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May 20th, 2008 08:37 AM #1I just would like to ask your suggestions or your usual practice on car paint maintenance.....
I'm really concerned with my new car (3weeks old), I've just got it car washed 3 times since I had it..
Well, here is my situation....
I park my car in a compound with 2meter width entry, I don't have a space to wash it myself due to space constraints, I don't consider it washing outside the gate since a lot of vehicles pass by and the road is, well lets say, a bit narrow-when two cars going on opposite direction, they have to slow down almost to stop and slowly maneuver so as not to scratch each other....I've tried to wipe the car before leaving using a damp cloth, but I'm not contented, I'd like to bathe it.. but since I can't, I have no choice but to wait till next car wash.. I'm not at ease with this, every time I see my car dirty, I'd like to wash it meticulously, but I can't....What would you suggest?
What washing methods would you suggest for paint,engine and interior?
I'd be glad to hear from you....
Thanks..... c",)
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May 20th, 2008 08:45 AM #2And one more thing, if it's ok.... hehe...
I've observed that my car have scratches and swirls already, I don't know where I got it, but thank god it did not penetrate to its metal.... maybe it got accidentally scratched by the children playing, may mga bata kasi sa next door neighbor, baka nasagi or something while playing...
Well anyway, since no choice talaga, di maiiwasan, how do I deal with these scratches? do I have to bring it to the casa for scratch removal? or wax it perhaps?
Suggestions please....
Thanks.. again.....
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May 20th, 2008 09:06 AM #3
Get yourself a car cover to protect the paint. Dont wipe that paint w/ cloth to remove dust, even the smallest grit can scratch car paint.
I know the feeling of having a brand new car, but dont over do the paint (clean), still fresh.
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May 20th, 2008 09:30 AM #4
i know how that feels...
well tama po, get a car cover. if scratches is the prob, get the kobe 3 layer cover paraiwas gasgas.
im no expert to car detailing but here's what i do:
engine:
3M degreaser for the metal and rubber parts then 3M glass cleaner for the plastic parts (pwede sa plastic) then rinse with spray (yung para sa garden)
interior:
vacuum every week, then every 6 months apply upholstery clleaner (polyglaze) then clean the glass nad plastic parts by 3M glass cleaner.
exterior/paint:
polyglaze car wash, and federal tire black (inuubos na lang to get the foam type) then turtle hard shell wax the car every other week. every 6 months spot for stains and use turtle wax bug and tar remover. lastly, cali duster everyday.
its ok that your space restraint , we have the same prob almost a foot apart lang yung wall to car. its not easy but its worth it. small buckets lang gamitin para hindi gaano mahirap umikot ikot sa car. then get yourself the protable vacuum... meron sa mga ace 1k -2.5k each.
hope this helps.
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May 20th, 2008 09:53 AM #5
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May 20th, 2008 10:09 AM #6
this one works for me (after eight years, my original car paint is still shiny):
a) At least once a week washing
b) At least once a week waxing
c) QD in between
d) Car cover to protect against elements (since my car is parked outside of the garage).
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May 20th, 2008 10:10 AM #7
Ceddie,
Kung walang problema financially syempre okay ang orig..
Pero sana wag masyado pansinin yung cover na makuha mo.. na may tatak, etc.
(disguise lang ung laman sa loob ng cover)
Yung Simple lang pero durable. Makapal di masyado mabasa ng ulan, etc.
Be Careful nga pala sa pagpunas..
I Use Microfibers only..
Washing - Microtex Washmit or ARIX Foam
Drying - Microtex (Waffle type yung fabric) or ARIX Chamois
Dust - UBL Microfiber
Yun po gamit ko.. no scratches and swirls for DIY Carwash..
Archie,
3M Glass Cleaner Dude? Ganda ba sa windshields?
Natry mo na ba yung Clearvue ng Turtlewax?
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May 20th, 2008 10:30 AM #8
sir, why get it sa casa when you can get it outside at a cheaper price. car cover is something that will not void your vehicle's warranty. i suggest buying it elsewhere and most of them will have your car's size.
what is the color of your vehicle? for those who are lazy to wash their cars, or not place to wash them, they usually opt for the silver color as dirt isnt so transparent vs darker colored vehicles.
just make sure you dont wipe your vehicle with damp cloth to take the dust off as it will give light swirl marks. best thing is to have it pressured car wash and wax it. or better yet, go get the New car paint protection done on your vehicle that will give more protection.
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May 20th, 2008 10:39 AM #9
Paint protection is a definite yes.
Kung covered parking, nice to have ang car cover. Pero with kids around, better get one.
CCD is very good for in between washes kung alikabok lang.
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May 20th, 2008 11:40 AM #10av8or5....
my car is grayish blue.... madali nga makita ang alikabok.....
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