How to polish a car with a DA polisher DAS6 pro for Beginners

[@ForensicDetailing]

the tooth brush was for cleaning out the pad after each set or as required sorry should have mentioned...

[@WeeDxBLaZeR]

Forensic Detailing Channel brilliant video as always , I was just wondering as I'm in the process of learning all of this.. Could I just use fusso soft 99 after this step , or is there another step inbetween? cheers

[@ForensicDetailing]

you could use fusso 99 after this step.. might want to do just a quick wipe down with IPA and water to get rid of the polishing oils on the surface..

[@WeeDxBLaZeR]

Forensic Detailing Channel cheers for the reply mate .. appreciated 😎

[@col72]

WeeDxBLaZeR did you use this mate and how did it go, just wondering as I'm going to try this.

[@ryszardbanczyk8316]

U get do it right or wrong he's ok but far from best that's why he used 2in1 if he'll use cut and do same movement of the pad panel will be full off holograms and swirls marks

[@felipef6516]

What a legend! - no bs, straight to the point, proper demonstration - this is the best video ive seen on polishing. The way you explained it for us non professionals is amazing...... Really wish i found this video before ordering a F tonne of stuff as suggested by many others..

[@owensteele1274]

I've got the car. I've got the DAS6 Pro. I've got the toothbrush :) I've finally found the video to refer to any time I'm feeling unsure. I'm loving my DAS6, safe and fun to use, no polish sling either with the Scholl S17 and S40 combo that came with it, and now my car looks something else. My co-workers think it's been freshly resprayed now. Great video, thanks for the advice. In case you're interested, I used Britemax Vantage for protection to my lovely car's paint.

[@2jj-k3x]

The Maguires ultimate compound is good for beginners due to it being really luby and doesn’t require any lubricants to cover big areas

[@ohmygawdhey]

Thank you. I foolishly took my shiny 2015 Hilux down some narrow green lanes and limped back with almost every panel covered in tiny scratches from brambles, bushes and branches. After watching this channel for some time I bought this exact DA Polisher (V2), followed your instructions and now the truck looks like it just rolled out the showroom. Cheapest quote to have it done by a pro was £450. Thanks again - fantastic content 🙉👊🏻

[@andrewmartin9994]

Hi there. I just wanted to thank you for your videos. Ive went ahead and bought a DAS6Pro to get me started, and thanks to your videos I am feeling more confident about detailing my car myself. Many thanks, your videos are much appreciated

[@syershulver2298]

Although i'm a keen ''detailer' - i'm about to do my first ever machine polish on the back of being pointed in the direction of and watching this and many other of your great vids / reviews. Have bought all your recommended products and into the fire i go ! MANY THANKS

[@Alan-N]

Syer Shulver how did it go ? , thinking of investing in a polisher myself.

[@Charlie-gx9lm]

I was always worried about machine polishing my black car until I see this video, Today I went out and bought a das6 power+ , a medium pad and a finishing pad, and some menzerna super finish plus , I followed what you did and I can only wish that I did this sooner 👍 nice one mate

[@zaink7037]

Well done Charlie 👍. I felt the same and was worried that I hope I don't damage the paint but the paintwork came out like new. I'd recommend protecting the paint with ceramic coatings or even PPF as its a matter of time before you'd get scratches coming back. I'm sadly seeing holograms come back on the doors after a year since I machine polished my car 😭

[@Charlie-gx9lm]

The holograms and buffer trails are what put me off doing it at first but you won’t get that with a da, I can’t really afford to wrap my whole car in ppf, and personally I’m happy to throw a glaze and wax over my car every month or so rather than ceramic coating it Swirls are inevitable on any car, black is just more noticeable 🤷‍♂️😂

[@zaink7037]

@@Charlie-gx9lm the holograms I got due to washing the car after these many months after machine polishing it. I be so careful washing but sadly my car's paint is soft that's its easy to scratch when contact washing. Ceramic coating are harder I believe than a normal wax so thought might be better to put that on fresh paint.

[@Charlie-gx9lm]

Ah right I see, it’s a vicious circle though. I just prefer the way a wax looks Nice thing about glazes is that you can use them as many times as you want and it won’t remove paint Waxes tend to fill paint anyway so could make your life easier, ceramic coatings can/will swirl up too 👎

[@zaink7037]

@@Charlie-gx9lm never tried ceramic coating but yeah that's the good thing with waxes they fill up the scratches momentarily. My uncle has a GTR which has had PPF applied by the previous owner. It works well and has a good thickness however from looking at the bonnet I can see water spots. The spots go away when the bonnet is hot but comes back. Gave it a polish but its still there. I have a feeling the spots are underneath the film so improper application of the PPF

[@RobWhittlestone]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, Jon! You really explain things well! I've been interested in detailing for at least a couple of decades but never had a polishing machine. Now I'm really tempted. You have shown a very pragmatic approach for beginners like me. Thank you! All the best, Rob

[@rossbethell4187]

Still one of the best vids for noobs. Gonna give you 85% gain/effectiveness straight away and 100% worthwhile. As said so much missing but for maximum satisfaction vs minimum effort, this is the way to go.

[@martinsowerby8074]

mate your videos are not only class, but always push value too

[@ricardoalexandre9308]

Hello forensic.... you left your knowledge for the eternity.... greetings from brazil.... big fan....

[@ForensicDetailing]

greetings to you ricardo and the amazing people of your beutifull coutry brazil. if I ever travel there I will come find you for a beer :)

[@adamoneill757]

Probably the best tutorial I have watched, very easy to follow and understand, thank you

[@Ianjeffery2500]

Brilliant advice for a first timer like me, thank you.

[@danlc95]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been saying for a long time now that you do NOT need heavy downward pressure on these machines. I don't know who ever came up with that, or how, but it's a myth - at least when it comes to foam pads. I use a little pressure with microfiber. Also, that green Hex Logic pad is my go to for cutting. Give me some Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, or M100, and I can handle many situations in a nice amount of time. When I do a "one step" I use M86 on a blue Hex Logic, or M205 on the green. But thanks for saying that we don't need all that pressure. People could get around that vehicle so much faster if they just let that pad get spinning.

[@ForensicDetailing]

cheers Dan.. honestly though mate you need to try scholl or koch compounds or polishes.. The meguiars range are dated and the lubrication is less effective.. (yes it still works and you can get great results). but the window in which the product is effective and what happens when you work beyond that window, is a problem which scholl and koch have solved... Give S20 black a whirl as a one step.

[@danlc95]

Forensic Detailing Channel I will for sure do that! It's hard, because I've been using Meguiar's since 1996! I kind of got used to the line. I do have the Rupes and Menzerna ranges too, but usually go back to Megs. I'll source some bottles next time I place and order.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've been back and forth on pressure vs. no pressure. Todd Cooperider is a big advocate of lots of pressure when compounding.

[@ForensicDetailing]

will have a google/u tube for him now.. always like a good polishing vid :)

[@andyp32]

Thanks for the tips. I'm lucky enough that the Mrs has an older car I can practice on. I'm sure she won't mind? 👍😁

[@simon-mouse8739]

Hi, well I took your advice and got the Scholl S20, the chemical guys pad and also the Korean edgeless cloths. Did my 18 year old black discovery 2, today and I was amazed at this product but especially the Korean cloths they are so soft. Really amazed at the results and couldn't be happier. I spread the product on speed 1 and as I was new to the product I carried out the DA element at speed 3 on my DASpro6. Thanks for your advice and recommendations. Keep up the good work.

[@jamesoneill5810]

Hi there l have just spent the last few days watching your channel and l would like to say it's very informative and very useful indeed keep up the great work

[@michaelbell7691]

Great informational video. This has made me seriously consider buying a polisher and giving it a go on my car.

[@jasonjamesknight]

Thx so so much for all your time, efforts and energy into your amazing KZbin videos. This one is great and helps me improve my detailing as always wanted to Machine polish. Beautiful! Thx again

[@thomj32]

After a lot of looking about I keep coming back to this das 6 to start off with, was tempted with the guild to begin but I want something that will last and already has the right size backing pads

[@jojo123469]

Thanks for sharing this great video...Great advise for getting a 5 inch, and a 3 1/2 inch backing plate which I did get. The 6 inch backing plate that came with my DA polisher never seemed to work right as far as fitting the pads. With the 5 inch backing plate I always buy the 6 inch foam or wool buffing pads with no problems...Thanks again....Canada

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks mate... the hex logic 5.5 inche pads work well with the 5 inch plate..

[@jtdrst3153]

Thank you a lot! You did great job! This video definitely helped me. I had so much questions - and watched so much videos about polishing. And only after this - i don't have doubts which polisher and products i should buy to do this in efficient way to not overpay and save my time. And yea, your's video about Bilt Humbers products also was a realy helpful! I'm really like that your'e honest with your viewers and i hope that it will never change. +Like +Subscriber (It's the least what i can do, you deserved much more)

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks buddy appreciate that

[@jacobpoullath3478]

Best instructional video. most are about selling certain products this is purley informational helps a ton!

[@Playingbyear]

Another great video. Will definitely be giving this a try when I have a spare £200 to buy all the bits. Thanks very much.

[@richardpearson2305]

Re watched this video as going to practise on the mrs car very helpful 👍🏻

[@PSHARPE1]

Fantastic vid, I've had good results (seemingly) moving my machine at a higher cadence and at times I put a bit of pressure on but I've learned alot watching this - I'll try what you've suggested there soon. Brilliant vid again, appreciate it 👍🏽

[@lucasmoreno5330]

Hi Jon, bought everything on your list for one stop including the Das6 Pro from in2 using your discount code. Many thanks.

[@Clifficantsleep]

I'm not working at the moment so I have got some free time on my hands.im making my way through your videos.

[@derekmunro5100]

It's a good idea to wear hearing protection too. Polisher generally run from 90-100 decibels and over time can damage hearing.

[@danlc95]

Derek Munro - Always do! I'm a drummer by trade, and have always worn some type of hearing protection.

[@imaginova88]

@@dimmacommunication it means it is what he does for a living.

[@hakman239]

This was the video that got me into polishing

[@Dav1072]

Fantastic video. Will be buying the das6 pro and this s20 polish to get started.

[@otispotis47]

Ive been watching your channel for the last few weeks (subscribed) and I really like the depth you go into no matter what the subject is about! Keep em rolling!

[@ForensicDetailing]

very kind of you to say thanks Todd.

[@otispotis47]

You are very welcome! I wish I was in the UK so I could visit you and share with each other all of these Auto perfecting ways we use!

[@andicampbell8621]

Just the information I was after. Cheers 👍 You have a new subscriber mate.

[@daiwilliams6232]

Love this!I'm looking to get a da and needing some help with regards to starting with it all!

[@225ttc]

Great vid and easy to follow with none of the technical jargon! thanks

[@urielrdz30]

your videos are really helpful. I hope one day I can do this scared to ruin my truck. you have gained a like and a subscriber

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks very much for feeding back really appreciate it :)

[@Clifficantsleep]

Many thanks for the reply/ information.today I'm going to order back issue 4 for the results of the mega wax test before I buy a paste wax.thanks again for all the information I'm making my way through you videos.all good.!!.

[@MutieThePig]

FDC I am choosing a polisher but I am slightly confused. What is the difference between a DAS polisher and a DA polisher and what is the deal with a DAS 6? What does the number represent?

[@1977swampy]

Great video, very helpful. Way much better than what Chemical Guys show on their channel. I have Audi A6 with Merlin purple paint. It's full of scratches and swirls. I am definitely going to follow your advice how to polish it.

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks for feeding back really appreciate it and let me know how the polish goes.. best of luck

[@JontoDickens]

I'd have liked some 'before' pics to see the efficacy of the polish over the short polishing time. I suspect the paintwork didn't really need an all in one product, a dedicated finishing polish would have left a finer finish (obviously!). All in one is a good solution for a quick job on older more worn looking paintwork. Good video again.....

[@ForensicDetailing]

the paintwork was actually perfect for a 1stage.. light damage.. but a cheap run around car that you really dont want to be spending days on... You will also struggle to tell the difference that a dedicated finishing polish leaves, to the finish that this one stage leaves... I suspect S20 is built from finishing polish grade abrasives bonded together to provide a good initial cut level... but the great thing is the way it finishes down. Why would you specially recomend an AIO for it? Those products contain resins mixed in with the abrasives.. When we finished out sets we were damage free so why cover the car in disolved resin?

[@D992]

Again a brilliant video👍🏼. I’m currently using a Vertool 21E with 3M Ultrafina SE. I’ve got some excellent results.

[@neilfireballkid]

Hi @Forensic Detailing, do you happen to have a video using the 3 inch backplate on that same machine? My DA is almost same as that so i wonder if a 3 inch plate will work.

[@neilfireballkid]

Thanks in advance!

[@jpaube1]

Hi let me start off by saying i love your channel so so many good tips - my question for you is how do you find the Meguiars MT320 ? it is in my budget but cant make up my mind what will be better for a beginner a 8mm or a 15mm throw - The reason i am leaning towards the Meguiars is because of a good deal on a kit.

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive not used the meguiars polisher Jp sorry I think they are all more or less the same sort of thing chinese made. If your just looking to polish a car at home the 8ml will be fine.. but if your doing more polishing the extra cut of the 15 ml does come in handy. but the flip size is the 15ml cant support smaller plates cheers buddy.

[@Marko_Horvat]

I already have CG v36 cutting polish and Lake Country pink pads...i hope it will work as one step polish....

[@MrAndrew23633]

hi I tried the s20 black today and it works good.i didn't get all scratches out with a medium pad but I don't think I am working the product in as long as you I the video.i am scared of over working it .any advise

[@ForensicDetailing]

dont be to scared of overworking it on a single pass.. because the level of abrasion reduces as you work the product.. So it starts off agressive and then after 1 minute of working breaks down to a finishing polish.. The finishing polish is really mild.... So you can happily work it as long as you like... but I think 4-5 mins is way long enough...

[@hakman239]

Should start looking through the comments before asking questions lol best channel ever

[@clevo351]

Top Video ! Is S20 a finer cut compared to Megs D300? And how much clearcoat do you think you chopped off on this demo ?And is the working time similar in both products?

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive not use d3000. I think a good set of S20 will remove 1-2 microns maybe.. but theres so many variables clevo is impossible to say.

[@alancook6854]

love the video, would you recommend a wax once this stage has been completed

[@ForensicDetailing]

yes mate bilt hamber double speed or autoglym UHD would be good

[@alancook6854]

@@ForensicDetailing thanks for the advice, used the double speed wax and it came up really well.

[@lauwe54]

Thanks so much im ready now to ha e a go at my old fiat punto red color

[@garyhaywood6013]

Hi I e been watching your video which da car polisher would you recommend I buy ?

[@waxondetails9353]

Fantastic guide. Would you say these ‘one step’ polishes would be better than a single stage enhancement?

[@ForensicDetailing]

I would say a one step polish is a single stage enhancement greg.

[@waxondetails9353]

Cheers for the reply. I’ll need to give it a try, compare to a once over with a finishing polish. Heard good things about the auto finesse one too.

[@hakman239]

Pressure with the 1st pass helps remove more defects

[@romeosz]

I really appreciated the video, same d/a and polish have been recommended to me but can I use on my 1990 classic Alfa which I believe does not have a clear coat.

[@steevew]

Superb video. Many thanks for the info

[@husseinawadh6664]

Brilliant video.U r a treasure trove of information Jon!

[@supercharged00gtp]

Your DA looks like the same tool sold by Griot's Garage in the US. The body is the same, power button is identical and speed selection in the same place. The only difference I see visually is the body is red vs. blue on your machine. Great video, some new tips learned. Thank you

[@ForensicDetailing]

same machine made in same factory rich... its sold wholesale to color and label spec and rebranded by many many vendors.

[@Tank4sale]

I've just ordered all these things and going to give it a try myself .. What's the reason for the 2 pads each ? Should they be swapped after a certain time ?

[@hemsworthchemistry]

Great videos all round really informative. I have done one panel of my car using das6 pro and the finish is like glass. Before using it I cleaned, used korrosol and then tardis and then washed again. There are some extremely fine circular scratches in the paint I’m not sure if the polisher caused these Or they were already there. What would You recommend for a slightly deeper cut from the schol series? Also how often wouldYou do this polish this with the S20 to a daily driver car? Every few months?

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Brilliant informative video. Many thanks!

[@Bazza47]

Talk about a coincidence! I've just bought a DA6 pro that arrived today from CYC after my out of warranty but used only twice Meguiars G220v packed in so I found this really useful. As I already have some stuff I would like your comments on their suitability if you wouldn't mind? My pads are 7" and 4" Megs Black buffing, yellow polishing and the brownish red cutting ones so I'd like to use these if I could. I have some Farecla Professional paint restorer and their Professional scratch remover as well as some Sonax perfect finish and Megs ultimate compound. I have 2 jobs to do. Firstly I would like to polish my 3 1/2 year old Skoda Ocvtavia Race blue metalic vRS which although I've cleaned it using the 2BM and dried it with a woolly mamouth MF drying towel it's got some fine scratches on it now. After that I've got my wife's new car to do when that arrives next week. It's a alpine white (non-metalic) BMW. So any tips or pointers would be great. When I did the vRS 3 years ago with the help of a mate he did the same horizontal then vertical passes route as you did but did 3 in total and moved the G220 much faster across the paint work at the same sort of speed you did when spreading the Scholl. He used the large yellow megs pads and Sonax PF IIRC. If it helps the VRS gets a twice yearly detox - SF, 2BM wash, detar, fall out remover, clay mit, wash and IPA wipe with rinses between etc before I apply my LSP P.S. really liked the vids on the MF buffing towels- The rag masters look the business so I'll be getting a pack of 5 of those. Cheers Ade

[@ForensicDetailing]

+adrianbarrie13 hey Ade, so what I would say is.. The main "cool" things in this video.. The things that make following the method a good idea are... The scholl S20 black product (it really is magical)... Being 1 stage you save money on compound/polish etc, you save on pads, you save massivly on time... But your results will be top draw... If your starting out doing a 2 stage.. Its very hard to really have the time to work the products 2 times (compound and polish) and other products have much shorter working windows you just cant get your work done in 1 set... So one of 2 things tends to happen.. You spend about 3-4 days hell bent on working your compound properly and then working your polish properly and end up doing like 2 sets of compounding and 1-2 polish etc.. And you get very good results but it takes days and days... OR what happens most time is you do a great job on the bonnet and then rush the rest and get poor results in 1 day... This method will give you great results in 1 day. So I would say invest in the S20 black and the green pads and the little inspection torch (get the ragmaster towels cool). And follow this method.. I have never used the farecla system... Im sure it can give good results but what Im not so sure on its how well its lubricated and if theres much technoology beyond it just being abrasives and lubricants mixed in. No matter what product I find slow arm movement is one of the most important things for getting real crisp results... Ive done a machine polishing with the flex 3401 video.. you could stick with your farcla stuff and use your megs cutting pad with the compound and the polishing product with the polishing pad etc... And do a 2stage similar to the method their (that car had some serious scratches all over it though) But I would say if your new to this and you want great results... follow the method in this vid. really appreciate you watching ade and feeding back and best of luck with the VRS work... lemme know how it goes mate

[@Bazza47]

+Forensic Detailing Channel Cheers FDC. I already have a couple of those torches but never used them for detail work so you learn something every day! All 3 of the polishes I've mentioned above have diminishing abrasives in them and are designed as 1 step polishes, but I don't know how they retain their workability compared to the Scholl stuff you recommend. It's all a bit of a dark art isn't it? I'll watch your Flex 3401 video and go from there.....hopefully! All the best Ade

[@user-sc9ss1wl1m]

Hi Jon. Great video as always. Would you use an IPA to remove the oils after, and can you put a lsp on the panels after this product?

[@ForensicDetailing]

a paste wax mate can go straight on after polishing. but a coating or modern sealant will benefit from a panel wipe down with IPA and water or branded panel wipe mate.

[@user-sc9ss1wl1m]

@@ForensicDetailing cheers Jon. I’ll put double speed or finis wax down. I’m torn between using s20 or Koch chemie f6 as a single stage. It’s black BMW paint so may need a 2 stage polish instead of single stage.

[@ForensicDetailing]

so S20 is more of a true single stage polish vert high cut but rapid breakdown to a very high level of finish. S20 can sometimes be a bit harder to buff. F6 is more a traditional mid range low cut higher gloss abrasive. in simple terms both will do the job but if you only want one main product to machine polish you car. Then its S20 mate.

[@davidrutherford3345]

Great video.. I'm going to give my green VW T4 camper a shot but it has about 5 years of fade / oxidation on the paint should I still use the S20 Black or something with more abrasion.. Thanks David

[@paulshuttleworth5697]

Hello. Just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. I have just bought a golf r with some light swirling, do you do a video re this?

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey there you could use this method on a golf for light swirling.. or you could perhaps even just drop down to a white hex pad use this method but with a product like Menzerna 3500 and follow same method.

[@WTSPC]

Hi Jon thanks for this and coming back so quick last night. One question hex green pads 2 and 2 of the smaller ones for restricted areas I understand. Beemer gran coupe will 2 pads larger be enough for the big panels, how often will I change and should I clean between panels. Thanks for a brilliant video.

[@ForensicDetailing]

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[@alexn2323]

Thank you! One of the best videos I've watched and enjoyed! One happy subscriber :) Cheers!

[@ForensicDetailing]

cheers alex that means a lot mate.. thanks for taking the time to feedback

[@EazyDuz18]

Id recommend a CREE head torch so you dont risk dropping that torch on the panel

[@rockythepitball]

Just what I've been looking for 👍 a proper video with precise & clear methods to achieve great results from a DA with 1 correction use, just out of interest what size pad did you start with? (5 inch) & when & why would you use the 3.5-4 inch pad! Is that for smaller harder to reach paintwork areas. Sorry I'm a DA novice 👻 & looking to get my first DA from CYC, definitely the one that your using Thanks 👍

[@scottgibson3331]

Hi what method would you employ to remove TARDIS stains from black gloss painted pillars?, Many Thanks.....for all the great videos and pointing us in the right direction for best value when it comes to supplies & equipment.

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey scott.. color is typically irrelevent with most modern cars with clearcoat. because all the defects are in fact in the clearcoat (unless this is single stage paint?)... The black color underneath will just help to show certain defects more clearly but others less clearly (for example shows scratches clearly because the cut or compressed clearcoat turns whiter.. But hides dark/grey spots of fallout more then say white paint would)... but essentially the color under the clearcoat doesnt really matter. Tardis is a mineral spirit I believe.. smell like its almost all mineral spirit.. So if its left staining I suspect thats actually going to be damage to the clearcoat and its going to need an abrasive to remove it or literally cut away the damage... Its hard to say without seeing it.. but perhaps try using a light polish by hand first to remove the staining...

[@Niko-xz5lk]

I've found you're one of the few professionals that really spend time with the polisher. 80% of the polishing videos I've seen on KZbin, the guys are going 2 or 3 times faster across the clearcoat. I've even seen so-called professionals recommend only 2 passes, applying moderate to heavy pressure, and taking less than a minute to fully do a section. I'm not saying those guys aren't getting good results, and I'm a newby still learning, but I can tell who is really doing the best work and who isn't. One quick question, but you seem to speed up a little on the last pass on some of your videos. Is this like an additional pass after the main ones to bring out the finish, or just part of the main passes to speed up a bit at the end? Also, would you recommend a last faster pass more for an all in one compound and polish than purely a compound only product. I've recently bought the TW One & Done, so was wondering how to get the best results.

[@specialized29er86]

Love your instructional clip and do you do the instructing for a living. I've been researching polishers and had decided on the Gas6 and since I'm in Australia I'll need to track down somewhere that sells the Das6 and consumables then I'll go buy a dulled car door from the wreckers to practice on first.

[@petergraham4092]

Have you ever tried Concept Chemicals products Jon. Peter in Dublin.

[@Lukabrazi69]

Very informative, thanks a lot!

[@davidpeacock9900]

Come across this old video of yours, have you done a more recent one for beginners?

[@ForensicDetailing]

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[@richardmartin62]

Thank you for all the advice brilliant tutorial 👍

[@p3t325]

Just wanted to firstly thank you. I followed this guide and the how to apply ceramic coating guide over the bank holiday. I now have a very shiny car with a ceramic coating. My question is, what is a safe shampoo to wash the car with now I have the quartz ceramic coating?. I was looking at either the bilt hamber concentrate or carpros reset.

[@ForensicDetailing]

go with Reset or Gyeon Peter.. It wont have any negative effect if you just use any car wash shampoo really... but take the plunge with one of the ones developed for use with ceramics. I honestly dont know if they maintain the coating better or work better. I think it will literally be impossible to tell.

[@p3t325]

Forensic Detailing Channel thanks for the quick reply. And great videos btw nothing else like it on here

[@legoinmind6987]

would the polish you use in this video, work for polishing after wet sanding orange peel?

[@ftlikemike]

Great information for me here, so much good stuff- afterwards I went and bought the DAS 6 Pro , now that I know what I'm doing. Still some questions though please, I realise this is one stage polish I'm okay with that, can I provide further protection to my new car by applying some of my left over bottle of Blackfire Wet Diamond. Cutting correction, polish then protection. Yes? If so which pad do I use with the Wet Diamond please?

[@ForensicDetailing]

Hey Mike, So a cutting pad like Yellow HEx or Orange HEx with a heavier compound. with single stage typically a mid range pad thats not too harsh like the green or white. The a finishing polish would be the white or blue. And then you have ultra soft fine pads for appying sealants, like the chemical guys black pad. So black would be cool with the white diamind.. although you could really use any pad thats softish.

[@ftlikemike]

Forensic Detailing Channel Noted, and well received. I have a spanking new Volvo XC coming and this has stage 3 covered, so ta v much. Firstly, have a plan for washing the car once I drive it home the 400 miles from S. I'm thinking next about decontamination stage 2 though, will I be okay just with going over each panel carefully with Bilt Hammer Korrosol first and then going for it as you show in the tutorial?

[@andylees136]

hello there loving the videos. I have a VW Polo GTi 2015 in flash red non metallic. Looking at getting the S20 to sort out the few swirls/ scratches it has. I have Hex logic orange and white pads but should i get the Scholl blue spider pad as this is recommended for S20. Thanks in advance

[@ForensicDetailing]

+Andy Lees hey andy ill get back to you on this this afternoon mate just gotta take the little princess to the park :)

[@col72]

Great stuff , does this need to be done in a garage or can you do it out doors

[@jwester7009]

Thank you for a great video. Finally a video on how to polish for normal people with a life beyond polishing cars. May I ask why you recomend the DAS6 Pro instead of the Pro Plus?

[@ForensicDetailing]

cheers J . the das 6 pro is still the most popular starting out tool... the pro plus is slightly newer to the scene... and also a fair bit more expensive than the das6 pro... the das6 pro is still a very capable tool and if you are not doing a lot of polishing is probably the best solution.. You can do everything with the das 6 pro... Its very safe and less agressive and requires you to use it with some "attention" to get results... building up a good method of working with this tool will be a good foundation to moving on to other tools later on...

[@serviola3]

Very good video. Thanks. How Is the polisher machine after a few years? Is It still working well ? I am looking for a polisher machine, but not a very expensive one.

[@ForensicDetailing]

4 years later it still works. can develope loose wiring connection where it plugs into back of machine needed re-connecting a coulpe of times.. apart from that fine.

[@zzhughesd]

Watched few videos now on Polishers, it appears DA's are safest, orbitals for those in trade, higher risk burning thr clear coat, you mentioned you use a newer style DA and Orbital in one in another video........ Thinking a cordless DA for starters for a year?

[@ForensicDetailing]

Get da8 to start Dan. M8 go to my channel playlist page. Watch all the videos in the detailing fundamentals playlist. Best advice ever this is. Welcome to the addiction, your wallet belongs to me now! 😁

[@zzhughesd]

@@ForensicDetailing LOL ! After 3-7 hours videos it looks like there is no express route to a quality/good correction; it's choice machine based on where the paint is at. Cannot believe you got the pinky-red Alto Suzuki back to good enough. To Finesse, ..... impressive delicacy and skill. "orchestral playing of great finesse: ( Googled ); yes easy addiction to have !

[@jameshar73]

hi - really informative video - thanks. I will be using S20 on black BMW paint which is mostly in very good condition - just some light swirling. It does however have a small amount of hologramming (at least thats what I think it is) after BMW carried out a repair. Will the S20 remove that? Also - do I need to use a finishing polish (was thinking S40 or SRP) - i assume not as S20 is a single stage polish? Many thanks

[@owensteele1274]

Jon, what's the difference between the Scholl S17 and S20+ Black? They do look the same when being applied.

[@philipwatts9033]

Im considering buying the Burisch HDR2500 aa it comes with a kit And priced well. Are they any good? Thanks Phil

[@ForensicDetailing]

it looks the same as the argos polisher you can buy for 50 quid. I would recomend the DA8 it has a lot more power. See my review on the DA8 on the channel phillip

[@philipwatts9033]

@@ForensicDetailing Perfect Thank you

[@philipwatts9033]

I bought the Da8 I also bought Maguires ultimate compound a green pad some HD wax . Is there anything else I need before my rookie attempt on my car ,? Cheers

[@ForensicDetailing]

​@@philipwatts9033 have a watch of this one. polishing kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3rCnmWohJKCpq8

[@philipwatts9033]

@@ForensicDetailing I've used the Da8 today Nd the car looks brilliant. Thank you for your help and videos you are a true Gent

[@michaeldeluca9306]

Great Video, what was the purpose of the toothbrush?

[@ForensicDetailing]

to clean the pad sorry missed that bit :)

[@michaeldeluca9306]

Forensic Detailing Channel Can you do a quick video on how you clean your pads? Thanks!

[@Y0UTUBEADMIN]

If you were to use the scholl pads instead of the chemical guys would you need the black and the purple pads from scholl to achieve the same finish?

[@Myhobbies85]

Hi im looking at getting this da polisher, you mention having a 3 inch backing plate, my questions are 1, it says the das6 pro takes 5, 6 and 6.5 backing plates, so can you put a 3 inch on there safely? and secondly if you can where does one buy a 3 inch backing plate for this machine? Thanks, great video too

[@hakman239]

Yh you can put a 3 or 3.5 inch plate on

[@Myhobbies85]

@@hakman239 I found one ta 😎

[@gabrieltofana7025]

Great video and instructions. I am new to all this and every video is helping me to get the best result for my car. I just have a question, if i apply sealant and wax after polishing how often must I re-wax the car? if i decide to try a ceramic coating can I still wax tha car? Thank's alot. P.S. sorry for my grammar,english is not my native language.

[@ForensicDetailing]

it depends on the durability of the product you use.. typically a sealant would look to deliver around 6 months durability. waxes perhaps closer to 2-5 months. If you put a ceramic coating on it you could apply a wax use the top, but you are better off using the ceramic water based top coats like carpro reload or ctechniq 2 or gyeon cure perhaps.. but yes you can apply a wax on a ceramic.

[@gabrieltofana7025]

Forensic Detailing Channel - thank you alot. very helpful. I want to congratulate you for taking so mutch time and explaining all the important details. I wish you all the best and keep it going. Maybe you cold try in the future to make a video on how to polish a door or a bumper. PS. I bought all the equipment presented by you from your link. I t was chep and seller Is the best. Keep giving us tips from where to buy. 😀

[@davidevans4609]

Great video. What are your thoughts on the Meguiars DA polisher (the drill attachment one) for the hobbyist?

[@ForensicDetailing]

gonna give you the arsene wenger reply, "I didnt see it" (which means not used it sorry mate)

[@oneillcm1964]

Great video cheers. Would the Das 6 V2 be just as good to start out with?

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive not used it but I would go for the pro version as it has more power.

[@oneillcm1964]

Ok great thank you. What pads would you suggest for my car... Its an Audi 8mths old with very light swirls... I was thinking Chemical Guys as you suggest but not sure which to purchase...just want to remove the light swirls and then polish. Cheers

[@ForensicDetailing]

@@oneillcm1964 so you could indeed follow this video. audi paint is hard so 20 on green to take out some light swirls should work great. if you need to step up you can go S3 gold with orange pads.. Or step down S40 with white pads.. but the starting point of s20 and green should be good.

[@wushulover4eva]

Great video. About the little torch, how many lumen would you recommend? Jaycar in Australia sells a range of the CREE torchlights with different lumen.

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey there there is no set lumens level for perfection. the type of light and fan out and the brightness can all play factors in whats the most appropriate. I still prefer 400w halogens workshop light for showing swirls to LED workshop light but Ive only done one very basic comparison with 2 cheapo products. For and inspection torch you should have a look at the "how to make a sun gun" video on the channel. but if you want to just buy a little bright LED they can come in usefull.. the one I use cost about 1 pound and I find it equally as usefull than a more powerfull LED one I had that cost 60 pounds. my cheapo one is the q5 crossfire with a CREE LED. but if you want to spend a bit more just up the lumens. its not all about brigtness though. all these torches and stuff are usefull when you are working inside.. if you dont have a garage and have to inspect in outside light it kills the effectiveness of the torches..

[@ssjktjessica6]

Hi Jon , would you or can you use DJ LP to finish off? I mean to clean panels of product before waxing ?

[@terry9468]

Hello, love the video. I went & purchased all what you suggested and was really looking forward to do this work on my car. But on closer inspection I don’t really I have many swirl marks or defects in my paint. I should’ve checked my car before I purchased these lol!!. Anyway, good I have a DA now. Would you still recommend I use the S20 to polish the car or would use another product for this?

[@glanzbo]

Wanted to buy a DAS6 Pro on your advice but can’t seem to find them anywhere now. Any other DA’s worth considering?

[@Rickylucas86]

Is the da6 the same as the Auto Finesse MPX DA Polisher?

[@andyp32]

Hi Mate, Great video and advice. Im looking to start machine polishing as a complete novice. I have a 1 year VW that Im just looking to keep on top of. Would this still apply or is would this be a technique for more older cars that need more attention. Thanks in advance.

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey andy.. its a really intelligent question.. because one of the hardest things to know when starting is what does my car actually need doing to it.. And this is typically referred to as the "inspection".. Give your car a damn good safe clean... And inspect your paintwork for contamination first to see if it needs a decom.. then in good light (sunlight can be cool to use for inspections if you dont have a garage and a nice strong inspection torch) really examine you paint for swirl marks on the bits in direct sunlight and maybe even move the car around so you can inspect all the panels with the right light.. Try and build a picture of the condition of the painwork all around the car... Your looking to determine what time of work the car needs from a polishing perspective.. If you dont have much in the way of damage to "correct" or cut away.. Then following the method in this video but replacing the S20 with a finishing polish like S40 will serve you well... However if you have a lot of swirl damage and need to do a fair amount of correction then a 2stage method using S3 gold XXL and S40 on appropriate cutting and finishing pads will serve you well... So its all about inspecting the paintwork in the right light and then taking the most efficient course of action...

[@polperropilot]

Hi @Forensic Detailing Channel I am interested in the Das6 pro. Bit nervous about polishing. But would like to speed up the wax and buff process as I usually do it by hand. I use AutoGlym HD wax. My question is could you recommend the best items to Wax and buff not polish. Thank you and I enjoy your in detail videos.

[@ForensicDetailing]

important to understand the different between a wax and a polish. USe an abrasive polish to maximise the physical condition of the paintwork and gloss up the paintwork. Once done remove the polish residue, degrease. Then apply a protection product. EG a wax to seal in the finish and repeal dirt and contamintation and water etc.. So you have HD wax. dont buy any other wax. Just buy a cheap bottle of autoglym super resin polish and buff that by hand to prep the surface. If you want to get into machine polishing then buy the Koch abrasives and a DA8 polisher from in2detailing and watch my 40 minute long video on machine polishing on the channel.

[@polperropilot]

@@ForensicDetailing Many thanks for the reply Jon. DA8 polishers seem to be out of stock everywhere may have to look for an alternative. All the best

[@col72]

Great video John , do I need to use a cleanser after using this or can I just wipe it down and put autoglm hd wax on top or srp on then hd wax . Cheers

[@leed2883]

Thank you for the advice 👍🏻