Your car maintenance regimen

[manny31671]

tnx talaga sa tips sis madkatz and sir jmpet626

so to summarize...

best machine polisher for newbies: random orbital/dual action polisher

pads:
wool- for heavy swirls and moderate scratches
light cutting foam- for moderate swirls and light scratches
light polishing foam- for very light swirls and improving gloss

SOP: start with least aggressive first (to save more clear coat)... also least aggressive as finisher (before wax).

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sis madkatz, also checked mothers site and found these polishes for machine use:

mothers Machine Glaze - according to them it removes fine scratches and swirl marks.
mothers Foam Pad Polish - they say it removes swirl marks, and enhances color and add depth.

is mothers Foam Pad Polish ang pinaka least aggressive for machine polish sa line up nang mothers? ...if yes, after removing the swirl marks and light clear coat scratches, ok lang sya na regular polish ko (Foam Pad Polish with polishing foam pad)? ...to enhance/maintain gloss/color/depth?

[madkatz]

*manny31671: well if you are getting a Porter Cable then i would recommend you just go with Power Polish, its a very versatile product and it has also given me great results, also check out jon's detail on his black car, its just beautiful.

Well after reading these

http://waxforum.com/showthread.php?t=3699

http://waxforum.com/showthread.php?t=3356

http://waxforum.com/showthread.php?t=3343

I decided to just stick with Power Polish for the Porter Cable

But if you are planning on getting a rotary polisher, i would say that these products are great, their machine glaze is actually a polish that removes swirls and sand scratches quite effectively and yes the foam pad polish is the least aggressive, its like somewhere between a polish and a finishing polish, i didn't classify this into a light polish because it can give you a great finish.

[manny31671]

ayun! tnx tnx tnx talaga sis madkatz, sobra dagdag kaalaman na ito...

pang finishing pala un mga mothers professional products, and are recommended to be used with a rotary polisher...

so for detailing, mothers Powerpolish lang option ko pag meron na RO/DA polisher. un cutting power nya depende din pala sa gagamitin na pad. so if i will use Lake Country foam pads:

yellow- aggressive cutting/scratch removal
orange- medium cutting/scratch removal
white- fine polish
black- ultra fine polish/finesse buffing

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so to edit my mothers based regimen...

almost daily - Showtime Instant Detailer - for dust cleaning and shine
once a week - FX Spray Wax - for deeper shine/gloss and protection
monthly - Pure Carnauba Wax - more protection
every 2 months - Carnauba Cleaner Wax - for cleaning of contaminants and protection (non abrasive polish)
(pag meron na) Power Polish on RO/DA polisher- polish when deemed necessary only (when there are defects like swirls/scratches), and for enhancing gloss...

with experts willing to give true advice, panalo ang mga newbies like me. bibilhin lang un kailangan, and iwas din sa chance na ma damage un auto in using the products the wrong way. tnx again...

[ferdc26]

Mga bro.... need your help/suggestions on how to deal with water spots? My car is brand new about 3 weeks pa lang ng magkaroon nito just yesterday.... tried cleaning with water/joy pero di ko matanggal..... tsk..tsk...

[manny31671]

hi sir, water spots sa glass windows or sa paint nang body?

if sa glass windows. try mo un distilled white vinegar. dip a clean cloth sa vinegar, squeeze excess, then rub gently with little pressure dun sa water spots. iwas lang malagyan un plastic trim holding the windows... meron din konti yun akin, pero bearable pa. i've also read pwede un chrome polish pang alis nang water spots sa glass windows...

if sa body, bad trip yan. un auto ko nag park lang ako last sunday sa mall, malapit sa grass area nang parking. meron cguro maintenance crew na nag dilig nang grass, ayun me water spots na sa front bumper... try mo muna cleaner wax. apply with soft foam applicator, with gentle rubbing dun sa water spots, then remove with clean microfibre cloth.

btw, un joy nag aalis nang wax yan sa body. not recommended pag naglalagay kna nang wax...

[ess]

An alternative solution you can use for windshield watermarks is ELEVO watermark remover. Works like magic! You'll hardly break a sweat. (On the other hand... chemicals this powerful will most likely have harmful effects to exposed skin, so be sure to wear gloves.)

If the watermarks are on your car's paint, then like *manny31671 said, bad trip na bad trip talaga yan.

Try to examine the watermark closely. Kung naka alsa, then pwede mo pa siguro matanggal yan with cleaner wax. Kung naka-lubog, baka water-etching na yan due to acid rain. If that's the case, then you'll have no other alternative but to use a polish to buff out the defect.

[ArrJay0712]

Guys, anong magandang pang-maintain pag gumamit ng glass science scrub then gel? nakakatanggal ng water marks yung scrub di ba? i'm planning to buy this weekend.

right now, i'm just using polyglaze then for daily maintenance i just use microtex duster. the problem is, after i use microtex duster, it leaves oily marks.

what can suggest for cleaning the glass inside the car?

thanks again!

[manny31671]

...for daily maintenance i just use microtex duster. the problem is, after i use microtex duster, it leaves oily marks.

what can suggest for cleaning the glass inside the car?

thanks again!

bumili din ako microtex ultimate duster dati (sa Blade), meron nga wax streaks. then binasa ko un literature nya- ...may leave minor wax streaks on initial use... pero ayos lang, usually first step naman un duster sa regular cleaning, then follow up with glass cleaner for the windows and instant/quick detailer for the body, alis un wax streaks...

un sakin kahit matagal na meron padin wax streaks, so palagi gamit ko un nalang static duster na binili ko sa DIY shop sa mall (only 35 Php). para hindi na ako mag aalis nang wax streaks. pag madumi na static duster, bili na ako bago, then un luma pang linis nalang nang dust sa engine compartment and pang alis nang brake pad powder sa wheels...

for tinted windows, cguro damp microfibre cloth lang pwede pang linis sa loob. ako pag sumakay na mga bata and kumain sila sa loob nang auto (kahit anung pigil sa kanila, hindi talaga maiwasan meron kakain sa loob nang auto), pag uwi linis na kagad sa loob nang windows. hirap baka mag dry un finger marks nila, lalo na pag kumain sila nang fries or un madikit gaya nang lolipop

[jmpet626]

Balot nyo lang yung Microtex Duster sa news paper ng mga 2 days para ma soak up nya yung excess wax para di leave ng streaks. And the more na nagagamit yung duster mas nagiging effective siya and nababawasan yung wax streaks

[jonjon_u]

Guys, anong magandang pang-maintain pag gumamit ng glass science scrub then gel?

Since I've found the Glass Science Rain Clear Gel to be very durable, water spots that are hard to remove won't be that much of a problem. Just clean the glass as you usually do when you do your car wash. In my experience, sufficient na yun for many months.

nakakatanggal ng water marks yung scrub di ba? i'm planning to buy this weekend.

Yes, but you might find some spots hard to remove, in which case, you could do several applications, or use another product.

right now, i'm just using polyglaze then for daily maintenance i just use microtex duster. the problem is, after i use microtex duster, it leaves oily marks.

Just like the advice above, wrap the new duster in newspaper for a couple of days.

what can suggest for cleaning the glass inside the car?

thanks again!

Haven't used many products for the interior glass. For me, the Eagle One works well. I've found that using a yellow applicator pad to spread the product in 1x1 sections, then wiping that section off with a dry microfiber towel before the product dries, and following it up with another dry microfiber towel is effective.

Hope this helps.

[ArrJay0712]

Thanks guys! That helped a lot.

*jonjon u: sir, what specific eagle one product are you referring to?

[jonjon_u]

Thanks guys! That helped a lot.

*jonjon u: sir, what specific eagle one product are you referring to?

It's the 20/20.


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Jon

My auto detailing experiences:
http://autodetailingexperience.blogspot.com/

[ArrJay0712]

Another question, sorry guys just want to come out with the best possible regimen...

Most of our car's interior is made up of gray vinyl, what vinyl/plastic cleaner can you suggest that is safe for this color/material and doesn't cause discoloration? And also, what protectant should I use after applying the cleaner? I prefer to have a natural/matte look for the interior.

Thank you very much!

[manny31671]

hi sir, gamit ko ngayun un turtle wax F21 super protectant. sabi sa AD nya-

Revolutionary nonotechnology formula... provides the highest level of UVA/UVB protection for leather, vinyl, rubber and plastic surfaces.

Product Benefits
-Restores the original color and provides a deep, rich shine.
-Contains premium silicones to provide water resistance and long lasting shine and protection.
-Will not leave any greasy residue after application.
-Subtle fresh leather scent.

antay kulang maubos, then un mothers protectant na bibilhin ko. sabi sa AD nya-

Preserves and protects for 30 days! ...is a penetrating UV blocker, effective on rubber, vinyl, plastic and fiberglass. Constructed to recondition and maintain the original condition and appearance of dashboards, bumpers, trim, tires and more. Protectant isn’t an oily surface-coating film. It’s an ozone and smog resisting, UV shielding penetrant — a preservation agent that works on just about any uncoated plastic or rubber.

[ArrJay0712]

-Contains premium silicones to provide water resistance and long lasting shine and protection.

Sir, i've read an article that says that when choosing protectant, you should look for the non-silicone ones because silicone causes vinyls to crack. Please read below link:

http://www.autoeducation.com/carcare/tires.htm

Thanks!

[manny31671]

tnx bro ArrJay0712 for the heads up and the link, hindi kuna gagamitin un turtle wax protectant...

btw, tag ulan na!!! sprayed mothers FX spray wax and cleaned the windows with glass science for protection...

[Wh1stl3r]

Guys back to one of Arrjay0712's questions, how do you get dried cement out safely? Mine was parked in an open parking lot at the Fort. When I came back drops of cement were already dried on the car. Managed to remove most of them but a lot of spots in between the rubber and metal parts are still there.

[madkatz]

*ArrJay0712: well that statement is mainly true, in most cases the silicones used in the protectants can cause vinyl and leatherette to crack when treated for a very long time, but nowadays the formulations have already been changed, most people say that Armor All can crack and yellow your vinyl and interior surfaces, but honestly like jon said before, even i still can't find any solid article to suppor this, but in a way yes i would agree with you regarding the silicone based protectants because its always better to be safe than sorry, Also using silicone protectants leave a layer on top which when removed can also remove the shiny surface of your interior especially when cleaned improperly, you could try, Quik interior detailer, NXT Tech Detailer, and Mothers Protectant.

[madkatz]

*manny31671: sad news is that there have been reviews about F21 causing cracking in the Toyota Forum in the US, especially when used on the clear plastics and on dash panels

[madkatz]

*Wh1stl3r: you could try Megs Body Solvent, Quik Solv, and Citrus Solv. I've tried all of them with good cleaning abilities, haven't tried them for cement though, but it did remove rugby contact cement.