In this episode, I go over the Top 10 most common detailing FAQs that I get asked all the time. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced car enthusiast, these tips will help you wash, protect, and maintain your car the right way.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Do you really need the two-bucket method?

• How often should you wash your car?

• When and why to clay your car

• Wax vs. sealant vs. ceramic coatings explained

• Why you should (or shouldn’t) use dish soap

• The best towels for drying without scratches

• Is touchless washing safe?

• How to prevent swirl marks

• The correct order: wash, clay, polish, protect

• Do you need to polish before ceramic coating?

👉 Products I Use and Recommend:

• The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper
  Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eqLf3f

• Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray
  Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mlqN6V

• Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish
  Amazon: https://amzn.to/4meeU2H

• Massive Drying Towel: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/massive-drying-towel

Do you always need to polish before applying a ceramic coating? The answer might surprise you. In this podcast episode, I break down the pros and cons of polishing first, as well as what happens if you skip it and go straight to a ceramic coating.

Whether you’re a DIY car enthusiast or a professional detailer, understanding the trade-offs can save you time, money, and effort—and help you decide what’s best for your car.

We’ll cover:

• What polishing actually does for your paint

• The benefits of polishing before ceramic coating

• The drawbacks of polishing (time, cost, risk)

• The advantages of skipping polish

• Why skipping polish might not give you the results you want

• Real-world scenarios: new cars, daily drivers, show cars, and lease returns

• A balanced approach that works for most people

By the end, you’ll know whether polishing before coating is a must—or if you can safely skip it.

Picture Perfect Polish (one-step compound & polish):
Jimbo's: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4meeU2H

Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray (spray-on protection):
Jimbo's: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mlqN6V

Gloss Boss (wipe-on ceramic coating, up to 5 years of protection):
Jimbo's: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/gloss-boss

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Watch more detailing videos here: https://www.youtube.com/jbalaam

The detailing industry wants you to believe you need 50 different bottles, sprays, and towels to get pro results. The truth? You don’t. In this episode, I break down the detailing products you DON’T need—and the few essentials that actually matter.

Too many brands overcomplicate car care just to sell you more stuff. Today we’re cutting through the hype. I’ll share the common products I see people wasting money on, and the small set of tools and chemicals that really get the job done.

Watch this video I reference on Picture Perfect Polish here: https://youtu.be/Z3kY7UabMiA?si=u0Nq41u7tRBY3gZZ

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to simplify your detailing setup, save money, and still get a factory-fresh finish.

📌 Products That Actually Matter:

• The Super Soaper – Safe, effective, semi-touchless car wash soap:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper or Amazon: https://amzn.to/43bHBWC

• Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray – Easy paint protection that lasts:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray or Amazon: https://amzn.to/43bHBWC

• Complete Cabin Cleaner – Interior cleaner safe on all surfaces:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/complete-cabin-cleaner

• Picture Perfect Polish – One-step compound + polish for flawless results:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/picture-perfect-polish

• All Dressed Up – Water-based dressing for interiors, trim & tires:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/all-dressed-up or Amazon: https://amzn.to/43bHBWC

• Microfiber Towels & Kits – Everyday Microfiber, Softer Than Soft, and the Massive Drying Towel:
  https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/towels