Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[TIB800]

Sir RNA, Many thanks to your reply, i think it would be best if i will leave the job to the prof detailers them i will maintain with Qd products.
The thing is I have no i dea where to go( i read big berts is 1 of the best) can u recommend where else? and how much would it be?
tia

[TIB800]

sori 2x post.

[rna800]

Sir RNA, Many thanks to your reply, i think it would be best if i will leave the job to the prof detailers them i will maintain with Qd products.
The thing is I have no i dea where to go( i read big berts is 1 of the best) can u recommend where else? and how much would it be?
tia

Big Bert's is the first shop that comes to my mind. For the cost, it will vary according to what you want to be done. Just refer to their website or call them for inquiries. Also, sir Ed told me about Drive Bright in Capitol Hills Drive but I haven't tried yet. Meguiar's also. Just do a quick search and for sure you will find those threads on detailing shops that the Tsikoteers have tried and read reviews if they are highly recommended or avoid.

[ronki]

Big Bert's is the first shop that comes to my mind. For the cost, it will vary according to what you want to be done. Just refer to their website or call them for inquiries. Also, sir Ed told me about Drive Bright in Capitol Hills Drive but I haven't tried yet. Meguiar's also. Just do a quick search and for sure you will find those threads on detailing shops that the Tsikoteers have tried and read reviews if they are highly recommended or avoid.

+1 sa Drive Bright, and if you are in QC-Manila, there is Wax Spot, try niyo din dun ok na ok.

[miko101130]

Meh new product yung armor all, Q.D siya... No smearing and very slick din yung effect... Te good thing is mura, 198 pesos only sa ace hardware.

[TIB800]

Big Bert's is the first shop that comes to my mind. For the cost, it will vary according to what you want to be done. Just refer to their website or call them for inquiries. Also, sir Ed told me about Drive Bright in Capitol Hills Drive but I haven't tried yet. Meguiar's also. Just do a quick search and for sure you will find those threads on detailing shops that the Tsikoteers have tried and read reviews if they are highly recommended or avoid.

Tnx Sir, Well noted po mga shops na toh,


Another newbie question sir if u don't mind, What are the materials for CLAYING and how to do it?

*ronki, tnx too.

[rna800]

Another newbie question sir if u don't mind, What are the materials for CLAYING and how to do it?

Claying is the process of safely removing the stubborn contaminants that have bonded with your paint.

Clay, microfiber cloth and a quick detailer. Those are the materials that you need. Mothers has that and it's available in Blade and ACE for 1,495. Meguiar's has too but not sure how much.

After removing the asphalts and washing your car, just spray the QD glide the clay then wipe with the MF cloth. Simple as that. If I were you, before you knead the clay, cut it in half first. By that, in case you dropped the clay, you still have the other half since once you dropped it, that is no good already for it will pick up grits from the ground that could mar your paint once you swipe it.

[TIB800]

Claying is the process of safely removing the stubborn contaminants that have bonded with your paint.

Clay, microfiber cloth and a quick detailer. Those are the materials that you need. Mothers has that and it's available in Blade and ACE for 1,495. Meguiar's has too but not sure how much.

After removing the asphalts and washing your car, just spray the QD glide the clay then wipe with the MF cloth. Simple as that. If I were you, before you knead the clay, cut it in half first. By that, in case you dropped the clay, you still have the other half since once you dropped it, that is no good already for it will pick up grits from the ground that could mar your paint once you swipe it.

Got it Sir., Thanks a lot. i dint know these car care things until i read the threads. Guys here are so kind to share knowledge and experiences in car care.
im learning alot and hoping soon will be ready to apply it.,

considering to DIY it, sounds rewarding if done correctly.,

Last question nlang sir, re POLISHING, how can i properly and safely remove the swirls ?
again, please be so kind to give materials and Procedure. (cant find the page where i saw it)
thank you for your patience and time to educate newbies like me.
happy driving to all tsik008ttteers!

[rna800]

Got it Sir., Thanks a lot. i dint know these car care things until i read the threads. Guys here are so kind to share knowledge and experiences in car care.
im learning alot and hoping soon will be ready to apply it.,

considering to DIY it, sounds rewarding if done correctly.,

Last question nlang sir, re POLISHING, how can i properly and safely remove the swirls ?
again, please be so kind to give materials and Procedure. (cant find the page where i saw it)
thank you for your patience and time to educate newbies like me.
happy driving to all tsik008ttteers!

Yes sir, it's very rewarding after hours and hours of toiling on your car, even if you are so bruised up with those endless elbow grease, there is nothing like looking at your very beautiful car that even looks better than coming out of dealer on day 1.hehe

Swirls and scratch removers, the products that you will use should vary on the degree of defect, Compounds have the most abrasive properties so take extra care in using those for too much rubbing (more than 1 minute of vigorous rubbing in a single area) could thin out your clear coat. Always use the least abrasive product first. Since it will be your first time to detail, I would assume that you would go with the 3 step system. If you would go with Meguiar's Deep Crystal System, I would say that you would be fine. But if you would go with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish combo, you should take extra care with the Ultimate Compound.

In removing scratches and swirls, try first with polish before going to a more abrasive product like a compound. If you can catch your fingernail in the scratch, that's kinda deep already and either try correcting it with a compound or get a professional help. But if the scratches and swirls are light, at times, polishing could remove it.

For application of steps 1 and 2, always do a test spot first. Find a small spot on your car's paint, around 6x6 inches, then apply the product on a foam applicator then try to make that area as spotless and beautiful as possible. If you can't make it beautiful, don't go to another spot or section. Don't apply the product on the whole car right away as if it's a wax. Then once you are done with one spot, buff it with a microfiber cloth then make another section. That's the reason why those 2 steps are the ones that will really beat you up if you don't have a machine considering before step 1 is claying. Whew! I could feel that my shoulders hurt just by imagining it.hehe

Good luck!

[m05tw4nt3d]

Sir, i noticed yung leather seats ko nangingitim as time passes by. Didnt opt for seat covers sayang yung dating ng leather seats. How do yuo guys deal with it? Ive read somewhere na soap and water solution lang, but what exactly yung proportions? Beige pa naman yung interior so konting dumi halata agad. Hehe TIA

[h83d]

Sir, i noticed yung leather seats ko nangingitim as time passes by. Didnt opt for seat covers sayang yung dating ng leather seats. How do yuo guys deal with it? Ive read somewhere na soap and water solution lang, but what exactly yung proportions? Beige pa naman yung interior so konting dumi halata agad. Hehe TIA

megs APC+ & 303 Aerospace Protectant use ko..
maybe other tsikoters have better comment ..

[indiej]

Bonds on paint and true coatings.

http://youtu.be/LrTLqId3z_Q



They suggest us to hose down,spray this on, then hose down again, Then walk away? Way

I commend Carpro for churning out game changers. They're making it too easy

floo..

[whapaks]

Hi mga Sir, Newbie lang po ako pag dating sa car detailing.

Hingi sana ako ng para sa car ng gf ko, since nabili yung car nya bnew, hindi pa na wax. ano ba ang pwede ma recommend ng mga masters natin dyan na hindi gaano mabigat sa bulsa na pampakintab? bimili na din ako ng car shampoo, ano po bang wax ang mura pero panalo ang quality.? TIA

[yourman_2nd]

sir umi/rna/other masters in the know, seeking your advice on what best to do, here's the situation:

had one panel repainted with the color and type of paint as OEM. however, now on its 6th month, it seems that this repainted panel looks dull compared with the other panels with the original paint. ofcourse the repainted panel does not have that oem orange peel effect/finish. it seems that the panel repainted lacks the luster and "tingkad" of the paint color. yes makintab sya pero compared with the rest of the car, kulang sa tinkad yung kulay nya. dark color pa naman paint ng car ko.

is the problem with the top coat of the repainted panel? do i need to polish or rub down this panel's top coat so this will be at par with the rest/orig paint? i've polished this panel with paint cleaner/step 1 of Mothers, then polished it with nano sil, both using an orbital machine, then hand applied step 2 mothers polish/seal, then top it off with collinite 915. sure shiny as it can be but still pales in color sa rest of the car.

kulang ba sa polishing ingredients yung step 1 and nanosil? do i need to apply the polishing compound or rubbing compound to make it as dark as the rest? will the 3M polishing compound sold in sachets do the job to get my desired result?

thanks.

[umi001]

Hi mga Sir, Newbie lang po ako pag dating sa car detailing.

Hingi sana ako ng para sa car ng gf ko, since nabili yung car nya bnew, hindi pa na wax. ano ba ang pwede ma recommend ng mga masters natin dyan na hindi gaano mabigat sa bulsa na pampakintab? bimili na din ako ng car shampoo, ano po bang wax ang mura pero panalo ang quality.? TIA

First off, a caveat - keeping a car glossy and shiny is more about how you maintain the finish, through proper washing techniques and paint cleansing, decontamination and (as needed) polishing, than it is about the wax or sealant that you use. That said...

If you're not looking into spending hours and hours on the car, but are just looking for an effective product that will help keep that car looking good without too much effort, I would recommend a wax with cleaners. A good option available OTC would be Mother's California Gold Synthetic Wax - it has a fair bit of cleaning ability, to remove any ingrained dirt and grime from your paint's finish, has good looks (a nice darkening effect), and reasonable durability.

If you're planning on getting a bit more involved in detailing, you can opt for a separate paint cleaner and wax. I would go with Meguiar's Deep Crystal paint cleaner (again available OTC), and then for the wax, would choose one of the Collinites - 915 for darker colors, 476 or 845 for lighter colors and metallics (Collinite is not available OTC, but you can find a lot of sellers on Sulit; the main Philippine distributor is Jerome of Autobisyo). I've also read that HD Car Care products are available in select Robinson's DIY stores - their HD Poxy would be a good option, too, if available.

[whapaks]

First off, a caveat - keeping a car glossy and shiny is more about how you maintain the finish, through proper washing techniques and paint cleansing, decontamination and (as needed) polishing, than it is about the wax or sealant that you use. That said...

If you're not looking into spending hours and hours on the car, but are just looking for an effective product that will help keep that car looking good without too much effort, I would recommend a wax with cleaners. A good option available OTC would be Mother's California Gold Synthetic Wax - it has a fair bit of cleaning ability, to remove any ingrained dirt and grime from your paint's finish, has good looks (a nice darkening effect), and reasonable durability.

If you're planning on getting a bit more involved in detailing, you can opt for a separate paint cleaner and wax. I would go with Meguiar's Deep Crystal paint cleaner (again available OTC), and then for the wax, would choose one of the Collinites - 915 for darker colors, 476 or 845 for lighter colors and metallics (Collinite is not available OTC, but you can find a lot of sellers on Sulit; the main Philippine distributor is Jerome of Autobisyo). I've also read that HD Car Care products are available in select Robinson's DIY stores - their HD Poxy would be a good option, too, if available.

Thanks sir, medyo masakit pala sa bulsa yung collinites, wala po ba tayo alternative na para doon?

[Chikselog]

Thanks sir, medyo masakit pala sa bulsa yung collinites, wala po ba tayo alternative na para doon?

The price is definitely worth it. My 1 can of Collinite 476S is still with me after 3 years. Medyo konti na lang pero I think this will last me until early to mid 2014.

[whapaks]

The price is definitely worth it. My 1 can of Collinite 476S is still with me after 3 years. Medyo konti na lang pero I think this will last me until early to mid 2014.

uhm yung Collinte ba, eto na yung pinalakas na iaaply after i wash ang car?

[Chikselog]

uhm yung Collinte ba, eto na yung pinalakas na iaaply after i wash ang car?

You mean pinaka-last? Hmm, pwede because it's an LSP. As sir umi said, maraming pwedeng magawa sa paint if you really have time. You can create your own detailing regimen like what sir umi has mentioned.

[whapaks]

You mean pinaka-last? Hmm, pwede because it's an LSP. As sir umi said, maraming pwedeng magawa sa paint if you really have time. You can create your own detailing regimen like what sir umi has mentioned.

ah ok thanks sir, btw ano po ba ang magandang combination para sa wax na to, para mas maging glossy. wag naman po yung masyadong mahal. thanks