WRX Detailing Series: E6 - Pneumatic Polishing

I've been dreaming about this moment for a long, long time. Having a legit compressed air system with hose reels on all four corners of the car and all of the RUPES pneumatics to use. This is the maiden voyage of my system on the WRX correction.
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[@bykrdood7]

I enjoyed this long pneumatic episode. I really like the idea of a variable trigger.

[@JUAN75001]

Matt I'm loveing these polishing series can you please make it 1 hour long instead of 30 minutes thanks

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Most argue the opposite.

[@ItsRyan.]

1 hour+ episodes for me too! I learn so much from these videos. Thank you Matt!

[@groundcontrol6876]

I'm liking the obsessive meticulousness of this project, I'll definitely stay tuned till you finish it!

[@motiOn732]

You should spray water around the garbage bag so the dust from the blow out sticks rather then flying back out. Saw Jim White doing this and works really well

[@ObsessedGarage]

Great idea by Jim and great on you for honoring the source!

[@motiOn732]

Obsessed Garage just as much about honoring the source as it was adding credibility!

[@bbdetailing9123]

Obsessed Garage I don't have air, but still use that method I learned from Jim. Still works with running the machine and a brush to clean the pads

[@robroberts1473]

That test section looks so nice.

[@jazzzyj7589]

Air is definitely the way if you have the air support, which you do. I’d throw some ear plugs, headphones or something in your ears if you’re working for long periods of time with them

[@ItsRyan.]

My Mosmatic gun and +PF22 landed on my doorstep in the UK today. Many thanks dude It really is miles better quality than the Kranzle standard trigger.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Sick!

[@motomanjf]

I guess I don’t understand the positives to using air? Electric seems so much easier could anyone fill me in?

[@grsly854]

with the 3 inch, you get an extra 3mm of throw as the electric is only 12mm, and although he wasnt doing it u can blast the tool by flicking the trigger when you come across a deeper scratch to try and remove it with extra pad rotation prior to deciding to change pad/compound

[@motiOn732]

They sound pretty cool as well

[@thijsvandevelde6056]

Im with u on all of these exept for the cheaper part. YES the tools are cheaper to buy. But compressed air is one of the most expensive types of energy to use and generate. there are a lot of losses. Thats why alot of pneumatics are getting replaced with electric tools , Must say that that is when you are not a bodyshop where someone is grinding and sading 8 hours in a day.

[@motomanjf]

gRSly oh very cool! Had no idea!

[@Patrick94GSR]

If you’re in an area with flammable vapors, electric is a no go. Pneumatic is the only choice. But other than that situation I would probably choose electric.

[@c6z061]

With 3mm orbit DA’s, you really have to know what you’re doing as far as amount of product used, whether cutting or finishing, as well as arm speed. Way easier to use a mini rotary such as the Flex PE-8 with small pads. Holograms are not likely with very small pads and you can be even that much more precise.

[@claudiolopez4822]

Matt! Hi, you should check into a screw style compressor, they literally produce all the CFM you may need without any extra tanks and noise, they are supper quiet!

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's not quite that simple.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Dayum sounds like an evil dentist office from hell up in there. 😂😂😂

[@SH3RIFF187]

I could listen to talk absolute shit to me for hours. So relaxing.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Thanks.

[@AllegedlySpiffy]

I totally get why you went pneumatic instead of electric. Sometimes the sheer fun of doing things one way outweighs the "practicality" of doing it another way. Same reason we love manual cars.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Bingo!

[@r00t_]

08:22 Matt lets his inner kid out. Hahahaha.

[@samcas707]

That blow out dust at 21.20. Spray down the sides of the inner bucket liner with water before you blow out, it’ll grab the dust

[@downsouth4717]

Don't forget to tape the edges of the adjacent panels so you don't burn them. Color looks stunning btw.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm usually pretty good about avoiding them, but I do tape a bunch of them.

[@joshmiget6195]

Do the pneumatics require oil? How is that handled with paint correction. Only pneumatics I'm familiar with are mechanic type tools and they require oil.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They do require a few drops periodically. The polishers come with a bottle.

[@matthewnicholas6365]

Is a 50L compressor up to the job for these?

[@joecat8566]

Matt, few sprays of a mist of plain water on the edges of that trash bin and hold the tool a little lower will control the dust much better.

[@downsouth4717]

joe cat absolutely correct. You could see the dust bloom migrate to the car when he blew the pad out.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Genius!

[@joecat8566]

have to give @whitedetails credit on that one, he had a pretty nifty setup with a 5gal bucket and a hole drilled in the side for the end of the blow gun to go into, that way you were blowing out the pad at the bottom of the 5gal bucket.

[@georgebeato5702]

In terms of time, do you find it easier to hit the car first with the 5 inch pad, then circle back to do the areas that need a 3 inch pad, then 2, then lastly 1 inch pad? I just walked around my vehicle, and realized how many panels that require different size pads to correct it. What is the best and most efficient process?

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's probably the most efficient. I like to do one panel at a time though. I like to stay organized.

[@georgebeato5702]

Obsessed Garage yeah I'm stressing over it. I think I'm taking my time and just doing a panel at a time and simply changing plates and pads as needed per panel.

[@jyoung3801]

Lowering the tool ‘buzz’ in post production may be necessary for longer videos? Really watching closely to know when to unmute. Heh... I too like air tools, but not polishers apparently...

[@JohnPerez-fn2ok]

Would you compare the lake country microfiber to the meguiars?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I like Meguiars much more, but they are pretty good.

[@georgebeato5702]

With the wipe down of the dust from the shop, does that not create unwanted scratches when wiping it down with Eraser?

[@ObsessedGarage]

No, the paint isn't that fragile.

[@michaelh5942]

Lhr 15 mark 2 or mille or LTA 125? What have more efficienzy?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I would definitely choose the LHR15 MKII. The LTA has a 12mm orbit that feels inferior to the LHR. The Mille is much heavier and more forceful. I like the smoothness of the LHR.

[@michaelh5942]

Obsessed Garage hmm need the LTA 15mm? He have more Power

[@secrethandlehuhu]

Have you checked out griot garages foaming surface wash? It seems to have high foaming and cleansing capability

[@ObsessedGarage]

Auto Fanatic and I were talking about it today.

[@Ridindirtycanam]

Are you going to be selling any lights for checking for swirl marks ? If I were to buy just one what one do you recommend getting ? Awesome video !!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...coming very soon.

[@youngblood23rb]

Is there any Cabinet Solution to box in and quiet down the air comp.?

[@ObsessedGarage]

There can be. I won't be doing that here. I want to see it.

[@lamkevin1141]

I find pneumatic polishers irrelevant to the consumer market. Pneumatic polishers are made almost exclusively for professional that have their own shop. Just imagine running an air compressor for several of hours straight. Your neighbors would be piss especially if it's at night. Not to mention your average air compressor would probably go bad in the matter of time if use for long periods without stopping. I'm fully aware there are industrial grade compressors out there but those cost several thousands of dollars which like I said your average homeowner will most likely not want to spend that kind of a money on a compressor.

[@nailbomb3]

Agree. While its cool to see these nice air tools in use I'm betting 98 percent of the people watching this are never going to run air tools.

[@typ8723]

nailbomb3 Ayee. Two percenter here, what's up!

[@thijsvandevelde6056]

Agreed. Pneumatic air is the most expensive energy in a production facility.

[@ObsessedGarage]

All great points, and I agree. This has been a dream of mine to have a stout, professional grade compressor in an amazing garage since my teens. The fact that I now can run pneumatic polishers is just icing on the cake. The other advantage the few that want to do that same can follow my lead with the solutions I'm going to provide. Most people don't have 2000 sq. ft. garages, but there are more than you'd think. I'll be able to provide the solution.

[@grsly854]

can you kamikaze coat this car with there new 2018 version of ism

[@cameronbajt4]

You should collab with AMMO NYC for more detailing stuff!

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm sure we will do more in the future.

[@TomB1988]

How did the spot behind the door panel that you did by hand come out? Cheers.

[@ObsessedGarage]

So, so... It was improved.

[@Richard-qz2cz]

Is it good to sand and polish to correct paint?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It will remove some paint, but certainly can be done.

[@DOCRUZ85]

Wet!

[@pauld4615]

What type of light are you using at 12:50? The little flash light.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's the Scan Grip Pen Light. I'll have it in the store soon.

[@ralphralphin]

Was I the only one who was annoyed with the sounds from both the compressor, then the Pneumatic tools? I would think the annoyance alone would drive most people away from air tools.

[@ObsessedGarage]

In person, there is a toughness to it that I like.

[@wantapgt]

Matt. I get that you like things to be right but dang. This is a bit overboard. Tell me how you run your ray jay business at this point.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I work on the car an hour here and there. I shot these 7 videos in about 5 hours of my time.

[@joshuahoover5791]

When will there be professional battery powered da polishers

[@bodymanruss518]

Joshua Hoover Milwaulkee has just come out with a 18v DA Sander, my Cornwell tool Rep has an on the truck! Was thinking about buying it and switching it to a paint polisher to remove swirls and do final glaze with after denibbing and rotary buffing new paint.

[@Cris-iw6su]

battery wont last long

[@Audittr2108]

Flex do them. Check out the Forensic Detailing Channel. Jon just did a review of them.

[@joshuahoover5791]

Ill check it out

[@I5ZQ8]

I would be more excited to see brands like Milwaukee come out with a polisher that is cordless. They have the runtime and power in their 9" cordless grinders why not make a DA that is cordless.....seems to me like the ultimate in DA polishers vs pneumatic or corded.

[@rhsab1]

Milwaukee already has a cordless polisher.

[@I5ZQ8]

Raymond Sabetta I meant a DA of course.

[@vincentvalentine9417]

its strong than a DA. Its actually a great product. You just have to be careful and use the low speed.

[@TimMSUK]

Flex make the XFE15 150

[@youngblood23rb]

What Coating/Sealants are you planning on using on the WRX?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm doing Powerlock Plus/Collinite 845/Bead Maker.

[@mattshoemaker670]

Good stuff! I’m hoping to buy a bunch of CG citrus wash from you soon. Any luck on that?

[@dubvr6nos]

Matt Shoemaker he has 16 ounce bottles in the store now if he hasn't already sold out.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm working on it. Chemical Guys is likely going to allow me to buy it in drums.

[@TimT0m461]

Ill keep my electric Rupes,that noise from the air tools,would make me crazy! :(

[@ObsessedGarage]

These are about the same level if not a little quieter than electric.

[@rhsab1]

What brand is the blow tool?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Prevost

[@weaner232323]

Pneumatics seem kinda overkill to me. In theory they seem really cool, but I think the noise is a massive negative.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They certainly aren't necessary. They aren't any louder than electric.

[@weaner232323]

Good to hear, perhaps it just comes across as loud on camera. I appreciate you taking the time to try pneumatics and look forward to your thoughts.

[@06acc]

The camera really picks up the orange peel. I wouldn't spend too much time on a Subaru.

[@ObsessedGarage]

All cars have orange peel. My BMWs were much worse.

[@tomyparkk]

hello

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yo!

[@joelfox8754]

Ear protection needed for sure or you will be selling hearing aids on OG store front

[@ObsessedGarage]

For a polisher, I don't think it's necessary. They are loud as they sound. My mic is very close.

[@TheBigRed.]

Just buy on eBay much cheaper. 😱😱😱

[@rcobsesssed]

I don’t like the little one, too much like the dentist

[@guymauve0]

This compressor is very noisy

[@ObsessedGarage]

It only runs when I'm doing this, so it's no biggie.

[@isuavingalaff]

wow..a lot of tools just to polish...lol...go battery power,then you have no awkward bloody hose lines and noisy compressor,,makes sense..to me anyhow