How to 1-step polish with a rotary!

At DIY Detail, we often teach the process of FINISH polishing with a rotary polisher and our rotary jeweling pad. But what about a 1-step polish and seal? That's what this video is all about -- bringing shine, and gloss, to dull paint. With just one pad, one machine, and one polish!
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldSta...
MAX GLOSS ROTARY POLISHER: bit.ly/DIYMaxG...
ROTARY JEWELING PAD: bit.ly/RotaryJ...
PEARL WEAVE TOWEL (POLISH WIPE OFF): bit.ly/PearlTo...
CERAMIC GLOSS: bit.ly/Ceramic...
PLUSH BUFFING TOWEL: bit.ly/PlushBu...
With that said, a good portion of this video focuses on the prep process. Proper preparation of the paint (wash, decontamination, even Water Spot Remover) is essential for best polishing results.
We used...
RINSELESS WASH: bit.ly/Rinsele...
LEGACY SPONGE: bit.ly/LegacyS...
IRON REMOVER: bit.ly/3GfY4iM
DECON TOWEL: bit.ly/FineGra...
WATER SPOT REMOVER: bit.ly/WaterSp...
Oh, and if you can't afford a pad washer? Here's a great DIY method for washing your pads: • Detailing 101: cleanin...
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[@mtnmann72]

This company is blowing up the detailing market and it’s well deserved. Pure legit products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@neilwalker5041]

The Audi looked so much better after the gloss enhancement and ceramic gloss. Fun to see Nick loving the rotary as he was not a fan a year and a half ago. Thank you guys for another fun video!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doncmpa]

Love the videos Yvan. Keep up the good work. Keeping it simple is always best.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks! Will do!

[@christianhernandez9172]

Ceramic Gloss is honestly one of the best detsiling products out right now! I love using it and I absolutely love the results a day later. Still need to try Gold Standard and the pads!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@stevenv9224]

Great video always like seeing the new polisher doing different work 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks 👍

[@KC-wo2qe]

Looking forward to getting the jeweling pad and polish! Love the rinseless and apc

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@hawke525]

When it comes to spraying, i've been really liking my DIY detail keg for blasting rinseless as of recent. I also have the IK foamer 12 that's going to be designated for foaming shampoos. I've hung up my foam cannon for right now lol.

[@diydetailofficial]

Great

[@Apac1226]

Nick I'm glad you mentioned the weather,because I been meaning to ask your and Yvan's philosophy on washing a car after a week or so,knowing it's gonna rain either soon or immediately after it was washed. 🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. Washing is better than letting dirt sit on the surface.

[@darryl_quinn]

Hi guys - just catching up on the last three videos. I was on a University Research project. Great vid as always.

[@diydetailofficial]

Hopefully it went well

[@kirbyschneider4187]

Thank you for the video and the real time polishing section!

[@diydetailofficial]

You are welcome!

[@tommytraxx9856]

Yall are some bad MF’s 😂 🔥 I’m a master detailer, I havnt detailed in a few years now I kind of lost the love for it unfortunately. But I see myself in yall ! The passion yall have for your craft is definitely there ! And yes the rotary is the best polishing machine if you really want that gloss to POP !! I always told my apprentices when I was teaching them how to paint correct , if you master how to polish a black painted vehicle you can polish any other color ! Anyways job well done 👍🏽 love it !

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@DetailedbyDon]

Ivan, Nick - what's up? I have been a weekend warrior since I was 16 (almost 58 now) and now I have some pretty severe detailing OCD 😂 I am more than competent with a DA, and I did buy a cheap (Chicago Electric) rotary from Harbor Freight many moons ago, but I've only used it a few times, as I was basically afraid of it and the high speeds. I've started watching your channel and saw this video. I figured. "Why Not?" and picked up a few waffle pads. I just got in from the garage, after polishing the top surfaces of my car. You are right on the money. Speed "1" and light movements are awesome. Even with only a medium polish, all but the absolute deepest scratches are gone (I'm not entirely sure they can be removed anyway). The waffle pad IS better than the flat pad, there is a noticeable difference in the pad/machine "thinking for itself" and wanting to walk. I do have one issue, my polisher is VERY heavy. So I actually have to LIFT some of the machine's weight off the pad, or it gets twitchy. AWESOME technique and process though, works GREAT!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Wow, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@M6transam]

I’ve been waiting for this video lol. My old rotary is about done for. Gonna pick up the DIY rotary when I can.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@ldeporto]

If you make up a full keg of your Rinse Less Wash how long will it last in the keg? Should you make a fresh batch for each wash/use or only once it is all used? Keep up the Great work guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Use di water and it will last indefinitely

[@ansoncraig9525]

Great video! my detailers love all your products and methods at my shop.

[@diydetailofficial]

Great to hear!

[@soothy69]

Okay, I love the rustic look of your garage. The product I've bought I have LOVED and have been incredibly impressed. And the keg for a sprayer? Thank you for that amazing idea! My dad who recently passed was a king and making his own beer and it was the best I've ever had with an average of 8 or 9 different kegs on tap. Now I know exactly what I'm going to do with a couple of his kegs and keep his joy of beer in my garage with my passion for car detailing. Thank you guys this actually got me pretty emotional, and thank you for the great product you continue to put out on the market.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@delmilligan4584]

Awesome’ess guys …, the audi paint work looks great to start with 👍🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks 👍

[@JRichDetailz]

Really waiting on the gallon size water spot remover lol 😂 I keep buying bottles

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s coming soon

[@maryhoffman2547]

This will be helpful. Can't wait.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@RCdetails203]

I’ve only ever used a DA and just bought my first rotary(spta) last week and your red jeweling pad, hopefully it won’t take too long for me to get the hang of it….also been using your rinseless wash so much lately I love it esp with your sponge, def gotta try your iron remover when it’s back in stock

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, let us know how it goes in our facebook group bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

[@bimmer.doctor]

You guys are my favourite detailing channel! I'm a BMW mechanic from Québec but recently bought a whole bunch of DIY products as I'm learning better carwash techniques from you. For a one step, would the red or yellow pad be better? I assumed 1 step was the yellow, 2 step was the purple and then red. What do you guys suggest?

[@diydetailofficial]

If you have a DA, use the yellow pad for a 1 step.

[@Arash.vahidzadeh]

Im always waiting for a new video. How often do we have to apply polish on the pad? Because i see you polish a large section with nice results. And do we need prep before applying ceramic gloss?

[@diydetailofficial]

Size of section is dependent on the paint and tool. Doing a test spot will provide an answer. No need for panel prep before DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss

[@Arash.vahidzadeh]

@diydetailofficial thank you for fast reply

[@katanagdai]

A perfect video for the spring. A skin rejuvenation! DIY...your car spa! If I use a random orbital polisher, similar to that one you used before on demonstrations, Should I have to be worried with the speed as it has one fast speed? Thank you Yvan and Nick! and keep it up.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Mark-yy2vw]

Any update on when the diy wax will be released, thanks for another top video

[@diydetailofficial]

We are hoping in May

[@Mark-yy2vw]

@@diydetailofficial thanks

[@thebeddoctor4273]

No way you're in Omaha? ME too. That's awesome. I'm not sure how that helps me lol but still cool

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@@diydetailofficial do you have an actual brick and mortar store here in Omaha or are you online only?

[@tamersabri6048]

Great video guys! Keep up the good work! If i may ask you a question, i have a Mercedes W124 and the clear coat looks like its cracking on the hood and also has some dark spots. Can you give me some guidance why is that happening and can i do paint correction on that car? I would really love to bring back to life that car TIA

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately cracking indicates that it’s time to repaint. Lack of protection over the years is the most common cause.

[@garywickens7460]

Hi Guys, Another great video, are your rotary polishers available in the UK ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Not yet

[@HeavenlyDetailz]

this is going to be a good one!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@ace2319able]

Hi Ivan...can I use this jeweling pad on a ceramic coated car to enhance the gloss without damaging the paint?

[@diydetailofficial]

It will damage the coating

[@SARKISKEHEYAN]

Love the videos . When will iron remover, all clean , water spot remover be back in stock . We have been told next week for more than 1 month now! Real ETA ?

[@diydetailofficial]

They came and went, they are back Friday or Monday

[@urielmeraz89]

When will the decontamination bundles be available again??? Need all of it!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Hopefully tomorrow

[@Rabbit.760]

I wish the yellow waffle pad was a little higher profile or thicker. My boss has a 2 gallon Milwaukee battery operated sprayer.. works pretty good. I have a 5 gallon 12v SLA battery sprayer from when i was a big time pot grower and it works bomb!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@M.D.MobileDetailing]

The Marolex sprayers are top tier!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@vojtechpecenka9368]

How do you polish hard to reach places like underneath door handles, near or inside badges and emblems, or on cars with complex, aggressive shapes where you can't use a big pad? BTW great video.

[@diydetailofficial]

Door handles by hand, other areas, with a 6 inch pad on a rotary.

[@Ecdetails]

Great video fella's

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RJLM330]

You’ve talked me into a rotary. But should I. I have a Flex 3401. Would the rotary be that much of a difference. Odesa rotary need a different polishing compounds. Thanks. I truly respect you opinion

[@diydetailofficial]

There’s no need, other than if you want too. The finish will be marginally better with the Rotary. Not necessarily do you need to change polish

[@katanagdai]

Nick, Yvan , forgot to add my question before..If I use a 3" random orbital polisher wth the jewel pad, similar to that one you used before on demonstrations, should I have to be worried with the speed as it has one speed at 12000 rpm? Thanks for your valuable advice!

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s fine

[@katanagdai]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks!

[@ang2202]

I didn’t quite understand. Why use the red jeweling pad instead of the gold waffle pad? Would you get more imperfections removed? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

The red waffle works amazingly well with a rotary. Yes the gold could be used.

[@bluegrasskid4835]

Could DIY do a video on the difference between a one step and a paint enhancement?

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s an easy one, the name.

[@rooboy99]

There's hundreds of videos online about this already. A one step is using a compound that has a cutting and finishing abillity. An enhancement might remove 50+ percent of swirls whilst improving gloss. Which is basically what a one step also does.

[@rickinwast]

Need to move up to a wool pad on my black Volvo. Gold standard polish (My first time.) and then… Question: Wool pad for better cutting, but then finish with the waffle pad or Jeweling pad? ~ Thanks ~

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes wool for the most cut. For the finishing, try the yellow waffle

[@GettinGreasy88]

Does Yvan not believe in using a different side of the decontamination towel when moving to different panels? Noticed multiple times simply adding iron remover to the same side and moving onto the next panel?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, I flip it often, but if the contamination is light it might be every 2 panels

[@alecw71]

When will ceramic applicator be back in stock in the UK

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s on the ocean

[@Micatone]

Just need to know when their products will restock...All Clean specifically..lol

[@diydetailofficial]

End of this week

[@SARKISKEHEYAN]

When will iron remover ., all clean, water spot remover be in stock ? We have been told next week for about 1 month now!BTW love the videos .,.

[@Topgearautodetail]

@@SARKISKEHEYANKeep checking! They restock and in an hour or two its all gone! 😂 I’m one of those culprits my self 😊

[@domalternative3982]

I've got a rotary at home so I tried your technique but not really getting the results I expected. I'm from Australia so I can't purchase your exact products yet but I've got an orange waffle pad and am using Meguiar's UC. No pressure low speed rotary slightly damp and covering an area about 10 times over gives me ~50% scratch removal. There are still a lot of visible swirls but looks glossier for sure. Do I just need to keep going over? 20-30 times to get a good result?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can get all our products in Australia, I’m doing trainings this week. bit.ly/m/YvanVisitsAustralia The pad is the most important part of the equation.

[@domalternative3982]

@@diydetailofficial thanks for the quick reply 👍🏻 are you selling your products at your training sessions/events or do we have to go to a retailer/online store?

[@Radial-racer]

So, if you use rinseless to remove the polish there is no need to use a panel prep before applying a sealant?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@HEMi1995]

I’m assuming rinseless 256:1 in the pad washer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@JohnBackman-y9t]

If the key to prevent streaking is to keep the rotary flat, how do I tackle areas where it would be impossible to keep it flat? I.e side skirts that are concaved and front bumpers that are angled in tight areas.

[@diydetailofficial]

Keep as much of the pad in contact as possible

[@neovisual633]

Does the rotary jeweling pad only works with rotary polisher? or I can use DA as well? I only have a DA polisher currently.

[@diydetailofficial]

It works well on the DA

[@border056]

Question for you, if you're doing a 2 step using the yellow waffle followed up with the red jeweling pad do you wipe off the polish after you finish with the yellow first?

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@border056]

@@diydetailofficialthank you for always replying.

[@alvin3502]

If my polish is not sprayable can i dilute it with water to make it sprayable? And how can i do a 2 step with rotary?

[@diydetailofficial]

Don’t dilute your polish, use as designed. Yes you can do a rotary 2 step

[@becomingunhuman2106]

If you washed with Rinseless and used Ceramic Gloss as a drying aid over a bunch of water spots, will Water Spot Remover work? Or will it require polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it will be fine.

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Hey! Can you share the link for the battery powered sprayer Nick used! Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Not available yet

[@seithlovelace1482]

Hi there! A question if you will. I'm about to take on polishing my 2013 Jeep Wrangler that has pre existing swirl marks on the paint from car washes. Should I use just Gold Standard Polish during the polishing phase? Or in your opinions would it be wiser to compound first with something I have around the garage (I think Meguiars Ultimate Compound) first? I'm looking for the best result possible. Granted my Jeep looks pretty good already using your products with it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. The JK is more fun to drive than detail. Try DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish with the wool pad will do, if you don’t have that, experiment with what you have.

[@David-Godin]

Favorite sprayer, $5 Harbor Freight half gal. hand pump sprayer

[@diydetailofficial]

Nice

[@privacyrules]

Go for the 1 gallon pump sprayer instead. It's the one designed to be bleach resistant. The long hose/handle is much easier to work with and the pressure is better. I always find the half gallon to hold barely enough rinseless solution.

[@TheBizcuit0426]

Are there any plans for Iron Remover in gallon form, not just 160z? Buying wholesale from Detailed Image i try and buy all major things in concetrate or at least gallon form. Especially something you spray a lot of when using it.

[@diydetailofficial]

We have gallons available

[@mikeeckhardt7495]

Could I use the red jewel pad with my basic palm sander as I'm a beginner detailer and thats what I have in my arsenal already? Or is a rotary really what's needed to take advantage of the red pad? Thanks for any help.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, that’s fine.

[@WashDocDFW]

Good stuff

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed

[@JustS0meNO0b]

how do you even do the decon method in direct sunlight? I did rinseless wash once and its awesome, any dried up stuff comes of with another pass of rinseless, but if Id like to add iron and clay towel decon how do I do it? Prerise with rinseless, spray off, at that point I cover car in rinseless again and start going pannel per pannel and drying right after, how to modify it to add iron and clay and do I do decon pannel per pannel as well and rinse it right after and dry???

[@diydetailofficial]

Do the DIY Detail Iron Remover a panel or 2 at a time

[@waxmanvids5015]

what is the RPM of the lowest speed setting on your brand rotary polisher? I use the Milwaukee and want to make sure I am using the right speed...

[@diydetailofficial]

600

[@vinciesthetiqueauto]

fantastic 🥇👍🙋‍♂

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dariuszprzybys3849]

Krakow welcomes you 😃

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@perfectiom3718]

came from sander polishing short clip. where was it?

[@diydetailofficial]

How to Polish Paint for beginners! #detailing #polishing #paintcorrection #diydetail kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWsf31jaLKWZrc

[@BillKurtz-m2g]

I am planning on using the 5/3 stack to coat my car. I am polishing with rotary and red jeweling pad. Is it ok to follow that with APP application using red pad and rotary palm sander before coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@Junior-711]

Can the jeweling pad be used with a DA polisher?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@marvinesha617]

Can i spray regular suds and rinse it off instead of using rinseless wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jcasey460]

where do you get your clear buckets? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Local restaurant supply

[@rudicompte9219]

wistch product you use on the pad washer for clean the pads .

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash

[@Topgearautodetail]

Do you use Deionized water for the buckets?

[@diydetailofficial]

No need

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Could this be done with a small orbital sander?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@MarcYanOfficial]

@@diydetailofficial will it be enough to remove scratches?

[@privacyrules]

@@MarcYanOfficial Yes, because it has abrasives and rotation.

[@MarcYanOfficial]

@@privacyrules I’m genuinely scared to even use a hand sander. Never done it before. But this has given me more confidence

[@extrariceplease]

no need to wipe the polish off with a rinseless dampened towel?

[@yanniobkirk5744]

Only if it isn't coming off easily in it's own.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s best to use a rinse less dampened towel

[@luannbrown3338]

What towels does he use to wipe it off?

[@diydetailofficial]

PEARL WEAVE TOWEL (POLISH WIPE OFF): bit.ly/PearlTowelGrey

[@paulitomusica6949]

What is the ratio of Rinseless in millilitres? 🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

4ml to a L

[@moisesperez3693]

What's that knee stool called

[@diydetailofficial]

No name yet( suggestion?) , it’s a prototype I’m working on

[@moisesperez3693]

@@diydetailofficial knee roller.... lol

[@luannbrown3338]

What was the red towel

[@diydetailofficial]

diydetail.com/products/korean-plush-buffing-towel

[@jhitt0520]

What’s the point of spraying rinseless on the car to immediately rinse it off? I didn’t think the rinseless was strong enough to cause any sort of chemical breakdown. Seems like an unnecessary added step that would add time and waste product?

[@diydetailofficial]

Spray and rinse is to take off any abrasive particles before doing a contact wash.

[@jhitt0520]

Ahh I guess I was putting too much faith in the rinseless pre-spray to provide enough lubrication for the contact wash.

[@lildno2007]

I clicked on a buff video and it’s 15 mins of car wash 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@diydetailofficial]

Prep is as important as the polishing

[@norm379]

NEVER NEVER USE A BUFFER ON A CAR..NEVER..

[@diydetailofficial]

Why not?

[@rooboy99]

​@@diydetailofficialit might get too shiny

[@andrewkennedy9704]

​@@rooboy99😂

[@michaellandon8018]

Wait. What 🤣🤣🤣🤣. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@FrogDick]

I'm new to polishing. I've heard you need 1 pad for everyv2 panels. Is this true if you're using a pad washer? Will 1 pad do the whole car?

[@diydetailofficial]

Nope, you only need 1 pad with a pad washer

[@BrentMcDonald-t5t]

What about a 1 step with a yellow pad and rotary?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but red is better

[@BrentMcDonald-t5t]

@@diydetailofficial why is that? More gloss? I can only use a rotary now (old bones and joints that hurt.. rotary is smooth) and I have your gold pad, red pad, and gs polish. What about a 2 step? Gold pad, followed by a red pad? More cut than just a red pad? No?

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s the best if you’re up to doing 2 steps.