How Car Washes Damage Paintwork - Fifth Gear

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Tim Shaw shows how much damage different types of car wash can do to your cars paintwork.
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  • @andyjame2583
    @andyjame258311 ай бұрын

    UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzread.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

  • @ThatOpelVectraC

    @ThatOpelVectraC

    2 ай бұрын

    whats that got to do with this

  • @CaptainCocaine
    @CaptainCocaine8 жыл бұрын

    I'm confused. You kept calling it a jet wash, yet you used a brush, and the brush is what seemed to do all the damage. I was actually very curious as to what an ACTUAL jet wash would do.

  • @charlieknightdavis8944

    @charlieknightdavis8944

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sadpants McGee actually jet washes, if not done correctly, can take off the lacquer and damage the paintwork underneath.

  • @CaptainCocaine

    @CaptainCocaine

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** And it would have been nice if the video was able to support that, but instead they used brushes for some reason, which prevented it from doing so.

  • @tuga2112

    @tuga2112

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sadpants McGee you gotta keep in mind that in most cases people will use the brush. I have a pressure washer at home, when i use it to wash my car, it just istn scront enough to leave it clean, so the sponge is always used, i would be surprised if you managed to clean real dirt from a car with just the jet.

  • @CaptainCocaine

    @CaptainCocaine

    8 жыл бұрын

    tuga2112 I'm just saying they shouldn't call it a "Jet wash" and say a "jet wash" will damage your car, if the brush is doing the both the washing and the damage. They should call it a "brush wash." There are plenty of places where you can get a jet wash with no brush, so I was hoping to see what the results of that would be in terms of wash quality and paint damage potential compared to other methods.

  • @RatedFail

    @RatedFail

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sadpants McGee But just using a jet wash. wouldn't do anything. the broom is to remove the dirt. u cant just blast it all off :P

  • @MrCheatreporter
    @MrCheatreporter8 жыл бұрын

    A brush on a car !?!?! Who in their right mind would ever..

  • @jaggass

    @jaggass

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MrCheatreporter I only use a brush for painting combing my hair or sweeping floors not a car.

  • @failureisnooption_finofino87

    @failureisnooption_finofino87

    8 жыл бұрын

    +michael jagger I only use the brush for the rims

  • @SteveM000100

    @SteveM000100

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Johny Kemp Or a soft brush inside to get the dust out of the vents..

  • @ireland474

    @ireland474

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MrCheatreporter I always do,its only a car.

  • @scottsherman7069

    @scottsherman7069

    8 жыл бұрын

    +ireland474 Are you serious? Are you a petrolhead or could you not care about any cars?

  • @namelessandshameless1972
    @namelessandshameless19728 жыл бұрын

    1:59 That's a very lucky car indeed 😂

  • @jamesx2703
    @jamesx27037 жыл бұрын

    even the hand car washers were doing it wrong! they were working from the bottom up instead of top down! bringing the larger pieces of grit up the car, problem is they just don't have the time to take care. answer is, if you're really worried about your paint, especially with a dark coloured car, then do it yourself

  • @johnnyboy1586

    @johnnyboy1586

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. My father taught me a young kid start with roof working way down. Wheels last!

  • @nastynotch8314

    @nastynotch8314

    3 жыл бұрын

    When I’m training people, I tell them all the time. Washing a car is exactly like washing yourself, you don’t wash from the feet up do you?

  • @jerryhall5709

    @jerryhall5709

    Жыл бұрын

    I usually prewash with foam. Then I start from the bottom and rinse it off from the bottom. There's a reason for that. When I shampoo it I start from the top and also rinse from the top.

  • @user-360johnn

    @user-360johnn

    6 ай бұрын

    @@johnnyboy1586wheels are first bro They’re literally the dirtiest part of the car…

  • @johnnyboy1586

    @johnnyboy1586

    6 ай бұрын

    @@user-360johnn so all that dirt and grime from the wheels going into the clean bucket of water and fresh car detergent to be spread all over the car and windows not to mention a lot of fine brake dust etc?,your logic is out of wack!but hey do it the way you like, wouldn't want you washing my car though😉

  • @deepster1985
    @deepster19858 жыл бұрын

    Many reasons why I invested in detailing gear to clean my car (Lambswool wash mitts, Two buckets with grit guards and microfibre drying towels)

  • @SamirSamir-oq1km
    @SamirSamir-oq1km7 жыл бұрын

    After some research i realized that we've been committing crimes against our cars' paint.. since then i wash my car only by my self although doing it takes LOTS of time and energy.. and i must admit that the looks of my car really transformed after only TWO washes.. paint hates swirls and scratches and taking your car to any type of car wash that i know of would produce lots of them and ruin its paint

  • @maxmurden3063
    @maxmurden30638 жыл бұрын

    First time I have seen such expensive wax on a Vauxhall!😂😂

  • @tomforrest7814

    @tomforrest7814

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Max Murden fuck off

  • @maxmurden3063

    @maxmurden3063

    8 жыл бұрын

    Soz it was just a joke....

  • @cwuzii

    @cwuzii

    8 жыл бұрын

    A true joke at that, Vauxhalls are wank Tom. Cry me a river, build a bridge and get over it.

  • @tomforrest7814

    @tomforrest7814

    8 жыл бұрын

    my profile picture is a Vauxhall... is that 'wank'

  • @imkirbo3094

    @imkirbo3094

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tom Forrest Wouldn't be seen dead in it.

  • @joevisconti5547
    @joevisconti55478 жыл бұрын

    lol this ones getting a "hand job" 😂😂

  • @joevisconti5547

    @joevisconti5547

    8 жыл бұрын

    +gojo bojo you are very observant.👌

  • @alexgonzalez514

    @alexgonzalez514

    8 жыл бұрын

    It was a very bad hand job tho😂

  • @waelo246

    @waelo246

    6 жыл бұрын

    He winked..

  • @hamishcoupe6333

    @hamishcoupe6333

    6 жыл бұрын

    Then it showed 5 Indian guys ready

  • @foldedfordgalaxy8297

    @foldedfordgalaxy8297

    5 жыл бұрын

    ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @ThorThunda
    @ThorThunda7 жыл бұрын

    Best method is the 2 bucket wash, one bucket with soap and one to rinse out the wash mitt between panels, dry with a plush towel and detailer spray. Always wash all your towels and mitts before doing any work. You can also use a foam cannon, then you would only need 1 bucket to wash away the grit from your mitt as you work. Clean from top down and never use a towel you have dropped or put somewhere dirty. Last step is some spray wax, paste wax or sealant.

  • @merxb6859
    @merxb68596 жыл бұрын

    Wash car yourself problem solved Money saved yes No scratches yes Mental satisfaction yes Job done 100%

  • @NickMcGowan

    @NickMcGowan

    5 жыл бұрын

    merx b time wasted. How much is your time worth?

  • @jailos10

    @jailos10

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nick McGowan how longs a piece of string

  • @patrikpakarinen

    @patrikpakarinen

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@NickMcGowan It's hardly wasted as your car stays in a good condition and looking good. That's money wasted if you just ruin your car by not taking care of it.

  • @792bnz

    @792bnz

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@NickMcGowan self washing a car is valuable for some people. It brings a sense of self accomplishment to know that you're taking care of your belongings

  • @_iamwilbur

    @_iamwilbur

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's impossible to avoid scratches no matter how you wash a car... it's just that some are worse than others.

  • @skill28oy44
    @skill28oy448 жыл бұрын

    The best advice would be to leave the dirt on the car as a shield, and just wash the windows.

  • @paviaaPS3

    @paviaaPS3

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Skill28oy and your paint will break down over time, not good, try again :)

  • @skill28oy44

    @skill28oy44

    8 жыл бұрын

    +paviaaPS3 than cover it with plastic foil or something... :)

  • @paviaaPS3

    @paviaaPS3

    8 жыл бұрын

    Much better :)

  • @paviaaPS3

    @paviaaPS3

    8 жыл бұрын

    I do this with the next car :)

  • @prayerpowersr854

    @prayerpowersr854

    8 жыл бұрын

    spread a thick layer of shit, I mean just smear the thing with feces, it will add character.

  • @Sherukka
    @Sherukka7 жыл бұрын

    You can't let the carwash be the winner because you did the handwash wrong?

  • @Jefff72

    @Jefff72

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well this whole experiment isn't scientific. They would have to test each type of wash probably hundreds of times or at least more than they did.

  • @sebastianb5036

    @sebastianb5036

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Jefff72 Not necessarily. If the hand wash was done correctly it would show significantly better results. Likely around 1 and 3 depending on how much effort they put into it.

  • @lcpd26
    @lcpd268 жыл бұрын

    They should have done jet wash without the brush simply

  • @hubertwalter1749

    @hubertwalter1749

    8 жыл бұрын

    +lcpd26 jet alone will not help if the car is really dirty.

  • @kelvinchannel9592

    @kelvinchannel9592

    8 жыл бұрын

    the jet wash weak as hell

  • @frankburns8871

    @frankburns8871

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kelvin oliver FIRE BAD!!!

  • @frankburns8871

    @frankburns8871

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** Just to be complete they should have included a perfect hand wash technique...followed by a sandpaper rubdown. Seriously, wtf?

  • @lcpd26

    @lcpd26

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Hubert Walter actually my dad washes his car only with jet wash and soapy jet wash but no scrabbing and it really clears the car quiet good enough

  • @18T220
    @18T2208 жыл бұрын

    I always liked this presenter, Shame he never stayed.

  • @Relax-bn7fd

    @Relax-bn7fd

    8 жыл бұрын

    he has car S.O.S

  • @scottrc5776

    @scottrc5776

    8 жыл бұрын

    No one beats Jeremy, Richard and James

  • @scottrc5776

    @scottrc5776

    8 жыл бұрын

    +flunk77 i guess

  • @GCeara-mh5it

    @GCeara-mh5it

    8 жыл бұрын

    Search KZread "Mr. Inappropriate - Balls of Steel" and you'll see the other side of him.

  • @MaestroTJS

    @MaestroTJS

    8 жыл бұрын

    +flunk77 I don't know if I'd call it a rip-off, the format is quite different. Top Gear may be fun and this isn't, but Top Gear is also pretty useless whereas this gives actual consumer information.

  • @jesperPLZ
    @jesperPLZ4 жыл бұрын

    New car wash tunnels use textile brushes that leave no scratches whatsoever. I’d recommend holz systems

  • @royalstevep68
    @royalstevep686 жыл бұрын

    This is why I handwash my car. I do a pre wash and snowfoam using a kranzle jet wash, the a handwash using a 2 bucket method, etc. The only thing i don't use is a polisher.

  • @jeffk464
    @jeffk4648 жыл бұрын

    Basically you are the only one that cares about your paint, you have to hand wash it yourself.

  • @ZeeBri

    @ZeeBri

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jeff K Unless you're rich enough to go to a skilled detailer

  • @RixterNow

    @RixterNow

    8 жыл бұрын

    Agree. I always leave notes and instructions at my dealership never to wash my car. Who knows what they're up to

  • @RixterNow

    @RixterNow

    8 жыл бұрын

    +LynxAdvert even some details are clueless. I called three asking if they us clay to start and they didn't even know what I was talking about. These are places that will charge $200 to 'detail' a car.

  • @kobrien4121
    @kobrien41217 жыл бұрын

    Black can get damaged if a fly breaths on it, never buy a black car. It will break your heart

  • @sebastianb5036

    @sebastianb5036

    5 жыл бұрын

    White without metallic is the way to go. Although most won't believe it. Swirls invisible, water spots invisible, minor scratches almost invisible, bigger scratches and stone chips - easily repaintable without repainting the whole panel. Doesn't get as hot inside if you don't have a black interior. Also, little known fact. Waxes and Sealants last longer in Summer (-: But I've got to admit. You will feel the urge to wash it after driving just a few minutes in rain and you will be happy that climate change now threatens the insect population during summer.

  • @oxysz

    @oxysz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Trust me I know :(

  • @hefipaleburp9543

    @hefipaleburp9543

    5 жыл бұрын

    Black is the best color you just have to take a bit extra care. Depending on the car or SUV you will never go wrong with a shiny black tuxedo.

  • @vika0194

    @vika0194

    5 жыл бұрын

    Der Spliff swirls are visible on a whote gloss car... especially during the night

  • @sten260

    @sten260

    5 жыл бұрын

    I bought a black 2020 corolla with 18 inch alloy wheels, didn't even consider that its gonna show all the dirt and scratches very easily, but it sure as hell looks bomb when its clean. I guess Ill just have to take extra care for it

  • @BigDogsDangler
    @BigDogsDangler8 жыл бұрын

    Moral to this?......... don't buy a black car.

  • @benbellino3596

    @benbellino3596

    7 жыл бұрын

    BigDogsDangler Dagit I'm screwed! 😅

  • @AHCy0

    @AHCy0

    7 жыл бұрын

    BigDogsDangler I wish I could turn back time and not buy a black car 😂 what colour would you say is best to avoid scratches, dirt etc.?

  • @tonnytonny4733

    @tonnytonny4733

    7 жыл бұрын

    Silver is the best if you are a lazy car owner.

  • @aguyandhiscomputer

    @aguyandhiscomputer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tonny Tonny Silver is one of the hardest to touch up.

  • @chicago499

    @chicago499

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AHCy0 White duh

  • @helenf27
    @helenf277 жыл бұрын

    We have a Hand Car Wash & never use those things we dry them by hand with fresh clean, soft cloths everytime.

  • @livc444111
    @livc4441117 жыл бұрын

    I would never go to those Eastern European guys or use a car wash. Jet wash wise I only use the lance to clear the dirt from the lower part of the car and the alloys. The rest of the wash is done at home using two-bucket method, microfibre cloths etc. Usually takes 3-4 hours, car paintwork is protected but to be fair only stays clean for two days.

  • @Jefff72
    @Jefff727 жыл бұрын

    I don't use jet washes since my first VW Golf. Exactly the same thing happened to mine as to this one. The car was covered with swirly scratches. Washing the car after my money ran out probably had something to do with it. Since then, I use only regular car washes. I use the ones that were recommended by friends. So far they work pretty good.

  • @iancafc123
    @iancafc1237 жыл бұрын

    head over to ammo nyc for great cleanning tips

  • @whechi
    @whechi8 жыл бұрын

    good mit, duel buckets one for dirt, air compressor to blow cracks and microfiber drying towel. Squeegees cam be used if you're trying to be quick but you have to wash them first and wipe the blade after every pass. Even then you risk dragging the contaminants that have fallen on the car after the wash especially if working outdoors.

  • @hazard7732
    @hazard77328 жыл бұрын

    thank you guys this is great info!

  • @Interceptor810
    @Interceptor8108 жыл бұрын

    why would anyone use a brush to clean a car?

  • @hingholo8027

    @hingholo8027

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Interceptor810 idiots.

  • @netuserist

    @netuserist

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Hing holo So how do u wanna clean a car without using any brushes? Could u explain?

  • @Interceptor810

    @Interceptor810

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes....Those Indian guys in the end had it right until the last bit when they used the squeegee. -use microfibre cloths or a cleaning mitt. -Use two buckets..1 for the soap and the other to clean the cloth. -to dry, use a shammy cloth

  • @hingholo8027

    @hingholo8027

    8 жыл бұрын

    netuserist no need to explain just use your brain.

  • @HyralProductions
    @HyralProductions7 жыл бұрын

    Ever heard of touchless wash with active foam?

  • @lewis8634

    @lewis8634

    7 жыл бұрын

    HyralProductions no

  • @elpatriotaLX

    @elpatriotaLX

    7 жыл бұрын

    They suck... Specially if you have bugs and tree sap baked on the car.

  • @HyralProductions

    @HyralProductions

    7 жыл бұрын

    ElPatriotaLX only if you use the wrong kind of detergent.

  • @Mr1982bigman

    @Mr1982bigman

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Chris Ruiz 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @kravez16

    @kravez16

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris Ruiz Once a year ouuff imagine their personal hygiene if they treat their car like that 🤮

  • @4859carcar
    @4859carcar7 жыл бұрын

    i cringed when the sponge squeaked on the car there's probably some beautiful scratches now

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    @mohamedkandalucasgamerplay4093

    7 жыл бұрын

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    @mohamedkandalucasgamerplay4093

    7 жыл бұрын

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    @mohamedkandalucasgamerplay4093

    7 жыл бұрын

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  • @hologammer1133
    @hologammer11333 жыл бұрын

    It depends firstly on the material. Softest material is Textil and moosgummi which only exist in Germany. USA has the old Nylon brushes which are just argh scratch scratch for the car. Not to forget the brushes get moisted with water and the fast movements threw the dirt away

  • @jaythedutchboy9931
    @jaythedutchboy99314 жыл бұрын

    The Car Wash used outdated Polythene Brushes, these are not used anymore since 2004, they are now using Textile Brushes, lambs cloth brushes and teddy tex

  • @chompchompnomnom4256
    @chompchompnomnom42568 жыл бұрын

    My local car wash is a semi handwash and a mechanical wash. They spray the alloys with foam, use a brush on the windows and then pressure wash it all off and then you go through the washer which coats it in 3 waxes and at the end it uses a huge blow dryer to blow the water off.

  • @ViveSemelBeneVivere
    @ViveSemelBeneVivere8 жыл бұрын

    Here's my own car wash policy: 1. I never ever wash my car in the big mechanical brush systems because they hold grit (particularly the uncovered outdoor ones) from earlier cars. 2. My car is professionally hand-washed - first it is sprayed down with a paint-friendly solvent to loosen dirt and grime, then it is power-sprayed, then sponge-shampooed, then rinsed off, squidged and rubbed dry with clean cloth, and finally blow-dried with a handheld blower. This costs me just 23 euros, around the same price as a machine wash, but a lot more paintwork-friendly. When you acquire a car with good condition paintwork, the first thing you should do is get the paintwork sealed with a treatment like PermaShine or similar. This gets rid of microscopic scratches and it seals the paintwork in the way rainwater simply rolls off and road grit and grime doesn't get to the paintwork itself. After that treatment your car should get only handwashes like I described above. Then the paintwork will look like new for years.

  • @TheCeki1982

    @TheCeki1982

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dyflinn --- If you like cars you should always pamp your ride and enjoy doing it. Grtz ;)

  • @TheMcooper17
    @TheMcooper178 жыл бұрын

    hate to admit, i was the noob that took it through the auto car wash, now i need the two stage polish hahaha

  • @MCorrigan
    @MCorrigan7 жыл бұрын

    The problem black paint shows up every little scratch or mark. It's the most difficult colour to keep looking new.

  • @kyleforrest179
    @kyleforrest1798 жыл бұрын

    I hand wash but I dry with a drying towel, usually does very good

  • @TheCeki1982

    @TheCeki1982

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kyle Forrest - I use a leafblower and .. it works wonders. The car has about 30K on the odometer. Grtz Some pics : www.dropbox.com/sc/mhzq5es49ba43v3/AACaGad9HAEudZVNJF3rqbMya

  • @TheCeki1982

    @TheCeki1982

    8 жыл бұрын

    My girlfriend was out of breath. Too bad.

  • @AdrianColumbus

    @AdrianColumbus

    8 жыл бұрын

    +| Call me whatever you want Could you do like a step by step process of what you do and what sort of tools you use, because that looks amazing!

  • @TheCeki1982

    @TheCeki1982

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hy Adrian - This is how I (!) wash my car. Note : After purchase I clayed ( blue mild Chemical guys clay ) and applied the Collinite 476 wax ( my favorite : durability - price - gloss ) .. the car. 1. Wheels : Apply APC on the wheels and tires ( APC : Poorboys world - Megs - Autobrite Citrus Wash - Poorboys soaks the best - Megs is the mildest for the interior ). Use an EZ-brush and detail brush. Rinse. 2. Door shuts : first rinse to remove most of the sand and dirt - apply APC and use a brush or mitt - rinse. 3. Foam : Kärcher Ultra Foam with a drop of Autobrite Super Foam. Allow to soak for 5min. Rinse from bottom to top and horiontal. Wash the car using two buckets ( soap + rinse ) - lambswool mitt - Chemical guys maxi suds. My favorite. Dodo Juice has some great shampoo ... . Rinse. 4. I use my Honda leafblower to remove most of the water before using my Chemical Guys - wooly mammoth drying towel ( a must have ). 5. Clean windows : use short haired towels and meguiar professional glass cleaner concentrate ( the best one on the market imo, a gallon lasts + 1 year ) 6. Gloss : to boost the shine and remove water spots I use Chemical guys speed wipe - extremely easy to use - doesn't streak - flashes quick - the paint feels very smooth. From time to time I apply Autobrite brilliance glaze with wax to add a mirror shine ( takes 15min to apply and 15min to buff off - use a MF pad - a very pleasant product ). 7. Tires : Stay Fresh car care tire shine ( ordered in the states - have a look at their website ). Done. Questions? Feel free to ask. Also have a look at detailingworld and autogeek. Tons of information you can use. Shop : clean your car Tell me more about your car and the condition of the paint. Take care. Grtz

  • @jindle99

    @jindle99

    8 жыл бұрын

    +| Call me whatever you want I'm loving the red leather!

  • @chiefjoe8706
    @chiefjoe87066 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @batman-ju2kt
    @batman-ju2kt7 жыл бұрын

    The moral of the story is like most things, if you want a job doing properly DO IT YOURSELF.

  • @DimitriosChannel
    @DimitriosChannel7 жыл бұрын

    What I have learned is that the most important part of the car wash is spending a lot of time rinsing off the dirt and when I start I always spend a good 15-30 mins hosing off it before washing. Always wash from roof down. Anything below the wheel wells wash twice, can never get 100% with one wash unless you wash like everyday day. Most of the crap tends to collect half below the car because of the tires shooting stuff that's on the road.

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet4 жыл бұрын

    Put mine through a "Soft Wash" car wash a while back. It was good, but was scratched before I went there from independent hand jobs anyway.

  • @anonymoususer4256
    @anonymoususer42568 жыл бұрын

    With the hand wash one I've never seen that squeegee blade thing, so would they be the best? What about if you go in as the last car on a Friday night?

  • @rhysdudley9103
    @rhysdudley91038 жыл бұрын

    £1300? Most expensive is £65000 lol. Made by Mitchell and King. I'm glad people are seeing this because it makes everyone realise why professional insured detailers charge more, you get a far superior experience in doing so.

  • @robertstorey01296
    @robertstorey012968 жыл бұрын

    I always use mechanical car wash but choose hot wax option for a good finish. based on experience it causes much less damage than brushes and sponges as they spread grit.

  • @nickc3053
    @nickc30538 жыл бұрын

    So as long as they dont use the squeegee, hand car wash is the best? Still would never trust one for my car. Prefer to do it myself

  • @franktherabbit42

    @franktherabbit42

    8 жыл бұрын

    At least if you fuck it, you can't blame anyone xD

  • @chompchompnomnom4256

    @chompchompnomnom4256

    8 жыл бұрын

    Which they will because most people buy cheap shit from Halfords for their motors

  • @zahirmillard8205

    @zahirmillard8205

    7 жыл бұрын

    you must use microfiber. since microfiber doesnt absorb water though, a trick i use is to use a damp microfiber towel to dry the car instead a soaked one.

  • @nickc3053

    @nickc3053

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** Oh definitely. My neighbour is mad about his car, washes it every other day, even when it rains but i see him using a dirty black rag on it. Would love to see his face when you put his black discovery under a light

  • @nickc3053

    @nickc3053

    7 жыл бұрын

    Zahir Millard I tried that as well and works well but i always misplace microfibre towels or they end up getting dirty somehow too quickly. Instead i have a large synthetic chamois that collects the large amount of water and then i go round it with a thick microfibre towel afterwards. Takes no time.

  • @lukehall3487
    @lukehall34877 жыл бұрын

    Your need to do more of these.

  • @Andrew-tr5zg
    @Andrew-tr5zg7 жыл бұрын

    Just got a new spray job every two weeks, no scratches!

  • @N2LADIES55

    @N2LADIES55

    7 жыл бұрын

    Luca Fuoco I always get that from your mother!!

  • @tomv3361

    @tomv3361

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pay'n'spray

  • @NetITGeeks
    @NetITGeeks7 жыл бұрын

    In Canada, we have so many touch-less car stns wash where high speed water jets clean everything. I wonder what that would do to the paint.

  • @rustystuff
    @rustystuff8 жыл бұрын

    Nice one guys!!

  • @jdstarek
    @jdstarek8 жыл бұрын

    I bring a wash mitt and drying towel to the Jet wash. Spry it down, hand wash, jet rinse, pull into the park and hand dry. Easy Pezy. Takes about 20 min and I get wet...so I do it on Sunday after I go to the gym. Then I polish with a Porter Cable and 2-stage Chemical Guys polish/sealant once every few months.

  • @narogang

    @narogang

    8 жыл бұрын

    +jason stark if you have to do a 2-stage you dont wash it correctly

  • @jdstarek

    @jdstarek

    8 жыл бұрын

    +narogang Possible, but unlikely. Also, If you're not doing a two or three stage at least once a year I'd offer that you'd be the one not properly attending to your paint.

  • @MrPolishedTurd
    @MrPolishedTurd8 жыл бұрын

    I would never use a brush on a car, people are fools

  • @JoeFpoc
    @JoeFpoc8 жыл бұрын

    i remember when i was a teenager detailing cars and seeing cars that looked like they went through a autowash hundreds of times, just scratches striahgt up the entire tip of the car. nothing a little buffing wouldnt fix. im 36 years old and have never been in a auto wash in my life. way easier to just wash it at home, and in the winter i can usually do it at work

  • @Nomad-Drifter
    @Nomad-Drifter3 жыл бұрын

    I brush my car in winter but at home with my own brush that is thoroughly hand washed after every use. I don’t use it on the wheels either. As long as it looks good to the naked eye I’m not bothered, no one is taking a magnifying glass to it plus it’s silver so hides scratches well a black or dark coloured car might be more of an issue, for me the Mrs scraping against shrubs on a tight country road is a bit more of an issue...

  • @nauxsi
    @nauxsi2 жыл бұрын

    I've been using the auto carwash at BP station and each time I see more and more black dots. I spoke to manager who said 'these use soft brushes, it's not car wash. It's probably tarmac when you're driving'. But then I look at the roof and same black marks as if paint is chipped. Deffo handwash for me from now.

  • @user-qo4qe5py3v
    @user-qo4qe5py3v7 жыл бұрын

    I use the jet wash but never put the brush on my car xD I just use the stream and dry it out..

  • @HyperCarCollective

    @HyperCarCollective

    7 жыл бұрын

    By not actually removing the grit, when you then dry it you are scratching it.

  • @lightbluedemonfly

    @lightbluedemonfly

    7 жыл бұрын

    The jet wash will remove the large pieces of grit but not the small ones, if you literally just spray and dry then you are scratching your car. The dirt needs to be agitated, also jet wash can actually damage paint if too strong apparently. ( I mean if you dry with something afterwards.)

  • @TheJamesMalik
    @TheJamesMalik8 жыл бұрын

    okay....so we know the problem.....what's....the.....SOLUTION?!

  • @sammythesnake1986

    @sammythesnake1986

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Malik Spit and polish.

  • @Theunknownnone

    @Theunknownnone

    8 жыл бұрын

    Use wax wash its a spray which you spray on your car and wipe it down with a microfiber and it leaves it's hing clean :)

  • @dillonh321

    @dillonh321

    8 жыл бұрын

    There are car washes called touchless car washes that don't use a brush or sponge, just pressure water and soap. It fixes a problem with the scratches

  • @hvf26

    @hvf26

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Malik DIY

  • @Ukid111

    @Ukid111

    7 жыл бұрын

    Protection film or wrapping (wouldn't advise really)

  • @Iombardia
    @Iombardia8 жыл бұрын

    The best way to clean a car is by coating the entire thing in petrol and setting it alight. It gets rid of all the dirt and it dries in seconds.

  • @CM-bp8lz

    @CM-bp8lz

    8 жыл бұрын

    And it gets rid of the car as well lol Yes, I know you're joking.

  • @Iombardia

    @Iombardia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CM-bp8lz 😁👍

  • @tarassu
    @tarassu7 жыл бұрын

    I wash my car in jetwash with chemicals and NO BROOM!

  • @Whatchamawhozit

    @Whatchamawhozit

    3 жыл бұрын

    but you never remove the embedded road film, so when you dry it you're doing damage. You need friction of some type to remove the build up that occurs between washes. If you only wash once per month the road film and build up won't get removed with the hand wand and chemicals only. That only works for cars washed 1-3 times per week I used an auto car wash with micro fiber mitters and round abouts and with my car being black it does the least damage and since I only wash that car 2x per month it is the best option, my garage queen is 3 bucket hand wash by me every weekend except during winter, it is cleaned before being covered and stored for the snowy months

  • @myozone
    @myozone8 жыл бұрын

    In the US they have Touch-less car washes, basically a automated jet wash, works really well - never seen any in the UK ...

  • @yorickhunt3371
    @yorickhunt33717 жыл бұрын

    Moral of the story: if you don't want your car scratched, don't use £1300 polish on it!

  • @dutycalls4991
    @dutycalls49917 жыл бұрын

    I have to throw in there that there was no high pressure only car wash exercise. All 3 methods shown involved some sort of material being in contact with the paint. High pressure only car washes are virtually all that exist where I am from and they are fantastic at knocking down the stuck on dirt and sand without ever touching the paint. Thus causing almost zero damage as compared to the other 3 methods demonstrated. Follow up with a detail spray wipe down and you got a winning combination.

  • @12Mojo
    @12Mojo7 жыл бұрын

    here's the catch, how about take it to a car wash and don't get it dried with that blade thing.. Job done.

  • @niconugishd9150
    @niconugishd91508 жыл бұрын

    It is actually really good to know that So allways best to go to the carwash

  • @murry001
    @murry0017 жыл бұрын

    2:03 would you even trust these guys near your car to wash it??

  • @findingnory

    @findingnory

    3 жыл бұрын

    sure why not

  • @thecarwashelevatorfanatic7433
    @thecarwashelevatorfanatic74336 жыл бұрын

    They didn't even mention Touchless Washes! I use the Touchless LaserWash all of the Time!

  • @JD-hy6yc
    @JD-hy6yc7 жыл бұрын

    I used to work at a car wash. The chemicals we use are not strong enough to remove tree tar so they aren't completely bad for the paint but I can assume it is bad to some extent.

  • @joedowle7046
    @joedowle70465 жыл бұрын

    Touchless wash with a good quality foam then dry with a micro fibre cloth! Perfect!

  • @brandonneiltaylor
    @brandonneiltaylor7 жыл бұрын

    Yea, the music at 2:00 wasn't remotely racist at all! Lmao

  • @nicolelove54321
    @nicolelove543217 жыл бұрын

    Hi nice work

  • @carwashreviewsandmore7609
    @carwashreviewsandmore7609 Жыл бұрын

    It’s hilarious how smug the detailer was during the hand wash, but after the automatic he said “that was painful to watch”. This truly proves that automatic washes are safer than any other wash method. What makes it funnier is that the auto wash used filament, which is a clear coat destroyer. Modern washes use a very smooth very soft closed cell foam that cannot absorb dirt, making it especially safe on the paint. The detailer also blamed the wrong thing for the hand wash scratches, both the squeegee and the wash mitts damage paint. From now on when people say automatic washes are the devil of clear coat, I’ll show them this video.

  • @MinisterGabe1
    @MinisterGabe18 жыл бұрын

    I wash mine almost everyday hate to see dirt on any thing I buy .

  • @ramblingrob4693
    @ramblingrob46932 жыл бұрын

    I wash my own car with Sponge an watering can and absorbent cloth .. no jet wash, no car wash, and certainly not let someone else wash it

  • @turbo3492
    @turbo34922 жыл бұрын

    My 2 year old BMW 320 had to have the brake discs and callipers replaced due to severe corrosion caused by the Acid used by the car wash merchants to clean my alloy wheels.I no longer use any type of car wash outfits now, I much prefer to wash the car myself it's good exercise too.

  • @pepemontana6504
    @pepemontana65048 жыл бұрын

    2:01 it looks as if its going for a car bomb transition rather then a car wash.....

  • @mrjoewalker4476
    @mrjoewalker44765 жыл бұрын

    Good song when he entered the car wash was the car wash song good I like that 😀

  • @schmootheonly
    @schmootheonly5 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys not have touchless automatic car washes over there

  • @dubaidriver9978
    @dubaidriver99787 жыл бұрын

    I would go for the jet wash, with my own microfiber wash mitt and later dry it with my own microfiber towel. Thus nothing else touches the paint except water & my own microfibers. BTW, expecting that brush to be full of contaminants, when available I use it to clean my rims & tires :) :P

  • @danieltillidie964
    @danieltillidie9648 жыл бұрын

    I personally wish to see a more in depth review!!

  • @molemaninc.1462
    @molemaninc.14628 жыл бұрын

    if i ever go to the jet wash, i always spray the brush with the rinse cycle first to get rid of debris.

  • @Beimbim
    @Beimbim8 жыл бұрын

    is this the cut version? i mean this video is usefull but not "very entertain" for me. because this is so quick, yes its straight to the point but its just too quick. if top gear makes video about car wash i think they will add some "spices". i dont say top gear will do better, what i wanna say is fifth gear need a bit of "spice"

  • @grabir01
    @grabir018 жыл бұрын

    Use a blow drier after a hand wash.... Best way....

  • @PakiiiBux

    @PakiiiBux

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nope waffle weave microfibre towel is better

  • @andylie7699

    @andylie7699

    8 жыл бұрын

    A proper microfibre drying towel for paint is great, I use it to dry the car of with some Aqua Wax, scratch free and very shiny results!

  • @lambertbutlersilvers6588

    @lambertbutlersilvers6588

    8 жыл бұрын

    +SupraJDM mhm mhm

  • @everythingin1876

    @everythingin1876

    8 жыл бұрын

    Use a shammy

  • @VINNIEJONES10
    @VINNIEJONES105 жыл бұрын

    I’m never washing my car again

  • @lloydcoyle3398
    @lloydcoyle33988 жыл бұрын

    i used the brush once not knowing what it would do to my car, i have black paint! how much is it to have your car detailed to fix this or any good methods to restoring the paint yourself?

  • @TheCowboy4000

    @TheCowboy4000

    5 жыл бұрын

    You will need to use rubbing compound, with a dual action polisher, polish with a da polisher to remove the compound microscratches, finally follow up with a quality car wax/sealant. Ammo NYC is a amazing car detailer. Look up his videos. Hope this helps

  • @TheCowboy4000

    @TheCowboy4000

    5 жыл бұрын

    To have someone do paint correction for you properly will cost anywhere from $200-$800 depending on the condition and the size of the vehicle.

  • @ShanesAutos
    @ShanesAutos8 жыл бұрын

    Hang on a minute im slightly worried now! I have the same 3 door black astra used in one of these clips and i normally use public power hose washes..

  • @ShanesAutos

    @ShanesAutos

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheRustyHo its fine, car looks great to the naked eye. besides im selling in a year or 2

  • @juandef4115
    @juandef41158 жыл бұрын

    i only use a brush. on my alloy wheels, no where else

  • @ArmadaAsesino

    @ArmadaAsesino

    8 жыл бұрын

    +juan def I think that's what the brushes are actually designed for

  • @juandef4115

    @juandef4115

    8 жыл бұрын

    ELLIPSIS exactly. I woould maybe use a brush on a van...

  • @invasion1824

    @invasion1824

    8 жыл бұрын

    +juan def maybe a shitty Van....

  • @juandef4115

    @juandef4115

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tap Javu of course.. on a ten year old thing.. i use a van to make money. not for car shows

  • @TheNewRiflemanBob
    @TheNewRiflemanBob7 жыл бұрын

    The car is an extension of you. Would you want to wash yourself with a used brush that has been used by countless strangers or with your own gentle hand sponge? Your welcome.

  • @PoorCoyotee
    @PoorCoyotee6 жыл бұрын

    Washing with a jet only 2-3 times a week is enough for me, and handwash for wheels when needed. Jetwash, strong solvent soap for 5 minutes and a jetwash again. Might not be as perfect as a handwash but it gets a bit dusty anyway as soon as you hit the road so.

  • @CarolinaMiC
    @CarolinaMiC Жыл бұрын

    Do they not have touchless car washes in your country?

  • @arenjay3278
    @arenjay32785 жыл бұрын

    In Canada we have a water only touchless wash.

  • @sniperlif3
    @sniperlif37 жыл бұрын

    Any wash that actually cares is the winner. My local hand car wash cleans every towel before. It does cost a bit, but is well worth it.

  • @chris070563
    @chris0705634 жыл бұрын

    Do this test at Tesco or Sainsbury’s with the guys and there trollies. I’ve seen the results and it looks like torvil and dean have been skating on the car. The damage from scratching is so bad its borderline right off

  • @beast11135
    @beast111356 жыл бұрын

    The hand wash Is the best one. Just use Micro Fiber towels when you dry the car. I personally wash my own car. But during summer It's tough to keep that going at 115 F°+ days

  • @desantos1234
    @desantos12342 жыл бұрын

    The music they used when introducing the hand car wash blokes💀💀

  • @Rhaspun
    @Rhaspun8 жыл бұрын

    years ago Mercedes and another company did comparisons from a car wash and a hand washes. Their conclusion was that a car wash caused the least amount of wear.

  • @djcarrot5805
    @djcarrot58053 жыл бұрын

    That car has been touched up more than me

  • @WhiteSlift
    @WhiteSlift8 жыл бұрын

    I wish Paul would tell us how to wash our cars instead of telling us that everything we do to a car is so bad.

  • @MomenKaziVideos
    @MomenKaziVideos8 жыл бұрын

    Is there any method of car cleaning that will make no scratches?

  • @xplore7359

    @xplore7359

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Momen Kazi No touch jet wash, even so any form of pressure on the paint will wear it over time.

  • @volundrfrey896

    @volundrfrey896

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Momen Kazi Not really, but their are right a wrong ways to wash it by hand. If you want to know watch ammonyc, he knows his stuff.

  • @buca9696

    @buca9696

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Momen Kazi Pre-wash foam, good mitts, 2 buckets, clay, polish and wax. Take your time, use good products and there will be no scratches.

  • @lancemannion4113

    @lancemannion4113

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Momen Kazi I use a lambs wool mitt (wash after every use) - and proper car washing soap. It's not cheap, but worth it. Never use dish soap. Always wash in the shade on a cool car (surface) Rinse very well with a hose and start with the top and work your way down, rinsing your mitt often in a second bucket of water (to help collect the dirt) A trick I learned - especially on dark cars - is never apply a soapy mitt to a dry surface, so after every few panels, re-wet the panel you are about to wash. A lot of guys literally keep the hose slowly trickling water on the panel being washed to ensure it stays wet. A pain, but if you're fastidious, it works. When you're giving it a final go-around to make sure all soap was rinsed, pinch off the stream of water flow so it's barely a trickle, and 'sheet' the water by holding the hose right up to the body to rid the car of water spots. Do the whole car like this, starting top down. Then, as mentioned, either blow dry, idealy, or invest in a good leather chamois and gently work 'encourage' the water off surface - do not push, but rather let the chamois do the work! Then, newspaper for the windows and a good glass cleaner...of your choice! Easy!

  • @thepurdychannel8866

    @thepurdychannel8866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rinse toroughly with hose Start from the top Keep cleaning your sponge or mitt and have another sponge or mitt for the bottom of the car like the wheels

  • @JayTac1
    @JayTac15 жыл бұрын

    Would have liked to see a touchless wash included.

  • @CarolinaMiC

    @CarolinaMiC

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @pokedude104
    @pokedude104 Жыл бұрын

    The only way to go is the self serve washes, don't touch the brush, only use the pressure washer and the foam gun. If its the dead of winter and there are freezing temps but you need to get the salt off the underside pick a car wash that does touchless with undercarriage wash too.

  • @pbsmick
    @pbsmick8 жыл бұрын

    What about the touchless wash? That's the one I use all the time.

  • @CaptainCocaine

    @CaptainCocaine

    8 жыл бұрын

    +pbsmick As long as they don't use reclaimed water, it should at least be better than the methods used here. Reclaimed water has impurities in it that can scratch when they are shot out of water jets. I don't know how they would compare to a proper hand wash, though.

  • @AroonTeni
    @AroonTeni3 жыл бұрын

    I have not done a car wash outside. Regularly I clean the dust with a "Jopasu car duster" (which is famous in India). The car duster does not give a sparkling shine. But just wipe off the dust and make the car neat. I water wash my car 3 or 4 months once manually with two bucket of water ( just using normal hair wash shampoo ). My car's paint was intact for 9 years. Then I sold my car.

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