What I WISH I KNEW when I started Detailing: DIY Detail Podcast #31

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[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

Talks like these are what EVERY beginning Detailer should listen to. It’s so easy coming into this industry to think that you have to have EVERY tool and use EVERY tool ALL THE TIME! I stopped even carrying my barrel brush. I do like my steamer though but it has its place!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@stephen1503]

Rinseless dampened towel as a “pretreat” to clean the interior is a gem. Usually takes care of most everyday grime on hard surfaces, knocks any light dust, and gives you a better idea of what you’re really working with

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@johnmusk7007]

You are the godfather of detailing in my eyes yvan

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Nightfall.]

All my detail equipment just came in and I Detailed my car with your wash clay seal process. AMAZING RESULTS. can’t wait to get my first clients. DIY detail is the top of the line!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@05xrunner]

I have been doing this as a hobby for about 17years. I have used almost everything under the sun. The one thing I learned from how I use to be. No more the crazy compound and polish to remove every scratch there is. I now find a proper single stage does enough of a job because they will eventually work them way into the paint again. I can finish my car faster and enjoy it more.

[@diydetailofficial]

Well said

[@neilwalker5041]

Thank you for the great tips and especially with wheel barrels. Wheel barrels are my weakness and always have been but I have noticed almost every customer had no idea they were black. You guys are amazing!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Ecdetails]

Top 5 things I learned 1. not your fault they have stains 2. If you spent 15 mins trying to get a stain out it's not coming out 3. Start with the driver's side of the interior ( you start less tired) 4. Perfection is the birds and doesn't exist 5. Ethos definition - the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspiration as always men great stuff and guess what all we had to dois watch and learn

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@aldaley3537]

Excellent advice as always. I put away all products and equipment after every detail and wash all the microfiber towels. Never get tired of friends commenting how organized and clean my garage and that a car is always parked there.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@2Shine55]

I'm guilty of of what Ivan spoke about the steamer. When I first got it yup.....STEAM CLEAN EVERYTHING!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@TransformationDetail]

This video is soooooooo good!!!! You guys told absolutely no lies All tips and methods I use in my business 👏🏾

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Birdmacher]

“Ether” might be the word you were looking for @4:46, but field might be even more accurate.

[@broncoupe]

Great advice as ever as a 17 plus year veteran still learning what’s most important still interested that’s the edge

[@diydetailofficial]

Learning is what makes detailing fun.

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

“Fireside Chat”. Wonder where that came from…. You guys are great.. love your videos

[@diydetailofficial]

The term was popularized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

[@seabrew1]

haha i'm an hobbyist - about 4 years now - and only have cleaned my wheel barrels once when they were off the car. I don't have any wheel barrel brushes either.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@raymondmurphy7314]

You guys are great. Always looking forward to the next video. My DIY supply has also expanded.😂. Thanks fellas

[@diydetailofficial]

Our pleasure!

[@davidkasparian3813]

Y’all put the legacy sponge as a gift that is very appreciated 🤲🏼❤️just unboxed the rinseless kit absolutely thrilled with these products going to try them out tomorrow 😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Enjoy!!

[@bluegrasskid4835]

That's awesome that they did that for you.

[@dionisispan1983]

My god you are doing a great job! I am from Greece (a little country in Europe). This is amazing because i have the ocd of a detailer but as years go by i see people around me and i only have one advice. Have fun washing your car. One pretty quick and funny example. I am Just a weekend warior so i spent almost 3 days washing decon and aplaying an all in one (cleaner wax if you prefer) to our family black suv witch we dont use that much. I saw the imperfections but my wife thought it was perfect! 7 days later i wanted to apply a spray wax as a topper so as i cleaned the big one i also cleaned the little daily car. So my wife comes out and see the little sky-blue color car and says to me " o my god.... It s amazing and it took you only 2 hours now". So for some people a good wash looks as perfect as a 1 or 2 step paint restoration! PS: i am a rinseless wash guy so i hope i can find your products in my country PPS: you are doing a wonderfull job guys!!! Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! If you ask your favourite distributor for it, you may be able to get it.

[@danpeters6874]

As far as “It’s not your fault goes,” there are many types of jobs that I either flat out turn down or quote a ridiculously high price if they insist on having me work on their car, knowing the job will be a headache.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good plan

[@yo-xzn8600]

Wow guy great talk especially about trying to make things look perfect I’ll take that more in to account next time

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@yo-xzn8600]

@@diydetailofficial thank you for giving us so many tips and making Great products

[@stephen1503]

You can lose so much time on interiors. A 2-5 min talk about expectations up front can save you 2-3 hours of chasing stains later. A quick explanation of what is or isn’t damage, permanent, etc not only saves you time but puts you in a place of authority with the customer and demonstrates your knowledge giving them peace of mind. And if you are a DIY guy--you can assure your wife you won’t burn her carpet or tear her leather seats 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@brandanhoward4974]

Great information thanks guys

[@ronbeeman357]

Thanks guys👍🏾

[@diydetailofficial]

Our pleasure!

[@businessytshorts]

What would your advice be if I only offer the WCC method for a client and they ask me to do something that isn't included in the package? Like for example if they were to ask me to also clean their windows on the inside of the car? Keep sharing the wisdom and changing lives!

[@diydetailofficial]

Then charge more. If that same customer goes to a restaurant, orders a meal, eats it, then decides to order a dessert, they will have to pay for it.

[@businessytshorts]

@@diydetailofficial Fair point, appreciate the wisdom! What would you say are the top 3 things that wealthy clients value the most when it comes to detailing their car?

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

Do you use APC always on tires and rims? I use a light APC on the exterior. But I’m working on building an actual detail setup

[@diydetailofficial]

If you clean regularly, no need.

[@qwizz725]

Car got hit 1 Got New paint 2 Found rinseless wash 3 Started caring about my car 4 Then oshit there's more than a rim here there's a wheel barrel lol Who knew.

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@conwaysdetailing387]

I always start cleaning panels on the inside before i think to grab the air compressor 😂 Just for a moment, then i catch myself.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good catch

[@dgeldmacher55]

You mention being methodical. Do you recommend writing out a flowchart of sorts and have you ever thought of creating one for DIYers?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes we do, no we haven’t because everyone has different needs and preferences.

[@stevenv9224]

Thanks for that helpful tip👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy to help

[@bluegrasskid4835]

My research says to use a tornador efficiently, a compressor needs atleast 5 cfm. How many gallons size tank would you recomend?

[@diydetailofficial]

5.4 cfm at 90 psi is best

[@KPDetails]

I'm IICRC certified for fire and water 🙂

[@diydetailofficial]

Good

[@ac7384]

I’ve been looking for dirt guard wall for bucket in red. Currently looked at detail guards but don’t come in red. Where you get your red wall scrub for your bucket ?

[@diydetailofficial]

From detail guards

[@Auto-Bots.Custom.Detailing]

Nick, you should grow your hair out and get it braided… you could do it incredibly professional. That’s that I’m trying to prove. Make a physical statement that makes you stand out. I’m in welding school. But my parents talk down to me because of my natural hair….. honestly I think if you just grow some hair; lol but change the trend.

[@diydetailofficial]

He has since returned to a professional looking haircut

[@derekbelton5932]

Wish I would have listened to my dad and became a lawyer 😁

[@kevinmioto2248]

What??

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s probably not as fun.

[@alfredautospa]

First! Did I beat Humberto for once!?

[@masanta]

😆 did u beat him

[@alfredautospa]

@@masanta Our comments were posted in the same minute...the world will never know. It's kind of like racing Usain Bolt, when it's close you just need to assume you lost 🤣.

[@masanta]

@@alfredautospa Nah bro. You beat that Boriqua.

[@2Shine55]

Hahahaha!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s happened before

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@alfredautospa]

Humberto, olds beat us both! 🤷‍♂. I hope you're well my friend! 🤜🤛

[@tmphotography8443]

you always get here first . it's a concern if I don't see you comment first on posts .

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@alfredautospa 😄😄I am just lucky 😄😄

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@tmphotography8443 😄😄I am just lucky 😄😄

[@davidboyce6427]

Humberto see later on Jamie. The Cleaner 👍

[@MrChuckwagon55]

I love these videos.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you