Australian here. What a great instructional video! Thanks. For some reason I've been able to escape doing this sort of thing to the vehicles I've had over the decades but now is crunch time and your methodical and fulsome explanations are great.
Thanks for making this video, this video is definitely a confidence builder and a easy to follow instruction guide on how to remove scratches, and wax and polish my car without the fear of ruining my paint job. Much appreciated!
Man, all I have to say is what a fantastic video! The way you explained everything as to why it is important and more beneficial to do **this instead of that** and how you showed us that you don't need a $400+ polisher to do the same thing a $170 polisher can do just as well. I was just looking for a reference video using those paint chip repair pens and I came across your video I felt like I was right there learning how to fix those scratches. You did an amazing job my friend keep up the great work!
I've watch ALOT of paint repair vids in the last 2 days and this was one of the best, succinct and accessible info, well explained, good camera, test , and setup, and the results speak for themselves. I can confidently now say I'm ready to fuck up my car.
Those Magic white sponges work great on interiors. Cleaning the steering wheel, center colums, dash, seats and doors etc. oh and tires too. You can get a box of them for a $1 at Dolllar Tree. Your videos are excellent, Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I discovered these videos at the perfect time since I'm having to restore 3 of my vehicles and do some work on my mom's car too. I'm only 33 view in and have actually learned a few things already so, again, Thanks Milan!
Nice! This is the first time I've watched someone do any sort of paintwork repair through sanding and polishing. I feel now after watching this video, I can perform this process as well! Thx for posting!
I just got a new used car. All the cars I have bought were used and this one is the most expensive of them and I plan to care for it more. Actually I just learned that the swirl marks don't belong to a car. I'm so happy to learn more from you and the other youtubers. So thank you for sharing knowledge.
my first car was used; from a dealership but 2 years later i finally got it corrected at least 80% of it using some great consumer products like Meguiars line of products their ultimate compound and polish are great, even liquid wax, washing daily is fun and people often ask me if it's new lol
@@jorgenvonstrangle000 oh I wait for the dry spring days to wash my car. At the moment the road is wet and muddy so it is pointless to wash before everything dries up. But thanks for the advice!
That's what one side of my car looks like after scuffing into a low brick wall..Besides that, I have badly faded paint where clear coat has removed on different areas of the car. I can't afford to have the work done professionally so I'm gonna have a go at diy. Your video is easy to understand and explained well. Feeling a bit nervous but hopefully I can achieve good results.
i just bought a 10 year old minivan at a great price because, oh, maybe 60% of the total paint on the whole van looks like that part of that altima lol. i bought paint touchup sprays, brushes, pens, a buffer, different compounds. ive never done this before and this van is quite a big job but im so glad videos like this exist to help people do things like this. im sure i wont get it anywhere near perfect but im sure gonna try.
Watched this whole video and enjoyed it! There's a scratch on my Benz that drives me mad and now I feel confident suggesting this how-to video to my husband. 👍
Excellent...gives a dummy like me confidence to know I can fix scratches.. really just knowing how...and the video reall makes it clear and simple,,,,great!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The magic eraser worked great for my door. A 🛒 had hit my black car door and it didn’t really scratch it .. it more or less left a rather large “scrub” or “scuff” mark and that magic eraser took it right off without causing more scrubs or scuffs. Followed it up with some wax and ya can’t even tell anything ever hit it.
I got a quote from a body shop claiming they would have to remove all panels, repaint, blend, and rebuff, for a total of $2000. Clearly based on this video that quote is absurd, and wrong. Thanks for showing this.
I just bought a new used truck and have been buying all kinds of detailing equipment. I want to take care of this truck. The only thing I need to get at this point is the polisher and the compound. My truck had a pinstripe on eat and the dealer removed it but never buffed it out. I am scared to death to use the polisher as I have never used one before. I just don't want to cause any damage. A common complaint with the M15 is that the power is weak. I don't want to spend double for something but I also don't want to buy something where I'll need to upgrade either. Part of me says just pay the extra money and be done with it. Anyway, great video. Thanks.
Dude thank God for this video! U got a subscriber. Great explanation, walk through, showed ur products, excellent. Im amazed at how well u explained everything. Keep up the great work.
damn why this guy doesn't have million subscribers. Good content very informative and clear, he is a very good speaker and nice video quality. thanks a lot
if you can feel it with your fingernail, the scratches won’t come out no matter how much you buff. If you overbuff you will remove too much mil thickness in the clear and can potentially burn through!
@@dannyhowarth4571 exactly, as far as the scratch didnt pierce through the clear coat it can be removed by wet sanding.Sometimes the scratch is quite deep and you can feel it but it doesnt mean it pierced through.Most people believe that whenever some white scratch appears on a dark car that its the primer hence they assume the car needs to be repainted.Even a scratch in the clear coat will appear white; its always worth trying and wet sanding.
Yep, the often repeated fingernail advice is pretty meaningless, totally depends on how deep your clear is. Spray the scratch with water and if it disappears for a moment you're probably in luck. As you say, the white you see is usually just the clear coat scattering the light, just like crystal clear ice will turn white if you scratch it with a rock.
Great video and detail. I just bought a 2013 car with light scratches all over and several paint chips that I'm going to try and touch up. Watching this video well help me out a lot.
This is great information!! I have a 10 year old black truck - the paint needs some love. I think from what you have showed me, I should be able to significantly improve it. Thanks!! :)
I never even CONSIDERED using a magic eraser! I wonked my mirror coming out of the garage the other day, and transferred a nice line of white onto the mirror... magic eraser took that gunk right off, and with a little work and wax after you'd never even know I was a dummy!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT MAGIC ERASER TIP!! I hit a pylon with a near brand new 2019 Rogue yesterday, I thought it was scratches, but I think it's just the paint from the pylon.
Thank you so much I buy and sell cars stuff like that puts me off buying them but knowing can pretty much get rid of them with stuff I have already is a amazing thank you 🙏
This video is awesome! You gave options and shown the difference between those options and explained everything in great detail what to do and why you can do it that way. Thank you!!!!
Thank you, I had a shopping cart scratch my car to the clearcoat and I was able to completely get rid of it by wet sanding Luckily I also have a Griot Garage orbital sander and you can't even tell it was scratched anymore after polishing.
I feel so stupid for scraping a decorative rock in a Mcdonald's parking lot that was covered by snow next to the parking lot exit. Couldn't see it. Now the bottom of my passenger side is all scratched up.
really appreciate the video Milan. With the sandpaper paper method removing the clear coat - will the polish or wax replace that level of protection? or will that section be primarily 'exposed' without a clear coat moving forward?
I have a harbor freight DA polisher . Probably not near the quality, but for using it like twice a year, it saves a lot of elbow grease. Definitely better than hand polishing!
THIS HELPED SO MUCH thank you, really Imma do this tomorrow I was leaving work and accidentally scratched my car against the rail where people store carts so I got red paint from the rail on my car door
well done brother, and yes this is the best scratch removal video in youtube still, even the big dudes did not made a great video like this so far in 2022 , thank you very much
Dang, wish I had a friend who could do this on the side for a few extra $$$. I got scrape on my bumper thanks to someone in a parking lot who didn't leave a note.
Hey Milan "Thanks" for showing the alternative to the Rupes, AND for showing exactly how a DA polisher works (i never knew) I thought i HAD to have either a Rupes or Meguiars to do my car once or twice a year - Good on you young fella - maybe theres even a cheaper alternative to polishes ?
This is a good example and advice. What is a good way to figure out if a scratch can be cut out of the clearcoat vs. it needing to be re-painted in some way?
Can you generally see the scratch, or do you need good lighting or a particular angle to see it? If you can stand back a few feet and just look at the scratch, you can't fix it
Thanks!
Happy to help! Thank you for your support Paul.
i can barely express how precisely this video answered all my questions about "buffing it out." thanks for the quality content.
My pleasure! Cheers
Australian here. What a great instructional video! Thanks. For some reason I've been able to escape doing this sort of thing to the vehicles I've had over the decades but now is crunch time and your methodical and fulsome explanations are great.
Anyone else know how to do this already but enjoys watching?! 🙋🏽♂️ great video!!
Still super satisfying to watch 😉
No sorry I fidnt know and still a little confused, 8m super new to this. I have a evo5 and need this doing to it.
That tool is only for light scratch...this guy don't know what he is talking about..
@@maxblazer593 um it's for what he showed you it's for you idiot
No :(
Should I start with 1000 grit as a beginner? Doing it by hand... dont trust the polisher. Or should I start with 800? Then move up to 3000?
The best scratch removal video I have watched of many
This is the best scratch removal video on UA-cam. Your explanation and commentary are fantastic. Thank you.
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Yeah , your awesome and happy to watch you explain in detail:-)
Indeed….nice job. Great advice, well presented.
Thanks for making this video, this video is definitely a confidence builder and a easy to follow instruction guide on how to remove scratches, and wax and polish my car without the fear of ruining my paint job. Much appreciated!
Man, all I have to say is what a fantastic video! The way you explained everything as to why it is important and more beneficial to do **this instead of that** and how you showed us that you don't need a $400+ polisher to do the same thing a $170 polisher can do just as well. I was just looking for a reference video using those paint chip repair pens and I came across your video I felt like I was right there learning how to fix those scratches. You did an amazing job my friend keep up the great work!
I've watch ALOT of paint repair vids in the last 2 days and this was one of the best, succinct and accessible info, well explained, good camera, test , and setup, and the results speak for themselves. I can confidently now say I'm ready to fuck up my car.
This what I’ve been telling myself😂😂
Those Magic white sponges work great on interiors. Cleaning the steering wheel, center colums, dash, seats and doors etc. oh and tires too. You can get a box of them for a $1 at Dolllar Tree. Your videos are excellent, Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I discovered these videos at the perfect time since I'm having to restore 3 of my vehicles and do some work on my mom's car too. I'm only 33 view in and have actually learned a few things already so, again, Thanks Milan!
Nice! This is the first time I've watched someone do any sort of paintwork repair through sanding and polishing. I feel now after watching this video, I can perform this process as well! Thx for posting!
Giing to do it on my own car now! This video gives confidence!
The after results look so nice
I just got a new used car. All the cars I have bought were used and this one is the most expensive of them and I plan to care for it more. Actually I just learned that the swirl marks don't belong to a car. I'm so happy to learn more from you and the other youtubers. So thank you for sharing knowledge.
my first car was used; from a dealership but 2 years later i finally got it corrected at least 80% of it using some great consumer products like Meguiars line of products their ultimate compound and polish are great, even liquid wax, washing daily is fun and people often ask me if it's new lol
@@jorgenvonstrangle000 oh I wait for the dry spring days to wash my car. At the moment the road is wet and muddy so it is pointless to wash before everything dries up. But thanks for the advice!
Thanks, you presented the best video by far on how to fix scratches. You seem to be a very smart guy !
"Got hit by that stupid pylon" damn those pylons that lay in wait and hit us.
That's what one side of my car looks like after scuffing into a low brick wall..Besides that, I have badly faded paint where clear coat has removed on different areas of the car. I can't afford to have the work done professionally so I'm gonna have a go at diy. Your video is easy to understand and explained well. Feeling a bit nervous but hopefully I can achieve good results.
Holy smokes!! I was going to take my "new" car to get the scratches out, and now I can just do it myself. Grantastic video!!
Glad it helped! I'm happy to hear that 👍
Fantastic video, love how it is split up into sections based on how much time and effort one would want to put in.
Glad you liked it!
And money...?
i just bought a 10 year old minivan at a great price because, oh, maybe 60% of the total paint on the whole van looks like that part of that altima lol. i bought paint touchup sprays, brushes, pens, a buffer, different compounds. ive never done this before and this van is quite a big job but im so glad videos like this exist to help people do things like this. im sure i wont get it anywhere near perfect but im sure gonna try.
im so sick of stationary pilons always trying to crash into me..
Right XD lowkey an outstanding issue in America
Accidentally....
More driving, less texting!
Elite Kumite Australia happened to me just as I was driving away from a $60 valet 😂😂
@@Blizzard_Bliss This guy sounds Canadian though eh.
Watched this whole video and enjoyed it! There's a scratch on my Benz that drives me mad and now I feel confident suggesting this how-to video to my husband. 👍
Excellent...gives a dummy like me confidence to know I can fix scratches..
really just knowing how...and the video reall makes it clear and simple,,,,great!
Recently picked up some scratches from 4 wheeling my daily pickup. So excited to try this out. Great video.
Really great video man, been looking this topic up for weeks, this was the best yet
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
The magic eraser worked great for my door. A 🛒 had hit my black car door and it didn’t really scratch it .. it more or less left a rather large “scrub” or “scuff” mark and that magic eraser took it right off without causing more scrubs or scuffs. Followed it up with some wax and ya can’t even tell anything ever hit it.
I got a quote from a body shop claiming they would have to remove all panels, repaint, blend, and rebuff, for a total of $2000. Clearly based on this video that quote is absurd, and wrong. Thanks for showing this.
I just bought a new used truck and have been buying all kinds of detailing equipment. I want to take care of this truck. The only thing I need to get at this point is the polisher and the compound. My truck had a pinstripe on eat and the dealer removed it but never buffed it out. I am scared to death to use the polisher as I have never used one before. I just don't want to cause any damage. A common complaint with the M15 is that the power is weak. I don't want to spend double for something but I also don't want to buy something where I'll need to upgrade either. Part of me says just pay the extra money and be done with it. Anyway, great video. Thanks.
You rock dude! You are definitely in your element man! Another awesome Canadian! Thank you from Minnesota.
Wow... This is perhaps the best tutorial on fixing car paint scratches that I have ever came across. Awesome vid... Thanks man! :)
Thanks very much, really good to see the difference between what the different approaches achieve. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Finally. Is make a long time from your last video. Amazing job and keep going.
I’m so glad I found your video. I brushed against the garage door and had a long white scrape. Your magic eraser took it right off. Thank you
Glad it helped! Cheers
Dude thank God for this video! U got a subscriber. Great explanation, walk through, showed ur products, excellent. Im amazed at how well u explained everything. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Sergio! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video
damn why this guy doesn't have million subscribers. Good content very informative and clear, he is a very good speaker and nice video quality. thanks a lot
Almost always better to buy the tool instead of paying for labor. You learn a skill and have the tool forever
if you can feel it with your fingernail, the scratches won’t come out no matter how much you buff. If you overbuff you will remove too much mil thickness in the clear and can potentially burn through!
Not true at all 😆
@@dannyhowarth4571 exactly, as far as the scratch didnt pierce through the clear coat it can be removed by wet sanding.Sometimes the scratch is quite deep and you can feel it but it doesnt mean it pierced through.Most people believe that whenever some white scratch appears on a dark car that its the primer hence they assume the car needs to be repainted.Even a scratch in the clear coat will appear white; its always worth trying and wet sanding.
Yep, the often repeated fingernail advice is pretty meaningless, totally depends on how deep your clear is. Spray the scratch with water and if it disappears for a moment you're probably in luck.
As you say, the white you see is usually just the clear coat scattering the light, just like crystal clear ice will turn white if you scratch it with a rock.
This guy wants you to give you a cheap paint job and charge you $500
Not true my van had a very deep scratch and it's all gone
Glad to see you back on You Tube - Finally
This is the best of the self help videos I have seen
Thanks Richard! I'm happy to hear that
Thank you for your dedication to your craft and giving it to the UA-cam community
My pleasure Frank! Thank you for the kind words.
Great guy, i like how he does his tutorials. Thumbs up !
Great video and detail. I just bought a 2013 car with light scratches all over and several paint chips that I'm going to try and touch up. Watching this video well help me out a lot.
How'd it go for you? I also have a 2013 car. Black paint. And loads of light scratches everywhere. Not deep. Definitely a candidate for a buff job lol
Nice video and nice point made when you said the auto focus want on a spin trying to refocus👍👌
Easiest paint detailing video on UA-cam, good work man
I appreciate that!
This is great information!! I have a 10 year old black truck - the paint needs some love. I think from what you have showed me, I should be able to significantly improve it. Thanks!! :)
Happy to hear that! Good luck 🙌
I never even CONSIDERED using a magic eraser! I wonked my mirror coming out of the garage the other day, and transferred a nice line of white onto the mirror... magic eraser took that gunk right off, and with a little work and wax after you'd never even know I was a dummy!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT MAGIC ERASER TIP!! I hit a pylon with a near brand new 2019 Rogue yesterday, I thought it was scratches, but I think it's just the paint from the pylon.
Thank you so much I buy and sell cars stuff like that puts me off buying them but knowing can pretty much get rid of them with stuff I have already is a amazing thank you 🙏
I'm happy to help Richard! Cheers :)
This video is awesome! You gave options and shown the difference between those options and explained everything in great detail what to do and why you can do it that way. Thank you!!!!
Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you, you communicated everything really well. Now I just have to figure out what method to use. 🤔
Why would anyone dislike this video 🤦🏽♀️ like seriously 😒 must be other car youtubers feeling green. Great job 🙌🏽
Great video, nice job of doing the comparison side by side. Thanks.
Great video I like how simple you made this and also the tools pricing and everything else. Thank You 😊!
Happy to help! You're very welcome.
Thank you, I had a shopping cart scratch my car to the clearcoat and I was able to completely get rid of it by wet sanding Luckily I also have a Griot Garage orbital sander and you can't even tell it was scratched anymore after polishing.
I feel so stupid for scraping a decorative rock in a Mcdonald's parking lot that was covered by snow next to the parking lot exit. Couldn't see it. Now the bottom of my passenger side is all scratched up.
GREAT VIDEO. Easy to follow instructions and easy step ny step process. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO.
really appreciate the video Milan. With the sandpaper paper method removing the clear coat - will the polish or wax replace that level of protection? or will that section be primarily 'exposed' without a clear coat moving forward?
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to film and upload ✌
well done ! and very educational i will be buffing a twenty year old black car and this demo was very helpful thanks !
Very informative! Really surprised to know the power of good buffing !
welcome back Milan.. its been a while since your last video.
Yes it has!! I'm back :)
Everybody wants to be your friend.
This is the kind of scratches my bumper has,will fixed and start all over again after someone crashes my car back in the parking lot,thanks.
Hey Milan good to see your videos again really missed them
Nice vid dude. Informative, just the right length and free from excessive ads.
Glad you liked it!
Best DIY I’ve seen in a while
Thanks for this my infiniti had about the same amount of damage. Big help thank u
I have a harbor freight DA polisher . Probably not near the quality, but for using it like twice a year, it saves a lot of elbow grease. Definitely better than hand polishing!
THIS HELPED SO MUCH
thank you, really
Imma do this tomorrow
I was leaving work and accidentally scratched my car against the rail where people store carts so I got red paint from the rail on my car door
Fabulous video!! Very well done & informative. Great job!
Nice guy, he called the pylon stupid, instead of his friend, I believe the pylon was not at fault.
Great video this will help many do it themselves and save hundreds of dollars. I'm always wet sanding others cars and of course my own.
Very helpful video, thankyou for showing us the 3 stages of progress.
Oh come on, its so simple but they charge a fortune for simple fix. Gonna do it myself thanks to you!
Awesome presentation! Very well done. I was going to take the car into an expert but now I'm considering doing it myself.
You can do it!
Just use lacquer thinner to remove the paint transfer.No need for the magic eraser for this.
Dude just an awesome video. Thanks for the help and confidence to get it done. Wish me luck!
You can do it!
Wicked info man, Appreciate the hard work you put in to this.
That's amazing my car also have these scratches. I will try the idea
Excellent video! I think you just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you!!!
I have very little experience with this stuff, great vid young man, thank you, very informative. Better than most.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@milanmastracci Will any of these methods work on scratches that are deep enough that your nail touches them?
Accidentally hit a pylon, that's off to the side of the road and doesn't move... 🤣🤣🤣Me thinks he may have been travelling sideways at time of impact
Very well put together video, thanks for your help!
well done brother, and yes this is the best scratch removal video in youtube still, even the big dudes did not made a great video like this so far in 2022 , thank you very much
Absolutely amazing content. Thank you!
nice demonstration in 3 offensive maneuvers, thanks for your energy ~
Lincoln Fong homie I thought those were booty cheeks
Bro! I just used my fingernail and a wet microfiber towel! Didn't need a manic eraser at all!
Dang, wish I had a friend who could do this on the side for a few extra $$$. I got scrape on my bumper thanks to someone in a parking lot who didn't leave a note.
Same here just happened yesterday smh
Would have used lacquer thinner on the paint transfer first before using an abrasive.
Good video, it was just missing the final before and after shots?
Peter
W tutorial explaining how you can improve your removal process
If you got a little of a lot of scuff mark on your car, do the mr clean magic eraser it’s a life saver. Took the scuff right off with ease!
Sure does!
Hey Milan "Thanks" for showing the alternative to the Rupes, AND for showing exactly how a DA polisher works (i never knew) I thought i HAD to have either a Rupes or Meguiars to do my car once or twice a year - Good on you young fella - maybe theres even a cheaper alternative to polishes ?
Great video dude. Love from UK
You are good at what you are doing and great at making videos. Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate that! Thank you :)
Such a Nice Fella Reminds Me of My Grandson Joe
Very informative, very personal presentation!
Do you still use 3000 grit sandpaper if you use hand instead of tool?
This is a good example and advice. What is a good way to figure out if a scratch can be cut out of the clearcoat vs. it needing to be re-painted in some way?
Can you generally see the scratch, or do you need good lighting or a particular angle to see it?
If you can stand back a few feet and just look at the scratch, you can't fix it
One of the best hands down.
Great guy! Fantastic educational video
Glad you enjoyed it!