🔥 For more quality detailing products visit: tinyurl.com/bdehsjys ⬇️🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️ 🇺🇸 For people in USA: Lake Country CCS foam pads: bit.ly/35ej4SP Lake Country pads on Amazon: amzn.to/40eHE1Y CarPro Gloss Pad: bit.ly/40igqrk Rupes DA yellow polishing foam pads: bit.ly/3QABO7M Rupes DA blue coarse compound foam pads: bit.ly/3QdEK9b Buff and Shine URO Fiber pads: bit.ly/3QcSK33 DIY Detail Gold Standard Waffle Pad: bit.ly/3ZKX2EX DIY Detail Gold Standard Waffle Pad: bit.ly/3wgWEC9 Oberk yellow medium cutting pad: bit.ly/40nBk8r Meguiar’s DA Microfiber cutting pad: bit.ly/3sbIlMZ Lake Country HDO pads: amzn.to/40igs2q Rupes DA yellow polishing microfiber pads: bit.ly/49aXgrs Rupes DA blue coarse compound microfiber pads: bit.ly/49buIOt DIY Detail Gold Standard Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/3N9yVIM DIY Detail Gold Standard Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/4a9db8R 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: Lake Country CCS foam pads: bit.ly/40wdis9 CarPro Gloss Pad: bit.ly/3QCySrx Rupes DA yellow polishing foam pads: bit.ly/3HW68WG Rupes DA blue coarse compound foam pad: bit.ly/3jaiIHp Buff and Shine URO Fiber pads: bit.ly/3FBstq5 DIY Detail Gold Standard Waffle Pad: bit.ly/42WlEbO Oberk yellow medium cutting pad: bit.ly/43aSRAJ Meguiar’s DA Microfiber cutting pad: bit.ly/3O59lUM Lake Country HDO pads: bit.ly/3QhPXWd Rupes DA yellow polishing microfiber pads: bit.ly/46MXVOb Rupes DA blue coarse cutting microfiber pads: bit.ly/3QftQja DIY Detail Gold Standard Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/3XotkT7 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: Lake Country CCS foam pads: bit.ly/45KUAxK Rupes DA high performance foam pads: bit.ly/45ViTsO Buff and Shine URO Fiber pads: bit.ly/3Sf4i8z DIY Detail Gold Standard Waffle Pad: bit.ly/43DiOsI Meguiar’s DA Microfiber cutting pad: bit.ly/40i0JjJ Lake Country HDO blue cutting pads: bit.ly/40d3tPD Lake Country HDO orange polishing pads: bit.ly/3FyGBAy Rupes DA coarse blue cutting microfiber pads: bit.ly/3MJhLSD DIY Detail Gold Standard Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/3QhQsj3 🇫🇷 For people in France: c3po.link/QCWWjkv74R Watch more of my videos below: ✅ Paint polishing tutorial for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html ✅ Machines, pads, polishing compounds, techniques: th-cam.com/video/b9KDpKMmAi0/w-d-xo.html ✅ How to clean polishing pads: th-cam.com/video/IGDfRjcPaX4/w-d-xo.html
@PanTheOrganizer Pan my question is I have a pickup truck that I want to polish with a power polisher I just bought. There is a 4x4 decal on the rear side fenders. Do I polish around the decal or Right over i
I’ve been watching you for years now. during Covid you inspired me to get more in to detailing and I’m still doing it till this day thank you for all your knowledge
Pan’s videos and product explanations took the voodoo out of paint detailing for me and inspired me also. I literally finish washing and detailing my car now and wait for it to get dirty. My enthusiasm for detailing has even inspired my friends to look after their cars better AND wash their cars correctly 😅
A few years ago I really dove deep into polishing my own cars a was overwhelmed with pads and products, as time went on I learned to relax, I made more out of it than I needed to, I really appreciate your videos Pan, thank you sir 👍😁
I’ve used all these pads shown in your video. I recently tried DIY products with overall great results. Thanks for taking your time and putting these productions together. Have a good day sir.
I bought rupes pads and sonex perfect finish because of pans recommendations and man it worked great for the final polish. Pretty much showroom or show car quality outcome
Almost all of these pads are in my garage and they all have their uses. The first pads I used was the Meguiars system and the microfiber pads work with the 8mm throw dual action polisher. The yellow Rupes pad became a favorite for enhancements as it added a lot of gloss. I use Rupes and Lake Country pads and their colors are slap backwards so I have to pay attention. The DIY pads are some of my favorites because when paired with the gold standard they handle just about any job. Thank you for the video Pan!
A little enthusiast tip for a $ saving on a pad washer, in your bucket take out the dirt separator and then place a 5L (1,1 galon) empty bottle (for example i use a empty water bottle, the trick is that it needs to be crinkle-cuted for it to work), form it to be horizontal in the bucket (a little squish) and voila! You have Poor Boy Country 1500 Pad Washer! You just spritz a cleaning solution on the pad and ,,grind it" on the bottle just like with a pad washer. Simple and cost effective.
Late post here, Pan, but thank you for this video! I'm about to spend Thanksgiving week, washing, polishing and applying your 3-year ceramic coat to my Camaro. I have EVERYTHING, except the pads to put on the polisher (as of 11/21/2024). Not sure how I missed it, but.....again, thanks for the video. Please keep doing these!
Thanks, glad this video is helpful! Have fun detailing with the CLEAN By Pan products!! Enjoy. 👍🏻👍🏻 My pad system will be coming soon. Hopefully before the end of December.
Diamond Cut 3000 Compound from cartec with green pads is my go to tried a lot of compounds and pads out there and this one works amazing what are your thoughts? 23:21
Love the pad talk!! I want more spray liquid compounds and polishes. After DIY Detail GS you really don't want to go back to squeeze bottles. Adams has a spray compound and it works so great if you gotta go after something followed with GS. Do your magic Pan.
Thank you for another great video. Im currently using Griot's Garage boss pad with 3M Perfect It compound and ultrafine polish. Works very well. Im going try out Lake Country HDO pads soon. Have a wonderful evening.
I would go for the Griot's G9 as far as affordable ones are concerned. See my affordable polishers video: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FEePtRAsFaqbZaJf
I'm a detailer at a dealership I get some hammered vehicles.. The waffle pad is the best polisher hands down.. I don't care what company makes it.. I use wool to cut before I polish with foam
Thanks for sharing. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Im about to start my winter deep clean on my Z06. I just bought all new pads and after watching your videos and obsessed garage I decided to upgrade my polishers. I cut the cord and went cordless. I can't wait to get started but I'm waiting on my preorder HLR15. Just a couple weeks to go. Car is pretty much prepped and in the garage.
@@PanTheOrganizerhave you tried the Carpro DQuartz yet? I bought some and I’m putting it on my car to replace the garbage the dealership put on. I unfortunately have to polish out the old stuff to get to the swirls and scratches they coated over..
I have it, but haven't tested it yet. I'm overwhelmed with video projects for the foreseeable future, as usual haha. I have almost 1000 videos on my channel so far, and new ones added twice weekly. And I feel I still just scratched the surface on everything that is possible in the detailing world. My life's biggest passion. :)
Hi Pan. Awesome video. I was just wondering, how do you go about calculating the percentage of the correction. Whether it’s 70% or 90% etc. How do determine it’s a “70%” defect removal?
Hi mate, I work at a dealership for a big branch as a Valeter. I’ve never been given proper training to machine polish cars, new and used, not fully confident on principles to keep in mind while carrying out the work as they don’t care as long as the sold vehicles are gone off the forecourt. This video however has helped me understand what to consider before carrying out the work as well as prep. What advice could you give for someone in my situation when it comes to carrying out such work when I don’t have much experience? They also tend to rush us as dealerships don’t understand how long it takes to do a good job, especially with poor lighting. Thank you. 😁👍🏻
Good points here! And I agree with you. I had a summer job as a student in a big car dealership, and their valeting department was a mess, like pretty much all dealerships. Low wages, not properly trained employees, who aren't even professional detailers, and little to know true knowledge or experience, and cheap products to maximize profits. That's why we tell people to never get any option of paint protection at a car dealership when buying a new car. Either do the work yourself, or take your car to a reputable professional detailer. My recommendations for you would be to watch my two popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/b9KDpKMmAi0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=olSrWPHmH3enSWBZ Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
A one-step polish stage is usually all you need. You will see if you're successful when you don't see any water beading. The water should be a big flat pool, slow to sheet off, no more beading.
Wildcard question: What would you recommend for hand-application of an all-in-one wax? Just picked up Griot's Ceramic All-in-One liquid wax, and planning to use it on a car with a few very minor scratches.
I don't recommend polishing by hand. It will take for ever, waste a lot of time and energy, and you'd never achieve the same level of results as by machine polishing. If you insist on hand polishing and don't mind below average results, any foam or microfiber applicator of your choice will do. It's a question of personal preference.
I'll comment like I did in the last video. I went with your recommendation going with 3D ONE paired with Buff & Shine Euro pad. I then followed it up with CarPro Essence + CarPro gloss pad. Essence plus was not out yet when when I completed the car. I look forward to trying it come this summer. This combination took car show appearance to a whole new level. I wanted to thank you for this recommendation. The compliments I get driving around is crazy! Was beyond happy. You just can't stop looking it and always want to feel the car when your done. I do have one question for you. If your using say 5-6 pads on a job do you still clean the pads or do you swap them out as you go? I do use Chemical Guys pad conditioner everytime I re-apply compound or polish. My problem is I don't know when to change out. Probably one your best segments yet. Keep up the good work! Once I found out the shelf life of the Glass Parency coating I'll pass it along 👍
Thanks, Pan, great content as usual. For those of us that are not professional detailers and are only taking care of our cars at home, what are some recommendations or steps we can take rather than doing so many tests between polishes and pads? While that seems great, it also seems expensive for the at home DIY’er. For example, I have an E90 M3 in jet black that I would like to bring back to as close to new as possible, without testing every pad and polish on the market to get there. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback Robert. Yes ideally you always want to have different compounds, polishes and pads to select the appropriate combo for your specific paint and level of desired paint correction. That being said, it's not always realistic for everyone to buy tons of different products. So you're in luck, I have a video where we fully detailed an E90 M3 with a viewer, to show him how to do things, and I'm sure you'll love that video and all the info that will apply specifically for your car. Here's the video: th-cam.com/video/E_ck-Hn1AvE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oSKV6bHDRLBhoabM
Hey Pan, thanks for all the videos you create. Ive been continuously learning ways to have my cars looking prestine. Just a quick question here. Before the winter hit, I applied Gyeon can coat evo to my car (after the whole wash, decon, hit it with the 3D + uro fiber, IPA) This season i will be going with gyeon mohs. What will need to be done to have the car ready for Mohs? Will i have to repeat all the steps again? Edit: the 3D + uro fiber combination worked amazing and very easy to use!
Hi, took what you taught me and polished my new 2023 car. Question, pads like griots black finishing, or diy red jeweling, should I just buy new every time if I'm only polishing once a year or should I wash and reuse. Thanks
Couple yrs ago , showing turtle flex product, I've been using that ever since on a 2019 Cadillac xt5 , slicker than dog snot , the car looks great , thanks
Thanks for watching Jake! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Thank you for this review on pads, last summer I tried the Rupes DA wool pads and DA ultra-fine pads with real good results, the shine on the paint is awesome, I've used those pads with Rupes systems (yellow pads / yellow compound, White pads / white compound) Recently bought the DIY Detail pads (wool pads, yellow gold standard and the red jewelring pad) with the gold standard compound, I can't wait to try those this summer. I have just a question for you Pan... you didn't go over the pads for windows and it's one of the things that not many pro detailers talks about, is there any reason why ? Once again, big thanks for this great video 😉👍
Simply because we were focusing on paint correction here. Not glass polishing. For glass polishing, it's more simple. Just use a rayon based glass polishing pad.
For really bad headlights, 3M Finesse It pad is worth a look. I didn’t think I was going to like it but it’s currently my go-to for headlights. Wish it was cheaper though
Thanks for sharing. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Hey Pan, thanks for this video. I have new pads and am about to make a minor correction on my car, if I don't have an air compressor or a pad cleaning brush, how do I clean my pads mid-work? rinse? a regular brush would do? Thanks.
You get a pad washer. See my video here: th-cam.com/video/vfKgy7LOhh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kDJha33Nb-FHMBOm Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 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.
Awesome video! You showed me how restore the paint on my 2006 F-150 2yrs ago. I went with meguiars cutting and finishing discs. It came out great! I wanna switch it up this time. Do you recommend Lake County HDO blue pads for paint correction??
Pad selection and compound/polish selection really depends on the type of paint and level of defects you need removed. That's why detailers have different pads and polishes to pick from, as we do test spots on a panel to determine what the best pad/compound/polish combo is for that specific paint, and desired level of paint correction. See my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Great video as always. Amazing lineup of pads. Lots of talk of Wool vs Microfiber pads for cutting. I know the combo of pad-product along with paint hardness/softness all play a role. All things for the paint being equal, for heavy cutting which pad type is your go to please. Thank you Sir. PS- Excited Black friday shopping to try some of your products. Congrats on the line.
Thanks! What products are you looking into getting? Massive 25% Black Friday sale going on right now (until Nov 30) plus you get free shipping on orders over $99. Here's the link: tinyurl.com/w9uvt63j
used the 3D ONE along with the buff n shine uro-fiber pad and great combo for sure thanks for that. the 3D was easy on and off and cut pretty well with those pads..
Hi Pan, am a new DIY guy, following your videos regularly. I Will be polishing for the first time. Got myself a DeWalt DA polisher. Have this doubt..Do you advise polishing with a dry pad or a damp pad
I have a couple of questions. First I have been using the Koch-Chemie purple pad with their purple micro cut polish for a few years. The pads are starting to wear out so I’m looking to buy some new pads. What do you think about those pads? Should I change pads and if so what one should I change too? Also, I use Meguiar's Microfiber they are still in good shape but should I invest in those newer microfiber? And last the wool pads, I’m assuming it would be a good idea to have some of those for really beat up paint? I do a decent amount of wet sanding and wonder if that would help to not have to do it as often.
Years ago yes. Nothing to write home about. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 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.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and opinions, Pan! What are your thoughts on the Chemical Guys Quantum line of pads? I know they have different cuts and polish levels. I like the fact the line has pockets to reduce heat and spread more solution whilst rotating, as well as having the beveled edges for tighter areas. I appreciate your thoughts and feedback!👍🏻🙂
Yasou Pan, Thank you for time to explain in detail parts 1-4 videos! They give me the inspiration and the knowledge needed to detail my car! Sincerely, NIKOS
Diamond Cut 3000 Compound from cartec with green pads is my go to tried a lot of compounds and pads out there and this one works amazing what are your thoughts?
Impossible to answer such questions as all paints are different, there’s no such thing as a one solution fits all paints unfortunately. You have to make tests to find the right pad and polish combo for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction.
Hey Pan, awesome video. I keep watching a bunch of videos to make sure I understand what I need to do is it won’t be my first time polishing a car. I have the 3D One with 6 Euro Fiber Pads. I also have the Sonax Perfect Finish but only 2 CarPro Gloss Finishing Pads. then I have 2 of each of the Rupes pads as well. Do I need 6 pads of each one for a whole car or could I get it done with 2 pads if I clean them with a brush after every couple panels? Also what compound and polish do you recommend with the Rupes? Also thinking of picking up the Gold standard polish and pad along with their jeweling pad.
There are typically two schools of thought for pads. You can either use multiple pads for one car, changing pads every other panel. So you'd use 4 to 6 pads per category (4-6 cutting pads, 4-6 polishing pads) for a vehicle depending on its size. The other method is to clean the pad after each panel, using a pad washer. Or use a brush, or which ever tool you use to clean the pads. That way, you'd only need one pad of each category (1 cutting pad, 1 polishing pad) to do an entire vehicle. For the combos, it's impossible to say, as it depends on the specific paint of your vehicle make, model and year, and also the level of defects and oxidation you have. Hence why we always do test spots at the beginning of the paint correction process, to determine what is the best polishing compound and pad combination for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction. Of course, having a simple system like the Gold Standard Polish and pads makes things easier, as it removes the guess work from the equation. You use the Gold Standard Polish with either the wool cutting pad, or the yellow foam polishing pad. Done.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you for sharing your knowledge and for a very thoughtful reply. I’m excited to try paint correction for the first time, I will take before and after photos. Hopefully I don’t mess up. lol. I’m going to try the 3D One with the Uro Fiber pads and see how it looks. If it’s good enough I won’t follow up with Sonax and the Gloss Pad. I’ll be trying to correct my 2012 Honda Pilot paint. It’s like a dark amber color, has 230k plus miles but doesn’t look it when washed and clean. But when you get in close you see all the swirls and scratches. Like you always say, not trying to achieve 100%. I would be ecstatic to achieve 70-80%
I highly recommend that you watch my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html Followed by this video with more polishing tips and tricks: th-cam.com/video/b9KDpKMmAi0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6UWV83Tj19ZGwQ50
For our coating customers, the new Rupes Microfiber which we have all of them: Coarse, Fine, and Ultra Fine - have been game changers. I like their thicker pad interface compared to the older Meguiars MF pads which we also used to use. I don't think I ever reach for the Meguiars anymore though.
Glad you like them! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 147 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.
I only tested a few of their BOSS pads and they were quite good especially when paired with their liquid compounds & polishes, but I don't have much experience with the rest of the range, hence why they're not in this video. But I will try and have a new look into their paint correction system when I have some free time in the future.
Thanks for the video! I am trying to get started polishing for my own vehicles. So much data to parse. I would love to see some content on polishing piano black surfaces that get scuffed or marred, both interior and exterior. And also gauge clusters with clear plastic. Something with a 2 or 3 inch backing plate work, or whatever process you would follow. Thanks for providing so much content! Been enjoying your videos for a few years now. Love how you always interact with commenters too. (Hope you’re enjoying that new Cayenne!)
Thanks! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam 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. Here’s a video where I show how to polish gloss black trim: th-cam.com/video/rX14qgQcgao/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1x8ofIzxRdF2lU7D
Thanks man! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 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.
I decided to go with the buff and shine Euro fiber pad with 3D One for a light paint correction and polish on a vivid black Harley-Davidson, it unfortunately it was a disaster. No matter how much or how little of the 3D One I used I could not get rid of the doll hazy it was leaving. If anyone has any input on what I may be doing wrong I would highly appreciate it. I did switch to a cheap no name brand foam polishing pad that did give me slightly better results I still need to correct this disaster. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos.
It's hard to say as I'm not there to observe. But in some instances, with some paints, sometimes you might need to use a soft polishing foam pad and finishing polish the remove the haze. It's called jeweling. A jeweling polishing pad like this: bit.ly/3JQgln8 With a polish like this: bit.ly/3WwLbsy
As always a really good video with good information. I wonder, have you ever done a video on paint scratch repair? Just wondering if that is something you do or is that something you leave to a body shop. I think it would be a good topic to review. Thanks again Pan!
If by scratch repair, you mean something beyond the scope of paint correction, no I don't do those. If the scratch is so deep it's at the primer or metal level, I leave that to body shop and paint experts.
@@PanTheOrganizer sounds good. I was interested to see what processes you used to wet sand and touch up paint scratches that go through clear coat and into the base paint color. Thanks for responding. I’ll keep researching.
Hey Pan. New to the detailing I have everything except polisher. Thinking of Rupes LHR 15 mark 111 and a Flex XFE 7-12-3 and Rupes pads Sonex perfect finish andJescar correcting compound. What do you think ? I really value your opinion. Thanks.
It's hard to pick compounds and polishes as it depends on YOUR specific paint, and level of defects. Every paint is different. So you usually have a few compounds and polishes to pick from in your detailing arsenal. You do a test spot to figure out what is the best compound/polish/pad combo for your specific paint, and desired level of paint correction. The Jescar Correcting Compound and Sonax Perfect Finish are excellent starting points. Both polishers you mentioned are top tier. Rupes and Flex are the best. Regardless of your choices, please always consider using my links to purchase things, as it helps to support my channel at no extra cost to you. You would be honoring your source of information along the way. ;) Here are some quality websites to order from: 🇺🇸 For people in USA: Car Supplies Warehouse: bit.ly/35fJN1g Obsessed Garage: bit.ly/2VU4rQ4 Armour Detail Supply: bit.ly/4aD3JMs DIY Detail: bit.ly/3wsqMdG 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: Carzilla: bit.ly/3GxWvgi TOC Supplies: bit.ly/47khX3j 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: In2Detailing: bit.ly/3RW6miq Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 145 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.
LC purple wool pad on the rotary 👌👌my go to one step pad is Rupes Yellow pad and Oberk red pad.(Sonax Perfect Finish). Carpro gloss pad is so soft I use it with Jescar micro polish with the rotary. I seen someone on TH-cam breaking in the rupes yellow pad with warm water - I tried it and works a lot better.
Thanks for sharing! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 990,000 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.
Pan, good timing! I need your opinion. I am trying to rid of the light fade on my car. I am worried about removing too much clearcoat. I don't know how to match my pad with the compound I am using: "Finishing Compound" by 3M which I think is strong. Should I use a mild pad to play it safe? Thank you
I don't know 3M products unfortunately. You would have to do test spots to find out the best compound and cutting pad combination for your specific paint and level of desired paint correction. And then find the best polish and pad combination for the polish stage. When doing a compound, always follow with a polish step.
I have quite a collection of polishes, compounds and pads... wool, foamed wool, microfiber cutting, microfiber polishing, foam cutting, foam polishing and foam finishing from Lake Country, Meguiars, Griots Garage, DIY Detail, Koch Chemie, CarPro and Rupes. What I use to detail a vehicle depends on the paint thickness and level of enhancement/correction. If you are a detailing as a "weekend warrior", mobile detailer or in a fixed location, having a paint depth gauge and a pad washer is no longer a luxury... it is a necessity!
Great video! I love that uro fiber and 3D one combo. I love the HDO pads from LC. Also I I enjoy the Gold standard waffle, their wool pad and red pad. I also enjoy Rupes medium wool and coarse wool. Just a lot of fantastic pads out there. Even buff and shine maroon pads great combo on hard German paints for polishing or one step as well 💪💪
Have you tested the DIY Detail's ceramic coating? Because I seen others TH-cam channel testing those ceramic coating but man you are the guy. If for you works, I know that is good.
Hi! Yes I have tested their coatings over the past months, and will have a video coming soon on that. Stay tuned! Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion. :)
Thank you for all the valuable advice you have given me and others through your videos. I have recently purchased a new automobile and intend to take care of it as best I can. Being new the car has only relatively minor swirls on the paint work that I do not think merit a full "polishing" with abrasive creams. Nevertheless, I would like to remedy this situation by the most efficient and economical method as possible. Since I will be applying paint protection, I was thinking that perhaps a DA applied cream sealant combined with a "polishing" pad (eg Rupes yellow pads) might be the answer. The car is an Audi Q3 and consequently has what I believe to be a hard clear coat. So I guess that the question boils down to whether or not the Rupes yellow pads have enough abrasive quality on their own merit to affect minor swirl marks on hard clear coat. Your opinion would be sincerely appreciated.
Hi Brian. First, congrats on your new car. It's always an exciting moment when buying a new ride. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam 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. While new cars rarely need a full 2-step paint correction (heavy cut compound followed by a polish), they do need at least a light polish 99.9% of the time. Here's why: 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: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.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: RS6 Avant Performance: th-cam.com/video/L5SQ0ZIJCj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK Mercedes S 580: th-cam.com/video/Vq_tfcwryVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Aston Martin Vantage: th-cam.com/video/OKga3yZVTqo/w-d-xo.html Volvo XC60: th-cam.com/video/tvDBBenhYFA/w-d-xo.html Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
What are your thoughts on Griots Garage pads. I use them with their G8 and G9 polishers and have them to do a very good job. Also when can you tell it’s time to replace your pads for new ones.
I've only used a few of their BOSS pads with some of their BOSS polishing compounds, so not too much experience with their range. I would like to do a deeper dive in the future. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Time has come to get my 2015 Lexus RX350 cleaned up after the winter. It is the Starfire Pearl in colour. My product of choice, being a retired 3Mer, is Meguiars. I’ve been washing with Gold Class, in foam cannon & bucket. Love the Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax, for its ease of use. My paint doesn’t really show any defects. Just doesn’t pop the way it use to. Should I use a pre-wash foaming to strip of the surface, & reapply the spray wax. Or should I polishing with the Ultimate Polish to boost its gloss. Then reapply the Hybrid Ceramic Spay wax. Was looking at the Lake Country white dimpled pad over the Meguiars smoothYellow. Also like the DIY Detail Gold waffle pad but they don’t ship to Ontario. The dimples not unlike a waffle pad. Which way do you recommend
I've been using the Buff and Shine pad for some years now and it's a very nice pad for one step Polish or "paint enhancement" but I found it to clog too fast and doesn't last too long For cutting I'm liking the Flexi pads wool pad paired with Koch H9
Hello Pan. I really liked the best of serious you have on all in one, polishes and compounds. Could you do one for da polishers? I have been using a torx. Ready to upgrade. But don't have much to spend
I made a video about affordable polishers here: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RDMig63HxOYnewry And if money is no object and you want the best and newest, see my video here: th-cam.com/video/q4gYpQrfemA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fLn-9ffvdiljc5iL
I’m going to try the DIY wool/foam combo for my newer Tesla. The plant is soft. I have a few medium scratches/swirls I want to try the wool pad on and then I’ll use the foam on the rest of the car. What are your thoughts on this combo with Sonax perfect finish polish? Will that cut decently with the wool pad?
Impossible to know until you test. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Pan, thank you for the video, I have a question, I was told after you use a compound and polish that you have to wax the vehicle afterward, is that true?
After paint correction, yes it's always recommended to apply some sort of paint protection. It can be a wax, a paint sealant or the best, a ceramic coating. Because once you are done machine polishing, the paint will be glossy, and free of defects. But that leaves the clear coat (the glossy top layer of your paint) exposed to the elements. The clear coat will eventually oxidize and get hit by the elements, so if you want your paint to continue looking good after all the effort you put into correcting it, you have to protect it. If you don't apply paint protection, just note that the paint will eventually fade quicker than a protected paint. Take for example a red car. You likely noticed that unprotected or neglected red cars have a tendency to turn pink. The reason being the UV rays eventually attack the unprotected clear coat. If the vehicle was maintained regularly with a wax or sealant, this wouldn't happen. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Currently using Bauer pads and am looking for an upgrade with better results. Can I use the Rupes micro fiber pads (towards end of video) with any polish/compound (3D products) or have to use those specific ones mentioned in video? Also would these be good for car with heavy oxidation? And would I need anything else or those two pads are more then enough.. any help is appreciated. thank you ahead of time.
You have to make test spots to find the appropriate compound/polish/pad combinations for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction. There isn't a one-size-fits-all type answer when it comes to paint correction. See my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
the carpro gloss pad is one of my favouite pads, I have the one with the black EVA interface layer, an awesome pad for any type of polisher. I am surprised you haven't used ZVIZZER Thermo All Rounders and standard Thermo's. I like the red, orange and yellow all rounders and the white, red and blue standard thermo's.
Hi Pan! Another GREAT video on auto detailing. I bought the Meguairs Ultimate Compound to remove the swirls from my car's paint. I also purchased their Carnuba Wax. Would their Carnuba Wax work as a polish? Also, would it be okay to top it with Turtle Wax's Graphene Infused Flex Spray Wax? I realize that these are products from different companies, but would they work together?
I tried a few many years ago, they were ok at best, but nothing to write home about. Haven't tested any of their new pads. Like most CG products, there is usually much better in other brands in my opinion.
hi pan, been learning from your channel. Just wondering how do you wash a rayon pad. I'm currently hand washing my pads but when i'm washing the rayon pad with dish soap it feels like all the "wool" are falling out
Another great content! What pad and polish would you recommend for just removing consumer grade ceramic coating which has been on my daily car for 2 years? I’m not really looking for any correction since the car looks fantastic and also want to preserve the clear coat. I’ve used 3d one with eurofiber pad for my car and also meguiars micropad with d30016 + sonax perfect finish with rupes yellow pad for my another car and both came out really nice for removing swirls. Thanks!
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection. Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on.
Hello Pan... I have a vehicle with black paint and I used a mini polisher from SPTA and after the use of the polisher I noticed that I left like swirls but is not scratches. I want to fix it. I know I did something wrong 😮.. This is a weekend warrior type of hobby. Love cars , love the detail and how intricate it is and the results of a job well done. Can you recommend for a black pearl paint a compund to use and a wax/polisher to finish it off to a nice wet look. Like a mirror. Any other recommendations really appreciated. Much blessings 🙌 Merci!
Thanks pan for myself watching your channel over the last few years I have collected a lot of great pads such as Adam’s ,chemical guys,lake country ,buff@shine and others I always like to try something different 👍
Hey pan, you mentioned that if i took care of the pads it will last for years. Can i reuse them again, especially if its a customer car. I always wanted to ask that question do people use new pads on every car and throw away the old ones? And what do you prefer and your advice please
Another well done video! I started back back in the 90's with meguiar's pads. Today i use exclusively Lake country HDO pads for the long throw polishers and there force rotation pad line for the flex 3401. Including the flex Mini polisher. I always believe that price is an indicator of quality, and this is no exception. 💯 🇨🇦
Pan, I have been watching your videos ! I am fixing to do my first detail to my Black Nissan. Could You please comment on the use of clay discs. Many thanks
I don’t use clay discs. I use synthetic perforated décontamination towels and mitts. See my video on the future of clay here: th-cam.com/video/GK21rRPh1jw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=umRGxPpdXjkL-RK1
Hi Pan, I’m watching your video on pads, and I’m curious what you would use on an Acura ILX, pearl white, using the 3D one step polish? I have minor scratches, as the previous owner, probably went through regular car washes? They’re very minor, but I can see them. Or I have White light, by Chemical guys. Of course, I’ll decontaminate, Iron remover, clay, then IPA, of course, before I polish? It’s still to cold , here in CT., USA, but I can’t wait to get to work?
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection. Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on. You can certainly try with 3D One and Uro fiber pad to start out. Or Sonax Perfect Finish with Rupes yellow foam pad. That's assuming you don't need heavier compounds if you have deeper scratches or swirls.
Hello Pan hope you’re keeping well. I bought a used 2018 Lincoln MKX in Blue Diamond colour. I’m wondering if the paint is hard or soft and I’m planning to Turtle Wax 1 and done compound , which pad should I use? I have foam pads and a euro pad
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection. Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on.
What pad(s) would you recommend for a new black truck that has very light swirls? I bought it brand new and noticed some very slight swirls in the sunlight. Thanks
It’s impossible to know until you try a few different polish and pad combinations for your specific paint. But a good starting point for a new car is the Rupes yellow foam pad and Sonax Perfect Finish polish. See my video on the best polishes here: th-cam.com/video/eiXSm0YBpXE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RwfCvC12Dc89fy3V 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: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.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: RS6 Avant Performance: th-cam.com/video/L5SQ0ZIJCj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK Mercedes S 580: th-cam.com/video/Vq_tfcwryVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Aston Martin Vantage: th-cam.com/video/OKga3yZVTqo/w-d-xo.html Volvo XC60: th-cam.com/video/tvDBBenhYFA/w-d-xo.html Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html Mercedes AMG GT63S matte black: th-cam.com/video/eU8zg1lXvXY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oGxoCp8PWt7gTncV Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
I appreciate your response. It was very informative. I was wanting to do the ceramic coating but was told by a local shop that it wasn’t a good idea for a daily driver. I will definitely try out the products you recommended. Thanks
I’ve learn so much just by watching your videos about pads and compound and polish. There a polish and compound i’m currently using that is from labocosmetica by mafra have you tried it? It has a cold cut tech in it. And the pads i’m currently using are from china which is SPTA they have tonnes of difference pads from sponge pads to microfiber pads to even wool pads. Will u be trying those out someday?
I haven't tried their polishes and compounds yet. If I get enough viewer requests for it, I'll look into it for sure. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Pan I bought a polisher with a 21mm throw and everyone says heat can be a problem with heat with the 21 so is there a pad or pads to minimize the heat buildup?
thanks for the video! I noticed you said that you use 5-6 pads per stage for a car but then later said pads will last you for years if you take care of them. Why use 5-6 per car if you are washing them throughout the paint correction?
There are two ways. You can use multiple pads and switch to a clean and fresh pad every other section. Or use just one pad and clean it with a pad washer after every section. It’s what ever works best for you. The most important takeaway is to always work with clean pads. Clean pads cut better and are more efficient.
Hey pan First let me say thank you for the passion you have for detailing and sharing your knowledge with others. I started detailing at a BMW dealership and now I'm starting my side "hustle" as a DIY detailer in my neighborhood. I was wondering if you knew about Malco. Malco made alot of products I used and it would be great if you looked into the brand. Thank you for your time
Hi! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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. Yes I know Malco products and I have reviewed a few on my channel already. ;)
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Oberk yellow medium cutting pad: bit.ly/43aSRAJ
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Meguiar’s DA Microfiber cutting pad: bit.ly/40i0JjJ
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Pan my question is I have a pickup truck that I want to polish with a power polisher I just bought.
There is a 4x4 decal on the rear side fenders. Do I polish around the decal or
Right over i
I’ve been watching you for years now. during Covid you inspired me to get more in to detailing and I’m still doing it till this day thank you for all your knowledge
I appreciate that!
Pan’s videos and product explanations took the voodoo out of paint detailing for me and inspired me also. I literally finish washing and detailing my car now and wait for it to get dirty. My enthusiasm for detailing has even inspired my friends to look after their cars better AND wash their cars correctly 😅
A few years ago I really dove deep into polishing my own cars a was overwhelmed with pads and products, as time went on I learned to relax, I made more out of it than I needed to, I really appreciate your videos Pan, thank you sir 👍😁
Me too
Thanks for sharing!
Do you sell the buffing pads and price list please
I’ve used all these pads shown in your video. I recently tried DIY products with overall great results. Thanks for taking your time and putting these productions together. Have a good day sir.
Thanks Jim! Have a great day as well.
I bought rupes pads and sonex perfect finish because of pans recommendations and man it worked great for the final polish. Pretty much showroom or show car quality outcome
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Almost all of these pads are in my garage and they all have their uses. The first pads I used was the Meguiars system and the microfiber pads work with the 8mm throw dual action polisher. The yellow Rupes pad became a favorite for enhancements as it added a lot of gloss. I use Rupes and Lake Country pads and their colors are slap backwards so I have to pay attention. The DIY pads are some of my favorites because when paired with the gold standard they handle just about any job. Thank you for the video Pan!
Thanks for sharing your experience Neil!
Thanks for featuring the The Gold Standard Polishing System
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A little enthusiast tip for a $ saving on a pad washer, in your bucket take out the dirt separator and then place a 5L (1,1 galon) empty bottle (for example i use a empty water bottle, the trick is that it needs to be crinkle-cuted for it to work), form it to be horizontal in the bucket (a little squish) and voila! You have Poor Boy Country 1500 Pad Washer! You just spritz a cleaning solution on the pad and ,,grind it" on the bottle just like with a pad washer. Simple and cost effective.
Late post here, Pan, but thank you for this video! I'm about to spend Thanksgiving week, washing, polishing and applying your 3-year ceramic coat to my Camaro. I have EVERYTHING, except the pads to put on the polisher (as of 11/21/2024). Not sure how I missed it, but.....again, thanks for the video. Please keep doing these!
Thanks, glad this video is helpful! Have fun detailing with the CLEAN By Pan products!! Enjoy. 👍🏻👍🏻
My pad system will be coming soon. Hopefully before the end of December.
Diamond Cut 3000 Compound from cartec with green pads is my go to tried a lot of compounds and pads out there and this one works amazing what are your thoughts? 23:21
As much as I tend to shy away from CG products, I do enjoy using their hex pads.
Love the pad talk!! I want more spray liquid compounds and polishes. After DIY Detail GS you really don't want to go back to squeeze bottles. Adams has a spray compound and it works so great if you gotta go after something followed with GS. Do your magic Pan.
Thanks man!
I tried the Lake Country CCS pads and they worked well for me. My go to pads are the Rupes yellow and white foam pads.
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Lake Country is my go to pads, They just works well.
They make excellent pads indeed. I agree with you 100% !
Thank you for another great video. Im currently using Griot's Garage boss pad with 3M Perfect It compound and ultrafine polish. Works very well. Im going try out Lake Country HDO pads soon. Have a wonderful evening.
Thanks Ethan!
Looking to upgrade my Amazon special polisher. Lol Would you pick the Shinemate EX620 or Griots G9? Would you have a better recommendation?
I would go for the Griot's G9 as far as affordable ones are concerned. See my affordable polishers video: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FEePtRAsFaqbZaJf
I'm a detailer at a dealership I get some hammered vehicles.. The waffle pad is the best polisher hands down.. I don't care what company makes it.. I use wool to cut before I polish with foam
Thanks for sharing. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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 Just randomly searching around on youtube.. Just basically seeing what other people do
Im about to start my winter deep clean on my Z06. I just bought all new pads and after watching your videos and obsessed garage I decided to upgrade my polishers. I cut the cord and went cordless. I can't wait to get started but I'm waiting on my preorder HLR15. Just a couple weeks to go. Car is pretty much prepped and in the garage.
I have the new cordless Rupes polishers on order too! Can’t wait to try them. Apparently they will start shipping in late February.
@@PanTheOrganizerhave you tried the Carpro DQuartz yet? I bought some and I’m putting it on my car to replace the garbage the dealership put on. I unfortunately have to polish out the old stuff to get to the swirls and scratches they coated over..
I have it, but haven't tested it yet. I'm overwhelmed with video projects for the foreseeable future, as usual haha. I have almost 1000 videos on my channel so far, and new ones added twice weekly. And I feel I still just scratched the surface on everything that is possible in the detailing world. My life's biggest passion. :)
@@PanTheOrganizer no worries at all. You do your thing man. I’ll be watching every bit of it. I appreciate what you do and the insight you share.
Hi Pan. Awesome video. I was just wondering, how do you go about calculating the percentage of the correction. Whether it’s 70% or 90% etc. How do determine it’s a “70%” defect removal?
It’s nothing scientific. It’s just a visual guestimation of the visual improvement after your paint correction steps.
Hi mate, I work at a dealership for a big branch as a Valeter. I’ve never been given proper training to machine polish cars, new and used, not fully confident on principles to keep in mind while carrying out the work as they don’t care as long as the sold vehicles are gone off the forecourt.
This video however has helped me understand what to consider before carrying out the work as well as prep.
What advice could you give for someone in my situation when it comes to carrying out such work when I don’t have much experience? They also tend to rush us as dealerships don’t understand how long it takes to do a good job, especially with poor lighting. Thank you. 😁👍🏻
Good points here! And I agree with you. I had a summer job as a student in a big car dealership, and their valeting department was a mess, like pretty much all dealerships. Low wages, not properly trained employees, who aren't even professional detailers, and little to know true knowledge or experience, and cheap products to maximize profits.
That's why we tell people to never get any option of paint protection at a car dealership when buying a new car. Either do the work yourself, or take your car to a reputable professional detailer.
My recommendations for you would be to watch my two popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here:
th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/b9KDpKMmAi0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=olSrWPHmH3enSWBZ
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Hi Pan, what degree of cut would you recommend if you’re removing a ceramic coating on its way out?
A one-step polish stage is usually all you need. You will see if you're successful when you don't see any water beading. The water should be a big flat pool, slow to sheet off, no more beading.
@@PanTheOrganizer any the pad type? Don’t want to remove more clear coat then I have to.
Wildcard question: What would you recommend for hand-application of an all-in-one wax? Just picked up Griot's Ceramic All-in-One liquid wax, and planning to use it on a car with a few very minor scratches.
I don't recommend polishing by hand. It will take for ever, waste a lot of time and energy, and you'd never achieve the same level of results as by machine polishing.
If you insist on hand polishing and don't mind below average results, any foam or microfiber applicator of your choice will do. It's a question of personal preference.
Understandable, thank you for the feedback!! @@PanTheOrganizer
I like the griots garage BOSS pads I’ve also used the Maguire’s microfiber pads and Lake country CCS pads
Thanks for sharing!
This series of videos came at the right time, I am preparing for the 'final detail' of my car before selling it. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
That was a paaaaaaaaaaantasic series
Thanks Mike! What are your go-to pads?
@@PanTheOrganizer URO-Fiber pads I like the most
I'll comment like I did in the last video. I went with your recommendation going with 3D ONE paired with Buff & Shine Euro pad. I then followed it up with CarPro Essence + CarPro gloss pad. Essence plus was not out yet when when I completed the car. I look forward to trying it come this summer. This combination took car show appearance to a whole new level. I wanted to thank you for this recommendation. The compliments I get driving around is crazy! Was beyond happy. You just can't stop looking it and always want to feel the car when your done. I do have one question for you. If your using say 5-6 pads on a job do you still clean the pads or do you swap them out as you go? I do use Chemical Guys pad conditioner everytime I re-apply compound or polish. My problem is I don't know when to change out. Probably one your best segments yet. Keep up the good work! Once I found out the shelf life of the Glass Parency coating I'll pass it along 👍
I use many pads during a detail, and then clean them at the end of the day. Ready for their next use.
Thanks, Pan, great content as usual. For those of us that are not professional detailers and are only taking care of our cars at home, what are some recommendations or steps we can take rather than doing so many tests between polishes and pads? While that seems great, it also seems expensive for the at home DIY’er. For example, I have an E90 M3 in jet black that I would like to bring back to as close to new as possible, without testing every pad and polish on the market to get there. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback Robert. Yes ideally you always want to have different compounds, polishes and pads to select the appropriate combo for your specific paint and level of desired paint correction.
That being said, it's not always realistic for everyone to buy tons of different products. So you're in luck, I have a video where we fully detailed an E90 M3 with a viewer, to show him how to do things, and I'm sure you'll love that video and all the info that will apply specifically for your car. Here's the video: th-cam.com/video/E_ck-Hn1AvE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oSKV6bHDRLBhoabM
A urofiber pad and Diy polish is my favorite combination.
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Same here, combined with the lake country pad washer.
Hey Pan, thanks for all the videos you create. Ive been continuously learning ways to have my cars looking prestine. Just a quick question here. Before the winter hit, I applied Gyeon can coat evo to my car (after the whole wash, decon, hit it with the 3D + uro fiber, IPA)
This season i will be going with gyeon mohs. What will need to be done to have the car ready for Mohs? Will i have to repeat all the steps again?
Edit: the 3D + uro fiber combination worked amazing and very easy to use!
Hi, took what you taught me and polished my new 2023 car. Question, pads like griots black finishing, or diy red jeweling, should I just buy new every time if I'm only polishing once a year or should I wash and reuse. Thanks
Simply clean the pads after use, and you can reuse them. See my pad cleaning tutorial: th-cam.com/video/IGDfRjcPaX4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YTTB7dwG4_9Mc7il
Couple yrs ago , showing turtle flex product, I've been using that ever since on a 2019 Cadillac xt5 , slicker than dog snot , the car looks great , thanks
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Thank you for this review on pads, last summer I tried the Rupes DA wool pads and DA ultra-fine pads with real good results, the shine on the paint is awesome, I've used those pads with Rupes systems (yellow pads / yellow compound, White pads / white compound)
Recently bought the DIY Detail pads (wool pads, yellow gold standard and the red jewelring pad) with the gold standard compound, I can't wait to try those this summer.
I have just a question for you Pan... you didn't go over the pads for windows and it's one of the things that not many pro detailers talks about, is there any reason why ?
Once again, big thanks for this great video 😉👍
Simply because we were focusing on paint correction here. Not glass polishing. For glass polishing, it's more simple. Just use a rayon based glass polishing pad.
For really bad headlights, 3M Finesse It pad is worth a look. I didn’t think I was going to like it but it’s currently my go-to for headlights. Wish it was cheaper though
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Hey Pan, thanks for this video. I have new pads and am about to make a minor correction on my car, if I don't have an air compressor or a pad cleaning brush, how do I clean my pads mid-work? rinse? a regular brush would do? Thanks.
You get a pad washer. See my video here: th-cam.com/video/vfKgy7LOhh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kDJha33Nb-FHMBOm
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Awesome video! You showed me how restore the paint on my 2006 F-150 2yrs ago. I went with meguiars cutting and finishing discs. It came out great! I wanna switch it up this time. Do you recommend Lake County HDO blue pads for paint correction??
Pad selection and compound/polish selection really depends on the type of paint and level of defects you need removed. That's why detailers have different pads and polishes to pick from, as we do test spots on a panel to determine what the best pad/compound/polish combo is for that specific paint, and desired level of paint correction.
See my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Great video as always. Amazing lineup of pads. Lots of talk of Wool vs Microfiber pads for cutting. I know the combo of pad-product along with paint hardness/softness all play a role. All things for the paint being equal, for heavy cutting which pad type is your go to please.
Thank you Sir.
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Great vid pan! Helps a lot!💯🙌🏽
I'm glad you found it helpful! 👍
used the 3D ONE along with the buff n shine uro-fiber pad and great combo for sure thanks for that. the 3D was easy on and off and cut pretty well with those pads..
Cool!
HydroSilex partnered up with Rupes and made some new pads and they're freaking awesome. They brought back the old Rupes heavy cut!!
Informative Video THANKS AGAIN.......
Thanks!!
Hi Pan, am a new DIY guy, following your videos regularly. I Will be polishing for the first time. Got myself a DeWalt DA polisher. Have this doubt..Do you advise polishing with a dry pad or a damp pad
I have a couple of questions. First I have been using the Koch-Chemie purple pad with their purple micro cut polish for a few years. The pads are starting to wear out so I’m looking to buy some new pads. What do you think about those pads? Should I change pads and if so what one should I change too? Also, I use Meguiar's Microfiber they are still in good shape but should I invest in those newer microfiber? And last the wool pads, I’m assuming it would be a good idea to have some of those for really beat up paint? I do a decent amount of wet sanding and wonder if that would help to not have to do it as often.
Have you dealt with or tested the chemicals hexlogic pads / compounds? Great educational video!
Years ago yes. Nothing to write home about.
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Appreciate the response Pan! Looking into getting the rupes pads
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and opinions, Pan! What are your thoughts on the Chemical Guys Quantum line of pads? I know they have different cuts and polish levels. I like the fact the line has pockets to reduce heat and spread more solution whilst rotating, as well as having the beveled edges for tighter areas.
I appreciate your thoughts and feedback!👍🏻🙂
I haven't tried those pads. In general, I'm not a fan of CG. I prefer trusted pad makers like Buff And Shine, Lake Country, Rupes, etc.
Yasou Pan,
Thank you for time to explain in detail parts 1-4 videos! They give me the inspiration and the knowledge needed to detail my car!
Sincerely,
NIKOS
Glad to hear that! Have a good day Nikos!
Diamond Cut 3000 Compound from cartec with green pads is my go to tried a lot of compounds and pads out there and this one works amazing what are your thoughts?
What pad or pads would you recommend for light to medium oxidation? Thx I have learned a ton from you experience and knowledge Thx a mil!!!
Impossible to answer such questions as all paints are different, there’s no such thing as a one solution fits all paints unfortunately. You have to make tests to find the right pad and polish combo for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction.
Thanks for the refresher Pan! Always an enjoyment whenever you upload.
My pleasure!
Hey Pan, awesome video. I keep watching a bunch of videos to make sure I understand what I need to do is it won’t be my first time polishing a car. I have the 3D One with 6 Euro Fiber Pads. I also have the Sonax Perfect Finish but only 2 CarPro Gloss Finishing Pads. then I have 2 of each of the Rupes pads as well. Do I need 6 pads of each one for a whole car or could I get it done with 2 pads if I clean them with a brush after every couple panels? Also what compound and polish do you recommend with the Rupes? Also thinking of picking up the Gold standard polish and pad along with their jeweling pad.
There are typically two schools of thought for pads. You can either use multiple pads for one car, changing pads every other panel. So you'd use 4 to 6 pads per category (4-6 cutting pads, 4-6 polishing pads) for a vehicle depending on its size.
The other method is to clean the pad after each panel, using a pad washer. Or use a brush, or which ever tool you use to clean the pads. That way, you'd only need one pad of each category (1 cutting pad, 1 polishing pad) to do an entire vehicle.
For the combos, it's impossible to say, as it depends on the specific paint of your vehicle make, model and year, and also the level of defects and oxidation you have. Hence why we always do test spots at the beginning of the paint correction process, to determine what is the best polishing compound and pad combination for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction.
Of course, having a simple system like the Gold Standard Polish and pads makes things easier, as it removes the guess work from the equation. You use the Gold Standard Polish with either the wool cutting pad, or the yellow foam polishing pad. Done.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you for sharing your knowledge and for a very thoughtful reply. I’m excited to try paint correction for the first time, I will take before and after photos. Hopefully I don’t mess up. lol. I’m going to try the 3D One with the Uro Fiber pads and see how it looks. If it’s good enough I won’t follow up with Sonax and the Gloss Pad.
I’ll be trying to correct my 2012 Honda Pilot paint. It’s like a dark amber color, has 230k plus miles but doesn’t look it when washed and clean. But when you get in close you see all the swirls and scratches. Like you always say, not trying to achieve 100%. I would be ecstatic to achieve 70-80%
I highly recommend that you watch my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Followed by this video with more polishing tips and tricks: th-cam.com/video/b9KDpKMmAi0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6UWV83Tj19ZGwQ50
@@PanTheOrganizer will do. Thanks again 🙏
For our coating customers, the new Rupes Microfiber which we have all of them: Coarse, Fine, and Ultra Fine - have been game changers. I like their thicker pad interface compared to the older Meguiars MF pads which we also used to use. I don't think I ever reach for the Meguiars anymore though.
Good point!
Many thanks for all your videos! I learned a lot from you.
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Happy Wednesday! Thanks, Pan!!
Same to you!
How would you rank the Griots pads
I only tested a few of their BOSS pads and they were quite good especially when paired with their liquid compounds & polishes, but I don't have much experience with the rest of the range, hence why they're not in this video. But I will try and have a new look into their paint correction system when I have some free time in the future.
Currently I am using Rupes DA Blue and Yellow foam pads. Thanks for your reviews Pan.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the video! I am trying to get started polishing for my own vehicles. So much data to parse.
I would love to see some content on polishing piano black surfaces that get scuffed or marred, both interior and exterior. And also gauge clusters with clear plastic. Something with a 2 or 3 inch backing plate work, or whatever process you would follow.
Thanks for providing so much content! Been enjoying your videos for a few years now. Love how you always interact with commenters too. (Hope you’re enjoying that new Cayenne!)
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Here’s a video where I show how to polish gloss black trim: th-cam.com/video/rX14qgQcgao/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1x8ofIzxRdF2lU7D
Appreciate the very informative videos! I'm new into detailing and your channel has been very helpful in guiding me in my car maintenance journey.
Thanks man! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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@@PanTheOrganizer By searching Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions reviews. 😁
I decided to go with the buff and shine Euro fiber pad with 3D One for a light paint correction and polish on a vivid black Harley-Davidson, it unfortunately it was a disaster. No matter how much or how little of the 3D One I used I could not get rid of the doll hazy it was leaving. If anyone has any input on what I may be doing wrong I would highly appreciate it. I did switch to a cheap no name brand foam polishing pad that did give me slightly better results I still need to correct this disaster. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Love your videos.
It's hard to say as I'm not there to observe. But in some instances, with some paints, sometimes you might need to use a soft polishing foam pad and finishing polish the remove the haze. It's called jeweling.
A jeweling polishing pad like this: bit.ly/3JQgln8
With a polish like this: bit.ly/3WwLbsy
As always a really good video with good information. I wonder, have you ever done a video on paint scratch repair? Just wondering if that is something you do or is that something you leave to a body shop. I think it would be a good topic to review. Thanks again Pan!
Agreed
If by scratch repair, you mean something beyond the scope of paint correction, no I don't do those. If the scratch is so deep it's at the primer or metal level, I leave that to body shop and paint experts.
@@PanTheOrganizer sounds good. I was interested to see what processes you used to wet sand and touch up paint scratches that go through clear coat and into the base paint color. Thanks for responding. I’ll keep researching.
Hey Pan. New to the detailing I have everything except polisher. Thinking of Rupes LHR 15 mark 111 and a Flex XFE 7-12-3 and Rupes pads Sonex perfect finish andJescar correcting compound. What do you think ? I really value your opinion. Thanks.
It's hard to pick compounds and polishes as it depends on YOUR specific paint, and level of defects. Every paint is different. So you usually have a few compounds and polishes to pick from in your detailing arsenal. You do a test spot to figure out what is the best compound/polish/pad combo for your specific paint, and desired level of paint correction. The Jescar Correcting Compound and Sonax Perfect Finish are excellent starting points.
Both polishers you mentioned are top tier. Rupes and Flex are the best.
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Thankyou for all the information. I have learned a lot from you sir. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Bob! I appreciate it.
LC purple wool pad on the rotary 👌👌my go to one step pad is Rupes Yellow pad and Oberk red pad.(Sonax Perfect Finish). Carpro gloss pad is so soft I use it with Jescar micro polish with the rotary.
I seen someone on TH-cam breaking in the rupes yellow pad with warm water - I tried it and works a lot better.
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Pan, good timing! I need your opinion. I am trying to rid of the light fade on my car. I am worried about removing too much clearcoat. I don't know how to match my pad with the compound I am using: "Finishing Compound" by 3M which I think is strong. Should I use a mild pad to play it safe? Thank you
I don't know 3M products unfortunately. You would have to do test spots to find out the best compound and cutting pad combination for your specific paint and level of desired paint correction. And then find the best polish and pad combination for the polish stage. When doing a compound, always follow with a polish step.
I have quite a collection of polishes, compounds and pads... wool, foamed wool, microfiber cutting, microfiber polishing, foam cutting, foam polishing and foam finishing from Lake Country, Meguiars, Griots Garage, DIY Detail, Koch Chemie, CarPro and Rupes. What I use to detail a vehicle depends on the paint thickness and level of enhancement/correction. If you are a detailing as a "weekend warrior", mobile detailer or in a fixed location, having a paint depth gauge and a pad washer is no longer a luxury... it is a necessity!
Hey mate, great vid as always. Question. Do you ever recommend running a bigger pad with a smaller backing plate. E.g. 5" backing plate with a 6" pad?
It's not necessary. But it's not the end of the world if you get a pad that is slightly bigger than the backing plate.
Great video! I love that uro fiber and 3D one combo. I love the HDO pads from LC. Also I I enjoy the Gold standard waffle, their wool pad and red pad. I also enjoy Rupes medium wool and coarse wool. Just a lot of fantastic pads out there. Even buff and shine maroon pads great combo on hard German paints for polishing or one step as well 💪💪
You got it! All good picks you got their bro! I hope you’re doing well.
@@PanTheOrganizer all is well here my brother thanks for asking 👍
Have you tested the DIY Detail's ceramic coating? Because I seen others TH-cam channel testing those ceramic coating but man you are the guy. If for you works, I know that is good.
Hi! Yes I have tested their coatings over the past months, and will have a video coming soon on that. Stay tuned!
Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion. :)
Thanks for keeping us informed Pan! Always learn a lot from your discussions/ instructions. Thanks, it's appreciated!
My pleasure Dave!
Thank you for all the valuable advice you have given me and others through your videos. I have recently purchased a new automobile and intend to take care of it as best I can. Being new the car has only relatively minor swirls on the paint work that I do not think merit a full "polishing" with abrasive creams. Nevertheless, I would like to remedy this situation by the most efficient and economical method as possible. Since I will be applying paint protection, I was thinking that perhaps a DA applied cream sealant combined with a "polishing" pad (eg Rupes yellow pads) might be the answer. The car is an Audi Q3 and consequently has what I believe to be a hard clear coat. So I guess that the question boils down to whether or not the Rupes yellow pads have enough abrasive quality on their own merit to affect minor swirl marks on hard clear coat. Your opinion would be sincerely appreciated.
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While new cars rarely need a full 2-step paint correction (heavy cut compound followed by a polish), they do need at least a light polish 99.9% of the time. Here's why:
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.
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What are your thoughts on Griots Garage pads. I use them with their G8 and G9 polishers and have them to do a very good job. Also when can you tell it’s time to replace your pads for new ones.
I've only used a few of their BOSS pads with some of their BOSS polishing compounds, so not too much experience with their range. I would like to do a deeper dive in the future.
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Time has come to get my 2015 Lexus RX350 cleaned up after the winter. It is the Starfire Pearl in colour. My product of choice, being a retired 3Mer, is Meguiars. I’ve been washing with Gold Class, in foam cannon & bucket. Love the Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax, for its ease of use. My paint doesn’t really show any defects. Just doesn’t pop the way it use to.
Should I use a pre-wash foaming to strip of the surface, & reapply the spray wax.
Or should I polishing with the Ultimate Polish to boost its gloss. Then reapply the Hybrid Ceramic Spay wax. Was looking at the Lake Country white dimpled pad over the Meguiars smoothYellow. Also like the DIY Detail Gold waffle pad but they don’t ship to Ontario. The dimples not unlike a waffle pad. Which way do you recommend
I've been using the Buff and Shine pad for some years now and it's a very nice pad for one step Polish or "paint enhancement" but I found it to clog too fast and doesn't last too long
For cutting I'm liking the Flexi pads wool pad paired with Koch H9
Thanks for sharing your experience! Do you blow out your microfiber pads with an air compressor? That helps. Or use a pad washer between panels.
@@PanTheOrganizer I washed them and spin it to dry but let it drying while using another and then repeat
Hello Pan. I really liked the best of serious you have on all in one, polishes and compounds. Could you do one for da polishers? I have been using a torx. Ready to upgrade. But don't have much to spend
I made a video about affordable polishers here: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RDMig63HxOYnewry
And if money is no object and you want the best and newest, see my video here: th-cam.com/video/q4gYpQrfemA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fLn-9ffvdiljc5iL
I’m going to try the DIY wool/foam combo for my newer Tesla. The plant is soft. I have a few medium scratches/swirls I want to try the wool pad on and then I’ll use the foam on the rest of the car.
What are your thoughts on this combo with Sonax perfect finish polish? Will that cut decently with the wool pad?
Impossible to know until you test.
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Pan, thank you for the video, I have a question, I was told after you use a compound and polish that you have to wax the vehicle afterward, is that true?
After paint correction, yes it's always recommended to apply some sort of paint protection. It can be a wax, a paint sealant or the best, a ceramic coating.
Because once you are done machine polishing, the paint will be glossy, and free of defects. But that leaves the clear coat (the glossy top layer of your paint) exposed to the elements. The clear coat will eventually oxidize and get hit by the elements, so if you want your paint to continue looking good after all the effort you put into correcting it, you have to protect it.
If you don't apply paint protection, just note that the paint will eventually fade quicker than a protected paint. Take for example a red car. You likely noticed that unprotected or neglected red cars have a tendency to turn pink. The reason being the UV rays eventually attack the unprotected clear coat. If the vehicle was maintained regularly with a wax or sealant, this wouldn't happen.
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@PanTheOrganizer thank you! I wasn't sure so I am glad you cleared that up for me.
Currently using Bauer pads and am looking for an upgrade with better results. Can I use the Rupes micro fiber pads (towards end of video) with any polish/compound (3D products) or have to use those specific ones mentioned in video? Also would these be good for car with heavy oxidation? And would I need anything else or those two pads are more then enough.. any help is appreciated. thank you ahead of time.
You have to make test spots to find the appropriate compound/polish/pad combinations for your specific paint and desired level of paint correction. There isn't a one-size-fits-all type answer when it comes to paint correction.
See my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
the carpro gloss pad is one of my favouite pads, I have the one with the black EVA interface layer, an awesome pad for any type of polisher. I am surprised you haven't used ZVIZZER Thermo All Rounders and standard Thermo's. I like the red, orange and yellow all rounders and the white, red and blue standard thermo's.
Hi Pan! Another GREAT video on auto detailing. I bought the Meguairs Ultimate Compound to remove the swirls from my car's paint. I also purchased their Carnuba Wax. Would their Carnuba Wax work as a polish? Also, would it be okay to top it with Turtle Wax's Graphene Infused Flex Spray Wax? I realize that these are products from different companies, but would they work together?
How about the chemical guys pads are they any good? have you try them?
I tried a few many years ago, they were ok at best, but nothing to write home about. Haven't tested any of their new pads. Like most CG products, there is usually much better in other brands in my opinion.
hi pan, been learning from your channel. Just wondering how do you wash a rayon pad. I'm currently hand washing my pads but when i'm washing the rayon pad with dish soap it feels like all the "wool" are falling out
Another great content! What pad and polish would you recommend for just removing consumer grade ceramic coating which has been on my daily car for 2 years? I’m not really looking for any correction since the car looks fantastic and also want to preserve the clear coat. I’ve used 3d one with eurofiber pad for my car and also meguiars micropad with d30016 + sonax perfect finish with rupes yellow pad for my another car and both came out really nice for removing swirls. Thanks!
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection.
Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on.
I've had good results with Koch Chemie pads and Zvizzer Thermo pads.(Foam and also Hybrid)
Would like to see your take on both Gyeon, Carpro and KCX pads
I appreciate you including modern wool pads so good
Thanks Eric!
Hello Pan...
I have a vehicle with black paint and I used a mini polisher from SPTA and after the use of the polisher I noticed that I left like swirls but is not scratches. I want to fix it.
I know I did something wrong 😮..
This is a weekend warrior type of hobby. Love cars , love the detail and how intricate it is and the results of a job well done.
Can you recommend for a black pearl paint a compund to use and a wax/polisher to finish it off to a nice wet look. Like a mirror.
Any other recommendations really appreciated.
Much blessings 🙌
Merci!
Hey Pan! What kind of pad, compound, and polish wood do best with current GM black paint?
Thanks pan for myself watching your channel over the last few years I have collected a lot of great pads such as Adam’s ,chemical guys,lake country ,buff@shine and others I always like to try something different 👍
Thanks for watching! I hope you had a good day.
Hey pan, you mentioned that if i took care of the pads it will last for years. Can i reuse them again, especially if its a customer car. I always wanted to ask that question do people use new pads on every car and throw away the old ones? And what do you prefer and your advice please
You can clean the pads after use and reuse them many times. See my pad cleaning tutorial: th-cam.com/video/IGDfRjcPaX4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1aUUeg_1_wE9ah36
Another well done video! I started back back in the 90's with meguiar's pads. Today i use exclusively Lake country HDO pads for the long throw polishers and there force rotation pad line for the flex 3401. Including the flex Mini polisher. I always believe that price is an indicator of quality, and this is no exception. 💯 🇨🇦
Well said!
Hi Pan, thanks for this useful information. Im just surprised that you haven't mentioned Scholl pads from Germany which I find are really good.
I haven’t tested anything from Scholl yet unfortunately. Hard to find in Canada.
Pan, I have been watching your videos ! I am fixing to do my first detail to my Black Nissan. Could
You please comment on the use of clay discs. Many thanks
I don’t use clay discs. I use synthetic perforated décontamination towels and mitts. See my video on the future of clay here: th-cam.com/video/GK21rRPh1jw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=umRGxPpdXjkL-RK1
Or comment on whether I should use one
Ok pan tank you very much
Lake Country CCS line, Maxshine and Urofiber and some assorted Pad brands from China. Thanks Pan for this great video 😊
Thanks! 👍🏻
Hi Pan, I’m watching your video on pads, and I’m curious what you would use on an Acura ILX, pearl white, using the 3D one step polish? I have minor scratches, as the previous owner, probably went through regular car washes? They’re very minor, but I can see them. Or I have White light, by Chemical guys. Of course, I’ll decontaminate, Iron remover, clay, then IPA, of course, before I polish? It’s still to cold , here in CT., USA, but I can’t wait to get to work?
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection.
Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on.
You can certainly try with 3D One and Uro fiber pad to start out. Or Sonax Perfect Finish with Rupes yellow foam pad. That's assuming you don't need heavier compounds if you have deeper scratches or swirls.
i want to start paint correcting myself what type of pads should i use ??
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Hello Pan hope you’re keeping well. I bought a used 2018 Lincoln MKX in Blue Diamond colour. I’m wondering if the paint is hard or soft and I’m planning to Turtle Wax 1 and done compound , which pad should I use? I have foam pads and a euro pad
Your question is impossible to answer, as you need to figure out what the best combinations of pads and compounds/polishes will be for your specific paint and level of desired level of paint correction. There's no such thing as a one size fits all type answer when it comes to pad or polishing compound selection.
Certainly, any ones in this video are great to have in your arsenal. I do test spots before starting a full paint correction, so I'm able to pick from a variety of different pads and liquids to get the appropriate combo on the specific car I'm working on.
I love euro fiber 50/50 pads especially for one steps
What pad(s) would you recommend for a new black truck that has very light swirls? I bought it brand new and noticed some very slight swirls in the sunlight. Thanks
It’s impossible to know until you try a few different polish and pad combinations for your specific paint.
But a good starting point for a new car is the Rupes yellow foam pad and Sonax Perfect Finish polish.
See my video on the best polishes here: th-cam.com/video/eiXSm0YBpXE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RwfCvC12Dc89fy3V
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: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.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:
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Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
I appreciate your response. It was very informative. I was wanting to do the ceramic coating but was told by a local shop that it wasn’t a good idea for a daily driver. I will definitely try out the products you recommended. Thanks
The euro fiber from buff and shine how would you consider that cut compared to a lake country HDO orange in terms of how course ?
I’ve learn so much just by watching your videos about pads and compound and polish. There a polish and compound i’m currently using that is from labocosmetica by mafra have you tried it? It has a cold cut tech in it. And the pads i’m currently using are from china which is SPTA they have tonnes of difference pads from sponge pads to microfiber pads to even wool pads. Will u be trying those out someday?
I haven't tried their polishes and compounds yet. If I get enough viewer requests for it, I'll look into it for sure.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Definitely one of those that i’ve learn the most. Keep up the good work i’ll be right here watching more and hope to learn more too! Thanks Pan
Pan I bought a polisher with a 21mm throw and everyone says heat can be a problem with heat with the 21 so is there a pad or pads to minimize the heat buildup?
thanks for the video! I noticed you said that you use 5-6 pads per stage for a car but then later said pads will last you for years if you take care of them. Why use 5-6 per car if you are washing them throughout the paint correction?
There are two ways. You can use multiple pads and switch to a clean and fresh pad every other section.
Or use just one pad and clean it with a pad washer after every section.
It’s what ever works best for you. The most important takeaway is to always work with clean pads. Clean pads cut better and are more efficient.
Ah got it! Thank you
Pan the MAN
Love to always hear your opinions on products
Hey pan
First let me say thank you for the passion you have for detailing and sharing your knowledge with others. I started detailing at a BMW dealership and now I'm starting my side "hustle" as a DIY detailer in my neighborhood. I was wondering if you knew about Malco. Malco made alot of products I used and it would be great if you looked into the brand. Thank you for your time
Hi! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Yes I know Malco products and I have reviewed a few on my channel already. ;)