How To Cut & Polish Car Paint Correction Demonstration Explained in Real-Time!

[@rinjenkins]

As a brand new mobile detailer, I cant tell you enough on how valuable your KZbin channel has become for me. You have a way of teaching that truly engage's the viewer and you truly have a talent for teaching in general. To be able to spend a week in your shop learning and observing along with the ability to ask specific questions would be a dream for me. But you channel is close enough. Thank you for your content and taking the time necessary to create it. It's no easy task I'm sure! But it's well appreciated!

[@bryanunknown3570]

Same here I'm a starting detailer and this video helped me out a lot and a simple video

[@fangsurashat1296]

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[@Adam308d]

And how are you two lads doing in the business?

[@crz1364]

Typically how many pads are required for one car? I find my gets blocked fairly quickly

[@paulb8153]

Having owned a black car, I have always said never again, so hard to get good clean results, but having watched this clip I may consider owning one again. Nice work.

[@DHxbump]

Same here. Hollograms are pain in the ass. Polished with rotary machine, very hard to get rid off swirl marks.. Dual action polishing machine and fresh foam pad is the answer :)

[@404notfound.....]

U really should wait a few minutes before u Introduce an IPA wipe down. Let the panel cool down, reduces the chances of clear coat swelling. Other than that great vid.

[@AJ56]

@@DHxbump a rotary with the right pad and finishing polish will produce a perfect hologram free finish, it’s all down to the pad and product combo applied.

[@jdub7173]

Finally a video that cuts out the fluff, scruff, and gets the point across.

[@ymmf6863]

Thanks for showing the comparison between single and two stage paint correction. I hadn't appreciated the difference until this video.

[@eldrickejleest]

Me too.

[@JayLupe]

New to this, can you explain the single and two stage.. which one was the single stage? And which one was the two stage? And whats the difference?

[@plankbuckets7274]

@@JayLupe It may be a little late, but the single stage was the top left corner of the panel, and the two stage was the bottom left section. Single stage=only compound, two stage=compound and polishing.

[@plankbuckets7274]

@@JayLupe Single stage removes most defects such as micro scratches and swirling, and two stage focuses on doing that as well as improving clarity and gloss of the paint 👍

[@screwge84]

After watching dozens of paint restoration videos this was one of the most succinct, honest and useful ones I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@haggai3.477]

Vocab ✅

[@88Petry]

Can't wait to do this to my bald head.

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

LMFAO😂😂😂

[@michaelpast19]

It will fix those wrinkles

[@Alexander_l322]

Your bald is too far gone mate. You’re going to need a respray.

[@donniecatalano]

Hey me too, my thumb like head has been bald for 25 years so it's time to do some detailing

[@markevanado9463]

Use a bowling ball polisher!

[@noluck8613]

Black paint that’s been polished is always mesmerizing

[@HappyMemoriesFoto]

Thank you. No editing really did the trick here as the key is to see how fast to move and how much time to spend on a spot.

[@slumygoat]

That first pass before and after was remarkably amazing 🤧✨

[@stephenlouden480]

you don't want to remove 100 percent of defects. the ones that prove to be stubborn, leave them, or you'll blow through all your paints clear coat desperately trying to fix it further creating more damage. just accept what a couple passes with a compound followed by the same with a polish will drastically improve the outcome. I emphasize this with all my customers that chasing a blemish free surface will eventually leave you with a ruined one. get it to 80 90 percent better. then coat it with whatever you like to protect it. done. 👍 great videos. thanks for sharing your expertise

[@ferretapocalypse]

Your statement is flawed. If you CAN remove 100% then you should.

[@JohnP.6775]

No not if you use a paint depth gage

[@knuckle47]

One of the most direct and clearly presented information I’ve seen in 50 years. You should have been my geometry teacher…. Mine sucked

[@BRITTGYPSY]

Sometimes shorter is better. You packed a lot of strong visual proof with your explanation of techniques and products. Powerful stuff in detailing terms. Well done!!! Love your content!

[@pomahtukyc]

Hi from Bulgaria. You have some fans here that LOVE your work. You are example of SO MANY THINGS like perfect organized talking, teaching and (obviously) detailing. You make me believe that I can do it too but we all know how hard it is to feel the machine while moving it through. Keep up the good work. I admire you with every video. God bless you

[@c6z061]

Short and to the point, fantastic!! Nv Precision....wow!!

[@Codriver72]

Short but still extremly informative. I understand that one aspect of this is that you make it look simple just by the fact that you are so skilled. But in a way you sum up some really good ways to alter your technique or equipment in one direction or another. I have asked this question in another place and this is the quick answer. Thank you for sharing. You and your channel is a source for information and inspiration.

[@mareksumguy1887]

Straight to the point, no fluff, no bullshit. Top video.

[@ohls987]

Informative, straight to the point video. This is amazing, never realized how significant difference was between one and two stage correction.

[@mykeireland]

Great video! I’ve been watching your channel for about 3 months, built up the courage to polish my black car a week ago. It’s not perfect, but as a DIY job, I managed to get it about 85% defect free, so I’m pretty happy! Thanks for the great info!

[@omgsome1actually484]

You're very knowledgeable on paint correction, and the way you explain and display it for the viewers to learn is amazing! Keep it up

[@emre33851]

It’s been 2 years which was released. What a honest video thank you mate

[@cjfavela2056]

Just started thinking about polishing my car…damn that was incredible. Thank you!

[@OUTRUNNERV8]

Fantastic video. No nonsense to the point real time results. Well done

[@crave8687]

The best video I’ve seen thus far. I would be buying these products to polish my car. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@DubiusTheWolf]

Very informative and nice video, also like that you really went straight to business without talking lots and didn't cut the video. :)

[@eareeyesee3290]

One of the best videos I've seen on paint correction. Great job of showing the progress and results and great job of to the point explanation. Thank you and keep it up.

[@Flalookawooka]

I’ve been having issues correcting my own car, also black, and this has really helped. Thank you for this!

[@nicksdragon6929]

Exactly the video I have been looking for; a real time 2 stage process. Thanks

[@turbine6338]

Great vid., for those who are first starting to polish their cars. I like how you mentioned that it was not perfect and did not bull shit as others do, how to just take one's time with just small sections at a time. Many thanks

[@southisaac]

Thank you for recording in real-time.

[@ali_a1805]

Tip (if you don’t do this already): if you have a fresh pad, make sure to prime the pad by rubbing the compound/ polish into the pores of the pad to make sure you get an equal amount of cut. If there is compound/ polish in one area of the pad and there isn’t in another place, there could possibly be places where the pad cuts more than others. Anyways, I can clearly see that your technique works perfectly and if it works for you, then keep up the good work.

[@christopherweir9419]

If you spread the polish on the panel prior to starting the work then this shouldn't be a problem.

[@makedatkash8266]

Just picked up a polisher for Black Friday, looking forward to experimenting with it on my Altima.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

If you haven’t as yet seen it, this video may also be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKXIoXRprM-DmLs

[@coastalrider1155]

Could listen to you all day love the videos

[@clementarnaud-c5229]

Thank you for this video ! I was looking for a real time polishing video. 🇨🇵👋

[@nicorallysport]

Vive la France mec 💪✌️😉

[@lovalaugh]

I don't even have a car but you just earned my subscription. Great job

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Word.

[@SupercarSeany]

Most enjoyable detailing channel on KZbin.

[@melraine919]

Well done 👏🏼 good demo and info thank you from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Bull1the1Great]

It takes a good eye and lighting to spot this need/opportunity for even better state

[@thomasemerson7257]

Another good video, Sandro, thank you. Did anyone else notice that at the beginning before you start the correction the lights make the panel look sort of like a van Gogh? hahaha

[@Yusuf-ng4li]

Brilliant video, very informative and helpful 👍🏻 no Video cutting and then showing viewers before and after crap. Thank you.

[@Diggers_Workshop]

That is a really effective demonstration.

[@Rafymon98]

You have a talent of explaining your approach of correcting a finish in a very comprehensive way, transmitting your process to us viewers that it becomes intuitive to us. Thank you, greetings from Florida

[@NishanSingh-er3tw]

What a huge difference 👏🏽

[@BlueCivid]

Did my front fenders and hood the other day. That’s to the first time in a year hopefully this will make the correction more permanent🥲

[@micheandmikey]

As you describe what your're doing it resonates in my internal voices...........I have always been known for my vehicles, but I'm not a full time detail professional even though I've been doing this for over 25 years. The bit about using Isopropyl Alcohol to clear the compound is intriguing, I've never heard of it before. I can't wait to introduce it into my technique. THANK YOU!

[@downnoutdubin]

This video helped me in a few ways... I've been running a light cutting pad with light compound. Not really getting the results I'm after. I might go medium cut with the light pad, as it seemed this respray on the car didn't like the medium pad with the medium cut compound (I got abrasion worse than wet sanding at 1000 rpm and pre-wet the pad before the compound (always keeping the pad flat and at a 90 w/ light pressure)). I'm considering buying a paint depth gauge to know what I have to work with and how much I'm taking away. Anyways, back to the point. I wasn't sure if I'd need to go back over lightly with the light cut to bring down the micro scratching for the polishing stage. This video cleared that up. I've also came to the conclusion my cutting compound is too old (Meguiars). I can only do half of the working section you did and half of the passes before it wants to dry on me (w/ a cleanish pad, using the same amount of product). Funny thing is I've always had black cars with decent paint. I inherited a classic car from my father. It has a two stage paint on there, and it's been the most finicky paint I've worked with. I've always been a DIY detailer, so I haven't worked with a ton of different finishes.

[@josephrobertson9107]

Great video. Thank you.

[@adampierce3771]

best polishing video i have ever seen on youtube

[@brno221973]

A no nonsense video for a change👍👍👍👍

[@kaanerdem2822]

Own a black bmw 3 series from 2015, man never saw such a easy scratchable paint on any car. If i dry with a microfober after wash no matter how thick the fiber is it does make scratches. I have to polish it every 6 months, which i did once a year on my previous audi...

[@packman5906]

Very thorough and easy to follow mate!

[@farhaneverything733]

Most satisfied compound video ever

[@Alexander_l322]

Great informative video! I will get the swirl marks and scratches out of my car using what you’ve told me, come hell or high water!!

[@dannyspring5146]

Great condensed video 👍

[@rickypatel5591]

Hello from the Uk Love the videos keep em coming

[@PierreMarcLegault]

Make sure that you condition your pads prior to spreading the material around. You won't be chasing minor imperfections as much. A wet pad is always good.

[@jensz9360]

I think he has proven he knows what he is doing with the compound and tools he is familiar with. The proof is in the pudding and he shows clear as day that he knows how to do it.

[@brysonrodden5112]

Thanks. I plan on doing this to my F150 and applying a ceramic coating afterwards. I don't have many noticable swirls unless the lighting is perfect and I am looking at the exact correct angle. I believe this is mainly because I do not use circular motions when I wash, all fine scratches are front to back and they are very light. But I definitely want a nice fresh layer of clear for the ceramic coating to stick to so hopefully it will last a long time

[@ClassicalEndeavor]

Great video, good audio levels across the board! You're my new favorite Detailer, thank you for taking the time to make videos.

[@cannonball9478]

Incredible difference 👍

[@JT-ld5kh]

WOW DUDE! great video, thank you.

[@MrMbaines13]

Thank you again Sandro, you make it look so easy to turn terribly abused paint into glass!

[@MRrandory]

Perfect lighting showing excellent results ! Well done

[@PERBBOSS]

Nice work my guy!!

[@wilt778]

Amazing. Thank you for the detailed lesson.

[@aidanoconnor7718]

Good man thanks for this , short and sweet

[@AskUncleLuc]

Thanks Sandro. Can you clarify a few points: 1. Do you need to clay bar or do other prepping before compound? 2. After 2 steps, will you need to apply a sealant or wax? 3. When should you apply a ceramic coat and or wax coat?

[@aezarexxzarus4846]

1. Yes, prepping paint before correction work will lead to a better and cleaner result with less variables that affect your results. If there is pre-existing micro debris on the paint and you start paint correction, that will make you run around in circles trying to chase what it is that's giving you a hard time. Prep/full decontamination is definitely helpful. 2. If you have a diy-user friendly ceramic coating, apply that. If you don't use sealant. As sealant lasts much longer than a wax, it makes more sense to put it on freshly corrected paint. You could also layer the sealant after a few hours or even layer it with a wax for longer lasting protection from uv rays and environmental fallout etc. 3. Ceramic coating should be applied on freshly decontaminated and corrected paint. Using paint prep (iso propyl alcohol based) is very important when applying ceramic coatings. It allows the coating to adhere properly to the paint.

[@chrishanmadushanka6185]

Nicely done...good job mate 👍👍

[@alangligor]

Very good demo! Hi from UK!! I really like your channel! 💪💪👍👍👍

[@donniecatalano]

thanks, great video for someone like me, first timer

[@koreywilliams4570]

I need to do this on my next car wash. I used a paint pen and tried to fix it but I didn't do a very good job at fixing the scratches.

[@vaughn463]

Straight to the point thank you!!

[@HeyBigChriss]

I wish their was someone like you here in the states.. I would love to have my car serviced by you. Or someone like you.

[@maxgustafson4629]

Christian hey there are heaps of people who do this sort of service everywhere in the world. They are just very costly.

[@DHenry-cs8up]

Simply awesome

[@chadrandolph9874]

Hey Sandro! First, I really got a chuckle out of the guy telling you to prime your pad before compounding! That made my whole year right there. 😂 Thanks for this video. Everything you share is appreciated. Good day mate...

[@Snkrheadzz]

This helps alot. Thank you!

[@rand49er]

Nice, to-the-point video. Thanks.

[@peacefighter7782]

Amazing one thanks mate

[@aaronsmith480]

This is great life advise

[@1b0b]

Always good to get back to basics. These are some fundamentals of machine polishing. The key is to be consitent all the way round the car. Great video as usual sandro keep them coming

[@anabee5453]

Brilliant video

[@chrisveeriah1524]

Very well structured video.

[@1GQ_gent]

Very useful hank you for these simple fundamentals 🙏

[@1GQ_gent]

Subscribed!

[@billyonions1642]

Another quality video 👌

[@joseleon3868]

Keep posting videos like this excellent job

[@h.marseille]

I started polishing with this video! 1 years ago, NV polish can only be used on black vehicles? Thank you @ FRANCE

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Great to hear the video helped, but you can use Nv polishes on all different coloured vehicles.

[@steverabbits]

Well that got my subscription, what an excellent no-bull video! Just what I was looking for to give me the confidence to do my first ever machine compound and polish! Thank you!

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job Sandro! That 50/50 is amazing!! 👍

[@jeremymcmahan6936]

When that PRO-CESS hits you tho 👊💎

[@chadpugh1490]

That turned out amazing. I'm pretty sure that a DIYer like myself could get results close to that using over the counter products like Meguire's compounds. Rupes polishers are pricey but one could get a much cheaper DA from Harbor Freight.

[@cm-yv2cc]

Bauer is good

[@SCH00NY125]

Or griots new polisher is great

[@MCookston]

Love the vids, iv always questioned my techniques and products when compounding/polishing but from now on im going with Nv products, amazing results.

[@mr_dom1183]

U saved my life

[@abelcelestinjr8810]

This video is on point, keep the vids coming we appreciate your efforts and sharing your techniques

[@lemonjames4880]

Hi Sandro! I've been correcting my daily for some practice. It is SUPER swirled. It is a Black FG XR6. I did a few test sections - I used NV Precision/Finesse with Blue HDO & Black HDO. And also Chemical Guys C4/P4. I remove all the swirls - but I just for the life of me am unable to remove the micromarring/buffer trail It finishes beautifully, as in the clarity, gloss and depth - but in ceratin light you can see the buffer trail which is just horrible. So I thought, maybe I am not cutting enough with my polish so I changed pads to HDO Orange, which made it even worse. I have a shinemate ex605 - I spread the compound around speed 2, and then turned it up to speed 6 with light pressure, slow arm speed movement which has worked for me with every other car I have done. I use Bowden's Flash Prep after it as an IPA wipe and very very lightly wipe off the compound. If I rub the back of my hand on the paint, it marrs it very very bad. So I am not sure, it was repainted a few years ago very poorly - my front bar is full of stone chips, and you can see the primer underneath, I can chip the paint off with my finger nail it's just a terrible job..so not sure if it is me, or the paint. Any ideas? I am planning on starting to offer cut/polishing and ceramic coating as a mobile detailer, so this is quite distressting for me. I have done my weekend cars, although they are white - and I removed about 85% defects which I feel is good enough, and one is coated with Crystal Serum Light, the other Gyeon One.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It sound like you are contending with quite a difficult paint, so don’t be too hard on yourself as some resprays I’ve corrected have been a total nightmare to finish well on. This is where some trouble shooting needs to take place in trying to find a polish/pad the paint likes and playing a little with technique as some sensitive paints won’t respond well to the typical products and methods most other paints will. I’d try a couple of different compounds, maybe Carpro Essence with a foam polishing pad - that also doesn’t require an IPA wipe could be worth a go. I’ve sometimes found Rupes DA fine compound to work well of fussy paints and Scholl S20 Black is another I would certainly try. Technique wise I’d try using an very small amount of compound on the pad (maybe one third of normal) and even try after you finish polishing, blow out your pad, do a gentle wipe and use the pad again to polish a little half cycle - without adding any more compound to the pad. In other words just experiment a little to see if you find something out of the box this difficult paint responds better to.

[@lemonjames4880]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you so much Sandro, I really really appreciate it. I will definitely give what you mentioned a go, and let you know how I go. I do have Scholl S20 Black, I don't have any Rupes or CarPro polishing gear. If S20 doesn't suffice, I will buy and give both a go. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. 6 months ago I knew nothing, now I'm dabbling in ceramic coatings & paint corrections, thanks to you.

[@markd2858]

Great video!

[@ali_a1805]

Hey, loving the videos! Love from London, UK

[@koioo2]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Alberto netherlands

[@koioo2]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing what i mis is the statement take your time don t push or rush it.oh and all okay in australia

[@roblee3460]

Excellent video!

[@gencouple]

A really good clip for novices such as myself. many thanks good fella

[@dougquaid4745]

No bullshit straight to the point, excellent video, thank you so much

[@Brokengearsgaragunedited]

Very well made video. Thank you!

[@thetraindriver01]

Nice short polishing vid, great 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@channelz262]

Great info, just what I was looking for. Cheers!