This Is One SERIOUSLY SWIRLED Mercedes!!! Let's Restore The Finish!

In today's video, we will restore the finish on an SL320 Mercedes. I will explain the process step by step while moving on real time to meet the deadline of the cars release in a few days. A ceramic coating will follow the paint correction. Come along for the ride!
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What Is Car Paint Correction?
Also known as swirl mark removal or machine polishing, paintwork correction is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish.
Paint correction can involve either the hand or machine application of varying grades of cleanser, polish or compound. The majority of work is usually done with rotary machine polishers to get the best level of correction.
Good paint correction requires a high degree of skill and concentration, but done properly, it really can transform the look of a car by dealing with (amongst other things); hard water marks, etching caused by bird muck or fly squash, swirl marks, scratches and fading.
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[@apexdetail85]

I am recording footage as I go...do you want me to include some footage of the 55' F100 pick up as well?

[@firstcomingg]

Yes please!

[@mikeyp2447]

Apex Detail yes...please!

[@jamesbiedlar590]

Absolutely!

[@tobyhigginbotham2564]

For sure!

[@Carlos.Rivera]

And rec what you are working too

[@georgekirby3361]

In a world and industry! where knowledge is power. It’s amazing how generous you have been teaching us your trade. And I thank you sir!

[@mikeyp2447]

Yes! Back to your vlogs! I really enjoy seeing your process.

[@amounifnd]

I recommend anyone serious about learning to sit through and watch this series. The best you will ever find. The various products, machines, hints and tips is seriously priceless.

[@alanwallace3253]

The Correction tips and compound/ polish and pad combos are so helpful. Thanks🙌🙏

[@jesseyaeger6662]

I usually don't comment much, but I just have to say that I really love your videos...this one is a bit longer, but not overly so...they are mostly all just straight to the point, no BS, no fillers and no filibuster! I really hate having to watch a video for 20 minutes that only has 5 minutes of actual information or action worth watching. So a big thank you for that and keep them coming (when you have time)! :)

[@joelnrs]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos while still working on your customers cars. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@sylvainmarier4818]

That is a video I like to see !! Real thanks for all the tip and trick and technics you give in this one. Amazing result with only 4 pass total ! Again, thanks for sharing Brian.

[@joerossi4231]

Love watching your process Brian, for just getting into correction and polishing your giving me great tips on what to do and not to do.

[@charlesdetailn8514]

Thanks for another great video Brian, always learning from your videos. Thanks!!

[@kikcodog]

Yeah! A classic Apex video! I miss these! Watching you work your magic on daily drivers is very informative!

[@254JROCK]

Enjoy ed seeing real-time real world correcttion Work TY Brian. Great insight on what it takes

[@chikage6414]

Love this style of video. Always ultra direct and very easy to follow. Makes learning the process seem a heck of a lot more approachable and realistic to newbies like myself.

[@davenewton1570]

Love watching your videos Bri so much information,it gives me motivation before I go to my valeting job Can’t wait for the next one Dave (UK)

[@stephenfield7087]

Brilliant tips on this video shows the before and after results and explains clearly how to rectify them

[@doremusjessup4039]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, I've learned a lot from you!

[@100vla9]

What a steady hand u have with that rotary its pleasant to watch ! Nice job my man😎

[@supercharged00gtp]

Love this video and the information you share, it's priceless!!!

[@MRSROCKINROBIN]

Please DO NOT apologize for a bit of shaking the camera, as mobile detailer's sometimes my husband goes a bit fast on showing me how to do things... I found watching your videos to help me tremendously and understand what he is talking about and what needs to happen, so thank you for taking the time to make my life as well as others a bit more easy while building self confidence! Merrie~Merrie

[@lifeofbrian9511]

Well done... look forward to the series.

[@Codriver72]

The amount of videos you are ging us is awsome. And the amount of tipsa are eaven higher. Love your channel!

[@sunilraj7692]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your process. 👍

[@jayz313]

Brian, really enjoy your VLOGS, I get a lot out of the added detail, your thought process and explanations you cover.

[@gotrixiego5103]

Always a great job, Brian. This vehicle brings back memories. My Dad had this same model. When he passed within six months of buying it, I sold it as it was impractical for me with a small child at the time. Of course, now I'm like what was I thinking? Thanks again.

[@shaunjones7234]

What a great review Brian. Perfect pad combination 🇬🇧

[@allenhoward9379]

One of your best videos!

[@bigd9848]

Very informative and knowledgeable video. I have been watching for a long time and gained a lot of information.Thanks for spreading your knowledge it definitely has been beneficial to me.✊💎

[@todaywithbk]

This was one of the best explanations! It really gives me confidence on my almost 20 year old black Camaro. Thank you!

[@stimpynguyen4419]

Could watch you work your magic all day. The more unedited the more I enjoy it.

[@Okie-Tom]

Very nice demonstration.

[@mattyevo8774]

Learnt so much from this! Thanks from 🇦🇺

[@BRunkel07]

I've seen newer Mercedes come in with even more swirls and scratches! It's scary! Can't wait to dig into this video and follow your process!

[@craigjcrespo4372]

Great work. All footage pls!!!

[@bige8397]

This is in my future. Thank you!

[@drpiv]

Nice video, informative and well done. 👍🏻

[@nelsonramos2218]

as always, awesome videos sir👍👏

[@rumrunner1756]

I can’t wait to see you work your magic on this. You do manage to put out a lot of video content while running a successful business. 👍

[@apexdetail85]

You guys are worth every minute of it...I enjoy making these.

[@dmitrireavis1729]

Another great video. Thanks for including product reviews and technique videos - both are very helpful. I would be interested to see you take gloss readings in between steps. I wonder how much the reading jumps after claying, compounding, polishing, and final coating (e.g., wax, sealant, ceramic coating)

[@johnjackson-pu3xo]

Yes please include some footage of the 55

[@howardlee7216]

Professional !!!

[@09jlivers]

Thanks for the video, I felt like I truly understand more about the finer detail of swirl removal and I’m thinking about getting a paint depth gauge due to this video. Most likely a cheap one as I’m just maintaining my personal vehicles and maybe a few family members; which may not be completely accurate but it’ll be able to give me a starting point. My real question is if I start with something like a 4.3Mil and polish down to 4Mil; after applying my sealant, wax, or ceramic will this be adding any thickness? And if so, how much are we taking? 4.1? 4.2? Back to 4.3? Thanks again!

[@gkiferlt1]

I was actually pretty surprised to see how high the GU was getting started given how bad it was. Also I love those Lake County Lambswool pads. After I wash them I put them on the 7 inch backing plate that comes with the HF Drill Master rotary as it dries so it avoids that bacon look otherwise. lol

[@apexdetail85]

It has more to do with the flatness of the surface. I will cover it in a designated video.

[@KD0LRG]

Hell yes most of the people watching this have never seen such a old work horse.

[@valetexperts-autodetailing4114]

URO-FIBER 50/50 Pads are amazing, I have tried them on headlights, tail lights and piano black plastic trims using menzerna 400 and the result was amaaazing 👌 Could you please Brain share a link to LC wool pads you've used on this Mercedes. Thanks

[@richardseem7948]

as always u never disappoint. with this video no question ur YODA...b well good friend 🍻🍻

[@firstcomingg]

I'd be interested in seeing how you deal with the stone chips as well.

[@stephenwhite5444]

Enjoying your videos this morning! Hey man, what was in that blue spray bottle that you sprayed on your wool pad prior to adding the ada500 to the pad? I noticed you didnt use it on the other pads.

[@jdisdetermined]

Basically dead on call of the paint thickness just by looking at it.. That was awesome. Brian, do you use Optimum CCR at all after you demo'd it? Even without extensive patches of clear coat missing, could it still be a practical option for something like this after the cutting step? Then polish it and ceramic on top? 👍👌✌

[@KD0LRG]

Time for the bead blaster! 🤑 Yes using the spinner 2 days in a row, rock the wool baby.

[@daves.3278]

I got the 15mm maxshine polisher recently and I feel like it stalls alot of minor corners and places like that :/ I really like the Torq polishers. They don't stall as bad! I hope im not the only one who feels this way :(

[@Jan-zm2yv]

What are the recommended RPMs while compounding( step 1 ) and while polishing ( step 2 ) ?

[@danmorrissette4814]

Rock n Roll Brian~!!! Take Care of Business~! ;-)

[@senkofam]

What would you recommend before the snow starts flying. I think I'm gonna clean my truck decon it correct it and slap some seal and shine on it. Not really trying to do the ceramic because the vehicle is a lease. Just looking for something to hold up threw the buffalo ny winter that is right around the corner. Thanks in advance!

[@apexdetail85]

Seal and shine topped with Eagle One Wipe and Shine.

[@matthewzly1370]

Hi again sir! I have a question about priming a pad with quick detailer, how it can help to compare priming pad with compound cream ?

[@apexdetail85]

Any type of lubrication will do. A dry pad is quite abrasive and can make more work for yourself.

[@kevintaylor1202]

Shine master. I am sorry, I miss spoke. Question... is it Gear driven and comparable to Rupes ?? Looks the same to be honest.

[@billbuss7542]

Do you ever use 3d speed?

[@cchautodetailing8815]

That mini rotary looks like having no trouble with a 5” backing plate and pads.. do you compound the entire car using that rotary like that? Any problems?

[@mikeneeley1836]

Great video! Is that the 3/4 width 3m tape?

[@apexdetail85]

Yes.

[@kevintaylor1202]

What brand is the DA? I heard correctly you said shine mate? 15mm throw ? It looks like a Rupes case???? Is it gear driven like Rupes??

[@gregmannos]

most of your test panels look better than that benz...

[@brianallen0826]

Being a parts manager for Mercedes and Volvo...I have noticed 040 black for Mercedes Benz is VERY easily repaired.

[@kadaaek9742]

nice video , what is Difference Between 3000 trizact and p3000dry

[@apexdetail85]

Wet sanding keeps the pad clean by rinsing the shaved clear coat away.

[@bigbluezo6]

what was the paint thickness after you got done. you are a true artist amazing

[@glumdogtrillionaire]

Roger Kremer brain is one of the best in the game but paint correction isn’t an art. No matter how good someone is.

[@apexdetail85]

Stay tuned....I will re measure at the end of the series.

[@DetailEnthusiast]

Wow a rotary. Personally I've never used one and would not have considered it. What other combo would have worked?

[@apexdetail85]

A 21mm long throw is the next step down.

[@coreyburse471]

What would be a good combination for a 2007 e350

[@apexdetail85]

What condition is that finish?

[@markevanado9463]

When you say mils on the clear coat, do you mean millimeters?

[@KillThatJewS1MC]

Can you compound by hand? I don’t had a polishing machine

[@mrgamingdjthebeast2797]

You can but you’ll be sitting there for like 5 days depending on how bad scratches and swirls are, I suggest a polisher

[@kvn4]

Brian, whats a good affordable masking tape for us who may do a correction once in a while, ive read some masking tape has a shelf life. also. test spots, after say I did 3 test spots and found what works,what do you do with those test spots do you go over them with your dialed in process or is it done a different way

[@apexdetail85]

3M precision is what I recommend....easy on your pads. I try to blend those test spots in instead of going over them again.

[@kvn4]

@@apexdetail85 Thank you

[@Ragnarok1881]

How long did it take for your to finish a complete paint correction like this?

[@apexdetail85]

I have other work like interior repair to do...I have it for 10 days.

[@JodyGUY]

@@apexdetail85 about how much would a multi stage detail like this one cost?

[@Tops1212]

What brand of masking tape do you use Brian.

[@apexdetail85]

3M pricision. It is the mint green role.

[@autodetaillab]

Do you do the upholstery work yourself or sub it out?

[@apexdetail85]

Both....depends on how busy I am.

[@ricardogonzalez2977]

Im searching for a paint depth and don’t know what to buy! Any advice or link for the one you have?

[@apexdetail85]

www.amazon.com/HighLine-2nd-Generation-Paint-Meter/dp/B016KYBIXC/ref=sr_1_5?camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=Paint+depth+guage&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e08120d689604f34f757bd1c2206d350&qid=1566952819&s=automotive&sr=1-5

[@jlovaglio]

New to your channel can you recommend a compound and polish for a black 2015 Subaru Legacy, I believe it's soft paint but I'm truly not sure?

[@apexdetail85]

It is soft. CarPro Clear Cut and a Urofiber 50/50 pad.

[@jlovaglio]

@@apexdetail85 thank you. Any thing to finish with after cutting is complete?

[@mohammedbenz9361]

Hahahaha.. You haven’t seen my fathers black S class, it has so much swirls that the paint is turning white It has the nano clearcoat and it’s a pain in the ass to cut through it with my harbor freight DA. But im getting good result with the CutMax and foamed wool from lake county

[@Topdeal32]

Hey Brian, the handle for the 3000 grit disc was this boaught or made?

[@scottschulte1157]

My question too.

[@apexdetail85]

I kept that pad from a 3M headlight Restoration Kit from Advanced Auto.

[@Topdeal32]

Apex Detail thank you Brian.

[@loopsandthreads5028]

Yes.. get as much footage as you can without slowing you too much B.

[@alexarana3689]

About how long will this take you? I did a one step with some sanding on deep scratches, took me 8 hours including quick interior detail. 2015 black jaguar sedan

[@apexdetail85]

I have this car for 10 days. Interior pieces to restore and replace.

[@alexarana3689]

Apex Detail nice!!!!

[@billsmith1794]

What should something like this typically run a guy to have done?

[@DetailEnthusiast]

Didn't think of having different sizes of pads but the same material for each size. Did you happen to use a smaller pad? I want to say no since the car looks pretty flat. I'm I correct?

[@apexdetail85]

A smaller pad transfers more energy in a smaller radius...it does make a difference.

[@Mrjoker622]

Hi we're you buy the paint gage

[@apexdetail85]

www.amazon.com/HighLine-2nd-Generation-Paint-Meter/dp/B016KYBIXC/ref=sr_1_5?camp=1789&creative=9325&keywords=Paint+depth+guage&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e08120d689604f34f757bd1c2206d350&qid=1566952819&s=automotive&sr=1-5

[@Mrjoker622]

@@apexdetail85 thank you

[@nunya5616]

Actual detailing starts at 8:30

[@kimnewling5728]

Ok. Now do you ever say to customer "sorry can't help you. I'm not going to compromise thin clearcoat."

[@karlanderson9376]

You say "Fly around this car". How long does it take for you to do compounding around a car? It seems to take me forever, but maybe my perspective needs to be adjusted.

[@apexdetail85]

Hard to say...I am always interrupted by customers, Estimates, Vendors and phone calls.

[@jasonamic]

the audio is clipping a lot i think you talk too close to the mic or too loud...by the way great video !

[@apexdetail85]

My apologies.

[@dair805]

No VRG3401? Hum.. Many people claim to be the best

[@broccolihart1]

Ughh, thats bad for sure

[@PeteyMcSavage]

I’d rather build a log cab than correct that paint

[@apexdetail85]

😂😂👍

[@Blastrophe]

Is it just me or is the mic really bad?

[@apexdetail85]

I have a few bad mics...working it out.

[@Blastrophe]

Apex Detail roger that, good luck!

[@jamesbiedlar590]

That paint is TRASHED!!!