Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

**miko101130** · January 28th, 2012 12:03 AM

since i have started to personally detail my auto 3 years ago... i have used so many products and techniques from so many forums.. hehe medyo OC na nga eh.. as of now i think im contented with this current set up

car shampoo(personally i don't see any difference sa mga brand)
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polish( meguiars dual action cleaner polish) nagkaka talo lang mga brand ng polish sa aggressiveness nila o abrasiveness
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wax ( turtle wax) base wax ko ito kasi talagang matigas pag nag cure, mas makunat ito keysa branded waxes.
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meguiars nxt tech wax 2.0 ( superb beading and shine) pang ibabaw sa turtle wax na layer. pag nauna ito ilagay matatangal nang turtle wax ang meg's
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mothers reflections top coat ( napaka kintab at add ng additional sacrificial layer) pang top up na lang

cost effective and performance wise ok...

**Retz** · March 12th, 2012 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by miko101130

since i have started to personally detail my auto 3 years ago... i have used so many products and techniques from so many forums.. hehe medyo OC na nga eh.. as of now i think im contented with this current set up

car shampoo(personally i don't see any difference sa mga brand)
next
polish( meguiars dual action cleaner polish) nagkaka talo lang mga brand ng polish sa aggressiveness nila o abrasiveness
next
wax ( turtle wax) base wax ko ito kasi talagang matigas pag nag cure, mas makunat ito keysa branded waxes.
next
meguiars nxt tech wax 2.0 ( superb beading and shine) pang ibabaw sa turtle wax na layer. pag nauna ito ilagay matatangal nang turtle wax ang meg's
next
mothers reflections top coat ( napaka kintab at add ng additional sacrificial layer) pang top up na lang

cost effective and performance wise ok...

How often do you apply those wax and polish?

**stavros** · March 13th, 2012 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by miko101130

since i have started to personally detail my auto 3 years ago... i have used so many products and techniques from so many forums.. hehe medyo OC na nga eh.. as of now i think im contented with this current set up

car shampoo(personally i don't see any difference sa mga brand)
next
polish( meguiars dual action cleaner polish) nagkaka talo lang mga brand ng polish sa aggressiveness nila o abrasiveness
next
wax ( turtle wax) base wax ko ito kasi talagang matigas pag nag cure, mas makunat ito keysa branded waxes.
next
meguiars nxt tech wax 2.0 ( superb beading and shine) pang ibabaw sa turtle wax na layer. pag nauna ito ilagay matatangal nang turtle wax ang meg's
next
mothers reflections top coat ( napaka kintab at add ng additional sacrificial layer) pang top up na lang

cost effective and performance wise ok...

Pano naging cost effective yan, ang mamahal nyang gamit mo.

Yung sakin collinite 915 every 3 weeks and maintain lang ng Optimum Gloss Enhancer.

**Hardinero** · March 13th, 2012 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by miko101130

since i have started to personally detail my auto 3 years ago... i have used so many products and techniques from so many forums.. hehe medyo OC na nga eh.. as of now i think im contented with this current set up

car shampoo(personally i don't see any difference sa mga brand)
next
polish( meguiars dual action cleaner polish) nagkaka talo lang mga brand ng polish sa aggressiveness nila o abrasiveness
next
wax ( turtle wax) base wax ko ito kasi talagang matigas pag nag cure, mas makunat ito keysa branded waxes.
next
meguiars nxt tech wax 2.0 ( superb beading and shine) pang ibabaw sa turtle wax na layer. pag nauna ito ilagay matatangal nang turtle wax ang meg's
next
mothers reflections top coat ( napaka kintab at add ng additional sacrificial layer) pang top up na lang

cost effective and performance wise ok...

eto ba paps yung turtle wax na bago? and talaga bang makunat may nakita kasi akong spray wax neto..
para tempting nga bumili dahil dun sa slogan na hardshell daw..

**cjv_justice** · March 13th, 2012 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by stavros

Pano naging cost effective yan, ang mamahal nyang gamit mo.

Yung sakin collinite 915 every 3 weeks and maintain lang ng Optimum Gloss Enhancer.

halos ganyan din ako... pero every month yung 915 ko then OGE every wash. just to add, mas gusto ko yung Megs NXT na car shampoo over Microtex... softens hard water.

**Retz** · March 13th, 2012 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by umi001

It's to do with varying terminology used by different companies. So, quick definition of terms first:

Compound - Highly abrasive product used to quickly cut through paint, for removal of deep scratches and etching.
Polish - Medium to light abrasive product (less aggressive than compounds). Used to remove swirls, light scratches, and hazing/marring left behind by compounding.
Glaze - Non-abrasive product. Used to temporarily fill in swirls and light scratches, as well as to add gloss and shine to the paint. Generally not very durable.
Wax/Sealant - Used for protection of paint from acid rain, oxidization, contamination, etc. Durability from a few weeks to months.
Spray Wax - Used to top up existing protection.
Quick Detailer - Used for light cleaning of paint (dust, fingerprints), as well as adding to shine, slickness and gloss.

Where the confusion comes in is that Meguiar's refers to products defined above as glazes, as (pure) polishes. On the other hand, the NanoSliq, despite whatever it reads in the ad material is a combination spray wax/quick detailer. So the products you mentioned above (making some assumptions) are:

Meguiar's (Deep Crystal) Polish - glaze
Meguiar's Ultimate Polish - polish
Meguiar's (Deep Crystal) Wax - wax
Meguiar's (Ultimate) Wax - wax
Microtex Nanoglos (wax) - wax
Microtex NanoSliq - spray wax/quick detailer

So, your order would be the polish to remove paint imperfections, glaze to add wetness, gloss and shine, wax to seal in the glaze, and then maintain using a spray wax/QD.

One other thing - some products contain what are called cleaners, which help remove contamination, as well as old wax and polish residue from the paint. These products generally cannot be put on top of another product, as they will just strip that prior product. NanoGlos contains some cleaners, so if you buy that, you cannot use it over any glaze or previous wax layer.

Hope that wasn't too confusing - do post if you need further clarification

Up ko lang ito sa mga detailing newbie.

**Retz** · March 15th, 2012 02:12 PM

Has anyone tried using the 3M Performance Car Wax ?

**franster** · March 16th, 2012 02:36 PM

i have tried the 3m performance wax pero by hand lang. Ok na man siya, mabilis mawala ang shine pero ang beading matagal around 2 weeks na daily driver.

**Retz** · March 16th, 2012 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by franster

i have tried the 3m performance wax pero by hand lang. Ok na man siya, mabilis mawala ang shine pero ang beading matagal around 2 weeks na daily driver.

Oh okay. I'm currently using NanoGlos and I have seen 3M Performance car wax sa store. Baka mas okay kasi ito.