Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

**ronki** · July 24th, 2013 09:20 PM

Use the "flat" or non plush side of the MF to apply, and the plush side to buff off.

**gearguru** · July 24th, 2013 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by timykoo

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

I go to the US 2x a year so I get all my stuff there. Buying local is the way to go if you or anyone from the US can't get this for you. Just don't compare it with US pricing ;)

**umi001** · July 25th, 2013 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by timykoo

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

The plusher ("hairy") side - it'll drag a bit more, but I prefer to have a little bit cushion just in case there's any dirt on the paint.

**timykoo** · July 26th, 2013 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by umi001

The plusher ("hairy") side - it'll drag a bit more, but I prefer to have a little bit cushion just in case there's any dirt on the paint.

Salamat sir umi! I'll try this on my next session.

**allenjo** · July 26th, 2013 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by timykoo

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

Definitely cheaper in US but haven't tried shipping them to the Philippines since baka malaki customs duties. I order from AG and have it shipped to a relative there and handcarry na lang pag may umuwi ng pinas. There are some EU brands na wala sa AG and yung yung hirap ako mag order since walang kakilala from EU.

**gearguru** · July 26th, 2013 05:49 PM

I tried to have my gallon orders of ONR and OCW shipped via UPS (with other stuff of course) and they refused to ship it...can't understand why. Eitherway, as mr allenjo mentioned, make room na lang sa bagahe. Puno na agad 1st 25 kilos ko with these two and a GG polisher hehehe

**umi001** · July 26th, 2013 06:53 PM

Guys, you can use a balikbayan box service like pobox.ph to send the items to the Philippines - you can even several online stores ship to their warehouse, and they'll re-pack and consolidate the packages for you. The cost isn't too prohibitive either - I think it's $30 for the smallest balikbayan box.

**gearguru** · July 26th, 2013 09:40 PM

Not bad...my auntie in SFO use star magic (yup abs-cbn comapny) as their balikbayan box service. This is my last resort though. The no tax benefit in OR (where I go) is tough to resist ;)

Discount + no tax + free shipping...aaaaaargh!