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

[ronki]

Just got the new car from casa.

Ang daming imperfections, water spots, light scratches, tape marks, etc.

Di na ako nag aksaya ng panahon, DIY detail agad, all by hand.

A more concentrated shampoo mix to strip the oils and their cheap 'ol wax, Clay, Hybrid Solutions Polish and Wax.

Waiting for 24 hours to add the Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray.

Yung bubong ang hirap abutin, I don't have a ladder or stool, baka makagasgas lang pag naaksidente. Ginawa ko, clay + spray nalang ng ceramic spray

Sobrang hirap pala mag detail ng SUV, satisfying kasi big panels, pero yung middle part ng hood, at bubong napakahirap abutin. Any tips?

[dr. d]

Finally, I'm back to work after having my "vacation" since April. For those who are not using their cars, please be aware of the possibility of "discovering a new creature", aside from your regular spider.

I just wiped it with a damp microfiber. I don't know how it ended up there. I just used a car cover and left it inside the garage.

I am somehow worried that it might occur again. I'll be leaving the car for at least two months. Any recommendations for a spray or something?

i think they're just insects or arthropods looking for a dry place to set up their castle.
just clean them off with plain water +/- soap.

and refrain from parking under plants.

heh heh.

[jut703]

Making my 16 year old car look new again:







Polish, wax, headlight detailing, and perhaps the biggest impact - no tint.

Clear windows really make a car look much cleaner.

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[StockEngine]

Just got the new car from casa.

Ang daming imperfections, water spots, light scratches, tape marks, etc.

Di na ako nag aksaya ng panahon, DIY detail agad, all by hand.

A more concentrated shampoo mix to strip the oils and their cheap 'ol wax, Clay, Hybrid Solutions Polish and Wax.

Waiting for 24 hours to add the Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray.

Yung bubong ang hirap abutin, I don't have a ladder or stool, baka makagasgas lang pag naaksidente. Ginawa ko, clay + spray nalang ng ceramic spray

Sobrang hirap pala mag detail ng SUV, satisfying kasi big panels, pero yung middle part ng hood, at bubong napakahirap abutin. Any tips?

I open the doors and step on the door sill.

[StockEngine]

Making my 16 year old car look new again:







Polish, wax, headlight detailing, and perhaps the biggest impact - no tint.

Clear windows really make a car look much cleaner.

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Which wax did you use?

[jut703]

Which wax did you use?

Collinite 845.

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[gongrhey]

Making my 16 year old car look new again:







Polish, wax, headlight detailing, and perhaps the biggest impact - no tint.

Clear windows really make a car look much cleaner.

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Nice clean look. This 3 is aging really well. I have the 1.6L, pinahilamusan na rin last year. Still a good car.

[StockEngine]

good gloss...

Im still waiting for my cleaner wax to haze..

[jut703]

Nice clean look. This 3 is aging really well. I have the 1.6L, pinahilamusan na rin last year. Still a good car.

Yeah if you compare the Mazda 3 to its contemporaries, the 9th gen Altis and 7th gen ES Civic, it's the one that's the most timeless.

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[ronki]

I open the doors and step on the door sill.

Thanks, sa part na may step board kaya ko abutin, pero sa likod, sa mismong gulong na ako sumasampa. Tapos talon nalang pababa. Whole body work out.

Share ko lang mga nagawa ko.

Soaked in Prochoice shampoo with foam cannon to strip casa wax. (Tanggal agad!)
Clayed with soft99 egg clay bar.
Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Polish and Wax
Cured for 24 hours and added a layer of Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wax including the trims and windows.
Cured for another 24 hours and added another coat of ceramic spray.





Then test drive.