Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued]

[watusi]

its ok, but if you really want to test products don't do it with multiple layers, my suggestion would be to gather all the products you want to test and divide your hood into 4 or more parts and then conduct the test on the different panels of the hood, remember only 1 coat of each product to fully check their effects, and then from there just observe and share what you learn

split your hood like this






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[dotnetmatt]

there are some good spray sealants out there, Opti-seal, Ultimate Paint Sealant, Ultima Paint Guard Plus, Jeff werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger and a whole lot more

But when you mentioned how you wanted to use it, its gonna quite pointless to put it on top of a wax because it won't stick because of the wax, BTW i don't like Sonus products that much they dont have that much durability

don't turn car detailing into rocket science ok, i know i might sound the part but hey if your car needs protection then wax it, don't beat around the bush, just do what needs to be done and no shortcuts, its either you're 100% into detailing or not, so if you are into detailing then do what has to be done, wash apply wax, don't over think it, enjoy it!

++1 to this madkatz. Make detailing as a hobby and most of all avoid overkilling, specially your budget. hehehe

[madkatz]

These pics makes me feel like a neigborhood car wash boy...

I like the swisvaxed orange lamborghini on the last link... never imagined orange can shine like that.

Haha don't worry kinda makes me feel the same way, they actually layered a wax on the caliper thats a lot more expensive ( Swissvax Autobahn ) than what i would usually put on my car.

[madkatz]

++1 to this madkatz. Make detailing as a hobby and most of all avoid overkilling, specially your budget. hehehe

Yup yup, I so agree with this especially on the budget part hahaha, but i guess most people are already guilty with that

[jmpet626]

ms madkatz

Just tried using Autoglym SRP and EGP. Parang water po ba talaga yung consistency niya? Medyo mahirap i lagay sa pad kasi malabnaw siya at pansin ko mabilis mag dry yung product dapat ma spread kaagad or else magiging dry siya into whitish dots.

[madkatz]

it should be somewhere near KSG consistency, and you really have to use it sparingly

[kafph2000]

Hi miss madkatz, hi guys.
What interior cleaner would you recommend? One that is good for cleaning dashboards and sidings. My sidings are all white, and they're getting darker and darker every month. I should clean them before they become black. Btw, dun sa suking carwash ko dati, may ginagamit silang effective na cleaner. Sabi nila Mothers daw. Alam niyo ba yung cleaner na yun? Thanks!

[raine]

BAKA pwede na ang wipeout maganda pa amoy.

[jmpet626]

Hi miss madkatz, hi guys.
What interior cleaner would you recommend? One that is good for cleaning dashboards and sidings. My sidings are all white, and they're getting darker and darker every month. I should clean them before they become black. Btw, dun sa suking carwash ko dati, may ginagamit silang effective na cleaner. Sabi nila Mothers daw. Alam niyo ba yung cleaner na yun? Thanks!

For me Meguiars na All purpose cleaner since adjustable yung cleaning strength nya from 4:1 to 10:1 great value din upto 5 gallons yung 1 gallon na megs APC kung 4:1 dilution. White yung buong seat cover ng oto namin medyo hassle kasi halata konting dumi

[kafph2000]

Thanks jmpet626 and raine for the replies! Ililista ko na mga yan at nang ma-check na sa shop asap.

[Reepicheep]

Thanks jmpet626 and raine for the replies! Ililista ko na mga yan at nang ma-check na sa shop asap.

Kim ok nga yung Megs APC. Bili ka dun sa Simex, Kamias.

[kafph2000]

Kim ok nga yung Megs APC. Bili ka dun sa Simex, Kamias.

What's up bro. May small size ba available doon? Minsanan lang naman ang linis ng interior so kahit maliit lang siguro. At magkano pala? Thanks!

[kafph2000]

White yung buong seat cover ng oto namin medyo hassle kasi halata konting dumi

Hassle nga yan sir. Pero buti sayo naka seat cover. Yung akin kasi wala tapos fabric type pa. Sana makuha agad nitong cleaner.

[Reepicheep]

Yung nabili ko 32oz, around 600-700 ata.

[jmpet626]

What's up bro. May small size ba available doon? Minsanan lang naman ang linis ng interior so kahit maliit lang siguro. At magkano pala? Thanks!

Meron sa simex Kamias

http://www.meguiarsphil.com/products.htm#?ctm

Under Pro/Mirror Glaze Detailer

[air23]

may nakapagtry na ba sa inyo nung Micro Magic na car shampoo? Both wash and wash and wax yata yun. Is it good enough? What do we need to consider in choosing a car shampoo? Lubricity lang ba? Saka yung sa mga wiper blades, shampoo lang ba ginagamit niyo dun? pwede kaya yun punasan ng cotton with baby oil?

[madkatz]

may nakapagtry na ba sa inyo nung Micro Magic na car shampoo? Both wash and wash and wax yata yun. Is it good enough? What do we need to consider in choosing a car shampoo? Lubricity lang ba? Saka yung sa mga wiper blades, shampoo lang ba ginagamit niyo dun? pwede kaya yun punasan ng cotton with baby oil?

I have, their shampoo is not as bad but i would still prefer Microtex Shampoo, main difference would be around 62 pesos but i find that Microtex Shampoo is a lot more gentle and better in preserving waxes, Microtex Shampoo is just a little too strong for some OTC waxes but not a bad item for starters as for their wash and wax, i really didn't find any considerable and significant or even noticeable different with the regular carwash, but hey if you don't mind the extra 11 pesos and if you want to give them the benefit of the doubt then get their wash and wax

[madkatz]

Hi miss madkatz, hi guys.
What interior cleaner would you recommend? One that is good for cleaning dashboards and sidings. My sidings are all white, and they're getting darker and darker every month. I should clean them before they become black. Btw, dun sa suking carwash ko dati, may ginagamit silang effective na cleaner. Sabi nila Mothers daw. Alam niyo ba yung cleaner na yun? Thanks!

Hmm as far as i know the APC used by most detailers here from Mothers distributor is Mark V Klenzol which is also a great products, a little below compared to Meguiars but also cheaper, if its this item

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05424.html

then this is also a good cleaner its not very economical though

i would also agree with Wipeout but i would suggest you do a test area first with Wipeout, because Wipeout can color fast dyed leatherette. But Wipeout if on tough cleaner thats still gentle to the surface its just bad with dyed surfaces

Megs APC is also a great value, actually at 4:1 concentration you could already use it for engine detailing, 10:1 is the most economical and gentlest dilution ratio also a bang for the buck

[frenchtower]

wow thats cheap for a Dynabrade is its just 300+$

keep me posted with your observations

also if you're in california it would be a great idea to drop by Meguiars Open Garage, i hear they give out free detailing seminars there even up to machine polishing

I've been to Sears to check on Dynabrade but all they have is Craftsman (inhouse brand). I have no interest in this so I left heartbroken. Anyway, I'm holding off from getting a polisher/buffer til I'm done attending the Meguiars seminar in Irvine.

The Open Garage is only available Thursday nights and I find that inconvenient on my part. So, I instead will attend their Detailing 101 in Nov (Oct is already filled up). The Meguiar 1-day seminar is free isn't that sweet

Thanks again for the info.

[Jayson23]

Hi po. Newbie here when it comes to detailing. Naghahanap kasi ako ng polishing machine na ROP. I saw this sa Hans Tools Shang and it costs 5.2K. Skil and brand. Ok po ba it?

http://www.skil.com.my/skil/l0/produ...p?gpid=11&pid=