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May 19th, 2006 05:54 PM #1hi,
i probably use my car every other day, not so heavy driving, its a 5 year old corolla with (ive been told) very good engine, and i'd like it to stay that way :-) beyond driving, im lculess how to maintain it. i figured i should start learning how to take care of my car... im really new at taking care of cars and so i woud like to ask for your advice.
apologies for the excessive questions.
1. i was told i should have tune ups every 6 mos- correct?
2. i was told my car needs rustproofing- can anyone recommend a good shop? is there a significant diff. between 3m and dupont which one shop tells me are my options? one shop offers it at 2,200 for the 3M option. Is that a good price?
3. how often should i get a wheel rotation and alignment? any shop suggestions would be great.
my car's dark green and it looks like the color's lightening up and dull (even after a wash and wax!) i'd like to make it shiny so i was researching on buffing and read one of the older threads re: diamond gloss and polishing and sealants. my questions are-
4. is buffing the same as polishing (via autodetailing shop)? the buffing i canvassed charged 1,800 (mahal ba?) in case they're different, can polishing removed scratches?
5. are there any other DIY ways other than having a shop do it? like applying a certain liquid or something?
6. for a 5 year old car, i think the DG of ziebart is too expensive? but what othr paint protection can i opt for that comes with a reasonable price? i think i need to do something to protect the paint because unfortunately the car's not regularly wash or waxed as much as i want
7. last question regarding daily cleaning-- isnt washing the car every two days excessive and also removes the wax? how can i keep it clean everyday just so dust won't build up? a feather duster hardly does the trick, but i'm hesitant to use a "flanella" (sp?) kasi the dust might scratch the body while wiping, correct? or is it better to just clean it with water only then chomois-dry, no shampoo?
sorry for the NUMEROUS questions! advanced thanks for any advice.
any other reminders i should know about regarding car maintenance, please do let me know! :-)
zas
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May 19th, 2006 06:14 PM #2Originally Posted by advan
2. i was told my car needs rustproofing- can anyone recommend a good shop?
is there a significant diff. between 3m and dupont which one shop tells me are my options? one shop offers it at 2,200 for the 3M option. Is that a good price?
3. how often should i get a wheel rotation and alignment? any shop suggestions would be great.
4. is buffing the same as polishing (via autodetailing shop)?
Polishing is a more refined procedure utilizing less abrasive methods...
Basically, it's just a term difference for the untrained (both customer and shop).
the buffing i canvassed charged 1,800 (mahal ba?) in case they're different, can polishing removed scratches?
5. are there any other DIY ways other than having a shop do it? like applying a certain liquid or something?
6. for a 5 year old car, i think the DG of ziebart is too expensive? but what othr paint protection can i opt for that comes with a reasonable price? i think i need to do something to protect the paint because unfortunately the car's not regularly wash or waxed as much as i want
7. last question regarding daily cleaning-- isnt washing the car every two days excessive and also removes the wax?
how can i keep it clean everyday just so dust won't build up? a feather duster hardly does the trick, but i'm hesitant to use a "flanella" (sp?) kasi the dust might scratch the body while wiping, correct? or is it better to just clean it with water only then chomois-dry, no shampoo?
When in doubt, wash...
Flannel/Pranella is absolutely crap.
Chamois is a not an ideal tool for the layman... Washing without soap is a no-no, especially if you plan to dry it with a chamois. Again, read the Detailing Thread from the top.
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May 22nd, 2006 10:21 AM #4Hi theveed!
Thanks so much for the advice! You were right- what i should have been canvassing for was undercoating!:-)
Chamois is a not an ideal tool for the layman...
Added question tho-- I've been reading up on waxing-- and i always bump into this advice: for quality maintenance have your car waxed every 6 mos- what kind of waxing are they referring to? Washing the car even just few times already removes the shine... are they referring to some kind of high-grade waxing like the DG?
Thanks a lot! Will pass by big berts ortigas within the week. (BTW your URL isnt working?)
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May 22nd, 2006 11:12 AM #5
advan: With our weather a wax application typically lasts only a couple of weeks. If you want durability, try using sealants, they will last 2-3 months.
--YIKES! Have been using this for so long... what's an ideal material to dry after? Cotton type?
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May 22nd, 2006 11:33 AM #6ILD: Thanks! Will do. Is this correct: soak the car, soap, rinse, dry, sealant? then wax? if i do it this way, i wont have to wax each time i wash the car?
I forgot to ask earlier-- when soaping the car, we use a foam (the one that looks like a cheese block with big holes) -- should i be changing this to a mitt, which a lot of people here seem to be using? or is the foam ok?
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May 22nd, 2006 11:45 AM #7
Well yup tama. BTW whats your car's color?
Get a wash mitt. I use the SM Reynolds Wash Mitt (available in concorde), there are better one's in the market but this is the most readily available. You can also try Meguiars Wash Mitts, mas mahal lang.
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