Detailing Basics and FAQs list.

[theveed]

depende sa paint eh, between 30-90 days. So make it 60 hehe.

[rayana]

eto detailing 101 questions (pagtyagaan mo na lang sir theveed):

1. what is 'rubbing' ? when to do it? and how to do it properly ?
2. sealant - when you should use it? how ?
3. how often you should wax your car to preserve the exterior better ?
4. what is the 2-step, 3-step, 4-step(?) (exterior) detailing ?


salamat po ng madami!

[JCEE]

sir veed ano po ba magandang pangtanggal ng stains sa leater seats like yung mga tama ng shoes ng mga bata yung mga wet marks etc.. i used to apply armor all leather,plastics yung di-spray.. after applying ok eh naman makintab and mukhang wala ng stains .. pero kinabukasan nagulat ako pagkita ko nandun pa rin!

[theveed]

eto detailing 101 questions (pagtyagaan mo na lang sir theveed):

1. what is 'rubbing' ? when to do it? and how to do it properly ?

Rubbing is generally a term used when applying rubbing compound after a surface is sanded (ie post painting). In short, you're taking out surface scratches by removing thin layers of paint. Jologs detailers equate this to detailing which is stupid.

Second question, it takes more skill to successfully compound a surface. Different conditions requires different compound type to be used. Essentially it's sanding in paste form. Not for the newbie to tackle.

2. sealant - when you should use it? how ?

Sealant are essentially synthetic waxes, use it just like a wax, as often as you want. Just follow product instruction (I wonder why almost no newbie does this hehe).

3. how often you should wax your car to preserve the exterior better ?

As often as needed. Refer to the FAQ in our bigberts.com site.

4. what is the 2-step, 3-step, 4-step(?) (exterior) detailing ?

Steps are nothing more than enumerating how many process you're going to use. It means squat, nada, nill. Again, another imbento service term used by detailing shops not understanding what detailing really is.


salamat po ng madami![/QUOTE]

[theveed]

sir veed ano po ba magandang pangtanggal ng stains sa leater seats like yung mga tama ng shoes ng mga bata yung mga wet marks etc.. i used to apply armor all leather,plastics yung di-spray.. after applying ok eh naman makintab and mukhang wala ng stains .. pero kinabukasan nagulat ako pagkita ko nandun pa rin!

Hehe tinakpan mo lang kasi... Buy ka ng leather cleaner (yung walang conditioner) and follow instructions.

Actually you can use soap and water muna, rub LIGHTLY with towel.

[rayana]

salamat po sa mga paliwanag sir theveed!!!

[theveed]

walang anuman.

o nga pala, nabili mo ba Vios ni Terence?

[rayana]

that's a positive, sir!
maraming salamat po.

[silhouette]

Hehe tinakpan mo lang kasi... Buy ka ng leather cleaner (yung walang conditioner) and follow instructions.

Actually you can use soap and water muna, rub LIGHTLY with towel.

sir, in relation to said topic. how do you maintain a leather seat? any recommended product out to use para medyo malambot ulit yung leather?
i'm just worried na tumigas ang leather seat ng ride ko, which actually came when it was released from casa. and i've been using johnsons baby mild soap ONLY (yung liquid).

bdw, which of the available wash mitts is better cotton or plush fiber? not sure lang kasi with plush...

gracias!

[theveed]

Dont use soap like that, taas alkaline levels, dries up leather. Just use what's meant to be used on leather. LEATHER CLEANERS or Saddle Soap... Actually, for routine maintenance, water is fine.

Punta ka BESA or mga ibang reputable shoes/bag repair shops (not Mr. Quickie hehe) meron sila Lexol. Then condition once a month (yung driver's seat lang naman nalalaspag usually, so clean that more often).

Regarding the wash mitt. Depends, medyo generic sobra description mo.

[silhouette]

thanks boss veed!

[JDL]

Hi Theveed,
Is the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser safe on paint?

[theveed]

haven't tried on paint... i would guess not. Its not exactly soft or smooth.

[Karding]

nag car wash na naman ako kanina, kahit WAUD okay na din...hehehe

[C#@RD]

hi theveed,

#1 how and what can i use to remove rainspots on the paint and the glass?

#2 i don't know if this question is in topic but i would appreciate it it you could answer it, what car shampoo, foam and cloth can i use to clean and dry up the car that you can recommend?

#3 what wax can you recommend that i can manually use in my car? (kasi taga taytay pa ako kaya mahirap malayo kung pupunta ako sa bigberts pero one of this days punta rin ako)

thanks...

[theveed]

Karding: Don't you just love WAUD hehe.

C#*RD:

1) Glass, you need a glass and aluminum polish with a lot of elbow grease. Paint, depends on how deep it is. Machine buffing might be necessary.
2) Please do a search on this topic. There's a long thread called The Detailing Thread that covered that in great detail.
3) Any good wax will do, the difference is quite small depending on your paint's condition. If you have a light colored car, use a cleaner wax every 2 weeks or so, then maintain with a standalone wax. I don't usually recommend brands specificaly since every color/situation may require a certain product. Can't go wrong with good brands.

[erict]

mejo OT: kailan kaya magkakaroon ng branch ang bigberts sa manila south area...perhaps alabang..taga-laguna kasi ako.

[theveed]

for sure we'll annouce it pag natuloy :D

[erict]

for sure we'll annouce it pag natuloy :D

sana nga! para mabigyan ko ng birthday gift ang kotse ko.

[JDL]

Hi Theveed,

Any comment on the "EO Sray & Shine" and "EO Shake & Shine", I saw these 2 products in Gallon sizes at True Value. I'm thinking of buying gallon size QD kasi, para mas mura.

Are both item QD o yung Spray & Shine lang ang QD?