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

[ghost1777]

you can use dish washing liquid also

[mitchoi]

May idedetail ako either mamaya or Saturday, MB100 white, di ko pa nakikita condition.

Planned approach is wash>clay>either Klasse Twins or Megs Ultimate Compound/Polish combo, sana matuloy and sana maganda kalabasan.

Okay ba tong approach na to, sensei Kitoy?

[StockEngine]

- White - better prep a tar remover or similar.
- step board? Im a midget 😅
- if meg up is used, i think it needs a sealant or wax to seal the oils. It is called a pre-wax glaze according to meguiars.


Ill be doing 2-bucket wash with megs uww. 😊

[mitchoi]

I don't have the Megs UWW, I do have ONR though.

Step board, wala pa ako nahahanap na pahaba like a working platform, though I have a 2-step ladder.

I'll be using the KSG as the last step.

[Ginnova]

Depende sa condition ng paint and the amount of correction you are trying to achieve. Always do a test spot 1st. I would try a medium polish 1st and check if results are acceptable.
MB100 is quite a huge vehicle. Hope you have enough pads to rotate within panels.

[mitchoi]

I have 6 pads, combination of orange and white/black. We'll have the vehicle over the weekend so I can hopefully just wash the pads on the spot and dry.

I haven't seen the vehicle, so no idea yet. Hopefully, not much work is needed.

Thanks for the tips!

[Salanguit]

I don't have the Megs UWW, I do have ONR though.

Step board, wala pa ako nahahanap na pahaba like a working platform, though I have a 2-step ladder.

I'll be using the KSG as the last step.

Bakit po parang ang hirap i-apply ng ksg pag applicator by hand lang? Parang ang hirap macover yung panel, single strip lang daan nya, may teknik ba?

[monty_GTV]

Bakit po parang ang hirap i-apply ng ksg pag applicator by hand lang? Parang ang hirap macover yung panel, single strip lang daan nya, may teknik ba?

spray mo konti ng qd o water yung applicator pad, just enough na damp siya. wala naman teknik, just apply ksg very thin lang else mahirapan mo i buff kpag makapal.read mo sa autogeek instruction or sa likod ng container...

[StockEngine]

Bakit po parang ang hirap i-apply ng ksg pag applicator by hand lang? Parang ang hirap macover yung panel, single strip lang daan nya, may teknik ba?

Youre welcome 😊

KSG application - YouTube

[Salanguit]

spray mo konti ng qd o water yung applicator pad, just enough na damp siya. wala naman teknik, just apply ksg very thin lang else mahirapan mo i buff kpag makapal.read mo sa autogeek instruction or sa likod ng container...

Okay, last na po, kung gusto ko mag add ng ksg sa ultima pang QD, anung ml ng ksg tsk ultima sa 500ml na tubig? pwede na ba sya i-spray kahit medyo madumi pa?

[StockEngine]

Ksg is an acrylic sealant. You dont want that on a qd spray bottle.

[Cookiesun]

reading this 2016 from your 2011 post, very helpful sir. million thanks!

[kircchoffs]

mga sir gusto ko pong matuto ng detailing for basic protection ng paint at the same time pogi looks. nag backread po ako bandang 525 page up to last page. bale ganito po natutunan ko wash-clay-wax-sealant. meron po bang may nakagawa na ng flow chart na andun na rin po yung details ng gagawin ex. mga brand na gagamitin, like waiting time etc.

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[monty_GTV]

mga sir gusto ko pong matuto ng detailing for basic protection ng paint at the same time pogi looks. nag backread po ako bandang 525 page up to last page. bale ganito po natutunan ko wash-clay-wax-sealant. meron po bang may nakagawa na ng flow chart na andun na rin po yung details ng gagawin ex. mga brand na gagamitin, like waiting time etc.

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you should have instead read the 1st 5 pages of this thread, that's the best part ;)

it should be wash&dry > clay > polish > sealant or wax.

you may want to read further,
Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides
Auto Detailing Guide - Detailed Image
Car Detailing How To Information

[StockEngine]

Google these:

Autoglym guide
Meguiars guide
Mothers wax guide

All of them have the same approach..

Photography should be included lol. Most highend guys do it....

[red_one]

Mula noon hanggang ngayon, same process flow pa rin naman ang detailing. Ang dami ng guides online, meron pang YouTube videos. Dito nga sa tsikot, 2 pa threads for this, "Tamang OC lang" at "Detailing Thread [For Newbies]". Ewan na lang if hindi ka pa matuto nyan.

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[kircchoffs]

thanks po mga sir . tyaga na lang po muna ako sa back read pa sa mga previous pages at basa sa mga links na binigay nyo.

[red_one]

PM me your e-mail address. I will send you detailing guides in PDF format with photos.

[Sebastian Bach]

Hello, need help, I'm a confused sa mga buffing/polishing pad classifications, which of these should be used in what kind of pads? I'm planning to buy Microtex pads, I don't know if these are good items coz I find Meguiars a bit expensive.

- Scratch Remover
- Rubbing Compound (Heavy Scratches)
- Polishing Compound (Light scratches / Swirls)
- Cleaner / Polish
- Glaze
- Sealants
- Waxes
- Buffing (pan-tanggal ng wax etc) or hand/microfiber towels nalang gagamitin sa ganito?


1. CUTTING PADS - ???

2. POLISHING PADS - ???

3. FINISHING PADS - ???

4. WOOL PADS - ???


Thank you.

[Kitoy22]

Hello, need help, I'm a confused sa mga buffing/polishing pad classifications, which of these should be used in what kind of pads? I'm planning to buy Microtex pads, I don't know if these are good items coz I find Meguiars a bit expensive.

- Scratch Remover
- Rubbing Compound (Heavy Scratches)
- Polishing Compound (Light scratches / Swirls)
- Cleaner / Polish
- Glaze
- Sealants
- Waxes
- Buffing (pan-tanggal ng wax etc) or Hand buffing nalang gagamitin sa ganito?


1. CUTTING PADS - This is an aggressive pad and meant to remove heavy paint defects like heavy swirls, RDS, etc. You can use these products w/ this pad- Rubbing Compound

2. POLISHING PADS - This is a mild pad meant to remove light swirls and enhance shine of paint. These are the products you can use w/ this pad- Polishing Compound, Cleaner / Polish.

3. FINISHING PADS - This pad has NO cut, meaning meant for refining finishes w/soft paint. or wax or sealant application. These are the products you can use with this pad.- Polishing Compound (If you want need a little cut, and want to finish in one step). Cleaner / Polish, wax, sealants, Glaze (depending on the brand, some will be better applied by hand).

4. WOOL PADS - Most aggressive pads, can be used with Heavy rubbing compound.


Thank you.

I haven't tried Microtex pads, so I can't comment on how effect or durable these pads are.
I am also assuming you will be using a machine polisher for these pads, am I right?