple tips
1.Use 2 buckets
2.Make sure your towels and wash mitt are clean
3.clay bar before waxing
4.only use microfiber towels to dry
What happens if you don't clay bar?
What happens you use chamois to dry?
@@Visigothi1212regular cleaning doesn’t get embedded debris stuck in the paint pores. Clay bars and the lubricant used while clay barring removes the deposits and creates a smooth surface and shine.
I've never noticed a difference buffing wax off with an old bathroom towel vs. some special "car wax" towel. As long as you do one panel at a time, and wait for the wax to dry before you buff it off, it seems to be to be about the same either way. I think Scotty has the right idea here -- you don't need to go expensive to have good results.
This is the first time I watch this guys's video, but I love his personality.
Keep on watching his videos! Lol... You should his old video back from 2007
Fuzzy Drop i hope he does a 50 anniversary of being a. Mechanic in 2018 to maybe teach a lesson or 2 to new mechanics.
I've read some of these comments, Jesus! I have been maintaining my own trucks and cars and motorcycles since the mid 80's and Scotty is right on this deal. I have always used a terry cloth towel right from my bathroom to buff with. At least your waxing the damn thing, most people don't even know how to open the can.
i hear yah his towl his really old theres no way the fibers on that could scratch paint lol but to be sure i would just go to a dollar store and buy a microfiber cloth.
I bought a bottle of carnauba wax over 12 years ago. used it once or twice.
Like me.
If you want your wax to last a long time, you can use a wet wax after washing your car. When you're don washing the car and it's wet you spray some wax on and use two microfiber cloths - one for spreading the wax and one for buffing it off. I use AutoGlym Rapid Aqua Wax, but there are other products too that does the same.
Good stuff as usual dude.
When my favorite UA-camr comments on my other favorite UA-camr's video. Happy Trails, Hank!
Literally the most bizarre find on a Scotty video/random combination of legends! 😂 hi ace tornado dude!
@@GuthMan95 exactly 💯
1. Good idea to clay and de-iron and de-tar
2. Use good a good quality wash mitt and a 2 bucket system so you’re not picking up the dirt and potentially scratching the car
3. Ideal to polish before you apply wax but you don’t have to.
4. Paint sealants do tend to last longer than wax or use something like collinite.
5. Make sure you use a high quality drying towel
6. Try to avoud circular motions as that’s how swirls can pop up if there’s dirt left over.
7. Use a new applicator pad for every time you wax the car, you can pick up like 5 for $3.
Scotty has the right idea but the wrong procedures that can end up making paint look worse. Great if the car is an old banger but kind of bad if it’s a brand new car or a car with good paint.
Lmao this dudes crazy. I love it.
Love the vids very informative and detailed please continue what you do
justin bouy he's completely mad
I like this guy he is funny smart hard working true american and kinda remind me of some one dear to me !!
keep it up bro , THUMBS UP FROM MIDDLE EAST
Robin Napoleon that's fucking hilarious comment! Sorry to hear you paid 92k for an m3 though. That's too much money for that car, Idc how you optioned it out.
Robin Napoleon sure you're all of that.
Robin Napoleon hey Robin no one cares about your business or car, just give us your hot girl friend for a day
@@robinnapoleon3065 damn that was brutally embarrassing.
Zarak Durrani hmm„””.
I have a 27 year old Volvo. I have been waxing it 4 times/year. The car still looks like new. I use Meguiares Gold Class car wash shampoo and low pressure water from a garden hose to wash/rinse the car. I use Meguiares Ultimate wax. Overall a good, informative video. Thank you.
Scotty is an old school man who uses old school techniques.
His methods will protect your cars in the long run, but they aren't perfect. If you don't care about having the best looking car, and only car that it doesn't rust away, then Scotty is your man.
If you want true perfection when it comes to detailing, look up ChrisFix. Now that's a man who will keep your paint looking better than factory fresh for years!
Also, only only ONLY ever use microfiber on your car. It's better than all other cloths. Microfiber will seal away dirt, which vastly reduces the chances of scratches. Other cloths can't do that nearly as well. Also, always use a fresh applicator pad. Mixing old and new wax, plus any dirt that's been left on the pad will be counterproductive to protecting your paint. Last tip: never use circular motions. In the short term, circular motions are better for buffing wax in, in the long term, circular motions will cause scratches that are visible from all angles. Front and back is the best, it just requires a little extra elbow grease
yea, I know chris, he admits to being rather strange about cars himself. Me, I treat em as just machines you drive around in. Take care of em, but don't go balls to the walls nutsos about em..
In my 20s and early part of my 30s. i was nutsos about maintaining the paint, interior etc. Once you pass a certain age certain stuff just doesnt matter as much.
All that extra time, care, and obsession about not having swirls in your paints it not worth your energy in your 30s? Happened to me.
when I got my first car that was 4 years young that time and worth something, I thought I'll be like Chris with my car, but honestly I rather get into my 20 year old car and drive as you don't have to worry about anything doing wrong on it or baby the car, it's just like a household device/appliance on wheels. Use it when you need it and don't worry much about it and cheap parts are good way to keep it alive for 2 more years
car start to rust when humans neglected it and got bored with it , rule own only one car .
Ok, ok I'm going to wax my car, I promise, just stop shouting at me :'(
+Drecsan Razvan Sebastian That's his normal speaking voice.
Maybe you knew and said that in jest, I don't know...
he's got to get it through to you !!
You’ve solved a mystery I’ve had bouncing around in my head for about a year. I’m in possession of my sister’s car, and I noticed the paint has fine cracks in it, just like that “crackle effect” paint they sell in craft stores, and I wondered what could have caused it. I know for a fact she’s never waxed her car and she lives in upstate NY, so no wax + bad weather probably influenced the damage.
Thanks Scotty! ✌️
This guy is genious!
I have pure love & respect for this man, a true asset to UA-cam & the people of this World !
Oh God!!! Scotty just proved he's from the Prohibition Era
Hi Scotty,
Great video, as usual. I've been waxing my cars for years and they all look as good as new! However, if someone has neglected doing this right from when the car was new it will need to be polished, not waxed. Polish works into the paint and buffs out a microscopic layer of faded, oxidized paint so it will look like new again. Then you can put a coat of wax on after this in order to protect the finish. If you just wax an old finish you're actually just sealing in the old oxidized paint and it will never look good.
I did a compound, polish and wax for a neighbour of mine (roof and hood only) and the paint came out like new.
I've never made a comment on a youtube video, but I just had to today. Scotty, you're hilarious and your channel rules. Thanks for all the hard work!
This guy is a genius.. Scotty knows a lot more of any professional I know... 👍👍👍👍👍
You should have your own TV show
+Dan Thomas I read he once said it pays more on UA-cam.
He had a TV show on CBS I think it was a long time ago. But scotty says UA-cam is better, the way of the future.
@@hebrews11vs5 yeah it was called 'Crank it up' or something similar
@@robinnapoleon3065 Feel better robin! People care about you
Oh my gosh yeah totally!!😂😂
Dirt holds moisture. Dirt holds moisture against your car. Even when it's sunny. That moisture will react with the paint, oxidizing it, breaking it down to where after it eats through the paint, it will eat through the metal. Keeping your car clean and waxed prevents oxidation of your finish. That's one of the things I look for in a used car. If the finish hasn't been taken care of, most likely that owner let many other things slide. BTW- the same thing happens in your body. Put bad fuel in your body that leaves a residue that builds up, resulting in your internal organs breaking down because they can't clean themselves resulting in disease.
This should be upvoted more, but I guess we are too dumb to understand.
Great video!
I just started using Mothers California Gold after going through 2 turtle wax paste waxes. I have to say, Turtle wax is inexpensive and gives a good shine, but the stuff is a pain to buff off and the shine doesn't last more than a week. Mothers wax buffs off much easier, leaves a better shine, and smells good too.
Just waiting for spring to roll around so I can give my car a good wax.
Caranuba based waxes are water soluble. They come off in the rain, or when you wash your car. I've been using Klasse acrylic polish and sealant for about 17+ years. It works just as good as it says. Neither rain nor hand washing will take it off. Once early spring, and once late fall. Don't forget to use a clay bar before applying polish! It'll feel like glass when you're done.
That's so true especially here in the UK at this time of the year Scotty, what with all the crud and salt on our roads. As soon as the water stops beading on the paintwork then it's time to break out the wax,love your videos Scotty so informative, steady with that moonshine or Boss Hogg will be on your case !
I use a clay bar too, to remove impurities before waxing. Thanks for the pointers!
good video, need to wax mine now for sure!
That moonshine make you go blind? Just finished my jar, was potent stuff.
Scotty I have a different experience using the synthetic spray wax. I've been using it three times a year on my 08 Ranger since I bought it new. I find that the coverage can be more thorough. You can get right up against the plastic trim and weather stripping lines since it doesn't matter if any gets on there. Heck I cover all that stuff on purpose with the same product after I'm done with the paint.
Paint still looks shiny jet black, minus the little incidentals. And since I apply it to plastic trim and weather stripping, all that looks brand new as well. I actually recommend you try it!
For some reason, I feel his car has a shit load of swirls...
it's the wife's car, and it has none. You wipe it off before that occurs
Scotty Kilmer im 100% positive that the car has swirls in it when direct sunlight hits it or you put a flash light too it. This has nothign to do with removing the wax or anything wax related.
Scotty Kilmer some would too haha
Scotty Kilmer I know! I'm crazy about keeping my cars clean, but I'm not looking at ever little square millimeter for spots or dirt. The detail guys are a little nutty, and each one will tell you different. I try to do my own thing while using others' suggestions.
Scotty Kilmer I love this dude lol
Ive found that if i put a lil water on the applicator it helps the wax spread on alot better, and i give microfibers 5 stars. For glass, paint, everything. Not the crappy thin ones, the thick fluffy ones.
Aha MOONSHINE..... it all makes sense now.
It sounds like he gets more blasted as the videos progress lol
Gosh, I love every single video you make Scotty. In the Caribbean heat, I wax my car every week after I wash it. Even the Windows I WAX. When I do that, there is no need to wash the car in a hurry, rain or shine.
I'd also recommend claying before applying the wax!
I just want to say thank you for making these videos Scotty! , Im 16 & I really want to be a mechanic .you inspire and help me do what I want! REV YOUR ENGINES!!
scotty you are officially my favorite dude on youtube and i will subscribe right now lol
I used to wash and wax my trucks constantly. Then got out of it for the last several years. But I am going to take this info to heart ... again. I just bought a Tundra and would like to keep it nice for years to come. Living in Michigan we see a lot of salt and sand in the winter. I do not think 4 times a year is enough honestly .. especially in the winter. I am going to be waxing once a month, perhaps more in the winter.
Great video Scotty! We wash and wax our cars often and it's always nice to see how fantastic they're looking after you're finished waxing it!
I professionally do paint correction / protection.
But I have to remember that I'm not Scotty's target customer..
While I disagree on some of the products / methods, he does a great job for someone who might not care about maintaining a show car finish.
In that respect, he puts up a good argument FOR waxing a car, and at least shows someone a way to do it.
You are the man Scotty! Love the way you YELL when you explain. God Bless.
I bought my new truck almost 18 years ago. Thanks for the reminder. I’m thinking I’ll give it it’s first wax this year.(it’s never been waxed yet).
Scotty, I love your channel. You're very informative, funny, and most importantly, to the point without any fluff added in. Your videos are very well edited as well. Thank you for all your work, dude!
This is perfect!! Thank you!! I bought a black Mustang almost 2 years ago and I’ve been so confused about how to take care of it (polish? Wax? How often? Wash it myself? Gas station car wash?) This video sums it all up and keeps it simple! 😃👍🏻
I used wax my car once a month... was hard to keep up that pace lol.
These Minnesota winters however, with road salt, sure can eat up a nice car.
While wax may be oood, sealants such as the CQuartz, Wolf Hard Body, etc.. are ceramic based and last up to 2 years. It'll eliminate the need to wax every month like with a typical carnauba off the shelf or every 3 with an otc sealant/synthetic wax.
Jesus christ that applicator is dirty. great mechanic scotty and a good msg. wax your car. Tell them it is important to work clean though that wax applicator on a new car would be a disaster. like if you agree.
you are totally right!
if someone came near my car with that wax or applicator they wouldn't live to see another day. And buffing off the wax with a bath towel made me cringe. I have a black car so the struggle is real lol.
Right? I have a black Elentra and i use a wax thats specifically made for black paint. It actually works really well.
katieducky23
ELANTRA
IT'S ELANTRA
I have a pristine 2013 ELANTRA
i have a black ford fiesta and it's covered with hairline scratches after a year of owning it. the reason it happened was because i didn't wash the waxing pad after buying it from the store because it was sealed so i thought it was clean. i don't even care anymore. i still use the 2 bucket method to wash and i wax 4 times a year but i'm not going to take the time to buff the scratches out because they will eventually return. anything shiny will eventually get scratched.
I use a leaf blower to dry my Tacoma; you would be surprised how well it works. Gets water out from all of the cracks and crevices like windows, door jams and vents you will never reach with a towel or chamois. Use it in the cab to blow out dirty and junk from under the seats and between the console, etc.
some people might not wax their car on purpose because they probably like the way the rust and scratches looks. I'm not one of those people yet, but I'm sure there are some.
busykitty it gives the car a little character
I use Griot's Garage Speed Shine instead of washing my car. I am in California, so we have to save as much water as possible. But I do have to say that the Speed Shine keeps my car looking amazing. Better than washing and waxing. But Kilmer had some great tips.
2:05 good lord, man, what happened to your house!?
Thanks for the tips and product reviews!
+Dennis Matthews
I was gonna mention that.
He should think about waxing his house 4 times a year...
+zzzhuh lol
+Dennis Matthews Its what happens when you never get married lol
LOL Scotty wanted to test is Celica's engine by opening it and running it with out oil. Guess what? The experience lasted for hours :)
Its 1:20 am. I've been watching Scottys vids for the last few hours. You should see the "to do" list I've written for my car 😂 I also can't help but pull over anytime I see anyone broken down or talk mechanics with friends and family who are having car problems. Scotty is the greatest teacher I've ever! Big respect! Airborne hoooah!
Advise you nowadays to stop pulling over to help people unless you stay in the car with your doors locked and your windows closed. advice can be very valuable too rather than you getting physically involved . Unless of course you live in Mayberry or something like Mayberry very few mayberries left ,nice guys do get hurt in life unnecessarily at times
@@Iambriangregory I hear ya man. Times have changed for sure.
@@iamthemiracle81 stay cool and stay cautious!
Sorry Scotty but that's an improper way of detailing /waxing a car. First of all the paint needed to be clayed and free of contaminants, overspray, and so on. Without proper claying you're just putting wax over dirt. I do agree with waxing section by section but not take off the wax section by section as your still waxing it. . You completely wax the car whole and let it sit. As a highly skilled detailer I recommend you using only micro fiber towels on painted surfaces. Using a terry towel will guarantee scratches and spider webbing. Then after inproper car care you will need to buff out scratches. Then you need need to polish it. Then apply a wax when you should of just used micro fiber from the start. And from the look of the haze on the car you are appying way to much wax. It goes a long way just letting you know.
Hey, you detailer guys are WAAY too anal for me and most people. realize most americans won't even wax their car once a year.
***** Sorry to hear that unfortunately. It's always good to do a bit of research before performing any kind of car care like that. It's either one of 3 things. #1 being that you have dropped the claybar on the floor while you were claying it. Picked it up and folded it and tried using it again. That claybar is to be immediately thrown away and not to be used by any means once it falls to the ground. #2 being you got a very heavy duty claybar and depending on what kind of car and how well the clear coat is on it, you do have a chance of scratching the clear coat with a heavy duty grade claybar. You didn't scratch the paint, you scratched the clear coat. You should or probably went ahead and purchased a soft or medium clarbar for your car. There is also clay mats as well if you don't like using claybar. Those also come in different grades. #3 is you weren't using enough lubricating spray (final touch/ detailing spray) or any at all. If you used water or soap to claybar your car then you will most likely scratch your car too as well. Next time you go to a detailing shop (NOT AUTOZONE) just talk to them about what you're trying to get done on your car. The claybar works itself. There is no need to put any unnecessary pressure when claying. It does all the work. Just letting you know cars should be clayed AT THE LEAST twice a year. Just try again and I hope I helped you on this.
HolyMilck I agree with you but I'm thinking he's just doing it the quick and dirty way just so the paint doesn't crack or fade (probably just to prevent the typical old car look for resale). Even so, he definitely needs some new towels... good microfiber might be a little pricey but it'll last forever!
The thing that got me the most was the black chunks on the pad and in the wax! Yikes.
Scotty Kilmer i'll wash the car once a week, even wax it once or twice every 3 months. But im no way half as anal as every 'detailer' out there. Heck, i even wash my microfiber cloths and applicator pads and re use them :)
White03T4RV82WD I think Scotty's waxing technique is more for "protection" as opposed to "detailing". And if a person is only doing it a couple times per year, I'm sure the average Joe isn't going to be able to spot any flaws.
Using a good carwash solution and washing your car like Scotty did also puts on a protective wax each time you wash your car.
After washing your car you should clay bar it first to remove embedded dirt in the paint's pores, then wax, but never do it in circular but linear (the length of the car) motion to eliminate waxing swirls. BTW, my synthetic absorber is nearly 20 years old and still works great! LOL
I get away with waxing my car 2 times a year. I do wash it and detail it very thoroughly, and it seems to hold up well. Do agree, higher the carnubu wax content, the usually harder the wax compound, thus less solvents. Harder to apply, harder to buff out, but generally holds up better and if applied properly and removed/buffed it looks amazingly like factory new. Wash, weekly if possible, wax every 4-6 months, good to go for more environments.
This guy is awesome as always. I highly recommend this guy.
“I’m as lazy as the next guy but I’m also cheap” lol that sold me
that wax looks like it's been with you for years
here is the right way for best detailing:
1.rinse car, use two buckets one soap and one just water, wash each pannel from up and clean the microfiber cloth in the water bucket.when done all panels rinse the car and dry it like scotty.
2.take out the wheels(once every month) and use a brush with wheel cleaner and get them clean, dont use those that just need rinsing they are too strong.
3.get a clay bar(once every 6 months) and make sure the pannel is soapy and rub the clay bar on the pannel in straight lines, this takes dirt that is really stuck off.
4.after clay bar, wax your whole car in straight lines and let it sit for 10 mins then take a microfiber cloth and clean the left overs.
lol. Great video. I like the end with the moonshine. lol
Hi Scotty I just stumbled upon this video and wanted to give my thoughts on the subject. Usually after hand washing my "CRV" I towel dry (old bath towels) I clean all the door jams, lift gate, And under the hood. Afterwards I take the car for a drive (on clean areas and roads) It helps more in the drying of any resting areas where water might collect and pool. Then i just use a liquid wax (ice, safe on all plastics) Now I know I haven't actually used "Mothers" or any other hard wax on our vehicle yet. (bought new) I have done my best to maintain and prevent any damage to the finish by doing this method 3 to 6 times a year. (depending on weather conditions) Also I clean any bird, bug, And or tree sap as soon as see it. I totally believe in preventive maintenance and keeping the CUV clean on our limited time/budget. So Scotty I'm kinda torn about changing up this routine when the car looks like new after 5 years of ownership. (except the steel wheels showing a little rust) Should I stay with my meticulous routine of care or ditch this for hard wax and clay? Our car sits outside and base the cleaning by the how dirty it gets. I don't usually wax in winter months.. just wash. Thanks for the video man :) Keep em' coming :)
I like him, he's a fun guy.
funny? funny how? I mean what's funny about him? the way he talks? what?
I said he is fun. he has zest and confidence. He gave up his time to share his experience hence, I like him and he is a fun guy. Not funny, but fun.
He didn't get the joke clearly...Now go get your fuckin' SHINEBOX!
Should use claybar to clean it before waxing. Touch the surface if it's rough you should try to remove them before adding more wax
All the dislikes r from so called “professional car detailers”
Themachine lol even amateur detainers realize how contaminated Scottys wash media is and misguided his paint care videos are smh.
Well screw Chemical Guys, this is 10x better than their "tutorials". You make tutorials just like they're supposed to be: plain, simple and consistent! Thank you!
Hey scotty, I live in Montreal and the winter's very harsh. Cars usually get rusted on the bottom(where, in my opinion, it matters most) and I was wondering what do you recommend to make them last? I used oil based anti-rust once but it was a huge mess and made the car very dirty and hard to clean.
rohailrules there are undercoatings for that. It’s basically a paint or sealant that goes on the undercarriage of the car. Paint protects metal to a certain degree. You see that problem here in northern part of the us. It’s caused by salts used to combat ice, it’s recommended to power wash the underside of your car after each winter if you have a lift. This helps if you want to try the least.
14 years on the original Toyota paint and it still looks good. All I've used is Meguires Cleaner Wax once or twice a year.
This video made me wanna wax all my cars.
Always use only 300-400 GSM microfiber towel to wash and wax. Anything less will scratch the paint.
As a detailer, this hurt me personally
Good advice. What about the new products like ceramic coatings, clay bars, polishing prior to waxing, removing paint imperfections, and all the other detailing things others are promoting and recommending. You know, the usual you must do this to make money for me crowd
Why does this guy remind me of Dale Dribble from king of the hill?
The man. The legend. The myth.
Wax on Wax off Daniel san.
Ded 😂
God i hope Scotty lives forever with his moonshine, I don't want all these fancy production youtube videos just a good old "IM CHEAP SO I DO IT MYSELF" honesty. Cus thats me!
remember kids, don't drink and wax.
This guy is something else. So much enthusiasm. Love this channel
thumps up for you sir I always enjoy your videos
I came for the car wax tips, but what I'll remember is the wonderfully chaotic energy og that sudden shift to moonshine right there at the end :P
Ever tried a conditioner instead of a wax? We're thinking about trying either TAP Serum or Vaporwax for our fleet management and i prefer something with low degradation. Really curious about the long term benefits of conditoners vs wax.
I never have,, but why not try it and get back with me in a couple years telling me if it worked or not
haha nice. It would sound ridiculous but I wax every dang week. My car is silver so in order to make it not boring I gotta wax at least once in 2 weeks! Silver car+Wax = one of the best color paint on a car
+Jason Lee
Mine is black...so no choice there
FYI... Never ever wash your car with dishwashing liquid !!!!
I learned this the hard way
+Ufc _ you actually did that? HAHAHAHA
+nasaman23 yea stupid ole me not listening lmfao I should've just went and bought some car soap but I was to lazy and the shit chipped the heck out of my paint 😂😂 so now I know better I bought some good cleaning products
+Curtis Reid Pretty sure thats Meguirs car soap :P or whatever its callled
+Crazy Man Productions I've used laundry detergent before and it seems to work okay. Never tried dish liquid.
I can use a waterless car wash spray,then use clay bar & detailer before compound,polish & wax,trim shine,headlight & glass cleaners.
At the start, his chin muscles kinda shakes..
I noticed that too, idk why but made me kind of go "awww" he's a sweet guy! Keep it up Scotty!
Definitely recommend Clay barring car before wax. Makes a world of difference.
i sometimes wish i can wash my car on my driveway, it is illegal where i live here in Canada.
really? why is that?
Here in Austria too :(
@Ethan Gee due to some Environment laws
Ethan Gee to minimize environmental impact, since our storm drains go directly into rivers etc.
ahh that makes sense, here in england it doesnt matter where you do it as out rivers are pretty much cesspools anyway...
With all the stresses in the world, it's a relief to watch some auto mechanics and a Scotty Kilmer show.
2 things. 1: go in up and down strokes applying wax, never circles. 2: dont use a old bath towel, they hold dirt. But if you dont care, ehh whatever
You do use circles genius,
Chinesefoodrocks1521 actually no you don't. Circular motions cause swirls and straight scratches are easier to correct than swirls
Tekgek47 strait lines are better, I agree. Better still get a Ryobi 6" buffer and just use that :). It's cheap enough.
Chinesefoodrocks1521 i guess your car is really swirly then
No buffer unless you're in the "expert" field of detailing as in doing it for a living and know what you're doing. A buffer can/will burn the hell out of your paint and take it down to the primer or even bare metal. Use a "dual action" buffer (better known as a DA). They are very low torque and it's almost impossible to ruin your paint with one if you follow directions. there are tons of videos on how to use the Porter Cable 7424xp DA buffer. Watch several of them as some folks know what they're doing and some don't. After you've watched 15-20 of them you'll be able to figure out which are which.
I only discovered your videos recently . Now I'm an addict. Hello from Germany.
Damn Scotty how old is that wax. Looks about 30 years old
it's just humid here and mold gets into it quick
I helped a friend wash and wax a Toyota Celica. It was silver-gray. It looked exactly the same, dirty or clean, waxed or not. And that was the last time I washed and waxed any car.
I used to use hard waxes. The "one minute" waxes are most user friendly. I mainly use Turtle's or Astonish's products. The last one is much cheaper but gives the same result. Just spray on the car and wipe the excess off. Much easier than scrubbing the hard wax. The result lasts for months but the Astonish Spray-n-Shine is very cheap so I use it after almost every car wash.