Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

[ILuvDetailing]

zechs: why not taking a pic of your ROP? baka may idea kami kung pwede yan o hindi.

[zechs]

ild,
sure, i'll take a pic of it this weekend.

[zechs]

eto na pic ng ROP namin dito sa bahay:

[zechs]

hehe pag pasensyahan nyo na kung malaki..di ko na resize eh..eto pa:



and the buffing pad that came with it:

[theveed]

zechs: That's a good choice.

[ILuvDetailing]

That's a good choice.

zechs: o ayan, thats from the guru, kulang na lang pads from megs detail away!

[chain]

change the pad bro.. check your backing plate too.

[zechs]

whew! buti na lang ok yung ROP namin..hehe

dehadista,
change the pads to a much "fluffier" one? would the 3M pads do?

[ILuvDetailing]

Is the 3M Scratch Remover safe to use as a "paint cleaner" with an ROP, I still have a lot left, sayang naman kung di ko magagamit.

[theveed]

a bit too rough my friend

[silver_corolla]

a bit too rough my friend

Hi theveed,

Pa-interior detail sana ako BB tsaka winshield/windows detailing na din. magkano ba lahat?

Br,
Pete

[777]

mga sir tanong lang po kung meron kayong alam na magaling mag underwash. yung tipong detailed yung ilalim ng sasakyan, tinatanggal din ang gulong para malinis lahat sa ilalim? kung meron , how much? how long does it take? Maganda kasi malinis body tapos pagsilip sa ilalim parang bago parin. Thanks.

[patopig]

Hi guys! I just got my first ROP! Its the whipping boy of all ROPs: The KP600...
The reason I got it is we had a really good discount at our suking tindahan. 2 years din naman warranty. 4,400 RPM pala yun... May extra foam/polishing bonnets pa! Ehehehe. (Are they really that useless?). Anyways, one of the considerations is that when I get more experience with this machine, I'll probably get a rotary for paint corrections but I'll still be using this for wax application even if I get one. I'm targetting the B&D rotary which sells for only 5k.

So tried it on the hood of one of our older vehicles. Really large swirl marks are easily visible under our lighting. I tried the 3M rubbing compound with one of the polishing bonnets. (The garterized one) worked it in until it was just a haze. I then removed it using the buffing bonnet (the one that needs tying). Since I did not have a finer abrasive, I tried scratchX with another polishing bonnet and worked it in until it hazed. Removed it with the buffing bonnet again. Lastly, I used the prestone wax with a foam bonnet.

After everything, there were still swirls but not as pronounced as before. (It was as if the swirls shrunk).

Observations:
1) Wax application with the foam bonnet and removal with the buffing bonnet (I'm not 100% sure this is for buffing or for polishing but this is the woolier one. ILD: need help in identifying!) was very easy. I'm excited on using it on my car tomorrow! Shine and gloss were really better than hand.

2) The ROP was ergonomic, light and very easy to use.

3) I'm a little concerned of the bonnet laces (the one that needs tying) as I think they swing out when the ROP is running ang can marr paint.

Qs:
- I tried looking around ACE and TV and I could not find the 3m waffles. Could you guys point me to where I could buy these.
- The only polishes I could see are DACP (2 gallons), 3m Rubbing compound, 3M SR, and ScratchX. Anyone know where I could get the other 3M polishes. Worst case, will contact simex but I hope I could find the 3m since they sell sachets. In the mean time, can I use 3M Rubbing compound then 3M scratch remover in correcting (or minimizing) minor pain defects?
ILD: Any tips or tricks in taking care of this machine. I'm also concerned that the rubber backing plate is not going to last 2 years. Also, the bonnets (specially the foam ones) are a pain to put on and remove.

[ILuvDetailing]

Patopig: Using a rubbing compound with an ROP is a very bad idea. You would risk thinning out your clear coat in a hurry.

The Blue Bonnet is too thin and rough for me...

3) I'm a little concerned of the bonnet laces (the one that needs tying) as I think they swing out when the ROP is running ang can marr paint.

Yup, thats the problem, thats why I don't use it, it literally flies off. plus I attached vecro strips on the rubber backing plate.

1) Wax application with the foam bonnet and removal with the buffing bonnet (I'm not 100% sure this is for buffing or for polishing but this is the woolier one. ILD: need help in identifying!) was very easy. I'm excited on using it on my car tomorrow! Shine and gloss were really better than hand.

The blue one should be for wax application, the fluffy white one should be for wax removal.

- I tried looking around ACE and TV and I could not find the 3m waffles. Could you guys point me to where I could buy these.

Mmm... wala ba sa TV Shangrila? If you can't find it in TV, then you might have to go to simex, I don't know if they have 6" pads, dehadista available ba? Try looking for 3M velcro strips, you'll need it when you get the pads.

[patopig]

ILD: Thanks for your replies! I was reading the manual and I read that the blue (applicator) bonnets are for one time use only.. Is this true? I'm planning on using the blue freebies repeatedly until I get better pads.

I already have a few velcro strips ready. I may have to search for the waffles in Shangrila (TV and Hand right) Are these for both application and polishing?

What pads so you use with your KB600?

[patopig]

Oops. Will refrain from using Rubbing compound again. ehehehe. Better find better polishes. :D

[ILuvDetailing]

Edit: Opps sorry, di ko nabasa post mo.

BTW these are the pads am using...


Is this the same as your B & D?

[ILuvDetailing]

ILD: Thanks for your replies! I was reading the manual and I read that the blue (applicator) bonnets are for one time use only.. Is this true? I'm planning on using the blue freebies repeatedly until I get better pads.

Yup.

[patopig]

ILD: Wah! I have two blue unused bonnets left. I better make good use of them.

Di ba kakayanin kung linisin with just mild cleaners like perwol? Kahit 2 uses man lang.. (2nd use on an older car. :D)

Sorry kulit ko. ehehe. I really appreciate your answers! Thanks!

[ILuvDetailing]

Share ko lang... just clayed and waxed my hood and roof this afternoon...

Hood shot


Roof shot