What you NEED to know about polishing paint! Top 10 myths |

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great lesson on polishing, I never have polished but think I could after watching. Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can!

[@mathiasreese]

There was actually no lesson here…

[@dusty-vo8gh]

I enjoy the chemistry you share on screen, Nick is always asking the questions that I would like to ask Yvan. The quality of the videos your putting out is amazing when compared to 1 year ago. Great work by the camera women (Sylvie?), production quality is superb. I hope we will see working on that jeep soon. 👌

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Kelsoplayz]

Yvan's "exactly" is one of the great constants in my life

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@davidb5220]

Great video guys! You guys absolutely have one of the best channels out there. Thanks for taking time to explain things. It greatly appreciated

[@diydetailofficial]

Much appreciated!

[@larsenttif]

This is so lovely nerdy, please keep up the good work, and I love to hear you guys talking about machine polishing techniques 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! Will do!

[@gregdedrick2150]

I had not polished before. Watched these guys videos and used the yellow waffle pad and gold standard polish with excellent results on our SUV and truck. I appreciate your videos and products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you like them!

[@DMCnME]

You just described my situation. I’ll be a customer of DIY Detail for life. Not only are the products great, but the video content is invaluable. Next up: interior ceramic 😀

[@yevhentkachenko6879]

It's the pleasure to see you both and listen a valuable info. I always have a smile on my face when I see the new video appeared. Thank you for your effort and keep it going! ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Wow, thank you!

[@jonwinship9099]

What may be overlooked but worth mentioning is DIY Detail's response to just about every comment. Keep up the great work you're doing in the detailing industry.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@wick6315]

You guys are awesome and truly grateful for you guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@chevyguy5637]

I’m a DA guy, I’ve been buffing/polishing for only a year and I’ve already mastered the technique with it. Scratch/swirl free here on the paint👌🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Great!

[@aaronolsen8787]

Can't wait! Always learning something from Yvan and Nick!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to hear it! See you soon:)

[@neilwalker5041]

I thoroughly enjoy the Gold polish system! The purple wool pad cuts more than you think it would. The yellow pad is so versatile and finishes down very well. The red pad is therapeutic to me. Thank you guys for all you do!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@jorgeaceves2068]

Very good advice guys I agreed with you 20 years ago I went to study professional retailer for Swissvax in Switzerland and I'm still using same technics and still working with rotary Flex polisher greetings from 🇧🇪.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shawnyanak1684]

Great Information Video on Tips on Auto Detailing!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevenv9224]

Great tip again I appreciate that and also learned something new today too. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to help

[@IamDetailedAF]

Polishing system is truly the GOLD STANDARD. So effecive and takes the guessing out of it. That red pad though..... 🐐

[@diydetailofficial]

thank you! The rotary jeweling pad is awesome :)

[@delmilligan4584]

Absolutely spot on

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@RaldasDetails]

Amazing video as always guys! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks Tony!!

[@LuckyDuckyDetail]

The pad washer was one of the best purchases I have ever made on top of the gold standard. I needed some bigger pads so i went with buff & shine waffle pads although I use the yellow waffle pads on my DA's, They work phenomenal! Anyone wanting to try this system, it absolutely works and will make you more efficient.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeKaufman-u2q]

Looking forward to this one!

[@diydetailofficial]

Us too!

[@marteaubu]

great I like your videos and your product york so well ! I hope you the best !

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks so much!

[@kimnewling5728]

Now that was a good video.

[@diydetailofficial]

thank you!!

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Amazing content. I can validate that same variables with a rotary and 21mm the 21mm cuts more. Although once in a blue like Nick says cutting with a rotary is fun and doable but we find ourselves chasing the rotary defects from cutting which can take 2 extra steps as opposed to just cutting with a da then finishing with one pad on the rotary.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jemorebb]

Noticed using air compressor my pads does look like flat... Definitely going to try the pad washer

[@diydetailofficial]

You should!

[@Crocodonkey]

I love how meticulous you are about your work. You are amazing Yvan💪🏼💙

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@g.tucker8682]

For those of us who may not have the exact same equipment you're talking about, can you convert polisher speed settings (1-6) to OPM / RPM? Very interesting video, very educational and straightforward. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

What machine do you have.

[@g.tucker8682]

​@@diydetailofficial Thanks for your response. I just bought Griot's G9 and G8 mini. G9 is 6", 8.5A, 9mm throw. G8 is 3"/2", 6A, 8mm throw. Both have six settings, range of 2000-6400 OPM. Haven't tried them yet.

[@OCDetailerz]

If you plan to use all 3 pads in the GS system on every panel, is it best to leave the old GS polish on after each step or to clean that polish+Paint off before the more refining polish steps?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, leave it on the surface.

[@danf.8787]

Question on your short nap wool pad. Whats the difference between short nap and high nap wool pads and why would I choose one over the other? Got curious since you opted to sell short nap instead.

[@diydetailofficial]

Short nap wool works better on a dual action polisher. Give it a shot and see what you think!

[@katiecannon8186]

This will be the first time I’ve ever polished and just want to do a “cleaning polish” - I’m perfectly happy with the look of my paint. So, I was thinking of using your red waffle pad. I don’t have that fancy pad cleaner, so what’s the best way to wash the pad as I’m polishing? And how often should I wash it while I’m polishing? Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, here’s a video that will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTbiJZ5qtijq8ksi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

[@katiecannon8186]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

[@redsvette]

I am a DIY friends and family. Have two polishers Griots G8 and G9. Don't want another polisher. Will the red pad be effective to finish polish with these? Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it will

[@numberoneJATT]

Do I need to do anything to strip the old wax off of my car before polishing? Or will the polishing step itself take care of this. Your advice would be most appreciated.

[@diydetailofficial]

Polishing is sufficient.

[@numberoneJATT]

@@diydetailofficial thank you. I sincerely appreciate the reply.

[@keithmelling8530]

Is there a maximum paint/body panel temperature that you would not compound/polish

[@diydetailofficial]

90 -100 f

[@wessmith6558]

Are you using rinseless wash as your cleaning solution in the pad cleaner?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, at 256:1

[@st0neytark]

Is gold standard a 2 in 1? Or is there a compound to recommend

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s all you need

[@Ecdetails]

Love the rotary rather use that then a da

[@diydetailofficial]

All day💪

[@chrisrousos4469]

I have Rinseless Wash. Should I be adding this with water into the pad wash bucket?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@ionutstefan8835]

Hi there!! Do you make deliveries in France?

[@diydetailofficial]

Not yet, please ask your favourite distributor to import DIY Detail. Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@iiTzParth]

Can I stack all 3 of the diy detail ceramic coatings and if so does it matter which order I stack them in

[@diydetailofficial]

You can, but it’s not going to improve much of anything, 2-8 hours between products is best.

[@georgenist8697]

Hi, I am new to this. What polishing pad is best to put on polish with and what polishing pad is best to buff with please let me know I want to do the right thing. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish is an abrasive, not a wax. You choose your pad in function of the amount of defects on the paint. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2bZapKBnNVpiJIsi=qotc5lB_yFHNJYVM

[@georgenist8697]

I just wanted to know because my car is brand new and I like to keep it protected against the winter weather in New Jersey. Please respond back. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

With a new car, polish with the yellow pad. For protection, ideally a ceramic coating. If not you can use DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss at a minimum.

[@geddycostello8439]

My question is what speed should I set my Dewalt DA I've heard the top speed should be 3500 is that the correct speed?

[@diydetailofficial]

3-3500

[@jchhch4966]

Awesome video guys! Quick question…the gold standard polish tends to clog the sprayer on my bottle for some reason (this happens when I use it, store it, then go to use it again)..any tips to prevent this from happening?

[@diydetailofficial]

Before storing, remove the sprayer from the bottle, spray contents into bottle to empty the sprayer head, put sprayer back on bottle and close the nozzle.

[@jchhch4966]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for the question

[@chrisbradley3224]

Good video. I have a Flex XC3401 I bought in 2007 when it was hot. It’s kind of a pain on some surfaces. Is there anything it’s good at or should I ditch it for a rotary or 15mm random orbital without forced rotation?

[@diydetailofficial]

Not a big fan of forced rotation

[@jeaneebarnes2835]

I don't have a pad washer. I use 2 plastic bowls, in1 of them I have rinseless wash, the other is empty and for spinning excess Rwash on the pad. Does this pad cleaner have a grit guard equivalent? If not, it seems like you would be just pumping dirty RWash back into your pad every time you clean it. My "dip" to clean bowl gets pretty cloudy looking. When my pad starts to accumulate polish, I'll spin it outside and clean it with a toothbrush while spinning at a low speed. Is this a safe practice? Also, do you use the ridges on the pad cleaner like I use a toothbrush?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTbiJZ5qtijq8ksi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

[@kowatte123]

So if low speed is key to cutting (with right pad and abrasive combo), then what are the key variables to finishing/polishing for maximum gloss? Is it faster arm movement with low speed? Or fast speed with rapid arm movement? Or same technique and entirely dependent on the product/pad combo?

[@diydetailofficial]

Slow speed, slow machine, appropriate pad.

[@jordandill707]

Hello, Im seeking advice on how to remove optimum tire protection and coating from a install over a year ago and is starting to fail. Yvan being a former brand ambassador for optimum I was hoping to be guided in the right direction. Sorry for mentioning other brand DIY is the most amazing line of products and i look forward to all DIY has to offer.

[@diydetailofficial]

Use a paint thinner and a brush, be careful of sling on the wheels and car paint.

[@jordandill707]

@@diydetailofficial thank you so much!!! This was very of topic from the video, thanks again. Every facet of the polishing system DIY really takes all the guess work from anyone who's a pure beginner to the highest level pro can appreciate what you guys have developed. With all the videos and advice its truly a unique ecosystem in the detailing world and its awesome to follow and use your products. Thanks again!

[@diydetailofficial]

@jordandill9410 thank you!

[@Shamon831]

What brand of rotary you recommend?

[@diydetailofficial]

The Flex is excellent, the Maxshine for the money is a great tool

[@БабурЮсупов-э9ф]

Yvan. How to polish very hard clear with rotary. I own a car with extremely hard paint. I have tried to used short wool pad, orange foam pad, regular wool pad. but surface stay the same. Like I'm not doing anything. Im using m105 compound. please answer me if u have 1 minute of ur time Love ur videos

[@diydetailofficial]

Are you trying to enhance gloss, or remove defects?

[@БабурЮсупов-э9ф]

@@diydetailofficial im trying to enhance gloss.

[@P-47D_theJug]

Where do you get those clear buckets?

[@diydetailofficial]

From a local restaurant supply.

[@thewealthadvisor]

So with any machine use no pressure? Just the weight of the machine?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Is there a way to remove scratches and polish by hand?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but it’s a lot of work.

[@westcoasttools5179]

What psi of compressed air that is safe for cleaning pads

[@diydetailofficial]

as we talked about in the video, we don't recommend compressed air for pad cleaning...try the pad washer and you might never go back:)

[@frankl9098]

Do you use 3 inch or 1 inch polishers as part of your system?

[@diydetailofficial]

If you want, yes

[@paulianni8661]

If your using a pad washer can you use one pad for the whole car or should you use multiple pads?

[@diydetailofficial]

With the pad washer, one is all you need.

[@ericrodriguez6650]

I can’t find that Milwaukee cordless polisher for the life of me… please help lol the gold standard btw has been such a game changer for me. Cuts and polishes very well and super easy to wipe off.

[@diydetailofficial]

amzn.to/3QWsJXn

[@Iplusiant]

DA or rotary for a 1 step?

[@diydetailofficial]

Your choice

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready

[@diydetailofficial]

as always thank you Humberto

[@keithernest6103]

Preparing a brand new SUV for a ceramic coating what are the basic to do so.

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a whole playlist on ceramic coatings.

[@SpeedyDetailers]

11:02 this man lives for the people

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@rickinwast]

Speed Myth ~> Highly rated & respected KZbin sources recommend starting at power level #2 & once the polish is distributed, increase the power #4-#5.

[@diydetailofficial]

When we had laquer paints that was true. Unfortunately some haven’t updated their techniques to follow advances in paint technology.

[@kuzoffexpert]

My question is more appropriate for this video. Do you know that the temperature of a black hood on a sunny day is within 100 degrees Celsius, and the heating from an eccentric rotary machine at maximum speed under load and in slow motion is a maximum of 45 Celsius...?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct, but when the sun heats it, there isn’t a pad spinning on the surface trying to rip the fragile paint off.

[@joelcleare]

Just used the Gold Standard polish exactly like these guys recommend. Wow. Zero sling. Zero dust. I mean ZERO dust.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, that’s our goal

[@Bill-Dalton]

Do I have this right? You are using Rinseless Wash in the pad cleaner. You are not using the powdered cleaner that comes with the Lake Country-System 4000 Pad Washer.

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@tony8354586]

Rupes academy, teaches that the rotary cuts and will burn paint faster than a DA and finishes better. But yet, Ivan says that a DA does the opposite. Rupes sell both polishers so why would they being Rupes say that??? Regards, Tony

[@diydetailofficial]

It depends on how you use the rotary. At high speeds and with lots of pressure ( like they teach) , it’s definitely going to do damage. With the same pad, polish, pressure, and speed, the DA by design cuts faster.

[@spencerbigum1309]

So if rotary is better for finishing / polishing and can technically do cutting, why do so many recommend a DA for beginners?

[@diydetailofficial]

Because they haven’t taken the time do try the techniques we share.

[@spencerbigum1309]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing so much knowledge. I'm just a DIY weekend warrior I guess you'd say, so for now an orbital sander will be what I'll be using. Does it matter than it only has one speed? @@diydetailofficial

[@mathiasreese]

That analogy doesn’t make sense… but ooook

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@mathiasreese]

Actually after watching more of this video along with many others it seems like you are trying to disprove or debunk other popular company videos. It is strange and feels a bit petty. Most of the “debunks” are pointed toward other companies proven methods. It is weird. And awkward as a newish viewer. Maybe give more tips to improve on others instead of saying they are wrong and many people haven’t found an issue? Speed 5 on a certain tool with a pad works freaking amazing for me… not so much speed 3 or 2. And I never feared of burn on paint. Stop trying to disprove without actual evidence. We don’t see what you are talking about without you actually showing us. With both products.

[@diydetailofficial]

We are simply showing our system that was originally created 20 years ago for my franchises. There’s no right or wrong, but simply many different ways of doing it. What we show is how to get the best out of our system.