I just watched you and your wife put a coating on Pan’s new Porsche. Nicely done. You have a wonderful talent as a presenter. You and the video are easy to watch. Very enjoyable. 👍
Yvan love you videos. You mentioned the Tornador and Velocity Vac. I have both in the corner of my shop. Just had a gift certificate redeemed tonight. Buick Encore. 26k miles. It was a rolling kennel for two dogs. Open the door and see the acres of hair. Oh s**t. THEN I remembered Yvan touting that tool. It IS a production with compresser going and big vacuum. BUT holy Batman, it worked fantastic! Probably saved me 90 minutes. Before using the Tornador on this crossover, I did blow it out well to start. I had done that many times before but intermittently and usually only the “projects”. You prompted me to have a consistent system. Viewing a lot of very good detailing youtubers, the one missing topic, in general, is EFFICIENT detailing. That is a vital part of our businesses. If I can save 30 minutes or much more I am making more money per hour. Yvan, you are on to something here and I hope you channel thrives. How to be good AND fast.
Thank you Jeff for the great feedback! Next time you get a dog blanket on wheels, here’s another time saver for you. Mix up some liquid fabric softener with water in a 10/1 ratio. Spray liberally on the carpet and allow to dry, it will break the static bond between the carpet and the hair.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Yvan, actually I did use a fabric softener mix on this one. My solution, though, may be less than yours. I will give the 10:1 a try,
I like to start at the top and work down, so vacuuming comes towards the end, glass is last. Yes, sometimes I use compress air on very dirty interiors, but I use shop vac. with small tools. Yes, I like to use ONR and sometimes I use APC mixed 10:1. for very dirty interiors. For leathers, I use a mix of Woolite mixed 1:5, which came from another detailer. I condition all interiors with appropriate conditioners. The biggest problem I see detailers do improperly, spray cleaners directly onto electronic surfaces. I spray cleaner onto microfibers or brushes. As always, I enjoy your videos.
Yvan, Thanks for this educational video. I use an extraction machine, but afterwards I waste a lot of time to get the seats dry again. If you have time, I would love to see how you clean an interior in a video. And the story about the extraction with distilled water and color additive is great. Many thanks. Steven
Yvan you are very practical and detail wise! Your advice is very precious. Your videos made me kill the rotary fear and love it. Turned it into my favourite tool. Your channel deserves it to be on top. keep it up! waiting for some rotary tecniques on finishing . Thanks for your time making these vids
Very much appreciated, Yvan. A lot of points I will now put into practice, such as the seemingly obvious separate trolley/bag for interior and exterior.
Ha Ha great story Yvan !! Also great video, I’ve learn a lot in this one, I did by a small extractor and did my own car and found 2-3 spots coming out in drying time....now I know why and it is logical ! Next time I will try the rotary trick to see how it work. Thanks again Yvan.
Yvan thank you sooo much for your informative videos and by the way I was one of those breaking my head wondering what type of chemical to use with my tornador... what a rude awakening 🤣🤣🤣...NEVER THOUGHT about using water up until you mentioned it 🙄...I will use that minus the coloring from now on...thank you so much, your mentoring means a lot to me!
Wow....this is wisdom at another level. Thank you so much Ivan for sharing your many years of wisdom & knowledge in the industry...I truly value this channel. I salute you for sharing for PARSELA...(meaning GRATIS). Greetings from the other side of world...Cape Town South Africa.
I do alot of those but i do not have a tornador or even a compressor that would run one. Interiors take me a while and is the sole reason i do it as a hobby and not as a business. I never thought of blowing thru the towel (ingenious!!!) and will be trying that soon lol. Living in Ottawa Ontario we get so much salt and the cars i do are so bad I can not give up my extractor and 2 years ago upgraded to the Mytee 8070 and absolutely love it
I do fully agree with the in and out method and covering the vehicle in sections. I also agree APC's are not the best and can and do cause more harm than good. Have to disagree on several things here though. Leather, using a good microfiber scrub mitt works just fine and is easy. Pulling out a DA or rotary on leather with a MF pad could easily lead to burn-through on the protective coating over top of modern leathers. Not at all necessary. The new super micro-fine fiber scrub mitts do wonders super quick. Even just a simple pass with steam being very careful, will soften and emulsify the grime embedded in the grain of the leather. I love using compressed air but the tornador is indeed a game changer. When used properly with the Velocity Vac attachment you're pulling out and extracting loads more dirt and grime dry than without. Doing so allows for a much easier, cleaner and highly improved results when cleaning in the wet - aka the next step. As you note, no sludge. It also helps stand up all the fibers and make them like new. They are great for blasting out dirt from under the pedal areas, corners, etc. Yes, you can drive the dirt off the fibers and deeper in some areas if over-used but that dirt is then free from the fibers and easily extracted away in the next step. Thus it's my go-to for tight areas. Even just using plain water in the tornador helps accomplish this. We agree there for sure. The PROPER use of a high temp steam extractor doesn't cause wicking or leave the seats more than just lightly damp. The key is to NOT press the injection area down into the pad of the seat. There's no need. hold it just above the surface. When pre-treating and using a drill brush prior, the surfactants of your solution will do the work. I do vehicles with it and the seats and carpets are completely dry within an hour with nothing more than just a fan. 90% dry even without one. If you're not EXTRACTING the dirt then you're not really cleaning the materials fully, you're just wiping the surfaces. Without an extractor and a pH balancing rinse agent you're also not neutralizing the fibers. It does a far better job than just scrubbing in a foam based cleaner as mentioned with a rotary and a wool pad. If you're going to attempt to "dry clean" then use carbonated water. Lastly, one quick pass after with a tornador black again, stands those fibers back up and helps them dry.
I've done lots of seats with the rotary, and it definitely extracts the dirt. Or at least lifts it up to be easily wiped away with a towel. Handwashing the towel afterwards turns the water a deep brown, like with extraction. You need to use special chemicals, which don't need to be rinsed out. Optimum Carpet & Fabric Clean & Protect for example, which I use at a 1:6 dilution. A simple spray on the hand shows this is no ordinary alkaline cleaner. You can leave it to dry and it won't cause dried out or irritated skin like a normal cleaner. It leaves the fabric feeling like new when dried. It doesn't have enough fire power for stains, so a little bit of APC as a pre-treatment for those is advisable. Try it out, it's a definite gamechanger. You'll be able to clean all 5 seats in about 5-10 minutes to great effect.
Hey Yvan. Thanks for a this great video. When you refer to putting water in a tornador to clean or “dry extract” carpets you mean the torandor velocity vac right? Just wanted to make sure before I purchase.
Thats a hilarious story about the green water. I learned some new things from this video. What are your thoughts on encapsulation technology and low foam shampoos that have encap tech to prevent wicking. Ive used both of these for years. Ive seen silicone dressings come off door panels like a sheet of seran wrap when cleaned with a steamer.
Totally mind changing video. I knew about some tricks from your videos before, but cleaning leather with DA make me smile and I want to test it as fast as possible :) Also great words about tornador, I would never give my child apc to drink, but im using rinseless solution and it also works well. Thumb up :)
I use onr 200:1 in my tornador. Works good for me. But i get what u mean about breathing it in. Great videos, thanks for your real world uses and examples.
Your videos are great. I'm always in and out getting products. Can't wait to try using a rinseless solution for cleaning. When you're talking about cleaning the seats with a microfiber pad on a DA is the pad a polishing pad or does it not matter? Thank you and keep up the great videos
@@Detailers-Business-Academy ,I was amazed , not only did the wool pad clean cleaner , it was extremely quick. I did one pass and thought ,let me position myself better but the seat was already clean! It's really a genius idea, thanks for sharing the knowledge
How can i break in a wool pad so I can try this great idea u came out with.only have few wool pads since I use them on gel coats .Will washing and using compressed air break it in 4 interior cleaning
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Thanks for the reply. Will have to look at the watts required for a 4 gallon type compressor to see if my set up will work. May need a more robust generator.
Would a rinseless wash and microfiber towel be a safe alternative to use for cleaning dirty leather seats and steering wheels? Or would a dedicated interior and leather cleaner be better for that application? Thanks for all the great info Yvan, much appreciated!
Hi Ivan - I have two questions if you don’t mind 1) when purchasing a steamer for interior details (carpets, upholstery, blowing out cracks & crevices), is having a high PSI machine the most important attribute? 2) can you share your method for dealing with moderately to heavily soiled carpets? I want to avoid extractors based on your tips but unsure if the multi step chemical processes (like P&S) are necessary.
1 , I rarely use the high pressure setting ( my steamer has 30, 70, and 100psi settings). Most of our work is accomplished at 30 psi. Attributes I like in a steamer are high heat (330f) and continuous fill). 2 Start with a brush and vac to take away as much dry dirt as possible ( much of the “staining “ will also go away). Spot treat stubborn stains, then steam or extract if required.
Just rewatched this as a refresher. Question: why must a DA and not a rotary be used for cleaning leather? Is there a way to make the rotary work on leather? thanks!
Hey Yvan, great info as usual. When you speak of a rinseless solution for interior cleaning, what ratio would you go with? ONR is my favorite, so I know you'll have an idea there. Thanks.
Compressed air is like light and MF towels, you can’t really have too much. Depending on what Tornador you use( or other air tools), at a minimum you want your compressor to exceed the CFM rating of your tool. So if you have a tool that requires 6 cfm at 90psi, a compressor that produces a minimum of 8 cfm at 90psi.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy 🤣🤷🏾♂️Well, I am currently at a ladder performing network connection changes but always try to be 1st no matter what😉🤣 I think you all do your best to teach us with your experiences and the least I can do is being 1st. Always watching, willing to learn and apply so I dominate the basics to later also experiment and do the best too so to teach others.
Yvan, loving the videos...wondering if it's OK to use 6" wool hook/loop pads on a DA for cleaning the cloth seats or does it need to be a rotary? Thanks for all the info!
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Does the wool on rotary work on the carpets too or just cloth seats? If not, what would you recommend if you need more after the brushing/vacuuming the carpet? Loving the videos. My foam cannon is now collecting dust since using ONR. :) Going to try McKee's 914 once that runs out.
Do you recommend the leather seat and upholstery cleaning methods with cordless DAs and rotaries like the ones manufactured by Flex or do you prefer the corded polishers?
Hey Yvan, do you know about Feynlab pure rinseless? It’s a little foamy but not super foamy unless u put a lot in there lol. Do you think this is good for interiors? It’s my fav rinseless for exterior so far
Awesome video! Great tips! Since you only use water in a tornador would a professional paint sprayer also work? I dont have a tornador but from what I'm seeing online it looks pretty similar to a paint sprayer. I have a commercial sprayer that you put a suction tube into a 5 gallon bucket and spray, it doesnt need a air system because it has a built in air system. I'm wondering if I can use that in place or a tornador??? Any thoughts on that?
With the Tornador it’s the action of the tool, not the chemical, nor the fact that it sprays does the job. It’s rotating and pulsing spray jet provides a scrubbing like action. The paint sprayer moves too much liquid.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Well I guess I'll still get a Tornador then. I cant really fork out for the $200 one at the time, but sounds like the $50 one that just blows air is good too. Have you ever used a paint sprayer for certain things? I watched some of the Apex videos on using paint sprayers and it looks like they can be pretty useful, especially for a easy mobile setup. I have a good commercial sprayer that needs a new hose. I was thinking about using it with a 5 gallon bucket filled with ONR mix for mobile detailing. Wondering your thoughts on that.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy So awesome! Starting a mobile wash and detail as a rinseless service, this saves me on interior cleaner and window cleaner!
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you so much. I live in rural pennsylvania my water is the rustiest and hardest you'd ever see. Other people's as well. They can't wash at home, but with the tech and know how of one I believe I can make a run at mobile detailing as my side gig. Thanks for the content and response
So was there concerns about food coloring staining what they were using it on?? Or because it was so diluted that there was no concern? 😄🤣 thanks for the video started detailing business a year ago now and serial things you say I already put into action but always seem to find one or two things out of your videos!
@@Detailers-Business-Academy its a little frustrating though because I can hear their tone change when I say price is based on condition. I am assuming their interior is really bad. The really sad thing is that the other shops in my town detail interiors for $150
Cleaning in the home is a bit different than a car - mostly being a controlled environment. That said - there are situations where a person does need to introduce more liquid, though they are few and far between. My extractor gets more use than he describes, but I still like to limit the amount of water introduced to seats and carpet.
@@celestial7150 Using the proper upholstery tool, the correct PSI and proper technique the upholstery will not take long to dry however 90% of the "detailers" on RUclips and IG these days are not even using the proper tool therefore they end up over-wetting everything. Much like paint correction they just need proper training. I have been cleaning cars since 1982
I’ve also taken IICRC training, and it’s excellent. Unfortunately most detailers don’t even know it exists. Yes the techniques taught are great and definitely work in a car, it’s not always required to go that indepth.
@@KennyCosway I don't have the training you describe - but I fully agree. I see some people blasting insane amounts of liquid into the seats - sure it looks impressive pulling that brown water from the seat, but a customer would never even notice unless they saw the video. Add in the potential of mold if it doesn't dry properly - and you find yourself in a bad situation...
I never used compressed air before, but finally did after this vid. Now, I can't do one withtout anymore, it's ESSENTIAL! The trick with the damp towel on vents, cracks, buttons and emblems, is a game changer. Thanks, Yvan!!
Hey Yvan. Hope all is well. How do you determine when an interior really needs and extraction or if it needs the polisher and a wool pad with the Mr.Foamy? Thanks for your help
Mr Yvan you could have made millions of dollars every year by selling special green tornador solution you know that right ? and you should have come with different color ones for every season to ramp up the sales green for spring, blue for summer, yellow for fall, white for winter what a missed opportunity Ha, ha ...
Since you've given me/us all so much valuable information, let me share some of mine! - Weathered white vans; the best way to get them to shine again: Zentool 21e2, pad washer, Optimum Intensive polish 4-5 sprays per ~ 3ft x 3t section. Nothing else cuts like Rupes Blue whool on these, not even close. Except for, maybe, Optimum Hyper wool pads. There is no faster way, period. - Using a brush attachment with the handle on the vacuum is a great way too vacuum carpets. It makes it more ergonomic and seemingly more effective. It takes some time to find the right brush attachment. I cut the hairs shorter of mine and cut some openings at the hairs. Now it works perfectly for me. - ONR, The Rag Company FTW Towel (damp) and a waffle weave dry, there's no better, more consistent and easier way to clean glass. - The Latest and greatest Dyson works great on boot carpets and floor matts! A poor man's matt washer. That's what I can think of for now!
As a business owner I appreciate your info. I subscribed However, Q tips actually aren’t for your ears - most doctors and professionals actually advice against them because they just push the wax deeper into your ear. FYI
I can't believe how much I learn from you in these videos, it's awesome! You could honestly package this all up into an audiobook form and sell it. $ $ $ $
Whoa. You just blew my mind. I always follow APC with steam and a micro fiber. I use steam on the vents and almost everything else. I purchased an expensive extractor and now they're useless.. lol just kidding. Awesome info here especially about the polishers on upholstery and leather.. trying that asap.
I’ve watched all your videos. Today I did my first detail interior / exterior. I thought back to some of the tips I remembered. Had my caddy with only some 256:1 rinseless, power clean 10:1 a couple brushes and some microfibers. All within arms reach doing the in and out method. Still took me a long time but the results were great. Thank you for all you do for this community.
When I was beginner I believe everything was taking me just ages :) I believe this is completely natural, but thanks to suppoort and movies like Yvon is doing, you think "what actually matters" and then find out that 80% is completely unecessary, including tools and chemicals! But you were already smart enough (not like me :)) to first watch Yvan movies and then start doing the job! I may say only, that thanks to all these instructions I did my first detailing SOP and in real I shorten a lot of things in cleaning processes. Of course, experience is absolutely critical but I think that thanks to these tips you gain a lot of experiecne, in a nutshell :) Have a good day!
@@PanDetailer kudos to that SOP! I’ve definitely been able to drastically lower not only my Time but tools products. I find I can clean most interiors 80%-90% with rinseless and 2-3 towels. The APC and carpet cleaners only come out when necessary 😊
As I’m new to detailing all the different brands and products can be overwhelming so the simple/efficient approach appeals to me. Yet, I am still overwhelmed. I know when at optimum synergy was one of their talking points. Do you feel synergy in your tools is a good thing especially for getting started or should I just get my hands on what I can and experiment all over the place?
One of the advantages of steam - a steamer pays for itself by saving you money on chemicals. There are many situations where steam can replace the use of APC 👍
Excellent video! I've been detailing as a business for 4 years now and have to come to most of the same conclusions. I actually use a brush on a drill to coax the dirt out of the carpet dry. It's gets most of it out and you just need to hit the edges with a small brush. I started from day 1 with compressed air. I could not imagine working without it. I can't wait to try blowing through the wet microfiber on the vents. Thanks!
Great perspective! You gave me a lot to think about and not only in area of using tornador and all these chemicals:) As always - great video and support! :) Have a good day Yvan!
Great video, thank you. To clarify on the point of bringing a surface back to neutral when using an interior cleaner/APC. Normally, will a wipe down with a good polymer-based rinseless wash be able to neutralize those chemicals? Or would it be better to neutralize with a solution that has a specific pH for the chemical used - eg if my cleaner is slightly alkaline, would I need a slightly acidic neutralizer?
Yvan, do you have any experience or awesome tips with cleaning the "older" version of King Ranch leather (castano leather) in the Ford pickups? Its real, untreated, uncoated leather, nothing like typical automotive leather. been binge watching all your videos and you have tons of small tricks that most situations wouldn't require. But there is always that one time.... Thank you!!!
@@Detailers-Business-Academy I aplogize, i should have mentioned that Ford only sells the "King Ranch" brand conditioner, they don't sell anything that actually cleans the leather or pulls the stains up and out of it. I've done a lot of searching on this one and haven't found anything "conclusive." Before watching videos of you doing your thing, I never would have thought of using a straight razor on finished paint, So i couldn't think of anybody better to ask this question to. These seats are extremely expensive and rather than try this cleaner and that cleaner i'm gathering as much information as i possibly can and weighing all my options. I appreciate your time
Dear Yvan, Interior is one of the places I can Improve the most. At 10:05 you mention using a brush on carpets, what kind of brush do you recommend/did your businesses use? I use a drill brush mostly, but not all carpets can whitstand those. I'm servicing dealers only, for certain reasons. Currently, getting a car showroom ready is taking me around 3 hours. I hope to get that down to 2 hours or less and maintain the current quality. Thanks for all the effort you've taken to provide us with the information you have. You are the main reason I'm able to turn my hobby into a decent paying job.
Great video and lots of great info. Could you make demonstration videos on these techniques? I'd like to see how you do the vents and seats like described, I'm more of a visual learner.
I love your videos! I´love your point of view thinking outside the box, all this videos are a new very interesting perspective as a entrepeneur, thanks a lot! Greeting from Colombia.
I have been using a rotary with wool pad for over a year now. I just want to say that you will be able to get through a nasty interior in half the time.
No. You can dilute 2-4 tablespoons of chlorine bleach in a gallon of water for that. It won't discolor anything but it does work as an effective disinfectant. Totally safe.
I just watched you and your wife put a coating on Pan’s new Porsche. Nicely done. You have a wonderful talent as a presenter. You and the video are easy to watch. Very enjoyable. 👍
Thank you.
Yvan love you videos. You mentioned the Tornador and Velocity Vac. I have both in the corner of my shop. Just had a gift certificate redeemed tonight. Buick Encore. 26k miles. It was a rolling kennel for two dogs. Open the door and see the acres of hair. Oh s**t. THEN I remembered Yvan touting that tool. It IS a production with compresser going and big vacuum. BUT holy Batman, it worked fantastic! Probably saved me 90 minutes. Before using the Tornador on this crossover, I did blow it out well to start. I had done that many times before but intermittently and usually only the “projects”. You prompted me to have a consistent system. Viewing a lot of very good detailing youtubers, the one missing topic, in general, is EFFICIENT detailing. That is a vital part of our businesses. If I can save 30 minutes or much more I am making more money per hour. Yvan, you are on to something here and I hope you channel thrives. How to be good AND fast.
Thank you Jeff for the great feedback! Next time you get a dog blanket on wheels, here’s another time saver for you. Mix up some liquid fabric softener with water in a 10/1 ratio. Spray liberally on the carpet and allow to dry, it will break the static bond between the carpet and the hair.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Yvan, actually I did use a fabric softener mix on this one. My solution, though, may be less than yours. I will give the 10:1 a try,
Wow so much golden information there! Thanks so much Yvan! 👍👍
Thank you for watching!
Love to see video on cleaning sests snd polishing
Noted!
I watched (actually listened) to this one like 4 times already lol - so much pricelss info packed in there!
Thank you!
Yup! Best vid so far I think!
Thank you
Cleaning leather with a microfiber pad and a DA! Would’ve never thought about it. Wool pads on fabric seats! Gotta try both. Thank you.
Let me know your thoughts!
Ive done wool with rotary its awesome
I like to start at the top and work down, so vacuuming comes towards the end, glass is last. Yes, sometimes I use compress air on very dirty interiors, but I use shop vac. with small tools. Yes, I like to use ONR and sometimes I use APC mixed 10:1. for very dirty interiors. For leathers, I use a mix of Woolite mixed 1:5, which came from another detailer. I condition all interiors with appropriate conditioners. The biggest problem I see detailers do improperly, spray cleaners directly onto electronic surfaces. I spray cleaner onto microfibers or brushes. As always, I enjoy your videos.
Very good techniques, thank you for sharing.
Yvan,
Thanks for this educational video.
I use an extraction machine, but afterwards I waste a lot of time to get the seats dry again.
If you have time, I would love to see how you clean an interior in a video.
And the story about the extraction with distilled water and color additive is great.
Many thanks.
Steven
Thank you, I will be making hands on videos soon.
Yvan you are very practical and detail wise! Your advice is very precious. Your videos made me kill the rotary fear and love it. Turned it into my favourite tool. Your channel deserves it to be on top. keep it up! waiting for some rotary tecniques on finishing . Thanks for your time making these vids
Thank you, hopefully I’ll have the time and place to do hands on videos soon
Great tips, can’t wait to try distilled water in the tornador......
Have fun with it, and breath better!
That tip with MF damp and blow gun to clean interior vents and steering wheel is something I need to try.
Great, let me know how it works for you.
Yvan, I assume that using MF terry type is the preferred type of towel for this method.
@@MyGuyKirby yes
Is there a video of using this method? Would like to show my guys.
Not yet, but I should be starting hands on videos soon.
Very much appreciated, Yvan. A lot of points I will now put into practice, such as the seemingly obvious separate trolley/bag for interior and exterior.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge. I always learn something new.
Thank you, that’s the goal.
Damp shampoo method is a game changer as well.
Thank you
New purpose for my Flex PXE 80...leather!
I had the same thought!
The longer the stroke, the better.
Ha Ha great story Yvan !! Also great video, I’ve learn a lot in this one, I did by a small extractor and did my own car and found 2-3 spots coming out in drying time....now I know why and it is logical ! Next time I will try the rotary trick to see how it work. Thanks again Yvan.
Merci, oui l’extraction n’est pas infaillible.
Awesome video! Tried all the tips saved me hours!
Wow, thanks for the feedback!
Awesome information as always. Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this information it's very entertaining and informative
Thank you for watching.
A ton of good tips in this video, thanks Yvan!
Thanks for watching!
Yvan thank you sooo much for your informative videos and by the way I was one of those breaking my head wondering what type of chemical to use with my tornador... what a rude awakening 🤣🤣🤣...NEVER THOUGHT about using water up until you mentioned it 🙄...I will use that minus the coloring from now on...thank you so much, your mentoring means a lot to me!
Thank you, so very happy to help.
great info . Your vent secret is life changing!! more secretes like this would be great from a fellow Canadian eh!!
Thank you, happy it helped.
Wealth of knowledge as always Yvan. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for joining me.
Wow....this is wisdom at another level. Thank you so much Ivan for sharing your many years of wisdom & knowledge in the industry...I truly value this channel. I salute you for sharing for PARSELA...(meaning GRATIS). Greetings from the other side of world...Cape Town South Africa.
Thank you for joining on the journey!
that story about the tornador is hilarious
Thanks.
I do alot of those but i do not have a tornador or even a compressor that would run one. Interiors take me a while and is the sole reason i do it as a hobby and not as a business. I never thought of blowing thru the towel (ingenious!!!) and will be trying that soon lol. Living in Ottawa Ontario we get so much salt and the cars i do are so bad I can not give up my extractor and 2 years ago upgraded to the Mytee 8070 and absolutely love it
If i were to ever get to the point of opening a shop or doing it more than 10 cars a year i would HAVE to take your class!
Thank you. For salt stains I prefer steam over extraction, but yes an extractor definitely does the job.
Merci pour les astuces ! Je vais de ce pas essayer la technique avec la DA et la rotative 👍.
Merci de nous suivre.
I do fully agree with the in and out method and covering the vehicle in sections. I also agree APC's are not the best and can and do cause more harm than good.
Have to disagree on several things here though. Leather, using a good microfiber scrub mitt works just fine and is easy. Pulling out a DA or rotary on leather with a MF pad could easily lead to burn-through on the protective coating over top of modern leathers. Not at all necessary. The new super micro-fine fiber scrub mitts do wonders super quick. Even just a simple pass with steam being very careful, will soften and emulsify the grime embedded in the grain of the leather.
I love using compressed air but the tornador is indeed a game changer. When used properly with the Velocity Vac attachment you're pulling out and extracting loads more dirt and grime dry than without. Doing so allows for a much easier, cleaner and highly improved results when cleaning in the wet - aka the next step. As you note, no sludge. It also helps stand up all the fibers and make them like new. They are great for blasting out dirt from under the pedal areas, corners, etc. Yes, you can drive the dirt off the fibers and deeper in some areas if over-used but that dirt is then free from the fibers and easily extracted away in the next step. Thus it's my go-to for tight areas. Even just using plain water in the tornador helps accomplish this. We agree there for sure.
The PROPER use of a high temp steam extractor doesn't cause wicking or leave the seats more than just lightly damp. The key is to NOT press the injection area down into the pad of the seat. There's no need. hold it just above the surface. When pre-treating and using a drill brush prior, the surfactants of your solution will do the work. I do vehicles with it and the seats and carpets are completely dry within an hour with nothing more than just a fan. 90% dry even without one. If you're not EXTRACTING the dirt then you're not really cleaning the materials fully, you're just wiping the surfaces. Without an extractor and a pH balancing rinse agent you're also not neutralizing the fibers. It does a far better job than just scrubbing in a foam based cleaner as mentioned with a rotary and a wool pad. If you're going to attempt to "dry clean" then use carbonated water. Lastly, one quick pass after with a tornador black again, stands those fibers back up and helps them dry.
Thank you for your comments.
I've done lots of seats with the rotary, and it definitely extracts the dirt. Or at least lifts it up to be easily wiped away with a towel. Handwashing the towel afterwards turns the water a deep brown, like with extraction.
You need to use special chemicals, which don't need to be rinsed out. Optimum Carpet & Fabric Clean & Protect for example, which I use at a 1:6 dilution. A simple spray on the hand shows this is no ordinary alkaline cleaner. You can leave it to dry and it won't cause dried out or irritated skin like a normal cleaner. It leaves the fabric feeling like new when dried.
It doesn't have enough fire power for stains, so a little bit of APC as a pre-treatment for those is advisable.
Try it out, it's a definite gamechanger. You'll be able to clean all 5 seats in about 5-10 minutes to great effect.
It’s one of my favourite ways to detail seats.
Hey Yvan. Thanks for a this great video. When you refer to putting water in a tornador to clean or “dry extract” carpets you mean the torandor velocity vac right? Just wanted to make sure before I purchase.
Yes
Was looking for a new line to get information stuck into employees' minds. "Use this like that or you could die" Champ
A little radical, but it works
What’s the difference between using compressed air and using a tornador? How do you use compressed air?
I prefer just a straight blow gun.
Thats a hilarious story about the green water. I learned some new things from this video. What are your thoughts on encapsulation technology and low foam shampoos that have encap tech to prevent wicking. Ive used both of these for years. Ive seen silicone dressings come off door panels like a sheet of seran wrap when cleaned with a steamer.
Yes, many products use encapsulation , and it’s a great technology.
Appreciate all the info, hard to get this much wisdom from regular youtube detailing videos. Will need to try the in n out method soon
Thank you , let me know the outcome.
Great video! Very true as far as less is more with the water topic. Very informative videos across your channel ty so much.
Thank you for watching.
Totally mind changing video. I knew about some tricks from your videos before, but cleaning leather with DA make me smile and I want to test it as fast as possible :) Also great words about tornador, I would never give my child apc to drink, but im using rinseless solution and it also works well. Thumb up :)
I wouldn’t even use a Rinseless in a Tornador. Thanks for watching.
I use onr 200:1 in my tornador. Works good for me. But i get what u mean about breathing it in. Great videos, thanks for your real world uses and examples.
Try just water, it will work just as well, and be much safer for you.
If you barely ever extract, how do you clean and shampoo upholstery?
With a polisher
Your videos are great. I'm always in and out getting products. Can't wait to try using a rinseless solution for cleaning. When you're talking about cleaning the seats with a microfiber pad on a DA is the pad a polishing pad or does it not matter? Thank you and keep up the great videos
Thanks for watching, no it doesn’t matter if it’s cutting or polishing pad.
Thanks for the teachings, I'll have to change my interior cleaning style. Love this channel
Thank you, please come back and tell me how it went.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy ,I was amazed , not only did the wool pad clean cleaner , it was extremely quick. I did one pass and thought ,let me position myself better but the seat was already clean! It's really a genius idea, thanks for sharing the knowledge
@@oloem268 happy to help.
How can i break in a wool pad so I can try this great idea u came out with.only have few wool pads since I use them on gel coats .Will washing and using compressed air break it in 4 interior cleaning
Yes, wash, blow or spur, wash again.
That's a great story.rhe next stormy night we will switch brains like Frankenstein if that's ok with you. Lol.awesome video and knowledge
Thank you, but I wouldn’t want to switch brains with me...
For mobile detailers with limited space, what is the smallest air compressor the mobile detailer would want to get?
If it’s just blowing out a 4 gallon will suffice, if you’re wanting to use a Tornador, then you will need bigger
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Thanks for the reply. Will have to look at the watts required for a 4 gallon type compressor to see if my set up will work. May need a more robust generator.
Would a rinseless wash and microfiber towel be a safe alternative to use for cleaning dirty leather seats and steering wheels? Or would a dedicated interior and leather cleaner be better for that application? Thanks for all the great info Yvan, much appreciated!
A rinseless makes interior cleaning easy. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the tips sir Yvan!
My pleasure!
Can you use the DIY Detail wool pad on cloth seats or is the fluffy wool better? Thank you.
Yes you can
Lol 😂 love the end of the video
Thanks for watching till the end!
Great tips 👌 I've blue water 😉
Thank you
Hi Ivan - I have two questions if you don’t mind
1) when purchasing a steamer for interior details (carpets, upholstery, blowing out cracks & crevices), is having a high PSI machine the most important attribute?
2) can you share your method for dealing with moderately to heavily soiled carpets? I want to avoid extractors based on your tips but unsure if the multi step chemical processes (like P&S) are necessary.
1 , I rarely use the high pressure setting ( my steamer has 30, 70, and 100psi settings). Most of our work is accomplished at 30 psi. Attributes I like in a steamer are high heat (330f) and continuous fill).
2 Start with a brush and vac to take away as much dry dirt as possible ( much of the “staining “ will also go away). Spot treat stubborn stains, then steam or extract if required.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you, Ivan! Much appreciated!
Just rewatched this as a refresher. Question: why must a DA and not a rotary be used for cleaning leather? Is there a way to make the rotary work on leather? thanks!
A da with MF pad is much more effective.
Many thanks Yvan for the tips!
A question: can we use onr on cloth seats, let's say for neutralising a carpet cleaner that we were using before?
Yes
When it comes to fabrics like microsuede/Alcantara, would it be best to buy a specialized cleaner for it?
Alcantara is simply a fancy way of saying Micro Fibre. No special cleaners needed
Hey Yvan, great info as usual. When you speak of a rinseless solution for interior cleaning, what ratio would you go with? ONR is my favorite, so I know you'll have an idea there. Thanks.
256/1
Can you use a DA to clean cloth seats, and if so what kind of pads would you use?
Yes , but it’s not as effective.
What is a good size compressor for use with the tornador? I’ve seen all different answers and most of them don’t make any sense.
Compressed air is like light and MF towels, you can’t really have too much. Depending on what Tornador you use( or other air tools), at a minimum you want your compressor to exceed the CFM rating of your tool. So if you have a tool that requires 6 cfm at 90psi, a compressor that produces a minimum of 8 cfm at 90psi.
When using ONR on an interior, is the wash and wax ok to use or should it be the original wash and shine?
Both work well.
What would you recommend as a good rinseless solution?
There are many good ones available, see what your favourite distributor has to offer.
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The day your not first I’ll wonder if you’re I’ll. Thank you for your continued support.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy 🤣🤷🏾♂️Well, I am currently at a ladder performing network connection changes but always try to be 1st no matter what😉🤣 I think you all do your best to teach us with your experiences and the least I can do is being 1st. Always watching, willing to learn and apply so I dominate the basics to later also experiment and do the best too so to teach others.
@@1stfrompuertorico568 HRG! You’re on a ladder at work while watching a RUclips video and commenting at the same time??? Where’s OSHA? Be careful!!! 😉
Yvan, loving the videos...wondering if it's OK to use 6" wool hook/loop pads on a DA for cleaning the cloth seats or does it need to be a rotary? Thanks for all the info!
For cloth a rotary works better.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Does the wool on rotary work on the carpets too or just cloth seats? If not, what would you recommend if you need more after the brushing/vacuuming the carpet? Loving the videos. My foam cannon is now collecting dust since using ONR. :) Going to try McKee's 914 once that runs out.
Yes it will work on thin carpets as well.
Do you recommend the leather seat and upholstery cleaning methods with cordless DAs and rotaries like the ones manufactured by Flex or do you prefer the corded polishers?
Your choice, both work well.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you!
@Detailers Business Academy, with Yvan Lacroix Good idea,may I know if it's ok for you to review our foam cannon S V3.0?Thanks in advance!☺
Yes
Waiting for your details dear😆@@Detailers-Business-Academy
Send me an email yvan1lacroix@icloud.com
Done just now dear,now waiting for yours dear@@Detailers-Business-Academy
Hey Yvan, do you know about Feynlab pure rinseless? It’s a little foamy but not super foamy unless u put a lot in there lol. Do you think this is good for interiors? It’s my fav rinseless for exterior so far
Give it a try.
Awesome video! Great tips! Since you only use water in a tornador would a professional paint sprayer also work? I dont have a tornador but from what I'm seeing online it looks pretty similar to a paint sprayer. I have a commercial sprayer that you put a suction tube into a 5 gallon bucket and spray, it doesnt need a air system because it has a built in air system. I'm wondering if I can use that in place or a tornador??? Any thoughts on that?
With the Tornador it’s the action of the tool, not the chemical, nor the fact that it sprays does the job. It’s rotating and pulsing spray jet provides a scrubbing like action. The paint sprayer moves too much liquid.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Well I guess I'll still get a Tornador then. I cant really fork out for the $200 one at the time, but sounds like the $50 one that just blows air is good too. Have you ever used a paint sprayer for certain things? I watched some of the Apex videos on using paint sprayers and it looks like they can be pretty useful, especially for a easy mobile setup. I have a good commercial sprayer that needs a new hose. I was thinking about using it with a 5 gallon bucket filled with ONR mix for mobile detailing. Wondering your thoughts on that.
Never hurts to experiment.
So ONR works on interior panels, dash boards and side panels etc?
That would be BOSS if I can use it on the interior also!
It sure does!
@@Detailers-Business-Academy So awesome! Starting a mobile wash and detail as a rinseless service, this saves me on interior cleaner and window cleaner!
Exactly
@@Detailers-Business-Academy should ONR be used with distilled water or tap water?
Doesn’t make any difference.
What ratio should I mix my onr for interiors then? I can't stand chemicals anymore
Same as for washing exterior.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you so much. I live in rural pennsylvania my water is the rustiest and hardest you'd ever see. Other people's as well. They can't wash at home, but with the tech and know how of one I believe I can make a run at mobile detailing as my side gig. Thanks for the content and response
@@vincentesposito6533 most rinseless solutions contain softening agents - would be a huge help in your situation
@@celestial7150 it absolutely is but I still uses distilled water
No need to use distilled water unless your tap water is pumped directly from a pond.
What type of foam cleaner do you recommend for upholstery?
Whichever one works well for you.
So was there concerns about food coloring staining what they were using it on?? Or because it was so diluted that there was no concern? 😄🤣 thanks for the video started detailing business a year ago now and serial things you say I already put into action but always seem to find one or two things out of your videos!
Thank you. No 2-3 drops in a Gallon, further diluted 10/1 has no colouring effect.
Now that I charge $120n an hour for interior detailing I am getting a lot less bookings but I'm more profitable.
Exactly
@@Detailers-Business-Academy its a little frustrating though because I can hear their tone change when I say price is based on condition. I am assuming their interior is really bad. The really sad thing is that the other shops in my town detail interiors for $150
The difference is you charge enough to do it right.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy that is my thinking as well. When I charge enough I can take the time to deliver the results.
A win win for everyone.
What is a good rinseless solution for interiors?
One that isn’t soap based.
Any product that you recommend?
There are quite a few, I’m not here to recommend any specific brands
I need to detail the interior of a 15 passenger school bus. The foor is really dirty what would be the best way to clean it.
If it’s a rubber floor, Rinseless wash and a brush.
Dumb question, if all I have is a DA, could that work on cloth seats.
It will work, but not as effectively as a rotary with a thick wool pad.
NO. A D/A if it's not a forced oscillating one, will just sit there and vibrate / oscillate, it won't rotate, thus why he recommends a rotary.
As a 29 year professional IICRC certified carpet & upholstery cleaner / instructor this info makes me sad, That's all. -bonne journée
Cleaning in the home is a bit different than a car - mostly being a controlled environment. That said - there are situations where a person does need to introduce more liquid, though they are few and far between. My extractor gets more use than he describes, but I still like to limit the amount of water introduced to seats and carpet.
@@celestial7150 Using the proper upholstery tool, the correct PSI and proper technique the upholstery will not take long to dry however 90% of the "detailers" on RUclips and IG these days are not even using the proper tool therefore they end up over-wetting everything. Much like paint correction they just need proper training. I have been cleaning cars since 1982
I’ve also taken IICRC training, and it’s excellent. Unfortunately most detailers don’t even know it exists. Yes the techniques taught are great and definitely work in a car, it’s not always required to go that indepth.
@@KennyCosway I don't have the training you describe - but I fully agree. I see some people blasting insane amounts of liquid into the seats - sure it looks impressive pulling that brown water from the seat, but a customer would never even notice unless they saw the video. Add in the potential of mold if it doesn't dry properly - and you find yourself in a bad situation...
Do people actually wait to give the customer their car back until everything is dry? I've never done that in my life.
Yes, it’s preferable, until it’s dry you really can’t see if it’s actually clean.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy I guess I'm living on the edge!
I never used compressed air before, but finally did after this vid. Now, I can't do one withtout anymore, it's ESSENTIAL! The trick with the damp towel on vents, cracks, buttons and emblems, is a game changer.
Thanks, Yvan!!
You’re welcome.
Gotta try that
Please let me know when you do.
@Detailers Business Academy, with Yvan Lacroix will do👍🏻
Hey Yvan. Hope all is well. How do you determine when an interior really needs and extraction or if it needs the polisher and a wool pad with the Mr.Foamy? Thanks for your help
Test with the rotary first
Mr Yvan you could have made millions of dollars every year by selling special green tornador solution
you know that right ? and you should have come with different color ones for every season to ramp up the sales green for spring, blue for summer, yellow for fall, white for winter
what a missed opportunity Ha, ha ...
lol
Since you've given me/us all so much valuable information, let me share some of mine!
- Weathered white vans; the best way to get them to shine again: Zentool 21e2, pad washer, Optimum Intensive polish 4-5 sprays per ~ 3ft x 3t section. Nothing else cuts like Rupes Blue whool on these, not even close. Except for, maybe, Optimum Hyper wool pads. There is no faster way, period.
- Using a brush attachment with the handle on the vacuum is a great way too vacuum carpets. It makes it more ergonomic and seemingly more effective. It takes some time to find the right brush attachment. I cut the hairs shorter of mine and cut some openings at the hairs. Now it works perfectly for me.
- ONR, The Rag Company FTW Towel (damp) and a waffle weave dry, there's no better, more consistent and easier way to clean glass.
- The Latest and greatest Dyson works great on boot carpets and floor matts! A poor man's matt washer.
That's what I can think of for now!
Thank you!
My god man your tips and tricks are amazing man. Literaly crazy amazing.
Thank you!
As a business owner I appreciate your info. I subscribed
However, Q tips actually aren’t for your ears - most doctors and professionals actually advice against them because they just push the wax deeper into your ear. FYI
It’s a generalization, it’s what most people associate them with. Thanks for watching!
The best detailing channel! great info!
Thank you
I can't believe how much I learn from you in these videos, it's awesome! You could honestly package this all up into an audiobook form and sell it. $ $ $ $
Thanks, but my goal is to give back, not take.
Whoa. You just blew my mind. I always follow APC with steam and a micro fiber. I use steam on the vents and almost everything else. I purchased an expensive extractor and now they're useless.. lol just kidding. Awesome info here especially about the polishers on upholstery and leather.. trying that asap.
Let me know how it works for you.
Brilliant ideas! Water is known as the universal cleaner. Wise use of water is very effective and relatively inexpensive.
Exactly.
I’ve watched all your videos. Today I did my first detail interior / exterior. I thought back to some of the tips I remembered. Had my caddy with only some 256:1 rinseless, power clean 10:1 a couple brushes and some microfibers. All within arms reach doing the in and out method. Still took me a long time but the results were great. Thank you for all you do for this community.
Thank you, happy to have helped!
When I was beginner I believe everything was taking me just ages :) I believe this is completely natural, but thanks to suppoort and movies like Yvon is doing, you think "what actually matters" and then find out that 80% is completely unecessary, including tools and chemicals! But you were already smart enough (not like me :)) to first watch Yvan movies and then start doing the job!
I may say only, that thanks to all these instructions I did my first detailing SOP and in real I shorten a lot of things in cleaning processes. Of course, experience is absolutely critical but I think that thanks to these tips you gain a lot of experiecne, in a nutshell :) Have a good day!
Thank you, glad the SOP is helping.
@@PanDetailer kudos to that SOP! I’ve definitely been able to drastically lower not only my Time but tools products. I find I can clean most interiors 80%-90% with rinseless and 2-3 towels. The APC and carpet cleaners only come out when necessary 😊
Excellent
As I’m new to detailing all the different brands and products can be overwhelming so the simple/efficient approach appeals to me. Yet, I am still overwhelmed. I know when at optimum synergy was one of their talking points. Do you feel synergy in your tools is a good thing especially for getting started or should I just get my hands on what I can and experiment all over the place?
Most companies offer synergy within their line of products. Having chemical compatibility is definitely a positive aspect.
Great video! Agree we use way too many types chemicals and much of those chemicals. We should start with a damp towel, steam as needed.
Thank you.
One of the advantages of steam - a steamer pays for itself by saving you money on chemicals. There are many situations where steam can replace the use of APC 👍
Agreed.
Is ONR still your favorite Rinseless wash?
No, while still a great product, others have improved on the idea.
I am quite fond of Wolfgang Uber Rinseless - it is a little spendy, but I can't complain about the results
Excellent video! I've been detailing as a business for 4 years now and have to come to most of the same conclusions. I actually use a brush on a drill to coax the dirt out of the carpet dry. It's gets most of it out and you just need to hit the edges with a small brush. I started from day 1 with compressed air. I could not imagine working without it. I can't wait to try blowing through the wet microfiber on the vents. Thanks!
Damp, not wet. Thanks for watching!
Great perspective! You gave me a lot to think about and not only in area of using tornador and all these chemicals:) As always - great video and support! :) Have a good day Yvan!
Thank you, it’s always a great day for us.
What kind of protection are you adding on for $50?
Anti staining.
Great video, thank you. To clarify on the point of bringing a surface back to neutral when using an interior cleaner/APC. Normally, will a wipe down with a good polymer-based rinseless wash be able to neutralize those chemicals? Or would it be better to neutralize with a solution that has a specific pH for the chemical used - eg if my cleaner is slightly alkaline, would I need a slightly acidic neutralizer?
Good question, yes wiping off with a neutral product will do the job. Thank you for watching.
Yvan, do you have any experience or awesome tips with cleaning the "older" version of King Ranch leather (castano leather) in the Ford pickups? Its real, untreated, uncoated leather, nothing like typical automotive leather.
been binge watching all your videos and you have tons of small tricks that most situations wouldn't require. But there is always that one time....
Thank you!!!
Yes, go to the Ford dealership, they sell a product specifically for them.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy I aplogize, i should have mentioned that Ford only sells the "King Ranch" brand conditioner, they don't sell anything that actually cleans the leather or pulls the stains up and out of it. I've done a lot of searching on this one and haven't found anything "conclusive."
Before watching videos of you doing your thing, I never would have thought of using a straight razor on finished paint, So i couldn't think of anybody better to ask this question to. These seats are extremely expensive and rather than try this cleaner and that cleaner i'm gathering as much information as i possibly can and weighing all my options.
I appreciate your time
Saddle soap from a tack shop.
Dear Yvan,
Interior is one of the places I can Improve the most. At 10:05 you mention using a brush on carpets, what kind of brush do you recommend/did your businesses use? I use a drill brush mostly, but not all carpets can whitstand those.
I'm servicing dealers only, for certain reasons. Currently, getting a car showroom ready is taking me around 3 hours. I hope to get that down to 2 hours or less and maintain the current quality.
Thanks for all the effort you've taken to provide us with the information you have. You are the main reason I'm able to turn my hobby into a decent paying job.
I use Cyclo brushes on a DA( air powered.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thanks! Will try those out as well 👍
@@Detailers-Business-Academy With an "air powered DA" you mean a pneumatic sander? What kind of throw should I be aiming for? Thanks again, Yvan.
A standard Body Shop 6 inch DA.
Great video and lots of great info. Could you make demonstration videos on these techniques? I'd like to see how you do the vents and seats like described, I'm more of a visual learner.
Using a Rotary Buffer to Clean Upholstery with Nick Rutter & Yvan Lacroix
I will be making hands on videos soon.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Awesome! Looking forward to them!
Wow great video
Thank you
I love your videos! I´love your point of view thinking outside the box, all this videos are a new very interesting perspective as a entrepeneur, thanks a lot! Greeting from Colombia.
Thank you, and greetings from Canada.
Specific advice for Tesla’s vegan leather (polyurethane) white seats? Thanks!
Yes, treat them as you would any vinyl seat.
Great video sir. Thanks for sharing. My kind regards
Thanks for watching !
I have been using a rotary with wool pad for over a year now. I just want to say that you will be able to get through a nasty interior in half the time.
That’s great!
What size wool pad?
@@simplysimplemobiledetailin529 8 inch. 1.25inch thick
The thicker the better
@@Detailers-Business-Academy whoa, Yvan, this is a family channel. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’ve been waiting for this video!! Thank you bro! I understand ONR will lift and remove dirt but does it disinfect/sanitize at all?
No. You can dilute 2-4 tablespoons of chlorine bleach in a gallon of water for that. It won't discolor anything but it does work as an effective disinfectant. Totally safe.
Some Rinseless washes are naturally antibacterial, but I would never claim disinfection.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy Agree. Legally, stick with Sanitized.
Great video
Thank you