The DIY Detail Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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. RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/Rinseles...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fo...

Send us Fan Mail Let's say you're new to detailing -- whether a home enthusiast or a detailer just starting out -- and you're wondering a very simple question. WHAT ARE THE BARE ESSENTIALS? What is absolutely essential, in terms of wants vs. needs, to adequately wash/detail my car?  If this is a question or topic that interests you....you're in the right place! Nick and Yvan do...

Send us Fan Mail WINTER IS COMING. Is your car ready? In this episode, Nick and Yvan discuss some of the steps to take to prepare your vehicle for the harsh winter elements. As always, you can find the products they talk about here: https://diydetail.com Here are some of the products discussed in this episode:  WATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3Gf...

Send us Fan Mail Does polishing paint -- or interior detailing -- take you forever? Are you struggling to get your weekly wash done in under 2 hours? These are just a few scenarios all detailers have gone through; the reality is, detailing IS work. But it doesn't have to be UNNECESSARY work.  And so, in this podcast, that's the subject we tackle -- how to make your process more EFFICIENT...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is all about protecting your car -- and the WHY behind our ceramic coatings. The short answer is, every car benefits from protection and maintenance. The long answer -- in terms of why you should choose a coating, and how that benefits your vehicle -- is in this podcast!!! Here are some products you'll want to have for coating application: PANEL PREP: https://bit...

Send us Fan Mail Polishing paint can be incredibly fun and rewarding -- but it can also be stressful, time-consuming and traumatizing (if something goes really wrong). So how do we keep it fun and rewarding without the downsides? We listen to this podcast:) Nick and Yvan break down 10 -- actually, 11! -- polishing mistakes that you should try to avoid. And, during this discussion, they also outlin...

Send us Fan Mail If you've invested time or money into getting your vehicle ceramic coated, you might now be wondering how to properly take care of your ride. If so, this is the podcast for you. Keep in mind, we also have how-to videos demonstrating best practices -- but this video is all about rapid-fire answering of questions that we get all the time. Like...how to wash coated car? Do I nee...

Send us Fan Mail Blazing sunlight. Freezing Temps. Wind -- rain -- humidty. How do we detail *well* despite Mother Nature?! This podcast is the one you've been waiting for...with a number of professional detailers sharing their best practices. And, of course, Nick and Yvan sharing their own thoughts and wisdom. Find DIY Detail products here: https://diydetail.com Oh, and a huge thanks to our...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Nick and Yvan delve into some interior detailing tips they've learned over hundreds and thousands of interior details. Get ready for some wisdom bombs from Mr. Lacroix! Nick also shares some of his favorite detailing methods -- and shares some internet comments that challenge some of our recent videos.  INTERIOR DETAILING PRODUCTS: Interior Clean & Protec...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a fan of using two buckets (one for "washing," the other for "rinsing") during your car wash? The idea goes something like this: you dunk your wash mitt in the wash bucket, and then touch the car for the contact wash. Then, you dunk the mitt back into the "rinse" bucket against the grit guard -- hoping, somewhat blindly, that the dirt all come...

Send us Fan Mail We continue to get questions -- and critiques -- about the 5-5-5 Method, a term Yvan coined to safely and quickly remove the appearance of most scratches. Here's the original video featuring the 5-5-5 method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5zAxf8oRaA 5-5-5 is simple when you're trying to eliminate car scratches: Speed 5 on the machine, 5 pounds of pressure, and polish...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of DIY Detail Podcast, Nick and Yvan speak with Christine (aka  @detailerchick ) about her journey in detailing -- and her perspectives on women in the male-dominated industry. Have a question? Just leave a comment down below -- we respond to all of them! And find our products here! (You should probably try Rinseless Wash if you haven't yet): https://bit.ly/Ri...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been thinking about getting a ceramic coating? How about applying one yourself? There are so many questions -- and claims -- regarding ceramic coatings that it can be difficult to sift through what's true and what's not. So, in this podcast, that's exactly what we set out to do: to get you through the nonsense and lead you to the truth:) What questions do y...

Send us Fan Mail Should you use an All Purpose Cleaner (like DIY Detail All Clean) on interiors? Is an all purpose cleaner the same as a degreaser? What is the best dilution ratio for an APC? And are they all created equal? These and many more questions are the subject of this week's podcast. So join us for a short but jam-packed conversation! And let us know what you think. Oh, and you can f...

Send us Fan Mail If you're in the market for a machine polisher, the amount of choices is daunting. From random orbital machines to rotary polishers -- not to mention the different sized polishers with backing plates as small as 1 inch ranging to 6 inch backing plates and beyond! So where do you start? That's the discussion Nick and Yvan go into this week in the podcast. And don't w...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Nick and Yvan discuss detailing professionally: including how to impress customers, hire employees, and detail for profits (not your ego!). Want to detail profitably? One product you'll WANT to have is Rinseless Wash: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash #detailing #podcast #diydetail #autodetailing

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Nick and Yvan discuss some of the BIG mistakes you can make in detailing -- and they also discuss ways for you to prevent them in the first place.  What big mistakes have you made as a detailer? (Hint, one mistake is NOT using Rinseless Wash: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash) #podcast #diydetail #detailing #autodetailing

Send us Fan Mail Here are 10 fundamental precepts, or rules, to live by as an auto detailer. Is it *that* serious? No, but Nick and Yvan live and breathe this stuff...so it IS a topic they're very passionate about. Disagree with one of their "Commandments?" What would you add? Find the decontamination towel here: https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel Find Iron Remover here: https://bit....

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Nick and Yvan reflect on ONE YEAR of DIY Detail. Want a smile? Check out podcast #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M4UmoxZT6U If you haven't tried our line up yet, you might want to start with our Rinseless Wash! https://bit.ly/RinselessWash #diydetail #detailing #podcast #autodetailing

Send us Fan Mail We've all thought about it -- or done it. Mix a little of this, a little of that. All in the spirit of better detailing! Right? Right?!  Wrong. (at least partly) In this podcast, Yvan and Nick talk about the basic chemistry you ought to know to make good decisions -- including SDS sheets. But also some of the stuff you might wanna let the chemists handle inside the lab. Oh, a...

Send us Fan Mail There are myriad ways to use Rinseless Wash. As promised, we're going to post some links that get mentioned in the actual podcast (which you should definitely check out!!!) Find DIY Detail Rinseless Wash here: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash So what is Rinseless Wash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAr2NIUz-5E Using an air former with Rinseless Wash to clean engine bay: https:/...