Thanks for the positive feedback Bob! I love sharing my passion and knowledge with my viewers and give them the confidence they need to go out there and enjoy detailing their cars.

Same here

Thanks!!

Thank you!

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words, and show of support! :)

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! :)

Thank you!

Thanks! 😁👍🏻

Thanks Israel! How did you discover my channel? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 952,000 subscribers and we have over 127 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

My pleasure! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

Thanks man!!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Jorge!

I appreciate that!

Thank you!

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Glad I could help! You'll always learn new things by watching my videos. :)

Yes some also like to use a rinseless wash dampened towel to remove polish residue.

Thanks 👍

Thanks, you too!

Much appreciated thanks! Merry Christmas!

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Hi Robert! Thanks for the positive feedback. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

Thanks ✌️

My pleasure! How did you discover my channel Clyde? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

You're welcome!

I appreciate that!

Thank you!

Absolutely. There is so much embedded contamination that can accumulate in the clear coat over time, things you don't necessarily see with the naked eye, even when the car has been washed.

Thanks for the feedback!

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@PanTheOrganizer I was browsing on you tube and saw your views I was amazes and I had to see it for my self and I tell you,, you the best teacher on you tube blessings

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@@PanTheOrganizer indeed I did!😉

Thanks for sharing! It seems that many in those more sunny conditions had great results overall. California and Arizona included.

Hehe thanks man!

Thanks for watching!

Which Meguiar's product did you use? And with which pads? You might need a final jeweling step with a finishing polish to get the crystal clear finish.

My pleasure Daniel. Glad to know you are enjoying my videos! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

Just washing a car is therapeutic for me. Shinning it up correctly is so rewarding. When my wife has a female friend over, it's not unusual that I will just go outside and wash her car. Thanks for this valuable channel. You public speaking is great! Dan from Amherst Massachusetts

Thanks Dan! And I totally understand you! When my girlfriend has family or friends over, I often look at their car, and I usually detail it, or at least a quick wash done well. They are always shocked at the results, which makes me smile.

Thanks for the support!! :)

You will see something pretty cool on those topics in December, so stay tuned.

Yeah no abrasives on matte surfaces!

Correct.

It’s super simple but time consuming. Just finished my Camaro SS too. I completely understand the $1500 quote for my truck 😂. Prep is hard work. Did both vehicles for under $300 👍

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Thanks Jeff!

Sounds nasty when you think that you're also breathing all of that in every day.

Exactly. Breathing that has got to be bad. Also the siding/roofs on houses must get gross. Bet theres lot of pressure washing businesses around there 😅

Great points Neil!

John from White Details from the UK also does this with the clay bar. I'm in Trinidad in the Caribbean and I also use that trick to properly soften up the clay bar even in out 32 degree C climate. However now with the DIY Details synthetic clay towels its so much easier and safer for the paint that I typically use those especially on light contamination.

Yes that would be correct. To put all the steps into perspective, see how I fully detail a vehicle from A to Z in one of the videos below: RS6 Avant Performance: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpuDhJOLrrCnmmQ.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK Mercedes S 580: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNePp8mU3Njdhn0.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Aston Martin Vantage: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbGXlJaqv7y4oaM.html Volvo XC60: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtx0daWW0869dnU.html Tesla Model Y: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndWYntZp3baZfo0.html Porsche 911 Carrera: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmbnMynx6zVo2g.html Audi Q7: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qp14dqWEu9TNqoE.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 985,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

Don't need to wax it if u are going to Polish then ceramic coat it

@@bangersnmash2589 hi. I mean wax or ceramic as final protection layer. Finally I used ceramic wax. Final effect is great! 👍

Thanks Alex! I appreciate the show of support. :) What's your favourite video on my channel so far?

@@PanTheOrganizer you could be a professor & teach a college class brother Pan. I bought a 2020 charger last year, I've been an iron worker for 29 years, put my cars through hell from the steel mills, but really want to protect this one. I have medium deep scratches in my clear coat & I need your advice on how to get em out during my winter prep. That's gonna be my fave new vid from you!!!

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You're welcome

You're welcome!

Yes IronX works

Good to know. What kind of weather are the vehicles submitted to in the first week of application?

Merci mon cher! J’espère que tu vas bien. 👍🏻

@@PanTheOrganizer merci, ça va, j'ai un problème de dent, il m'est difficile de tourner, parce que je zozotte et que ça se voit à la caméra 🫣😂

Espérons que tu sera guéris bientôt!

@@PanTheOrganizer merci beaucoup Pan 👍🙋

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I'm not new ....😀

Always follow the instructions on the label. They talk about dwell time (a few minutes). Don't work in direct sunlight and don't let chemical decon products dry on the surface.

I have seen the new cordless Rupes polishers and I'm looking forward to testing them when they are officially released to the public in 2024.

@@PanTheOrganizer absolutely agreed! I just finished Matt from OG he was stoked for it as well

Yeah I saw that, he was able to hold the prototype in his hands. They still have a few quirks to iron out on the 15mm throw model. It sounds like it's super lightweight. I can't wait to test it!

In my office, I use a full 27 inch iMac (I have the latest Intel gen one fully loaded) so I have been waiting on a rumoured new 30 or 32 inch iMac that might be released next year, fingers crossed. It would likely have a M3 Max or Ultra chip, perhaps an M4 by that time.

Hehe yeah it has been quite the journey! We are now in the top three of biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq, all thanks to you guys, my awesome viewers! I'm blessed with an amazing audience that has supported me through the years. And we're still only getting started!! So much more cool things to come.

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That is correct. Machine polishing (also known as paint correction) is mechanical abrasion from the pad, and chemical abrasion from the polishing compound liquid (that contains abrasives) that will level the paint, remove defects (swirls, scratches and oxidation) to reveal a glossy surface, free of defects, and has better clarity and depth to the finish. So yes you are removing a thin layer of clear coat each time you polish, especially if you start with a heavier cutting compound. Just using a light finishing polish doesn't remove as much clear coat (but won't correct as much). On a new car, with paint that hasn't been damaged over time, there is no real worries about over-polishing, as you wouldn't polish your paint many times each year. Safe washing and drying methods should allow you to go over a year or two without polishing. How many times you can polish paint is unknown as each paint is different in the type of clear coat (soft, medium, hard) and how thick the paint is. Each car manufacturer uses different paints, and different overall thicknesses. Modern paints are usually three layers: primer, base coat (that's the color) and clear coat (the transparent glossy top layer). For more details on paint correction, I highly recommend that you watch my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9mkh6iHrLOzhH0.html You'll understand everything once you watch it.

Thanks for sharing. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

@@PanTheOrganizer I watch you years mate. I was 'detailing' cars before detailing, I used to get cars ready for ford and Vauxhall for there photoshoots for the catalogues, most shot in spain. thats UK/european ones.and spain was dusty as hell so we had to go and prep cars every night for next day and go on the shoots to give wipe downs

Oh cool thanks for the feedback! And cheers from Canada!

@@PanTheOrganizer www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x487453580bb9c8cd%3A0xe425736186a7e99e!3m1!7e131!4s!5sNew%20Park%20Detailing!15sCgIgAQ&hl=en-US&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipNPnPuTOZh2yTixSodsy4fLITQdJSWX7ztk8tLz that is a 928 i prepped for Goodwood Festival of Speed, The car was released in Milan Motor show and came back in a state and Thierry called me as I lived a few miles from goodwood and I had 1 day to get car ready and said, that it needed a proper show prep. He reply when he saw the car was to wish I was in Milan and I am going over to France to finish the cars pre delivery to owners. but i get 4 days instead of 1...lol

Yes after washing and rinsing, when it’s time to dry the paint with your microfiber drying towel, always use a quick detail spray or drying aid. That will act as a lubricant preventing marring during the drying stage, all while boosting gloss and slickness. I have a video on my favourite drying aids here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLWEgciVlZrciXk.htmlsi=3YFDKaTkswvfecI6 You can see how I wash my car here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpadptSW1OCocok.htmlsi=PIMrhQVpzVb7p1Ty

Thank You very much, you helped me out very much.@@PanTheOrganizer

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Hi from Canada!

First, welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Hehe, just by the way, your questions are by no means "quick questions". They take time to reply. But I'll try my best to respond. Keep in mind that with almost 1 million subscribers, I receive thousands of messages daily on KZfaq, so I can't always give long replies, but here goes: 1. Just to clarify, there's no contradiction. After 26 years of detailing, I have enough experience that I never contradict myself. You must have misinterpreted the information you hear, as it can be confusing at times when trying to assimilate new things. Back to your question on why we skipped polishing my brother's car's paint. It's just a case by case. Keep in mind that machine polishing removes a thin layer of the clear coat every time you polish. So you should only polish when needed. When does your paint need polishing? That's a long discussion, but in a nutshell, these are scenarios where you would want to look into polishing: - your paint has tons of swirls, scratches and oxidation - your paint looks dull and needs a big enhancement in gloss and clarity (machine polishing adds more gloss compared to any paint protection) - you have some protection on the paint, and want to ensure 100% removal as you plan on applying a true ceramic coating (the ones in glass bottles) as those need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat, without any interference from any previous protection In my brother's case, when we applied the AvalonKing, the vehicle was still fairly new, barely a year old, and the paint was still in very very good condition. Almost no scratches or swirls, and we were certain there was no previous protection left on the surface after all the prep steps anyways, so in the sake of preserving the clear coat, it wasn't necessary to polish the paint. That's why. 2. Again, you seem a bit confused. A new car, from the factory, by the time it gets delivered to you from the dealership, is ready to detail from day 1. As soon as you take delivery, you should actually fully detail it, and protect it. The only time you wouldn't detail a vehicle, is if it has be REPAINTED by a body shop. In that case, a freshly repainted vehicle needs 2 months of nothing applied to the paint, so the paint finishes its gassing out phase. The only thing you could do during those 2 months is wash the vehicle with a pH neutral soap. Don't add any protection on the paint during those two months. Also, a notes concerning brand new cars. A new car is never new until it's properly detailed: - at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example. - vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc - vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements - at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches - at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat. If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well. I explain all of this in this popular video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h82frNV0kpunfZc.html So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car for my customers: Mercedes S 580: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNePp8mU3Njdhn0.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Aston Martin Vantage: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbGXlJaqv7y4oaM.html Volvo XC60: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtx0daWW0869dnU.html Tesla Model Y: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndWYntZp3baZfo0.html Porsche 911 Carrera: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMmbnMynx6zVo2g.html Mercedes AMG GT63S matte black: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7torcpi0b7aiI0.htmlsi=oGxoCp8PWt7gTncV Audi Q7: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qp14dqWEu9TNqoE.html BMW M6 Gran Coupe: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtJzbNiqsL7XaIU.html BMW M340i: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9qIm61_xqyUdXk.html Audi RS3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJphoKR7y7GofIE.html Golf R: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNhhbMpltb2uo58.html

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If I get enough viewer requests for it, I'll look into ti.

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I will have a major video coming about that in December. Stay tuned!

Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZfaq as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Yes the synthetic perforated decontamination towel is reusable multiple times. Way more than a traditional clay bar. And if you drop that decon towel on the floor, you can just rinse it and reuse it. If you drop a clay bar on the floor, it’s good for garbage, not to be reused.

I would get a quality synthetic perforated decontamination towel from a reputable brand. Here's my video on the future of clay: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbFiZNWDtc6Vmqs.htmlsi=sqyFU3ocoWzyFfxO

It would but its going to take a lot of time and sore arms haha.

great idea, I no longer use a polisher and now use chemincals and synthetic clay bar from Griots, especially since the clear is really thin, and the paint is no longer an oil base. I also use the microfiber towel one time and throw them away, i do not want to risk not washing them properly etc.

Unfortunately, you'll never achieve great results by hand polishing compared to machine polishing, for obvious reasons. And doing it by hand also means you'll need A LOT of elbow grease. Tons of effort for minimal results.

After polishing you’d always finish by applying some form of paint protection. If it’s not a coating, then it will be a wax or paint sealant. Although not as crucial to use an IPA or paint prep spray before applying a regular wax or sealant, it’s still a good idea, as it will remove polishing oils and residue and promote a better bond of the protection to the clear coat. But it’s for sure crucial before applying a coating as those need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat without any interference from polishing oils or old wax residue.

I wouldn't recommend proceeding like that, at all. If you don't want to do everything the same day, that's fine. But if you are to separate the project in multiple days, do them in sequence. Day 1: Wash with a decon soap, then iron remover, then claybar. Day 2: Wash the car, dry it. Then do the machine polishing steps needed. At the end of polishing, do an IPA wipe or use a paint prep spray to remove polishing oils. After this day, don't go too long before you apply the paint protection, as your clear coat is exposed to the elements. Day 3: Wash the car, dry it. Do another round of paint prep spray or IPA solution to wipe the paint and get it ready for the coating. And apply the ceramic coating on the entire vehicle. It's crucial to apply the coating to the entire vehicle the same day, as you shouldn't wash a freshly coated car for the first 7-14 days after application.

I have the same time issue. I was thinking of doing the car in sections. All the way from decon wash to ceramic coat. Maybe 1/4 of the car each weekend.

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@PanTheOrganizer this is great thanks! 👍. We have a few vehicles under our charge which have been mistreated: 2006 black subaru. My wife wanted it when I first gave it to her in May 20018. Never got washed until last year when I started giving it basic wash and wax treatments but the paint is now extremely dirty. 2008 Toyota only saw contactless carwashes last time 2020. 2012 Mazda never been handwashed, always contact less carwash. All about are very contaminated. For extreme examples about what type of products do you recommend for clean/Decon?

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@PanTheOrganizer Awesome thanks!!!!!!!

Did you search for "Glass polishing tutorial Pan The Organizer" in the KZfaq search bar? You would have easily found my video on the topic ;) Here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7OZaLOl3te5eWw.htmlsi=dDaNne_0VD2Nqo5o I hope this helps!

@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks again!!!

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In theory yes, but that's assuming you use it properly with good lubrication from a clay lube. Always test on an inconspicuous area first. And only clay if the paint actually needs need, i.e. if it feels like it has contaminants.

⁠@@PanTheOrganizerthat’s great to hear thanks for the tips!

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The only time I'd use a traditional clay bar (medium or heavy duty) is for those older vehicles with tons of contamination where the paint feels like sand paper and has never been properly detailed in years.

@@PanTheOrganizer thank you!

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Yes you can clay glass. Glass, when viewed through a microscope, is porous. It has hills and valleys, just like the clear coat on your paint. And contamination can accumulate in those. There are many things that can contaminate paintwork: brake dust, rail dust, industrial fallout, road film, tar, glue residue, minerals from water spots or salts on roads, tree sap, bird droppings, paint overspray, etc

@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan. Also did you know that the clay bar originally came from the body shop industry. Or so i heard.

To my knowledge it was invented in Japan in the 80’s, most likely for bodyshops.

I never heard of that company, and I have no interest from my viewers for it (except you), so I doubt I will test their products.

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Up to you to decide. I personally don't like clay lubes with protection in them, as I like to control what extra protection I apply at the end of the process.