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  1. Join Date
    Jan 2011
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    #1
    Help naman mga sir...plsss...galing pa ako probinsya and i think this is my best time to buy a rubbing compound to remove scratches at my vit.gawa cuguro ng mga alikabok na naipupunas ko.nakakairita tignan lalo na pag natapatan ng ilaw litaw ung maliliit na gasgas.ano magandang pantanggal para swabe naman ung paint ng vit ko.balak ko bumili sa handyman trinima.plsss reply...Badly needed!!!

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    #2
    first by your description, swirls lang po yung nakikita nyo since pag natapat lang sa ilaw tsaka napapansin, polsih muna, wag rubbing compound. any brand from megs, moms, or 3M will do the job of removing those swirl mark cause by dust. as always after you polish your car, apply wax or sealant.

    to minimize future swirls. use a Cali Duster and invest in good quality MF and QD.

    don't use feather dusters and pranela, as these things will cause more swirls.

  3. Join Date
    Jan 2011
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    #3
    slamat po ng marami...3m lng kac ung naririnig ko from my friends and i wanted to try another ung naka sachet lng para pag dko gusto d masasayang..TAMA!swirls lng ung mga gasgas.ang pagit tignan eh...so polish lng ung kukunin ko wag ung rubbing compound? na try ko ung 3m paint protector,maganda resulta pag bagong pintura rides mo..wet look tlaga ang dating.mas pakikintabin nya.
    SALAMAT!!!

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    #4
    yes sir, polish muna, it has very mild abrasives that can remove swirls or you can also try meg's scratch X.

    rubbing compound kasi pag di sanay pwede mong maubos ang clearcoat.

  5. Join Date
    Jan 2011
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    #5
    ok cge...hanap ako ng polish na pasok sa budget...marami kac akong nababasa na mauubos ung clear coat pag nasobrahan kaya d ako cgurado kung ano ba tlaga...bka masira ko pa paint ng ride ko...maganda nman ung paint un nga lng maraming swirl dahil sa alikabok.
    salamat!!!DIY kac ako lage sa ride ko...para matuto...hehehehehe

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    #6
    Also check out the stickied newbie's guide to car appearance maintenance on what materials you need and how to use them to minimize any future swirl marks.

  7. Join Date
    Jan 2011
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    #7
    salamat mga sir!!!malaking tulong yan...alaga ko kac VIT ko kaya ganun nlng concern ko sa kanya...un kac 1st ride ko!dapat fresh lage.....
    dun nga pala sa engine wash,balak ko din mag DIY para sa linisan ko sana.takot ako baka hindi umandar pag paliguan ko!ano ba dapat iwasang mabasa mga dude?

  8. Join Date
    Sep 2010
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    #8
    To Jhayvitara,

    Suggestion lang sir, better kung di ka nalang mag pa engine wash since over the long term kahit takpan or plastikan yung engine, electricals at electronics parts, then, compressed air after washing may risk pa rin na mag ka problema ka na electronics or electrical-related especially during engine start-up. Laging may chance na magka moisture overtime.

    Personally, talagang nagtitiyaga na punas-punas lang lahat nang kayang maabot. Usually, basahan lang na pinigaan sa tubig na may carsoap or kahit joy. Yung malalalim at mga singit singit puede kang gumamit nang maliit na stick para talian mo nang basahan. Puede rin paint brush at tooth brush para sa mga connections. Tanggal din mga dumi at di pa mababasa electricals at electronics connections under the hood. Iyun nga lang mas matagal at siguradong magagalusan mga kamay at braso mo. Pero may sense of fulfillment and satisfaction since talagang pinaghirapan mo.

    Warm regards.

  9. Join Date
    Jan 2011
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    #9
    un nga din last resort ko pag may time ako sir..bka masunog pa buong wirings ng ride!!patay tayo kay misis...hehehehehehe....anyway salamat sa mga advice yaan nyo pakita ko mga photos ko regarding DIY ko sa VIT...tanx mga dude....

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