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

[Datsun180B]

You can do it with one of the rain repellants on the market (Rain-X, Rain Clear, Rain Away, etc.), or (my own preference) a good sealant, such as Opti-Seal.

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Fyi to all - i tried the elevo liquid watermark remover - needs some scrubbing (using the sponge that comes with it) but it works well.

[JohnM]

You can do it with one of the rain repellants on the market (Rain-X, Rain Clear, Rain Away, etc.), or (my own preference) a good sealant, such as Opti-Seal.

Is Optiseal wiper-friendly? I tried Rain X and my wipers hopped, skipped, and jumped all the way home.

[umi001]

Is Optiseal wiper-friendly? I tried Rain X and my wipers hopped, skipped, and jumped all the way home.

There are, of course, a lot of variables in play, but I've had no problems with Opti-Seal on my car. As always, it would be best to apply any sealant or rain repellent on a well-prepped surface - cleaned with a good glass cleaner and, if possible, clayed to remove any bonded contaminants.

[troscat]

Whew! natapos ko ring basahin 149 pages of detailing info dito. Very interesting indeed. Salamat ng marami sa inyong lahat lalo na sa mga gurus dito. Marami akong natutunan.

Magtanong na rin ako. White yong car ko, Chevrolet Spark, effective pa ba rin yong Nanoglos+Nanosliq combo o talaga kailangan ko talaga yong mga Collinite at Sapphire in particular tulad ng nabanggit ni sir Umi? Hirap kasi hanapin nyan dito lalo na yung Sapphire na ang pagkakaalam ko nagstop production na si Collinite. Btw, I'm from Cebu pala.

O baka may ma suggest kayo na iba that are also superb sa mga white colors.

tia

[JohnM]

Hirap talaga mapansin ang kintab kung white or light colors. In these cases the wax is there to protect the paint and keep it from dulling.

Ok na ang Microtex products bai if you're having a hard time looking for Collinite. Apply lang ng -glos uli kung di na sya nag bead then -sliq after every wash. That's what I did before I got my Collinite from a friend in the US.

Lamang lang talaga ang Collinite sa longevity. Yung -glos + Collinite 845 ko two months na and still beading. Alaga lang sa -sliq after every wash.

[troscat]

Hirap talaga mapansin ang kintab kung white or light colors. In these cases the wax is there to protect the paint and keep it from dulling.

Ok na ang Microtex products bai if you're having a hard time looking for Collinite. Apply lang ng -glos uli kung di na sya nag bead then -sliq after every wash. That's what I did before I got my Collinite from a friend in the US.

Lamang lang talaga ang Collinite sa longevity. Yung -glos + Collinite 845 ko two months na and still beading. Alaga lang sa -sliq after every wash.

salamat sa tips sir.

[jhnkvn]

Not really mahirap mapansin but rather because you don't get that "mirror look" like dark colored cars have when properly maintained. Think about it this way, at least kung may scratches... it's damn hard to see

Since white has minimal depth, I like to go for sealants rather than carnauba waxes. You don't really need the "warmth" of carnauba since hindi siya ganun kahalata on a white surface. However, the Sapphire #SS126 + #815 works really good on white cars. I have it standard on my car and simply boost the wax using a nanosliq every now and then.

[troscat]

Not really mahirap mapansin but rather because you don't get that "mirror look" like dark colored cars have when properly maintained. Think about it this way, at least kung may scratches... it's damn hard to see

Since white has minimal depth, I like to go for sealants rather than carnauba waxes. You don't really need the "warmth" of carnauba since hindi siya ganun kahalata on a white surface. However, the Sapphire #SS126 + #815 works really good on white cars. I have it standard on my car and simply boost the wax using a nanosliq every now and then.

*jhnkvn - yong car ko kasi mag two months pa lang as brand new, kailangan ko pa ba rin yong cleaner wax like Sapphire #SS126?
Kung kailangan man, pwede ba yong pre-wax cleaner na rin yong gamitin ko like Sapphire 840, if you're familiar with it,
then finalize it with any good LSP waxes like Collinite 476 or 915? Yong 840 kasi pure cleaner lang walang wax hindi
katulad ng SS126 na may mixture ng cleaner at wax. So isip ko mas maganda siguro resulta kung prep ko pure cleaner
lang.

At saka may nabasa ako sa website ng AG na yong mga white cars daw ay walang clear coat, single stage lang daw
ang pintura 'non? How true is this?

Paki tulong na rin ng sagot sa ibang gurus dito.

Tia

[jhnkvn]

For your single-stage concerns, I think it's best if you read this thread: The Lesson White Paint Teaches Us - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

If it's brand-new, a cleaner is only optional since wala pa talaga masyado oxidation, wax buildup, bonded contaminants, etc. I'd say just wash the car, clay it and top it with the LSP of choice. I'm familiar with the #840.. in fact I would like it rather than the #SS126 since I believe its cleaning properties is better due to it being a dedicated pre-wax cleaner. However, wala kasi stock yun favorite suking detailer so I went for #SS126 last time around.

In your case, I doubt the difference between the #SS126 and the #840 would be significant seeing your paint is still in top condition. For ease of application, you can simply use the #SS126 since that itself is like a one-step detail (cleaner + wax).

*thread
I'll be trying a Microtex Nanosil + 947 next time around to save up on costs.

[umi001]

jhnkvn has addressed most of your concerns. I'll just add one point - to tell if your paint is single-stage or not, take some polish or any product with abrasives (the Collinite Sapphires should do), and apply, with a little passion, into your paint. If it's single-stage, you should see some paint transfer on your applicator - though do note that you might need to apply a little more "passion" with white paint

Here's a good article by Mike Phillips expounding on what I said above: How to Test for Single Stage or Clear Coat Paint

I think that what's been said regarding white paint being mostly single-stage might not apply to our market - different paint regulations, different factories, etc.

[troscat]

jhnkvn/umi001 - maraming salamat mga sirs, na enlightened na naman ako.

[kimot]

ano ba ok na product para maprotect yung paint ng sasasakyan sa harsh environment?

sensya na po newbie lang

[Ginnova]

ano ba ok na product para maprotect yung paint ng sasasakyan sa harsh environment?

sensya na po newbie lang

pls try to read the 1st page. everything you need to know is clearly explained. from proper washing to wax application etc. some good yet affordable products are also mentioned.

[SixTwo62]

may allowance na ulit ako! time to DIY detail my 94 L200 pickup engine :D post ako pics before and after..pagnatapos ko

[JohnM]

Droplets on 3-month-old Collinite 845, 2-week-old Nanosliq and 3-day-old dust. Reapply na o pwede pa? :D

[Ginnova]

buhay pa yan pero kung ganyan na beading ko i will re-apply na. here's my reference beading after application.

[umi001]

I agree, re-apply I like round, fat beading :

[JohnM]

Papagurin nyo na naman ako eh tsk tsk. Oh well time to break out the unopened Microtex wax applicator I was itching to use

[tuazon7]

mga gurus, patulong naman. paano maalis scratches sa side mirror cover? chrome coated na plastic yun material...TIA.

[Retz]

hindi na ako nakakapag wax and polish lately. car wash lang palagi. baka ma enganyo ako ulit sa thread na ito.