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

[Mr Kamote]

enamels are harder to remove bro
try using claybar nalang, magagasgas lang yan if ipilit mo alcohol; not because alcohol is bad, pero tempting kuskusin yung enamel pag feeling mo may traction na yun ginagawa mo

Nagasgas ko na ung hood kaka kutkot ko using alcohol. And worst nagiwan pa ng mantsa ung ginamit kong micro fiber cloth. Tinigilan ko na. Dinala ko sya sa detailing sabi sakin sa paint correction daw kaya matanggal.

[yapoy86]

another way is to wet sand the paint using 3M 2000 grit.. sa una lang nakakatakot kasi lalabo talaga yung paint surface.. pero after polishing.. WOW ang kinis nyan..

happened to me, nag spray ako ng clear coat at yung mist pumunta sa hood ng adventure ko.. nung matuyo, kahit gamitan ng rubbing compound hindi matanggal.

nag wet sanding ako using 3M 2000, basta banayad lang and feel the surface.. used mothers rubbing compound and polish.. then used collinite wax for final gloss and protection.. ganda

[jojopad]

This is perhaps the most objective and longest test with trim restoration longevity.

TRIM RESTORATION PRODUCTS - 25 WAY TEST - UPDATE 10 - 7 MONTHS - Several more failures to report! - YouTube

You can see from review that there are cheap restoration products that can outpeform expensive ones. I didn't know a cheap Kiwi black shoedye can comparatively do well with Solutions Finish Black!

After the Pan The Organizer expose, I've started watching some reviews from this youtuber.

There's plenty of hyped/overpriced products out there in the auto detailing world. Reviews refuting the hyped claims are more important than ever with the increasing products out there.

[tigkal]

*Hardinero: added your comments on the new version. kaso hindi ko na pala pwedeng i-edit yung mga nakapost dito...

Q: Is there any danger when using a pressure washer?
A: Yes. it is important to make the nozzle spread out the water when spraying the car, and controlling the pressure. Making the pressure washer hit at a single point can cause scratches if there are dirt particles on the paint. Too much pressure can also strip wax.
Q: How do I know that the pressure is just right?
A: A rough way of testing this is spraying your hand : if it's painful, it's too strong.

Pressure washer nozzle must be about 700mm away from car surface. White color fixed nozzle spray is just right to use for car washing.

[bxr monkey]

Sulit din ang Php500 na TW Wax and Dry Spray Wax.

Since madaling gamitin, puwede after every car wash. Kahit 2 weeks sa outside parking na walang hugas. Hindi kumakapit gaano mga grime ngayong tag ulan.

Madulas pa din feel sa sides. Iyong hood at roof lang bugbog sa buhos ng ulan kaya hinda na madulas, pero madali lang na wipe off ng wet rag and dumi.

[jojopad]

Why I don't use car covers (and why black color is a hard car color to maintain)

Car Covers! No Car Cover At All Is Better Than A Cheap Car Cover. Here Is Why!! - YouTube

I'm interested on buying a paint coating thickness gauge meter. Apex Detail showed the practicality of this gauge, useful not only with checking your car paint's thickness quality but also handy when shopping for second hand cars.

Any recommendation for a good paint coating thickness gauge meter that's available at lazada/shopee?

[StockEngine]

I just smile at those car owners who think car covers are ok....

We had one then...kita lahat ng swirl marks. Coz black lol.

[_Cathy_]

I just smile at those car owners who think car covers are ok....

We had one then...kita lahat ng swirl marks. Coz black lol.

Same! Better none na lang

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[Archerfish]

How about the cats?!? You put that cover so that at least, you avoid claw marks.

Another thing, what if the car will be exposed to the sun, rain, dust, etc.? Will you not consider a car cover? I see these vehicles in Pier 13 where they leave it for several days until their ship returns.

[bloowolf]

During summers or whenever the climate is dry, my garage gets very dusty from the dirt kicked up by the wind. I find those blowers (from Ace or True V) handy in blowing off the dust & my dogs fur sticking to the car.


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[StockEngine]

How about the cats?!? You put that cover so that at least, you avoid claw marks.

Another thing, what if the car will be exposed to the sun, rain, dust, etc.? Will you not consider a car cover? I see these vehicles in Pier 13 where they leave it for several days until their ship returns.

Bro stop feeding those pesky felines.

[jojopad]

How about the cats?!? You put that cover so that at least, you avoid claw marks.

Another thing, what if the car will be exposed to the sun, rain, dust, etc.? Will you not consider a car cover? I see these vehicles in Pier 13 where they leave it for several days until their ship returns.

My dad have one throw-away car parked outside with a car cover. Car cover got ripped apart by cats. Probably happened while pesky cats trying to climb over the car.

Car covers can scratch the paint, that's an accepted risk for those without a good option for a car garage.

For those with a enclosed garage, just apply an easy-to-apply paint protection like CarPro Elixir, P&S Beadmaker or Turtle Wax Clean & Shine or Graphene Flex Wax. I've managed to keep my 3yo car paint swirl free with just regular cleaning without using a car cover and duster.

[dr. d]

get a silver car.
then you won't need to worry about swirls too much.
heh heh.

[Archerfish]

My dad have one throw-away car parked outside with a car cover. Car cover got ripped apart by cats. Probably happened while pesky cats trying to climb over the car.

Car covers can scratch the paint, that's an accepted risk for those without a good option for a car garage.

For those with a enclosed garage, just apply an easy-to-apply paint protection like CarPro Elixir, P&S Beadmaker or Turtle Wax Clean & Shine or Graphene Flex Wax. I've managed to keep my 3yo car paint swirl free with just regular cleaning without using a car cover and duster.

Unfortunately, I somehow neglected my car. And that was the time that cats saw the opportunity to make their marks.

A rubbing compound is a wonderful thing that I received from one of our tsikot members, *ninjababes, that made the marks disappear.

Bro stop feeding those pesky felines.

If I'm around yes, but when I'm not...

[Archerfish]

During summers or whenever the climate is dry, my garage gets very dusty from the dirt kicked up by the wind. I find those blowers (from Ace or True V) handy in blowing off the dust & my dogs fur sticking to the car.


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I should try that instead of wiping the car, thanks.

[marvin14]

We have them on stock. Our products are sourced directly from Solution Finish USA and 100% authentic.

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Hi, I would like to buy 1 pero out of stock po cya sa site
kelan po kayo mag rerestock? Thank you!

[marvin14]

Sorry my bad, meron po pala sa lazada hehe thank you!

[SRGuy]

Planning to buy corded air blower for drying after car wash & occasional removing dust... hindi ba bitin 530w or 600w dapat?

600w (2899ph) - Makita UB112 Dust Blower 4.1 m3/min ( 6W ) with VARIANTS | Lazada PH

Matibay ba ang MT SERIES?

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Thanks!

[Archerfish]

I bought this one:



Since it's not on sale, it's "expensive" right now.

https://shopee.ph/product/75156825/2...8-1629856640.9

The one you posted surely is better than the one I have. However, I won't be bothered if it breaks too early for the price I paid.

[monty_GTV]

i bought a blower for 470 pesos. it gets the job done naman, pang finishing drying lang ng mga crevices. so far so good[emoji4]

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