Honestly, this is the most authentic video I've ever seen on youtube. All these videos here tries to convince people that scratches will 100 percent be removed from buffing when in fact, it doesn't. It just makes the scratches less noticeable. Unless of course you sand
@ReviveMyRide29 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I always try to be honest about any difficulties that I encounter and with the results that I achieve. Great to see that it is appreciated ☺️ Thanks for your comment! Cheers, Phil
@tracysvideos9424Ай бұрын
This really works. Great tutorial. I'm a 50 year old woman with no auto care experience and I was able to do this.
@ReviveMyRide29 күн бұрын
Great to hear! Well done for getting out there and getting it done 👍 I know car work tends to be male dominated but there is no reason ladies can’t do and enjoy this sort of work too! Thanks for your comment. Cheers, Phil
@GregWright-h4t Жыл бұрын
Thank you Phil. I used to live in the UK . I lived in Glasgow.
@dalehorton5600Ай бұрын
Clear, concise and spoken plainly. Great work. Subbed.
@ReviveMyRideАй бұрын
Thanks, Much appreciated! Welcome onboard 👍😎
@adamcotton9657 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and clear explanation
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@jmeyer5038 ай бұрын
Appreciate you saying the American equivalents. Nice presentation. I was nervous about polishing my car, but I'm more confident having watched your video.
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Sounds good! Thanks for the comment, glad you like the British & American English. I'm dual nationality and my two biggest viewing regions are the UK & the USA! Cheers, Phil
@arnietwo11 Жыл бұрын
I usually use the touch up stik 24hrs before, then polish over everything next day !
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Hi, that's interesting! Just a quick question for you. When you touch in, do you just use a basecoat / colour paint pen or do you use a clear coat as well? I've even seen some people put a little bit of clear into the base, so that it's a one time application. I've tried a few different methods but always interested to hear what others do. Cheers, Phil
@arnietwo11 Жыл бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide just the base coat !
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
@arnietwo11 Thanks, good to know! 👍
@SteveT-o4g5 ай бұрын
You explain very well, TY. I was told to keep the buffer off of ridges/peak, you went over them easily. Methinks I should not worry but I won't bear down on them.
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
Hi, yes, unless you are spending a lot of time directly on the edges, you won't have a problem. The difference was that I was using a dual action polisher (known as DA), these are much kinder to the paint but slower to polish. I still didn't dwell on the edges for too long but the DA allows you to go over edges etc to get a more even polish. cheers, Phil
@Tyler-ug1hsАй бұрын
It was a nice video man, cheers from across the pond, Boston Massachusetts
@ReviveMyRideАй бұрын
Thank you! Great to hear from Boston. 😁I’ve been once, really liked it and you have some interesting history there! 👍 cheers, Phil
@AlexSmith-de2le2 ай бұрын
Really useful, no nonsense guide. Appreciated.
@ReviveMyRide2 ай бұрын
Cheers! Glad you liked it! 👍
@drmousette2 ай бұрын
Really nicely done video - super clear and make it look easy - my favourite!
@ReviveMyRide2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@mattjohnson77756 ай бұрын
Nice video man! Cheers from the states
@ReviveMyRide6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Always good to hear from a viewer in the states! Cheers, Phil
@jimabaloyanАй бұрын
Nice, Thanks for making this vid just what I need.
@ReviveMyRideАй бұрын
Thanks! Great to hear 👍
@GregWright-h4t Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video Phil. I used to live in the UK. I lived in Glasgow.
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not too far away from me, Glasgow is about 200 miles north. Whereabout are you living now? Cheers, Phil
@GregWright-h4t11 ай бұрын
I have since moved back to the U.S. to the state of Alabama. My wife is Scottish so we travel back and forth a good bit. Take care. Keep the great vid's coming. @@ReviveMyRide
@MichaelJones-rs5ce27 күн бұрын
Excellent video, cheers!
@ReviveMyRide27 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Ajklens12 күн бұрын
Brilliant video 👍
@ReviveMyRide10 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@donaldmorrison52894 ай бұрын
Terrific vid with many great points I didn't get from others!
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for your comment 👍😀
@shanebohnert8662 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Big help!!!
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Cheers for the comment! 😃
@tom_cruz_24 Жыл бұрын
On the USA link, do you think it’s OK to use the foam pads that come with the dual action polisher 🤔
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think to get you started, the standard pad that comes with the machine should be fine! 👍
@tom_cruz_24 Жыл бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide Thank you 🙏🏾
@mahireliyev55587 ай бұрын
Clear explanation. everything on point
@ReviveMyRide7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 👍
@marsantos814 ай бұрын
would it be a good idea to add a thin layer of clear coat over the buffed scratches?
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Not in this situation. Although I had a couple of deeper scratches on the van I was working on, in general, this video is aimed at buffing out scratches that are in the clear coat but haven’t gone through it. In that case, the polisher is effectively removing a small amount of clear coat to level it out (which removes the scratch) but there is still plenty left on there. Repainting another layer of clear shouldn’t be necessary. Hope that helps!
@stvticsteveАй бұрын
Thanks 😊!
@ReviveMyRideАй бұрын
No problem 😊
@kafka00158 ай бұрын
Your video gave me confidence to work on my car over the weekend. Thanks!
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Great to hear! 👍
@kimprocarione54732 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you!
@ReviveMyRide2 ай бұрын
No probs at all! 👍
@diverdave40564 ай бұрын
put a towel or garbage bag over the tire and apply some Armor All type product to the black plastic bumper BEFORE you fire up the ole buffer !
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Honestly, those are two great tips! 5 mins covering up at the start will save a lot of time at the end. Thanks for posting! Cheers, Phil
@OdysseusIthaca5 ай бұрын
Thanks from Las Vegas!
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Bet it’s hot in Vegas right now! 🎰
@philippelevy18369 ай бұрын
So well explained. Much appreciate your style and approach. Looks like the Way Joy polishers are no longer available in the US. Any other suggestions? Also how many watts/RPM etc? I'd be happy to use a referral link if you update it to support the channel.
@ReviveMyRide9 ай бұрын
Hi @philippelevy1836 glad you liked the vid and thanks for letting me know the link wasn't working! I went and looked and picked out a different machine. Basically, what I'm recommending is the most inexpensive dual action machine that gets good reviews and has variable speed. The machine I use (Draper but doesn't seem to be available in North America) is 650W, so anything around there or above is good. Regarding rpm, I never use it on full speed because it throws the compound off of the pad, you need speed control primarily to make sure you can set it low enough. Usually this means the machine has speed increments of between 1000rpm & 4500rpm. Anyway, here is the machine I picked but please there's no pressure to buy it if you see a different machine you like better or want to buy elsewhere! amzn.to/3xQoVj9 please note, this machine is a little larger than the one I use, so if you decide to buy SPTA pads to go with it, you need the bigger set, they are a little over size to ensure the backing plate doesn't contact the paint during use amzn.to/4dpzg6b Good luck with it! Thanks, Phil
@VRS-SPORTSCARDS9 ай бұрын
This guy is a pro ❤
@ReviveMyRide9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! 😊
@terrywbreedlove8 ай бұрын
Fantastic now my first try on my black truck.
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Sounds good! Black will come up lovely! I always prefer the shine on darker colours. 👍😎
@deepa12345611 Жыл бұрын
Excellent one. I'm gonna try this on my Jag XF tomorrow..😊
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Hope it worked for you! Cheers, Phil
@deepa12345611 Жыл бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide I was able to sand it to some smooth finish. Now need to get some primer spray and continue with the work.
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
@@deepa12345611 OK, sounds like you have got more work to do than just a simple scratch buff out. Hope it is going well! 👍
@77bigbonez8 ай бұрын
Great video. Is there any use for the rest of the pads in the box, or should I just purchase multiple medium pads?
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Well, I use the mediums more than anything else but theoretically, if you were using a heavy cut compound (proceed with caution!) to work the paint surface quite hard then you would use the hard pad. Conversely, if you were using a fine compound because you were after the ultimate mirror shine in your paint, then you would use the soft pad. I just don’t try to get (and maintain) my paint to that level. Hope that helps! Cheers, Phil
@herbrachel366311 ай бұрын
One thumbs up for the process, and one for the gnarly accent.
@ReviveMyRide11 ай бұрын
Ha ha! 😃 Thanks @herbrachel3663 👍😎
@MarekMarciniak9 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks you for sharing it.
@ReviveMyRide9 ай бұрын
No probs at all, thanks for watching! Cheers, Phil
@supersecksee17418 ай бұрын
This is straight up 🔥!!
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🤩
@superthx5558 ай бұрын
Hey mate, in this story im bit confused with: scratch that doesnt go into basecoat, is a scratch in clear coat as i understand - so buffing it basically fills that concave with compound removing the scratch? Does wax go on top of clearcoat? can you spray clear coat after the process instead of wax to ''seal'' the work? In what event do you sand down the surface before buffing. Thanks for video
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Hi, yes, I meant a scratch in the clear coat. When you buff, you remove a small layer of clear coat from the surrounding areas (not from the bottom of the scratch). Once they reach the same level, the scratch is gone. Yes, you seal the clear coat with wax at the very end to help protect it from the elements. No, you wouldn't want to spray more clear coat and shouldn't need to. Sanding is when you want to remove a lot of material quickly, for example if you have a very deep scratch in the clear coat but it still doesn't go through to the base coat. That is another topic and video entirely and I would proceed with caution and do lots of research before attempting this. Thanks, Phil
@kodak53008 ай бұрын
I have that wax at home it is really good stuff. I always keep my cars looking like new.
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Right on! 👍
@edwinwilkerson60514 ай бұрын
excellent video!!!! you should make a video on how to make videos
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Thank you, that's super kind! I sometimes think about doing "How to KZbin - How to's" but it always comes down to time and I love my cars! Cheers, Phil
@andyarmstrong14936 ай бұрын
Great information, many thanks.
@ReviveMyRide6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Cheers, Phil
@tomperkins56576 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT!! (and it worked!)
@ReviveMyRide6 ай бұрын
Yay! 🙌 great to hear 😁 thanks for the comment, much appreciated 👍 cheers, Phil
@markhaynes39315 ай бұрын
Thanks, from New Zealand
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Love it to hear from NZ, been once, loved it! Hoping to visit again next year 🤞
@dbash20043 ай бұрын
I suppose a cordless drill with attachment is OK?
@ReviveMyRide2 ай бұрын
Sorry for the slow reply! A drill is a direct driven rotary, so yes, it will do the job but can be harsher on the paint. More care will need to be taken not to overheat the paint and also on edges etc. Safer with a dual action polisher but if you take care and take your time, you can use the drill. Cheers, Phil
@michaelajohnson1971 Жыл бұрын
Great video Phil. It will be very useful for me. Cheers 👍
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mick, I didn't know you watched my videos! If you want to borrow a dual action polisher or pop round and we'll do the scratches sometime, just drop me a message on FB or Messenger! 👍
@michaelajohnson1971 Жыл бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide cheers Phil. That’s really good of you. I’ll keep you posted 👍
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
@@michaelajohnson1971 okey dokey!
@connoroconnell2336 Жыл бұрын
Hey Phill where are you based would like some work done on my motor
@changliu755310 ай бұрын
Great. thanks,
@ReviveMyRide10 ай бұрын
no probs! 👍 Cheers, Phil
@ericleach70745 ай бұрын
Is T Cut too severe or OK? TIA
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
@@ericleach7074 hi, T-cut is very abrasive as it is primarily designed to be used by hand. I think you are better buying a polishing compound if you are planning to machine polish. If you are removing oxidisation and freshening up your paint by hand, T-cut is ok. Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil
@ericleach70745 ай бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide Thanks Phil. Great video by the way. Very concise and understandable for a novice like me. Cheers
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
@@ericleach7074 thank you! Glad you liked the vid! Cheers!
@AuntieSalisbury5 ай бұрын
Great for DIY
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ronconovoa75664 ай бұрын
great video
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙌😃
@jonh24088 ай бұрын
good video, you went pretty heavy on the product though, probably couldve used half the amount you did. But good results
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I think you’re right about the amount of compound I used!
@vento4484 Жыл бұрын
Will this process work with a white car that has black scratches ? I have a black line on my passenger door I’m curious if this will work?
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
It depends on if the black you’re seeing is on the surface or if it’s a deeper scratch (it might be the primer you are seeing). You need to do the fingernail check. Drag your fingernail across it, if you can barely feel it, then the black is on the surface and should buff out. If the scratch feels really deep, then you may need to touch it in with white paint before buffing back. Hope that helps! Thanks, Phil
@vento4484 Жыл бұрын
thanks!@@ReviveMyRide
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
@@vento4484 You're welcome, hopefully you got the scratches out or at least a bit better! 👍
@davidcorkill1012 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks 👍
@ReviveMyRide Жыл бұрын
@davidcorkill1012 Thanks!
@waynedunn1108Ай бұрын
Yeah I watched a friend do it . This guy did apply way to much compound . No I wouldn't follow his advice on the compound either 😮 No no no 😭😔
@ReviveMyRideАй бұрын
But it works! Have used this technique quite a few times now with great results every time. I do however use a bit less compound now 😂
@waynedunn1108Ай бұрын
@ReviveMyRide I'm actually going to buffer my car . I won't be using that much compound . Don't reckon it's necessary
@noclandevon3 ай бұрын
you didnt decontaminate the paint??
@ReviveMyRide3 ай бұрын
Nope, keeping it simple for this video! No decontamination, no air blower, clay bar, multiple compounds, multiple different pad grades, etc etc. just tried to keep to the basics and as you saw, still got great results! You could add all of those things I mentioned to get the last 5% out of the job but a lot of lay people just want to buff out the scratch as easily as possible and make their car look lots better as a result. Cheers, Phil
@rodneyblenkin23845 ай бұрын
Gar too much compound.
@ReviveMyRide5 ай бұрын
So I hear, I’ll use less in the future but it still worked 👍😎
@PANZERFAUST904 ай бұрын
what? You just called it a DA. That's not even close to what it's called, and it certainly isn't going to help anyone who is new to this skill....
@ReviveMyRide4 ай бұрын
Yep, it’s a DA, dual action polisher. Here’s a link to it on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/6skNPnJ Did Draper and Amazon get it wrong too?
@thegolfbro8 ай бұрын
Didn't work for me.
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
What went wrong? Did you buff and buff and the scratch was still there?
@thegolfbro8 ай бұрын
@@ReviveMyRide yes i buffed and it didn’t even out.
@ReviveMyRide8 ай бұрын
Ok, sorry it didn’t work for you. Maybe the scratch was a little too deep. Cheers, Phil
@pflynn5814 ай бұрын
There's a guy who puts solvent base coat paint on and then polishes the area as has been shown here.Works well.
@williambell771210 ай бұрын
This man is a novice detailer. Do not follow his advice. That it way too much polish and will not break down and perform as designed to. And no one uses leather chamois anymore, unless you want to scratch your paint. KZbin is a minefield of really bad advice.
@ReviveMyRide10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment but this worked perfectly for me and will for others too! And the video is aimed at the beginner who doesn’t have or want to buy two different machines and 5 different compounds. Cheers, Phil
@davidanderson-229 ай бұрын
99% of us are amateurs too. Relax.
@devilsden22837 ай бұрын
Always a party pooper....nice job Philly boy..
@asoggyburger4797 ай бұрын
@@devilsden2283 I mean, maybe a party pooper.. but the truth gets poopy sometimes. However, too much polish won’t hurt the vehicle, but you’ll get slower and wasteful results. Straight facts about the chamois, they are diarrhea for paint.. they put the pooper in party pooper. If you know what I’m saying!
@WanderleiSilva295 ай бұрын
@@ReviveMyRideworked for me…. Im not taking my 2015 Toyota to any car show, so this is good enough for novices lol