Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[ronki]

Use the "flat" or non plush side of the MF to apply, and the plush side to buff off.

[gearguru]

Is it cheaper than buying here locally? Were you taxed when it arrived here?

I go to the US 2x a year so I get all my stuff there. Buying local is the way to go if you or anyone from the US can't get this for you. Just don't compare it with US pricing ;)

[umi001]

Which side of plush do you use? The hairy one or the terry like one?

The plusher ("hairy") side - it'll drag a bit more, but I prefer to have a little bit cushion just in case there's any dirt on the paint.

[timykoo]

The plusher ("hairy") side - it'll drag a bit more, but I prefer to have a little bit cushion just in case there's any dirt on the paint.

Salamat sir umi! I'll try this on my next session.

[allenjo]

Is it cheaper than buying here locally? Were you taxed when it arrived here?

Definitely cheaper in US but haven't tried shipping them to the Philippines since baka malaki customs duties. I order from AG and have it shipped to a relative there and handcarry na lang pag may umuwi ng pinas. There are some EU brands na wala sa AG and yung yung hirap ako mag order since walang kakilala from EU.

[gearguru]

I tried to have my gallon orders of ONR and OCW shipped via UPS (with other stuff of course) and they refused to ship it...can't understand why. Eitherway, as mr allenjo mentioned, make room na lang sa bagahe. Puno na agad 1st 25 kilos ko with these two and a GG polisher hehehe

[umi001]

Guys, you can use a balikbayan box service like pobox.ph to send the items to the Philippines - you can even several online stores ship to their warehouse, and they'll re-pack and consolidate the packages for you. The cost isn't too prohibitive either - I think it's $30 for the smallest balikbayan box.

[gearguru]

Not bad...my auntie in SFO use star magic (yup abs-cbn comapny) as their balikbayan box service. This is my last resort though. The no tax benefit in OR (where I go) is tough to resist ;)

Discount + no tax + free shipping...aaaaaargh!

[smarxist]

I used 3m Performance Finish to protect my new car. Is it enough or do I need another layer of protection?

[smarxist]

I used 3m Performance Finish to protect my new car. Is it enough or do I need another layer of protection?

I also plan to QD with spray wax every week.

[indiej]

it is esp. cos you do it weekly, it also depends if your car is garaged, roofed over, under a tree, or out in the sun.

[monty_GTV]

mga paps, i'm looking for optimum no rinse wash and shine, optimum poli-seal and meguiar 105, baka meron kayo available, PM me na lang. TIA

[Chikselog]

Guys, how would you rate the strenght of Autoglym Super Resin Polish (AGSRP) compared to Megs DACP, and the like? Planning to bring our car to a detailing shop and let them use it since di ko naman nagagamit, pangtanggal ng watermarks, medyo dumadami na eh. Pati swirls na rin. Pero kuripot ako pagdating sa pagbabawas ng clearcoat kaya ayaw ko ng matapang na abrasives hehe.


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[timykoo]

mga paps, i'm looking for optimum no rinse wash and shine, optimum poli-seal and meguiar 105, baka meron kayo available, PM me na lang. TIA

How about sir ravi for optimum products?

[nivraarvin]

mga paps, i'm looking for optimum no rinse wash and shine, optimum poli-seal and meguiar 105, baka meron kayo available, PM me na lang. TIA

You have PM sir.

[roelrpt]

Good am mga guru. Ask ko lang if tama ginagawa ko.
Wash>KAIO>476>KHGS..
Taffeta white po pala car ko.. Thank you so much!!
Any suggestion is highly appreciated..

[gearguru]

Good am mga guru. Ask ko lang if tama ginagawa ko.
Wash>KAIO>476>KHGS..
Taffeta white po pala car ko.. Thank you so much!!
Any suggestion is highly appreciated..

You interchanged 476 and KHGS...it should be the other way around.

PS I would assume paint is in good condition as you didn't clay it (which should be the step after washing and before KAIO)

[umi001]

Good am mga guru. Ask ko lang if tama ginagawa ko.
Wash>KAIO>476>KHGS..
Taffeta white po pala car ko.. Thank you so much!!
Any suggestion is highly appreciated..

Swap the order of 476 and KSG - KSG will not bond well to a wax, and it's also designed to work synergistically with KAIO, and therefore they should be applied one after the other. So:

Wash>KAIO>KSG>476

Make sure you let the KSG cure for 24 hours before applying 476 - or just apply it after your next wash.

[roelrpt]

Thank you for the tip sir gearguru and sir umi, mali pala ginawa ko. Palagi ko nakikita name mo sir umi sa autogeek. Thanks alot.

[allenjo]

Guys, how would you rate the strenght of Autoglym Super Resin Polish (AGSRP) compared to Megs DACP, and the like? Planning to bring our car to a detailing shop and let them use it since di ko naman nagagamit, pangtanggal ng watermarks, medyo dumadami na eh. Pati swirls na rin. Pero kuripot ako pagdating sa pagbabawas ng clearcoat kaya ayaw ko ng matapang na abrasives hehe.


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i would say light moderate to mild sir. This was the polish i wanted to get before but since kakabili ko lang that time ng KAIO, iba na lang binili ko. Check mo sa DW, may review yan dun. Next ko bibilhin ito kaso wala pang papauwi galing US.