Awesome Rick, just awesome 😎. Been watching all your posts back, hard to believe you have not smashed at least 200k subscribers. Folks don’t know what they are missing. Keep up the fantastic work 👍
That’s nice of you to say. I’m really enjoying the growth process and as long as people continue to care about my garage projects, I’ll do my best to share them!
Driving a 2017 Mark 7 Golf R in Lapiz Blue metallic myself makes this video even better! Great job, not only on the detail, but also on the filming and editing
RAD Garage strikes again!!! the car turned out looking fantastic and i LOVE thatwe got to see the steps from A-Z, those are my favorite types of videos!
I could have included even more details, but it sometimes gets to the point where I need to work and not worry about the camera. At some point, I will do a video that documents every single step I take. Prepare for a marathon! Thanks Mike!
Thanks, I'm glad you get something out of them. I am not a "this is how you should detail" channel. I just like sharing my approach with others and focusing on the beauty of the process.
For the first time I've bought my self that marino wool wash mitt in this video and it's a pure pleasure to wash your car with from now on I wouldn't wash my 2 cars with any other wash mitt.
I appreciate that! I feel fortunate to have as many viewers as I do, but with each new video I release, it's great to see more and more people tuning in.
I was so relieved the one-step worked so well. Very few passes and 99% success. I was fully prepared for a two-step polishing marathon. The paint was very nice to work with.
Thanks man. I have to thank the owner for agreeing to leave the car with me for as long as I needed it. I couldn't have achieved results close to this without his patience and understanding.
That’s great gloss. It really grabs your attention to the paint and finish. I know you use an Ethos product, I use use P&S Bead Maker and at this point would not switch from it. But once again great attention to the “small” things that produce “big” results. Great video. I hope your customer liked it.
Thanks Wayne. He was blown away. I have a bottle of Beadmaker, but have yet to try it. I used Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating at the end and used a spritz of Ethos to make the wheels pop.
Wow! I think that VW came out beautifully! If it were my car i would be more than thrilled with all your work! Unfortunately i guess we can't stop all the crap that happens to our rides, we can only try to protect and maintain them to the best of our abilities! Awesome work!!!!
If I wasn't so worried about messing up the PPF, there's a few things I could have tried, but I have seen some films go murky with any kind of chemical. I'd like to have a second go now that I have a few more years' experience under my belt.
I’ve been here since the very beginning, it’s great to see you grow! Side note - Citrol 266 works GREAT on tar. Better than anything I’ve ever used. It’s one of those specialty products that is a must have for those weird situations where nothing else works.
Citrol 266 - I'm on it! Thanks for being on of the channel OG's. I have enjoyed your feedback and support over the years. I'm happy with where the channel is and where it is going.
Thanks my friend. I plan to keep producing videos as the winter progresses, but I need to make some improvements to the garage floor to allow for water usage on the really cold days. Visit again soon!
@@RADGarage I don't know why NA always gets other and most of the time uglier tail lights as we in Europe. I'd always change them out if I was North American
I really think it is because we send cheapskates to the factories to place our bulk orders and they are always in search of ways to keep their costs down so they can make more money. I wasn't able to get a few options on my SQ5 because Audi Canada decided (for some reason) to order theirs with no dynamic steering, dynamic front indicators, self-park, or cordless phone charger. (Just to name a few). Plus, Canada had a fraction of the colour options available globally. So frustrating.
Pet peeve of mine when people snowfoam then begin 2 bucket washing, idea of snowfoam is to loosen dirt, THEN YOU RINSE ! ...not rub it into the paint. Was glad to see you rinsed snowfoam off then touch washed after. Lovely car, lovely colour.
Yeah, I like getting that foam in all the nooks and crannies and then blasting it out of there taking any hidden dirt with it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks, your comment means a lot to me. I am very lucky that seven awesome artists have agreed to let me feature their music in my videos, and it really adds to the feel. Take care.
RAD GARAGE are they on Spotify? Also- I use a rotary to polish- what would you recommend for those real tight spaces and books and crannies and to machine polish those out.
Awesome as always Rick. Although not as rare as older models in the R family, it’s still such a special car. I love the subtle oem+ touches on the car. Looks like you really enjoyed the process. Great stuff sir!
Loved watching those Pretorias getting a good scrub down! Great job, Rick! I believe '18 was the first year of the gloss black trim on the side skirts instead of the previous body coloured rocker-panels/skirts as well as some other subtle changes including digital dash. Lovely car - far more capable than most out there. Possibly the best all around daily driver that exists, period.
I agree that it is a top choice for a fun daily driver. The fact you can't get one in Canada with a sunroof just baffles me though. That black trim just set the car off in my opinion. So well conceived and executed. I'd be happy with one as a second car when that time comes.
@@RADGarage Yes it'd be a hoon on old banff coach road! Yes it's unfortunate about the sunroof but it was a necessary casualty to its admission to the North American Market. Being built on the same tools as the E-Golf was an important factor in their decision to bring the car here, and it ended up bringing the benefit of a wonderful array of "spectrum" colours which were originally a part of the E-Golf marketing plan. My fave... Irish Green! Lapiz blue is the quintessential Mk7/7.5 Golf R colour though! If you havent seen it Rick, look up the Oetingger body kit that was made available for these through the VW parts catalogue. Gorgeous!
@@RADGarage haha. My wife says I know it all - But I don't think she means it as a compliment. I know a thing or two about VAG. Good community for it here in Calgary.
It's just because you are weird. Like me! The floor in my garage is perfectly suited to my needs. Let me know if you have any questions about Swisstrax.
Have the Euro spec with the same color. Love the way you handled the vehicle. I watch plenty of detailing videos and yours is up there bud. Keep it up. New sub!!
It is an incredible colour of paint. And, very easy to work with. I was totally prepared to attack it with a two-step method, but I was surprised how effective the one-step method was. Plus, those Adam's one-step pads are incredibly easy to work with and create very little mess compared to foam. I was really happy.
Man, I wish I lived near you. I liked the clip a few minutes into it; somehow, I knew you were going to outdo yourself. But what is with you and VW Golf GTIs/R32s? LOL! Do not get me wrong; I love them, too. As always, you did a great job with that R.
There's no rhyme or reason behind the cars I end up working on. It all comes down to who discovers me and how much they appreciate my approach to detailing. It just seems the VAG team recognizes my talents more than others!
Those projects that happen in the summer are usually better captured because I have the time and nothing else to distract me. I watch this one regularly as well. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Rick ! Once again a great video with such a nice sountrack! Dude, your videos really rock ! Nothing more to say from my point of view since I find this content perfect. A nice "how-to" simply share passion for car care ! Congrats Rick ! Talk to you soon... Gregg
Not yet! I have a water drainage project lined up for sometime this Fall. Currently, the water just hits the floor and flows out the door, but I will having a company rip out the floor at the front of the garage and repour it with a channel and catch basin to "catch" the water. This will eliminate the annoying water freezing in the winter under the door. Stay tuned. In the meantime, have you seen my Garage Tour Video?
Hey Rick... this is cool...I would thoroughly enjoy your insight on care and maintenance of clear bra/ PPF protected vehicles. Also wondered if you usually restrict Quickjack usage to your personal vehicles... I have a pair these days most cars jacking points are certainly different... Really enjoy the transition you made a few months ago with more narration... Keep up the super work...
Thanks for the feedback. For my personal vehicle, I treat the PPF like paint and ceramic coat it and I will give it a light polish. The film on this R wouldn't stand for even the lightest of polishes. So, it really depends on your film. I don't often want to use the QuickJack on vehicles belonging to others because of the point you made regarding jacking points. How terrible would I feel if I inadvertently caused damage to a car? Unless it is a friend I know very well, I prefer to keep the car on the ground. Not that I don't trust the QJ, I just don't trust my luck! Yeah, the videos have a bit more variety, so I will continue to evolve and react to what viewers suggest. Thanks for stopping by.
@@RADGarage Thanks for your reply.. I have a Soul Red Mazda Miata... I had the entire hood and front quarter panels done with the rest of the car uncovered.. I have another vehicle that I had entirely PPF'd along with a ceramic coating. I must admit with the entire car "protected," I don't stress about it... But, there is the side of me that enjoys the challenging aspect of caring for bare clear coat... Take care .
I understand your point very well. Protection is great but when you enjoy the maintenance process you are denying yourself the opportunity to do what you enjoy. It's a no-win situation! But, it's also a no-loss situation.
That's what I do. Take well cared for cars that are truly appreciated by their owners, and take them to the next level. Or, to the level they can afford! 😉
Just subscribed and gonna be here till the end, also one more thing is i wanna say this brings nostalgia to me i had a 2014 golf 7.5 r facelift and i sold it for financial reasons 😕 biggest regret i did but i bought a mk4 gti.. one day i hope i will get a new7 R again Keep up the great content.
Brilliant Rick, nothing more annoying then looking back knowing you’ve done the best job possible but theres still areas like you say outlines of tar present. For normal people and to the naked eye it looks amazing and not noticeable but for people like you and i we still know its there and we will never be 100% happy with that lol!! Also i would be so keen to see a video from you Rick testing some Carpro products and giving us you honest opinions on them 👍🏻
Veng It’s getting to a point now where companies are reaching out and sending me products. Maybe CarPro will hear you and step up! I was wishing I had some Eraser for the post-clay wipe down but I used Coating Prep by Adam’s which I’m not a huge fan of. I’d also like to try Reset. I used their water spot remover in the past and it was such a fail so I need to shake that off.
RΔD GΔRΔGE Thats brilliant Rick and ye water spot remover is always a difficult one isn’t it really? In my experience not many work great... i wouldn’t let that stop you from trying their products I’m a massive fan of them recently.. i think their ceramic coatings are great.
Hey Rick, Just wanted to say how much I enjoy all of your videos and ask a question... How do you clean that super easy to scratch plastic that covers the instrument cluster? Seems like anything that touches that plastic if you’re not careful it’ll leave a scratch induced kinda haze...
My best advice is to never clean it. Like you say, some manufacturers use super soft and easy-to-scratch plastic and there's no trick I know to fix that aside from taking the dash apart to pull that piece out to polish. I can't get a Nano iBrid in there, so there's nothing I can do. I use a super clean and soft microfibre with a glass cleaner and just gently go over mine, and it seems to be working, but I'm sure a certain angles and in certain light, I have swirls in mine. Maybe there is someone out there that makes screen protectors for dash consoles?
RΔD GΔRΔGE Thanks for your advice. BTW I relate to your description of “therapy.” Few people understand why we get so OCD (their description). I say, “it’s just like owning a Harley-Davidson, “If I have to Explain you wouldn’t Understand.” Keep the videos coming my friend. Thanks again..
Great video! Love that color blue. That guy must have driven through a lot of road repaving to get that much tar. The tire covers are new? What was your thinking on those? Curious. Thanks again! 👍😎
His car was sitting in a lot while the lot next door was being repaved. It was really nasty stuff. My Gyeon Q2M Tar remover wasn't up to the task. I had to bring in the steam and use it in conjunction with the remover. I really need to up my "tar game". The wheel covers were primarily for the polishing step, but the Adam's one-step process generates virtually no dust so they weren't really necessary. I keep them on for the wash since I was performing a clay treatment on the car and wouldn't be pulling out the Master Blaster so it saved me from having to dry them a second time. Not sure I'm explaining that properly.
I always like how your organized, and how ur video just really good stuff. By the way what kind of steamer are you using ? Did see it in your equipment listing thanks .
Dameion Chambers The steamer is a great little unit called the “Firebird” by Mytee. Not enough room in the description for everything! Thanks for the support and question.
Hey Rick, just keeps getting better mate. Craftsman at work. What size is your garage? I’m planning a build at the moment and yours looks to be good size. Not ultra massive, enough to get the job done comfortably. Cheers Ren 🇦🇺
BrentReyno Thanks Ren. My garage is basically 24’ x 24’ with a few exceptions. There’s a floor plan on this page of my website: www.radgarage.ca/build.html Good luck with your build!
G. Warren I think UA-cam is finally showing me some love and suggesting my videos a bit more. Glad my work is getting the exposure. Always great to connect with new viewers!
Thanks man. Currently, I have a smattering of T-shirts in various sizes. I would like to get some hats and hoodies made at some point. Just hard to gauge quality if I can't physically sample them. Here's a link: www.radgarage.ca/merchandise.html
Not often do I watch let alone subscribe to other professional detailers in the world, but your camera work and format ticks all my Boxes of what I’d like to achieve just don’t know where to start with video. Would appreciate maybe a tutorial/ kit used video? Amazing content 💪🏼
What can I say? That's the ultimate compliment and I thank you very much. When starting out with videos, I just set my camera up on a tripod and took pretty basic video. I was actually quite embarrassed by the quality of my earlier content, but you have to start somewhere. With each new upload, I tried to make improvements and try new things, and now I feel like my stuff is worth being proud of. My advice to anyone is just do it. Don't overanalyze it. You get better with experience but you have to just do it. Thanks again for the supportive feedback. Take care, Rick.
I can divulge my trade secrets! Just kidding. I have a few motorized camera dollies that I set up and operate via remote control. The static shots are simply done with a tripod. It adds a lot of time to overall project, but I can't resist going for that artistic shot! Thanks for noticing my extra effort with regard to the video I capture.
Nice production quality! Any issues with mold and mildew under the swisstrax? Trying to decide between that or porcelain tile in the garage. I've been leaning towards the tile
No, it works pretty good for me. The water evaporates a little bit, but most just flows out the door. It has been really muggy here lately so it has been a bit uncomfortable, but no moisture issues due to the usually dry air up here.
tsifty1 This tar etched deeper than minerals in water. I think the tar that saw lots of sun baked its way into the clear, possibly through the clear because nothing was able to completely remove the etches. I don’t have a rotary so maybe that would have done the trick. I use a 1:10 diluted squirt of Mega Foam when I’m using my Griot’s Garage exterior detail brush.
Hello friend, good morning I promise that your videos are incredible and very helpful for those of us who are starting thanks, and taking advantage I wanted to ask you where you bought the tire covers they look very useful
Thank you for the supportive comment. I am so glad people can enjoy and learn from my projects. Those are CarPro wheel covers I sourced here in Canada through Carzilla.ca. For people outside of North America, you could possibly source them through your local CarPro dealer. Here's the link: carzilla.ca/products/carpro-wheel-cover-new?_pos=1&_sid=013f18e5e&_ss=r&ref=RADGARAGE
Awesome work Rick, watched few of your VAG featured vehicle videos. My gosh where has this car been parked, never seen so much tar on 1 car and so new. I have a non related question about your floor, how does the water drain under the tiles , you have a special drain underneath or???
If I recall correctly, the owner of that car parks next to a parking lot that was being re-paved and some collateral tar pieces ended up all over his car. Just one more challenge of owning a car in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Easily the worst place to be a car guy! There is no drain at this time, but I am going to be putting a trench/catch basin system in very soon. For now, the water just slowly flows under the floor out the door.
Hello. Sublime result. Regarding the prewash. Is there a secret that the foam stays on the body for a long time? What was your dilution? Did you use hot water? Demineralized water? Reverse osmosis water?
Thanks for the kind words and for the question regarding my foam process. I am quite liberal with the amount of Mega Foam I add to the cannon. The water is softened water, but nothing elaborate there. I am quite fortunate that my foam setup works so well considering I put very little thought and effort into it. It just kind of works for me.
@@RADGarage Thank you very much for your answer. Adam's Mega Foam looks like a great pre-wash shampoo and creates a very dense lather. For my part, I put water in my foam gun for this step. And like you, I have a water softener.
I did consider using the QuickJack. The only issue preventing me from pulling it out was that I needed to have the option of quickly moving that car in and out of the garage over the course of the three in the event a damaging thunderstorm developed. The hail has been torrential this summer here.
Beautiful car! I’d love to have you detail my 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI...how much would you charge for a job like that? Of course the only trouble is that I’d never want to drive it after because I know it would never look as good as it did after one of your detail jobs!!
Well you got me to subscribe after your first Golf R video so it only seems right that I watch this one too. Such a fun and capable little car with a lot of potential! They tend to sleep on people who just assume its a GTI little do they no this sucker can produce a lot more power than stock with just a simple tune. :)
Nick Stessman Yes. This owner was telling me how he is tempted to get it tuned. 292 stock bhp is stout enough, but a tune really takes it to the next level. At least that’s what I hear from my main man @v10ghost! I have another one this weekend! How do I do back-to-back Golf R videos that don’t seem the same? 🤔
@@RADGarage for sure they are pretty powerful from the factory but man is that engine just begging for a little more. I have always said that car should have been speced from the factory like a stage 1 tune. It would have wiped the floor with its competitors. Technically most of us have watched you clean your own car multiple times so I am confident it will still work. You could do a few different things like the engine bay, wheels off detail, paint polishing, ceramic protection on paint or wheels or other items not included in this one? Just an idea, good luck Rick!
Wheel covers!!! Brilliant!! Was wondering why you took so much time drying them. I’m thinking, d-uh!! They’re gonna get wet again! But nooooo 👍👍Fantastic as always!
Yeah, I agree. The problem was this PPF on this car was not playing will with any of my solutions. It would quickly cloud up and I would have to polish it back to a gloss finish. Very frustrating.
Subbed to this channel at 12k, will still be here at 100k
Welcome
DestroyerOfMines Thanks man. The future looks bright with support like yours. 😎
Same here!
The Golf is my favourite car and that colour is stunning.
Mooferoo Yes, it really does suit that car. It’s in my Top 5 for sure!
It's my favourite/dream car to
Awesome Rick, just awesome 😎. Been watching all your posts back, hard to believe you have not smashed at least 200k subscribers. Folks don’t know what they are missing. Keep up the fantastic work 👍
That’s nice of you to say. I’m really enjoying the growth process and as long as people continue to care about my garage projects, I’ll do my best to share them!
Driving a 2017 Mark 7 Golf R in Lapiz Blue metallic myself makes this video even better! Great job, not only on the detail, but also on the filming and editing
ektomorf17 Thanks. You have a beautiful car. I love it.
Talk about detail even the pressure gun was the same colour as the car! Just loved this video.thank you
Haha. That did look good, didn't it? 😎👍
In a weird way I watch these videos and other car detailing vids and find them very therapeutic 😌
Nothing weird about it!
RAD Garage strikes again!!! the car turned out looking fantastic and i LOVE thatwe got to see the steps from A-Z, those are my favorite types of videos!
I could have included even more details, but it sometimes gets to the point where I need to work and not worry about the camera. At some point, I will do a video that documents every single step I take. Prepare for a marathon! Thanks Mike!
These videos are so relaxing. Amazing how many little tips and tricks you can pick up from your videos. Thank YOU!
Thanks, I'm glad you get something out of them. I am not a "this is how you should detail" channel. I just like sharing my approach with others and focusing on the beauty of the process.
Now this is art if anything, ur amazing bro.
Thanks. To me, that is the ultimate compliment. I love the art of it.
For the first time I've bought my self that marino wool wash mitt in this video and it's a pure pleasure to wash your car with from now on I wouldn't wash my 2 cars with any other wash mitt.
Well, I hope it brings you as many years of car wash enjoyment as it has brought me! 🤘
This gentleman deserves more subscribers. Thanks for your very good videos
I appreciate that! I feel fortunate to have as many viewers as I do, but with each new video I release, it's great to see more and more people tuning in.
Excellent as always. That finish came out great for a one step. I really love that color.
I was so relieved the one-step worked so well. Very few passes and 99% success. I was fully prepared for a two-step polishing marathon. The paint was very nice to work with.
Simply stunning! Truly at a loss for words. Good job Rick.
Thanks man. I have to thank the owner for agreeing to leave the car with me for as long as I needed it. I couldn't have achieved results close to this without his patience and understanding.
In my opinion your best movie!
Thanks. I appreciate that. I have a few that I think are above this one, but I did love this one a lot.
This is just so satisfying to watch. The blue is amazing. But I love my Blacked out GTI. Amazing job.
SCRFCE215 Thanks man. I appreciate your kind words. I will admit I have watched this video multiple times myself!
The cleaning sound is so satisfying
It’s what keeps me going!
Blue Golf that colour pops !!! Great filming
Thanks 👍
That’s great gloss. It really grabs your attention to the paint and finish. I know you use an Ethos product, I use use P&S Bead Maker and at this point would not switch from it. But once again great attention to the “small” things that produce “big” results. Great video. I hope your customer liked it.
Thanks Wayne. He was blown away. I have a bottle of Beadmaker, but have yet to try it. I used Adam's Ceramic Spray Coating at the end and used a spritz of Ethos to make the wheels pop.
Awesome video! Great job on the car! Absolutely stunning! Love your videos! So relaxing and soothing.
Daniel Clark Thanks Daniel. I’m glad you liked it.
Nothing but the best from you again. Solid! 💎
Evilendrer You’re still a VW fan at heart. I can feel it. ❤️
My God man you blew it out of the water with this Golf R! The video editing and quality of your work are phenomenal.
Thanks, you comment is much appreciated!
Wow! I think that VW came out beautifully! If it were my car i would be more than thrilled with all your work! Unfortunately i guess we can't stop all the crap that happens to our rides, we can only try to protect and maintain them to the best of our abilities! Awesome work!!!!
If I wasn't so worried about messing up the PPF, there's a few things I could have tried, but I have seen some films go murky with any kind of chemical. I'd like to have a second go now that I have a few more years' experience under my belt.
@@RADGarage You did beautiful work, Rick!
I’ve been here since the very beginning, it’s great to see you grow! Side note - Citrol 266 works GREAT on tar. Better than anything I’ve ever used. It’s one of those specialty products that is a must have for those weird situations where nothing else works.
Citrol 266 - I'm on it! Thanks for being on of the channel OG's. I have enjoyed your feedback and support over the years. I'm happy with where the channel is and where it is going.
Hi from Mexico Rick, inspiring videos to reach the perfection detailing my own cars, I really appreciate your Job, thanks for upload these videos
Thanks my friend. I plan to keep producing videos as the winter progresses, but I need to make some improvements to the garage floor to allow for water usage on the really cold days. Visit again soon!
An absolutely beautiful result.
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks fabulous! Love that blue!
Yes, that blue is so deep and rich. Great colour. Especially on the R.
Great job! Thoroughly enjoyed 👍
Thanks Danny. Lots more similar projects on lots of amazing cars. Be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already! 🙏
Beau boulot, le polissage de Adams juste Sublime 👌
vgphilippe66 Merci beaucoup!
Hermosa Nave ! Exelente Trabajo...GOLF DAS AUTO !
VW 👍
As a MK7.5 Gti owner this video is just awesome. Thanks for your effort Rick ❤
The owner of this Golf R brought his brother along who has a very cool GTi. Great cars all around. I like the Euro-spec tail lamps on this R.
@@RADGarage I don't know why NA always gets other and most of the time uglier tail lights as we in Europe. I'd always change them out if I was North American
I really think it is because we send cheapskates to the factories to place our bulk orders and they are always in search of ways to keep their costs down so they can make more money. I wasn't able to get a few options on my SQ5 because Audi Canada decided (for some reason) to order theirs with no dynamic steering, dynamic front indicators, self-park, or cordless phone charger. (Just to name a few). Plus, Canada had a fraction of the colour options available globally. So frustrating.
Pet peeve of mine when people snowfoam then begin 2 bucket washing, idea of snowfoam is to loosen dirt, THEN YOU RINSE ! ...not rub it into the paint. Was glad to see you rinsed snowfoam off then touch washed after. Lovely car, lovely colour.
Yeah, I like getting that foam in all the nooks and crannies and then blasting it out of there taking any hidden dirt with it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Watched a lot of detailing channels- detailing for years as well. Beautiful video man. And the music 👌 spot on brother!
Thanks, your comment means a lot to me. I am very lucky that seven awesome artists have agreed to let me feature their music in my videos, and it really adds to the feel. Take care.
RAD GARAGE are they on Spotify? Also- I use a rotary to polish- what would you recommend for those real tight spaces and books and crannies and to machine polish those out.
Yes, they are all on Spotify. You can check all their links out here: www.radgarage.ca/RAD-artists.html
BTW Rick...just noticed how great your video quality is on this video. Amazingly sharp quality!!
MrCanadiandad Thanks. Trying to keep things fresh.
Awesome as always Rick. Although not as rare as older models in the R family, it’s still such a special car. I love the subtle oem+ touches on the car. Looks like you really enjoyed the process. Great stuff sir!
There were some laughs and a few tears along the way with this one. You've been there.
RΔD GΔRΔGE absolutely! She’s a curvy girl so I see you used the whole rupes arsenal. Love it !
Indeed. Mostly got away with using the LHR15 though. It really is a great weapon in the war against swirls.
Wow! Both the car and video turned out beautiful, great job Rick :)
Keith C Thanks Keith. Nice to have the requisite amount of time to turn out a quality detail and video.
Your filming and editing really are sublime! 👍👍❤️
Thanks. I like to think I improve with every new project. This one was a while ago.
@@RADGarage recently subscribed so working through your backlog to relax 😉
That is music to my ears!
Man! Top QUALITY. Amazing job.
SirCross King Thank you.
Loved watching those Pretorias getting a good scrub down! Great job, Rick! I believe '18 was the first year of the gloss black trim on the side skirts instead of the previous body coloured rocker-panels/skirts as well as some other subtle changes including digital dash. Lovely car - far more capable than most out there. Possibly the best all around daily driver that exists, period.
and 10:59, score off and loud drips, is the best part ☺️
I agree that it is a top choice for a fun daily driver. The fact you can't get one in Canada with a sunroof just baffles me though. That black trim just set the car off in my opinion. So well conceived and executed. I'd be happy with one as a second car when that time comes.
@@RADGarage Yes it'd be a hoon on old banff coach road! Yes it's unfortunate about the sunroof but it was a necessary casualty to its admission to the North American Market. Being built on the same tools as the E-Golf was an important factor in their decision to bring the car here, and it ended up bringing the benefit of a wonderful array of "spectrum" colours which were originally a part of the E-Golf marketing plan. My fave... Irish Green! Lapiz blue is the quintessential Mk7/7.5 Golf R colour though! If you havent seen it Rick, look up the Oetingger body kit that was made available for these through the VW parts catalogue. Gorgeous!
What don't you know?
@@RADGarage haha. My wife says I know it all - But I don't think she means it as a compliment. I know a thing or two about VAG. Good community for it here in Calgary.
Add more videos like this one!!! I love it!
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. I'll do my best to keep the content coming but I go back to work in a few weeks.
Beautiful car, and a beautiful result Rick!
Many thanks!
Great effort goes into making a video such as this one. Great job too. Subbed.
Mirsad Begic Thanks so much. It’s a lot of work, but it is enjoyable and satisfying work.
Very nice work as always. I would love to have one of those 1inch polishers. I really enjoy all the great camera work and editing.
Shaun M Thanks Shaun. That iBrid is a costly but fun tool to use. And thanks for the compliments on my video work.
Wow hands down this is the best detailing video I have watched 😎
Thanks. It's my fifth or sixth favorite. The RS5 Graphene might be my favorite followed by the Lexus IS300.
I’ll go and check them out too
Un petit bonjour de Nancy en France 🇫🇷
Super travail .. good job !!
Nice to hear from you. I appreciate your kind comment.
New subscriber here. Watched the Golf R Lapiz blue video and loved the chill style you put into your videos. Keep up the good work.
Cool. If you are in search of chill style detailing, you came to the right place. Check out the RS6 and RS5 vids I posted recently.
Why am I getting excited by flooring?? 😂😂
Cheers
Peter
It's just because you are weird. Like me! The floor in my garage is perfectly suited to my needs. Let me know if you have any questions about Swisstrax.
I learned from this video. My brother has a 17 R same color, now I know what more I can do. Awesome job
Glad I could help.
Have the Euro spec with the same color. Love the way you handled the vehicle. I watch plenty of detailing videos and yours is up there bud. Keep it up. New sub!!
Thanks man. I like to think I bring a fresh approach to the detailing video scene.
That color pops, great job
It is an incredible colour of paint. And, very easy to work with. I was totally prepared to attack it with a two-step method, but I was surprised how effective the one-step method was. Plus, those Adam's one-step pads are incredibly easy to work with and create very little mess compared to foam. I was really happy.
So satisfying and so much talent. Amazing content once again. Keep up the outstanding work brotha! Cheers and love from Colorado!
That's cool of you to say. Nice to hear from a fellow Rocky Mountain Man!
Absolutely incredible work my friend, thank you for always sharing your videos buddy👍
Thanks Kyle. Your support and feedback helps fuel me to take on more and more projects. 🍻
Man, I wish I lived near you. I liked the clip a few minutes into it; somehow, I knew you were going to outdo yourself. But what is with you and VW Golf GTIs/R32s? LOL! Do not get me wrong; I love them, too. As always, you did a great job with that R.
There's no rhyme or reason behind the cars I end up working on. It all comes down to who discovers me and how much they appreciate my approach to detailing. It just seems the VAG team recognizes my talents more than others!
I wish I had those Pretoria rims on my Golf, I must say they are magnificent.
Yes. That is a classy wheel.
@@RADGarage I keep coming back this video, good job bro!
Those projects that happen in the summer are usually better captured because I have the time and nothing else to distract me. I watch this one regularly as well. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Rick !
Once again a great video with such a nice sountrack!
Dude, your videos really rock !
Nothing more to say from my point of view since I find this content perfect.
A nice "how-to" simply share passion for car care !
Congrats Rick !
Talk to you soon...
Gregg
It's nice to know there are those that appreciate my style. Thanks, as always, for the support and feedback.
Makes me want to fix up my 16 R bumper and hood issues. Nice job I’m jealous but still happy I get the sit in the same seat.
The Golf R is a perfect car. I love them.
Incredible work you have done! Wish my car detailed once by you
Thanks man. I like to spoil cars for some strange reason.
Love the work you do, great shots!
Much appreciated!
Golf é uma lenda por aqui
Essa cor então sem palavras
Faltou mostrar como ficou o interior do carro
Parabéns e sucesso
Abraço Luciano Jau Brazil
Yes, it is a beautiful car. The owner does a great job of maintaining a spotless interior. This one has the virtual cockpit! Great car.
I would like to see you polishing under the door handles where the most scratches are .
Great Job anyways keep it up
Bozinis Center Not everything I do makes its way into the video. 👌
Te quedo muy bonito exelente trabajo
Thank you very much.
The Best Video on UA-cam!!
It's my 4th favorite. I like the RS6, RS5 and the R32 better! LOL
great vids, i'm fascinated by the garage setup, do you have a tour video especially around water drainage?
Not yet! I have a water drainage project lined up for sometime this Fall. Currently, the water just hits the floor and flows out the door, but I will having a company rip out the floor at the front of the garage and repour it with a channel and catch basin to "catch" the water. This will eliminate the annoying water freezing in the winter under the door. Stay tuned. In the meantime, have you seen my Garage Tour Video?
@@RADGarage just watching the door opener upgrade first lol love the setup and the tiles on the floor look sick as well
Maravilloso trabajo y un excelente resultado 👏 👏👏👏
Muchas gracias 🤘🙏
Great work Rick!👍👍
mike stefani Thanks Mike. It was a lot of work but rewarding in the end.
Absolutely amazing results as always ❤
Thanks Julian. I had a difficult time with some aspects of this project, but the final result was satisfying.
@@RADGarage yeah the tar deposits was a sore sight on a new vehicle
I have a GTD MK7 and I took your video to have ideas to clean my car. The results were amazing Thank, you buddy... New Sub... Greeting from Spain
Oh, what I would give to visit Spain one day. Thanks for tuning in and I'm glad my video was able to help you with your MK7. Take care.
Great video, I need to learn how to use a dual action polisher so I can do this on my own mk7 Golf R.
Super easy.
Hey Rick... this is cool...I would thoroughly enjoy your insight on care and maintenance of clear bra/ PPF protected vehicles. Also wondered if you usually restrict Quickjack usage to your personal vehicles... I have a pair these days most cars jacking points are certainly different... Really enjoy the transition you made a few months ago with more narration... Keep up the super work...
Thanks for the feedback. For my personal vehicle, I treat the PPF like paint and ceramic coat it and I will give it a light polish. The film on this R wouldn't stand for even the lightest of polishes. So, it really depends on your film. I don't often want to use the QuickJack on vehicles belonging to others because of the point you made regarding jacking points. How terrible would I feel if I inadvertently caused damage to a car? Unless it is a friend I know very well, I prefer to keep the car on the ground. Not that I don't trust the QJ, I just don't trust my luck! Yeah, the videos have a bit more variety, so I will continue to evolve and react to what viewers suggest. Thanks for stopping by.
@@RADGarage Thanks for your reply.. I have a Soul Red Mazda Miata... I had the entire hood and front quarter panels done with the rest of the car uncovered.. I have another vehicle that I had entirely PPF'd along with a ceramic coating. I must admit with the entire car "protected," I don't stress about it... But, there is the side of me that enjoys the challenging aspect of caring for bare clear coat... Take care .
I understand your point very well. Protection is great but when you enjoy the maintenance process you are denying yourself the opportunity to do what you enjoy. It's a no-win situation! But, it's also a no-loss situation.
Great video! Can’t get enough of these. And u just added yourself another subscriber homie slice ! Lol
Haha! That's awesome. Glad to have you along for the ride.
I thought it was pretty clean before hand. But now it looks brand new!!!
That's what I do. Take well cared for cars that are truly appreciated by their owners, and take them to the next level. Or, to the level they can afford! 😉
Wouahhhhh🥰🥰🥰☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️👌👌👌👌😳😳😳👌 quel beau travail - bravo 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 magnifique
I take it you liked what you saw!
Just subscribed and gonna be here till the end, also one more thing is i wanna say this brings nostalgia to me i had a 2014 golf 7.5 r facelift and i sold it for financial reasons 😕 biggest regret i did but i bought a mk4 gti.. one day i hope i will get a new7 R again
Keep up the great content.
Satan Thanks man. I hope your car dreams come true one day! These VW’s are addictive. I can sense it.
Brilliant Rick, nothing more annoying then looking back knowing you’ve done the best job possible but theres still areas like you say outlines of tar present. For normal people and to the naked eye it looks amazing and not noticeable but for people like you and i we still know its there and we will never be 100% happy with that lol!! Also i would be so keen to see a video from you Rick testing some Carpro products and giving us you honest opinions on them 👍🏻
Veng It’s getting to a point now where companies are reaching out and sending me products. Maybe CarPro will hear you and step up! I was wishing I had some Eraser for the post-clay wipe down but I used Coating Prep by Adam’s which I’m not a huge fan of. I’d also like to try Reset. I used their water spot remover in the past and it was such a fail so I need to shake that off.
RΔD GΔRΔGE Thats brilliant Rick and ye water spot remover is always a difficult one isn’t it really? In my experience not many work great... i wouldn’t let that stop you from trying their products I’m a massive fan of them recently.. i think their ceramic coatings are great.
Hey Rick, Just wanted to say how much I enjoy all of your videos and ask a question... How do you clean that super easy to scratch plastic that covers the instrument cluster? Seems like anything that touches that plastic if you’re not careful it’ll leave a scratch induced kinda haze...
My best advice is to never clean it. Like you say, some manufacturers use super soft and easy-to-scratch plastic and there's no trick I know to fix that aside from taking the dash apart to pull that piece out to polish. I can't get a Nano iBrid in there, so there's nothing I can do. I use a super clean and soft microfibre with a glass cleaner and just gently go over mine, and it seems to be working, but I'm sure a certain angles and in certain light, I have swirls in mine. Maybe there is someone out there that makes screen protectors for dash consoles?
RΔD GΔRΔGE Thanks for your advice. BTW I relate to your description of “therapy.” Few people understand why we get so OCD (their description). I say, “it’s just like owning a Harley-Davidson, “If I have to Explain you wouldn’t Understand.” Keep the videos coming my friend. Thanks again..
Yup, there is a lot I enjoy in the process. Of course, nothing stays clean for very long, but getting it super clean satisfies my chi. ☯️
Great video as always
Thanks Mike. I'm more of a quality over quantity type of guy!
Great video! Love that color blue. That guy must have driven through a lot of road repaving to get that much tar. The tire covers are new? What was your thinking on those? Curious. Thanks again! 👍😎
His car was sitting in a lot while the lot next door was being repaved. It was really nasty stuff. My Gyeon Q2M Tar remover wasn't up to the task. I had to bring in the steam and use it in conjunction with the remover. I really need to up my "tar game". The wheel covers were primarily for the polishing step, but the Adam's one-step process generates virtually no dust so they weren't really necessary. I keep them on for the wash since I was performing a clay treatment on the car and wouldn't be pulling out the Master Blaster so it saved me from having to dry them a second time. Not sure I'm explaining that properly.
I always like how your organized, and how ur video just really good stuff. By the way what kind of steamer are you using ? Did see it in your equipment listing thanks .
Dameion Chambers The steamer is a great little unit called the “Firebird” by Mytee. Not enough room in the description for everything! Thanks for the support and question.
@@RADGarage awesome thanks going to check it out
Hey Rick, just keeps getting better mate. Craftsman at work.
What size is your garage? I’m planning a build at the moment and yours looks to be good size. Not ultra massive, enough to get the job done comfortably.
Cheers
Ren 🇦🇺
BrentReyno Thanks Ren. My garage is basically 24’ x 24’ with a few exceptions. There’s a floor plan on this page of my website: www.radgarage.ca/build.html
Good luck with your build!
Another awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Found this channel out of nowhere. Subb'd!
G. Warren I think UA-cam is finally showing me some love and suggesting my videos a bit more. Glad my work is getting the exposure. Always great to connect with new viewers!
A ver si montas aquí en Jerez en España un lavadero conmigo ya tienes un cliente seguro jajaja
Haha.
Excellent video! Do you sell merch? Would definitely buy some hats and T's to support
Thanks man. Currently, I have a smattering of T-shirts in various sizes. I would like to get some hats and hoodies made at some point. Just hard to gauge quality if I can't physically sample them. Here's a link: www.radgarage.ca/merchandise.html
Not often do I watch let alone subscribe to other professional detailers in the world, but your camera work and format ticks all my
Boxes of what I’d like to achieve just don’t know where to start with video.
Would appreciate maybe a tutorial/ kit used video?
Amazing content 💪🏼
What can I say? That's the ultimate compliment and I thank you very much. When starting out with videos, I just set my camera up on a tripod and took pretty basic video. I was actually quite embarrassed by the quality of my earlier content, but you have to start somewhere. With each new upload, I tried to make improvements and try new things, and now I feel like my stuff is worth being proud of. My advice to anyone is just do it. Don't overanalyze it. You get better with experience but you have to just do it. Thanks again for the supportive feedback. Take care, Rick.
Awesome video! Your camera work is amazing. It moves quite smoothly. So, could you tell us that how did you record and what equipment you use?
I can divulge my trade secrets! Just kidding. I have a few motorized camera dollies that I set up and operate via remote control. The static shots are simply done with a tripod. It adds a lot of time to overall project, but I can't resist going for that artistic shot! Thanks for noticing my extra effort with regard to the video I capture.
Nice production quality! Any issues with mold and mildew under the swisstrax? Trying to decide between that or porcelain tile in the garage. I've been leaning towards the tile
No, it works pretty good for me. The water evaporates a little bit, but most just flows out the door. It has been really muggy here lately so it has been a bit uncomfortable, but no moisture issues due to the usually dry air up here.
Beautiful level of work 👏🏾
Thank you 🙌
impeccable
Thanks!
Rick do the tat spots eat clear coat like water spots? Second what lube u use for brush cleaning during foam stage?
tsifty1 This tar etched deeper than minerals in water. I think the tar that saw lots of sun baked its way into the clear, possibly through the clear because nothing was able to completely remove the etches. I don’t have a rotary so maybe that would have done the trick. I use a 1:10 diluted squirt of Mega Foam when I’m using my Griot’s Garage exterior detail brush.
Hello friend, good morning I promise that your videos are incredible and very helpful for those of us who are starting thanks, and taking advantage I wanted to ask you where you bought the tire covers they look very useful
Thank you for the supportive comment. I am so glad people can enjoy and learn from my projects. Those are CarPro wheel covers I sourced here in Canada through Carzilla.ca. For people outside of North America, you could possibly source them through your local CarPro dealer. Here's the link: carzilla.ca/products/carpro-wheel-cover-new?_pos=1&_sid=013f18e5e&_ss=r&ref=RADGARAGE
Love it. ❤️❤️
Clint L Thanks Clint. I have another Golf R coming. Not white though. 😞
RΔD GΔRΔGE yeah buddy. You’ll know I’ll be watching. ❤️❤️
Awesome work Rick, watched few of your VAG featured vehicle videos. My gosh where has this car been parked, never seen so much tar on 1 car and so new. I have a non related question about your floor, how does the water drain under the tiles , you have a special drain underneath or???
If I recall correctly, the owner of that car parks next to a parking lot that was being re-paved and some collateral tar pieces ended up all over his car. Just one more challenge of owning a car in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Easily the worst place to be a car guy! There is no drain at this time, but I am going to be putting a trench/catch basin system in very soon. For now, the water just slowly flows under the floor out the door.
Hello. Sublime result. Regarding the prewash. Is there a secret that the foam stays on the body for a long time? What was your dilution? Did you use hot water? Demineralized water? Reverse osmosis water?
Thanks for the kind words and for the question regarding my foam process. I am quite liberal with the amount of Mega Foam I add to the cannon. The water is softened water, but nothing elaborate there. I am quite fortunate that my foam setup works so well considering I put very little thought and effort into it. It just kind of works for me.
@@RADGarage Thank you very much for your answer. Adam's Mega Foam looks like a great pre-wash shampoo and creates a very dense lather. For my part, I put water in my foam gun for this step. And like you, I have a water softener.
@@autocleanet40 Conditioned water is a big part. Hard water just isn’t the same.
Very nice job and video Rick but I need to know why you didn’t pull out your Quickjack’s?
I did consider using the QuickJack. The only issue preventing me from pulling it out was that I needed to have the option of quickly moving that car in and out of the garage over the course of the three in the event a damaging thunderstorm developed. The hail has been torrential this summer here.
I understand. Keep up the good work
That’s a great infor 👍 keep up good work! Stay safe and stay healthy
You too!
Picked up a 2018 GTI in Isaac blue just over a week ago and I’m looking forward to getting it corrected, hopefully soon 🤞🏻
That sounds like a super spec!
Great Video!
I heard that odorless mineral spirit works well for tar.
Anthony Tran That sounds like something that probably wouldn’t mar the sensitive clear film this car had.
Beautiful car! I’d love to have you detail my 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI...how much would you charge for a job like that? Of course the only trouble is that I’d never want to drive it after because I know it would never look as good as it did after one of your detail jobs!!
Thanks. Pricing is tricky because I never know how long a project will take until I get a good look at the car.
Well you got me to subscribe after your first Golf R video so it only seems right that I watch this one too. Such a fun and capable little car with a lot of potential! They tend to sleep on people who just assume its a GTI little do they no this sucker can produce a lot more power than stock with just a simple tune. :)
Nick Stessman Yes. This owner was telling me how he is tempted to get it tuned. 292 stock bhp is stout enough, but a tune really takes it to the next level. At least that’s what I hear from my main man @v10ghost! I have another one this weekend! How do I do back-to-back Golf R videos that don’t seem the same? 🤔
@@RADGarage for sure they are pretty powerful from the factory but man is that engine just begging for a little more. I have always said that car should have been speced from the factory like a stage 1 tune. It would have wiped the floor with its competitors.
Technically most of us have watched you clean your own car multiple times so I am confident it will still work. You could do a few different things like the engine bay, wheels off detail, paint polishing, ceramic protection on paint or wheels or other items not included in this one? Just an idea, good luck Rick!
Great suggestions. It comes down to what the owner is willing to go for. I'll lay out those options and see where it lands. Thanks.
Wheel covers!!! Brilliant!! Was wondering why you took so much time drying them. I’m thinking, d-uh!! They’re gonna get wet again! But nooooo 👍👍Fantastic as always!
It was fun to try a new approach. Not sure I will use them on every project, but it did save me a bit of time in the grand scheme of things.
Citrol 266 work great on road tar
Yeah, I agree. The problem was this PPF on this car was not playing will with any of my solutions. It would quickly cloud up and I would have to polish it back to a gloss finish. Very frustrating.