Keep sharing your top tips and pet hates for car cleaning. I'd love to hear them. Don't forget I will be picking a winner for the best suggested video/ topic and they will also get a mention on the channel 🎉

The wiper arm is the problem, not the blade or glass cleanliness. Those are just temp fixes. You have to remember the arms are a thin metal exposed to the elements and constantly expanding and contracting and twisting as the temperatures change. You can use 2 adjustable wrenches to slightly bend the arms back into place so the blades sit against the windshield perpendicularly.

@jojostevens5612

4 ай бұрын

I hope your comment reaches a lot of people

@jvniterider

2 ай бұрын

Yup exactly spot on!

@lukaszM46

2 ай бұрын

what if i have this juddering issue only after I apply rainX to the glass? are the arms still the problem? it happens every time I apply it and its doing my head it, although i didnt try coating the wipers themselves yet.

@mastrasport

Ай бұрын

You may be generally correct, but I have this issue on a brand new car (1 month old). I have ceramic coating (done by a detailing center) on the front window, so looks like this is causing the issue. Maybe the wipers need to be treated as well.

@lukaszM46

Ай бұрын

​@@mastrasport I coated the wiper blades afterwards and it made it significantly better with just the odd judder now and then

Back in the day, all we dine was put a slight twist on the wiper arm. Worked everytime.

Thank you for the video Dave. I'd never thought about using a sealant on the wipers before but I definitely will now. Thanks again 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you karl

Great vid as always Dave. The thing I struggle with the most is not having a pressure washer. I use the garden hose with an additional attachment which gives a bit of extra oomph…but obviously doesn’t compare. I never feel like I get a proper deep clean, especially the tyres, wheels and wheel wells.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Garden hoses use more water than a pressure washer so it's definitely better for water consumption getting one. A huge part of the clean is the chemicals so the hose isn't impossible but definitely invest in decent products

Great video Dave, loving the new unit based content as much as the mobile content. Very interesting subject for me, having recently applied Glaco Ultra, and still having wiper judder, where there wasn't really any before that, just a soft squeak near the bottom of the windscreen now and then, as the windscreen was drying but not dry, strangely was better when dry! I washed the car as normal, used a a Stanley type blade on the screen with glass cleaner as lub (same as Ammo NYC used) followed with clay bar, then Glaco Compund. I applied the Glaco Ultra, wiped off clean with a dry microfibre and left the car garaged overnight, basically followed all the instructions to the letter. I was gutted the next day when it rained, and the wipers were horrendous, juddering and skipping, making a horrible noise. I fitted new wiper blades as these were over a year old (always have a new set waiting) and it was a lot better but still not perfect, still getting a little judder occasionally and a little smearing too. Your tip of applying some to the wiper blades, I have heard of before, but I didn't do that, so that my be the key here. Great result with yours, nice and quiet now

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, definitely recommend applying it to the wipers as it solved the issue for me

Excellent little how to video Dave. I used the glacó process on mine last month. And I got the judder until i fully attended to the wipers as you showed. 😊

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Nice one Steve glad it worked 😁

Very useful recommendations regarding the windshield. A topic that I would like to see is cleaning and maintenance of vehicle rubber seals (hood, trunk, doors).

@michaeljrgensen7071

10 ай бұрын

Clean it and lubricate with some silicone :)

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Love it thank you that's a topic I've never seen covered before

@jamietaylor3075

10 ай бұрын

Infinity wax rubber and trim wax is brilliant for these areas. Just clean with some apc first

Great video Dave, i recently applied soft 99 glaco and I'm getting juddering, so im definitely going to apply some on the wiper blades, thanks for the great advice

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Eamon

Another great video Dave. Thank you. I struggle the most because being vertically challenged (5' 7") I can't clean the roof of my SUV, it's too high. 😞

Very interesting and informative video, I'm gonna try those suggestions tomorrow. My problem is "milky" headlights.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Nice one it definitely works 100%

Another great video 👍, can’t wait to try it these methods out. On a complete tangent…I extended the usability of my K4 today till I get one of AVA’s new machines, as I bought and have received the AVA stubby when I found it comes with a Karcher adapter included. Already had the jet adapter which again fitted straight in the Karcher style fitting in the nose. So glad that I held of buying any expensive or generic ones now, because it’s a great ergonomic gun,(at least in my hands) and I’d never found or considered it without your Videos about AVA and giving their beaker snow cannon a go too. So thanks for that 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Nice one yeah Ava's new pressure washers are fantastic. Not one reported fault so they are making great progress for a new brand. They tick so many boxes for the user

Good morning Dave. I feel pretty confident about using most cleaning, decontamination and protective products but I do really struggle with ceramic sprays. Getting an even coat and smearing on bodywork is hugely frustrating albeit I’ve tried using a damp cloth once it’s applied. Any tips would be appreciated please. I think the biggest challenge is navigating through the huge array of products on the market before deciding on what works best, however! Great videos mate - I learn a lot from you.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you David. To be honest finding the right products these days is very tricky because we all want the best but brands also push boundaries so a good majority of products out will be good enough. It's very rare to find a terrible product these days

Very useful video, Dave. Would love to see a video of how the wipers now perform when you’re driving in heavy rain as that’s when I’ve experienced wiper judder despite going through the steps in the video. Cheers.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Saving the footage for a follow up (KZread shorts) video

@roadgent7921

6 ай бұрын

​@@epicautomotivedetailingWhere is follow up video?

never thought about putting it on the blade.. Im gonna give it a try..

Great update Dave would never off thought off treating the blade’s always just would have cleaned them Pet hate cleaning my wheels as they take so long to do lol Suggested video steering wheel cleaning What to use and what not to use as I found out the hard way on one off my older cars

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

Great video Dave 👍

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Brilliant episode on glass cleaning:) Will be trying this on my car. I struggle on cleaning my chrome exhaust tips, how would you get them as shiny as possible inside & out on my 17yr old golf r32 Thank you Jon

My biggest problem is my shampoo or snow foam drying on the car. I start one end of the car and work my way round to find my soap or water has dried on the car just in a few minutes. I find myself rushing to clean the whole car whilst it’s wet and making sure it doesn’t dry. Then I’m knackered because I’ve rushed and not enjoyed it. Is it nothing to worry about?

Great content as always Dave, my frustration is finding a quick and easy way to remove the lint/fluff build up from land rover furflex door seals, I've tried many different methods but nothing has worked to my satisfaction

Good to know. The problem I have most is neighbours talking to you when you’re trying to do your regular wash and dry before the panels dry out!!! Ah bless ‘em! 😂😂😂

Great video thanks. My pet hate is water marks on the chrome or more often matt black window/door trim pieces. Hard to remove without messing up the freshly washed glass and panels.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Personally I'd use waterspot remover before the glass cleaning process. I always save glass till last

Hi Dave, not everyone has access to a garage or a car porch, and with ceramic coatings becoming very popular, and also very available to the weekend warrior, how about a video on how to prepare your car and apply the coating outside.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Love it great idea

Dave, you mentioned using a clay mitt, how would you use it, would it be the same as the clay bar, and what do you prefer?

Hi. Thanks - very useful. Can you explain the difference between glass cleaner and glass polish? And is the DX product a polish?

Jiff is brilliant for cleaning windscreens..Rub it in until it drys and polish off again. Absolutely no smearing or juddering after.Keeping black alloys clean is the thing I find most difficult.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Oh yes black painted alloys are a nightmare, especially on range rovers where they build up so much brake dust

One of the most recent problems I've encountered with the last few cars I've detailed is the black plastic trim. I've used CarPro perl and GT Tyre serum on the black plastic trim. I recently detailed my brother in laws 14 year old Mini Cooper and its wheel trims were all sun bleached. The CarPro Perl and other things worked nicely until it rained and then it looked a mess. What solution would you have to a long-term fix for this? Thanks

Great video. Haven't tried a sealant on the windows, just a car glass cleaner. One issue I usually face is cleaning the front grill area and getting rid of dried on bugs. No matter how much snow foam and cleaner I use I can never get that area really clean and when I dry off the car I Always find bugs.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Sometimes the blood and fly guts can etch into the paint so washing alone may not be enough.

@BH-kg1wu

8 күн бұрын

Use a clay bar on that area

Cracking video. In regards to cleaning question, what's the best way to clean the rubber seal around the outside of windows, as for some reason I ALWAYS get black marks all over my clothes, no matter how much I clean them

Great video Dave It would be good if you could do cleaning and polishing Exhaust tips 👍 Thanks Matt

Have apex bc4 on the wifes car for the last 4 weeks and the lower part of one wiper has just started to judder, have put this coating on 3 other cars with no issues

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

That's interesting to know Im gathering footage in this awful British rain we are having right now so I can make a follow up video on KZread shorts

One fix that works for me, is to use Glass polish (Autoglym). I only get juddering at the bottom of the windscreen, normally where the wipers sit and just above, but the other 80% of the glass is fine. A clay bar and clay bar lube should do the trick as well. I also use a hydrophobic glass cleaner. I know you don't like them, but they work. I don't use any of it on the wipers itself, as this causes, my Bosch wipers to judder, just plain water on the wipers every two or three days, and yes, loads of black dirt on your cloth. After a few days, I also spray water on the glass cleaner/sealant, on the sides, this brings up the glass clean again, without using more product, with glass cleaner cloths. Some cheap microfibre cloths leave their lint on the glass, glass cleaner cloths don't. Also, try The Pink Stuff around the exhaust tips or white vinegar, cleans them like new. Pet hates? Wheel cleaning. Do you take the wheels off (not practical in most cases, but the best method), and clean them properly, inside and out, what products to use, TFR, ceramic coating on wheels, what tools, what processes, tyre cream or just tyre dressing, sit on a chair or knee pads? What products don't work? What a minefield, just the wheels can bring. Maybe worth doing a video on all the techniques and products.

Great video as always. I feel like i spend more time setting up and packing up than actually washing the car. Any tips here. A permanently set up hase reel would probably be a good start.

Once again another fantastic and informative video You should know my question Dave I have no access to water only a pump sprayer so I can wash the wheels after cleaning them with wheel and tire cleaner, and have to use waterless cleaning stuff on the rest of the car.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

This deserves a video for sure

Instead of applying coating to the wiper blade can you try silicone blades instead and see if the hydrophobic effects of the sealant on the windshield is not causing this issue? I have I installed TPU based hydrophobic windshield protection film and when there is light to moderate rain there is not enough water on the windshield and the wipers goes nuts. I don’t know how to to solve this problem.

Thank you for another great video. I saw you at Waxstock over the weekend. I didn't want to encroach and pester you. i saw a few people asking what was in your bag (A sponge) haha

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I was happy to chat to everyone. I only came to mingle and say thank you to the amazing community. Yeah I bought a sponge for a video which is coming soon lol. I love triggering people

I got a paint protection film done on my BMW M4 and my installer put ceramic on it and during the rain they would judder like crazy after several passes. We are going to replace the wipers and ceramic the wipers as well and see what happens. Granted my wipers now are brand new Bosch but maybe a defective item.

Dave as a beginner what polisher would you recommend

Like other posters, my pet hate used to be water drips from mirrors and door handles - no matter how much I used the air blower to dry the car, I still got watermarks. No longer a problem - thanks to my newly acquired DI water cylinder. Just use it for the final rinse through an open hose and walk away. No drying required, and no water spots, even in hot sun. The most hated job for me is getting the inside of the windscreen really, really clean….ggrrrrr!

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hi Paul my glass cleaning video is definitely the one you need to wash. It will fix that issue

Another great video Dave, don’t think I’ll be the only one saying this, but water marks on darker cars are the Bain of my life 🤔🤔

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you mate. I do have a video that covers that but I will maybe cover it again as it was an old video so it's a bit dated

@andywells6485

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

@larry1363

10 ай бұрын

Try Koch Chemie FSE, I'm now confident washing black cars in direct sunlight without worrying about water marks due to this product. I'm a mobile detailer and sometimes cannot get a shady area to work in. I just wash the car as normal, dry it as normal, and when I'm done with everything I go around the car with FSE. It easily removes marks, provides lubrication, and gives gloss and sleekness to the paint.

@allymacmillan7986

10 ай бұрын

@@larry1363 It's a great QD.

Hi Dave, i am a car detailer for 4 yrs. My biggest hate is cleaning black car in the summer. I have tried doing a long hosing to try and cool it down, washing the roof 1st and rinsing, then working my way around the car doing one side at a time. surely there must be a better way?. Andy.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

The only real solution apart from putting the car under a gazebo is having another pair of hands to keep the car wet whilst you hand wash it. It's so difficult sometimes you have to walk away and wait for a cooler day. Thankfully we live in England so it rains all the time lol

Would magic erazer remove contaminents? Off to re watch the glass cleaning vid. Cheers

My biggest struggle when doing an interior clean is with short dog hair woven into the cheap carpet. I have tried the Lilly brush vacuuming and a host of other methods. It is especially difficult removing it from small crevasses like between the seat and the door. It takes forever and still some hair remains.

I’ve used rain x on my windows for about a year now and I’ve had different cars to test them on and this recent car is really bad with the skipping or juttering. I’ve tried striping the rain x and putting new on and it didn’t work and I absolutely hate when I don’t have a protection on it.

When I used RainX on my windshield, I then used RainX to clean the wiperblades. That seems to work until the blades are worn and hard.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

100%

I’ve used fine steel whole on my 91 jeep windows they made them look so good

Dave I love your style of videos and content - thanks. My issue is bird poo (wood pigeons where I live love to sit on the roof and do their business- only cleaning the affected area in between washes without creating a complete mess and not having to wash the whole car - would love to know your best solution

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, depends how much you love your car. If it was me then I'd just spray some water, use wash nitt and dry with towel, nothing major

Hi Dave. Great and informative video as always! On of my pet hates when cleaning my VW Golf GTD is the alloy wheels, they are gloss black and the faces are machined. Whatever I use, but typically Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels, two bucket method and Auto Foam or GT Wheel Shampoo it leaves the gloss black finish milky. I have tried shorter and longer dwell times etc, etc. Any help or advice appreciated. My thanks, Ian.

@vasili1207

Ай бұрын

Sound like they have been wheel acid washed in the past.... buff them with compound.. your clear coat is probably damaged..... what your describing sound like clear coat has basically been turned matt...

Obviously it depends on how frequently you use the wipers, but is this something I would expect to do only once or perhaps annually or each time I drive in rainy conditions?

Love my Glaco compound and ultra they’ve both been on my car for about 4 months and still going strong. The toughest part for me the clean is my carpeted wheel arches, even when rinsed at at high pressure with the stubby gun, I just can’t seem to get all the muck from the top. My ez go brush still comes out with dry muck/dust.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Sounds crazy but you can get good results brushing them whilst they are dry

@kriskelly6458

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing mind blown 🤯 never thought of that. Cheers mate 👍

Your good I enjoy your vids

@epicautomotivedetailing

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

Hi , I would like you to do a section on cleaning a rag top plus the best product out there ...

Picked some of the windscreen sealant from Waxstock . The gent on their stand recommended that the older one may last longer but the newer design , as you used , makes it easier to apply the product in his view. Not sure if hes right or wrong I just know its bloody good stuff and one I enjoy using . For me products like this are essential as a safety aid for better vision and to clear the water off the screen faster. Would you suggest applying any sealant to the wipers as Ive heard others say it can ease wiper wear and juddering . But whats your view on that ? As for the pain in the **** jobs , for me its the lower sills and around the lip of the arches where the crud gathers and if isnt moved can start rotting the lip .

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I suggest trying it if the sealant causes juddering. If it's working on its own then leave it as it is. There are so many variables to dictate what causes juddering

I like your videos and you are very helpful and thank you for showing your tips and your mistakes. Would you make a video of all the things that you edit out like you dropped the claybar? In Texas it's hot 105 F degree or 40C degrees and detailing in the heat and direct sunshine sometimes isn't an option. Do you have any videos or products that can be used in direct sunlight? I use CSI Clear Coat Solutions and their products can be used in direct sunlight, Q-7 Wax, Ceram-X, Nu-tyre and their Ceramic Coating Autoslick.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Wow that's hot. I can't imagine how difficult that must be. I will make outtakes but may put them on KZread shorts

Hi I used glaco glass compound to remove all contaminants off the glass and applied glaco soft 99 on it, changed out to new wiper blades. Still juddering and shaking non stop under the rain. Super annoying and it squeak as well. Using the soapy wash fluid helped remove the noise for 2 seconds and it's back. The wiper arm is 90 degrees straight, I have also coated the wiper blades with a layer of glaco like you mentioned. Help..

@veritasaequitas9875

3 күн бұрын

One other thing that can cause juddering is if the wiper arm is twisted. In some cases you can just use a pair of pliers to tweak them. The wiper blade needs to be able to flick slightly from side to side evenly as it changes direction. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWR9j9GbdtCndKg.html

Hi Dave, my struggle in the summer is getting the yellow sticky bee poo off my paint without having to rub too hard!

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

That's a new one. Longer dwell times in shade or cooler conditions in the morning or evening should sort it

Why do most detainers say to wash your car starting at the bottom and finishing at the top? Seems like dirt always moves down, so why should I rinse dirt and dirty water down over my freshly cleaned lower portions?

Every days a school day!! Ironically I changed the blades on my Vivaro yesterday, not because they were juddering, but they were almost smearing the screen. (Note - I always clean the blades when washing the van). Had no idea that screen imperfections would have this much of an effect though!

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I wonder if constant washing can have an impact with chemicals on rubber for example. Wiper blades are always that one item I can't be bothered to go out and buy unless it's for an MOT

@kevincross9206

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing - me to, and always regret not doing it before for the improvement they give. (Incidentally - mine passed an MOT last week).

Great video Dave.....I've never seen a coating applied to the wipers before so good tip pal. I use rainX after every wash which does the trick but use wd40 every so often to clean the wipers so i will try using the rainX instead. Thing i hate the most is geting up and down the ladders to clean my van roof! Up,down ,up,down,up,down😢😢😢

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Dare I say it but depending on the vehicle. Eg a work van a soft brush could save time on the roof. Yes it will probably scratch it but no it won't be seen unless a giant is next to it so it's doable. Also pressure washers with extension lances always help

@allymacmillan7986

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing Good idea and there are some brushes out there which won't scratch the roof

amazing video - as always. One thing that really bugs me when cleaning my car, is rotor rust! I've just spent ages getting the car and wheels cleaned and dry, only to find that after the first drive all the rust from my rotors have been deposited onto my black alloys turning them a yucky mustard colour! Are there any products you can use as part of the wheel cleaning process which prevents this from happening? As I loathe having to go over them again with a damp cloth or detailer just to get them looking clean again. Cheers and keep up the good work!

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hello I just move the car and tap the brakes and job done. I think built hamber actually have a product designed to combat this without moving the car.

@glosjdm

10 ай бұрын

Bilt hamber Atom mac

Mine make this noise but it's random, sometimes if I'm turning a corner sometimes if I drive too fast (motorway speed) , I do have rain water repellent on my window. Is this the cause?

Yes, Dave, great video . My pet peeve is that dreaded stubbon TAR, when the iron/tar remover just does not work!!! Can you help mate?

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Switch tar remover mate. I've never ever known tar remover not to work. Let it dwell longer. Try using after the wash and dry. Spraying it whilst it is wet isn't always the best option

@thepump2271

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate

Hii..can the clay bar removes watermarks on the windscreen?

I have a Tesla Model 3 and I got the hydrophobic coating for the windscreen when I did my ceramic paint protection professionally done. The wipers started skipping like crazy. I asked them to fix this and supposedly they put the best stuff there is on the windscreen but the issue is still there...

@epicautomotivedetailing

3 ай бұрын

Use glass compound by soft 99

I tried everything to stop my driver's side wiper from juddering but finally found it to be lateral play caused by wear of the plastic area where the J hook wiper arm is passed through the blades. Oddly, the one on the passenger side is much tighter, even though they were changed at the same point in time. I'm using aftermarket aero type wiper blades, not the metal spring type that were the originals. I only ever sleep with women and sometimes feed the jackdaws. Not simultaneously mind you. A happy 2024 to all.

What I struggle with most. Time. Seriously trying to give the car a good deep clean on the only two days I have (sat/sun) with shopping to be done, kids to clubs, cleaning the house is near on impossible.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Ok so the quickest way to wash a car? It may not be the safest but I can certainly make that. Depends on the end goal. The proper process takes longer but then again most cars these days aren't Supercars

@photosmithy

10 ай бұрын

​@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you and exactly what I'm thinking, how to wash a car and dry as fast as possible. I wouldn't want to leave swirl marks. When I do get that one day, I do the best with what I have eg snowfoam, pre wash, wash, clay mit ( to save time), metal fallout, alloys , autoglym ceramic spray ( time saver), tyre dressing, glass. On days with no time, I just look at the car in despair. It's a First World problem, but it bugs me.

Hi Dave, can you make a video of not overthinking the wash process. I sometimes find myself doing too much just not to scratch the car. I'm pretty sure these cars are built to withstand go harsher conditions than my safe wash process 😅

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hi Larry yes. I feel peoples enthusiasm for being extra safe is wearing thin and I'm actually with you on that. These days most cars just need a good wash. I think people overthink the process too much. For example Larry at ammo says drying the car causes more risk to scratching than the wash and he's right. I think my full valet video I recently made would be a good alternative for now as it covers everything nice and simple

Hiya Dave Ive messaged about getting plastic coated chrome back to shiny after been weathered/oxidised. Is it even possible can you recommend anything? Or a video would be great

@epicautomotivedetailing

8 ай бұрын

Hello yes it's totally possible. I need to cover a video on this topic in detail. Not sure if any other KZreadrs have done one? Maybe pan the organiser. Sorry I can't always reply to every message 😬

@delacylacy4099

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for getting back to me. I can't find any videos that show this. A video would be great. Thanks@@epicautomotivedetailing

I can never get my black plastic bumpers to look clean and polished for more than a few days. ?

my biggest struggle right now is with baked in small spots of brakedust on my wheels - and I am concerned if I can use wheel cleaner with aacid.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

As a valeter I admit I always carry acid with me because you never know when you will need it. Some wheels are a big no no so it depends on the type. A one off spray on wheels that are cool doesn't always do much harm. It's repeated use of acid that wrecks them

Would've been interesting to see what happened when the windscreen was wet though. Sealants, in my experience, tend to leave a brief haze just after the wiper blades pass, and it's almost impossible to see through it on a sunny/bright day or at night. Very dangerous. The only thing I've found which cleans my windscreen properly is Meguiar's Ultimate Compound.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Keep watching it will be revealed. I'm mixing Content with shorts so follow up videos are coming in 30-60 second bite sized clips

@MrDogstarr

10 ай бұрын

Yep have to agree, no matter how well I applied them it was that brief ghosting that put me off - at night with headlights coming towards me... very dangerous.

@SB-mi2ii

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing Oh. I don't watch shorts, as after watching one, I'm bombarded with them. Oh well.

I have started cleaning cars on a weekend basis but i struggle with the weather mainly the the sun ! I have no choice but wash and wax in direct sunlight but i don't have enough clients yet to warrant a gazebo so basically as i wash the car each panel i do i dry immediately afterwards . I still get great results but it's a struggle , any tips ???

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hello I have a dedicated video on Washing a car in the hot months. It's probably 2 years old now but still full of great advice

@chrispduck4480

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks Dave i will check it out 👍

0000 steel wool is my go to on the windscreen, and defo use a good lube..I use Auto Finesse Glide, or do it with snow. Not razor blades, as some do in the usa HaHa.. As for wiper blades, just a APC. simple. Lovin your Vids

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your own personal tips 🙂

My biggets issue is working out what equipment and products I need, and having them out ready to go at the correct time. I constantly find myself back and forth to the garage.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Ok that's a fair comment, I used to be like that. I found a cleaning caddy always worked well. But then I switched to boxes. If you check out a video I made a few weeks ago about using a car instead of a work van I actually mention an amazing method that answers that question 🎉

My problem is having the confidence to know what products to purchase and how to use them. I watch your videos for information but as yet I’m still not confident on getting the correct products. For instance do I start with, Traffic Film remover, Pre wash or all purposes cleaner before a snow foam ??? And my car definitely need help as it has stuff stuck on the roof and green grime on the rubber trims 😢

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hi Marcus either pre wash has its own strengths and weaknesses. I find the best and safest overall is citrus pre wash

@marcusspinks5258

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ll get myself some of that 👍🏻

Reminds me, I've had Glaco in the shed since November. 😅

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Perfect time to use it, it's been raining solid all month lol

Juddering wipers absolutely drive me crazy.My current car s Skoda rapid which I have had for 7 yrs has been the only car I have ever owned that has had such an issue like this. Despite being very fastidious about car and glass cleaning only new blades seem to cure it but after a while it starts again . In fact i have given up on SKoda blades and just bought Bosch aerotwin yesterday which were actually cheaper and are extremely quiet but time will tell! The other point is i have just refilled washer bottle (including vw quantum screenwash solution) with deionised water instead of our tap water which causes lots of limescale in our taps/shower etc, so wonder if this is causing the blades to fail prematurely so will keep using it as a trial over a few months. Might try your clay bar method too as another aid.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Amazing tip on the water 👌

use a damp newspaper wipe glass until dry (very important) and wipe wiper blades with damp newspaper, works every time

For me always drying. Just bought a new drying towel but it just seems to suck up the water rather than glide across the paintwork.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

And contact with the surface of the paint would potentially scratch it but for me I tend not to worry as much now. These risks are on such a microscopic level. I like car dryers but they don't speed it up for me

I struggle most with cleaning the under side of the car. I have a Range Rover vogue and a Toyota supra. The Vogue is easy to spry the underside and make sure I’ve got all the road salt and grit off. But my supra is really difficult to get under and be sure I’ve given it a thorough spray off

My experience unfortunately is that in perhaps the first week maybe 3 after applying coating to glass and wipers it's super smooth. But after multiple days of rain somehow there is always judder, specifically on the return motion of the wipers.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I wonder if a quick top up with sealant on the wipers would help?

Hey, Dave. Great video. I would say the most struggling part and most paintfull part of cleaning is the rear glass on cars like where the boot lid opens but the glass doesn't, and you can't fold the rear seats down, such as Audi A4, Bmw 5 series It's a pain to clean. Would love to see your tips and tricks to tackle the rear glass. That will help a lot of people and would be a great video for your channel.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

That's a very good question. The glass on Porsche GT3 for example is the worst but it warrants a video for sure

@mjthedetailer

10 ай бұрын

@epicautomotivedetailing Would love to see a video of how you would tackle that, I haven't got to clean a Porsche yet. The only thing closest to a porsche i have ever cleaned is a toyota MR2.

Thanks for the video I tried everything to get them off apart from what you did lol

Magic sponge also works good to clean the glass

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Great tip 👍👏

@adamfarmiloe

10 ай бұрын

Especially the inside to remove the build up of grease 👌

First thing to do would be to check and make sure the blade is completely parallel to the Window, if not, then you need to bend the wiper blade. Arm so that it is this is much quicker than a clay bar

Ok. I Don't Struggle With this, but some on YT are..... I'm talking about Discs.. Nice clean car and Wheels looking FAB.. But the moment they drive away. Boom covered in Orange dust from the break disc..I use a BlO AIR in-between snow and wash . I would love to know your Pro comment on this, and maybe you will consider this.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

It always happens after washing. Simply tapping the brakes and moving the car sorts it in seconds 👌

Oh mate, the biggest problems I encounter when detailing a car are: 1. Neverending dirty bits in deep corners on wheel faces. No amount of dedicated wheel cleaner (the stinky stuff), nor every brush under the sun can rid those deep corners of grime unless youre willing to spend a whole bloody day on them! 2. Tyre browning that only shows up once the tyres begin to dry, Suddenly you're at the end of a job and the car looks terrible. 3. Tyres again! Without a blower, it takes tyres forever and a day to dry after washing. No wonder tyre dressing is the last thing to apply!

Good man Dave glass is my pet hate as you think its done but when the sun hits my god its boggin

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate my Glass cleaning video will sort that out no problems 🙂

Bend wiper blade can cause jaddering. It helps if you put silicone spray on a blade.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Yeah totally agree that can happen

Clay bar the windscreen then apply the coating 👍🏼😎👍🏼

2:08 That "dirt" is mostly the teflon coating on the rubber. 😛

the most difficult thing in car cleaning...has to be the underside of the car. I always struggle to get into all the nooks and crannies under the car...yet it is soooo important to do...because...of rust.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

For blasting you can cheat by using an upside down patio cleaning head. The big round ones. Flip them over and watch it blast the dirt

biggest pain i find is cleaning the inside of the front screen, getting down the bottom near the dash/vents is always a real problem for my big hands lol. then getting it nice round the rear view mirror.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Try a Porsche GT3 lol. Those are a nightmare but yes you have given me a good idea for a video

@GuyverGamingTV

10 ай бұрын

@@epicautomotivedetailing lol i can imagine, very tight squeeze, Ford capri is closest ill get atm lol. another pain is the door card where the cubby usually is, i sometimes kick it and mark it up when getting out of the car, the pain of being 6'4 and long legged lol. what's best for cleaning and restoring that?

What happened to the epic t shirts

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I need to pull my finger out and get them back up. I'll do it this week

Interested to know how to best clean, restore and treat leather interiors 🐮

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Cleaning and restoring could be 2 separate videos 🙂

I have found that silicone spray wiped onto the blades works like a charm.. NOT WD40 unless it’s the silicone version

Struggle, is cleaning alloys without having a pressure washer. Literally all I have are a cleaner and sponges, which do the job but are a write off once used

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Hi Richard, I actually think that's an amazing idea for a video 🛞

More of an annoyance rather than a struggle but i pre wash, snow foam, contact wash, spray sealant then with a combi of drying towel and blow dry the car but as much as i blow dry the car i have to go out the next day and sort out the runs from the wing mirror housing down the door, its easily sorted with a damp microfiber and KC FSE but is a real annoyance

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Sadly unless you constantly blow the water out theres no real fix for that. Totally understand the annoyance

They ask a question for those people like me who live in a flat or apartment whatever you wanna call them. We don’t have access to hosepipe or a tack to do exterior cleaning fracas Interior electric Ceno to plug-in clean car whenever how do you feel and what do you think of these new battery powered jet wash guns? There’s loads advertise on the Internet I saved one on Amazon it’s got a 9.8 review. Have you thought of you knees or is it something you just don’t wanna go there because you’re an expert opinion with rates for against do you know it’s nice to have a prospective from someone that knows the industry rather someone let me that hasn’t got a clue Cheers jamie

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

I love the idea of finding a solution for this. Seriously this could be the winner Absaloutely love it as it does present so many challenges

One thing causing the chatter is not using Denso blades.. In other words cheaping out on the wipers which is never a good idea.

@epicautomotivedetailing

10 ай бұрын

Agreed premium is always a good shout