The provided text appears to be a transcription of a video or podcast episode from "Jason's Detail Tips" where Jason is training a new employee at Chicago Water Pros on how to properly wash a car. The main points discussed in the episode are:
1. The importance of following a specific process to minimize the risk of damaging the vehicle's paint surface.
2. The difference between a maintenance wash and a detailing prep, and how they require different approaches.
3. The step-by-step process of washing a car, including:
* Rinsing the vehicle with a pressure washer
* Cleaning the wheels and tires using various tools and chemicals
* Washing the body of the car using a two-bucket method with grit guards
* Rinsing the vehicle from top to bottom
* Drying the vehicle using microfiber towels and a blower
* Cleaning the door jambs and trunk jams with separate microfiber towels
* Applying tire shine (if requested)
* Double-checking the vehicle for any missed spots
Throughout the episode, Jason emphasizes the importance of using the right tools and techniques to avoid damaging the vehicle's paint surface and to deliver consistent results.
1. The video is about training a new employee at Chicago Water Pros on how to properly wash a car.
2. New employees start in the prep bay, where they learn the basics of washing a car.
3. The first step in washing a car is to rinse the vehicle with a pressure washer.
4. The pressure washer tip should be kept 1-1.5 feet away from the vehicle surface.
5. Sensitive areas on the vehicle, such as convertible tops, should be avoided when using the pressure washer.
6. Gloves should be worn when washing the wheels.
7. A wheel bucket should be used, with different tools such as a mitt, brushes, and microfiber towels.
8. The wheels should be cleaned one at a time, with the chemical rinsed off before moving on to the next wheel.
9. The body of the car should be washed using two buckets, one with soap and water and the other with just water.
10. Grit guards should be used in the buckets to prevent dirt and debris from being transferred to the car.
11. The car should be washed from top to bottom, using a grid pattern and no pressure.
12. A drying agent can be used to make the car easier to dry.
13. A blower can be used to remove water from cracks and crevices.
14. Microfiber waffle weave towels should be used to dry the car.
15. Two towels should be used, one for drying and the other for wiping off excess water.
16. A signature wash includes a spray sealant, which adds protection and lubrication to the paint.
17. The door jambs should be cleaned using separate microfiber towels.
18. If the customer wants tire shine, it should be applied after the car has been dried.
19. The car should be double-checked for any small spots that may have been missed during the washing process.