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Welcome back to another episode
of Chemical Guys Detail Garage.
Today we'll be covering the proper pro techniques
on how to achieve a scratch-free wash.
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So as you guys can see,
I have this Volkswagen Jetta back here.
And it's going to be a great example
for you guys at home
on how to wash your car using
the proper washing techniques.
So let's start off with how much dirt
and grime is actually on this vehicle.
On the hood, the hood is covered with grime, debris.
There's even a strip of just dirt
from the owner just turning on their wipers in the morning
and just building up all this dirt.
And you guys can check out this roof of this car.
It has seen better days.
There's water streaks on it.
And then the owner just simply turned on the wipers,
drives right off.
And over time, it just builds dirt, grime, and debris.
And what ends up happening
if you do not properly wash your car,
whenever it's like this in this condition,
you could scratch it, you'll harm it,
and then you could also cause marring all over it,
and it's gonna cause way more headaches.
So today, I'll be showing you guys
how to wash it properly to avoid scratching and swirls.
Give it a high shine.
But let's get right into it.
Step number one is going to be use a two-bucket method.
By using the two-bucket method,
you'll reduce scratches and swirls,
as well as you'll reduce cross contamination.
So keep this in mind.
I have Chenille Wash Mitt that every time,
it's going to be glided across
the surface of this vehicle,
I'll come to my designated wash bucket, rinse it all out,
and then I'll go back to my soapy bucket
to get clean water and clean suds, and keep washing it.
So that's gonna be step number one.
Have two-bucket method.
As well as step number two is going to be use Dirt Traps.
A Dirt Trap is going to filter while you wash.
It's a cyclonic filter that sits
at the bottom of the bucket.
You could also stack them for extra filtering power.
So you just stack them like that, insert them,
now you have double filter.
I recommend using the double filter
whenever you're dealing with like
off-road rig and you go off-roading.
You have dirt, grime, and debris, stack your Dirt Traps.
You could also stack them up to four times.
But in this occasion, the car is dirty, but not so dirty.
So I'll just be using one dirt trap.
So how do you insert them?
You insert them at an angle,
you push them all the way down.
And by inserting them at an angle,
you'll reduce bubbles or air pockets
that will allow it to rise back up.
On my right-hand side, my red bucket,
is going to be my wash bucket.
And step number three is going to be
use a high suds-ing soap.
In this occasion, I'll be using Blueberry Snow Foam.
It's going to have tons of lubrication power.
So every time I glide my Chenille
wash mitt across the surface, it will not scratch.
So now, all I'll do is just insert
one to two ounces of soap into my wash bucket.
And then, I'll just grab my pressure washer
or any type of hose with pressure,
activate the suds, and move on.
But step number four is going to be using
a Foam Cannon or Foam Blaster.
Using a Foam Cannon or Foam Blaster,
you're going to dwell the surface
for high amounts of lubrication.
So every time you glide your Chenille wash mitt,
you'll have tons of suds-ing power.
So just remove the Foam Cannon head.
In this occasion, I'll be using the Torq Max Foam 8.
I'll put the Foam Cannon head off to the side.
And then I'll insert one to two ounces
of soap inside my Foam Cannon.
Put my soap off to the side or back into my Freeloader.
Reinsert my foam cannon head.
Make sure I screw it back on.
And then I'll just stir it. I won't shake it.
Because if I shake it, I'll cause suds inside here.
And I want more suds on the car, less suds inside here.
So just stir it.
Then I'll put it back inside my Freeloader.
So that was step number four.
Now it's time to get into step number five.
Step number five is rinse down the surface of the vehicle.
Just so you can knock off any loose scum and debris.
And then after that, step number six is
attach your foam cannon to your pressure washer,
start foaming up the surface,
and then I'll get back to you guys
when it's step number seven.
Let's get started.
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All right, guys,
so now that we just finished with step number six,
now it's time to move onto step number seven,
which is going to be scrubbing.
So step number six is the Foam Cannon,
foaming up the surface of the vehicle.
Before we get into scrubbing,
we'll just activate our suds.
I'll put the pressure washer tip back on.
Add pressure to my wash bucket.
And now it's time to start scrubbing it.
So step number seven is going to be
the most important step for you on how to
properly scrub down the surface of the vehicle.
So what you want to do is go to
the highest point of the vehicle.
You'll put your wash mitt at an angle,
and you'll glide
in linear motions to reduce scratches and swirls.
If your vehicle is super dirty,
what you can do is you can flip your wash mitt,
scrub the rest of the portion down,
come back to your rinse bucket,
sink your wash mitt at the bottom,
let it scrub at the bottom of the Dirt Trap
so the Dirt Trap can suck out
all the dirt, grim, and debris.
You'll inspect your wash mitt, wring it out outside,
and then you'll proceed with doing this
around the whole entire car.
By doing this around the whole entire car,
you're reducing scratches and swirls.
Because if you start scrubbing in circular motions,
you might pick up dirt, grime,
debris, or heavy amounts of mud.
And every time you start going in a circular motion,
all you'll do is just scratch up the surface of your ride.
So by doing this procedure, linear motions,
coming back to your rinse bucket,
sinking your wash mitt,
and scrubbing at the bottom of the Dirt Trap,
you're reducing scratches and swirls.
And this is why we always recommend step number one,
which is doing a two-bucket method wash.
And especially on a dark colored car,
you can see scratches and swirls, imperfections.
This is why we always recommend doing
these proper steps around your whole entire car
to reduce scratches and swirls,
to reduce headaches, and keep up the shine.
So, guys, let me just finish scrubbing
this whole entire vehicle down.
I'll give you guys an amazing montage,
and then we'll get back to step number eight,
which is going to be how to avoid
water spots when you're drying.
Let's get started.
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All right, guys, so I just finished
rinsing down the foam off the surface of the vehicle.
And you guys can see that,
one, the water is drying on this Volkswagen Jetta.
And two, I'll be showing you guys
how to properly reduce water spots.
So step number eight is pair After Wash
with your Woolly Mammoth
or any drying towel you'll be using.
So After Wash is going to be a drying aid
that one, it's going to suspend any water dragging,
and it's going to separate it from the surface.
So whenever you glide a Woolly Mammoth across the surface,
you'll reduce streaking
and you will also be shining with After Wash.
So go to the surface of the area you'll be drying,
and just mist After Wash onto it.
And then you'll grab your Woolly Mammoth,
or whatever drying towel you'll be using,
gently put it and wipe.
By using After Wash, you'll be shining while you're drying.
And you'll also be reducing water spots.
Especially if you're drying your car
or washing your car, I should say, with unfiltered water.
Unfiltered water has a lot of calcium in it,
and it builds up water spots over time.
And you guys can see, after using After Wash,
drying aid, and the Woolly Mammoth,
you guys can see the surface is now dry.
The surface is now glossy.
And nonetheless, I do not have water spots.
So After Wash can be used
around the whole entire vehicle.
Wheels, headlights, glass, mirrors.
You name it, After Wash has you covered.
So, guys, now it's time for me to finish
drying up this whole entire Volkswagen Jetta.
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And pick up any of these parts
that I used today in this video.
From Foam Cannons to Freeloaders
to buckets to Woolly Mammoth, to After Wash,
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As always, I'm Henry.
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