Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

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Wow. Daming posts na bago. Hehehe

Stubby: Welcome to the world of detailing! I do have a few tips which I found while learning this hobby (and I'm still learning).

a) I found the instructions in this thread great for drying your car (Posted by Theveed):
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2366

b) Mejo madali kumapit water spots sa mga windshields ng MZ3 natin. If possible, always clean windshields. Personally I use the following steps to clean the MZ3 windows (done after washing the car):

1) Spray with diluted APC (or in my case 1/10 Armor All Multipurpose Cleaner + 2/10 Vinegar + 7/10 water) amd wipe off with cloth (cotton or MF, your choice)
2) Wipe with damp MF or pranela
3) Wipe with newspaper to remove streaks

c) For the interiors, I use Armor All Protectant around once a month and a plush MF for removing dust/lint from the dash. If the ceiling gets dirty, again diluted APC (without the vinegar) will help.

d) As for the KP600 or other ROPs, keep in mind that when you buy one, you'll need to purchase velcro strips (just for the kp600, to be able to attach most polisher/buffing pads), the pads themselves (which can be a little expensive/difficult to find) and an extension cord.

e) for the types/brands of waxes to use, I normally read around this thread and the following sites:

PAD
Autopia (Check out the reviews)

f) I normally clay around once a month. Moms den gamit ko. Para mapadali trabaho mo, bili ka na lang ng Eagle One's Wet Wipe and shine (Quick Detailer). Its only around 224 pesoses sa mga Blade car accessory stores and slightly more expensive sa Ace or True Value ata. This way, you would not need to rinse after claying. (You would just need to wipe with your MF). You can even dilute it with water para di agad maubos. (Tip from Dehadista) You can also use this to remove new waterspots/bird poo which sometimes are not removed after washing.

When you cannot wash your car, you can just dust it with a CCD (california car duster) and spray with QD to renew your car's shine!


Personally, I use carnauba wax for my MZ3 and I normally wax every week. I wash around twice or thrice a week. These past few days, my car has been really dirty because it has been raining every day. Ayaw ko naman maghugas ng maghugas kasi baka dumami swirl marks ng car ko. Wah!