Should You Polish a New Car?

[@Voltis-5]

Are you a mind reader Scott? I was asking this very question. Thanks for the time you take to make videos for us newbies.

[@RT_ok]

I really appreciate your channel, You are helping me learn a little bit one video at a time, back when I was 19 I bought my first black vehicle and I go so frustrated about the paint. Just picked up a 2018 truck and Im happy to run across your video. I was wanting to preserve the paint as long as I can because I live in the dusty countryside with no shade, Oklahoma sun is hard on paint.

[@jordang2743]

Close your eyes and listen to him. It’s Howard stern.

[@themfu]

Holy smoke you nailed it!

[@larrybct77]

Lmao

[@gambietti]

Scott, our new subaru was covered in fall out/iron. I could not believe the purple streaks running down the car. But they are transported by train or boat so I will always use a iron remover after its first bath. I followed up with ultimate polish and then a great sealant. Good video👍

[@ScotWalt858]

Thanks Scott! Very informative. Greatly appreciated. I'd like to see you spend some time showing how you deal with side panels. Or areas other than the hood. How do you deal with, work around door handles, badges, emblems. Anything special to take note of dealing with side panels? Thanks again.

[@psa110]

Yes yes yes. So many of Scott's and other demonstrate on cars that have large, smooth expanses. What about those areas that you cannot fit a polisher or have raised lettering, etc.?

[@josephmattos945]

Scott should really think about writing a detailing book or video. Been a while since anyone printed an updated version.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

You think anyone would read it:) So kind of you and thanks for the compliment

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

Right.. Do people ever read anymore?

[@psa110]

It would have to be a digital book. It would be nice to have the steps and commentary on what's good and bad written down. That makes it easier than trying to go back and find a particular spot on a video. Digital would also allow for plenty of still shot photos.

[@ASCarvings]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing yeah of course they would.

[@gregblack8550]

I sure would read it. I’m old and still love reading on paper

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Thanks Scott. I now feel a little more confident in polishing my car for the first time. It has never been through a car wash. Has some very minute imperfections I can see in direct sun that catch my eye. Looking forward to buffing her up. Thanks 🙏

[@kimijonghighball9626]

I love this tutorial Scott. You are always the number one to go when I’m stuck.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Bought a brand new 2017 Dodge Journey last year. When I got home I did a full inspection and decided to use a low cut finishing polish then applied my favorite wax. Made the brand new car look so much better. This is a great topic!

[@dombo2463]

This was awesome. I got a new car and felt the whole process looked a little daunting, especially being done in the heat. This seems like a much more reasonable way to get what I want in the most efficient manner. Thanks Scott!

[@xianreiss]

I was trying to decide from so many polishes to detail my wifes brand new car. I already have the Meguiar's Ultimate Polish you I am going to use that. Decision made. Thank you. My finish sealant will be the Gyeon Can Coat.

[@johnnewell5025]

Man, you rock. If you live the rest of your life the way you approach dealing with paint, tools, techniques and learners, you must be a god. :D

[@RIC45AU]

Very informative video, one of the best I have seen, my new car will look even better. Thanks Scot for your help.

[@nikkrajewski4447]

I've long suspected these truths about ultimate polish. A very big thanks to you Scott. Informative as always; much obliged from Montreal.

[@patb5266]

Thanks Scott for another great video, your knowledge is enjoyed by many!

[@okyrover]

Scott you are right on Rolls Royce , they polish the cars on the production line. For the claying you are spot on look with my store we get lots of rail dust...

[@fiouable]

Finally a video about polishing by machine a car that doesn’t need paint correction! Finally! Thank you! Good Lord.

[@jeremiahhively3025]

This is exactly the information I was looking for

[@dineshydv]

Thanks for details. Exactly what I was looking for. Was quite in delimma how to start on a new car.

[@lloydalmeida7699]

Great video, very very helpful. Lloyd from Ontario Canada

[@car_junkie]

I work at a car dealer and let me tell you car dealers beat the hell out of the paint. Any car on their lot will have swirls cause they use cheap products and crappy towels. The paint will be similar in some cases to a used car. So save yourself some money and just buy a used car then pay Scott to paint correct it to new. The second you drive off the lot you've lost 10-20% of the value you just paid for the new car anyway. Which is way more than a paint correct will cost.

[@jmegabite]

Hi Scott , I just bought a brand new Black 2019 Toyota Tacoma a couple of weeks ago , and it wasn’t in my driveway for 24 hours before the neighbors cat was on the hood and put some scratches on it , to make a long story short , I washed the truck , I had seen a video that where the guy used Mother’s aluminum and mag polish , I did try this method by hand using a microfiber cloth and it seemed to take most of them out , it was getting dark and I haven’t had a chance to get back to finishing it . I was wondering your thoughts on this method and if you think I could have done damage to the clear coat , also I was wondering if you knew how generous Toyota is with the clear coat when they put it on their vehicles . BTW I wasn’t aware of your channel at the time , since then I’ve gone out and purchased all the detailing item you’ve suggested . Great channel , lots of very useful information !!!

[@treyb9952]

Great video Scott! Which of the 3 paint preps that you’ve mentioned in your other videos do YOU recommend? After claying, but before applying wax or sealant. 1) Rust-Oleum 251475 Wax and Tar Remover 2) Dupli-Color CM543 grease & wax remover or 3) Orderless mineral spirits? Also how would I know if I have single stage paint on a Niss** 2014?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

1) dupli color grease and wax remover that's SOY BASED 2)odorless mineral spirits 3) rustoleum grease and wax remover That's how I would grade them:) Hope that helps

[@joacimlopez9735]

You recommended not to use paint prep or body solvent after the polish but what about using ceramic coating?

[@watagump1]

Yes you should. Dealerships sell cars they don't take care of them properly. NEVER let them sell you a paint protection plan.

[@elfocker]

Great Scott! Lol thanks for the best, most informative vlogs ever!

[@YAQEEN9]

Thank you scott for an amazing video. Do we use the wax after the polish?

[@NickTomSanjay]

Thanks for simplest video

[@matthewdinslage8120]

Scott, thank you for answering my question below, but I just remembered I had another question that is directly related to this video! My mother was in a accident a few weeks back, nothing major. Her car is in the bodyshop right now getting fixed. When she gets the car back, how long would you wait before washing and putting ultimate fast finish on the new paint. I've heard 30 days, I've also heard you can do it right away. Do you have an opinion on a situation like this?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I wouldn't apply a wax or sealant for at least 60 days... Meguiars makes a fresh paint approved glaze called I believe D305.. D305 will give you that just waxed look while allowing the paint to cure and vent... After the 60 days you can apply a wax or sealant:)

[@BRunkel07]

What a great topic! Would love to see a video with your honest opinion on coatings sometime :) I like how you filmed this video with all retail grade products. If you were polishing a new car and wanted to use professional products though, what polish would you recommend? Maybe Griots BOSS Perfecting creme? Or just hit it with the Finishing Sealant and be done?

[@semiephemeral9]

Quick trip around the car with a white or black LC pad with M205 or similar. Easey peasy.

[@jameshutchins3396]

As always excellent video. Thank you sir.

[@thegoldenhurricane]

I just bought a brand new black Honda Pilot. Will a single stage polish take out the random small scratches in it?

[@redrambogdan7583]

Great video Scott I am kinda new to your channel been watching for a few months now and I just have one question I just clayed my truck for the first time and was going to start paint correction with compound and polish then wax. Well after I clayed my truck a huge storm came through before I could finish I was only able to get one door finished. After I re wash my truck should I clay it again?

[@rogerchiu2210]

Hi Scott, bought a brand new car about 2 weeks ago. Plan to seal protect the car in the next 2 weeks. I plan to follow the steps you just outlined. Since I have been watching your videos, can I use the Rupes wool pad you so raves about 10 days ago? Is that too much cutting power? I thought you mentioned it brought out so much shine with very quick passes with polishing/finishing compound.. or just stick to the black pads? Also upon finishing, may I use ceramic coating first, then use something like a hydrosilex (to “recharge) to finish? Thanks. (I don’t know what’s readily available ceramic coating that I can buy as a general consumer). Appreciate the advice.

[@nicksdragon6929]

Scott, can you put a coating on a car that you polished with Meguiars ultimate polish that you didn't use an IPA to clean with?

[@Smurf_typeR]

Scott do you recommend the mothers speed clay bar 2.0 over the regular clay?

[@RIC45AU]

Do you have video ...on how to polish old car?

[@jamiclemente1976]

Scott I'm a beginner. After I ironx, clay bar, then wash with purple power vehicle and boat wash I did an AIO with Victory Nano polish and sealant with a medium cut orange lake country pad. I did the roof and hood, then noticed my pad looked black like it was dirty. Have you run into that? What causes this?

[@treadwaysl1]

Are the first 10 microns of clearcoat the most important for UV protection? Is it recommended to not polish a new vehicle for this reason?

[@youngsid919]

I'm going to be putting DPC shield on a new car. Would you still recommend not using a paint prep after megs ultimate before shield?

[@j5ritzema]

Scott: Do you recommend priming pads by covering and coating the entire pad, like some people do with their fingers? It seems like You (and most people I see), put a few dots on the pad and go to work.. what's better??

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I don't prime unless its a microfiber pad

[@KC-wo2qe]

Thank you Scott👍

[@theradiantchild]

Should you use all wheel cleaner on the paint dry then hit with purple power?

[@reflectivedetails6289]

Great content Scott.. Q's... Would you use the mineral spirit between multiple stage polishing? Thanks

[@lji2000]

Scott, when polishing a new car, is it necessary to use a DA or will the by hand method work just as well (with enough elbow grease, of course)?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

You said it:) Lots of elbow grease but it can be done

[@MyGuyKirby]

Another great video (K.I.S.S.) Scott, keep the camera rolling!

[@ehickert]

Scott, you recommend not to use a cleaner after the polish. Would this apply if I plan to put a ceramic coating?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I recommend not using a cleaner with the polish within this video because it does has fillers, but yes before a coating you should always use a cleaner..hopefully that helps

[@hardrock6034]

How often and how do you clean the pad?

[@Sphoxros]

What if your applying a ceramic coat ? should you still not wipe it down after a polish ?

[@steveharbin5650]

After polishing a new car using this method, should we wax? If so, paste wax or liquid?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

As I mentioned you can wax or seal the paint after.. I would recommend a sealant so you have nice durability and longevity.. Great question:) Yes seal the paint

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Paste or liquid will probably be a personal preference, you can't go wrong either way

[@EWC88]

Question, what do you recommend more the griots polisher or maxshine? Want to advance more in detailing and that’s the next step or purchase I should say!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I like the maxshine more because it has more power and stalls much less than the griots boss long throw.. Plus it's a fraction of the cost plus comes with a limited lifetime warranty

[@klasseact6663]

Folks...Scott is the man of the people! Watch his videos and save hundreds of dollars! Instead of paying $500 a day for attending a rolling roadshow, watch the video and follow the simple steps and your all set, go back as many times as needed. Is it the same as hands on, no, but this right here is pretty straight forward and you'll build confidence and that's half the battle when it comes time to do some paint correction. I'm sure paint correction for noobs is coming and you'll see what I mean👏

[@juanprenteria5077]

Thank you so much for the video help a lot .I have a question I recently polished my car but I wanna know what's the next step to protect the shine it's better to do a coting, wax or sealant

[@SargeantFriday]

Great video, Scott. Have you removed IronX (or Meg's Ultimate Wheel Cleaner) from your new car prep routine?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

No your welcome to use it.. I just wanted this video to be easier and with less products for beginners

[@Paik4Life]

This is exactly what I was looking for! One question. Are there any additional (mineral spirits) or omitted steps that you'd recommend when applying ceramic coating? Thanks!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

You would want to remove the fillers and polishing oils from any polish before applying a coating

[@Paik4Life]

Thank you for the quick reply! Thanks for the advice!

[@bekiro28]

Hey Scott my question is out of topic but i appreciate if you help i have a transit cargo van has a lot of plastic trims on it one place has couple of latex paint marks what should i use to clean it out of plastic trim if its possible to clean i guess i need something aggressive to take the paint out but not damage the plastic thanks for all the tips and tricks

[@louismartinez7772]

Great info thanks. One question, do you have any suggestions on how to stop rust? The roof of my 06 Tacoma has rust. Thanks

[@dharmaboy75]

Thanks man I have been asking a lot of questions about this on other YT channels and nobody can give me a straight answer. I need to protect a brand new paint job and this is what I am going to do. Do Iron deposit remove before or after the clay barring? Thanks man.

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Iron x then clay

[@juanprenteria5077]

What happen if i dont wash the car after 4 days of polish ?

[@matthewdinslage8120]

Hi Scott, I know I asked this in a different video, but if clear coat is roughly 50 mils thick. With a black finishing pad and Ultimate Polish, how many mils are removed in a 5 pass process, your best guess/opinion? Thanks

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I have used a paint gauge after using this polish with a black pad and have seen no significant change in thickness of clear coat.. Obviously a more aggressive pad with the polish will change that equation but it's still very safe:)

[@chiruja9vala522]

Hey Scott quick question what do you think about Gary Dean products? Have you tried them out and if so did you like those products?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Yes I have used some.. I would love to test his new products soon:) I will keep you posted

[@chiruja9vala522]

@@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343 thanks so much for your time, will look forward to that.

[@jonathantaylor1458]

@@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343 you really should test his products would love to hear your take on them.

[@JamieWardHD]

You mentioned cleaning the pad a few times in this awesome video. How exactly do you do that?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

You can do that by using a soft bristle brush and lightly brush it across the face of the pad to remove spent polish and clear coat, this should be done after each 18x18 area.. At some point you will need to fully clean the pad and flush the pad out with water and let dry and that's why I recommend several pads so you can get through the process faster and just fully clean all pads later... I hope that helps:)

[@onrdetailingnews802]

No it takes off rail dust good video buddy tfs

[@highonsativa]

Great video scott!!

[@suprola7961]

Hey Scott my brand new car less than 1000 miles on it has orange peel from the factory should I just polish it or should I medium cut first and then polish?

[@roadstar499]

that depends on if you are ok with orange peel or not...if you are good with it just do what he does in this video...if not wetsand your car then compound then polish..

[@jamesf3048]

Hey Scott, what towels are those in the video?

[@rhys0564]

Ive never been game enough to polish my own car cause i was relatively clueless and didnt want to destroy my paint. But ive been watching a few videos of yours now and im seriously considering it now rather then paying big bucks for someone to come and do it. Would you seriously reccomend using an electric tool or is polishing by hand going to be just fine too?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

If power tools isn't your thing, you could polish by hand but it will require a lot of elbow grease:)

[@reddrum56]

If you go for a da polisher you’re better off at not taking a chance of burning the paint

[@MyGuyKirby]

Hand polish is just fine if that fits better into your budget and level of excitement. I bought the Griots Garage Liquid Poly Wax kit which came with applicator sponge and a MF towel. It is designed to be easy to apply either by hand or by a DA-machine (same one used by Scott in the video). They also offer a Liquid Wax 3-in-1 product designed to be applied by hand. On both of these product, go with a very thin application, more is not better. Doing so is a waste of your money and will take more effort to buff to a shine.

[@semiephemeral9]

So, does Meg's actually SAY you can not panel wipe after using UP and still get a good bond for your LSP? personally I want a clean panel.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

It's a polish glaze so why would you want to remove the fillers? Megs says to apply a wax or sealant after and mentions nothing about a paint prep and again they wouldn't because it has a glaze within the formula.. If you want to use m205 that's a option as well but it can dust plus be a little more difficult to wipe up.. On a new car with very light defects or no defects at all, this polish would be perfect for beginners and with a user friendly experience.. Hope that helps with your question:) Any polish could be used with this step so pick the one that fits your needs and expectations

[@semiephemeral9]

That's def true about 205, no argument there :) Cheers. I guess if its not going to effect the bond then rock and roll! Thanks Scott.

[@vincentcerbone3110]

Can I put spray wax on a new car that I purchased the Simonized ?

[@MrMkariniot]

After the ultimate polish can I use ipa .?

[@sunnysamaofficial7639]

Brother i am from india..please suggest a polish or wax for my brand new black xuv..i want to protect paint..i also done paint protectyfilm on it..

[@fernsanchez4787]

Hey Scott, I’ve been wanting to detail my brothers car, but its black and it’s paint is swirled really bad how can I fix it?? 🤔 Any recommendations?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Sounds like you need to compound or polish.. Try the least aggressive method first and see how paint responds. If it's a daily driver I would keep my compounding conservative, perhaps a orange cutting pad with something like jescar correcting compound will do the trick to remove the swirls:) Be patient with yourself because black paint can humble the best of us..

[@arnenuggat]

Could one use a Glaze like PoorBoys Black Hole instead of the polish ?

[@hulsey19750]

They scratched the living crap out of my brand new 2023 Tacoma trd display info Speedometer. They must of dropped the rags in sand

[@jrbeltre927]

Hi Scott great video God bless you brother. What DA exactly is that one ?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I believe I mentioned it's the griots dual action polisher and can be found at AutoZone for 149.00

[@jrbeltre927]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing My mistake you are right brother. Thank you for your time and dedication

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

MY dear scott we never disquss aboyt it no one talks about it but.....maybe if we use a GOOD QUALITY car cover.....then we can protect our car from the majority of polution bird drops,uv light, reduse heat inside the car from the sun, reduse industrial fallouts e.t.c ????? at leat at the time it is parked in our driveway or in our garage.........i never heard a detailer to suggest or NOT suggest to use car covers....what is your opinion my dear friend?

[@EMI-ht7ys]

Scott can i use rupesh wool polishing pad with this dual action machine and same polishing compound???

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Yes.. You can use the rupes medium wool finish pad with this polish or even a all in one polish like hdspeed

[@onrdetailingnews802]

I use my mothers clay kit today good kit

[@batmanlovesbassfishin6747]

Scott, MaGuiers Ultimate Polish....o.k. To use an orange lake country medium cut pad with this product?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Yes...

[@mikej5154]

Have you got into the ceramic market yet

[@justindivinagracia6086]

So do you spray as you clay?

[@Brian-dj3ru]

Claying requires lubrication

[@johnmaple6136]

Can you buff some orange peel out of a new car without color sanding

[@ocwaterlesswash32]

If I were to use m205 for this process, how do you deal with dusting? Do you wipe it off with a spray detailer or do you just wipe it away with a dry mf towel?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Yes m205 can be a little difficult with dusting.. Always best to work with many clean pads to limit dusting.. I typically try to wipe up dust early but if it gets out of hand, I like using a small hand blower and soft microfiber towel to help push the dust off the vehicle.. I love megs but m205 can be a pain in the butt:) M105 is worse:(

[@ocwaterlesswash32]

@@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343 ok thanks, I'll reserve those for just headlight restoration ; )

[@marklin0124]

can i use a red pad instead of a black one?

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

A red pad provides no cut to take advantage of the mild abrasives within this polish plus a red pad can absorb more product and probably wouldn't assist in removing very light defects.. I would use a red pad for applying wax or sealant with no abrasives within the product.. Hope that helps

[@marklin0124]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing Thx Scott.

[@marklin0124]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing My follow up question could be: how about using an AIO (from drive auto) with black pad on a new car?

[@psa110]

Good video, Scott. Thank you for the time, effort and thought you put into doing these videos. We are all so used to free videos that we might not consider the fact you are donating your time and are not on the payroll of any of the products you use. That is very generous of you. Might I suggest you do like Luke Wilson does: In the More section below the video he includes links to (mostly) Amazon which awards him small (but cumulative) commission if we use the link to purchase the product. This is not only helpful for him but also to his viewers in noting the products mentioned throughout the video and also in taking them right to the product if they are interested to find out more or purchase it. Just an idea that I believe your viewers would appreciate.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

I'm sorry but I don't leave links because I want to remain transparent and NOT make money off my viewers or on products that aren't mine

[@psa110]

I get it. That was just a suggestion. Maybe you could just list the product names. Regardless, I mainly wanted to thank you for all your time and effort.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

@@psa110 also providing many links hurts the one making videos on KZbin.. KZbin sees you as a marketer and you can be penalized in ways.. Not many KZbin creators understand this:)

[@justindivinagracia6086]

I thought you just gently rubbed the clay bar on the surface?

[@bsfunk44]

Let's be honest, the guys washing your car at the dealer are hacks....I'll say it for you, lol. Bought a brand new black A3, before I could stop him the young salesman was drying my car with an old dirty towel.....needless to say he scratched the entire car. Luckily the dealer had an actual detail shop and they polished it for me for free....but wish I could have avoided the whole situation.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

They are people typically working at minimum wage and don't always have the best tools available to them.. So I will be respectful and not call them hacks.. If you feel they are hacks, why would you let them polish the car if they damaged your paint doing a quick detail? I'm just curious but I agree some detail shops at a dealership can cause issues to the paint and that's why I recommend the owner do it themselves when they get car home:)

[@Gizapowerplant]

Fantastic!

[@cmarchione1]

Hey I know wrong video just wanted to let you know someone is posting your videos under their name on another channel if you care about that

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

It happens a lot and thank you for the heads up

[@danielnielsen5499]

Have you ever thought about hand modeling as a career....

[@keithzoeteman4864]

Can you ceramic coat over this polish with it filling swirls? Thanks in advance

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

No..before applying any coating you wouldn't want any fillers on the panel.. Great question

[@keithzoeteman4864]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing thank you so much for the quick response. I didn’t think so but wanted to ask the pro!😊

[@jessebarraza6039]

Hi

[@rking6247]

Scott, we love you more than Darren Priest.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

Ahhh.. Thank you but Darren is a good man and helped many throughout the years.. He deserves praise and love as well:) I respect and love Darren and he is a great friend and talk and see him often

[@rking6247]

We love Darren, too, but we love you more.

[@fiouable]

Finally a video about polishing by machine a car that doesn’t need paint correction! Finally! Thank you! Good Lord.