How to Polish Black Paint on Cars

[@ByteMyWire]

I got into more serious detailing and wanted to learn to do it like a pro about 12 years ago. The person I learned from the most from by far is Mike Phillips. I fell out of detailing for a few years. I just bought a new to me black truck and I am getting back into it. Immediately I went to AG to see Mike's latest, but he wasn't there. 😞 I just found this channel and am very happy to see Mike here and learn some more tricks of the trade from the master detailer again. I've seen Dr. Beasley's products get high praise on other channels, but I wasn't familiar the brand. I will be soon though. 😁

[@ChefLaRue]

Wash & dry, clay & lumber, polish with 105 until it looks great and finish with 205 polish. Hand buff the crap out of it and protect with wax or sealant of your choice. You're welcome.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Wow thanks! One question though @chefLaRue, what do you mean when you say, Wash & dry, clay & *lumber*, polish What do you mean by LUMBER?

[@Michael-se2ii]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys My bad spelling...sorry. I meant Luber to use with the clay. It's very slick.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Michael-se2ii - gotcha. Luber. One thing I learned while I worked for Meguiar's, and that is it's possible to have a clay lube that is TOO slippery, and this prevents the clay or the clay substitute from doing its job. You also mentioned Meguiar's M105 and M205 - I was at Meguiar's when these two products were first introduced. In fact, the head chemist personally put these products into my hands, in "Lab Sample Bottles", so I'm very well aware of these products. I work for Dr. Beasley's now, so it doesn't really make any sense for me to use, show or share how-to information for other brands. I know this can get lost in the cyberworld, but it is how things are.

[@randysmith1630]

Thanks for the tip about which polish. I used Farecla G360 compound that my brother bought for me. It looks much better, but it still needs a lot of work. I used a medium pad, but maybe I'll try the coarser one that came with it.

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

@@randysmith1630 - The Farecla G360 is a fast cutting compound. While in theory, the idea is it can both cut and finish on some paints, like harder paints, you might want to try a second follow-up polishing step with a less aggressive product and a less aggressive pad. Of course, doing a TEST SPOT before buffing out an entire car is always a good best practice. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@moisesperez3693]

The TEAM is back

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Ha ha... Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@davidboyce6427]

Thank you Mike and Yancey 👍

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Thank you for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@ShaksWD]

Another amazing video Mike! Master in the class 😊

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Thank you for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@cutlasssupreme508]

Thats a great product. As he was talking it didn't even try to dry and wipe off was beautifully easy.. it didnt stick.... Wonder how it reacts in a hot climate?

[@DrBeasleys]

Mike's in Florida and it's summer, so this is pretty hot as far as climate goes. Or are you wondering about using outdoors?

[@cutlasssupreme508]

@@DrBeasleys out doors.. direct sunlight

[@melraine919]

Thank you for the lesson and demo and info 👏🏼👍🏼👊🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@randysmith1630]

Enjoyed the video. I just bought a 5" da and I'm going to try it on the badly sun damaged roof of my black truck. I've never used a polisher before, because I had heard horror stories about burning the paint, but I think if I just take it slow and easy, it'll be fine.

[@robertswift6101]

let us know how it came out

[@randysmith1630]

Got 3/4 of it done before the sun got me. I used a medium pad and it looks much better than it did. One side is a lot rougher looking, might have to try a coarser pad on it. This was only compound, will have to find a polish next.

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@remikeableLol]

Is it possible to add links in the description of the video with every product you used?

[@Secret_Sun33]

Great demonstration, squeezing polish out of a moisturizing cream tube feels wrong but i see the logic behind it, still weird for me tho.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

I felt the same way 5-6 years ago when I first used this type of abrasive technology but to be honest, you get used to it. More important - the tubes are going away and these products will now only be available in squeeze bags with secondary squeeze bottles to pour into. Less waste for landfills. -Mike Phillips

[@jezlucas3878]

So helpful and interesting, thanks man

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@btbd2785]

You didnt show us the end result before you applied the paint coating builder. Wanted to see the end results after the 2 step.

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

You know, sometimes Yancy comes in and gets the close-up and sometimes he doesn't. For this particular instance, we were not showcasing the Paint Coating Builder, but this topic is coming up. Suffice to say, the process I shared created a 100% absolutely flawless finish and the owner was super happy when he saw the results. The paint on this car is on the soft side of medium, and my guess is by now, (it's been months since I detailed this car), it already has new swirls and scratches. Stay tuned, you're going to see some close-ups of Paint Coating Builder on a BLACK C8 Corvette. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@markt9438]

I learned how they got on the Moon by using your thumb LOL all kidding aside excellent detail thank you

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Ha ha, most people don't know what you're talking about, but I do. I'll have to share this in a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@danlc95]

Is Yancy there with you too?! Nice!

[@royb2251]

👍🏻very knowledgeable Thanks for posting Good work

[@jetset4me1]

Great video. I loved the old days in Irvine when you worked for Meguiar's and we had pizza and soft drinks.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Those were benchmark setting days. When I arrived to Meguiar's corporate office in 2002, they did not hold any TNOGS or Saturday Classes, at least not as a regular scheduled class. I started the first Saturday Detailing 101 on Saturday, July 31, 2002 - the rest they say is history. I'm not sure they still hold classes like I started? And I don't think they do the TNOG's any longer? Good times for sure. I'm glad "most" of the pictures still show up in all the threads I created for those classes. -Mike Phillips

[@en1254]

Great video....and I like that there is a great deal of explaining at each step...sure I know what you're talking about , because I've watched and learned from your videos for years....but someone who is just starting out needs this...again....great job...

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Thank you for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@Samuelfish2k]

A little tip: When doing the polishing, time lapse the video [I hope that’s the right term] so that you don’t kill the people wearing headphones. I’m listening to this while detailing a car and it nearly blew my eardrums out everytime you ran the polisher. Lol

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Apologies for that. Keep in mind, these are LIVE videos - so no editing. The hardest type of video to do is LIVE and over the years, I've always had people ask for an ONELINE CLASS - so here it is. Thank you for watching, listening and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys That explains it perfectly, thanks for the reply, much appreciated. Btw it’s your old friend Ric aka Eldorado2k. I miss communicating with you, but it’s great that you & Yancy doing these videos and hopefully this channel blows up because you certainly deserve a ton of subscribers. It’s great to see you’re still doing your thing. Best of luck, my friend.👍🏽

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Samuelfish2k - Hi Ric, thanks for watching and commenting, always appreciate your professionalism in this industry and more important - online. -Mike Phillips

[@Draast]

Sometimes it is better to leave it unedited just to show how slow or fast you should be moving the polisher

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Draast - Thanks for your suggestion and also thank you for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@lawrencem3012]

Thanks for the detail

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Mike Phillips

[@nelson1525]

Someone always tries to be funny but isn't. Great video otherwise...have the camera guy be quiet next time.

[@belljymhernandez3203]

hey Mike your always doing a good job

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Thank you sir and thank you for watching. This was a SUPER high-end build 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible with all options. I would put the value around a $250.000.00 - I was told the owner was going to put it up for auction at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida, but a quick search did not find this specific 1957 Chevy Bel Air with the supercharged engine and custom Roadster Shop Frame. -Mike

[@amerrushdi5077]

good work......thanks

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Thank you for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@justfun8253]

When buffing should you just use a dry towel to remove the film only? Or should you use a detail solution to remove the film?

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

That can be personal preference. I use a dry towel and wipe-off immediately after lifting the pad off the paint. -Mike Phillips

[@justfun8253]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys thank you!

[@davidboyce6427]

Oh snap! Mike quoting from the 1960 tv show: Lost In Space Danger Danger Will Robinson👍.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Best TV show ever. Kind of. Well, at least I like the Batmobile. -Mike Phillips

[@limoman4125]

Im working with these products for the 1st time!! Is there a time frame to wait b4 coating? Like modesta u have to wait 3 hours!! But u can not wait 24!! Do i have to coat immediately or can i wait? Thanks for the video

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

You can install the coating immediately after wiping off any of the NSP residues. -Mike Phillips

[@limoman4125]

@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing thank u for responding!! Can I wait 12 to 24 hours? Like polish night b4 come in next morn wipe down ND coat? Thank u f9r video I'm trying to get used to these products

[@limoman4125]

@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing thank u for responding!! Can I wait 12 to 24 hours? Like polish night b4 come in next morn wipe down ND coat? Thank u f9r video I'm trying to get used to these products

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

@@limoman4125 - Yes, that will be perfectly fine. The most important thing is that the vehicle remains clean until you coat. In a garage or shop, you should be good to go. I know I do coatings like this because sometimes after buffing out the paint on a car all day, I'm TIRED. And I know I'll be more careful and do better work after a good night's sleep. -Mike Phillips

[@tripsingh3642]

This video is very imformative Thankyou. I wanted ask was this the speed you moved with the polisher for refining the normal speed you move with the abrasive, meaning arm speed

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

A slow to medium arm speed is normally what you use for removing defects. It kind of depends on the tool you're using. With a gear-driven orbital or even a rotary, you can push harder, which engages the abrasives with the paint to remove deeper defects or any defects out of HARD paint aster. Free spinning tools work, but the entire time you use one it's mostly just the weight of the tool, so a SLOWER arm speed is necessary. -Mike Phillips

[@tripsingh3642]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys Thank you so much for detailed explanation Mike really appreciated. I'm currently using the Rupes 12e Duetto but I have installed a washer mod on the plate so it engages free Spinning, with out the washer mod I did find it was stalling way to much, plus I group this machine with my custom made 3.5mm backing plate which is custom made for the 12e duetto and its a free spinning one.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@tripsingh3642 - Sounds like you have a system that works for you. At the end of the day, all that's important is the tool that works best for you and your style of detailing. -Mike Phillips

[@tripsingh3642]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys Thankyou so much once again Mike. I have actually followed you well over 20 years since you worked for Meguairs, your wealth of knowledge and passion is special to the community. I use to polish my hand for well over 25 years especially german vw European paint, but last week I machine corrected my black vw golf, I done a 2 to 3 stage machine correction and was well impressed with the results and finish but I took my time refining as I learnt from your video 20 years ago you call it jewelling this is where the magic came, i was tracking your lake country gold jewelling pad from the video, its no longer available from lake country so used a white Rupes pad with Scholl S40, plus panel wiped and ceramic coated the car for the first time took me 4 days to complete as the car is 22 years old. Thanks once again for replying back to the Comments have a Great Week 👍

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@tripsingh3642 - Thanks for sharing the tidbit about following me for over 20 years, makes me feel appreciated. -Mike Phillips

[@Matt_justlikethat]

After claying, do you use an APC prior to polishing?

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

No. Wipe off residue and keep moving forward in the process. -Mike Phillips

[@magicmarlln]

Hey Dr Beasley I’ve never seen anyone talk about the 3m da, ever get one in your hands ? Just curious because of your experience & expertise in the field, love your videos Mike

[@b374mxg]

Mike: one question. What are your thoughts about wiping off the polish with a microfiber damp with rinseless wash? Thanks Mark G.

[@sk8ordie4691]

Works great for normal polishes. On a primer polish like he’s using probably not the best idea.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Sometimes I use a secondary product to help remove product residue but rarely. With the NSP Primers, simple clean water works fine. The problem with most rinseless washes and waterless washes on the market, these products contain silicones, glossing agents, carnauba, polymers, ceramics, graphene, etc. These will interfere with the bonding of the coating so I wouldn't use these with Dr. Beasley's Primers. I do use the Dr. Beasley's PREP WASH, but it does NOT contain anything that will interfere with the bonding of a coating to the paint. Great question, thanks for asking and thanks for watching. -Mike Phillips

[@b374mxg]

Thank you Mike!

[@Duusin]

When did Mikes 3D Garage turn into DrB´s xD

[@DrBeasleys]

Hi Duusin, I left 3D back in 2021 after Tunch, the owner sold his company to Morgenthaler Private Equity Group and due to changes out of my control and changes that were not positive for my career I politely and professionally resigned from my position on Tuesday, February 21st. Remember, in this world the most important thing a man has is his WORD. Don't break it. -Mike Phillips

[@Duusin]

@@DrBeasleys Big Words from a even bigger man. Appreciate the response! Only the best for you.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Duusin - Thanks. I get asked about this from time to time and my pat answer is, "When the world gives you Lemons - make Lemonade. I'm VERY happy to say Jim the owner of Dr. Beasley's and his team keep their word and are a pleasure to work with. :)

[@Eurogloss]

I'm very interested in the Dr Beasley NSP Primer Polishes and I will be buying some very soon ! I heard good feedback from other detailers and from Chris from Dr Beasley

[@danlc95]

​@DrBeasleys - Mike, I'm so glad to see you've landed with Dr. Beasley's. With all the shake up from these companies selling out to private equity, I'm glad you found such a place. I prefer to buy products from the actual chemist / manufacturer - like Menzerna, Duragloss, and right now for me - Optimum. I can tell you right now that I'll be looking into the Dr. Beasley's line. I just saw a clip of Bead Hero. That will probably be my first along with a primer polish. Have fun, Mike!

[@Greg_P611]

Mike I thought the chemist said not to put beed hero until after the 1st 24 hours of curing? Is that the case or can we apply the sealant right after coating?

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

I'll check and get back to you. Always important to be accurate and if I make a mistake, I'm always happy to OWN it. -Mike Phillips

[@Greg_P611]

@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys thanks Mike that’s why your such a great asset to us guys in the trenches

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Greg_P611 - Got the answer from the chemist. He said in a perfect world, we should wait for a window of time of around 24 hours. This insures any bonding/crosslinking, etc. has fully setup. In a pinch, for example a customer is picking up their car and you want to top with Bead Hero, then a couple of hours. The higher the humidity, the faster the bonding and curing takes place and the sooner you can use Bead Hero. Humidity outside here in Stuart, Florida is 63% and in our shop it's 49% - so humidity varies. -Mike Phillips

[@randyk2904]

Seems like these detailers do more selling than detailing cars

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Randy, you'll have to forgive me. Dr. Beasley's hired me because I am a HUGE fan of their products - have been for years. Because of that, I tend to get a little excited about them when I talk. I'll try to tone it down in the future, but at the end of the day... it's my JOB to get excited about these products! Hope you understand. Thanks for commenting and thank you for watching Randy. -Mike Phillps

[@broccolihart1]

Everything you buy has been sold to you by someone at some point so.....

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@broccolihart1 - Correct. Years ago I found this quote and actually wrote an article about it. Can't find it so I'll recreate it on my personal forum. Here it is, Nothing happens until someone sells something -Red Motley You can't take your Jet Ski out for a fun day on the lake until someone sells you the Jet Ski. Regardless of how a person replies to any content, I love that they are watching our videos! -Mike Phillips

[@clydearmstrong6378]

Yep

[@clydearmstrong6378]

I did detailing for a living and this is not how it goes in production detailing at all .

[@ryanrussell6708]

Every time someone tries to sell you pre wash anything just understand, all it is is alchohol and water...

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

That might be true for products you buy, but the Prep Wash is NOT alcohol and water. But... thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@timmiller260]

Nice can foam pads on spin bufffer no wigle orbit old school

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Hi @timmiller260 - To be honest, I'm not sure that I understand the question? -Mike Phillips

[@ermarhodes7151]

How about a red car.mine it seems if you look at it will get a stracth

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Sounds like soft paint. In a perfect world, the paint on cars would be on the medium side of soft/medium/hard. And it would be better if the paint were on the hard side of medium versus the soft side of medium as this helps the paint to resist minor swirls and scratches from normal wear-n-tear but this type of paint can still be corrected by the "average" person with "average" tools, pads and products. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@gracepinto5786]

This looks like a lot of work. Legit, how much to pay someone to do this for me?

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

For the type of work done to this car, you would be looking at a low of $1,500.00 and a general high of $3,000.00. Here's' the back story, the car came in completely swirled-out and covered in overspray. After doing a Test Spot I found the paint to be on the SOFT side, that makes finishing out a tick more time-consuming in the context that the paint is black and the owner wanted it perfect. It is a show car. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@mutatedgenome]

Mike, why do you choose to use the Beast for your cutting stage instead of a 21 or 25mm throw DA? Wouldn't the DA cut faster? 21/25mm > 8mm orbit?

[@404notfound.....]

Forced rotation always has more cutting power.

[@Shane9_9_00]

Because he loves swelling the paint giving fake results

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@Shane9_9_00 - Wow! Thanks for watching and adding your opinion. You know, the only thing that's really important is each of us has a way to get the final results that works for us. If you're a *free spinning random orbital polisher fan*, then I'm happy for you and go with it. Me? I don't have time to waste for pad stalling. I also don't like the BRAIN DRAIN that comes with using any brand of free spinning random orbital polisher because the entire time you're running the tool you must LOOK to see if the pad is rotating/oscillating or stalling and just vibrating against the paint. These hours of looking is called BRAIN DRAIN. -Mike Phillips

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

I don't have time for pad stalling. I also prefer not to have BRAIN DRAIN. Here's what everyone does, maybe you do this too? *Brain Drain* Everyone marks their backing plate or their buffing pads with a mark to make it easy for their eyes to see pad rotation or pad stalling. This means, the entire time you're going to buff out a car with a free spinning random orbital polisher - you MUST LOOK for the mark on the backing plate or the side of the buffing pad to SEE if the pad is actually rotating or just stalling out and vibrating against the paint. Everyone can buff out a car using tools that work for them, but for me I don't like to waste time with pad stalling, and I don't like brain drain. I do use free spinning random orbital polishers and demonstrated this and explained why in this video. *How to Remove Scratches from Plexiglass Windows & Windshields* kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2mpnZRpo89kqs0 I wrote a how-to book for RUPES and FLEX, and I feel the same way today as I did when I wrote those books - I simply prefer the speed you get with a gear-driven orbital over a free spinning random orbital polisher. Some people have lots of time to do paint correction and some people don't care how long it takes. Me? My normal practice is to, as I like to say, *"get in and get out"*. Thanks for watching and thanks for asking the question. -Mike Phillips

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@404notfound..... - Totally agree. Plus, you can go up on edge to knock out thinner panels instead of STOPPING and changing tools and pads. Faster, much faster. Nothing wrong with free spinning random orbital polishers - the great thing about living in America is you can choose what works best for you. -Mike Phillips

[@clydearmstrong6378]

I was the black vehicle detail guy in our shop . Nobody wanted to detail the black vehicles .

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Love this saying - "Black is not a color, it's a full-time job. You have to have all aspects of the paint correction dialed-in for the paint in front of you to work on black. Thanks for watching and commenting Mike Phillips

[@roymoxley2587]

Is this guy going to sell products or buff the damn car Those foam pads suck I only use wool

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Thanks for watching! And thank you for commenting too, I LOVE when people share their thoughts! But most important - you watched. So thank you. -Mike Phillips

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Will take single stage black over clear coat black any day,, single stage black looks like True Black

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Totally agree. Over the last 2- to 30 years, I've had a lot of people finishing a restoration or hotrodding project contact me and ask me my opinion for the DEEPEST looking black paint job and my answer is always, single stage black paint. The clearcoat creates a "plastic" appearance, whereas with single stage, there's nothing over the top of the paint itself. Thanks for commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Awesomeness

[@paulntraci99]

@ 4:03. “Excuse me, sir. Seeing as how the V.P. is such a V.I.P., shouldn't we keep the P.C. on the Q.T.? 'Cause if it leaks to the V.C. he could end up M.I.A., and then we'd all be put out in K.P.” Robin Williams - Adrian Cronauer

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

Ha ha... that's funny. Thanks for watching. -Mike Phillips

[@word1one]

This guy used 500 products and 200 items to do this car

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

LOL! The owner was SO HAPPY when he saw this incredibly cool 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible with a true, defect-free show car finish. Thank you for watching and commenting!!!!! -Mike Phillips

[@pedrokd5439]

Never wash a black car.🎉🎉🎉

[@DrBeasleys]

Unless you know the Mike Phillips method - video coming soon.

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

The most common thing most people do is wash their car, at least modern cars. For me? As a professional courtesy to the people that own high dollar builds like this 1957 Chevy Bel Air - I will use a waterless wash like the Dr. Beasley's Prep Wash. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Mike Phillips

[@ScratchyBaws]

1min was enough of listening to the guy holding the camera interrupting you all the time. I'm out.

[@christieschultz5211]

why does he keep putting his hands on the paint? doesnt that kinda create more work? hand oils and finger prints..... lol jeez

[@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing]

It's no big deal. At the point in time this video was made I had NOT done any of the paint correction. So seriously, just me touching the paint with my clean hands BEFORE I polished the heck out of the paint, (3-step process), is no big deal. Best of all, the owner loved the results. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips

[@stoneman1320]

we only need one person talking. if your recording keep your mouth shut. no one wants to hear you interrupting.

[@mrBDeye]

Mike, You have been teaching detailing since 1987 , but you missed one very important step. Before buffing / polishing you must measure paint thickness. Im very surprised you are using a machine polisher not knowing paint thickness. Big mistake !

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

First, it's custom paint, I'm using very safe products, the right pad and tool for the job and good technique. The paint came out PERFECT. I've been detailing since the 1980's and RARELY used a PTG over the decades and never had any problems. I believe in Paint Thickness Gauges for testing when buffing on FACTORY paint - but when buffing on CUSTOM paint - it's a good idea to test but at the end of the day - you're either going to buff the paint or not. So yeah, use a PTG if you feel the need, but I detailed this car to PERFECTION - off camera and the owner LOVED it and there were ZERO problems. He was going to sell this at an upcoming Mecum or Barrett-Jackson auction. I'll reach out and see if I can find out if he did sell it and for how much. Hope that helps you. -Mike Phillips

[@norm379]

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

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Really? There's no real effective way to remove swirls out of an entire car via hand. I used to teach hand polishing techniques and made the first video ever on how to polish by hand and most people I've met in my life do NOT possess the skills, muscle or tenacity to polish, in other words, REMOVE SWIRLS to an entire car by hand. But if it works for you... go for it. -Mike Phillips

[@fastgtp106]

That's what there doing is selling products that do the same as other 1 million products out there..go figure people all bout the money is all this world is anymore

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

Here's a great quote by Red Motley, *Nothing happens until someone sells something* You can't take your Jet Ski out for a fun day on the lake until someone sells you the Jet Ski. Thanks for sharing your opinion @fastgtp106 -Mike Phillips

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

​@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys Good response Mike. There will always be haters. I just found all you're doing is explaining the product. If you don't then everyone will ask questions and ask you to explain more. You can never win on the internet. Just do you! People that have jobs understand that this is part of it.... I guess they expect you to not have a job and do this all in your free time.

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@@VictorHernandez-nt3tw - Thanks for taking the time to comment. I posted my first how-to article, *How to polish paint by hand* in 1994. Just my attempt to help others way back then, long before platforms like KZbin, Instagram and Facebook were invented. It's been like this ever since. So thank you for your words of encouragement, they are appreciated. My normal response is to not be kind, but one thing I know, the path is to always take the high road. Let others do as they will. At the end of the day, an honest man's pillow is his peace of mind. :) -Mike Phillips

[@fastgtp106]

Guy full of crap

[@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys]

@fastgtp106 - While I do work for Dr. Beasley's and advocate for their products, I don't pretend for a second that we're the only high-quality brand out there putting out top notch products. This is a big industry with tons of great products and brands that I've used and loved over the years. In fact, I have a saying: "Find a product you like and use it often." And I stand by that. Ultimately, it's up to YOU to find the best product for you. Keep in mind that the techniques and methods I teach apply to ANY high-quality product in the detailing world. Quality abrasives are quality abrasives. There are a few things unique to Dr. Beasley's, sure, but the core of what I'm teaching will work for any professional product you might use. If you can remember that, you may find I have more to teach and less to sell than you thought. Thanks for sharing your opinion. And we're just happy you're watching us! More and more videos to come! -Mike Phillips

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

I'm sure you know better. 😅