I'm a latecomer to the GS polish. As a pro I had a lot of old inventory to use up. Finally did the first whole vehicle yesterday and the product is an absolute winner. Zero dust, easy wipe-off, good balance of cut and finish, plays well with trim and gives true results without fillers. My new staple polish. 😎👍
The things I like about the DIY methods are A) One does not need a plethora of costly chemicals to detail a vehicle; B) one does not need to take out a personal loan for equipment acquisition; C) you guys are the epitome of "Keep it simple stupid!" procedures. Common sense takes the lead! Kudos 👍🏻😁
Great video guys. I like the idea of using rinseless wash to clean the pad between polishing sections. I've always used a stiff brush but there's no doubt that your method cleans the pad much better. Easy to do and the pad never gets clogged.
These keep it simple type videos for the weekend warrior are excellent. It can get overwhelming hearing about all the expensive equipment and the myriad of products we “need” to keep care of our vehicles. This makes everything sound so much more accessible. Im going to purchase some of your products not only because i’m convinced they are great products, but as a thank you for your excellent videos!
One of the most critical things I’ve learned from you guys isn’t just cleaning the pad but also keeping the moisture in it when I am applying the polishing compound. That has completely changed my result when I polish now requiring a much less aggressive pad and for a much shorter period of time on the surface polishing. Thank you! 👍🏻
Love these videos. I’ve never applied a wax or a coating to a car and have been watching a lot of your videos on it. I think I’m going to pick up this little palm sander, gold standard polish w/ waffle pad, and a stack when they become available.
I have so many pads. This method is fantastic! One section, three passes or so, dunk, get the excess out, re/load the pad, continue. Genius!!! Thanks, Guys!
I just buffed my car for the first time using: - BAUER 7.5 Amp 6 in. Long-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher (replaced backing plate with 5" maxshine) - A light cut 5" pad (poliwell brand from Amazon) - Turtle Wax 53478 Hybrid Solutions Pro 1 and Done Compound Correct and Finish - I used Turtle Wax Iron Remover and Nanoskin clay sponge to decontaminate before polishing I only did a small area (trunk lid) and it came out OK (removed swirls and much of the light scratching), but as soon as I started to polish the surface of the pad turned pink (see linked pics). My car is a red 2017 lincoln mkz. I am concerned! From everything I studied prior to doing this (it is my first time paint correcting), there is no way I should have gone through the clearcoat -- I did about 4-5 passes on speed 4 with very little pressure. So where is the red color on the pad coming from??. I'm scared to do any more of the car without knowing what is going on. Is there an easy way to determine whether I burned through clearcoat? Any ideas would be must appreciated! Images: imgur.com/a/FoQy6bU
Well done guys. You should rename the brand to Reality Garage. No need to obsess (if you know you know 😂) over having the best / most expensive tools in your garage to get great results when you detail. #dontobsessjusthavefun
Just a thought...have you ever did tests with your products on marine gel coat surfaces? I do alot of boats and would love to be the first on my lake to use it. Also would love to see maybe a boat polish video. Like ivan has said before with websites and posting, if you only post shiny cars it gets repetitive. I love yall's videos and ivan is a legend to me. But its always cars i see. Would be cool to see some other types of vehicles. Bet a plane would be fun too 😂. Anyway hello from georgia and look forward to more DIY content. Great job guys
That dial by the top of the handle near where the plug comes out is the speed adjuster. I don't know of any random orbital sander these days that doesn't have a speed adjuster. Harbor freight website lists the speed as 0-13,000rpm. Thanks for all you do, great content!
Guys, not only are your videos informative, but the humour takes it over the top! Could one use this same process and tools on a gel-coated boat? Cheers!
hope you guys see this! fell in love with the channel subbed and liked. question though, could i use the gold standard polish kit with just an orbital sander? red pad, yellow pad and wool? is the orbital sander limited to just the yellow waffle?
When using a palm sander, should you remove the backing plate and take off the little rubber band thing that keeps it from free spinning? I thought I heard you mention that in another video.
@@diydetailofficial The Bauer Random Orbit Sander in this video has Variable 6 speed control. Speed 5 sounds good to me. It's 14.99 today at H.F. I'm getting one. Thanks for simplifying getting my car to shine. BTW Your 5.5" pads are sold out.
Thank you both for the detailed demo/video on car polishing! I want to buy the same palm polisher you both used, but it is Not listed on your website. I saw you are launching new polishers in the Spring 2024. Will this palm polisher be available with the higher priced models? I will used this to polish my car only. Thank you for help.
Bauer is from Harbor Freight. I got one last year after a video I saw Yvan and Nick do. I was amazed at how well this process worked. But I was removing the pad and dunking it in rinseless wash. This method of cleaning the pad is much better and less time consuming. Thanks Yvan and Nick!
Great video guys. Given a palm sander has such a small throw, what would be the ideal rpm for one? I was thinking that since it's such a short throw you'd want a lower speed closer to 1000rpm like a rotary, but is there any thing to worry about with a 12000rpm palm sander?
Another great video. Nick asked, but the question wasn't answered as to what constitutes a section pass? How many cycles of up/down and side to side do you do before cleaning the pad and starting on a new section?
Great video, yall are the very very few that do demos on a "entire" car, unlike taped off sections or door that's been removed. With that being said, I head you say your polish is "Trim / Molding" polisher, Does that mean it won't leave the usual "white" residue behind ? I have only seen a handful claiming that. I am not a detailer but want to keep detail as simple and most effieicent as possible. Looking for an all in one polish that is trim/mold safe (no taping). Thanks guys
Thanks for These fresh new ideas. One question please, will the following also Work as a cleaning solution to dunk the Pads in: Mixture of rags and riches and water or snappy Clean solution or mixture of Pad cleaner with water, or APC with water? Thanks again Liked and subscribed!
Well this is great information that we're able to dip the pad in water and get it cleaner. I did not know that and having less than 12 hours polishing as a beginner this helps. I think I used too much Sonax on a orange pad yesterday. I tried to clean it w a old kitchen brush but I don't think it did much. Temp was 93° for the high, humidity 81% here in FL. After I made the mistake of polishing my trunk, after doing two sections of the roof, I later noticed some white pittings. This was the 2nd time I did the trunk within a week. Its a practice vehicle in neglected shape but I didn't want to make it worse. I haven't found anyone address repair pitted white spots
I believe you did a video before using the red pearl pad with this sander. Is this so, and what speed would u use with the red pad? By the way, great video and thank you!
Love all your vids and have learned a lot. Video idea (could be a short) how to polish non flat surfaces and decals. I have a 2019 f250 and the hood is anything but flat. Also i don't know how to treat the fx4 decal.
Is it ok to use a different brand of rindless wash? I still have a whole new bottle left. OPT ,, Thanks for this video. Exactly what I’m looking for for my truck’s paint. You guys are interesting and fun to watch!!
@@diydetailofficial what’s a surface based? Sorry I don’t get the answer. Preferable to use DIY Polish with same product diy rinsless wash for compatibility in products?
@projet2907 a polymer based Rinseless like ONR doesn’t do well because it doesn’t cut through the oils of the polish. DIY Detail Rinseless Wash also contains surfactants that allow it to clean the pad better.
Having never used a polisher, this was a great tutorial. I would like to wait a purchase a polisher from you. Do you have an idea as to when you will be selling them?
Hi just purchased your rinceless wash can’t wait to try it, but I was wondering if it’s possible to use the pad and polish with a 5in dewalt DWE6423K random orbit sander?
Do these tips only work with your products? Is it a good practice to polish a new car or does it just depend on the condition of the paint? Meaning is there a scenario where a new car doesn’t need to be polished at all? Thx
Maybe a dumb question. But is it better to buy a cheap random orbit palm sander that doesn’t have built in dust extraction (suction)? Partly wondering if the suction is making more work for myself, as the added airflow maybe dries the pad faster. Or is it a non factor? But also curious if the suction would blast any contaminants back onto the paint possibly? I’m sure I’m overthinking it all, but had to ask lol.
Just to understand better, the priority to clean my pad after each use? **Not every door, every use which means how many times in the door (for example). I understood correctly?
couple of questions ,the ceramic coating you offer is a 9h or higher ceramic coating? Second is does your gold standard polish have any fillers? Thanks for the KT's
Yes they are 9h( 10h is marketing speak, the pencil hardness scale stops at 9h) . DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish is a pure abrasive with no fillers or protection
Thx for the vid. I'm sure i can use your pads for other polishes, what would you recommend for a polish other than gs as it's sold out. I need to do this job sooner than later. Thx
Hey Yvan! What are your thoughts on hand polishing? Any advice? I don't have a polishing machine and I would like to leave the car with a polished (almost showroom-like) look without using the machine. AutoGlym Super Resin Polish is the one that I was looking at, would you recommend this one?
I’ve never tried that product. Hand polishing is a lot of work. You can use a basic random orbital sander , it’s safe, low cost, and much faster than by hand. Watch this How to Polish Paint for beginners! #detailing #polishing #paintcorrection #diydetail ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bdINJ-3Mc0U.html
You mentioned in one of your videos that you have detailed airplanes before. What products do you use on a plane? Especially the soot from turbine exhaust and the oil/exhaust track on bellies of piston planes?
I recently got a Black & Decker 5" palm sander and tried polishing with the GSP and the yellow pad. I noticed there's a lot of flinging each time I start the machine on a panel. Should I spin for even longer to make the pad drier? Also the machine tends to wobble unless I really hold onto it, is it because of poor technique?
I let the dirty bucket sit for awhile with the polish and the grit guard. Can clean it off or would I risk scratching the paint with all the gunk from cleaning the pad? This is the bucket where you dry it out by spinning it.
Very cool video, but it would be so much easier to compare results between this way of polishing and the "real" polishing machines if the car wouldn't be semi-gloss. Is there an example available on a dark coloured car?
@@diydetailofficial would a "spray on wax" be fine to use after this polishing or does it need to be something stronger like a Ceramic Coating. I cannot do a Ceramic Coating because I do not have a garage to let it cure. My vehicles are all exposed to the elements 24/7.
I have a question, what if I am using a different kind of polish that has protection in it, let’s just say something like the Rupes Uno Advanced that has 1 year of protection in the polish, do you think if it is still a good idea to wash the pad like that, remove excess and then re-use again? I wonder if this compromises the protection by having a damp pad? What are your thoughts on this. Thanks
It doesn’t affect the polish or protection. That said instead of using a compromise of polishing and protection, here’s a way that will be just as quick, but will yield superior results and protection. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RHyAiZZgWuc.htmlsi=Mz86gD8KdtCFiGW0
I’ve seen in your other videos using the palm sander with the wool pad. How do you decide between the wool and yellow waffle for just a polish with a palm sander?
Thanks for doing this video Ivan and Nick, i have a black and Decker oribital sander, i was wondering if i could use it to polish my Focus with, i also have Stjarnagloss Shara, now i only have to buy a pad and give it a go on some of my scratches.
Thank you, I ordered the red jewling pad and goldstandard polish and am waiting for the yellow pad to be back in stock. I am looking forward to polishing my car Thanks again
My car is ceramic coated a year ago I found some hard water spot and scratches Is it okay to polish it? How is the decontamination stage before polishing? My car is black so i cant tell if theres a tar or iron dust? But i can feel sands texture on the lower door panels
Polishing will damage the coating. Start by doing a full decontamination , DIY Detail Iron Remover , Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel , then use DIY Detail Water Spot Remover. Could be all you need.
Hey mate, just want to ask if i use those compound type polishing paste that is more common, how do i polish? Like how much amount should i use on the pad, i saw ur gold standard polish is easier to use with just one press each time. But right now i've only got the compound white paste type instead of spray type. Can u pls guide me
I'm having a hard time controlling my rotary polisher, it keeps wobbling even when I keep it flat, I have a black and decker 180mm rotary polisher, it is very heavy and big, does the size makes it harder to control?
After using the Gold Standard Polish and wiping with the Rinseless Wash, is it okay to just leave as-is with no ceramic coating? Is there anything else that would need to go on top (wax, toppers, etc) of the GSP for a daily driver that's got a little age on it?
can this be used for deeper scratches? can i use the gold standard polish system on a wool pad first on the palm sander? and then transition to the yellow waffle pad?
My brothers 2012 Nissan Rogue has oxidized headlights. Would this method with this pad help eliminate that issue? I've never machine polished before and want to fix his headlights and bring his cars paint back to life a bit. Thanks in advance!
What was the speed setting you used here on this sander during the polishing? Product page states it can run 0-13,000 OPM (there is a speed dial on the machine)
@@diydetailofficial Just noticed something coming back to this video after watching some of your latest videos where you chatted about wiping off polish after vehicle is done vs per panel....here you waited until the very end to wipe all the polish off the vehicle correct? You can do that with Gold Standard!? If so, wow, that will change my workflow im putting together (also thank you for your continued replies to my almost constant questions leading up to my car reset; you guys are great)
Hey I have a question about ceramic coating if I got it applied today and then when I got home there was some water spots that came from the mirror to go onto the coating and I used MEGUIAR'S Hybrid Ceramic (Spray) Wax to get it off because it was stuck on with a dry towel will this have ruined the ceramic coating the ceramic used was cougar ceramic coating 5 year and on the bottle is says to leave 30 minutes to cure before taking it in the elements which we did an hour and a half before taking it home so now I’m curious if me trying to get those spots off so it could cure in a garage did more harm than good?
Hey DIY, I was seeing some of your videos on Rinseless DIY. With emulsifiers making the water murkey wouldn't the sponge pick up that murkey water and spread it all back on the car when you rinse the sponge in it? This part is hard for me to understand. Wouldn't my drying to we get dirty from picking up the murkey water? Thanks!!
Would you also use the gold standard polish on the windows to get them clean, free of water spots, and prepped for wax/coating, or does that require a different product?
Yes you can , apply a spray of either to the surface after you wipe the DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish off with a rinseless dampened towel as a drying aid.