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[Starex_Gold]

ilang piraso yang tig 88 pesos?

kung isa lang, mag Meguiars ka nalang. 75 pesos lang ata each

wash and double wax. pero ask mo sila kung pwede yung gusto mo. siguro naman papayag sila.

parang custom order. hehehe

[Chikselog]

ilang piraso yang tig 88 pesos?

kung isa lang, mag Meguiars ka nalang. 75 pesos lang ata each

wash and double wax. pero ask mo sila kung pwede yung gusto mo. siguro naman papayag sila.

parang custom order. hehehe

Sir apat na piraso yung sa Micromagic.. Hehehe.. Sa BLADE meron po, halos bago lang labas.. Si madkatz ata na-try na yun kasi siya nag-announce dito na meron ng ganun sa Blade hehe..

Yun nga po naisip ko, custom order hehe.. Para kumpleto na detail..

[Chikselog]

Guys.. Just wondering if ano ang magiging effect ng pag-apply ng wax kapag medyo mainit pa ang surface ng paint?

[jmpet626]

mabilis mag flash off yung wax. Mahirap i buff off

[madkatz]

*thx777: sorry i don't know anyone that sells the exact same paint for those instances that why what i did in my case was everytime i have a car repainted or repaired i just ask for the extra paints and have them put in an air tight container, there are some paint centers that can mix the paint for you but it would cost you a lot and they don't sell it in small quantities, the smallest they sell would be one quart.

[madkatz]

*chickselog: sorry for the late reply, if you haven't had your car sealed, then i would recommend you have it sealed instead of the 2x wax, and actually if im not mistaken you could opt for the wash + seal + wax, you just add 500 pesos and leave the car with them overnight.

As for the Micromagic Applicator pads, they're ok, they not as bad and they do the job. They don't compare as much to Megs and SM Arnolds in terms of thickness and durability but hey for the price of 1:4? who could go wrong? They're actually good the only thing i notice about them is that they really are just like disposable foams, they get cut and punctured easily, they tear a bit faster as compared to other foam pads especially near emblems and on sharp edges, but once used with care im quite sure they can also last a little longer, also i notice the it tends to bend and curve after some use but not really a big deal. So for 88 pesos 4 pcs? i'll suggest you give it a go.

[madkatz]

*chickselog: yup i did try it a few weeks ago, along with the MF cloth, thats 3 pcs for 88 pesos only, sad thing is that its just 12x12 a little too small for me but its quite thick compared to other cheap Mf alternatives within its price range. i had a priviledge of testing them before they were released to the market, they're setting up some more products, as well as Microtex, so stay tuned for more updates

[madkatz]

*chickselog: same with what JM said, the wax would flash quite fast, actually in the real case scenario, when it says in the instructions to remove the wax after 30 minutes, its more like 15 minutes in our weather, and if its says like remove it in 10 minutes, that would be nearly like remove after application, waxes flash off really fast in our weather, and the sad thing is that once they flash and you don't remove them after you don't get uniform depth and color in the final finish

[madkatz]

Guys, anyone who's interested in trying the new Microtex products? Try to go to MIAS this coming weekend, Microtex will be setting up a stall where you could see their products in live demo, and as early as now i'll say that there WON'T be any free samples but be sure to check out the booth, can't say what up yet but if you're a Microtex fan be sure to bring some cash and you'll be going home happy

[madkatz]

So as the holy week was fast approaching, my aunt came over and asked me a huge favor, and by huge i mean Expedition Huge, this expedition was never detailed, was never waxed.

So here are some pics of the paint condition

Some water marks and etchings




Here's the roof filled with serious water marks every bit and part of it was covered with these, imagine my nightmare not to mention that the buffer can't get in between the roof water drain ridges where i had to use multiple applications of cleaner waxes and heavy pressure to remove




Some 50/50 shots of the side panel done with M84 M83 and M82




After shots of the tires done with Microtex Tire Black




Some rear shots with the plastic trims dressed with Microtex Tire Black, this product is actually more of a plastic and rubber conditioner rather than a tire black, i've used this on trims and other rubber plastic parts as well as in the engine with great results.

[madkatz]

Continuation

Side panel shot




Side by side shot with my Innova




Finally the hood shot



P.S. Pardon the vanity, we forgot to take a picture of the hood alone, when we were reviewing the pics we just realized that this is the only hood shot we had so bear with me

So there, my aunt was so ecstatic when she saw the expedition she said it looks like new and offered to give me 8k for it, and me being the good girl didn't accept it, and now im actually thinking that i should have just accepted it instead hahaha detailing the whole exterior of the expedition took me and my BF two whole days to finish, not to mentioned when we got to baguio for our outing we were still so tired and our bodies still aching we actually just slept for the whole first day of our trip

[Chikselog]

*madkatz
I see.. Thanks! I'll buy those applicators on my next visit to Blade.. Nice detailing there! That pic where the roof is full of watermarks reminds me of our civic na naubos na ang clearcoat dahil sa watermarks.. Lutong luto na ang paint nun, washover na lang talaga..

Gusto ko rin pumunta dun sa MIAS kaso wala ako kasama baka di rin ako payagan mag-isa

OT: Noob question, may bayad ba entrance dun sa MIAS?

[Starex_Gold]

chikselog alam ko palaging 50 pesos ang entrance sa MIAS

madkatz, IMBA! ang galing mo talaga mag detail! wala akong masabi. Hands Down

meron bang nabibiling plastic or rubber conditioner?
kasi natatakot ako baka masira agad yung rubber seals ng sunroof nung Tucson kaya kailangan habang maaga pa malagyan na ng conditioner

btw, binigyan ako ng SA ko ng free microtex kit. i testing ko later
wash>step2>microtex wax>top coat

[Chikselog]

*SG
Thanks! Ayun oh, sabi ni madkatz more of a plastic and rubber conditioner daw yung Microtex Tire Black, you might wanna give it a try hehe

*madkatz
Ang dami mo palang ginamit na polish dyan! Haha.. From the weakest polish to the strongest, oo nga naman.. Galing talaga! And judging from the pics it still has enough clear coat..!

[thx777]

Galing mo talaga madkatz napabilib mo na naman ako, Ido talaga kita galing mo mag detail. Question lang po, pwede na ba pamalit un Microtex tire black sa Mothers Protectant kse un mga rubber at plastic lang din naman paggagamitan ko.

[thx777]

*thx777: sorry i don't know anyone that sells the exact same paint for those instances that why what i did in my case was everytime i have a car repainted or repaired i just ask for the extra paints and have them put in an air tight container, there are some paint centers that can mix the paint for you but it would cost you a lot and they don't sell it in small quantities, the smallest they sell would be one quart.

Ok thanks sa info, siguro I'll ask nlang my SA if they can provide me with factory paint para exact dun sa kulay ng auto ko. Thank you ulet

Saw this video but I doubt if this is available locally.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIRH4SkDcho"]YouTube- Innotec Stone Chip Repair Demo[/ame]

[Starex_Gold]

chikselog I'm done detailing

grabe nakaka pagod. sobrang init kahit nasa shade yung garage. walang hangin na pumapasok tapos sobrang alikabok.

post pics later

[mada]

*chickselog: sorry for the late reply, if you haven't had your car sealed, then i would recommend you have it sealed instead of the 2x wax, and actually if im not mistaken you could opt for the wash + seal + wax, you just add 500 pesos and leave the car with them overnight.

As for the Micromagic Applicator pads, they're ok, they not as bad and they do the job. They don't compare as much to Megs and SM Arnolds in terms of thickness and durability but hey for the price of 1:4? who could go wrong? They're actually good the only thing i notice about them is that they really are just like disposable foams, they get cut and punctured easily, they tear a bit faster as compared to other foam pads especially near emblems and on sharp edges, but once used with care im quite sure they can also last a little longer, also i notice the it tends to bend and curve after some use but not really a big deal. So for 88 pesos 4 pcs? i'll suggest you give it a go.

*madkatz...

this seal thing ano po ba to at pano gawin? sa mga car wash lang ba to?

[Chikselog]

chikselog I'm done detailing

grabe nakaka pagod. sobrang init kahit nasa shade yung garage. walang hangin na pumapasok tapos sobrang alikabok.

post pics later

Nice sipag mo talaga magdetail hehe.. By hand ka ba magdetail sir? Grabe talaga ang init ngayon, nung nagpadetail ako sa BB kahapon kahit gustuhin kong pagmasdan yung kung pano sila mag wax at clay di ko magawa sa sobrang init.. Which explains also siguro kung bakit ang init pa rin nung surface ng paint..

[Starex_Gold]

chikselog, yes by hand. medyo masakit na braso ko ngayon. haha. balak ko weekly gawin yan :rofl: kaso kawawa yung iba baka mapabayaan na sa paglilinis. hehe






sorry for crappy pics