Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**ILuvDetailing** · June 3rd, 2005 02:45 PM

the one with special polymer

AFAIK, this is a sealant will last you 2 - 3 months. This will provide more shine than dept.

the one with carnuba

This will last you around a month tops. This will provide depth.

You can buy both, apply the sealant first, wait 24 - 36 hrs. then apply the carnuba, so you'll get both protection and depth.

**patopig** · June 3rd, 2005 03:59 PM

Silhouette:I'm also just starting to learn detailing so I'm not really sure. However, I have read good things about the bi-gloss. Not the best but it supposedly can produce a good shine. If you consider its price along with the good reviews, I'm thinking this is a winner. I'm not familiar with both La Shens so I'm not sure if they are any good.

Zildjian: Last time I visisted Southmall (About a month ago) I saw a bunch of soft99 stuff. I'm just not sure on what types are available. Maybe you could check out SM Hardware.

**silhouette** · June 3rd, 2005 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvDetailing

AFAIK, this is a sealant will last you 2 - 3 months. This will provide more shine than dept.

This will last you around a month tops. This will provide depth.

You can buy both, apply the sealant first, wait 24 - 36 hrs. then apply the carnuba, so you'll get both protection and depth.

thanks so much ILD! i'll try both and start with my ride.

**morrissey_05** · June 3rd, 2005 05:52 PM

zildjian,

there's only one way to find out. punta ka na lang dun. kung wala, ask the salesperson kung may stock pa sila na padating.

**silhouette** · June 3rd, 2005 06:43 PM

bdw, how and what do you usually use to clean dirt sa sides ng pannel? like side of a windshield. can a wax cleaner do the job?

thanks mga guru!

**ILuvDetailing** · June 3rd, 2005 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by silhouette

bdw, how and what do you usually use to clean dirt sa sides ng pannel? like side of a windshield. can a wax cleaner do the job?

thanks mga guru!

Yup thats worth a try. Try using a barbercue stick wrapped in a microfiber towel and use that to apply the cleaner wax / paint cleaner.

**silhouette** · June 3rd, 2005 07:42 PM

thanks again bro ILD!!!

**patopig** · June 3rd, 2005 09:41 PM

Hi guys! I picked up my mom from Southmall. I was able to browse around Concorde to check out their detailing stuff.

They have lots of different Soft99 Waxes available. Gekki (Kit and Can), Fusso, Bi-Gloss, Rain Off, Le Shen Poly, Le Shen Carnauba, RV and a lot more (I could not remember them all but I think I just listed about half). As expected, no Authentic Gold and its other brethren.

They also have 4 different colors of their clay available. Pink/Green/Blue/Yellow. The Yellow looked ok.

I noticed that Soft99 also carried a tire dressing in spiffy packaging! Anyone try this?

Going to the other stuff, they had SM Arnold cleaning items. Wash Mitts galore. Different sizes of the soft and plush (but nylon) mitts. I also found (and purchased a cotton Chenille Mitt for Php 249.75.

I visited SM Hardware in the hopes of finding other "hidden" detailing treasures. Unfortunately, SM Hardware seems to carry the same stuff (although with fewer selections) as ACE (as I saw items with ACE price tags).

They did have the microtex line (in their cleaning aisles near the hardware) of microfiber cloths. Same prices.

That's all folks!