Behind The Details w/ Chelsea ft The Man Behind The Beard: Yvan Lacroix

On tonight’s episode we get the pleasure of sitting down with Yvan Lacroix from DIY Detail, C6 Ceramics as well as Detailers Business Academy. Yvan has been in the industry for over 40 years and we get to discuss how he got his start in the industry and some of the things he has learned along the way.
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[@josephfuller8652]

Very enjoyable and educational video... thank you both.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@BamaJoeBob]

It is fun seeing Chelsea running the show, she did a great job. Her channel was one of the first I subscribed to when I got into the hobby. Her set up is so “real life” which helps and encourages me.

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed, Chelsea is one of the best.

[@adamlyman8293]

Chelsea, You are really good interviewer!! You don’t talk over your guest…..makes for an episode that I can completely engage with. Learning more about Yvan was very interesting. I was wondering about his history. :) Yvan is most proud of C6 APP.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!

[@BamaJoeBob]

Yvan is revolutionary. The nice thing is he focuses on making all aspects of detailing more efficient, much more fun, quicker, cheaper, simpler for both professionals and hobbyists. He is a fantastic teacher, and addresses even the (including my) craziest questions with clarity and kindness and humor. Nice to hear more of his story!

[@georgina_gsm]

“When you find a job you love you”ll never work another day in your life” I think explains why Yvan is loving his “retirement” right now! Great interview Chelsea. And Yvan’s most proud of product was C6 APP!

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

He definitely resonates that in his life

[@samuelfeguer]

Yvan is most proud of the C6 APP. The thing that drew me to him is how he doesn't want you to spend insane amounts of money on products that you don't need. Sure if you have the means you can but telling people that you can use basic tools and reuse products instead of tossing them after one use is true wisdom and responsibility.

[@dmeaux1000]

Yvan is one of the most fascinating guest. He has led an incredible life and he has so much more to do. Thanks Chelsea for making this happen.

[@amberatkinson4230]

Fantastic interview. I appreciate how forthcoming Yvan is, and, Chelsea, you asked him questions that got him talking about things I haven't heard in any other videos, including those he did with the Rag Company and Levi Gates. Thank you.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it- I had fun as well learning more about his background 🧩

[@chrisdenman1985]

Great interview Chelsea! Love hearing about the background of Yvan and Sylvie. I've learned so much since finding the DIY Detail channel. It got me back into detailing and doing my first coating. Yvan developed a unique product with APP. It is the one he loves to use.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thank you

[@davestewart9146]

I could tell that Yvan is really proud of the C6 APP, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you both 👍😁

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks for watching

[@DrivewayDetailswithBecca]

C6 App is the product Yvan is most proud of. This was so awesome! Yvan and Sylvie are very interesting people. I’m glad you started at the beginning. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

WoW! What an epic interview. Yvan's story makes his products and SOP's even more incredible. So very grateful for his passion, consistency, and relentless approach to not only getting outstanding results but also keeping focus on health, family, and LIFE as a whole. BRAVO 👏

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RemedyAutoDetailOfficial]

This was a great Interview Chelsea!! C6 APP is an astounding product. There is no argument there. Thank you Yvan for sharing your stories and knowledge to everyone. I, myself have learned a lot from you. Especially with efficiencies! Im always learning and still growing the new business, but I don't think it would have been nearly as enjoyable during the tough times without this awesome family of like-minded detailpreneurs that we have here! Way to go THOR Media 👏 keep them coming!

[@Trdobbins]

C6 APP! Yes bring Sylvie! Sylvie serait une invitée formidable! Thanks Chelsea, great show!

[@bowman.e2104]

He’s most proud of his APP polish with the tree oil. One day I’ll smell it for myself lol

[@fredericdoyle4467]

L’homme, la légende!! What a great man! Lot of respect and admiration for this man! Unbelievable knowledge and extremely generous! Happy new year all of you!🙌💪

[@footfrek]

A couple of my favorites detailers. Chelsea, Yvan, and Darren at auto fetish are some of the best educators.

[@ocshine.detailing]

Nick Rutter from McKees is amazing love his products

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

I’m having him on in two weeks so stay tuned!

[@Vinnieg-1]

Great job Chelsea, always Learn something new from Ivan. Enjoyed listening to you both.

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Thanks

[@Charger254]

Great Job Chelsea. Yvan is most proud of C6 APP.

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

If I could summarize Yvan’s detailing approach in one word, that word would be efficiency.

[@InvestedDetailer]

Yvan is most proud of C6 App. Great episode Chelsea, Yvan and THOR.

[@JuggernautUser]

Incredible video Chelsea and Yvan! I’m also living in Guelph and it’s inspiring hearing Yvan’s story from Quebec to Guelph to living on the Lacroix Cruiser!

[@sripo13]

Yvan you are a hero ❤ C6 app is your favourite 😊

[@jfarm_1311]

Yvans work ethic is unmatched. He’s most proud of the APP polish

[@steveclark2426]

Great episode. Would love to meet him and learn from him. His mist proud product is APP. I’ve definitely learned more from his videos over the year than any other channel. Thanks again.

[@ScottKelley]

Awesome video. Yvan is most proud of his APP

[@matthewgibb2640]

Having used app its a godsend. I hated using ipa and prep sprays back in 2007 when i started doing coatings. the one thing i agree with and do is rotary finishing. Yes it isnt always ideal or always easy but on the paints that are worth doing it on there is no better finish. Was awesome meeting him last may.

[@ScottKelley]

@@matthewgibb2640 Ah you met him, that's rather awesome.

[@matthewgibb2640]

@@ScottKelley yes he visited adelaide for a two day training event.

[@diydetailofficial]

@@matthewgibb2640Thank you.

[@makaliiomori9296]

Super fun episode Chelsea and Yvan! He proud of that APP

[@DrkDragon525]

Yvan loves (is proud of) his C6 APP

[@krawanizky3756]

love the interviews with Yvan. so much knowledge. awesome podcast chealsea. (Yvan's favorite product is app.)

[@Paradiselost1983]

Awesome show! Always love hearing from Yvan he’s super knowledgeable. The product he’s most proud of is APP.

[@Vinnieg-1]

Ivan is most proud of the c6 app.

[@DrinkMoxiee]

Yvan is most proud of the C6 App! Thank you Chelsea, Yvan, and THOR for making this really interesting interview! I'm always interested in learning more about Yvan and everything he talks about 😊

[@fernandogrijalvajr]

Great interview! Yvan is most proud of C6 APP. I'm about to go try it on my own vehicle.

[@derek3142]

C6 APP is Yvan’s top product

[@StevenTest-h1c]

C6 APP and i love the videos! Thank you for taking the time to do them.

[@frankd3460]

C6 APP. This was an amazing episode. When I’m detailing I often hear Yvans voice in my head. LOL! Happy New Year

[@attention2detailswchelsea]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevind_53]

He's the most proud of the C6 APP. I really enjoy those deep dive back story. Having Sylvie's side at one point would be very interesting🚀

[@cptrik9488]

Yvan is the most proud of APP!

[@robl6044]

Great video guys thanks for sharing 😊oh and it is the APP

[@robpeluso2852]

Another great podcast! Yvan thank you for all you do and sharing your years of knowledge and experience! Can’t wait to try the cordless DIY polishers this year! Yvans is most proud of C6 APP.

[@aaronjones2638]

C6APP is Ivan's pride and joy! Great interview....loved it!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@matthewgibb2640]

Sending manufacturers a thorough report when i test their products is exactly what i do and i test them in way outside the box methods like a labocosmetica product i used very well as a whiteboard cleaner and leather cleaner as touchless bug remover. I also started using optimum like no rinse the same year he did and greatful to have known yvan for two decades

[@familiar92]

Great video Chelsea and Yvan. Yvan's is most proud (excited) about is C6 APP.

[@andyowen7133]

C6 App. Yvan inspiring generations of detailers. 👏👏

[@Ts_Picks]

Yvan is very proud of the C6 APP. And I hope I can use it soon.

[@lizbabriecki2801]

Yvan is proud of the APP product.

[@tadeloach22]

He is most proud of APP. I have yet to use it but need to get some.

[@lewisreinhold6398]

Fascinating interview! Thanks Chelsea and Yvan

[@keithmyers-w1p]

This was a great podcast thanks so much

[@DerfNation41]

Yvan is proud of the C6 APP! Great video! I will definitely be trying out the C6 ceramics after watching this! Thank you!

[@BigNaisuBob]

C6 APP, great episode Chels!

[@Drenched4Life]

He is most proud of C6 APP

[@RaldasDetails]

Love finishing bumpers with the rotary! I just de a black audi finished with the rotary and turned out amazing! 😄

[@P-47D_theJug]

C6 APP love it used it on my wife mini van that Honda trim looks better then it did when it was new.

[@NeilJohn-the-washer]

Yvan has so many innovations that he can be proud of, from techniques to tools and chemicals but he's most proud of C6 APP, we users are hoping for smaller bottles of App in the future. Thanks both of you for a superb listen, and happy new year.🇬🇧

[@dvdavid2]

Definitely the C6 APP the man loves it

[@keithfirebird7618]

Thanks Yvan and Chelsea. Yvan's favorite is C-6 APP.

[@RaldasDetails]

Amazing podcast! Thanks Chelsea and Mr Yvan!

[@donyoshimoto5466]

Awesome podcast, I learned so much from both of you. Yvan is most proud of C6 AAP.

[@DetailHaven]

Amazing show guys! He said he’s most proud of APP

[@gregkemp4933]

C6 App was the product he was most proud of.

[@marteaubu]

Yvan is proud of C6 App

[@footfrek]

Thank You PAN!!!! my side is split wide open!!!

[@drive2siva]

God father of detailing on a new year. Great episode

[@404notfound.....]

Yes, it was C6 that is his proudest accomplishment

[@colinbeckstrand2612]

C6 App! This podcast episode was so good! Yvan has helped me so much learn how to clean my car!!

[@andrehebert8336]

C6 APP, and really great episode

[@simontherien3387]

C6 APP. Great episode!

[@NeilDetails]

Most proud of the APP polish. Great interview

[@ChiTown-Zal]

Big Red Sponge. Love the interview.

[@daveorourke8447]

C6 app. Love this podcast.

[@P-47D_theJug]

What a great podcast thanks so much love love Ivan

[@renuing]

Really awesome interview, great questions Chelsea! Thanks for sharing, was awesome to hear a bit more history about the legend. This may not be the place for this question but if Yvan sees this I'm curious if the Stack will work just as well with the new version of coatings coming out.

[@ericwright1075]

Very interesting informative video. I think APP is the answer. 🇨🇦👍👍

[@Radial-racer]

I picked up his wash methods just by watching his videos. 2 workers, one on wheels, one on body. Wash clay seal dry ready for polish in 20 minutes The APP is Yvans favorite product

[@BreezeMW]

Ready to start the year off with the innovation master himself

[@mikegiomi8324]

Ivan most proud of C6 App.

[@ToddHill-c9f]

The APP is Ivans favorite product

[@charlesbrasington7599]

Most proud of C6 App

[@JasonReedy-j8k]

C6 APP. Great episode.

[@DavidBeaudin-k4d]

He is most proud of the C6 App

[@josephonofrio7243]

Yvan's favorite product is C6 app. Great job on the interview Chelsea!

[@sandokan4e]

Very nice conversation! It was very interesting to hear the whole story behind Yvan. The product he is most proud of is the C6 App, which I wish was available in smaller bottles 😀.

[@MNpicker]

Yep... i just commented...... but.....this is VERY good stuff

[@jeffc6832]

C6 APP is the product Yvan is most proud of.

[@acefire07]

C6 APP!!

[@mnstr4lfe]

I need to get my hands on the c6 app

[@charlesbaxter3536]

Happy New Years

[@T-BoneTodd]

C6 APP Thanks Yvan!

[@ileanasantiago1807]

Yvan = APP great !

[@HawkProDetailing]

Great episode Chelsea!

[@DavidBiddle-n8e]

Great episode, C6 APP

[@henryhernane6064]

C6 APP. Have fun listening to this interview

[@ryanbullara5433]

I do have a question regarding Iron Remover. I use your DIY Detail Iron Remover with the P&S Clay Sponge instead of the towel . So far no issues but I’m assuming that the DIY Iron Remover is the main ingredient for the Sponge not being the DIY Detail one. Thx

[@AMI_Detail]

Yvan is most proud of his development of C6 APP. One question that I've had about APP is being a polysilazane based product, does it play well with a silicone dioxide based coating? Along with that... I am just inferring that APP is polysilazane based as the rest of C6 Ceramics are that "flavor" of ceramic.

[@diydetailofficial]

C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) contains trace amounts of Polysilazane and Silicone Dioxide.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Awesome interview

[@FrankoDetails]

humbertoooooooo!

[@TerryO-gx1qf]

Yvan’s product is C6 APP

[@ConwayLStevens]

Yvans Most accomplished product is the APP polish

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Yvan loves the APP and is proud of it. Who wouldn't?😜

[@tt-rs1457]

What is the APP ?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

​@@tt-rs1457it's the C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish which is under Exterior, Buff & Paint correction