Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

[chain]

holding it comes naturally. just settle with a solid base and make sure you've got a good grip on it.

[patopig]

ILD: Thanks! I'll try to contact fineline!
Dehadista: Thanks din! Will consider Dewalt and Bosch!

I will update you guys on what I'm getting!

[zechs]

sa akin isang speed lang ang meron kaya medyo mahirap/takot ako gamitin..

[ILuvDetailing]

Might consider getting one of 'em Rotaries next year...

Question lang fellow detailers, do you find your self at night under a light source looking at your car's hood at an angle, searching for swirlmarks? :lol: feeling ko na wwierdohan na sakin mga kapitbahay ko hehehe I always do that when I get home or after I wash my car. Speaking of swirls, may mga swirls na rin oto ko hehehe di talaga maiwasan

[chain]

sa akin isang speed lang ang meron kaya medyo mahirap/takot ako gamitin..

bro, what ROP are you using again? any idea of what speed your ROP is oscillating?

for all intents and purposes, maybe you can at least use that for wax application and removal. that by itself should speed up your detailing sessions. also, you're gonna have even-coat applications too which means better results as compared to detailing by hand.

[ILuvDetailing]

dehadista: what pad do you use for removal? the freebies that came with the B & D where virtually useless...

[chain]

Question lang fellow detailers, do you find your self at night under a light source looking at your car's hood at an angle, searching for swirlmarks? feeling ko na wwierdohan na sakin mga kapitbahay ko hehehe I always do that when I get home or after I wash my car. Speaking of swirls, may mga swirls na rin oto ko hehehe di talaga maiwasan

I do that too bro.. I won't admit it to anyone in the household but from time to time, I go to the garage to check on my car and just admire the work I've done or look for swirls that I may have missed. hehehe..

that's the problem with swirls. even moreso on daily drivers. they'll always be there... that's why we're always out there maintaining that new car finish.

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dehadista: what pad do you use for removal? the freebies that came with the B & D where virtually useless...

finishing pads OR MF bonnet wrapped around a polishing pad.

sometimes I find the Megs Finishing Pad to be too soft though...

[cardo]

Might consider getting one of 'em Rotaries next year...

Question lang fellow detailers, do you find your self at night under a light source looking at your car's hood at an angle, searching for swirlmarks?

hell yeah! kung saan-saan pa ako pumupwesto para makita yun swirls against the light. yun mga curved angles hirap i-check for swirls hehehe. But usually, my biggest concern is the hood

There is a cheaper alternative to the Makita, its a makita replica and the brand is Maxsell. Meron ito sa TV. It comes in 6 and 8 inch, personally I would recommend the 6 since its lighter(less stress on the arms) and its abit easier to manuvure on tight spots. Plus!!! The 6 inch pads are cheaper hehehe.

Mahirap nga yun rotary at first. I got holograms, small scratches(caused by the backing plate) on the paint but this happend while trying to do tight spots - advice : kung di kaya, wag mo na pilitin, do it by hand hehehe Best to do it at night under your garage with flourescent lights, kase kung under the sun di mo makikita masyado yun holograms and fine swirls.

[zechs]

dehadista,
not sure what speed eh..hehe but not THAT fast naman, but still kinda scary to use it..i think its a BOSCH ata..check ko pagkauwi ko