ROTARY POLISHER: simple techniques to enhance gloss + 5-year ceramic coating install guide

This Corvette was a joy to polish and ceramic coat -- and in this video, we take you along for the ride!
We show you how to use a rotary, paired with our Rotary Jeweling Pad, for that ultimate BOOST in gloss. Polishing is also a great way to clean the paint -- an essential step for any ceramic coating. Coatings want clean paint (they don't care about scratches) but polishing is often the best way to clean and shine up paint prior to ceramic coating application.
PRODUCTS USED:
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldSta...
PAD WASHER: bit.ly/PadWasher
ROTARY JEWELING PAD: bit.ly/RotaryJ...
PANEL PREP: bit.ly/DIYPane...
COATING LEVELING TOWEL: bit.ly/Coating...
FOAM COATING APPLICATOR: bit.ly/Coating...
5 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: bit.ly/5YearCo...
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[@neilwalker5041]

The color of this Vette is starting to grow on me. I love the efficiency of the gold standard polish system as it makes life easier. The ceramic coating looks fantastic with tons of gloss and depth. The Vette is going to drive faster now! Thank you DIY crew for all you do!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@timmbos]

I want to tell you guys how much I love your channel! I have watched Ivan for years on his various endeavors and I'm so happy both of you started DIY Detail! Both of you have an amazing chemistry. I love your enthusiasm and how you take us through your processes step by step without all the flash, antics and nonsense of other channels. That said I placed an order for your polish, red waffle rotary pads plus some other stuff. I have been detailing for 20 years mostly with DA's. Well thanks to Ivan I put aside my fear and purchased a Rupes rotary and followed his rotary method to the letter. I used your polish and red waffle pad and let me tell you....I have never seen such an incredible shine after polishing my restored 69' Corvette Stingray. Absolutely smooth as glass and the depth makes the clear look like its two inches thick!!. And for the first time I have not seen a hint of haze or holograms out in the direct sun. That speaks volumes! I followed your advice on frequent pad washing with the Lake Country pad washer, the simple spritz of polish on the pad and got amazing results. Less is more! You guys have really knocked it out of the park! I wish you all continued success! You have definitely got me as a customer from here on out!

[@diydetailofficial]

Wow, thank you! One of my favourite Corvette body styles.

[@Trance786]

Ivan & Nick you guys are the best!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Trance786]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you 💯

[@aldaley3537]

Don’t hesitate to use ceramic coating on sinks, appliances, lawn mowers, blowers. Toilets, especially for the misses on the toilet seats and the entire surface stays slick and glossy. Shower doors too.

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed

[@scottfrederick415]

Hi guys great video in it you said that you use a yellow pad with a DA. If you only have one machine is there 😅any advantage to using a jewel pad on a DA during polishing? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Better gloss

[@jeffc6832]

Is there a limit to how long you can leave the Gold Standard Polish residue on the paint? Over the years of using Optimum Hyper Polish I've learned to wipe off after I'm done with the panel (or potentially after every 2 panels), as it seems to somehow etch the paint surface if left on too long.

[@diydetailofficial]

In our testing 2 days before it starts to be difficult to remove.

[@scottfrederick415]

How often do you recommend cleaning the pad? Both when polishing and doing paint correction ? Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

Every time you want to add polish to the pad

[@donlarsenjr2332]

Yvan, In this video towards the end, you discussed "doubling up" the coating on some areas like the mirrors and front bumper with extra left over coating. What is the time frame to double up? Is it the same as doing the stack? Wait two hours and no longer than eight for the second doubling up coat?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@LeoYarbrough]

Anyway we could get any close up shots when applying the coat just to see how cures ( rainbow or sweating ) also would like to see how it reacts with water ( beads or sheeting )

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XFcqylbZukoq8si=9Kn_U0ZnXgDixnEq

[@stevewood5255]

Great video. I am learning a lot. It appears you polished the whole car before wiping polish off. Is this okay to do outside? Thanks again for all the videos.

[@diydetailofficial]

With DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish yes.

[@GrandHuevotes]

Amazon: any difference between a $50 generic Chinese rotary polisher versus a $200 fancy dewalt? Is rotation rotation? PS - what speed when polishing? Will buy your gold standard and 5 year and red pad

[@diydetailofficial]

Rotation is rotation. Comfort, noise, vibration and durability all are variables that change with quality. 400-800rpm is the sweet spot.

[@Kamm-td4rf]

I am about to polish my own c8 with the gold standard system I have been learning all that i can by these videos first. So really excited to try :) My Question is how did you guys get the mirrors facing that way seems like it would be a good thing to do on my weekly wash as well?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can manually move them

[@Kamm-td4rf]

Even if they are powered mirrors?

[@David-Godin]

Another great video guys! You mentioned when stacking wait 2 hrs but after 8 your window of opportunity to stack has passed. Can you please speak more to that? Can I apply the five year this year and then next year after a decon wash and clay and panel prep will the 3yr not stick? If so what about ceramic gloss? Thanks for your thoughts in advance 😎

[@diydetailofficial]

The DIY Stack (3 over 5 or 8year) is a chemical reaction that happens when the 2 are combined on the surface in the prescribed time. Adding the 3 year several months later will not give you the same results.

[@aaronolsen8787]

On the DIY Detail website it says that the 8 year coating contains Polysiloxane but I've heard you say that all your coatings contain Polysilazane. The website also doesn't list the 3 and 5 year coatings containing Silicon Carbide. I've heard you mention that all your coatings contain Polysilazane, Silicon Carbide, Silicon Dioxide and Silicon Nitride and then the 3 year also having Graphene Oxide. I'm just curious about which one is right. I'm guessing what you've said in your videos is accurate? Out of curiosity, what chemical makeup did your original exterior ceramic coating contain? How would you rank it against the current line? Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

The website blurbs were written by our SEO team, I will have them corrected, thank you! Our original coating is more of a traditional sio2 coating.

[@aaronolsen8787]

@@diydetailofficial That's what I was wondering. Haha. I don't think many people (if any) would hesitate to buy your coating because of that description variance. I've bought/installed all 3 of them. Never got a chance to install your original coating though. I trust what you say on your videos. Thanks again for all that you do!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for the questions.

[@stevenv9224]

I had to experience it myself when I was with soc and he let me test it on my own using a test panel. With the DA using it with the red pad on a 15 mm. You see a gloss but with the rotary you see it more and you can see the sparkle flakes on the paint as well with clarity.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@Edge-71]

Guys with a light polish on that car, will it remove a ceramic coating if it had one to begin with. Appreciated 👍

[@diydetailofficial]

It won’t remove it but it will scar it sufficiently for a new coating to bond

[@Edge-71]

@@diydetailofficial alright 👍

[@05xrunner]

So how many people are needed for Yvan to stop and do a training session?

[@diydetailofficial]

Depends if you’re on a pre planed route or a detour

[@anels9]

what model flex rotary do we see in the videos yvan?

[@diydetailofficial]

PE 14-150

[@dillonbrownfield4359]

If I have been using ceramic gloss and wanted to take the next step to a coating. Do I have to use a special soap or something to remove the layer of ceramic gloss?

[@diydetailofficial]

You will need to polish to remove it.

[@jayz313]

Great results! The gloss is incredible! Do you always use the red pad on the Rotary? If not, what sernariors would call for a different pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

The only other pad we use is our gold waffle. That said, the red is by far the best.

[@BriFree100]

Great video guys! Thanks for the content. I’m still saving for a rotary but I’m keen on quietness!! The new Rupes DA might have to jump the queue! 😀 I have a question that might make a good future video. It is getting cold in the UK. How can I protect my chemicals that I keep in my garage? Move them into the loft which is warmer? Wrap them in drying towels to insulate them? Store them in an insulated bag? Many thanks! Bri. 👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Good suggestion. As long as they don’t freeze repeatedly they are fine.

[@matthewlee2424]

I have a 2023 Tesla and I know their paint is considered 'finicky'. Ive never used a DA or Rotary before and I want to practice on something other than my car first! Any suggestions?

[@diydetailofficial]

If you can, buy a popular, inexpensive car that could use a good detail. Detail it, practice on it and resell it. If not get a scrap panel from a body shop or recycler.

[@albaker2938]

I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero with white paint. It has light scratches from improper drying techniques, such as drying with old towels and t-shirts. Can the red pad remove those? Or should I start with the gold waffle pad and finish with the red pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

Start with the red, do a test spot, and if you need more agressive then use the gold pad.

[@mutatedgenome]

Using a rotary the way it is used in this video,...red jeweling pad, GS polish, speed 1,...is there no need to worry about potential thin clear coat on sharp body lines or panel edges?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@JohnBackman-y9t]

My coated car has a deep 3-4 inch scratch on the coated windshield. Do I have any options to fix the scratch without re-coating the entire windshield or am I looking at stripping the coating, polishing the scratch, and recoating

[@diydetailofficial]

Polishing glass is hard and risky, but yes you will need to recoat the windshield

[@BXGreen]

Cant wait to get my 5 year on my car once nice weather returns! Heated garage not really an option. Some day! Thanks guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Above 50f you can apply if you wish.

[@jp358g]

I just bought a new car which the dealership had already waxed. I would like to apply your three year coating. I assume that I must remove the wax first. I do not want to have to polish; so how should I remove the wax? How will I know that I was successful at removing all the wax?

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately polishing is the only sure way to remove it. If you want to try chemicals, wash the car, then foam on DIY Detail All Clean at 15/1, rinse, then apply DIY Detail Water Spot Remover, agitate, dwell, rinse. Finally DIY Detail Iron Remover agitated with the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel . Rinse and if you have no beading, then dry, and finish with DIY Detail Panel Prep

[@jp358g]

Thanks for the advice. If I do choose to polish, would the jeweling pad be enough or would it require your yellow waffle pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

@jp358g jeweling is enough to remove wax.

[@VassRulez]

Hi Yvan or Nick is there any harm in keeping the detail keg pressurised over the course of a day or longer term.

[@diydetailofficial]

Ideally you should remove the pressure.

[@jluisp7]

Do you guys have a video on a two step polish? Would you use the rotary or the DA for thr first step?

[@diydetailofficial]

Da first, rotary to finish. Watch a LIVE polish & ceramic coating + Q & A! #detailing #diydetail #ceramiccoating kzbin.infoFyyRzh_VEXE?feature=share

[@LeoYarbrough]

How many pads do you use to polish with the rotary and jewel pad with pad cleaner

[@diydetailofficial]

One pad

[@marklittleton1309]

Great video, guys! Quick question: what's the rationale for applying panel prep on the towel rather than on the surface? I don't think I've seen anyone else do that with any other product. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

A few reasons, spraying any chemical on a dry surface can cause spotting. Secondly it’s a very inefficient way to use it buy spraying and wiping.

[@Rich--J]

In another video Yvan sprayed the panel prep on a damp towel and removed the wax that way too. A twofer. lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@LeoYarbrough]

What are using to damp your towels with rinseless or water

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash at 256/1

[@holelee7834]

Just bought a GR3 rotary to learn with and combine with a G21 DA cutter. Gr3 has a 5/8" standard shaft so i put a 5" Lake country plate on it l. Machine only weighs only 3.5lbs so without added weight it should be powerful enough for jeweling and finishing. Has an variable speed trigger and soft start. I can't wait to try it and put up the results

[@diydetailofficial]

Sounds great.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!

[@loic4691]

As Always 👍😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@jacobvega8515]

Did you guys polish the inside of the side vents

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@gspam154]

My jeweling pads arrived, thank you! How many passes (1 horizontal, 1vertical) do you use for this final polishing phase?

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s good

[@Brandon-w7s2z]

How many cars can I do with one bottle of the 5 year? Love your videos guys and thank you for all your knowledge!

[@diydetailofficial]

thanks! 2 regular sized sedans, OR one very large SUV or truck. Always save windows and wheels for last just in case.

[@davestewart9146]

Nicely done guys, love it 👍😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you 😁

[@ChiGalKMcAcura]

Second!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@0togtr811]

Thanks for another great video. I'm a DIY guy currently have only a 8mm DA if I buy my next machine and not the last should I go for rotary then a long throw down the road or vise versa? I've buffed out my three vehicles a good few times and not new to buffing and certainly not a pro...

[@diydetailofficial]

If you’re looking for more cut, get a 21mm DA. If you’re satisfied with the cut of your 8mm and want more depth and gloss, get a rotary.

[@barrydehart5630]

How do u use the rotary and not make a mess

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct, no mess if used as we teach.

[@barrydehart5630]

@@diydetailofficial please tell me how to use a rotary and not make a mess or a link showing how to

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qTmGV4bdCIpdksi=G7hRhpisSAbM2EH3

[@barrydehart5630]

​@@diydetailofficialin this link you gave me it does not tell you anything on how not to make a mess

[@diydetailofficial]

@barrydehart5630 if you do exactly as we show, you won’t make a mess.