What I’d Do Differently If I Started Detailing Today
Release Date: 07/30/2025
DIY Detailing Products You DON'T Need...
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Are you buying detailing products you don’t actually need? In this episode, I break down the most overhyped DIY car detailing products that are pushed hard by marketing—but don’t make sense for real-world car care. We cover graphene and triphene, borophene ceramic coatings, all-in-one waterless wash ceramic sprays, iron removers vs color-changing wheel cleaners, why multiple compounds and polishes are unnecessary for DIYers, the truth about pH-neutral-only car wash soaps, and why you don’t need multiple wash buckets to safely wash your car. This video is for DIY detailers who want...
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Detailing Products you DON'T Need and SHOULD NOT Buy...
The Auto Detailing Podcast
STOP wasting money on detailing gear that gathers dust. In today’s episode, I’m stripping away the "ego buys" and showing you the 6 expensive tools you should NEVER buy—and the things you should invest in immediately to get pro results. Most detailers go broke before they even get their first client because they buy gear they only use twice a year. If you want to run a profitable business (or just have the cleanest car on the block), you need to invest in Chemistry and Technique, not just expensive machinery. If you want to move the needle on your results, start here: Spot-Free Rinse:...
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The #1 Reason Your Ceramic Coating Is Failing...
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Is your ceramic coating failing? The #1 reason isn't the product—it’s the maintenance. Today I'm exposing the biggest ceramic coating lies and showing you how to fix a clogged coating using Tough as Shell. The industry wants you to believe coatings are "set it and forget it," but that's the fastest way to ruin your paint. We’re breaking down the system I use to keep my cars looking brand new without the 8-hour weekend struggle. Products Mentioned In This Episode: The Decon Bundle: The Gloss Boss: Jimbo’s Tough As Shell: /or on Amazon: Pure Magic Cleaner: /or on...
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3 Weird Things I Do When Detailing (That Actually Save Time & Work Better)
The Auto Detailing Podcast
You don’t always need more products — sometimes you just need a better approach. In this episode, I walk through three detailing habits I use that might seem a little unconventional, but have helped me save time and still get great results. We’ll talk about: Why I don’t use wash buckets anymore How I clean wheels with minimal scrubbing using wheel acid Why I use a ceramic spray on leather seats as part of my regular maintenance Everything I share is focused on working efficiently, not cutting corners. I’m big on making each product do more than one job and finding methods...
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5 Overrated Detailing Steps You Should Stop Doing...
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Are you still doing detailing steps that don’t actually make your car cleaner, shinier, or safer? In this episode, I break down the MOST overrated detailing steps that modern chemistry has made totally unnecessary. These old-school methods slow you down, waste product, and don’t improve your results. The Super Soaper: Picture Perfect Polish: Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: Complete Cabin Cleaner: All Jimbo's Detailing Products on Amazon: If you enjoyed this breakdown, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more no-BS detailing tips. detailing tips,detailing mistakes,car wash tips,auto...
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The #1 Complaint I Get About My Detailing Products.....
The Auto Detailing Podcast
The number one complaint I get about my detailing products has nothing to do with performance or durability. It’s that they are too easy to use and they actually do what the label says. In this video, I break down why simple, effective products often get criticized, why the detailing world is conditioned to expect complicated systems, and why I intentionally design products that save time and deliver real results. What we cover: → Why “too easy” gets treated like a flaw → The mindset and misinformation in the detailing space → Why simple products often outperform complicated ones...
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The SECRETS Car Care Brands NEVER Tell You (Because It Would Kill Their Sales)
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Most car care brands do not want you watching this. Today I’m breaking down the real truth about how detailing products are made, how private labeling works, and why so many brands rely on marketing instead of real chemistry. I’ve been behind the scenes for years—fulfilling products, private labeling, working with manufacturers, and now developing my own formulas with a chemist. I’ve seen how this industry really operates, and very few people talk about it honestly. In this episode, I cover: • The truth about private label products • Why most brands don’t make their own formulas...
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The Dry Foam Method: Why It Works & Why It’s Better
The Auto Detailing Podcast
If you want a safer, faster, and more effective way to wash your car than the old-school two-bucket method, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about the Dry Foam Method. This modern approach lets the soap hit the dirt at full strength, giving you better cleaning power with less risk of scratching. Instead of pre-rinsing the car and immediately diluting your soap, dry foaming allows the chemical to work at its most concentrated level. It removes more dirt chemically before you ever make physical contact with the paint. In this episode, you will learn: What the Dry Foam...
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Secrets They Don’t Want You To Know About Rinseless Washing
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Why don’t I do rinseless washes anymore? After years of being a full-time mobile detailer in Orange County—working in strict coastal cities with heavy water-runoff regulations and during the peak of California’s “drought”—I relied on rinseless washes to keep my business alive. I was a full-on mobile rinseless detailer for years. Corporate accounts, weekly clients, everything. But over time, I realized rinseless washing has major limitations that no one really talks about. In this video/podcast, I’m breaking down my full experience: How strict water regulations pushed me into...
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Wash, Clean, and Protect Your Car in 10 Minutes (No Buckets Needed)
The Auto Detailing Podcast
Want to wash, clean, and protect your car in 10 minutes or less? In this video, I’ll show you my exact 10-Minute Quick Wash Method that delivers professional results without the hassle of buckets, grit guards, or wasted time. This is the ultimate fast and safe car wash routine for busy people who still want their car to look freshly detailed. Using The Super Soaper, Pure Magic Cleaner, Tough As Shell, and the Massive Drying Towel, you can get your car clean, shiny, and protected in just a few easy steps. Here’s the breakdown: → Foam the car dry with The Super Soaper → Let it dwell for...
info_outlineIf I had to start over from zero in the detailing world, here’s exactly what I’d do differently. From pricing mistakes and chasing the wrong clients, to waiting too long to get into a shop — I’m breaking it all down in this episode.
Whether you're just getting started in detailing or you've been at it a few years and feel stuck, this video will help you avoid some of the biggest mistakes I made early on.
Shop the products I personally use — available on Amazon or on my website:
On My Website:
The Super Soaper – Touchless Wash Soap
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper
Complete Cabin Cleaner – Interior Detailer
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/complete-cabin-cleaner
Tough As Shell – Ceramic Spray Coating
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray
All Dressed Up – Tire & Trim Dressing
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/all-dressed-up
Pure Magic Cleaner – Acid-Based Wheel Cleaner
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/pure-magic-cleaner
Picture Perfect Polish – One Step Compound & Polish
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish
Everyday Microfiber Towels
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber
Massive Drying Towel
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/massive-drying-towel
Orange Wash Microfiber Towel
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber
Scrub Buddy Pad (3-Pack)
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/scrub-buddy-pad-3-pack
All Blacked Out Applicators (4-Pack)
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/all-blacked-out-applicators
The Everything Bundle – One of Each Product
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-everything-bundle
Also available on Amazon:
The Super Soaper – Touchless Car Wash Soap Concentrate (16 fl oz)
https://www.amazon.com/Jimbos-SUPER-SOAPER-Touchless-Concentrate/dp/B0D8TYW87Y
Tough As Shell – Ceramic Spray Coating (16 oz)
https://www.amazon.com/JIMBOS-TOUGH-SHELL-CERAMIC-COATING/dp/B0D1SYXWTK
Pure Magic Cleaner – Hard Water Spot Remover (16 oz)
https://www.amazon.com/Jimbos-PURE-MAGIC-CLEANER-Professional/dp/B0D1T7GS7W
Complete Cabin Cleaner – Interior Detailer Spray (16 oz)
https://www.amazon.com/Jimbos-COMPLETE-Upholstery-All-Purpose-Detailing/dp/B0DQXFB6F7
All Dressed Up – Tire, Trim & Plastic Dressing (16 oz)
https://www.amazon.com/JIMBOS-ALL-DRESSED-Adjustable-Protection/dp/B0D2BPLJZG
Want more resources or to connect?
Visit my site: https://jimbosdetailing.com
Email: jimbo@jimbosdetailing.com