Top 5 Paint Polishing Mistakes to Avoid! ATA 203

[@scuffedgravyboat]

the fact that this much information is on here for free is amazing

[@MichaelJShaffer]

The hand lotion example should wake EVERYONE up. That's an impressive demonstration and a great example of "critical thinking". Love this ATA series, Larry and thank you for educating us all.

[@mikefigueroa5162]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@hudson I have not but will now for sure - thank you for bringing it up.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

@hudson I have not but will do for sure - thank you for sharing.

[@isoharmi]

Yeah the hand lotion example did do motivate, then came number 3 with its example (the one who has been in the business for 20 years that called with the problem) and I was like "ok it can go wrong any moment, better stay away from other peoples cars" :D

[@GlycerinZ]

@hudson Thanks for pointing this KZbin channel out! I love channels like these.

[@IN-A-WORLD-MEDIA]

Guys like these two make KZbin educational. I love how I can learn without having to pay, because this right here is gold!

[@alamkhan-oh9jf]

Detailing for 10 years I always come back to these videos whenever I’m stuck literally so easy and professionally explained I thank god for these men’s knowledge

[@gregoryhorvath8920]

This is undoubtably the best series of instruction by the best in the industry. Keeping it simple has helped unload my mind. Thank you, Larry and Kevin.

[@ianbrade7754]

Undoubtedly (or indubitably) but not undoubtably !

[@TheBearded1HustleAssociation]

This is the most informative video on polishing I have seen so far on KZbin. I been watching KZbin videos on polishing for 4 months now. THANK YOU

[@MrResinrider]

As a beginner to the car Polishing and waxing game, I have been watching plenty of " How To" videos, and this is hands down the most informative and simple to understand video I have seen! Thanks for this. I think this has just saved me a bunch of time and money. After watching this I can definitely say that I was overworking my material.

[@Smoothsailing01]

💯💯💯

[@paulbanks5163]

I have recently been on a two-day course introduction to the world of auto-detailing in the south of England. But to be honest, I feel I have learnt more from your KZbin videos than I did on the course. Well done, keep up the good work!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Very kind thank you!

[@drewsomers1]

Everyone who polishes paint should watch this video. Reasonable expectations are crucial in this business. It's all too easy for even an experienced detailer to polish a car saying "I have to get this scratch out" and before you know it you're through the clear. Not every car can have a show car finish and expecting that is a recipe for disaster. Great content and awesome information. Thanks Larry!

[@wernercollins1319]

i cannot emphasize this enough, these are the best videos on the internet. Been watching videos on detailing for way too long now, but this blows my mind. Thank you so much guys.

[@franciscodelvalle1761]

It is awesome been able to pick at Kevin's brain... or in most cases, let him pick at yours. I was fortunate to talk to him over the phone about what I was planning on doing to my truck, and by him asking questions on what my plan was, what I had for materials and tools he was able to give me sound advise that probably saved me a couple of headaches... thanks Larry and Kevin for taking your time to help us out by providing this videos.

[@WhiteKitta]

I not a professional detailer nor will I ever want to be one, but I can't stop watching your videos and learning so much about cleaning my own cars 😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐....I use to make the worst mistakes with my cars,...like just using dish soap and old bathroom towels on my cars...OMG...lol...

[@brunofontinha9818]

Its incredible the time that you larry dedicate to others explainning clear as water all this topics about detailling..Thank you so much larry

[@jacksonpeace9261]

You are a saint for giving out this quality education for free

[@jackjd7170]

I've been polishing for 3 years and I've leaned so much from this video! thank you for going so in depth but also keeping it easy to understand and digest!

[@videomaniac108]

I started using Meguiar's products on a Porsche that I had about 25 years ago and I'm using the line now for a new 370Z that I just got. I would agree with choosing a reputable company with a long history in the business and sticking with their line of products. I am nowhere in the league of these fellows here but I do pride myself on doing a fairly good job on the finish of my car, largely due to being patient and attentive to detail.

[@fwh79FOXR6]

Jim Nesta: There is no doubt you can achieve a professional finish with Meguiar's or 3M products.

[@nickwarman685]

Really great examples. Anyone who is getting over the beginner stage and/or thinking about a business would greatly benefit from this video. Well done!

[@dillanmistry]

I just got my DA polisher today, i'm using the confidence Larry has given to work on my car, thanks Larry

[@sudsymartin]

poor cat all i am saying lol

[@dillanmistry]

@@sudsymartin oh wow thanks😂😂

[@anomalous9448]

I have watched hundreds of these videos. This video is by far the best. Thanks.

[@OrganicWheat]

Meanwhile other small time KZbin detailets be like " I'm not gonna show you my secret" while bragging about working on a corolla

[@Pty-gk2vb]

🤣🤣

[@mrsubaru5367]

Lol camery here.

[@TheWarhoop]

What year is the corolla?

[@holymoly849]

@@TheWarhoop bruh

[@billthepilot1]

Oh l

[@abbashaider8668]

Thank you for making these videos! I've been wanting to polish my car for a long time but have been scared to as I dont want to mess up my paint. These videos are really informative and I'll polish my car following all the tips given in this series. Just gotta wait for the whole series to be uploaded and the snow to melt where I live.

[@markuskleis1723]

One the best videos I have ever seen at laying a foundation for performing paint correction. Thank you to Larry and Kevin for sharing this knowledge!

[@derickferraz4129]

this is the most powerful tip / episode u can get for free on the youtube right now, hewn come to the does and donts on compound polishing. I've been doing some things wrong and blaming my compounds for some time. When i learn to work whit them whit them limitations, the things started to show up.

[@Bigrell0326]

7 minutes in I’m applauding like you’re here with me. YES THIS IS SUCH AN EXCELLENT VIDEO THANK FOR GETTING ME TO THE POLISHER LEVEL, a ways to go, but I feel confident ✌🏾✌🏾

[@cameronbosch6580]

as someone who is looking to do detailing on the side as a secondary source of income, this series is a godsend. thank you Larry.

[@dan88nl]

I have started machine polishing both my motorcycle and car this year. Your videos have helped me massively in getting the results I want! Thank you for this, keep up the great work!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Glad you find the videos helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting AMMO

[@MrSuperGamingSir]

Thanks Larry and Kevin for these series and that they are free to watch... I’ve learnt a lot from both series but especially this episode when I started polishing I found that some spots the compound/polish would need a second pass to get them off and this video explained it to me thank you

[@h1989w7373]

Professor larry, this one of the reasons I love detailing, I've been detailing for over 25 yrs, I'm always learning new things, thanks larry, your vids are at another level,

[@rwilliam01]

Really enjoying this series. Finally advice and guidance in plain English . Thank you both

[@skippylippy547]

This is the best education I've ever experienced! Thank you. You do a fantastic job of explaining how this process works. Simply the best.

[@ryandorn7831]

So good you guys! Packed with clear and concise information and the best kept secrets of the trade. Totally nailing what you set out to do Larry, making a series that highlights all the techniques that took you years of trial and error to master and present them in an organized, easy to understand format. Genius! Thanks again sir(s).

[@ZekeMagnum]

Thanks to you I am now working as a detailer. Been following these series for years and I am still doing it to become even better

[@joefelix1]

Larry and Kevin, I've been a fan of you guys individually for years. So much knowledge, passion, and energy in everything you guys do. What I admire most is how you guys are able to teach and explain the most minute details and, when you work together, the obvious chemistry you share between each other is really cool to experience. Much respect!

[@Pappderbarp]

Straight to the point, no useless chitchat, i love it!

[@heathknight9359]

As for # 3 I feel the best way to describe how to expand on the unclean paint and how to solve the situational the polymer... To dilute a product once dried to a candy like shell with require time, effort, and the “right” product. This automotive game is less selective guess work more tips and tricks. Between Kevin and Larry 99% of the tips are what you are shown for free. You can watch a few hours of their work, then compile a few products and seriously put in a little time making small mistakes they’ve warned you about, to be in tune with your car in no time! These guys put in work for years to learn so we can be good students. You guys are great teachers.

[@mistamfmike8195]

re watching this cuz i'm polishing a couple cars again this winter and i gotta say ur an amazing teacher and u help me understand everything so easily. very great analogies. thanks :)

[@marcoaguilera04]

the lotion test opened my eyes lol when you said to stick to one product I was skeptical but you proved it, thanks

[@estevatopanchovillacruz9969]

I have a 2008 Ultrasonic Blue Mica Lexus IS-F that has never been polished. I just bought my first polisher and I've been too nervous to use it for fear of doing damage to my paint. I still lack understanding so I'm going to do more research but this video made me feel better. Thank you buddy!

[@jasonkraus2831]

Truly love it, Larry. I'm hoping to work down the orange peel on my newly painted classic truck this spring. I put down single stage urethane and looks really good with a few areas of orange peel that I want to work down. Your videos have always been good but this one is a step above.

[@wishingb5859]

Wow, I have a new car that somebody keyed. Luckily, not too deep, maybe because I do a Russell Speeders Carnuba wax hand wash once a week, but it is a new car and a black car and I have been watching video after video after video and your videos are the ones that I feel ring true. I am learning so much. I still haven't made any decisions. But this is helping. I have seen crazy stuff on the internet.

[@michaelbethell3621]

Incredibly easy to understand. This is the simplicity i was looking for.

[@GMCon42s]

I've been struggling after hours and hours of watching videos and was just about to throw in the towel. Then I came across your video. Great information, thank you.

[@brandonnardo9578]

I can't believe hand lotion had such great results. This video is awesome.

[@robertlee4172]

Whoa!...eyeopener...stop the presses. If there's one takeaway here it's the duration + amount of product used to maximize the benefit, or result. Great clip on demonstrating that.

[@lukep6017]

VERY HONEST AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVICE. #1 MOST RATIONAL AND GENUINE ADVICE. THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING.

[@captainafiq5988]

hey larry and kevin, i'm a part time new detailer, doing mobile car detailing while studying. You guys video and advises helps a lot. God bless yall

[@spooler7828]

Enjoyed it. Glad you guys are teaching the fundamentals. When I was learning, an still do today, I only had 2 polishes I would use. One for compounding and one for polishing. I would not use them both on one car most of the time.

[@mrsubaru5367]

I started watching your channel year ago and i can't thank you enough for all the solid information you give..

[@ariel54cv]

This series has been very helpful. My first polishing attempt didn’t get perfect results and you have opened my eyes to a lot of factors. Hopefully they next attempt goes better!

[@asd7959]

I absolutely love you as a person and your approach, very smart and open minded. Real professional, all the best from the uk🙌🏻

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carlosthejackal7847]

Great series of videos. Opened my eyes yet again to errors i am making in my polishing. Not mistakes as such, just tweaks and pointers that will make all the difference to my work. Every day is a learning day !! I for one act like a sponge when information like this comes my way, take it all in make myself a better detailer. Thanks and keep up the fantastic work.

[@johnnyg42]

Absolutely incredible. Expert/Professional knowledge, crammed into a really well thought out and detailed lesson plan with fantastic and meaningful visuals. Very thoughtful instructions and different ways of explaining the concepts, really driving home the important points. This channel is a gem. THANK YOU!

[@JFirn86Q]

I think one of the best ways to convey Residue Control is to propose it as - would you want to buy a bottle of compound/polish that is half old paint debris? Put 3 little dots of that on your new pad? No? Thank you for the series. I've learned a lot from 2 top guys in the space for free and I appreciate that.

[@rogerpfs]

these series on buffing out to a mirror shine have been excellent. the part on sanding to flat has been tremendous help. if you are using base coat / clear coat or even single stage with clear coat is the orange peel on the clear coat or on the base coat or both. i have spray can painted the hood, roof, and trunk lid on a 92 celica and they are now mirror finish. still some minor flaws but for spray can paint job its fantastic.

[@detailersgarage9956]

good explanation larry, very clear topics, and the easy terminology keeps up the attention for the full video!! we play ammo channel the hole day i n our workshop in argentina!!

[@522Dusty]

This is also one of the top 5 learning videos to watch if you have never properly polished a car. You have several other videos that I recommend (3 tips) (best polishers for paint) one other that was about clay bar and contamination

[@bekiro28]

this is not "my way to do it". this is "how to make it work for everyone". great job guys

[@ByeEvoX]

THIS is going to be the hit episode. Outstanding demonstrations!

[@anonymousdevildog1406]

Wow - yesterday was my FIRST time polishing my BMW. I had several areas that I (now realize) I overused my liquid. I had lots of sticky residue left over that I had to remove w/ a wet rag after. I couldn't figure out what was happening. OMG. Love this video. I had some paint touch ups that I did where the paint touch ups came out a little darker. I thought I could polish/buff this into the rest of the panel but I couldn't- not even w/ a cutting compound. Wish there were a video on correcting this.

[@spikedairstudio2888]

Wow. Great video and explaination of the three parts and variables up/down. Thank you guys so much for sharing this. As always, Larry's analogies are spot on. Love it.

[@terrymarck3731]

Wow another fantastic video. Larry you and Kevin should get an Oscar award for this series. I am learning a lot. Thank you Larry and Kevin.

[@gufiaito69able]

Wow the lotion part!! Was awesome, that means that technical abitility and pads are everything!

[@AMMO-NYC]

blew my mind when he did that!

[@gufiaito69able]

@@AMMO-NYC thank you for this series I'm learning so much, you could be out making lots of money detailing but you took days to helps people like me. Thank you, would kill to see you in action live.

[@littlerhino2006]

Dude, the quality of these videos! Thank you Larry!

[@timd1897]

only 3 minutes in and im already mind blown! Thank you for doing this. putting this information out for free is awesome!

[@DrJuice-we5vc]

Thank you for the fantastic opportunity to learn! The advice is concise and provided several examples.

[@Legion-qd2wg]

I’m hooked! Larry you’ve got me. Never have I seen such particular attention to detail. Sensational to watch and learn! What a Fantastic series I honestly have such and interest in this right now a career change could be in order! My car has never been so clean, fully believe my wife appreciates your videos as much as me!

[@TruBluLew23]

That first concept I actually ran into today so it's pretty cool to see that what I thought I did wrong and how I corrected myself was actually the right answer. You're doing God's work here Larry (and Kevin). Thanks for all of these videos :)

[@LexusJDM350]

This is so informative. I can't wait to do the paint correction on my car!

[@QPkrlssn]

Could have used this video a few years ago :P Spent alot of money changing systems cause ive listened to "professionals". Keep it up =)

[@QPkrlssn]

Oh and shocker, the system that I think worked best for me is not the most expensive one on the market, known brand that doesnt live on advertisement but on good merits.

[@hakinen4000]

This series is great so far. Thank you Larry. So basically the best way to get through the polymer "protection" in order to actually hit the paint is to sand it? or use a non-water based solvent?

[@chrisrefaei]

Fantastic I totally got the "Quantity of liquid Area, Residue" at one listen through, But of course I'm a Veteran of your videos so no surprise. Keep killing it Larry

[@montabm3986]

Thank you sooo much Larry & Kevin for helping us with that huge amount of Gold informations

[@conquistadortl9892]

Thank you so much for your video, it's really helped me out

[@Z33_Cowboy]

Hey Larry gonna be polishing original paint on my newly acquired 69 Fairlane 500 barn find. This info is helping so much.

[@t_rain2578]

Well said, I was like whaaaaat!! At first it was like ur teaching trigonometry in mandarin, but I got a grasp once the fader metaphor was used

[@FrankieKennethL]

this guy is the best instructor of all ytubers..bar none!

[@wyattoneable]

Man you guys are really good at making a point. I totally enjoyed this and feel guilty I didn't pay for the content. (I do buy AMMO products however)

[@TheCowboy4000]

I'd buy his products if I had more money and they weren't so expensive 😂. I don't use cheap products either.

[@ScarKnoturbed]

I need a polisher now, always been a an addict of detailing and need to do polishing eventually 💎💯 Awesome video, demonstration and explanations🤝💪

[@marctrainor5595]

Wonderful and very important video, especially for a beginner like me. I'm starting to learn this stuff, but these five areas are so important, I"m glad you went into such detail on them. Keep up the good work and thank you. Marc Trainor

[@TheJonndogg]

woah so indepth i feel confident enough to begin detailing i agree this is the best series around thnakyou guys

[@BuckRogers2491]

Funny thing is, the Festool RO 90 sander that was used for the wood demo has a polishing pad available for any type of polishing you'd want. Festool RO 150 has it as well. It won't do much good with a foam pad in the way, but the dust extraction piece is there. No long throw buffers though...

[@Deucejr716]

Just polished for the first time yesterday and I'm super unsatisfied with the results. It's a 2015 Toyota Tacoma, 250k miles with lots of little knicks and scratches. It does look more shiny, but none of the scratches and swirls from what I see are gone. I used Malco Heavy duty with a wool pad. I had my DA polisher set to the speed malco recommended which was 2000rpm. We kept in small sections less than 2 x 2 ft but was still super hard to wipe off. We were also outside since the truck couldn't fit inside my garage and we are in Florida. My belief is that 1) it was too hot and humid outside 2) the pad we chose was not sufficient. I think the wool we used was a finer polishing pad. 3) possibly the paint still had sealant over it and didn't do a good enough strip wash. All we used was clean slate by CGs mixed with some superclean, then clay barred, IPA'd, then got to work. 4) Didn't prime wool pads correctly and didn't keep them clean properly. It didn't feel like it was cutting anything but just left some shine on there. Could someone give me some pointers on maybe why it didn't work or could my expectations for the types of scratches and corrections be wrong?

[@RogerUMartinez93]

Very professional! Keep up the great work! Insightful

[@randyealy310]

WOW! Great job. I am blown away by what I just saw. Thank you Larry and Kevin. I am a perfectionist myself and very passionate about starting my own car detailing business. Love how you explain things and break it down in your videos Larry.

[@jeffreykempsterjr.5862]

That cordless polisher seems great, no cord to manage. Great video Larry!

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Really informative video. I've been detailing cars for many years and still learned a lot from you two. Really enjoying this series. Thank you!

[@marcelofelgueiras4392]

Very very good. Thanks for the awesome free content!

[@jordanlambert9140]

Thank you Larry! I have been searching all over the place to find out how to safely remove any sealants or waxes before compounding or polishing. Every one says to use a clay bar, or Iron Remover, or APC or run a paint cleaner with a D/A. If it takes Kevin a couple passes with a sanding disc to break up a sealant how is a clay bar or paint cleaner going to remove it all? Any direction on this question would be greatly appreciated! I cant seem to find a solution that makes sense yet.

[@deregulationIC]

I'm a broke college student, and your videos always make me want to quit college and become a detailer.

[@nismo613]

Pretty sure he/she was being facetious. Long winded response not necessary.

[@Chris-0113]

Follow your heart. If you think you would love it, go for it. For the love of God, don't spend a bunch of money on a college degree you're not going to use!

[@waltersway3889]

Thats a great idea. And no college debt. A trade will always feed you. You will never starve.

[@J1Z06]

It’s a ton of work. You’re also going to get cheapskates that want a $1000 type job for no money. It’s nice when it’s all done, the results are good, and a bunch of extra $ is in Your pocket. I pretty much do it for fun.

[@MrCococda]

I'm a 21y/o detailer, Im a professional only in the sense that I live off the income. Im still relatively new at it, far far from an expert. I want to go to school for environmental or life sciences as thats where my interests genuinely lie, but currently can't afford the time or money. I dont have any genuine interest in doing detail work long-term. Hey, wanna trade places? Seriously though, If you think you'll enjoy it, go to school part time and start detailing. It can help offset your college expenses as well as spending the little time we have on this earth doing something you're genuinely interested in.

[@joaomateus6573]

Why you guys are not on tv?i believe that you can beat a lot of car series i see on television.You guys are the Game of thrones of detailing! Congrats for the ATA program.Feedback i guess its simple,thank you guys hope you can reach a 1000000 episodes!

[@774Rob]

My parents sold cars when I was a kid and I clearly remember my dad demonstrating the power of T-Cut and a rag. He scrubbed one square foot of bonnet so hard he was red in the face and then he said to me. "See how good that looks? Now you do the rest." It didn't take me long to find a paint shop rotary polisher.

[@jakegraf8537]

Great job guys very informative. In this series where would a pad washer come into play and how often should you use it, before applying polish to the pad each time?

[@amac8487]

Tellin it like it is man... appreciate your videos and honesty 👌

[@louie2470]

For the weekend polisher like myself, to reduce the residue I change the pads more often. I then clean all the pads after the job is done.

[@Z33_Cowboy]

Hey Larry! I'm finally doing details in my area!!! Your products work amazing. I learned so much but there is always more to learn.

[@dannycars13]

Great video guys, well done and easy to understand.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Wow what an amazing series! Learning a lot from you guys. Thank you so much for all the work you have put into these videos. Guys like me appreciate it more then you know!

[@nsreid88]

Brilliant. So well explained and I learned a heap from this video. Thank you!

[@kevindello2279]

Great video, love your energy and the way you explain things for the novice home auto detailer. Just one bit of feedback for this awesome video: “Residue” is the word your staff was looking for , on your dry erase chalk board. Keep on pumping out the awesome how to videos! Signed, San Diego Fan

[@98270360]

Before I started detailing and was figuring out what products to buy first, I post on a group saying how I just wanted to find 1 good product to stay stick with a master that product. People laughed and told me that most every car and different years needs a different product and you don't know until you see the paint. I knew that was BS then and never followed that advice, but that state of mind is constant in the detail world. It's like they feel they are better and know more by saying a specific make, model and year needs this type of polish and this brand and ofcourse, they know what product to use and it's the best choice because I been in business or doing it for bla bla bla.. I think many of what people say in detail groups is said to make newer detailers scared of getting into detailing, thinking you have to buy and figure out a endless ammount of different products.. Trying to make it sounds like they are more technically skilled then they really are.. I chosen to use the Griots Boss products and master those. Maybe not master, but know the product I use.