10 Steps in Detailing your Car by "Fifth Gear"

**StraightSix** · November 27th, 2007 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by theveed

washing under bright sunlight

What's the effect of bright sunlight while washing?

**Wouie** · November 27th, 2007 09:36 AM

wala naman talagang effect yon dahil kahit naman matingkad yong sikat ng araw dito di mo naman feel yong init. Kung sa Pilipinas yan baka pa.

**theveed** · November 27th, 2007 09:57 AM

Wouie: What are you talking about again?

StraightSix: Heat from the sun accelerates evaporation of water on the surface of the paint causing water spots during the wash process.

**StraightSix** · November 28th, 2007 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by theveed

Wouie: What are you talking about again?

StraightSix: Heat from the sun accelerates evaporation of water on the surface of the paint causing water spots during the wash process.

Wouie's in England ... so I guess he knew why I posted the question. I just thought bright sunlight has another detrimental effect besides rapid evaporation.

Watching the video again made me think that the weather wasn't that warm - not enough to be in the middle of summer anyhow. The guy was wearing a jumper/sweatshirt, while a pair of bystanders were wearing thick jackets.

Besides, for a guy with such attention to detail (and billing), I'd assume he knows a thing or two about sunlight.

**mbeige** · November 28th, 2007 11:14 AM

I think washing in the sun is OK there, it's humid naman most of the time so it won't evaporate as easily as it does, say, here in the US where the sun can burn the skin due to less humidity and clearer skies. Of course if it can be avoided, the better.

Then again if the engine is still hot, let it cool down first, and wax it when it's already cool so the hood will not dry up the wax or let the water evaporate too soon.

**Wouie** · November 28th, 2007 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by StraightSix

Wouie's in England ... so I guess he knew why I posted the question. I just thought bright sunlight has another detrimental effect besides rapid evaporation.

Watching the video again made me think that the weather wasn't that warm - not enough to be in the middle of summer anyhow. The guy was wearing a jumper/sweatshirt, while a pair of bystanders were wearing thick jackets.

Besides, for a guy with such attention to detail (and billing), I'd assume he knows a thing or two about sunlight.

Tama ka dyan tol. Nag-iisip din ako lagi kung bakit lagi nilang comment yong paglilinis ng kotse pag matingkad ang sikat ng araw. Kala ko tuloy nakakapamuti ng paint gaya ng labada pag kinukula sa araw di ba namumuti.

**theveed** · November 28th, 2007 01:08 PM

Ah, should've seen the location of wowie first heheh.... high noon during winter or end of fall in colder places shouldn't have an issue as well :D

**Memphis Raines** · November 28th, 2007 01:40 PM

Mas ma-alaga pa sa Big Bert's. Eh siya naghuhugas ng $500,000 na Maserati under the sun eh

Pero grabe ng mahal sa mga kasangkapan na gamit nya. Para sakin Mother's ok na

**theveed** · November 28th, 2007 02:27 PM

Well, some of it is, again marketing... It would be naive to think that a pro would pay retail sticker for those supplies.

**Wouie** · November 29th, 2007 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by theveed

Ah, should've seen the location of wowie first heheh.... high noon during winter or end of fall in colder places shouldn't have an issue as well :D

My mistake, should have mentioned my location in the first place.

Normal na detailing nya ay nagkakahalaga lang ng £400-600 na sa palagay ko'y fair lang sa UK price. Recommended sya ng mga nakasubok na. Yong £5000, ewan ko lang kung alin yon. Sabi nila yong mahal na carnauba wax ay free top-up for life.