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

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8 ай бұрын

If you're new to polishing paint -- or you just want to improve your existing skill set -- this is a must-watch conversation. Yvan shares wisdom from his 40+ years of detailing, answering questions like...do you need to do the "cross hatch" pattern when polishing? Is heat or pressure a good thing for paint, and what's happening when paint heats up? Does a damp pad cut less, or more? And what's the best way to clean pads, anyway?
Curious to find some of the products mentioned? Here's the polishing line up from DIY Detail:
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish
GOLD STANDARD WAFFLE PAD: bit.ly/GoldStandardWafflePad
GOLD STANDARD WOOL PAD: bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad
ROTARY JEWELING PAD: bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad
PAD WASHER: bit.ly/PadWasher
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@miquellopez7185 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@IamDetailedAF 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

thank you! The rotary jeweling pad is awesome :)

@jonwinship9099 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Crocodonkey 5 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dusty-vo8gh 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@chevyguy5637 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Great!

@aaronolsen8787 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! See you soon:)

@jorgeaceves2068 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@neilwalker5041 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@yevhentkachenko6879 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@davidb5220 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@dandydonslife9869 6 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 6 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@larsenttif 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@wick6315 7 ай бұрын

You guys are awesome and truly grateful for you guys!

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@gregdedrick2150 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@DMCnME 7 ай бұрын

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 😀

@LuckyDuckyDetail 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@user-ut3lb5fd5c 7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this one!

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Us too!

@stevenv9224 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@RaldasDetails 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video as always guys! 👍🏻👍🏻

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony!!

@delmilligan4584 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@shawnyanak1684 6 ай бұрын

Great Information Video on Tips on Auto Detailing!

@diydetailofficial 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marteaubu 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kimnewling5728 7 ай бұрын

Now that was a good video.

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

thank you!!

@DetailingMadeSimple 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@chrisbradley3224 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Not a big fan of forced rotation

@jemorebb 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

You should!

@rickinwast 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@OCDetailerz 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Yes, leave it on the surface.

@g.tucker8682 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

What machine do you have.

@g.tucker8682 7 ай бұрын

@@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.

@katiecannon8186 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, here’s a video that will help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdmoisZ02tnUpZs.htmlsi=m2oXqnQdNQb7F0Qw

@katiecannon8186 6 ай бұрын

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

@kuzoffexpert 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@kowatte123 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Slow speed, slow machine, appropriate pad.

@danf.8787 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@redsvette 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Yes it will

@SpeedyDetailers Ай бұрын

11:02 this man lives for the people

@diydetailofficial Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@chrisrousos4469 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@iiTzParth 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@numberoneJATT 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Polishing is sufficient.

@numberoneJATT 5 ай бұрын

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

@Ecdetails 7 ай бұрын

Love the rotary rather use that then a da

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

All day💪

@st0neytark 5 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 5 ай бұрын

It’s all you need

@keithmelling8530 3 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 3 ай бұрын

90 -100 f

@wessmith6558 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Yes, at 256:1

@jchhch4966 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the question

@1stfrompuertorico568 7 ай бұрын

Ready

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

as always thank you Humberto

@frankl9098 18 күн бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 18 күн бұрын

If you want, yes

@user-gc1yg6ku9h 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Are you trying to enhance gloss, or remove defects?

@user-gc1yg6ku9h 7 ай бұрын

@@diydetailofficial im trying to enhance gloss.

@ericrodriguez6650 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3QWsJXn

@jordandill707 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@jordandill707 7 ай бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

@jordandill9410 thank you!

@MarcYanOfficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Yes, but it’s a lot of work.

@westcoasttools5179 7 ай бұрын

What psi of compressed air that is safe for cleaning pads

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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:)

@Shamon831 7 ай бұрын

What brand of rotary you recommend?

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@paulianni8661 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

With the pad washer, one is all you need.

@P-47D_theJug 7 ай бұрын

Where do you get those clear buckets?

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

From a local restaurant supply.

@ionutstefan8835 7 ай бұрын

Hi there!! Do you make deliveries in France?

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@georgenist8697 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5umbMJ8zNaagmQ.htmlsi=qotc5lB_yFHNJYVM

@georgenist8697 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@keithernest6103 6 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 6 ай бұрын

We have a whole playlist on ceramic coatings.

@dcurry8147 4 ай бұрын

The only time a DA will cut faster than a rotary, is when the operator of the rotary has no idea what they're doing

@diydetailofficial 4 ай бұрын

To each his own.

@thewealthadvisor 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Correct

@joelcleare 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s our goal

@Iplusiant 7 ай бұрын

DA or rotary for a 1 step?

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

Your choice

@tony8354586 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@diydetailofficial 7 ай бұрын

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

@spencerbigum1309 7 ай бұрын

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