93 episodes

DIY Detail is all about having fun. Join Nick McGurk and Yvan Lacroix as they go over the ins and outs -- the dos and don'ts -- of auto detailing. Both Nick and Yvan are professionals with a passion for detailing and teaching.Find our entire line up of products, from Rinseless Wash to Gold Standard Polish, here: www.DIYdetail.com

The DIY Detail Podcast DIY Detail

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

DIY Detail is all about having fun. Join Nick McGurk and Yvan Lacroix as they go over the ins and outs -- the dos and don'ts -- of auto detailing. Both Nick and Yvan are professionals with a passion for detailing and teaching.Find our entire line up of products, from Rinseless Wash to Gold Standard Polish, here: www.DIYdetail.com

    FREQUENTLY MISSED AREAS when detailing! Podcast #94

    FREQUENTLY MISSED AREAS when detailing! Podcast #94

    "You missed a spot."

    Not exactly words most detailers want to hear -- am I right? In this video, Nick & Yvan discuss commonly *missed* areas when detailing cars. Where they are, how to better your detailing processes so you don't miss them EVER AGAIN!

    What are your commonly missed spots when detailing??

    Website: https://diydetail.com/

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

    • 28 min
    Do you need a SPECIFIC ceramic coatings for wheels?! | Podcast #93

    Do you need a SPECIFIC ceramic coatings for wheels?! | Podcast #93

    Here's the question: should you buy a specific coating, just for wheels, for ultimate protection? It's something we see a lot of in the detailing industry, and we're here to debate whether wheel coatings are a scam. What say you???

    If you're curious, you can find our ceramic coatings here: https://diydetail.com/

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

    • 25 min
    What’s the “goal” of detailing: preservation, perfection or profits?

    What’s the “goal” of detailing: preservation, perfection or profits?

    It's a question you might not ask yourself very often, but it's worth exploring: why, exactly, do we detail? Is it in pursuit of perfection? Is the goal to preserve the original finish -- whether it be on the paint, or the interior? Or, is the goal ... profits? Lots of you turn detailing into a business, after all. That's what Nick and Yvan discuss in this episode. What say you?

    Website: https://diydetail.com/

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

    • 20 min
    “The doctors didn’t give me a chance of life”: the Jason Killmer story | Podcast #91

    “The doctors didn’t give me a chance of life”: the Jason Killmer story | Podcast #91

    This is Jason Killmer's story. Before he won the most prestigious awards -- from cars that won at Pebble Beach, and Riddler, for example -- Jason had to overcome unthinkable obstacles. We hear how he did that, what fueled his drive -- and what advice he has for all of us. Jason is, above all, a great dude. If you have questions for him or want to support him, you can comment here or find him over on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/jasonkillmer/?hl=en

    Website: https://diydetail.com/

    We have plenty more videos with Jason Killmer visiting DIY Detail, here's one!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gFXbJCg9BU

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

    • 45 min
    How to SPRING CLEAN your car: a detailing guide | DIY Detail Podcast #90

    How to SPRING CLEAN your car: a detailing guide | DIY Detail Podcast #90

    It's that time of year -- time to get your ride deep cleaned for Spring! So, what should you do, and where should you start?

    In this episode, we cover:

    (01:10) Salt Rings on Carpet
    (04:30) Cleaning & UV Protection 
    (07:30) Cabin Air Filter 
    (09:30) Don't use this air freshener!
    (10:10) Odor neutralizing tip
    (12:00) Window cleaning tip
    (15:30) Undercarriage cleaning
    (18:40) Winter/Summer wheel swap 
    (21:00) Proper Washing Techniques & Decontamination
    (24:00) Unclogging your paint
    (27:20) Protecting your paint


    PRODUCTS USED:

    ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetail
    INTERIOR CERAMIC: https://bit.ly/DIYInteriorCeramic
    RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash
    CRYSTAL CLEAR GLASS CLEANER: https://bit.ly/CrystalClearGlassCleaner
    INCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSuds
    DECON TOWEL:  https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel
    IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM
    WATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY
    QUICK BEADS: https://bit.ly/QuickBeads
    CERAMIC GLOSS: https://bit.ly/CeramicGloss


    We mentioned how to use Water Spot Remover to actually remove water spots! That video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9KG9Q0JxlE

    We also mentioned how to ceramic coat your car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KjzEbnVrE

    Website: https://diydetail.com/

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

    • 31 min
    Cybertruck myths! How to *actually* take care Tesla's new truck | Podcast #89

    Cybertruck myths! How to *actually* take care Tesla's new truck | Podcast #89

    Can -- or should -- you wash the Cybertruck with Barkeeper's Friend? Can a Cybertruck be coated? What happens when you take one through the car wash? Should you polish a Cybertruck?

    These questions, and more, get tackled in this week's episode of the DIY Detail Podcast. What questions do you have for us? We try to respond to every comment, so ask away!

    Products referenced:

    RINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWash
    LEGACY SPONGE: https://bit.ly/LegacySponge
    IRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iM
    DECON TOWEL:  https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel
    PANEL PREP: https://bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep
    LEVELING TOWEL: https://bit.ly/PearlTowelGrey
    INSURANCE TOWEL: https://bit.ly/PlushBuffingTowel

    INTERIOR CERAMIC: https://bit.ly/DIYInteriorCeramic
    Cleaning/leveling towels: https://bit.ly/PearlTowelGrey

    Website: https://diydetail.com/

    Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast

    Join the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

    #Tesla #Cybertruck #diydetail

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Louis from St. Louis ,

Efficient and helpful

Yvan and Nick teach a detailing method that is efficient and fun. Their podcast is the same. As a minivan dad with 3 under 3, I appreciate how much practical information you pack into your episodes.

I also appreciate that you make detailing accessible to someone who has numerous other obligations. Your focus on efficiency means I can fit it into my schedule and into my budget. Your focus on making it enjoyable means it doesn’t feel like just another job. Thanks for making a higher standard of car care attainable and enjoyable!

OkieScott ,

Informative

Certainly worth every minute of your attention.

Gottschalk1 ,

Genius!

Whether you’re a driveway detailer or a pro you will learn something new in every episode! I’ve been sucked in since I found this podcast and have been “binge listening” while at work! Keep up the great work guys!!

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