Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**bankai** · January 12th, 2007 08:52 PM

eto po yung scratch, judge it na lang po, it looks deep pero hindi sya deep

**ess** · January 15th, 2007 09:43 AM

Ouchhhh!!!!

That hurts! 2 panels pa man din!

Sarap balutin yung bicycle sa liig nung nakabunggo sa yo. Grrr.

Anyway, since you've mentioned that you can feel the scratch with your fingernails, then it means that it's already too deep.

You may want to try polishing the area with a good scratch remover (mom's or meguiars). That ought to clean it up enough to be less noticeable. (Unfortunately...no matter how you make it invisible to others, it will still be very visible to you...)

If you feel up to the task, you may also want to try some DIY repairs. Check out the guide on how to do DIY touchups at: www.bettercarcare.com. There's an article there on how to repair paint damage, including deep scratches via DIY touchups. It's quite laborious...

**bankai** · January 19th, 2007 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by ess

Ouchhhh!!!!

That hurts! 2 panels pa man din!

Sarap balutin yung bicycle sa liig nung nakabunggo sa yo. Grrr.

Anyway, since you've mentioned that you can feel the scratch with your fingernails, then it means that it's already too deep.

You may want to try polishing the area with a good scratch remover (mom's or meguiars). That ought to clean it up enough to be less noticeable. (Unfortunately...no matter how you make it invisible to others, it will still be very visible to you...)

If you feel up to the task, you may also want to try some DIY repairs. Check out the guide on how to do DIY touchups at: www.bettercarcare.com. There's an article there on how to repair paint damage, including deep scratches via DIY touchups. It's quite laborious...

thanks po sa info, il try to read the site, thanks po ulit

correctin po pala it did not catch my nails

**waxdaddy** · January 21st, 2007 07:38 AM

baka you guys want to try formula113 products its diy friendly..easy on easy off and it gives a deep shine...its the easiest to use and it stays the longest:P

visit www.waxdaddy.ph for more info or you can visit www.formula113.com for product info.

**mbeige** · January 21st, 2007 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by maverick34

afaik, wax on-wax off lang dapat. no curing time. para hindi sumakit muscle mo kakapunas.

I went to a free detailing class from Meguiar's (their HQ is in Irvine, 15 minutes away from home) and they said to let the wax cure/dry for ~10-15 minutes. Mike Philips was the guy in charge of the class, and even gave us a demo on one of the members' newly painted cars.

**mbeige** · January 21st, 2007 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by bankai

thanks po sa info, il try to read the site, thanks po ulit

correctin po pala it did not catch my nails

First, wash the car.

Then use a good scratch remover.

Then clean the paint, if possible clay it too.

I would recommend Scratch X since I use Meguiar's often. Rub it in perpendicular to the scratch so the rough edge will soften up. Put some pressure on it too, hindi yan baby lotion even if it smells like one.

If that doesn't work, a mild rubbing compound should work. Be gentle with this one naman.

**ILuvDetailing** · January 22nd, 2007 02:34 AM

bankai: looks like a hairline scratch, you can use a scratch remover to smoothen out the edges, but the scratch won't disappear, you'll just "hide" it a bit more.

You can try wetsanding it but this method is for pros and will thin out your paint in a hurry so i don't recommend this.

**chain** · January 22nd, 2007 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by mbeige

I went to a free detailing class from Meguiar's (their HQ is in Irvine, 15 minutes away from home) and they said to let the wax cure/dry for ~10-15 minutes. Mike Philips was the guy in charge of the class, and even gave us a demo on one of the members' newly painted cars.

very very good info makukuha mo from Mike Philips. that guy knows his stuff.

**bankai** · January 24th, 2007 11:53 PM

tnx po sa mga reply, meron ako dito mothers scratch remover, na hide nga yung scratch ng konti, pero baka pa detail ko na lang para mas ok at mas maitago

*sir dehadista

dba sir nagpunta ka sa dubai, nabasa ko kase sa mga previous pages dito, san po ba may mga detailing stuffs dun? TIA

**milky** · January 25th, 2007 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by mbeige

I went to a free detailing class from Meguiar's (their HQ is in Irvine, 15 minutes away from home) and they said to let the wax cure/dry for ~10-15 minutes. Mike Philips was the guy in charge of the class, and even gave us a demo on one of the members' newly painted cars.

I envy you!!!