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The Final Purge (Day 10 of 10) ☣️🏁

We are closing Season 1 with the most controversial—and most ignored—part of an interior: The Seatbelt.

Most detailers avoid this because they’ve been told "theories" about safety by people who don't understand material science. Today, we replace fear with physics.

The Science of the Soak: "Keyboard Chemists" claim that treating the belt with an alkaline solution "compromises the structural integrity." They are scientifically incorrect.

1. Polyester is Inert: Seatbelts are industrial-grade polyester. This polymer is chemically resistant to surfactants. It does not have an adhesive "core" to dissolve—it is a weave.
2. The Real Danger: What actually kills a belt is Internal Friction. Microscopic grit and sand get trapped deep in the weave, acting like thousands of tiny saws that cut the fibers from the inside out every time the belt is pulled.
3. Bio-Sludge: Human sweat is acidic. Leaving it to dwell in the fibers for a decade causes chemical rot.

By using the Hydro-Thermal Purge, we emulsify the acidic oils and evacuate the abrasive grit. We aren't weakening the belt; we are restoring its mechanical life.


🎁 JANUARY FINALE GIVEAWAY! 🎁

I am giving away 3 units of the "KLIP" to help 3 of you start cleaning to the Surgical Standard.

Subscribe to this channel and Follow us on instagram!

Like, Share, & Save the Day 10 Video.

Comment "KLIP" on the Day 10 video and tag 3 friends who need to see that bucket of "soup."

Remix this video with a shot of your seatbelts, post it and post it in our community and tag us!

Winners will be picked on January 30th.

(Must have a US 50-state shipping address or be willing to cover international shipping).

Thank you for riding with me for 10 days. We are not just cleaning cars; we are changing the standard.

Season 2 is coming. What do you want to see next? 👇

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Stop the Rot. (Day 9 of 10) 🌧️🚫

If you watched today's video, you saw why I don't trust gravity to clean a car's drainage system. Between pollen, fuel overflow, and wax buildup, your car’s gutters are a breeding ground for Bio-film and Hidden Rust.

To achieve a Hydro-Pneumatic Flush, you need the right chemistry and the right pressure.

The Day 9 Essential List:

The Chemistry: A 1:1 mix of Oberk APC (for the heavy lifting) and Rinseless Wash (for the line lubrication).

The Mechanical: Precision Straw Brushes for the drain entrance.

The Pneumatic: An Air Blaster and Air Needle to force the blockage out and verify the flow.

I’ve had a lot of questions about exactly which brushes, chemicals, and air tools I use to keep these "Surgical Standards."

HERE ARE THE LINKS:

Disclosure: If you decide to upgrade your kit through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

*Why use my links?* Every purchase made through these links directly supports this channel. It allows me to keep producing high-level, science-based content and helps me continue the mission of teaching the "why" behind the "how." If these 9 days of tips have helped you, using these links is the best way to help me back!

PDF WITH ALL LINKS: drive.google.com/file/d/1uyFJEJJ7-dVUX0aSUriBBmpdK…

OBERK LINKS:

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MPC - Multipurpose Cleaner Super Concentrate - lddy.no/1nwff

Rinseless Wash Concentrate - lddy.no/1nwfj



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Z-011 Tornador® Foam Gun - thehouseofrags.com/collections/tornador/products/z…


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OBSESSED GARAGE LINKS:


Prevost Industrial Gun - bit.ly/4sw8EI5

Prevost Blow Gun METAL NOZZLE - bit.ly/3Lahyu6
Prevost Blow Gun 13” METAL NOZZLE - bit.ly/3N9yuS4




AMAZON LINKS:


P&S Professional Detail Products Absolute Rinseless Wash – Premium Soap Alternative, Emulsifies Dirt, Softens Water, Safe on Paint, Coatings, Wraps, PPF & Interior Surfaces - amzn.to/49sbWU5



Armour Detail Supply HERO Rinseless Car Wash - Eco-Friendly Alternative to Soap Car Washes, Safe on all Vehicles, Deep Cleaning - amzn.to/3L4pygc


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MAD XTREME All Purpose Cleaner Heavy Duty Degreaser for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, Motorcycles, RVs & More - amzn.to/49uZ8fJ


The Rag Company - The Ultra Air Engine Blaster – Exterior Detailing; Customizable Cleaning; Durable Metal Design; Obliterates Grime from Vehicle's Engine Bay – Black - amzn.to/49cWT1D


Tornador Z-011 Car Wash Foam Gun | Adjustable Foam Sprayer with 32oz Reservoir | Professional Car Cleaning Tool for Interior & Exterior - amzn.to/4juFODH


Prevost PREVO S1 Industrial Style Air Blowgun with Metal Tip IBG06MTL - amzn.to/4bpezZe


Prevost 27202MB13 Blow Gun W/ 13 Bent Metal Nozzle - amzn.to/4jQPrgt


Prevost - Metal Nozzle Blow Gun 1/4 Female Npt - amzn.to/3L7dtqB

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When Vacuuming Becomes Destruction (Day 8 of 10)

We often think "Cleaning" means "Making it look new." But in the world of vintage restoration and museum conservation, cleaning is about stabilization.

If you take a 5HP Shop-Vac to a 1960s wool carpet or a water-damaged textile, the suction is stronger than the chemical bonds holding the fiber together (Hydrolysis). You will literally vacuum the carpet out of the car.

The Barrier Protocol:

Wire Mesh: Used for carpets that need to be held flat while dust is extracted through the holes.

Cheesecloth: Used for seats or headliners that are crumbling to dust. The cloth acts as a gentle filter.

The Golden Rule: Work in 6-inch squares. Vacuum. Lift. Inspect. If you see fiber in the mesh, STOP. You are being too aggressive.


LINKS:

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Regency Wraps Chef-Grade 100% Cotton Cheese Cloth 36"X72" (2yds), Bleach & Dye Free: amzn.to/49AxTR0

STAINLESS SCREEN:
Valchoose 4PACK Stainless Steel Woven Wire Mesh Never Rust, Air Vent Mesh 11.8"X8.2"(300X 210mm): amzn.to/3N2zk31

MICROFIBER FELT:
FOSHIO Micro Fiber Felt: amzn.to/45KegVc

VACUUMS:
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Question for the Pros: Have you ever worked on a car where the material started falling apart as soon as you touched it? How did you handle it? 👇

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The Physics of the "Hidden Seam" (Day 7 of 10)

Most interior detailing is just "moving dirt around." When it comes to trim seams and gaps, the industry has a massive blind spot: *Capillary Entrapment.*

When you spray a cleaner into a tight gap, the liquid is sucked deep inside by surface tension. If you follow up with a standard brush, the flexible bristles don't lift the grime—they act as a piston, compacting that "slurry" into a solid foundation of dirt at the bottom of the seam.

The Surgical Standard Protocol:

Chemical Lubrication: We use a high-lubricity surfactant (like Oberk APS or Carpro Inside) to lower the surface tension. This lubricates the "track" so we don't scratch the plastic walls.

Mechanical Extraction: Using a Dental Pick (kept parallel to the seam), we physically lift the solid "log" of debris out.

Wall Agitation: A "go-between" brush scrubs the vertical internal walls, emulsifying the remaining film.

Wipe excess!!

Air Eviction: We finish with a Tornador purge. This blows out the suspended residue, leaving the seam bone-dry. No chemical film, no "shadows" returning in a week.

Why it matters: Leaving alkaline cleaners or wet dirt inside a seam leads to "chemical senescence"—the premature aging and bleaching of your interior plastics. Precision isn't just about looks; it's about material integrity.




The Dental Tools I Use:

GUM Soft-Picks Original, Easy to Use Dental Picks for Teeth Cleaning and Gum Health, Disposable Interdental Brushes with Convenient Carry Case, Dentist Recommended Dental Picks, 270 Count : amzn.to/45EU7Qk


GUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens - Ultra Tight- Interdental Brushes - Soft Bristled Dental Picks for Plaque Removal Health - Safe for Braces & Dental Devices, 10 Count (Pack of 4) : amzn.to/4qzmrMe

Plackers Micro Dental Flossers, Mint, (Pack of 36), 90 Count (Pack of 3), 270 count : amzn.to/4qCv9ZZ

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The "Brown Barrier" is a Lie. Meet "Tire Senescence." 💀🧪

Day 6 of 10 tips in 10 days...

Day 6.

If you follow Yvan Lacroix or the "DIY Detail" method, you’ve been told that the brown blooming layer on your tires is a “BENEFICIAL” "protective barrier" against UV.

The science says otherwise 🔬🧪🔬

That brown crust is Chemical Senescence. It is the graveyard of oxidized antiozonants. It is dead.

Leaving it on your tire does two things:
1. Thermal Loading: It traps heat, baking your sidewall from the outside in. 🥵

2. Bond Failure: It prevents modern sealants from achieving Molecular Bonding. 🧴

Stop putting dressing on a "wound." Use a good tire brush to exfoliate the decay and reach the healthy Carbon Black.

Watch the new Short to see the Clash Zone graphic. 🛡️

youtube.com/shorts/dOD-JSUIqo...

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The Best Tire Cleaners

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Happy Tire Cleaning! 🧼















































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1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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THE $0.06 PRO SECRET. 🧪 (Day 5 of 10)

For Day 5, I'm showing you the Bio-Thermal Transfer. This is how you deep-clean sensitive interiors and kill odors for pennies.

I’m dropping a major deal today: 15% OFF everything at Oberk with code SPOTLESS. lddy.no/1nwfg

Mix 1L of hot water + 0.5oz Oberk APS + 1 ClO2 tablet (I use Safrax for volume - amzn.to/49tenpw ). Use it immediately and watch the grime transfer to your towel.

You don't need APS exclusively, but APS is has given the best results so far and its also the most versatile of them. However, all you need is a surfactant based soap that has the capacity to emulsify the dirt, provide the lubrication for the dirt displacement, and most of all, not overcome or neutralize the Chlorine Dioxide: Options that work for me are in the PDF with links and discounts attached:

drive.google.com/file/d/1CfzgHxHrnG4eL64wXLp3Xyx42…

UK SAFRAX LINK amzn.to/4sv67xG

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THE "100% COVERAGE" TIRE HACK. 🛞✨ (Day 4 of 10)

Be honest: How many times have you finished a detail, pulled the car out of the shop, and realized you missed the bottom 2 inches of the tire? 🤦‍♂️

Moving the car back and forth is a waste of time. On Day 4 of 10 tips in 10 days, I’m showing you the Offset Ramp Hack.

By positioning the tire just 1.5 inches off the edge of the ramp, you suspend the rubber in mid-air. This gives you:
✅ 360° access to scrub every bit of browning/blooming.
✅ Perfect, even application of tire dressings or sealants.
✅ Zero "flat spots" or missed gaps at the bottom.

Efficiency is the difference between a "car wash" and a Professional Detail.

The Gear:

MY FAVORITE TIRE BRUSH: Vonixx Tire Cleaning Brush - Detailing, Rubber, Wheel - amzn.to/4qzVZSw

RAMPS:

Tire Saver Ramps Rubber Fitted Wheel Design Car Tire Ramps for Flat Spot and Flat Tire Prevention, Durable Anti-Slip Pads for Storage with Handbag, Easy to Carry (4 Pack) – amzn.to/3KUTaMY

Homeon Wheels Tire Saver Ramps Anti-Slip Pads Design Car Tire Wheel Ramps for Flat Spot and Flat Tire Prevention Tire Savers for Storage Carrying Bag Easy to Store 4 Pack Black - amzn.to/4qEB4xS


Get your Dressings and Sealants at The House of Rags. 📍 thehouseofrags.com/?ref=SPOTLESSBYKGM

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STOP MICRO-SCRATCHING. START STACKING. 🧪🛑 (Day 3 of 10)

If you want a swirl-free finish, you have to stop "scrubbing" and start using Chemical Warfare. Most detailers jump straight to soap. We don’t. We use the Triple Stack Method to emulsify, dissolve, and lift 95% of the dirt before a mitt ever touches the paint.

The Protocol:
1️⃣ The "Bite" (Pre-Treatment): A custom mix of APC/Citrus + Rinseless. This breaks the surface tension and bites into the heavy road film. Let it dwell for 30-60 seconds.
2️⃣ The Stars (Alkaline): Foam directly over the pre-treatment. High pH to melt the organic oils.
3️⃣ The Stripes (Acidic): The final hit to neutralize minerals and "pop" the gloss.

Why this works? You aren't just washing; you are creating a chemical reaction that liquefies the "dirt bond."

The Gear (The House of Rags): 🧪
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Chem-X Heavy Duty: Wheel Cleaner + Degreaser (32 Fl Oz) amzn.to/3YOEtOu
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P&S Professional Detail Products Absolute Rinseless Wash – Premium Soap Alternative, Emulsifies Dirt, Softens Water, Safe on Paint, Coatings, Wraps, PPF & Interior Surfaces - 1 Quart amzn.to/4q1P6tB

Armour Detail Supply HERO Rinseless Car Wash - Eco-Friendly Alternative to Soap Car Washes, Safe on all Vehicles, Deep Cleaning - 16 Oz amzn.to/49bNN3P

Detail Co. Nemesis Rinseless Wash V2 thehouseofrags.com/products/detail-co-nemesis-v2?_…

Obsessed Garage Hand-Held Battery Powered Sprayer by Solo bit.ly/4906Z5T

Do you pre-treat your panels, or are you still just "soaping and hoping"? 👇

1 week ago | [YT] | 6

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STOP GRINDING YOUR PAINT. 🛑

Use Chemistry instead of Abrasives. (Day 2 of 10)

Most detailers see water spots and immediately reach for a polisher. This is a massive mistake. You’re essentially using a mechanical solution for a chemical problem—and thinning your clear coat in the process.

At a microscopic level, water spots are Calcium Carbonate (CaCO_3).

They create "anchors" in the pores of your paint. If you buff them dry, you’re just dragging "rocks" across your finish.

The Pro-Level Strategy: The Acidic Reset.

I use high-performance acids to dissolve the mineral bond on contact, turning that "rock" into a liquid salt that rinses away safely.

The Gear I Use for Day 2:🧪

The Acid: My go-to's are:

Mad Acid amzn.to/48Zu5cO
Ragnarok thehouseofrags.com/products/detail-co-ragnarok-aci…

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🧰 The Agitators:

* Favorite Clay Towel: **CARPRO PolyShave Decon Towel - Car Detailing Clay Decontamination Faster Than Clay Bar, Clean & Release of Paint Contaminants and Glass - Increase Wax and Sealant Bond - 12" x 12" (1 Pack)
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* Favorite Detailing Brushes: Ultra Soft Boars Hair Detailing Brush, 3 in 1 Patent Pending Design, Detail Automotive Interior or Exterior, get Professional Results with Proper Detail Brushes Car Detailing amzn.to/4jkyOsV

Full PDF with the tool kit: drive.google.com/file/d/1lm3GjX3gGAW1n9juZdDPGtV1g…

The Process:
1. Apply Acid (Foam or Spray).
2. Dwell (Do not let dry).
3. Feel the area (put your hands on the paint or glass and get a feel for the mineral deposits)
4. Agitate lightly with the clay towel/brush ONLY if you still feel "grit."
5. Neutralize with a heavy water rinse.

Stop the mechanical abuse. Let the chemistry do the heavy lifting.

Are you still polishing water spots, or have you made the switch to Acidic Resets? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

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Day 1: The "Resonance" Toolkit is Live! 🛠️✨

You saw the physics in today’s video—now here’s the gear to make it happen.

I get asked every day: "Which sander won't kill my battery?" or "What's a cheaper alternative to a Tornador?" I’ve done the testing so you don’t have to.


1️⃣ THE SANDER (The Vibration Source):

The Pro Choice: amzn.to/49xIDk6 or tool only amzn.to/4jnkQa3

The Friendly Option: amzn.to/4bbCPxO

2️⃣ THE AIR POWER (Deep Fiber Extraction):

The Industry Standard: amzn.to/4skTVzA

The Friendly Alternatives: amzn.to/44PYI1W or amzn.to/3YNW3lN or

The Rag Company - The Ultra Air Blaster (Version 2) – Lift and Blast Dirt and Debris Away for Interior Detailing; Durable and Ergonomic Metal Design; Trigger Operated amzn.to/44PYI1W

The Rag Company - Ultra Air Blaster Mini - Lift and Blast Dirt and Debris Away for Interior Detailing; Durable and Ergonomic Metal Design; Trigger Operated amzn.to/3YNW3lN


Tornador Z-007 Mini | Compact High-Pressure Car Cleaning Tool | Ergonomic Design Speeds Up Interior Detailing | Works with Air Compressor | Powerful & Portable OR amzn.to/3LkgLGV

Tornador Max Z-030 Car Cleaning Gun 32oz | Patented Power Rotation & Ergonomic Grip | Swivel Air Inlet | High-Pressure Detailing Tool for Interior & Exterior Cleaning OR amzn.to/49enNov


3️⃣ FULL TOOL LIST (FREE PDF): Download the complete Day 1 Cheat Sheet with all accessories here: 👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1WodwKMMFvQiFturT_UvQaZn7R…


Which tool are you adding to your arsenal first? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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