Complete polishing lesson in 2024 for beginners. How to use our simple polishing system !

[@TheAlmightySushi]

This was one of the best videos i've ever seen from you. Fun and informative. Good for people like me who have little knowledge and are afraid to mess up. Thanks a lot

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dekoeneridder2452]

I really loved it when you showed how a "section" is as big as a open folded towel. Great visual representation!❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you liked it!!

[@renuing]

Love that you showed polishing on a less than perfectly painted car. Also love these videos where we get to listen in on Yvan teaching in real life, so valuable!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@T-Dubb]

You display the Patience of a Saint. Thanks for educating us Sir!

[@diydetailofficial]

So nice of you

[@kimnach]

Nice video--teaching a teen how to do this. Although my dad taught me a lot of things (either directly instructing or by my watching), a couple of things he didn't. When he took my sister and I to ski for our first time: he got us into our boots, latched the skis, and said go have fun. Another was he got me my first polisher (10", butterfly handles, if that's the right term) back in '77 when I was learning to drive. He told me to wax and buff his car with it, but to be careful. (Lots of instruction there. What on earth did he mean I kept wondering.) I was apprehensive but learned quickly that the machine had "a mind of its own" and that I was best off just guiding it. He came out occassionally to make sure that the LeSabre was ok.

[@diydetailofficial]

You’re lucky to have a great father.

[@TheSlizzardLizard]

Nice to see the younger guys getting great instructions. The floor polisher is so similar, I never thought of that.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks 👍

[@saltybutsain6348]

I'd love to see a video that gets into the chemistry and mechanics of what happens when we are detailing. How these chemicals work, and what makes them different. What makes All Clean different from incredible suds? Not just in the way it is used, but what makes these two chemicals different, are there different surfactants? Why is one a stronger cleaner? Why does incredible suds make suds? What is a polymer? What is a surfactant? What makes ceramic gloss and quick beads different in their composition? What is a water activated ceramic, is that really how that works?

[@diydetailofficial]

Good idea

[@Reaper-Jim]

May I just say, when your pad is properly “seasoned”, that 1 spray of Gold Standard is more than enough for a 2x2 section. Frequent cleaning or multiple pads makes short work of even the larger trucks, vans and SUVs. I’m not saying Gold Standard is the bestest of the best, but I am saying it gets the job done 99%, 99% of the time. My “go to” has always been Menzerna … and it still is, but Gold Standard gives it a run for the money. 😊😊😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@PAB-s1]

Excellent video, I’ve never polished before and I think I’m definitely gaining the confidence I need to try after watching this, thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

You can do it!

[@Silveradocowboy]

Thanks for this! The background music makes me think I’m at orca show in the early 90s it’s working to keep me engaged if that was the purpose of it. 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Rock on!

[@adamstrachn]

Bang on tutorial as usual. Thanks for the lesson Yvan.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@mozart369]

Great video, thank you for explaining everything, you do such a good job. One question, where can I get a cart like that? I really like how you bring the pad washer up like that instead of bending over to clean the pads.

[@diydetailofficial]

Building the ULTIMATE detailing cart (for under $500)! NICK vs YVAN *timed* challenge! kzbin.info/www/bejne/naewaqKipLKUY5I

[@JesusHernandez-gp1vn]

I’m so happy you guys made a video like this. I’m still scared of polishing any car. Feels like I’m gonna scratch it even worse or polish it too much that it messes up the clear coat. This is a really educational video. Thanks guys.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@superado2k]

That background music makes me want chips and salsa!

[@diydetailofficial]

Don’t eat too much

[@stevenv9224]

Learning from the master 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Not a master, just an old guy

[@shamilbasayev99]

@@diydetailofficiallove u sir yvan from indonesia❤

[@bigo573]

Awesome video. I'm ready to practice in my wife car. Can you share info on the inspection light. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s from harbour freight

[@gillyman7155]

I love the gold standard but i wish you had gallon or half gallons available.

[@diydetailofficial]

One bottle is equivalent to any other polishes 1/2 gallon

[@gillyman7155]

@@diydetailofficial I'd still like the option of a bigger bottle to buy.

[@PhotogDavid]

How much of an area can I do with 1 spray before having to clean/add more polish? I know you broke up the hood into like 6 areas. I wasn't sure if it was possible to do more at once.

[@diydetailofficial]

Depends on the pad, in 2 or 4 for a hood is normally sufficient

[@TheSaint226]

Very helpful

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@angrosvenor2967]

Great video as always Yvan. If I don't have a bucket like you have, what's the best way to get the pad damp the right amount?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTbiJZ5qtijq8ksi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

[@joenace6473]

Great video, so to get rid of scratches and swirls i would use the wool pad with gold standard spray and finish with the red pad with gold standard spray? Thx

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@chadsantiago1803]

question @DIY Detail what is the other way if you dont have the bucket to water the pad? can i use bottle sprayer with mist spray to the pad? before using it to car surface?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTbiJZ5qtijq8ksi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

[@tamersabri6048]

A quick question. I have applied a ceramic coating - decon, 2 stage polish, panel wipe, and buffed with 3 towels. Looked amazing. Waited 24h in my garage and looked amazing again, no high spots. After 2 weeks the client came back and on the hood the ceramic looked like a clear coat run. How is this possible and why. How can i fix it?

[@diydetailofficial]

Please post pictures in our Facebook group. Https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

[@JokerKane-y4t]

what do you use as solution to clean the pad in the Lake Country Pad cleaner 4000?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash diluted 256/1

[@cranfktubner7677]

I polished my hood the other day. It looked great in my garage and with the special flashlight. However in the sun it looked bad. There were swirls. Was my pad not prepped correctly?

[@diydetailofficial]

Possibly

[@Greatgadgetsgear]

I’m a shorty lol, my question is how to buff and polish the hood and roof of a crew cab Silverado? On a step ladder I’m either up too high to balance or down too low to reach!

[@diydetailofficial]

An adjustable work platform

[@Greatgadgetsgear]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks. Just picked one up fingers crossed lol. 😆 really enjoying your gold standard polish!

[@diydetailofficial]

@@Greatgadgetsgear Thank you.

[@billarmstrong2411]

Another great video! I have a question? Would I be able to use the red pad with rotary and gold standard on my boat? Is it safe?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can!

[@kolesyt9280]

hey yvan what are those lights called for checking progress? also that paint heat gauge is so cool where do u get that?

[@diydetailofficial]

Both from harbour freight

[@blakemakison5296]

What process would you recommend for an initial polish of a urethane paint with integrated clear and urethane sealer to bring out the gloss?

[@diydetailofficial]

Same as any other paint

[@edrydelek6466]

So if I have the pads washing bucket, how many pads would you say it takes to do a car? Just 1 of each if doing wool pads, yellow pad and red pad? Or would you suggest more?

[@diydetailofficial]

One of each is all you need kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTbiJZ5qtijq8ksi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

[@HazyChris_1]

I’m new to learning paint correction, but isn’t the clear coat failure just a layer of oxidation that can be removed?

[@diydetailofficial]

No, clear coat failure and oxidation are different.

[@HazyChris_1]

@@diydetailofficial how do you tell the difference?

[@diydetailofficial]

A light polish will remove oxidation.

[@francisgorman8261]

Hey yvan, at what speed do i put my rotary with the gold pad ? For cutting and for finishing, same speed ? Speed 1 ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes speed one

[@kendavis1198]

Stay with it Owen, It's really Cool once you get the hang of it. It becomes very Easy, However.... It is still called "W O R K"!!! So there's that Also. Shine on my Man.... Geterdunnn.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@rp4759]

How much rinseless do you put in the pad cleaner water?

[@diydetailofficial]

256/1 1/2oz per gallon

[@thomt1264]

Is there a video on the attachments on the cart

[@diydetailofficial]

We will be making one soon

[@thomt1264]

@@diydetailofficial awesome. That a cool cart. Looking at making one with a place to mount a pressure washer

[@superado2k]

Yvan: "You like the DA over the rotary? Training is over. Get out of here, kid." 🤣

[@diydetailofficial]

lol

[@gabrielsong7638]

I want to polish my car since its 13 years old. Can i use gold standard polish with hand application?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but investing in a small tool will get you much better results, and save your shoulder. How to Polish Paint for beginners! #detailing #polishing #paintcorrection #diydetail kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrc

[@gabrielsong7638]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks for the link! I’ll get some sort of sanding or polishing machine for my shoulders sake. Should i use red pad since my car’s paint is not in good condition?

[@111509xray]

What do you put in your pad washer?

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash at 256/1

[@stanjepson2054]

Does it hurt to machine polish a car that has ceramic coating on it

[@diydetailofficial]

You will remove the coating

[@themadscalper8451]

where can we find the pad washer please?

[@diydetailofficial]

Lake Country

[@scottwalden]

my Gold Standard polish is thick like a regular polish and not sprayable, what do I have?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s normal, it’s a thick liquid, but the included sprayer will spray it

[@scottwalden]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks, I could not find the one that came with it and one I tried did not work but once you said sprayable I found another that worked.

[@wonskrad7240]

lucky dude, thats a gold standard lesson

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@FrankoDetails]

number 2 woohoo!!! 💨🐿️

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First and ready

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Rabbit.760]

The rotary is only more aggressive because everyone is putting 10 lbs of pressure on top of it and digging paint

[@diydetailofficial]

True, it’s not the tool

[@ericspencer8392]

What is a safe way to clean dried polish and gunk off your actual machine ? Alcohol? Water and a rag just is not doing it

[@coleposton6570]

Dunk your machine in a bucket of rinseless and wipe off

[@ericspencer8392]

@@coleposton6570 haha

[@diydetailofficial]

Wipe surface with DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash dampened towel or fine brush

[@0togtr811]

If yourll had a DIY detail cutting compound would you then get paint to 99%? It just seems that the spray polish is mild so yourl happy with shinny scratches because it can't get down like a cutting compound can???

[@diydetailofficial]

We have our wool pad and 25mm DA for heavy cutting

[@Yessolution37]

If we use the wool pad with a DA we can remove almost every scratch…. But we want preserve more the paint

[@geddycostello8439]

Great video but why are they using a corded DA It makes no sense. Go with a cordless battery powered DA.

[@diydetailofficial]

Not everyone wants cordless

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

​@@diydetailofficialwhat's a reason one may not want cordless?