Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 2]

[indiej]

since the metal is rustproofed, the undercoat helps bounce stuff off, to not scratch the metal. you can diy spray it or just use a brush. Sooner, to protect wheel well metal. some gas stations sell canned undercoat. Shell is one.

[kerikzb]

Para sakin mas ok yung Hyper Dressing kasi madami siyang dilution Ratio. Gamit ko parati 3:1 na ratio hindi masyadong makintab yung finish at tumatagal din yung kapit niya. Sa plastic wheel wells gamit ko yung brush na curved yung gamit sa pang linis ng CR at Megs na Super Degreaser. Pag sa rear naman na walang plastic super degreaser lang at pressure washer

Sir,
1. para san po ung hyper dressing? ano po application noon?

2. safe po ba yung super degreaser for tires? kasi balak ko gamitin sa rims tapos gamit ako ng bottle cleaner na sponge yung dulo instead ng brush para di magasgas rims. di ko kasi mapasok kamay ko sa pagitan ng spokes. eh sure di maiiwasan malagyan ung tires noon.

3. and safe po ba sa rims yung megs na brush for wheels? parang nakakagasgas e

[jmpet626]

Sir,
1. para san po ung hyper dressing? ano po application noon?

2. safe po ba yung super degreaser for tires? kasi balak ko gamitin sa rims tapos gamit ako ng bottle cleaner na sponge yung dulo instead ng brush para di magasgas rims. di ko kasi mapasok kamay ko sa pagitan ng spokes. eh sure di maiiwasan malagyan ung tires noon.

3. and safe po ba sa rims yung megs na brush for wheels? parang nakakagasgas e

Water based yung Hyper Dressing. Para siyang armorall pero adjustable yung dilution niya depende sa level ng shine na gusto mo.

High Gloss 1:1
Medium Gloss 2:1
Satin Finish 3:1
Natural Finish 4:1



http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-hyper-dressing.html


Safe yung Super Degreaser sa mga tires at plastic.

Di ko pa na try yung Megs wheel brush pero kung yung mags mo is painted lang at hindi powdercoated may possibility na magasgas. Kung OEM mags or powdercoated yung finish ng mags mo hindi mag scratch yan.

May I suggest yung SM arnold na wheel brush, Flexible at mahaba siya pati back part ng mags maabot nasa 350 pesos sa Concorde tried and tested ko na to and hindi pa nagka scracth yung mags ko.

[kerikzb]

Water based yung Hyper Dressing. Para siyang armorall pero adjustable yung dilution niya depende sa level ng shine na gusto mo.

High Gloss 1:1
Medium Gloss 2:1
Satin Finish 3:1
Natural Finish 4:1

Safe yung Super Degreaser sa mga tires at plastic.

Di ko pa na try yung Megs wheel brush pero kung yung mags mo is painted lang at hindi powdercoated may possibility na magasgas. Kung OEM mags or powdercoated yung finish ng mags mo hindi mag scratch yan.

May I suggest yung SM arnold na wheel brush, Flexible at mahaba siya pati back part ng mags maabot nasa 350 pesos sa Concorde tried and tested ko na to and hindi pa nagka scracth yung mags ko.

thanks jmpet626! will look for that!

gastos nanaman ako! will need to buy a new detailing box(maliit kasi nabili) to store all the stuff! =))

[madkatz]

*kerikzb: two things that also worked for me and my BF are Mr. Clean wheel brush, its really soft nylon bristles also doesn't scratch, for hyper dressing a good alternative for that would be microtex tireblack but this should only be used for exterior surfaces if thats where you want to put it, if its interior hyper dressing is a good choice

[kerikzb]

*kerikzb: two things that also worked for me and my BF are Mr. Clean wheel brush, its really soft nylon bristles also doesn't scratch, for hyper dressing a good alternative for that would be microtex tireblack but this should only be used for exterior surfaces if thats where you want to put it, if its interior hyper dressing is a good choice

Thanks ms madkatz! but where do i get one of those Mr. Clean brushes? and how much do they cost? bout the Tireblack, Sir Ed showed me the diluted tireblack for the wheel wells. looks great on my ride!

[jed_015]

boss kerikzb..ano dilution mo??gusto ko itry

[kerikzb]

boss kerikzb..ano dilution mo??gusto ko itry

Boss jed, just got a bottle like scharnhorst fill it half way with water(500ml). i didnt really measure how much tire black i put in.. im guessing 25:1(thats 20ml of tire black??). dark blue pa din siya unlike yung kay scharnhorst na medyo light blue na. sorry. il measure it next time.. hehe. but ginawa ko muna yung sinabi ni Sir Ed. linis muna wells, then wipe some pure tire black sa wells. then next car wash, hose down lang then spray dilution.

[jed_015]

Boss jed, just got a bottle like scharnhorst fill it half way with water(500ml). i didnt really measure how much tire black i put in.. im guessing 25:1(thats 20ml of tire black??). dark blue pa din siya unlike yung kay scharnhorst na medyo light blue na. sorry. il measure it next time.. hehe. but ginawa ko muna yung sinabi ni Sir Ed. linis muna wells, then wipe some pure tire black sa wells. then next car wash, hose down lang then spray dilution.

kamusta naman ang output??pang casa ba??bibili uli ako ng spray bottle para dun

[PSI]

mga idols question about pressure washers...

how does those portable pressure washers compare with those pressure washers with the motor and belts showing??? Thinking if i'm gonna buy a pressure washer from quiapo (the one with the motor abd belt showing) or just get one from ACE (compact looking)

this:

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...ressure+washer

vs

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...r#imageGallery

thoughts???

Idol kung matetest mo yung B&D ok na yan... yung belt type mahal!!!! kung me 4k kaw malamang makakakuha na tayo ng bagong belt type niyan.... beter yet kunin mo yung ke doc bombit!!! bago lang yun...

[GulongGong]

Idol kung matetest mo yung B&D ok na yan... yung belt type mahal!!!! kung me 4k kaw malamang makakakuha na tayo ng bagong belt type niyan.... beter yet kunin mo yung ke doc bombit!!! bago lang yun...

bossing makikisingit lang, planning to get one din kasi... ano ba mas maganda, yung belt type or yung mga nasa ACE? sabi kasi yung mga B&D kailangan sa gripo nakakabit di daw pwede humigop sa drum tama po ba? also, saan makakakuha ng 4k na belt type? thanks!

[Hardinero]

mga paps, pa OT baka may gusto lang...eto siguro yung tinatawag na buyers remorse..

bumili me ng dalawang levis 501 waist line 29 to 30..tas yung length eh 36 1/2 or 37 siguro...pina-putol ko na back to orig..kakabili ko lang mga 1 week old lang...tas isang beses lang nagamit..

eh baka may gustong bumili..hehe...

[madkatz]

bossing makikisingit lang, planning to get one din kasi... ano ba mas maganda, yung belt type or yung mga nasa ACE? sabi kasi yung mga B&D kailangan sa gripo nakakabit di daw pwede humigop sa drum tama po ba? also, saan makakakuha ng 4k na belt type? thanks!

Belt type

pros

very strong motor
very durable, these things basically last you a really really long time
pressure is adjustable
parts are easy to look for

cons

very heavy to move around and store unless you're planning on permanently mounting it
very noisy
requires a good water supply set up like drums and water hoses to the drum
consumes a lot of water

Electric non belt type Pressure washers

pros

very easy to store ideal for mobile detailing and tranporting
very light weight
can easily plug into a faucet ( but if water pressure is low this will eventually be a con )
saves a lot more water compared to belt types which consume up to 4 times more GPM

Cons

Parts are hard to find and basically not repairable
Not as durable as belt type, its like a hit or miss with the cheaper ones sometimes they last sometimes they don't so better invest on the good ones
Pressure it not adjustable
Short pressure hose

my suggestion

if you will be using it for long term and just on your car, and if you have the spare cash to invest on a drum and water hose and valve and not to mention a dedicated space, then go for the belt type, these things practically last you a really long time, their only maintenance is grease and motor oil and the motor is heavy duty in most brands, but if you're planning on using it elsewhere in the house and would like to keep it then i would suggest getting those on hardware stores

[antz-z]

question on CCD.. they said the dirtier it gets, the better..

but when do you say it has served its purpose and time to replace with a new one? mine's 4 years na and sobrang dumi.. have you tried washing your CCD?

[GulongGong]

Belt type

pros

very strong motor
very durable, these things basically last you a really really long time
pressure is adjustable
parts are easy to look for

cons

very heavy to move around and store unless you're planning on permanently mounting it
very noisy
requires a good water supply set up like drums and water hoses to the drum
consumes a lot of water

Electric non belt type Pressure washers

pros

very easy to store ideal for mobile detailing and tranporting
very light weight
can easily plug into a faucet ( but if water pressure is low this will eventually be a con )
saves a lot more water compared to belt types which consume up to 4 times more GPM

Cons

Parts are hard to find and basically not repairable
Not as durable as belt type, its like a hit or miss with the cheaper ones sometimes they last sometimes they don't so better invest on the good ones
Pressure it not adjustable
Short pressure hose

my suggestion

if you will be using it for long term and just on your car, and if you have the spare cash to invest on a drum and water hose and valve and not to mention a dedicated space, then go for the belt type, these things practically last you a really long time, their only maintenance is grease and motor oil and the motor is heavy duty in most brands, but if you're planning on using it elsewhere in the house and would like to keep it then i would suggest getting those on hardware stores

as always, Thank you ma'am for your very detailed inputs... (.."detailer" ka nga talaga ma'am )

I'm leaning towards those belt types for the sturdiness and parts availability, it will be used on 4 cars, 2 sedans, 1 suv and an L300 fb so I guess a belt type is more advisable...

...I already have a spare plastic drum so bawas narin sa gastos for the drum and space is not an issue. Now I just need to find where to source out some good belt type PW, the least expensive cyempre but with good enough quality.. bang for the buck ika nga.. any recommended brand? I'm thinking of looking around evangelista st. sa may raon area but medyo nagdadalawang isip ako these days kasi magpapasko and for sure dami tao and terrible ang traffic...

[ratchet23]

what about elevo watermark remover on side mirrors??

dont apply it on side mirrors. I applied it dati and result is parang me fog sa mirror ayaw matanggal.

[kerikzb]

hello detailing addicts! pwede po ba idiscuss dito ang engine detailing? specifically yung waterless? ano chemicals, tools ang gagamitin? then procedures and precautions? Dos and Don'ts?

[Hardinero]

question on CCD.. they said the dirtier it gets, the better..

but when do you say it has served its purpose and time to replace with a new one? mine's 4 years na and sobrang dumi.. have you tried washing your CCD?

naku bro, yan ang wag mong gagawin ang labhan o mabasa yung cali duster mo kaSi mawawala yung effectiveness nya....ang alam ko meron yan chemical or wax something...try to read yung label nya..

[auto99]

good day to all

im currently new here in tsikot and ive been reading the old posts of this thread and medyo naguguluhan ako with all the abreviations of the products. currently an owner of a 2nd hand isuzu crosswind, color is white. there are some parts where a yellowish discoloration is present, only visible when you look at it closely. i have no experience in detailing or what so ever. if i could ask a little help from you guys, whats a good combo for detailing the car weekly? can you give me the specific products than can be bought OTC preferably from true value or ace hardware? upon reading some of the posts, ive been interested with meguiars swirlx and nanoglos/nanosliq (does nano glos gives back the glossy look of the car? since my car isnt that shiny anymore)

would appreciate if someone would give me the proper rundown with a combo for detailing after the wash of the car. thank you

[indiej]

here you go auto99 http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17868