Detailing with Harbor Freight Hercules Dual Action Polisher

Using Harbor Freight 6" 8 amp forced rotation Dual-action polisher
A lot of questions in regards to the pads used. My Beamer is a garage puppy ( paint not so bad) so I used the Bauer green pad ( medium) with meguiar110 then the Bauer white pad (ultra fine) with Meguiar's 210 finished up with warrior ( black finish pad ) and meguiar's 26 mirow glaze.
For my box van it sets out in the elements, also a lot of scratches from brushing trees so I used the Bauer blue pad ( course) with meguiar110 then the Bauer yellow pad ( fine) with Meguiar's 210 finished up with warrior ( black finish pad ) and meguiar's 26 mirow glaze.
MEGUIAR'S® Clay Bars, Compound, Polish ,and Wax
The soap and water mix is a little squirt of dawn and a bottle of water. ( like doing dishes)
all products were purchased at Harbor Freight

[@laurenkorniczky]

I have been searching for a no nonsense video just like this. As a girl who is KZbin taught, thanks for being such a great teacher! I'll be giving it a try on my 08 Kia Sportage with 210,000 so nothing like yours, but hey she's my baby and after doing all the repairs myself this past decade she deserves to look pretty too. Thanks again for the great video, I have subscribed!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you lauren. I think that you will be amazed at the results this process does to old paint !!

[@areasonablethought610]

Man, you just demolished 90% of these KZbin detailers. Harbor freight should hire you.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks so much !! Feels great to be appreciated !!

[@JulStar13]

This man is a gift! Sharing all of his expertise and knowledge, in a very easy to understand way, not leaving the most important details out. That's unheard of these days. I know I really appreciate it.

[@Nadimhomesatsandymesser]

Agreed awesome video and thank you for detailed explanation

[@404notfound.....]

As somebody who has been polishing for many years. This is an excellent well done video without all the hype. Well done!! ✅️ 🇨🇦

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you for your kind words ! So nice to be appreciated .

[@edwardlloyd8944]

Followed your instructions and the results are amazing - car looks new! It’s harder work than I expected so hats off to you and other detailers out there - you definitely earn those $’s. Can’t imagine how long it took your van. Great video - really do appreciate it.

[@ThatISPerfection]

glad you enjoyed it !! than van was a major project :)

[@JMKRX]

The exact video I’ve been looking for, no confusing history lesson on chemicals in products, and or 10 different options for one job. Thank you for doing a true, home DIY, budget friendly, straight to the point, laymen’s term video!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you Justin. Exactly what i was going for !!😄

[@lil_siamese714]

Started my detailing business not too long ago. Although slow, my goal this year is to learn this skill. You made it very understandable compared to the complex videos online. Thank you.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank so much. glad you liked it !!

[@janpatrick5777]

Thank you. Such a straightforward process without any overkill. Perfect for a car owner and a non-professional detailing review. I especially like the full 2 vehicles and no overheating. 😊

[@ThatISPerfection]

janpatrick. Thanks so much !! That was exactly the audience I was trying to reach. That weekend warrior that wants to know the basics of detailing for their own use. Also a guide to products available at the local Harbor Freight that produces a professional job.

[@SuperNaturalKingJesus]

Thank you so much sir! You have an amazing day as well! God bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThatISPerfection]

you as well !!

[@verdantacres4460]

Best explanation for new detailing people for polishing. Thank you.

[@ThatISPerfection]

You are welcome ! Exactly what I was aming for .😉

[@mh-qq2hj]

That was a very good tutorial on how to polish a car! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! I’m getting ready to try my hand at paint correction on my own vehicles.

[@ThatISPerfection]

thank you so glad you enjoyed it

[@arielbeco2840]

just bought these products myself. cant wait to use them. thanks for your work and information sir

[@ThatISPerfection]

So happy that you bought these products. they did a wonderfull job for me !!

[@michaeljacobson9726]

I'm impressed, now I feel comfortable to do my 2010 jaguar. Thank you.

[@ThatISPerfection]

I to was impressed with the products used in this video michael.May want to buy some sun glassses. That jag is gona sparkle !

[@pirate9882]

You deserve more views and subscribers. Very well done sir! Bravo!👏👏👏👏

[@ThatISPerfection]

pirate I Appreciate that. good to know my work is being appreciated !!

[@rickyrice7376]

Amazing job. Looks fantastic ! Nice video

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you for your kind words !!

[@TheCarsandplanes]

That's ladies and gentleman, is a real DIYer man! Thank you Sir. Subscribed.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks so much for the praise ! Makes all the time spent making videos worth it !!

[@williampicone5034]

Excellent and concise tutorial! Much appreciated

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you !!

[@scrapzdaking]

Fabulous work i just picked up a 1996 acura integra all atock with original paint anf this convinced me to get a Hercules for the job... subcribe well earned!

[@ThatISPerfection]

So happy you liked the video !! Good luck with detailing !!

[@sveltland]

Awesome guide. Glad I'm number 27 subscriber. You'll be getting more!

[@ThatISPerfection]

thank you !!

[@stansbruv3169]

Nice demonstration! Much appreciated

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you Stan !!

[@ronaldharrison2230]

Awesome video. I have been a fan of the original Flex 3401 but am going to buy this polisher because its suppose to be just like it at a way cheaper price. Never used there pads will give them a try very nice video.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks much for the comment. I was amazed at the quality of the machine and highly recommend it !!

[@donaldhill7688]

Great job! Well explained and easy to follow. Just subscribed.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you Donald !! gota be a good guy with that name

[@blankkz33_53]

Where you get that black pad at the end ??

[@crs1474]

Very well put together video and overview.

[@ThatISPerfection]

thank you so glad you enjoyed it

[@luismatute4369]

Sir I wanna say. Thank, you. Great work 👍

[@ThatISPerfection]

thank you so glad you enjoyed it

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Great video thank you for sharing this video now i'm going to do my 2014 Tahoe witch is Black.

[@ThatISPerfection]

so glad you enjoyed it. have fun with your project !

[@PokeSleepDeals]

I’m trying this out thanks to you

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Amah about to do this with the cordkess version of this polisher. Have 2x 5Ah batteries and 1x 8Ah battery with their super quick charger. Those Bauer German made pads are amazing!

[@noelvega5993]

Very good job...great video 😊

[@ThatISPerfection]

thank you !!

[@danitodanny]

This was amazing. Thank You!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you for your kind words !

[@68Peeler]

Nothing more to say that hasn't already been said, except for AWESOME VIDEO!!

[@ThatISPerfection]

WOW the best comment ever !! thank you

[@user-im8pr1bb8o]

Great video man!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks so much !! Nice to be appreciated !!

[@TheFabiobatista]

Great job!

[@Teleman01]

Nice Garage. I wish mine was that big!

[@ThatISPerfection]

😀Thank you !!

[@molnarmalibu4702]

Thx for the video, nice job 👍

[@ThatISPerfection]

so glad you enjoyed it !!

[@kript1201]

thank you sir very helpful i have been looking for info on this in particular

[@ThatISPerfection]

Glad it was helpful! !!

[@rapodejko]

And if you dont like using the big 6" pads. I prefer the 5". The 5" backing plate for the Flex polishers fit this.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks for the tip. I will have to try the 5"

[@williamardenjr116]

That eax is some of the best around. Just doesnt last long. I always use ontop of a ceramic spray

[@ThatISPerfection]

William thanks for the tip to the tip channel !! lol. I am old school , I have never used the ceramic yet. Perhaps it is time for an old dog to learn a new trick . thanks for the comment !!😁

[@untappeddetails3257]

Nice Shop!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you . My playground. Love what I do !!

[@briancote8892]

Can you clarify which pads you used for each step/product (compound, polish, wax)? Great video, answered 95% of my questions!

[@ThatISPerfection]

There has been a lot of questions in regards to the pads. I decided to put it in the description. hope this helps !!

[@andrewgavi]

Looks great! When you compounded and polished, did you only use the one cutting and polishing pad for the whole car, or did you use multiples of each? I wonder how often I need to clean them during a correction..

[@ThatISPerfection]

My beamer is a small car so I used 2 pads one for what i refer to cutting ( a bit more aggressive ) and one for polishing. Keeping in mind that i spent a lot of time cleaning and claying the car before hand. The box truck on the other hand was a major project. i used again two pads but they were washed out a couple times during the process. I guess a correct answer would be how clean is the car and how big is the project. with out a doubt cleaning pads after is essential after use. i normally soak them in soapy water, rinse and repeat and then rinse with clean water. i hope this helps

[@cjgambill]

Thank you!

[@ThatISPerfection]

You're welcome!

[@Fast-N-Clean]

Alot of work but great video sir

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank You !!

[@JerryTNF]

Great video! Subscribed! Did the polisher vibrate a lot in your hands? Some polishers vibrate more than others and this can effect those with arthritis

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you Jerry !! I fell your pain 65 here. At the end of the day you ask what did i do today? Whats all these aches and pains. I have bone spurs in my hands with arthritis. I chose this DA because of how comfortable it felt in my hands,. That box truck.... i spent days with that tool in my hands no vibration and even though it is a larger tool my arms never got tired of holding it . If you watch my other vedios you will see i use a top of dewalt products. So i was scepitcial at first. but after using the hercules product i woud not hesitate to by another tool from this manafacture.

[@JerryTNF]

@@ThatISPerfection thanks for the information! Most people suggest the Griot G9 but complain about how much vibration there is after using it for a few hours. This one you reviewed looks amazing.

[@404notfound.....]

​@@JerryTNFI have the G9, it sits unused after only a couple of detailing jobs. Will eventually sell it.

[@MarcusCoker1]

How do you do the measurement for the rubbing alcohol and water mixture? Excellent video

[@ThatISPerfection]

Ratio is 40 percent alcohol 50 percent water. if your wife has a measuring cup measure out 4 ounces of alcohol and 6 ounces of water. if she does not you can go to a paint store and buy a quart mixing cup. third option buy a 8 ounce bottle of pop. fill it all the way up with water dump that into a container. then take the bottle and put alcohol in it leaving about a inch from the top. hope this helps ! welcome to the tip Chanel !! thanks for the comment !!

[@jraposo911]

Thanks for sharing this 😊JR in 🇨🇦

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks for watching !!

[@djmattplay]

Great video. Like & Subbed. The only thing I didn’t get from the video was what pad you used for the waxing stage.

[@ThatISPerfection]

There has been a lot of questions in regards to the pads. I decided to put it in the description. hope this helps !!

[@djmattplay]

@@ThatISPerfection thanks!

[@omarkhshi3442]

Love your video The clay Lupe whats the soap ratio mixer ?

[@ThatISPerfection]

lots of questions on that . just added to description

[@AmericaRules12354]

Can you please tell me what pad you used for the 210 and for the final waxing?

[@ThatISPerfection]

Yes for the final polishing with the 210 on my car i used Bauer's ultra fine. On my box truck I used Bauer's fine. for spreading the wax i used Warrior's 6" finishing foam pad

[@ManishBoy100]

Why did you switch between fine and ultra fine ?

[@ThatISPerfection]

My van sets out in all the elements. Naturaly paint is scuffed by passing tree lims. So i choose fine to eliminate more defects in the paint. My car alto old it sets inside. ( less deffects in the paint. I wanted the Hiest shine i could produce on it so i chose to use ultra fine on it. Thanks MUCH !!@@ManishBoy100

[@lil_siamese714]

When would you use the blue coarse pad? On heavier oxidation?

[@ThatISPerfection]

The BMW is my garage puppy. So I did not use the blue on it. although the car is old the paint was in decent condition. My van however sets out in the elements so I did start with the blue pad on it. ( required heavier cutting through oxidation. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey !! thanks for the comments !!

[@JVRottweil]

What pad did you use for the wax

[@dini1046]

If it feels like work when your polishing then your doing it wrong. Really good point to let the tool do the job.

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you !!

[@JeLifeCoach]

Doing a 2 step on a whole car is a ton of work and the lower 1/3 is a beating if you are going after a quality finish. Videos make it look glamorous - its demanding.

[@martemiguel]

I noticed that you bought four pads. Can you tell me when you used each one during your process?

[@ThatISPerfection]

Marte, sure. think of the pads along with the compound as being different grits of sand paper. The BMW is old but is a garage puppy and the paint was in decant shape. I used the green pad first ( is a medium cutting) and finished with the white ( is a ultra fine ) The black is a waxing pad. My box truck is old and sets out in all the elements. I started with the blue pad ( a course cutting ) I followed with the yellow ( fine cutting) followed again with black for polishing. Both turned out Great. The machine with combination of pads and compound yielded amazing results !! So to conclude I would say chose your pads based on the quality of your paint. Hope this helps Don

[@martemiguel]

@@ThatISPerfection Thank you so much for the video and your feedback. I used to do this myself, but it's been years, and I'm a bit apprehensive, but you have made it manageable again.

[@jonathanritter7364]

Were you happy with the quality of the polisher?

[@ThatISPerfection]

ohhhh yes !!! Watch my review of the polisher video . It explains all the options of this polisher

[@williamolmstead9254]

Is this a good polisher for a beginner just using it on personal cars?

[@ThatISPerfection]

yes this is a great polisher for beginners to professionals for more info see my review of the polisher kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF6Zo2l3q5dric0

[@ks_hunter7327]

What was the pad you used to apply and polish the wax?

[@ThatISPerfection]

The pad was from harbor freight :WARRIOR 6 in. Finishing Foam Pad . thanks for the comment !!

[@stevecobratei8538]

You do know you just wasted 90% of your compound. Use pad conditioner start, let it soak into the pad for 5 minutes then add 4 or 5 dime side drops of product onto the pad. Some will rub the product into the pad, some just dot the pad into vehicle in several spots to distribute the product. Do not just turn on polisher because most of the product on the pad WILL be spun off in every direction.

[@Sparky4Life913]

Was your spray 50/50 soap and water?

[@ThatISPerfection]

no that was the alcohol mixture 60-40. for the soap use some dawn about the same amount as doing dishes

[@Sparky4Life913]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@404notfound.....]

I could of swore i saw this video about a year ago?

[@ThatISPerfection]

No I am a cabinet maker. Just starting on my chanel. You will see a lot more wood making videos coming up. Stay tuned.have a wonderfull day

[@rapodejko]

Smart man not using the detail spray as clay lube. And not doing circular motions

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thank you !!

[@MissionaryForMexico]

You should have mounted the video camera much closer to the subject matter!

[@ThatISPerfection]

Thanks for the tip !! I will keep that in mind for future videos' !!

[@goldcrownkingmod]

Fallout 😂

[@ThatISPerfection]

love that game !!