The SCIENCE behind DIY Detail Rinseless Wash! DIY Detail Podcast #15 

Rinseless Wash and other products available at www.DIYdetail.com

It's great for us to have the interaction and feedback with you about your product, especially since you were involved in the testing and design. A clear advantage of having your own line of products. Gotta love chemistry!

Love the format of the video. Because of Yvan I’m converting to the efficiency of the rinseless wash. I leave in Canada in the country on a gravel road. My vehicles get really dirty and muddy on the lower panels and wheel wells. I foam the dirty sections then spray the rinseless solution on the whole vehicle and do the rinseless wash. Follow up with a drying aid. Fun and efficient. Keep up the great work guys.

I love this product and I love learning the science behind it and what makes it great!

Great video! Thanks for the explanation on how surfactants impact the rinseless wash! I’ve always trusted in the science behind rinseless washing and once I tried it I haven’t gone back to soap!

Been using this rinseless since it came out. It is POWERFUL. I have used lots of rinseless products but for me the cleaning power of the DIY rinseless is absolutely top-shelf.

I used it yesterday for the first time washing my camaro. I tagged you in Instagram of it. I pre treat the car with the rinseless with every brand I use. When I went to clean the wheels. I pre treated it with the DIY rinseless before I foamed the wheels to give them an actual wash with the pump sprayer. I had a black puddle on the floor as it was pulling down all the brake dust on the wheels. Yes the wheels are coated but it still pulled alot of the dirt off the wheels and onto the floor where it made it much safer. If you add gallons I will be in for one of those.

Loved hearing the science! Awesome podcast fellas

When my ONR runs out I will be happy to order your rinseless wash. I’m excited about the extra cleaning power as I can feel comfortable tackling dirtier cars. Thank you for the video.

Been using Rinseless since seing Ivan on TRC years ago. This is the best explanation of rinseless washing I’ve ever seen. Here’s my mayo recipe Ingredients ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 cups vegetable

More science and chemistry related topic (in car cleaning products) like that would be great! keep up the good work!

This rinseless really does a phenomenal job cleaning and making it safe to wash. I love the smell, and I think the chemistry behind it is really awesome!

I’ve always wondered how a rinseless can emulsify the whole panel if it beads up as soon as it touches the panel. It’s the reason I always wanted to foam them. Used this last night in a bucket, foolproof product with a “clear” shine. Recommended!

today was 42 degrees out and i had all sorts of white road salt on my ride...i got out the bucket and black sponge and the diy rinseless....cleaned it up all nice and even had some left in my bucket so i used it as a drying aid. car looks nice. i didnt feel like doing wheels since i got cold...maybe when the weather turns up a dozen degrees or so.

I bought the DIY Rinseless Wash. I tried the DIY Rinseless Wash. I have to say that I like it. It cleans well, it smells like (for those that like this characteristic), and it goes a long way. I used the whole bottle and cleaned at least 12 vehicles with it. I followed up with Ceramic Gloss and it is a great product as well. Slick, shine, and I like it. (Smells nice too for those that this trait matters) The rinseless wash and the Ceramic Gloss are a good team!

Another good watch but I have to admit I have never used a rinse less wash although I have a bottle of ONR and a bottle from Mitchell and King but after watching this you may!! have convinced me to try it. Good Job.

I can’t wait to show my Dad rinseless wash! He s not a power washer guy. He enjoys the bucket the sponge the old school wash. As he gets older he does use car washes but still gets out there and hand washes on nice days and hand waxes (I did covert him to sealants). Especially nice day in winter I think he s really going to love this process! I know what he’s getting for Christmas!

Just received my mystery box and received a bottle of the rinseless wash! I can't wait to try it! Question: can I still use a sprayer to pre-treat the surface before washing it down? And what mix would you recommend when using a garden sprayer?

Yvan does great job explaining the process of rinseless wash.

Thanks for informative video. What is the recommended dilution ratio in a foaming pump sprayer like the iK?

I'm a bit nerdy about this detailing-thing (aren't we all?😊) I tried Absolute from P&S on a typically winter-muddy-car here in Norway. It was covered with road salt and other funny stuff. I was pretty amazed over how well the pre-soak worked. The dirt was "gliding" around the surface and came so easily off with a pressure washer. I read from the comments that DIY-detail rinseless maybe is even more powerful? If that's the case, I think it's awesome!! So two questions: Any chance your products will be available in Norway? Are there any specific type of dirt/grime that a rinseless pre-soak won't break down as efficient as an alkaline pre-foam (which is the most typical winter wash process here in Norway, and Sweden for that matter)?

Your thoughts on drying your ceramic coated car with only 8hp Metro VAC blow dryer so the only towel that touches the car is on my windows so need for a drying aid. I know that this process is slower and I dry my car out of the hot sun and blow it down for the top down. I agree on a drying aid if using a towel . Great detailed information from the 2 of you.

Thank you. Will DIY Detail be adding graphen infused rinseless wash to its product line in the near future? Both you and Yvan did an excellent and compelling presentation, on another channel, on why it is an added advantage. I realize I can separately purchase the graphen spray currently but hoping to make my life easier. Thank you. Eric

Honestly, I could not see a justification for buying this rinse-less wash, but this video has totally convinced me. The explanation of the science involved with this product-which effectively differentiates it from other rinseless washes-is precisely what has convinced me. As a direct result, I will surely add this product to my lineup in addition to McKee’s 37 graphene rinseless wash which I’ve already bought a lot of. QUESTIONS: 1. Does DIY rinseless wash leave any protection behind on the paint? 2. Is a drying aide necessary when using DIY’s rinseless wash? Thanks for an informative and winsome video!

Been mobile detailing for 4 years now here in so cal and still can’t get on the rinseless train. I love Bilt Hamber auto shampoo and it’s 1:2,000 so very economical. I do a foam bath of either CarPro Lift or BH Touchless prior. I’ve always done one bucket method with two towels. I just got a separate bucket with a gamma lid and a UBS & a BRS to see which I prefer or to have two if I have help that day. Rinseless can handle traffic film but tree sap & baked on bugs…takes to much scrubbing to remove via sponge. The degreasing of soap just seems so advantageous. I do want to get on board with full time rinse-less but I’m hard to break😅 Love what you guys are doing, I’m certain the products perform as advertised. If you ever come down to So Cal call Casey’s Car Clinic for a free wash 🤘

Can I mix All Clean with Incredible Suds and if so , how much. Also can I use All Clean 15:1 on leather.

Soon as use up my Onr going to give this a try.

Quick question, I have a trunk that someone spilled over a qrt of Pine Sol in about 5 days ago. Should I use just water in my Little Green Machine or will a normal dilution of rinsless help with it? The pine sol is already dry

I am a weekend warrior, nothing professional. Recently I have tried my first rinseless experience and changes some steps to make it enjoyable. (I get both worlds, snowfoam satisfaction and the safety from rinseless.) I start by using pressure washer, foam cannon and all the brushes for the wheels. Then I snowfoam the whole car and use detailing brushes for all the cracks and gaps. (I felt extra safe and also don’t wanna waste all the money that I have spent on the gear lol) Then I rinse the snowfoam off, and use the pump sprayer to apply rinseless solution. Follow by contact washing the vehicle with ultra black sponge and 1 bucket method. However I will rinse the car off one more time as my OCD kicks in when seeing some dirt remaining on the paint. Then I dry the whole vehicle with an ego blower. (My vehicle is graphene coated, that’s why I don’t apply any additional protection as I also want to test out the real world durability.) At the end finish it off with tyre shine. Side benefit, I found that with the rinseless solution, I don’t have to deal with suds all over my hand, and I don’t have to wash 2 buckets with suds. Also I don’t have to wash muliple mitts and dry towel/ microfibre towel after the wash.

Hey Ivan, another Rinseless wash product you’ve done a video on can be used as a panel prep before coating, can DIY be used as one? I’d assume yes as it leaves nothing behind.

I want to see more videos on all clean and see how well it works bc I know how much Yvan is an advocate for APC’s and mainly using them for many things instead of buying a lot of different things that you may not need to use

Thanks for the video and explanation, are there any plans soon to sell larger size products (1 Gal ) ?

Quick question. What’s the biggest difference between this one and ONR? Been using ONR for a year now and just bought BRS lately. Im just curious, and what’s the a good combo with this product?

Like your guys team. Nice having the older guy and the younger guy dynamic. Almost like a jedi and his padawan!

Can this wonderful product also be used in the domestic kitchen? Wall tiles to, caeserstone bench tops, granite and stone tops etc?

If you want to see rinseless really do its thing, wash your side x side with it after a run in the desert . We winter in AZ, and I just started with the rinseless this year and all I can say is WOW!! We wash in full sun (unfortunately) and the lack of water spotting and the way it lifts the dust off is incredible. I use it to wash my fifth wheel and truck which saves me a bunch of money compared to hiring a wash service to do the fifth wheel and taking the truck to a car wash. I think you need to pitch it to the RV community a lot harder as it certainly is the way to wash these big rigs without water spotting. The combination of rinseless and ceramic gloss make it an enjoyable task that I now look forward to instead of dreading it.

I'm an old-school detailer that still does 3 step-buffing procedures and whatnot. that's what I learned and that's what I feel most comfortable with to this day. in my defense, though I haven't tried any of the newer tech that's out for detailing other than ceramic coatings. hell I still use a Makita 9227C buffer and a heavy white wool pad for everything from compound to final polish. Lol. I used to be a guy who hated trying to buff out a vehicle right after leaving wash bay because I was always fighting against water dripping from everywhere. I learned years ago that if you walk around with an air line and blow out all cracks, seams, and all panels as you're drying off a vehicle you don't get all those drips coming out as your buffing. One question I have, do you use your Gold Standard Polish as a compound with wool pads (for heavier scratches and whatnot) and also use it as a glaze with the foam as a swirl remover/final polish? don't do detailing anymore except on the side for friends and family but would be nice to start cutting out some steps especially if I'll end up with similar and/or better results.

I am using a rinseless wash on my car. One question that I have (Being a Canadian like Yvon) is finding Canadian Distributors for products I want to use!! frustrating problem. Does DIY Detail have a distributor in Canada??

David speaks so highly of you, Wonderful information as usual. Is there gallon options?

Do you guys have any plans on making a decon soap/wash? If not then what do you recommend to use to strip what’s left the previous coating?

Nice background info here! Am curious if DIY can be used as waterless wash (some other rinseless forums have said upping the concentration of product will create waterless wash properties), and if not, hopefully a waterless wash version will be available in the future.

Very interesting, and it makes me want even more details. I'm terrible at chemistry, but I'm very interested in how products are created and how/why certain aspects are chosen for a particular product. I don't care about formulas, ingredients or any trade secrets...but I would love to learn more about how products are created. A few years ago Matt Moreman did a video with Bob Phillips from P&S, and it was fascinating. I'd love to learn more about your process (at least what you can share publicly). I've tried virtually every rinseless on the market, and ONR has always been the gold standard for my needs. P&S Absolute has now earned a permanent spot in my cabinet alongside ONR...and thanks to this video I will definitely be picking up DIY RInseless Wash as well to see how it compares. I'm 99% rinseless in my processes, but I still use my pressure washer whenever possible. The idea of foaming on DIY Rinseless before pressure washing is very intriguing. I appreciate that you guys don't bash other brands, or say that your "Product X" is better than another company's "Product Y". There is room at the table for everyone, and having more good choices shouldn't be a bad thing. The Rag Company guys had a great analogy recently about detailing products and donuts (sorry Yvan...I know you try to stay away from the sweets). There are tons of different kinds of donuts, and all of them are great (because they are donuts). Sometimes you want a glazed old fashioned, sometimes you want a maple bar, other days you may want a frosting filled Bismarck. Bottom line...I'm glad to have another great line of products to choose from. Keep up the great work guys. EDIT: Quick question, does your rinseless wash "soften" hard water (prevent it from etching the paint if it dries on the surface?). That is a problem that I had with mirror/trim drips after washing with N914.

Another great video with explanation and honesty. Biggest problem I’m having is what to do with inferior product s I purchased earlier this summer at the beginning of my detail hobby. They work but they just aren’t as good or as fun to use. I’m just doing our personal vehicle s and I hate to be wasteful but dang I just want to use my DIY Detail stuff. I’m thinking life is too short for inferior products. What u guys think? Use it up sadly or just get rid of the stuff?

How long can I store a solution of DIY Detail RW in one of those large floor standing IK sprayers? I would prefer to rinse up a larger batch and use it as needed if solution can keep for a while. Thanks!

Thank you for the content. When you use iron remover alongside rinseless wash as a clay lube. Should you rinse it off, or can you just start drying the car? Thank you

If I use this as a drying aid, you said that it has polymers, will it affect my wax, sealant or coatings hydrophobic at all?

Can we use turtle wax hybrid wash and wax shampoo as a rinseless wash by mixing it in water in a spray bottle? If not then why?

We need a distributor in Singapore! The rinseless wash use case here in a country with the general population living in flats/apartments is very strong 😊 Until that happens, how can I get DIY rinseless here? 😬

The product description on Carzilla shows how much to put in a Foam Cannon, but do you have a recommendation for dilution for an IK or Marolex Foamer?

Most rinseless will work, but this one is drama proof. Top shelf!

Does it have water softening capabilities like ONR & Absolute?

Hi Yvan/Nick, First of all, I love your rinseless wash product. If the rinseless/water mixture that was used to clean a car did not become too dirty, is it possible to keep this mixture to clean another car, even if that next car is not going to be cleaned until a few days later? How long is it possible to keep this mixture in the bucket and does it need to be sealed with a cap or bucket lid?

Would love to hear your opinion on the best and most cost effective rinse-less products for business. I currently use ONR and I can get a gallon of it for a great price, is it worth it to try your rinse-less or is there a better option for professionals that you know of? Thanks! Im mainly curious to know if ONR is way behind on cleaning technology you speak of.

Do you have a product for the restoration of the rubbers around the glass?

Do i need to use distilled water with rinseless or can i just use soft water ?

Is your rinseless wash biodegradable like ONR is? THis is the only thing stopping me from picking up the product. Thanks!

Rinseless is the way to go. Bottom line is the car will need a clean up every year or two anyway with a light polish. (Daily drivers) That’s even if no scratches were inflicted.

Since it foams can it be used in a ik foamer?

I’m late to the game on - rinse-less, turned to it - to combat water spotting during traditional washing in sun. I bought a 4 0z bottle of ONR & it works well, there are so many rinse-less washes available now. DIY, ONR, Mckee ‘s, P&S. Which is the best overall?

Do you plan to release a version of the product with any additives like wax, Si02 or even Graphene? Just curious.

Is it the degreeser what's the ph level So that when doing chemical decontamination Can we use rinseless insted apc or degreeser

What is the ratio you should use if you’re putting it in a foam cannon?

It’s not lost on me DiY isn’t pushing a “quick detailer” dilution. Is that because it’s a waste of product, and the standard dilution works fine?

I dont know if i will ever go back to a regular wash. Actually i still use a PW on my wheels and use wheel/tire cleaner.

What they dilution for making a quick detailer

What size bottle is rinseless wash? You don’t list the fl ounces on your website. I think that is good to know. Think I have about 20 likes tonight reading all the comments out there!

will you be selling products in Canada??

@diydetailofficial can I use your rinseless with my Xpel PPF?

Hi guys! Im probably overthinking this 😂 unfortunately I make my rinseless wash in small volumes so the dilution isnt always accurate. Which is the lesser of 2 evils, over or under dosing? Over dosing causes streaks I know. Does under dosing cause insufficient lubrication?

When i heard ceramic gloss i was like 😍😍😍

Mayonnaise is basically eggs, mustard, either vinegar or lemon juice, and oil (with salt and some other seasonings). Hope you maybe look into adding something that will leave behind some protection, along the lines of Opticlean or McKee’s Graphene Rinseless Wash.

The professor! We need more videos with pan and you

I rinseless wash 90% of the time. My biggest frustration though is how to handle a vehicle that has- say a gloss black honeycomb grille, diffuser etc...I guess that's where degreasers/apc come in and would add time/steps to the process. A video on this with a car that has a lot of complexities and nuances would be great.

Does your rinseless wash leave less haze as well as being quicker to buff off the panel? Or do my eyes deceive me?

Any plans on offering larger formats such as 32oz or gallon?

I love diy details rinsless wash so much it's the best one on the market by far everyone will understand this soon i have 4 different most popular rinsless on my shelf noting come close to diy rinsless i am actually about to throw the other one's away

Is DIY rinseless N-914 relabeled?

What is the difference between rinseless wash and Incredible Suds

Just talked to Ben Hur, he’s switching to Rinseless Wash.

Nice technical discussion I like it. How does this work though? You hire a chemist and purchase raw materials from company xyz and formulate your own products? I'm asking because there are a million relabeled products out there, many using the same blenders.

3rd from a conference call will watch later

Can i get rinseless in India

This is similar to n914 no?

Quick and Easy Wash is still around. But aren't well known now.

Mayonnaise is Egg/Oil and viegar...or anything acidic.

2nd

Vinegar is in mayonnaise

1st!

So you and Yvan are making these products? How much money do you'll get for advertising them? Or do you two actually own the business?

I am getting tired of all the pseudo-science surrounding these rinseless washes… It seems like no matter the properties of the rinseless wash you always manage to just alter your explanation so that it sounds good. - In one video soap is bad because the surfactants can stay on the paint like a film that attracts dirt and all RWs with surfactants are just “soaps”. In the next video you are promoting a RW with surfactants. - In one video the ability to draq dirt to the bottom of bucket is important, in the next it is not anymore. Yes, grains of sand has always gone to the bottom by itself. Its called gravity and that happens in a bucket of soap as well. - In one video no polymers are left behind on the vehicle. In the next polymers are left behind making the next wash easier.

How does this compare to p&s absolute? I'm looking more into rinseless washes.