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

[brushless]

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You could try the flooding method to dry the car. Pressure wash rinsing leaves a lot of droplets on the horizontal surfaces. Might save a bit of time in the drying phase.

The flooding method really helps a lot to get rid of the excess water droplets. I find that I don't have to wring my drying towel because it's not that wet compared to before. Drying is much faster. This has shed at least 30 mins off which brings a total of 1 1/2 hours from foaming to drying.

1) Pressure wash first to wet the car
2) Foaming (lance), wait for 5 mins for it to work on the dirt and grime
3) Pressure wash to rinse
4) 1 bucket with car shampoo. I use 5 wash mitts. 1 mitt per area of the car.
5) Pressure wash to rinse
6) Flood method drying
7) Drying towel (pat)
8) Leaf blower for every nook and cranny

Total time : 1hr 30mins

Done!

I skipped the quick detailer and just decided to apply it 2x a month.

For in between car wash schedule, I usually pressure wash the whole car to remove dust and pollution film. Then towel dry. Done in 20 mins.

Thanks for tips guys!!

[jojopad]

Yet another car washing technique that can complement your preferred car washing method (one/two bucket, 5 wash mitts, etc)

[zechs]

Just finished "quick" detailing my daily driver.

Wash, clay (only on areas that needs it), IPA wipe, chemical guys V4 all in one polish and sealant using white hex logic pad then topped off with chemical guys butter wet wax for that warm glow.

[jojopad]

Just finished "quick" detailing my daily driver.

Wash, clay (only on areas that needs it), IPA wipe, chemical guys V4 all in one polish and sealant using white hex logic pad then topped off with chemical guys butter wet wax for that warm glow.

Is that a DA polisher? What brand and where to buy?

[zechs]

Yes. Porter cable. Imported it from the US.

[gromek]

Sirs, ok ba yung 36pc Kirkland or 18pc Detailers microfiber cloth sa Landers?

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[SoleusBB]

Andami nun ah. Penge ng isa or two pag may EB!

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Anyways, contribute ko lang ito sa thread. I came across something called "Self Repairing Clear Coat" browsing the net.

Do modern car finishes prevent body damage? | HowStuffWorks
CarPro Immortal - Self-Healing Technology

It would be great to have a paint job "healing" like Wolverine or Deadpool but I'm really skeptical.
The technology's 9 years old, but relatively unknown/unused... or is this what's now known as some form of diamond/ceramic coating?

This other article I've dug up here seems to hint that the cost doesn't justify the benefits, so it never really took off.
Does self-healing car paint really exist? - The Globe and Mail

[montro]

Kirkland gamit ni optimum.

Sirs, ok ba yung 36pc Kirkland or 18pc Detailers microfiber cloth sa Landers?

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[zechs]

Double post

[zechs]

After days of on and off rain, finally sun was out kanina so immediately put a fresh coat of carnauba wax kanina. Took less than an hour using porter cable and a black hex logic pad




Ready for the rains na ulit

[polar01]

After days of on and off rain, finally sun was out kanina so immediately put a fresh coat of carnauba wax kanina. Took less than an hour using porter cable and a black hex logic pad




Ready for the rains na ulit

Nice! How’s your experience with the Porter, Zech sir? Is it auto volt or you use a voltage regulator?


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[zechs]

I use a voltage regulator and then heavy duty extension cord.

[Lin Dan]

After days of on and off rain, finally sun was out kanina so immediately put a fresh coat of carnauba wax kanina. Took less than an hour using porter cable and a black hex logic pad




Ready for the rains na ulit

Nice one good buddy.

I will schedule mine tomorrow. However, I haven't bought a "cleaner wax" yet. Can you recommend one?

[zechs]

Readily available would be Meguiars cleaner wax (red bottle). Look for it at Blade auto shop or True Value at the malls.

Kakasabi ko lang na ready for the rains, ayan na. Naulanan na nga kaagad haha


Beading!


Kita pa rin swirls underneath the beading haha

[Lin Dan]

Readily available would be Meguiars cleaner wax (red bottle). Look for it at Blade auto shop or True Value at the malls.

Kakasabi ko lang na ready for the rains, ayan na. Naulanan na nga kaagad haha


Beading!


Kita pa rin swirls underneath the beading haha

Thanks man.

I'll check the Meguiar's soon.

[Salanguit]

hello, quick question. okay lang nmn ipanglinis sa wheel wells at mga suspension/axle yung wheel cleaner?

[monty_GTV]

hello, quick question. okay lang nmn ipanglinis sa wheel wells at mga suspension/axle yung wheel cleaner?

yes. kapag naglinis ako ng tires kasama na wheel wells and part ng underchassy

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[zechs]

Dyan ako natatagalan. Haha gusto ko pag tiningnan ko wheel wells, walang dumi. Black na black. Haha kaya nga after maglinis, ayaw ko na gamitin eh. Tago ko sa pinakaloob.

[Salanguit]

yes. kapag naglinis ako ng tires kasama na wheel wells and part ng underchassy

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ohhh. okay. ayos. salamat po.

[epr]

ohhh. okay. ayos. salamat po.

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