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

[air23]

Natry ko narin Megs UQW sir. Kakaubos lang. Kaso medyo pricey na siya para sakin kaya naghahanap ako ng medyo mas mura. Thanks sa feedback mga sir.

[umi001]

Natry ko narin Megs UQW sir. Kakaubos lang. Kaso medyo pricey na siya para sakin kaya naghahanap ako ng medyo mas mura. Thanks sa feedback mga sir.

I like Meguiar's UQW too, my spray top up of choice for sealants, but I have to agree, sobra talaga ang patong ng Megs PH - I bought mine in the US for less than 10 dollars.

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[rna800]

I like Meguiar's UQW too, my spray top up of choice for sealants, but I have to agree, sobra talaga ang patong ng Megs PH - I bought mine in the US for less than 10 dollars.

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*air23: Yes sir, it's really pricey especially once you know how it is priced in the US, you'll really feel the pain.hehe That's why me, whenever there's a relative visiting here, I'll just ask them a favor to buy those for me. But if I am already running out, either just bite the bullet or buy Microtex products.

*umi001: What I like too with UQW is the smell. It's smells so good, like cherry. That's also what I like with Meg's NXT wash, for me, it smells better as compared to the Gold Class and Ultimate Wash & Wax.

[m05tw4nt3d]

dumihin kasi ang black, okay lang ba if i dust it every morning with the use of microfiber lang? and ano disadvantage nung mga waterless carwash yung mga spray?

[Retz]

Nagpa car wash ako kanina, and a layer of dirt was evident in the car due to rain/dirt/flood the whole week. ano ba magandang gawin or protection para dito?

[m05tw4nt3d]

and whats the proper way of using nanoglos and nanosliq? nanosliq ba gagamitin ko everytime i dust off my tsikot?

[rna800]

and whats the proper way of using nanoglos and nanosliq? nanosliq ba gagamitin ko everytime i dust off my tsikot?

Sir, the proper way is to shampoo and if you feel that the paint has rough surfaces, clay it. But if you just want to wax, for the reason is just because you want to wax, make your car look slick and shiny and protected, shampoo, Nanosil, Nanogloss and end it with Nanosliq. Nanosil is like a sealer or filler that would hide some of the swirls and could also serve as a polisher. That is why this is the hardest to apply especially if it's done by hand since you really need to rub it to break the crystals for it to stick to the paint. After that is the Nanogloss which is the wax itself. The last is the Nanosliq which is the quick detailer. But they said that Nanogloss has a curing time of 8 hrs before you could put another product on top of it. So in case you wanna put a double layer wax, regardless if it's a different wax or Nanogloss, you have to wait for 8 hrs before you could apply. Now this part is I am not really certain as to whether or not to wait or not to wait for 8 hrs prior to application of Nanosliq but for me, I wait for 8 hrs before applying it. If after 8 hrs the car gets dusty, I will just dust it with the Microtex car duster then spray with Nanosliq. But if it rains and it gets really dirty, no choice but to wash it again with shampoo but since the Nanogloss (wax) is already on or cured on the paint, I will not do all of those all over but just spray it with Nanosliq instead.

However, I noticed that they don't really last very long especially with our weather today wherein once it rains, rest assured that your just shampooed, just waxed car will look like it has never been cleaned once you get home. Probably after 3 or 4 washes, you could see that it's almost gone and you have to do all of those all over again.

[EuroFD]

The ONR is a versatile product. Just used 500ml of diluted ONR as a clay lubricant. It took me a hour to clay all panels of my SUV. Then topped it off with a layer of Meg's UPW.

[umi001]

There 2 products by Optimum pala for no rinse:

[1] Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash, parang conventional washing without the rinsing part. So magagamit ko pa rin wash mitts ko

[2] Optimum Opti-Clean, yung spray lang

Both products would need plenty of MFs (iisa pa lang Microtex Plush ko, which is gamit ko for Nonosliq). For an SUV, ilan pa ang bibilhin ko?

Between the 2 Optimum products, parang Im leaning to the ONR kasi mas soaked yung auto. Tama ba assessment ko?

TIA

You can use ONR with a wash mitt - so the only towels you'll need will be for drying. For Opti-Clean, which is a waterless wash, you will need a lot of towels - around ten plus, based on how I do waterless washes.

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[dfopiso]

thanks cjv, umi

available ba sa malls ang ONR?

[rna800]

thanks cjv, umi

available ba sa malls ang ONR?

No sir, Optimum Car Care products are not available in malls or in any stores such as Blade, Handyman, True Value, etc. You need to find a distributor.

I just met sir Ed for the first time yesterday to get my OCWax and Collinite 476. Try to contact him, if you are in the QC or Caloocan area or sir Ravi if you are in Makati area. Or, since PIMS is this week, try going there for they might have Optimum products and you might even get a good deal.

[dfopiso]

thanks for the tips rna

[umi001]

No sir, Optimum Car Care products are not available in malls or in any stores such as Blade, Handyman, True Value, etc. You need to find a distributor.

I just met sir Ed for the first time yesterday to get my OCWax and Collinite 476. Try to contact him, if you are in the QC or Caloocan area or sir Ravi if you are in Makati area. Or, since PIMS is this week, try going there for they might have Optimum products and you might even get a good deal.

Good to know that you were able to get in touch with Ed

[rna800]

Good to know that you were able to get in touch with Ed

Yes sir, I managed to find his number with a lot of searches here and in PD forum.

I initially wanted to get the 845 for easier application, unfortunately he didn't have it but he said just get the 476 since they're almost the same, just don't apply it thick. Then lucky me, he had to pick up someone in Commonwealth so we decided to meet in Shopwise. We talked for about 30 mins and he even gave me some tips.

[umi001]

question lang. since i have mothers step 1,2,3, and carnauba waxes, and collinite 845, im planning to do DIY detailing. so dapat ba step 1,2,3 then 845? then use carnauba wax sparingly nalang?

thanks!

I'd do steps 1 and 2, then 845. You can top with the Mother's step 3 afterwards, if you want. The general guideline is more durable product goes on first.

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[fleas2016]

guys, what do you use to clean the black plastic trims of your cars? namumuti na yun akin probably sa excess wax before



Taken during waxing * suking car wash.

[umi001]

guys, what do you use to clean the black plastic trims of your cars? namumuti na yun akin probably sa excess wax before



Taken during waxing * suking car wash.

Wow, you really shouldn't let them wax your trim - most waxes stain trim. I'd use a soft-bristled brush and some APC, see if that works.

[fleas2016]

^ i don't think it's intentional. i usually ask them to wipe the excess wax off.

sige, i'll try an old toothbrush w/ some soap. thanks! btw, what's an APC?

anyone tried this?



i think i saw it sa handy man trinoma.

[crazy_boy]

^ i don't think it's intentional. i usually ask them to wipe the excess wax off.

sige, i'll try an old toothbrush w/ some soap. thanks! btw, what's an APC?

anyone tried this?



i think i saw it sa handy man trinoma.

also saw Mothers Back to Black. hindi ko lang alam which of the 2 is better.

[crazy_boy]

I'd do steps 1 and 2, then 845. You can top with the Mother's step 3 afterwards, if you want. The general guideline is more durable product goes on first.

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Got it sir. How about the carnauba wax. When can i use it?