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[jonmike]

I hope you can post here the recommended dilution ratio for the ff degrees of dirtiness the vehicle may be in:

1.) "Muddy" - crusing the metro (not provincial) highway/road after a drizzle or rain.

2.) "Dusty" - normal thin layer of dust settling on the vehicle from daily use and parking in public.


Also pls. tell us what instrument do you use to measure it accurately (ie, syringe?, graduated cylinder, test tubes?). Also pls. tell us what is the volume capacity of the wash pail being used.

Thanks!

1. Muddy - 2 capfuls would suffice on half filled bucket (around 2 to 2.5 liters). Be sure to water down the body thoroughly first.

2. Dusty - Invest in Cali Duster. This is very helpful. There will be some dust left behind, use a qd and plush mf towel to finish it off.

Boss blackmagic, your comments please.

[jonmike]

My car is only 2 weeks old. The car already has Optiguard. I want to preserve the shine and protect the paint for as long as I can. When will I need to wax this new car?

Invest in LSP (Last Step Product). Options are: Mother's Step 3 Pure Carnauba Wax around P600, Mother's Topcoat around P1k, Meguiar's Step 3 around P600, Meguiar's NXT 2.0 around P1700, or Carlack SG around P1500; last two are my best picks. NXT has hydrophobic polymer technology and Carlack is not wax based (prolonged protection).

Check with Bigberts which LSP would best fit since some would not work if paired with another.

If you know how to "wax" not just wax wax, then you can do it monthly or even as frequent as weekly. If you are still not comfortable enough or have second thoughts if you're or you'll be doing it correctly then go to Bigberts. I'm sure they can teach everything you need to know.

[Snorkle]

My car is only 2 weeks old. Isn't it too soon to start waxing it? Shouldn't I wait 2 months or so?

Invest in LSP (Last Step Product). Options are: Mother's Step 3 Pure Carnauba Wax around P600, Mother's Topcoat around P1k, Meguiar's Step 3 around P600, Meguiar's NXT 2.0 around P1700, or Carlack SG around P1500; last two are my best picks. NXT has hydrophobic polymer technology and Carlack is not wax based (prolonged protection).

Check with Bigberts which LSP would best fit since some would not work if paired with another.

If you know how to "wax" not just wax wax, then you can do it monthly or even as frequent as weekly. If you are still not comfortable enough or have second thoughts if you're or you'll be doing it correctly then go to Bigberts. I'm sure they can teach everything you need to know.

[Snorkle]

My car is only 2 weeks old. Isn't it too soon to start waxing it? Shouldn't I wait 2 months or so?

Invest in LSP (Last Step Product). Options are: Mother's Step 3 Pure Carnauba Wax around P600, Mother's Topcoat around P1k, Meguiar's Step 3 around P600, Meguiar's NXT 2.0 around P1700, or Carlack SG around P1500; last two are my best picks. NXT has hydrophobic polymer technology and Carlack is not wax based (prolonged protection).

Check with Bigberts which LSP would best fit since some would not work if paired with another.

If you know how to "wax" not just wax wax, then you can do it monthly or even as frequent as weekly. If you are still not comfortable enough or have second thoughts if you're or you'll be doing it correctly then go to Bigberts. I'm sure they can teach everything you need to know.

[number001]

I hope you can post here the recommended dilution ratio for the ff degrees of dirtiness the vehicle may be in:

1.) "Muddy" - crusing the metro (not provincial) highway/road after a drizzle or rain.

2.) "Dusty" - normal thin layer of dust settling on the vehicle from daily use and parking in public.


Also pls. tell us what instrument do you use to measure it accurately (ie, syringe?, graduated cylinder, test tubes?). Also pls. tell us what is the volume capacity of the wash pail being used.

Thanks!

Up!

I hope this can be answered by anyone from big bert's

[jonmike]

My car is only 2 weeks old. Isn't it too soon to start waxing it? Shouldn't I wait 2 months or so?

Wait, I think Bigberts should confirm this specific query when you can actually wax your car. Ideally, to be on the safe side, you let the paint cure properly (around 2 to 3 mos.) before any wax be applied to it. For the meantime, you can apply step 2.

But as you said, your ride has Optiguard already, that only mean that your car has wax or some sort of protection already.

[waxdaddy]

My car is only 2 weeks old. Isn't it too soon to start waxing it? Shouldn't I wait 2 months or so?

no need to wait for two months or so, you can wax right away..

[bbpd-araneta]

for brand new cars, you can avail of Optiguard, New Car Paint Protection or wax sessions.

for newly repainted cars, you have to wait for 2 months minimum before applying any kind of sealant/paint protection or wax.

[UNS939JAY]

no need to wait for two months or so, you can wax right away..

ha? sabi sa akin ni papa jeff kailangan talaga maghintay ng 2 - 3 months bago i-wax. lalo na pag newly painted kotse mo...

[BlackMagic]

ha? sabi sa akin ni papa jeff kailangan talaga maghintay ng 2 - 3 months bago i-wax. lalo na pag newly painted kotse mo...

For newly painted cars, you will need 1-2 mos for the paint to cure before applying waxes or sealants.
For new cars, you dont need to wait since the painting process of car manufacturers undergo high heat ovens. and the units usually sit in the factory and dealerships for quite some time before they are actually bought.

[bbpd-araneta]

*UNS939JAY
what I said was applicable to newly repainted cars and not brand new cars. thanks

-Jeff

[UNS939JAY]

*UNS939JAY
what I said was applicable to newly repainted cars and not brand new cars. thanks

-Jeff

yun nga po ibig ko sabihin paps... nothing against you paps. hehe. baka hindi mo papogiin mazda ko... hehe...

waiting ako paps till april. papa sked ako optiguard sa inyo...

[ruiz_carlo01]

Talked with sir paul over the fone kanina regarding sa Optiguard.
Very accomodating even madaming kotse.
Thanks.

Will buy wax na and i want to make sure na ok sya for opti guard.
so which do you prefer for a black lancer which will undergo the protection:

1. Mothers Reflection wax+reflection Top Coat
2. Meaguiars NXT 2.0 (ano combo)

appreciate your reply

gusto ko n mag wax

[h0tgunn]

Hello Jeff - Just brought my new car city 09 (bold beige) to your shop for new car paint protection. Have some questions which I forget to ask... When will the sealant last? Do I need to wax the car or car wash with water is enough? Btw during evening, just noticed that my trunk have some sort of stain from the sealant once reflected a light coming from a lamp post. However you need to view sideways to see it. But during morning its invincible. Ano kaya yun?

[bbpd-araneta]

*hotgunn

Durability of the sealant depends on lots of factors like weather, proper maintenance, etc. We suggest washing with car shampoo. Just dilute the shampoo. You can also wax the car using carnauba wax. Don't use cleaner wax since it will strip off the sealant.

Regarding the stain in your trunk, it might be some unbuffed leftover sealant. Could you possibly bring your car back to us and I'll have it checked.

[bbpd-araneta]

In observance of the Holy Week, we are closed on April 09 to April 12, 2009. Business will resume April 13, 2009. Thank you.

[h0tgunn]

Thanks Jeff, I'll bring my car in the morning. By the way is Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 ok? Just bought 1...

[ruiz_carlo01]

Thanks Jeff, I'll bring my car in the morning. By the way is Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 ok? Just bought 1...

sir jeff, regarding my question po
what wax do you reccomennd for black car with optiguard.

[h0tgunn]

Brothers - Ano ba maganda pang linis sa mga plastic yung kulay color black sa pintuan sa labas? Meron kasing visible na swirl eh.. Bago pa naman yung city ko hehehe.. Pero hindi naman gasgas..

[bbpd-araneta]

*hotgunn
Megs NTX Techwax 2.0 is ok

*ruiz_carlo01
you can use products like dupont cera carnauba wax, eagle1 nano wax, megs nxt techwax 2, s100, mothers reflections to name a few. Don't use cleaner wax.