Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

[ILuvDetailing]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

thanks again bro ILD!!!

[patopig]

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!

[ILuvDetailing]

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

Is it water based or silicone based, if its the former then its worth a try.

[chain]

if you notice, magkakaiba ang clay ng soft99. there's one for dark, one for light, and so on and so forth. get the bi-gloss and fusso.. ok mga yun.

[ILuvDetailing]

magkakaiba ang clay ng soft99. there's one for dark, one for light, and so on and so forth.

AFAIK, the difference is in the abrasiveness.

[Jojo]

My KYK ROP is only 3k.

[patopig]

Hi guys I had the chance to try the Prestone High Protection Wax on my GF's car earlier.

The wax is easy to apply but a little harder to remove than 3M SCLW. I just waited around 15 minutes for the wax do flash and we buffed off the excess (just 15 minutes since we thought at the time that rain was coming soon and the car was exposed.

Anyway, here are some pics. Sorry no before pics.

[patopig]

We just washed the car and hand applied/buffed the wax. After buffing, the paint was really slick! I really liked the results. Now, I guess I just need to determine the durability. I got this really cheep and if this works out, I'll be a loyal customer.

I'm going to try this on my car + moms phase3 soon. will post pics! :D

[chain]

nice work.. nice initial gloss and reflection.. better check on the durability.

any dressing on the tires? noticed that you have some wax pa on the trim...

kung may araw try to get a full-on sun shot off a panel. :cool:

[patopig]

Yup! There was some residue left on the trim and we have not touched the tires at that time. The pictures were taken immediately after buffing since rain was imminent and I wanted to take pics before moving the car into the covered garage (masikip kasi sa garahe). What do you know, it rained 5 minutes after getting the car into the garage. Will dress trims and tires later!

[ILuvDetailing]

patopig: Nice Work. your GF must be really happy hehehe.

what do you guys use to dress trims/tires? I have the Megs tire dressing but I havn't used it for quite some time now.

[chain]

Eagle One Trim Restorer, Megs Hyper Dressing & Endurance Gloss, Armor-All, Mother's Back to Black...andami

Fave ko yung Tire applicator ng Eagle One pati na din Tire Swipes.

Ano ba gusto nyo for your tires? Matte finish o extremely wet-looking?

[patopig]

Thanks! Ako cheapo tire black lang muna. ehehehe. Di pa ako nakakabili ng Mom's Back to black kasi wala na pera. Went to TV again kanina and got some simple green, Armor All interior cleaner and Armor All protectant.

Q's:
When doing the engine, do I have to use simple green full strength or ok lang dilute to 1:1?
Pwede kaya yung Armor All protectant sa engine? May mga engine cover kasi and battery cover yung MZ3 mukhang ok iprotect. ehehe.

I'd like matte finish for my tires. Any suggestions (preferably long lasting)

[groucho]

When doing the engine, do I have to use simple green full strength or ok lang dilute to 1:1?

I have nevered used SG full-strength. Your dilution will depend on how dirty your engine bay is. If it's really grime city, then 1:2 or 1:3 will do wonders. The trick is to spray it on the dirty, oil, greasy area, let it stand for 3 to 5 minutes, then agitate with a paint brush. Thereafter, if you do regular engine detailing, then you can experiment with anything from 1:6 to 1:10. I know of some guys who are happy with one part SG and ten parts water (1:10).