How to use, and properly dilute, our car wash soap! Detailing 101: Incredible Suds

Incredible Suds is a Ph-balanced car wash soap made with advanced surfactants and emulsifiers that are gentle on your paint but tough on dirt and traffic film. No foam cannon? DIY Detail Incredible Suds has you covered with a safe, fun, and great-smelling cleanser for your wash bucket.
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[@josephhales8054]

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[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, Amy is truly invested in making everyone happy.

[@jakewolynski5239]

Much respect to you for posting this comment on there behalf, these guys put in serious work in person and online! God bless !

[@drive2siva]

Such a great underrated tip of pointing the spray gun on the floor after inserting the tip. I have damaged my previous car body coz the tip shot out since it wasn’t fully inserted. I take notes every time sir Yvan talks 🙏

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@stephaniemarkey9396]

I don't have home access to a hose, so I don't get to use this in the fun ways like a foam cannon. It is still, however, great in my wheel bucket at the local coin wash (which thankfully does not prohibit bucket washing). The lubricity and cleaning power helps make my maintenance washes a breeze, and for the same price as the touchless tunnel wash using the coin wash water, I get better results. Awesome product.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@loic4691]

Love the versatility of incredible suds, i think i'm gonna give a try, pure bliss with the boss himself, yvan, doing a demo of his own products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Have fun!

[@jlb3675]

I have been using your rinseless wash first, letting that work for a few minutes, then foam on with your incredible suds and rinse off. Then refoam with incredible suds and do my contact wash. I have been drying with your ceramic gloss most of the time. If I plan on polishing I will use your iron remover and the clay towel and decontaminate, then use your panel prep and polish. Great results with your products!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great to hear!

[@wescat2]

@@diydetailofficial Yvan that is an interesting idea. Is spraying rinseless with polymers and surfactants to encapsulate dirt a good step or does Incredible Suds do the same thing?

[@diydetailofficial]

They are equally good.

[@stevenv9224]

I ditch my foam cannon to use it with the IK pro foam. Can’t tell you how easy it is to use. No more setup on the pressure washer. Just dump incredible suds. In the IK an you good to go. Makes my washing fun again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼. Can’t wait to see your video

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@ryeguy88]

Yeah I'm thinking of doing the same. One tool to use for both mobile and shop applications.

[@stevenv9224]

@@ryeguy88 works great and ease of use too 👍🏻

[@nicholosk7280]

I just bought an IK foamer and it works great 👍! Much cheaper than buying a pressure washer and foam cannon.

[@stevenv9224]

@@nicholosk7280 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Now we talking

[@talkingwithcars]

Used your incredible suds today and was super happy! Very slick and stuck to the surface really well. Currently using your DIY ecosystem (incredible suds, ceramic gloss, and quick beads).....completely satisfied. you guys did it right!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you like them!

[@neilwalker5041]

I must confess I was expecting Nick in this video and he may have poured the Incredile Suds a little heavy. This is a great product which initially reminded me of CarPro Reset. I’m just always craving fried chicken afterwards!

[@diydetailofficial]

Why fried chicken?

[@neilwalker5041]

@@diydetailofficial growing up in the seventies grandma made the best fried chicken and I liked grape kool aid and grape soda. Therefore, I associate grape scent with fried chicken.

[@diydetailofficial]

@neilwalker5041 perfect

[@ThisOldDetailingDude]

Truly great tutorial! Very well done, well explained!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@j1nftw1n]

Can Incredible Suds be used in direct sunlight without any issues? As an enthusiast, I don't have the luxury of shade here in sunny southern California.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, just work accordingly.

[@normm1649]

With a ph of 8.5 as you mentioned below, will it remove my wax, I still like using wax lol, maybe someday. In Canada here I don't want anything that will lessen the life of the wax. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Your wax is safe

[@AdamOke]

I built a Dave's "DIY Detail Keg" with a TeeJet gun and it doesn't really foam Incredible suds well at 80 psi. Do I need a foam cannon or is this sufficient application?

[@AdamOke]

Better yet, what is your dilution for a DIY Keg applicator with incredible suds. I feel like I am using too much just to achieve the ascetics of thick foam.

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s fine

[@chriswoodward5368]

Ok Ivan I have looked and did not find what I was looking for. What is the best way to clean and remove watet stains from a head liner. 2 best carpet cleaner. We use to you take the carpet out yes a pressure washer it works great but I don’t feel like stripping the interior out of the Jeep.

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash for both

[@Jurban5]

I have an IK foam pro 12 just like that but I don't get the suds like that with the incredible suds. I was wondering what color tube you use for your foamer, since there is 3 types, the green dry foam, gray which is general purpose, and then the orange which is wet foam which I've been using. It goes in where the tube connects to the tank, within that T-piece. I'd guess you're using the normal gray tube in yours if not, the green one. Either way, incredible suds as you say, still cleans really well regardless of the foam.

[@diydetailofficial]

Grey.

[@Jurban5]

@@diydetailofficial Appreciate the reply, thank you!

[@MrJSIW]

I've seen people use the rinse less wash with a foam cannon and car wash with foam cannon. Is there a cleaning difference if you're using the foam cannon? Which should you buy?

[@diydetailofficial]

The choice is yours, both clean well

[@josephhales8054]

Awesome video brother!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@gnawty4662]

Arrives tonight! I actually love the “thinner” foam because I follow it up with a bucket wash. Very curious how slick this will be. I usually use GWash (love it) One question: would you APC (15:1) for the pre-wash AND stack it with Incredible Suds and rinse, or rinse the APC before adding Incredible?

[@diydetailofficial]

Rinse before

[@gnawty4662]

@@diydetailofficial I just wanted to add that Incredible suds is the real deal! Well done DIY! I am VERY pleased with the cleaning, ice-skate slickness, and easy rinse off. LOVE how little i need to use.

[@CoolPilot71]

What is the PH level with incredible suds? Does it work the same as CarPro Lift or Bilt Hamber touchless with their high alkalinity numbers? As you know with the harsh Canadian winters, a PH balanced pre-wash soap doesn't always do the job to remove the majority of the dirt and grime before moving on with a rinseless wash.

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Incredible Suds is a ph of 8.5. With it’s high volume of quality surfactants it does a great job of breaking down the dirt.

[@jaimedpcaus1]

How long does quick beads protect the paint? By the way, do you have a video where you begin with incredible Suds and go all the way to polishing and adding a ceramic protection for, say 5 years? Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Quick Beads will last 4-6 months. We tend to cut the videos in 2 because they would be to long otherwise.

[@jaimedpcaus1]

@@diydetailofficial Got it. Do you have your products as a kit on Amazon?

[@cyberjazz]

Yvan, you're the best, but how do you show that clear bucket with a tubular grit guard and not say or link anything on it. Need more information. Google was no help. KUTGW.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s from Detail guards

[@Firstathardware]

Do I have to use quickbeads after every wash? It gets expensive pretty quick. I use ~25 pumps/sprays of it per wash to get the full coverage on a body and wheels of a minivan.

[@diydetailofficial]

Not needed after ever wash

[@chriscuthbertson]

@@diydetailofficial what would you recommend instead of quickbeads as a drying aid

[@user-lj5wv2tt9d]

I noticed your grit guard extends up on all sides. Which bucket/grit guard are you using?

[@diydetailofficial]

Those are detail guards

[@stacyward6315]

Can any other detail spray be used instead of quick beads such as chemical swift wipe, adams detail spray etc......

[@diydetailofficial]

We haven’t tested other brands

[@jojocrawdaddy7487]

Hey fellers, another banger video! I do have a thought about the use of quick beads though. I tried the spraying it from the bottom up method and found it maybe not my favorite as it seems a little clumsy and I feel like the coverage it less than even. What are your thoughts on putting a mixture into a pump sprayer with a fan tip and misting the entire vehicle evenly then rinsing it down? I used to do it that way with Permanon and it seems like this process might be an improvement? Anyway, your thoughts please. Loving the content! Thank you, both!

[@diydetailofficial]

First that would use considerably more. Secondly rinsing from the top down could cause streaks with that much product on the surface. This may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqxpZ5mhrmDbqMsi=BG4PCXay90Ap6JpZ

[@willoverkill8461]

The chart says 1 oz per gallon of water but the graphic afterward says 1 capful per gallon which is 0.5 oz, just want to clarify which is correct? I've been adding 1/4 cup/2 oz to roughly 3 gallons of water and getting good results.

[@diydetailofficial]

One capful is the minimum to get proper lubrication, more gives you more Suds.

[@willoverkill8461]

@@diydetailofficial Excellent thank you for the response. Will the PH of the soapy solution change by using more or less soap?

[@diydetailofficial]

No it’s relatively stable.

[@christopherpape4823]

And verbally he says that all you need is 1 capful for the whole bucket, which is likely 3-5 gallons, this is getting a little confusing. 😆

[@sanch2050]

Why does the bottle say to us 2-3 ounces for handwashing and 4-5 ounces for foam cannon?

[@diydetailofficial]

There was an error in printing

[@iconz116]

1 cap per gallon or 1 ounce per gallon in wash bucket?

[@diydetailofficial]

1 cap or 1/2 oz

[@Nardog1554]

For very hard water do you recommend a little rinse less wash in the bucket with incredible suds?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Incredible Suds is all you need

[@talkingwithcars]

What’s the best place to buy this product, other then your site, as it appears to be out of stock in a couple platforms. Thx

[@diydetailofficial]

Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@talkingwithcars]

@@diydetailofficial thanks!!!

[@talkingwithcars]

@@diydetailofficial any discount codes for Supreme Detailing store?

[@TraumaChaplain]

So if you were to do your clay towel after the wash, you would do a final rinse before adding and wiping down the drying aid?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@sandokan4e]

Thanks for the video. So far, here and in the other videos, it was mentioned to use some form of a drying aid always when drying the car, but is it feasible to use Quick Beads ( or Ceramic gloss) after each wash ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes your choice, or both.

[@ryansolomon4178]

What about using a blower to do most of the drying and then follow up with a rag company drying cloth?

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s an option

[@96spectyper]

We love you yvan but I have never seen incredible suds so runny. Where is nick the mullet mcgurk to show us some real foam.

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol, I’m a minimalist, that’s all you need for cleaning. More will just give you thicker foam.

[@ryansolomon4178]

Can you please confirm if this is ceramic coating safe? Is this something I could use weekly or more for pretty dirty and something more PH neutral for weekly?

[@diydetailofficial]

Definitely coating safe, you could wash 2-3 times a day if you want.

[@ryansolomon4178]

@@diydetailofficial great, I will buy some. I’ve been using Carpro reset but would like something that cleans better that is safe for my ceramic pro coating.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Shake-n-Bake222]

Why does it cost $20 more on Amazon than your website has it for for the gallon jug ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Shipping costs. Amazon “free” shipping isn’t free.

[@jaimedpcaus1]

What are all the steps you take before polishing with your machine? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Wash, decontaminate, dry, polish. We have many videos on ceramic coating prep.

[@IamDetailedAF]

Cheat code to sexy Foam 😎

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes!

[@williambooth7885]

What would be a good way to remove adhesive from an interior dash? Owner before me must have had an ez pass or something

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately that’s difficult

[@williambooth7885]

@@diydetailofficial sooooooo, if you're detailing a costumers car, you'd just leave it?

[@diydetailofficial]

@williambooth7885 yes, unfortunately the removal of the adhesive may damage it worst.

[@08yfz450buck]

Where can i get one of those clear wash buckets?

[@diydetailofficial]

Your favourite restaurant supply.

[@scykotic]

Just waiting until it's easier to get your products here in Australia.

[@clints8888]

they are here now, what state?

[@diydetailofficial]

Car care co has 12 dealers across Australia.

[@scykotic]

I'm in Queensland, I looked at the Car Care Products site as it's listed as the dealer in this state, but they dont seem to carry your products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Send them an email

[@twofast7863]

When are you guys selling internationally 😊

[@clints8888]

they are already

[@diydetailofficial]

We do Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@dennyburgard8725]

7:46 what are your thoughts on an air dryer? I have been using it rather then towel drying the car

[@diydetailofficial]

While it works well, it doesn’t leave it as clean.

[@user-ut3lb5fd5c]

Not so patiently waiting.....

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready to roll

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Spankus28]

Ok, I’ve used some of your products, most of which are good, but this is by far the worst soap I’ve ever used. First off you have 3 different ratios for the product. The one on this video, the one on your website, and the one on the bottle. None of which have left my cats without residue after washing and rinsing per your instructions. I also use a pressure washer, with deionized water inside in a controlled environment. You know if it, you’ve been there promoting your products and filming content. No matter how little I use or how much I rinse it off, there’s still residue and that’s also on a ceramic coated vehicle. Not sure what I’m doing wrong, but it’s just disappointing.

[@diydetailofficial]

You may be using too much.