TUTORIAL BASIC POLES BAGI PEMULA

Summary

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to basic car polishing, focusing on essential steps and techniques rather than detailed work. The presenter introduces various abrasives, including DMS sandpapers praised for their durability and water resistance. It covers polishing compound applications, using different pads and polishers, and adjusting speed and pressure for optimal results. The tutorial highlights the importance of proper technique and product selection to remove imperfections and achieve a glossy finish. With product recommendations, including DMS items, the video emphasizes efficient and cost-effective polishing methods for impressive results.

Takeaways

• 😀 Basic car polishing is different from detailing, focusing on essential techniques for after-repair finishes.
• 😀 Sandpaper (Amplas) comes in different standards, such as Gis (Japan), Viva (Europe), ANSI (USA), and Gost (Russia), with European standard sandpaper being used here.
• 😀 Wet sanding with sandpaper grits between 2000 and 3000 is recommended for smoothing and removing imperfections after repainting.
• 😀 For polishing, a combination of cutting, glossing, and glazing compounds is used, with each step having different levels of cutting and glossing power.
• 😀 The tutorial highlights the use of both large and mini-polishers to test the effectiveness of different polishing machines.
• 😀 Polishing pads come in various types, including hard and soft pads, and should be chosen based on the stage of the polishing process.
• 😀 DMS sandpaper and compounds are praised for their durability, with DMS products being particularly resistant to water, making them more effective during wet sanding.
• 😀 The process involves applying compound evenly at lower speeds (600 RPM) to spread it and increasing the speed (up to 3000 RPM) to finish the polish.
• 😀 Glazing compounds and soft pads are used in the final polishing step to achieve a high gloss finish without overheating the paint.
• 😀 Using high-quality products like those from DMS ensures better results, including improved gloss, reduced holograms, and a smoother surface.
• 😀 The final result shows a significant improvement in paint quality, with clear differences between untreated areas and those that were polished.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the tutorial?

The main focus of the tutorial is on basic car polishing after repainting, not detailing. The goal is to achieve a smooth, glossy finish on the surface.

What types of sandpaper are discussed in the tutorial?

The tutorial discusses various types of sandpaper, including those with standards from Japan (Gis), Europe (Viva), the US (ANSI), and Russia (Gost). The speaker uses DMS Orange Paper, which follows European standards.

Why is DMS Orange Paper recommended in the tutorial?

DMS Orange Paper is recommended because it has a latex backing that makes it resistant to tearing even when wet, and it lasts longer, with the speaker confirming it stays intact for up to a week in water.

What is the significance of wet sanding in this process?

Wet sanding is used to level out imperfections and reduce the appearance of scratches. It helps prevent the sandpaper from clogging and ensures smoother results, especially for finer grades like 2000, 2500, and 3000.

What are the stages of the polishing process described?

The stages of the polishing process include: Step 1 (Heavy cutting compound for major scratches), Step 2 (Ultra-fast cutting compound for more gloss), Step 3 (Glazing foam to enhance gloss and smoothness), and Step 4 (Final step with polishing to achieve maximum gloss).

What type of compounds are used in the process?

The compounds used include a heavy-duty cutting compound, an ultra-fast cutting compound, and a glazing foam. These compounds help cut through imperfections and improve the gloss of the surface.

What are the differences between the foam pads used in the tutorial?

The foam pads vary in hardness. The speaker uses harder pads for the cutting stages and softer pads for glazing and polishing. The pads also come in different sizes, like 7-inch and 5-inch, depending on the machine and surface area being worked on.

What is the purpose of the curve-edge foam pads mentioned in the tutorial?

The curve-edge foam pads are designed to prevent the machine from touching the newly applied paint directly, helping avoid damage to the soft paint surface during polishing.

What is the final result expected from this polishing process?

The final result is a glossy, smooth surface with a noticeable difference between the polished and unpolished areas. The speaker demonstrates how the polishing removes holograms and scratches, leaving a high-gloss finish.

What makes the DMS products stand out in terms of pricing and performance?

DMS products are highlighted for their affordability and premium quality. The speaker points out that DMS products, such as the Orange Paper, are priced much lower than competitors while offering superior performance, especially in wet sanding.