Hey Pan love your videos!!! I have a question. Do you recommend the waffle style that looks like hills for paint correction or flat pads like with honey combs or plain flat pads?? What kit do you recommend for least aggressive to aggressive correction. I’m using a rotary Mikita buffer. Please help this is something else I want to add to my skill set. Thank you in advanced
Pan, thanks for having Yvan on your channel for this topic. His methods work, and are simple. He’s an amazing teacher, and it’s obvious he loves what he does.
I just ordered some of your guys interior cleaner from watching Pans interior cleaner battle! I've been detailing for almost 2 years now and I have a good feeling about following you guys when I decide to start diving into paint correction. Best video I've seen so far!! Also.. Hi Pan :)
Pan, I’ve been quietly binging your videos for a little over a month now. I have to say, I am throughly impressed with not only your content, but your videography, audio knowledge, and your genuine love to share your passions. I was taking my all blacked out 2014 ram 1500 to the car wash for many years and the paint has suffered greatly. I recently purchased a lot of cheap and basic upgrades for my pressure washer and started to wash my truck myself. I’ve very quickly learned through your videos what to do, how to implement, and what to get to up my game and make my life easier and more efficient. I truly thank you for your dedication and heart to share for someone like myself that is just starting out. My truck is in need of some good polishing so I’ll be working my way into it using this video and the others you’ve done to get started.
Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it! 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. Here’s my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Phenomenal video!! I watch every single one is diy details videos and learn something new everytime. Thank you Pan for having Yvan and Nick on. Thank you Yvan and Nick for sharing your experience and products, truly amazing. Please keep it up!!!
@@diydetailofficial Thanks to you both my weekend warrior detailing has gone to another level. Got my Griot's G9, 5" backing plate with pads, etc. Now looking into a good quality rotary to finish after diy talked about how it's a good idea to finish polish with the rotary. I can't imagine trying to learn this stuff before youtube existed
The DIY products are my favorite line of products and their customer service and education are top class! When I first got back into detailing the process of understanding polishers and pads were overwhelming! You just have to start working different products to begin to understand what works together. I am the oddball who likes using the flex 3401 original version for cutting and the corded rotary for polishing. If I ever get a shop big enough for boats then I will buy a 21mm random orbital polisher! Thank you for the video Pan!
The customer service is shit. I received a bottle of gold standard polish and the sprayer was leaking. So more then a 1/4 of the bottle was gone before I got to even use it and I reached out and never even got a message back from them! So last time I’ll ever use diy detail!
Ive worked at many different shops, under many different bosses, with many different detailers and i swear that everyone is gonna have a completely different way of doing things and theyre all gonna contradict what the next guy is gonna tell you. Today i feature products for the detail garage and im the lead detailer at VIP in So Cal. So anyways, i seen a video of DIY Detail giving a product review on Chemical Guys VSS diminishing abrasive combined with a MICROFIBER pad and all i could do was laugh as he was not impressed with the results 😂 I finally came to the conclusion that nobody is ever wrong, we will always fine tune our combinations and techniques while considering the methods of others
All of you guys ( Yvan, Nick, Pan) rock! I learn so much from all you every video! Thank you 🙏. The 3 of you continue to improve the entire detail industry on a daily basis. You continue to take the entire industry to the next level! Thanks again for sharing ALL of your knowledge, expertise, and time! Can’t wait to try out the Red waffle pad! Thanks again!
Thanks Tim! I think it's important that people in the industry stick together to elevate the industry, make detailing fun and accessible to all, and have detailing being inclusive for everyone who wants to learn.
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan do exactly that! Without people like you ( and the other guys). The industry would progress at a snails pace. Thank you 🙏 again! For all you do!
Thank you Pan,Yvan and nick. Amazing how you all are doing things for the average person,or even a business person to make life a little simpler. Have a wonderful weekend!
I gotta be honest, pan your channel and now DIY are my two favorite and exciting clips to watch. My dad used to say with movies I watched, “how many times are your going to watch this again”’you seen it a million times, lol that’s how I feel when I now watch both of your channels….you guys are god sent for the novice driveway enthusiast lol 🙏🏼
Thanks Keith! 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.
Pan, I have been cleaning and detailing my cars for many years and I learned something new today, to help me improve my pad selection and my technique. Excellent as always and the simplest form of gratitude is to say..Thank you... that was direct and informative. Kudos to you and your team. all the best.
Thank you for your time to show us how it's suppose to be done. I really want to have a go and do the car myself. Not sure which machine to buy! Orbital sander is probably the less expensive but any suggestions recommendations would be welcome. I know now that your product is available in Malta, so very happy about that.
In had a ceramic coating done that was suppose to be for a five year term. Honestly I was not happy and I feel the gloss is somehow lost. So I will be buying your product next. Would this be ok to apply ? Having had the ceramic done or would I need some prep work done ? Thank you once again
Hi pan, I've probably logged close to 100 hours watching your videos and including the ones that you open up about yourself. I bought my first car in 1980 and we used to use rain dance wax and then wash the car with dishwashing soap. I've always maintained my cars well and now you have brought out the OCD in me. Lol I'm waiting for my polisher to come in and bring it to a different level. Thank you for all your advice and you seem to be a genuine guy who really cares about people.
Very cool, I appreciate the positive feedback and glad to see I can share my passion with viewers like you! :) 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.
Anytime I need the BLUF on car detailing, I accept no other advice than Pan. I am gearing up to do my first attempt at applying a ceramic coat; Avalonking, and I bought all there stuff. I just bought the Milwaukee M18 15mm polisher for paint correction. I have my work cut out for me for sure. 2020 F350 crew cab, long bed, dually 😮. Now I just need to learn about the pads and polishes. I am such a novice, but thank goodness for Pan!!!!
You can do it! And thanks for the trust you place in my opinion and videos. 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 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 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 had the honor of meeting Yvan and Nick. I’ve been watching there TH-cam videos for a while. Yvan does everything he does with such a ease. I have watched some of your videos you guys have the best information when it comes to detailing cars. I’ve been dealing cars for years and have detailed farm equipment before and man how I wished we had the products that are out there today back then. Great video and I will keep watching.
Good initiative on your part Pan. Yvan and the other guy are also Pros at what they do and this video provided a 101 demo on buffing. Very informative and easy to follow/understand.
I have been watching your tips and tricks for 10yrs and have been using they my car is black a lot of people say it looks very good Thank You for helping me have a great looking car
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.
Glad it was helpful! 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.
Pan you continue to out do yourself and this video was great! Good to see Nick and Yvan as always but an excellent way for anyone to get good results. I like how Yvan simplifies things, polishing can be intimidating I hope you are doing well!
Pan, thank you for an excellent video. Very informative, Yvan and Nick certainly have simplified the polishing process. I tried using a palm sander to polish a car about 18 years ago but got away from it when I thought that you needed a dedicated dual action polisher. The dual action does a better job but isn't necessary in every scenario. Thanks again.
Thanks for the feedback! 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.
Depuis que j'ai souscrit au canal de Pan, j'ai découvert Yvan à travers de Pan. Maintenant je ne jure que par la ligne diy detail. J'ai plus appris depuis que dans les 35 dernières années. Année de ma première auto que j'ai poli. Ce soir, mon voisin et moi partons du Nouveau-Brunswick pour aller chercher son nouveau Suv à Québec. A notre arrivée nous allons faire un full detail et un diy ceramic coating. Merci Pan, Yvan et Nick.
Thank you. Please consider performing the correction and polishing to a side of a vehicle, perhaps in a future video. I'm certain we could all benefit from seeing your technique as it pertains to a side door for example.
Excellent Pan…..very informative channel….please keep them coming….so far your channel is the most comprehensive, diversified and detailed on the subject of car care…… good luck my friend
Wow, this video was a hidden gym. Thank you for that information. I just got a dual action Milwaukee and this was very informative. Thank you very much.
I absolutely love videos like this! Thanks Pan, Nick, and Yvan! I learned a lot about pads and machines. Plus thank you for demonstrating. Y’all removed a lot of mystery! Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! 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 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
In other videos, I've watched Ivan compound a panel, leave the residue on the paint, and then polish, as he did here. Definitely more efficient, which is why I love watching Ivan's videos, but isn't there spent product and clear coat in that residue that you're driving into the paint during the polishing stage? Waiting to be enlightened by another pearl of pure logic by Ivan. Thanks for the great video, Pan!
Seems to be a fast way to get mediocre results. Which are fine for most people. Which is what he's offering. There's very clearly a bunch of haze in the 'dual step' section. I love nick tho, hawk pro detailing was always helpful. The carpet cleaning. The sanding and polishing advice. Obviously they're trying to sell their own brand now which is what it is. Take everything with a grain of salt. Best of luck to Yvan in his new endeavor
Enlightenment, thanks for the question. There’s very little residual clearcoat. In this case the polish is the same, just a change of pads. If you wish to wipe off between opperations, please feel free to do so.
Hello Lads, A great production from you all.👍 It was very interesting to listen to Yvan and Nick. I am completing readjusting my approach to paint correction on the basis of Yvan's comments. One aspect, I have always done and it is great to hear Yvan's comments, is to jewel with a rotary. The difference in gloss is substantial. I have used Menzern's P085rd as a jewelling polish for many years. I am very keen to try their 'Gold Standard.' I notice Clean your Car, here, in Britain have started stocking their products. Once again a great video. It would be great to go for a beer with you all and 'chew the fat' about detailing.👍👍👍
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.
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.
Thanks Pam, this is a very useful overview for all experience levels , and I think more especially prudent for experienced polishers . I really love the what/which/when on machines, pads and the pad washer. I have never seen that and will introduce to my shop. So how regularly does one wash/rinse the pad.? The only question comment I may have is there wasn't a section on compound vs polish (what/why/when/which). I personally will make my team what your videos to draw from the knowledge pool and dispel suboptimal;l traits which are very easily transferred during the course of ones career. Please recert on the Polish vs Compound. Thanks and keep up the great work
Right now i’ve got an 8mm throw which has been great for for wet sanding boats and removing holograms but when it comes to cars it doesn’t seem to correct very well definitely looking to upgrade to a 15mm throw thanks again for another great video
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 man!! You know that I always have good surprises in store for my viewers. You never know what the next video will be about. So stay tuned for more! 😁👍🏻
Hi Pan - Great video as usual - Once I watched this session, I started following/watching Yvan and Nick - I find their techniques excellent - As a result, I ended up going with the Milwaukee 15mm Random Orbital polisher and the Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer - Will drop future updates and report on how things go - Thanks for the content
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 930,000 subscribers and we have over 122 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.
C'est toujours un plaisir de voir leurs videos. Ils sont super sympathique. Je vais justement faire le polissage de mon Kona Electric 2022 cette semaine avec leurs pads et Gold Standard Polish et ensuite appliquer leur ceramic coating 5 ans. J'ai hate de voir le résultats. ;)
I may add if you have big scraches go wool pad with heavy cut and then fine cut with foam pad. And also a lot depends on quality of chemicals i can recomend koch chemie it worked for me other ones not so much. If you have an DA orbital sure even lower quality is ok. And also patience is very important if you do it by yourself cause if you rush it its not so great as it can be. Thanks Pan for teaching us things cause I did it alone and it worked miracles on my Audi. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Pan for that polishing tutorial. Well done & very interesting new method to polish given by Mr Lacroix. Great knowledge and well appreciated. However, any idea of what the industry think about that?? What are your feedbacks? I've been polishing for years with random orbital polishers and flat foam pads. I have a stock of many foams pads from different size, agressivity and performance. Same thing with the compounds & polish. I think there will always be a way to correct paint the old fashion way. The results have been there for years. I'll surely try Mr Lacroix technique and products one day. The way I'm seeing things now, that method is more for professionals who are doing this for a living. I'm just an occasional polisher working with pleasure on my own and friends cars!! I love to take my time to do it Well done and keep up the good work!!
Hi François! 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. Here’s my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan for your comments above. Strange tho, I've been a follower of your channel for over 5 - 6 years already..... I've already watched your detailing 101 tutorial 2 years ago.... Not a new comer in your channel but a round member since 2019😃
Hey with the pad washer, do you wash the pad after every pass you do? So you will always have a clean damp pad for the entire correction? Thanks I’ve always just blown out the pad with the compressor. But this seems so much more efficient and the pad will have a longer life overall
@@diydetailofficial Sorry of i used the wrong Word. Ok, Is Just damp. I can get your products in Italy? Is there some distributor here or in other shops from Europe? I want to try your spray polish. Thanks, and i appreciate very much your work, your Channel, and your passion and style. Great !
Hey guys...Older woman absolutely hooked on this stuff!!!! Thanks for yet another great video. Ive never polished a thing in my life, but willing to give it a shot. I couldn't afford one of your polishers, so I purchased a Torque X Random orbital polisher from Chemical Guys along with the 3 and 6 inch interchangeable back plates. Will your pads work on this machine?
Hi Jeanee! 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 150 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. To answer your question, all the pads will work with your polisher, as long as you get the appropriate sized pads. For a 3 inch backing plate, get a 3 inch pad. For a 6" backing plate, a 6" pad. So on and so forth. Also, here's another very popular paint correction tutorial I made, that went viral: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Great video pan Really appreciate this one and you where right It answered a few questions very well that i had asked you a few videos ago So thanks for the video and information Always helps
Awesome! I really enjoyed watching it. I just started my own small detailing garage and I’m mostly working for free, dirt cheap, because there are so many things that I still don’t know or understand. Neither do I know how to price stuff. If I have to be truthful I hate and love it at the same time. I do 2 phases on the paint for 2-3 days for like 10-12 hours a shift with the taping and cleaning after it. But still when I see the result. Even if it’s not the best of quality I really like it. I still need a lot of newbie information so if you have videos about lighting and lamps I’ll kiss your feet. Because I’ve done an Audi Q5 black and have no idea if there are stilll any holograms or not because there is no sun and I tried 4 different lamps and can’t see anything 😢
Thank you for your series of videos. They are a huge help as I start to do my first ever detailing. I purchased a battery powered dual action polisher and it came with multiple pads so I am doing my best to learn which are best. What I haven't seen discussed are the microfiber cloth "booties" that came with the machine. They are designed to go over the pad it appears, but are just standard microfiber cloth . I haven't seen any comments about this type of material. Would they just be for a final buffing? Cleaning glass? I'd sure like to know.
Don't use those. They won't be of any help. Use proper cutting and polishing pads when doing paint correction. They can be foam, wool or microfiber, but get pads from reputable brands. You're in luck, I just released a video on my favourite pads recommendations: th-cam.com/video/-ZgLETFgNyw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ucC21KNHycNQ24bN 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.
I appreciated this video as a novice DIY warrior, that’s learning all I can. The Milwaukee polishers are quite pricey. 🛑QUESTION: I would love a good home user / DIYer setup recommendation that’s affordable. Thanks! Bless
You're in luck. I have an "affordable polishers" video for recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 910,000 subscribers and we have over 120 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 Thanks..Ill watch. In the meantime, may I ask, what's your feedback on Harbor Freight's new Hercules 6" polisher for $120? Its supposedly a dup for the Flex. IAMJOSHV did a review and I would love you to do a review on it! Thanks for considering
So what pads, compound and methods will prep my new truck paint for a ceramic application. I have a new ram 3500 pickup with granite crystal metallic paint. Love all the videos and really appreciate how you all share your years of experience to help a DYI guy like myself improve and protect my investment. Thanks!
@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan. Love your videos! Quick question. So I do a high ph strip wash, then iron decon for lube with a clay mit, then polish and ipa wipe down before doing my ceramic coating?
Awesome video as always Pan! Loved this one! I'm new to polishing and I haven't done much because I've been so overwhelmed by how many different polishers and pads there are. This was very helpful for me! I feel like I can get my new polisher out again now!
Hehe, yeah I'm the channel that does the most collabs with other channels. I like to offer my platform to other smaller channels to help them gain visibility and help them to grow. I treat others the way I would have wanted to be treated when I first started on TH-cam in April of 2016. Nobody was helping nobody back then. So I promised myself to give back to the community and help others if my channel ever got big. So here I am, keeping my promise. :) All I ask from the TH-camrs is that they give good tips and tricks to my viewers. They have to share their passion and knowledge, and be a positive influence in the detailing world. :)
Hi @pantheorganizer ! Love your channel and the input from DIY is also really good! On the polish spray bottle, I guess you would need a special kind of polish for this, or could you use other brands and dilute them somehow?
Most polishes are in cream form. Not to be sprayed or diluted. Only a select few like the DIy Detail Gold Standard Polish are in spray form. 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer🙂 I have been through at least 50 videos from you the last week. 😀 So much good information! Thank you for the feedback on the polish. DIY is not available in Norway, so I will continue with my Scholl polish. Looking forward to try the rinsless wash from B&S as I have learned this from you. On Carshow and on racetracks there is limited was options, but a bucket is ok to bring. Also bought both foamer bottles and Koch chemie interior cleaner. For the German Koch name, just pick a pronunciation and stick with it. 😀 People will stop thinking about it, if you do 🙂 Got any tips for cleaning internal chrome or chromed plastic? using microfiber and interior cleaner left some residue and is hard to get nice.
Please provide a link if you have done a video differentiating what a polisher, cutting compound, sealant and wax are. Because i am having a hard time identifying and understanding which is which. Sorry, if its too dumb a question. Thank you for such an informative video. For all purposes, a waffle and a wool pad seems to be the ones to go for. 👍🏼
You should watch these two super popular videos: Differences between waxes, paint sealants and coatings: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html Paint polishing tutorial for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Just a newby but did not even know about waffle pads. I also thought rotary machines were taboo because just the presence of one in the garage would cause the paint to burn. Thanks for explaining the difference and I did not even know a rotary machine could do a final polish.
Hi Patrick. I would still heavily recommend that beginners start with a dual action (random orbital) polisher, not a rotary. It can still be a bit dangerous if used incorrectly. See my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 975,000 subscribers and we have over 132 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 the video guys, great job! If you have a surface scratch that has not broken the clear-coat and you can't seem to remove it with a compound using the blue Rupes pad, would you say you need a better compound (Griots Correcting Cream) or pad or both? I cannot feel the scratch with my fingernail.
One or the other, also do you really want to completely remove the scratch? It may be deeper than it looks, and instead of having the area of the scratch as a potential failure point, now you have the surface area of the pad as a potential failure point. If you step back 2 feet, do you still see the scratch?
This was soooo good! Thank u pan , Yvan, and Nick! Ive been "detailing" my personal cars for about 30 years and FINALLY feel its time for that next step. I really appreciated this and now subscribed to their channel. Im getting the confidence on purchasing my own equipment. Just trying to learn before i pull the trigger since I'm a novice in this area of detailing.
I'm impressed by the damp pad - one spray on the orbital. How much area is that amount of polish able to cover? A full panel or more like a 2' x 2' area?
Very informative presentation, thank you! Can you please comment: After painting car using PPG top of the line clear coat 4 coats and waiting a year for it to all out gas and shrink, what grit should I ultimately wet sand to eliminate orange peel and then what pads, settings, compounds, and polish do you recommend? Your thoughts would be very greatly appreciated,
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. Also, I highly recommend that you watch my Detailing 101 series for beginners, where I explain different steps like iron removers, clay bar, polishing, protection, etc. It's super simple once you understand the basics, and your car will look and feel 100x better! Part 1: how to properly wash your car: th-cam.com/video/7Koj5j2Es5U/w-d-xo.html Part 2: how to clean wheels and tires: th-cam.com/video/omwcNcSYcS8/w-d-xo.html Part 3: chemical decontamination (iron and tar removal): th-cam.com/video/W_cyHz3XssU/w-d-xo.html Part 4: clay bar: th-cam.com/video/XB8UaTCXuLg/w-d-xo.html Part 5: machine polishing (paint correction): th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html Part 6A: how to wax your car th-cam.com/video/KZjiPcsPBrA/w-d-xo.html Part 6B: how to apply a ceramic coating: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html Part 7: Differences between waxes, paint sealants and coatings: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html Part 8: How to clean your car’s interior like a pro: th-cam.com/video/Xx_lHXHYpLo/w-d-xo.html
Hey Pan nice video like always. I enjoy your videos so so much . I got question I applied hand wax on my new tesla. Now i see I contaminated my plastic trim mouldings with wax wich is not go away how to fix that .???
The people in germany call the random orbital machine "Exzenter" like ex-center and i think thats on point. It's applicable in english and defines what it acually is, its off center. Btw nice video and rotary is still a good method to polish quick and with awesome results.
That's awesome Roy! You should also check out my highly popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 995,000 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.
I have a question… great video, your showing us how to “polish”, after done a section you take a damp towel to remove the polish and then a dry… what about the stage where you are waxing the vehicle, the final stage, does one use a damp towel as well to remove the residue and then a dry towel? Or is that simply a polishing step?
Gentlemen, I am new to this level of detailing. I have been enjoying both channels - thank you Pan and DIY. I am getting ready to purchase my first polisher and was looking at the Harbor Freight options to start. The random orbital was recommended as a good starting point in the video. Would you recommend it over the true dual action for a first machine?
See my affordable polisher recommendations (and yes I'd recommend a D/A polisher): th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 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.
Perfect timing Pan, I have an Amazon cart with polishing pads I'm thinking of getting, now I know I'll be getting the correct ones!! BTW, I tossed all of the pads I had been using on my MINI Cooper. I just didn't think I'd be in a nice enough car again to even care. I never gave up my Griots Random Orbital Polishers, though. I have both a 3" and a 6", can't wait to see if I'm doing anything right!!
Fantastic presentation, guys. I feel like I could actually go out & do a really good job on polishing the paint on any of my vehicles now. Thank you! I do have a question though. We're picking up a new vehicle next week and after watching several of Pan's videos, I've decided to put on a graphene finish using Adam's Advanced Graphen Ceramic coating. I've elected not to use an iron remover after listening to all the warnings about keeping it off of plastic trim (Of which our new RAV4 has...) My plan is to wash it, then Claybar (Trying out Griots Fine Surface Prep Mitt instead of clay bar) and then using the Adams sealant. If the finish appears swirl free, do I really need to polish the paint before sealing it? I've ceramic coated both of our present vehicles using just the wash, claybar, and seal method, & they have come out looking great. They are both white metal flake however, & our new one is a dark gray metalic. I'm by no means a professional detailer, just a 70 year old grandpa who likes to have our vehicles look nice.
Congratulations on the new car. No fear to be had with a quality iron remover on any surface. If you’re satisfied with the appearance of your paint, and know it’s clean, no need to polish. Polishing will insure a clean surface, and increase gloss.
Hi guys! Awesome video! I noticed you mentioned gel coat and was wondering if there are any changes in your process for dealing with that versus the clear coat? Also, does your moist pad approach work with other polishes or only with your product? I work at an RV dealership and they have their own equipment/products that I am trying (slowly) to get them to reconsider. An uphill battle, but one worth fighting.
Definitely worth fighting for, mention to them higher profitability. Most polishes react well with a damp pad. Gelcoat and clearcoat react basically the same when it comes to polishing
Excellent video Pan! Always nice to see the cornerstones of the detailing world come together for a collaboration. I did not know that about the waffle foam pads. Do you have a good recommendation concerning those?
Glad you enjoyed it! 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 930,000 subscribers and we have over 122 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
You are most welcome! 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 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer Hi Pan, sorry I could not get back to you sooner. To answer your question about how I came across the channel, I wanted to start detailing as a amateur and you're all over TH-cam and started watching and now I'm hooked. Thank you for all you do sir.
I love watching @diydetails because of the pedagogic way to teach detailing rules, @yvanlacroix and nick are great teachers, even if you're a professional, weekend warrior or a beginner, you'll find everything you need, i'd also like to watch videos in french by yvan as pan does😁, it'd be great to have yvan & nick at the détailing show in tours, France to introduce their line of products.
Hello and thank you for a fantastic, informative video! I am a total newbie and want to do a DIY ceramic coating on a brand new vehicle that I will pick up from the dealership as soon as it is delivered. Question: Can I use the red polishing pad on a random orbital sander that I have to give the vehicle a good polish prior to the ceramic coating or should I buy and use a rotary? Thanks!!
You're in luck! I made a recent tutorial on using an inexpensive orbital sander to polish paint here: th-cam.com/video/Hw3rk5Ja1Hc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rfhAhRmwbsUrzE4d Keep in mind you won't necessarily achieve the same results as with a proper dual action polisher (rotary is for more advanced users, I wouldn't recommend starting with that), but on a new vehicle, the paint isn't as hammered as an older car, so you could get away with just the orbital sander. Also keep in mind that 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: Audi RS6 Avant Performance: th-cam.com/video/L5SQ0ZIJCj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK Mercedes AMG GT 63 Coupe: th-cam.com/video/4Kznrg3Z31o/w-d-xo.html Mercedes S 580: th-cam.com/video/Vq_tfcwryVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW Tesla Model 3: th-cam.com/video/uV7QWwyuPL4/w-d-xo.html Aston Martin Vantage: th-cam.com/video/OKga3yZVTqo/w-d-xo.html Volvo XC60: th-cam.com/video/tvDBBenhYFA/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 Mercedes AMG GT63S matte black: th-cam.com/video/eU8zg1lXvXY/w-d-xo.html
Lots of questions, very informative video that makes me want to learn how to master this. What is the 1 step, 2 step, 3…etc? Should I do the best possible job I can for the first polish and then just do a step 1 for maintenance polish? When should we use the different steps? Which one is the most profitable for a detailing business vs what would you use on your car?
I would highly recommend that you watch my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html All your questions should be answered. ;)
Hi pan wow I’ve been detailing for many years,wow thanks so very much for the content today I’ve now learned a lot about pads and polishing great job see you on the next chapter stevie from Rs cars .England
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Hey Pan love your videos!!!
I have a question.
Do you recommend the waffle style that looks like hills for paint correction or flat pads like with honey combs or plain flat pads??
What kit do you recommend for least aggressive to aggressive correction.
I’m using a rotary Mikita buffer.
Please help this is something else I want to add to my skill set. Thank you in advanced
Awsome
Pan, thanks for having Yvan on your channel for this topic. His methods work, and are simple. He’s an amazing teacher, and it’s obvious he loves what he does.
Thank you, yes I do love what I do.
And a good friend too. Cheers!
I second this!
I love how simple Yvan makes everything, and I love how simple the diy gold standard system is.
Thank you
Thanks for watching Ethan!
Thank you for featuring us on your channel PAN!
Great job guys
@@havingtoomuchfun4806 Thank you
My pleasure! It's always a fun time when Pan, Yvan & Nick get together!
I just ordered some of your guys interior cleaner from watching Pans interior cleaner battle!
I've been detailing for almost 2 years now and I have a good feeling about following you guys when I decide to start diving into paint correction. Best video I've seen so far!!
Also.. Hi Pan :)
Pan, I’ve been quietly binging your videos for a little over a month now. I have to say, I am throughly impressed with not only your content, but your videography, audio knowledge, and your genuine love to share your passions. I was taking my all blacked out 2014 ram 1500 to the car wash for many years and the paint has suffered greatly. I recently purchased a lot of cheap and basic upgrades for my pressure washer and started to wash my truck myself. I’ve very quickly learned through your videos what to do, how to implement, and what to get to up my game and make my life easier and more efficient. I truly thank you for your dedication and heart to share for someone like myself that is just starting out. My truck is in need of some good polishing so I’ll be working my way into it using this video and the others you’ve done to get started.
Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it! 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.
Here’s my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizerThanks man! Looking forward to using all of the techniques I’ve learned and for more videos!
Phenomenal video!! I watch every single one is diy details videos and learn something new everytime. Thank you Pan for having Yvan and Nick on. Thank you Yvan and Nick for sharing your experience and products, truly amazing. Please keep it up!!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for watching!
Pan and Diy?! When worlds collide. Two of the best in the industry
Thanks Chris!
Thank you!
@@diydetailofficial Thanks to you both my weekend warrior detailing has gone to another level. Got my Griot's G9, 5" backing plate with pads, etc. Now looking into a good quality rotary to finish after diy talked about how it's a good idea to finish polish with the rotary. I can't imagine trying to learn this stuff before youtube existed
The DIY products are my favorite line of products and their customer service and education are top class! When I first got back into detailing the process of understanding polishers and pads were overwhelming! You just have to start working different products to begin to understand what works together. I am the oddball who likes using the flex 3401 original version for cutting and the corded rotary for polishing. If I ever get a shop big enough for boats then I will buy a 21mm random orbital polisher! Thank you for the video Pan!
Thank You Neil.
The customer service is shit. I received a bottle of gold standard polish and the sprayer was leaking. So more then a 1/4 of the bottle was gone before I got to even use it and I reached out and never even got a message back from them! So last time I’ll ever use diy detail!
Ive worked at many different shops, under many different bosses, with many different detailers and i swear that everyone is gonna have a completely different way of doing things and theyre all gonna contradict what the next guy is gonna tell you. Today i feature products for the detail garage and im the lead detailer at VIP in So Cal. So anyways, i seen a video of DIY Detail giving a product review on Chemical Guys VSS diminishing abrasive combined with a MICROFIBER pad and all i could do was laugh as he was not impressed with the results 😂 I finally came to the conclusion that nobody is ever wrong, we will always fine tune our combinations and techniques while considering the methods of others
All of you guys ( Yvan, Nick, Pan) rock! I learn so much from all you every video! Thank you 🙏. The 3 of you continue to improve the entire detail industry on a daily basis. You continue to take the entire industry to the next level! Thanks again for sharing ALL of your knowledge, expertise, and time! Can’t wait to try out the Red waffle pad! Thanks again!
Thanks Tim! I think it's important that people in the industry stick together to elevate the industry, make detailing fun and accessible to all, and have detailing being inclusive for everyone who wants to learn.
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan do exactly that! Without people like you ( and the other guys). The industry would progress at a snails pace. Thank you 🙏 again! For all you do!
@@ThisOldDetailingDudeThank you so much.
Thank you Pan,Yvan and nick. Amazing how you all are doing things for the average person,or even a business person to make life a little simpler. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you!
Thanks! One of the goals of my channel is to make detailing fun and accessible to everyone.
I gotta be honest, pan your channel and now DIY are my two favorite and exciting clips to watch. My dad used to say with movies I watched, “how many times are your going to watch this again”’you seen it a million times, lol that’s how I feel when I now watch both of your channels….you guys are god sent for the novice driveway enthusiast lol 🙏🏼
Thanks Keith! 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.
Pan, I have been cleaning and detailing my cars for many years and I learned something new today, to help me improve my pad selection and my technique. Excellent as always and the simplest form of gratitude is to say..Thank you... that was direct and informative. Kudos to you and your team. all the best.
Great to hear!
Thank you
Pan and Yvan on the same video channel, I'm in detailing heaven! Thank you both.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, happy you liked it.
Thank you for your time to show us how it's suppose to be done.
I really want to have a go and do the car myself.
Not sure which machine to buy! Orbital sander is probably the less expensive but any suggestions recommendations would be welcome.
I know now that your product is available in Malta, so very happy about that.
In had a ceramic coating done that was suppose to be for a five year term.
Honestly I was not happy and I feel the gloss is somehow lost. So I will be buying your product next. Would this be ok to apply ? Having had the ceramic done or would I need some prep work done ?
Thank you once again
Hi pan, I've probably logged close to 100 hours watching your videos and including the ones that you open up about yourself.
I bought my first car in 1980 and we used to use rain dance wax and then wash the car with dishwashing soap.
I've always maintained my cars well and now you have brought out the OCD in me. Lol
I'm waiting for my polisher to come in and bring it to a different level. Thank you for all your advice and you seem to be a genuine guy who really cares about people.
Very cool, I appreciate the positive feedback and glad to see I can share my passion with viewers like you! :)
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.
Anytime I need the BLUF on car detailing, I accept no other advice than Pan. I am gearing up to do my first attempt at applying a ceramic coat; Avalonking, and I bought all there stuff. I just bought the Milwaukee M18 15mm polisher for paint correction. I have my work cut out for me for sure. 2020 F350 crew cab, long bed, dually 😮. Now I just need to learn about the pads and polishes. I am such a novice, but thank goodness for Pan!!!!
You can do it! And thanks for the trust you place in my opinion and videos. 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 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 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.
Enjoy
Pan I had the honor of meeting Yvan and Nick. I’ve been watching there TH-cam videos for a while. Yvan does everything he does with such a ease. I have watched some of your videos you guys have the best information when it comes to detailing cars. I’ve been dealing cars for years and have detailed farm equipment before and man how I wished we had the products that are out there today back then. Great video and I will keep watching.
Thanks Todd! I appreciate the positive feedback! Happy new year!
@@PanTheOrganizer happy New Years to you as well.
Good initiative on your part Pan. Yvan and the other guy are also Pros at what they do and this video provided a 101 demo on buffing. Very informative and easy to follow/understand.
Thanks!
Thank you
I have been watching your tips and tricks for 10yrs and have been using they my car is black a lot of people say it looks very good Thank You for helping me have a great looking car
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.
Thank you for this. This was extremely helpful for someone who is familiar with detailing in general but has not gotten into polishing just yet.
Glad it was helpful! 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.
Pan you continue to out do yourself and this video was great! Good to see Nick and Yvan as always but an excellent way for anyone to get good results. I like how Yvan simplifies things, polishing can be intimidating
I hope you are doing well!
Thank you
Thanks Samsquatch
Thanks!
Pan, thank you for an excellent video. Very informative, Yvan and Nick certainly have simplified the polishing process. I tried using a palm sander to polish a car about 18 years ago but got away from it when I thought that you needed a dedicated dual action polisher. The dual action does a better job but isn't necessary in every scenario. Thanks again.
Thanks for the feedback! 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.
Depuis que j'ai souscrit au canal de Pan, j'ai découvert Yvan à travers de Pan. Maintenant je ne jure que par la ligne diy detail. J'ai plus appris depuis que dans les 35 dernières années. Année de ma première auto que j'ai poli. Ce soir, mon voisin et moi partons du Nouveau-Brunswick pour aller chercher son nouveau Suv à Québec. A notre arrivée nous allons faire un full detail et un diy ceramic coating. Merci Pan, Yvan et Nick.
Merci !
Merci de votre confiance, bonne route!
Hi Pan ! The French people need this vidéo in French subtile 🤙🏻 Thank You for sharing this product ❤
Ont peut en faire un en français si la demande est la.
@@diydetailofficial Ohhh Yeah 🔥🤩
Thank you. Please consider performing the correction and polishing to a side of a vehicle, perhaps in a future video. I'm certain we could all benefit from seeing your technique as it pertains to a side door for example.
We have many videos on our channel covering that.
Hi Pan thanks for having Ivan and Nick on today this was a great educational video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!
Excellent Pan…..very informative channel….please keep them coming….so far your channel is the most comprehensive, diversified and detailed on the subject of car care…… good luck my friend
Thanks Ahmed! I appreciate it.
Agreed!
Wow, this video was a hidden gym. Thank you for that information. I just got a dual action Milwaukee and this was very informative. Thank you very much.
Glad to help! Happy new year to you!
I absolutely love videos like this! Thanks Pan, Nick, and Yvan! I learned a lot about pads and machines. Plus thank you for demonstrating. Y’all removed a lot of mystery! Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! 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 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer searched for detailing tips and tricks. Also how to polish paint. Thank you for your response and help!
😁👍🏻
Thank you
In other videos, I've watched Ivan compound a panel, leave the residue on the paint, and then polish, as he did here. Definitely more efficient, which is why I love watching Ivan's videos, but isn't there spent product and clear coat in that residue that you're driving into the paint during the polishing stage?
Waiting to be enlightened by another pearl of pure logic by Ivan.
Thanks for the great video, Pan!
Thanks! We’ll see what Yvan has to say.
Seems to be a fast way to get mediocre results. Which are fine for most people. Which is what he's offering. There's very clearly a bunch of haze in the 'dual step' section. I love nick tho, hawk pro detailing was always helpful. The carpet cleaning. The sanding and polishing advice.
Obviously they're trying to sell their own brand now which is what it is. Take everything with a grain of salt. Best of luck to Yvan in his new endeavor
Enlightenment, thanks for the question. There’s very little residual clearcoat. In this case the polish is the same, just a change of pads. If you wish to wipe off between opperations, please feel free to do so.
Hello Lads,
A great production from you all.👍 It was very interesting to listen to Yvan and Nick. I am completing readjusting my approach to paint correction on the basis of Yvan's comments. One aspect, I have always done and it is great to hear Yvan's comments, is to jewel with a rotary. The difference in gloss is substantial. I have used Menzern's P085rd as a jewelling polish for many years. I am very keen to try their 'Gold Standard.' I notice Clean your Car, here, in Britain have started stocking their products.
Once again a great video. It would be great to go for a beer with you all and 'chew the fat' about detailing.👍👍👍
Thanks for the positive feedback!!
Thank you!
First video I've seen that covers the specific benefit to the waffle pad as compared to flat pad. Excellent video.
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.
Thank you.
I really appreciate how you guys are selling a process and not the products.
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.
Education is a core principle of DIY Detail
Congratulations Pan, you/your channel are getting better every time.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much!
Thanks Pam, this is a very useful overview for all experience levels , and I think more especially prudent for experienced polishers . I really love the what/which/when on machines, pads and the pad washer. I have never seen that and will introduce to my shop. So how regularly does one wash/rinse the pad.? The only question comment I may have is there wasn't a section on compound vs polish (what/why/when/which). I personally will make my team what your videos to draw from the knowledge pool and dispel suboptimal;l traits which are very easily transferred during the course of ones career. Please recert on the Polish vs Compound. Thanks and keep up the great work
Right now i’ve got an 8mm throw which has been great for for wet sanding boats and removing holograms but when it comes to cars it doesn’t seem to correct very well definitely looking to upgrade to a 15mm throw thanks again for another great video
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.
Thank you Pan, Yvan and Nick. Very informative and makes it far easier to understand the different pads
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, happy it cleared it up for you.
Great video as always Pan. These two Guys are perfect and I really appreciate you making these videos.
Glad you like them!
I dunno how Yvon did it. He taught with great detail but in the end it was simple. Well done
Thank you.
Another solid tutorial for some great video content.
I don't know how you do it Pan but you always bring the good stuff!! ✅️ 🇨🇦
Thanks man!! You know that I always have good surprises in store for my viewers. You never know what the next video will be about. So stay tuned for more! 😁👍🏻
Pan thank you so much for having these guys explain this process! Keep up the great content!
Thank you
Thanks, will do!
Hi Pan - Great video as usual - Once I watched this session, I started following/watching Yvan and Nick - I find their techniques excellent - As a result, I ended up going with the Milwaukee 15mm Random Orbital polisher and the Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer - Will drop future updates and report on how things go - Thanks for the content
Thanks for watching!
Thank you.
just got my first polisher first time using it today this was really helpful and I got great results :)
Cool! Enjoy the process. Also, check out my popular video on paint correction for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
is it really that simple ?🙂 the most encouraging video so far, congratulations👏greetings from Turkiye
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 930,000 subscribers and we have over 122 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.
C'est toujours un plaisir de voir leurs videos. Ils sont super sympathique. Je vais justement faire le polissage de mon Kona Electric 2022 cette semaine avec leurs pads et Gold Standard Polish et ensuite appliquer leur ceramic coating 5 ans. J'ai hate de voir le résultats. ;)
Bon weekend mon cher!
@@PanTheOrganizer merci toi aussi :)
On a hâte de voir les résultats.
Amazing videos guys!
thanks Pan for always helping others!
Happy to help!
I may add if you have big scraches go wool pad with heavy cut and then fine cut with foam pad. And also a lot depends on quality of chemicals i can recomend koch chemie it worked for me other ones not so much. If you have an DA orbital sure even lower quality is ok. And also patience is very important if you do it by yourself cause if you rush it its not so great as it can be. Thanks Pan for teaching us things cause I did it alone and it worked miracles on my Audi. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Yvan is the G.O.A.T. I love his relaxed no nonsense way of detailing.
Thank you
Over 4 decades of detailing experience. :)
Thank you Pan, Yvan & Nick for a fantastic guide to polishing 👏👏👏
Thanks!
Happy you enjoyed it.
Thanks Pan for that polishing tutorial. Well done & very interesting new method to polish given by Mr Lacroix. Great knowledge and well appreciated. However, any idea of what the industry think about that?? What are your feedbacks? I've been polishing for years with random orbital polishers and flat foam pads. I have a stock of many foams pads from different size, agressivity and performance. Same thing with the compounds & polish. I think there will always be a way to correct paint the old fashion way. The results have been there for years. I'll surely try Mr Lacroix technique and products one day. The way I'm seeing things now, that method is more for professionals who are doing this for a living. I'm just an occasional polisher working with pleasure on my own and friends cars!! I love to take my time to do it
Well done and keep up the good work!!
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Here’s my paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan for your comments above. Strange tho, I've been a follower of your channel for over 5 - 6 years already..... I've already watched your detailing 101 tutorial 2 years ago.... Not a new comer in your channel but a round member since 2019😃
Hey with the pad washer, do you wash the pad after every pass you do? So you will always have a clean damp pad for the entire correction? Thanks
I’ve always just blown out the pad with the compressor. But this seems so much more efficient and the pad will have a longer life overall
Correct, and your pads will last much longer.
Have the same question: so you work with a wet pad? Not dry as usual? Only with DIY polish spray or even with traditional polish?
@@domenicobizzarro839 I have worked with a damp pad for 20 years with all brands. The pad is only damp, not wet.
@@diydetailofficial Sorry of i used the wrong Word. Ok, Is Just damp. I can get your products in Italy? Is there some distributor here or in other shops from Europe? I want to try your spray polish. Thanks, and i appreciate very much your work, your Channel, and your passion and style. Great !
@@domenicobizzarro839 thank you, closest is in the UK ( see video description for a link). We should be in the EU by the end of the year.
Hey guys...Older woman absolutely hooked on this stuff!!!! Thanks for yet another great video. Ive never polished a thing in my life, but willing to give it a shot. I couldn't afford one of your polishers, so I purchased a Torque X Random orbital polisher from Chemical Guys along with the 3 and 6 inch interchangeable back plates. Will your pads work on this machine?
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To answer your question, all the pads will work with your polisher, as long as you get the appropriate sized pads. For a 3 inch backing plate, get a 3 inch pad. For a 6" backing plate, a 6" pad. So on and so forth.
Also, here's another very popular paint correction tutorial I made, that went viral: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Great video pan
Really appreciate this one and you where right
It answered a few questions very well that i had asked you a few videos ago
So thanks for the video and information
Always helps
Glad I could help!
Thanks for watching.
Thank you Gentlemen. I feel more confident about polishing my black Miata. It's paint was neglected by the previous owner.
Awesome! I really enjoyed watching it. I just started my own small detailing garage and I’m mostly working for free, dirt cheap, because there are so many things that I still don’t know or understand. Neither do I know how to price stuff.
If I have to be truthful I hate and love it at the same time. I do 2 phases on the paint for 2-3 days for like 10-12 hours a shift with the taping and cleaning after it. But still when I see the result. Even if it’s not the best of quality I really like it.
I still need a lot of newbie information so if you have videos about lighting and lamps I’ll kiss your feet. Because I’ve done an Audi Q5 black and have no idea if there are stilll any holograms or not because there is no sun and I tried 4 different lamps and can’t see anything 😢
This is sweet music to my ears. So much knowledge 🙌🤲 thank you the DIY thank you pan the organizer
You are so welcome!
Thank you.
Yvan is the guru on polishing.
He is a great mentor and teacher for all.
Thank you, I’m not a guru in any way, I’m a student.
Thank you for your series of videos. They are a huge help as I start to do my first ever detailing. I purchased a battery powered dual action polisher and it came with multiple pads so I am doing my best to learn which are best. What I haven't seen discussed are the microfiber cloth "booties" that came with the machine. They are designed to go over the pad it appears, but are just standard microfiber cloth . I haven't seen any comments about this type of material. Would they just be for a final buffing? Cleaning glass? I'd sure like to know.
Don't use those. They won't be of any help. Use proper cutting and polishing pads when doing paint correction. They can be foam, wool or microfiber, but get pads from reputable brands.
You're in luck, I just released a video on my favourite pads recommendations: th-cam.com/video/-ZgLETFgNyw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ucC21KNHycNQ24bN
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I appreciated this video as a novice DIY warrior, that’s learning all I can. The Milwaukee polishers are quite pricey. 🛑QUESTION: I would love a good home user / DIYer setup recommendation that’s affordable. Thanks! Bless
You're in luck. I have an "affordable polishers" video for recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for watching.
@@diydetailofficial QUESTION: I would love a good home user / DIYer setup recommendation that’s affordable. Thanks! Bless
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks..Ill watch. In the meantime, may I ask, what's your feedback on Harbor Freight's new Hercules 6" polisher for $120? Its supposedly a dup for the Flex. IAMJOSHV did a review and I would love you to do a review on it! Thanks for considering
Here are my affordable polishers recommendations: th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.html
So what pads, compound and methods will prep my new truck paint for a ceramic
application.
I have a new ram 3500 pickup with granite crystal metallic paint.
Love all the videos and really appreciate how you all share your years of experience to help a DYI guy like myself improve and protect my investment.
Thanks!
The Gold Standard Polishing System, polish and gold pad are all you need.
Here's the kit Yvan is talking about: bit.ly/43Dl3fG
@@diydetailofficial thanks
@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan. Love your videos!
Quick question. So I do a high ph strip wash, then iron decon for lube with a clay mit, then polish and ipa wipe down before doing my ceramic coating?
@@derekzimmerman988yes, if not polishing, that will do the job.
Awesome video as always Pan! Loved this one! I'm new to polishing and I haven't done much because I've been so overwhelmed by how many different polishers and pads there are. This was very helpful for me! I feel like I can get my new polisher out again now!
Thanks Beau! You can even watch my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you .
I didn't realize this was in Pan's channel. The whole time I thought I was watching from DIY details channel LMAO... Great video
Hehe, yeah I'm the channel that does the most collabs with other channels. I like to offer my platform to other smaller channels to help them gain visibility and help them to grow. I treat others the way I would have wanted to be treated when I first started on TH-cam in April of 2016. Nobody was helping nobody back then.
So I promised myself to give back to the community and help others if my channel ever got big. So here I am, keeping my promise. :)
All I ask from the TH-camrs is that they give good tips and tricks to my viewers. They have to share their passion and knowledge, and be a positive influence in the detailing world. :)
Thank you
Hi @pantheorganizer ! Love your channel and the input from DIY is also really good! On the polish spray bottle, I guess you would need a special kind of polish for this, or could you use other brands and dilute them somehow?
Most polishes are in cream form. Not to be sprayed or diluted. Only a select few like the DIy Detail Gold Standard Polish are in spray form.
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@@PanTheOrganizer🙂 I have been through at least 50 videos from you the last week. 😀 So much good information!
Thank you for the feedback on the polish. DIY is not available in Norway, so I will continue with my Scholl polish. Looking forward to try the rinsless wash from B&S as I have learned this from you. On Carshow and on racetracks there is limited was options, but a bucket is ok to bring.
Also bought both foamer bottles and Koch chemie interior cleaner. For the German Koch name, just pick a pronunciation and stick with it. 😀 People will stop thinking about it, if you do 🙂
Got any tips for cleaning internal chrome or chromed plastic? using microfiber and interior cleaner left some residue and is hard to get nice.
Please provide a link if you have done a video differentiating what a polisher, cutting compound, sealant and wax are. Because i am having a hard time identifying and understanding which is which. Sorry, if its too dumb a question. Thank you for such an informative video. For all purposes, a waffle and a wool pad seems to be the ones to go for. 👍🏼
You should watch these two super popular videos:
Differences between waxes, paint sealants and coatings: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html
Paint polishing tutorial for beginners: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
The Lake Country SDO CCS pads are nice too! Alternative to using a waffle pad on a DA
Just a newby but did not even know about waffle pads. I also thought rotary machines were taboo because just the presence of one in the garage would cause the paint to burn. Thanks for explaining the difference and I did not even know a rotary machine could do a final polish.
Hi Patrick. I would still heavily recommend that beginners start with a dual action (random orbital) polisher, not a rotary. It can still be a bit dangerous if used incorrectly.
See my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you for the video guys, great job! If you have a surface scratch that has not broken the clear-coat and you can't seem to remove it with a compound using the blue Rupes pad, would you say you need a better compound (Griots Correcting Cream) or pad or both? I cannot feel the scratch with my fingernail.
One or the other, also do you really want to completely remove the scratch? It may be deeper than it looks, and instead of having the area of the scratch as a potential failure point, now you have the surface area of the pad as a potential failure point. If you step back 2 feet, do you still see the scratch?
Thanks for watching Jeff!
What is the recommended rpm on 15mm ? Start to finish? Thanks so much. Love all the videos.
This was soooo good! Thank u pan , Yvan, and Nick! Ive been "detailing" my personal cars for about 30 years and FINALLY feel its time for that next step. I really appreciated this and now subscribed to their channel. Im getting the confidence on purchasing my own equipment. Just trying to learn before i pull the trigger since I'm a novice in this area of detailing.
Our pleasure Ramon! You can do it! :)
Great news!
I'm impressed by the damp pad - one spray on the orbital. How much area is that amount of polish able to cover? A full panel or more like a 2' x 2' area?
2x2 is good, but depending on pad and machine, a full panel is possible.
Awesome video! LOVE the collaborations with other pro auto detailers, too!
Glad you like them!
Appreciate the discussion on non clear coat finishing.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you
Very informative presentation, thank you! Can you please comment: After painting car using PPG top of the line clear coat 4 coats and waiting a year for it to all out gas and shrink, what grit should I ultimately wet sand to eliminate orange peel and then what pads, settings, compounds, and polish do you recommend? Your thoughts would be very greatly appreciated,
BRAVO! thank you i have a Trax 2RS in crimson red and i want it to pop more and take care of the paint.
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Also, I highly recommend that you watch my Detailing 101 series for beginners, where I explain different steps like iron removers, clay bar, polishing, protection, etc. It's super simple once you understand the basics, and your car will look and feel 100x better!
Part 1: how to properly wash your car: th-cam.com/video/7Koj5j2Es5U/w-d-xo.html
Part 2: how to clean wheels and tires: th-cam.com/video/omwcNcSYcS8/w-d-xo.html
Part 3: chemical decontamination (iron and tar removal): th-cam.com/video/W_cyHz3XssU/w-d-xo.html
Part 4: clay bar: th-cam.com/video/XB8UaTCXuLg/w-d-xo.html
Part 5: machine polishing (paint correction): th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
Part 6A: how to wax your car th-cam.com/video/KZjiPcsPBrA/w-d-xo.html
Part 6B: how to apply a ceramic coating: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html
Part 7: Differences between waxes, paint sealants and coatings: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html
Part 8: How to clean your car’s interior like a pro: th-cam.com/video/Xx_lHXHYpLo/w-d-xo.html
Hey Pan nice video like always.
I enjoy your videos so so much .
I got question I applied hand wax on my new tesla.
Now i see I contaminated my plastic trim mouldings with wax wich is not go away how to fix that .???
Use a white pencil eraser , or APC with a brush.
Thanks! DIY Detail gave the right answer!
The people in germany call the random orbital machine "Exzenter" like ex-center and i think thats on point. It's applicable in english and defines what it acually is, its off center. Btw nice video and rotary is still a good method to polish quick and with awesome results.
Thanks for watching!
@Ferrox007 , in the beginning of random orbital machines, some called them eccentric drive.
Great information! I learned a lot about polishing my cars. Definitely going to use the techniques and products I saw.
That's awesome Roy! You should also check out my highly popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you
I have a question… great video, your showing us how to “polish”, after done a section you take a damp towel to remove the polish and then a dry… what about the stage where you are waxing the vehicle, the final stage, does one use a damp towel as well to remove the residue and then a dry towel? Or is that simply a polishing step?
Gentlemen, I am new to this level of detailing. I have been enjoying both channels - thank you Pan and DIY. I am getting ready to purchase my first polisher and was looking at the Harbor Freight options to start. The random orbital was recommended as a good starting point in the video. Would you recommend it over the true dual action for a first machine?
See my affordable polisher recommendations (and yes I'd recommend a D/A polisher): th-cam.com/video/LvPCkCqXEq0/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you, choose one that is comfortable.
Perfect timing Pan, I have an Amazon cart with polishing pads I'm thinking of getting, now I know I'll be getting the correct ones!! BTW, I tossed all of the pads I had been using on my MINI Cooper. I just didn't think I'd be in a nice enough car again to even care. I never gave up my Griots Random Orbital Polishers, though. I have both a 3" and a 6", can't wait to see if I'm doing anything right!!
😁👍🏻
Perfect
Fantastic presentation, guys. I feel like I could actually go out & do a really good job on polishing the paint on any of my vehicles now. Thank you! I do have a question though. We're picking up a new vehicle next week and after watching several of Pan's videos, I've decided to put on a graphene finish using Adam's Advanced Graphen Ceramic coating. I've elected not to use an iron remover after listening to all the warnings about keeping it off of plastic trim (Of which our new RAV4 has...) My plan is to wash it, then Claybar (Trying out Griots Fine Surface Prep Mitt instead of clay bar) and then using the Adams sealant. If the finish appears swirl free, do I really need to polish the paint before sealing it? I've ceramic coated both of our present vehicles using just the wash, claybar, and seal method, & they have come out looking great. They are both white metal flake however, & our new one is a dark gray metalic. I'm by no means a professional detailer, just a 70 year old grandpa who likes to have our vehicles look nice.
Congratulations on the new car. No fear to be had with a quality iron remover on any surface.
If you’re satisfied with the appearance of your paint, and know it’s clean, no need to polish. Polishing will insure a clean surface, and increase gloss.
@@diydetailofficial Thank you. What do you consider to be a quality iron remover?
Very useful information for this 53 year old dude who just discovered his love for detailing!
Thanks Johnny! Welcome to the world of detailing! You're never too old to learn new things. How did you discover my channel by the way?
TH-cam suggestion as I was searching car detailing channels. So glad they did. Your videos have helped me a lot.
I've been using my griots 6" random orbital for a while and its done the job nicely. One day I'll upgrade to polisher with a larger orbit
Perfect
Hey Pan, can we get another video about the pads? And possibly a video about sanding the paint and then polishing?
Yvan and Nick make such a great duo, love those guys! Awesome, indepth video about polishing! Great work Pan as always❤!
Thank you!
@@diydetailofficial ❤️
Thanks Konsta!
@@PanTheOrganizer 👍🏻❤️
Hi guys! Awesome video! I noticed you mentioned gel coat and was wondering if there are any changes in your process for dealing with that versus the clear coat? Also, does your moist pad approach work with other polishes or only with your product? I work at an RV dealership and they have their own equipment/products that I am trying (slowly) to get them to reconsider. An uphill battle, but one worth fighting.
Definitely worth fighting for, mention to them higher profitability.
Most polishes react well with a damp pad.
Gelcoat and clearcoat react basically the same when it comes to polishing
Excellent video Pan! Always nice to see the cornerstones of the detailing world come together for a collaboration. I did not know that about the waffle foam pads. Do you have a good recommendation concerning those?
Thanks again! Links to the pads are in the description under the video.
Thank you
Splendid 🤩 demo and info 👏🏼👍🏼👊🏼 thank you from England 🏴
Glad you enjoyed it! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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This is a very informative video Pan; thank you very much sir.
You are most welcome! 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 145 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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@@PanTheOrganizer Hi Pan, sorry I could not get back to you sooner. To answer your question about how I came across the channel, I wanted to start detailing as a amateur and you're all over TH-cam and started watching and now I'm hooked. Thank you for all you do sir.
I love watching @diydetails because of the pedagogic way to teach detailing rules, @yvanlacroix and nick are great teachers, even if you're a professional, weekend warrior or a beginner, you'll find everything you need, i'd also like to watch videos in french by yvan as pan does😁, it'd be great to have yvan & nick at the détailing show in tours, France to introduce their line of products.
Thanks Loic!
Merci Loïc!
@@diydetailofficial de rien 😉, c'est sympa de voir que vous prenez le temps de lire et de répondre aux commentaires 👍😁.
Hello and thank you for a fantastic, informative video! I am a total newbie and want to do a DIY ceramic coating on a brand new vehicle that I will pick up from the dealership as soon as it is delivered. Question: Can I use the red polishing pad on a random orbital sander that I have to give the vehicle a good polish prior to the ceramic coating or should I buy and use a rotary? Thanks!!
You're in luck! I made a recent tutorial on using an inexpensive orbital sander to polish paint here: th-cam.com/video/Hw3rk5Ja1Hc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rfhAhRmwbsUrzE4d
Keep in mind you won't necessarily achieve the same results as with a proper dual action polisher (rotary is for more advanced users, I wouldn't recommend starting with that), but on a new vehicle, the paint isn't as hammered as an older car, so you could get away with just the orbital sander.
Also keep in mind that 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:
Audi RS6 Avant Performance: th-cam.com/video/L5SQ0ZIJCj0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mcQiMs9HBLlaqjGK
Mercedes AMG GT 63 Coupe: th-cam.com/video/4Kznrg3Z31o/w-d-xo.html
Mercedes S 580: th-cam.com/video/Vq_tfcwryVI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=whord2_UEFSg28UW
Tesla Model 3: th-cam.com/video/uV7QWwyuPL4/w-d-xo.html
Aston Martin Vantage: th-cam.com/video/OKga3yZVTqo/w-d-xo.html
Volvo XC60: th-cam.com/video/tvDBBenhYFA/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
Mercedes AMG GT63S matte black: th-cam.com/video/eU8zg1lXvXY/w-d-xo.html
This video was awesome. One of my favorite learning videos this year. Thx pan
Awesome! Thanks Scott
Thank you!
Lots of questions, very informative video that makes me want to learn how to master this. What is the 1 step, 2 step, 3…etc? Should I do the best possible job I can for the first polish and then just do a step 1 for maintenance polish? When should we use the different steps? Which one is the most profitable for a detailing business vs what would you use on your car?
I would highly recommend that you watch my popular paint correction tutorial for beginners here: th-cam.com/video/ustTEVGMOTI/w-d-xo.html
All your questions should be answered. ;)
Very good video. Thanks for putting this one together!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another amazing episode of Paaannn the Organizer good friend
Thank you Richard!
Thank you.
Hi pan wow I’ve been detailing for many years,wow thanks so very much for the content today I’ve now learned a lot about pads and polishing great job see you on the next chapter stevie from Rs cars .England
You are so welcome!
Thank you
Outstanding! I always look forward to your videos Pan.👍
Awesome, thank you!
Gee, just spent another $200.00 on Yvan’s DIY website. Yeah, he is the trusted king of paint correction. Glad he was the star of todays show!
Thank you!
He is a great guy and good friend.
Ivan Keep Breaking Patterns !
Awesome 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽