The Mother of All "How to Remove Swirls & Scratches for Novices" Thread!

[Junkman2008]

That's right boys and girls, The Junkman has went and made paint correction so easy, a caveman could do it! In the following videos, I cover the entire process from start to finish. The first two videos are worth their weight in gold for the information alone. I don't even start working on the paint until the third video but the amount of information I cover in the first two videos is priceless. Do NOT skip through them!

If you have ever been apprehensive about using a machine to rid your paint of scratches and swirls, you will definitely not be worried after watching this video series. I break it down to a level where a 10 year old can watch these videos and start fixing paint. The supplies and equipment that I use are readily available in the USA and abroad (for the most part). If you have a serious desire to finally fix your paint and about 1 hour and 54 minutes, then this video series is totally for you. After you have watched this series, you will not believe how easy I have made this.

So sit back and get out some popcorn, kick up your feet and enjoy. The Junkman is about to burst onto your screen in a way that only the Junkman can!


Here are your before and after shots, which won't make a lot of sense until you have watched the videos, especially when you see how the number "2" ended up in the paint!


BEFORE...




AFTER!






Part 1 - Hey boys and girls! Finally, a video series that takes the process of paint correction from the beginning to the end (from claying to waxing). Although I do not apply any wax at the end, I cover everything else in detail. This series is 1 hour and 54 minutes long so that should give you an idea as to how much detail I go into.

In this first video, I talk in detail about exactly what paint correction is. I also go into detail about the polishing technique you should use as well as the best product on the market that you should buy. I cover other topics too so just sit back and kick up your feet. This video is 15 minutes and 7 seconds long.

Part 2 - In this video, I go into detail about exactly what I use to remove the paint damage within this video series. I name and visually show every piece of equipment as well as all of the products necessary to do paint correction. In some cases, I even offer up a location where you can find the products that I use. I talk about why I chose to use the products that I use as well as what I don't use. If you want a list of these items, WATCH THIS VIDEO.

Part 3 - Okay, in this video I identify the damage that we are going to repair. I even go as far to create some damage just to ensure that my paint will be more jacked up than your paint. I then go into detail about claying, and what it does for your finish. Last of all, I show how to assemble the PC-7424XP so that we can start the polishing process. The video following this video will be in high definition so that you can clearly see the damage and the effectiveness of my repair.

Part 4 - Because I wanted the viewers of this video to be able to see the results of the work that I did in high detail, I uploaded this video in high definition. That took 12 hours!

In this video, I actually go into the proper technique for polishing with the PC-7424XP, showing me using the machine properly. I show the polishes that I use, the pads that each polish is used on, how to work the polisher and how much polish should be used. I also talk about the importance of not using too much polish and clogging up the pores in the pads, which makes the whole process worthless. I go into the discussion of how long to work a polish and when to stop (after a polish flashes). I show which order the polishes are used and explain why you use them in that order.

One thing that I stress in this video is the importance of a solid technique. I talk about and show the technique that I use, as well as how to ensure that you are developing a solid technique. As I say often in this video series, "Technique trumps product 365, 24/7. No matter who's polishes you decide to use, none of them will work worth a darn if your technique sucks. Technique rules!

Conclusion - I recap my process and allow you into my mindset concerning paint correction and caring for your paint.

The Junkman

[hori]

I been fan since watching on youtube back in 2010 and bought my pc with adams kit after seeing your videos.

[Junkman2008]

Well thanks for watching sir!

[Bluehorseshoe]

Thanks for the awesome, detailed videos Junkman! Had me laughing out loud throughout your videos.
You are not only a great teacher, but a great entertainer.

And much appreciate you keep'n it real or "not faking the funk" as you say. And "A brother in his garage production" is brilliant. Thanks again and all the best.

[Junkman2008]

Thank you sir and thanks for watching.

[ykjones]

Semper Fi Junkman! Retired MGuns here with 22 years in the Corps. Excellent "PME"! Really enjoyed your videos and learned a lot and will certainly apply. Keep on chargin' Hard Charger! Thanks for posting.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by ykjones

Semper Fi Junkman! Retired MGuns here with 22 years in the Corps. Excellent "PME"! Really enjoyed your videos and learned a lot and will certainly apply. Keep on chargin' Hard Charger! Thanks for posting.

Semper Fi Brother and thanks for watching.

[lsturbointeg]

where i learned how to do my own paint correction...thanks JunkMan!

[Junkman2008]

Thank you sir.

[v3n0m]

Great videos. I have a question though. Meguiars has a lot of professional line machine polishes it seems. What's the difference between something like M205 and M9? They seem to have similar cut ratings. (More general the MXXX vs MX products)

Edit: nvm. Found an answer. The M105/205 are SMAT whereas the M9 is DAT. Seems like SMAT is newer/better.

[Junkman2008]

It's not a case of being newer or better, it's a case of one uses one technology to achieve results where the other uses a different technology. If you truly understand the difference between the two technologies, you will be able to choose which product is a better choice for the situation that you want to address and the way you want to go about getting the results that you desire.

There are 50 roads to Shineville and no way is the wrong way if the end result is what you desire. That's why you will never see me claiming that product A is better than product B WITHOUT giving you definitive proof. There are only so many detailing chemical manufacturing plants out there. You would be surprised how many of them make the same product with different names for different companies.

[TopEnd]

AMAZING DUDE!!!!!!! this thread may have just changed my whole life..

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by TopEnd

AMAZING DUDE!!!!!!! this thread may have just changed my whole life..

I would like to think that your paint feels the same way.

[M.FriedmanFast]

Friend,

I am an unabashed car fanatic and of course have developed a neurotic habit for detailing; this applies only to my stable and perhaps a pitiful friend or two who think it's a good idea to trot their exotic through the local car wash (and choose the "hand wash" as a rationalizing option). While I consider myself to be near-expert, I nonetheless watched your videos, and in addition to learning a few things thereby adding to my tool box per se, I often found myself hunched over in laughter. Your delivery is priceless. Your ability to demystify what most consider obscure knowledge, incredible. Thank you for your contribution to this forum, and indeed, thank you for your Service to this Country!

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by M.FriedmanFast

Friend,

I am an unabashed car fanatic and of course have developed a neurotic habit for detailing; this applies only to my stable and perhaps a pitiful friend or two who think it's a good idea to trot their exotic through the local car wash (and choose the "hand wash" as a rationalizing option). While I consider myself to be near-expert, I nonetheless watched your videos, and in addition to learning a few things thereby adding to my tool box per se, I often found myself hunched over in laughter. Your delivery is priceless. Your ability to demystify what most consider obscure knowledge, incredible. Thank you for your contribution to this forum, and indeed, thank you for your Service to this Country!

Thank you sir! I really appreciate the feedback.