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

[umi001]

But I just had my door panels and bumpers repainted, diba may curing time pa yun before having it waxed?

Yes, there is a curing time - if your painter didn't give you any details, best to wait 90 days.

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[umi001]

Mga sirs I just recently used the Nanoglos to my car then after an hour siguro I applied Nanosliq is it okay po ba or do I have to wait longer to apply Nanosliq? Yan lang po kasi regimen ko to keep my car clean and a bit shiny. Thanks!

Give it about four hours, better if eight.

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[JohnM]

Looks like Collinite 840 cleaner wax is too abrasive based on user forum reviews.

[carwhacko]

Give it about four hours, better if eight.

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Thanks sir!

[jhnkvn]

Looks like Collinite 840 cleaner wax is too abrasive based on user forum reviews.

What do you mean abrasive? Sapphire wax ranks as a typical cleaner (in fact, it's not a dedicated cleaner but an AIO rather) so it's at the bottom of the abrasive chart. Refer to autogeek's abrasion chart: Autogeek Swirl Removers & Compounds Comparison Chart

Kung habol mo cleaning properties, there are better ones out there especially dedicated cleaners such as Klasse AIO. But if you're looking for a polish-glaze-seal (all in one) then thumbs up ako sa Sapphire. My two most "used" detailing regimen is the Collinite 840+845 combo or the KAIO+KSG one.

[JohnM]

Thanks for the info. Concerned lang ako why Collinite does not recommend 840 on dark clear coats. I have a silver car BTW. Curious lang

[jhnkvn]

Thanks for the info. Concerned lang ako why Collinite does not recommend 840 on dark clear coats. I have a silver car BTW. Curious lang

Got no idea either. I guess they formulated it talaga for single-stage paint. There's always KAIO naman for dark paint eh

Correction: 840 is their dedicated cleaner pala.. I was thinking of their Sapphire WAX which was the AIO.

[vanich]

Ask po sana ako mga master for feedback if may naka try na about Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish?The once a year car polish as they advertised.

[jhnkvn]

Ask po sana ako mga master for feedback if may naka try na about Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish?The once a year car polish as they advertised.

I've heard about them but never tried them yet. All I can say is that seems like marketing hype to me. You only polish when necessary. And kahit ano gawin mo, you won't remain swirl or scratch-free for a year.

[vanich]

*jhnkvn tama sir yun rin naisip ko marketing hype talaga, pero lets say baka tumagal ng months kung hindi man year.hehehe.Maybe i'll give it a try pag may oras.

[carwhacko]

Guys I just want to share na I'm having a hard time washing and drying the roof of my MS. I just cant reach the middle of it. Hanggang roof rails lang ako and plus I have a short reach. How am I going to wash and dry it properly. Any ideas/inputs? TIA!

[cjv_justice]

gawa ka ng paraan for a sturdy platform that will support your weight... before used to stand on the tire but I can't seem to get to all of the areas, plus parang ma-ooblong yung gulong pag tinuloy ko siyang gawing tungtungan hehe.

[loverlionus]

Ganyan din ginagawa ng mga car wash boys na nakikita ko, pwede din buksan yung pinto tapos tayo sa floor ng car (minsan nga sa upuan pa). Siguraduhin lang na walang makakagasgas sa katawan at malinis ang paa o tsinelas

Ako monobloc chair, ingat lang na huwag dumikit sa body yung chair...pero sa Innova ito, di sa Montero Sport

[carwhacko]

Im using monobloc chair pero hindi ko parin talaga reach yung ibang areas ang panget tuloy pag tapos ko magcar wash eh yung gitna ng roof may watermarks pa. Hay! Tama isip nalang ako ibang way to reach it. Thanks for the inputs guys.

[EuroFD]

Aluminum ladders at ACE range from P1.2k to P2k.

[carwhacko]

Aluminum ladders at ACE range from P1.2k to P2k.

Thanks euro fd!

[EE100shiro]

para saan ba yung pranela o flannel?? panyo??

[jhnkvn]

Ang sosyal niyo... ladder pa talaga just use a plastic chair and pray you aren't over 250 pounds.

[umi001]

Ask po sana ako mga master for feedback if may naka try na about Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish?The once a year car polish as they advertised.

It's actually a sealant with some mild cleaners - from what I've read, it's reasonably durable, though looks are a bit flat. That one year durability claim may be a bit exaggerated though - perhaps in some areas in the US, but definitely not in the Philippines.

[carwhacko]

Oo nga eh. I have one though kaso hindi naman flat surface yung garage namin so i'll stick with monobloc nalang. hehe