How to polish a BLACK car: techniques, tricks (and mistakes to avoid)!

[@diydetailofficial]

PRODUCTS USED: Gold Standard Polish: diydetail.com/collections/buffing-paint-correction/products/gold-standard-polish Gold Standard Waffle Pad: diydetail.com/collections/buffing-paint-correction/products/gold-standard-waffle-pad Rinseless Wash: bit.ly/RinselessWash (Products used to prep paint for polishing): Incredible Suds: bit.ly/IncredibleSuds All Clean: bit.ly/AllCleanAPC Water Spot Remover: bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIY Iron Remover: bit.ly/3GfY4iM Fine Grade Clay Towel: bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel

[@willoverkill8461]

Love the rinseless wet wipe method that Yvan introduced me to, makes removing the polish residue so easy. If you're a hardcore DIYer and you're driveway polishing outside (or you're a mobile detailer), you can use the rinseless to wipe down the panel just before you buff it to remove any dust, and it will help cool the panel on sunny days if you keep the bucket out of the sun.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent!

[@BetterThanNewDetailing]

I’ve told folks for years you don’t need a $400 Rupes or Flex DA polisher. You can do the same job with a $80 Bauer polisher from Harbor Freight😂. Now the more expensive machines will be smoother and give a more pleasurable experience but a 15mm throw machine is a 15mm throw machine regardless of who makes it. Great video. I’m really enjoying the Gold Standard Polish!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@tylerrobenolt1325]

I second this! I have a Bauer polisher myself and I love it!

[@KingMusa99]

​@@diydetailofficialWhat is some advice you have for someone just starting that isn't covered in your videos?

[@lastdays.]

Bauer DA is borderline unusable and absolutely does not give the same results regardless of technique

[@BetterThanNewDetailing]

@@lastdays. not eve close to being true. The pad and polish/compound are what has the biggest impact on results by far. 8, 15, 21mm throw is the same no matter what machine you use. 800-5,000rpm is the same now matter what machine you use. Cheaper machines won’t last as long , are louder and vibrate more but will give you just as good results.

[@steveclark2426]

I have the same CTS ( unfortunately not a V) when I bought it the paint was horrible condition. Through watching your videos I now have it looking better than new. I will definitely have to try the gold standard. I always top it off with quick beads. People think it’s brand new not 12 years old. I love working on that car. Great video once again.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, thanks for your comments.

[@williamgarcia210]

I recently purchased your polish and pads during your Black Friday sale. I own a black 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and the paint has been beautifully maintained. After I used the polish the depth of shine was taken to another level. I was so impressed that I have placed another order for more of your products which will arrive in a couple of days. I also did a rinseless wash on a black Audi yesterday. I had detailed that same vehicle several weeks ago. And I am a true believer in the quality of your products. Well done!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@gregsullivan7408]

Just re the glass - I had a very surprising experience. I was trying to remove a stubborn "film" of grime on my brand new car, and tried a compound (Optimum Intensive Polish), by hand, with a small foam pad. (orange CCS). It created micro-marring! I had watched a video on the Obsessed Garage channel where Matt said "use the most aggressive stuff you have" (in the context of thoroughly cleaning the glass before applying a glass sealant). It appears to me that glass, despite it's hardness, still has to be treated with great care!

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately yes, mild is better for cleaning

[@aldaley3537]

I used the same technique to polish the hood on my brother-in-law’s Audi RS6. He was shocked at the transformation, but, he is not yet ready for the complete dialed-in process. Maybe he will change his mind!!

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s the thing, the completely dialed in process is great but this is satisfying to most car owners! There were still plenty of deep gouges in the paint that we didn’t go after but the shine on this was amazing

[@lennypalumbo7739]

Thanks for the dampen towel with rinseless trick. Just got done polishing my truck and it was so much easier to remove and saved me a lot of time

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to help

[@millerdetailing4176]

Great tips and tricks, appreciate all the content and products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you sir!

[@RyanDaysSocks]

You guys are on fire right now.... Love the content and the products

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@RyanDaysSocks]

@@diydetailofficial can you tell me how often I need to rinse my pad out, is it between every pass?

[@diydetailofficial]

Between every 2x2 polishing section it’s best to clean your pad, yep 👍

[@thesamsquatch5224]

A really really great video! Especially if you're new to polishing this is very helpful I really like the use of the stool for ease here its ergonomic and awesome! I know y'all also love the racatac!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

@@diydetailofficial very helpful! I see things for polishing ultimate black polish. Is that to just fill the scratch vs something like the gold standard

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@tmphotography8443]

polishing is an art many can learn from watching tutorials online. I like Nicks idea of using a spray bottle . I normally do this but plain water to moist the pad slightly .

[@diydetailofficial]

A damp pad is more important than many know.

[@diydetailofficial]

A damp pad is more important than many know.

[@1ahozz]

Looks easy but the more you want perfection then it gets different

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

at what point to switch pad or to dunk the pad in the rinseless and respray with product? Or does 1 pad do the whole car as long as you redunk the pad in the rinseless and respray with product?

[@diydetailofficial]

One pad will easily do many vehicles, clean it after every panel.

[@jorgeroldan4763]

Hello Yvan, Thanks for sharing all your expiences. I have question is the following: When I apply any ceramic coating can it be done in circular motion? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can!

[@chipdiamond2628]

Going to polish a black suv , great Tips guys.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@davetaylor2449]

Don’t you just love it, when people show you how well their polish works, on an already highly polished car?

[@diydetailofficial]

On video they all look good

[@Catchmeifyoucan209Stockton]

I love when people comment thinking they know what their talking about but have no clue! My car from 10 ft away looks perfect but when you get close it's a whole different story.

[@Catchmeifyoucan209Stockton]

You guys need to try that Turtle wax Polish and wax in one.. Amazing results!

[@jasonrondon3998]

Got to meet Ivan at Mobile tech expo awsome guy love to watch all your videos thank you for the tips

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@jasonrondon3998]

@@diydetailofficial your very welcome

[@rickinwast]

I’m back with another question pertaining to the pad used & polish. Q: How effective is the pad + polish removing swirls and minor scratches. Or, what may be needed a more cutting pad? ~ Thanks ~

[@diydetailofficial]

It works great

[@campcop9214]

My car is black and had a scratch polished out but now has swirly buff marks, it was poorly done. Can I get those out by trying to re polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jazzman9469]

Great video guys. I have been asked to detail a 1962 Impala that has faded paint (original paint). The body is solid and no plastic filler (aka - bondo). What would you recommend to bring life back? Should I 2-step it with a compound then polish? And, can you ceramic coat old paint? Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

The least agressive possible, and yes you will want to coat it after

[@danf.8787]

Omg this video answered my questions regarding orbital sanders! Very helpful!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffrotenheber2681]

Great videos guys! Do you prefer rinseless wash for cleaning pads as opposed to using a designated pad cleaning solution, like the powder that comes with lake country pad washer? Thanks for sharing

[@diydetailofficial]

The powders have a slight advantage.

[@rickinwast]

Hmm! First time here after seeing the reference to Rinseless was tutorial w/Pan the Organizer. You presented a new way of thinking use a polish for my black 2021 Volvo XC40. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for watching.

[@Tarikcando]

Great video! I'm learning so much from all of DIY videos! Can someone be so kind to give me the name of the random orbital sander?

[@diydetailofficial]

I don’t even know the brand name, it’s from Menards:)

[@murry001]

Thanks for the tips! i just bought myself a black car and was wondering how to best detail it

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for watching

[@kingofkings2934]

So you don't use the lake country pad washer anymore? Is that because of the new polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

we do use it on this channel all the time. we also want to offer options to folks who might not have it

[@Punisher-1]

So i can use my orbital sander to polish? I have a DeWalt that's been stored for a couple years now.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can

[@deanmerritt7302]

What brand of random orbital sander is Yvan using? Thank you for another great informative video!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a $25 special from Menards. Any brand will do.

[@chopperguy15]

A really helpful video for someone new to the idea of polishing. I'm curious about the speed settings Yvan is using for the orbital sander? I realize max speed for drying off the pad after soaking/rinsing it but for the actual polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

On that sander there’s only one speed. With the small orbit size speed is less of a problem.

[@ummite89]

Bonjour Yvan, avez-vous l’intention d’exporter votre gamme vers l’Europe, sinon comment se la procurer ? Encore merci pour tout votre travail et vos tutoriels.

[@diydetailofficial]

Pas à ce moment. Si vous avez un distributeur avec qui vous aimez travailler, SVP leur demander de vous procurer du DIY Detail.

[@J1Z06]

Hmmmm, A black Miata is My next full detail. Hopefully My DIY package will arrive by tomorrow afternoon. Looking forward to using The Gold Standard spray polish and Your pads. Informative video as always! Thank You!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

you got it!

[@shawnyanak1684]

Love You Guys Videos and how you teach us to be Better Auto Detailing Weekend Warriors!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to help!

[@VavsAutoDetailing]

Hey DIY guys! I just used these methods with the gold standard system on black paint! I got amazing results! Just curious about the purple pads as I will be doing another vehicle with heavier paint defects. My question is can I wash my purple pad the same as the yellow pad in rinseless like you guys demonstrated in this video?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, same system.

[@detailchicks]

Hi! We love your videos! Question, is this sun friendly for us mobile detailers?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it is!

[@terrynoreiga296]

How to clean up after compounding and polishing

[@diydetailofficial]

With DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish there’s no clean up

[@mutatedgenome]

How does the Gold Standard Polish compare/contrast with Optimum Hyper Polish and McKee's 37 Spray Correcting Polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

Compared to hyper polish it has more cut, and the longer you work it the easier it is to wipe off

[@NoFix]

Heya Yvan. That Bauer is not an 8mm but a 3mm orbit machine. :)

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@mutatedgenome]

Does this yellow foam waffle pad replace the black foam waffle pad that you have used for a long time?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@M3_86]

How do you do smaller areas if you only have one machine? Like the area of the rear bumper of a car that sticks out a few inches from bottom of trunk lid?

[@diydetailofficial]

I use a 6 inch pad

[@M3_86]

@@diydetailofficial do you basically try to keep one edge off the pad flat?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@M3_86]

@@diydetailofficial thank you! As a hobbyist wasnt sure if i should be getting a 3” polisher as well. Ill try with 5.5” pad first! Car is just in need of a touch up after 3 years of correction plus coating and want a refresh so if anything maybe i will try the small areas by hand. Thanks!

[@harsimaransingh3059]

one of best Videos thanks guys at Diydetail

[@diydetailofficial]

Wow, thanks!

[@Ezell6]

Very good methods, wish I could’ve seen the paint

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s difficult to get everything on camera.

[@Yama83]

How do i avoid pig tails…. Even tho keeping pad flat and DA speed around 4/5 and doing 5/6 passes

[@diydetailofficial]

Lower your speed

[@Yama83]

@@diydetailofficial okay so slower passes will not create buffing trails or pig tails? Perfect 🙏🏼

[@stevenv9224]

Great video guys!!!! Always learning from you guys👍👍👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you brother!

[@Wuwuu72]

Hey buddy with that yellow polish can you remove minor scratches or can we do correcting

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can

[@Wuwuu72]

@@diydetailofficial thank you Team. Have a wonderful blessed day fellas

[@williambell7712]

This reminds me of a TV Infomercial. No way this would replace Sonax Perfect Finish or KC M302

[@diydetailofficial]

Give The Gold Standard Polishing System a try, you may change your mind.

[@JohnBackman-y9t]

You say DA cuts faster than Rotary. What if we only have the DIY Rotary? What are the cons of cutting + finishing on a rotary only?

[@diydetailofficial]

No cons

[@xsfeatg]

Interesting,, but how much area does a squirt of spray wax get you? Don't you need to keep reapplying the pad.

[@diydetailofficial]

What we are using in this video isn’t a wax, it’s an abrasive polish. One spray covers a 2’ by 2’ area. The pad should be cleaned after every section. Never add Clean polish to a dirty pad.

[@charlesharmon1338]

So how do I fix the buffer tails after I did it wrong?

[@diydetailofficial]

Polish again

[@charlesharmon1338]

@ at a lower speed?

[@diydetailofficial]

The lowest speed your machine will go.

[@arnoline]

Bonjour Yvan , j’ai acheté le polish liquide , j’ai bien hate de l’essayer mais les pads de 5 ‘’ ne sont plus disponible pour l’instant chez TOC , est ce que je peux l’utiliser avec un pad de finition regulier ? Avec un pad microfibre pour des égratignures un peu plus prononcées ? Apres utilisation est ce que je peux utiliser CarPro eraser (que j’ai déjà ) ? Merci

[@diydetailofficial]

Oui, comme vous voulez.

[@diydetailofficial]

Oui, comme vous voulez.

[@darrellwhitehead8862]

Quick question. I have bought multiple products and have used them on family and friends cars. About to start a side job of detailing and wanted to know what products I should buy and have ready to use? I want to have all I need and spend then $ on the front end and make sure I have all I need at my disposal from day one. Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

Hey Darrell, that’s a great question for Yvan…feel free to DM him directly. But we actually have something coming where we package all of it together…fingers crossed we’re about 2 weeks out

[@IvanIvanov-zm1ot]

Why are there still swirls and scratches for me though? Is it because they're deeper than the compound can cut? This is happening to me after I compound and polish my black car.. It looks better, but under direct light there's tons of scratches and swirls.. Idk how to fix it.. Should I wet sand it first.. With maybe 3k sand paper, then do compound and polish? I am using a rotary polisher (can't afford a DAfm for now) Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance! Ps, I did wash and clay the car before anything else

[@diydetailofficial]

You don’t always want to remove every scratch and swirl. Remember you are not removing scratches, you are removing clear coat to the depth of the scratch.

[@IvanIvanov-zm1ot]

@@diydetailofficial thank you! Though there are still a lot of scratches, so maybe I should compound for longer? I guess I really want to achieve that mirror shine, but I am not sure how to get there

[@diydetailofficial]

Compounding will do it, but you may also burn through your paint.

[@bugnautica-lo9ng]

Thanks for putting a great video together I’ve got all sorts of polishes and one of them is the 3M system what do you think of the ultra fine 3m polish on an ultra fine pad as a total finisher, I stopped using it after hearing the word fillers but you’ve maybe allowed me to use 300$ of 3M product thanks so much.

[@diydetailofficial]

Use it before you buy something else

[@eppyz]

When is the decision made to use a Foam pad vs Microfiber for Polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

We never use microfiber pad because is create to much heat… the foam keeps the surface more cool

[@andrewhigdon8346]

No mention of the two very different machines?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes we spoke of the different strokes.

[@jasonhausauer8662]

Is it just a standard 256:1 in the rinseless bucket?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jasonhausauer8662]

For the rinseless wipe after working the polish, instead of a dampened towel, is it as effective to maybe spray a rinseless solution where you were just polishing and spray the towel then wipe? I hesitate to ask if you CAN because of course you CAN, just curious if it would work as well. Love the channel! You guys rock!

[@diydetailofficial]

You can do it but it won’t work as well (it will actually be more work with the spray method). Best case scenario is low nap towel, damp, followed by a dry towel 👍

[@justwintoday365]

Hi Yvan. Within the professional detailing industry as a whole, what has happened that you did not expect to occur, and what has happened that you did expect to occur? Would love to hear your insight on this.

[@diydetailofficial]

Didn’t expect, popularity of disaster detail videos. Did expect, the return of the rotary for finishing.

[@justwintoday365]

@@diydetailofficial That is very interesting, thank you for your reply!

[@Lm701]

Will your polish remove defects like swirls and light scratches?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, up to 1500g sanding marks

[@Lm701]

@diydetailofficial wow that's amazing. Any estimation on how many vehicles a bottle will do?

[@diydetailofficial]

One bottle will do the equivalent of roughly 64 oz of traditional polishes.

[@Lm701]

@diydetailofficial Sounds awesome. I know I've been quite the bother in your comments section. Your replies are extremely appreciated, and frankly unbelievable. Never thought I'd have so much useful information from a company in a comments section. As soon as I can afford it, I'll be placing an order. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@ej5376]

You guys are going to disrupt the industry in a big way 👌🏽 Do you ship to England as I’m defo going to buy some of your products 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you brother! We will (hopefully) be in the UK in June…stay tuned

[@TKTampa]

Great content always! Why is a damp pad better, better for polishing but not correction? Your product is just for enhancing not correction ? Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

The Gold Standard Polishing System will both correct and enhance. A damp pad has several advantages. -Lower temperatures increases cut and gloss. -no areas of dry buffing, meaning less chance of swirls or micro marring. -longer pad life -pad conforms better to the surface -more efficient correction.

[@TKTampa]

@@diydetailofficial Amazing!! Thank you so much for the detailed reply. You guys rock!

[@barrybritcher]

New pad is pretty hard. Damp softens it

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly

[@seansean8008]

8:00 detailing is a great bonding exercise......when you have willing participants, lol. For three years, my son and I have been detailing his car together 3 times a month--at my insistence and his resistance. He loves the end result, and talks a big game at the end of the process but ten days later, he is hiding under the bed when I come looking.

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s great, keep it up, he will eventually thank you

[@azaquaticsco-op1083]

I came to learn how to polish a black car and had no idea I was in the middle of a commercial for Gold Standard. Got 5 mins out of me so I guess the plan worked. Great marketing ploy

[@diydetailofficial]

If you watch our videos , you will learn how to polish a black car. Of course we showcase our products, but the techniques can be used with other brands as well

[@hughrosen5146]

I have ONR wash and wax. Can I use that as the rinseless wash for dampening or would the wax element not be good for this?

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately the wax isn’t a good idea.

[@KronkOvO]

I polished myself trying to learn and have slight buffer trails on the black paint. Any pointers?

[@diydetailofficial]

Buffer trails( with a rotary) can be caused by a few things. Too much pressure, dry or loaded( dirty pad), a flat faced foam pad, high speed, and angled pad.

[@vinsdragons8021]

How’s the polish and pad on a paint corrections

[@diydetailofficial]

For deeper correction we have our Wool pad

[@khimaniz]

So i dont need to use compound prior to this?

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@JamalHossain]

That black car was already nice, clean and shiny. It didn't require polish.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@NeilDetails]

When I paint correct my ascent I’m definitely going to use rinse less in the process now

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a great way to use the products you have and be efficient in the paint polishing process

[@NeilDetails]

@DIY Detail it'll be exciting to paint correct the white subaru with the new technique I learned from the video. Is Ivan actually responding to comments or is it a social media team?

[@jefferrrson1x]

I’m using a griots G9 DA… what’s the difference w a rotary? I need to research… I’m scared to ruin my car paint… 😭😭😭

[@diydetailofficial]

A rotary only has one action, rotation, a DA is dual action, rotation and oscillation

[@AdamSparks-nw7zi]

Hey Guys, , I have a 2018 Black Acura ILX and I had the hood and bumper repainted by Caliber Collision at the same time. When I do a rinseless wash I’m getting marring from my Kirkland 300 count microfiber when I dry the hood but I don’t on the bumper. Did they do something different

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately the paint may not be properly cured.

[@hankbutler8256]

How far will one spray go once you start polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

A normal section pass

[@DrBlood-cq2cm]

Really like the chipmunk music. Cute.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@sarahdell4042]

What about black paint that is very oxidized?

[@diydetailofficial]

Same

[@joelpasserell4525]

Does your Gold Standard perform similarly to Hyper Polish? Would love to pick up a bottle of yours, but I have almost a whole full bottle of HP. I'll have to wait till that's gone first.

[@diydetailofficial]

It has more cut and unlike HP, it actually becomes easier to wipe off the longer you work it 👍

[@jlb3675]

Just traded my black car in, but will have a friends to do soon as she wants to sell it. Thanks for the tips as I really want it to come out great for her..

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@brooklynpratt]

White paint please? Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

We have done a few on the channel.

[@brooklynpratt]

@@diydetailofficial thank you for responding. I did a search of your channel typing "white paint". Only 4 videos showed up in the que and they were quick vids, under a minute, basically quick tips on ceramic coating. Not really the white paint equivalent to this video. What I'm specifically looking for is polishing white paint and how to get the best shine/gloss out if it. So sticking with the theme and title of this video. Thanks.

[@Jvlius93]

what is this brand sander please ?

[@diydetailofficial]

it's from Menards, I don't know the brand of the palm sander off hand

[@Chowdown777]

@@diydetailofficial looks like toolshop brand.

[@iglopez63D]

At what speed do set the Baur sander?

[@diydetailofficial]

Full

[@c0r5e]

7:30 U can do the pillar with 5 inch but can u do a convex panel ? Can u explain if its possible at all?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can easily do a convex surface, you simply have to slightly tilt the machine

[@gregsullivan7408]

​@@diydetailofficialbut that seems to contradict your advice to always keep the pad flat

[@johnparkerzabala]

Gentlemen is it advisable to damp the pad but use other brand polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

no, the Gold Standard Polishing System is just that -- a system. However, do what you're going to do and perhaps it will work for you:) If not, you know the system we teach will work

[@DoubleDsp]

Looks good! Now do mine! A 2010 Acura MDX. It's 2024! I'd quote dodge ball here, but I won't! 😮Do mine!🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

lol, it’s easy, you can do it yourself.

[@brooklynpratt]

Love it. Please consider doing a video for white cars.

[@diydetailofficial]

We’ve done quite a few videos! We will look for a white car for the next one

[@mykhaylonebelyuk3263]

I want to try to do this at home but afraid damage my car

[@diydetailofficial]

Start with a junkyard panel

[@gregsullivan7408]

The "no touch decon" link didn't appear for me....

[@diydetailofficial]

here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ2ZqZSBhZlkp9E

[@shawnhann2858]

Everywhere I read tells me not to polish with an orbital sander as you can’t adjust the speed low enough, even at the lowest setting, and the orbital diameter is too small. With all your experience will a palm sander do just as good of job polishing using the same method and without adding risk to the paint? Using the DIY polish and pad of course….

[@diydetailofficial]

It's not a method pros use, but it's presented here as a very acceptable option to SHINE the paint. To get gloss. We're not going after deep scratches, think instead about "shiny scratches." From 5 to 10 feet away the car will pop. Yvan teaches this method because the palm sander is so common. We want this to be easy and accessible -- learnable -- to anybody:)

[@gregsullivan7408]

I'm reminded of a video from Scott HD where he tried one of those very cheap orbital sanders, just for giggles - his reaction was priceless: "Holy crap it works!" 😃

[@RUGQBIFF]

It would have been nice to see the paint prior to polish. Then the after polish. We don't know how good the polish and pad is without a before and after.

[@diydetailofficial]

We actually recorded footage but it was so blown out (super bright) and had us (not paint) in auto focus that it was unusable. We’re working on a video right now that we can use close up footage to demonstrate the difference in a 50/50!

[@TommyPickIes]

Nice vid great vibes

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Catchmeifyoucan209Stockton]

I think i love the part where he said you dont have to prep the pad, prime whatever then takes the pad and puts it in water witch is exactly what you would do when using a normal polish! Lol

[@diydetailofficial]

No priming by spreading additional polish on the pad.

[@yayovictorio4394]

What rpm are you using with the milwaukee

[@diydetailofficial]

Lowest speed setting for rotary is the best

[@diydetailofficial]

On the dual action I was at 3-4

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Y’all mentioned keeping the heat down. Well of course. But then you mentioned swelling the paint from heat. Got it. But then you mentioned releasing solvents!!! So this rather cryptically placed hint tells us that the paint you are referring to has been freshly painted. As in, within the last few days. Of course SOME solvents are still escaping even a day or so later, but are we talking about polishing a black car, or polishing a freshly painted car? You then just happen to mention some partial respray, indicating is has been painted recently. But HOW recently. If the topic was polishing a black car, as per the title, then when you mentioned escaping solvents, anyone who knows car paint would be wondering why solvents were still being released from what we should be able to assume is a fully cured car. And for those of us who know nothing about car paint, we are wondering why polishing releases solvents. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but it would seem that if polishing could release solvents AT ALL, then the paint wasn’t cured enough to be polishing at all, unless you are highly skilled and are trying to remove an imperfections before it gets any harder, which is quite a dicey gamble to attempt. I’ve rubbed out runs that were tacky, and I’ve also polished out what was left from a mosquito getting stuck in barely cured paint. Making attempts at that could lead to a full repaint. I’ve been both places. Cocksure by removing a paint sag with heat. a polisher, and a plastic spreader, and defeated by pushing to hard, where another hour could have saved the job. I once had to remove the entirety of the factory paint from the hood of an ML320, Merc code 040 Black, because something kept reacting while painting, and I never did find out the cause. Blushing, checking, and solvent pop on the first spray. I stripped that hood at least ten times. It seemed that those sanding scratches would NEVER get filled. 2K Epoxy

[@diydetailofficial]

The solvents we are referring too comes from the polish. Even water based polishes contain solvents. If you create heat when polishing the solvents in the polish can be forced into the clearcoat, and trapped temporarily.

[@JoeCouncil-v6n]

I polish a black truck today it's still got swirls in it

[@diydetailofficial]

What machine, pad and polish

[@georgediaz5293]

Like a mirror 👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@tdtommy196]

Man, that car was so shinny to begin with. Now I need new retinas!

[@diydetailofficial]

Sorry for the inconvenience

[@tdtommy196]

@@diydetailofficial I love your channel. You guys are great!

[@Amor1990]

Where is the before/after? This didn’t show much

[@diydetailofficial]

We will make an effort at before/after shots in the future 👍

[@edornelas7248]

What speed setting do you use?

[@diydetailofficial]

Speed 3

[@chrisa.8175]

The car is brand new.. shiney . They never use a real outdoor car.

[@diydetailofficial]

I suggest you watch a little more of our content. Yes we wash and polish some very dirty vehicles.

[@-Aliquis]

It is offen said that you should not let a polishing maschine spin freely without load because this would cause damage. Do you think this is nonsense because you always do that?

[@diydetailofficial]

This is Yvan. I worked in R&D with Porter Cable, and it is not an issue. Bearings are designed for axial load( that’s exactly what happens when free spinning) they are not designed for thrust loads( what you do when you apply pressure to your polisher).

[@-Aliquis]

@@diydetailofficial once again: Thank you for taking the time to write an answer.

[@Detailpops]

Paint all has to be polished the same …. Black GM Truck joins the conversation : 👁️👄👁️ get ready for me 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed, paint is paint

[@Detailpops]

@@diydetailofficial haven’t seen a combo that can one step a Black GM paint. Just tried it with this combo. Came out great as a 2 step though

[@diydetailofficial]

@DonJose951 it’s unforgiving for sure

[@shaunvickers7272]

Why do these polishing vids always start with a highly polished car? Sorry life’s too short and more interesting things to do and see here in the UK! 😴

[@diydetailofficial]

This is far from highly polished. On camera even a dirty car looks clean and shiny

[@tmprofessional]

Yesayah

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you