DETALKS - Detailing EFFICIENCY Secrets, Tips & Tricks

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Just because you want to save some time detailing DOESN'T mean you have to cut corners.This video will give you some of the detailing SECRETS from the PRO'S. How do they make a car shine like that? How do they detail so fast and efficiently? What products are they using? We discuss all the areas of the detailing process where YOU can achieve pro detailing results. Get out your notepad and write this stuff down!
Today, the detailers share their experiences and advice for cutting down on wasted time while maintaining or even improving the quality of each job!
Do you have a way to speed things up while maintaining quality? Tell us about it in the comments!
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This episode features Levi Gates of Hawkes Detail and Yvan Lacroix of Optimum Polymer Technologies.
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Have a suggestion or want to ask a question? Head over to the ALL-NEW DeTalks Facebook group and let us know: / detalks
Or simply email Levi@TheRagCompany.com
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Guests: Levi Gates & Yvan Lacroix
Recorded by Gabe Garcia, Dane Hennen, Jeff Hennen
Edited by Dane Hennen
Content provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2016

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@deanbracken 7 жыл бұрын

I think a good detailing trick is to put some masking tape on the door sills, matching up to where the original owner had the seat positioned. That way, he/she can just jump in with minimal adjustment and enjoy the detailed car!

@misssummersalt 5 жыл бұрын

+1 for this! I was the No. 1 Bentley salesman in my country for the past decade and I've always been a firm believer that if you're the best at what you do, your customer satisfaction scores and sales figures will go hand in hand. EVERYONE appreciates it when someone you give your money to goes above and beyond to prove that they truly value you as a customer. And the best possible way to prove someone's worth is to show them that you remember their individual characteristics, their traits and preferences. It's the best way to build and maintain rapport with someone at any level, sometimes without even saying a word. Spot on.

@AK-ui1zl 4 жыл бұрын

If the goal is to deliver a “like new” car, just remember when the car was new, they had to adjust the seat ;)

@HEMi1995 7 жыл бұрын

This series should really be called "DeTales" :)

@rautodetail9000 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, another tip; When extracting the carpets, use the hot water spray to spray down the door jambs, makes for much faster breakup and clean up.

@RunnergyVideo 6 жыл бұрын

"Its not good on cereal" YES! That's fantastic!

@hirambrewtonii6818 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

@Knards 7 жыл бұрын

I like the 2 bucket method you mention. I use two, but one clear and one soap. A soap bucket on each side lessens the amount of dirt that can get into a bucket and you dont need the clear bucket. Good job. One of those oh crap, why didnt I think of that items! That would work for tires too, where I use one for all 4 tires

@LacroixCruiser 7 жыл бұрын

When using ONR there is no need for a rinse bucket, all you need is one bucket to wash safely. So having a wash bucket on either side increases efficiency.

@builthatch 7 жыл бұрын

these are all so well produced. simple and done well. nice job.

@smeacraptor6641 4 жыл бұрын

How does a scissor lift help with interior detailing? Any pictures or videos of an example?

@yellowhanzel 7 жыл бұрын

That tune in the beginning of the video... Where is it from. It sounds so familiar

@jpjp3873 7 жыл бұрын

When washing my truck with onr, I don't start at the top as most people usually would. I do the sides first so that I don't lean up against a dirty panel as I reach for the high areas. Since I'm not hosing down the vehicle it doesn't mess up what I've already done.

@LacroixCruiser 7 жыл бұрын

IN detailing there is no right or wrong way to do things for the most part. Do what works for you if it gets you the results you want.

@alex1983198319831983 3 жыл бұрын

How do you use ONR in a steamer? 256:1? Thanks

@fredA1234 5 жыл бұрын

a little off topic. on a new car i am glass coating it. when i get some extra $ I want to do PPF is it ok to put over glass coat??

@detailologycarcare7541 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Yvan and Levi I actually met Levi in Boise three years ago You guys are extremely Optimum crazy, its an excellent line but certainly not the pinnacle in some product categories As for ONR washing, it is excellent for washing cars that are dusty, lightly dirty or moderately dirty. However for a very dirty or excessively dirty vehicle, I still think wet washing is better. You can't rinseless wash mud in a wheel arch or a car in Australia that is very very dirty, our soil is 75% sand. When I wet wash I do what's called the Zero bucket method, no buckets or grit guards needed, it works far better. Anyway thanks for the show

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, how are you brother! Thanks for watching the show! We still use a pressure washer, degreaser, and a brush for excessively filthy cars! after the dirt is washed off we then use ONR as a replacement for soap! Hope your doing great mate! love listening to you on Jimbos podcast!

@detailologycarcare7541 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the reply Levi, these are great shows your doing, Yvan is a cool bloke, very glad he's in our industry

@LacroixCruiser 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, likewise. Anything you would clean with soap ONR will do a better , faster and more importantly safer job. People often confuse the "No Rinse" for meaning no PRE rinse. If a car needs to be pre-rinsed, it needs to be pre-rinsed, be it for soap or ONR.

@madmix6183 6 жыл бұрын

Detailology Car Care Hey Detailology Car Care, what is bucketless washing?

@davidpoto9856 2 жыл бұрын

i own a couple very expensive boar hair brushes that i love to wash car with. how does this work with onr on a wash. now as an enthusiast only i enjoy stretching it out sometimes

@johnemmel8220 7 жыл бұрын

ok how about a link for rack attack nothing but roof racks come up when googled

@kevinshepard1748 7 жыл бұрын

looking for tips on cleaning, paint correcting taller vehicles when you're vertically challenged

@AceITH007 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys. Was starting to get withdrawal symptoms lol

@AceITH007 7 жыл бұрын

The Rag Company Hope the move is going smoothly and glad to hear there are more vids on the way!

@AceITH007 7 жыл бұрын

The Rag Company Sweet!! Sounds awesome, good luck to you and all the guys. Can't wait to see the new set up.

@MrDroid0518 7 жыл бұрын

can we get an in depth onr video with demonstrations i love the idea of it but trying to wrap my head around it is hard. what's it's limits? will corrected paint scratch? idk thanks if you can

@jpjp3873 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. Wait no more! I'd like to see that video pushed to the top of the list. Thanks

@imoboxingtalk5394 6 жыл бұрын

Just wondering, have you guys tried chemical guys products and if so what was your opinion of them? I'm a new born baby in this world and have a hard time knowing what products are good and necessary and what's just extra work

@nmore69 7 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Again ! Can you guys recommend a carpet extractor?

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

nmore69 we have Thermax Therminator. The thing is bulletproof!

@nmore69 7 жыл бұрын

Levi Gates thanks Levi

@jrude98 7 жыл бұрын

ONR is safe to use in a steamer? if so, at what ratio are you diluting it at? Thank you in advance and keep up the great work.

@TheMuslimMayhem 7 жыл бұрын

On the Synergy Podcast Yvan has mentioned a few times that he uses ONR at the stander 256:1 ratio in both extractors and steamers. In fact I don't think Yvan has ever mentioned using ONR at any other ratio.

@sportchamp4eva11 7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Benjamin yep he uses that dilution for everything. Extractor and steamer, cleaning his house ha

@DA-kd1ls Жыл бұрын

Who was Levi talking about at the end, the guy that shampoo’s the car and uses ONR and wipes the headliner? I definitely want to try this trick!

@sprik1019 7 жыл бұрын

I'm new to detailing, really thinking about having optimum as my line of work. Just currently looking to detail my Jeep wrangler and my wifes car. Just curious is there any way you could please make a video, if you have not already, on all the uses of ONR and how to effectively use ONR for such purpose. Keep up the great videos and information, really enjoying your videos!

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

sprik1019 check out "Details with Levi & Yvan" on this channel. We run through the entire Optimum line!

@MrMinecraftAtlantis 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a step by step s.o.p. Please?

@MrMinecraftAtlantis 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, standard operating procedure, the fellow from Canada mentioned that in the video. Thanks for the info and keep the great videos coming! :-)

@Rkahana01 7 жыл бұрын

How hot can you get O.N.R. Before the product starts to break down?

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Kahana we just use hot tap water. Never so hot, you can't stick your hand in it. But in our extractor and steamer we also use ONR. That gets really hot! Never had any issues with product breakdown.

@reyvinsiegel9386 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to save time. I just want to know how much time I should be saving. It takes me about 6 hours to fully clean, detail, paint correct and protect a vehicle. How short should I be able to do this? I am having a hard time getting any level service under that 6 hour mark.

@Napster2k12 2 жыл бұрын

if you dont mind could you tell me how long each step takes

@hamsack981 2 жыл бұрын

Takes me about that long without the paint correction, so you're good hahaha

@supercharged00gtp 7 жыл бұрын

On a full interior/exterior job, where do you start on the vehicle inside or out?

@LacroixCruiser 7 жыл бұрын

It depends on the work space available, but if I have a choice I do the exterior first.

@supercharged00gtp 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you both for the response! Do you guys use the ONRWW on interior and glass or stick to the original ONR for these and why?

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

My crew always starts on the inside, then moves to the outside.

@MasterOfShine 7 жыл бұрын

We use ONR for glass in the shop, and for interior cleaning. I use ONRWW at home for interior exterior and glass on my cars. We keep it simple at the shop less confusion. At home I can do what I want:)

@supercharged00gtp 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm a driveway detailer at this time and since finding ONRWW I have saved myself some major time on the wash steps and can do it in the garage!!! No more hose and hard water stains to wipe off. I have used it on customers and my own vehicles with great success. Was curious if others were using it on glass or if adding the wax was making more work. Thanks for answering my question, enjoy the channel!

@AutOdometer 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of use for ONR... it’s not good on cereal. Lol

@fiqaaljafri5887 Жыл бұрын

How do u handle customer complain? Make a video

@AK-ui1zl 3 жыл бұрын

Woah woah woah. Blowing a car out before vacuuming it is a no no. Vacuum, blow, vaccum again. Then after you’re done with everything else on the car, vacuum again and then do your interior detail. Maybe it’s just be but how you do anything is how you do everything

@TheBostonfangamer 6 жыл бұрын

PLEASE HELP: I own a car detailing business, we do only dealership cars and very few customer cars. We work in our own shop and pay rent. We do about 10-20 cars a day depends on if our employees feel like “showing up” to work that day. We need cheaper chemicals or cheaper labor. If you have any suggestions or other ways we can be more profitable it would be much appreciated. Thanks! We’ve been in business for 30+ years. We just aren't making nearly as much as we used to and some months are not profitable.

@robertmccarty8809 7 жыл бұрын

Way too general. Talk specifics please. TRC sells OPT products, I get it. Does OPT rebrand? If not they should. Companies are out there to make money, not friends. Just give us a name of a product that is rebranded. I think everyone already knows or has some general knowledge or they wouldn't be watching this video.