The DIY Detail Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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://diydet...

Send us Fan Mail How to save money when detailing: this podcast is full of tips that will save you cash and make detailing more enjoyable! How to use less Iron Remover (as mentioned in the podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0ekW2qzw3I DECON TOWEL:  https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel GOLD STANDARD POLISH: https://bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: https://bit.ly/GoldStandard...

Send us Fan Mail 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? Find DIY Detail products here: https://diydetail.com/ Podcast:https://b...

Send us Fan Mail 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!...

Send us Fan Mail "You missed a spot." 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/DIYD...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 (...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Products reference...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Durabilit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Our Webs...

Send us Fan Mail "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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 basic...

Send us Fan Mail 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? Products discussed are below! ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail CERAMIC GLOSS: https://bit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lov...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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://diyde...

Send us Fan Mail 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. DIY Detail Ceramic Coatings: 3-year coating: https://bit.ly/3yearGRAPHENEcoating 5-year coating: https://bit...

Send us Fan Mail 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. BEGINNER RINSELE...

Send us Fan Mail 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:...

Send us Fan Mail 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://...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Web site:https://diydetail.com/ - Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast - #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #...