Good how to washing and detailing videos

Discuss washing, waxing and detailing information as well as interior/exterior cosmetic modifications. This includes neons, body, cosmetic wheels, etc. Even under the hood detailing.
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Good how to washing and detailing videos

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Well, the nice weather is here now, and many of us want to get out and clean up our cars. The problem is that many don't really understand how to do some of the things that can really make a difference in how the car looks compared to just a normal quarter machine self wash places. So, I have been looking around and have found some good videos for all of you to check out. Feel free to ask any questions, and I will keep this updated as I find new videos, so keep checking back :)

How to use a clay bar on your car -- 5 minutes

Using the Porter Cabe 7424 random orbital buffer -- 9 minutes

More on the PC 7424 -- 10 minutes

How to wash your car using the two bucket method -- 28 minutes, but well worth the time.

How to properly dry your car WITHOUT scratching it -- 4 minutes

Detailing tips from Barry Meguiar Part 1, Show Car Perfect Paint Detailing -- 6 minutes

Detailing tips from Barry Meguiar part 2 - Tools, Products and Techniques -- 7 minutes

Please speak up if these have helped you and also let me know if there is anything else you would want. If I can't find anything on what you want, I am sure that either myself or one of the other detail freaks here like me :bsnicker: ( you know who you are ) could probably make a demo vid for it :)
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I have a how-to on rotary buffing I plan to post soon. The detailing section needs a bit of help so I applaud you for this! =D>
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*B2* wrote:I have a how-to on rotary buffing I plan to post soon. The detailing section needs a bit of help so I applaud you for this! =D>
Thank you :)

Exactly why I did this. I see a ton of people looking looking and asking how to do things so I figured this might help. Finding GOOD videos is a little hard though. When you get the rotary vid up, let me know and I will put in in there as well.
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Sticky it Ryan, washing a car is the cornerstone to Deatailing & Appearance..
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I have been a 2 bucket convert since watching that video this spring, the results are amazing compared to one bucket.
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Mike Phillips is really knowledgeable and a great guy. Attended a clinic put on by Mike a few years back and was really impressed.
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There is also a good series of videos (4 I think) around from the guys at Meguiars for rotary polishing and some wet sanding. They were like ten minutes each.
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updated for new videos added :)
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ok, so now I am a convert to the two bucket method.

I noticed that Amazon.com has the grit guard insert and the fire hose nozzle for a good price..

http://www.amazon.com/Bon-Aire-Original ... _3_rdssss0

http://www.amazon.com/Grit-Guard-Insert ... _2_rdssss0

can these be purchased locally at auto parts stores to save shipping?
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Advance has the Firehose nozzle, idk about the grit guard.
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Some of the video links are now broken. Not that it's hard to find something similar or anything...
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How to wash your car using the two bucket method -- 28 minutes, but well worth the time. New Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo8vs7dEIwk

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I am actually surprised any of them still work after six years :lol: I will try to edit the original post with updated links :)
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