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      02-09-2016, 10:19 PM   #1
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The Mother of All "How to Remove Swirls & Scratches for Novices" Thread!

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!




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This USE to be a 5-part video series. I accidentally deleted them from Youtube, but one of my subscribers had downloaded them to their computer and was able to get them back to me. I have combined all 5 videos into ONE video, complete with permanent annotations that will show up regardless of what you are watching the videos on.

Although this video is now 1, TWO HOUR long video, I am going to leave the descriptions of how all 5 videos were broken down so that you can get an idea as to the order of the information contained within this one video. I was unable to edit this before but for some reason, I can now edit this original thread.





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.


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Watched your video on claying. Easily one of the most helpful videos I've seen! Highly recommend!!
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Thanks for checking it out.
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AWESOME POST! Thank you so much for sharing this with the forum. I'm looking forward to implementing your techniques in my garage.
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The garage is the best place to do it. You will have a lot better experience there than doing this outside.
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Nice videos
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Thanks for watching.
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Best instructional video I've seen. And you made it funny. You had me cracking up a few times. Thank you
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junkman... you da BOMB!
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Best instructional video I've seen. And you made it funny. You had me cracking up a few times. Thank you
Believe me, that is never my intent when I go to make these videos. That's an offshoot of how crazy I am upstairs.

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LOVE ya junkman! long time subscriber on Youtube
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Thank you sir.
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Thanks for posting, now I know I was doing some steps wrong. My car looks awesome now, cant wait to see how it looks doing it the right way...
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Great job! I've watched your videos on youtube and the guides are very thorough.
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Great job! I've watched your videos on youtube and the guides are very thorough.
Thank you sir.
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I used your video from youtube last year as my guide. Very helpful.

Never thought you would post in this forum.

Well done Sir!

Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for chiming in. I go where I see a need and where people have cars worth taking car of. That's what brought me here.
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Thanks Junkman! Just order towels from the rag company!!! So sad that my current arsenal is garbage :-(
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At least you won't be rubbing those crappy things on your paint anymore!
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Just started watching your stuff...funny and helpful, thanks for making your videos and posting them here!
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