"Tamang OC lang" - a newbie's guide to car appearance maintenance

[Ginnova]

My 30mL Solution Finish Black is all used up and need to buy one. I previously bought it from Reflections Car Care.

I bumped into this Lazada store claiming that they're the official distributor of Solution Finish. Anyone here already tried to buy from this store? Is it really legit?

Solution Finish BLACK Trim Restorer with Kit 3?ml (1oz.) MADE IN USA

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We have them on stock. Our products are sourced directly from Solution Finish USA and 100% authentic.

Reflections Car Care - Buy Reflections Car Care at Best Price in Philippines | www.lazada.com.ph

[jojopad]

We have them on stock. Our products are sourced directly from Solution Finish USA and 100% authentic.

Reflections Car Care - Buy Reflections Car Care at Best Price in Philippines | www.lazada.com.ph

Thanks sir for the confirmation! I'll buy again from Reflections [emoji106]

[ninjababez]

Update: Tried the alcohol first it worked but im afraid that it will affect the paint in the future? Also i asked the worker they used enamel paint.

enamels are harder to remove bro
try using claybar nalang, magagasgas lang yan if ipilit mo alcohol; not because alcohol is bad, pero tempting kuskusin yung enamel pag feeling mo may traction na yun ginagawa mo

[Mr Kamote]

enamels are harder to remove bro
try using claybar nalang, magagasgas lang yan if ipilit mo alcohol; not because alcohol is bad, pero tempting kuskusin yung enamel pag feeling mo may traction na yun ginagawa mo

Nagasgas ko na ung hood kaka kutkot ko using alcohol. And worst nagiwan pa ng mantsa ung ginamit kong micro fiber cloth. Tinigilan ko na. Dinala ko sya sa detailing sabi sakin sa paint correction daw kaya matanggal.

[yapoy86]

another way is to wet sand the paint using 3M 2000 grit.. sa una lang nakakatakot kasi lalabo talaga yung paint surface.. pero after polishing.. WOW ang kinis nyan..

happened to me, nag spray ako ng clear coat at yung mist pumunta sa hood ng adventure ko.. nung matuyo, kahit gamitan ng rubbing compound hindi matanggal.

nag wet sanding ako using 3M 2000, basta banayad lang and feel the surface.. used mothers rubbing compound and polish.. then used collinite wax for final gloss and protection.. ganda

[jojopad]

This is perhaps the most objective and longest test with trim restoration longevity.

TRIM RESTORATION PRODUCTS - 25 WAY TEST - UPDATE 10 - 7 MONTHS - Several more failures to report! - YouTube

You can see from review that there are cheap restoration products that can outpeform expensive ones. I didn't know a cheap Kiwi black shoedye can comparatively do well with Solutions Finish Black!

After the Pan The Organizer expose, I've started watching some reviews from this youtuber.

There's plenty of hyped/overpriced products out there in the auto detailing world. Reviews refuting the hyped claims are more important than ever with the increasing products out there.

[tigkal]

*Hardinero: added your comments on the new version. kaso hindi ko na pala pwedeng i-edit yung mga nakapost dito...

Q: Is there any danger when using a pressure washer?
A: Yes. it is important to make the nozzle spread out the water when spraying the car, and controlling the pressure. Making the pressure washer hit at a single point can cause scratches if there are dirt particles on the paint. Too much pressure can also strip wax.
Q: How do I know that the pressure is just right?
A: A rough way of testing this is spraying your hand : if it's painful, it's too strong.

Pressure washer nozzle must be about 700mm away from car surface. White color fixed nozzle spray is just right to use for car washing.

[bxr monkey]

Sulit din ang Php500 na TW Wax and Dry Spray Wax.

Since madaling gamitin, puwede after every car wash. Kahit 2 weeks sa outside parking na walang hugas. Hindi kumakapit gaano mga grime ngayong tag ulan.

Madulas pa din feel sa sides. Iyong hood at roof lang bugbog sa buhos ng ulan kaya hinda na madulas, pero madali lang na wipe off ng wet rag and dumi.

[jojopad]

Why I don't use car covers (and why black color is a hard car color to maintain)

Car Covers! No Car Cover At All Is Better Than A Cheap Car Cover. Here Is Why!! - YouTube

I'm interested on buying a paint coating thickness gauge meter. Apex Detail showed the practicality of this gauge, useful not only with checking your car paint's thickness quality but also handy when shopping for second hand cars.

Any recommendation for a good paint coating thickness gauge meter that's available at lazada/shopee?

[StockEngine]

I just smile at those car owners who think car covers are ok....

We had one then...kita lahat ng swirl marks. Coz black lol.