FINISHING WITH A ROTARY? | Yvan Lacroix SCHOOLS me on the best way to finish a polishing project

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As an invitee to the 2023 Creators Summit in Chicago, the Car Supplies Warehouse team paired me up with detailing veteran and fellow countryman, Yvan Lacroix. Yvan and I shot a video together that introduced his line of detailing products to my viewers. During our conversation about his red finishing pad, I was surprised to hear him say he preferred to finish his polising process using his rotary polisher. This seemed contrary to what I thought, so I asked him about it and we proceeded to experiment with a hood that was nearby. During the tutorial, I caught a glimpse into the brilliance and finesse behind Yvan's approach to teaching. As a teacher myself, I was impressed with how natural, patient and supportive his style is. It was a genuine pleasure getting to know Yvan and I would not be surprised if our paths crossed again very soon.
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In late-2022, I received an email invitation to an exciting event bein vng organized by Jason and his team. Jason is the co-owner of Chicago Auto Pros and Car Supplies Warehouse in the Greater Chicago Area. Jason and I have connected in the past and he has been an inspiring force in the evolution of my love for the hobby. In addition to running a successful business empire, Jason has asserted himself as a highly influential voice in the worldwide detailing community. This event paired content creators with detailing brands to produce informative and entertaining content for detailing pros and enthusaists.
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[@neilwalker5041]

Rad Yvan has been preaching a rotary finishes better for years. I always kept an open ear because the theory made sense to me. This really shined for me when I bought a corded rotary and the results really hit home. Local detailers have asked how I get the paint so crisp but I keep this secret to myself because they are trying to prove how well they finish with a 21 mm dual action polisher. The rotary is also easier on my arms. Thank both of you guys for this video!

[@RADGarage]

I had heard this but had never really had the full explanation. I will have to pick up a rotary and see it for myself.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank You Neil.

[@marybetheby5184]

That' 21 mm of throw is fun to handle around moldings and such...

[@jeffdeluca1153]

I got a rotary. Never used it, yet. I don't like the way a DA seems to jump all over the place. Violent looking to me.

[@DetailedbyDon]

Yvan's videos did the same thing to me ... turned everything I thought I knew about rotaries and detailing on its head. I USED TO be afraid of the rotary, now I love using it.

[@RADGarage]

@@DetailedbyDon I used this exact method to finish my weekend project.

[@Ecdetails]

Awesome stuff Rick - He came down to Idaho and changed all our perspectives

[@RADGarage]

The man knows how to spread his message!

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

That's 2 cool Canadians! Lol great information here. Seems like a ton of fun and lots of knowledge

[@RADGarage]

I had such an amazing time. I would love to make that southern detailer’s event with you guys, but I used up all my “sub days”! 😂

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

@RAD Garage hahaha oh man, I don't think they would be able to handle you! 😂😂 next year I'm confident I'll get to meet ya in person buddy! 🤙

[@diydetailofficial]

Rick is much more entertaining off camera, his students are blessed.

[@ddautodetailing]

Awesome!

[@RADGarage]

Glad you think so!

[@gregorypollet6106]

Loved it ! Great respect between you 2 guys ! Let's see if Patagonia will show up 🤑 Stay RAD 🤘

[@RADGarage]

No calls yet. 👎

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

Great video Rick. My first rotary polisher was a Simoniz from Canadian Tire 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@RADGarage]

I love that. I think many a Canadian detailing enthusiast can trace their first steps back to the aisles of their local Canadian Tire!

[@diydetailofficial]

Like many other Canadian car enthusiasts, CTC is who fed our passion( the weekly flyer!).

[@RADGarage]

I still leaf through the flyers when they arrive.

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

@@diydetailofficial the weekly flyer was iconic 😅

[@nicolajsuusgaardnielsen7762]

Super video.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@RADGarage]

Thank you very much! It was a real thrill to do such a video and meet one of the people behind the DIY brand.

[@FredShramovich]

I regret selling my rotary a few years ago. I should have kept it. Good stuff Rick and Yvan!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you Fred

[@RADGarage]

Same here, Fred. I had two Flex machines and sold them because I didn't see the need for a rotary. That said, I do like the continuity of having machines from one company. I am really on the fence as to what rotary machine to purchase if I do end up going down that route again.

[@superado2k]

Great content!

[@RADGarage]

Thanks for watching. I will be getting back to some cinematic stuff real soon.

[@rongamble9884]

Man I'm old school I never stopped using rotory for buffing and polishing

[@RADGarage]

If you know the machine, why ever stop?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Finally someone who pronounced Lacroix correctly 👏 🙌

[@RADGarage]

Pronouncing his first name as “Ivan” was difficult since the French pronunciation is way more natural for me!

[@diydetailofficial]

I’ve adapted it the English language.

[@superado2k]

@@RADGarage Is it supposed to be pronounced, "E VON"?

[@davestewart9146]

I really enjoyed your video, thanks Rick 👍😁

[@RADGarage]

It was fun to interact with people. I hope to be invited next year and work with other interesting faces behind the brands.

[@IamDetailedAF]

I still need to perfect my craft on this one. My results are not currently what I want. I may need to record myself. Hahaha

[@RADGarage]

It's a life long pursuit imo.

[@JEDIwards]

Fantastic as always Rick. As someone who was detailing before there were long throw DA polishers, every car had to be finished with a Rotary. Just know that even now, they have a use, and being proficient with one will make you better with your DA as well.

[@RADGarage]

I’m currently considering which rotary machine to purchase.

[@interceptor7905]

New Rupes or Flex you will not go wrong

[@ratton5028]

Hi Rick 👋! If you are considering buying a rotary polisher I would highly recommend the Flex PE150-18.0 EC battery powered. I bought one earlier this year and I love it! It is a workhorse. I have taken a couple of detailing/paint correction classes from Mike Phillips and I now feel confident using a rotary. Cheers!!..

[@RADGarage]

That one is on my watch list. I just really really like having my machines all match. I know that sounds lame, but I'm leaning towards the Rupes rotary. A few people have questioned the ergonomics, but it just FITS so well in my garage.

[@interceptor7905]

Not lame smart decision

[@ratton5028]

Hi Rick 🖐! Interesting perspective on the use of the rotary for finishing,. I will be waiting for you to try it and give your opinion of the results. School will be out soon, patiently waiting for some Rad videos!!👍🍻

[@RADGarage]

I have to decide whether investing in a rotary is a good choice for me. With the right pad and slow polisher speed, I can see how it would really be a nice way to finish off a polishing project.

[@аппрвпаре]

Спасибо, удачи, жду новые видео!!! 👍💪✌️👌👋😄🎥🚿

[@jeffdeluca1153]

So did the final polish come out hologram free then? I have an unused makita rotary actually getting ready to let her rip. Whats your pad choices for straight rotary compounding and polishing? Thx

[@RADGarage]

Using the rotary on low speed with the red finish pad resulted in a hologram-free finish. As for pad choice with rotary, that's where I am at as well. I haven't had much experience with the rotary process, but feel like it is something I will experiment with this summer.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@RADGarage thanks for your reply

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@RADGarage What pad is that? Thx

[@RADGarage]

@@jeffdeluca1153 That’s the DIY Detail red finishing pad. They have two other pads for different uses. I believe Lake Country makes it for them.

[@SHODUUP]

I had a porter cable 15 years ago for one summer. I went to a makita rotary and never went back. I don’t get the fear people have with these machines ?

[@RADGarage]

My only fear is leaving holograms behind. I used to have a Flex 3401 and I ended up ceramic coating my blue SQ5 after polishing it and only then did I notice the holograms. I think people are also worried they could burn through their clear coat with a rotary. Yvan conducted an interesting test with the team at The Rag Company in which they tested which machine would burn through clear coat the quickest. I was surprised with the outcome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKrdZ4NvjcqMqNksi=-Q56z9UVFRdG3ess

[@SHODUUP]

@@RADGarage when you say holograms, are you referring to the cloudy circular haze or the super fine hair thin circular scratches ?

[@RADGarage]

I'm not entirely sure of the lingo, but it was either buffing trails or holograms and I locked them in with the ceramic coating, but I was a newbie back then.

[@johnboy5632]

Hey Rick. I'm dying To KNOW as a detailer.....can We Paint correct with da on a car that has ppf? Or is that pointless?

[@RADGarage]

Most PPF is self healing so they don’t need any correction, but some of the older stuff can actually be corrected to a degree. For PPF, I usually do a wash with a PPF-formulated wash and if it smooth to the touch, I will then add a ceramic coating. I don’t take the polisher to PPF any more.

[@johnboy5632]

@@RADGarage ahh I see. That does make sense. Thank you for replying. 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

That was a RAD schoolin moment

[@RADGarage]

Education is the 🔑 to our future!

[@diydetailofficial]

Pun intended!

[@marybetheby5184]

How about starting and finishing with a rotary?Using a da all day vibrates the hell out of the arms...

[@RADGarage]

I’m sure it has been done.

[@diydetailofficial]

Definitely, just a different pad, the rest stays the same.

[@wd8005]

@@diydetailofficialWhat pad do you recommend for cutting with a Rotary?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Rotary is easy to use since on clear coat is easy

[@RADGarage]

I’m getting one.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you