SAFE WINTER WASH! Beginner guide to coin-operated car wash

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • Everybody -- at least those of you watching this channel -- wants to wash their car safely. But when winter hits, and your driveway is no longer an easy option, detailing can get more difficult. Is the car wash safe? If so, how do I use it? In this video, we take you to a coin-operated wash -- and we show what to use, along with what not to use, for an efficient and safe detail. This is actually a video that includes decontamination, as we prepare to polish and ceramic coat this Mazda, so it's a very thorough wash. What say you? We love to read and respond to your comments below.
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Komentáře • 470

  • @23werex
    @23werex Před 8 měsíci +57

    Pro tip: if hand washing isn't allowed, just go on non busy days and wash with hand. If there is no one waiting there will be no problem. Doing since years never had problems :)

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +3

      This is the only game in town for us, pretty much always busy

    • @Andrew-zv4fm
      @Andrew-zv4fm Před 8 měsíci +1

      Or go off to the side and do it that way.

    • @riceburner4747
      @riceburner4747 Před 8 měsíci

      That's what I do! 👍

    • @ameenmorris8315
      @ameenmorris8315 Před 7 měsíci

      Go in the morning or night too there’s plenty of self car washes in my area

    • @kellismith4329
      @kellismith4329 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yep I go at night when it’s empty there

  • @border056
    @border056 Před 8 měsíci +24

    Man, this video is amazing. I’ve been sneaking in my bucket w/ grit guard and doing a hand wash at my coin-op car wash. I didn’t think about doing a pre-foam while waiting in line, pressure rinse, and doing a rinse less wash at home. That’s amazing, thank you so much for showing this off.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching

    • @TheBreakfastLover
      @TheBreakfastLover Před 8 měsíci

      My local coin wash unfortunately doesn't let you pre-spray anything while waiting in line as they're worried about the buildup on chemicals on the driveway. And they don't allow bucket washes if someone else is waiting in line behind you.
      So you really gotta go at off peak hours which can be a challenge.

  • @markmoore6264
    @markmoore6264 Před 8 měsíci +12

    That's real dedication to detailing in those temperatures Yvan 🥶

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 Před 8 měsíci +17

    This video will help a lot of people that live in snow country, much respect Yvan for sharing this, by the way I tried your rinseless wash on my wife’s car interior and was really impressed, thank you Sir 👍😁

  • @phenixwars1
    @phenixwars1 Před 8 měsíci +26

    This is an awesome video. Real life conditions. Thank you Ivan and Nick!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Our pleasure!

    • @nopiatl
      @nopiatl Před 8 měsíci

      Luckily it's a 8 Bay. During the winter they slow down alot so it gets alot easier to do this. They have raised their prices twice now within 6 months now it's two dollars to start a wash. That's not a lot to some people but when you detail vehicles that starts getting into your pocket when you look at your budget and just like the car wash you passed that I'm out onto your client. I think they're trying to chase us all away by raising the prices on everything. Thank you for replying

  • @edmondmartin1971
    @edmondmartin1971 Před 7 měsíci +3

    As a detailer (hobby) I am interested in rinseless wash however this video made it complicated...I wash getting comfortable with having watched previous videos you have but this has sent me to the starting position again!!

  • @ljpclark
    @ljpclark Před 8 měsíci +11

    Well done! Your rinseless washseries has been an eye opener.
    Would appreciate a listing of "hard products" that you use: stepstool, pressure sprayer can, seat-crawler used for low level work, and chemicals in order.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Great idea!

    • @victoryensured7137
      @victoryensured7137 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yes, i agree,have been wondering about the pressure sprayer can especially

    • @mojjammil
      @mojjammil Před 5 měsíci

      What's that cylinder which was already pumped up for prewash and how to get it?

  • @oliverthorne1653
    @oliverthorne1653 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I know you know what you're doing. Makes no sense for me. I see a lot of unnecessary work and torture. As a DIYer, I would ceramic coat on a nice temperature day or in the warmer months and definitely not in these conditions. I wash my car a little differently at that type of facility only in the cold winter months. I enjoy your videos. I'm always getting great information and tips. You are a master detailer and I respect that absolutely. Great products too.

  • @talenthunter818
    @talenthunter818 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I not sure if you were being intentionally oxymoronic and facetious with driving 20 miles to and from a coin-op just to come home and hand wash the car anyway. However, I really like the camera work that went into this video. Thank you!

  • @corinnelaking569
    @corinnelaking569 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Some excellent thoughts and pointers on winter washing here in Canada, so thanks for that!
    Your comments on your son in law's workplace and the environment his car is exposed to hit close to home. I work in an industrial area of my city, and our shop yard is adjacent to an asphalt production plant. Airborne tar fumes and aggregate dust make my weekly wash a saddening experience as this garbage is all bonded to my paint by the weekend. I'm going to look over some more of your videos to see if I can find more helpful tips. Thanks so much!🙂

  • @alexpope5327
    @alexpope5327 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Great video, I have a CX5 so it was very timely for me. I am in southern US so I hope to not have quite a mess when I wash mine as a rule 😀. Got a gallon of Rinseless wash so I'm prepared.

  • @Jason-yg2cy
    @Jason-yg2cy Před 8 měsíci +12

    Yvan, the recommendation I would make is use battery powered pressure washer like the Hydroshot from Worx instead of the Keg to rinse off iron remover residue. It will provide far better flow rate for rinsing (0.6 gpm) and because it draws water from a 5 gal bucket, you can use warm water from the sink. I usually use rinseless in the bucket at a slightly higher dilution ratio (300:1) in order to avoid problems with the pump. I also find 5 gal is more than enough for a complete rinse (including tires) for a small to medium sized vehicle.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Good suggestion

    • @nomad509
      @nomad509 Před 8 měsíci

      Agreed! I wash my car with my 1.2GPM Hydroshot and am always amazed at how little water is on the ground after rinsing here at my apartment. Jason, I highly recommend getting yourself one or two Scepter 5 gallon Military water jugs for portability instead of buckets (one for tap water, one for deionized/distilled water) and they have four colors to choose from.

    • @martinbailey2140
      @martinbailey2140 Před 8 měsíci

      Good to know, I have the Worx machine and will give that a go, thanks

    • @nomad509
      @nomad509 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@martinbailey2140 I started off with the WG644 unit in 2020 and although it gets the job done, it unfortunately uses more water so please keep that in mind. I've since upgraded to the WG649 (not currently sold) in 2022 and it has the best gallons per minute by far from a battery sprayer. Once the EGO pressure washer becomes live here in January I plan on moving onto that unit and keeping the WG649 for road trip duties.

    • @laurapalmerTDGE
      @laurapalmerTDGE Před 8 měsíci

      Washing your car with lukewarm water in winter is not only recommended by pro car body experts but is crucial for preserving your vehicle. Hot water may seem effective, but it risks pushing salt deeper into crevices. Lukewarm water, paired with the right pre-wash and main wash chemistry, allows for efficient salt removal without the risk of further damage. Trust the pros and opt for a winter car care routine that protects, not harms, your vehicle.

  • @geoffnoyes520
    @geoffnoyes520 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I don't ceramic coat my car because l actually enjoy polishing it by hand, with good ol turtle wax.😮
    Thanks for the video,
    From Feilding, New Zealand .

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You can ceramic coat it to provide a foundation of protection, then add wax over it as you desire.

  • @nomad509
    @nomad509 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Spraying the vehicle with rinseless wash before driving away from the pay-it wash has to be one of the best advice I learned on one of your videos a few weeks ago. I tried it and was pleasantly surprised the car was still wet when I pulled the car in the garage.

  • @StanGasiewski
    @StanGasiewski Před 7 měsíci +3

    Great video! Love all the commentary! Quick tip, lower the volume of your interim music, it's incredibly loud compared to the voice. Constantly lowering and raising the volume. Better normalization will help you with the content! Great work

  • @illiyakuryakin3092
    @illiyakuryakin3092 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Pro Tip - At the car wash, start at the roof and work down toward the wheels last. This way you are working with what is mostly the cleanest towards the dirtiest. Plus all the soap and rinse water coming down cleans the areas below it.

  • @ronayotte3571
    @ronayotte3571 Před 8 měsíci +3

    My commute from the "pay and spray is only 2 miles. I do a similar regimen as Yvan for winter detailing. I bring wheel cleaner, rinseless wash and spend about $5 to $6 to rinse the car down. I use two buckets for rinseless, one for the initial wash, then go over the panel again using the rinseless wash from the second bucket.

  • @davidm6256
    @davidm6256 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What's really interesting is the car in the beginning of the video had ice and snow buildup on the rear deck, then when he pulled out the sprayer it was pretty clean already, must of prewashed it

    • @maskenas
      @maskenas Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yep. Like nobody would notice 😂

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Not pre washed, the accumulation of snow fell off on the drive

  • @johns4407
    @johns4407 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Yvan, I also wanted to ask. Are you making a video on safe snow removal from the car? Basically the hood, roof and upper side body or tailgate areas of the car or SUV. Snow Brush vs Snow Foam blade vs Leaf Blower or other ideas?

  • @davidnoonan6014
    @davidnoonan6014 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Great video. I would like to see how best to winter wash without the pressurized containers. Not everybody has those in their arsenal.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      You can get a garden/weed sprayer too, these are just nice because they’re pressurized so you can spray for a long time instead of pumping often

    • @victoryensured7137
      @victoryensured7137 Před 7 měsíci

      So I can rinse the iron off with my garden sprayer (marolex industry 2000)with rinsless? And then for a safe experience additionally wash again with rinsless for safety? Will it remove the iron off?

  • @user-ss4ub4sp6v
    @user-ss4ub4sp6v Před 7 měsíci +2

    I use the brush but first I spray it down with the pressure washer to get the dirt and grit out of it. It is the only way to clean the film from or you might as well go through the automated one

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      Good plan

    • @brentbrooks4238
      @brentbrooks4238 Před 6 měsíci

      That's exactly what I do-pressure wash the brush and check it with a white shop towel to ensure I removed the grit and grime from the previous use.

  • @SilverBulletOBW
    @SilverBulletOBW Před 7 měsíci +1

    To me the entire point of winter cleaning is to remove layers of heavy salt and grime that can make corrosion etc happen or sensors go afoul, or otherwise make future cleanings more difficult. I go to a wash with pre-soak option on the dial. After that I either go straight to HP soap or HP rinse. Then if surface agitation is still needed I have a wash mitt saturated in pre-soak hanging from the mat clip. I then use the foam brush just to lightly apply tons of soap (having pressure cleaned the brush first) until the machine times out. I then agitate the entire vehicle lightly with the mitt, HP rinse clean, and then spot free rinse for the last few seconds. If you’ve got any extra time I recommend blasting your entire suspension and frame undercarriage! I also don’t apply protective coatings in the winter as it’s generally too dirty and too cold to get the entire paint surface dirt-free. That being said, early spring (before insects) is the best window to apply such coatings IMO.

  • @gnawty4662
    @gnawty4662 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Finally! One of the most neglected topics gets it shine! Thank you DIY 🔥
    I’m surprised you used the soap. Aren’t these too concentrated for coated cars?
    And was all clean diluted 15:1 in the pump sprayer?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +2

      If your car is coated it doesn’t care what soap you use. The DIY Detail All Clean is diluted 15/1

  • @23dothedew
    @23dothedew Před 8 měsíci +4

    Really Informative video here. Great work Yvan.

  • @fzrt6530
    @fzrt6530 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi folks, this is an eye opener! Im from Singapore and its never winter here so its really cool to see how you guys do this there. Also how rinseless can get a lot done! Wonderful video, i love it!

  • @victoryensured7137
    @victoryensured7137 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm binging all your video on the DIY Detail channel here, and it's great! Another good very informative clip, i live in a cold weather climate, and it's winter here too! My car is also dirty (maybe not so much :) , just waiting for Rinsless Wash to come - and i just can't wait for my first Rinsless Wash (doing it in my garage), thank you Ivan and Nick for your awesome work!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @mojjammil
      @mojjammil Před 5 měsíci

      What's that cylinder which was already pumped up for prewash and how to get it?

  • @ChiGalKMcAcura
    @ChiGalKMcAcura Před 8 měsíci +1

    Greetings. This was always a place for the guys so it’s been hard for me to break that mindset.

  • @MikeCanuck
    @MikeCanuck Před 8 měsíci +1

    I found a microfibre cover on Amazon that goes over the coin wash brushes, so you don't scratch your vehicle. So far so good, but now I have Rinseless Wash.
    Would love to see a video on that creeper you were using to wash the lower levels of the vehicle.
    If you are doing all this work for your Son in Law's vehicle, I really hope he treats your daughter well!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +5

      The creeper is a prototype, we will have production units soon

    • @markridge3823
      @markridge3823 Před 8 měsíci

      100% on the creeper ! I wood buy one today if i new where ti go !!!

  • @franksattler6053
    @franksattler6053 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I liked this video.
    The one thing I do that no one seems to mention, and so maybe I am wrong, is to use the rinseless sponge to clean the rubber on the wiper blades.
    Not a good idea?

  • @markellwood4132
    @markellwood4132 Před 8 měsíci

    Very impressed with the rinseless wash. A cost effective product. If you calculate cost to benefit, rinseless wash is winning.

  • @johnp6987
    @johnp6987 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I passed a diy jet wash bay today that had a separate snow foam lance so may give it a try to see how well,it works

  • @JeffSmith-eq3kc
    @JeffSmith-eq3kc Před 8 měsíci +2

    I just don't think I could deal with that type of winter. It gets semi cold here in South Carolina but the snow is what would really drive me nuts. We get days drop into the 40's sometimes and the very rare freezing at night. Today was 66 but rained unfortunately! That's a lot of work over there.

  • @stuartkennedy4202
    @stuartkennedy4202 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I would have thought using a sponge on a wet dirty car is going to move the dirt around and cause additional scratches, micro marring.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      This is a sponge designed specifically for washing. The sponge is safer than a wash mitt. Here’s an explanation.
      czcams.com/video/EipsLRSmAjA/video.htmlsi=nz8II8_i1tcjCxSi

  • @J1Z06
    @J1Z06 Před 8 měsíci

    This is coming for Me soon in Connecticut.
    In the past, I've gone to the car wash and simply used water to blast off any heavy crud. Now I know a new way to do it. Thank You, Yvan. That Mazda needs some protection. 😬

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +1

      We polished and coated it live on CZcams! Check out the video, it posted to the channel this afternoon after we streamed it live 👍

    • @J1Z06
      @J1Z06 Před 8 měsíci

      I will definitely check it out! Thanks very much. 😬😎

  • @stephenwlodarczyk175
    @stephenwlodarczyk175 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great work Thanks. I have to be honest after I got the vehicle that clean in the winter I would feels so guilty to drive it until spring. The end of spring.

  • @lenimbery7038
    @lenimbery7038 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow....in the winter I just occasionally go through the car wash and just use once with soap and then rinse....I don't care about water spots etc since the car will be dirty 5 minutes after driving again anyway. Much less work

  • @dietmarwenzel522
    @dietmarwenzel522 Před 4 měsíci

    Das ist so ein tolles und wertvolles Video. 👍🏼😀 Ich stelle es mir sehr schwer vor, den Flugrostentferner ohne Hochdruckreiniger komplett vom Auto zu bekommen. Da benötigt man ja sehr viel Wasser in einem sehr sehr großen Sprüher.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you.DIY Detail Iron Remover doesn’t require high pressure to remove.

  • @Pandaroo883
    @Pandaroo883 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the video DIY Detial team. As always full of great information and tips. I do 100% rinseless and have used a marolex pump sprayer to 'pressure rinse' with DIY rinseless. I use this method to rinse strong tire prep chemicals before reapplying a new tire shine and even to activate diy quick beads or gyeon wetcoat without issues/streaking on the wheel. Not the most ideal scenario, but it works for me when there is no access to a water hose or pressure washer and the nearest coin op is 30 mins away. Keep up the great work DIY Detail. Looking forward to those sister company pro coatings to reach Australia

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      Nice! Thanks for the support and for sharing your real world application of Rinseless

  • @dalewiley9208
    @dalewiley9208 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Two questions: why did you not pre-treat the tops of the vehicles and isn’t the conventional wisdom that car wash soaps remove waxes and paint protection? Oh, and driving a wet car can only result in picking up grit and dirt. Entirely too many steps.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 6 měsíci

      The top didn’t have heavy accumulation. The goal was to remove as much as possible in preparation for a ceramic coating. The DIY Detail Rinseless Wash dried quickly on the surface

  • @louiscote-sansfacon4051
    @louiscote-sansfacon4051 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank Yvan. Finally info on how to work your car in Québec winter. I really appreciate your knowledge ❤. The only downside now its I have to find a garage to work in 😂. Continue your good work and im looking forward on a distributeur for your product in Québec. Thanks all for sharing your tips, I will get me a worx washer. Bonne journée et bonne période des fêtes 🎉

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      Merci, and we have a distributor in Quebec, Waxit
      Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

  • @jonwinship9099
    @jonwinship9099 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Too bad fellow Montrealer Pan didn't make a cameo appearance. ❤

  • @oldarkie3880
    @oldarkie3880 Před 6 měsíci

    Items missed: I spray soap and rinse bottom of door panel with the door open, also spray the bottom with the wand handle on the floor spray inside wheel wells better.

  • @edprince2498
    @edprince2498 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video. I live in Upstate NY and just started taking care of a Black ceramic coated truck. I have access to a car wash that retracts all brushes while I go thru. Would the above procedure still be viable. Pre-foaming before entering is a great idea. What was the outside temp the day you filmed this? I'm assuming the best way to dry it off below freezing is to get a blower on it as soon as possible? Thanks for your advice.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 6 měsíci

      Check with the car wash if they permit it.
      It was below freezing.
      Drying is best with a towel.

  • @trailerwookie
    @trailerwookie Před 5 měsíci +2

    While I NEVER use the brush, I will have a friend hold the foaming brush over the car and drop the foam all over the car. Then I will hand wash going behind my friend. Since I am actually paying and using the machine, I have never had anyone confront me about hand washing.

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I live in Canada this is way too much work. You’ll never keep the car clean all you can do is manage the dirt. All I do is pull into the bay select the soup and water option spray the entire car let it sit for a few seconds then wash all the soup and dirt off with water then spray the wax and I’m out of there. There’s no point trying to make it pretty in the winter it will just get dirty in 5 minutes again. Summer is different with the dry roads you can keep a car clean longer in the winter most of this work is a waste of time.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      Lots of options out there for sure, but there’s no way you keep the vehicle looking pristine for very long in the middle of winter

  • @kevyork5601
    @kevyork5601 Před 7 měsíci +1

    “And now it’s my turn to go into the wash” as two people cut him off lol

  • @amyf2727
    @amyf2727 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Could you make a speed up version of this with your product I don’t want to make a whole day event

  • @c0r5e
    @c0r5e Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hand washing not allowed but using a foam broom is? I say get your own broom and attach your mitts/cloth (if you dont do rinseless washes for some reason)

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      Time is money, and unless you’re inserting coins in the machine, you’re not welcome

  • @Audittr2108
    @Audittr2108 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice to see Yvan’s taking it easy in his retirement 😂

  • @tonymeehan7859
    @tonymeehan7859 Před 7 měsíci +1

    ok, so, your car was dirty...you did this pre-wash soak....washed the car, drove home only to have the car in the same condition when you got back to only wash the car again? Maybe I'm missing something here, but this seems a bit redundant when you could just spray it down, rinse and be done, b/c the next tome you drive it, its a mess all over again. Thats winter time in Canada.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      The difference was before it had lots of sand and grit. We left DIY Detail Rinseless Wash on the surface before leaving the car wash, when returning to the shop it now washed off easily and safely

  • @kirtybearoriginal
    @kirtybearoriginal Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow..where do you live? Friday afternoons is the worst time to go where i live. Everyone wants it clean for the weekend lol

  • @Tigerbergslim
    @Tigerbergslim Před 8 měsíci +1

    We need a car wash vid for us apartment dwellers tht live in da city

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      Good idea 👍

    • @nomad509
      @nomad509 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Look into the new EGO pressure washer, that is if 800 dollars is not a deal breaker. I currently use a Worx Hydroshot (not currently available) that I use here at my "suburbs" apartment. This may not be an option for you but my garage is 50 feet away from my washing area so I setup a detail cart that I use to store my water. I highly recommend using distilled water instead of tap water especially if you are in direct view of sun.

    • @user-tb7rn1il3q
      @user-tb7rn1il3q Před 6 měsíci

      Even if you live in a single family home, it’s not like you’re going to turn on the water to the hose faucet in the winter.

  • @troigrl
    @troigrl Před 8 měsíci

    My car is less than a month old. I invested in a PPF for my hood. Truth to tell, it’s an ok job. He told me I can’t hold the spay too close and I bought some wash mittens. Also a foam sprayer for a car was that doesn’t work. I’d like to try your product suggestions for its next wash, likely next month. We get mixed weather conditions in Albuquerque, NM

  • @John-pc3cx
    @John-pc3cx Před 8 měsíci +1

    Do that in Wisconsin and the pre wash would freeze instantly😊

  • @SD-nj1cy
    @SD-nj1cy Před 8 dny +1

    @diydetailofficial - do i understand you correctly, dont use a drying aid if I'm going to polish/coat?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 dny

      Correct

    • @SD-nj1cy
      @SD-nj1cy Před 8 dny

      @@diydetailofficial thanks. So, does that mean only use it when I have a wax or ceramic coating? For as wonderful as your channel is, and how much I've learned, there doesnt seem to be 1 comprehensive do A,B,C video anywhere, so trying to piece it all together is a little tough because one doesnt know where the gaps may be, thank you for all you do and for responding.

  • @larryblanchard2290
    @larryblanchard2290 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Regarding the pre-rinse and later with the rinseless wash. What us the maximum -C temperature you would do this in? I live in Manitoba where we do get -30C

  • @vadimyevdokymov7216
    @vadimyevdokymov7216 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the valuable information. I have a few questions:
    1. Do I need to wash my car with two sponges: one for the upper part of the body, the second for the lower dirty part of the body and wheels?
    2. After removing metal particles, we apply shampoo to the body, and do not wash it off with a sponge, right?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      No need to switch sponges
      No need, but if you want, you can.

  • @LeverPhile
    @LeverPhile Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great idea to pre-spray foam using the hand pump sprayer.
    Does it have a particular orifice size in the nozzle to achieve the foam? Will a similar pump sprayer from Home Depot/Harbor Freight* work the same?
    Edit: or Princess Auto in Canada 🇨🇦

  • @aharoncholakhyan8046
    @aharoncholakhyan8046 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video!
    Can we use that decontamination method on ceramic coated car? Is this safe for ceramic coating?

  • @bradyevanson9621
    @bradyevanson9621 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Insightful video with some ideas that had never crossed my mind. Will be helpful in northern MN. On a ceramic coated vehicle, what is the harm in using a "basic" touchless drive through wash that is just a wash and spot free rinse? (not using the car wash's pre soak or sealant) Would there be a way to incorporate this?

  • @timschmidt1928
    @timschmidt1928 Před 6 měsíci +3

    what about the most important thing...UNDERCARRIAGE SALT REMOVAL!!!

  • @ericbrouet
    @ericbrouet Před 8 měsíci +1

    This guy loves his rinseless wash! 😂

  • @ericmann7945
    @ericmann7945 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yvan, great video. I don't have a garage in Boston and have to wash car out in the open.
    Do you think I could add some rubbing alcohol to rinseless to keep it from freezing while i hand wash? Thank you again sir!

  • @ct181
    @ct181 Před 8 měsíci

    I have been taking mine to the spray bays in the winter for years. I knock the salt and stuff off from winter and then back to garage for rinse less wash

  • @allanmartin4727
    @allanmartin4727 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Would you ever dry using a leaf blower and if so what make ?

  • @desi579
    @desi579 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Is it a good idea to use the iron remover and clay towel on a car that already has a Ceramic Coat? If so how many times a yr in a Climate Just like that. I'm in Manitoba cold and snow winters

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, it works well with DIY Detail Iron Remover and our Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel .

  • @mojjammil
    @mojjammil Před 5 měsíci +1

    What's that cylinder which was already pumped up for prewash and how to get it?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It’s a detailing Keg
      czcams.com/video/5mTSak_uPFg/video.htmlsi=kB7XxY-3dPReI_y4

  • @ATGriz
    @ATGriz Před 8 měsíci +3

    It that Pans GF car?

    • @cgraham6
      @cgraham6 Před 8 měsíci

      lol, no. She drives a Nissan Rogue, not a Mazda.

    • @ATGriz
      @ATGriz Před 8 měsíci

      😂 Always learning. Thx!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +1

      This is my son in laws car.

    • @MikeCanuck
      @MikeCanuck Před 8 měsíci

      I believe Pan's GF's previous car was a grey Mazda CX-5, if I remember right. She now has a grey Nissan Rogue.

  • @dannydaugherty5702
    @dannydaugherty5702 Před 8 měsíci

    I actually do this sometimes with my car at the car wash 🧼 It’s a cheap inexpensive way to decontaminate your car when it’s too cold to wash it! Great job 👏

  • @Zoranurai13
    @Zoranurai13 Před 8 měsíci

    I love this as a person without a driveway. However, what about people who don’t have a garage either? We only have shared parking spaces in front of our homes. And if i’d do it this way outside all cars around would get wet lol

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately you will need to control your exuberance when spraying.

  • @lindavent9490
    @lindavent9490 Před 8 měsíci

    Ugh, this reminds me how much I hate winter! All that dirty ice build up in the wheel wells, can't wait! 😭

  • @MscTch
    @MscTch Před 7 měsíci +1

    I looked thru the store and i have failed to find the item "ALL CLEAN". i assume I'm missing something obvious. Also what is that first sprayer you used outside of the car wash?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci +1

      diydetail.com/products/all-clean
      czcams.com/video/5mTSak_uPFg/video.htmlsi=kB7XxY-3dPReI_y4

  • @kimnewling5728
    @kimnewling5728 Před 8 měsíci

    Very cool. Question: Does a clay towel remove stubborn road film from bottom of doors that are clogged on a ceramic coated car?
    One thought you missed.......I HATE WINTER!!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci +1

      DIY Detail Water Spot Remover is the ideal solution in the spring for unclogging

  • @seedling15-pp9tj
    @seedling15-pp9tj Před 7 měsíci +1

    What's the name of that portable foamer you used to pretreat the car? And where can one purchase it? Thanks

  • @user-pz6dw3ot8j
    @user-pz6dw3ot8j Před 7 měsíci +1

    At 3.42 you say that you have the car prepped with BOTH All Purpose Cleaner (APC) AND Incredible Foam. But at 1:14 all you have put on the car is APC using the IK foamer. Can you please clarify. When, if at all, did you add the Incredible Foam suds?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      We add a little DIY Detail Incredible Suds to the DIY Detail All Clean in the IK foamer

    • @user-pz6dw3ot8j
      @user-pz6dw3ot8j Před 7 měsíci +1

      OK, now I understand. Not sure that Yvan mentioned this at 1:14. Many thanks @@diydetailofficial

  • @EvansWS6
    @EvansWS6 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I tried searching through the comments but i can't find anything about what sprayers you used. I've seen them on some other channels but no one has replied to me. Would you kindly please tell me what it is?

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      we have a keg sprayer from a gentleman named Scott Graves, you can send him a DM on Facebook

  • @patrickboyd3364
    @patrickboyd3364 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm lucky my garage is attached to my house, and my furnace is next to my garage 😅

  • @danwake4431
    @danwake4431 Před 7 měsíci +1

    i pay $20 for unlimited washes at local tunnel wash. two guys powerwash the heavy stuff off at the start, then i go thru the wash, then the air dryer hits it, then 2-3 more people at the end towel dry it with micro fiber and clean the wheels. to me the most important is undercarriage to keep knocking the salt off, i go 3-4 times a week as its on my way home from work. i love it.

  • @toml.8210
    @toml.8210 Před 6 měsíci +1

    All you get is a wet casr that freezes and gets cover with more salt on the way home.

  • @arturia5976
    @arturia5976 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Would leaving rinseless on the car leads to water spots as it dries on the panel on the drive back? Asking this because when I prespray my whole car and took too long to reach a panel during my rinseless wash, I see dried grey water spots (though easily removable with a wet rinseless sponge)

    • @BXGreen
      @BXGreen Před 8 měsíci +2

      The rinseless leaves polymer spots which u noticed just wipe away. Technology is crazy!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      The Rinseless Wash when it dries easily wipes away.

  • @kevthedynamo
    @kevthedynamo Před 6 měsíci +1

    Do you not spray underneath the sills?

  • @zk9058
    @zk9058 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pro tip: move somewhere warm!

  • @toner37
    @toner37 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So, hmm, you go to a coin op car wash(which I think that style is expensive and a cash grab). Pre-treat the car, wash it and then treat it again after. Then drive back to your garage to kind of sort of wash it all over again but in more detail? Just saying

  • @MrJeffdsmackay
    @MrJeffdsmackay Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awesome Video, Thanks.

  • @BXGreen
    @BXGreen Před 8 měsíci

    Love the way that sprayer foams the all clean! If my car isn’t ceramic coated yet but I have quick beads and ceramic gloss on it, is it safe to foam it all clean like this for winter salt removal prior to wash/rinse?

  • @gurtejsingh656
    @gurtejsingh656 Před 16 dny +1

    At 2:30 someone drove into his wash. 😢

  • @krisandroid88
    @krisandroid88 Před 8 měsíci

    I guess if car wash has demineralized water rinse option, you could skip rinseless spray prior to driving home, right? Then drive and apply rinseless before contact wash

  • @dailyDIYdude
    @dailyDIYdude Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video. Looks like you used the AllClean as like a pre wash. What was your dilution ratio? Thanks

  • @anthonyboria5738
    @anthonyboria5738 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Why the sponge instead of a wash mitt? And did you use cold water,lukewarm, or hot in those sprayers at the car wash? Ive used hot water in my sprayer in my garage and hot water in my bucket! Method and take a panel at a time..

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 7 měsíci

      The Legacy Sponge is the safest way to wash a car. Definitely having water at a comfortable working temperature is important.

    • @anthonyboria5738
      @anthonyboria5738 Před 7 měsíci

      @diydetailofficial I never that a sponge is safer can you explain why and provide a link to your products 🤔

    • @anthonyboria5738
      @anthonyboria5738 Před 7 měsíci

      And are you referring like in the winter time specifically or summer too for sponge use 🤔

    • @anthonyboria5738
      @anthonyboria5738 Před 7 měsíci

      Hi there just waiting on reply on the reason a sponge is safer to wash a car if you can allocate if it's more in the winter time or summer or both 🤔 thanks and a link to buy your sponge and products 😊

  • @mujjuman
    @mujjuman Před 6 měsíci +1

    did you dilute the all clean, and if so, whats the ratio? thank you

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 6 měsíci +1

      15/1 with 1/2 oz per gallon of DIY Detail Incredible Suds for better cling

    • @mujjuman
      @mujjuman Před 6 měsíci

      thank you very much! great video@@diydetailofficial

  • @T-BoneTodd
    @T-BoneTodd Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video!💯💪🏼

  • @magicmatt4195
    @magicmatt4195 Před 2 měsíci

    What’s that table ladder called? I need one of those for my suv, using a step ladder sucks and scary on my incline driveway

  • @marcnapolitano6994
    @marcnapolitano6994 Před 8 měsíci

    WOW! So well explained! Tks Yvan.
    I like the model of pressurized spray bottle you were using. Where can I get one?
    I am not verry far (in Quebec) from where you seem to be. Is there a possibility I can assist to your next live video? Standing behind and having the pleasure to see you working on the vehicle, and off line asking some questions?
    Again thank you.

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      The white sprayer with DIY Detail All Clean is an IK foam pro 12.
      The stainless steel one is from here
      czcams.com/video/5mTSak_uPFg/video.htmlsi=kB7XxY-3dPReI_y4
      I’ll be heading to Omaha after Christmas, but should be back in Granby in the spring.

  • @universalask
    @universalask Před 7 měsíci +2

    I dont care what that sign says. I will wash my hands.

  • @tylerpelley6803
    @tylerpelley6803 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can you do this in freezing temperatures like 15 degrees F

  • @87KNOTSaka100MPH
    @87KNOTSaka100MPH Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love the fact he’s foaming an already washed car.

  • @b374mxg
    @b374mxg Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent video - one question; those red gloves; what kind and make gloves are you wearing? Thank you as my garage is not heated. Just always looking for an edge to keep moving

  • @Andrew-zv4fm
    @Andrew-zv4fm Před 8 měsíci

    I dont know about you, but I feel like this guy made more work for him than he needed to. I get that he doesn't have running water in his garage, and I get that a full motorized car wash may not be near him.
    As for not using towels, he could pull over to the side somewhere and use towels to dry off the car.
    What do you think?

  • @delmilligan4584
    @delmilligan4584 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 .. love the show 👍🏼 are you guys selling your products in the UK ?

  • @tony8354586
    @tony8354586 Před 8 měsíci

    Can you please tell me what creeper your using to get around, I have arthritis in one of my knees and I think it could help….regards!

    • @diydetailofficial
      @diydetailofficial  Před 8 měsíci

      It’s a prototype I’m developing, stay tuned to our facebook group for updates
      bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup