*auto99: you may want to do this:
1) wash
2) clay (if you feel the paint has some orange peel, get a sandwich bag and put your hands inside it and gently slide your hand on the surface, if you feel it to be rough, then you need to clay it first, then wash again)
3) step 1 - pre-wax cleaner
4) step 2 - sealant
5) step 3 - wax
or you may combine steps 1, 2 & 3 by using an AIO - All-In-One product such as a Cleaner Wax since your car is white color... HTH..
swirlX is a swirl remover and it comes in before you wax a car.
nanoglos is a wax that acts like a sealant&glaze. nanosliq is a wax booster. it further smoothens over the wax applied.
most of them will fill in scratches and add a smooth layer over the paint to give you that glazed look.
without a picture, i can only advise you to go to a detailer for an initial reconditioning, then just maintain it weekly with a wax or cleaner wax.
after washing,
if no water stains to remove,
apply thinly mother's or meg's Step 3
else,
apply lightly turtle wax carnauba cleaner wax
yes, a clay kit is very useful for stuff that prompts you to scratch off with your fingernail.
just post a clear picture here next time of whatever paint condition you want to solve. help us help you.
missed this one: http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151
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morning after a recent, heavy, overnight rain
the car is untouched, not moved. also, the car is not used regularly (not a daily driver).
a few drops remained near the corners after an early morning run but i didn't take pictures so...
hood treatment:
sealant twins
476s left, 915 right
maintenance:
water stain edges and stains cleared by TWCCW on micromagic foam applicator by hand
here's a before pic taken mid September, right after the application of 915
tree at 20 meters, clouds at 8
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Very impressive *indiej
Between 476 and 915, I can't really say which gives out better gloss (based on your pix). In my experience, I like the deepness and buttery feel of 845 better than 476. Nonetheless, your work is outstanding!!!
thanks. there's no reflection shot of the left side/476s. And i don't have a DSLR for a more accurate comparative shot. Technically, that's the beading of Turtle Wax CCW that so easily keeps the hood blemish free.
I'm in the process of finding proper lighting to capture blemishes for reality shots and to aid while polishing.
my 476s is still beading after 6 weeks. hahaha. though yung sa may trunk wala na kasi hindi na inabot ng bubong sa garahe. hehehe.
Started using Nanosliq again, ubos na OCW at Mother's FX spray wax ko. hehe.
missed that deep, dark shine it gives...
anybody's mastered on how to not make it streak?
you can fold it para mas madali gamitin
sa trunk/roof/hood, slide the cloth on the surface of the car, let its own weight drag it along.
sa sides, konting pressure lang, para lang lumapat yung elite sa gilid.