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

[brushless]

Polishing often using a machine polisher can thin out the clearcoat until it reaches the paint. Better to have it done by hand. Machine polishing should only be done by a professional once a year or once every two years, only if necessary, as they have the skills and experience than a DIYer. Anything can go wrong if you don't know what you are doing.

Just go for the pressure washer and follow proper washing procedure.

[polar01]

True though that the washer would likely see more use although I already have a hose reel and sprayer not sure if there is much of an incremental gain from upgrading to a preasure washer.

I've been looking at the Shinemate line. For a weekend warrior type I think the ERO600 should work? Shinemate looks to be one of the easier to find here at the PH unless you know of any other brands?

Looked at Griots Garage from Amazon too but of course warranty could be a problem in the future and need a step down too.


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Personally i go for the polisher. Make sure to buy the random orbit or DA type. Not the rotary type which we usually see at detailing shops. AFAIK the former is more gentle to the paint finish and won’t burn the paint. Groits and meguiars are good but quite expensive. Porter-cable is also a good option at a more affordable price point. Check Amazon.

If you have a hose and spray nozzle, that’s good enough. I don’t see any additional benefit having a pressure washer unless you plan to do under carriage washing. But to do that you need a lifter. Perhaps it’ll be wiser to just bring your car to a car wash shop with a lifter or ramp for the under carriage washing.

BTW which shop offers the shinemate? Is it a rotary or an orbital?


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[AllenR]

Is it just me or do other people spend more money on detailing supplies than on fuel?

[_Cathy_]

Is it just me or do other people spend more money on detailing supplies than on fuel?

What do you mean? Cars spend more time on the garage?

Detailing products are expensive so you will spend more than fuel talaga.

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[AllenR]

What do you mean? Cars spend more time on the garage?

Detailing products are expensive so you will spend more than fuel talaga.

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Cars get used 1-2 days out of every week. Cars get cleaned weekly. Owner just loves any excuse to shop for supplies.

[mda]

Is it just me or do other people spend more money on detailing supplies than on fuel?

Not me... I only buy car shampoo. Don't have time to clean the car na.

[_Cathy_]

Cars get used 1-2 days out of every week. Cars get cleaned weekly. Owner just loves any excuse to shop for supplies.

Normal people who work at the office use it at least 4x a week. Unless the person has 7 cars to use each day of the week.

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[AllenR]

Normal people who work at the office use it at least 4x a week. Unless the person has 7 cars to use each day of the week.

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I work from home, so I have very few chances to drive around. I drive mostly during grocery runs (weekly or every other week), and less often when going out of town for a weekend getaway.

[AllenR]

Not me... I only buy car shampoo. Don't have time to clean the car na.

I usually have weekends off, so that's when I do cleaning/detailing stuff - it's become my weekly "me time" when I can just zone out and relax.

[Flynn]

I have the Griot's Garage DA polisher. Spent ~P24k for the polisher, extra pads, glass polisher, shipping fee, step down transformer and extension wire. The last two items were just bought here.

It really costs a lot but I never regret buying it. I seldom use it. I bought it out of desperation to polish my hazy, heavily scratched windshield. The Ceriglass glass polish and DA turns my windshield like brand new.

Another option is Porter Cable but I think they don't have 220v models. Torque brand used by the Chemical Guys have 220v models. Worth noting though that the 220v models costs higher.

[AllenR]

I have the Griot's Garage DA polisher. Spent ~P24k for the polisher, extra pads, glass polisher, shipping fee, step down transformer and extension wire. The last two items were just bought here.

It really costs a lot but I never regret buying. I seldom use it. I bought it out of desperation to polish my hazy, heavily scratched windshield. The Ceriglass glass polish and DA turns my windshield like brand new.

Another option is Porter Cable but I think they don't have 220v models. Torque brand used by the Chemical Guys is have 220v models.

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There are 220v versions of the Flex 3401 as well as the Rupes 12/15/21, although you probably would have to import them. I've been looking for local sources, but have not had much luck.

I'm looking forward to the upcoming Flex cordless DA, coming out this April. I'll be getting one for sure, the cordless feature is one that I really want.

[beeco09]

May alam b kayong store locally na nagbebenta ng Chemical Guys na products specifically yung leather cleaner and yung conditioner? Medyo mahal kasi yung estimate ng shipping pagdinaan ko sa LBC Shipping Cart. TY!

Old member nga pala kaso di ko na marecover yung previous account ko kasi di ko na maalala yung email. haha!

[monty_GTV]

May alam b kayong store locally na nagbebenta ng Chemical Guys na products specifically yung leather cleaner and yung conditioner? Medyo mahal kasi yung estimate ng shipping pagdinaan ko sa LBC Shipping Cart. TY!

Old member nga pala kaso di ko na marecover yung previous account ko kasi di ko na maalala yung email. haha!

check out B-Quick | Products

or try mo Raymund Guevara 09178162453, sa kanya ako nakabili dati ng CG products

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[brushless]

check out B-Quick | Products

or try mo Raymund Guevara 09178162453, sa kanya ako nakabili dati ng CG products

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Actually, I've been searching for CG products and I can't seem to find it in the Philippines. Thanks for the info.

I'm just wondering whether their car shampoo is ceramic coat safe though.

[beeco09]

check out B-Quick | Products

or try mo Raymund Guevara 09178162453, sa kanya ako nakabili dati ng CG products

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Thanks Sir. Kinontak ko na si Bquick pero wala daw sila. Yung kay sir Raymond naman di pa siya nagreply sa sinend kong sms pero ill try to wait.

[Shutterbug]

I checked the b-quick link and they have lots of CG products listed. Wala sila offer or available stocks?

Thanks Sir. Kinontak ko na si Bquick pero wala daw sila. Yung kay sir Raymond naman di pa siya nagreply sa sinend kong sms pero ill try to wait.

[beeco09]

I checked the b-quick link and they have lots of CG products listed. Wala sila offer or available stocks?

May mga CG products pa daw sila pero nung tinanong ko kung may Leather cleaner wala daw. Medyo magulo din yung kausap ko, prang di masyado familiar sa products nila. Try ko ulit tumawag later

[Shutterbug]

You really want CG leather cleaner/conditioner ba? May mga maganda din naman from Meguiar's or Mothers. Using Meguiar's... but Mothers' VLR also has good reviews.

May mga CG products pa daw sila pero nung tinanong ko kung may Leather cleaner wala daw. Medyo magulo din yung kausap ko, prang di masyado familiar sa products nila. Try ko ulit tumawag later

[AllenR]

^ Agree with this. I use Megs Gold Class Leather Conditioner & Cleaner, and it gives me good results on my leather seats. Mother's VLR is also good, I use it for rubber trim - although it can also be used for leather.

[jojopad]

^ Agree with this. I use Megs Gold Class Leather Conditioner & Cleaner, and it gives me good results on my leather seats. Mother's VLR is also good, I use it for rubber trim - although it can also be used for leather.

I wonder how these products compare with 303 leather cleaner. I'm planning to buy this from the US:

33(R) Automotive Leather 3-in-1 Cleaner & Conditioner | Gold Eagle