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

[blackwing22]

Pwede ba patungan ng turtle wax carnauba spray ang collinite 845?

done the following on my innova bronze mettalic.

1. car wash with Nu Finish shampoo
2. Mothers quick detailer
3. Mothers Reflections synthetic spray wax
4. Collinite 845

so far maganda yung results pero gusto ko pa sana patungan ng turtle wax carnauba spray. Dami pa kse sayang.

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Pwede ba patungan ng turtle wax carnauba spray ang collinite 845?

done the following on my innova bronze mettalic.

1. car wash with Nu Finish shampoo
2. Mothers quick detailer
3. Mothers Reflections synthetic spray wax
4. Collinite 845

so far maganda yung results pero gusto ko pa sana patungan ng turtle wax carnauba spray. Dami pa kse sayang.

Pwede nman ata sir..pero not sure lang kung kelangan magwait ng ilang oras bago magapply..

[venerzky]

Sir ang kinang nman!
Kinis!

Thanks po. Tiyagaan lang. Hehehe. Naka-chamba din.

[blackwing22]

Makuha ko sana ung ganyan itsura sir!
Cant wait to detail mine!
Nakuha ko na from ACE ung mothers claybar kit at mothers step 1&2..just waiting for the delivery of ginnova dun sa collinite 476,ONR and OCW tsaka ung mga pads for my modded kp600!naabutan kasi ng mahal na araw ang delivery.

Pero kudos to sir ginnova na willing for meetup bago siya lumuwas..di lang tlaga din aq pwede at that time!

[venerzky]

Kayang-kaya mo yan Sir. Dito lang din ako natuto. Nasa pag-prep talaga para maganda ang resulta.

[timykoo]

I am now on my 2nd day regimen this long holiday. Day 1 is to wash the car completely then kerosene, then clay then kaio and ksg. Result of the paint afterwards was very smooth. On my 2nd day which is today, the plan was to coat the ksg for the second time. Since the car got too dusty, I decided to wash the car quickly then apply the second coat. I noticed that the smoothness was somehow lessened after the quick wash. The same is true after the second coat. This is comparing before and after the quick wash. Although the paint is still smooth, I am just puzzled why the smoothness lessened after being exposed to water provided I let it sit for around 17 hours to cure. I suspect that the kaio plus ksg washed off but I am not 100% sure. Should the cure time be longer than that before exposing it to the elements like water? Also I would like to know what is the best technique in-between coats to have a refreshed clean surface before the next layer. Hope anyone would be able to share his/her experience and insights.

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I am now on my 2nd day regimen this long holiday. Day 1 is to wash the car completely then kerosene, then clay then kaio and ksg. Result of the paint afterwards was very smooth. On my 2nd day which is today, the plan was to coat the ksg for the second time. Since the car got too dusty, I decided to wash the car quickly then apply the second coat. I noticed that the smoothness was somehow lessened after the quick wash. The same is true after the second coat. This is comparing before and after the quick wash. Although the paint is still smooth, I am just puzzled why the smoothness lessened after being exposed to water provided I let it sit for around 17 hours to cure. I suspect that the kaio plus ksg washed off but I am not 100% sure. Should the cure time be longer than that before exposing it to the elements like water? Also I would like to know what is the best technique in-between coats to have a refreshed clean surface before the next layer. Hope anyone would be able to share his/her experience and insights.

Try claying before applying kaio and ksg. Also check your car wash shampoo, it might be too strong.

[testament11]

Makuha ko sana ung ganyan itsura sir!
Cant wait to detail mine!
Nakuha ko na from ACE ung mothers claybar kit at mothers step 1&2..just waiting for the delivery of ginnova dun sa collinite 476,ONR and OCW tsaka ung mga pads for my modded kp600!naabutan kasi ng mahal na araw ang delivery.

Pero kudos to sir ginnova na willing for meetup bago siya lumuwas..di lang tlaga din aq pwede at that time!

Just a tip, apply the 476 very thin, as in sobrang thin. Mahirap i-buff off ito pag makapal ang pagkakalagay mo. One of the best ito pero one of the worst in taking it off. Try mo muna basain nang konti yun foam pad mo para hindi mahirap i-apply yun 476

[sientobente]

just a question, kapag ba nag-claying, dun talaga lumalabas yung mga swirl marks?

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just a question, kapag ba nag-claying, dun talaga lumalabas yung mga swirl marks?

[blackwing22]

Just a tip, apply the 476 very thin, as in sobrang thin. Mahirap i-buff off ito pag makapal ang pagkakalagay mo. One of the best ito pero one of the worst in taking it off. Try mo muna basain nang konti yun foam pad mo para hindi mahirap i-apply yun 476

Thanks sir for the tip! I've read from somewhere na kung ung wax mo is a paste pwede mo daw tanggalin sa lata (just make sure na nakagloves ka na malinis) then use that to apply it thinly dun sa applicator ng polisher.pwede din daw 1-2 spray ng QD or water sa pad bago gamitin.

[testament11]

Thanks sir for the tip! I've read from somewhere na kung ung wax mo is a paste pwede mo daw tanggalin sa lata (just make sure na nakagloves ka na malinis) then use that to apply it thinly dun sa applicator ng polisher.pwede din daw 1-2 spray ng QD or water sa pad bago gamitin.

Nabasa ko din yan doon sa AGO kagabi. Yep, yun nga ang methods pero sa nakikita ko palang, mukhang mahirap. Mas gugustuhin ko pa ata yun butter knife ang gagamitin na ipahid sa foam applicator. Sunod ko ngang detailing session eh gawin ko yan.

Actually, mahirap talaga i-apply ang 476. Talagang tiyagaan lang ang paggamit

[yellowboxph]

Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

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Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

[dr. d]

Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

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Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

i use plain water. lots of it. and as soon as possible.
if i wait long before i clean it, somehow, the poop reacts with the paint finish, resulting in un-even or discolored surface. by then, there's nothing i can do anymore..

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Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

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Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

i use plain water. lots of it. and as soon as possible.
if i wait long before i clean it, somehow, the poop reacts with the paint finish, resulting in un-even or discolored surface. by then, there's nothing i can do anymore..

[venerzky]

Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

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Mga sir, what's the best way to remove bird poop stains? Okay ba gamitan ng Meguiar's Ultimate Compound?

Any quick detailer will do.

[yellowboxph]

Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

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Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

[bloowolf]

Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

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Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

Try using a cleaner wax, any in small sachets like 3M. Use a damp microfiber cloth & rub the area in a circular motion. Moderate pressure lang. Reapply if needed. Afterwards, you can apply your regular wax. Never use a rubbing compound.

[dr. d]

Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

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Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

if you are desperate, try (ugh!) some rubbing compound.. and do pray before doing it.

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Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

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Thanks for the replies... already tried plain water and QD pero nag marka na (hazy)

if you are desperate, try (ugh!) some rubbing compound.. and do pray before doing it.

[venerzky]

Wag muna rubbing compound. Try a less aggressive polish.

[dr. d]

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Wag muna rubbing compound. Try a less aggressive polish.

colgate white is a very fine polish.. i use it to polish my watch glass..
or, you can just do the beatles... "let it be"..

[benchman]

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or, you can just do the beatles... "let it be"..

yep, it's our last resort if everything seems to fail. kahit sa mga minor scratches...hayaan na lang, makakalimutan mo rin yan.

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or, you can just do the beatles... "let it be"..

yep, it's our last resort if everything seems to fail. kahit sa mga minor scratches...hayaan na lang, makakalimutan mo rin yan.

[blackwing22]

QD lng sir..if may naghazr use a polish..
Naalala ko tuloy nung nasabit ko sa gate ung fender ng auto nmin turtle wax polish lang tanggal na ung ibang marks!
Remember sir,mapaPads or chemicals..least aggressive muna nad go up the ladder until mameet mo goal mo!HTH!

[bloowolf]

Scratches, chips, swirls & nicks are inevitable. We all fuss over them. Eventually, you start to realize that you are starting to be a slave to your car. But it's OK. That's what makes us car nuts.:-)