How To Polish A Car By Hand For Beginners - With AutoGlym SRP!

Detailing Basics: How To Polish A Car By Hand For Beginners - With AutoGlym SRP!
In this video we take a look at the myth that "hand polishing is a waste of time".
Is it? Are there any benefits to polishing your car rather than breaking out the machines? If so, what can you realistically expect to achieve?
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[@hazelhill1678]

If you're doing this in the UK you can do it outdoors any day of the year without risk of direct sunlight!😂

[@TheDetailingSpace]

🤣

[@antarmolygraphite5691]

in France, since october, BAD WEATHER..

[@KesbyLuke]

any day apart from the day when you wash your car cause itll be sunny!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

😂

[@MetalVII]

But high risk of not curing properly due to rain :(

[@mikeyb3797]

Thanks for this! Good to see it being done properly for horrendous amateurs like me

[@niptodstan]

A good tip is to dampen the pad before applying the polish. It stops the initial dryness. Same when using a roller or brush when painting.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

True 👍

[@beckyclarke4558]

The end result of the fully waxed side when the water hit was oddly satisfying! I'm going to do my car for the first time today, thanks for the tips, I feel almost confident enough after watching this.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@keith2658]

I always use a damp microfibre cloth to put my Auto Glym on. Also, they do a paint renovator with the pink square that cuts a bit better, then go over it again with the resin polish.

[@matthewsmith2787]

I love hand polishing, it’s time consuming but it gives a lot of satisfaction

[@IAN1000IAN]

lol

[@hitardo]

Great video! I hand polish and added a sealant to my 1996 Peugeot 106 1.1L. It was very hard on the arm, especially because I had to prior wash it (including the rims), hand wash, and clay the entire car prior to the polish and sealant. But it was really worth it. The car is old, not worth much, but it is my daily driver. Thus, it was not worth spending for a proper polish (or even to buy a polish machine to be used once a year). So, I take matter into my own hands. As it was an old car, in a white colour, the benefits were noticeable! Especially because the swirls are not that visible, but also I think because there was a lot of contamination in that paint. It put a smile on my face, and even my girlfriend was amazed with the end result - but not a fan of the receipt for all the products I have used.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@HEADBANGERINGS]

Thanks Mat ,I am a great believer in hand polishing. This is what most beginners should master first before going on to machine polishing. I think partly to understand what different products do and which combos work best together. Thanks for taking the time time posting . Davy

[@TheDetailingSpace]

I remember when mates would ask me to do theirs. Damn I'd get some serious arm ache. Hurt to even pick up the pint/pizza they paid for after 😂🍻🍕

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Davy G hello Davy

[@hakman239]

loving these videos keep up the good work

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you 👍

[@HitchinValeting]

Very informative video, well explained, good job!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you 👍

[@haukurthorsmarason5267]

I hand polished my first Hilux 15 years ago, when I was 17 and had more freetime and energy than money. The paint was pink, grey and white when I started. It eventually polished to its proper, bright red colour. A 4 door cab and bed/tray is a lot of square meters. I machine polish now.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Nice... Yes, after hand polishing a few cars, you soon have the urge to learn how to machine properly 😂

[@haukurthorsmarason5267]

@@TheDetailingSpace Even 15 years later, the smell of Autoglym SRP instantly gives me shoulder pains. 😂

[@GentilsGarage]

Great video and extremely well explained and demonstrated. Subscribed!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you 👍

[@DEZ1172]

great video 👌 first video i've watched but have subscribed ready for a binge watch 👀

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Glad you like it and thanks for subscribing 👍

[@DEZ1172]

No problem always learning new stuff 👍😊

[@Orkney_Pirate]

Thank you! I am new to detailing and this helped a lot.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

No worries. Glad it helped 👍

[@johnbower7452]

Thanks for this; sadly I don't have access to power or water flow, so it's a load of buckets and a battery pressure washer, followed by hand wash then as it was new this week will be its first full valet to remove some swirls (I leathered it the first few times and didn't know what I know now about drying it). Thanks, all this info is most helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikeclipsham4342]

To follow on my last comments ,yeah I was a car mechanic,& did some car cleaning & polishing,it was in the 1960's,for me over 10yrs,but still,clean my own car.👍👍😅👍👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Very cool!

[@Jeff_Seely]

Great intro to hand polishing and I think you were very clear that you weren't performing a paint correction and that you were using a quality aio product to achieve a quick shine. Nothing wrong with that, right? And Dodo Super is a superb wax!

[@stevenjones1972]

Hi Mat,the Auto Glym SRP does the job,I will have to try that again,also fast glass removes polish off plastic, I didn't know,learn something new every video 😁.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Think I figured that trick out myself some years ago. However, it is also written on the bottle as a tip 😂

[@1blackballed]

I use the very same super resin polish and it works great... followed by McGuire's liquid wax and the polish is much tougher that the liquid wax. The liquid wax goes on soooo easily brilliant results and totally worth the work.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Nice... If it works it work 👍

[@inaam2009]

Nice one la

[@alifethroughsunglasses3811]

great video, very easy to follow

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Glad it helped

[@aakar88]

As you are hand polishing and the material starts drying up, spritz with water or detail spray continue until everything is almost dry then finish with microfiber. Paul Mcgaw's tip is also excellent.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks for the tips!

[@obiwon8717]

Really good video, thank you.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Great video, thanks for sharing the information! 😊

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Not a problem at all. Glad it came in useful 👍

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Of course it was useful... You just showed to the people what can be achieved by hand polishing and how they could rejuvenate their paintwork... Not all cars require and not everybody needs a 100 hours multi-stage machine polishing... It would be lovely though, but it is still not necessary to make their cars looking good. Most people would be amazed by that much improvement. 😊

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you

[@sahhull]

Im a mobile detailer in the uk. I have a regular customer that is quite well off and a bit eccentric. They insist that: No jetwash... I wash by hand and hose pipe. No powered polishing machines. They provide all the materials. (I told them what would be good to buy) I think they have had a few bad experiences in the past but Its all good, its been 9 years now, its regular weekly work, they leave me alone and they bring all the coffee and biscuits to keep me going.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

I assume it's more of a valet for this customer rather than a full on "detail" Makes you wonder, does he supply plumbers with copper pipe and sparkies with cable too?

[@sahhull]

Yes.. Its what I would call 'maintenance cleaning'. They trade their 4 cars in every 2 to 3 years for something new. Its easier than it sounds and the cars are never truly dirty in the grand scheme.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Nice....

[@wullielove8680]

@@sahhull good work if u can get it mate

[@blademanx]

@@wullielove8680 lool....loyal customers ehh

[@lewisbrown9616]

Great video, subscribed, look forward to more

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you. We have almost 200 videos on our channel now.

[@lewisbrown9616]

@@TheDetailingSpace definitely been checking out most of your videos to get better and more knowledge of detailing, you learn from the best 💯 just started a new car channel up

[@schwarzwald-Black-forest]

very helpful video.

[@1dowsey]

Very helpful thank you

[@TheDetailingSpace]

No problem. Glad you found it useful.

[@doctor13702]

Good video, the first one I've watched and even though I've been a weekend warrior for over 20 years I've still picked up some tips. Good to see someone using SRP, it's still a good product but one that gets a real running down by some of the detailing "snobs" You've got yourself another subscriber 👍🏻

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers fella... Hope you enjoy the other videos and future videos 👍

[@darinjaff2473]

Thanks very informative video liked and subed cheers

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks 👍

[@LankyGiraffe98]

Doing ours tomorrow of the weather's nice :) 🚗

[@scottcook7928]

Thanks for this Brother! 🙏 I sub’d 👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

No problem, and thanks for the sub 👍

[@alberts2158]

So Adam Levine is secrectly polishing cars, i like that

[@TheDetailingSpace]

😂

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly matey.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks 👍

[@progvinyl9021]

Great. More than good enough for me.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@Phil-1969]

Hello Matt I’ve only just found your channel, I’ve been into cleaning cars since I past my driving test back in 86 , autoglym srp was always my go to polish, and that would be it , but since the world has gone detailing mad the last few years, and now there are so many companies say use this and use that , it’s come along way since a tin of polish and a old , T shirt to put it on and off , I got myself a DA a few years back, and practiced on a old car panel, now have pretty much got it down to a fine art , but I still get the Autoglym out every now and then just to give it a quick wax with there HD wax

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Nice one... Yes, sometimes the tried and tested "golden oldies" are still some of the best 👍

[@8803surri]

Good video. Excellent as not all of us have a desire to use machines.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you👍

[@mattb6542]

I just can't reach the plug socket in my flat on the 5th floor!

[@sh-cc6vj]

@@mattb6542 that's what battery tools are good for

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love 💓 this video 👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you. Hope you've checked out some of the others too 👍

[@SilveryFoxster]

There’s something therapeutic about hand polishing / waxing 😄👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

😂 Yeah, it gives you arm ache 🤣

[@cynt1111]

Yes , watching somebody else do it.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

😂

[@TheDetailingSpace]

🤣

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

I love SRP. It's not the best but it's super easy to use and always gives nice results. The wax in it isn't that great but like you demonstrated, a dedicated wax on top really helps. 👍

[@TheDetailingSpace]

That's the good thing with AG products, all really straightforward to use really - and easily available in most supermarkets, motor factors and even your local market/car boot.

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

@@TheDetailingSpace I totally agree 👍

[@peterkauss5852]

Have used SRP for several years. Easy to use and gives excellent results even after going through winter here in Canada.

[@1myfriendjohn]

I have just recently started machine polishing, which is awesome and shows some decent results. But sometimes I like hand polishing, even if it is just to listen to some music and concentrate on something. Awesome video!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks, and enjoy yourself 👍

[@johngriffiths3394]

Nice vid. I think you know 'new' SRP (I say new - it's about 4 years old or more), spotted by the gradient colour label, has less abrasive capability. It's very much a glaze. This old stuff is more effective. (Mine ran out a long time back!) I use AutoFinesse Tripple or Meguiar's Ultimate Compound for small stuff by hand.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

I still have another (bigger) bottle of this older stuff... The new was released 2012 IIRC

[@johngriffiths3394]

@@TheDetailingSpace of course - it was longer than I remember! Love the vids - some good, different, content than some similar ones. - Cheers!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you for the feedback 👍

[@Falco45able]

Nice one fella😉...

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers 👍

[@bmw-e30]

Clear instructional video-- i am wondering if polishing the car is enough and the implications of not waxing. Again I have seen people use wax on their cars immediately after washing them. A lot of people think wax and polish are the same thing.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

We have another video coming up about polishes, and one thing we look as is the level of protection they offer (if any)

[@shamskl3245]

Great job

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks 👍

[@darrenburchmore]

Great video Matt. Makes me want to go use supernatural wax again. I feel srp has its place and is still good but these days i prefer to try and reduce the amount of swirls rather than mask them.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

I know what you mean. That's why I use a machine whenever I polish. But not everyone has access to or confidence using a machine

[@darrenburchmore]

@@TheDetailingSpace of course not. It took me a few years of really looking after my car before I dived in and got a polisher. I wish I had stayed away from the waxes more than anything 🤣

[@TheDetailingSpace]

haha..... Same here, was a while before I dived in. Funnily enough, I jumped straight to rotary and got a DA after 🤣

[@cameronstevenson5894]

darren burchmore why the waxes

[@darrenburchmore]

@@cameronstevenson5894 because i have around 50 pots from memory. You use around 5 to 10ml of wax per car. I think it works out that i have enough to do my car once a week for the next 62 years

[@robtallentire1051]

Hi mate, keep the videos coming 👍🏻! Could you tell me what is best for drying a car? I currently use the meguiars drying towel but was considering buying the auto glym drying blade. Any information would be great, thanks ✅

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you 👍

[@iansharp0306]

Hi Mat, really easy video to follow for a newbie. Also very informative with some great tips. Can you tell me what is ipa used for and do you have a video on its use. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@stephenhughes2775]

IPA should never be used on paint.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

It's used to remove and oils and possible filling agents from the polish

[@Westo_ire]

Thanks mate👍 top man 👌

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers 👍

[@edieputu]

All is great. Amazing

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Cheers

[@soundworksvectra]

Love SRP always go back to it after trying others and you know where you are with it although it seems like the new formula cuts less that it did before. Still a go to for me much of the time though.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

A golden oldie.

[@funwiththegavs9628]

Thank You !

[@TheDetailingSpace]

You're welcome!

[@funwiththegavs9628]

Detailing World After i watched your video,i became straight away Professional:) polish 2 times,wax at the end and now my Lexus IS250 White Pearl Looks Fantastic , like a Shiny Diamond. Your video was extremely helpful. Thanks again and Good Luck in future❗️👏🏻🍾

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you, glad you found it useful 👍

[@tgi666]

Love the video's but have to ask that old like the old formula super resin any chance you could try a new formula bottle?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes, I will be trying the new formula in an upcoming video I have planned

[@vsvs6653]

To be honest, AG SRP doesn't remove any scratches or swirls, because it's not abrasive at all, I tried it. It makes surface smooth and water beading, but it's only because it covers the surface by polimers resin or e.t.c. I was trying to remove swirls with SRP by the machine, no results, but was very impressed when tried to do it with Meguiar's ultimate compound and polish. But I still like a SRP as quick wax. 😄

[@Tim955w]

Regarding hand polishing i have a car with some light scratches and use AG SRP or TW Ceramic Polish and Wax, happy with both products but neither have the cut required to get out small scratches, maybe its just my technique or i need to rub extremely hard? any thoughts / tips or other products you could recommend with more cut. Best wishes.

[@robertcurtis6209]

Great video. Just one question though, how much pressure do you apply when applying the polish, any advantage to applying very firm pressure?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Not much. You shouldn't have aching fingers/wrists after just a bonnet.

[@michaelloftus3576]

Great vid! Very helpful for people who may be "overwhelmed" by the numerous products and tools available for auto detailing these days. Not everyone has the time, budget or facilities to correct, refine and protect with the "latest and greatest". Sometimes a hand polish and wax is all that is needed. AG SRP and DDJ SN are both excellent products that deliver excellent results.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you. And yes, you're right, not everyone has access to expensive products, machines etc...

[@bigchappers4402]

Love the vlog - quick question , once area is polished/ waxed could a ceramic spray be added ?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Of course 👍

[@t.p8783]

Looks good. Going to try out hand polishing for the first time on my Beemer. Is a foam applicator pad a must or can the polish be applied with a microfiber cloth instead ?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

A microfiber will be ok if you don't have a foam pad 👍 good luck and have fun

[@jyri1904]

Giving a quick hand polishing to maintain your paint after your sealant or wax wears off is a great way to "cheat" to achieve that glass like finish after new sealant/wax. But make sure you wash your car carefully by hand to avoid those scratches!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@gbw2048]

Thank you...

[@steventhompson9319]

Matt, thanks for these videos. Really helpful as I'm new to this. What would be your recommendation for a 'step up' from SRP if this is good for beginners?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Maybe an AIO such as Total from Detailed Online, Lime Prime from Dodo Juice... Plenty of options available.... Once comfortable with hand polishing, you could consider stepping into the machine world, starting with a DA first.

[@gbw2048]

Thank you. What's your advice on shining up chrome that's on plastic?

[@karlhulme8014]

You might need to check that the chrome isn’t plastic coated or got a clear coat on top. If it has then personally I’d steer clear of chrome polish as you may just induce scratches. Try an all purpose cleaner and plenty of elbow grease, that way if the chrome is mounted ON plastic ( which might be what you meant) you won’t be left with white stains all over the adjacent plastic. If it’s actually stained then try something like auto finesse triple, it will cut slightly but also fills and wax protect and leaves less white residue than similar products I’ve tried.

[@jasonwilson7674]

SRP is fantastic stuff, as is AG HD Wax, brilliant straight to the point video, just subbed 👍🏻. After I finish waxing my car I look forward to it pissing down 😂

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Doing plenty of that here at the moment... HD wax was one always on my list but never got around to trying it.

[@paulmatthews4293]

Yeah, I like the beading when it rains on a freshly waxed car too!

[@mohameddheen8627]

Could this be used for Matt finished panels?

[@paulmcgaw6976]

I didn't move during this video and my shoulder hurts. I actually clay / polish / wax my car over 3-4 seperate sessions.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Sounds like a better way to do it 👍

[@612morrison]

Good demonstration of the old school stuff, why don't you do another video on the other half a bonnet using AG's fine abrasive first, you can use it by hand then polish after trust me it will work, I was valeting when most of watching this video where in nappies or before that even. The secret is the amount of pressure you use the more pressure the more you cut and don't wait for super resin polish to dry if you buff it off before it will give you an extra little bit of cutting action because that's what's happening when you use a polishing machine you buff it till its dry. Also I don't think AG would like this product for the beginner it's the exact same product as you get in the 5lt tins they just give it a different name.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you, will look at giving that a try

[@alextaylor6707]

Is AG-SRP good for newer paint jobs too, or would you recommend something else?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes, fine for all paint types.

[@delukxy]

As shown, SRP doesn't do very much in the way of correction when used by hand. If you were starting to correct the paint on a new purchase and can only hand polish, what sensibly more aggressive polish would you recommend? I'm thinking of Meg's Ultimate Compound. Please also list alternatives even if you think that the Meg's is OK. Unfortunately everything has to be done by hand as I have no water or power at my garage. Yes a battery DA would be nice!

[@TheDetailingSpace]

The problem with going for aggressive products by hand is inflicting other defects such as marring or hazing and then not being able to move. Give this video a check where we compare a few high street hand polishes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZOxgJikhtKZgZI

[@patrickwall8517]

I would liked to have seen a comparison between hand polished and machine polished.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

That will be a future video 👍

[@darrentriumph6319]

Have an old 1978 triumph Spitfire in Brooklands Green, the paintwork is ok but want to give it a hand polish. It has not seen a drop of rain for 25 years and would this Autoglym work on an old car?

[@Suzykid007]

Looks good with Wax

[@steve49951]

Is it ok to use snow foam for the clay barring a car ?

[@gc3462]

Hi great video. Is it OK to use a spray wax after polishing or is it better to use a liquid wax etc. Also is it better to avoid using a car wash and wax detergent. Cheers

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes you can if you like, but personally I'd opt for a paste wax.

[@riteshnowbut1898]

Good day Sir very nice video.. do you think using SRP with a dual action polisher will gain better results than hand polish? I think to myself you may use way more polish with a machine but will the results vary with hand or by DA...

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes, anything by machine will usually get better results than by hand

[@SyedFaizanMahmood]

Thanks bro for making this video. i am from Karachi Pakistan.i don't have polisher machine. but i have all polishes and compound. can i remove swrill mars using my hand ? i always use my hand for polishing and cleaning my car.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

By hand, you'd just fill them 👍

[@brieflycake]

Can you do a review of the Bosch strimmer in the background please

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Just gave that away to the brother in law and bought a petrol one yesterday 😂

[@steveo2009100]

Hi great video , how do u remove swirls completely?

[@unsungcoder1883]

You have to use rubbing compound before polishing(find tutorials as improper use might damage your paint), this fixes imperfections and light scratches. Then polish and wax the car.

[@joemontero725]

Hey I just subscribed to your channel. I like your information and how you present it. My question is... Do you do an alcohol wipe down after the Polish and before the wax?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

If you was using a machine polish for correction, then yes. But as this is more of a "filling polish" (or "glaze), using an IPA or Panel Wipe would pull out all the filling agents.... Take a look at the last video on repairing scuff marks, and you can see the effect an IPA/Panel wipe has on a product such as SRP.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thank you for the sub BTW 👍

[@g0guletu]

hello. I just bought a DA polishing machine, A DAS 6 Pro Plus 15 mm trow. I want to polish my own car, a 2009 VW Touareg for the first time. I am having a hard time deciding what to choose as compound/polish. Here where I live, I can find easy these 2 brands: Menzerna and Sonax. So, what should I pick? Should I go the Sonax line, with CutMax and Perfect Finish? Or with Menzerna where I can buy: Menzerna 400, Menzerna 2500 and Menzerna 3800? What would give the best result? As I can buy 3 Menzerna products, does it mean it would give a better finished product than the only 2 from Sonax? What I seek is good cutting, not much residue to wipe, to not load the pads so fast and to give good finish. What would you choose, even if the prices are diferent? As for the pads, I will buy the Chemical Guys Hexlogic Quantum ones. I decided to go with: the yellow, orange, green, blue and white. and maybe the black one for wax/sealants.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Both are good tbh, and I've used both quiet a lot.... I started off with Menzerna, but not used for a while. The Sonax Profiline range is a good place to start

[@akechi77]

I've never polished a car and my paint is in really good shape bc it's been garage-kept (2016 model), but I figured that I should do the lightest hand polish possible before using a sealant so I bought the Menzerna 3500 polish which is the mildest polish I could find but can't find any instructions for using it by hand. It doesn't have fillers like the product you're using so do I apply it the same way except not leave it to haze/cure?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

That sounds good 👍

[@carlosb1]

Thanks for being honest. I also tried compound by hand but it was so so. NO way we will get the same results as doing it by machine but hey if we are able to fill in the swirls I guess it is good enough. The reason why i don't want to use Da polisher is because I already live in a desert climate and the clear coats get totally destroyed in a very short period of time. I have seen my cars clear coat fade within 10 years. Except for white cars, that is why I advice people who live in high UV territories to buy a white car. I hardly see any old white cars with faded clear coats over here in West Texas, but the dark colored cars even silver, they are everywhere.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@prits5976]

Should I wipe the panels down with ipa solution before applying srp/other glazes?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

It wouldn't hurt, but not essential

[@robgreen4851]

Would a good compound polish provide a better cut to help with swirls before a finishing polish then wax ? I have a black car and it shows up everything 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheDetailingSpace]

There's only so much you can do by hand. Really you need a machine to actually remove swirl marks

[@simonjames3990]

I enjoy hand polishing , I'm a funeral director and I often hand polish my funeral cars , I can get into all the awkward places by hand

[@TheDetailingSpace]

👍

[@sumitkommando355]

Do you always need to clay bar before polishing or can you polish after a safe wash and decontamination?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Clay is always beneficial as it picks up an contamination that the chemical steps may have missed

[@dianneanderson731]

No video should get a thumb's up or down until after viewing the whole video.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Not everyone views an entire video though

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks 👍

[@paulhughes1861]

Very useful video. Thanks. Have you any advice on polishing anodised aluminium ? The exterior trim on my 2014 merc is looking very cloudy.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Similar to this, although replace SRP with a suitable metal polish.

[@johnstonewall917]

I cannot remember the last time I polished a car, maybe about 40 years ago.

[@dazza4345]

Do you not need to apply a bit of pressure aswell?.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

A little yeah, but if you was doing the entire car you'd need to pace yourself.... The main reason for these types of polishes is to fill defects... A little pressure won't do any harm as some AIOs do include abrasives....

[@anderssvensson6335]

can I put on the Autoglym UHD ceramic coating straight after polish ? Och do i need wax also in between ?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Yes you could.

[@marcusmoore9799]

Great video, new subscriber here! I got a 15 gti recently and there's no swirls or anything on the paint, I've got a few small light scratches should I bother polishing?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

You could just do some localised polishing. Remember, you only have so much clear coat, so can't always chase perfection. If the paintwork is already perfect, I may be inclined to "fill" the mark the best you can and wait until the whole car requires polishing and tackle it then.... That said, it all depends how much it bothers you being there.

[@marcusmoore9799]

@@TheDetailingSpace I've bought the kit which also has extra gloss protection, do I need to polish before using it?

[@Mr330d]

Marcus Moore No You can go ahead and use the extra gloss anyway

[@MrUniman609]

I have a black car, I'm a bit concerned about the clear / lacquered coat coming off if I cut it too much, would it be a problem, if I used to correct autoglym polish?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Don't worry, this isn't going to do any damage, especially by hand! It's more of a "filler" polish.

[@ebubekirpolat]

My shoulder and back hurts for days. And this was only the front haha

[@TheDetailingSpace]

🤣

[@1978ianmt]

Interesting video. I’ve been detailing for nearly 30yrs and am strongly against machine polishing due to the damage it does to paintwork. What’s interesting in your video as like a lot of us old school guys, you didn’t use another form of applicator. We’ve always used a small terry towel cut up (an old bed sheet works wonders). What’s clever with super resin is if you use slight pressure with the terry towel you can in fact remove anything up to a medium scratch. This can be increased with a small amount of water in the application. I don’t use other form of polish after all these years, and although you say it’s for amateurs or those starting out, I’d disagree and use this as you go to. Any tips drop me a line 👍🏾

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Why so against machine polishes? If used correctly no damage is caused, can save times, and you can apply a constant speed and pressure. Hand polishing, you're likely to start feeling tired after a panel or two (assuming you're applying moderate pressure to really work the polish.)

[@1978ianmt]

Detailing World I’ve seen many machines ruin paintwork over the years so I avoid at all costs. Think of it like I consider removing the damage an art form👌🏾. I’ve won many car shows using my method- give it a go you might be pleasantly surprised 👍🏾 Also I’ve never had any issues with sore arms etc.

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying machines don't cause damage. I've seen it happen. However, if used properly and with experience, damage can be avoided. I may give hand polishing another try, but it seems like way too much effort 🤣

[@1978ianmt]

Detailing World I think you hit the nail on the head there - most wannabe detailers use machines as it’s quick and they don’t want to put any effort in. Body shops also use them because it’s quick - imagine hand polishing every car that was painted lol. As I said, I’m more of a purist and also a perfectionist so that’s why I hand polish everything. Give it a go and definitely try the water trick with the super resin - you will be pleasantly surprised 👍🏾

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Will do, cheers 👍

[@fiouable]

Good job. What is your dilution ratio for the IPA?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Thanks 👍 50/50 with distilled water... But been using a dedicated panel wipe just recently. In fact, it was a panel wipe I used in this video

[@dennisdecoene]

What is IPA? #completenewbie

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Isopropyl alcohol

[@norimeshau7638]

So you first wash your car then u clay bar then u wash ur car again to get all of the left dirt etc off it . U apply the polish , now the question is after the polishing do you wash your car how much u should wait before washing it ? What about after waxing how much u should wait before washing it ?

[@PixelVogue]

I would use a Farecla G3 Applicator pad

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Use what you have.

[@jamest7485]

Hand polishing is definitely worth it if you only have small or minor scratches that require light correction. Heavy paint correction is best done by machine. Just keep your expectations realistic 👌

[@TheDetailingSpace]

Indeed 👍

[@tomloweshow]

The paint on my bonnet has oxidised and has gone dull. Does the super resin polish have enough cutting power to take that layer off?

[@TheDetailingSpace]

It may do, the weak point is the human arm 🤣 applying the same constant pressure can be tiring

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Hi Matt do you find microfibres better than sponge applicators

[@TheDetailingSpace]

It depends on what I'm doing tbh. For purposes of testing like this video, I often use microfiber ones as they're cheap enough from wilkos you don't have to worry if they don't come up clean afterwards.