I made a huge mistake. A buddy brought his g.f. car over for light polish and protect. Red 2016 Rav 4. In the sunlight I said " see some of those swirls? I will polish some of those out". Buddy said "nope I don't see any swirls". I trained his eye how to spot the swirls. Bad, bad decision. He hung around to watch the process, and would say "what about that swirl, what about that scratch?" Oh man. I told him that we weren't after 100% perfection and some swirls were staying. A somewhat easy job took aggravating extra time. You should have seen him moving around the car getting light angles to find swirls. Fortunately he didn't see my paint inspection light on the counter! I learned a valuable lesson from that car. No more eye training! Great job on your car, and great video. Hi wife.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Aw man!! That’s a funny story! But obviously you trained him well! Now he will be haunted by swirls everywhere he looks! But it’s true. Most people have no idea what they are looking at. 😎👍🏼

@1stfrompuertorico568

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣Man, that's the type of people that will find a needle in the haystack when is not paying for that. Sorry, couldn't be earlier Phil since had to leave early to the office today in order to help another of my cousins to move to the new house after work.

I’ve used Tec581 to polish a few vehicles then coated it with Avalon King Armor Sheild XI. Those two products work great together! Great video Phil! Btw I’m not on your level as a detailer but your videos have helped tutor me. Between yourself and Apex Detail I’m soaking up much knowledge! Thanks

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Love to hear that! 😎👍🏼

The koolest things in your videos for me is your wife plays 'on your team'. Good knowledgeable information on every one of your videos. Good point about getting an approval to do the engine bay. I've cleaned a lot of engine bays, never had anything go wrong yet, but I'm always concerned when I do them.

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Nice video. I love the music and those two Toyota Avalon sitting in the background near the end.

I've called technicians choice and you do not need to do a paint prep if using their detail spray or their ceramic coating. In fact you can use their detail spray to remove the polish if it's being stubborn. They also now have a graphene detail spray, but I don't know much about it. I don't know if the polish is a universal base polish, but their customer service is very friendly and you could give them a call. I was even offered once to have one of the chemists give me a call back.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for that info! Maybe Ill reach out to them!

@davguy2446

2 жыл бұрын

You don't do polishing if the car is off the lot brand new, and even then you still gotta do clay bar

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

🤔 Polishing depends on the condition of the paint not the “newness” of the vehicle. Polishing is not done arbitrarily, it’s done on an as needed basis. I fix small defects on brand new “off the lot” vehicles all the time, hazy sections from a dealer “detailer” trying to buff it, dust nibs from factory, swirls from them washing it and so on. Inspect the paint then make the decision to polish it.

@boris3017

2 жыл бұрын

@ Dav Guy. Incorrect. Brand new car still has lot of impurities and imperfections on clear coat. I had my car from dealer directly into Worst Detailers shop, ever. They did clay, but didnt use iron nor buffing. So you guys can imagine… Flushed money. Lot of impurities, and had to break ceramic coat $800, to get into the clear coat, and remove all iron and buff all scratches left by claybar w/ iron residues sticked 😬 Yes. My brand new car had lot of impurities sticked to clear coat. Darker colors are probably difficult to spot impurities. You gotta remove any Tar as well.

I have used Jay Leno's ceramic car wash and soap and it made my graphene coated car pop for real for real!!!!

Thank you Phil for speaking the thought about cleaning products

Great advice on the glass cleaning, I am so grateful I found your channel

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Welcome aboard!

Thank you guys I think you two are awesome. Very helpful videos

@MirandaDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Tech581 is amazing used on black wheels with a da polisher came out great if you use a medium cut foam pad with tech581 then follow up with a microfiber finish pad a use a couple sprays of tech ceramic detail spray n buff it ,it will give you a show at shine.,great job on this detail,Mercedes paint is pretty nice to work with.

@MirandaDetailing

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! 😎👍🏼

The wheels came out looking great. Nice job 👍👍

As soon as I saw the heavy brake dust on the rear wheels I'm like yeah the wheels have been rotated lol. Your definitely right, it's hard to source out the eagle one cleaner. Nice turn around on the MB phil & jess.👊

Always great information Phil.

Great job phil always a pleasure

I have used Technicians Choice Ceramic Coating and Detail Spray on both of my vehicles an love it! Getting ready to do my daughter’s car also. The best part about the ceramic coating is how easy it is to apply! They have a video on their site saying you can use it as a primer for their coating. Baer’s Auto Parts sells it as a kit, really cheap!

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

@jon7926

3 ай бұрын

R u in pa as well I use bears autparts as well lol. I’m Jv auto tech detailing tech choice is great , love their stuff.

@MirandaDetailing

3 ай бұрын

Hi. I’m in VA

I've been using a *ton* of 580 coating. I got a crazy good deal on a case of it. Basically $10 a bottle. It is very DIY friendly. Applies fast and easy, effortless clean removal. It's also very hard to leave a high spot as it beads up as it flashes, and it's easy to see on any color. And even if you leave it on way too long, it still wipes off nice and easy as the beads stay wet for a very long time. I sell it as a 6-12 month coating, a step below something like CQUK, CSL, etc.. But for the price, it's phenomenal protection, very comparable to TAC Moonlight. Plus it smells like a Christmas tree! 🎄 Thanks for the video! 👍✌

Hello Phil + Jess

Great job! I like GSF as well, in fact I need to order some, I'm almost out! Thanks for the reminder 😎

watched the last two dropped videos and aside from the great detailing info conveyed I'm still amazed at how you've found a pocket of winter in August Virginia :)

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

🤣. Thanks! I know right! Weird cold front moved in! 🤣🤣🤣. Sorry for the older footage. Had these in the archives.

I’m a big fan of the GSF and Green Star combo!

Hey Phil, another great video, thanks! I'm interested in knowing what microfiber cloths you use. Ive been using the edgeless, but they do a little swirling and leave lint (even after I wash them new, before using them) Which ones do you use or recommend> Thanks again and, I really like how you vary the products you use....it isn't always necessary to use the high cost ones! 👍🏾👏🏽

You can use a sharpee to label your pads

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

True. Thanks for sharing.

7:53 I thought I was the only one that knew about this... The plasti part throws a lot of people off when I recommend it. Good eye.

You got a video of all the pads and what they do and don’t do when buffing out and not buffering out sometimes you just wan put that crispy shiny to it because I know u can’t get a best results by hand

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

I have this one. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZN4rLOJoNqeodI.html It’s an older one. I may need to update it.

How is the Tec581 Polish in direct sun?? Also just wanna say I appreciate y’all taking time to film all the videos, you’re channel is like my go-to for solid detailing info. Many Blessings.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks!! It responds really well in the sun. It’s a great polish. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZ-HsK2DoJjWdKQ.html

Hello how are you doing I just subscribed to your channel and I enjoyed your videos

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks! Welcome aboard! 😎👍🏼

Just wanted to thank you for putting out QUALITY videos man. Im a huge fan and Im learning so much from you. I hope to catch a class of yours one day i have family in the Richmond area! How would I be able to reach out to you about some training!?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! That would be awesome!! You can call or email. The info is on our website. www.mirandadetailing.com

As always awesome video and product review good friend. Car looks awesome..

Interested to see what Chicago Auto Pros finds as other respected channels have tested the Technicians Choice and the OP ceramic coatings which is the same exact thing, and it’s not done too well in those tests.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I know right. It’s great to apply but I wonder how it will do.

I like that combo!! Would you state that is more effective than their two other higher alkaline shampoos alone?? Love your videos.

@MirandaDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Well the gentle snow foam is pretty gentle. The super foam and active foam are much stronger and meant for deep cleaning.

Great job on the Mercedes guys, that ceramic one step polish is amazing, one request thought Phil, please keep us posted on the training courses with Brian and the guys so that we from other countries can plan accordingly, thanks for these inspiring videos👌

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Totally! Check it out here totaldetailingpa.com/auto-detailing-training-philadelphia/ I believe there are 5 spots left! The number jumped to 8 students total!

@mann8254

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link Phil you guys are awesome👏👏👍

I remember that eagle One product making its way through lots and lots of KZread detailing channels. All the sudden it was impossible to find and I haven't been able to find it since. Thank you for letting us know which stores are starting to stock it again.

@Mr.grubby

3 жыл бұрын

Eagle one is great

@jdisdetermined

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Not to sound selfish, but I liked it better when nobody knew about it and there was always plenty in stock everywhere.. 😔 $2.50 a bottle is a crazy deal Phil found! Checking both of my local Ross stores tomorrow.

You typically wont clay unless you intend to polish. I've never seen it possible to clay without introducing marring.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Exactly. Even applying a wax or sealant with a DA polisher after using a clay bar will remove any light marring.

Which power washer are you using in the spray gun I can't find it on the site and the car came out awesome

@MirandaDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Hi. this is our setup kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYR9mqmMgbi_c9o.html The gun is this. bit.ly/3zWkVv1 and the tip is this bit.ly/3Ex8Waz Use MIRANDA10 for 10% off

Have you used this much more, how good is the durability? Tried out 582 and it was some of the best for the money I’ve tried, and figured I’d use their AIO with it for more my paint enhancements if it does well.

@MirandaDetailing

8 ай бұрын

Hi. I saw it go about 4-5 months on a daily driver. Not bad at all. If maintained better more like 6 months.

I find eagle one products at ross and Napa

Phil would this be a good product to remove swirl marks, light to medium marks? You have a preference over foam or microfiber pads?

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. If paired with a heavier cutting foam or even microfiber pad it can definitely cut more. I prefer foam pad for enhancements or one steps because they cut and finish well. Microfiber pad usually leave micromarring that needs an additional step in polishing to remove.

What happened to the eagle one wheel cleaner w/ iron remover? It just stopped being on the shelves anywhere? Did someone buy them out, or did they close their doors?

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. They changed their design however. amzn.to/3fmpvZl

I was considering getting a good pressure washer, I was looking at the Sunjoe electric SPX3001. But I alsd was looking at the Adams electric pressure washer 2.0 , 1.8GPM and 2500 PSI. What you recommend I do ?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I don’t have any experience with either one unfortunately. But I have a cheaper Homdox in my garage/shop that works great.

@geraldjefferson7306

3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaDetailing Thank you.

Great video! I have to ask, it's the middle of the summer! How are you all bundled up like it's winter right now?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks! Oh this was filmed during thefall/winter months. i have a lot of older videos in our archive.

@M3_Foss

3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaDetailing Ah ok! That makes way more sense. I'm just happy you keep these videos flowing. I'm addicted!

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

😁 thanks man! We have tons coming your way!

I tried to find that eagle one stuff with no luck. On really burnt on wheels from the auction, i use $1 oven cleaner, works great and has basically infinite hang time. Not great to breath in tho.

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How do the STPA pads hold up with a corded 15mm and 8mm polishers, I ordered a set from amazon 5", just wondering. They have slots cut in each pad so it's not the flat type.

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I haven’t used the pads that have those cuts in them, so I’m not sure.

@mynsxt6

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I still cannot find this SPTA DA cordless polisher.....any help?

@aidenvesey991

2 жыл бұрын

Aliexpress, download the app

So, is this product really like a cleaner wax, like Meguiars 3 in 1, but has a touch of ceramic?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it could be considered that, but it has more abrasives. All In ones are basically polishes with protection mixed in. The ratios differ from products to product.

@laxbeach2381

3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaDetailing Oh ok, thanks. I often get confused between AIOs and cleaner waxes. So, I guess this may be a little more like 3D Speed.

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Youre welcome! Yes its more like 3D Speed.

Hi Phil. How long will TEC581 hold up? (ballpark is fine) Can it be used in the sun?

@MirandaDetailing

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Usually 4-6 months depending on how the vehicle is maintained. Yes it can be used in the sun. It’s awesome stuff.

@coreybell6398

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply. I want to polish and move on, TEC581 will work for me!

How long did it take you ??to do everything?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Usually details like this range from 2 to 4 hours

@TripleGAutoDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaDetailing that's amazing. That would take me easily 8 hrs by myself. You guys are so inspiring. Love your work and honesty!! 👊🏻

People gotta understand to dont put their hands over rails Pressure will create dents. With proper shade or light, you will notice them. They arent easy to notice, Sometimes.

@MirandaDetailing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Sorry but what do you mean hands over rails?

What you charge for that survives ?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Please visit our website for more info on our services and prices www.mirandadetailing.com

Phil awesome job looks great awesome tutorial great job on time work as always be safe God bless William from extreme optimum auto detailing pr give me a call 📞

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Ahhhh, gotta love those frigid August Mornings, during the week of a heat wave! I know it's an old shoot, but I'm still sticking by what I just wrote. LOL! Man, I really love this car. I been wanting one for a long time, and it was this or the Cayman S, then I got married. Goodbye dreams! *Proverbially shoots it out of the proverbial cannon without the proverbial catch net* Nah, I just wept a little bit, and then got a poster of the Cayman S I almost got. By the way, those carpet stain residues, it's like finding a rock chip on your brand new car with only a few miles after driving home. It's depressing. That's why I hate doing carpet cleaning and got rid of my carpets altogether and am sticking with all-weather mats from now on. I'm surprised you don't cry a little when see that stain remain after spending time on cleaning the rest of the carpet up. Did steam not help?

@MirandaDetailing

3 жыл бұрын

😂. Too funny man! Yeah carpets and interior jobs can be depressing sometimes, oh well. Sometimes you win...sometimes you lose.

@harrynazarian3184

3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaDetailing Amen to that brother, amen to that. It's just like life, I just hum the song in my mind "suck it up buttercup." Then chuck the brush and interior cleaners into the street with a smile, instead of the floor mats. LOL 🤣😂🤣