Ford Focus ST - Full Detail On Soft Black Paint (Vlog 9)

[@irakas23]

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzbin.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

[@goldthorpe1]

Whoever imagined a detailing video could be so compelling? 51 minutes of amazing.

[@soapa4279]

I love how each of these videos are like an Australian documentary.

[@qwikss4469]

If you want to LEARN and not just see amazing results, Sandro is by far the BEST detailer on KZbin!!

[@ryhu5642]

Wow that's a bald statement bruh. What about Mr buff daddy lol not comparing btw but can't forget. 🙃

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

The UK has Car Cleaning Guru, The USA has Larry from Ammo NYC, Australia has ''Sandro No.1 Aussie YT'' Detailer!! From his knowledge, camera, work and editing. Plus his Angel like Voice. This is what make's it all worth watching. ps, I bought some poor boys world spray, just waiting for it to arrive. =)

[@kasparov937]

Dont forget Canada's Pan!

[@MikeEM1]

I'd choose Jim from White Details for UK over Car Cleaning Guru.

[@thetraindriver01]

MikeEM1 that I 100 percent agree with as guru is a weekend warrior if ya look closely at what he does and says, uploads once a month if you are lucky, just a bit too sporadic for a pro if you ask me

[@thetraindriver01]

kasparov9 pan is the man for Canada’s offering’s I agree 👍👍👍

[@torks2339]

Totally agree! Jim White is the Uk's best detailer by a mile! Mans a true artist

[@michaelbritton6524]

There are no words that can express how great your videos are! So much real world info!! Thank you so much for your detail and explanations! 1 million thumbs up!!

[@soyeb1975]

Michael Britton next year we have the perfect birth day and I know it 9999999ii

[@Patrick94GSR]

Wow man amazing results! Also I'm just astounded at the amount of different pads and products you test out, as well as how much trouble it took to find a combo that would work well on that paint. This video would be good to show someone who doesn't understand why detailing like this costs so much - because of the amount of work that goes into it.

[@kennethlow6619]

I've just got my BMW M4 and was so excited to drive it. After taking it out on the road for 3-4 months, I was truly disappointed by the amount of contaminants and minor scratches on the car. Finally decided to get 9 layers of ceramic coating on the car and move it into my house. The entire car from engine to exhaust was disassembled and assembled back inside my house LOL. Now, it will never get dirty and my OCD is kept at bay

[@Bull1the1Great]

Wow, the finish is sick . And the whole video was like encyclopedia ...

[@Captain-Donut]

Here’s a little indication that refers my absolute admiration for you, your work and the excellent approach to teaching. Got up at 7 am due at work in 1 hour. Your video notification was at the top of my tube channel stating 51.51 minutes. Then spent 15 minutes deliberated whether to be late or not. Decided to wait till I got home that evening then spent the entire day constantly thinking what would be in / I would learn or in many cases totally agreed on. You didn’t disappoint great great great..... I still love the rupes yellow and blue wool pads and Decided to put up with there poor durability.just because of the fantastic results and rotation. Thank you Sir..... Love from the 🇬🇧 Mark

[@kasparov937]

Are you a detailer Mark?

[@guitarscientist9386]

I think these kind of videos are way better than a "which is better" or "here's what it does" video because they show the actual process and results of determining which combination to use and how it is different from car to car

[@AussieDetails]

Holy Wow! Yep that's one mighty fine detailing job Sandro! The car looks like someone poured melted licorice all over it. Awesome! As always your video was very informative. Lots of great info! Thanks again for putting this together for us. I always learn something new when I watch your videos! Thanks again! ~Kelly 🇦🇺🇨🇦

[@darrens7040]

yet another clear and wonderful video,If only all detailers showed such pride in there work.

[@spareparts7630]

Awesome results. The car didn't look that good when the customer picked it up new from the dealership.

[@totieso]

It's a pleasure to see some coating process apart from the bonnet

[@difrint1]

Dude, you're a craftsman and an artist! This result is spectacular!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jamiec9866]

Wow! Great work again Sandro 👍 I can confirm you always answer every question I've ever asked, you're a master of your trade & a great gent. As always, all the best!

[@jamiec9866]

Car Craft Auto Detailing No worries, it's a great channel so it's a pleasure! I was going to do the correction on my car in the next few weeks, but some **** crashed into my parked car the other day & didn't leave a note so now I've got to get that sorted first! Really annoying & I was about to place an order for the last bits I need to do the car.

[@jamiec9866]

Car Craft Auto Detailing Yeah a week on & I'm still pretty pissed about it :( I know a good bodyshop though, so it will all be fixed.

[@8516brian]

Thanks Sandro. I think a whiteboard is a great idea, especially when trying to keep track of products used on test panels. Love your stuff.

[@soufang]

I have this exact car in the US. You're a total Godsend for having all this info

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Sandro, I usually catch up on KZbin at night and your videos are so soothing I usually doze off before I can comment. Sorry, I don't mean that in an insulting way lol. So, while its early and I'm not falling asleep, I wanted to say thank you for your videos. You put so much work into them and I really appreciate what you do :) xxx

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Robert Scalchi they’re soothing ☺️

[@c6z061]

You are an absolute gem, Sandro! Thank you for this. So much valuable information. I stay away from MF as well for cutting on soft paint.

[@c6z061]

No problem! Generally speaking, what speeds do you use for cutting and finishing with the 12mm MINI and 5" 12mm?

[@ScoobyDrewski]

Good job much respect! I just spent HOURS AND HOURS on my wifes NEGLECTED Black 2012 Malibu

[@pepecoco]

RFLOL. Another P plater. I’d used the one bucket, one mitt and wash solution in a bottle method with timesaving success (less walking and detail guards hassles). Works a treat and time saving for later tasks like masking. Also, love the section where you tested the pads/combo vs soft paint. Save us a bunch of money and time with info here, thanks.

[@nickantuar1682]

Show's that kids have way too much money these days lol.

[@petesreef1891]

Great job Sandro 👏👏👏

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@steveharrison3740]

What an incredible transformation! Great video. That Focus looked like one mean machine when you were done with it. Loved seeing you try different combinations. Also the music that went with this video was amazing. I was thinking to myself that you might use Scholl Concepts S40 but goes to show your experience.

[@raymondo007]

Wow fantastic results, very impressive.

[@mickeycave3468]

The best detail video ever! You sir are what we all strive to become but indeed are a true artist. Tons of work went into this detail, video production and editing to make this truly awesome video. The music and finished product make this a favorite by far! Thank you for what you do! Please do more like this in the future.. 👍

[@kasparov937]

Sandro's videos are exceptional.

[@PedroRibeiro-cb5md]

Getting into detailing with your videos and learning a lot with them ! I wish I had a garage to do this kind of jobs, since when you are washing // detailing your car under sunlight is not as easy, I have the Fiesta ST-Line, same paint, so this is perfect for me. Greetings from Portugal and thanks for the videos, finding some passion and peace in detailing with your help ! :)

[@1974gladiateur]

The wool pad is amazing on soft paint because it allows more air to help cool the paint.

[@kasparov937]

First!! Keep it going Sandro! Well done 😀

[@guitarscientist9386]

you should add some happy customer reactions to these

[@7071t6]

Sandro Mate maybe you should say thank you for the client for allowing his/her car to be put on u tube as well. :)

[@DeeEssEmm]

Awesome video mate, you really do cover alot through the detail. One of the best videos ive seen so far on pad selection/polish selection. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@theTHiiiNG]

These guides you do have been super helpful for me. Thanks for all the effort you put in with them!

[@KHender]

As always, Incredible video, testing, and detailed process overview! Thank you!

[@siphonkosi4372]

I am detailer and I love to Detailing cars

[@c6z061]

I had a chance to strictly test some products on a repainted hood this weekend. Paint was medium hardness. One thing that stood out to me, S20 Black has always finished well for me on foam pads, so I decided to try it on a MF pad. Holy cow, it looked like I used a rotary, heavy compound, and wool pad! Finished terrible! The same MF pad and a *heavier cutting compound* finished much better!! As you stated, not all polishes work well with all pads. This was a very interesting outcome on this particular paint. Thanks for all your guidance, Sandro.

[@c6z061]

Sandro, makes sense as Scholl doesn’t even sell MF pads, but they do work great with foam. S20 Black, S30+, and S40 are some of my favorite polishes with foam pads.

[@DetailingBreakdown]

U are the Best wheel and tire cleaner I have ever seen! I’ve been doing this a while now and I’m very impressed with your techniques and procedures. Well done

[@ExclusiveTint-CarDetailing]

Great work nice detail! iv ordered those 2 machines and pad choices to do my soft black paint on my Lexus ISF

[@warrenlewis100]

awesome video with great information thanks for putting in the time to produce great content :)

[@fiqaaljafri5887]

Great work. Love from Malaysia 👍

[@sbrick9589]

as always grate vid I have loved the testing you having been showing also why you are picking the combos you have. Your vids have made me a better detailer when it comes to paint correction and for that I thank you

[@AnastasiosTilemaxou]

I always looking to watch your videos man love them from the very beginning till the end and i dont get bored at all..so much information and testing thank you Sandro and keep up the good work and videos. ps.i will try the one bucked method with the spray bottle Have a nice one my fellow detailer👌💪

[@normanmendonca2834]

A very good test with a great finish obtained by the correct choice of tools. Very interesting and informative. I use this to select mechines etc. Thanks.

[@amill1563]

Thank you, I will do this to my face.

[@mikekniess9937]

Looks awesome Sandro I would to answer coating question. Don't look at time for wipe down know how the products flashes some give a rainbow affect or oilsick determined what products look like when it flash every climate is different but regardless the product flash the same just different time according to climate affects how fast it flash so recognise how the products look like when it flash the manufacturer of coating what. look like when flash this aide you know when to wipe down great video Sandro

[@GardevoirEx1]

Absolutely insane results...

[@smithfamily5732]

Yea it’s the 15th time I have watched this

[@SiriusStarGazer]

fantastic looking !

[@PuckHead00]

Another *_stunning_* result, Sandro! 😎 Quick question ... why did you opt for S30+ for the finishing step, rather than S40 (I realize this video is a few years old, so the latter may not have been on market)? As always, thanks for _everything_ you do for us!! 🍻

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and it basically came down what the paint responded best to. In many cases super fine polishes don’t always finish better than standard fine polishes so you really have to go with the results you see in person.

[@thedarkageisnow]

While I'm detailing my car I listen to sandro.

[@jessiecarroll9249]

Absolutely stunning....👍👍

[@DustyPearl-13]

Sir, you have just earned a big and fat thumbs up from a new subscriber from Montreal! You professionnalism is outstanding!

[@Tonseren]

Thx again for a good vid, now I got to see the whole vid in its intire lenth. I am not going to go to the lenths you are, but it still helps a lot. Its a freaking jungle out there.

[@7071t6]

The plastic outer trim should have been treated with long lasting protection as well. :) Other than that, the paint correction and detail on this car was fantastic and well done once again Sandro. :)

[@thetraindriver01]

Really nice work Sandro mate 👍 polishing was way in depth but ok 😜 would be nice if you did an interior vid with what varying results are possible inside as the outside although spectacular, the driver spends most of their time inside... 😊 cheers mate 👍👍👍😜👍👍

[@DjBann]

You know I usually lose interest after a while watching lengthy videos...not in this case (and others), VERY informative. I highly enjoyed watching this entire video.

[@mikedibble4121]

best video for prepping my first paint correction ever! im confused with the tape lines on the paint after removing to check work , but now its undone an an awkward position to do againg? ?

[@crazyranger100]

Hey Sandro! Are you going to reveal all the prototype products that you use on your videos when they come out to sale to the public? There is a lot that I would like to acquire!

[@Swim-Instructor-Blake]

Hi Sandro, I really appreciate your work and these's videos inspire me! I've only polished a few cars but I want to eventually be a self employed detailer with an artistic touch like yourself! I'm only puzzled why I haven't seen you using Optimum compound, intensive or hyper polishes? Seems like they are big time savers and produce good results. Also it seems like your not using much from Meguiars either? These are all I have so far and I'm trying to learn how to use them but your videos make me want to try the last cut, jess car and scholls, plus other products. Again thank you, your videos are so helpful I wish I lived in Australia I'd apply to be your assistant!

[@jtschump]

They need to find someone on our side of the pond to offer Concours products... Dying to get by hands on this stuff here in the states!!

[@deepsquat600]

obsessed garage ..here on you tube..and has a website

[@NikosPer]

fantastic video once again......few questions : Can i mix immolube with iron remover to match purify? i dont think we have smthing similar here in europe, have you tested anything similar? whats your thoughts on the more intermidiate-aggresive foam pads from shinemate diamond series? like blue and orange and yellow cant express enough how helpful your videos -explanations are from the start of this channel. the quality is getting better and better!!

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

Awesome professionalism and workmanship! Great video presentation. I will never own a black car...sheesh

[@xcharles1]

I’ve often wondered how to navigate the sunscreen wiper jets. Tape them, go around, avoid. I like your approach - just roll over. Do they sometimes accumulate compound? Not hard to manually extract though. Nice work in the vids, and great to see a Melbournian show off his skills.

[@Patrick94GSR]

I love cars with the wiper jets hidden under the hood/bonnet rear edge. My wife's car and my car are both that way, no jets on the hood at all!

[@jamiepowell3965]

Love your videos. They help a lot my car looks great . I just have one question. If I polish my car and run out off time to wax it can I wax it the next day thanks

[@tesbarnett45]

Good job mate!

[@ReynoldsUnleashed]

love the video

[@clevo351]

Sandro, How do you know which cars have soft or hard paint ?I hear this by detailers often , can you explain to us? Thanks your videos are top notch!

[@HaiTran-th1mp]

Great video Sandro! I'm new to your channel and you're amazing at what you do. I love the detailed explanations! Subscribed!!

[@HaiTran-th1mp]

Car Craft Auto Detailing Sandro, I do have a question. I have a black 2016 mazda6 will using the compound and polisher you used on this paint hurt my clear coat/paint? I know Japanese car have really thin clear coat. I have never compounded or polished my car since I bought it. Only washed and waxed.

[@thetraindriver01]

Keep watching his new and old vids, you won’t be disappointed 👍

[@manmeetsinghmakkar]

Fantastic job bro.

[@c6z061]

Hi Sandro, I picked up a few Rupes yellow wool pads. Using them on my 12, 15, and 21mm, they had a lot of wobble compared to MF pads. The 3" yellow wool on my 12mm mini was much smoother.

[@c6z061]

The more I've used the Rupes yellow wool pads, the more I've liked them. I just bought some more of them to use as 1-steps on medium to hard paint.

[@mohamedbendahib2032]

Hi Sandro, Really love this video, great work (y), just a question if you mind me, what is the secret of the small whiteboard ? Does it help you to determine the cost of products you use in each single detail job?

[@danfr5961]

You Sir are a Jedi master !! I work as a detailer for a large Ford dealership and can confirm that the Ford black paint is ridiculously and frustratingly soft. So soft in fact that you can swirl and scratch the shit out of the paint just taking a polish or wax off. And if your microfiber is anything other than spotlessly clean or brand new then good luck hahaha. Awesome video dude your amazingly talented and you got a fan and subscriber. Oh and if you don't mind me asking buddy how much would you charge for this kind of service ?

[@danfr5961]

Car Craft Auto Detailing Yeah of course mate sorry I should have worded the question better I was just wondering how much you charged for this level of time and the huge amount of work. I know how hard you must have worked to get them unbelievable results. I just struggle with pricing and was just for my own reference mate I understand it's a really hard question with a million different variables. Thanks very much for your time.

[@c_losgarage71]

What combo did you use to finish the vehicle ? Cutting : Concourse presicion polish /light country blue hc0 foam pads What combo was for the finish as I would like to try this on my wifes black bmw suv.

[@finesse1570]

Was gonna get myself a polisher to polish my paint...realized it’d be less frustrating to just hire a pro detailer to come do it for me jeez

[@1974gladiateur]

Funny in Canada Ford paint is much harder. One of the best paint to work with.

[@JaspalSingh-mq1nq]

Hi Sandro, I just wanted to know the steps for a typical decontamination wash and products used? (Is it ok if you could also tell me the Carpro and Concours side too) Thank you

[@pooneyheat]

Hi Sandro, how would you deal with micro marring soft paint when removing dust residue after polishing surrounding panels? And wonderful job on the Focus! Keep the great content coming!

[@pooneyheat]

Looks like i'll have to invest in a air compressor in the very near future. Thanks for the quick response.

[@olddave4833]

the only "pro that I have seen lift up the wipers and wash them and under them. the American "pros" missed that class.

[@bigrustybucket]

I love these long videos. Great work. What do you use to chock the doors and hatch back ajar while you polish them? Thanks.

[@stuartclarke1090]

Love your work mate.... I have been washing my golf GTi the same way as you for 3 yrs now with no swirls or holograms since coating with cquartz UK back then. What is that tyre cleaner.... it would be perfect for me to strip silicons etc before repaints.Keep up the awesome work mate...Stu

[@Tonseren]

Also: Great vid, thx for all the good tips. Also also: Why the seperated areas on the hood?

[@martiniswhite2603]

Nice work very Professional so which pad combo you use on this one??

[@Henny1960100]

Deeply impressed! I cannot find the nova products here in the Netherlands, nor on Amazon US, probably not sold outside Australia?

[@jasonrudd9704]

Wow... U have a new subscriber cause of that video!! Question how long did the long car take from start to finish??

[@JoaoAlvesCarlos]

Great work as always, though a bit too technical for me and beyond the range of my knowledge. Example: How can I tell the difference between swirls, haze, marring and holograms?

[@johnkinnane547]

Hi Sandos very good vlog I meant to ask you last time about getting polish residue off plastic. It was my fault accidentally got some on the lower back bumper and now I have this annoying whitish powder stain near the exhaust. What would you recommend to get it off, I would really appreciate it thanks John PS that glass coating certainly made a difference you could see that very deep black, beautiful! One more thing Sandos after doing a detail such as this one what happens when you wash it next, I take it that you wouldn't go though the procedures that you have just done, so what would you recommend after this detail for say a weekly wash?

[@kasparov937]

Carpro eraser might do the trick did for me......

[@marcb1164]

Awesome video as always Sandro! Thank you. Most iron removers smell terrible. How is the odor when working with the Purify Clay Lubricant? Do you find it bothersome or no issue?

[@makinamati]

Your good filimg and technique makes me want to polish... Ive lost that. Thank you.

[@c6z061]

I've gone back to this video about 10 times. There's such useful information. One question, on soft black paint, I've experienced towel marring when using carpro eraser and gyeon prep to inspect the true finish. I use high quality MF towels. Does Clarity provide good lubrication? Soft black paint is the most challenging for me. Way more than hard paint.

[@AnthMatthew]

Still to date LC HDO blue and precision is my go to followed by LC HDO orange/black with finesse to finish... So versatile and produce amazing results... just the 3 in blue pads burn out too quick

[@chrislim6313]

Hi Sandro, I always learn something new with your videos. Just to confirm, if the car has previous wax or sealant, the soap mixture to decon the car will be 1 part APC, 1 part dish wash soap and 1 part snow +? Also for the nova Evo coating, can you use for textured plastics trims and the wheel wells?

[@chrislim6313]

Car Craft Auto Detailing thank you as always for your prompt reply. I have been contemplating putting a coating on my 12 year old Honda CR-V. The main thing is that I don’t like the overly wet look which is very artificial. From your experience, how does Evo compared with kamikaze ISM which I believe have a more wax look. I have seen a lot of videos saying how much it looks like wax.

[@chrislim6313]

Car Craft Auto Detailing I completely agree with you!

[@trackpalmer]

How soon after paint job can coating be applied?

[@paul4637]

When doing these paint corrections, how much of the top coat are you taking off ? You initially got readings of around 130....what was the finished readings ?

[@clevo351]

Sandro, Where does Megs D300 fall into these products in regards to finish and how fine or coarse it is compared to these products?

[@lucasgatehouse1583]

Hi Sandro, love your video. Just curious what pressure washer you use?

[@hotpepper684]

Sandro thank you so much for sharing these tips. I do have one question. I think after detailing for 3 days straight on my vehicle I may have rushed one part, namely the application of Gyeon Pure. I left the car over night in my garage for about 10-10.5 hours and then applied Gyeon cure. It was a little grabby and difficult to move my microfiber cloth around. I read that I needed to wait 24 hours to apply cure. After that I left my car in the garage for an additional 24 hours before checking the surface again, it was now extremely smooth. Is there going to be a bonding issue in my case? I still have half a bottle and my machine polisher. Do you recommend I lightly polish and reapply? Thanks for your tips hopefully I’ll detail with a fresher mind next time!

[@hotpepper684]

Car Craft Auto Detailing thank you for the advice. I was getting a little nervous but I’ll reapply cure in a weeks time. I’m new to the coating world and with this being so thick I kinda expected a grabby wipe off. Your cars always come out exceptional. Amazing work!

[@khyoon14]

what's is the most efficient way of removing water spots? (before the polishing stage?)

[@c6z061]

How do you clean the Rupes wool pads after you're finished polishing for the day?