The First & Last Paint Correction This Subaru WRX STi Will Ever Need! Polish/Pad Combination! Part 1

This is the first video in a short series showing the perfect pad and polish combination to perfect this car's finish. We will go well beyond the subject as we showcase the Subaru WRX STi. On April 2, 1988, Subaru Corporation officially launched its new performance and motorsports division, Subaru Tecnica International. That makes today STI's 30th anniversary, and in that time, it's given Subaru three World Rally Championships, earned four class wins at the Nürburgring, and built some incredibly fun-to-drive road cars.
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[@jamesbiedlar590]

Dont know about you guys...but this channel is gold to me.

[@billmccann217]

Brian is the reason I had the confidence to tackle my truck with a polisher. 👍

[@karolisrum6573]

Same, Sandro from Car Craft Auto Detailing and Brian are one of the best giving durability and compound comparisons.

[@keithp115]

Agreed. And Brian deserves 100k subs and beyond!

[@60trickpa]

I agree. Totally changed how I detail my own cars.

[@apshambarger]

Brian and his channel is the best!

[@mattmerwin3842]

Now I have a good idea what to use on my STI.

[@kimnewling5728]

Please more video's like this for us beginner's. Invaluable. It really helps! Thank you.

[@ShineYourLightDetailing]

Fantastic demonstration, way to explain it, Brian!

[@jamest7485]

I was watching some older Apex videos yesterday and I have to say I am so happy to have found this channel and I love seeing how much it has grown. Thanks for all you do Brian!

[@markevanado9463]

I’m happy that I watched this video, you answered the question that hasn’t been answered by anyone, glad that I can use a white lake country pad instead of the urofiber pad, so much money saved in the long run

[@chrisgough8372]

Brian, this is fantastic as this would be the type of car I, as a novice, would work on for a friend. When you showed all the love marks and identified it as soft clear coat, the first thing I thought about was the same orange pad, but using LVR-403, 404, or a few dots of each since the 404 tends to have more gloss to it. My thought is the acrylic would help fill in those deeper marks making them disappear better. I don’t dare question your attack strategy, but curious your thoughts on my strategy in general. Thank you so much for doing these series videos. I learn much from you.

[@dontridedirtydrd2282]

Another awesome job . That red is going to pop

[@travishawthorne245]

I’ve been following your channel for a long time and I really enjoy it. Your video quality and content is top-notch.

[@404notfound.....]

A great well informative video! Showing there are no limits except our own minds. Dial the right combo and go for it!!

[@BetterThanNewDetailing]

Great video Brian. I’m what you’d call a driveway detailer. I’ve learned what I know from you, Pan The Organizer, Phil Miranda, Brian at FAB, and a few others. About 90% of the time I grab an AIO and ether the orange or white Lake Country pads. I will sometimes use the Chemical Guys Hex Logic pads. Almost all of my customers just want their swirls removed. These pads will do that. Like you said you’ll learn all this with experience.

[@jrbeltre927]

THANK YOU SIR. Brian your videos are on point and helpfull for us new guys. Would love to see the same demo on a japaness BLACK clear coats please. Thank you again

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Brian- as a starting detailer moving from cleanings and extractions to paint enhancements and then corrections; you’ve helped me out more than you’ll ever know!! So much time saved, so many awesome results, so many stoked customers. Keep on keepin on 🤘

[@apexdetail85]

Cheers!

[@qrtrscale]

Great Brian now I know what to use on my WRX!

[@lifeofbrian9511]

VERY informative!! Thanks!!

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

My gf has a Subaru Outback with years of water etching from a sidewalk sprinkler. It was nerve racking to see how much etching there was. I'm now babying the car after the paint correction. It doesn't take much to etch this paint as well as the glass! Wow that red is poppin!

[@RetroJoe1776]

This is the best detailing channel on KZbin.. thank you Brian

[@mikeyp2447]

Completely agree👍

[@Will-ii1dy]

I love ccs pads! I get the 6 pack for like $30 on amazon and they serve me fantastic!

[@icurt06]

After watching Apex Detail for quite awhile now I can easily spot imperfections in other Detailer's processes. The only two other detailers that I regularly watch are Chicago Auto Pros and the Detail Guru.

[@ptheledge5390]

This to me is exactly what I needed to watch, thanks! Couldn’t believe all the swirls in that paintwork 👀

[@chrismurphy783]

Great info. This will help quite a bit as several family members have newer subies.

[@richardseem7948]

😃😃 another series.sad ur test panel has higher gloss readings than this Subaru. awesome video and product review good friend.

[@paulrogers3511]

Thank you again great information 👍

[@lucouellette5755]

Brian your channel is the BEST !! Good and precise info !! THANK YOU !!!

[@Ludo_A]

NO fast forwarding/skipping because EVERYTHING Brian says is of importance!

[@montecristo8624]

Brian, you are a rare species and as such we must do our utmost to preserve you. Your reviews are second to none on pare with Sandro @Car Craft Auto Detailing. How can we support your channel so that you don't become extinct? Same question goes to Sandro. The "others" are just self-promoting themselves and mislead us into spending our hard earned money in products with dubious claims.

[@scurfie2343]

This is so instructive on so many levels. Thank you, Brian!

[@pawesoko1571]

The best channel for me to learn something. Thanks Brian👍

[@mikesloper7112]

Thanks Brian, very interesting, looking forward to the next chapter.

[@paulreichelt1259]

I did this exact same model and colour a few months ago, i used a Eurofibre and Lake Country orange HDO pad and it worked beautifully.. Great video Brian!

[@omarpatino5936]

So awesome to have this test vehicle to compare to my subie. Thanks Brian!

[@eamonkelly2792]

Great video Brian, you are a great teacher for us weekend warriors thanks again for your time and support 👍👍👍👍

[@robo7767]

Thanks Brian! This was such an informative video. I enjoyed you showing the process of picking the pad/polish combination and how much clear was taken off by each combination!

[@johncullinan8041]

Excellent information and interesting results. Brilliant as always Brian 🇬🇧👍🏻🤓

[@danlc95]

I had a client with a black subi years ago. My go to for that car was Menzerna 2500 on Lake Country Tangerine Hydrotech pads. I actually still use that combination a lot. Green b&s pads also work great with that polish. More correction with the green, better finish with the tangerine.

[@richardf9137]

Red is the color of late.

[@psedog]

Thank you for not having another click bait title. I literally ignored those other videos. Honestly, I was debating on unsubscribing. I like your content. Keep up the quality :)

[@mikeyp2447]

My son has a small channel. KZbin only favors and promotes huge channels for obvious reasons. You have to be creative and most to us applaud the decision. We want the best for B!

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

Great demonstrations Brian!

[@pwrshots]

Nice! my mazda has soft clear. that orange pad always works the best. (3 mazda's) in the family

[@peterjurenovskis5933]

I can’t wait for the rest of the series! I don’t know about the source of the swirls etc. In my town, you can’t go through a tunnel car was with a rear fin sticking out that much. The brushes would rip it off (liability for the car wash).

[@bigd9848]

Another great video ✊

[@danmorrissette4814]

Wow, Ever Soft! Great info as Always , ThankYou Brian !! :-)

[@beejay8719]

Awsome!!

[@JackRR15]

Interesting video! I was dead set on going 2 step but the more I watch videos where 1 step products excel I figure why not. You remove less and the job is quicker! Probably going to go with CarPro Fixer and start with that.

[@henryle4829]

Thank you for pointing out the pad choices and results. Would have not spotted the hazing if you did not have the numbers to back it up.

[@johnpawlowski804]

It’s slowly getting closer to detail season for me. Starting to get twitchy,in a good way 😎👍

[@danlc95]

The Uro-Fiber finisher with 3D ONE might rock on that paint. Or the Uro-Tec dark blue pad.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Love that Subaru!

[@Bennettgrabey]

This is my actual car. I cant bring myself to watch it.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@Bennettgrabey my brother had an sti and now has a cross over

[@michaelthompson681]

Hello! Thanks for this most informative video! Is there a source for clear coat & paint for a variety of cars? For me Mercedes & Jeep... thanks Brian. Cheers!

[@norcalspitshine9067]

Nice

[@LugnutsCarCare]

Awesome video! I reallllllly want a gloss meter from the biz

[@LugnutsCarCare]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@samharmon4692]

Brian, I would love to hear your thoughts process on deciding which polisher you reach for. Not necessarily brand but long throw vs. short throw, 15mm vs 21mm, or when you'll grab your pneumatic. Thanks!

[@apexdetail85]

I will cover that subject.👍

[@apexdetail85]

I will cover that subject as soon as I can.

[@billmccann217]

I ended up using the white pads and 3d one when I polished my black Tundra last fall, wasn't perfect but pretty good. The orange seemed to leave a bit of haze but maybe that's just because black is so fussy, not sure.

[@Paulie1232]

I'm hell bent to get my 85 vette with a shine like this when the spring comes...

[@gabea.458]

Brian, I recently got a CRI adjustable handheld light similar to the one you used before the first combo (Meguiars/ScanGrip MT103). It would be great to hear you mention what color temp you recommend for the color paints you are working on. I'm sure the easy answer is whatever shows the most defects, but since I have a red car also it would be nice to get a ballpark since my light has so much range. It looks like on this red you went to a more white setting vs. warm.

[@hberglions9046]

Awesome info as always sir! Just wondering do you have or know of a list of what cars have what kinda of paint? Like for example will all Nissan's have the same hard/soft/medium paint?

[@jimmy8647]

Great video Brian! How did you get rid of the mild hazing with the euro pad?

[@marcodeci3951]

Great results have you tried the new Rupes D A fine compound

[@goldenbear31]

Awesome content Brian. But now I have a problem. I was sold on buying 3Done and urofiber 50/50 pads, but I own an 2017 Acura RDX, my wife a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, and my daughter a 2013 Civic. I take it I would be better off with LC orange CCS pads? Your advice would be appreciated

[@phf1179]

Great examples of pad combinations used with 3D 1. So will we ever see Turtle Wax Graphene Polish used again?

[@apexdetail85]

Next video.

[@mattduffy2023]

Awesome job of explaining how your process works. Questions now...sorry... What throw was that maxshine and what size pads ? Thanks buddy

[@apexdetail85]

15mm ShineMate. 5 inch pads.

[@YoGary1]

Wow thank you for this video! I have been wanting to do a correction on my sti. What do you think about using Sonax perfect finish with rupes yellow pad for a 1 step correction?

[@goldenbear31]

Would like Brian’s opinion on that combo as well

[@beejay8719]

Helps me so much.. questions I have noticed your using the shine mate alot is that for a reason or is it better to you than maxshine?

[@apexdetail85]

More power and a bit smoother.

[@meanf1502]

BRIAN I have a 2015 f150 I use it to haul my drag car it has some swirls an little love marks from the old owener do you think 3d one an not sure on the pad great job like always an it's tuxedo black to

[@richsmith3120]

Love those LC CCS pads. Instead of the Urofiber pad why didn't you test the yellow pad? I figured orange once I saw the love marks.

[@apexdetail85]

It’s another option.😁

[@jillou4981]

Assuming a one step like this on soft clear...

[@jillou4981]

Thanks Brian. Wondering if speed of polisher should relate to the power of the machine. Say if it's 1000/1200w then 3 to 4.5 would be great. But if its 700/900w maybe you should look at 4 to 5.5 speed. What's your advise. Thanks.

[@timbrown9731]

Subaru Subaru!!!!!

[@billbuss7542]

What are some of the other one step products that you like?

[@Wovel117]

any tips for the plastic part for the vent? my is kinda all scartched for some reason.. i try to compound and polish its only return the glossy look for a few weeks but its back like scarch look again maybe repaint ?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@jameshutchins3396]

Was hoping to see rotary on soft paint too. Hahaha Maybe next time

[@apexdetail85]

Next time.😁

[@symphx1]

Id love to see 3d one against your other fav. tw one and done pro? thanks. Any reason for one over the other?

[@apexdetail85]

They are similar. Can’t go wrong with either.

[@jmciver767]

Great info as usual. Regarding clear coat hardness, how hard would you say late model BMW’s are (2017+)? I want to use 3D One to correct similar levels of imperfections in preparation for a DIY ceramic coating, but am still undecided between CCS Orange and Uro 50/50 to use with it.

[@apexdetail85]

It’s hit or miss. I have had some with medium... some with hard clear. A test spot is necessary.

[@jmciver767]

Thanks, that helps! While a test spot is always appropriate, at least you confirmed I should not be dealing with soft paint. I actually already have Orange CCS pads for a 2020 BMW X7 SUV project on my list (Arctic Grey), but I also want to do my 2017 M3 (Purple) which has more “love marks” after 50k miles of ownership, auto car wash usage, and no previous paint correction done, hence my question about the Uro 50/50 vs Orange CCS for the M3.

[@Jpyrex]

I have a 2019 Subaru wrx so are all Subaru’s clear coats/paint soft?? @apex detail

[@tadeloach22]

Oh My God, I cant believe you leaned all the way over the car to reach that second section when you could easily have reached it from the passenger side. What a hack. :P :P Sorry, I couldn't help myself but make fun of some of the stupid comments you usually get! Great information as always Brian! I have a 2012 Black kia with HARD water spotting on the roof, bought the car used that way. Nothing I have tried will take it out, including cutmax and a hybrid wool pad. Do you think it is worth trying to go after it wet sanding? Its a daily driver and the roads I drive it gets hammered anyway.

[@erikquintanilla5860]

hello Brian i have a infinti qx60 i bought a rotary polisher and also a flex da polisher i practiced on some junk panels and ive gotten much better with the rotary but im having problems finishing down my soft paint i got most of the swirls out with the rotary and a blue polishing pad but when i use my flex with a finishing pad it actually puts minor scratches in my finish is there anything im doing wrong or anything you can recommend ?

[@apexdetail85]

Are you keeping the pads perfectly clean? What speed are you running your polisher? Pressure?

[@erikquintanilla5860]

Apex Detail no pressure between 3 and 4 and i cleaned the pad even used a brand new pad

[@andrewcastro2530]

What is the temperature in the shop?

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Just curious Brian, are you a cordless polisher believer? I’m considering it, and would love to know your thoughts. Thx

[@apexdetail85]

Yes... I will have some on the channel soon

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@apexdetail85 that’s great Brian! Thank you very much!

[@amoni1959]

Love my subies but their paint is too damn soft. Great video. 👍🏾

[@random_dad99]

Any recommendations for a 2017 Audi A4 that’s white. Tried different combos but just can’t seem to get it right.

[@apexdetail85]

What type of imperfections are you after?

[@random_dad99]

@@apexdetail85 light swirls and love marks to some medium ones. Tried the Uro fiber 50/50 pad and griots pads with different liquids. 50/50 pad seems to leave small tick marks I would say but foam pads with different liquids don’t seem to cut/remove as good as the 50/50 pad.

[@scottwortham9638]

Hey Brian, would using the 50/50 pad and stepping down to a finishing polish still give you that extra correction but cut out the haze that the 3D One left behind or is that purely pad dependent?

[@paulreichelt1259]

You coud step down to a medium compound with a Eurofibre pad but you just need to watch your speed and heat buildup but bare in mind it may still finish with a little haze depending on the type of paint hardness.. it's easier just to change the pad to a medium foam and move on

[@apexdetail85]

There is still a chance of some cloudiness on softer clears but is an option.

[@scottwortham9638]

@@apexdetail85 , thanks!

[@scottwortham9638]

@@paulreichelt1259 , I appreciate the info!

[@fireball7671]

Do you have a link for the paint depth guage you use?

[@apexdetail85]

You can find some on Amazon.

[@13pcbs]

Hi Brian, to the right of the scoop , drivers side on the final cam review, do you halt to do yourself or bring in a PDR repair, prior to locking in? [ 1202 strip light passes over ] or is it package dependant.

[@apexdetail85]

We do PDR... if the budget allows.

[@13pcbs]

@@apexdetail85 your avid viewers watch intently

[@hailcesar5229]

Hey Brian, any advice on what type of pad to use on new Dodge Challenger? Thanks in advance

[@apexdetail85]

What type of imperfections are you after?

[@hailcesar5229]

Just some light swirl marks.

[@60trickpa]

They need to add warning signs to those car washes that use brushes or the strips.

[@keiththomas1525]

Can you ceramic coat a matte finish?

[@apexdetail85]

Yes. Gyeon has a coating formulated specifically for that purpose.

[@markevanado9463]

This red would really pop out if you jeweled it

[@Devon_Meadows]

Subaru paint, especially the generation before this one, is super soft & sticky. Had to completely change my entire philosophy and method to get it done without cementing the polishes

[@MNpicker]

Sweeet

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

3 seconds behind me 👍👌😉😃

[@AlboAl8]

Can I bring my subi too? Lol

[@apexdetail85]

Anytime!

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

This is EXACTLY why I will NEVER buy a Japanese car ever again. They really have cheaped out on the quality of paint and clear coat. European cars are now considerably better in both of those areas.

[@jcm90088]

It’s SUBARU NOT SUBURU

[@apexdetail85]

That is what I get for uploading late in a hurry... thank you.

[@jcm90088]

@@apexdetail85 you’re welcome Brian,

[@jcm90088]

@@DetailKraft bit of both tbh 😅