How to wash, clay and PROTECT your car in 21 minutes!

This video outlines how to wash, decontaminate and protect your vehicle -- think of this as a very quick "maintenance" wash, one that actually deep cleans the paint and leaves protection behind at the same time. There are many more steps involved in a "deep dive" detail, but this method is actually more than just a basic wash. We hope you enjoy the method, and let us know if you have any questions!
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[@marinam7886]

I appreciate nick asking questions

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@dmbsituation]

My 7 and 9 year old sons always ask to help wash my cars. DIY details products are easy to put on, require low effort, and make cleaning the cars something that’s quickly done even outside. Appreciate the videos and products you guys offer.

[@diydetailofficial]

That is awesome!

[@Dead__Byte]

These are my favorite types of videos from you guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Radial-racer]

The first time I tried your procedure of one person on body, one on wheels we wash, clay decontamination ready for polish in 20 minutes. We were blown away

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@KenThePlumber]

Just spent the day polishing and putting the 3 year coating on my pickup. I don't think it has ever looked better.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, please show your work in our facebook group bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

[@kirkwilson5900]

Wait til it rains or your first wash n rinse...you'll be blown away. That 3 year coating is really good

[@3400grandam]

Lol I did this the other day but with incredible suds in the foam cannon, PSD towel with iron remover, water spot remover, tree sap remover, quick beads and ceramic gloss as a drying aid and it took me 4 hours. My car looks better than ever though!

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Why did you use both quick breads and ceramic gloss?

[@3400grandam]

@@TheBreakfastLover I used quick beads as a spray and rinse and then used ceramic gloss as a drying aid for extra lubrication to avoid swirls

[@rooboy99]

4 hours? You need to get Yvan around to get that done in an hour

[@eugeniocamporato2138]

Always a pleasure watching you both work and give out great tips! Keep it up. 👍🏻

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, will do!

[@TRK-up2zw]

I have some Gold Standard Polish on the way to me now! When you mentioned in your videos that it can be used on trim, it was an easy decision. Thanks, Yvan, for answering my (probably annoying) questions the past couple weeks in comments on videos from years ago to today's. I'm getting back to detailing my car after life handed me a decade-long pause, and you and Pan* have helped me sprint to catch up with the latest tools. *AKA Kid Lubricious, cos he's so smooth.

[@diydetailofficial]

Keep the questions coming.

[@DKSOOHOO1]

I'm a bit confused. I viewed an older ESOTERIC KZbin video which suggested to never clay the paint unless it will be machine polished afterward as claying will cause marring and scratching. He suggested that it was better to just chemically decontaminate and have a bit of crunchy contamination left than to have scratched paint. Are your new Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towels safer than claybars? Love your videos. Thanks!

[@o1cloud]

im confused now as well, hope this question is addressed.

[@BlutoandCo]

​@ita-n6gyour saying every single type of mitt dosnt? 😂

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Decon towels are not clay, and do not marr the paint with proper lubrication.

[@iam1smiley1]

I've been doing this over 30 year's. I prefer a real wash and chemical decontamination. Dragging whatever is on the paint, all over it with clay doesn't seem like a good idea to me.

[@brianr749]

@@TheBreakfastLover It's not the towel that marrs the paint, it's dragging the lifted contaminants.

[@bionic_warrior]

Great job to show the process. If I make a sprayer with rinse less in it does it have a time limit to use it? I.e I don’t use it all this weekend so can I keep it for the next week or two?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@demolisher-g13-83]

Another great video! You guys are the best 💪 Keep it up, you always make my day ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great job, enjoyed watching and learning.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you 🤗

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Great video. Adding this service to my menu! ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Wonderful!

[@camyota]

Man I need me somewhere nice like that to detail cars!

[@sledgehamma]

You and me both!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a goal for many

[@geddycostello8439]

I really like the color of that Mercedes-Benz.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s not common for a MB

[@jacobwilson4665]

Hey Yvan! Hey Nick! I love your guys videos! Sometimes I see you use a Ceramic Gloss as a decontamination towel lube and Sometimes you use an iron remover, and I know yall touched on it in the video, but could you please explain a little deeper when I should use one or the other?

[@diydetailofficial]

For regular maintenance DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss, if you have rust stains, or before polishing use DIY Detail Iron Remover

[@jacobwilson4665]

​@@diydetailofficialThank you!

[@jacobwilson4665]

​@diydetailofficial wait why are we using the decontamination towel on a maintenance wash?

[@jlb3675]

Like that bucket dolly and that creeper seat you have there. Where can we find them?

[@diydetailofficial]

Those are currently prototypes

[@vicb6019]

Great Video like always… Where did you get the Red Gloves??❤❤

[@diydetailofficial]

amzn.to/3WrefBu

[@nikt8135]

recommendation for cleaning the decon towel after claying? just rinse with water?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes …here’s a great video about that: How to use our CLAY TOWEL! (And what NOT to use as a “clay lube”)| PODCAST 112 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipivqGx9nZmDfKs

[@robtaylor5141]

Great video ! Can you provide the make/model of that amazon electric sprayer Nick is using. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Can’t find it anywhere, the Cars with Keav KZbin channel has several reviews on battery sprayers

[@davidboyce6427]

I got mine from Carzilla the brand is called Detail POPO it’s a 64oz but Amazon sells a 32oz size from the brand SOLO👍

[@oliver.79]

I ceramic coated my 2 cars this past month, so I am now on “maintenance mode”. Quick questions: 1) I am using rinseless wash now, but I do have some Maguires Wash and Wax leftover. Can I still wash my cars with that? I am not interested in the wax part…it is just to not throw it away. Would that do any damage on the stack application? 2) Can I ever do any polishing on my cars (jeweling pad for example)? Or would that damage the coating? I am just wondering the do’s and don’ts. Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

You can use that product, but it may temporarily reduce beading. Any form of polishing will damage the coating.

[@oliver.79]

Perfect! Thank you! I bought more products yesterday from you guys. I love them! Thank you!

[@TraconWizard]

I've heard using your hand in a plastic sandwich bag is a good way to tell if a decon is needed. Thoughts?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@Tigerbergslim]

Off-topic question. Can Plastic Trim Restore and Protect be used on my Mercedes engine bay plastic cover ? Great video btw 👌🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can!

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Hey Yvan and Nick. I'm slowly buying your products as I use up the remaining my other products. I have a question though. So during the clay process, instead of using quick beads, can I use KCX Power Wax instead? Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

We have never tried it like this, do a small test section

[@TRK-up2zw]

Thanks, Nick, for explaining that you don't need to polish after every time you use your synthetic clay towel. But if I were to "clay" wipe once a month along with a regular contact washes, would that eventually shorten the life of my coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

No, but there’s no need to use the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel that often.

[@TomScelfo]

Please provide a link to the dolly that Yvan uses for lower portions of the car - it looks perfect!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a prototype we are working on

[@TomScelfo]

It looks like a winning design! 😊

[@curtisbender1945]

Ok, what is this delicious ear food at @20:43 Got me bopping my head while I watch!

[@diydetailofficial]

It's from Epidemic Sound: Ragtime, peerless

[@laxbeach2381]

Not really a Mercedes fan, but man that car looks good. Even better by end of video.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@johnfontaine1257]

Great video- 2 questions. 1. The process is the same for a coated vs non coated car? If no, what’s different in the process. 2. When you sell your mobile kneeling device- will there be an ability to hang it on the wall?

[@diydetailofficial]

Same process, yes it can easily hang on the wall

[@johnfontaine1257]

@@diydetailofficial thanks!

[@kendavis1198]

Yvan, you said you had a "FOAMING HANDLE" On the KEG. Is there such an Animal / Attachment available for use on the IK FOAM PRO 12 Sprayer?? BTW, I don't have any HELPERS 😂.

[@diydetailofficial]

We got the handle here Https://www.thedetailguy.biz/shop No helper also means less talking and more working.

[@celaveq44]

Hello, thank you for the video. I don`t understand how you clean little tiny spots and details around the car without using a brush?

[@diydetailofficial]

The legacy sponge is quite effective

[@drive2siva]

While there is sun this time of the year in Denver amazingly, can I mix a bit of incredible suds to the V1 diy rinse-less for prefoam fun

[@diydetailofficial]

Just use DIY Detail Incredible Suds or DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash. If you want you can, it will not improve nor degrade performance.

[@jackevans3794]

I put on diy 3 year ceramic coating within last couple months, using the ceramic gloss and this method alas a topper or would that just be wasting the ceramic gloss product? BTW: good video!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a good way to occasionally decontaminate your paint.

[@williambooth7885]

If you have V1 of rinseless. Could you spray it on, followed by either ceramic gloss or quick beads, THEN take the sponge to it? Doing so adds slickness and sealing at the same time? Or,is it kinda counter productive? Followed obviously with your microfiber

[@diydetailofficial]

No need, follow what’s been done here, V1 or V2

[@craigkaeding3203]

what battery powered sprayer is it? There's several and I don't want to waste time on junk.

[@diydetailofficial]

Go take a look at the Cars with Keav KZbin channel, he has several reviews.

[@MrJackulous]

When would you use the clay towel vs a full clay bar situation?

[@diydetailofficial]

Unless you’re removing overspray, the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel is all you need

[@FlightRobXIII]

If I use DIY gold standard and fully polish my car to prep for ceramic coat, would APP still be necessary or would the polish step cover it?

[@diydetailofficial]

C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) is a replacement for DIY Detail Panel Prep

[@TheBigbake01]

When are going to see those awesome knee creepers for sale?

[@diydetailofficial]

Early 2025

[@DizConnected]

A lot of times I will wash the car and just use DIY rinse-less wash v2 with the decon cloth. I don't see any marring or scratches so will continue, until I need to decon Iron or want to apply some protection.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good

[@lowasteam5319]

Got some stubborn bug residue on hood and mirrors. Is less diluted all clean the way to go or less diluted rinseless…. Or, something else recommended?

[@diydetailofficial]

They could be etched, that will require polishing How to Polish Paint for beginners! #detailing #polishing #paintcorrection #diydetail kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrc

[@Robgmarshall]

One questions that’s been running round my head on the comment on the initial chemical, rinse is just removing the grit using Rinse Less. What advantages with this view is there if using All Clean etc?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can use DIY Detail All Clean , but it’s generally not needed unless it’s extreme.

[@dunlap920]

I just need to clean my paint after decon wash and before coating. What is the lightest polish and pad for something like this? Gold Standard and Jeweling Pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@xR4VENSx]

Could you do this method on top of an existing paint sealant? Would the clay towel remove the existing sealant and therfore top it again with new protection.

[@diydetailofficial]

Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel is non abrasive and will not remove a coating

[@jurre9892]

May I ask if you have any idea on when rinselash wash V2 and all the V2 polishing pads will be available at the European distributors?

[@diydetailofficial]

Some distributors have them. Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@jurre9892]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you, I will ask around!

[@B-Rex]

What is the keg being used? What brand, or where can it be purchased.

[@diydetailofficial]

Https://www.thedetailguy.biz/shop

[@michaelsiska8179]

Does the Ceramic Gloss change any properties of the towel making it less absorbent?

[@diydetailofficial]

It can over time

[@drrok4603]

What is the best way to clean bug guts out of the sponge? I always have them stuck in the cracks between the “fingers” after cleaning the front end.

[@diydetailofficial]

Rub up against the grit guard

[@drrok4603]

That gets most out, but not all. Also, the floating parts get on the sponge when you pull it back out of the bucket.

[@ChiGalKMcAcura]

Foam or rinseless? Both? Tuning in to find out.

[@diydetailofficial]

tune in haha

[@eliaskjartanbjarnason3508]

How much did you charge for this kind of service?

[@diydetailofficial]

$150

[@ShaneBrindley]

@@diydetailofficial Did this include any interior cleaning?

[@shawnhann2858]

Where can you buy the “foaming handle” for the keg and what is it called? I’m in Canada if that matters

[@diydetailofficial]

Https://www.thedetailguy.biz/shop

[@garrettthomas9480]

Do you have links to the keg sprayer and the battery powered foamer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Https://www.thedetailguy.biz/shop

[@ivanflores9577]

Can i used quick beads the same way? Since I don't have that product on hand just yet.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@FelixBouchardDetail]

Hi, The tire dressing brush is back order at TOC. Is there a difference between it and the green brush? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Both will work

[@williamsanders1296]

We are mobile can we do this outside

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@DavidAg02]

I'm having an impossible time getting Ceramic Gloss to last. It doesn't appear to hold up very well to heat. I've noticed that after just a few drives all protection is gone right in the center of the hood where it gets the hottest. Parking the car outside on a sunny day also appears to destroy it. That's with no rain or weather of any kind, just sun and heat. That's on freshly clayed and polished paint with the ceramic gloss allowed 24 hours to cure.

[@diydetailofficial]

What did you polish with?

[@rhsab1]

do you have a link for the battery sprayer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Check out Cars with Keav

[@georgina_gsm]

Lovely car 😍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@unreviewed]

You mention using a foaming gun with your keg. Can you give me more info or part # - ?

[@diydetailofficial]

We got it from www.thedetailguy.biz/shop

[@unreviewed]

@@diydetailofficial Scott! Thanks.

[@Charliiebr]

If I order a wash kit will i get the new sponge and how would i know its the new one ?

[@diydetailofficial]

We only have the new one

[@totalcardetail5035]

So is this wash, clay and PROTECT really a Wash & Wax? It wasn't clear. Also, what did you charge for this type of service?

[@diydetailofficial]

$150

[@mikezz751]

How many capfuls of incredible suds or rinseless wash to 900ml of water for foam cannon. I just got mjcc foam cannon and ordered your soaps.

[@diydetailofficial]

2 capfuls

[@mikezz751]

​@diydetailofficial also one other question. When I get rinseless wash. How many capfuls in spray bottle such as 16 oz or 24 oz bottle . I would like to use it as quick detailer for spot cleaning on paint and interior. Thanks for the response.

[@fracture589]

​@@mikezz751just dunk a bottle in your bucket next time you do a rinseless wash

[@simeon-b9z]

Can you make a video on waxing plz

[@diydetailofficial]

When we release our wax shortly.

[@stevewood5255]

Is this something that you want to do on a car that had the DYI 5 year Ceramic Coating applied in Decembeber 2024.

[@kenoman2007]

I'm curious to know if you can use the clay towel on a coated car too.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jefferrrson1x]

Link the auto sprayer from amazon?

[@diydetailofficial]

Check out the Cars with Keav KZbin channel

[@patrikkihlman6979]

If I use the claytowel on glas with a glasscoating can the towel remove the coating?

[@Tiny_totem]

It's quite likely due to even the light abrasive nature of any paint decon method. Would recommend trying safe chemical decon as much as possible

[@diydetailofficial]

The DIY Detail Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel is non abrasive, it will not remove a coating

[@gj91471]

Your DIY Detail product bottles are leaking..at the Join ar the bottom of the Bottle. This is happening in the UK.

[@diydetailofficial]

Please make your local distributor aware.

[@gj91471]

@@diydetailofficial they already know about the issue.

[@romanbl9764]

What is the difference between v1 and V2 Rinseless wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Better lubricity

[@billatchison9898]

How much shipping is there to Ohio?

[@diydetailofficial]

The website will give you an estimate based on your location and order.

[@eddieblount216]

I wash my ceramic coated car i spray rineless wash and rinceless wash in bucket and i dont rinse with hose at all i have no swirls

[@diydetailofficial]

Good

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@JRichDetailz]

Still waiting on the gallon version of water spot remover 😭😭😭

[@diydetailofficial]

So are we

[@HeavenlyDetailz]

WOOHOO!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@sturam1500]

This car was 90% clean and wasnt really dirty as mentioned by a earlier comment. Would this method work on a slightly dirtier car?

[@Dead__Byte]

(Copy and paste of the same reply I made under a different comment) Cameras naturally hide a lot of imperfections and dirt. Plus, if you're avid about keeping your vehicle's paint maintained, you won't have has much to clean. I've cleaned visibly dirty vehicles with only rinseless. No hose, just a 2 gallon electric keg sprayer filled with water and rinseless diluted 265:1. I pretreat with it, do the wheels and tires with iron remover and All Clean while the rinseless emulsifies, rinse the wheels and tires with the rinseless solution, and hit the paint again with the keg sprayer to get more rinseless on the paint. I'll even adjust the atomizer to a heavier flow for more "psi" if needed to knock off debris or dirt, start my contact wash with the legacy sponge, use on small drying towel with ceramic gloss as my drying aid/last step protection or- use the decon towel with ceramic gloss as the lubricant, dry up the paint, ceramic gloss the wheels, and tire shine. Works like a charm and I end up with a clean, glossy, and protected vehicle. No scratches. It's a fantastic method

[@elonsus9747]

If a car is slightly dirtier, you can use all clean as a pre soak and rinse. Then start your contact wash with rinse-less. I don’t use soap anymore.

[@diydetailofficial]

The technique is the same.

[@sturam1500]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks. Much respect to DIY.

[@RayNLA]

There most definitely can be iron particles contaminating the paint.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes there are, but they don’t have to be removed every time

[@battlefield5826]

😯

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@GRJCLyon]

Would be nice if they could keep stock. I create a cart, go to check out and then it's out of stock before I pay. WTF?

[@diydetailofficial]

Other than pads are inventory issues are behind us

[@JC-3410]

What’s the music? 2:15. -3:15?

[@diydetailofficial]

We get our music from Epidemic Sound: Sandungeate, El Equipo Del Norte

[@Bullitt1768]

Yeah, it takes me a half hour to just do my wheels, tires and wheel wells 😂😂.

[@diydetailofficial]

We all have different needs

[@Zcamm]

Categorize as a wax!….. when is the wax coming out tho?!??

[@diydetailofficial]

Soon, finishing up long term testing

[@DMUSA536]

How about doing a video with one person cleaning a car.

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a few, here’s one LIVE: Wash, Decontaminate and Polish (Q&A) kzbin.infoQh_TMIedkEk?feature=share

[@DMUSA536]

@@diydetailofficial thanks I missed it a few months ago

[@artk8445]

Then you have to watch a video that's twice as long.

[@jimgoodwin6440]

It's not 21 minutes. It's 42 minutes. Two people, 21 minutes each.

[@diydetailofficial]

Remove the cameras and talking cuts it down to an easy 30 minutes or less

[@rooboy99]

Thats cheating guys. 21mins for 2 of you. 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

True, and concentrating on doing the job instead of filming shortens the time considerably

[@rooboy99]

​@@diydetailofficialTrue also.

[@StefanKamer]

21 min with 2 people. Kind of makes a difference

[@johnward5228]

Great video. Would this be good as first wash after ceramic coating to use ceramic gloss?? How long after a coating would you use Iron Remover versus Ceramic gloss?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, and so does filming. One person can easily do this in 30 minutes

[@Noooname2024]

90% clean car. Bring next time a bit dirtier car please😢

[@BlutoandCo]

​@ita-n6g🤡

[@AJ56]

On camera cars look a lot cleaner than they are, tried and checked many times.

[@OnlyBobaFett]

Could also not let your car get a “bit dirtier”.

[@Dead__Byte]

Cameras naturally hide a lot of imperfections and dirt. Plus, if you're avid about keeping your vehicle's paint maintained, you won't have as much to clean. I've cleaned visibly dirty vehicles with only rinseless. No hose, just a 2 gallon electric keg sprayer filled with water and rinseless diluted 256:1. I pretreat with it, do the wheels and tires with iron remover and All Clean while the rinseless emulsifies, rinse the wheels and tires with the rinseless solution, and hit the paint again with the keg sprayer to get more rinseless on the paint. I'll even adjust the atomizer to a heavier flow for more "psi" if needed to knock off debris or dirt, start my contact wash with the legacy sponge, use on small drying towel with ceramic gloss as my drying aid/last step protection or- use the decon towel with ceramic gloss as the lubricant, dry up the paint, ceramic gloss the wheels, and tire shine. Works like a charm and I end up with a clean, glossy, and protected vehicle. No scratches. It's a fantastic method.

[@Bull1the1Great]

It's about presentation, and tutorial , level of dirt is not that important, the technique is

[@JS-qw8hy]

Come on guys 21 minutes is about as accurate as a Democrat jobs creation report. It took two guys 21 minutes which equals one guy doing it in 42 minutes and that’s assuming he doesn’t take a break because of twice as much work being done. Secondly, all of your chemicals, sprays, wash And equipment was prepared prior to the video and that would take one person at least another 15 to 25 minutes. So in reality if one person did everything, nonstop, you’re talking about easily 65 to 70 minutes not 21. Is this a big deal? No, but questions the accuracy of your Clickbait title. I want question how dirty or problematic the car itself was because I’m not there working on it like you, but it certainly doesn’t appear to be too dirty.

[@diydetailofficial]

Filming and talking add to that time as well. For a professional detailer, the products should be organized and ready to go. In my shops this was a very popular service that on average took 1 employee 20 mins to complete.

[@righand]

I won’t buy a black roofed car. WHY DO PEOPLE BUY THIS CRAP!

[@diydetailofficial]

Some people like them.

[@Hellcat71782]

Ya ok it takes 21 minutes to take all that junk out and clean it up and put it away.

[@diydetailofficial]

Depends on how your organized.

[@knighthight3546]

You guys seem to not have much chemistry, really though. Seems like you guys have some fued. You two should talk it out, whatever it is between you. Don't make awkward videos like this, please.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@knighthight3546]

@@diydetailofficial you guys are great, I am trying to start my own mobile detailing business, trying to get out of my full time job as a Ford technician. These videos you guys produce are extremely helpful and informative. Just not a fan of the older gentleman trying to sneak little attacks at the younger gentleman. The younger gentleman asking all the right questions and the older gentleman has all the right answers.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.