Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[dfopiso]

banayad pa sa kamay ang Perla

[rna800]

And kunat talaga nang collinite 474s... Non stop rain for 4 days and still beading. Ayaw talaga nung ulan young auto.. No wax can really beat it.

You had a typo error, I guess you meant 476. That's why I am really, really itching to try that Collinite, even just the 845 for easier application, due to their durability. I tried cleaning the car today since the dirt was so thick, I could already plant camote.hehe I have decided to use Meguiar's NXT shampoo and usually I never had problems with it and it's good with our hard water. But today, the water was ridiculously hard and 2 ounces weren't enough. It literally leaves watermarks right after rinsing. I have decided to shampoo it again but I made it 3 ounces, that solved it. When the weather normalizes, I will really try that Collinite.

[m05tw4nt3d]

what good products ang inaapply sa interior? let us say i opt not to use seat covers for my leather seats something like that. kumbaga protection sa dashboard, leather, and sa carpet. ok din ba yung carpet cleaner yung foam type wherein you scrub off the stain?

i want to preserve the interior but not yet sure if need ba talaga mag pa seat cover and plastic floor cover etc.

[skidbenz]

ask ko lng kung pwede itop sa Collinite Sapphire wax ss126 ung collinite 476...and ok ba itong combo na to for a white car..

thanks,

[jhnkvn]

ask ko lng kung pwede itop sa Collinite Sapphire wax ss126 ung collinite 476...and ok ba itong combo na to for a white car..

thanks,

Yes. I use it as a regular regimen in place of the Klasse Twins at times.

[skidbenz]

Yes. I use it as a regular regimen in place of the Klasse Twins at times.

thanks jhnkvn...

i have a 1month old white car..do i need to do anything before applying the ss126 and 476 after car wash..?

[umi001]

And kunat talaga nang collinite 474s... Non stop rain for 4 days and still beading. Ayaw talaga nung ulan young auto.. No wax can really beat it.

I really need to setup that Collinite 915 vs Bilt Hamber Finis Wax vs Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid test that I've been wanting to do for quite a while now - will be interesting to see which one comes out on top (no 476 - sold it already - but 915 should be a decent substitute ).

[umi001]

thanks jhnkvn...

i have a 1month old white car..do i need to do anything before applying the ss126 and 476 after car wash..?

Wash, then decontaminate (tar removal and claying - should also include iron removal, but there isn't anyone who sells Iron-X or an equivalent product locally). If there are light swirls or marring, polish to the level you desire. Then apply your cleaner wax and wax.

[umi001]

what good products ang inaapply sa interior? let us say i opt not to use seat covers for my leather seats something like that. kumbaga protection sa dashboard, leather, and sa carpet. ok din ba yung carpet cleaner yung foam type wherein you scrub off the stain?

i want to preserve the interior but not yet sure if need ba talaga mag pa seat cover and plastic floor cover etc.

For fabric, you can use a product like 3M Scotchgard Auto Interior Fabric Protector/Fabric & Upholstery Protector or 303 Aerospace High Tech Fabric Guard. For leather, if it's in good condition, clean with a gentle leather cleaner such as Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer, then protect with a product like Microtex Sunshield or Optimum Protectant. (Most modern automotive leather is coated, which means that there is a layer of clear polyurethane over the leather - applying conditioners to this layer of urethane serves no purpose and can be counter-productive, as the oils in the conditioner will just attract more dirt onto the surface.) The same products used on coated leather (cleaner and protectant) can also be used on the dash.

[Chikselog]

Nosebleed.

Ano po yung iron removal sir umi?

[crazy_boy]

For fabric, you can use a product like 3M Scotchgard Auto Interior Fabric Protector/Fabric & Upholstery Protector or 303 Aerospace High Tech Fabric Guard. For leather, if it's in good condition, clean with a gentle leather cleaner such as Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer, then protect with a product like Microtex Sunshield or Optimum Protectant. (Most modern automotive leather is coated, which means that there is a layer of clear polyurethane over the leather - applying conditioners to this layer of urethane serves no purpose and can be counter-productive, as the oils in the conditioner will just attract more dirt onto the surface.) The same products used on coated leather (cleaner and protectant) can also be used on the dash.

Is it ok to use soapy water to clean leather then apply leather conditioner afterwards?

[skidbenz]

Wash, then decontaminate (tar removal and claying - should also include iron removal, but there isn't anyone who sells Iron-X or an equivalent product locally). If there are light swirls or marring, polish to the level you desire. Then apply your cleaner wax and wax.

thanks umi...in case wash then wax with ss126 + 476 ano effect...hindi kasi ako marunong magclaying and tar removal..

probably ill do the asphalt removing by kerosene..

[m05tw4nt3d]

thanks umi.

guys i was thinking if sufficient na ba yung leather conditioner for protection. kasi sabi ni ermat, palagyan daw ng seat cover para tumagal ang leather. but ayaw ko kasi it defeats the purpose of having original leather seats in the first place. and i was thinking na kahit nasa ilalim pa yung original leather eh prone to brittleness pa din siya tama ba?

[umi001]

Nosebleed.

Ano po yung iron removal sir umi?

Hehe sorry :D It's basically using a chemical to dissolve any iron particles that are embedded into the paint - this is more effective than using clay, since clay will only shear off the top portion of the iron, leaving the rest of it in the clear coat, and possibly causing rusting. You get iron contamination from brake dust, and industrial fallout - places like construction sites and airports, for example.

There aren't any of these products available locally - in the US, they have Iron-X and Wolf's Deironiser. Funnily enough, aside from the two mentioned, they have several other products available in the UK (from Concours Car Care, Bilt Hamber, etc.) - one case where the UK is ahead of the US when it comes to introducing new detailing products in a certain segment of the market.

[umi001]

Is it ok to use soapy water to clean leather then apply leather conditioner afterwards?

You can use soapy water, but you have to make sure you rinse off really well, so no residue is left, and then you have to make sure you dry really well, to prevent growth of mold and other fungi.

As mentioned, modern coated automotive leather does not need leather conditioners - just look for a good leather protectant.

[umi001]

thanks umi...in case wash then wax with ss126 + 476 ano effect...hindi kasi ako marunong magclaying and tar removal..

probably ill do the asphalt removing by kerosene..

tar removal = asphalt removal

Claying is about removing embedded on-surface contaminants from paint - it makes your paint feel really, really smooth. Try this test - put a plastic bag (sandwich bag or similar) on your hand, then glide your hand across the paint. If the paint feels rough, it needs to be clayed. You can read up on the procedure in the Tamang OC thread in this sub-forum

[dr. d]

thanks umi.

guys i was thinking if sufficient na ba yung leather conditioner for protection. kasi sabi ni ermat, palagyan daw ng seat cover para tumagal ang leather. but ayaw ko kasi it defeats the purpose of having original leather seats in the first place. and i was thinking na kahit nasa ilalim pa yung original leather eh prone to brittleness pa din siya tama ba?

leather is meant to be shown! put in the seat covers when the leather shows signs of leprosy (of wear and tear.. heh heh).
besides, it feels "strange" when you put fabric seat covers over leather..
and guess which country sells more seat covers per capita car...yup! you got it!

[umi001]

thanks umi.

guys i was thinking if sufficient na ba yung leather conditioner for protection. kasi sabi ni ermat, palagyan daw ng seat cover para tumagal ang leather. but ayaw ko kasi it defeats the purpose of having original leather seats in the first place. and i was thinking na kahit nasa ilalim pa yung original leather eh prone to brittleness pa din siya tama ba?

As mentioned, particularly if it's new, there's no need for leather conditioners - a good protectant, and frequent cleaning, will suffice. Just be careful enough not to overly scratch and damage your seats. If the leather does start getting cracked, a conditioner might be of some benefit then (since the cracks will be through the polyurethane coating, allowing the conditioner to penetrate into the leather underneath) - but if this is not the case, a leather conditioner is counterproductive, it only attracts more dirt.

[renzo_d10]

Hey guys!

I plan to do the washing myself, to save on cost & for it to be my weekend exercise as well. I already have microfiber towels for drying. Ask ko lang how much would microfiber washmitts cost? And what's a good car shampoo?

I'm not doing any waxing. I'll leave that to my trusted detailing shop as I am completely clueless about its process.

Thanks!

[cjv_justice]

Hey guys!

I plan to do the washing myself, to save on cost & for it to be my weekend exercise as well. I already have microfiber towels for drying. Ask ko lang how much would microfiber washmitts cost? And what's a good car shampoo?

I'm not doing any waxing. I'll leave that to my trusted detailing shop as I am completely clueless about its process.

Thanks!

gamitin mo yung Microtex na washmitt, P329. then sa car shampoo yung bagong Microtex Wash and Wax.