what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

Bunky said:
Yeah one wonders how much actual detailing some of these guys do given all the work to create these videos.
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I'm betting all these detailers that are coming out with their own product line which is the entire THOR gang figured out that detailing is a lot of hard work and selling their own products is much easier physically. Problem is everyone and their brother has that same plan. They are doing so in what I contend is an overcrowded market. Not enough room for them all to survive. There is enough competition between brands that make their own products without all these white labelers trying to take a bite of the pie. They won't all survive. Most of them should come up with a plan C.
 
I don't know, we had an endless supply of people coming and going to this forum and Autopia, it seems to that same revolving door of people must be going to YouTube, so I think there's plenty of market out there for a plethora of brands.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I don't know, we had an endless supply of people coming and going to this forum and Autopia, it seems to that same revolving door of people must be going to YouTube, so I think there's plenty of market out there for a plethora of brands.
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Well I assume from my observations that relatively few people maintain their own vehicles. I live in a smaller development, of maybe 100 houses. I am the the only one that I see washing their own vehicles and as I drive through other areas i don't see others washing their vehicles. In addition how many washes he's does the typical mobile detailer do in a day/week? How many vehicles does the average detail shop have pass through their shop in a day/week? Compare that to how many vehicles pass through the tunnel wash in a day/week.
I see more and more detailers coming out with their own brand of white labeled detailing products. They are for the most part amongst the more expensive offerings. Can't see many of those sticking around long term let alone trying to compete with the major brands.
 
Yeah, but people are watching their YouTube videos, are none of those people buying detailing products? We on these forums were always the 1% of car owners, I think the market is still there, it's just going to be split up into smaller bites.
 
I think it's more than 1% but not much more. Think the market for hobby/detailer vehicle washing products is dwarfed by the commercial car wash products industry. Seems to me that is where the product market is best although profit margins may be smaller with commercial products but volume is much greater.
Some product manufacturers do both. Turtle Wax for one, Superior Products for another. Not sure how many others make both but I'll bet there are more.
 
I do not get out enough around the scattered area to see if anyone else is detailing. I am one of the few that mows their own yard. I have mentioned before some painting company washes the cars next door. I believe most are on youtube following the sellers (THOR, DIY Detail). The reddit channel is somewhat active. The affiliate link business likely drives where many post.

How about a poll like "What car wash was used on this car?"

I can go for a few days watching videos and then they just become repetitive from the same YT content generators. Of course, once you want a certain one YT creator starts piling more content from same person. I am tired of Off Spec and Detailing Dogma. I liked Forensic since always had a LOT of products.
 
Here is my latest.

Koch Chemie Refresh Cockpit Care Review- Interior Detailing Test!
 
SNP209 said:
The new Bosch polishers look interesting
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I watched some of that, I wonder if the only difference between the 3" and 5" machines is the backing plate? The specs show the 5" weighing half a pound more, which seems like a lot of difference for just the backing plate. Was just musing whether you could just get an extra backing plate and swap them, rather than buying 2 machines.

EDIT: I see the 3" is 12mm orbit, while the 5" is 8mm...so they are different, and oddly so, I would expect those orbits to be reversed, but perhaps there is a method to the madness, like making the 3" a capable machine.
 
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Setec Astronomy said:
I watched some of that, I wonder if the only difference between the 3" and 5" machines is the backing plate? The specs show the 5" weighing half a pound more, which seems like a lot of difference for just the backing plate. Was just musing whether you could just get an extra backing plate and swap them, rather than buying 2 machines.

EDIT: I see the 3" is 12mm orbit, while the 5" is 8mm...so they are different, and oddly so, I would expect those orbits to be reversed, but perhaps there is a method to the madness, like making the 3" a capable machine.
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I would say its a balance thing. Because the small footprint of the 5-inch machine, running a big 6-inch pad (5-inch backing plate) on a 12mm orbit probably caused a lot of vibration/balance/wobble issues. The 3-inch with its smaller pad could sustain the usual 12mm orbit.
 
Bunky said:
I can go for a few days watching videos and then they just become repetitive from the same YT content generators.
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95% of the detailing videos on You Tube are people hawking products. Especially the THOR crowd which is much more than Eddie and Jamie. I prefer those made by individuals with nothing to sell. Jon from Forensic does his videos with the content and in the style I prefer. Out of Spec gives his honest opinion but he most times gets stuck on the highest priced products plus don't know how much detailing he does as he produces so many videos. Looks like his high end shop would be plenty of $$ per month which would have him humping details instead of making videos. Chelsea is as honest as the day is long. Can't imagine her trying to pull the wool over her viewers eyes. Of course Brian from Apex/ Auction Car Reconditioning puts out plenty of good videos.
 
BLM said:
95% of the detailing videos on You Tube are people hawking products. Especially the THOR crowd which is much more than Eddie and Jamie. I prefer those made by individuals with nothing to sell. Jon from Forensic does his videos with the content and in the style I prefer. Out of Spec gives his honest opinion but he most times gets stuck on the highest priced products plus don't know how much detailing he does as he produces so many videos. Looks like his high end shop would be plenty of $$ per month which would have him humping details instead of making videos. Chelsea is as honest as the day is long. Can't imagine her trying to pull the wool over her viewers eyes. Of course Brian from Apex/ Auction Car Reconditioning puts out plenty of good videos.
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So, I only clean one or two cars per week, of which 95% of the time are my own or family member cars. Based around those experiences, I write A LOT on the subject of detailing, be that as a blog, forums posts, and both short and long form social media. The topics revolve around product reviews, processes and industry critique. But going by that logic, my contributions don't hold much value or credibility because I don't detail as much as a professional would in their 9 to 5 working week.
 
DFB said:
So, I only clean one , my contributions don't hold much value or credibility because I don't detail as much as a professional would in their 9 t workingill. w week.
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Think you misunderstood the point I was trying to make. Don't know if you have watched his videos but he produces maybe two videos per week. That has to take a lot of time that I imagine could be better spent trying to run a profitable business. I have never seen him do a video on a customers car. Only see him demonstrate his techniques on his own vehicles.
Not really any of my concern but I suspect he is in a unique situation where he doesn't have to turn a profit to stay in business and can just buy whatever he wants and produce detailing videos at will.
Also whether one is a professional detailer or a weekend warrior has very little to do with their detailing knowledge and skills. My and your opinion/techniques/knowledge/methods are just as viable as any professional detailer on the planet.
 
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BLM said:
Think you misunderstood the point I was trying to make. Don't know if you have watched his videos but he produces maybe two videos per week. That has to take a lot of time that I imagine could be better spent trying to run a profitable business.
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I occationally watch his videos, its clean and valuable content.

You are correct, making videos (and writing) takes a lot of time to do well. But unless you see his finances, you don't know if he is profitable or not, or have the authority to give financial advice based on how many times a week he publishes content.

BLM said:
I have never seen him do a video on a customers car. Only see him demonstrate his techniques on his own vehicles.
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He probably shoots these videos in his spare time on his own car, rather than potentially wasting his customers time by using their car as a test subject.

BLM said:
Not really any of my concern but I suspect he is in a unique situation where he doesn't have to turn a profit to stay in business and can just buy whatever he wants and produce detailing videos at will.
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I think you are overestimating how much money a person makes by posting car washing videos, of which is a very small niche within the Youtube platform. Some have done well, but they are the exception. Again, you have no clue as to how profitable his detailing business is, or where he should devote his attention.
 
BLM said:
Not suggesting he should change anything. Just an observation.

Deyon,
Did I say something to piss you off? You went back out of your way in two consecutive posts to discredit what I posted. In addition your post about me suggesting your contributions not holding value is out of left field. If you have a problem with me I would appreciate you getting to your point instead of dancing around the issue.
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As explained by PM, I'm not discrediting you, rather pointing out that I feel it unfair to make recommendations based on assumption. That particular Youtube creator clearly enjoys what he does, be that in front of the camera or on the tools. My main point was to explain that just because someone is making videos, writing about something, posting on social media, it doesn't automatically mean they are only doing it to chase money. Not everything is about money.
 
Well I think you totally misunderstood my point, for the second time. I stated he probably makes more detailing videos than any other detailer I have seen. Im suggesting he does this without any concern for money. So it's not about the money and I am not suggesting that it is.
What suggestions/ recomendations did I make?
 
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It may start out with having your own say but it starts being a business of some degree when you constantly ask to like and subscribe plus have affiliate links. I believe ego comes into play at some point for some. I feel a few get obsessed with it and their "fans".

Nick (at DIY Detail) had mentioned in a video how Yvan was mastering the YT algorithm game on how and when they did videos. This is much about getting into people's feeds to be seen. On YT you have to watch part of a commercial to watch a longer commercial! How many ways can you wash a car?
 
We go round and round on this topic of how much money is made on YouTube, I have seen more than one "content provider" (non-detailing related) state that they gave up their "day job" to become a full time YouTuber...so don't tell me people don't make money on YouTube.
 
Just wait. This whole topic is fit to be changed soon enough as AI enters into the fray.

We already surpassed dead internet theory so the ego thing for content creation is ridiculous... many followers/clicks probably aren't even real followers/clicks.

In a like example, SEO has nearly died overnight and it's all about getting AI to recommend your brand/product/etc.

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