HOW NOT TO WASH YOUR CAR | Car Wash Mistakes to Avoid | Car Detailing

Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do... In todays video I go over 10 Car Washing Mistakes to avoid when cleaning your car. Some of these are pretty simple, while others may be something that you have not thought of before. Some minor Car Washing Mistakes if done enough times can lead to serious headaches down the road. I always try to simplify the car detailing and washing process and knowing these things to avoid will help with that. But as always, don't over think it and just have fun... ENJOY!!!

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Time Codes
0:00 - Car Wash Mistakes to Avoid
0:23 - Car Wash Mistake #1 Dish Soap
2:06 - Car Detailing Mistake #2 Wash Process
2:48 - Car Wash Mistake #3 Wash in Direct Sunlight
3:52 - Car Detailing Mistake #4 Beach Towels
5:15 - Car Wash Mistake #5 Tires
6:00 - Car Detailing Mistake #6 Dressing Wet
6:23 - Car Wash Mistakes #7 Over Applying Product
6:54 - Car Detailing Mistakes #8 Overspray
8:05 - Car Wash Mistakes #9 Towel Contamination
8:31 - Car Detailing Mistakes #10 Conserving Towels

Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond my control, I cannot guarantee against improper use of the information I share in my videos. (IMJOSHV) assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not (IMJOSHV) or any business affiliated to (IMJOSHV).

[ichigokudosaki]

Just started using mega foam in my MJJC foamer. WOW 🤩. The foam is amazing and super slick. I let it dry up in the Florida sun and it washed off with ease. MJJC + Mega Foam=10/10

[craigord]

Great tips 👍🏻
Using multiple clothes for glass, to avoid smearing from saturated clothes, is a very underrated part of the process, especially for beginners!

[keithcee]

For sure clear our minds and enjoy the wash process, as always thanks for the great clips home slice! 👍🏼 stay safe 🙏🏼

[Pittsburgh-]

I highly recommend using a waffle weave towel for windows. And I highly recommend invisible glass window cleaner

[socialwill]

On the tire dressing, use an applicator and make sure you clean up your driveway quickly! I made that mistake once and I did not rinse off the driveway until an hour later. I had 4 blotchy areas for months. When the driveway got wet you would always see where the tire dressing run off sat too long. I now use an applicator, and keep it to the minimum.

[lucidthoughts]

Hi Josh! Loving all the vids! Thank you. My question, Is there any process to washing all your microfiber towels?

[davestewart]

Washing my car in the shade isn’t an option, I’m out there when the sun comes up lol, great video 👍😁

[danielvue]

Hey Josh, I’ve been enjoying your videos a lot. I’ve bought myself items that you’ve reviewed and listed to have my own car wash/detailing set. So thank you! I was looking at polisher and found out real quick that I do not know enough about them. Can you do a video on the different types of polishers? For example, dual-action vs random orbital buffer vs rotary buffer? I eventually want to purchase one for personal use but not sure which one would be best. Thanks!

[coreymerritt]

I definitely do the 2 bucket method with grit guard mr pink or meguiars thanks josh

[WhozitsWhatzits]

ANOTHER GREAT TIP:
DON’T USE ONE BUCKET. The two bucket (with grit guard) washing method is the way to go. Some guys have two or even three wash mitts; one for the top surfaces of the car, another for the upper sides, and a third for the lower third of the door panels (the dirtiest section). Having a THIRD bucket for tires ONLY is safe practice.

[tmanch]

Love it when you show your Fairlane. Now BFG T/A's. You must know those letters turn brown. Mine do and they are a pain to keep them white or even semi white. What is the secret keeping them white? Maybe a video on that? Thanks.

[michiganborn]

I'm surprised you didn't say never never use an automatic car wash.
That advice about not washing in direct sunlight is easier said than done up here in the Sacramento area when the summer daytime temperatures can get up to 110°F and the hard water we get from the rivers up here needs to get wiped up before the sun bakes the little white blotches onto the paint.
When it comes to washing my Harley I dry it off using compressed air.

[raymondmartens]

When it comes to the towels do you wash them at home or at a laundry mat? What do you use to clean them? I've always thought washing them in my own machine I'm getting those chemicals in my machine hense getting that on my own personally laundry.

[destroystreets]

bro this is the best detail channel hands down. Im about to start my own detailing biz tell me I can do it!

[TechGorilla.]

I've been using Dawn dish soap for 35 years and had no problem and my car look beautiful

[amandajohnson]

Can you do a video on your water system setup? We have recently set up a filter system for washing our vehicles at home but still need to tweak a few things. Do you run through a water softener or use hot/warm water?

[davidbaca]

Excellent tips, I’m trying to get Puretec to open a branch in the southwest Houston area for DI water. All we have here is Culligans and the are expensive AF.

[koreywilliams]

I've heard dawn is good for getting down to the base paint so you can clay bar and do paint correction. Chris fix has a video on how to super clean the exterior of your vehicle and he uses dawn for the first step.

[drypeeks]

Hi Josh, I know this video is old, but I've been meaning to strip my car's current sealant and apply ceramic, would dish soap be applicable here or would polishing be enough to strip that layer? I don't need much, if any, paint correction luckily, so I was going to avoid polishing areas where I didn't clay bar anyways

[FazalJuman]

very helpful thank you Josh.
Want to upgrade my aging Karcher k2 which I mainly use for washing car and driveway. Have option between (in order of cheapest to priciest) : Karcher k3 1700psi, Riobi 1900psi 1.2gpm, AR Blue 2000psi 1.7gpm and Sunjoe 2030psi 1.76gpm. Which do u recommend?