Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**theveed** · June 1st, 2005 03:02 PM

real wool mitts are so soft, but they dont last. Cotton chenille kailan maganda talaga, the ones sa Concorde sucks hell... synthetic is fine as long as it's well soaped.

MF is too grabby sometimes.

**ILuvDetailing** · June 1st, 2005 03:13 PM

How much for the washmitts from Simex? Makabisita nga minsan.

I currently have 4 washmitts, 1 - for the top, 1 - for the buttom below the belt line, and 1 - for the wheelwells, with one in reserve. I've been using those concorde washmitts eversince I started this hobby...

Theveed: What do Washmitts do you use in the shop?

**chain** · June 1st, 2005 03:21 PM

ILD: medyo vague nako sa price pero I'm sure it's more expensive than the ones in Concorde. If I remember correctly, its under P500. mga P400-450...

**ILuvDetailing** · June 1st, 2005 03:27 PM

mahal pala, hope they accept credit card.

**patopig** · June 1st, 2005 08:15 PM

Hey masters. I've been shopping around for "consumables" for my new hobby. I got my Moms CA GOLD Pure Carnauba from true value earlier and since I had a lot of time today, I ventured to other smaller hardware stores of some department stores. I found some Soft99 Bi-Gloss cans for only 269!! Kewl! I also found Soft 99 RV (PHP 700++ White container, is that ok for red?) and Soft 99 Le Shen Polymer (Yellow can) and Le Shen Carnauba (Dark Can) for 269 also.

I know Bi-Gloss is a good bang for the buck wax. I was wondering about the RV (Snow and Mud Protection right?), and the two Le Shens. Anyone familiar with these? I was looking for the Soft99 Sealants (to partner with my Moms Carnauba) but could not find Fusso nor Gekki.

I also found this Prestone High Protection Wax which is a synthetic wax (supposedly a sealant too). Pretty cheap too.. Anyone try this? I read two positive reviews from autopia...

**zildjian** · June 2nd, 2005 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by patopig

Hey masters. I've been shopping around for "consumables" for my new hobby. I got my Moms CA GOLD Pure Carnauba from true value earlier and since I had a lot of time today, I ventured to other smaller hardware stores of some department stores. I found some Soft99 Bi-Gloss cans for only 269!! Kewl! I also found Soft 99 RV (PHP 700++ White container, is that ok for red?) and Soft 99 Le Shen Polymer (Yellow can) and Le Shen Carnauba (Dark Can) for 269 also.

I know Bi-Gloss is a good bang for the buck wax. I was wondering about the RV (Snow and Mud Protection right?), and the two Le Shens. Anyone familiar with these? I was looking for the Soft99 Sealants (to partner with my Moms Carnauba) but could not find Fusso nor Gekki.

I also found this Prestone High Protection Wax which is a synthetic wax (supposedly a sealant too). Pretty cheap too.. Anyone try this? I read two positive reviews from autopia...

what hardware stores did you find those soft99's?

**chain** · June 1st, 2005 10:40 PM

patopig: daming products ng Soft99 'no?

try a side by side test on your new products. tapos post some pics. sayang hindi mo mahanap yung Fusso. good performance yun. mapapagastos ka talaga...*sigh*

I guess this best sums it up:

From what I've learned, most of us are looking for the product combo that manages to nail that elusive shine. but all of this is in perspective on as to how far or expensive an enthusiast is willing to go in order to get that.

**chain** · June 1st, 2005 10:41 PM

ILD: they accept credit cards. fortunately AND unfortunately. hehehe

**ILuvDetailing** · June 2nd, 2005 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by dehadista

they accept credit cards. fortunately AND unfortunately. hehehe

Great! Hehehe, kailangan ng konting control :lol: BTW can I use DACP with an ROP? I talked to a Simex rep last year he told me its for machine us only and that an ROP won't cut it.

Any other Megs product you can recommend for paint cleaning?

**chain** · June 2nd, 2005 02:02 AM

you can definitely use DACP / polishing pad with a ROP. these are the same people who instructed me to use speed glaze only on brand-new cars.

anyway, make sure to work the diminishing abrasives in. you have to do several passes with the ROP. Don't buff till the product becomes a powder. dry buffing na 'yun.. You should always stop before this while there's still a liquid film on the surface. Experience with hands-on practice will help you to gauge when to stop buffing.

After machine cleaning and polishing with the DACP you need to re-polish with a less aggressive polish and a softer pad. Then apply your wax.

for Megs products, para sa Pro Line nila, eto:
DACP and Speed Glaze.
#66 Quick Detailer (not a QD): "cleaner wax" -best results if used with a Rotary

Consumer line:
ColorX : similar to AIO (but not in the same league)
Deep Crystal Cleaner