Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[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.