Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 2]

[jmpet626]

Ms madkatz same po ba yung swirl X at Megs 205 in terms of aggressiveness and also Megs Ultimate Compound and Megs 105?


edit.. hehe ok na pala may nakita ako abrasive chart na kasama na 105 & 205

http://craigdt.web.officelive.com/abrasives.aspx

[indiej]

swirlx (or polishing product ) + AIO + 2 coats of sealant + LSP (as for me 915)

paps, paki-elaborate ...hindi ko po na-gets..medyo mahina me kunti sa malalim na english..hehe

pre, yung naka kulay talong sa taas na iminungkahi ko kagabi nung sinabi mo na cleaner carnauba + 915 ang gagawin mo.

wax over wax would be completed a lot sooner before wax over KAIO. but since madkatz suggested 4 hours KAIO cure time, you wouldn't be delayed as much as my presumption of 12-24 hours KAIO cure time.

[Nik]

*madkatz

mam, yun pala ang mali ko.. sa drying time.. 1hr pala dapat... 30min ko lang kasi iniwan bago i buff.. sa pag buff naman tingin ko ok naman po ginawa ko no pressure at all parang pahid pahid lang konti pag may mahirap tangalin i spray LLS QD (nilipat ko sa spray bottle yung LLS 5ml lang para lang pang buff off ng mahirap tangalin) para sure ako na LLS product lang yung andun..

saka siguro dahil sa 12hrs curing time then gagamitin na sa streets may ulan at araw kaya pangit pag kaka cure.. so need ko pa mag 2 layer para lang matumbasan yung 1 layer na tamang application.

siguro pag titiisan ko na lang na mag 4 layer gamit procedure ko (meaning 2layer katumbas if sa tamang procedure) lagi kasi gamit auto hindi ma iwasan.

aalagaan ko nalang sa Wax weekly para tumagal yung ginastos kong pag layer hehe.

thanks mam ikaw ang sagot sa mga tanong namin talaga

[Nik]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...e-sealant.html

a good enough but not the best explanation for KSG, im still trying to look for the original one coming from the manufacturer, but its translated from german so i'll try to look for it again and post it, this should be enough in the mean time

thanks po dito .. dati ginawa ko yung 3:1 pero medyo nag dalawang isip ako kaya tinigil ko at ginawang pure LLS.. pero thanks dito at makakatipid ulit ako sa LLS

basta galing kay mam madkatz naniniwala ako eh nung nabasa ko dati yan nag dadalawa isip pa ako haha

[Chikselog]

Sembreak ko na wuhoo! :rave:

Kailan next detailing EB? :naughty2:

[madkatz]

ms madkatz, which of the two are better mothers step 1 or swirlx?
also, which of them can be use bi-monthly..i heard that swirlx is abrasive...

kakalito sa dami ng product ah...

tama ba yung nasa isip ko na if you want protection go for sealant

and if for shine go for polish,step 2 and LSP....

or pwede rin naman ma-achieve the best of both worlds by

swirlx (or polishing product ) + AIO + 2 coats of sealant + LSP (as for me 915)





paps, paki-elaborate ...hindi ko po na-gets..medyo mahina me kunti sa malalim na english..hehe

SwirlX is more abrasive than Step 1, both are abrasive but with Step 1 its close to being not at all making Step 1 very safe to be used frequently but i won't recommend using it twice a month

SwirlX is a lot more abrasive and it can already go some light to moderate correction depending on the pad and machine used, by hand it can tackle most of the light swirls on the paint and light watermarks as well

so to answer your question which is better it would depend on what your goal is. are you planning on removing swirls? or just creating a clean finish for the sealant to bond properly?

if you want protection in most cases its true that you go for a sealant but there are also some waxes out there that can outperform some weaker sealants, 476 is one of the better known waxes to kick most of the weaker sealants butts, KSG layered twice can already provide some serious protection however i really find it pointless in most cases to layer over 3 and more of a specific sealant, there are some sealants however that can really build up both these are not yet available locally

as with the shine statement, its a very general term, do you want the mirror finish? or the wet and deep look? sealants can also provide a very shiny finish depending on what you use, most of them are sterile however giving them that plastic and glassy look, some prefer their paint to look darker and deeper than reflective so it depends on your choice, but just so you know any choice whether depth or reflectivity, sealants can still achieve those, you just need to know which one gives the look you want

but the best look for me is that from sealants and waxes combined, meaning multiple layers of sealants topped with multiple layers of waxes really create that look that combines the best of both but multiple layers of sealants waxes is actually mostly good for just looks, like i said sometimes its pointless to layer more than 2 meaning 3 above of sealants and waxes save for the exception of some

[madkatz]

Thanks. Will use APC na lang before washing the pad. Ano mas maganda dilution 4:1 or 10:1?

I would recommend you have both on hand, have a smaller bottle for the 4:1 however since you won't be likely to use this too much, 10:1 is already sufficient in most cases to remove residues from the pads especially if its attached to a rotary polisher, but there are some cases like some of the older megs polishes and waxes that really require degreasers to remove from pads

[madkatz]

Ms madkatz same po ba yung swirl X at Megs 205 in terms of aggressiveness and also Megs Ultimate Compound and Megs 105?


edit.. hehe ok na pala may nakita ako abrasive chart na kasama na 105 & 205

http://craigdt.web.officelive.com/abrasives.aspx

actually i would say 205 is a lot more like m80 without all the fuzz and hassle, honestly m80 gives a wetter finish compared to 205 but 205 finishes clearer, now if you have a non oil-based glaze topped on top of 205 now thats a winner.

m80 isn't that bad actually, it really darkens the paint in most cases but its really just finicky, sometimes you even end up with holograms even with a Grey LC, 205 is a lot more easier to work with and also finishes clearer but makes the paint a little sterile, somewhat a plastic look

[madkatz]

pre, yung naka kulay talong sa taas na iminungkahi ko kagabi nung sinabi mo na cleaner carnauba + 915 ang gagawin mo.

wax over wax would be completed a lot sooner before wax over KAIO. but since madkatz suggested 4 hours KAIO cure time, you wouldn't be delayed as much as my presumption of 12-24 hours KAIO cure time.

hehe yup wax over wax is really a lot easier, i too was also under the presumption before that KAIO requires 12 to 24 hours to cure until our mentor corrected us

[madkatz]

*madkatz

mam, yun pala ang mali ko.. sa drying time.. 1hr pala dapat... 30min ko lang kasi iniwan bago i buff.. sa pag buff naman tingin ko ok naman po ginawa ko no pressure at all parang pahid pahid lang konti pag may mahirap tangalin i spray LLS QD (nilipat ko sa spray bottle yung LLS 5ml lang para lang pang buff off ng mahirap tangalin) para sure ako na LLS product lang yung andun..

saka siguro dahil sa 12hrs curing time then gagamitin na sa streets may ulan at araw kaya pangit pag kaka cure.. so need ko pa mag 2 layer para lang matumbasan yung 1 layer na tamang application.

siguro pag titiisan ko na lang na mag 4 layer gamit procedure ko (meaning 2layer katumbas if sa tamang procedure) lagi kasi gamit auto hindi ma iwasan.

aalagaan ko nalang sa Wax weekly para tumagal yung ginastos kong pag layer hehe.

thanks mam ikaw ang sagot sa mga tanong namin talaga

actually 2 layers should already be enough if you're planning on maintaining it with waxes weekly, don't spend too much on multiple layers if its gonna be well kept and maintained, just try to save the product so you get more results longer with the bottle, actually if someone waxes his car weekly heck even NXT, Gold Class, TW PUG and Moms Step 3 and FX would already do the job. try to make the sealant work for you, keep it simple with 2 layers and then just relayer after a few months

layering multiple sealant won't really guarantee you a perfect finish from the elements, check out my post last december when i had a multiple layer of sealants 2 layers m-seal and 2 layers KSG topped with 2 layers 915 and blitz acrylic spray sealant as topper, after i finished that setup i went to canyon woods feeling like nothing would harm my paint, then comes those pine tree saps that really etched into my paint, now if you think of it, i had a total of 7 layers all cured properly and boosted with polycharger and the tree saps still etched through, kinda hurts right? all the effort down the drain? thats why im telling you guys to keep it simple, 2 is enough, 2 more of another sealant would be great but if time is a problem with layering multiple layers then why work against time right? why not just apply it more frequently? all im saying is, if time and schedule really makes layering hard for you then just change your routine, you really don't have to do multiple layers especially since you're waxing already every week

[Louie_18]

Ms. Madkatz, ano ang recommended frequency of use ng swirlX? Thanks

[madkatz]

Sembreak ko na wuhoo! :rave:

Kailan next detailing EB? :naughty2:

hahaha i think he's free this sunday, well he should be because he already asked me if he could conduct a seminar this sunday, my only condition was to pick me up at around 5pm from SMX hehe we're having a bazaar there and i need a ride to bring back all the items we brought there.

[madkatz]

Hey guys!

Check out this weekend Saturday and Sunday night at Rockwell tent

Hillsborough Detailer's will be show-casing their skills and talents, so you know there will be a lot of Euro and Super cars.

Their product of choice? Microtex! They will be using Microtex Products to maintain all these vehicles, here you could see how they use all of the Microtex products and bring out the best results

If you're an avid detailer wanting to learn more about detailing, this would be a great chance to drop by and see how they do their work.

Im guessing there would also be Microtex products on sale.

BTW, I am in no way affiliated with Microtex, im just here helping and announcing for a friend, i know both the owners of Microtex and Hillsborough and they're really helpful people especially when it comes to giving advices for enthusiasts

So try to drop by, its well worth seeing the pro's in action and a great opportunity to take some shots as well.

If all goes well we'll also be there on both nights

[madkatz]

Ms. Madkatz, ano ang recommended frequency of use ng swirlX? Thanks

Hmmm twice a years used with white pads would be safe.

Once a year using orange pads is also safe.

[Louie_18]

Hey guys!

Check out this weekend Saturday and Sunday night at Rockwell tent

Hillsborough Detailer's will be show-casing their skills and talents, so you know there will be a lot of Euro and Super cars.

Their product of choice? Microtex! They will be using Microtex Products to maintain all these vehicles, here you could see how they use all of the Microtex products and bring out the best results

If you're an avid detailer wanting to learn more about detailing, this would be a great chance to drop by and see how they do their work.

Im guessing there would also be Microtex products on sale.

BTW, I am in no way affiliated with Microtex, im just here helping and announcing for a friend, i know both the owners of Microtex and Hillsborough and they're really helpful people especially when it comes to giving advices for enthusiasts

So try to drop by, its well worth seeing the pro's in action and a great opportunity to take some shots as well.

If all goes well we'll also be there on both nights

Hmmm twice a years used with white pads would be safe.

Once a year using orange pads is also safe.

Nice! This is great! Thanks for the infos

[Chikselog]

Imma check my schedule regarding this weekend. Nakakacurious yung sa Rockwell haha. May pahabol pa kasing pinapapuntahan samin ng prof namin sa sunday.

[indiej]

madkatz could you test Opti-coat versus tree sap soon?

[Hardinero]

Dear Ms Madkatz,

Right now my ride is due to asphalt removal. My mind is really set to apply kerosene on whe whole car.

But i'm really confused now whether i would go for protection (AIO+2LLS+915)
or i would go for shine (mothers step 1,2,915).

though, i really wanted to have the best of both worlds shine and protection..

Can you recommend a beauty regimen for my ride...

I was wondering if swirlx+AI+2 coats of LLS + 915 ..would do the tricks..

My ride was nearing 3 year old na and due to polishing na rin daw (as per master edwin)..

P.S. may landlyn ba kayo ng hillsborough sa ortigas o libis ata yun...ang pagkaka-alam ko may carwash dun that cost 150 bucks..bka kasi may detaiting din sila...balak ko sana sa kanila magpa-polish then yun other steps sa haus ko na gagawin..

many Thanks,
Hardinero

[PSI]

Dear Ms Madkatz,

Right now my ride is due to asphalt removal. My mind is really set to apply kerosene on whe whole car.

But i'm really confused now whether i would go for protection (AIO+2LLS+915)
or i would go for shine (mothers step 1,2,915).

though, i really wanted to have the best of both worlds shine and protection..

Can you recommend a beauty regimen for my ride...

I was wondering if swirlx+AI+2 coats of LLS + 915 ..would do the tricks..

My ride was nearing 3 year old na and due to polishing na rin daw (as per master edwin)..

P.S. may landlyn ba kayo ng hillsborough sa ortigas o libis ata yun...ang pagkaka-alam ko may carwash dun that cost 150 bucks..bka kasi may detaiting din sila...balak ko sana sa kanila magpa-polish then yun other steps sa haus ko na gagawin..

many Thanks,
Hardinero

pappy, lower portion lang kerosine..... as much as i would like to help you.... .... kung malaki lang garage ko dito na naten tirahin yan..

dude as polish na daw ba kelangan???

baka pwede pa wash-clay- 1-2-3-4?? black yan diba? 915 na gamitin naten.... kumuha ka sana ng m66 pang degrime.....and tangal ng onteng watermarks... mura lang yun..... if pwede pa sa ganoon process.... mag degime ka muna.... portion by portion... para di ka laspag....

[boldventure]

hi guys newbie here

I use turtle wax QD, 2x a month, medyo tamad ako magwax.
Can I use QD then sliq? Mine is black pala.

Anong product ginagamit ng bigberts for the optiguard paint protection?

Thanks