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How to use our CLAY TOWEL! (And what NOT to use as a “clay lube”)| PODCAST 112
We've said it once, and we'll say it again: it's actually not a *clay* towel. We call it the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel, and you can find it here: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel
In this podcast, we go over the products you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T use as lubrication for your decon towel. We also discuss *why* and *how* paint decontamination should happen.
Here are some products you DO want to use as "clay lubes"...
Wheels might seem like a simple thing -- but there's a lot to discuss here. Should you clean tires until they completely *stop* browning? Are you using the correct brushes to clean your wheels? How about the substrate -- should you ceramic coat powder coated wheels? And just at the basic level....do you clean wheels before the rest of the vehicle? If so, why?
These questions and more are discussed in this week's podcast.
Here are some wheel cleaning chemicals and products:
WHEEL CLEANING KIT: https://bit.ly/WheelCleaningKit ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWashKit WHEEL AND BODY BRUSH: https://bit.ly/WheelAndBodyBrush QUICK BEADS: https://bit.ly/QuickBeads TIRE DRESSING: https://bit.ly/TireDressingBrush TIRE DRESSING BRUSH: https://bit.ly/TireDressingBrush
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
We're getting a lot of questions about Quick Beads -- can it be used as a spray on, wipe off? Or just as water activated product. (spray on wet panel, then spray off....and woo hoo!)
Versatility is huge when it comes to detailing. Knowing your products -- and knowing how to meet the moment. What tips and tricks do you have for being versatile with detailing?
DIY Detail Rinseless Wash is by far our most versatile product!
Drought and water restrictions are creating headlines around the country -- and around the world. So how do we detail cars and honor local water restrictions? How can we love cleaning cars...and also show love to the environment? In this podcast, Yvan and Nick share tips and tricks around washing/detailing cars....using very little water. What are your tips and tricks?
How can we have more fun detailing cars? Nick and Yvan have 5 tips to do just that. What do YOU do to make detailing more fun? What makes detailing LESS fun? Have you tried Quick Beads yet?! Cause it's pretty fun.
In this episode of the DIY Detail Podcast, Nick and Yvan go over the "Do's & Don'ts" of Detailing. 7 things you absolutely should NOT do when cleaning a car -- and then 7 things you should do. It's a don't-miss episode loaded with so many gems. What are your do's and don'ts?
Here are some products mentioned:
WATERLESS WASH: https://bit.ly/WaterlessWashDIY GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSuds TIRE LOTION: https://bit.ly/TireLotion TIRE DRESSING BRUSH: https://bit.ly/TireDressingBrush PANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
On the first episode of the DIY Detailing Podcast, Ivan Lacroix & Nick McGurk touch on the DIY Detail lineup, some of their favorite products, and really dive into why DIY Detail was even started. So if you're a Do-it-yourselfer, just getting started in detailing, or just love a clean car you're in the right place!
To learn more about DIY DETAIL & our products visit:
It's hard to believe it, but Friday June 14 marks 2 years as a company -- and it's also our 100th podcast episode! We can't tell you what, exactly, we'll be announcing...but we can tell you it will be VERY time sensitive. As in, during the podcast is when you'll want to know this information and act on it. That's all for now!
As always, you can find our products here: https://diydetail.com
This doesn’t make sense?! Misleading Detailing Terms EXPLAINED | Podcast #99
Some detailing terms just don't make sense. Or, they *kind of* make sense -- but are simply around because they were originally named that. Even if now, those terms aren't really accurate. In this podcast, we go over a number of terms and products in the industry -- did we miss any? If so, mention them in the comments.
PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail DECON TOWEL: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSuds IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash WATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY WATERLESS WASH: https://bit.ly/WaterlessWashDIY
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
We get the occasional comment that Nick and Yvan have a Jesse/Walter White dynamic from the TV show Breaking Bad. So in this episode, we had fun with it -- breaking down all of the bad habits Nick might have, or that other detailers have, for Yvan to correct/improve. This is all about helping people to be better detailers and have fun while working on cars!
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
In this episode of the DIY Detail Podcast, we link up with Eddie Colon with EC Details to chat truth/lies in the detailing industry. What advice does he have for detailers -- or enthusiasts -- just starting out! What to buy, what to avoid....and what he thinks of the industry in 2024. What are your thoughts?
There's a lot of things you see online that detailers do -- but that don'ts mean YOU should do it. Or try it, for that matter. In this episode of the DIY Detail Podcast, we tackle this very topic. Anything you'd like to add? Post it in the comments below!!!
DIY Detail: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
Not exactly words most detailers want to hear -- am I right? In this video, Nick & Yvan discuss commonly *missed* areas when detailing cars. Where they are, how to better your detailing processes so you don't miss them EVER AGAIN!
What are your commonly missed spots when detailing??
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
Here's the question: should you buy a specific coating, just for wheels, for ultimate protection? It's something we see a lot of in the detailing industry, and we're here to debate whether wheel coatings are a scam. What say you???
If you're curious, you can find our ceramic coatings here: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
It's a question you might not ask yourself very often, but it's worth exploring: why, exactly, do we detail? Is it in pursuit of perfection? Is the goal to preserve the original finish -- whether it be on the paint, or the interior? Or, is the goal ... profits? Lots of you turn detailing into a business, after all. That's what Nick and Yvan discuss in this episode. What say you?
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
This is Jason Killmer's story. Before he won the most prestigious awards -- from cars that won at Pebble Beach, and Riddler, for example -- Jason had to overcome unthinkable obstacles. We hear how he did that, what fueled his drive -- and what advice he has for all of us. Jason is, above all, a great dude. If you have questions for him or want to support him, you can comment here or find him over on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jasonkillmer/?hl=en
Website: https://diydetail.com/
We have plenty more videos with Jason Killmer visiting DIY Detail, here's one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gFXbJCg9BU
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
It's that time of year -- time to get your ride deep cleaned for Spring! So, what should you do, and where should you start?
In this episode, we cover:
(01:10) Salt Rings on Carpet (04:30) Cleaning & UV Protection (07:30) Cabin Air Filter (09:30) Don't use this air freshener! (10:10) Odor neutralizing tip (12:00) Window cleaning tip (15:30) Undercarriage cleaning (18:40) Winter/Summer wheel swap (21:00) Proper Washing Techniques & Decontamination (24:00) Unclogging your paint (27:20) Protecting your paint
Can -- or should -- you wash the Cybertruck with Barkeeper's Friend? Can a Cybertruck be coated? What happens when you take one through the car wash? Should you polish a Cybertruck?
These questions, and more, get tackled in this week's episode of the DIY Detail Podcast. What questions do you have for us? We try to respond to every comment, so ask away!
Many of you are hearing about C6 CERAMICS, and you're here to learn more! If you didn't catch the live stream, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmAHPh29D2o
As for videos we reference in the podcast? Check them out below:
How to clean, decontaminate and RESTORE your ceramic coating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66FkbKZzv4
Ceramic Coating Durability: how do we know they last as long as claimed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5St7YxOJANY&t=57s
Apply to become a C6 installer here: https://c6ceramics.com/pages/become-an-installer
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
For this week's podcast, we invite detailing legend Jason Killmer on to talk basic & high-level polishing, advice for sanding paint, and much more! Killmer is an award-winning detailer, from Ridler to Pebble Beach, known as "The Sandman" for his skill at sanding and polishing paint.
Find Jason Killmer here! https://www.instagram.com/jasonkillmer/?hl=en
"Disaster Details" have, no doubt, helped elevate awareness of detailing online. From TikTok to YouTube, videos of satisfying transformations have garnered millions of views -- and they've inspired people to detail their own rides as well. The question is, are the techniques in these videos sound?
Far from criticizing those who actually clean nasty cars, this video is a discussion about disaster details themselves....are they common? What techniques can we learn from the videos we see online, and what's best to AVOID? And what to do if YOU run across some nasty mold, or mouse feces -- or old paint? This is a fun discussion and we would love to get your thoughts...comment down below!
If you’re a beginner detailer, which polisher should you buy first…a dual action machine or a rotary? Or, an even better question: is the rotary polisher even relevant any more? If so, who should use it — and when?
If any of these questions resonate with you, then you’ll want to give this podcast a listen. You might also want to watch this video, where Yvan teaches polishing basics to Emily The Audi Nerd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y90g2B8kUow&themeRefresh=1
A couple of rotary polisher accessories:
ROTARY JEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish LAKE COUNTRY 4000 PAD WASHER: https://bit.ly/PadWasher
If you’re new to the channel, here’s a great overview of the Gold Standard Polishing System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t1olMir9-0
We love detailing, but sometimes....you just want to get the job done. So in this podcast, we go through 5 (maybe a bonus tip, too) methods to make your car washing go faster. Efficiency is a beautiful thing -- what are your tips for keeping the wash to a reasonable amount of time?
There are certain ways people seem to detail -- whether they're washing, polishing or even applying ceramic coatings to cars -- that we believe YOU would be best to avoid. This podcast is all about what those methods are, and why we believe you shouldn't do them. This podcast is all about saving you time AND wear & tear on your body.
Do you agree or disagree? We love to hear your comments and respond to all of them.
Some products mentioned:
PAD WASHER: https://bit.ly/PadWasher CLAY TOWEL: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish TIRE DRESSING BRUSH: https://bit.ly/TireDressingBrush
Do you need a dedicated bug remover? A dedicated wheel cleaner? How about an engine cleaner? Or....is it possible that one product could do all of this -- and more? In this week's podcast, Nick and Yvan discuss the wonderful versatility of All Clean, our All Purpose Cleaner. For all exterior uses, we dilute it 15:1. For interiors, we dilute it 30:1.
Find it here! https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail
Website: https://diydetail.com/
Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast
Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
This is THE podcast to listen to if you want to know how to properly install a ceramic coating. Look no further! We address the importance of preparation, the proper techniques (and the why's behind them), how much coating to use (and how to know when enough has been applied), and so much more. If you've never applied a ceramic coating, or you're looking for a bit of continuing education, please enjoy! Leave your comments and questions for us -- we answer them all!
(Panel Prep process) PANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep KOREAN PEARL TOWEL: https://bit.ly/PearlTowelGrey PLUSH BUFFING TOWEL: https://bit.ly/PlushBuffingTowel
(Coating process) FOAM COATING APPLICATOR: https://bit.ly/CoatingApplicator 3 YEAR GRAPHENE COATING: https://bit.ly/3yearGRAPHENEcoating 5 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/5YearCoating 8 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/8YearCERAMIC COATING LEVELING TOWEL: https://bit.ly/CoatingLevelingTowel PLUSH BUFFING TOWEL: https://bit.ly/PlushBuffingTowel
There are so many ways to get faster and more efficient with detailing, but in this podcast we highlight 5 TOOLS that will save you so much time and effort over the long run. We sell some of the these tools, but not all...basically, they're just staples in our detailing arsenal.
No doubt we missed at least *something* that you love, so what are your tools of choice? Leave them in the comments below, we love answering them and we can all learn along the way!
GREEN FLAGGED TIP WHEEL & BODY BRUSH: https://bit.ly/WheelAndBodyBrush
LEGACY SPONGE: https://bit.ly/LegacySponge
GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad ROTARY JEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad
In this podcast episode, we cover some of the basic (and not so basic) ways to protect yourself while detailing. Drawing upon Yvan's 40+ years of detailing efficiency & experience, these are "longevity" tips for detailers young and old. What mistakes, and successes, do you have to share? Comment below so we can all learn from each other. - Web site:https://diydetail.com/ - Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast - #autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101
Which vehicles should get ceramic coatings? Everything you need to know | Podcast #79
Does your car need to be an exotic to get a ceramic coating? Can you apply a ceramic coating on single stage paint? Do older paints need different preparation vs newer cars IF you apply a ceramic coating? These questions and more are the subject of this week's podcast.
As we set up our own detailing garage, we thought it would be a good time to go over the bare essentials — the detailing basics — for your garage at home. We go over what you need, what you might eventually want, and we explain WHY. This is a podcast aimed primarily at the home enthusiast, but we also touch on strategies for professional detailers and their shops.
Thanks to your questions and comments, we've compiled the TOP 5 DETAILING LESSONS LEARNED over the last year! And in this podcast, we've distilled them into usable tips and tricks for detailing -- from how to use a rotary polisher, to our thoughts on clay, to how you can and should remove car scratches.
What did you learn, detailing-related, in 2023?
PRODUCTS MENTIONED: GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad ROTARY JEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSuds DECON TOWEL: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM
In this podcast episode, we talk about "ceramic content," "solids content," whether your coating should flash or sweat after applying. Which coating is right for your vehicle, and why. And so many other technical, yet easily digestible, topics regarding ceramic coatings. What questions do you have for us?
--Products mentioned--
3 YEAR GRAPHENE COATING: https://bit.ly/3yearGRAPHENEcoating 5 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/5YearCoating 8 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/8YearCERAMIC Metal Ceramic Coating: https://bit.ly/DIYMetalCoating QUICK BEADS: https://bit.ly/QuickBeads CERAMIC GLOSS: https://bit.ly/CeramicGloss
Detailing videos on Youtube are full of terms like these -- from "contamination," to "correction," to "APC" -- but what do they actually mean? In this podcast, the first in a series, we discuss a number of commonly used (but perhaps poorly defined) detailing terms.
What should we discuss next?
Timestamps:
What is Polish: (0:45) What is Clay Bar/Towel: (2:05) What is Contamination: (05:13) What is Iron Remover: (07:04) What is Paint Correction: (11:42) What does Comound mean: (15:07) What is All Purpose Cleaner: (18:21) What is Ceramic Coating: (23:33) -- Web site:https://diydetail.com/ - Join our FB group! https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup - Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast - #autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101
The future of detailing! Recent history and bold predictions | DIY Detail Podcast #74
This video is all about the evolution of detailing technology -- from using diapers on windows to applying hand wax. So what does the future hold? Nick and Yvan discuss that topic in this week's episode of the DIY Detail Podcast.
Can you polish a coated car? What about just a scratch? Can I re coat a car that was once ceramic coated? If you've ever wondered these questions -- or, perhaps, you're just curious why the water isn't beading the way it used to -- this is the podcast for you!
This video demonstrates ceramic coating maintenance, if you're curious about how you would wash and thoroughly decontaminate a coated vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66FkbKZzv4
In this podcast, Yvan sits down with Ken from The Bays at Car Supplies Warehouse to discuss all the available amenities at The Bays. Curious to learn more? You can check out The Bays/Car Supplies Warehouse here:
One comes ready to use -- the other comes in a concentrate. One is blue; the other yellow. Both imply less water. Are you confused yet???? Don't be:)
In this podcast episode, Nick and Yvan break down everything you need to know about two awesome -- but very different -- products. Welcome to the Rinseless Wash vs. Waterless Wash Podcast.
Curious to know more about Rinseless Wash, by the way? (It's our most versatile product) If so, here's a great video -- a "greatest hits" compilation of some of our favorite Rinseless Wash videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1I6rrgPt4Y -- Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast -- #autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detailing101
10 things every detailer should know: how to avoid “trouble” | Podcast #71
In this podcast episode, we talk about 10 things that stop you in your tracks as a detailer. From water spots, to road paint -- to artillery fungus (what's that? You'll know it when you see it.)
How do you address these "troublemakers" so you can be the detailer you were born to be??? This podcast will answer your questions:)
Here's a list in case you want to skip around:
(00:43) Water Spots (4:05) High spots with ceramic coatings (6:40) Removing road paint (9:43) Cleaning cloth seats - stains (12:55) Removing windshield SCRATCHES (15:36) Rock chips - how to fix them? (18:25) Removing orange dots - rust spots? - on paint (21:44) Artillery fungus - what is it and how to remove it? (23:57) Matte paint - what to know and how to care for it (26:55) Odor removal - interior detailing (33:10) Concrete removal from paint?
Curious about water spot removal? Here's a longer form video about how to remove them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKHnv8RnfiQ
Products mentioned!
WATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY DECON TOWEL: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad TREE SAP REMOVER: bit.ly/TreeSapRemover
FOAM COATING APPLICATOR: https://bit.ly/CoatingApplicator COATING LEVELING TOWEL: https://bit.ly/CoatingLevelingTowel 3 YEAR GRAPHENE COATING: https://bit.ly/3yearGRAPHENEcoating 5 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/5YearCoating 8 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: https://bit.ly/8YearCERAMIC -- Web site:https://diydetail.com/ -- Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast -- #autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101
What you need to know about POLISHING PAINT! Top 10 myths | DIY Detail Podcast #70
If you're new to polishing paint -- or you just want to improve your existing skill set -- this podcast is a "must listen." Yvan shares wisdom from his 40+ years of detailing, answering questions like...do you need to do the "cross hatch" pattern when polishing? Is heat or pressure a good thing for paint, and what's happening when paint heats up? Does a damp pad cut less, or more? And what's the best way to clean pads, anyway?
Curious to find some of the products mentioned? Here's the polishing line up from DIY Detail:
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad ROTARY JEWELING PAD: https://bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad PAD WASHER: https://bit.ly/PadWasher -- Web site:https://diydetail.com/ Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast -- #autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #polishing
Why you SHOULDN'T clay your car | DIY Detail Podcast #69
This podcast is all about whether the clay bar...is dead. A bold statement -- and a worthy debate. What say you?
Yvan and Nick discuss our "clay towel," which is actually called the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel. What is it, why do we use it -- and what's the best way to store it? Can it replace a clay bar entirely??? What are your preferred methods for decontaminating paint?
You can find the decontamination towel here: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel