This video is a tutorial by Sandro on transforming heavily soiled, weathered, and damaged car paint to look almost new. He covers three main areas of detailing: paint decontamination, paint correction, and paint protection.
**Decontamination:**
- Started with a pre-soaked foam using a decontamination car wash detergent to strip paint.
- Pressure rinsed the paint and used a hand wash with the same detergent.
- Applied a chemical decontamination product, such as an iron remover, to remove metal particles.
- Used a clay bar to remove bonded contaminants.
- Finished with an IPA wipe down to remove residue.
**Paint Correction:**
- Started with a medium compound on an intermediate pad to test the paint's hardness.
- Found that a coarser compound on a cutting pad was needed to remove most defects.
- Refined the finish with a finer polishing pad to remove minor defects and bring out the maximum gloss and clarity.
**Paint Protection:**
- Applied an SiO2-based spray sealant, which is quick to apply, lasts longer, and is more hydrophobic than traditional waxes or sealants.
- The sealant increases the depth and saturation in the paint and makes upkeep and washing easier.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is about transforming heavily soiled, weathered, and damaged car paint to a like-new condition.
2. The process involves three areas: paint decontamination, paint correction, and paint protection.
3. The host, Sandro, will be covering one side of a car panel and leaving the other side untouched to show the difference.
4. The first stage is decontamination, which involves removing everything above the paint.
5. Decontamination is done using a pre-soaked foam with a decontamination car wash detergent.
6. The paint is then hand-washed using the same detergent.
7. Chemical decontamination is done using iron removers to remove iron fallout particles.
8. Mechanical decontamination, or claying, is done to remove more stubborn bonded particles.
9. An IPA (isopropyl alcohol) wipe down is done to remove remaining residue.
10. The next stage is paint correction, which involves using compounds and pads to remove defects.
11. The host starts with a medium compound on an intermediate pad and tests the results.
12. Based on the results, the host may need to step up to a coarser compound and a heavier cutting pad.
13. The final stage is paint protection, which involves applying a paint sealant or ceramic coating.
14. The host applies an SIO2-based spray sealant to protect the paint.
15. The sealant is applied using a microfiber cloth and buffed clean with a second dry cloth.