Is auto detailing important long term, or a waste of time?
150K views · Aug 14, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 343
@stephenpowling · 1 month ago
It’s a scientifically proven fact that cars drive better when they are detailed.
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@oregonfelder1 · 1 month ago
Not only do clean cars fetch higher prices, but clean and well maintained cars also give you better odds that a mechanic, body tech, or detailer will take extra good care of you. They are that you care, so they do a little better work than they would for someone who’s vehicle is dirty or just poorly maintained.
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@burningmanmike · 1 month ago
A clean car is a happy car. A clean engine and engine compartment are easier to work on.
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@Fit_Dad_TX · 1 month ago
Detailing and maintaining are very different things. A good wash and some level of protection is fine for probably 99% of people. Detailing, true detailing is really for enthusiasts and those that genuinely care about the smallest "details" on their vehicles. I love detailing my vehicles but it does take a lot of time if you do it right and do it regularly.
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@nealwhite1474 · 1 month ago
I've daily driven a wagon for ten straight years now. Ceramic coated etc. I'd MUCH rather drive a clean vehicle than a dirty one. Save the wagons!!!
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@FRENETIC11 · 1 month ago
For me, detailing my cars matters to take care of them and in that process, taking care of myself.
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@rickdolton-h8j · 1 month ago
absolutely NOBODIES videos look better than Chromatics, i'm always blown away by them. Just had a look at how much the equipment costs....its a lot but every penny is shown on screen, its just incredible. Keep up the great work friend
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@youngtimerdriver · 1 month ago
Your car collection is amazing. I have way more respect for you than from a guy who collect Mc Larens and Ferraris.
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@N412BE · 1 month ago
Another thing to think about is, if you ever take the car to be worked on by someone else, they will enjoy working on a clean car better than a dirty car, and take more care of the car. That’s hypothetical, but I’ve found it to be true by what mechanics tell me.
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@berdt4870 · 1 month ago
Absolutely exquisite! Old cars look so beautiful when in pristine condition!
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@nope.c · 3 days ago
Detailing my car in my garage, with my music on and my cold beer (or a nice fatty).. IS indeed my therapy! <br>No need for junk food, social media, shitty TV crap. Just solitude, music, a buzz, and our 2 older cars which look better at 13 years old than most new cars on the street. 🍺
@danielsgrunge · 3 weeks ago (edited)
Photography/cinematography of your videos are cinema-like or better<br>Beautiful<br>5 seconds was enough for me to subscribe
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