Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 2]

**indiej** · November 2nd, 2010 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by franster

So if I provide a layer of clear coat to the paint, would that be enough? or would it just be redundant for the paint? OR should I wax it instead?

Is clear coat available over the counter? TIA

it is enough to thicken your existing clear. We are inclined to add protection to that which we found inconvenient to apply. we want to want a more convenient layer of protection to the previous less convenient layer. a recursive concern.

you can buy from a paint store and there are CCs in can. it takes some knowledge and practice, not to mention proper equipment, to apply so you'll need a practice surface not on your car. only then can you relax about protecting it.

**kafph2000** · November 2nd, 2010 08:49 AM

Thanks ms. Madkatz for the replies.

**x_jason_x** · November 2nd, 2010 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by jmpet626

I use SM arnold na wheel brush yung mahaba. No scratches at all and abot niya pati back part ng rims. Best paired with Meguiars Wheel Brightener, tanggal brake dust lalo na sa Tucson na malakas mag generate ng brake dust

Thanks dude. Actually I'm very interested to try this product from Mothers, the Mothers All wheel and tire cleaner.

http://www.autogeek.net/mo05924.html

Search it in youtube. Mukang magandang product. Anyone who ave used it?

**madkatz** · November 2nd, 2010 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by franster

Thanks. So it is called orange peel cause of it's texture and looks similar with the peel of the orange.

well that's not my case actually. What I have observe and catches more of my attention is the dullness and lack of shine of the spot that I treated with 3M Auto Scratch Remover. Can waxing bring back its shine? or do I really have to use a polish?glaze?

im not saying that it was your case, but you were concerned about clear coat thickness and orange peels are a good indicator that you still have a thick clear coat left, usually when a car has orange peels now matter how small its basically a good sign that your clear coat is still thick and not yet damaged, conversely if a car no longer has orange peels you better stay away from using too much compounds and polishes where scratches removers are somewhat an in between product between the two, you have to use a polish, glaze will only fill them and after a few washes its basically gone

so to sum it short checking for orange peel will really help to determine whether you need clear coat, whether you could still use scratch remover or polish or if its near the base coat already

**madkatz** · November 2nd, 2010 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by x_jason_x

Thanks dude. Actually I'm very interested to try this product from Mothers, the Mothers All wheel and tire cleaner.

http://www.autogeek.net/mo05924.html

Search it in youtube. Mukang magandang product. Anyone who ave used it?

i have it and used to use it, i replaced it with P21S wheel gel

its actually a good product thats very safe for wheels and even if you leave it behind to dry it won't damage clear coated wheels, Megs Wheel Brightener when used with the wrong ratio and left to dry on the wheels can really do some damage and actually remove the clear coat from the rims, this mothers product is a lot safer but also can't tackle that much contaminants

**flakez** · November 2nd, 2010 02:12 PM