Ep1: Tools & Supplies Needed For Beginners To Enter Paint Correction

[@verificationdept1613]

The level of information, mentorship and fatherly LOVE is so Freaking Awesome and inspiring. I once was too embarrassed and confusion about all the details of DETAILING. But Father Scott said "Just get out there & Polish something!" And so I did. Now, I have a crew of 20 detailers and Im carrying on with Father Scott's LEGACY of LOVE. Thanks MAN.

[@abeltatek6082]

How are things going now? Learning paint correction/ ceramic coatings and would love any advice, specifically business advice on how to bring in customers willing to pay for these kinds of jobs.

[@taradikoff123]

@@abeltatek6082 How haver you been coming along?

[@sikkinixxmc]

Just wanted to thank you for the videos. Did my first paying job today. Was worried about the price. After doing the car, using hd speed and cutting pad on black paint, customer was excited. Wants me to maintain it. I didn't over deliver by much and charged a price I feel good about for me, and did quality work for him. Thank you for the videos. Used a little Fast correcting cream. Awesome stuff ty!

[@otispotis47]

sikkinixxmc how long did the car take to finish?

[@Snakeplisskin440]

I've been thinking about doing this for side work. Just coworkers and what not. It's like Scott said in one of his videos, you don't have to go as far as paint correcting and getting every little scratch but just doing a light compound finished with a good polish and sealed and waxed, the cars gonna look great and a lot of people would be happy.

[@TheCookster64]

I just did my first correction on my Challenger with the GG fast correction cream. WOW. Amazing results!

[@crash_override9435]

Thanks, just had my 100th customer for the new business. Have been doing interior, mold, wash/wax. i've been studying all I can to break into paint correction, I've been a gear head for a long time and I have a lifetime to learn all skills related to auto... but its a pleasure to be able to charge for them and put food on the table. Just doing interior work in the evenings can net me more than my career day job...

[@patrickguida3979]

This is a great episode to start with and even better review after watching a few episodes. Example: you watch the episode PADS. Then watch this episode again. For me it was like putting together pad's, compounds, polishes and backing plate's. Thank You.

[@Cbzimmie]

As someone who owns a black car I can not thank you enough Scott. Thank you for all the info and encouragement to try paint correction

[@carpediem6673]

Thank you Scott! I am very grateful for your time, efforts and passion.

[@Jeff_Seely]

I think you've covered most of it and did a really thorough job.

[@drdrill8006]

Thank you for the encouragement for us beginners

[@johnlong9494]

Scott, your content is awesome! Thank you for sharing your time, passion, insight, experiences, and incredible talent, and imparting clarity and confidence on all of us newbs. Very much appreciated! :)

[@Sony72604]

Dude I love you. You are a great guy and I have learned a ton. I hope you go over a 100000 subscribers.

[@jarredplaner8653]

As someone who just got into Auto detailing this video was super informative! Thanks Scott! I will continue to watch your videos and to learn how to be a better detailer!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

your going to do great!..work hard and be kind to your customers and keep learning..im excited for you:)..much love my friend

[@davidspratt4854]

What is agood price tto start a detailing business as far as charging your client thank you dave

[@jpmavichana]

Man, you been pumping out videos like there is no tomorrow. Digging it. 👍

[@Roughdraft214]

Scott I just recently discovered your channel but I have been an ocd car detailer for years, and I must say every one of your videos have been informative and to the point. Thanks! I have subscribed to your channel, keep up the good work and go Dallas!

[@J1Z06]

We can always learn more. Thanks for always sharing great videos.

[@Casey388]

Scott, your videos are excellent. As an weekend warrior, I have found your videos give the most information without being too full of detailer speak. Keep up the good work.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thank you..much love my friend:)

[@MikeWolf-427]

Love the channel. I've been sub'd for a while but I don't think I've seen a video on Artificial Lighting. You helped me do a basic correction/buff on my last Mustang but now I'm looking to go to the next level with my Shelby. I have all the tools but I don't know what to do about lighting. Any suggestions? Thanks for the videos.

[@alonzos.wagneriii4113]

Thank you for your time, commitment, and experience in sharing these informative and clearly explained videos... It is very much appreciated!!! I have used your videos as a guide and found them to be accurate and thorough...

[@mcurtis7]

This was exactly what i was looking for. Love all of the videos you put out!

[@otispotis47]

Those Lake country force pads are really awesome pads. I tried them for the first time and really love the design and the chamfered sides really help in tight places where others tend to hit parts of vehicle you dont want to touch! Thanks for the input and time to make vids for people that are looking for different products!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i love the pads as well..im glad i was able to help...much love Todd:)

[@bigbadbri08]

Excellent video

[@seal-n-shinedetailing7348]

Could you provide advice for myself and others as well ,the best way for advertisement of a mobile detail? Thanks for the uploads.

[@motorheadxx]

Palmolive green is old trick detailers used, back in the day! Just to strip before paint correction! It works great! Might have to use white lithium grease on you hinges afterwards though?!

[@xchrisx4201x]

great advice i definitely agree with you scott . they def need extra empty sprat bottles

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

yes great point about spray bottles:)

[@stevemarkos9370]

Love the vids Scott can’t wait to get my polished ordered and start paint correction on my own vehicles

[@williamarden5441]

I have always used Dawn before I wax. Best stuff ever to strip old was off

[@gregbrowning7072]

Love the info. Just wondering, how many cars have you had to repaint due to customer complaints? Just seems like there are more and more people making a living by complaining and getting things replaced for free. Just a concern that crosses my mind. Thanks again for the videos!

[@Jason-Jason]

Excellent Video!

[@gordonliddy9418]

Citrol is awesome. We use that on our semis alot for road tar.

[@thee_bouncer]

Thinking of getting back into detailing. I miss it. Just realized this video is two years old

[@MagnumROCKSTAR1]

Scott first off love your videos and tutorials. I’m very new just picked up a harbor freight polisher. My question is can you do a vid on how to remove orange peel on new paint/ clear coat using a harbor freight polisher ? What pads would you recommend ? What polish works the best ? Any info would help thank you for your time and keep up the great work

[@tinypizzas]

can you use Maguire’s NEW Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner as an iron x replacement to spray on a dirty car first, then foam cannon it with purple power, then rinse?

[@adnaanpardawala]

Can I use T Cut Orignal as paint prep? The grease and wax remover you showed is not available in India?

[@1221Ralph]

Turtle Wax MaxPower works great as a strip wash. 3 ounces in a 24 ounce bottle will strip old and new wax. Found out by accident on my 1 day old Collinite 476s application.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

never used it but will look into it for sure...another great tip for beginners:)

[@1221Ralph]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing hope you do! Would make a good video since I don't believe there is a vid out there showing its wax stripping abilities.

[@carpediem6673]

Scott, Is it possible to give us a list of all your items and maybe links to assist us with our purchases. Trying to find the Lake Country brand items. Thanks again for everything!

[@hardmtnbiker]

Thanks for this video, I’ll be trying out many of your suggestions and definitely want to start going beyond just wash and wax on my cars and on a select few customers that have been requesting my services.

[@jasontubbs9409]

Scott I have a question? If you are removing wax/sealant would you wash with Dawn, then use your claybar then use the Duplicolor wax remover spray before paint correction or would a wash with the Meguairs soap,claybar then the Duplicolor spray?

[@honeycuttmr]

Hey Scott, I'm confused. Do you wash with car wash soap, then Dawn, and finally DupliColor paint prep? I'm not sure if that's what you're saying and it seems redunant. I just use Dawn alone when I'm going to wash and strip wax since it does it all. But I'm a weekend detailer so what do I know? I'm probably half assing it and could be getting much better results, but I'm not sure what your process is. What do you do? Thank!

[@johnlong9494]

Jason, paint correction won't always occur across the entire car and Scott is offering you many options based on potential scenarios you will run in to. If you find you'll be doing more than a basic maintenance wash/wax, where you can use your own favorite soap or the Meguire's example for low gloss (then re-wax and call things good), as Scott specified in the video, use Dawn or higher pH detergent to remove wax. Then use clay to pick up remaining contaminants (so they don't get mixed into the compound/polishing work). After clay, remove remaining wax and grease in the specific area you will be performing paint correction with the Dupli-color remover or equivalent (isopropyl, etc). Now that you're through the protective wax/sealant layer, and down to a clean clearcoat surface, you can begin to perform paint correction. Hope that helps!

[@user-yu7gs7nf5t]

After applying a ceramic coating is it necessary to put some kind of wax or do a light buff on the car after washing it

[@rmp3769]

you're awesome. thanks!!!!!!

[@nickvicario4093]

Can you put the links of the products you are describing in the description.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

excellent excellent video as always

[@timothythomas1626]

How do you price services??? AKA How to Estimate a Job?

[@j.jayames7224]

Thanks Much.

[@andrewdugan453]

Just bought da pilisher with 5/8 arbor. Should i return and go 5/16 because there is so much more availability. This one is 7". Beginner.

[@nicorallysport]

Hi, if you tried it, what do you think of M110 and M210 compare to M105 and M205?

[@stevec8321]

nice vid. it helped me out a lot thanks

[@waterheaterservices]

Very helpful!

[@dombomb14]

Hey Scott I love your videos! do you think things in this video you would change currently? like using super clean vs meguiars gold class\dawn

[@nelsonramos2218]

Awesome awesome! 👍

[@ejg34]

Wait, didn't you make a video on not to ever use IPA?

[@2010stoof]

what do you think about kleen strip prep-all? i understand its for prepping surfaces for paint and a grease and wax remover? i found it for $20 a gallon. would this be a good paint prep? its used in auto body shops.

[@jimmyjimmy7240]

Would you recommend mother's ball or cone polishing drill attachments?

[@bluebell5390]

Can I put a small backing plate like the 3 inch one on the bigger polishing machine?

[@el__2handed]

Scott, I have the Griot's DA and the following pads: Lake Country CCS 6.5" pads (Orange, White, Blue). Would the cut fall in line with the ones you showed in this video. Would the blue one be comparable with the Red pad in your video? Thank you.

[@bob6916]

So why use washing up liquid if your going to use wax & grease remover, would it not be sufficient enough just to use one product ?

[@1221Ralph]

I have the Harbor freight DA machine. I get really bad vibrations with the 3" backing plate and a 5" counterweight. What's your counterweight? With the 5" astro backing plate and "5 counterweight it works great and hardly any vibrations.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i don't have that issue but its a great point...some may want to buy some counterweights...thanks my friend:)

[@1221Ralph]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing So in this video, you have the stock 6" counterweight with a 3" backing plate and no vibrations? I have the older gray model but I doubt anything mechanically was changed in the newer model.

[@Crooked_Clown]

Hey Scott, you have a roach on your 3" polisher. 😁

[@totowolf9716]

Fast correcting cream on an orange pad was disappointing on my Audi. It didn’t remove enough defects and left the panels hazy. Ultimate compound is still my go to for the hard audi paint.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

toto wolf I have never seen meguiars ultimate compound outperform griots fast correcting cream but I'm happy it's working for you..plus meguiars dusts a lot!

[@totowolf9716]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing UC leaves the Audi paint darker and clearer...otherwise I like the boss creams over anything I’ve ever used just not on the black Audi

[@antpotts1134]

I bean useing auto gym paint restorer . Puting onWith Microfiber clothes and clean microfiber to buff off all by hand .

[@will21]

What's the citrol for? Did I miss it?

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Hi Scott great vid got a question how much do you charge for cleaning the Glass on the vehicle base price thanks

[@dlandeen]

What type of paint correction are you fixing?

[@gregconn1903]

Can you make a video on paint correction please and i also use plumber puddy to clay bar

[@jpmavichana]

I bought a wax and grease remover from Pro Line Professional Products, and put it inside a spray bottle. The trigger I used was the black and gold made by Tolco, I believe its an acid resistant. However, after using it for a day, it stop working, it is no longer spraying. Did that ever happened to you?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

i never purchased the black and gold triggers...hmmm, whats in the pro line or perhaps you just got a bad sprayer..happens to me all the time:)..most paint preps are solvents so try another sprayer and see what happens..if you keep getting failure all the time i may look into that pro line product a little deeper

[@johnmccartney4226]

Can I use 4" pads with a 3" backing plate? I ordered those sizes and now I'm worried.

[@russellparker9723]

I have guys tell me that the red and black griots microtiber pad is just for taking wax off where do they get this from. I have used those Griot's red and black microfiber pads for cutting and polishing. Obviously this guy does too. It's scary what kind of information you get on Facebook. It's really scary what kind of information you get on KZbin too but I feel like this guy here is on point

[@walther89]

so when i use medium cutting pad, there are polish bottles with step 1,2,3 on it, so wich one or how i finish car polish ? im stuck here still, (car is medium scratch like holograms and light scratch) just recommend for me a bottle, my english not that good :D

[@bfielder9097]

Scott relatively new subscriber here and definitely a beginner in the paint correction world. Waiting for it to warm up here in Michigan so I can really get my car washed and protected. Anyways I already have Chemical Guys Jetseal which I haven't used yet but could I use Jetseal on top of the HDSpeed or the Griots Finishing Sealant? Or should I just go with something like the Meguiars 205 or the Ultimate Polish? I don't want to go full on two step yet and go with an aggressive compound first because I don't feel 100% confident in my abilities to go that route. Any tips to steer me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the incredible videos. I know we all appreciate the time you put in to do these. Thanks!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

well if you're going to polish your car with hd speed or griots finishing sealant, they both have protection within the polish and why we call them all-in-ones..i wouldn't apply jet seal over those products...but if you polish with m205 or ultimate polish, you can use jet seal after if you like as your protection..jet seal is a paint SEALANT and all paint sealants should be applied to VIRGIN clear coat and not placed over another product like montan wax which is in hd speed or another type of sealant that would be in griots finishing sealant...does that make sense??

[@bfielder9097]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing yes sir makes sense and was what I assumed. Thanks for the help.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

you're welcome...much love my friend:)

[@jershaus]

Hi Scott, jp here. Im looking for a good tire degreaser that wont harm my new alloy wheels? ?? I used to use the tire bleach but its like an acid type. It works great but itll etch my new rims. Im willing to scrub. I live in the desert and my tires look like dirt and grease mixed. Please help!!! JP

[@olliepogi954]

Can i use Griots Correcting Cream with White LC force pad?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

yes that will work fine:)...if you want more defect removal than move up to the orange pad

[@olliepogi954]

Can i use this product(Griots Boss Correcting Cream) for test spot? or should i use a lighter polish? like Sonax Perfect Finish or Meguiars M205? with White LC foam pad. Sorry for all this question(Newbie here) :D Thanks Scott again i hope you reply. Cheers!

[@johnlong9494]

@@olliepogi954, first you have to have an area that needs correction. After washing and removing contaminants (per the steps in this video), decide how bad the area needing correction is. A bad area that needs a lot of correction is a great place to test different products and levels of compound (aggressive/"fast" compounds versus finer "finishing" compounds). If the area needing correction is unquestionably bad, go ahead and play around with all the products you spoke of. After learning, use an appropriate compound with appropriate pad, follow directions on the compound product label, and once observing that correction has uniformly taken place to the extent your current pad and compound are capable, repeat the process with a finer pad and most likely a finer compound to finish the work. As you work, be sure to use a brush (as Scott instructs) to occasionally clear build-up off of your pad. Completion will be when your work meets your expectations.

[@johndoe-lr9qc]

Are pads washable and reusable?

[@Snakeplisskin440]

Yes, there's Lake Country Snappy Boost to clean your pads. I would recommend this. By hand if you want to. I do it this way. fill a bucket up with warm-hot water with the Boost. Soak the pads for a bit then wear gloves, rubbing them out slowly. I also used a very soft bristle brush to work out any dried compound or polish. Once they look like theres nothing left in them, I rinse them and squeeze them out under the faucet. Then I used the polisher to spin them and let them sun dry. My finishing pads came out looking almost brand new.

[@mannyaguilar67]

Somehow I have a feeling this is intended for basic use 😄

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

That blue clay bar is indeed the mild clay. I'm a big fan of it, the white polymer one is no good in my opinion.

[@elvinrueda7599]

What do you think about clay pad vs. Clay bar? Thank you

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

check out my other videos...i talk about clay bar vs clay pad...thanks for the comment

[@kv4416]

Hi Scott, what is you opinion about the automatic drive-thru carwash after the wintertime (salt under the car)? You think the scratches are to risky? Greets. The Netherlands

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

well if you have paint that is flawless perhaps a car wash isn't for you if you are really worried about scratches...but going through once or twice after the wintertime just to do a deep cleaning could be fine..its really up to you:)...so hard to answer that question..i for one don't fear a car wash but i don't use them every week

[@loginnamejon]

Great video. I still have a long way to go with my detailing tools, accessories and product.

[@asbestoswelder6898]

So I can safely use that Duplicolor Grease and Wax remover on my paint just to remove old wax? I just want to sand out a couple of scratches, clean off my old wax, and get a fresh layer on there. Don't want to go spraying it on and my paint melts off, lol

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

yes dupli color will remove old wax...thats if the wax is over a month old..if wax has recently been applied than a few applications will be needed and i would recommend claying as well before any paint correction so that will help with removing old wax as well..hope that helps:)

[@arielbustamante9333]

Hey Scott, How many pads of each should we get? 4-6 MF cutting ? 4-6 LC Foam cutting ? 4-6 Polishing ? Those pads get expensive quick.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

well as a pro..i use about 8-10 pads just for the compounding stage..about 6 pads for polishing...you don't have to do that yourself but working clean and with more fresh pads will give you better results..buy the pads you can afford and clean them often during the job, i just like to work fast and just change pads and clean them later

[@arielbustamante9333]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing thanks again. You are the man

[@arielbustamante9333]

Thanks again Scott you are very kind to take out so much time for us amateurs

[@whistleysnipes2215]

Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@beardedg500]

Wich clay lube u use??

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Missing the most important info -- what exactly is paint correction?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Really Happenings good point..lol Well it's the process of polishing paint to remove scratches and swirls from car paint:)

[@rynstvy]

Do you dilute your paint prep?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

no..most if not all paint preps are used straight...hope that helps with your question..the paint prep i use is dupli color wax and grease remover and cost 8.99 for 32oz

[@rynstvy]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing yes that helps thank you for the reply.love your work

[@westhavenor9513]

"DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS COMIN' OUTTA MY MOUTH?"

[@lancecarter8948]

Another clay lupe she'll love me in the morning

[@otispotis47]

I notice you have a 3" plate and foam pad on the Harbor Frieght DA. Is the HF DA an actual 3" polisher or is it their 6" polisher with a 3" backing and pad? If it is the 6" do you have a 3" counterweight?

[@dustondoesit3913]

Todd Dyer 6in polisher with 3in pad, in his HF videos he explains that he doesn't feel any different changing the weights.

[@totowolf9716]

I’d add chemical guys v07...

[@sun9912]

👍

[@skeletronmw]

video is cut off

[@joeclements6744]

Hello Scott. Give a Video with one of each item to take care of our own car, not two machines, 3 size pads (5 of each), 3 soaps, 3 compounds, etc Just give us a one each so we can start with our own car. Thanks

[@wbthisisprivatethanks2140]

I dont see a toothbrush and we all know were we use that for.....

[@Travisjoe31]

I'm not worthy

[@alvr0711]

As soon as i hear you talking i got to watch something else, you don't show any thing new any techniques or craftsmanship sorry but you need to work on your voice and the way you present whatever it is it may be ok for people that don't know any thing about vehicle reconditioning and restoration.

[@willswheelsdetailingandval7671]

Alfredo Valdez that’s not true he does a great job. He gives me vital information about detailing just shut up