HOW TO POLISH YOUR CAR: For Beginners & Enthusiasts (Step by Step)

[@jamesosborn6358]

Soo I've been stupidly taking my new black Durango to the new auto carwash up the street cause it's convenient. but now all I see is swirls galore and whatever wax coating (lava shield is what they call it) is visible on the glass so im sure it's thick across the whole vehicle... Any words of wisdom to remove this crap so I can compound and polish the swirls out? Planning on ceramic coating it when I get it all cut and clean... Awesome vid btw it's giving me alot of confidence in a harbor freight DA and my ability... TIA for any advice!

[@48Detailing]

Hey brother super happy to see you trying to take care of your Durango! I would do a full decon wash with a strip wash like purple power vehicle & boat wash. After that complete claying the vehicle and follow up with an IPA wipe down with the dilution provided in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XQl5dmasaLacU after that you'll be pretty much set to go to polish! If you have any more questions just ask!

[@Thatcardude207]

just go to a touches car wash and then use a Worx or Ego leaf blower to dry it.

[@notfound-qg2ii]

Great video man!!

[@realisticguy2861]

@@48Detailing I'll second this comment, Purple Power is what we use to strip cars and it's cheap.

[@briandraper7630]

CarNewba Detailing wouldn’t you use IPA after polishing to remove excess residue? Didn’t think doing it before would be necessary

[@homerthompson6028]

1. wash - washes off surface dirt 2. clay - gets off embedded dirt in paint 3. compound - gets out big scratches and very dull paint (can be skipped if car has smaller scratches and newer paint) 4. polish - makes the car shine 5. wax - protects the car paint

[@fredericksville3457]

Where would a ceramic and selant fit in this order

[@homerthompson6028]

MERKULES 187 between 4 and 5 when the scratches come off the car. The wax is a sealant too, it just doesn’t last as long as ceramic so you’re basically trading one for another

[@cszmotorspreston9758]

Thanks😅

[@Xxmeca421xX]

What's the best cheap polish, scratch out? I'm working on a guitar that I painted and using m85 diamond cut compound.

[@King_drew]

Don't forget Iron removal before you polish and seal.

[@doug960]

Just purchased a black car. I knew it would be a lot of work, but I've been reading and studying up on detailing for the better part of a year before I try to remove the swirls. The amount of knowledge you can accumulate on something seemingly as simple as cleaning a car is staggering.

[@48Detailing]

The truth! I've spent years learning the craft & I still learn something new on the regular!

[@GatesRapes]

Just sold my 1st & only black car , too much trouble !!

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

BY FAR....the BEST paint correction/instructional videos on KZbin.....so many spend the video building monuments to THEIR skills. So refreshing to encounter some humility and some appreciate for "everyman"....I'm subscribing RIGHT now....hoping for similar experiences. Thank you.

[@napamoonlight9997]

Thank you for saying "gals" because I am a grandma getting ready to tackle an older Subaru, with your help. Like another commenter, I have watched multiple videos on this but yours gives more detailed content and more visuals. THANKS MUCH.

[@48Detailing]

No problem glad it helps!

[@SaskGirlLovesToFish]

I've been learning and trying products over the last couple years, detailing my truck. The tip you gave about always wiping in one direction was something that I didn't know. All this time I have been wiping in a circular motion and undoubtedly undoing some of the work that I've been doing. Thanks

[@kellyngrey4950]

Thanks for including the ladies! I've got a 2009 black Honda Civic that I've been working on diligently to restore the paint. I get odd looks from the guys at the autoparts store or from neighbors when polishing or getting under the hood of my car.

[@GrimmReaper1093]

I’ve watched your video multiple times. It has made it easier for me to get my show truck, cleaned up and stand out. Thank you

[@cic8006]

Thank you for including us girls!!! We love detailing just as much as you guys do to! so yeah you are the first one to include us.

[@philindeblanc]

He may have picked that up from The Junk Man, top KZbin detailer of all time.He is inclusive :-) Starts off all his videos with " Well Boys and girls..."

[@OCDRex11]

Been creating my own anxieties over cutting and buffing my Corvette. I come from all hand-everything as I am older but, being 45, I am not too old to want to make things easier. I have used this exact setup on an old Miata and it was flawless. I assumed that my Corvette needed something magical and was about to pull the trigger on Rupes gear, or even Griott's setups. It isn't about the money but I kept remembering the Harbor Freight DA and looked it up on YT. When I found this video I knew that was my path. You relieved my woes as I know that my Corvette isn't "that special" to where a DIY'er needs a Rupes setup. Yes I love my car but I am not about that life. I want to get the 19 year old paint bright and swirl free and this will be the path. Thanks for making me remember I can do anything without spending the $$$ on top tier stuff.

[@48Detailing]

Love it! Glad you found the confidence to tackle your corvette within reasonable means. Good luck with the detail!

[@kelly806]

Great video. I can't tell you how many times I stood in Harbor Freight and tried to determine what I needed to polish our cars. This video explained it all. Thanks!!!

[@ewpachecosr]

This video answered all my basic questions I had about prepping the paint, buffer machine, and saving myself time working the paint. Thank you for all the info...

[@48Detailing]

No problem subscribe for more!

[@thomasmoeller2961]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you explaining the basic without overdoing it. Especially for a beginner like me it’s important to keep it simple but essential. So many people explain but are getting too expert minded or too simple with a lot of questions left. In addition, you take the time to answer questions and provide further insight if needed. Thank you so much for your time and efforts! Now, I am going to tackle my 20 year old S500....not that have to but I am looking forward to the process. Should be quite an experience with a deep burgundy almost black metallic paint which I thought looks decent but have been shown that it can be improved significantly. Keep up the excellent work. I’ll be watching !

[@48Detailing]

No problem! Glad I could help! Good luck with your S500!

[@lagnetwork]

Totally agree, it’s an excellent video, well explained and easy to follow. Im very thankful for the video.

[@Mr.BustaNutt]

I finally found a video where they dont skip the product and how they do it, thank you man 🙏🏻

[@48Detailing]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed, subscribe for more!

[@Dsrterra]

This is the absolute best video for beginners. I’m an auto enthusiast myself and love to care for my own vehicles and this video explains this process in the best way possible without any nonsense and straight to the point. I just wanted to personally thank you man 🤙🏼

[@julietarr969]

Noticeable difference, I'm so HAPPY that someone can finally explain every step completely. TTHANKS SO MUCH!!!!!! I will try that.

[@joangiovia1720]

Love that you say “guys and gals” because this gal is fixing peeled clear coat on my car and it has an orange peel affect right now so needed to learn how to compound it and make it shine! Thanks....gotta buy a DA now and Meguire’s products......

[@48Detailing]

Love our female detailers!!!

[@joangiovia1720]

I am a newbie and trying very hard to fix my peeling clear coat on my 2005 Honda....I need Help, I sanded the clear coat and actually peeled it off on my roof....then I used Dupli spray paint to make but stupidly I removed the white sprayer thinking it was a plug so the paint was not real smooth...I did sand a bit (didn’t know it should have been wet sanding) anyway I then sprayed their clear coat (3 coats) it is kinda rough and orange peel. I now did wet sanding and ,definitely smoother...my question, should I spray more clear coat or use my DA that I just bought and compound it and then wax it .or what? Btw, I bought Meguires 105 and 205....thanks for any help..

[@48Detailing]

After your done sanding just move on to compounding and polishing. If you spray more clear your gonna double coat and it won’t properly bond to the surface

[@joangiovia1720]

CarNewba Detailing Thank you so much...my fingers are crossed

[@tillmandetailing]

This Arizona girl is about to get water spots out of some paint and windows. I’ve been brushing up on some videos I had saved, and this is a good one! 🙂 Thank you for including us women in the conversation as well.

[@stewardship8147]

Great instructional video simplifying the necessary products needed to do a great job on personal vehicles...without “pushing“ overpriced products down your throat. Thanks!

[@Alim.alHakim]

alhumdulilah, in every video I've watched on detailing that has had clay baring the paint in the video, none of them explained the difference between straight lines and claying in circles and why that's a no no BUT this video and i appreciate that so much. Thank you.

[@danielruiz7304]

Dude your explanation was just on point…you did a fantastic job I’m going out to get my car prepped and waxed my self because you broke it down so perfect in the vid…thanks from LA,CA

[@StephenCastelino]

Exactly the sort of video I was needing. I have had Megs 105/205 for about a year, not really knowing what to do. Thanks from Australia!

[@joewest826]

Great video. This should help people get over their fear of polishing paint. If I may add some additional info. I take an additional step when prepping and that would be using an iron removal spray before I clay bar. This step removes any metallic particles such as brake dust, rail dust and industrial fallout that may be embedded in the paint. To me this is a necessary step that should not be skipped. Especially on light colored vehicles. Also each pass should overlap the last pass by 50% and be in a hashtag or horizontal and vertical pattern. Do not get sloppy on this part. Keep your pad flat on the surface. One series of horizontal and vertical passes is called a pass or a set. One to four passes per section may be necessary to achieve the desired results. The pads and compounds used has a direct effect on this. Don’t start with a heavy cut pad and compound. Do a test pass first then check your work. Some clear coats are softer than others and you don’t want to remove anymore than necessary. Make adjustments to pads and compounds as needed. Have fun and keep it shiny.

[@gregbuchanan4163]

With that much knowledge and correcting his video I wanted to check out some of your videos. I can’t find them do you have any?

[@joewest826]

Sorry Greg for the late reply...No videos at this time. There are a ton of videos already out there on this subject. Just watch a bunch of them and take away something from each one. All of the big car care product companies have videos out. Check out some of those as well.@@gregbuchanan4163

[@porkchop3094]

Ditto on J. Osborn comment. I've been youTubing videos on what polisher to buy since I'm going to detail my 03 Tacoma for the 1st time. Some other videos don't speak to well about Harbor Freight D/A polisher. I have two vehicles to work on but I'll use my truck as a Guinee pig before I do my wife's 2012 CRV. Thank you for the thorough demonstration and for making it clear to use regular alcohol mixed with water and not Jameson on the rocks.......

[@user-wj9xq7ig2v]

My 08 Kia Rio was the first car I polished. Great car to learn on and the results I got were pretty good. As a total noob I'd like to say that you need to set aside a few days to do this. It took me a lot longer than I thought.

[@clodoaldomarques401]

I do detail boats and car for a living, and the chicago electric DA is a super tool, i have 3 DAs and 2 rotary, no complaints my friend.

[@mohammadyousuf8315]

I am also working in attending car detailing yes I am using Polish muguairs Meguiars is best Polish I am working in Bahrain last 4years

[@corneliustalmadge2674]

I replaced the grease inside my HF polisher and it knocked the sound down by half. Seriously! Totally worth your time.

[@48Detailing]

I did the same! I do it to all my tools now helps a lot!

[@marioups5641]

Cornelius Talmadge Curious as to what grease you used?

[@paulbrantley535]

After hours of video watching I stumbled on your video. Best basic guidelines for beginner so I feel more confident to tackle the job. Thank you so much.

[@viper200075]

I used your technique years ago on my black escalade it came out excellent people were always asking me how did I get my paint to look so good....

[@heavymechanic2]

I tried using a DA polisher and its slower than the second coming of christ, the Rotary at Harbor Freight (advertised for 29 bucks) works very well for the money. I did buy a 5-inch backing plate and use 6-inch premium pads from China. It would be helpful for you to identify the one-step polish and where you get your buff pads because there are so many options and every product is different. SPTA pads range from very soft to firm and the quality of foam can vary between styles. I like the Diamond pattern from SPTA and ZFE - T-60 & T-40 for general polishing but these are hard to find since it was removed from Amazon a long time ago (foam material is made in Germany).. Just pointing this out because any beginner is overwhelmed with the many choices and deceptive descriptions used in marketing detailing products.

[@inndeep7020]

Thank you. This is the most comprehensive demonstration I've seen on YT.

[@Freejohnsilkyputty]

Bud can I just say I’ve watched a hundred prep videos and you are THA MAN! Finally I get answers on clay bar scratches. My Range Rover is all kinds of scratched from the clay bar and I thought I screwed up majorly. Your are my hero.

[@ronlheureux7623]

Best video I've watched on this topic out of 8 or 10 of them. Thank you so much!

[@48Detailing]

Super glad you enjoyed!

[@vernfrier1771]

I wish I has seen this video before I did my first buffing attempt on my Firebird convertible. My mistake was I started it up with the pad full of polish and it was not against the body of the car. I got polish all over my black convertible top. Live and learn

[@onesourishpuma1766]

I recently picked up a bunch of detailing products clay bar etc. including a DA polisher and I gave it a go today did the hood and right front fender with meguiars ultimate compound then polish. Never used a polisher before so I tried doing what you do in the vid. There were still alot of swirl marks but the black is now metallic and sparkly Ive never seen it better. Thanks for the vid mate.

[@Superfly1503]

If you’re getting a lot of swirl marks you can try doing a second pass with the compound.

[@nevadaboy9769]

You need to watch karate kid " wax on wax off " lol

[@Joshholbrook2024]

I pee’d on my hood. It didn’t work at all, so I washed it. It looks better now.Maybe there really is something to peeing on your cars hood before you wash it.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

I use a harbor freight da on my 2015 gtr and wife’s 2018 BMW X3 - as a hobby it’s perfect not sure how it would hold up in an industrial use case

[@TheDude68305]

I bought one, too. It was good money spent. Very decent/good quality & durability for sure. I could've spent twice the money and I feel sure that I'd get the same results. Used McGuire's liquids and HF foam pads.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

​@@TheDude68305😂

[@TravelingTech]

That was a great explanation of how to polish paint! thank you for all the info. Now all I need is some better weather and I can try this on my car... Can't wait to try this!

[@Benni333]

Best video extra detail taken. No one else talks paint prep.

[@IvanLuketina]

Dude this is the video i needed to watch, I have been so confused about the products out there and the steps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Cannot wait to try it out with the harbor freight DA polisher I bought!

[@48Detailing]

So happy you enjoyed the video and got something out of it! Make sure to subscribe for my latest car detailing tips and tricks! New videos every week! 🙏

[@mynsxt6]

This is a great polisher, but if you pair it with a 5" backing plate and 5" pads more power is applied to the paint surface with phenomenal results!!!!!! backing plate is removed easily with the tool that comes with it.

[@ahmadknane8330]

0p

[@cal48koho]

Thank you for starting on the ground level. Paint/detail 101. You need to teach the basics and you did a fine job.

[@fsfsci9156]

The Chicago Orbital Polisher from Harbor Freight has a reasonably serious flaw that needs to be addressed after its purchase. Sometime back, I saw a You Tube on this unit and it clearly made points that the purchaser should check for three manufacturing flaws: 1). Check the brush assembly. One of the two brush sets will not be correctly seated. 2). The gear housing will not have adequate lubrication in it. 3). The 5" pad adapter was out of balance. Since I didn't believe what I was hearing at the time, I cracked open my Chicago Polisher tool. Results: The You Tuber was absolutely correct. I found all of the stated deficiencies in mine as well. So unless I wanted to toss $65 in the garbage after a few uses, I got busy. Re-seating the brush assembly was easy. Checking the gear housing lubrication was harder. This will require removing the plastic cover (not the handle/body assembly) and then accessing the gear housing by removing the screws (not easy - you'll see why). Item # 3 was remediated by discarding the pad adapter and buying a quality replacement. What I found inside the gear housing was a little dab (I mean a LITTLE spot) of cheap heavy lube grease placed in a location where it would do absolutely no good. After a quick cleaning, I completely filled the reservoir with a high quality white lithium grease. I tried testing the polisher out after reassembly. After about three minutes, the sound level of the polisher dropped by about 20%. Vibration dropped by about 30%. No wonder I guess .. a little lubrication goes a long way. I now have a durable tool to last quite some time and it has performed very, very well on our three autos. Just thought I'd pass that along.

[@awildmeow]

I feel included when you say guys and girls as a girl. Ty for helping me polish my car 🚗💨

[@mikekopisz1227]

The older Harbor Freight D.A. is a better unit,in my opinion....I tried both and the older unit is built much better...I modded mine to and relocated the on/off button to the top for better control,decked the gear box housing for a better mesh,swapped the spindle bearings and use a 3m backing plate....these $60 harbor freight DA's outperform $300 polishers...great units and I highly recommend them,especially if you can get your hands on the older model....👍great vid...I'm getting ready to do my 2016 shaow black f150 supercrew for the 2nd time..last time was 2 yrs ago..took about 30-40hrs and killed my arms,but the results lasted forever... its time again though...came out perfect last time,but want to see if there is any other steps I missed the first time,which was a 5 step..Basically,I clayed,then compounded with the red pad,then stepped to a medium cut with the blue and fine polished with the black pad..used the mequiers ultimate line,except for my medium cut(#5 cut),which was mequier professional fine cut glaze..then topped it with mequiers ultimate liquid wax/sealant....I wasn't a fan of the wax though,as it streaked really bad and was a mission to remove....I think im going to use the mequiers carnauba paste wax this time

[@unclegeemus]

Besides the 'OK' which about 5 percent of guys do (but I could not survive professors in college who did that ha ha) this Gentleman is great on all levels of display and communication and detail! I have not even got half way through and appreciate. Not even selling anything.

[@blainwhitfield8231]

very good instructional video ik im late to view, but through my career i have found that shorter choppy motions when clay baring does a bit better than those long strokes👍🏼

[@donschultz7759]

Awesome 👍. This video is easy to understand. Just starting paint correction here.

[@48Detailing]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@donschultz7759]

@@48Detailing I've seen alot videos that I'm confused . What are the steps again before panel prep again.

[@artonmysleevearton5538]

14.40- Use gloves. I was cutting my car with some t-cut to get rid of scratches and didn't put my gloves on. OMG after 3 hours of working on my car, my hands were red and really painful, even after washing them it was like I had burned myself on the oven. So gloves for me every time now. cool video, worth the watch if your interested in how to polish your own car. thumbs up from me. :D

[@mary-kayschwartz6716]

Poopoopoolorelei

[@86sVideoDump]

Great video, very easy to understand. I’m finally planning to completely detail my 2008 Saturn Vue when it gets warmer, now I can’t wait

[@jimmybrown5199]

Great simple video for beginners. Just bought a DA polisher and wanted some info to get started so I could spruce up the paint on my truck and cars. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@JoseGomez-zg3tm]

Finally I learn 2 step heavy compound /versus light polish great blog

[@awdsmt34]

Just the video I was looking for! Thanks for the demo and in depth process. A+ man!

[@cm1133]

Terrapin Hobsecutioner is my favorite IPA. Just say’n.

[@theknow7557]

Speed of polisher to fast and finish off that nice shine with a sealant!

[@chrisimmormino8547]

Awesome video and introduction to a quality finish and sustaining it. I would just like to add that after all that hard work 1 or 2 cycles through an automatic car wash will completely destroy it and you will once again be covered with swirl marks. Also, my car has full PPF on the front end and full ceramic coating. One time getting rained on and then sitting outside at the airport for a couple days in SLC, UT my entire car is covered in hard water spots that won't come off. Wash and clay bar had no effect, I now need to redo the paint correction on the entire car, I feel the ceramic coating was an entire waste of money.

[@perjian1697]

Griots garage correction cream and perfecting creme are far easier to use as well as faster and they yield better results. I used meguiars mirror glaze for a decade before switching.

[@robertharrelson5024]

Thanks, I am going to Griot's tomorrow.

[@YT-User1013]

I’ve seen lots of videos on this matter, but your’s is the most clear and understandable. Thank you!

[@48Detailing]

Thank you!

[@incognito3743]

Great K.I.S.S. method!!! K- Keep I- It S- Simple S-Stupid I am a novice at best and this is BY FAR the best video I've seen. Dude, thanks alot. Quick question though, I plan on using a one step. With proper wash, decon, clay, paint prep, one-step, wax/sealant, how often do you recommend this process to protect your paint? Twice a year? My nightmare is that I would damage the clear if I do it too frequently. Thanks again.

[@48Detailing]

Hey man thanks so much for liking my video! Regarding your question you only have to Clay and polish your paint when needed you should only do it once every few years! Now ask for your wax or sealant apply as recommended by the manufacturer that you are using

[@incognito3743]

CarNewba Detailing Gottcha 👍.. thanks for the reply, Have a good one!

[@mazerguru3891]

Good job thx, i'm doing up my Mustang this weekend and it helps seeing how its properly done.

[@48Detailing]

Gold I can help!

[@rudyaguirre4103]

Yes please do a video on replacing the three bearings. Thank you.

[@404notfound.....]

I recommend the flex 3401 professional grade polisher!! Outstanding results!!! 👍🇨🇦

[@48Detailing]

Use it all the time at the shop!

[@pilotdiana]

Thanks for a great video. I’m a 70 year old retired woman with a RV. I will be using this polisher and a compound to clean the oxidation on my RV. Will all these products work just as well on the RV?

[@48Detailing]

Hello Pilotdiana! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Sadly these products(m105 & m205) are specifically tailored towards car automotive clear coat, which is very different from RV fiberglass and gel coat. I do recommend a product such as: Meguiars RV heavy oxidation remover (for really bad oxidation) www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M4916-Marine-Oxidation-Remover/dp/B0000AY4YX this product is specifically made for fiberglass and gel coated surfaces that you would find on your RV. And if the oxidation is not to bad on your RV you can also use Gel Gloss RV polish and Protector: www.amazon.com/Gel-Gloss-RV-GG-64-Polish-Protector/dp/B004OZLNE4?crid=L9A7T1QP9FMS&keywords=rv+one+step&qid=1529341995&sprefix=rv+one+s&sr=8-17&ref=mp_s_a_1_17 this product is a one step just like the product(pink bottle) I mentioned in the video but again its specifically made for RVs. Please if you have any further questions feel free to ask and remember to like and subscribe!

[@pilotdiana]

CarNewba Detailing Thanks! Ready to get to work.

[@peabody2884]

This is one of the better DIY videos. I believe the correct terms are "Guys and Gals" or "Boys and Girls."

[@mostachio1958]

Thank you, very detailed. Feeling confident about trying something new

[@annunati-zq4tp]

Thank you very much I'm about to start with my Lexus. You just gave my confidence a welcome needed boost. I am now a subscriber

[@michaell.7151]

Good video. Very informative. Question: what percentage alcohol do you prefer to buy to make your 50% alcohol/50% water solution?

[@natemartinez2745]

I know this comment is 2 years old but I’m wondering the same thing

[@mrsseasea]

Thank you for including us girls. 😀

[@mbrownie22]

Great tutorial for us neophytes, thanks.

[@UnpopularGameGuy]

Dude awesome tutorial I finally feel comfortable doing this

[@CJ-dx5mc]

Thanks for the video, mate! You made it look super easy.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

Thanks for the info. I have an orbital sander/polisher . I bought the pads at Amazon and it explains the colors of the brand. I will have to do this and I have very little experience doing it. I have done it by hand on my truck.

[@rockin335]

Thanks for the info on using a DA polisher, it certainly beats wiping on polish by hand and wiping off as it takes of scratches and swirls in the paint much better.

[@48Detailing]

No problem glad you enjoyed!

[@davidfrank2824]

Believe it or not at one time on KZbin a lot of professionals like yourself actually recommended their first buffer come from harbor freight tools. Ever since they changed their plan and started charging more I don't see as many professionals recommending it any longer. I do enjoy watching your videos and of course I always make sure you get a thumbs up and I can only subscribe once. Look forward for watching more videos

[@teresaavilez5270]

Thanks so much ❤️ I have been trying to get the gloss and shine back on my scion and have been failing . Your video helped me get the results I'v been wanting so again thanks.

[@PrimeHaven]

You should be proud of yourself. You got through to me understanding on how to get started.

[@josephfili8003]

The best video I have seen so for in regards to this phase of auto detailing. One question--- What is ONR?

[@48Detailing]

One stands for optimum no rinse! A concentrated waterless wash that can be used as a quick detailer! And thanks glad you enjoyed!

[@fckjb284]

@@48Detailing I'm glad he asked and you replied, I'm reading all 900 or so comments and learning. Honestly this is the BEST detailing video on KZbin! Subscribed and going to keep learning. Thank you.😎👍

[@48Detailing]

Thank you!

[@jimmyhorton8066]

I was very impressed with this video it really explains where I understand just what you were saying thank youverymuch

[@48Detailing]

Happy that we were able to help!

[@miguelelelelel]

Wow, this was a great video man! Subscribed! Keep up the good work!

[@chadbarker3564]

Great video. Gonna do the old Beemer now .

[@48Detailing]

Good luck and enjoy!

[@MustangGuru]

With modern clear coats, Me personally I start with the least aggressive of the 2 to see if a polish product will do the job first. My car has tented clear on it.

[@48Detailing]

Yes that is always best practice! And tented clear is something you really have to be careful of!

[@juniorv4483]

Day and night difference brotha 🤙 good stuff, thanks for posting this video super helpful 👌

[@JB-th4bx]

Dude, this was awesome! Thank you.

[@jdmckelvey5567]

I did exactly what you said in the video. My truck had pretty scuffed up paint and it helped immensely. Thank you.

[@48Detailing]

Glad I could help!

[@sauceymeatwad2856]

Great video! Thanks for all the good info and you’re pretty funny I was laughing quite a bit lol one love !

[@brianl2875]

I just watched about 6 videos on this and this is by far the best as far as explanation of the entire process. Just one question, wouldn't it be better to use the IPA to remove wax before the clay bar?

[@48Detailing]

Hey Brian I'm really glad you enjoyed the video to answer your question in order to room wax you're going to need to use a paint prep solution or an IPA solution! A clay bar will only remove embedded contamination from the surface of the vehicle, really hope that helps!

[@brianl2875]

@@48Detailing I know that the clay bar removes the contamination but what I'm asking is wouldn't it be beneficial or more effective to remove any wax with IPA before using the clay bar?

[@48Detailing]

Oh got ya! If I'm doing a full decon I would use a IPA/paint prep follow by clay and then another IPA/paint prep

[@dantosinferne]

I've been wanting to try this for 2 years now. I kept having to prioritize other things, but I just found a good sale on the harbor freight polisher, and I'm preparing for a big wave of car work. Several fluids need changing, brakes/rotors need done, and she hasn't been washed in a hot minute, so it's time to look into this again. I've only used a paste wax in the past for simplicity, but I want to try ceramic eventually. Until I can do a true correction, though, i need something that is more durable and eaiser to apply than paste, so I will try a sealant this time. Ive never done any paint correction, only up to clay, so I might do full clean, then learn how to a polish, and finish with a sealant for now. Then i may try a more serious correction in a few months (Paint touch ups, rusty chip treatment, then compound). I'm not gonna rush to ceramic until I'm sure I'm satisfied. I'm not even quite sure if it's the right choice for me either. I might just have to stick to sealants so I can slowly work on the paint instead of trying to perfect everything and 6 Thank you for all the good tips. It's a little intimidating but you've helped make it approachable.

[@Johnlutherthethrid]

After compounding and polishing you would need to wax it right? But thank you for the great video! Just learned so much more.

[@48Detailing]

Yes some type of protection is needed!

[@kanaletumlinson]

Is this a video for beginners? Got pretty in depth on the 1 step/2 step… cool video doe thanks for sharing bro

[@TubeInspire]

Great video and step by step for us beginners.. thanks for taking the time.

[@48Detailing]

No problem my friend glad you enjoyed!

[@travis7724]

Awesome video man few tips just helped me and saved me alot of time and work

[@SilveryFoxster]

Very helpful video for a detailing newbie, thanks.

[@48Detailing]

No problem Eddie! Glad you enjoyed, remember to subscribe for more!

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

Carnewba, Check out a product called 3D One. It cuts & polishes in one step. You can use either a orange foam pad or uro 50:50 pad for your da polisher. See Brian from Apex detail demonstrates this product.

[@joshuaphillips3394]

Very good video, clear and concise.

[@48Detailing]

Thanks! Remember to subscribe for more!

[@sendoolio1235]

You should be using 7" pads on 6" backer, 8" pads on 7" backer etc, it mentions this on the back of the Warrior pad blister pack..

[@slumygoat]

hey my friend, fantastic video thnks a bunch. What brand/type backing plate would you suggest w this DA polisher I am actually newly employed at Harbor Freight and am looking to get my hands on this machine, would you suggest any brands pads and what sizes might I add. We actually have M105 on stock along w the several other Meguiars glazed and polishes so that’s covered my way at least, thanks in advance for your help my guy

[@48Detailing]

Hey! Thanks for watching and your questions! As for backing plate I switched mine to a max shine 5 in backing plate, as for pads I personally use the 5in lake country foam pads or the 5in buff n shine foam pads. Meguiars is a great place to start when it comes to polishes! I wish you good luck, remember to subscribe!

[@slumygoat]

CarNewba Detailing thank you for replying it’s appreciated

[@48Detailing]

No problem!

[@frankzito1660]

Great video. Sort of the Bible for beginners

[@TheBaccaClench]

What kind of light do you use for inspection?

[@48Detailing]

Any standard single LED spot light or handheld light works great!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Sweet, I have the harbor Freight sander already. I just need polish to go with maguiars m85

[@aidmee9924]

I did this for the first time and my paint gotten worst. I cut with a medium pad on speed 1 and it left tiny cracks on my paint. Not sure if I went over the same spot to many times - 4 passes. Lucky i only did it on my hood. The rest of my car I did 2 passes

[@48Detailing]

You probably had sometime of paint failure prior to even polishing, how old is the vehicle?

[@mohammadyousuf8315]

I am also working in Bahrain Attending car detailing Meguiars is best Polish Last 4 years I am using Polish muguairs