love my jimbos man it made my jeep slick the paint is so smooth and was very easy to use

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!!

Can’t wait to give it a try. feels good to support an honest, upfront company that doesn’t play games with customers hard earned money. Thanks Jimbo!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!!

Put it up against griots 3 in 1 ceramic wax! An actual heavy weight contender lol

@ChicagoRob2

5 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. It’s at the top of my list.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Good idea.

@rooboy99

5 ай бұрын

Or NV Lustre. Love that stuff

Ive never used chemical guys anything because ive never been impressed with them. The only thing id consider is their car wash soaps. Id never use anything on my paint from them when it comes to protection.

@miketampabay9446

5 ай бұрын

Blue guard and VRP along with Mr. pink are great products. Everything else is either repackaged or underwhelming

@bigguy7618

5 ай бұрын

Everything I’ve used from CG was garbage

@gabevillarreal4779

5 ай бұрын

@@bigguy7618 Over priced abd over hyped. They've simply never measured up to their own hype!

@goatedvault1070

4 ай бұрын

@@bigguy7618their wheel cleaners work about as good as a garden hose

@dustinteasdale6091

4 ай бұрын

Even the car wash soaps suck. I tried hydro suds and it was garbage…

Jimbo this is awesome! Now I just want to see a spray glaze that fills in minor swirls and imperfections that can be topped with hard as shell to seal in the glaze! To me that would be everything because I don’t want to compound and polish every year. If I could apply a glaze that masks imperfections and then seal it in with hard as shell…dang, that’s like the ultimate life hack.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Boom. Love that idea.

@kirkwilson5900

5 ай бұрын

Id love that also, there's a market for it. Im a mobile detailer and i would definitely use it in my business. Not everyone wants or can afford full corrections, so this can offer a quick, affordable and effective solution for the budget minded. 👍​@autodetailingpodcast

@HantsLeo

5 ай бұрын

Also you can't keep on removing the clear coat.

@Timc220

4 ай бұрын

Would be a great option to give clear coat more longevity and/or help those with clear coats that are too thin already.

Just gave my car the first touchless wash last night after coating it with your product. Was very impressed!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Jimbo I wanted to give props where props are due, I used your product today hard as shell and holy f**k ..... My trucks never looked so beautiful, nothing but compliments from everyone. Thank you for this quality product.

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

Haha!! Thanks man - so happy you’re enjoying it. I appreciate the support a ton - more good products to come!!

Keep up the great work Jimbo!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I love your worker in the back… I’m sure he was loading up my box of goodies I ordered! ❤ I can’t wait to wash my vehicles and use your product!😊

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s a family affair over here. A lot of the boxes got a special note from him. Maybe one was yours!!

Boss, you are a BEAST! Love the content as always! Also had a good laugh when you stated the “sniffy sniff test.” Love your honesty about products. Keep up the amazing work!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thanks man!!

Products aside, I love that the kiddo in the background is actively paying attention to the things you're talking about and learning the business, and hearing things that some detailers either never hear or it takes a decade or more to learn through experience. Future detailer in the making!

FYI, CG’s headlight restoration polish does work well.

@adamwalters4709

5 ай бұрын

I do second this but their products are hit or miss

@down2earth838

5 ай бұрын

Any simple wax works great to polish headlights so that’s not saying much

@ronb9901

5 ай бұрын

@@down2earth838 you know nothing about headlight restoration if that’s what you think…

@ronb9901

5 ай бұрын

@@adamwalters4709 agreed 👍

@rick391

5 ай бұрын

Would recommend Sylvania's headlight restoration kit. Used it a couple times and super happy with the long lasting results and was happy to find out after the fact that it was Project Farm recommended as well :)

That intro was gold 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

Great video comparison and Very informative!! Not a Chemical Guys fan for the reasons you pointed out. You really need to get your product stocked with Amazon as the price with shipping on your site for Jimbo's is over 100% more than the product(s) I use on my Alfa Giulia with Amazon and I just can't justify that.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Coming really soon to Amazon. Possibly this week. send me a message and I’ll work something out to get you the product faster

"I'm different because I'm neither a scientist or an engineer selling you a product that's double the price but performs more or less the same as a product you can buy 2 bottles of and use it for twice as long with the same effect" Just another dude doing the same exact thing as every other "brand". Nice! Impressive bro.. wow. Crazy. /s

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

are you ok?

Just showed a guy three different areas on a 74ft yacht and people walking by couldnt tell the difference between your product and a full on ceramic. Good Job Jim. I am going to use your product on a lot of yachts I am sensing.

@autodetailingpodcast

3 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!

Awesome! I look forward to grabbing a bottle of your ceramic. Any t shirts on the way? Thanks Jimbo

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Ya I think so. Maybe around summer

Love tough as shell. Used it on one of my vehicles but, I have a car that was panted recently. Waiting for the 90 days before I put anything on it. I need your opinion. Should I use a wax and layer it with tough as shell being that this would be the first time after the paint job. If so what wax would you recommend? I want best shine possible and I remember you saying that tough as shell is not a wax. I’m unsure what to do, can you help me?

I’ld love to see it against seal n shine which i still love to use and maybe a bead maker comparison in terms of shine. Those 2 are still my go to.

@ChicagoRob2

5 ай бұрын

Griot’s 3 and 1 is also very good.

@speedshifter101

5 ай бұрын

I've never had good luck with seal n shine it lasts maybe a week or two for me but maybe it's something I'm doing.

@eudoc1982

5 ай бұрын

@@speedshifter101 i am surprised to hear that. 3 months after the application i tend to use iron remover and than it starts to fail for me. That’s when i reapply it. But on bi-weekly washes i always top it with generous bead maker layer that shines my silver gray car like crazy.

@weatherwatcher39

5 ай бұрын

Would also like to see results between seal and shine and griots 3 and 1.

@williambell7712

4 ай бұрын

@@speedshifter101 Yea, like not washing and fully decontaminating your car car. Also follow up with a panel prep wipe down.

Love the videos and brutal honesty. Would like to see your product put up against turtle wax seal & shine, hybrid solutions flex wax spray and maybe Cerakote ceramic spray sealant.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Ok I can work that in, lots have been asking for can coat so I’m working on that one.

I just came across your channel love it 🤙 how is the gloss of your product? When I get some free time I’ll will be going through you previous videos 👍

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Others are reporting high gloss and extremely slickness. IMO I think it’s the best product for all that. But I’m biased. Haha

@derekperkins4141

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast sold!!! I’m getting some 🤙😆

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support - you don’t be disappointed

Bought the spay recently and applied to my 2024 Tundra. I have washed it twice with a Ph balanced soap and seems to be holding up! Will see how many washes I get out of it but it was easy to apply and remove with a "very slick feel" results after wiping off.

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

JIMBO’S?

@magaz97j

4 ай бұрын

Yes Jimbos

I would have to try to do this and see if it’s worth it. I have done hydro blitz on my truck and I didn’t get the same results if anything, my truck looks better. I’ve used a lot chemical guys products, and I’d like to try other products to see how much better they are, or so they claim. I will say yours looks very good.

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the opportunity to try it.

Will have to try your HAS!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Pls do! You won’t regret it.

Only CG thing I use is the car wash soap. It’s great!

Jimbo's is a beast!

Good question on Amazon.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Should be up this week or early next.

@juannuno7134

4 ай бұрын

I just put turtle wax ceramic spray coating on my car. Can I put your spray on top of that?

I recently ordered some Jimbo's but mine is the Tough as Shell and it did not come with the same sprayer you just used. It's more like the ones used on Adams products. I'm going to apply Jimbo's this weekend 6/22.

@autodetailingpodcast

Ай бұрын

Did you buy from Amazon? Some of the early ones to Amazon went with the wrong sprayer. If you email me I’ll send you these.

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos this evening. I’ve recently started moving away from Chemical Guys and questioning Griots (not happy with their “ceramic glass cleaner”). I’ve been leaning towards Adam’s. Can we get a comparison between Tough as Shell and the Adam’s offerings?

@autodetailingpodcast

17 күн бұрын

Yes. I’d be happy to do that. One of the main differences is Adams uses a solvent base in their ceramics. So it’s going to be super super smelly (in a bad way) Jimbo’s Ceramics are all water based with little to no smell. But I’ll also work on a video comparing

Just got to use Jimbos Hard as Shell on my two cars. Easy applcation and great shine. I will see how it holds up. Would love to see a bulk option to use for refill and save some money 💰

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Gallons are available- save some $$ with them. And if you need a replacement bottle just add it to the notes and I’ll send an empty one.

@tman22224

5 ай бұрын

Great, I will be getting a Gallon once I get close to running out. Thanks! ​@@autodetailingpodcast

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support!!

What's with that xut at 10:18?

When will you be on Amazon?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Should be by this week

Testing it against a chemical guys product lol

Jimbo can Hard as Shell be applied on PPF without losing the self-healing properties of the PPF?

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

Tbh I’ve never tried it to see if it would block the self healing of like a scratch or something. But it does play very nice on PPF in every other use.

Love this product! Great for tile in the shower ❤❤❤

The more I see your product in action, I want it to be sold on Amazon Canada. 🇨🇦👍👍

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Coming this week or next to Amazon.ca

@KatrinaTrys

5 ай бұрын

​@@autodetailingpodcast I know you take a hit selling on Amazon, so I wanted to say thank you... Hopefully, you can reach more ppl to help with that hit... Also love the quality control packing!

Jimbo I just put the Tough as Shell on my Mustang GT, how long to wait to apply a 2nd coat for the front cap to keep bugs off better?

@autodetailingpodcast

18 күн бұрын

I say 10-15 min. Usually by the time you get around the car you can add the second layer without any issue. Hey, thanks for the support too!

Does the purchase of the 1 gallon come with a sprayer?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Just make a note of it and I’ll add one in for you

can you do a comparison of your shell coat vs technicians choice ceramic detail spray? Ive been using tech choice for forever, ive been restructuring things... im deciding between yours or diy detail ceramic gloss

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Yes I can work that in. Thanks for the idea

@LotusDetail77

5 ай бұрын

Thank you too, I appreciate it.... You are the man and you always keep it real.😁@@autodetailingpodcast

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Is there a need to wax your car or do any speed shine between washes?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

If you have a very fine dust layer you could use it.

I want to say I’m surprised about CG, but I’m really not after my experience with some of their products.

can use this on rubber mats, rubber brake and gas pedals rubber door seals, etc..

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Yes - not sure there’s a huge benefit but there is no downside either

What's the durability on the product? And do you have a go to topper that pairs well with it?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

6 months+. No topper yet, but the advantage to this product is it applies like a topper/ quick detail spray with all the benefits of a ceramic…durable, glossy and sick. I use it on my personal cars after almost every wash because it’s just so easy to use and produces a ton of gloss. I also use it on windows and rims.

Does hard as a shell come with the tolco sprayer?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

yes, all products come with tolco sprayers!

I've been using 3D Bead it up. It substantially renewed my ceramic coat that was professionally applied to the point where no only is the finish a hard shell mirror finish but it has more depth now. I put it on periodically and also use it on my wheels. I have two Teslas. A new Y and and older S. Has anyone tried this product and what do you think vis a vis the two he compares to. Thanks.

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

The JIMBO’S is going to be your best bet imo, but I could be biased. Haha!

@shepardsmith3235

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You know you can layer these products. IE put them on say once a month and the color deepens and gives it even more depth. Just do it after a wash. And its dirt cheap to do this. My wife had her Y iridescent wrapped reddish and purplish and then had it ceramic coated over the wrap. Then later I put on bead it up and it gave the ceramic wrap a mirror finish. Crazy. I used it on the wheels too and they are now far easier to clean and have an nice semi shiny finish. Makes the ugly black wheel covers surprisingly really nice.

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

Yup!! Great way to do it.

@shepardsmith3235

4 ай бұрын

thanks again@@autodetailingpodcast

The only CG hydro anything I like is the hydro speed. Quick detailer with a tiny boost in durability. Somehow works better than most of the “waxes “ or “sealants” from them and easy on off. Not meant for durability but adds a little shine

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Same thing happened over at meguiars. The detailer is the strongest and easiest to use in their hybrid ceramic line.

Chemical guys is the Walmart of detailing products

Can yours work on windows and wheels? I just ordered some

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Yes works great on both.

@kendrickcontent

5 ай бұрын

Great now I need to find a great portable handheld foamer

Does hard as she’ll play good as a topper for Gyeon evo can coat!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Yes. Can coat apparently had gotten better over the years. But Hard As Shell is a great topper too

Every time I buy chemical guys, I have to put the spray in a different bottle because it always ends up leaking out of the trigger area

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Sames. That’s why I upgraded all my products to have sprayers that will last a super long time. It’s hard to use a product when the sprayer is broken.

Easiest answer to why some bigger companies don’t make very durable products is the money grab. When something performs great initially, it makes you think it’s a good product. Then when it dies down quickly, it makes you think “I gotta go buy more”. Because it worked great in the beginning, people would stick to the same item with the mentality of “why fix it if it’s not broken” rather than try something else. This video is that eye-opener everyone needs to see.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

That’s the best explanation I’ve heard why they would do that. My thought is that if you make good products and people have success with them they will continue to purchase and it will be a win win win.

Any more thought about an Australian distributor?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Ya still interested

Do you have a coupon code 1st purchase

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Sure - use code ‘FirstTimer’

@clints8888

5 ай бұрын

very funny😀

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

It works too ;)

No gallons available yet?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Gallons are available- jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray?variant=42320823976119

Hard as Shell looks impressive in terms of hydrophobic water behavior and chemical resistance.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

It’s easy to use too

Put Hard as shell up against TW hybrid solutions ceramic spray wax and DIY detail ceramic gloss. Those are two of the better ones out there.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Definitely will do. I saw a couple other vids like this start to pop up too.

Gotta be honest, durability looks good. However, even from the first rinse, the contact angle of the beads doesn’t look that impressive with hard as shell. Seems to hold up quite well, though. Armour detail supply ceramic sealant has much more impressive looking beads. Not sure how its durability would hold up against HAS?

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

The panel was pretty dusty so I realized that the first rinse always looks a little off. I also used a wash and wax soap on accident and that can distort the beads. Others have reported very nice beads. I’ve also heard super good things about Armour, super happy to have other brands with great products that people seem to love. I just ordered some for myself to check out too.

@orthodox1717

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcastah, yes. The wash n wax can definitely distort the beads.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Tbh I was unaware of that. So I gotta not do that again.

CG always sucks and is expensive. Absolutely loving my Jimbos!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying your Jimbos!!!

Thanks for proving again that Chemical Guys is more like a marketing company than a manufacturer in car detailing.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I wish they could find a balance

Clear win.please get it to the U.k.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Working on it!

Why not Mcguiars Bead Booster over detail version? For me that’s by far the most durable spray on type spray they make. Way more durable than this stuff!

I just got some for free. I hope it performs well with my Volkswagen Taos.

@autodetailingpodcast

2 ай бұрын

you got free jimbos?!?!

@jonathanmireles1483

2 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast no the chemical blitz is what i got free. Put it on yesterday. Rained abit here today in Houston so let’s see how it works

OK OK! Gives us Jimbos vs Seal and Shine

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Never outshine the master.

@themachine8009

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast👏

Companies cheapen up the chemistry of the product make extra profits and have keep using a lot of chemical to drive up sales. Looking forward to challenging up against higher grade products such as Armour Detail Supply Ceramic Spray Sealant, Ceramic Gloss DIY Detail and other in the more professional brand class. Will be using my Hard as Shell as drying aid today . Chomical Guys is all market hype for most of their products IMO.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Definitely a new wave of solid brands coming to switch it up. I’ve only heard great things about armor detail supply.

@functionaldoc5054

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast I just used Hard Shell on a dark colored car as a drying aid in the sun at 53 degrees no streaking went on easy and nice and slick . Will be nice to see how it hold up beading over the next couple weeks.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!!! Thanks again!

🔥🔥🔥

Congratulations on your product line! I hope you are not going down the path of Dallas Paint Correction who was popular for a while and then came out with his own line and then stopped making videos for some reason.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I definitely won’t stop making vids.

Jimbo's Hard As Shell is one, if not the best product that I have tried the last few years! Do be hesitant to give this product a chance, you will be happy that you did. 😁

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!!

Just tried checking out with a 16oz bottle to Australia. Price was $162.00. You need an Aussie distributor mate

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I thought about jumping on my kayak and bringing it over, but I was tired just thinking about how long that would take. Haha! . Working on trying to figure out distribution currently.

@rooboy99

5 ай бұрын

​@@autodetailingpodcastthe crocs and great white sharks might impede your progress.

AND THE WINNER BY KNOCKOUT !!!🥊🥊

3:34 you sounded like sleepy joe 😂😂😂

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Haha. That word gets the best of me every time.

@weswenner6945

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast haha I’m gonna buy the jimbos hard as shell

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! You’re gonna love it.

@weswenner6945

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast I’ve used the Adams spray before

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

youll like this better, if not ill buy you a bottle of adams and have it sent to you. @@weswenner6945

No more sponsors for Jimbo!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Sponsored by me! Haha

Like they say, the proof is in the "pudding": (in this case, the video). You can clearly see the difference. Better to go with Jimbo's Hard As Shell instead of Chemical Guys.

Too bad it doesn't ship to my country.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Where you at?!?

@noone5014

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast Philippines

… idk feel like the way you blew the chemical guy was way faster and the nozzle not near as close as you did to your product.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

fair enough, i try to be even, but in the moment its hard sometimes.

@The_b_anderson

5 ай бұрын

@@autodetailingpodcast hey still subbed. I still like the product reviews.

I didn’t order your products because your website photos show those shitty spray triggers. I feel like if a company skimps on triggers - the chemicals are probably cheap garbage too. That being said, now that I know you are using Tolco triggers, I’m gonna place an order. So now that you know people like me won’t order a product because of cheap triggers I’d highly recommend updating your website with new photos of the triggers and the gallons! If your stuff is that good, I’ll order some gallons next.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate your support. The sprayers were a big deal for me. I hate those crappy sprayers. I do need to change the mock up photos to reflect the actual sprayer. Thanks for that feedback.

CG makes one good product, lightning fast…the rest is junk

So your product is not ceramic, it is plastic, rubber or whatever, except glass or titanium...???

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Huh? Its ceramic.

Dear chemical guys.. call B&B for a decent product and just relabel

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Better yet - call me! I’ll help them.

@barrybij8079

5 ай бұрын

@autodetailingpodcast exactly... I dont understand companies like f11... you have all that great marketing... go buy a decent product slap your label on it and your sales would soar... see topper from xtreme solutions as an example...baffles me

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Same here man. Drives me nuts. Then I had an epiphany one day that I could do different. So that’s what I’m trying to do.

I Legally cant say much but Chemical Guys has gone down hill spend your hard earned money else where.

@atrain132

4 ай бұрын

I don't think anyone's going to sue you lol.

@bryanvlogs1421

4 ай бұрын

@@atrain132 oh they will I was in a high position and influence in the company and they know all my social media and this KZread account I can’t risk it. I left the company last year for reasons I can’t disclose.

@bryanvlogs1421

4 ай бұрын

@@atrain132 yes they will, disclosure contract.

4th!

Blitz doesn't look any better than their V07.

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Not at all.

If it says chemical guys, it's already lost in my opinion.

I wonder if CG is gona have to resort to child labor to package their products if you keep revealing they stink so bad??? Lol no suprise that they still cant make a good "ceramic" product

Estas comparando tus Productos contra la comp.mas mala de la industria

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

It’s also one of the most popular.

@nelsonrivera4976

4 ай бұрын

Greo que para tu esfuerzo que le eatas poniendo a tu linia de productos valga la pena mejora la competencia

@autodetailingpodcast

4 ай бұрын

thank you!

Child labor hard at work!!! lol

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

Don’t tell California

First!!!!!

@cebasmb8250

5 ай бұрын

Second 👋🏾

@oops5887

5 ай бұрын

​@@cebasmb8250third😂

Chemicals guys used to have decent products, and now they are just releasing so many products and marketing them but there is no substance to their products. POOR QUALITY!!!

@autodetailingpodcast

5 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a bummer