One Step Paint Correction (For Beginners)

Does the thought of paint correction intimidate you? IT'S NOT AS HARD AS YOU THINK!

In this video Todd takes someone from picking up their first polisher to professional level polishing in just a few hours time!

Learn in real time as Todd corrects technique issues, addresses common paint polishing mistakes and answers Jake's questions as he experiences polishing challenges for the first time. Todd also finds mistakes as Jake learns and shows how to self-check your work.

Our goal in this video is to help you realize that polishing your own car is something ANYONE can tackle right at home! (when you have the right instruction, tools and supplies) The thought of paint correction is typically more intimidating than actually doing it!

We cover everything you'll need, including equipment, polish, tape, techniques and what you should and shouldn't expect out of a single stage paint correction.

Our instructional resources are also always available to you for free right here on our YouTube channel. If you're looking to dive deeper down the rabbit hole, check out the ESOTERIC Elite Detailer Academy at https://www.esotericdetailedu.com.

You can find all ESOTERIC products along with the tools and products shown in the video at our store where we've curated the best collection of detailing supplies that will help you get the job done correctly -https://www.esotericcarcare.com

What we used in this video -

Kamoi Auto Detailing Tape
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Rupes LHR15 Bigfoot Mark V Auto Polisher
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Rupes LHR75E Mini Bigfoot
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Sonax Perfect Finish
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Rupes DA Yellow Polishing Pad Bulk Pack - Save 20% (5 Pads)
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The Rag Company EAGLE EDGELESS 350 Microfiber Towel
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:24 I found someone who MIGHT be qualified to teach me
2:56 Going over the steps of a single stage polish
4:25 Mechanics of polishing (starting on a flat surface)
11:16 What to expect from your paint
13:47 Jake's first time polishing paint
16:25 Beginner mistakes and adjustments to make
19:47 Todd turns Jake loose!
20:11 Taping tips
25:05 Polishing Contours
30:04 Jake's first contour polishing
36:36 How to polish narrow corners
39:50 Building confidence in yourself (Todd's feedback on Jake's first sections)
42:53 Finding mistakes (inspecting your work)
44:23 50/50's - Visualizing the results (it's all relative to the rest of the car!)
46:39 Places where a 3" polisher is better
48:20 How to use a 3" polisher
51:06 How many pads and towels to use (DON'T SKIMP!)
53:42 Polishing time lapse
54:13 Visual feedback (surprise, Jake isn't as good as Todd...)
55:03 Why we tape delicate areas (real life example)
56:25 Jake's thoughts after a few hours of polishing
57:14 "The light of truth" - Todd's feedback on the finished job
58:10 Jake's thoughts after completing his first paint correction
59:10 Final thoughts, links and resources
1:00:11 JAKE MISSED A SPOT!
1:00:32 Outro

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