Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[jhnkvn]

Umi, those are wonderful beading shots. And if based on photos, I think it beats Collinite's beading action. Nearly round na yun mga beads... kinda like those beads of RainX over the windshield. There's a specific term for this.. the degree of hydro...something but I forgot :D

[Retz]

Tag ulan ngayon, I noticed may beading din ung mga tsikot ko. irregular shape nga lang.

[Retz]

Sir Umi, any tips for taking good care of your car during this la nina season? I wash my car and then ulan na naman mamaya, wash ulit and then it rained again. Hindi ko ma avoid ang rain kasi ginagamit ko palagi ang car.

[jhnkvn]

Tag ulan ngayon, I noticed may beading din ung mga tsikot ko. irregular shape nga lang.

Beading is called beading because water forms into a beads. So dapat spherical un.. if it's irregular, that's not beading any more

*Retz
That's life pare.. if it has wax on it, you'll notice that water comes off quickly (sleeting properties) so what I do is to park the car inside, hose the car with water, and just dry it. If you'll be using the car again, I would recommend you do not wash between.. hassle lang and a waste of time.

Remember, wala tayo magagawa sa Mother Nature.

[Retz]

Beading is called beading because water forms into a beads. So dapat spherical un.. if it's irregular, that's not beading any more

*Retz
That's life pare.. if it has wax on it, you'll notice that water comes off quickly (sleeting properties) so what I do is to park the car inside, hose the car with water, and just dry it. If you'll be using the car again, I would recommend you do not wash between.. hassle lang and a waste of time.

Remember, wala tayo magagawa sa Mother Nature.

hehe, hindi na pala beading un. lol. oo nga bro, ang hirap i-maintain pag tag ulan. sayang lang ang effort sa pag linis.

[umi001]

Tag ulan ngayon, I noticed may beading din ung mga tsikot ko. irregular shape nga lang.

Just note that dirt on the paint can degrade beading - after a wash, beading can look better than before

As for the incessant rains - not much you can do, really. If you have the time to wash properly, then go ahead; but if not, best to leave the car dirty rather than do a less-than-ideal wash. If you have soft water, you can do a water rinse like jhnkvn does; just blot while drying to ensure you're not dragging dirt. In my case, our water is pretty hard, so I've learned (the hard way) that it's better to just leave the car until I can do a proper wash.

[olidotcom]

thanks for this tip sir umi.... i think i read somewhere that you need wash your car after a downpour of rain / if there is seen mud on the paint.. and its not good to leave dirt.. (something like that)

i am one of those people that is always jampacked on schedule where its hard to have time to clean after a downpour.. only available time is on the weekends..

[umi001]

thanks for this tip sir umi.... i think i read somewhere that you need wash your car after a downpour of rain / if there is seen mud on the paint.. and its not good to leave dirt.. (something like that)

i am one of those people that is always jampacked on schedule where its hard to have time to clean after a downpour.. only available time is on the weekends..

Yes, if you can get the mud and grim off the paint, better. Just make sure you can leave the rinse water on the paint without drying (if you have soft water), or you can dry without dragging any remaining dust or dirt across your paint (i.e., using multiple towels and blotting instead of dragging your towel). Other than that, you'll just need to trust that your LSP is doing its work in limiting environmental damage to the car - fortunately, you have one of the best LSPs in that regard

[Chikselog]

I'm back home! Kailan na next EB? Para makuha ko na Klasse twins ko kay sir Ed.

[cjv_justice]

I'm back home! Kailan na next EB? Para makuha ko na Klasse twins ko kay sir Ed.

I believe meronng EB sa Dojo on December 18 sir. Welcome back!

[Chikselog]

Sige sige I'll message sir Edwin. Salamat sir!

[Starex_Gold]

I'm back home!

Pasalubong ko? :um:

[Retz]

Just note that dirt on the paint can degrade beading - after a wash, beading can look better than before

As for the incessant rains - not much you can do, really. If you have the time to wash properly, then go ahead; but if not, best to leave the car dirty rather than do a less-than-ideal wash. If you have soft water, you can do a water rinse like jhnkvn does; just blot while drying to ensure you're not dragging dirt. In my case, our water is pretty hard, so I've learned (the hard way) that it's better to just leave the car until I can do a proper wash.

okay, thanks sir umi. will take note of that.

[Retz]

Usually when you apply carnauba wax and then after a week you had your car wash, it will already strip off your carnauba wax right? Is it advisable to use water only when washing your car after it has been wax? and then after 2-3 washes using water only, car shampoo ulit and then apply carnauba wax.

[umi001]

Never use just water to wash your car - water doesn't have the needed lubricity to remove dust, dirt and mud without marring. Longevity varies depending on the product, some last longer than others, which is why most people choose a more durable product (the Collinite waxes) rather than less-durable products. That said, something like Collinite will definitely not "wash away" with a normal wash (using properly diluted car shampoo).

[Retz]

Never use just water to wash your car - water doesn't have the needed lubricity to remove dust, dirt and mud without marring. Longevity varies depending on the product, some last longer than others, which is why most people choose a more durable product (the Collinite waxes) rather than less-durable products. That said, something like Collinite will definitely not "wash away" with a normal wash (using properly diluted car shampoo).

where could i buy the Collinite wax? is it in liquid or paste form? and what makes Collinite wax last long compared to an ordinary carnauba wax?

[Chikselog]

Pasalubong ko? :um:

Ay nakalimutan ko mag uwi ng Singaporean. Di mo kasi pinaalala e.

[Retz]

It is quite tiring DIY exterior detailing but you will appreciate the result afterwards.

[umi001]

where could i buy the Collinite wax? is it in liquid or paste form? and what makes Collinite wax last long compared to an ordinary carnauba wax?

Available in liquid (845) or paste (476/915). Search for Autobisyo (local distributor of Collinite), or contact sir Ed (ExtremeDetail) on Pinoy Detailing. As to what makes it so much better - who knows, they certainly aren't revealing their formulation to the public, but they're pretty much the gold standard when it comes to wax durability. There are a few sealants that last longer, but they're the king when it comes to carnauba-based products (though a lot of people do feel that 845 and 476 are more properly considered as hybrid waxes).

[Retz]

Available in liquid (845) or paste (476/915). Search for Autobisyo (local distributor of Collinite), or contact sir Ed (ExtremeDetail) on Pinoy Detailing. As to what makes it so much better - who knows, they certainly aren't revealing their formulation to the public, but they're pretty much the gold standard when it comes to wax durability. There are a few sealants that last longer, but they're the king when it comes to carnauba-based products (though a lot of people do feel that 845 and 476 are more properly considered as hybrid waxes).

Okay, thanks sir Umi.