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

[tribal]

pinapaint claying ko kanina kay bigbert yung mga overspray (i thought ok na) pero paguwi ko then iwawax ko e may mga parts palang hindi nadaanan ng clay so magaspang pa din

[nivraarvin]

pinapaint claying ko kanina kay bigbert yung mga overspray (i thought ok na) pero paguwi ko then iwawax ko e may mga parts palang hindi nadaanan ng clay so magaspang pa din

Hmmm.. Clay should always be followed at least by a layer of wax/sealant. Sayang lang, kahit hindi maulanan or matalsikan ung car nung pauwi ka, there is a chance na may dumikit sa paint mo na contaminants.

[tribal]

Hmmm.. Clay should always be followed at least by a layer of wax/sealant. Sayang lang, kahit hindi maulanan or matalsikan ung car nung pauwi ka, there is a chance na may dumikit sa paint mo na contaminants.

plan ko sana pawax na din dun kaya lang medyo may hinahabol akong oras.paguwi ko after ko iwax e makinis naman except dun sa mga parts na di pala naclay.

[ronki]

pa backjob mo sir, sayang bayad niyo.

[tribal]

pa backjob mo sir, sayang bayad niyo.

uu nga e.hindi lang yun ang nakakahinayang.kundi yung dadayo na naman ako ng araneta para dun.

[rhythmwhispers]

Mga sirs, ok Po ba ung meguire's quick detailed to be used every week sa car wash? Thanks po. 😊

[Retz]

Mga sirs, ok Po ba ung meguire's quick detailed to be used every week sa car wash? Thanks po. ��

I see no problem with that. But QD provides little or no protection at all compared to a carnauba wax.

[nivraarvin]

Mga sirs, ok Po ba ung meguire's quick detailed to be used every week sa car wash? Thanks po. dde0a

Better use a spraywax. Redundant ang wash and qd.

[rhythmwhispers]

Thanks Po. Newbie kasi ako on everything about car and would like to do the maintaining by myself, parang ang hirap ipagkatiwala Ang baby ko hehehe. Ano pong madaming gamiting carnauba wax for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot! 😊

[nivraarvin]

Thanks Po. Newbie kasi ako on everything about car and would like to do the maintaining by myself, parang ang hirap ipagkatiwala Ang baby ko hehehe. Ano pong madaming gamiting carnauba wax for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot! dde0a

Since mag sstart ka palang mag detail, i would suggest mother's cleaner wax. One step wax sha, usually kasi kapag mag wawax, you need to prep the paint first. Bali claybar - polish - wax.

Cleaner wax kasi may polishers/cleaners na sha na naka halo dun sa carnauba wax.

Pag naging hobbie mo na ung detailing, mag momove ka din sa cleaner wax

[Retz]

mga bossing, safe ba gamitin ang Microtex Tire Black sa engine compartment? gamitin ko sana sa mga black hoses, blask plastic basta anything black doon sa loob ng engine hood.

[threx666]

mga bossing, safe ba gamitin ang Microtex Tire Black sa engine compartment? gamitin ko sana sa mga black hoses, blask plastic basta anything black doon sa loob ng engine hood.

Mukhang ok naman gamitin sir , hehehe Eto rin kasi gamit ko if naglilinis ng engine bay e basta black plastic and rubber hoses , so far ok naman , but maybe some detailing gurus can chime in?

[umi001]

mga bossing, safe ba gamitin ang Microtex Tire Black sa engine compartment? gamitin ko sana sa mga black hoses, blask plastic basta anything black doon sa loob ng engine hood.

Yes it'll be safe to use in the engine compartment. You can dilute at 1:5 for easier application.

[Retz]

Yes it'll be safe to use in the engine compartment. You can dilute at 1:5 for easier application.

Okay, thanks sir Umi! natatakot lang ako baka it might caused cracks sa black plastic lalo na sa mga black hoses that's why i ask muna.

[umi001]

Thanks Po. Newbie kasi ako on everything about car and would like to do the maintaining by myself, parang ang hirap ipagkatiwala Ang baby ko hehehe. Ano pong madaming gamiting carnauba wax for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot! 😊

Among locally available OTC products, I'd probably go for Mother's California Gold Synthetic Wax - some cleaning ability, adds a bit of depth, and reasonably durable. Other OTC products that have reasonable durability would be 3M's Performance Finish, and Meguiar's Ultimate Wax. If you're willing to make the effort, I'd recommend getting a Collinite wax - 476 or 845 for lighter colors, 915 for darker ones. You can find various sellers of Collinite waxes over on Sulit.

[stavros]

Since mag sstart ka palang mag detail, i would suggest mother's cleaner wax. One step wax sha, usually kasi kapag mag wawax, you need to prep the paint first. Bali claybar - polish - wax.

Cleaner wax kasi may polishers/cleaners na sha na naka halo dun sa carnauba wax.

Pag naging hobbie mo na ung detailing, mag momove ka din sa cleaner wax

Bago pa lang kotse nyan cleaner wax agad suggestion mo :D

[nivraarvin]

Bago pa lang kotse nyan cleaner wax agad suggestion mo :D

Nothing wrong with that. Hindi naman mala rubbing compound ang polish ng cleaner wax. And i'm sure nag cure na ang paint niya.

[TheDudz]

Sirs, konting questions and clarifications lang sana. I just finished detailing our MS quartz brown and here's what i did mga sirs:

1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay (using nanosliq as qd diluted 1:1)
4. Wash (water only) then Dry
5. KAIO (WOWO method using microtex blue rectangular applicator pad)
6. KSG using micromagic foam applicator(let dry for 1 hour then buff using mf towel sprayed with diluted sliq again)

questions:
1. Did I do everything correct?
2. AFAIK I applied the twins thinly but still saw some hazing with both?
3. I still have some nanogloss and Formula 1 liquid carnauba wax but as sir ed mentioned gloss have some cleaners in it so is it ok to use F1 after the 24 hour curing or
4. Is it better to apply a second coat of KSG?
5. Saw a lot of micro and hairline scratches after the twins, what's the best to do regarding these?

Sorry for the noobie questions and TIA!

[umi001]

Sirs, konting questions and clarifications lang sana. I just finished detailing our MS quartz brown and here's what i did mga sirs:

1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay (using nanosliq as qd diluted 1:1)
4. Wash (water only) then Dry
5. KAIO (WOWO method using microtex blue rectangular applicator pad)
6. KSG using micromagic foam applicator(let dry for 1 hour then buff using mf towel sprayed with diluted sliq again)

questions:
1. Did I do everything correct?

I'd have skipped the wash step after claying - you can instead wipe clean each panel as you finish with it. I'd also never wash a car with just water - always with car shampoo. Alternatively, you can do a rinseless or waterless wash, either of which will be quicker. Finally, I'd probably not have used a wet towel to remove the KSG residue, just in case that affects the product's curing process.

2. AFAIK I applied the twins thinly but still saw some hazing with both?

That's normal. One time-saving tip I've read about - you can apply the KSG on top of KAIO without having to wipe off the KAIO residue.

3. I still have some nanogloss and Formula 1 liquid carnauba wax but as sir ed mentioned gloss have some cleaners in it so is it ok to use F1 after the 24 hour curing or
4. Is it better to apply a second coat of KSG?

I'd just apply another coat (or two or three) of KSG.

5. Saw a lot of micro and hairline scratches after the twins, what's the best to do regarding these?

Those will need to polished out, in the long run - short term, cover-up with a product that has some fillers (NanoSliq and Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax can do some covering-up).
Sorry for the noobie questions and TIA![/QUOTE]

[TheDudz]

I'd have skipped the wash step after claying - you can instead wipe clean each panel as you finish with it. I'd also never wash a car with just water - always with car shampoo. Alternatively, you can do a rinseless or waterless wash, either of which will be quicker. Finally, I'd probably not have used a wet towel to remove the KSG residue, just in case that affects the product's curing process.



That's normal. One time-saving tip I've read about - you can apply the KSG on top of KAIO without having to wipe off the KAIO residue.



I'd just apply another coat (or two or three) of KSG.



Those will need to polished out, in the long run - short term, cover-up with a product that has some fillers (NanoSliq and Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax can do some covering-up).
Sorry for the noobie questions and TIA!

[/QUOTE]

Thanks Sir Umi. Im planning to put another coat of KSG today and approximately 16 hours cured already. Is it ok to put another coat already? I'll be using the car kasi and it might be parked outside overnight. Will it disturbed the curing process? Thanks again sir!