Wash, decon & polish IN ONE HOUR?!

In this video, Nick and Yvan show you how to waste NO time -- even as you get a thorough wash, decontamination and polish. Don't forget the protection step at the end! And it all takes less than an hour to complete.
Products used:
RINSELESS WASH: bit.ly/Rinsele...
LEGACY SPONGE: bit.ly/LegacyS...
DECONTAMINATION TOWEL: bit.ly/FineGra...
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldSta...
YELLOW WAFFLE PAD: bit.ly/GoldSta...
XXL WAFFLE WEAVE DRYING TOWEL: bit.ly/XXLWaff...
CERAMIC GLOSS:vbit.ly/Ceramic...
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Steps:
Explaining the Process: 00:01
Wash: 01:26
Decontamination: 08:35
Polishing: 19:40
Closing thoughts/technique tips: 22:48
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[@diydetailofficial]

Products used: RINSELESS WASH: bit.ly/RinselessWash LEGACY SPONGE: bit.ly/LegacySponge DECONTAMINATION TOWEL: bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish YELLOW WAFFLE PAD: bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePadbit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad XXL WAFFLE WEAVE DRYING TOWEL: bit.ly/XXLWaffleWeaveTowel CERAMIC GLOSS:vbit.ly/CeramicGloss

[@tmk2280]

Where do you get those clear buckets?

[@jefe2816]

I really love these videos showing how to be more efficient; very nice! But can you please start showing some 50/50 shots or show us a panel using your quick polish method with the damp pad and no rinse soap vs. another half or panel showing your pad and same polish using the traditional / dry polish method? I'd like to see if all of this speed means the correction abilities are greatly reduced or are they about the same or other. Some close ups of the panels would be very helpful to many viewers I'm sure. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@diydetailofficial]

Up close is a request we’ve been getting lately and we’ve been working on getting those for you in future videos! Thank you

[@jefe2816]

@@diydetailofficial Sounds great and looking forward to that and the next one. Cheers!

[@ethanblan435]

I had a customer with a black Silverado who had some transfer scratches from a refrigerator. Since I’ve heard horror stories of gm black paint, I decided to do a modified 5-5-5. I did the waffle pad on speed 4 and a tiny bit of pressure and it took it right off and didn’t leave any hazing. Gold standard system is incredible

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@greghaefs4677]

Love the complete videos on doing an entire process. Keep these long videos coming!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@DetailsNMe]

Is anyone else as excited for this as I am? Love to see these two at work…😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@dossegundos7145]

This is pretty much the only channel I need to watch to learn all the old and new tricks of car detailing

[@DetailsNMe]

@@dossegundos7145 agreed!

[@chriss3959]

I like the technique of going over panel twice with rinseless sponge. On a white vehicle you can really see how much more grime is removed on second pass

[@diydetailofficial]

So true!

[@Premier_Auto_Detailing]

Great video, guys! Yvan, your efficiency is mind-blowing, my friend. Nick is no slouch either, tho!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!!

[@billmongiello4885]

love your videos but in this one no mention of iron out type chemical, just curious why not.....and no alcohol rinse after polish

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Iron Remover isn’t always needs. There’s no need to use alcohol after DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish

[@barrybinning3849]

With only one person,, 4hours . Just paint enhancement. 7 hours 2 stage polish . C6 APP, then Ceramic coating.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes only one person

[@beauchang4741]

When you do one section at a time, do you overlap for coverage? and if so, wouldn't that take off some of the ceramic gloss you just applied, or does that not really matter since you're reapplying over that part anyway? would that matter if the polishing pad got some ceramic gloss on it too?

[@diydetailofficial]

It doesn’t make a big difference

[@adamcordeiro47]

Man I’m 22 years old but I’m 10x slower than a 57 year old. I have definitely improved a lot in terms of efficiency since I started 4 years ago but I still have a long way to go it seems. Im forever learning and trying to be open minded to new procedures and products that can make my detailing life easier.

[@diydetailofficial]

We are all always learning!

[@MOC846]

Hey Guys, thanks again. I’ve ordered an assortment of products, very happy. Question: I know this video is about saving time so was there no pre-soak/pre-rinse because this vehicle only had traffic film being garage kept?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@jeffreycooke4981]

What polishing machine would you recommend to a beginner never used one before

[@diydetailofficial]

This kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrcsi=mMVUt5mY0vFxWz3m

[@LotusDetail77]

what is the longevity of ceramic gloss? I'm aware its not a full blown coating but what is its targeted time frame of durability? is it closer to like technician's choice ceramic detail spray, 1-2 months depending on environment?

[@diydetailofficial]

4-10 months.

[@LotusDetail77]

@@diydetailofficial thank you, much appreciated.

[@neilwalker5041]

What a clinic in productivity as Yvan minimized steps working one panel at a time and worked faster than polishing one half of the car and then wiping off and applying protection. Thank you guys for another educational video which makes us better detailers!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@shawnyanak1684]

Great Video Yvan and Nick. Can you do a rinseless wash on a Semi Truck?

[@diydetailofficial]

Great suggestion!

[@carlwilkinson6861]

Not being funny car not really dirty. And two people on the job..

[@diydetailofficial]

Good candidate for a no hose rinseless wash, not every car is!!

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I am ceramic coating with your 5 year shortly. I have waxed my car quite religiously since i bought it two years ago so my plan is to use more of a stripping shampoo for the initial wash. My plan is to completely rinse the car of the shampoo and then decon with your towel and iron remover. If i leave the car wet and then decon using this process am i alright on the lubrication side? Only other question is if i use the water spot remover when would you add that process? I have well water thats filtered so my water is very "pure" but i figure if im doing it once then go all out. I did buy the 5 year kit, which is a great deal, so i plan on a quick polish with the gold standard. The paint is in good shape but im comfortable polishing so might as well.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. Apply the DIY Detail Water Spot Remover before polishing.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

@@diydetailofficial excellent thanks. Gotta say I am looking forward to it! I've done ceramic coatings but honestly the one I used, which worked well, was such a pain when I bought this car, a 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport, I just started waxing. Watched your videos, researched your products and I am a believer. I coated my 2020 Audi S5 a few years ago and it's time to redo it so I'm sure I'll be a repeat buyer! Maybe the 8 year for that one. Waxing isn't dead btw! I paid a lot of money for a very high end wax and I love it. Just going to do my wife's car now.

[@diydetailofficial]

Wax still definitely has its place

[@A5Skavanger]

How should we store our synthetic decontamination towel? I hung it on the rim of the bucket to dry but am wondering if I can fold or roll and store, or?

[@diydetailofficial]

Once dry, roll it up

[@andrewkennedy9704]

​@@PolishedMobileDetailing503no. Roll it up as it was when you got it.

[@robrobinson420]

Good products. I used clay loved it but next car it marked it dont no why as did clean and used clay with your rinseless in bucket with warm water maybe paint extra soft 🤦.

[@diydetailofficial]

Could be repainted.

[@robrobinson420]

@@diydetailofficial no its year old but loads decon . Your clay still work better than others tho. Like say i used on first car no marks so dont no haha. Used ceramic gloss after best used 👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@thesamsquatch5224]

I'm just curious, why no iron remover? Your process is very efficient! Looks much better!

[@diydetailofficial]

To save time, because iron remover would have required a hose:)

[@jaimedpcaus1]

Are you able to do an a-z process using the foamy soap with the compressor?

[@zzo28]

​@@diydetailofficial Rinseless wash after iron remover is ok? Or part of prewash : foam, rinse, iron , rinse. Rinsless wash and clay the next step.

[@DelgadoDetailing]

I just got my order of Gold Standard polish and pads! I literally can't wait to test it out

[@diydetailofficial]

Enjoy!!

[@nolefan05]

couple questions.. on the polishing I don’t have a dedicated pad washer like you do. can i use the the rinseless that I used to wash my car, or should I make a new batch for pad washing? Should I use the purple wool pad 1st or the waffle pad? I do have some scratches that I would like to try and fix/remover (5,5,5 method) that yvan talks about, or just speed 3 & 3 passes? TIA! 😃

[@diydetailofficial]

Here’s a good pad cleaning option. kzbin.infofGOQU8JQar8?feature=share

[@diydetailofficial]

You can spot polish deeper defects with wool if you’d like and then if that finishes well stick to that method or if you like the foam results do the rest of the car with foam. Do a test spot and decide what you like!

[@chriss3959]

A short before and after shot to highlight difference in gloss would be nice at end of video

[@diydetailofficial]

Good call

[@Detailpops]

Would there be a downside to using a RWS instead of a pre soak to strip and waxes and sealants? I’m thinking of it going into the pad instead of being broken down in the beginning?

[@diydetailofficial]

No need to remove the wax.

[@Detailpops]

@@diydetailofficial gotcha thank you. Always thought any wax or sealant on it paint would gunk the pad when I polished so I used a strip wash

[@diydetailofficial]

There’s not enough to cause an issue

[@Detailpops]

@@diydetailofficial cool thank you. I’ll order some rinseless & some other stuff today 👊🏻

[@nolefan05]

how many gallons go in the pad washer? TIA! 😃

[@diydetailofficial]

1

[@nolefan05]

@@diydetailofficial so 1/2 oz or one cap of rinseless?

[@johnwhisenant3481]

How did you clean the bugs on the front bumper

[@diydetailofficial]

Rinseless Wash and decon towel

[@steveclark2426]

Great content as usual guys. I just started using the damp rinseless rag for polish removal and it’s a real time safer. I’m doing more of the “wash, clay seal “ for maintenance washes. Because of you guys I’m cutting my wash time in half and still turning out awesome work. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s so awesome to hear!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for the feedback

[@flytyingguy1]

What former are you using?

[@diydetailofficial]

IK

[@Artnahc]

👍 Super solid

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks ✌

[@kurtmounteer8205]

Great video… I’m a detail newcomer so I have a question for this or any of your rinseless videos… do you use hard water in your buckets or does it work better with softened or treated water?? What about if using a power washer? Is it an issue using hard water?? Thanks again for all that you are doing!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Tap water is only an issue if you allow it to dry on the surface.

[@bloodiv]

Thats interesting. You are doing decontamination without any other lubricant, iron-decon and clay/tar remover. Are you using the stronger dilution of rinseless wash to soak your clay towels? I think I might like this method because I don't have a water source in my garage.

[@diydetailofficial]

Nope it’s 256:1 👍

[@dekoeneridder2452]

Hmmm just washed my audi a4 avant, including drying(with air) and cleaning it all took me 80min. So im excited for this vid!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@stevenv9224]

Great video guys was very helpful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I also got to try the red pad using ceramic gloss. Came out super duper slick as well glossy. Only bad my polisher (harbor freight da 8mm) was hurting my hand due to vibration. Over all am happy going to try it with gold standard soon. Looking into getting better polisher as well with a rotary

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, thanks Steven

[@sourface116]

Hi, Does it take 1 hour per person or per two people? Video is 25 min but was also sped up. That's where my confusion takes place. Ty.

[@diydetailofficial]

I can normally get it done in an hour

[@compayip7143]

When you cleaning the pad in the pad washer, what is the speed in the polisher?,, Regards from México!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Speed 1 on the polisher and then when you lift the pad from the pad washer free spin at speed 6!

[@LiquidAutoSpa]

Nice job! I’m curious, why are you using DA than rotary? And why are you using yellow pad than jeweling pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

The yellow waffle has more cut, so we are getting a nice combination of defect removal (swirl and scratch removal) plus gloss. The rotary jeweling pad doesn’t cut a lot but offers great gloss. If you ever want to figure it out, do a test side by side and see what looks better to you and stick with that for the entire car 👍

[@jackanderson2256]

Nick’s video on his channel is like one of my favorites. I watch it over and over and then implemented into my business. Gone through 3 bottles of your gold standard since June for this exact process, super popular service for my clients

[@diydetailofficial]

Awesome!!

[@andrepauze2130]

Hey guys!! Great video. Q: do you wash your pad after every pass ? Q: how do I wash the pad if I dont have the bucket wash pad? Thank you !!🚗

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, after every polish section we recommend cleaning your pad. Here’s a pad cleaning option: kzbin.infofGOQU8JQar8?feature=share

[@solomonurbanski5246]

Super video. I would like get your input on how to Jewel polish paint after Jewel going have ppf film and ceramic coat on my new car. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Use DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish with our Red Rotary Jeweling Pad on a rotary or short stroke DA

[@GstarCurtis]

The video you are referring to Nick, I loved it. I havent actually tried the same way you did, as i dried the vehicle but apart from that its pretty much the same way i've done those ''I want to upsell this client, without it being alot''

[@diydetailofficial]

Nice!

[@tomevans5458]

Is the "keg" something you can purchase or is it something you re-purposed like a Co2 canister for soda machines? Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s repurposed, but a few companies sell them, look for detailing keg.

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

Why the rush? Haste make waste !!! NUFF SAID 💯

[@diydetailofficial]

No rush:)

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

@@diydetailofficial Of course there's a rush everything you talk about it how can we do it faster and make more profit and get to the next job. My hero's are the guys that take their time do a better job and are well compensated for it. If you do that and build up a good clientele life and detailing are a lot more fun. You have a bunch of guys running around like chicken's with their heads cut off scratching out a living or going broke. Sorry I don't get it!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

@@stevelangsdorf7307 Yvan is the guy who looks the most relaxed and gets it done fastest

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

@@diydetailofficial I beg to differ, that would be Levi and Anthony at the Rag Company. 💯

[@lachlanrankin7584]

Hi. Whats the foamer if i may ask? I didnt know wheel cleaners can foam up that much

[@diydetailofficial]

IK Foam Pro 12

[@ShasCarDetailing]

It would be cool to see a quick side by side comparison at the end of the video after all the work done.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@dalegolemon5518]

Great video as usual. Wirh the fast timeline of the polishing i couldn't tell how much time you would spend on a panel?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s roughly 3-5 mins

[@andrewr3403]

For a one step polish do you guys recommend the rotary with yellow pad or a DA with yellow pad? I’ve seen you guys use both polishers with a yellow pad and wasn’t sure which was better for a one step.

[@diydetailofficial]

A da is easier

[@geoffreypleavin5268]

If you don’t own a DA polishing pad what do you suggest as the most cost effective alternative? For polishing.

[@diydetailofficial]

How to Polish Paint for beginners! #detailing #polishing #paintcorrection #diydetail kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrc

[@louispounds7486]

If one wanted to fix scratches, at what during this process would one do that?

[@diydetailofficial]

As your polishing use our 555 method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHIdYKNaJWriKs

[@freedom2ignite]

Right at the beginning Nick walks off screen to get a wheel and body brush, is that from a wheel specific bucket of Rinseless?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it was also in a bucket of Rinseless

[@freedom2ignite]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks! thats what I assumed. Working on a diy inspired detail cart for the garage.

[@jodymontoya1140]

What cordless polisher do you recommend for a weekend warrior?

[@diydetailofficial]

The polisher is the least important part of the equation. Chose one that fits your needs, budget, and you are comfortable with.

[@nihilisticpunk24]

What foaming product was used on the wheels and tires? Was it All Clean?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, at 15/1

[@272eddie]

Can I ask what is my alternative if I don’t have a pad washer plz

[@diydetailofficial]

Easy way to clean any polishing pad! #detailing #ceramiccoating #diy #cardetailing kzbin.infofGOQU8JQar8?feature=share

[@louispounds7486]

Curious question, do you have a drain on your floor somewhere?

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a drain under it.

[@user-tu1ee6dc5f]

What's the limit on "dirty" car you can do a rinse less wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Rinsless? If you have a hose pretty much anything dirt wise is fine… just spray or foam your solution, rinse, then spray or foam and contact wash. But if you’re talking about the no hose method, that’s where I would say common sense should dictate. If you have doubts about it being safe, use the hose.

[@gspam154]

How many passes are you making with the polisher with the yellow pad. If a pass is 1 up and down and 1 side by side for a section, how many passes per section?

[@diydetailofficial]

3

[@gspam154]

Thank you!@@diydetailofficial

[@kevinshepherd1376]

If you’re on a limited budget what would you recommend rotary or DA

[@diydetailofficial]

15 mm DA

[@joemendoza2292]

I strongly suggest not walking down a step ladder facing away from it. Always step down the way you stepped up. I made the mistake of doing that and most of my foot was too far over the step and I lost my balance. I fell onto the armrest of a nearby chair and broke my ribs. It took 8 months to heal and I still have issues to this day from it. It's the smallest things that can cause the biggest injuries.

[@diydetailofficial]

Wow, thank you for sharing. Sorry that happened

[@kylinturnbull3708]

Can you do this merged on a vehicle that’s really dirty.

[@diydetailofficial]

The time would be the same.

[@businessytshorts]

Hey Yvan. What is your opinion on my SOP for a Wash, Clay, Seal? : Spray rinseless Spray wheels and wheel wells (iron remover and APC) Rinse with pressure washer Spray rinseless Contact wash Door jams (APC) Wash wheels and wheel wells Decon towel with ceramic spray Drying towel Plastic trim dressing Tyre dressing

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@businessytshorts]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you for your reply. I received my DIY Detail Rinseless today, I am very excited to give it a try!

[@zzo28]

Does decon towell remove natural or hybrid wax? Rinsless wash (256/1) is only lubrication for decon towell?

[@diydetailofficial]

No it will not remove a wax. How to use our CLAY TOWEL! (And what NOT to use as a “clay lube”)| PODCAST 112 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipivqGx9nZmDfKs

[@zzo28]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you. Is iron remover must have or I can remove iron contamination with claytowel only? Its little bit problem rinse the car after wash. Im using public washbay for prewash - foam and rinse. So I use iron like second prewash sometimes. Foam, rinse, spray iron on whole car, rinse. Im not sure with that but better like nothing.

[@jchhch4966]

Is this a good process for a mobile detailer who works outside: 1. Pre-spray rinseless 2. Rinse 3. Spray rinseless again 4. Contact wash 5. Iron remover/decon towel 6. Rinse 7. Protection Is this inefficient or overkill in any way?

[@diydetailofficial]

Perfect

[@jchhch4966]

@@diydetailofficial thank you!

[@GstarCurtis]

Am I the only one who thinks its super strange not seeing Yvan in a shirt?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s like casual Friday

[@revengex5163]

Top video 😊 thank you DIY detail , nick & ivan 💪 grazie a voi lavo la mia auto in questo modo 1️⃣

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@elliotsimpson3591]

With the rinseless not leaving water spots, is that due to the polymers & materials in the rinseless, or is the water supply in the shop DI?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a happy side effect of our rinseless technology.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a happy side effect of our rinseless technology.

[@gerardofierro379]

Im confused when to use the wool vs yellow sponge? In anothe video on orange car wool pad was used

[@diydetailofficial]

We feature different methods.

[@mariah.garridor.6997]

How do you maintain windshield wipers? Rinseless and sponge? rinseless and brush? or would you use All Clean?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash and a MF towel

[@mariah.garridor.6997]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

[@massformationpsychosis7681]

communication and teamwork are key in this 1 hour expectation

[@diydetailofficial]

Yessir

[@RaulMedina-b3d]

As usual great video. Newbie question: I was under the impression that we're suppose to use an IPA solution after polishing then hit it with a top coat, no?

[@diydetailofficial]

If applying a ceramic coating, then use DIY Detail Panel Prep first

[@RaulMedina-b3d]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you sir :)

[@giacomo6281]

Hey guys, awesome video! Would you recommend to always do a double pass with the sponge? Untill now I've always done a single pass per panel unless the car was particularly dirty...

[@diydetailofficial]

For sure yes if you’re not using a hose

[@giacomo6281]

​@@diydetailofficial you mean a hose to prerinse? I usually use an electric sprayer to soak the car

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

@@giacomo6281 Yeah as a prerinse. If you hit the pain with rinseless then the sprayer you will get the big chncks and dust off just fine.

[@notsodelusional]

Thank you for dropping knowledge bombs!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for listening to them!!

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

I have used this method many times in blazing Texas summer sun and did just fine. Just work small sections and be vigilant. Never had anyone unhappy with the results.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing! Great to hear brother

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

@@diydetailofficial I am Mr Rockin' Roll fight the man aint' got time for your system dude in everything but detailing. I just obey Yvan and everything works great. I haven't used the Gold Standard yet because I am finishing off what's left of my GPS and Hyper system but look forward to using it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@bobbyd224]

Have a different request where can i find the flooring you have on your garage floor

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s Swisstrax

[@bobbyd224]

@@diydetailofficial ty much

[@lessmoney2427]

When do you know when to add iron remover with the decon towel stage. I did not see you use any iron remover in this video.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s not always required, but when in doubt, use it

[@lessmoney2427]

@@diydetailofficial is there a way to tell when it is required

[@gerardofierro379]

Is gold standard ok t9 go windows and plastic trim?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@gregoryburnssr.8503]

I have Kegs...Where can I buy a kit to make it a sprayer for my O&R?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a563hJShlNqDfMksi=kB7XxY-3dPReI_y4

[@gregoryburnssr.8503]

Thanks for the response@@diydetailofficial

[@MOC846]

How many passes with the DA if you only want to clean and gloss the paint like you did here?

[@diydetailofficial]

3 passes is enough for a glossy paint

[@bruced566]

Thank you Ivan for all your instruction videos and tips!!! Love watching them and learning about different products, procedures etc!!! Wish I knew of this alot of years ago when I had my two tone '79 caddy. Kept outside, always kept it clean and shinny. Looked like it was garage kept. But over time I didn't know about decontamination and clay bars / towels. Overtime due to contamination on the paint no longer felt smooth. I thought compound would take it off, but surprisingly not, other than some tree sap. Not sure when clay bars came out or when the cat towels / Sponges came out, wish I had it way back when. Never heard of iron remover, etc. Once again, thanks. You are a detailing superstar!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, detailed has greatly improved over the years.

[@barrybinning3849]

Never

[@diydetailofficial]

Why

[@barrybinning3849]

@@diydetailofficial you would need 3 guys to wash , decontaminate, , wheels and paint then polish , jewel to do it maybe 3.5h then spend 1.5h using APP and hydro lite or any other coating. 2 towels . One low nap and high nap for insurance. For me i have a hard time to do everything top to bottom wheels, windows, clean , decontamination, polishing, jeweling with rotory and then using 8mm for C6 APP then ceramic coating in one days work where the car has 2 inches of road grim on the paint and inside the barrel fenders. Bugs with juice everywhere like a storm of leaves. Yeah i get shitty jobs sometimes and wish i could have super powers and magically do it in 5 hours being mythotical

[@rooboy99]

Hi guys, thanks for the great video. I personally find the removal of polish the most taxing part of the job. It literally wears me out especially on large vehicles. I have a question regarding the use of rinseless wash to remove the polish residue. If i wiped down a panel , rewet the towel in rinesless after each section, wouldnt i be also reintroducing the polish residue back onto the towel when im wiping the next section? It seems I'd be wiping witn a concoction of rinseless and polish residue. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

I promise you, you’re over thinking it:)

[@rooboy99]

​@@diydetailofficialso is the rinseless wipedown done to make the prep spray easier and more efficient?

[@diydetailofficial]

We wiped down with Rinseless Wash and then applied Ceramic Gloss in this case. Normally Rinseless Wash-dampened towel just cuts through the polish residue easier and faster so it's less scratch risk on the paint and easier for your arm and shoulder. After that you would panel prep the vehicle and ceramic coat IF you were coating. In this case, we had a goal of polishing and protecting in 1 hour so we made choices around what to do and not do to get results and meet the time criteria

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it makes the next step more efficient. DIY Detail Rinseless Wash doesn’t leave anything on the surface, and the polish residue stays in the bucket. If you noticed, we don’t go back to the bucket often. The Gold Standard Polishing System barely leaves any residue, and the MF towel is just damp not wet.

[@rooboy99]

​@@diydetailofficialthanks for the info. Will give it a go. Got a car to polish and coat during the week. So might stock up on some diy stuff.

[@josequiroz4605]

definitely wat im aiming for 1 to 2 hour exterior details.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yessir!

[@josequiroz4605]

​@@diydetailofficialpolishing wise with a 2 pass correct

[@johnnyv5995]

9:10 = ME :) I just CRINGE when I see a wash process that doesn't involve a pre-rinse(knock off the big stuff) with hose/pressure washer, then followed by a wash and another rinse - especially on a winter car. Sorry Guys, just not for me.

[@diydetailofficial]

totally understand. good rule for Rinseless Washing is if you have any doubt it's safe or will scratch, always go for the pre rinse

[@geoffreypleavin5268]

You guys do a great job, I noted though that you said avoid sunshine. I have a two car garage but no drain. How would you suggest I approach washing a car and detailing that has never been detailed? Should I wash the car outside with a foam rinse of and then move the car inside to use DIY rinse less wash and gloss? I don’t have a rotary polisher? Also how would you approach a leather interior to avoid it getting denim on it and also not ending with a slippy interior? Light coloured leather just hates denim

[@diydetailofficial]

Mobile detailers are working outside every day, simply work with the understanding that the sun can do. For interior protection use DIY Detail Interior Ceramic Coating

[@renuing]

Where's your rac-a-tak? I remember you mentioning in another video how the stools create bad posture vs keeping a straight back with the rac-a-tak.

[@diydetailofficial]

Don’t have one in the shop, unfortunately! They are great though

[@jaimedpcaus1]

I didn't see but did you apply the ceramic glass with a rinseless wet fiber towel, right after you polished the hood? By the way, how long does the ceramic glass last/protect?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, wipe off polish residue with a DIY Detail Rinseless Wash towel, then use DIY Detail Quick Beads or DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss as a drying aid. Durability is 4-6 months.

[@johnfreeman440]

Love the video, as always. Is there a reason that you didn't use iron remover during the physical decontamination?

[@diydetailofficial]

thanks. it would have taken longer to use iron remover because that needs to get rinsed off the paint. we wanted to stay within the 1 hour (or as fast as we could get the job done) kind of parameters. so we didn't break out the hose at all

[@richardfox3924]

How much would service cost?

[@diydetailofficial]

Depending on your market it can vary, size of vehicle, condition on vehicle. $250 and up would be a good starting point.

[@kirkwilson5900]

The time checkers will be paying close attention

[@diydetailofficial]

lol we had to fast forward the polishing step because it would have been too boring (I promise, I tried to leave it all in but was like there's no way this is watchable) but with two people we clocked in at just under an hour in real time. Yvan probably could have done it himself in that amount of time haha

[@kirkwilson5900]

@@diydetailofficial Yvan is the fast track Tasker indeed. Like someone else mentioned, he's movin slow n steady 🐢 yet fast as lightning 🌩

[@jamietaylor3075]

Are all random orbitals safe to use on glass

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes but use common sense, I can’t say always for anything ever given so many variables. But short answer yes :)

[@bjimsondetailing]

the job will take double the time used if it's only one person

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@thalegacy6]

Builds character.

[@TannerBobbitt]

2 hours to wash, clay and polish for one person still isn't bad. That should still be at least $150+ per hour.

[@luizalberto7698]

What kind of polisher is the blue one that nick is using?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s called Car Shield, we’ve been testing them out but not available in the states just yet

[@luizalberto7698]

⁠​⁠@@diydetailofficialany estimate when they could be available if you don’t mind me asking?

[@lakesidegroupinc9614]

How would you apply ceramic gloss with your red pad? What if any benefits would be accomplished?

[@diydetailofficial]

we've got a video coming soon with a demo! you'll get a slight amount of "cut" -- really, just a bit of oxidation removal and added shine -- while also applying the product. very minimal expectations around the polishing aspect, but it's a great way to visually improve and protect paint at once

[@ScottEvans-u7g]

How long would this take one person to do? Want to try the rinseless method.

[@diydetailofficial]

It took 2 of us 1 hour. Try it and let us know 😀

[@gilbertpalacios2625]

Quick question, what drying towel do you prefer? The blanket or the waffle weave.

[@diydetailofficial]

Love the drying blanket but 1) it’s out of stock and 2) it’s heavy and takes forever to dry out once wet. The waffle weave’s beauty is in how lightweight and compact it is plus how much it can dry for its size

[@gilbertpalacios2625]

Yeah I like the drying blanket a lot and was going to buy more yesterday but I saw it was out of stock. Was thinking about giving the waffle a try. Do you know when the blanket will be back in stock

[@gilbertpalacios2625]

Yeah I like the drying blanket a lot and was going to buy more yesterday but I saw it was out of stock. Was thinking about giving the waffle a try. Do you know when the blanket will be back in stock

[@vicjensik5985]

​@@diydetailofficialI would love a smaller size drying blanket...

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately the best answer we can give at the moment is, eventually

[@mennak5952]

What’s the point of rinseless?

[@diydetailofficial]

To save time, effort, and resources. Also it’s a very safe wash process.

[@gabrielmontanez4282]

I need to learn how, it is ok not to clean everything. Always learning, just need to put it in practice.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s honestly a tougher skill ( I think ) to do yvans method well (efficient but thorough and yet not spending a ridiculous amount of time) than the 60 hour paint correction. Both are skill sets, however. You get to author your own journey through detailing business and life :)

[@maryhoffman2547]

Would you use the All Clean for wheel wells?

[@diydetailofficial]

You sure can

[@maryhoffman2547]

@diydetailofficial thank you. Didn't see it in video😊

[@thesnicker3000]

Is that keg sufficient enough to rinse the car off after an iron decon/water spot removal?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s sufficient, but not ideal.

[@khimaniz]

So I think I have the process right, I wrote the entire thing down and added some points from one of your other videos as I'll be using Iron Remover. Please let me know if there's anything missing or if you have any corrections: Dilutions: Brake Buster 3:1 Rinseless Wash 256:1 1. Wheels - Spray brake buster on wheels one side at a time. - Scrub. - Spray them down with Rinseless. - Scrub again. 2. Rinseless Wash - Spray car down with Rinseless. - Start from the top down. With sponge use red side first, then go over same area with black side to pick up grit. 3. Decontamination - Spray vehicle down with Rinseless. - With the clay towel already presoaked in Rinseless, spray one pump of Iron Remover on towel and one on surface. With no pressure, wipe surface down. Use one quarter of towel for each quarter of car. - Hose vehicle off and then towel dry. 4. Polish - Dampen polishing pad. - Attach pad to polisher, and spray one pump as it's spinning. - With no pressure on the machine, start with the machine on the surface (Dual Action/ Random Orbital speed 3, Rotary 400 RPM). Slow movements, 50/50 overlap, 4 passes total over each section. - Do one section at a time (a section is no wider than your shoulders). After each section buff with a Rinseless dampened towel, then spray with Ceramic Gloss. Dry immediately. - Wash pad as it gets clogged or use another clean dampened one. 5. Finishing touches - Spray wheels with Ceramic Gloss, then dry. - Using dampened Rinseless towel, wipe down door jambs. Spray with Ceramic Gloss, then dry. - Dress tires if desired.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, one change though , DIY Detail All Clean at 15/1 dilution for the wheels is better and costs less. A modification to do once you run out of that other product.

[@khimaniz]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks! I will make sure to get that next time. I've also been updating my comment here since you replied, and I have it finalized. Looking forward to doing this today on my car!

[@khimaniz]

Yvan, I completed this process on my car yesterday and the results were fabulous... it took me 9 hours though, as it was my first time. I wanted to get your thoughts on this: after the wash and clay towel treatment with Iron remover, I hosed down and dried the vehicle and it was already glossing. After the Gold Standard buffing and ceramic gloss though, I didn't see any difference on 90% of the car other than the really marred up areas that needed the buff. So my question is in the future do I have to buff the entire car or can I save time and focus on trouble areas only? Can I do the same for customers expecting a 6-9 hour service as well, or after I wash and clay their vehicle and notice there's not that many issues, to advise them that I can do just the trouble spots and save them time/money as well? Mind you I only used the yellow waffle pad, so that may also be a factor. One more question: can I reuse the waffle pads on future cars? If so, how many times can I reuse until no longer usable?

[@greghaefs4677]

@@diydetailofficialI think the detailed printout would be awesome. List of material Step by step I know you got videos, but when I am working on it, a printout would be great!

[@dipsg2965]

I like the break down you have done. Curious to see what Ivan would recommend to add Prerinse & Prewash. I seen it on one of Pan the Organizer video. Before the contact wash he did a prerinse(with Rinseless) and prewash(with Foam Cannon) then contact wash. So it would be something like. 1.a Prerinse - Spray car down with Rinseless. - Rinse off with water(Pressure Washer) 1.b Prewash - Apply Foam spray (higher PH for dirty/between season), remove traffic film, bug guts, etc... - Rinse off with water(Pressure Washer)

[@vicjensik5985]

Why didn't you incorporate iron remover? Or water spot remover?

[@diydetailofficial]

To accomplish this in one hour. Feel free to do all the steps 👍