Man The Advertiser EXPOSED - Paid in exchange for GLOWING reviews! - My Response Video 

I will not watch any reviewers or testers who are paid to do a review or test. It defeats the entire purpose! You need to be completely unbiased and unsponsored to make a fair review or test! This is just testing & reviewing 101! You and Project Farm are my go to guys!

Conflict of interest and objectivity don’t mix. Simple human nature. Audience should always keep that in mind, and draw our own conclusion about a product. I used to subscribe to DPC’s YT and FB page. Noticed a trend in him and his followers, contents and attitudes changes. I unsubscribed.

Well it's pretty easy, the must meet his standard, which is $16,000. If the product isn't durable he will focus on gloss If the product isn't glossy he will focus on ease of application If the product isn't easy to apply he will focus on "patent pending technology" It's easy to avoid virtually any downside by not mentioning it, and this is assuming he is 100% honest with everything else. Might be easy to say product lasts, can't be certain it is in fact said product, can't be certain down the road in durability tests the product isn't topped up. There's easy ways to lie, and there is easy ways to be dishonest. Giving anyone the benefit of the doubt can only go so far, I've personally bought products strongly recommend by some RU-vid personalities which where absolutely sub par and in no way demonstrate the qualities show in their paid reviews, and I know I'm not the only one.

Dude love the honesty. With that said when I watch HIM I do go to several other channels as your channel to make my own mind up if I like the product. So I take reviews with a grain of salt. If you get paid you get paid. Watching a diverse detailing channels is what makes you honest in my opinion.

Came for the drama.... Stayed for the reviews....

It boils down to wasting my time and money. I hate it when I spent so much time prepping the car and using the product someone recommends only for it to fail or not as described. We as subs and consumers rely on reviews to make sure it’s worth our trouble and money.

I always thought detailers had enough brains to figure out that if a "detailer" spends $20,000 on several cameras and microphones and does NOT own a shop they are actually a RU-vidr and not a detail shop :)

Keep doing what you're doing brother! I can say with 100% certainty after that DPC video that Scott is full of crap. Just the way he made it over the top dramatic was telling enough that he's just in it for the attention. I'll admit, I fell for his nice guy persona and bought DPC Armor and DPC revive when he first came out with his product line. While the revive worked well, the DPC Armor was absolute garbage and would wash off after a single wash. The fact that he stood there in one of his videos and said that this was one of the strongest sealants on the market and that he tested it for months tells me he is just full of it.

I'll tell you what it takes real integrity to have these companies come and offer you big money and free things for a push of their product and tell them no. I would wager a majority of people would give in. Corruption is everywhere because of exactly this.

To be fair, DPC original videos were ok, than I unsubscribed when he began bagging out companies, specifically Meguiar's. Than his competitive products came out. Good luck to them all on making money however they want to. Not a fan of pan or DPC. But that's just me. Apex I believe has good intentions in the long run.

The real issue is that the company should not have divulged the information. Only a fool would think that *every* positive product review (by anyone) is unbiased - simply because _some products suck._ It's really no secret that RU-vid is a business endeavor for some people.

Scott people come to you because of unbiased, real world results. No sugar coating. This is why I come to your channel opposed to others because a vast majority of other online detailers just gloat every product that's given to them.

I loved the video from the Dallas Phony. He says he’s shaking with anger . Haaaa. Finally a controversy has driven him from hiding, after nine long months of silence . How does anyone believe a word he says.

Appreciated and Kudos you focus on testing, not marketing! So far Pan's not marketed a "Pan detailer Product" (like other RU-vidrs he does offer other channel-boosting merchandise), while the Apex product I tried - Hydrosheet, by Artdeshine - proved mediocre. Is frustrating coating manufacturers offer "exclusivity" games and other shenanigans that only serve to keep detailers from offering customers the best (or most recent) products! Side note: I've yet to see anyone attempt "road wear" effect comparison on coatings (put test panels on side or back of vehicle and let road grime/dust/whatever attack the coatings before foam/wash at regular intervals).

Excellent response Scott. Man the Advertiser probably has a nice bank account at $16k per review for a day's work. I agree in that his reviews may be biased so I take those with a grain of salt, but really haven't watched any in a long time. The DPC guy is very unprofessional and yes has a "cult" following. He will block you in a second from his group and lash out if you even hint at a negative comment about him or his products. Stay away from him as you see what he can do to someone...the female detailer that really had no fight in this war. I've always found her and you to be quite genuine, honest and informative. Thanks again for all that you do with your real world unbiased product testing. It would be an honor to meet you one day.

There are a lot of detailers doing white-labeling. However Larry and Brian/apex are not pushing their products every video stating that theirs are the best (dpc should take a note), Brian even goes out to say not to buy a product just because he is putting it on a video (the advertiser should take a note).

turtle wax has some great products so to say otherwise is bull. everytime you show a product you are showing it off in some fashion. pan is a nice guy so you wont see much negativity from him. i watch several to get a better idea due to many things that influence how well a product is.

I was not aware and I am happy to now know. The whole Turtle Wax love fest, in retrospect, seemed off. Now I know why. RU-vid "Reviewers" that never say anything bad should be watched with skepticism. Joe Raiti comes to mind - every car is the car you should have in your garage.

A bunch of people arguing about soap

For all the Apex comments, the fact was simply pointed out that he now sells a white label product. The argument wasn't made that Brian is doing anything nefarious, just that it can't be ignored that there is a motive besides simply reviewing products.

I think you make the best review, period. So many reviews out there are so unreliable and I was sucker into some ceramic spray that doesn’t really last. After watching your review on the XX way test product, I’m convince you are legit because your finding on certain products is aligned with my real world experience. Thanks for doing what you and making your content available for free.

I agree with you on PTO and DPC, but not Apex. Just because he has his own label product that his viewers requested him have made, does not make him a sellout. He is also not pushing it as the best out there. He is still doing what I consider honest reviews of other products, and doing his version of a torture test. I enjoy when he does a test, and when you do your style of test. A product that does well in both is going to get my purchase. That being said, I am a weekend detailer of my boat and truck, so his products are out of the price range of what I will buy for what I am doing.

I watch Pan and enjoy his (most of) content. However, I'm a grown adult and can read the comments re been sponsored. So if I see a particular product he shows, I'll go off and research it with other RU-vid channels etc. Or, I'll find a product I may be interested in, then look through the channels I subscribe to and check out all their comments. Isn't that what everyone does or are you suggesting that your viewers haven't the common sense to do so? He's obviously seen a business model from making RU-vid content, good for him. People don't just subscribe to one detailing channel, they will subscribe to many and hopefully get a balanced feel for any product over those channels. This argument is no good for the detailing world, whether that be professionals, weekend warriors or small hobbyists like me.

so far everything ive learned and bought from Pans recomendations worked out awesome for me.

I commented on following Pan’s page: How often do products not meet your expectations and therefore you void the $10k+ contract? Waiting on a response. :)

Scott, we appreciate your candid and unbiased review of products. Your detailing product reviews are the standard which every other reviewer should be judged. Thank you!

Well this is really making the pay to play detailer channels point themselves out. Great job Scott! I've got several new channels on my "waste of air" list.

You do realize that 15k is nothing compared to what the company will make from a positive review from a page with 600k+ subscribers?

I watched Man's rebuttal video as I like to hear all sides of a story. He stated that the reason all his review videos are positive is because "I only review products that I like and that meet my strict quality guidelines, if not I don't review them" (paraphrased but that was the general idea of his comments). If this is true than one of the following must be true: 1. He gets the product from the manufacturer and tests it but only gets paid if he likes it and posts a video; or 2. He gets paid up front but if after testing the product and it not meeting his strict standards he does not post a video review and returns the money. Is there proof of any such caveats in the business emails that you have seen? Perhaps there is a third option, hmm what could that be....

You got balls Scott, I love the way you are standing by your values. Good luck.

scott H, best practice would be to exclude “samples” from manufacturers or sellers. If your goal is to be truly unbiased and objective then you cannot risk receiving an enhanced sample. Real science requires random sampling and you’re so dang close to actual best practice for these long term durability tests. At best an expensive product could be offset by a generic gift card from a given company to your llc which would then purchase a “random” sampling of their product. Doesn’t really matter how, but it’s such a simple and glaring hole in otherwise near best practice. Keep up the good work, it’s what makes that excel file so valuable.

I still so like apex details. Anything that they sell their own product is nothing more than a white labeled product. But I have learned a lot about detailing from them.

Thanks for your response to the crying game video! Behind you 💯%. Side bar: I am not a detailer...nor a wannabe. Just want to keep my own vehicles in the best shape at a reasonable cost and effort. On that note, am I chasing my tail or can I feel confident in choosing one company to provide me with the tools, products and resources without feeling like I need a degree in detailing and a secondary degree in background investigation? For example, I'm ready to pull the trigger on purchasing a DA w/ all the accessories and products. I've been leaning towards Qriot's. American made matters to me; three year warranty is a definite incentive and products created to work together is a bonus. Am I expecting too much? Can you offer any guidance 🙏 to a at home, retired DYI'er? Love all your content and the dedication to be true and transparent! Truthfully, some of your tests (20+, 30+ products) put me on this path to try to be satisfied with a single...or very small number of suppliers. Any guidance from you would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance and 🍻 cheers!

This is it! This is the video that’ll get you to 1M subscribers! Yeah, and not for your knowledge of detailing, but of disparaging RU-vidrs that are bigger than you! Bravo!!

It’s funny to me that the cry baby at Dallas paint and whatever makes a video questioning your ethics and defending someone who is letting checks compromise their ethics. It’s not rocket science, you can pull the sds reports on the products and its real apparent someone of the ones he raves about are sub par at best. The argument that no one should talk about someone else’s income is insane. If your on RU-vid, your a public figure, welcome to thrusting yourself into being scrutinized. Politicians, federal, state, county, city employees, celebrities, most union workers, all of their salaries are publicly available. If you want to hide it, get an NDA....... OR!!!! Do honest business, make unbiased reviews. Problem is, just like with politicians, honesty isn’t as profitable as deceit.

DPC came in as a copycat of Auto Fetish Detail

I'm still pissed at DPC for the ceramic coating that dried up in the unopened bottle. I was promised a full refund and instead was offered a discount on future order not to exceed the cost of the coating. I bring this up in his Facebook group and get jumped on by his minions. The guy is a freakin tool and haven't watched a single video of his since. Thanks for everything you do for the detailing community Scott!

The first time I experienced a resource turned sales was on a Facebook page that a friend added me to. At first it was great! But once the product line was launched, nothing else was any good, and goons were on patrol attacking people whose expectations it didn't meet. I was never a fan of Dallas, but I don't mind Pan. I long suspected this type of arrangement, but for some reason it didn't bother me. I always let myself be the final arbiter of what worked and what didn't. It was more for entertainment value. Now, Apex on the other hand. I will probably always enjoy his presentations. I may never purchase his product, I may... Who knows. But I will say that he has always come across as a stand up guy. And even on his FB page he is adamant that people continue discussing products that work, or what we use even if competes with his. I'm a newcomer here, and really enjoy the content. Specifically, I got to see Ceramic Pro 9H get It's ass kicked! I hate applying and removing that stuff....

Dude!!!! You are THE MAN!!!! This is why we love you bro! Keep up the great work- screw these shills. Glad to see someone stand up to these fools!!!!!

I found my way here by discovering Pan’s responses, and FAB details video. And Pans appearances on other unrelated podcasts, which he uses to reassure everyone he doesn’t do this for money. He’s so defensive about this entire encounter it reminds me of politicians doing all the posturing possible to keep their circus running. He very plainly, did not enjoy being called out for being a commercial production company. Let’s be real all he makes are infomercials. You said something I’ve been saying for YEARS, Pan doesn’t have a barometer for what makes a product any good. One day he’ll tell you rinseless washing is an undefeated philosophy, the next video he explains why you’ll need 2 foam cannons to REALLY detail. Even more sad are the sycophants who flocked to his defense in bootlickery by posting the “Support Pan” videos which are Uber cringe. Completely brainwashed by the fortnite streaming version of auto detailers. Fuck Pan, fuck the rag company, Wilson auto detail, etc. there are very few people who simply record their detailin experience without it being a business model to manipulate you into buying on their Amazon affiliate links.

Heh heh.. funny. One of the reasons I watch your videos is because they are objective. Based on your test methodology, you couldn’t spin a products performance into a positive if you wanted. I’ve reviewed car audio products for 20 years for various publications. All were part of a marketing campaign in that publication. After the first hundred or so, I figured out how to share what were good, and what had issues. It wasn’t easy. Best of all, measurements, executed accurately, don’t lie. Keep up the great work, Scott!

I'm not subscribed to MTA but of the videos I've seen of his, he's never had a bad thing to say about any product. He's not looking out for the little guy, he's out to line his pockets first and foremost. I've used products based on his recommendation and it was trash. His disclaimer that it being a "paid advertisment" is disingenuous at best because he's not saying that he's accepted a large sum of money to make the product look good--but that's what he's doing. All the support he's getting is from folks who can't see past their noses. Sad state of affairs when even in the face of real information, they still can't see he's fleecing them. I've tried watching a few if Dallas videos but I can't. Endless rambling, never really making a point and all the "I love you" crap just makes my skin crawl.

Back to back videos of this guy bashing people to promote himself. A real class act.

If Pan supposedly has a standard he applies to every review and only reviews good products, why did he review the first version of TlC and post a video? That product was GARBAGE. Answer? He's dishonest and always has been.

What gets under my skin is that Pan is not a car detailer, he's never been a car detailer, and at this point I am sure he never will be. He's just a guy who has a OCD and a Compulsive Shopping Disorder that is revolving around car cleaning, detailing whatever. Yet he says he's been doing it for 24 years.

Exactly Exactly Exactly. They are all pissed because they have been Exposed. They are all mad because someone told the Truth. The Truth Hurts. But the Truth Shall Set You Free. Thanks for honest...open content and videos. Thanks for the Truth. Much Appreciated.

Thanks for exposing this!!! Fully support you!!! I have unsubscribed from said channel and any other channel that left him support comments.

That's a lot of downvotes for being the honest guy in all of this. Something similar happened a while back with many tech tubers doing a dyson sponsored vid, and gamers nexus pointed out how rediculous it was. If the youtuber can't put paid promotion clearly in text or clearly state that it's a paid promo, then I can't trust them with the next new garbage like uffuluven tup cut selling for top dollar. Good job standing up to the crowd of mindless zombies knocking at your door.

I agree with everything except you mentioning Brian from Apex. He absolutely is not pushing his product as the best thing to ever exist. He has positive and negative reviews of TONS of products, because he actually runs a business. His products just happen to be really good, he is not making them out to be something they aren't and isn't charging outrageous prices for snake oil.

Only seen a few of either of their videos when looking up products. Was not impressed by the way DCP conducted himself during the video, and for Advertiser I kept asking myself, "How long does this video have to be for how little is being shown and discussed?" It was clear product was being shown not for the sake of fair comparison and good consumer advice, but just for the sake of showcasing product. You chose the Gamers Nexus route. Empirical evidence, transparent testing methodology, thorough independent testing, dry presentation, no unnecessary flourishes or shenanigans; just all the facts you can offer in as much or as little time as it takes with no money changing hands.

Thanks ScottHD for your videos. I really liked Pan’s vids, but now I know what’s up. I really didn’t know about that side of his channel and now I know his vids are simply a cash cow model and he’s a paid spokesperson. His info has no value to me anymore. I was looking for knowledge and objectivity. Trust is the currency of business and I lost all trust in Pan. I’m new to auto detailing and kinda feel foolish for trusting a salesperson that I didn’t know was a salesperson. I thought he was objective and knowledgeable. Now the curtains been pulled and it’s just been about $$$. Been a big fan of your testing, it’s unique and your independence from the corruption of Corp sponsorship is rare. Will keep watching what you do and thanks for all the unbiased info you provide and the metrics you’ve been adding. Keep up the great work!

I knew something was off with the big auto detailing youtubers when P&S beadmaker had a review on every channel. Pan sold it the hardest. I tried it, it’s ok, but not nearly what it’s portrayed to be in Pan’s video. Pretty sure I even commented in his video calling him out on it and he responded in a very defensive way. Anyway, I don’t think there is anything wrong with telling people what Pan makes to pitch these products. It’s 100% relevant as that kind of money would make you question anyone’s “unbiased” opinion.

Scott, if you ever fancied calling out the advertiser on his claim of “only positivity” and being bullied, there’s some fascinating content on the Autogeek forums where he personally attacked detailing professionals for less than what you said. Although I’m sure he spent time cleaning up his tracks.

I watched a few of his videos and had a feeling he was a fraud. The second a youtuber puts links to buy in their description you know they got a deal going with the maker of the product. If turtle wax or any other company paid you to say seal and shine is great then just tell us before the review starts as many others do. Then I know I cant trust you 100% as you are just an extension of their sales departement. We come to youtube for real world opinions so if your opinion is sponsored by turtle wax then tell me so I can skip to the next guy who isnt paid. RU-vidrs who are defending him for these practices must be just as shady as him. Its not business...its plain and simple dishonesty. Unsubscribed!

What has the world come to when online car detailers fight?

I’ve known for years about pan, but on the business side shouldn’t reviewers get something in return for the work ? The companies stand to make all,the cash while we get a bottle of coating that cost them $35 a bottle ? Then said company makes big dollars over and over while we get a few products ? That’s fair ? That’s legit ? I’m not saying folks should lie but the detailer should get something more than a free bottle. Companies don’t give a crap, private individuals don’t give a shot about detailers so why not pay the advertiser ? How many times have we all bought something that wasn’t what it’s supposed to be ? I don’t care now.

Thank you Sir I appreciate your opinion on the said subject! Man the organizer stated in his video that he now is all in on his youtube channel. That being said told me it's all about his business making money! I understand BUT be honest about it. Glad I found you and your honest opinion and proof about detailing products!!!!!!!

It's good to c u not shying away from the controversy that's brewing. Now I'm subscribed to stacks of RU-vid detailers including the MAN. I think l watch more detailing vids than normal TV! recently subscribed to you and luving it so far! ,but l am not a hoarder of products. I make my own decisions on what to use. It's interesting watching his response today that he felt he had to do. He's now a full time youtuber as he mentioned and that's his income. So of course it's in his interest not to be negative in his reviews as they are his bread and butter now. The question is are you going to get an honest review or one that's tainted? I believe that was his plan all along to grab subscriptions and then use them to influence and get big companies on board. I've also noticed the usual suspects will always be reviewing the same product within a few days of each other obviously something funny going on. Keep up the good work.!

I actually stopped watching the man the advertiser simply because the lack of critical review, I knew something was up and really didn’t get anything from his channel because of it plus a bit annoying (Mr Magoo). I do feel that Apex is honest in his reviews (has had many products that didn’t review well). Plus he stated he created his product for his clients due to the particular environment that he’s in. It is true it’s hard to find sheeting products which should help with minerals. Love your work Scott, thank you.

I’m not taking anyone’s opinion on anything. I’m one of the most skeptical people on the planet. I’m a realist in every sense of the word. I really don’t care what he does or how he gets paid behind the scenes. I watch content on all of these channels for the detailed information about the product. Every channel has something different to say about a product, and when their reviews are completed and posted, I watch and make my own decision. I have hundreds of dollars worth the products. I have some I love and some that suck. Bead Maker to me, gives you just about nothing. It should at least offer the durability of TW S&S. I love perfect finish, and 3D one. Lake Country and Rupes pads. But I form my own opinions from actual use, after gathering as much information as I think I need to make a decision.

I have a very simple rule. Never mess with another person's money. If that is how he hustles hustle then let it be. If anyone is foolish enough to, buy a product based off of a single RU-vid review then you get what you get. There was no need to expose him. You should say the name of the company. Why did they entrust you with that information, what was their goal? Why didn't they create a video and just expose it themselves? Know when you are getting played!!

Who's more mad, the fans of Pan The Advertiser who bought every product he said was GREAT? Or Pan The Advertiser for lying claiming his videos are unbiased and of his own opinion? How can your videos be unbiased and of your own opinion IF the company is paying for you? How can every product he test have an absolute raving review? No product he's ever tested has had anything bad about it? He's the Phil Swift of detailing....

The guys a scam, hope this video reaches more people and that they become more aware of his biased practises. Its quite scary and sad really the number of people in his comments that are believing everything he says with no clue whats going on behind the scenes.

Let’s take the whole getting paid a step further. Let’s say Man gets paid 15K from company A, but only 10K from company B..... I wonder which one gets the better review. Then we consumers who’ve bought company A’s product because Man said it was better actually find out company B’s product is way better😂! I’ve wasted money on products because some RU-vid star said it was good only to find out it wasn’t.

One detailer claimed he would never start his own line, then started his "own" line. Then talks about about ethics while bashing a company for something that doesnt involve him. I have local detailers I dont agree with, but wouldn't name drop or bash their company. Reminds me a lot of DPC.

I agree 100%! You hit the nail on the head sir!

Never did I think youtube drama would hit the world of youtube detailers. Small world. Regardless keep up the good work Scott HD your the homie and I appreciate all the hard work you put into your channel.

I have no use for Pan’s videos, but I watched his response and it did seem to show that the other party *was* discussing payment options at some point in the exchange. They just didn’t want to pay an upfront fee. The main point (that Pan gives positive reviews for big bucks) is unaffected. But the other company involved (I believe it’s Undrdog? ) might have released selective parts of the e-mail exchange. It certainly looks like they were open to paying him a commission based on sales. Did anyone else catch that from Pan’s response?

When I watch reviews, they are informative and I learn some tips and tricks. Gaining knowledge is what this is supposed to be about, but when I spend my money, I want to see the product in action! Your channel is the perfect review with side by side comparisons and long term usage. Why can't all detailer either showcase application or honest reviews of longevity? Keep up the amazing content, but I ask to please make the weeks and months go by quicker! LOL

As we all know, prostitution comes in many other forms than women soliciting sex. Sad to see the integrity of otherwise fine people being sold for a nicer car. As for Wilson Auto Detailing, a couple of years ago he was mainly about testing out various products, but now he's only talking about profit. I guess by the time a RU-vid influencer gets 100.000+ subscribers the Industry begins to offer lucrative deals in exchange for promoting their products.

I unsubbed from Pan and DPC a long time ago. My only quibble with anything you've said is the implication that Apex's release of their own brand product taints their channel. Brian has been a font of knowledge for years and I believe he will continue in the same vein. I have no issue with his own product as long as his channel doesn't end up as one big push to it and I'm fairly certain it won't (at least to an extent, it only makes sense that he uses it to coat customer vehicles). Business is business and I am fine with that unless it turns into false advertising. Same deal with Forensic doing a tiny number of explicitly paid promotions to help make the channel financially viable. All this said, I note you will be using the Apex product in an upcoming series. I look forward to the results even though I am geographically unable to buy it.

I guess my comment was deleted with the link, but Pan told DPC he needed to retire & be nicer to people in a FB post. The post was from Oct. 2019. It appears there has been drama between them for a while. Good grief, grown men!

The only reason I watch products reviews is to find the best products the truth . Appreciate your channel

I was a Installer for a Ceramic Coating Company. I can verify that he wants huge money to make a positive review but the company said no to him wanting $15,000 for a positive review.

It’s a shame this world is so full of hatred, and jealousy. I’m not even a detailer. Shit has its way of making it back to you bro.

WOW! Finally found a channel without all the BS crap pushing a product. Had I not seen DPC talking about what happened I never would have found this one. Thanks Scott from DPC...lol.

Just chiming in to say that I commented on one of Pan’s recent videos with some feedback, then he behaved like a man-child and deleted my comment. I’m glad I got to see his true colours but I was quite shocked and disappointed. Apparently he has behaved like this (and worse) before.

It makes senses for someone with a detailing channel to start their own brand. It turns viewers into customers. On the other hand, you can't expect them to be unbiased about their own brand. I love Larry from Ammo NYC but I would never purchase his products. In independent reviews they have proven to be average at best but they are sold for top dollars. It makes sense that a small brand cannot compete pricewise with international companies. I stopped watching Dallas Paint Correction when he started his brand because all his videos became advertisements for his products so I lost interest. Same with Pan the Organizer, all his videos are promotional and he never has anything bad to say about anything. That can't be unbiased and he says he is not getting paid but I have really a lot of doubts about that. I think everyone can figure out who are reviewers and who are advertisers by the way the products are presented. One thing I have always loved about your channel is that you put all the products on an even playing field and you let the results speak for themselves. I hope you keep doing these tests and show real world results. Thank you!

I just subscribed. I appreciate the transparency.

I am just not sure why this is a thing... I honestly only want to know about products and know when I watch those that are paid the review is going to be somewhat biased. Nonetheless, it is unfortunate that there is this back and forth. Shame on the company for sharing private emails. Look forward to the detail content :)

I feel like the kid who finds out wrestling is fake! The youtubers start out filming techniques on how to detail using cell phones or basic cameras. Several videos later they have better lighting and a nicer background and say “a viewer recommended I test...” or “I got sent this to review and got to tell you I absolutely love it!”. Less content about overall techniques but plenty of specifics on one particular product. Then, they have a product of their own. Just cutting their foreheads before a match to make them bleed.

I don't think they are 'offended' by your video, they are scared. They use the 'reviews' as a means to make money, it's their livelihood. How can anyone expect full honesty from someone who depends solely on the income from these paid promotions to pay the bills? There is literally no possible way they can critique honestly if it will effect how much money they have coming in. The only people that can be truly trusted with genuine product reviews are those that do not depend on it as a source of income. I have a good day job which allows me to detail purely as a hobby & the same goes with reviewing on Detailing World. You are exactly the same so I 100% agree with everything you are saying here. Pan & DPC are both toxic for the community & knowingly tricking people into buying products that benefit them. It's disgusting.

That guy DPCs video was hilarious. This is just like the MR JWW controversy

They way a few people are panicking just shows how nervous they are... And to attack the female detailer for no reason... What did she do to them? I have a feeling we are only scratching the surface here. It would be nice if the companies start naming names on who wants $$$ for a positive review.

theyre planning a collab right now as you speak. "Pan tries out DPC products. And the results will shock you!

What do you think “sponsored review” means? $16k is pretty cheap.

Aww this sucks. Both you and "Man" have taught me a lot about detailing. I've never seen videos like yours before with a test going on for months. Amazing! Seems like it all comes down to you not believing that "Man" can do an honest review on a product he likes while getting paid.

Someone brave enough to call out the clowns behind the curtain. Calling people out in your industry (when you have facts to back it) is needed nowadays, too much back door shady shit going on.

This is hilarious. I had seen a few of the advertiser's videos and his voice bugged me so I was out. Then I saw this by chance and went back and watched his explanation of how he takes money for reviews but "trust me I only do it for stuff that meets my standards" I'll review a double cheeseburger from McDonald's for 10 grand. Bun...good Meat ...good Does it work as food? Yes! I proclaim this product meets my standards!!

Pan would sell his mom for a dollar. I called him out last fall for taking the label off of his Adams detail cart and giving an Amazon link to a similar one so he could make money. He acted like I was a piece of trash for calling him out. His blind following will stay but those on the fence will start dumping him fast.

Thank you Scott for being unbiased and having legitimate reviews for YEARS! Btw, let’s do a full Ethos only review?! 😂

Everyone has their price. Even you. If a company was gonna throw you a money bag for a slightly inflated review you would do it. You wouldn’t care about little Johnny detailer watching your video at 3am that will forget to like and subscribe. Glass houses man.

Scott you definitely have the best side by side unbiased product reviews... which I actually use to make my decisions. BUT I would prefer that your channel does not become another drama channel... In my book when a product is positively reviewed, it means that they got paid... unless they are done in a side by side manner on a long term basis. Continue your great work but please try to stay off the drama-mobile.

I suspected he was a paid shill, also he never clicks the "Paid Sponsorship" checkbox.

Haven't seen the video nor do I know how it all started. I will say, which is not worth much, is that I search RU-vid for unbiased opinions about products. I also look for real life examples. I also like to hear and see products that don't work well in comparison. There will never be a best, but there will always be a better. Having said that, I did learn a lot from Pan and I also recall him talking about products he didn't like. However, I stopped watching him because they started to sound like commercials and "endorsements," like all other youtubers that get big. When you start to get that big, you begin to pull back on negative reviews, because companies would be too afraid to pay someone who they don't know if they'll get a good review or bad. Then they begin to focus on the good parts of a product and rarely anything bad, if not at all. If it is bad, it's usually negligible or would not dissuade someone from purchasing. Whereas, in the beginning of their RU-vid career, they wouldn't shy away from saying why a product sucks or why they don't like it in the least bit. Oh the irony. I believe they put themselves in a situation between knowing they got their followers because they were nonbiased and balancing that between monetizing off of their followers and keeping companies happy. They feel vindicated by saying "this is paid by" or "endorsed by" etc, whether they are obligated or not. Yeah, a person can only show and pick the ones they "like," but for them to say they still give unbiased reviews while receiving some sort of monetary compensation is just BS imo. Lastly, good for them for being able to start a career and monetize off of their followers and what they've built. Hell, I'll admit it. I'd prob end up the same way. But, I am just an average Joe trying to find the better product according to how much I can afford. I take their reviews with a grain of salt anymore and will still look for videos with real world examples not commercials or advertisements. I can get that off of the companies website. Just sayn

Dude great video seriously ..... If you are a professional you "CAN" and should be able to post video reviews even if the are bad reviews or opinions on any product.

#1- Who are the other "3-major companies" that came to you? You must name them, not cool to throw the rock and hide the hand. #2- List five specific products which got glowing reviews from the other youtuber but only lasted two washes. (Yes beadmaker sucks, name four more) #-3 List your cost production and pricing analysis of DPC products vs. Gyeon, CarPro, WolfGang, Black Fire, ArtDeShine to prove your point that his products are overpriced. #4- Did you approach the original youtuber in question when these companies approached you or did you just take their side of the story and ran with it?

Do you remember Stereo Review magazine? Never a bad review, the most critical would be a less than glowing review. I was in the audio business and it was clear the advertising budget trumped the editorial staff.

I watch "Man the advertiser" from time to time, but i regard his videos more like showcasing of products and product lines, not testing as such. For testing i rely on other youtubers. After a while you learn the difference and you see patterns in how certain detailers videos differ from one another and you subscribe to those who has genuine consumer advice and are not afraid to outright tell you if a product is not worth buying while also explaining why.