How To Wash Your Car Without Scratching

Washing is the most important part of your detailing process to get right because it's the step you take the most often. Proper washing is critical to minimizing the risk of scratching your finish, and it's also surprisingly easy to do with very little risk of scratching.

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[paulmarentette]

Way to cover the basics Adam! After all these years, after all these videos, still something fresh and always something to learn from you. Let's face it, no matter how well coated, how well protected, etc. a car is, if it's enjoyed it's going to get dirty, and proper washing - with tips for the least amount of damage, time and effort (in that order) is so well appreciated. Thanks again!

[jonathanstrickland]

Adam is awesome, and extremely knowledgeable. I have bought and used his products for years, none better. Even just some months back, a gallon was busted in the shipping box, I emailed for him to send me an empty replacement jug; Hard head, he replaced the entire jug, it's contents and shipping on his dime. What a stand-up outfit. Well done sir.

[xlitre]

When checking the spray nozzle is connected properly, I also like to spray away from the car just to make sure

[ChaireS]

And do a quick pshh pshh pshh pshh on the door jams hahaha nice videos adam ! I was a chemical guys fan but i am loving your products more! Keep it up!

[Timsautosolutions]

Love how didnt hide the issues you encountered. I was waiting on those spots to start occuring! Thanks for your work!

[sonnysangemino]

Lol. Been the guy dinging his 911 with pressure washer nozzle not fully seated. Good tip!

[GiveMeYoSammich]

The one thing different I'd do is keep a spare wash mitt to do the bottom quarter of the panels where a lot of the dirt and road grime sit

[marcg]

Never thought about using a drying aid BEFORE using a blower.

[joevanseeters]

Nice presentation. That Mega Foam and Adams Car Wash Soap combination is probably one of the best combinations of soap ever made. Very thick soap which gives that extra margin of "safety" along with those great pads for the contact wash. The only thing Adams needs to upgrade is their version of the grit guard to one that is more like those Dirt Lock ones or similar. Even the Chemical Guys one is pretty good with those "cones" that do tend to keep more of the dirt underneath of the cones. The original version of the grit guards were good 20 years ago but they are way too outdated.

[Joe_Smo]

The number one trick (detailers secret) I use to keep my paint looking fresh with no scratches or fine swirl marks is to NOT to use a rag or sponge when first rinsing/washing a dirty car. Instead, spray the whole car first then, while still spraying the area your working, use your bare hand as a rag (circular motion) to gently loosen and knock of the dirt while you're spraying at the same time. The dirt will not get trapped in your hand like it does in a rag and will not get scraped all over your paint like sandpaper. Instead, the dirt will come right off with the running water over your hand and the spot. This way is a little more work during rinsing but such a simple trick that works flawless for me. Do one full pass with just your hand and water doing tops, hoods, trunk, sides, bumpers, lower rocker panels, wheel wells (be careful not to cut your hands) and wheels in that order without going backwards. Then fill the bucket with soap and water and wash the car using a microfiber sponge. Wash the tops, sides, bumpers, underpinnings, wheel wells and wheels in that order and do not go back to main body paint once you start on lower rocker panels. Then rinse, dry and then detail with spray detailer like Mcquire's California Gold detailer, Surf City blackout or your choice.

[Iamtheoverlander]

Awesome tips. Really appreciate it. I was doing a couple things wrong. Now I’m the right path to the cleanest rig.

[shirazally]

Amazing that the CEO is literally "hands-on!"

[nitrokyosho]

I bought the foam cannon pro works great, very good quality unit.

[peter-gzfj]

With grit guard there will be risk. What about using multuple wash mitts? One use each pannel instead of putting it back to your soap, separate it and use a clean wash smitt. Less risk and save time massaging your grit guard and then rinsing

[PSDetails]

I use a ton of your products and good products for sure make a world of difference!

[SoCal]

Great video, Adam, thanks! I’ve learned SO much from you over the years, thanks brother!

[TZ]

Became a customer and subscriber because Adam is not trying to sell a product for each use. He will tell you that you can use the same product for different parts of the car.

[obyartist]

Well that saved me forking out for an expensive foam gun I’ll give this little Worx gun a go that came with my hydroshot. Must admit I nearly chucked it out as it did not look the part. Thanks 👍

[hectorhermosillo]

Can i use the mega foam with the two bucket method?

[charleyschaubroeck]

I watched hundreds of car detailing videos of still learned something from this video like putting soap on the mitt and not in the bucket 🪣 Great stuff!