A Guide To Using A Rotary Polisher/Buffer To Polish Car Paint! + Rupes Rotary Polishing System!

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[@cyndicaserta7096]

*Good **MyBest.Tools** power and rpm 🤣😂🤣🤣😎control.*

[@zanebarton6212]

I'm new to detailing and I've been through dozens of videos trying to find information about proper polishing techniques. This is without a doubt the most thorough and informative video I've found. All of my questions were answered. Thanks!!

[@kushlandtooclean1539]

Always nice with it you’re a great teacher my man. Love your content as a mobile car Detailer your skills have taught me how to do the steps correctly and make a good income

[@dappergenesis822]

I'm two minutes in and this is already the best informative video I've seen for polishing.

[@mattk1627]

if you want to geek out some more I suggest watching the Rupes series on obsessed garage

[@dappergenesis822]

@@mattk1627 Tbh I dont like obsessed garage. I thought he did a pressure washer test wrong and said what he should do, to do it better. Than he said I should be put in front of it and see how I like it...

[@charlesbauswell459]

Damn

[@MrHarco99]

I agree with you .. that's the best video I've ever seen

[@Guynhistruck]

This is the single best and most detailed demonstration of the full correction process with a rotary polisher that I've seen. Excellent explanation for your process, and I especially respect the fact that you took the time to do a test run first; It really does make all the difference, especially with classic cars and older vehicles where the paint and protective coats were not as sophisticated or have worn down over time. A lot of these vehicles can be easily damaged by aggressive polishing methods, especially with all of the heat that rotary machines can create, and this is absolutely indispensable knowledge that will hopefully keep a lot of new paint work specialists and detailers from ruining the finish on their customers' cars. Brilliant work, and you should be highly commended for putting this all together!

[@aezarexxzarus4846]

Hey! I recommend you watch Yvan LaCroix KZbin channel. He has great, invaluable info on rotary polishing.

[@allandekoning4734]

Always a pleasure watching and learning, thank you Sandro. I first picked up a rotary over 40 years ago. I’ll never say I’ve mastered it but have learned how to work together with it, always learning. Polishing has been a lifetime hobby and possibly thinking about detailing / correction to keep myself busy in retirement. Love your work!

[@kenankundo7380]

Thanks for keeping it simple and easy to understand and not over complicating the process!

[@felipemarcelofloresburgos8324]

Good job. Rotary is my favorite option for fast corections.

[@Mikegastaldo]

Im not a detailer.I do 2 stage paint and own a da polisher and a rotory to finish my work after i shoot and wet sand i break out my buffer and polisher i own 10+pads 2 machines and 10+compounds and polishes/waxes after watching your video i see now.i know very little about finishing my paint jobs.thanks for the info the technique and the information.very much appreciated. Well done

[@connoisseurdetail]

I like the cheeky bonus footage you gotta feed the beast 😂😂

[@grantcrossley6400]

Crystal clear advice. Just what I was looking for. Good Job!

[@nicksdragon6929]

Your capability to give us top notch quality videos showing us in a real world time with a narrative, has no rival and is undoubtedly the best there is. Thank you.

[@danmorrissette4814]

Love Rotary..... You demonstrated clearly the different steps and how to approach polishing/correcting with pads and products... Nice Video..Thanks!

[@jdisdetermined]

Great info. here, thanks for taking the time. Can't say enough about proper lighting. If I'm mobile, I'm probably out there wearing a dorky looking headlamp! *Very* hard to perfect a surface if you can't perfectly *see* what it looks like! I tend to always cut with a rotary, and finish with a standard throw DA. Most efficient combo I've found. I find myself using long throws mainly just for one steps as I get more comfortable with the rotary.. 👍👌✌

[@MrHalomaster8]

all of my 25 years being an auto detailer and also doing paint correction with a rotary buffer I could say one thing you do very well I salute you

[@dralmsafer]

Best channel ever... Thanks from kuwait

[@SWAYLAB]

Great informative video. I feel like I’ve been given a crash course in polishing. Every step and explanation was well executed and I appreciate the visuals provided. Thank very much for sharing your knowledge. 💯🙌

[@randyburton1560]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a rotary and this has been one the best videos for a beginner like me.

[@ShellShock794]

I'm getting really excited to get into detailing. About a week ago I had a goose land on the hood of my 1998 Corvette in a parking lot and scratched the *entire* hood up as he slid down the whole length of it. I managed to compound, polish and ceramic coat my hood by hand and even though I only removed about 80% of defects and it took me 3-4 hours (lol) I'm extremely happy and proud with myself and now I've ordered the Rupes Duetto and I'm going to finish my car with that and then do my other vehicles before offering to do my friends' vehicles. I think I may have found my new side gig for the weekends to make a couple extra bucks and help my friends and family out

[@suhailxx]

This video is pure therapy. Calming and informative at the same time for my ocd brain lol. 🍻 The results in the end is pure joy and inspires a bit more confidence in using my rotary. - cheers !🍻

[@gerardl2395]

Great video that explains the process better then any video I have seen to date Thanks for the knowledge

[@groundcontrol6876]

I really don't like using firm pads on my rotary, as it makes the machine very hard to handle. Rather use wool for cutting and soft foam for cleaning up.

[@KenHMladin]

Agreed !

[@DetailingJourney]

same here

[@mastermorphine]

Agree

[@groundcontrol6876]

@@johnathanjon9339 You’re absolutely right, nobody cares.

[@Codriver72]

You have a good way of explaining and showing how you work and figure out solutions. Videos like this is a really good source for information for beginners like me. Love your vids!

[@bbdetailing9123]

LoL. I was going to comment..I already have two years ago! My thoughts are the same..great video

[@MasteringHow-To]

Anyone upset they bought a Rotary and not a DA. Don’t be. A real Detailer will have both. I use my rotary for serious paint correction or a deep scratch. I use my DA for medium to moderate paint correction.

[@Rabbit.760]

I use my rotary from start to finish every time and my brand new expensive 15M DA is still in the box from 8 months ago

[@captainotto]

@@Rabbit.760 And if you're polishing glass, there is only one choice: rotary.

[@Rabbit.760]

​@@captainotto I think polishing glass is the one thing I've never done

[@captainotto]

@@Rabbit.760 Your back thanks you for that. It's a brutal job, but a necessary step for prepping glass for a ceramic coating like Glaco Soft99. And of course there's scratch removal.

[@Rabbit.760]

@@captainotto oh for coating I just use steel wool for scratches and a quick wipe with acetone. Very unorthodox I know

[@colinarnett9546]

Thanks Sandro, very informative... You never fail to disappoint!

[@asifpipita20]

I am new to detailing , by far, the best video ive seen, love this!

[@spitfiiire3188]

best rotary technique video ever! Huge thanks.

[@bbdetailing9123]

Very excellent video. The text at the bottom helps. I still listen, but if I. Doing screen shots for my notes, it helps to have that text. Nice bonus at the end too. Thank you, sir

[@user-kk4hv4mq7c]

Just when I was thinking about this you come out with a video. Holy moly. EXACTLY what I needed. Excellent video 👍🏼

[@MBACCR]

Clear, concise, thank you for putting this together and explaining it so well.

[@ricbaker4739]

Your vids are ALWAYS informative and helpful 👍

[@ElGaragedeAlex]

Sandro, you are the absolute GOAT! Shotouts from México!

[@nc.detail]

I didn’t realize Rupes had a wool pad for the rotary. I have that one for the mille. Time to check with my supplier again as I too not a fan of foam on their rotary. Great vid as always 👍👍👍

[@c6z061]

Outstanding video, Sandro!

[@benshakespeare268]

Absolutely amazing results Sandro! I'm a bit new to paint correction and I wouldn't be brave enough to try and remove that kind of damage, for fear of removing to much of the clear coat. Really insight video and usual 👍

[@chavezcustomdetailing9540]

Well looks like its time for me to learn the rotary. Thanks for the demonstration Sandro. It really does boost my confidence to tackle this tool.🖒

[@user-hy2dn3sq2c]

What a great video. I love my Rupes DA Have a great long weekend 🇨🇦

[@user-hy2dn3sq2c]

I had more to say but they cut my comment short Last time I comment

[@armedbobery4879]

Amazing video man. Great explanation. Been detailing for along time now but always like watching other peoples techniques and explanations

[@brunofey5142]

Great video as always. Thanks for the deep explanation and info Sandro. Big hug from Brazil.

[@Jason-Jason]

Excellent work!

[@mastermorphine]

Thank you, for this detailed video.

[@glennplumbe7815]

Wow Awessome dude love your passion for cars thank you .

[@kasparov937]

Excellent video, masterfully done on a heavy defect bonnet. Thx.

[@richardhoang6115]

Really informative, thank you! I've definately burnt into my clear coat at edge on an older car with the bigger 6" inch pad, with rotary. Totally feel more comfortable with a da, definately more forgiving

[@evolveautodetail6057]

It's easy to do for sure, ideally you would want to practice and also using proper technique and edging it makes it much more difficult to damage paint. Investing in a paint depth gauge is also very helpful.

[@johnbrewer171]

Wow you do the best videos! So much information that is always spot on!!

[@luilu5409]

Nice info getting ready for my first three step process

[@valetexperts-autodetailing4114]

Super Great video 👌 I love rupes coarse wool blue pad. It cut very quickly and finish good using Menzerna 400 and rotary machine

[@abc796]

Explanation very well , Thanks

[@markt9438]

very informative ! THX

[@dimdimdu54]

Thanks !

[@adnanahmic7867]

Amazing video,thanks

[@fluffyheadjosey3701]

GREAT video 👍🏻

[@jackemerson1171]

Very helpful video thx

[@evolveautodetail6057]

Your videos are excellent mate!

[@KenHMladin]

Great Video !

[@liv7680]

Great video, thanks

[@neilbenzie3618]

Awesome video mate hats off to you really good information for pros and non pros regarding the use of the rotary. 👍🏻😁😁😁 . Could you be able to show how you tackle really soft paint on final wipe down before applying a coating as some products tend to Marr and haze soft paint when doing final wipe downs . 😁

[@grogers4277]

Great video man.

[@navalbabumoshay762]

Fantastic demo sir, respect your kind technical knowledge. Regards Fylfot car wash (INDIA)

[@MUDMAD83]

thank you 😊 great video

[@darrenbeutel6849]

Thanks Sandro

[@Detail35]

Nice video good explanition :)

[@MK-hi5ix]

Great Video. Greets from germany 🙋‍♂️

[@matthewnorton1080]

I love rotary, I’ve got a makita one plus all of the Rupes DA machines down to the ibrid. Each has their place that’s a fact...

[@saifa.sharef1719]

so good

[@emilyscarpetcleaningautode5345]

Nice 👍

[@alesantos3293]

Excelente trabalho.

[@laochek]

As always love your videos. I agree each tool has its merits and shortcomings. Rotary for fast correction and DA for finishing. But the finishing or jeweling from rotary is unrivaled. Having said all these my major problem is power supply. I end up going cordless and rotary. Now that flex has cordless DA bug its way too expensive. Will have to make do with rotary till the prices and options for cordless DA is more available

[@jeremyp.2731]

Professional.

[@vgphilippe66]

Top vidéo 💯🇧🇪

[@samthetoolman8068]

Use a DA polisher for cutting and medium cutting (2nd step). Use a rotary for final polish

[@-Gunnarsson-]

Im sitting here realising everything iv done wrong day 1. As a noob i bought a rotary. No wonder why I end up with more problems.

[@jamesstewart1794]

Same here

[@los0160]

You sure did mess up.. DA is the best way to go for a beginner to intermediate detailer even pros use them tbh

[@acemobiledetails2531]

Not really! Since you already have the rotary, I would recommend getting a small 3" rotary like a battery powered Milwaukee to help learn on. Very easy to control, and the same principles apply to larger rotaries. With the pair, should be able to tackle a huge array of situations.

[@leokozak6215]

Thanks soooo much leo

[@TerrificFlow]

Great video for people who don't get to use rotary, like me. I'm also interested and it might be a cool topic for a video, in knowing how can you use a rotary in some situation to get faster/easier/better result than using only a dual action. In what cases could you start with a rotary and a corse compound, then finish with a D.A a polish (maybe a diminishing one ?).

[@leokozak6215]

So informative thank you, what are your views on waffel and hex pads. Fantastic vids ive seen a lot but by far you have the best thanks again leo

[@foxaviationservice773]

Great video! It wouldn’t splatter if you caught the bead moving in the opposite direction of the pad rotation! Damn good and very instructional!

[@chadrandolph9874]

Thanks Sandro for feeding me...I was starving 😎 Nice demo with the rotary! Your skills are off the charts💯 I have the LHR15MK2 🙌🏾😂

[@DavidC1]

thx for this

[@sauceymeatwad2856]

I’ve been using my rupes rotary for over a year now and I can’t use any other it’s so much easier to control. But I use a local guys compound and usually can polish it out in one to two steps

[@Bull1the1Great]

Your word is the law

[@1kontrabida]

I love and a fan of your videos and comparo videos as well. This is just my humble opinion on this video. Ive used DA since day one and switched to rotary just recently and it was kinda different feel at one point i had to stop and re think my technique and almost grabed my DA but after an hour i went back and focused on the pad being flat and relax my arm hand as i was used to DA on having the pad flat and basically have my whole body in a much relax position, in doing so i was i able to control the machine in short i use my ever reliable common sense lol...as far as having haze or marring from using the rotary? i didnt have that issue like what you've express on this video. My technique is a combination of my experience from DA which i applied on the rotary. my advice is to not run your pad on ur rotary too much till it dries up, i suggest keep it damp all the time. And if it takes someone to master the rotary for years as what uhave stated? then there is absolutely wrong with that person and should consider a different line of tool or business...for newbie with the right common sense maybe a few days to learn and no more than a month to master. This is not to say i dont use a DA actually i still do but Rotary open a wider experience imho than what the DA did from my experience. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesstewart1794]

The way you edit the footage and the music just keeps you watching. The video quality is on par with the quality of paint correction. I think this has been my favorite one actually. Also because I have been trying to learn the rotary as well.

[@hakman239]

Sonax perfect finish was designed to be used on a rotary without introducing holograms I haven’t had holograms with it it’s a one step

[@akira6453]

Top video as always Sandro! I’ve picked up the same rotary and it has given me some amazing results so far, but you’ve taught me so much more on the process and results so great thanks to you! I do find it a bit more jumpy than DA though, do you work with no pressure at all or?

[@tankeriv]

I love rotary. But I tend to finish almost always with a DA. Especially since they easily kill all of the holograms. Except for last time when I had to polish a Volvo XC40. It was brand new but it was a nightmare to do. I absolutely hated it. I had to finish it since the client got impatient and said it was looking great already and I spend about 50 hours on it. In spite of it being brand new the paint was buttery soft and even wiping it with a MF towel got it scratched and caused me to go back at it again.

[@roadstar499]

did you wet sand out all the orange peel on it? you said brand new ..was it attacked by a band of ally cats?

[@tankeriv]

@@roadstar499 I didn't wet sand the car since the customer didn't pay for it ;-) However the car was brand new indeed. Just from delivery. But you know what its like. It is full of marks and swirls fresh out of the factory. And I had to apply a ceramic coating. And that was hell on this car.

[@CyniX93]

I feel the EXACT same way with Rupes polishes. the "FINE" polish is absolutely amazing and the "COARSE" is absolutely terrible haha, extremely hard to wipe off and heavy dusting... so much different to their FINE polish which is easy to wipe and no dusting!

[@kikcodog]

Great video Sandro! Thanks for the lesson. Very helpful. In general would you do the heavy defect removal with the rotary and then switch to the DA for final polishing? Are there microfiber pads for the rotary or is it just foam or wool?

[@4agePower]

Best. #1

[@matthewgibb2640]

the one I used at the rupes seminar locally I found it a little whiney and louder than I liked but it is still a superb rotary regardless of these small things I mentioned. Metabo's PE 15-20 RT is a new one with 18 nm of torque which is alot and 1500 watts. It is a great machine. what is making the mille wool's not last for you, I have had mine since they came out and are still working fine two years later.

[@percynjpn4615]

There are single action,/rotary polishers, and there are "dual-action" polishers (which are really just sanders with round backing plates). The single action is far superior, and it's really not that difficult to get used to using one with patience and starting off by using them at slow speed, with gentle polishes and gentle polishing pads or finishing pads. Rupes also appears to have bought out Cyclo (which I also have and use, especially cleaning and polishing glass), which is somewhere between the two in aggressiveness - I think it's the best choice for those who have experience compounding paint by hand and want to step up, but hesitate going with the rotary. I use a Ryobi double action "sander" for applying waxes and sealants, to spread them out thoroughly and thinly, which uses far less product, and makes removal far easier. My default single action of choice is the Dewalt DWP849X; I've never used a Rupes, which may be more user-friendly, but the Dewalt is a great machine, light-weight, reliable and reasonably-priced. Just my two-cents.

[@patrickpeterman8736]

GREAT VIDEO; INFORMATIVE AND WELL DELIVERED; PJP

[@carlvonagcaoili7885]

maybe its just me but i cut with d/a and finish with rotary or straight rotary instead i cut with wool pad and finish with polishing pad and jewel it with wax pad.but maybe its also a factor on what compound i use which is menzerna that has diminishing abrasive.

[@210Pavel]

Очень интересное и познавательное видео

[@spartanpolish]

Saludos desde COLOMBIA

[@jonahbusch1194]

By far the best and most informative video on this by a long shot thanks!

[@markusbendi]

great video Sandro been waiting for a video like this im totaly fine with using any other machine than rotary. Always been scared of cutting through the clear coat with a rotary as i found out super hard foam pads and rotary is alot more dangerus than rotary and whool pads

[@seanisreadyable]

Use low speeds and finishing pads bro. And a finishing polish to start out on your test area. That will usually to the trick especially on newer cars w soft paint. Then go more aggressive if you need more cutting power

[@markusbendi]

@@seanisreadyable i only have problems with microfiber pads and some wool pads on my Rupes Mille gear driven machine. I dont have problems with anything else.

[@seanisreadyable]

Yea those pads can be aggressive probably better for cutting

[@markusbendi]

a video on how to polish inside grills and small places without hand polishing cause usely dont help much and takes way to much time. i also tryed the autotriz polisher but i just end up getting buffer trails ofc

[@ankitpoonia2025]

But the Rupes Blue Coarse wool pad is designed to be only used on a DA, On a rotary is could marr the paint. You were lucky. Please correct me if i am wrong. I am a reseller of Rupes Products.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes it’s designed for DA polishers but I’ve used it plenty on rotaries just as I’ve I used many rotary pads on DA’s. The issue isn’t that you’ll mar as long as you have a good base of rotary experience, the issue is that it’s a little harder to control which can be combated with good technique. I’m not saying you should recommend it for rotary use but I am saying it can work great as you hopefully saw in the results which had nothing to do with luck.

[@bmwman4756]

Really men you are the greatest. Have you ever use Gyeon compound's and polishes?