Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[Type_Z]

kung red po yung car, use the Reflections Spray wax ng Mothers. the FX is much better for silver color shades. believe me... i know. 'learned from the experts here and PD.

by the way sir, naka bili napo ako kanina ng Mothers FX sa Ace hardware, kukunin ko po dapat ung reflections kaya lang 900+ compare sa 450+ ung FX, pag naubos ung FX, palitan ko nalang po ng Reflections. Thank you sir

[umi001]

The Mothers line is a good alternative, and less expensive locally than Meguiar's. Again, haven't used it, but I've read good things about the new Mothers California Gold Synthetic Wax - reasonable price, has a nice darkening effect, and some cleaning ability. You can then top it off with your spray wax of choice perhaps at the next wash.

[Sgear1]

None at Tru Value? There's also the Carlack combo that's the same with Klasse, just in case you chance upon them.

Sorry sir, Tru Value doesn't carry Klasse and Carlack anymore. Thanks anyway.

[vefyjeph]

Sumakit na ulo ko pag back read. Eto nakuha ko for best results na routine?

1. Wash car, dry.
2. Prep paint - depending on the condition of the paint, choose any of the 3 below.
a. clay (once a year or as needed?)
b. polish (twice a year or every quarter?)
c. apply pre-cleaner wax / cleaner wax (once or twice a month?)
3. Apply Sealant (Glaze?).
4. Let cure or on the next car wash, apply wax.
5. On the next washes, apply QD. Depending on the durability of sealant, wax, pwedeng ito lang gawin after washes.
6. An alternate is spray waxes after washes.

Yung #2 pwede rin skip kung good condition pa ang paint.

[umi001]

Sumakit na ulo ko pag back read. Eto nakuha ko for best results na routine?

1. Wash car, dry.
2. Prep paint - depending on the condition of the paint, choose any of the 3 below.
a. clay (once a year or as needed?)
b. polish (twice a year or every quarter?)
c. apply pre-cleaner wax / cleaner wax (once or twice a month?)
3. Apply Sealant (Glaze?).
4. Let cure or on the next car wash, apply wax.
5. On the next washes, apply QD. Depending on the durability of sealant, wax, pwedeng ito lang gawin after washes.
6. An alternate is spray waxes after washes.

Yung #2 pwede rin skip kung good condition pa ang paint.

Looks about right. For polishing, I would stick with doing it annually, at most - you shouldn't need to do it that often if you take care of your paint properly. I do always use a pre-wax cleaner of some sort before applying a new sealant/carnauba wax - just to remove any embedded dirt in the paint, as well any remnants of the old LSP, to ensure that the new product is applied on clean paint.

[rmgbigbrother]

mga master sa detailing ask po mga sir what the best gamitin para quarts brown na monty 3months old at my marka ng na tuyo sa harap sa may hood

TIA sa mag input

[shotgun]

what are the "correct steps" in a 3step exterior detailing? was canvassing at a carwash, first step daw is 3m rubbing compound. want to verify if this is ok.

[sher_winpig]

mga boss, kaya po ba ito ng rubbing compound or kahit anung dent remover wax?

nakikita ko po ung parang itim na

di ko mapost ung pic hehe

[Verbl Kint]

Sorry sir, Tru Value doesn't carry Klasse and Carlack anymore. Thanks anyway.

I just checked ACE Hardware. No luck there, either.

[loverlionus]

For the Klasse/Carlack you can try Extremedetail at Pinoydetailing.com. Send him a PM.

[umi001]

Sorry sir, Tru Value doesn't carry Klasse and Carlack anymore. Thanks anyway.

Look for Carlack (virtually the same product, just different label) at Big Berts or MC Home Depot.

[umi001]

mga master sa detailing ask po mga sir what the best gamitin para quarts brown na monty 3months old at my marka ng na tuyo sa harap sa may hood

TIA sa mag input

As always, least aggressive option first. If a wash does not remove them, you can try, in succession:

1. non-abrasive chemical cleaner (Klasse All In One, Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner)
2. mildly abrasive cleaner or polish (Mother's Pre-Wax cleaner, Meguiar's Ultimate Polish)
3. medium abrasive polish (Meguiar's Swirl-X, Meguiar's Scratch X 2.0)
4. aggresive compound (Meguiar's Ultimate Compound)

Please don't use anything more aggressive than Megs UC (even that is a very aggressive product already) - you risk thinning your clear coat unnecessarily (and possibly dangerously) with old-school rubbing compounds. After you get the watermarks out, do protect your paint with a wax or sealant.

[umi001]

what are the "correct steps" in a 3step exterior detailing? was canvassing at a carwash, first step daw is 3m rubbing compound. want to verify if this is ok.

Well, a proper three-step detailing consist of compounding, polishing and finish polishing. However, not all cars require all three steps - in some cases you might not need to compound; in other cases, the finish left behind by the polish is good enough not to warrant a finish polish. I'm not familiar with 3M rubbing compound - a quick search shows that there are multiple 3M products which are all called rubbing compound, some of which are for hand use only, some for machine use. My advice? Get the work done at a reputable place such as Big Berts, or hire a detailer to do it. (I can PM a few names if you want.)

[umi001]

mga boss, kaya po ba ito ng rubbing compound or kahit anung dent remover wax?

nakikita ko po ung parang itim na

di ko mapost ung pic hehe

We really need to see it to at least have a chance of telling :D

Oh, and there isn't any wax, polish or compound in the world that will remove dents :D

Is it in the bumper? (nakikita yung parang itim?)

[jut703]

Hmm, I have a 6-inch long scratch on the lower side of my front bumper. It's not in the underside so it's still visible from some angles, which is why I kinda want it removed.



My first option was to have it touched-up. I asked my friend how much it'll cost in their family's paint shop (The Wet Look), mga 3k daw.

Are there any other cheaper alternatives? Kung wala, I can leave it there. I'm just being a bit OC about it

[shotgun]

is it normal to still have remaining swirl marks after having a vehicle exterior detailing by a shop? 6 hours nila ginawa.

[onemph05]

is it normal to still have remaining swirl marks after having a vehicle exterior detailing by a shop? 6 hours nila ginawa.

Its not normal. The person lacked experienced in removing swirl marks or did the damage themselves.

[shotgun]

Its not normal. The person lacked experienced in removing swirl marks or did the damage themselves.

most probably nga sir. i asked him about it and he answered baka kailangan gumamit ng sandpaper.

[indiej]

wtf. sand the spiderwebs

jut, still try to touch it up. Best to use a bit of putty but if you don't wanna.. the process is clean, touch up, sand. Rinse and repeat then polish. When done, since it is very close to the underside it probably is noticeable only by you. If you can't then prepare your 3k.

[onemph05]

most probably nga sir. i asked him about it and he answered baka kailangan gumamit ng sandpaper.

A great detailer will have a variety of cutting pads and compounds to remove swirl marks.