How to use a DUAL ACTION POLISHER - Detailing 101 EP.13

Welcome to the Meguiar's KZbin Channel.
Patrick, our resident videographer and photographer has been with us 5 months now and has NO IDEA how to take care of his car.
Many people like Patrick can sometimes get lost in the sea of car care products. What do I wash my car with? How can I keep it clean after I've washed it? It's the simple things that we want to help and educate you on.
So, introducing "Detailing 101". A step by step guide on the basics of car care, featuring Patrick and his BMW E36. During this series you'll see us educate Patrick on the most simple ways to Wash, Clean & Prep, Polish, Protection and Maintain his car.
Our aim is to share with you the simplest forms of car care, whether you're a non car guy, a car enthusiast, or someone that just wants to further their knowledge about detailing or the Meguiar's product range.
In this weeks episode Dale shows Patch just how easy it is to use our Dual Action Polisher, the MT320.
When it comes to machine polishing there is a concern that one might damage the paint or it's only meant for professional use. Well today we bust those myths and show you just how easy it is to use a machine polisher as well how to use it with the correct speeds and movements in order to get a flawless finish on your paint using our Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish and Ultimate Wax.
If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment on the video or for any technical advise you can contact us on our social media platforms or via the contact us direct page on our website.
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[@allent1034]

Great job everyone. One favor though. Although the slow motion and fast motion may look cool, it doesn't help us at home. We are watching to see the speed that you are actually moving the machine around. We can't tell that if you keep showing slow motion/fast motion. Better to just keep it on real time speed. Thank you!

[@mesixfoot]

They have mentioned on another video 1 inch per second. Some that helps.

[@dorkvader2673]

Hey dude Ive been polishing cars for 20 years and when you do it in slow motion with this Da machine its to make the pad rotate only for renovating the paint with the right pad.And when you move it faster and more slightly its for polishing.

[@Fractureless1]

They balanced it to show the speed.

[@shimarayn]

You high bro? It clearly shows the speed and explains 🤣

[@scorpiuswireless1]

He said 1" a second

[@goku843]

Today was my first time detailing my car. I watched your video twice, then I jumped right at it. I'm very impressed with the results and the ease of it. Thanks for the easy breakdown gentlemen.

[@jimmyallen3850]

If you do the same thing the next time you will see even better results. I remember after my 50th detail how much better I was at doin it.

[@gioooo9130]

The number one best tutorial I’ve seen for polishing and compounding a car, simple and straight to the point.

[@ronniem3592]

This is the best video on KZbin about detailing a car using compound,polish and wax the correct way

[@BB_Detailing_00]

Even though I've polished some cars, have used these products, I still watched the video. And....I enjoyed it. You guys did a pretty good job with it.

[@wake2skate1]

Finally some practical info, not just marketing a product line. Other talk about product for 15 min then show video at 2x speed for 30 sec. Boom there you go. Thank you, beauty!

[@petrolhead28]

This is very useful. As a fan of old motors and fed up with detailers who adore shiny new motors I think I will buck my previous ambivalence to car cleaning and try this on the old E39 I just bought.

[@SH-id2lb]

rarely do i watch anything on KZbin all the way thru if its longer than 2 min... i only skipped ahead 1 time so thats my version of an Emmy award (as if any cared about award shows) so give this guy a raise Meguiars as he has definitely increased your sales!

[@dominicknmamonejr.7531]

Best video description on how to use products without any bull. Thanks Guys

[@packman5906]

I was a pretty good at high speed buffing back in the late 80's and back then there was no DIY type systems. Never burned an edge, even on exotics. The way it is now makes it so easy. And I was using Meguiars back then as well! Good info here as I have restarted my biz as a side income

[@michaelrosales2874]

Its called rotary buffing :)

[@clintsaines9274]

With these dual action polishers is it dummy proof?

[@ChefrockerT]

Oh yes, i bought a 22 Kuga, love this car. I would give him a little bit of love. Bought Ultimate Compound. Put it on, polished by hand and boom my black kuga looked exactly the same like your car at 0:32 min. Man, To be honest, I was close to having a heart attack. So I bought a polishing machine, pads, microfiber cloths, a wax and yes, now all the scratches and swirls are gone, the car shines like the queen's crown, unbelievable

[@C783H]

absolutely brilliant video. Straight to the point, very clear and concise. Best tutorial I have ever seen on youtube!

[@callumwilliams8270]

Used this as a guide for my first ever machine polish today and the results were outstanding, thanks!

[@paulrichard4945]

Excellent video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Schallingora Dexterous Programme Scheme (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a good one off product for building any shed in no time with no experience without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my GF after many years got astronomical success with it.

[@tyquanwashington.8510]

Mequiars 110 followed by 210 is golden. I had water spots all over and fallout/contamination. Clayed the whole car, hit it with 110 and then 210 and my paint looks brand new.

[@kevinyork4757]

so then which is better: Mirror glaze 110 compound and 210 polish - or - the Ultimate compound & Ultimate Polish?

[@tyquanwashington.8510]

@@kevinyork4757 idk but 110 and 210 gets the job done well.

[@Endri2044]

Thanks so much mate, I’ve recently new to polishing, and your video has helped me so much, I’ve seen countless videos and none have explained it as good as you guys

[@jpage50]

Fantastic job of explaining each step in detail. I'm going to attempt my first machine compound/polish soon and your video has given me the confidence to jump in! Cheers!

[@keldmllnitz4626]

This is the BEST video I have seen on how to start your polishing journey

[@donohoe71]

Really helpful video, thank you. These two presenting are really good together covering all the questions I had.

[@mreh145]

Probably the most concise video on how to DA polish for beginners on youtube...good job

[@djbeatmatch2010]

definitely one of the best beginner videos out there , thanks guys

[@ẞæmǐø]

Seems quite simple. I just got my products and I’m gonna try it. I’m hope it goes as smooth as that.🤞🏽 😂

[@Abcca11]

I watched every episode of this series like it was Game of Thrones hahaha amazing stuff guys! Thank you so much for the helpful tips.

[@luisbarragan8144]

Please don’t tell me they get naked on every episode😂😂😂😂that makes me not want to se it..

[@mikefromguildford9195]

THIS is the only video you need. Wish I found this first. Nice one!

[@Ry77x]

I did this on my 1999 red Saab vert and it came out great! I used their Gold canuba wax and finished upkeep with the detail spray in the maroon colored bottle. Nice

[@unions100]

This is the first time I have seen you guys and I really have to say very well explained and Demonstrated, Thank you guys keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Been Using my Meguires MT300 and makes not only application of Meguires Polishes and waxes. Faster but also gives show room car results. Love My MT300

[@meguiars]

👍

[@tbrennancreative4958]

The best tutorial. Quick, concise, and included the wax portion.

[@russthompson7994]

Excellent video showcasing the Meguire's products and how they should be applied. One point I would make is, color code your towels by application. It helps the simple person (me!) keep from making mistakes. Thank you for posting.

[@denisef1153]

I do that. Makes it so much easier. I got towels to match the pad. Orange pad gets orange towels, blue pad blue towels etc. my gray towels are strictly for drying.

[@gustavog1967]

hola chicos, desde Guatemala los saludo, la verdad excelence video, lo explica tal cual es el proceso de 3 pasos para darle nueva vida a nuestros vehículos, además, nos enseña que productos al alcence de cualquera, dan resultados brillantes, Gracias Meguiars por estos videos de entrenamiento... mis carros estan como nuevos!!!

[@robertbryce7626]

Great video. DITCH THE DAMN BOOM BOX!

[@Divocwax]

Well explained. The slowest speed is actually one that gets the job done fast. I'm thinking that's more for the professional who is trying to make a living. The home guy would rather take his time - even though this dual action is supposed to prevent burning through, it still will burn through if you dwell too long in one area, because those machines go relatively fast.

[@wilsonlem8274]

Tried this recently with all the Meguiar's products and DA polisher listed in the video. The results were amazing. It's as easy as it looks and it transformed a rather tired 2002 Toyota Camry to looking almost new. Was able to sell the car in a couple of days on Craigslist. Thank you guys for a very well-done video on car care!

[@alexandrefaustino2448]

Hi guys love your series of video. One request would be to indicate whenever the video is speed up when you are working on the car so it can give the viewer a better understanding on how fast they should move their pad.

[@ramielsayed7401]

Very true. The speeding up part of the video hides the true pace of each step; a very key detail.

[@timj1196]

You 2 are great teachers, I'm saving this😮😊

[@bafattvahetere]

I liked all the paintings. No buffering needed.

[@Song-rh2oi]

Really enjoyed this video. I have been researching how to use a DA polisher, and I loved the step-by-step detailed explanations here. Well done!

[@markwoods7471]

Until I watched this I was going to settle for an 80 quid polisher. After watching this, I'm definitely going for the MT320. Looks amazing, and I'd rather have piece of mind that it won't die and kill my car at the same time. Brilliant video!

[@106adamm]

You got sucked in

[@Thesedasof4]

Thank you for all this info very helpful and I will be ordering all those products on my. New journey or detailing

[@me_me_only]

Can someone please list down the speeds used for 1. Spreading the products . What is the speed to be set on the DA ? They said lowest which would be ? 2. Speed of DA when applying compound ? 3. Speed of SW when applying Polish ? 4. Speed of DA when applying the final wax ?

[@rickyshort8637]

best video to date for me .I am a green horn but started right away with your product and am very pleased. Thanks for the video now making a very time consuming project it even easier and faster.

[@computerroach1]

You Guys Did An Awesome Job Explaining In Detail THANK YOU. 👍👍

[@notdoryy]

Super helpful video!!! 🙌

[@aaronpurvis6684]

Feel lot more confident doing my first attempt of full car polish will be using this as a guide keep up the good work and help thanks guys

[@rodrigoramirez726]

So we just gonna ignore that stutter moment?! 💀💀 made my day 🤙🏽🤙🏽🧡

[@RMZ045]

Come on, that's not funny man. r-r-r-remove the comment

[@rodrigoramirez726]

Vlekjuh ahahaha 😭💀

[@gianlucaantoniocamilleri1966]

Brilliant video... Been using your products for about 4 years now, got my 15 year old dailied Clio to show standard. Love it.... Can't wait to try the DA out

[@Theferrariguy]

So much more comfortable now after watching this video. Just 1 question, I was gonna do a little paint touch up on my car's bonnet and my plan was to fill in the chips with the paint but I want the surface to be really with the rest of the paint but I don't want to wet sand as the car has a metallic finish and The thought of sanding paint terrifies me. Could I use a DA Polisher and the buffing compound to smooth out the filled-in chip?

[@Occhublu]

You might end up burning through the clear coat surrounding the chip.

[@Theferrariguy]

@@Occhublu very good point made thanks

[@jackywan4168]

explained extremely well !!! thx for sharing

[@manzahmad4134]

BRILLIANT VIDEO! THANKS GUYS

[@algoddard6124]

Loved this video. This is one of the few videos that doesn’t over complicate it. I appreciate you letting the noobies mistake in the video. We’re all human.

[@Steven85-8i]

Hi,my car is like the left hand side of the bonnet,a cobwebbed effect,white paint work, seeing this video has made me easy it is using the MT320,plus the polishes,I will have to try it,thanks for the video 👍.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Polishing is easy... but it’s also easy to fuck it all up....and it happens quickly if you are using the wrong compounds or techniques... I own a Ford Raptor... I practiced on my other vehicles first and was glad I did... I’ve got an old white 2012 e250. Did it first on that .. but white isn’t a great color for polishing I have a 2002 dodge Dakota sport. Red... that was great for practice... then I went at the raptor... tuxedo black... awesome

[@TehmasKhan]

Best video I have watched so far on this topic 👏🏻👍🏻♥️

[@jaimedpcaus1]

Excellent video. How much of the compound (in bottle) do you end-up using per full polish? One full bottle, 1/2 a bottle or more? Are there specific soaps/shampoos to use before the decontamination? This is a super video and I liked it so much! Does the product that's applied at the end have paint protection? If so, how long is the protection? So, the way I understood the overall application of the products is that you do the first application once a year. In the case of this car, the three products are used one after the other. Thereafter, you will only use the last two products twice per year and then after only the last product is used, correct?

[@jmracing2010]

Absolutely looking amazing really helpful

[@aaronloritts3937]

Very helpful guys, thanks so much!

[@watch-box]

Good job, but you should show prepping the paintwork correctly removing any contaminates, and cleaning the pads between sections for people like me who are new to the process.

[@gsgleason]

They literally said they started by using the clay bar.

[@1308wayne]

Great video I just bought a polisher and it looks easy 👍

[@valleyken]

Excellent demonstration and explanation.

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

All these videos I've seen show working one section so I'm curious. I'd suppose you're applying more product as you work a new section. When do you get to cleaning or swapping pads?

[@captaincrunch3408]

Excellent video! You made it seem very simple!

[@Gaz5606]

Is it safe to go from compound straight to waxing, or is polishing after compound necessary before waxing

[@denzeljackson6505]

You polish to remove any fine scratches and swirl marks and also to bring back the shine, have to use a Polish after a compound. Then you can use your wax

[@MissionOffRoad]

Just what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@kylenaidoo8042]

Amazing video thanks guys

[@BrandonCamilleri]

Hey guys! love your MT320 just bought one recently and love your products! Could you please do a video on how to clean the foam pads and microfiber towels, and how to maintain them? Keeping in mind also people who dont have air compressors to blow out the compounds/polishes from the pad :) cheers!

[@meguiarsuk]

No worries! Simply hover out any product from the pad whilst the machine is on the slowest speed. And the great thing is the pads and towels are machine washable! Just make sure you don't add any softeners.

[@nangahsamuel7170]

@@meguiarsuk I have a project on introducing your products to my country which doesn't have any, it's a big business as we don't have car detailers so a big franchise to sell meguiars products will be more than welcome, let me know how to reach you privately for more details

[@yuriy797]

@@meguiarsuk From this video not understandable when i can apply ceramic coating? can you please clarified. Big thx

[@TheGumpster01]

Very easy steps to follow for the junior detailer to Work with..thank-you My question is this....when would I be able to put either a silicone finishing coat or ceramic seal on the finish surface...

[@gordonmccartney5648]

Good video. Recently got a DA polisher and never used one before. Fingers crossed

[@DroneTravels_KS]

Just by noticing all the details you give shows how professional you are! I'm currently searching for ways to polish epoxy resin on a table project and I'm getting some ideas. The main idea as I understand is to apply a thick compound for sanding marks, and then a thinner to give it a gloss.

[@resist9722]

Amazing video. Cheers.

[@markdawson25]

@16:15 - "The oils that are in the polish are feeding into the paint..." That hard clear coat on the BMW might have something to say about any oils "feeding" into the paint.

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Also i use the Gold Class wax because the Ultimate dries to clear. I can’t see it also i just Bought this DA polisher can’t wait to use it.

[@NathanBall86]

Great video. Could you polish over some vinyl bonnet strips? Also, would you do this process on a 50 year old VW? Thanks

[@pravinjugwanth7359]

Well done Guys. Great explanation and awesome presentation. I am definitely more confident now to machine polish my car. Pravin Jugwanth, South Africa.

[@naoufelbelghazi9597]

Excellent vidéos guys that I watched a dozen times without getting enough of it. One question please: Did you use only one pad for each step? 3 in total ? Or changed them after 2-3 panels ? Thanks again for the great job!

[@Andy_B_W]

Great video thanks learnt a lot

[@roonyi5352]

Excellent video! Explained the steps really well. Thank you!

[@WTSPC]

Great vid thank you. My question is the bonnet nice and flat but what happens using the polisher on the sharper curves and bends when its not so easy to keep the polisher on a flat and even surface?

[@seansean8008]

Use the palm of the pad as much as you can and don't let the back plate hit the car surface. Also be aware that you can sling product if any part of the pad is raised.

[@johnp6987]

A smaller backing plate and pad will help. Always make sure the pad is slightly bigger than the backing plate

[@wayneavanson]

Brilliant video guys. All the things I needed to know. Perfect!

[@darkmatter4199]

Awesome vid lads!

[@CheesusSVT]

Great video, love how you explained how to use the products. 😁😸

[@deeeeeeps]

5:12 I used a street brush to mark up the paint like suggested but now when I try to grind out the scratches I get paint on my pad.

[@timur7381]

Super useful video! Thank you. Few questions - can you wash the pads after and use them again, or are they single-use? Also, how many times can you do this before damaging/thinning the clear coat? I did a small trial polish to remove a few light scratches, it worked great. I wanted to do it again, but for the entire car this time. Should I space the procedures out some?

[@QuietDriver97]

You can absolutely wash the pads for re-use. Just let them air dry.

[@mikew4088]

Excellent job lads! This helped me confirm my decision on purchasing the Meguires polisher

[@bluemoth1879]

Brilliant…:) simple streamlined and Efficient. 🥂🥂😀

[@tatne111]

Just brought one can’t wait to use it and see the results!

[@sparko2012]

Very informative, thanks guys.

[@kevinyork4757]

What about cleaning contaminants that they claybar will not pull out? Mineral deposits? Pollution? Recent wax?

[@martinmunoz845]

i live in the Rio grande valley tx i have to compound the my truck at list 3 times a year because in summer Texas turns into a furnace

[@kimlawrence5252]

Wow. Now i know how the right things to do with Meguiars. Thanks.

[@fisky81]

great video!, so for people who can't do it indoors like me, i don't have a big enough garden or have a garage. i only can do it out front of house or back. So i take it will be ok outside? depending on weather, but take it not to be hot outside or in sun ?

[@iSleepDoc]

Thanks thanks thanks…. the best video!!!!!

[@jezlucas3878]

Thanks guys

[@ShahrukhAli-CoordinatorCASBMI]

How many times or how long should the compound polisher be moved on a car paint ? Like is there any SOP or rule or any sign that indicates that now the polisher should be stopped and wipped off ?

[@jamesbeaumont1202]

Looks sick lads

[@oliemma150877]

How about a video on alloy wheel cleaning?

[@miguelrebolledo6291]

There are several factors in doing a pro job. One place I discovered which successfully combines these is the Magic Painter Method (google it if you're interested) definately the most helpful course that I have ever seen. Check out this amazing resource.

[@hafizjumari]

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[@Endri2044]

Hello brother, did you put the old sponge back in

[@adampug206gti]

How many pads will you need to do the average car..?? And also you don't mention about washing your pads out every few panels or so..??

[@shane555]

Is it okay to use a wash and wax before clay barring? I read somewhere that the wash stage shouldnt have wax in it

[@alvihasibuan4303]

after stage liquid wax can i make coating? Thanks 🙏

[@stevecutts5450]

Great video guys. Have you a link for the polisher, pads and products? Thanks.

[@mystictripttv9495]

can this process be done on the glass also or does that require specific glass polish 🤔