HOW TO POLISH YOUR CAR: For Beginners & Enthusiasts (Step by Step)

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• JA

  @jamesosborn6358 · 6 years ago (edited) · pinned

  Soo I've been stupidly taking my new black Durango to the new auto carwash up the street cause it's convenient.  but now all I see is swirls galore and whatever wax coating (lava shield is what they call it) is visible on the glass so im sure it's thick across the whole vehicle... Any words of wisdom to remove this crap so I can compound and polish the swirls out? Planning on ceramic coating it when I get it all cut and clean... Awesome vid btw it's giving me alot of confidence in a harbor freight DA and my ability... TIA for any advice!

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• HO

  @homerthompson6028 · 6 years ago

  1. wash - washes off surface dirt<br>2. clay - gets off embedded dirt in paint<br>3. compound - gets out big scratches and very dull paint (can be skipped if car has smaller scratches and newer paint)<br>4. polish - makes the car shine<br>5. wax - protects the car paint

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• NA

  @napamoonlight9997 · 5 years ago

  Thank you for saying &quot;gals&quot; because I am a grandma getting ready to tackle an older Subaru, with your help. &nbsp;Like another commenter, I have watched multiple videos on this but yours gives more detailed content and more visuals. &nbsp;THANKS MUCH.

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• RA

  @raymondtuckerjr1886 · 6 years ago

  BY FAR....the BEST paint correction/instructional videos on YouTube.....so many spend the video building monuments to THEIR skills. So refreshing to encounter some humility and some appreciate for &quot;everyman&quot;....I&apos;m subscribing RIGHT now....hoping for similar experiences. Thank you.

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• KE

  @kelly806 · 4 years ago

  Great video. I can&apos;t tell you how many times I stood in Harbor Freight and tried to determine what I needed to polish our cars. This video explained it all. Thanks!!!

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• MR

  @Mr.BustaNutt · 6 years ago

  I finally found a video where they dont skip the product and how they do it, thank you man 🙏🏻

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• DA

  @danieljames9253 · 8 months ago

  I watched this years ago but one of the most underrated videos on detailing. Master the basics in all walks of life. Ty

• SA

  @SaskGirlLovesToFish · 5 years ago

  I&apos;ve been learning and trying products over the last couple years, detailing my truck. The tip you gave about always wiping in one direction was something that I didn&apos;t know. All this time I have been wiping in a circular motion and undoubtedly undoing some of the work that I&apos;ve been doing. Thanks

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• GR

  @GrimmReaper1093 · 5 years ago

  I’ve watched your video multiple times. It has made it easier for me to get my show truck, cleaned up and stand out. Thank you

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• CI

  @cic8006 · 4 years ago

  Thank you for including us girls!!! We love detailing just as much as you guys do to! so yeah you are the first one to include us.

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• AW

  @awildmeow · 2 years ago

  I feel included when you say guys and girls as a girl. Ty for helping me polish my car 🚗💨

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• DO

  @doug960 · 6 years ago

  Just purchased a black car. I knew it would be a lot of work, but I&apos;ve been reading and studying up on detailing for the better part of a year before I try to remove the swirls. The amount of knowledge you can accumulate on something seemingly as simple as cleaning a car is staggering.

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