Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

**umi001** · July 20th, 2012 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Sgear1

Sorry sir, Tru Value doesn't carry Klasse and Carlack anymore. Thanks anyway.

Look for Carlack (virtually the same product, just different label) at Big Berts or MC Home Depot.

**umi001** · July 20th, 2012 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by rmgbigbrother

mga master sa detailing ask po mga sir what the best gamitin para quarts brown na monty 3months old at my marka ng na tuyo sa harap sa may hood

TIA sa mag input

As always, least aggressive option first. If a wash does not remove them, you can try, in succession:

1. non-abrasive chemical cleaner (Klasse All In One, Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner)
2. mildly abrasive cleaner or polish (Mother's Pre-Wax cleaner, Meguiar's Ultimate Polish)
3. medium abrasive polish (Meguiar's Swirl-X, Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0)
4. aggresive compound (Meguiar's Ultimate Compound)

Please don't use anything more aggressive than Megs UC (even that is a very aggressive product already) - you risk thinning your clear coat unnecessarily (and possibly dangerously) with old-school rubbing compounds. After you get the watermarks out, do protect your paint with a wax or sealant.

**umi001** · July 20th, 2012 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by shotgun

what are the "correct steps" in a 3step exterior detailing? was canvassing at a carwash, first step daw is 3m rubbing compound. want to verify if this is ok.

Well, a proper three-step detailing consist of compounding, polishing and finish polishing. However, not all cars require all three steps - in some cases you might not need to compound; in other cases, the finish left behind by the polish is good enough not to warrant a finish polish. I'm not familiar with 3M rubbing compound - a quick search shows that there are multiple 3M products which are all called rubbing compound, some of which are for hand use only, some for machine use. My advice? Get the work done at a reputable place such as Big Berts, or hire a detailer to do it. (I can PM a few names if you want.)

**umi001** · July 20th, 2012 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by sher_winpig

mga boss, kaya po ba ito ng rubbing compound or kahit anung dent remover wax?

nakikita ko po ung parang itim na

di ko mapost ung pic hehe

We really need to see it to at least have a chance of telling :D

Oh, and there isn't any wax, polish or compound in the world that will remove dents :D

Is it in the bumper? (nakikita yung parang itim?)

**jut703** · July 20th, 2012 07:30 PM

Hmm, I have a 6-inch long scratch on the lower side of my front bumper. It's not in the underside so it's still visible from some angles, which is why I kinda want it removed.

My first option was to have it touched-up. I asked my friend how much it'll cost in their family's paint shop (The Wet Look), mga 3k daw.

Are there any other cheaper alternatives? Kung wala, I can leave it there. I'm just being a bit OC about it

**shotgun** · July 23rd, 2012 03:31 PM

is it normal to still have remaining swirl marks after having a vehicle exterior detailing by a shop? 6 hours nila ginawa.

**onemph05** · July 23rd, 2012 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by shotgun

is it normal to still have remaining swirl marks after having a vehicle exterior detailing by a shop? 6 hours nila ginawa.

Its not normal. The person lacked experienced in removing swirl marks or did the damage themselves.

**shotgun** · July 23rd, 2012 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by onemph05

Its not normal. The person lacked experienced in removing swirl marks or did the damage themselves.

most probably nga sir. i asked him about it and he answered baka kailangan gumamit ng sandpaper.

**indiej** · July 23rd, 2012 08:10 PM

wtf. sand the spiderwebs

jut, still try to touch it up. Best to use a bit of putty but if you don't wanna.. the process is clean, touch up, sand. Rinse and repeat then polish. When done, since it is very close to the underside it probably is noticeable only by you. If you can't then prepare your 3k.