TOP 5 TOOLS for detailing Efficiency! DIY Detail Podcast #81

[@john_dee1431]

Thanks again guys. I don’t know too many industries where there is this level of attention and support. Much appreciated.

[@diydetailofficial]

You got it! Thanks for your support, we're just getting started:)

[@zeroconduction]

It's not exactly your typical flag tipped brush, but I bought a curveball brush and it's easily one of my favorite tools to use. It makes cleaning an awful lot of surfaces a breeze.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good to know!

[@derekpham2849]

Detailer's helpers belt is a must for mobile or working on large vehicles. Carrying a towel or two with the sprayer of your choice without the need for a cart or walking back to pick it up.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good plan

[@stephenlouden480]

drill brush assortment from very soft boars hai to hatd bristle for weather mats save your wrists while detailing..i use a cordless screwdriver with brush end tips to clean everything inside the car no more shaking my hands and wrists around to interior clean. a must have!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great tip!

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

That green brush has been paying the bills over there for years 😂 great job guys ! These are excellent tips.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@nicholosk7280]

Thank you both for the video. I like how you explained each item as you applied it to the cars.

[@diydetailofficial]

you're very welcome!

[@locar12]

Love the red shoes Yvan! 😄 Hope to get a hold on that legacy sponge soon as the order arrives. +1 on the pad washer. You'll have the assurance of polishing your car with a clean pad!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@jimmystabler3778]

Today I finally ordered 3 kits, rinseless, incredible suds, and interior kits. So excited for it all to show up.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@duanepassey5931]

+1 on the pad washer. Even without it, I was pleasantly surprised at how well DIY Rinseless Wash cleans pads-so far the best pad cleaner I’ve used.

[@diydetailofficial]

great to hear!

[@kimnewling5728]

Boy, the pad washer is very nice. I just hated washing pads by hand after a full day of detailing and polishing. Cleaning the pad as you polish along is great! I do use the little packets of soap that are sold with the washer. Good stuff.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing

[@0-60STYLE]

That pad washer is my next big purchase for sure. The squeezing method works really well but I want to try to clean my pads without getting them all the way soaked. I clean it more often now thanks to these videos, I didn't realize rinseless in a bucket is all it takes

[@diydetailofficial]

our Rinseless is quite powerful so it does work great, but the pad washer is a step up for sure. Thanks for spending time with us today, see ya on the next one!

[@johnough4893]

Another enjoyable and informative video. I especially liked you promoting the use of a brush. Like millions of others I was very sceptical about brushes on paintwork, but in one of your other videos, Ivan, you used a brush and I think you said (if my memory serves) if used sensibly with plenty of lubrication it wouldn't scratch the paint. Since then I now use a Vikan* brush on the underside of the car (sills/rockers and other hard to reach places) and a Chemical Guy's brush on the wheels, all without any scratching problems. So I was delighted to see Nick using the brush as well. I have, since discovering rinseless washing, been using sponges. Where some people use mutiple mitts or towels, I use mutiple sponges: the Ultra Black on the top of the car and windows and lights. BRS or BGS on the main body of the car, and the Legacy on the lower half, as it is easier to grip when crouching down with little danger of dropping it thanks to its shape. By the by: A couple of weeks ago I got my first bottle of Ceramic Gloss. I believe it to be the best drying aid I've used and it puts a great shine of the car as well. You are on to a winner with it, so please don't ever change the formula. * I haven't come across a softer brush than the Vikan. It is a pleasure to use.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@superado2k]

Here for all the knowledge!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@bradstevens2113]

Love you guys. Awesome info. Greatly appreciated. Oh and it’s soda!! 😅

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Omar-qf5mi]

Great timing! I’ve been actively looking for ways to save time with my rinseless washes to get to at or under 15 mins

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad I could help!

[@stevedeneckere6009]

Love your channel and products

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@johnfontaine1257]

Thanks for the great content. I always learn something new.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@maryhoffman2547]

Excited for these tips!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@alkanaalkena3918]

I'm still saving money for buying the System 4000 Pad Washer. It's quiet expensive here in Indonesia, sells around $300. I want to buy a nice rotary machine first. Thanks for the efficiency tricks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Sounds great!

[@donaldgreen9292]

I am roughly 5'9" with a gut, I would add a adjustable height platform. a seat creeper for wheels, tires and lower section of vehicles.

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@edprince2498]

I just purchased my first Black vehicle and had it professionally ceramic coated. I didn't realize what I was getting into with a Black truck. I'm assuming I can use the brush and sponge you talked about on a coated vehicle? I would be using it with Opti pro M-wash from a foam cannon. Great content, professional and easy to watch. I've learned a lot so far. Subscribed!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, yes those are fine

[@Joey-kv6qr]

What are your thoughts of using distilled white vinegar as a glass cleaner?? I had a situation where I had water spots that I didn't remove for a few days then I used chatgpt to help me solve this with home products and it 100% worked. It recommended 1:1 ratio Distilled white vinegar and water. I've never seen glass look so very clean with any other product like this before its like the glass is not even there anymore, this also worked great with the side mirrors. I was thinking of even adding a bit of ONR to make it safer to us with microfiber towel or sponge. Once water spots are gone I wash once again with car soap and apply rain-x to protect & make hydrophobic again.

[@diydetailofficial]

If it worked for you, great

[@JustS0meNO0b]

I got a question, you know those youtubers that say 1 step is 50-70% swirls removal, and 2 step is 70 to 90. What would you say in that case for your wool pad cutting ability for one step and wool then yellow for 2 step? and yellow pad alone probably just works great as a paint enchancement.

[@diydetailofficial]

Percentages are hard to determine. On many cars the wool pad is all you need. The gold pad is a great one step pad.

[@stevefischer197]

Great tips!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidruggles996]

Great video guys! Is there a reason not to put a link to Scott Grave's kegs in the description on your video? Keep up the awesome work with videos, customer service and great products. ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Who’s Greg?

[@davidruggles996]

Hahaha, sorry I tried to type Grave's and autocorrect made it "Greg". I edited the comment. 🤦‍♂️My bad! ​@@diydetailofficial

[@diydetailofficial]

It is in the description, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a563hJShlNqDfMksi=kB7XxY-3dPReI_y4

[@booboocushion30]

Thanks fellas! As soon as you said "pop" I knew where you were from 😅

[@diydetailofficial]

lol

[@erichughes6119]

A mobile detailer. I'm doing first, a rinseless wash, and then the wheels. I really want to not use my generator and pressure washer on the wheels because my generator is loud. I'm looking at the rinse kit cube, but it is expensive. A good way to rinse the wheels without using your pressure washer when doing a rinseless wash would be awesome. Can you compare the rinse kit with your keg for this job? If you are not sure what the rinse kit is, please look at it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Do you have a link?

[@1bballplayer2011]

I made a diy ringer for this exact situation. Look up diy portable rinser here on KZbin and you can find a bunch of videos to follow

[@1bballplayer2011]

I made mine out of a Harbor freight 2 gallon sprayer and a plastic rv blow out plug. The small end goes into the hose and the large end connects directly to a regular spray nozzle. I glued mine in the hose to make sure it doesn’t come loose. Cost me less than 20 dollars.

[@drive2siva]

Looking forward to this ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Hope you like it!

[@davestewart9146]

Great video, thanks guys 😁👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joshuawrinn34]

what is that yellow DIY Detail polisher? when are they gonna be released?

[@diydetailofficial]

It will be available end of March

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

Where do you get your clear buckets?? I love them.. I’m not paying $400 for 3 buckets from OG…

[@diydetailofficial]

Local restaurant supply

[@PAB-s1]

Great video! Can I use the IK foamer to apply rinseless wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@rbakkify]

I have 3 different questions 1. A waffle pad on a flat surface will touch less surfaces compared to a flat surface, but if you press the pad hard to the surface it will be the same But if the entire pad is covered with polish, you have a bigger surface covered with polish with the waffle pad When you polish on a flat surface, X procent of the pad is not in contact with the paint, and that pad Heat and pressure will increase the procent in contact with the paint And that surface now contains unused polish, if you now polish over corners and edges, this surface will come into contact with the paint So there are many variables to take into account. It would be great with a more technical video where you explain why and how in more detail 2. I have seen videos where Rupes shows how to prime their polishing pads You make draw a + on the pad with the polishing agent Then, on a black car hood, they show you press down the machine with medium pressure and speed 2 for 20 to 30 seconds This is to spread the polishing agent and get the pad warm If you compare this with the 5-5-5 method, you would think that the area that has now been treated will be different to the rest of the paint on the car Won't a "blank" spot appear there? 3. What polisher will cut the fastest? 5 inch pad and 32 mm orbit, or 21 mm orbit an 6 inch pad? A last thing Here in Norway people believe we have to use a degreaser to get the car clean And one company working with Feynlab coating tell me i have to use acid before i coat the car This guy are the European trainer for Feynlab I want to use all clean, but is not easy to get it to Norway in the 4 gallon What is the right answer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your questions 1. Try both for yourself, you will then appreciate the value of a waffle pad vs a flat pad. 2 pad priming is a great way to sell you polish. 3 about the same when you factor in surface area vs stroke ( what company has a 32mm stroke?) If washed regularly no need for harsh chemicals.

[@rbakkify]

Tacsystem polisher DP-6500 32 mm DP-5500 25 mm, DP-5000 21 mm I have the gold standard polish and the yellow waflepads And the rinsless of course😄

[@rbakkify]

Thanks for det answers You guys are the only one teaching the right way to do things I love you guys😄

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@rbakkify]

But you do'tt give me an answer about 21 stroke and 6 Inc pad compared with 32 stroke and 5 Inc pad😊

[@davefgs2399]

I have a question unrelated to this video, but you know, I'm really enjoying the rinseless process so I'm really trying to understand its limitations. I've seen you guys use various chems in a rinseless wash but I wanna see where to draw a line on "too much". Let's say I have a coated vehicle, I do my pre-treatment, I do my wash, but then I also need that little extra punch and I go for a second round using an acidic shampoo as a contact wash to unclog the coating. Will I be safe by just rinsing everything off with a pump sprayer and my rinseless or is it too much of an aggressive product to risk it? 🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

If you’re coating is masked by mineral accumulation, wash as normal, then use DIY Detail Water Spot Remover , its much more effective and efficient than an acidic shampoo. Yes you can rinse it off using DIY Detail Rinseless Wash, but a hose would be best.

[@UGA.D]

Great! What is the clear bucket with the red sidewall grit guards?

[@diydetailofficial]

Those are food service buckets

[@user-yp3sg5yc1r]

I have seen Ivan using a wheeled kneeler/chair. Is there info on those?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a prototype we are working on

[@chriss3959]

Much appreciated!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to help!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready to roll

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@jedward3]

What’s your opinion on pairing your yellow and wool pad with a forced action DA such as the flex 3401? Too much heat?

[@diydetailofficial]

It works , but because of the short stroke they are not very efficient tools.

[@kennythomsonjr5553]

Will you ever carry & recommend a specific rotary polisher? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

yep! We have a rotary polisher coming out (along with a 25mm dual action machine) in March:)

[@kennythomsonjr5553]

@@diydetailofficial sweet. I'll get both. Thank you for your response

[@kennythomsonjr5553]

Can you say the brand?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, DIY Detail

[@Workrelatedstufff]

I keep hearing apc, all purpose cleaner and how to be carful with it but always see people spraying car sides and tires. What’s a safe apc to buy that I don’t have to worry about for pre washing cars and tires ????

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail All Clean

[@stevenv9224]

Great video guys like always👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼 did you guys stop selling the IK on the site?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@johneemmel8611]

Soda pop!!! There Yvan Everyone is included lol

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@PictureProStudios]

I like the dungeon look. Just curious, why the change in the workshop ?

[@diydetailofficial]

We now own instead of rent

[@highlandsautodetailing]

Theres a fellow youtuber out there that claims the damp pad can create inconsistent paint correction, by effecting the way the polish creme is suppose to work. Whats your thoughts on that? I also noticed the often high speed rotation from cleaning after every section is really hard on the pads and seems to wear them out fast, the foam itself and the Velcro. Any feedback appreciated as always!

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s the opposite of our observations. Try both methods for yourself and decide which you prefer

[@nadiussilva9416]

Honestly the biggest difference in being efficient I noticed was when I got a drill brush and steamer when it comes to interior jobs

[@diydetailofficial]

for sure! And compressed air is wonderful on interiors. I guess we really just focused on exterior washes/detailing for this video :)

[@ajaysmind5291]

Great video! But I'm a bit confused on saying there isn't more dirt on the wheels than the rest of the car. Would you not consider brake dust to make the wheels dirtier?

[@diydetailofficial]

The brake design dust accumulates a little more on unprotected wheels, but if washed regularly, not an issue.

[@warpig03]

What if you don't own polishing machines. Can it be done by hand

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but for less than $100 you can have everything you need to polish your paint at home. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrcsi=RSX3erXjU9nlAm2X

[@chriss3959]

If you don't have a pad washer, could you still use just one pad if you use the bowl of rinseless for cleaning pads?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, watch today’s video for a more in depth look at pad care

[@user-on8cl1ig5d]

Pad washer is worth every penny I paid used one pad !!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@user-ut3lb5fd5c]

Awesome!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Secret_Sun33]

What is a pad break? At 14:39 Ivan talks about a pad break on some DA's. Any link to an article or image to clarify? Thanks in advance!

[@diydetailofficial]

A pad brake is a mechanism that prevents the pad from free spinning. Most use a simple rubber piece rubbing against the backing plate.

[@nejcpanic6704]

What exactly do you mean by lacquer paint vs plastics paint? Can you be very specific. Do you say that modern clear coats that are polyurethane based (right?) are plastic?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct, modern paints are a form of plastic. Older laquer paints were an organic

[@gogators5762]

Sweet!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks!

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great program, what model rotary did you use?

[@diydetailofficial]

The soon to arrive DIY Detail rotary

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

I showed up too late. I set a reminder but didn't get reminded.

[@diydetailofficial]

Sorry

[@KingRockets]

Does the red pad have any cutting ability at all or it strictly all finish?

[@diydetailofficial]

A minimal amount of cut

[@israelberrios2050]

Have used the damped pad technic but the night caught me and the pad didn't ever dry enough and it clogged like hell

[@diydetailofficial]

It can be cleaned

[@israelberrios2050]

@@diydetailofficial by washing it

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@0-60STYLE]

Wait... I have an industry breaking idea... I'm gonna use the legacy sponge for ceramic coat application... I gotta order one, I really like how it's cut like that, it would be perfect for cleaning my angly bumper

[@diydetailofficial]

You might need a lot of coatings

[@kevinmorales2910]

I cannot find that pad washer anywhere 😭😭😭

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately we sell out of our inventory quickly whenever it’s in stock

[@neilhibbert5201]

O s f wing marked rear wing damage. 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

lol

[@cfrontron]

Old man going wonky...😂

[@diydetailofficial]

how so?

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Great video. 💪🫡 I’m still working on getting the keg from Scott graves. Hopefully in the next few months 💪💪

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, it’s worth the wait