Detailing 101: cleaning pads for best results!

[@patrickforney8202]

As a weekend warrior, this is the video I've been waiting for. Ways to work with a clean pad. Thanks Yvan!!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy to help!

[@CVMarius]

exactly what I wanted to say

[@ethanblan435]

That socket tip is great. No more tedious trying to get the pad centered and always being off! Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it helped!

[@stephenbozzone1116]

That socket in the center of the backing plate is just what my CDO (OCD in alphabetical order). I’m always learning from this channel.

[@alphag5240]

Yvan has so many tips and tricks... such a good attitude. This man is literally being as humble as possible and answers questions for free and by himself . He is also so friendly Yet I see some ignorant detaillers constantly try to discredit and disrespect him... you can be an angel and people will criticize your feathers... what the hell

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@connorgriffith893]

Isn’t Yvan the man?!? And when I send him a message he is super quick and helpful in responding. Just an all-around good dude!

[@diydetailofficial]

You’re making me blush

[@DizConnected]

I can't thank you enough for all the detailing knowledge you have bestowed on me! I am a DIY fan and haven't even used a drop of your product yet. I have ordered over $400 worth of DIY products, in kits and gallons, they should be here soon. I can't wait to try them all!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great to hear!

[@aldaley3537]

Great tips. Socket application of the pad is ingenious!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@francoisroux4989]

Thanks for those very useful washing techniques. I'v been detailing cars for over 40 years and more. I'm doing it for pleasure on my own cars and friend's. Always learning and getting more efficient with all those years. Thanks to you for bringing new ideas / techniques and product in this industry. You are more than welcome. You giving us good opportunities to work faster, easier with more results!!! Long life to DIY Detail! I"m a follower now!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to help

[@David-Godin]

That socket trick, OMG Yvan you are the GOAT

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@vcomments3484]

I just love your products and how you explain their functions. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@diydetailofficial]

You are so welcome!

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Excellent I will look into a pad washer but for now I can and will wash my pads like you just showed us. Thank you for all that you do.

[@diydetailofficial]

You’re very welcome!

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

You should try this experiment. Somebody stands to make a lot off of an instant pad cleaner that is not yet available. It's simple chemistry and surprising it hasn't yet been used. On another video, I said using rinseless wash didn't make sense because it's using the same product intended to not remove things like waxes and sealants to clean a pad. You responded, there are no waxes or sealants in polish. I'm aware of that, but there are things that rinseless wash doesn't bind as well to as other chemicals. I've reviewed the SDS for many polishes. I've done this test with multiple products and checked the pad under a microscope for each test run. It's simple chemistry. Take an orange pad because it's easy to see polish in it. Use a white polish similar in chemistry to yours. Use the pad. Put rinseless wash on it, alcohol, soap, solvents, APC, everything that so many cleaners have, and look under a microscope after each. Then take the antitheses of petroleum distillates and metals, sodium hydroxide, spray it on, lightly agitate and check at a microscopic level. The pad is returned to 100% perfection, zero remaining product. You can see it happen without a microscope. Everything nearly instaneously disappears, is first disolved, then rinsed out. Light agitation using the pad cleaner does help also. Pad cleaning solutions need something more caustic. NaOH returns a pad to original condition instantaneously and does not negatively affect the foam. Btw, the easiest way is using oven cleaner since NaOH is the main ingredient. Literally spray on, lightly agitate, spray off, keep correcting. It would be the fastest most effective pad cleaner ever created. The only downside would be the aggressive nature on skin. Just test it.

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash is as harsh as you need.

[@stevenv9224]

Am sooo happy you guys are coming out with the DA & rotary looks great and perform good too 👍🏼. Perfect timing to release in march we should have nice weather for them. Greta job Yvan & nick. Oh forgot to stick to the topic I perfer the pad washer all the way💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Zcamm]

That socket trick is amazing!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@marcyeverest589]

@@diydetailofficial OK-- I have a dumb question: What size is the socket you use to center the pad?

[@kevind_53]

The socket trick blow my mind. So simple, why did I never think about it... I used the pad washer for a long time and was frustrated that I always had too much water in my pads. Did the washer mod and never look back. I wasn't able to free spin it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Free spinning is important

[@jayz313]

Very helpful video, I liked that you've shown multiple methods.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@mateuszukasiak7675]

This is fanstastically useful video. Very good piece of honest marketing. In 1 minute I learned how to clean a pad. It actually makes me consider buing your 3yr coating. At 60GBP if it lasts 3 years in Poland - I would be content.

[@diydetailofficial]

Great to hear!

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Great video 💪💪. Hopefully you guys keep the yellow polishers looks very different unique and stands out with the overall theme of the gold standard system and Polish. 💪💪

[@diydetailofficial]

That's the plan!

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

@@diydetailofficial that’s awesome . Can’t wait for the final release

[@keithecklundii5225]

Yvan, The one thing I have still never quite understood is how long a pad can be worked, before it's time to clean it. For a beginner, what is the best approach?

[@statusquoreject]

Ideally after each pass. If it’s a very small section then after a couple of sections

[@diydetailofficial]

Simple rule, never add polish to a dirty pad. Meaning every time you go to add polish to your pad it should be freshly cleaned.

[@lawrencecuculic7737]

As someone who is just getting into polishing this video was fantastic. The easy answer was to buy the lake country system but I’d rather spend that money on some good pads. Thanks Yvan, you and DIY Detail once again offer great tips to those of us who are starting out. Can’t wait for the reveal on the 2 year anniversary livestream tomorrow.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@isidrosevier1125]

I wonder if you could use one of those trays you use to paint with a roller. Dunk the pad in rinsless wash and run it on the flat part with the ribs to clean.

[@diydetailofficial]

Worth a try

[@isidrosevier1125]

@@diydetailofficial I'll give it the ol college try

[@tfergieman]

Speaking of pads, any commentary you can make on the “micro” vs. “macro” waffle patterns? I am assuming the micro waffle pattern creates more heat and cuts more aggressively (depending on softness of course)…

[@diydetailofficial]

We have 2 different styles depending on what we want to accomplish. The deeper the waffle the better the finish.

[@jaydailydetailer]

Yvan is the man, great video

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@kirtcrawford71]

Love your videos. I realize your products and guidance are for cars, but do you have any recommendations for compounding and polishing an older oxidized RV?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, same techniques

[@vernonheine5476]

Thx Yvan , I just learnt on pad cleaning pads safer and that way to put a pad on perfectly 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy to help!

[@phillipusmalan8841]

Excellent video Yvan. Is it advisable to use a clean pad on each panel of a car?

[@diydetailofficial]

And more, do not put polish on a pad you haven’t cleaned.

[@keithcee6378]

I totally love all your products and videos! Thanks guys 🙏🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you like them!

[@J.G-444]

hello brother how long do you wait before removing the pad as it absorbs heat i dont want the velcro to get pulled thanks your vids are really good learning alot

[@diydetailofficial]

Give it a minute.

[@J.G-444]

thanks man@@diydetailofficial

[@mram7715]

So to clarify, there is no need to completely rinse the pad after it’s cleaned removing any solution?

[@diydetailofficial]

No need other step

[@KingRockets]

What about just dunking the entire pad in your bucket of rinseless wash, wringing it out, then attaching it back to the polisher and spinning it on speed 6 to get the remainder of the water out?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, the big downside is the removal of the pad, it’s why I stole a bowl from the kitchen

[@chriss3959]

Will you need to change bowl of rinseless if doing a whole vehicle? Can you use same pad without removing to do whole vehicle? If so do you need to wait between passes for pad to cool down? Thanks for the great content, products and advice!

[@diydetailofficial]

You will need to change it a few times in the bowl, one pad is all you need.

[@chriss3959]

​@@diydetailofficialthank you

[@justinvanburen8259]

Great video, thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@paolocb7]

Thanks for your tips and trick! I’m a DIY detailer. Here in Mexico, we don’t have your brand, I hope in the future you bring it. I have access to absolute rinsesless, can I use it like your rinsesless for clean the pads?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, ask your distributor for DIY Detail. We haven’t tested it, but because it’s polymer based it may not work as well..

[@daveezrin1896]

What do you recomend to use inside the lake city pad washer? Do you use the packets or rinsless wash maybe?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can use Snappy Clean or Rinseless Wash diluted 256:1 👍

[@WolfAbarth]

Could you fit a detail guardz pad washer system and Dirt Lock into a very shallow bucket and then clean your pad on the polishing machine, like the lake country system?

[@diydetailofficial]

I would try it.

[@The128enlasangre]

Pero queda humedo el pad ? El pulimento actua bien?? No tendria que secarlo por mas tiempo?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s damp, it helps the polish

[@SlyperehGypseh]

Great video Yvan!! I always learn so much from your videos!! Hey is that regular water in the pad washer or your rinseless wash diluted?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash, 256/1 dilutions

[@igorpotocnik7231]

@@diydetailofficial What else can we use instead of rinseless or all clean? I'm not even weekend detailer nor do I wash or polish my car very often, so I don't buy those special products you recommend.

[@ken_kronhaus_photography]

@@diydetailofficialhow much is that using the cap in the bottle of rinseless???? Thanks.

[@kimnewling5728]

The LC pad washer works great.

[@diydetailofficial]

It sure does

[@mikesaprygin3149]

Hello, why was the eccentric stroke chosen exactly 25 mm? not 18, not 30. Пожалуйста ответьте 👋

[@diydetailofficial]

We have designed this to maximize cutting ability and efficiency. We still wanted to be able to finish with it. We tested, 20, 21, 25, 30 and 32. 25 struck the best balance of cut, control and finish.

[@mikesaprygin3149]

@@diydetailofficial thanks for the reply

[@s_colt357]

When will the new polisher be available? Will you have a video to give us details on it?

[@diydetailofficial]

Spring 2024 is a tentative release date. We put the DA and rotary on display in this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKrcg62elLt4jqc

[@ac7384]

Do you have an issue with the dirt lock grit guard. Being so tight in the bucket can’t get it out. Without Breaking finger tabs ? It’s my clear bucket I have issue with. Super tight.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s fine in our buckets

[@en3rgy187]

Wow! Are you guys going to have your own branded polisher?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@en3rgy187]

@@diydetailofficial incredible! I'll hold off on buying one until yours is ready. I'm a massive DIY Detail fan!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@kevinhorner4904]

Us a wool pad any good to slightly reduce factory orange peel or leave orange peel well alone? Many thanks and happy new year !

[@diydetailofficial]

Leave the peel

[@kevinhorner4904]

Many thanks ! ​@@diydetailofficial

[@Bull1the1Great]

I think many people didn't know about perils of using the compressed air ...

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately some manufacturers recommend it( sells more pads).

[@ac7384]

You know when the jewel 5 inch pad will be back in stock ?

[@diydetailofficial]

We don’t have an exact date unfortunately.

[@The128enlasangre]

Hola este forma de limpiar se usa mientras de pule?? Gracias gracias

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@wilsonchin5619]

So that Specialty tool to clean pad, os that Really needed for both weekend warrior and Freelance Detailer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Once you have it, you will wonder how you ever detailed without it.

[@alkanaalkena3918]

Do you recommend the old model pad washer that uses “scratchy” grit guard?

[@diydetailofficial]

No!

[@Gary_Rigs]

Great tips. Is that the prototype of the new polisher???

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@silni7]

Would method with a bowl work with pads and polish paste of other manufacturers ? Im not from US so DIY Detail products are unobtainable. Koch Chemie is what i use. Its winter time and i dont have a heated garage so i cant do anything untill spring. Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, absolutely, and one of these distributors may be able to help you. Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@silni7]

@@diydetailofficial thank you, but ordering from any of those distributors would cost a small fortune in transport and customs cost to arrive in Serbia.

[@MikeKaufman-u2q]

What a awesome video! Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@dfd4688]

“Blowing out a pad is a great way to destroy a pad”…. Are you saying this is necessarily the case, or is technique a determining factor. How much distance between the blower and the pad, how much velocity and pressure, the quality of the material making up the pad and so on…. I believe you have a lot of experience and I’m guessing much of your conclusions are based on what you have personally observed. Thanks for your willingness to share.

[@diydetailofficial]

There is no way to blow out a pad that doesn’t hurt it.,

[@dfd4688]

@@diydetailofficial good to know thanks 😊

[@OddlyHuman]

I know this is out of topic what are your thoughts on microfiber pads? Is there a difference between wool and micro

[@diydetailofficial]

Wool is superior, MF creates too much heat.

[@statusquoreject]

Can you do a video on how to know when it’s time to throw pads and microfiber towels away.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good suggestion

[@RainKemperman]

NICE polishing machine! 💖🧜‍♀️

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you 🤗

[@T-BoneTodd]

Great tutorial!! 💯💪🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Appreciate it!!

[@jamesp57867]

Where can i get some of those red gloves? Those look sweet!!

[@diydetailofficial]

amzn.to/3TltR8p

[@michaelrichardson8257]

Yikes! Amazon link only shows purchase by the case (1,000 gloves)!

[@dantethedemon9277]

What's the tool called you use

[@diydetailofficial]

Lake Country System 4000

[@clints8888]

what do you say to those people that say fibre pads are useless on da polishers?

[@diydetailofficial]

We use wool, not microfibre

[@ken8516]

would just water instead of rinseless wash work?

[@diydetailofficial]

Not as well

[@scott575]

What else if no,rinseless wash ? I bought the pads and polish but no rinseless wash

[@diydetailofficial]

Add a few drops of HE laundry detergent

[@scott575]

@@diydetailofficial thanks , just ordered . Will Give some to daughter for her car

[@neilwalker5041]

All great tips as the pad washer bucket is always out of stock. Do not be a Neil and apply the polish to the pad when holding the polisher close to your face so you can see better. It does not end well.

[@diydetailofficial]

Hopefully you were wearing glasses.

[@neilwalker5041]

@@diydetailofficial let’s just say I learned my lesson.

[@sarizzz6035]

I have a question maybe someone can help me out? I live in EU and don't have access to DIY products. Can I use any kind of rinsless wash for pad cleaning or even maybe a shampoo with some kind different dilution?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash, and yes our products are available in the eu

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Off topic question for you. I have the Ultra Black Sponge that Yvan designed, is there a reason to buy the Legacy Sponge besides the colors? I love the Ultra Black and its still in great condition after a lot of washes so im curious if theres much of a difference

[@diydetailofficial]

Wait until your sponge is worn out.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

@@diydetailofficial sounds like a plan. Just so you know I have been so impressed by your products. I'm not a pro but I've been detailing my cars and families cars for quite some time. I've tried A LOT of products. For me to move off a product I like to something new takes a lot at this point but I've done so with a few of yours now. I am a rinseless man full time and yours is the best I've used. Your decon system of towel plus iron remover is unbelievably effective and efficient. I've actually gone to ceramic gloss over P&S bead maker as well because it seems to look better after a few days. Just awesome. The gold standard is also great. Well done.

[@LM-ex6zy]

To prime pads, what is the water to rinseless wash ratio?

[@diydetailofficial]

256/1

[@LM-ex6zy]

@diydetailofficial Thank you very much. When the time comes to polish my vehicle, I plan on using gold standard with the jeweling pad. By the way, would you consider making a 3-inch jeweling pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it’s on the way

[@rickytat3894]

Is All Clean safe for foam pads at 15/1?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@mutatedgenome]

DIY Detail polishers? No red/black colorway? 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

We have decided to go the same colour as DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish

[@CVMarius]

@@diydetailofficial I like the yellow, too many red/black on the market anyway

[@jasonhausauer8662]

Do my eyes spy the new DIY Rotary and DA???

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes they do

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

Yvan we at the "Gimp Suit" club of Australia would like to fly you out of that cold weather and have you join us in taking part of some fun games over the summer period. I will need you body size plus head size so i can send off the measurements to have a suit made, That is of course if you are willing.

[@diydetailofficial]

Going to Australia is happening early May ( watch Car Care Co). For the gimp suit , not sure my beard , and wife would enjoy.

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

@@diydetailofficial Fair enough Yvan i can respect that see you in May

[@tacticalrenegade327]

Ammo nyc enters the chat 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Different methods, they all work. Some save you money and time

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you