MUST HAVEs in cleaning/maintaining your car in and out?

[jay05]

ano po ba ung mga meron ako dapat 4 me to maintain the cleanliness of my car in and out po?do i really need to buy car shampoo o pwedeng sabon and tubig na lang everytime i wash my car?!klangan pa bang bimili ng car vacuum o walisin na lang ung loob?things like that..pls help me.m a new owner..ano ba magandang pang linis sa sakay ko?tnx tnx!

[1D4LV]

^^ things that are really necessary, i think:

1. a car shampoo
2. around three chamois
3. around three MF towels
4. a good sponge
5. a good carwax
6. cali duster
7. a quick detailer.
8. a small vacuum cleaner.

[jay05]

perfect!thnks thanks!a follow question po..can u give me a brand pf those stuff na u just said?n wat is chamois ?quick detailer and mf towels po?

[magister]

perfect!thnks thanks!a follow question po..can u give me a brand pf those stuff na u just said?n wat is chamois ?quick detailer and mf towels po?

real chamois (pronounced "shammi") is leather that's treated. can be used for cars but very difficult to source. what most people use e yung synthetic chamois. eto yung nabibili sa Ace, True Value, Handyman, etc. sa mga supermarket meron din yata. maraming brands yan. pili ka na lang.

as for mf (microfiber) towels, most will recommend the microtex brand esp yung pink/fuschia colored one.

for quick detailers, spray yan na available from your suking mall hardware store. maraming brands. most people use eagle one, mothers, meguiars (pronounced "magwires" sa US ), etc.

[Memphis Raines]

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Locally available Chamois and MicroFiber meron sa mga gas stations usually in the pure yellow plastic canister. Microtex is a good brand.

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[Bogeyman]

real chamois (pronounced "shammi") is leather that's treated.

OT:

Personally I prefer the French pronunciation -- "sha-mwah". :D

[[archie]]

heres what i use...

for every wash:
polyglaze car shampoo
federal tire black
tama! lots of water
standard vacuum
turlewax
different sponge for body and rims
toilet brush for rubber

for every 6 months:
turtlewax bug and tar remover and rewax
polyglaze interior cleaner
engine wash (every month) masakit sa likod kung weekly eh :bwahaha:

[s_quilicot]

real chamois (pronounced "shammi") is leather that's treated. can be used for cars but very difficult to source. what most people use e yung synthetic chamois. eto yung nabibili sa Ace, True Value, Handyman, etc. sa mga supermarket meron din yata. maraming brands yan. pili ka na lang.

as for mf (microfiber) towels, most will recommend the microtex brand esp yung pink/fuschia colored one.

for quick detailers, spray yan na available from your suking mall hardware store. maraming brands. most people use eagle one, mothers, meguiars (pronounced "magwires" sa US ), etc.

i thought it's pronounced as "shamwa"

[woohoo]

i thought it's pronounced as "shamwa"

With the meaning 'wash leather' this word is pronounced [shammy], but with the 'animal' meaning (a kind of goat antelope) it is pronounced [sham-wah], more like the French original.

HTH.

[ghosthunter]

perfect!thnks thanks!a follow question po..can u give me a brand pf those stuff na u just said?n wat is chamois ?quick detailer and mf towels po?

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[Bogeyman]

Car shampoo is a must; huwag na huwag kang gagamit ng sabong panlaba o dishwashing detergent kung ayaw mong mawala ang kinang ng oto mo. Also use chamois at the very least to wipe off water from your car. Maganda rin na meron cang car vacuum para sa interior, kung walis lang mag-iiwan pa rin ng dumi yan sa loob.

Yung mga detailing enthusiasts dito can give better advice on the things you'll be needing. Kaya lang, baka mapagastos ka naman ng husto sa dami.

[mbeige]

Thorough knowledge of the car's nooks and crannies. Otherwise you'll just be cleaning the obvious surfaces, but fail to clean the places where dirt actually accumulates.

[Memphis Raines]

About the California Car Duster. Mine is a bit dirty. Any good suggestions on how to properly clean it?

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[woohoo]

About the California Car Duster. Mine is a bit dirty. Any good suggestions on how to properly clean it?

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The instructions that came with my CCD said we can use mild soap and water.

I did that already, but it seems to have diminished the wax content but it still works well.

[peejabi]

From calduster's website:

Because of a special permanently baked in paraffin treatment, The Original California Dusters are made to provide years of effective service without the need for cleaning. Simply shake them out before and after each use. The "dirtier" they get the better they work.

If you find it necessary to clean your Duster because it is too dirty or if the Duster stops lifting dust, it can be washed. You may hand wash your Duster in cold water with a mild detergent such as Woolite, then air dry. Do not use hot water to wash or hot air to dry, as heat or harsh detergent may remove the special paraffin treatment.

[XTO]

for basic carwash, a car shampoo, 2 buckets with at least 1 individual wash mitt, 2-3 MF for drying.

assign one wash mitts for the glass windows, hood, fenders and other panels above the bumper, the other one for the bumpers and lower sides including fenders, running board etc. for drying, same procedure this time with MF towels or your choice of chamois.

vaccum is very important para di umikot ang dust sa loob at sumingit pa sa mga singit.

again depende sa sipag at selan mo yan. pwedeng mas marami pang kailangan. wala pang "make up" dyan or pampakinis, basic ligo pa lang yan gaya ng hanap mo.



hth

[ghosthunter]

ano po ba ung mga meron ako dapat 4 me to maintain the cleanliness of my car in and out po?do i really need to buy car shampoo o pwedeng sabon and tubig na lang everytime i wash my car?!klangan pa bang bimili ng car vacuum o walisin na lang ung loob?things like that..pls help me.m a new owner..ano ba magandang pang linis sa sakay ko?tnx tnx!

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[jay05]

offense noted and corrected,sir.

[jay05]

is it true na ung car wax e nkkapagpanipis ng pintura ng kotse?!tsaka how frequent dapat na mag apply ng car wax mga ser?

[Type 100]

My car cleaning kit consists of these:

- Simoniz car shampoo
- PVA sponge
- pail
- water hose
- tire brush
- Armor All protectant
- Armor All glass cleaner
- WD-40 (used on hinges as an anti-corrosion measure)
- Microtex car duster (a cheaper version of the California Car Duster)
- Microtex Ultra MF towel for dusting the interior
- Microtex Plush MF towels and chamois for exterior drying
- vacuum cleaner

I use Armor All protectant for the interior and the engine's cosmetics (valve cover, air cleaner box, oil cap) after light washing with car shampoo solution and drying. I'm not really a believer in engine washes as they can potentially screw up your car's electricals.

When washing, I let the water "sheet" on the car and try to avoid spraying. Start with the roof first and work downwards; let gravity help you do the job. Try to stop your washing at the bumper or wheel line, then start again. This is because the bodywork below the bumper or wheel line is usually the dirtiest part of the car and you don't want to re-introduce its dirt to the parts you've already cleaned. If you can, try using different sponges and water for the bumper line downwards.

The MF towels and chamois are very helpful, but you can't just use them like you would a regular rag. After washing, you just lay the towel flat on the wet car and drag the moisture off. This method works for flat, horizontal surfaces such as roofs or hoods. For verticals such as the car's sides, fold the MF towel or chamois in two and drag the moisture off sideways. Wring the towel or chamois if it's no longer absorbing water.

HTHs