9 Car Detailing Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Paint
About this episode
This episode discusses 9 common car detailing mistakes that can ruin your paint and offers modern methods to improve the process.
Most swirl marks and scratches don't come from bad products… they come from outdated detailing habits. In this video, I break down 9 common car detailing mistakes that are slowly ruining your paint — and what modern detailing methods you should use instead. We'll cover mistakes like: Pre-rinsing instead of pre-soaking Using the outdated 2 bucket wash method Washing in direct sunlight incorrectly Using traditional glass cleaners Weak wheel cleaners that waste time Drying your paint the wrong way Using APCs on everything Skipping paint protection Overcomplicating detailing These simple changes can make washing your car safer, faster, and way more enjoyable. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT: Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or…
Topics covered
- car detailing
- detailing mistakes
- paint protection
- modern detailing methods
- detailing habits
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