The DIY Detail Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This is a live Q & A podcast we recorded on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 from our studio in Omaha! Red glove link https://amzn.to/3WrefBu Website: https://diydetail.com/ Podcast: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup Find DIY Detail products worldwide: https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors #autod...

Send us Fan Mail So what is our Adhesion Promoter Polish, and why might you want to use it? That's what this podcast is all about! C6 APP is great as a prep product BEFORE ceramic coatings, but how does it differ from Panel Prep? Is it better in certain situations vs. Panel Prep? Watch to find out! Products mentioned: APP: https://bit.ly/AdhesionPromoterPolish ROTARY JEWELING PAD: https://bit...

Send us Fan Mail This is our take on the 2024 SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas. What were your takeaways? Website: https://diydetail.com/ Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup Find DIY Detail products worldwide: https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detaling...

Send us Fan Mail Detailing can get pretty complicated -- and downright confusing. At DIY Detail, we're here to simplify things, and to help you have more fun. That's what this podcast is all about! 5 simple tips that will amp up your results, and your experience, when detailing. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSuds RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWas...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, you read that right: DIY Detail is coming out with two new cordless polishers, a rotary & dual action. We also have new products, as well. So, here’s a quick summary of what we’ll be unveiling! Of course, more information to come as the show draws nearer… In the meantime, here’s a line up of our current products! 25MM DUAL ACTION POLISHER: https://bit.ly/25mmCorrectionPro...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is all about delving into the little-known secrets of the detailing world. Ready to learn? Then listen away... Here's a list of product mentioned: PANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep CRYSTAL CLEAR GLASS CLEANER: https://bit.ly/CrystalClearGlassCleaner NICK’S FAVORITE GLASS TOWEL: https://bit.ly/NicksFavoriteGlassTowel Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP): https://b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to ROUND 2 of the DIY Tuber competition. Congrats to our 4 contestants. Here are their YouTube channels, with LIVE YouTube premieres Thursday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET. Will’s Ride Care (Thursday 8pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/@willsridecare So Cleen Detailing - Eileen (Saturday 8pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/@SoCleenDetailing OQ Detailing - Osca...

Send us Fan Mail It might sound simple, but the topic can be confusing -- especially if you're new to detailing. So this podcast is all about simplifying and demystifying the topic of DILUTION RATIOS. We recommend a 256:1 dilution for Rinseless Wash; 15:1 for All Clean (30:1 on interiors)...you might wonder what those mean. And what happens when you use the products in foam cannons? We recomm...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, we explore 7 ways to screw up your ceramic coating -- from improper curing time, to using toppers too soon, to various steps during prep.  As always, we're here to educate -- and be educated. Please share your experiences with ceramic coating installation, and lessons learned! PRODUCTS MENTIONED:  PANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep APP (ADHESION PROMOTER...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a summary (of sorts) after Nick and Yvan’s “detailing showdown” on the KIA (detailing, decontaminating and polishing using different techniques). Nick approached the competition as his old self at Hawk Pro Detailing, while Yvan used the DIY Detail methods/system. The big question: is the extra work, strain and stress worth it? Products mentioned: INCREDIBLE SUDS: h...

Send us Fan Mail People ask us all the time: what's the BEST pressure washer for auto detailing? It's a loaded, complicated question -- one that creators like Michael Keavney devote their entire channels to answer. In this podcast, we go in-depth with "Keav" on a number of subjects: pressure washers, accessories, and brands. As we mention in the podcast, Kev has provided his li...

Send us Fan Mail 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 shoul...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Join Yvan, Nick John and Taylor (from C6 Ceramics) as they apply a ceramic coating to a Chevy K5 Blazer. What questions do you have? Ask them live!!! Website: https://diydetail.com/ Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup Find DIY Detail products worldwide: https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors #autodeta...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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:  https://www.carsupplieswarehouse.com/pages/the-bays-at-car-supplies-warehouse DIY Detail Website: https://diydetail.com/ Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast Join the...

Send us Fan Mail What products should you choose for interior detailing? In this podcast, we go bare bones -- budget friendly and minimalist --  with both chemicals and tools. But we don't stop there: in this podcast, we also go in-depth on how to thoroughly clean your interior like a pro. So there you have it...just a few products and LOTS of ways to make them work for you on car interiors....

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to auto detailing, having a PROCESS and a SYSTEM is crucial for efficiency. Want a standard operating procedure? The backbone is a product line you can count on -- which we go in depth on in this podcast. This podcast is all about explaing our system -- how it works, and why we set it up. We mention most of these products, so here's a list!!! 25MM DUAL ACTION PO...

Send us Fan Mail YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED. Polishing paint is by far and away the most popular topic on our channel -- and this video is all about answering your questions about the subject. Here are a few of the questions we ask, and answer, in this podcast (and time stamps with them if you'd like to skip ahead)... 00:57 How often should I clean the polishing pad? 03:48 What's the proper...

Send us Fan Mail Version 2 of DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash is finally here! Everything you enjoyed about the our original Rinse Less Wash, with additional slickness & cleaning ability. Is it really that simple? Yes, and no. In this podcast, Nick & Yvan go in-depth to discuss the science behind the new-and-improved Rinseless Wash -- with discussions about dilution ratios, differences compared...

Send us Fan Mail Meet your DIY TUBER contestants! If you’re not familiar with this program, be sure to check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBtHFxrWFHg&feature=youtu.be&themeRefresh=1 We’re super excited to introduce you to the first 4 contestants (but stay tuned, because there will be three rounds. This means that, if you’re WANTING to be a DIY Tuber, it’s definitely NOT...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is all about choosing the right ceramic coating for YOU. What’s the best coating for a new vehicle? A classic car? A boat? A kid hauler? What’s the best ceramic coating for chemical resistance? Best for a budget?  Best for hydrophobic? Just the…best coating money can buy? Nick and Yvan discuss the ins and outs of our ENTIRE ceramic coating line up so that you can make...

Send us Fan Mail 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.l...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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/AllCle...