How to Remove Unsightly, Deep Scratches From Soft Black Paint. Lexus LX 470!

[@apexdetail85]

Nowhere near perfect....but a huge improvement. You all can do this.

[@RyanSandersGuitar]

For future of this car - It’s up to owner to ensure proper washing and maintenance because another color correction would not be good for the paint? Is that correct being at 4 mil?

[@cpfb68]

WOW! Night and day change. I have a love/hate relationship with black cars. When they are clean and detailed, there are amazing. Once scratched and dirty, they are a mess. Love the reconditioned panel. Looks fantastic.As always, great vid. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@TwoBlackMarks]

I would like to see you try to use an small-throw DA with foam pad, since that is what many "normal" people have. It was smart mixing the polish with All in one.

[@John-xk7uo]

Same here

[@dustin3700]

It would be the same just takes more time to polish out sanding marks. More throw = more work done in less time. I just wet sand with 3k disc and polish never needed anything more or less aggressive for removing scratches.

[@btbd2785]

So you use 3k sanding discs on like a short throw DA and then use a foam lad to finiish?

[@jasoncraig7096]

Nice work as usual!!! How about wet sanding the door with 3000 grit then polishing?

[@404notfound.....]

15 min, with a 10 GU jump and 85 % correction? Ya i call that a definite win! 👊 not seeing the shop manager indicates approval that the job is done right.🐕

[@kimnewling5728]

When Brian fires up the rotary, i come a running. The panel looks sweet. 99% of people wouldn't see or care about those few deep scratches. Superb turn around. Hmmmm......how about a heavy blue Lake Country foam pad or a Lake Country microfiber pad on the door with the ACA 500 again with a D.A. Then, follow up with a nice polish. Just for comparison. That might be fun. ALSO! Break out the tiny rotary to get those little nasty ones behind the door handle. Crapy little tight spaces we all love to hate. That would be lots of fun to watch. Then, when you get done, give Sissy a big hug. Im starting to love my rotary. Thank you Brian.

[@apexdetail85]

Hug given...as well as her peanut butter treat. :)

[@KCKwayland]

Amazing job Brian , 3d polish alongside your self is a brilliant combination!🇬🇧

[@richardf9137]

Huge Improvement is an Understatement! Nice Work!!

[@TheMobileDetailShop1296]

Great job love seeing these videos

[@RojohII]

Always fun watching and educational when you use the rotary on paint. Since the door have similar level of defects, it would be an interesting comparison if you cut with a DA and finished with the rotary.

[@RojohII]

I might add: I'm just a weekendwarrior with limited range of products, but I do have a rotary and 3"/12mm and 5"/15mm DA-machines. I polish my own car and boat. If I'm honest I just love polishing with the rotary on my boat/gelcoat. I don't know why, but it might have to do with less vibration, a more pleasant sound and perhaps a more connected feel to the machine/pad? I haven't tried a rotary on my car, but I've tested DA with Rupes DA-woolpads on gelcoat. The blue (coarse) DA-wool actually cuts nice on gelcoat. I've also bought a couple of the newer yellow/fine foam-wafflepads for rotary from Rupes. Haven't tried them yet, but want to try them with my rotary + Sonax Perfect Finish on my car (2014 MB GLA) for a light enhancement-polish. For cutting with DA and Rupes DA-coarse wool I used Sonax Cutmax - it did cut well, but found it a bit hard to clean the pad afterwards. I'd probably try the KC H9 (which I have) if I were to to use the DA-woolpads again.

[@scottsigmon926]

Great job as always Brian. How about wet sanding the rear door with 3000 then polishing out 3DOne and a uro fiber 50/50? Most people at home don’t use a rotary anymore.

[@KEVMILLER50]

Great work 👊🏻👍🏻 wet sand and polish on the door

[@archiepezek]

Awesome work Brian. Thank you.

[@bigd9848]

Well I knew you were going to go that route ✊I have been watching and learning for many many years 👑I knew that the improvement was going to be pretty close to perfect.Brian it’s perfect in my eyes 👀 and the results are amazing 💎Thanks for all your time and effort and I would suggest for the doors you try the same process. You can lightly wet sand before and go from there. I don’t see why what you did in this video would not work on the doors.Merry Christmas to you and junior who by the way is not junior anyone.🎄💎

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks....Merry Christmas!!

[@gregfisher216]

Great work Brian as always !Wet sand like the hood.

[@ScottBivens-h6t]

Cycle time extension, brilliant! Dust control as well

[@M6transam]

Awesome video. Real time and great camera angle. On the door I’d like to see the paint depth measured again. But wet sand first and then finish with a polisher. The measure again and see how much clear was removed that way verses just polishing.

[@justintime4466]

Awesome work. Huge improvement

[@seabreezeof]

Looks like all those low scratches may have been from a dog, your shop manager would certainly not approve. Nice job, another leason taught and learned by us lucky viewers. Thanks Brian As far as for the next panel, any cutting compound, from Kochkemie, Rupes, Phoenix, Collinite, Dr. Beasley, Sonax.

[@davestewart9146]

Wow what a huge difference, looks like your arm is getting better, thanks for the video Brian 👍😁

[@apexdetail85]

Better every day. :)

[@myname-in8sh]

I'm sorry to intrude; what happened to your arm? Please take care of yourself; we don't want any scratches or dents on our Brian 🤗

[@williampinchbeck4321]

Great job as always!! Thanks Brian hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas🎄!!

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks, you too!

[@Mike-vr6xf]

I could see your sidekick through the reflection of the paint looking at what you're talking about. She was like I could do that in my sleep lol. I would like to see you put some angelwax compound or polish to work.

[@Hearts4cloudss]

Hi Brian , please try with DA polisher. Thanks for yours videos!!!!

[@darrenmetal3338]

Great video as always. No unnecessary blah b;ah but right to the point. I'd like you to use a forced rotation machine and a foam pad on the other part of the door. Keep the videos coming please.

[@ryanbehrmann3453]

Would love to see you try the Rupes DA system blue and yellow on the door to see how well it actually works on something that bad… I’d love to see a forced rotation polisher make an appearance in a video bc you don’t see them a lot in videos. Awesome video Brian as always

[@kimnewling5728]

Good one

[@myname-in8sh]

Yes, Rupes to the test, please!

[@RojohII]

The Rupes blue/coarse DA-woolpad cuts quite nice. I know they have solid microfiber-pads too, but I kind of think wool is cooler - ;)

[@MNpicker]

Absolutely stunning work Brian!! I won't mind seeing The new Rupes Intermediate pad with some Oberk Supreme Cut.. on a 21mm DA..

[@John-xk7uo]

Brian I loved this video, I wish I could see you do around that door handle with the rotary

[@johnmelling9950]

I love the purple foamed wool pad from Lake Country. Not quite as much cut as some of the all out wool pads but it still cuts hard without leaving too many holograms. I know you like the 3D 500 but i much prefer the 3D 510 for heavy cutting. I find it has a lot more cut than the 500.

[@jims261]

Thank you for all the great videos! They are always so informative and helpful. I have a suggestion for a future video: Could you test and compare a long throw DA (like a 21mm) to a rotary polisher? I’ve seen at DIY Detail that they mention a 21mm DA can correct paint faster than a rotary while also keeping the panel cooler. It would be interesting to see your take on this and how both machines compare in real-world use. Keep up the awesome content!

[@craigs6380]

Great work as always. Consider 2K grit as 1st step next panel.

[@aldaley3537]

Awesome results. I have used that combination before TW 1andDone followed by FAB Finishing Polish and Peleus. Going after those scratches, I would be concerned about burning through the paint. Ordering a paint depth gauge to measure before polishing off a previous coating from 10/2020. Would like to see CarPro Ultracut or PapaCut.

[@norcalspitshine6406]

Nice I love the lake country wool pad and aca500 great combo use it a lot.

[@Ricky_R]

Incredible results here 🍻🍻🍻😁

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

Hey Brian, do you have Feynlab A50 super heavy cut compound? If so, I’d love to see it! Fantastic results.

[@apexdetail85]

I will check my storage room.

[@BriFree100]

Hi Brian! I would love to see the door done with Menzerna Cut Force Pro if possible! 👍

[@RUGQBIFF]

A true professional can leave the door open and not worry about slinging inside the car. Nice job.

[@ConwayLStevens]

Id be curious how effective P&S Rehab that's more pad dependent with such a great working time and the right pads would improve the panel. maybe even boosted with a little cut added. As always Brian great video! appreciate all your work.

[@apexdetail85]

Rehab would get it done with the right pad.

[@ConwayLStevens]

@apexdetail85 After seeing your use and review of Rehab, I had to try it for myself. It's become one of my favorite go to polishes to use. The work time, the ease of use, the time saving between pad changes, and you don't have to wipe off, the finish, and the actual wipe off are pretty awesome. I've been using it with everything from rupes pads and wool, to Lake country pads and wool and Buff and shine edge guard pads. Works well with everything seems like.

[@toddpressman184]

Looks great

[@paulgyro]

Please try the DIY Gold Standard polish with there wool pad.

[@5338shawn]

Would you consider using sonax cutmax, with an optimum wool pad?. I just was wondering about this combination cause that's what I use. Just wanted to see how it stacks up against your combo. Merry Christmas!

[@apexdetail85]

Oh yeah....another good option.

[@marcrains3832]

Great video, hope you have a Merry Christmas!

[@apexdetail85]

Thank you....you as well

[@BRZN-Dave]

Wow! Brian, how about a product I’ve not seen you use on a DA, Malco’s Epic line; their HD Compound, Medium Duty Compound and Finish Polish on different Uro Tech foam pads.

[@philsheldon2737]

How about a flex forced rotation, wool pad and schol s20 black for next panel.

[@chuck1739]

Hey Brian nice job! how about Koch Chemie H9 02 or 3D 501Thanks 313

[@utmark07]

Incredible

[@PerryShriver]

try carpro ultracut with blue heavy cutting pad by lake country wth flex gear driven orbital polisher 2 step rupes yellow pad.for the door. you do awesome work.🤔👍👍👍👍👍

[@markhanson1009]

Looks great!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice stuff. Try Majestic Solutions CC1 and FF3

[@sergerobitaille6065]

Toujours impressioner

[@joeskibinski4153]

That was amazing!! How would you approach it if you only had a short-throw DA (TORQ X)…pad, polish? Would you try NSP150 or NSP95 since they claim to “build thickness” and you’re working with such limited clear coat?

[@apexdetail85]

That would work....or maybe LVR 403 from Extreme that has acrylic.

[@joeskibinski4153]

@@apexdetail85 Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll give it a shot! Happy holidays!

[@btrade12003]

See if you can get the 3D one and Euro 50/50 combo to remove those scratches

[@ricksoper6836]

Like to see 3D One used with a DA and Euro fiber pad. As a DIY’er that’s the most aggressive combo I have currently. I’ve never had anything that bad or even close.

[@myname-in8sh]

I typed and posted such a long comment and it's disappeared. Trying again but in a nutshell this time; as others have requested too; please consider pushing the Rupes blue/yellow systems to their limits on that rear door. Preferably foam instead of wool. As a newly launched detail studio in India, I'm wholly dependent on the Rupes system and would love to see you pushing the limits and hitting the apexes with it. But if you can't, it's really ok and I'll understand.

[@jonschmunk7719]

Merry Christmas!!

[@apexdetail85]

Merry Christmas!

[@btbd2785]

What is the watts on that Rotary and what are the max rpm? Thank you Bryan

[@apexdetail85]

3350 rpm/ 130V

[@BillyT531]

Rubber looks brand new. Should be an easy flip at that is the first thing people look at.

[@steveclark2426]

If I know I have lots of passes then I usually put some 3D one to help extend working time. Would something like xtreme solutions LVR403 acrylic help mask the deeper scratches or does that not work with coating? Great video, hope you all enjoy the holidays.

[@apexdetail85]

The acrylic would help fill in ....another good option.

[@richsmith3120]

Brian, I don't have the LC wool pad and with the price WOW. Do you think a yellow foam CCS Pad would do just a good job as a wool on a rotary?

[@apexdetail85]

It wouldnt cut quite as quickly....so more passes would be needed.

[@richsmith3120]

@apexdetail85 Thank you for your response. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@elvispjetrovic]

For the door maybe rupes sanding disc (1000-5000) with pans polish and wool pad. On a DA.

[@johnschiesser144]

Why don't you start the door with a da and 2 to 3000 grit sandpaper? Then polish out with the rotary.

[@HAJ-o9n]

For the door, The Last Cut w rotary and wool pad.

[@juancorvette7755]

Nice

[@Chancy454SS]

So when you say u dont want to go lower then 4mils, is that to say we should not ever go lower then 4 mils and this would be the lowest grade as a measurement to be safe - love all your content BTW

[@apexdetail85]

Just for this particular vehicle. I have seen 2.8 m on some cars. I just perform an enhancement on them.

[@lintonwilkins4516]

Wet sand and H9 heavy cut compound

[@domtrabucco7612]

Lvr 403 with a rotary & wool pad, switch to a finish pad with a DA

[@davidboyce6427]

Hey Brian has anyone including your son asked.. How come you never bought an old school 911 with the Whale Tail? I remember about 4 years ago you had a White one without matching White. Wheels 👀. Don’t be offended but look the part as opposed to that luxurious Orange you picked up 2 years ago ago👍

[@sebg2086]

how do you remove a scratch...that just deep in the clear coat.but the paint is not scratch...... look like the paint was press in....i have 2 deep one in my motocycle tank....even the clear coat is not scratch.....just like it was press in

[@apexdetail85]

You will have to polish to cut deep enough below the damage. Do you know how much clear there is to work with?

[@sebg2086]

@apexdetail85 not really but its deep....more than 1/8 inch deep quarter inch widght and luke 4 inch long ....i dont know what did that since i bought the bike used

[@lrlforfun]

Brian: I was noticing that Harbor Freight rotary. The handle makes me jittery. I purchased my first Black and Decker rotary in the Summer of 1970. $210. It was a 2,000 rpm with a strictly an on/off trigger. No rheostat. A side handle and sling EVERYWHERE. It was a lousy machine so I replaced it with a higher speed B-n-D which was SO much better. It wasn't until the 90's that I had rheostat triggers. My style of buffing is to make them sparkle taking off as much as I need to make them sparkle. Save the paint? Life is way too short for that....but that's just me. Great presentation always ! Mitch.

[@apexdetail85]

Oh yeah....gotta save that clear. The next owner will put more scratches. Merry Christmas!

[@ArthurMSoto]

My 2025 resolution is to grow some and get a rotary! 😂

[@apexdetail85]

They are so rewarding. You would enjoy it.

[@ArthurMSoto]

@ what’s your preferred two steps combo on a da for hard clear? But I’ll definitely be fine tuning my rotary game for efficiency and results

[@ronkolster6347]

Wet sand and polish to see the difference in clear coat loss

[@jfarm_1311]

Long throw da for cut and finish

[@MHal312]

Least your using 500 3d. I would have thrown 3d one in that mix or . Turtle is okay but i wouldnt use it .

[@tucksmith8300]

There is no color coat and it’s called clear coat

[@ronengel5736]

wow again you the man....just a joke try some of that K Mart special NuFinish?

[@thomasmazzola4760]

Sorry Bro , the door scratches are to deep. They will not buff out