Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[jmpet626]

Nung nasa US ako sa Autogeek ako bumili ng pads 2 Orange, 2 White at 2 black.

CCS 6.5 Inch Smart Pads™ Dual Action Foam Pads by Lake Country

http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-ccs-6pack.html

Sa Sealant naman kumuha ako ng Zaino Z2-Pro, Z-FX Flash Cure at Z5 Pro. Malas nga eh nakalimutan ko bumili ng Zaino All in One.

Nasa zaino store lahat yan sir http://www.zainostore.com/

[antz-z]

Nung nasa US ako sa Autogeek ako bumili ng pads 2 Orange, 2 White at 2 black.

CCS 6.5 Inch Smart Pads™ Dual Action Foam Pads by Lake Country

http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-ccs-6pack.html

Sa Sealant naman kumuha ako ng Zaino Z2-Pro, Z-FX Flash Cure at Z5 Pro. Malas nga eh nakalimutan ko bumili ng Zaino All in One.

Nasa zaino store lahat yan sir http://www.zainostore.com/

Thanks jmpet.

[MrClay13]

You can buy a Mothers claying kit at most Blade stores, which is what a lot of people here use. You'll get the claybar, Mothers Showtime quick detailer, and a cloth (?). You can use a use the Showtime as a clay lubricant, though alternatively, you can instead use car shampoo mixed with water (parang sayang kung yung showtime yung gamitin mo...)

It's always good to have some protection on your car rather than none at all - so I agree that you should use what you have now, then add to your detailing regimen as you get more products. And the questions are certainly ok - we all started in the same boat, and learned through reading and asking.

Oh, a few additional thoughts - split the claybar in two or three pieces, and use just one of these - keep the others in an airtight container, like a ziplock bag or a lock and lock (?) container. Also, note that Nanoglos has a curing time - so after applying, wait at least 4 hours (preferably 8) before applying NanoSliq (which has properties similar to a booster wax).

Thank you so much sir for your help =) people here are very helpful and accommodating =)

nasubaybayan ko din kau hehe kung kelan kau din nag start tpos parang mga ilang araw lang master na din kau sir =)

siguro pag hinde ako nakakita ng clay bka mag wash-nanoglos-nanosliq muna ko hehe ok nman yun sir dba for first timer =)

and sir what can you advice na maganda gamitin for windshield/window cleaner po pang beginner din na ok at tama price what po name ng product and how to apply? (yung cleaner na sinasabi nila kahit hinde mag wiper kahit umuulan clear parin yung windshield hehe)
thanks in advance

[antz-z]

question ulit mga gurus. what's the difference between an LC CCS pad and an LC Flat Foam pad?

also, what's the difference between a 5inch backing plate and a Dual Action 5inch backing plate?

meron kasi mga promos sa AG pero not sure kung alin mas ok.

TIA

[jmpet626]

May Collapsed cells yung CCS to hold polish or wax at para mas less heat ang na gegenerate compared sa regular flat pad. Pag dual action backing plate pang dual action polishers lang siya like porter cable. I think yung isa pang Rotary polisher yan magkaiba kasi yung threading ng backing plate ng Rotary at dual action polisher

[antz-z]

May Collapsed cells yung CCS to hold polish or wax at para mas less heat ang na gegenerate compared sa regular flat pad. Pag dual action backing plate pang dual action polishers lang siya like porter cable. I think yung isa pang Rotary polisher yan magkaiba kasi yung threading ng backing plate ng Rotary at dual action polisher

which pad is better sir? i'm a novice pagdating sa paghawak ng PC. but i used to have kp600.

[john5]

i'm just wondering bakit hindi matunog ang turtlewax and 3m sa mga detailers

[Chikselog]

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Turtle Wax. Masyadong matapang yung Rubbing Compounds and Polishes nila. While their "famous" hard shell car wax has polishes which can thin out the clearcoat. Doesn't last long.

3M. Pain in the A to buff off. Scratch Remover is TOO STRONG and makes the paint dull. Doesn't last long either.

[umi001]

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Turtle Wax. Masyadong matapang yung Rubbing Compounds and Polishes nila. While their "famous" hard shell car wax has polishes which can thin out the clearcoat. Doesn't last long.

3M. Pain in the A to buff off. Scratch Remover is TOO STRONG and makes the paint dull. Doesn't last long either.

I haven't tried them personally, but I've heard that their Platinum Ultra Gloss and Ice waxes are pretty good; the main problem is that durability isn't on the same level as other waxes.

[umi001]

Thank you so much sir for your help =) people here are very helpful and accommodating =)

nasubaybayan ko din kau hehe kung kelan kau din nag start tpos parang mga ilang araw lang master na din kau sir =)

siguro pag hinde ako nakakita ng clay bka mag wash-nanoglos-nanosliq muna ko hehe ok nman yun sir dba for first timer =)

and sir what can you advice na maganda gamitin for windshield/window cleaner po pang beginner din na ok at tama price what po name ng product and how to apply? (yung cleaner na sinasabi nila kahit hinde mag wiper kahit umuulan clear parin yung windshield hehe)
thanks in advance

Naku, di ako master - mahilig lang magbasa at madaling makatanda ng nabasa

You can get the Glass Science kit from Blade - clean the windows/windshield with the Glass Scrub, then apply the Rain Clear with your hands/paper towel very thinly - you only need six pea-size drops for your entire windshield. It beads the water into very round, tight drops which fly away when you go over 60 or so

[mtbjr]

question ulit mga gurus. what's the difference between an LC CCS pad and an LC Flat Foam pad?

Good info on LC pads:
http://www.autogeek.net/lakecountry.html
http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/buff...d-chart-lc.htm

[antz-z]

Good info on LC pads:
http://www.autogeek.net/lakecountry.html
http://www.auto-geek.net/charts/buff...d-chart-lc.htm

thanks sir. but i checked both sites and it didn't discuss the flat foam pad.

[spidey]

thanks sir. but i checked both sites and it didn't discuss the flat foam pad.

here it is: http://www.autogeek.net/vcpad.html

[Chikselog]

I haven't tried them personally, but I've heard that their Platinum Ultra Gloss and Ice waxes are pretty good; the main problem is that durability isn't on the same level as other waxes.

Ahh yes that's true. Yun lang Hard shell car wax talaga ang di maganda. And I remember sir Edwin telling me that the "Liquid Clay Bar" ng TW Ice is not good too.

[brawler]

sa wakas nakapag-register na din ako dito. kaya ako na-hook sa pagbabasa ng detailing dahil akala ko masasalba pa yung pintura ng kotse na nabili namin. hindi na pala.

baguhan lang ako at sa intl detailing forums pa ako sumali. meron naman pala tayong sariling detailing thread.hehe at mahuhusay din ang mga posters. =) happy to be here.

magkano pala ang ONR, OCW at Optimum Final Polish dito sa Pinas? mapagipunan kaya. Puede bang paint cleaner ang OFP bago magpatong ng bagong layers ng LSP?

[john5]

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Turtle Wax. Masyadong matapang yung Rubbing Compounds and Polishes nila. While their "famous" hard shell car wax has polishes which can thin out the clearcoat. Doesn't last long.

3M. Pain in the A to buff off. Scratch Remover is TOO STRONG and makes the paint dull. Doesn't last long either.

wow,thanks for the answer sir,now i know...baguhan pala talaga ako sa detailing world,i'll start investing sa mga products na commonly used by our fellow members

[Para Ordenance]

Maganda naman ang 3M yung Imperial Hand Glaze nila at yung Show Car Wax.

Yun nga lang, mahirap sila ibuff at sobrang nakakapagod. They also come in sachet forms kaya maganda iexperiment.

Kaso, may microtex na naman dyan ngayon na mas mura and will give the same or better effect at madaling ibuff off.

[indiej]

we're exposed to detailing products most of which with undisclosed content/ingredients, and manufacturers claiming nanotech on a growing number of products.

time for another reminder to keep safe

powerpoint presentation about nanotech & safety

http://www.authorstream.com/Presenta...pt-powerpoint/

take care

[indiej]

Pad washer update:

dishwashing liquid for on-the-fly pad cleaning


I figured it's better to have the tray flat on the grit guard. more silicone fingers flat against the pad is better for dissipating a push and gentler for the foam pad.
using speed 1 I rest the pad on the silicone soap tray then pull it towards me while pushing down.


10 seconds of wet run on the pad cleaner and another 10 for dry run turns out like this



another before and after



i'll change the twisty ties with safer rounded ties. i ran my fingers through each foam pad and checked for slits, tearing, bites and found none. the silicone soap tray purges more water than just the grit guard alone that's why in my previous uses of the pad washer i'd see some shadowy dark areas on the pads. although, i think it's gentler for the foam pads to use the grit guard alone.

[indiej]

at last, opticoat (OC) is now available for the public, that and Cquartz are now at Autogeek.

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html
http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-cquartz-products.html

didn't have any issues applying Aquartz and Cquartz has better ease of application. overall, a win win for the DIY detailers :thumbup: