Mike Phillips

Using a free-spinning random orbital and having a hard time telling if the pad is still spinning?

Here's an incredibly simple (but effective) tip: draw a line with a marker along your pad's edge.

This will give you a VISUAL indicator as to when the pad is spinning and actively abrading versus when it's just vibrating on the paint.

Not all polishers stall, however. Some keep spinning because they use a different mechanism to create rotation. See our polisher comparison matrix chart to see which polishers stall and which don't. Just visit the decision guide link in bio.

Brand new video incoming!

Tomorrow Yancy and I are shooting a video on gear driven orbital polishers.

If you’ve ever been interested in gear driven orbital polishers - how they work and how to correctly use them then get up to the Dr. Beasley‘s YouTube channel and get subscribed because that way you’ll be notified when this video goes live should be around June 25th so stay tuned!


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RUPES USA, Inc.
FLEX Power Tools - North America
Harbor Freight
Makita Tools USA
Detailometer Paint-Correction Tool
Buff and Shine Mfg

Always be sure to OVERLAP your sections as you apply any ceramic coating, gloss or matte. If you don't, you'll leave behind tons of small, uncoated areas that are totally unprotected. Do it right the first time and overlap each section!

Want more matte finish care tips like these? Head to the link in bio for a new guide to Mercedes-Benz matte finish care from including full video, PDF checklist, infographic and transcript! Again, link in bio.

🧼 Car Wash Soap: 3 Most Important Factors (Save This👇)

1️⃣ pH Neutral — This means the soap is balanced between alkalinity and acidity, which is what strips wax, sealants and coating maintenance toppers from the paint. Avoid soaps that advertise as "strip washes", unless your goal is a totally clean slate.

2️⃣ High Foam / High Lubricity — This means the soap produces a thick layer of lubricating suds that prevent your wash mitt from generating friction with the paint surface, reducing "wash mark" scratch patterns. The foam also aids in dissolving and loosening dirt and grime clinging to the paint.

3️⃣ Free-Rinsing — Free rinsing means that when you go to rinse, the soap (and the dirt it loosened) freely rinses off the car. If a soap feels slimy or sticky and takes forever to rinse, that can mean you’re not getting the dirt they loosened off either.

Want a full guide to washing your car, along with PDF checklists for each hand wash method? Head to the link in bio to visit our decision guide!

See that brown foam?

That's a visual indicator your tire is still dirty.

A lot of people were surprised by how many times scrubbed this tire clean. Is he crazy?

No. Just thorough.

The fact is, if you are still seeing brown running through your tire cleaner foam, your tire is still dirty. Don't stop there. Rinse the tire, rinse your brush, re-apply some cleaner and get back to work.

✅ Get our full PDF Deep Tire Cleaning Checklist via the link in bio!

1969 AMC AMX - Full step-by-step directions to,

1: Wetsand by hand
2: Machine dry sand
3: Use a rotary polisher
4: Use a gear-driven orbital polisher
5: Install a ceramic coating

And "yes" after this video I did in fact sand and buff the entire car.



Buff and Shine Mfg
FLEX Power Tools - North America
Eagle Abrasives
Detailometer Paint-Correction Tool

Best Practices for Car Wash Frequency (save this 👇)

How often you wash your car is based on how often you drive your car. After all, driving your car is how it gets dirty. Choose your regimen based on how often your car is driven.

📆 Daily Driver: Every 2 Weeks
✅ Cars driven daily should be washed every two weeks at the very least. This helps prevent road film build-up and permanent etch marks from bonded contaminants.

📆 Garage-Kept: As-Needed
✅ If you’re not driving your car regularly, washing too often will inflict micro-scratches called swirl marks. Just wash as-needed, and only use a quick detail spray for dust removal.

‼️ Important Tips
❌ NEVER WASH MORE THAN NECESSARY: Over-washing can cause micro-scratch patterns called “swirl marks” that require polishing to remove. Too much polishing weakens the clear coat and risks failure.
❌ NEVER USE AUTOMATIC WASHES: Even if your car needs a wash ASAP, it’s best to wait until you can hand wash it. Automatic washes use abrasive bristles that scratch paint.

Want more tips, techniques and PDF materials on proper hand washing? Head to the link in bio and visit our Car Wash Decision Guide to get set up!

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