- What's up everybody?
Welcome to Chemical Guys detail garage.
Do you guys want your car to look its best as possible
or you just want to know how to properly remove
those scratches and swirls
that give your car that awful look?
Well stay tuned for today's video.
We're going to show you the proper way
to choose the right product and also how to properly use it.
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Since every vehicle is different
it means that every vehicle is going
to need a different regimen when it comes to polishing.
So today we've set aside all of our pads
as well as our polishes to show you guys
which one to use and when to use it.
So we'll start off with the pads here
and we have them lined up in their aggresiveness.
And starting down here we have our yellow pad
which is designed to remove deep scratches and swirls
or heavy oxidation and this is something that you'd use
with a heavy compound such as V32 or V34.
Then moving on down the line
we have our orange Hex-Logic pad
which is where we start off with typically.
It's our go-to pad and we like to use this with V36
which is a cutting polish and this combination
typically removes moderate scratches and swirls
which is average vehicles have or most commonly seen
and it's also just a great baseline
whether you need to go up or you can go down,
step down your polishes.
And then you move down the line
with your green Hex-Logic pad
which is for more sensitive paint or for a finer cut polish.
And then we have a white Hex-Logic pad for our final polish
which we typically use with V38
and this is just going to jewel the paint.
It removes any kind of marring or tiger striping
to really enhance the depth of the vehicle.
And then lastly we have our three finishing pads
which is going to be for applying glaze, sealant or waxes.
Just very soft pads that you use on the low speed setting
with your dual-action polisher.
Just spread a very fine coat of your favorite glaze,
sealant or wax and this is gonna save you time,
effort and as well as product.
Now over here, we've also set up our V Line of polishes
starting with the most aggressive V32
which cuts through deep scratches and swirls,
heavy oxidation or any kind of really deep imperfections.
And then you can refine it using V34
which is a hybrid compound
which means it starts off aggressive
and then it diminishes into a finer polish.
And then again we have our V36 which is a cutting polish
which is again where we're going to start.
This is our baseline and it can remove
those very fine scratches and swirls
and typically is good for a one step polish.
And then lastly we have V38 which is our final polish
to really jewel the paint and bring out the gloss.
Now before we got started we already washed the vehicle
and clay barred it which removed
any of the embedded contamination.
In our previous video, Joey showed you guys
how to properly use a clay bar and also prep for polishing
so if you haven't checked it out, double back,
check out that video before we start our polishing job.
And now we're going to use Wipe Out
which removes any kind of last oils or residue
before we start our polishing job
just so we can get a for sure clean result
and also so there's nothing left on the surface
but to begin here we also have two of our machines over here
and we're just gonna go over what they are
and how to use them and also when to use them.
We have a rotary polisher
which means it only rotates on one axis
and then also a dual action polisher
which has two axis meaning it rotates
and then also oscillates around that rotation.
This is safer, newbie polishers or novice polishers
and also this is going to be the only way
that you can spread your glazes, sealant and waxes
because even when you're using a rotary polisher
on a low speed setting, it still has a potential to cut
so if you're looking to spread glazes,
sealant, waxes by machine, a dual-action
or a random orbital is the way to go.
And again you'd use that with your soft finishing pad
and the lowest speed setting.
But for today we're going to be using
our orange Hex-Logic pad which I mentioned earlier
is going to be our baseline, where we're gonna start,
and also our V36.
So, before we get started with polishing,
lets use our Wipe Out to wipe away anything
that's on the surface whether it's body oils from your hands
or any kind of remaining clay lube
or any dirt from the surface.
This will clean away any remaining oils.
You can also do this at the end of your polishing job
just to ensure that there is no polish
or compound residue left on the surface
and this will make it easier for your next coating
or your glaze, sealant, wax combination
to bond to the surface because it'll be
completely clear and clear of debris.
And over here we have our TORQ15DA
which is a dual-action polisher
which again means that it oscillates and also rotates
on two different axis which is going to be great
for anyone who's new to polishing
or if you're working on sensitive paint work
or basically spreading out your favorite glaze,
sealant, wax combination and the reason for this
is because this dissipates heat a lot better
because it's not centralizing heat in one central area.
This reduces the chance of burning
or marring your paint work and then we're going to use
our orange Hex-Logic cutting pad.
Make sure it's centered as best as possible
and then V36 which is the polish
that we're going to be using for today.
This refines and diminishes a very fine layer of clear coat.
This removes those scratches and swirls
that you see in your paint giving you that spiderweb effect
which is very obvious on dark colors
such as the black car that we're working on today.
And we're gonna use about five dime-sized drops
or the size of one hex.
For every panel that we're working on
or every two by two panel at least.
And we'll spray it with pad conditioner
which moistens the pad and this reduces the dusting effect
but it also helps reduce some of the friction
so you can properly break down and give the polish
its work time without burning the paint or marring.
And we'll start by blotching it out on the paint
and then on the lowest speed setting
we're going to spread it out
and then on the highest speed setting
when you're using a dual-action polisher,
this is how we're actually going
to refine it and break down the polish.
So now I'll move over to the vehicle
and a pro tip is to always throw the cord over your shoulder
because as you're polishing it can lap up
against the vehicle causing light scratches
or even dents depending on how hard it hits the vehicle.
So just a precaution put it over your shoulder
or behind you so you're not harming the vehicle.
And now we're going to start
by blotching it out on the surface,
working in about a two by two foot section
which is about the width of your shoulders.
And I like to work from the center out
this way I'm not leaning over the vehicle
as much as possible so that we can, again,
prevent harming the vehicle.
And as you see here we also taped off this area
and the reason for that is because
this vehicle has a clear bra on the front end
and we don't want to polish that
because one it could stain it and two
it could either cause it to peel or lift
so we've back masked it so that it doesn't
have the potential of harming it
and we've also split the hood here
just to give you guys a before and after,
that little 50/50 transformation.
But now we're going to use the lowest speed setting
to spread this out, but before we get started
I just want to keep a few things in mind
and that is to always keep the pad flat.
When using a dual-action polisher
you only want to use about the weight of your hand
and maybe a little bit more.
You'll hear the tone change in the machine
but also you want to make sure
that the pad is always spinning.
This way you know that you're actually removing material
and breaking down your polish
because if you put too much pressure on there
or if you have too much angle,
it'll cause the pad to stall and stop
and basically what that means is it's not going to be doing
any kind of correction.
It's basically just going to be vibrating in one area
which is going to be a waste of time.
You're not gonna get the results that you're looking for.
So again, keep it flat and also whichever hand,
you're a left handed or right handed,
you want to make sure that your guiding hand is back here
and this is going to help it from tilting side to side
and again this will help you kinda keep it flat.
And then this hand is what's going to keep it nice
and pressure on there and also can help
to make sure you're doing the right job.
So now again on the low speed setting
we're gonna spread this out
and then the high speed setting,
which is going to be speed setting six on this machine,
we're actually gonna break it down
and refine that clear coat.
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So as you see the polish has gone basically clear.
What I recommend doing is to give it
about three or four passes and that'll be about enough time
for it to break down and go translucent.
And then get one final pass just to make sure
there's nothin' left on the surface
and now we'll take a clean microfiber towel
and buff off the excess or anything that's left
on the surface and this way we can check our work.
It's always good to have soft or high quality towels
this way we're not inducing any minor scratches
or light hazing as we're wiping off
because it's a real pain when
you've polished the whole vehicle
and then as you're giving it your final wipe down
now you're leaving behind fine scratches.
So, again using a Workhorse towel
which is great for, you know, wiping off your polishes
or quick detail sprays or waterless washes.
This is that higher quality of detailing.
But already you can see there's a difference
between even the side that we just polished
and the side that we haven't polished
or the before and after because there's a light haze
which is just the collection of marring
and scratches and swirls and the way it absorbs the light,
it gives you this kinda gray or dull finish.
So, polishing not only removes the scratches, swirls,
water spots, but it also enhances the look of your vehicle
and on our dark colored car it adds that depth
and giving that flawless finish.
So now we're going to finish up this half
and then we can show you guys the before and after.
But that was just one simple product using V36.
You can also jewel it again when using the white pad and V38
which we'll probably do just to give you guys
a true transformation before and after
but it's gonna be that same process.
We're going to use the five dots
and then break it down completely
using the cross-hatching pattern.
And again, you want to cover about 50% of your last pass,
working at about one inch per second.
That's gonna be your arm speed
and it should look like a roll of coins as you're working.
So this way you know that you're completely breaking it down
softly and gently so that it gets the best finish
and also you're removing the same amount of clear coat
over the entire surface.
So after completing the polishing step
using V36 with an orange Hex-Logic pad,
we're going to refine the finish
which is going to be called a two-step polish.
Referring to that we're using V36 and V38.
So now I've already set up a five inch white Hex-Logic pad
which is going to be our final polishing pad
and we're going to use the V38
and again we're gonna shake up the bottle,
mixing up the whole solution together
and then the same dime-size dots.
We're gonna use about five of those.
And this just helps to bring out the gloss.
It takes away any of the tiger striping or marring
that you may have accumulated from polishing.
But the best way to avoid that is to, again,
keep the pad completely flat at all times,
watch your speed at and referring to your arm speed
as well as the machine speed.
And this will reduce the chances of marring it
or causing any kind of tiger stripes or holograms.
So we'll splotch it on the paint.
And again, working from the center out.
'Cause like I'd mentioned it's a better idea
than leaning over a surface that you've already polished.
Also if you're wearing baggy clothes
you wanna make sure that's not up against the vehicle
or if you're wearing a belt, do what I do
and I turn it off to the side
so the buckle is not going to have any chance
of coming in contact with the paint.
Again we'll spread this out and then we'll use
the lowest speed setting to give it the coat
and then we'll use the highest speed setting
to diminish it and then reveal the shine.
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So even by using a two step polish
you're still not gonna get 100% paint correction
but that's okay because on a car like this
where it has really deep scratches and swirls
or heavy water spots, you just want to get
as much of that off as possible.
This way you can add depth and restore that gloss.
But you want to keep in mind that every time you polish
you're removing a very fine layer of the clear coat
and it doesn't regrow and it doesn't regenerate
so by polishing the least amount as possible
this is going to help your paint last as long as it can
and the best way to avoid scratches and swirls
is obviously during the washing and drying process
you want to use as much foam as possible
to absorb any abrasive particles
and you also want to wipe in singular or a linear direction.
This way you're not creating swirls
which are very noticeable and very hard to polish out.
But a lot of people ask us, how long does a polish last
but it's not like a coating where it has a lifespan.
But basically it's the technique that you use.
This way that your vehicle will look as best as possible
without inducing any kind of harm or scratching the surface.
So now that this side of the vehicle is polished
or this side of the hood is polished,
we're gonna take the tape off and bring out the lights
and we'll take it outside to show you guys
the before and after but it's gonna be the same process
to restore the gloss on the rest of the vehicle
and the same process can be used on your guys' cars
whether it's a black car or any color car.
Truck, vehicle, anything basically,
to get the same look and the same gloss.
And also again, we're just gonna touch back on this.
Whenever you're working on anything that's vinyl
you want to make sure that you take the precaution
and tape it up.
Same thing for trim because they can stain very easily
and also this gives that really nasty look
so take the time and the patience to properly mask it off.
And again, same thing with your polishing.
It takes practice, it takes patience to get it right
but when it's done it looks fantastic.
So we're gonna take this car outside
to give you guys that true unveil but in the meantime
you guys can check out these products on our website,
chemicalguys.com or your local detail garage.
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Drop your comments down below for future videos
and stay tuned for the coating process
where we show you how to properly protect
your vehicle after it's been polished.
And we'll see you guys next time.
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