Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[timykoo]

Agno sir malapit sa Banawe. Dyan din ako nagpapacar-wash.

Masubukan nga.

[Retz]

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ako din. compare ko mga serbisyo nila.

[timykoo]

Tried it. Kala ko 2 bucket sila. Special request pala yun and special rate din. Hehe. Late ko na narealize na kailangan pala sabihin na 2bucket while looking on their price list. Pero okay naman regular wash nila. Above average naman than regular car wash places. Next time i'll try the two bucket system nila.

Btw, it's located in agno in between cordillera and d.tuazon.

[nivraarvin]

I use one bucket method.

2 gallons ONR solution with 15+ microfiber washmitts and towels in the bucket. After using the washmitt/towel, I throw it away(to the washing machine).

[timykoo]

Any feedback on ace microfiber applicator pad? (The orange one)

[yourman_2nd]

Any feedback on ace microfiber applicator pad? (The orange one)

makapal sya kaya most of the liquid is absorbed by the foam. tsaka in the middle of the work, medyo mahirap na sya ipahid kasi yung dumi dumidikit sa mf ng pad.

[allenjo]

Any feedback on ace microfiber applicator pad? (The orange one)

I personally use this only for my paste type LSPs. You need to wash these after waxing to prevent the wax from drying up on the applicator and hardening the fibers.

[Retz]

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diba meron silang wax applicator? ung rectangular shape box? i think much better un nonabsorbent.

[allenjo]

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diba meron silang wax applicator? ung rectangular shape box? i think much better un nonabsorbent.

boss retz...yung sa microtex ba na purple? Meron ako pero di ko gaano ginamit. hirap ako ipang apply sya. for 1, hirap sya ipasok sa lata ng wax and i rotate para kumapit yung paste. tapos 2nd, hirap din ako hawakan sya when applying na sa kotse since tendency ko multiple straight strokes and massaging the product sa surface kaya talagang matigas yung grip ko sa kanya unlike yung sa ace na may pocket sya to insert yung kamay mo.

[Retz]

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Yes sir, ung purple. Bumili din ako nun before. Hindi naman mahirap nung pina apply ko. Meron din sa Mr. Clean ung wax applicator na dilaw na bilog which comes in 3 pax.

[timykoo]

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

[timykoo]

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

[Retz]

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

Haven't tried ace applicator pads. I just let them wash it with sopa after use.

[timykoo]

Haven't tried ace applicator pads. I just let them wash it with sopa after use.

Thanks boss!

[umi001]

Any feedback on ace microfiber applicator pad? (The orange one)

I use these when I want a bit more bite with my application, mainly with cleaner waxes/AIOs or when hand-cleaning glass with Mother's Waterspot Remover or Microtex Glaz Stain Out .

[umi001]

boss retz...yung sa microtex ba na purple? Meron ako pero di ko gaano ginamit. hirap ako ipang apply sya. for 1, hirap sya ipasok sa lata ng wax and i rotate para kumapit yung paste. tapos 2nd, hirap din ako hawakan sya when applying na sa kotse since tendency ko multiple straight strokes and massaging the product sa surface kaya talagang matigas yung grip ko sa kanya unlike yung sa ace na may pocket sya to insert yung kamay mo.

I like this applicator for liquid waxes and sealants - no problems getting product out of a bottle into the pad, and the suede fabric doesn't absorb as much product as a regular foam applicator. I do prefer foam applicators for my paste waxes, though.

[umi001]

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

Spray some degreaser (whatever cheap engine degreaser you can find in hardware store will be fine), then soak overnight in a strong mix of Joy/Surf dishwashing liquid. Clean by hand the next day, squeezing the residue out of the applicator. I then usually end up throwing them into the washing machine with the rest of my microfibers, just to ensure their cleanliness

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

Number 1 is how I do it, with a few refinements- basically I do one spray on the towel to "prime", spray on the panel with a sweeping motion, spread and wipe with the towel (I prefer the pink Microtex plush towels for spray wax application), then flip the towel and do a final wipe, to ensure that there are no streaks. No.2 will work, but will be unnecessarily complicated and use more product than needed.

[gearguru]

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

I also do no. 1...spray to the panel and wipe with a quality MF towel. This product is so easy to use, I got myself a gallon (thanks to 15% discount and free shipping from AG hehehhe).

[timykoo]

I also do no. 1...spray to the panel and wipe with a quality MF towel. This product is so easy to use, I got myself a gallon (thanks to 15% discount and free shipping from AG hehehhe).

Is it cheaper than buying here locally? Were you taxed when it arrived here?

[timykoo]

Spray some degreaser (whatever cheap engine degreaser you can find in hardware store will be fine), then soak overnight in a strong mix of Joy/Surf dishwashing liquid. Clean by hand the next day, squeezing the residue out of the applicator. I then usually end up throwing them into the washing machine with the rest of my microfibers, just to ensure their cleanliness



Number 1 is how I do it, with a few refinements- basically I do one spray on the towel to "prime", spray on the panel with a sweeping motion, spread and wipe with the towel (I prefer the pink Microtex plush towels for spray wax application), then flip the towel and do a final wipe, to ensure that there are no streaks. No.2 will work, but will be unnecessarily complicated and use more product than needed.

Which side of plush do you use? The hairy one or the terry like one?