Need Exterior detailing advice...

[kenz88]

How do I remove the rough contaminants on the lower sides of my car,the mud and dirt etc. Because after washing my car the paint feels rough and doesn't feel clean. Is there a easier way to remove the contaminants aside from using a clay bar? And if I use the clay bar should I also go on to polish, glaze and wax my car?

Also another thing is that I notice is some kind of water mark on my window that I can't seem to remove. Its kinda sticky and something like melted rubber or something. How do I remove that cause I tried washing my car with car shampoo and use a kangaroo fine glass window cleaner but no luck and then I tried using vinegar and still nothing.

With the current cleaning problems that I have, do you think I am better off sending my car to a professional detailer? How much would it cost if I have it cleaned by a professional? How much would it cost if I also get a waterless engine cleaning. And can you guys recommend me a professional detailer near manila, ermita, pasay? Hopefully with reasonable pricing Thanks!

[indiej]

if you use a bug and tar remover, follow the instructions on the product label and disregard the method below.

tar/asphalt could be washed away with a mitt but sometimes stubborn enough to need long-play claying.
try this on one panel only, on the lower side for suspect tar contamination. can be done on tarred glass

wash (always with car shampoo) the test panel. spray kerosene on the panel. Gaas or Kerosene is less than 60 pesos per liter at the gasoline station. 1 liter is enough.
if those are tar or asphalt roughening the panel they would start to melt and you can rub them off easily with a cheap microfiber towel damp with kerosene after about 5-10 minutes
then immediately rinse the surrounding area with water, shampoo and rinse again.
feel and compare with other untreated panels. if this method proves effective, still be careful and test yet another spot til you get the hang of it.

i'd clay afterwards but kerosene softens paint so it's better to do the next steps a bit later.
what i do is wash the car, remove tar, wash again. Then clay, polish, seal 1-2 panels only.

if you can handle it, always try/test first before having others take a chunk off your budget.

[umi001]

You could probably use clay for both your issues. Claying really isn't that difficult - after you wash, soak the panel with lube, and rub away with your clay. If you use a fine clay, knead often, and don't use too much pressure (just enough to keep the clay on the panel), you shouldn't be causing any marring requiring polishing later on.

[igan210]

ginawa ko yung kerosene spray sa lower sides of my car, very effective, nawala yung rough contaminants sa paint...ang kinis na ulet =)

saka na ko bibili ng clay bar...ang mahal eh...hehe

if you use a bug and tar remover, follow the instructions on the product label and disregard the method below.

tar/asphalt could be washed away with a mitt but sometimes stubborn enough to need long-play claying.
try this on one panel only, on the lower side for suspect tar contamination. can be done on tarred glass

wash (always with car shampoo) the test panel. spray kerosene on the panel. Gaas or Kerosene is less than 60 pesos per liter at the gasoline station. 1 liter is enough.
if those are tar or asphalt roughening the panel they would start to melt and you can rub them off easily with a cheap microfiber towel damp with kerosene after about 5-10 minutes
then immediately rinse the surrounding area with water, shampoo and rinse again.
feel and compare with other untreated panels. if this method proves effective, still be careful and test yet another spot til you get the hang of it.

i'd clay afterwards but kerosene softens paint so it's better to do the next steps a bit later.
what i do is wash the car, remove tar, wash again. Then clay, polish, seal 1-2 panels only.

if you can handle it, always try/test first before having others take a chunk off your budget.

[grace_glide]

what's the brand of your kerosene spray? where can i avail of it? thanks a lot... got same problem here. after application, could the clear coat be washed away with it too? ty

[shadow]

what's the brand of your kerosene spray? where can i avail of it? thanks a lot... got same problem here. after application, could the clear coat be washed away with it too? ty

Ordinary kerosene lang ginagamit

[MrQ5]

na obserbahan ko nga din pag nag kerosene ka parang claying effect, kumikinis yung lower half, kaya lang di ko ginagawa ito madalas baka masira clear coat, at pag bugs naman pansin ko di effective ang kerosone. bought some P100 bug and tar remover * ace hardware still on observation of its efficacy and how safe it is on paint.

[grace_glide]

Ordinary kerosene lang ginagamit

thanks! i just hope it doesnt ruin the clear coat, my car is kinda new but im feeling the rough lower surface on my panels already.