Hey man, I’m not a detailer yet but I’m planning on starting it part-time. I subscribed to your channel because I really liked how you respond to pretty much everyone and also because your videos aren’t over-edited. (And of course because you look a like a good person.) One recommendation I have is working on your sound quality. I noticed that you’re now using a mic but your voice is still not quite loud enough and there is a lot of background noise. Please don’t let this discourage you and keep making those videos regardless. Good work! Will continue to support!
Because I’m in a dealership doing trades, I typically cut and polish headlights for the sake of speed. If the lens need more than that in order to be presentable I also use a sanding block with sandpaper 600/1200/1500/2000/3000 then polish. %90 of the time cutting is sufficient. No doubt your method is more professional and longer lasting … thanks for the video it’s good for me to be reminded of the professional way to do things. Cheers 🍻
A Palm sander, car looks really good. I would have started with a 1000 grit then use a 2000 grit to take out the 1000 grit sanding marks then finish off with the 3000 grit. Then polished and sealed. If you getting the results the customer want then that’s all that matters.
20-30 min max!!?? I do restorations and it takes me two hours every vehicle start to finish. Wet sand by hand polish and seal. How you doing both headlights so fast?
Thanks for watching bro🫡 So my process is pretty much the same I use 1000 or 1500 grit then 3000 then polish and add sealant. I do the same thing to both headlights at the same time so when I’m done with one I’m done with the other. Also sometimes I’ll use my drill attachment to do the sanding (just be careful and tape everything off). Some cases are worse than others that being said the longest I’ve ever took was 45min-1hr max. I hope this helps
@ crazy lol most of my work I start with the same grits as you.. sometimes I need to go down and rarely have to go down to 320. All by hand but for some reason from start to finish on site it’s at least 2 hours. That’s from greeting the customer, taping, taking before photos, doing the work taking the after photos and cleaning up. Next time I’ll have to see how long my sanding process is actually taking. I’ve done work with the drill but haven’t in a long while. Mainly because my drill batteries don’t last long enough and I can’t keep up with the cost of the 3M disks. Too expensive.
@@MichaelBrianInc lol I didn’t factor in the meet and greet. So yea I guess 2 hrs would make since especially if you get into a good convo with the client
@ lol ok yeah bc I’m like geez one hour or less on site that’s crazy for the same process I do! Question, how is the price point you have it at working for you? I’m down in FL so I guess it’s a similar area market to yours as here there’s such a mix of people and communities… I charge more. Between $120-140. I’ve done OK however price among other objections seems to be very common to hear. I’m wondering if it’s worth coming down slightly and what the sweet spot might be at near me. Orlando here.
Hey man, I’m not a detailer yet but I’m planning on starting it part-time. I subscribed to your channel because I really liked how you respond to pretty much everyone and also because your videos aren’t over-edited. (And of course because you look a like a good person.) One recommendation I have is working on your sound quality. I noticed that you’re now using a mic but your voice is still not quite loud enough and there is a lot of background noise.
Please don’t let this discourage you and keep making those videos regardless. Good work! Will continue to support!
Thanks fam I'm still playing around with this mic ill definitely look into it thanks for the input and welcome to the fam!🫡
Nicely done!
Thanks bro🫡
Because I’m in a dealership doing trades, I typically cut and polish headlights for the sake of speed. If the lens need more than that in order to be presentable I also use a sanding block with sandpaper 600/1200/1500/2000/3000 then polish. %90 of the time cutting is sufficient. No doubt your method is more professional and longer lasting … thanks for the video it’s good for me to be reminded of the professional way to do things. Cheers 🍻
Thanks bro🫡💯 Most of the time they just want them clear they could care less the process. Only thing you missing is some protection
I use 1500 ->2000 -> 3000 then compound with a wool pad and polish with a black pad. Been working for me for years.
That’s what’s up bro. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it💪🏾
A Palm sander, car looks really good. I would have started with a 1000 grit then use a 2000 grit to take out the 1000 grit sanding marks then finish off with the 3000 grit. Then polished and sealed. If you getting the results the customer want then that’s all that matters.
Facts bro. In some case I do that tho. Thanks for watching fam🫡
@@D.B.K.mobiledetailing always boss
The drill actually creates a heat mark on the center usually when you dont pay attention 3:25
Yea the drill is like using a rotary.
I throw the rupes x-cut sanding discs (wet) on a 3in polisher (12mm) and knock it out quick. I do 1500>3000k then polish with the 3 in DA. Nice video!
Thanks for watching fam. Where you get the discs from?
@@D.B.K.mobiledetailing I pick mine up from detailed image online. Probably other places too on google.
Looks good bro I use a drill and same plastic stuff it works
Great instructional video
Thanks for watching bro🫡 💯
20-30 min max!!?? I do restorations and it takes me two hours every vehicle start to finish. Wet sand by hand polish and seal.
How you doing both headlights so fast?
Thanks for watching bro🫡 So my process is pretty much the same I use 1000 or 1500 grit then 3000 then polish and add sealant. I do the same thing to both headlights at the same time so when I’m done with one I’m done with the other. Also sometimes I’ll use my drill attachment to do the sanding (just be careful and tape everything off). Some cases are worse than others that being said the longest I’ve ever took was 45min-1hr max. I hope this helps
@ crazy lol most of my work I start with the same grits as you.. sometimes I need to go down and rarely have to go down to 320. All by hand but for some reason from start to finish on site it’s at least 2 hours. That’s from greeting the customer, taping, taking before photos, doing the work taking the after photos and cleaning up.
Next time I’ll have to see how long my sanding process is actually taking.
I’ve done work with the drill but haven’t in a long while. Mainly because my drill batteries don’t last long enough and I can’t keep up with the cost of the 3M disks. Too expensive.
@@MichaelBrianInc lol I didn’t factor in the meet and greet. So yea I guess 2 hrs would make since especially if you get into a good convo with the client
@ lol ok yeah bc I’m like geez one hour or less on site that’s crazy for the same process I do!
Question, how is the price point you have it at working for you? I’m down in FL so I guess it’s a similar area market to yours as here there’s such a mix of people and communities… I charge more. Between $120-140. I’ve done OK however price among other objections seems to be very common to hear. I’m wondering if it’s worth coming down slightly and what the sweet spot might be at near me. Orlando here.
I’m trying to find the grit things you have on Amazon can you send me the link
Thanks for watching this is the link amzn.to/3ThGUqB
But you’re way quicker and better
Oh definitely. I use to use the drill as well until I got my 3inch polisher I figured I put it to use as much as possible and thanks for watching fam🫡
@@D.B.K.mobiledetailing yessir keep pushing famo
I had call u the other day check on u big dog