Polishing: OMG WHAT HAPPENED TO...

**02blackout** · 01-04-2010, 03:32 PM

A 2X2 FOOT AREA USING OVERLAPPING, SLOW PASSES?!!?

This dude is prob the worlds best detailer so he must be doing SOMETHING right?!
Is this because he has an orbital polisher and needs to go at a faster pace to prevent burning the paint???? He like literally applies heavy pressure and scrubs the paint?!?!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkXKyxv5n3Y]YouTube - Miracle Detail machine polishing Bugatti Veyron[/video]

**agpatel** · 01-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Looks like Paul is using a finishing pad, and working it in...cant really tell...that jerking action action actually gives you a little more cut to help get some RIDS out a little better...with a rotary you can work a larger area compared to a PC because of the speed the polish breaks down.

**Lasthope05** · 01-04-2010, 03:55 PM

I dont see anything really wrong. Different techniques for different people. I looks to me like he is only moving around fast a bit to initially spread the polish and then he makes a slow pass over it. Also when he is working near the A pillar that fast movement is to prevent any unnecessary heating and burning of the edges(The A pillar, hood, door and fender all meet there.)

**dragster** · 01-04-2010, 04:08 PM

Lets see him detail a 10 year old car that has never been waxed. Do you really think that car need a detail?

**trencher7** · 01-04-2010, 04:42 PM

If I ever graduate to use one of these instead of a DA, I would like to know how easy it is to burn paint and what you need to avoid it.

**DLB** · 01-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by dragster

Lets see him detail a 10 year old car that has never been waxed. Do you really think that car need a detail?

Look through his gallery and you will find a few 10+ year old cars.
Miracle Detail - Car detailing - Paintwork Correction

Yes, a brand new Bugatti could have very well needed a detail. Swirls happen to all cars. Just because he happens to have a client base that includes a lot of 6 figure cars, doesn't mean he isn't very good at what he does.

DLB

**Lasthope05** · 01-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by trencher7

If I ever graduate to use one of these instead of a DA, I would like to know how easy it is to burn paint and what you need to avoid it.

Its actually hard and takes a lot to burn paint but its easy to abrade the edges.

**frosty** · 01-04-2010, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by trencher7

If I ever graduate to use one of these instead of a DA, I would like to know how easy it is to burn paint and what you need to avoid it.

I would suggest you find a junk panel. Work on it and see how long it takes to get through. I had a red mustang panel. I worked on it for on and off for a month. I did things such as scratching it with Brillo but it wore through faster than I would have thought. I think I worked it 5 to 10 sessions like I would a normal panel and actually got through it.

But this would give you a good idea though. Also, I recommend using tape around edges and seams.

**dragster** · 01-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Very good marketing team. I dont believe a Bugatti will need a detail from a dealer.

**Rsurfer** · 01-04-2010, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by 02blackout

A 2X2 FOOT AREA USING OVERLAPPING, SLOW PASSES?!!?

This dude is prob the worlds best detailer so he must be doing SOMETHING right?!
Is this because he has an orbital polisher and needs to go at a faster pace to prevent burning the paint???? He like literally applies heavy pressure and scrubs the paint?!?!

- Miracle Detail machine polishing Bugatti Veyron

First of all that is not an orbital buffer...it's a makita rotary. And yes Paul is a well know detailer...so I guess he knows what he is doing.