When (and how) to do a 3-STEP PAINT CORRECTION!

[@GRJCLyon]

I know this vid is kinda old now but this had to be a blooper video. Nick is like the kid that holds the flashlight for his dad but gets yelled at all the time. lol. On another note, I have purchased DIY products (not all yet) but I have to say I’ve been happy with all of them so far. 💪

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@mattcan69]

Perfect timing ! I am currently doing a 3 stage ( may morph into 4 stage .. ) preservation detail on a 1981 Porsche 911SC with single stage paint . Ex California car that was apparently kept outside for 10 + years .. then throw into the mix the passenger side of the poor car was sideswiped the 3rd day my client owned it and now 1/2 the car has clear coat and the roof , rear end , hood and drivers side is all oxidized to all hell single stage , looks like mice used the paint as a skating rink , more rock chips than i can possible fix and paint cracking and rust bubbles .. OHH and i tried the rinseless wash tip with the towel and dang , it worked like a charm , made the second wipe off basically a finish wipe with maybe a little here and there .. Cheers lads :)

[@diydetailofficial]

To remove the oxidation use DIY Detail All Clean diluted 15/1 with a no scuff dish pad before polishing

[@kevind_53]

Yesterday I used for the first time the wool pad. What a wonderful product. Before I was using microfiber pad for cutting. The wool pad cut pretty good and finish pretty well too. I was polishing with a 15mmm rupes mkIII on a 2005 black forester. I cant even imagine how well this pad would do on the 25mm!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

Probably the wrong video for this comment, but because of 2 people, Yvan and Brian at Apex, today for the 1st time I used my new rotary with a Lake Country purple wool pad with insanely great results. I've been using my 2 DA's for years. But I've got a Tundra with the hardest clear I've ever dealt with. Even heavy cut foam pad with Sonax Cut Max would only get me to maybe 60%. This rotary with that wool pad, goodness. Where has this been my entire life. Skipped and jumped a lot at first but have gotten used to it now with a slight angle. I'm flying over the paint with 90% correction results. All that's left is deep scratches that need wet sanding. If you've never tried a rotary, you must give it a shot.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@domenicobizzarro839]

The way Yvan moves the rotary is absolutely amazing and zen. Polishing like that is a kind of meditation and everything seems so easy! Lacroix is a kind of zen monk who dominate the process rejecting the force and elevating lightness at his maximum level. Watching him makes feel good and tempts to imitate

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@99gpandy28]

The old 1 hand on the rotary sorts out the amateurs from the pros 👍I learnt on rotary ,I always finish length ways down bonnet and sides ! Depending on the curves .

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing

[@neilwalker5041]

What an excellent video full of great tips and information. The owner of this vehicle is going to be blown away with the gloss.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@cpt_sweettooth]

I just started my detailing business here in a small town. Plan on continuing to be a one man crew and enjoy the work I do because I want my town to hire an artist that cares and you guys help me learn to be better. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Best of luck!

[@cormaro13]

They probably won’t lol , sorry to say but small towns are cheap and not worth the trouble at times cause they just want quick not a detail

[@Gary_Rigs]

Just picked up the Milwaukee rotary. Can’t wait to get the red pad to try the jeweling

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, please share your thoughts in our facebook group bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

[@davestewart9146]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos, I can see the mistakes I made in the past with technique, thanks guys and thanks to your beautiful wife also Yvan for the video 👍😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@xdmatt1320]

Just ordered a bunch of :) I have a black 4Runner to polish up

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@jeffb7750]

I ordered your Gold Standard Polishing Kit and will use it soon with my 8mm DA machine. I like that no (tape) masking is required but please speak as to how close I should encroach upon the chrome trim/plastic areas that don't like polish and what, if any, consequences could occur when I accidentally cross over onto those trim/plastic areas while polishing the adjacent paint. Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

We recommend polishing those as well

[@jeffb7750]

@@diydetailofficial Love the answer. Now I won't be worried and can have more fun.

[@diydetailofficial]

Detailing is supposed to be fun!

[@BreezeMW]

Great video to learn from guys nicely done! Can I request a video on how to polish curves/bends in the panel? TIA

[@diydetailofficial]

Great suggestion!

[@cpt_sweettooth]

Thank you guys for everything you do you and the crew. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@markjohnson777]

Great video guys! I really enjoyed seeing the process from beginning to end. If you ever get a Subaru or a car with a lot of plastic trim, I would love to see a video for how to wax/restore and protect the trim.

[@diydetailofficial]

Coming soon

[@TRK-up2zw]

Of all the best machine polishers you've used, DA or rotary, is there one or more that are quieter than the others?

[@diydetailofficial]

All about the same

[@beaulster]

Just ordered all the pads for my flex vrg. LFG😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@kashproductions619]

Thanks again...These videos are helping me out tremendously...

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad to hear it!

[@justintowne1]

Love all your content and products. Do you guys have a video of dealing with very faded (matte-like) paint that has been neglected? The clear coat hasn’t failed yet. I have a family member’s car I want to help bring back to life but I’d imagine I would have to be cleaning the pads frequently in this situation. I planned on doing a test spot first with the yellow pad, but I’m guessing this would possibly be 3-step worthy.

[@diydetailofficial]

No video yet

[@kaila.s]

I bought both your yellow waffle and the red jewelry pad to use. I have a 15 mm DA. I want to correct but I also want great gloss. Will the red give me greater gloss than yellow on a 15 mm? Also, what speed should I use?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes speed, just enough to keep the pad spinning

[@redsvette]

So, I am a DIY'er. Friends and family. Two years ago I bought a C6 Vette for my 65th birthday. Solid but needed some love. I invested in Griot's Garage G8 and G9 combo, on sale. I really don't want to buy another polisher. Can I use your system with them? My Vette came out great. Everyone comments on the shine. I did a one step with their polish. I have bought some of your products and want to switch to the DIY family. Just the one question about the polisher! Thanks in advance for the answer!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, they will work great

[@fmini8418]

You’re welcome I have purchased all your products and hope to start polishing soon, great products and great advice 👍👍👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Awesome, thank you!

[@keithvigil7820]

I Have A 2013 Buick Verano Lots Of Spot Fading From A Previous Wax That Someone Tried To Do It's A Dark Blue Car And The Spots Are Almost White.. Mainly On The Trunk Lid, Roof, And Hood.. Is There Anyway To Get Those Sun spots Out?

[@diydetailofficial]

Please post pictures in our Facebook group bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup

[@rooboy99]

Excellent video as always Nick and Yvan.

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@i-khailvision7307]

I have 2 off topic questions. 1. Can your interior clean and protect be diluted? 2. Can I use your rinseless wash to clean my detailing brushes?

[@diydetailofficial]

1 not really 2 yes

[@i-khailvision7307]

Thanks guys

[@gonin60detailing82]

Such great insights on this! I haven’t see too many cover this.

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jhenryhigh]

Can I polish out bug guts that haven’t come out any other way?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@davidlloyd866]

Should I use the 555 method on bird dropping deep etching? Yellow pad and polish don’t have any effect. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@The_CR_Phil]

You moved the polisher rather quickly in this video. When is it necessary to move very slowly?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s personal preference

[@tonykemper8896]

I did a decon wash clay paint correction and c6 lite ceramic coating on a Honda Accord today using all diy products for the first time today and I have to say it was very staight forward and easy! the car is night and day difference. Using the gold standard was so much easier than other systems cause its just one product through the whole paint correction process. Only two questions I have is it ok to put a cotton car cover on it now or should they wait and I did have one high spot I didn't see till the ceramic was dry, how do I fix that? gold standard on the panel and re apply the ceramic coating? I am sold on your products and will be buying much more in the future. thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. For the cover, please wait a minimum of 1 week, and ideally they are not good for paint. For the high spot, simply use DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish on a MF towel, go gently and slowly, inspect often.

[@tonykemper8896]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you Yvan appreciated more than you know.

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

@@tonykemper8896so true, but he’s to humble to even consider it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@cormaro13]

You should’ve went over the high spots with the level towel they sell and the buffering towel lol

[@andrewkennedy9704]

9:48 long cords are better. You can always cut it shorter if you want.

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@bradley8753]

Could you please share what you're using on that USG cart to hold your bucket and polisher!! Pleaasseee

[@diydetailofficial]

Made it from shelf brackets and plywood

[@bradley8753]

@diydetailofficial love it! I'm making one tomorrow!!

[@garywickens7460]

Great video, many thanks, a couple of things firstly Ivan you recently visited Australia for DIY detail and C6 do you have any plans to visit the UK? and secondly if polishing a whole car how many times would you re-dampen the towel?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, eventually we will cross the pond. Once or twice, as needed

[@samuelfeguer]

Without Dukes of Hazard we wouldn't have Daisy Dukes.

[@diydetailofficial]

You are correct.

[@Big_Show_70]

How would you remove deep scratches caused by things like shopping carts, bicycles, etc.?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHIdYKNaJWriKs

[@Big_Show_70]

@@diydetailofficial thank you

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

The GS polishing system is the best!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@Sovrakha]

11:40 “comparison is the thief of joy”. Well said, Nick! I can attest to that, haha 😅

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@gerardofierro379]

What's to best way to describe paint correction between the pads Wool Pad 70-80% correction Yellow Pad 60-70% correction Red Pad 50-60% correction Would that be safe to assume ? Or fir Red Pad better to say paint enhancement with deeper gloss

[@diydetailofficial]

The latter

[@hawke525]

Question: I just coated my car with your 8 year coating just yesterday. If any bird poo gets on my car, am I safe to use something like waterless wash or whatever spray to get it off?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@ashbbey]

Can this remove etch marks on a car hood?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@andrewr3403]

Can you guys use your wool pad on plastic and trim?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@KoalaTeaa]

Just bought your DA, what’s a good speed for all 3 pads?

[@diydetailofficial]

2-3

[@tz1708]

Great Video! I just got the three pads and polish, can't wait to try. Will the red pad work just as well with a DA? And also, the golden rule used to be not to lift the polisher before it stops spinner. Not the case any more?

[@diydetailofficial]

The red pad will be great with a DA. Ideally best to stop on the panel.

[@r5LgxTbQ]

is it possible to put a layer of clear coat on top after you're done

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@kawh8719]

ooh i really want that DA! 25mm cut is so much nicer than 8mm!

[@diydetailofficial]

They will be back in stock soon

[@bigboyd5]

In theory could you do two test spots for a customer. One being wool one being yellow. Then give them a price difference so they could choose?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@JJ-nn5rr]

Great video. Is it possible to use a random orbital sander with the yellow waffle pad and finish with the red jewel pad and get same or similar results?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but it will take more time

[@JJ-nn5rr]

Thanks! Off topic but may I make a suggestion for future videos? A video or series of videos for apt dwellers who want to do a wash/decon/correction and maybe even a coating but who don't have access to hose/pressure washer. Is it even possible?

[@diydetailofficial]

Good suggestion

[@fattysgarage1754]

FG approved! Can’t wait to try it!

[@diydetailofficial]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Can you use the 5 x5 x5 with a rotary? Never used a rotary before but you are convincing me to try and switch

[@diydetailofficial]

No, this is for DA’s only

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@@diydetailofficial thank you.

[@bluedrew]

Thanks. Therapeutic Zen watching these videos. Ohhhhh....how much am I gonna spend with youse guyz! Have Cybertruck, My grandfather's 98 CRV and my little 06 Miata...Zoom. Each will require love and care♥️.

[@diydetailofficial]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelbronaugh3817]

Can you do a larger area? And is 256-1 basically 5 gallons of water and 1 ounce of product?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can, but it’s not a great idea in terms of ergonomics. 256/1 is 1/2 oz per gallon.

[@vampirejesus8170]

Can you use a da or rotary for everything? Or is it better to swap to the rotary for finishing? Or vice versa?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can, but it’s more efficient to use both

[@justwintoday365]

Hey Yvan. What are your thoughts on the Karcher K2 pressure washer? Good buy for mobile car detailing?

[@diydetailofficial]

Never tried it

[@justwintoday365]

@@diydetailofficial thanks

[@HeavenlyDetailz]

Another great and informative video! Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

Last night looking to order one the ceramic kits, Sold Out. Watdhing this, clickable link pops up but says "Out of Stock". Glad business is gpod but DIY got some supply chain challenges. 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a sale on coatings on until Sunday, all of them are currently in stock

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

@@diydetailofficial I was referring to the kits. 3 year kit, 5 year kit, 8 year kit, the stack 5&3, the stack, 8&3, all sold out.

[@gtileo]

Do you guys have any recommendations for applying polish to your pad if im not using the DIY Details spray polish? How would i get an even spread on my pad with out over doing it on dotting the pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

Start slowly on the surface

[@henrylynch9437]

This might be a stupid question. When polishing should you always include the roof of the car? Or is it better to have it as an add on or something? Especially on things like SUVs where you can’t even see it.

[@FanNETiqueAutoSolutions]

If you are doing a paint correction, however many steps, it means you correct the paint of the vehicle, so the roof is also included since it’s paint. I also include/polish glass when doing paint correction, but you could put it as an add on in your business if that’s what you want. But I guess everyone has their system and your business could have an add on for the roof too. Just make sure you have a perfectly clean surface if you put ceramic coatings :)

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it’s just as important as the rest.

[@henrylynch9437]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks

[@henrylynch9437]

@@FanNETiqueAutoSolutions Yes that makes sense, thank you!

[@ronayotte3571]

When does one determine it is time to scrap a yellow waffle weave pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

When it starts to fall apart and dust.

[@ronayotte3571]

@@diydetailofficial I had one that seemed to lose its effectiveness... the cell structure didn't seem right. I used the pad washer after every section. I tossed it.

[@diydetailofficial]

How many vehicles did you do with it?

[@rambeezy]

Hi guys! I went to my local shop and pretty much picked up everything you guys sell. Unfortunately two of the bottles the spray trigger doesn’t work properly??

[@furiooo]

that happened to me when my bottle of gold standard polish came. I unscrewed the spray nozzle cap, pulled the trigger a few times, and then screwed it back on. Worked perfectly fine after that!

[@diydetailofficial]

They may need to be primed, open the end, and prime it.

[@rambeezy]

@@diydetailofficialI tried the trigger is not working properly

[@yanniobkirk5744]

@@rambeezy e-mail them or call them and they will likely replace them. KZbin comment section is not the way to get support.

[@diydetailofficial]

Please send an email to [e-mail]

[@fmini8418]

Thanks for another great video 👏👏👏

[@diydetailofficial]

So nice of you

[@CK14-retAF]

What grit guard do you use/recommend?

[@diydetailofficial]

Any one will do

[@Hobohunter23]

long cords, absolutely

[@diydetailofficial]

Ours are 30 feet

[@vicjensik5985]

It's that a 5in backing plate and 6in wool pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

6 inch backing plate 6.5 inch pad

[@MikeVarni]

Great video and lesson…. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@darsan09]

I’m going to do 2 or 3 step on my paint before installing the C6 Hydro Lite. Can I use the C6 App on the jewel pad w/ rotary for last step, as polish? Or should I use gold standard and use App w/ orbital after polishing essential making it a 3 or 4 step?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can skip the jeweling step with DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish, and go straight to C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) with a short stroke DA.

[@jsclayton]

@@diydetailofficial if you go straight from polish to App you’d need to wipe off the polish first wouldn’t you?

[@chrisroberts805]

But can you apply the APP with a rotary if you dont have a palm sander?

[@cormaro13]

@@jsclaytonyea , u need to get the polish off before applying new stuff lol

[@cormaro13]

@@chrisroberts805u can apply app with anything lol

[@ForexFire]

Didn’t show the finished hood

[@diydetailofficial]

Got missed in editing

[@troywasacase5741]

Hi where can I get the pad washer holder for the cart?

[@diydetailofficial]

We made It from 2 shelf brackets and a piece of plywood Building the ULTIMATE detailing cart (for under $500)! NICK vs YVAN *timed* challenge! kzbin.info/www/bejne/naewaqKipLKUY5I

[@GDavis49]

I remember the tv episode when the Duke boys drove a Lexus

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol

[@MNpicker]

Good stuff guys👍🏻

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@byoung5520]

I’m new so question maybe silly but if you have a finite amount of clear coat and some is removed when polishing your car, that means your should polish your car x number of times in the lifetime of your vehicle? I thought this could be done a few times a year. What if you keep cars a long time? Then there is a point in time, no more polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

There’s a confusion with the term polishing in detailing. For many polishing means applying a wax, yes that you can do that several times a year. In terms of abrasive polishing, that should be avoided as much as possible. You never remove scratches, you are removing clear coat down to the level of the scratches.

[@byoung5520]

@@diydetailofficial thanks for reply……..one last question. Since I bought my first DA polisher recently I can use it to wax and use a non aggressive polish w/o doing damage to paint, it’s the abrasiveness of the polish that removes clear coat not the DA polisher itself?

[@diydetailofficial]

The pad will remove a little depending on the foam

[@travissmith383]

You should show before and after with close up shots. From the video you can’t tell if you made a difference or not. Next move your camera to get a better view.

[@diydetailofficial]

Even with close ups it’s not easy to capture

[@travissmith383]

@@diydetailofficial Yes I understand. Just couldn't see from that angle. Might need to have a camera looking straight down or one that can pivot to different angles

[@HeavenlyDetailz]

This should be interesting, to say the least! 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@btbd2785]

I have been wanting to ask you thid from the day ypu instructed your 25mm DA. Do therr has been other companies that produced a 25mm DA not in the US. Why did you go this route , especially when ypu have people out there that never used a long stroke DA to begin with.

[@diydetailofficial]

For better cut, efficiency, balance and finishing ability

[@btbd2785]

@diydetailofficial So even for a begginer, eho ypu always here its best to start with a shirter stoke to get used to the machine and its cutting ability? Ona different note. Will you make smaller backing plates to be available for both your DA and Rotary? Or do you not recommend it Ivan

[@diydetailofficial]

Our tools include both 5 and 6 inch backing plates. I have never understood why people say that.

[@billpascucci9397]

Can't believe you don't encourage heavy cut compound

[@diydetailofficial]

Inflicting damage to paint isn’t something we condone

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Did you watch the video?

[@cormaro13]

Worst way you can do it , but go ahead lol

[@omarstephenson8967]

Bear in mind that not every one uses the DIY polish, so another method of those who use other polishes that are not sprayable would be good to know..

[@diydetailofficial]

We only teach with our products because we truly believe it’s the best.

[@wanDUUH]

"If youre 555, im 666!" Thats what i think every time i hear them say 555 hahaha...🤘🏻

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@ninjutsustyle7618]

At 6:17, what's that song?

[@diydetailofficial]

Psybeam - oomiee is the artist and name, we found it on Epidemic Sound

[@jeffrotenheber2681]

Thanks for sharing! What an awesome company!#follow the whale

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@keithmelling8530]

Should be a 4step for pros. 3stage paint correction and a bonus ‘kick his ass correction’ for not showing respect for his or her car lol

[@diydetailofficial]

lol

[@travissmith383]

Also you should never buff with only one hand on a customer’s vehicle. That could easily get l away from you and damage the vehicle. I would fire someone if they did that at the least.

[@diydetailofficial]

I’ve been polishing with one hand for over 40 years, have yet to have a machine get away from me. I’ve also taught thousands of others to do the same and not had any reports of stray machines.

[@travissmith383]

@@diydetailofficial I have seen many buffers get away from people and almost damage the vehicle. I would still recommend against using 1 hand to buff a car as this would highly irritate customers. People are attached to their investments and if they see someone using only 1 hand buffing their 40k to 50k car they will go crazy. Using one hand only shows carelessness and a sign of being lazy. Your students will lose customers if they do this in front of them. Also this wouldn't be the best way to buff as you would miss areas, or it would be uneven.

[@seang3538]

@@travissmith383 Are you really telling a professional of 40 years how to use a rotary???? Start your own channel so people can tell you are doing it wrong! Geesh.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@nelsonrivera4976]

Mente de pollo 🍗 🐥 😅😅

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@nelsonrivera4976 😜😜😜sí, ya sabemos que ese es tu otro nombre 😜😜😜 alábate pollo que mañana te guisan😜😜😜

[@frog7118]

Trashed paint? How about a 34 year old hood sitting outside under a pine tree with water spots not washed for 20 years? Now that's trashed paint. Not some garage queen 2 year old $60,000 Lexus.

[@diydetailofficial]

We are not into disaster details

[@frog7118]

@@diydetailofficial Guess I'll have to DIM then.

[@dcurry8147]

Do you even know what trashed paint is???

[@diydetailofficial]

I do, and I have dealt with it very often over the last 40+ years.

[@dcurry8147]

@@diydetailofficial why don't you ever use one of those in a video.

[@diydetailofficial]

Just about any paint looks good on video

[@RobV5]

I would recommend you guys stop promoting the don’t mask your trim idea. I damaged my plastic textured trim doing so. Now it’s dull. The only reason I bought your polish was for the “no need to mask trim” marketing. And it leaves polish residue that now I need to figure out how to remove.

[@diydetailofficial]

What pad and machine were you using. In our testing we have never damaged trim.

[@RobV5]

@@diydetailofficial rotary at 1k rpm(lowest setting) with red jeweling pad. The edges that were grazing the trim caused damage.

[@diydetailofficial]

@RobV5 we recommend a maximum of 800rpm, with the ideal being 4-600. Unfortunately at 1000rpm the friction generated is too high.

[@RobV5]

@@diydetailofficial ok, any tips to remove polish residue on textured plastic trim?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s probably not polish residue but the plastic is burned. To remove polish residue we suggest our red pad on the rotary at low speed with DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish

[@keithmelling8530]

Should be a 4step for pros. 3stage paint correction and a bonus ‘kick his ass correction’ for not showing respect for his or her car lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol