Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**mcbry** · May 9th, 2007 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by bogart

what will you recommend to clean windshields?

i have these nasty watermarks on the windshield and windows. Sabi sakin dun sa detailing center sa amin, parang acid rain daw. They quoted me P1k to clean all the windows and windshield.

Gusto kong i-DIY eh.

Rubbing compound kaya?

watermarks din sa windows ang problem ko. from what i've read sa mga threads dito they suggest to use white vinegar raw pangtanggal ng watermarks.

**leinahtan** · May 9th, 2007 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by mcbry

watermarks din sa windows ang problem ko. from what i've read sa mga threads dito they suggest to use white vinegar raw pangtanggal ng watermarks.

Old myth na yang vinegar, though still being used. Marami na sa market na lumabas na products to get rid of watermarks. Isa na dyan ang Spotless (sold in jars). Please note that this is to be applied and used only on windshields/glasses. Another product is the 3M Scratch remover. This not only remove water spots but swirl marks.

**chain** · May 9th, 2007 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by B2Bomber

ot: *ILD and D: where're you guys at? tahimik ata kayo recently?

sorry I haven't been able to read up on this thread lately. i've been caught up lately with work and other external stuff.. anyway, looks like you guys are answering some queries sufficiently naman eh kaya no need to for me to chime in. so maybe I'll just sit back and watch muna.

OT: as for ILD, natutuwa ako sa bagong avatar niya. nyehehehe.

**ILuvDetailing** · May 9th, 2007 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by B2Bomber

ot: *ILD and D: where're you guys at? tahimik ata kayo recently?

Nandito lang ako sa tabi tabi

, same with Dehadista, been busy with work and other stuff.

Originally Posted by dehadista

OT: as for ILD, natutuwa ako sa bagong avatar niya. nyehehehe.

Lost a bet

Originally Posted by mcbry

watermarks din sa windows ang problem ko. from what i've read sa mga threads dito they suggest to use white vinegar raw pangtanggal ng watermarks.

I've tried vinegar, and if the watermark is baked it forget about it, you'll need a rotary and some rubbing compound to take off the watermark better yet, have a professional do it for you. You can try it by hand tho but it will take a lot of elbow grease and time

Originally Posted by louien

Because if I'm not mistaken I read somewhere that the yellow Microtex towel is for drying only (this is the only microfiber towel I have for the meantime)... I just want to keep my carwash paraphernalia kept to a minimum i.e. shampoo and towel for BOTH washing-shampooing and drying (a bit oldschool as my dad used a chamois that's rubbery that you were supposed to store wet/ moist to clean our old cars with... ) or is this simply an incorrect way to do it? Appreciate it!

Here's what I have in my "detailing box":
2 Wash Mitts - For washing the car (one for the upper half and lower half)
1 Microtex Ultimate Drying Towel - the name says it, for drying the car
3 Microtex Red Towels - for Quick Detailing sessions and buffing off wax
1 Microtex Green Towel - for Quick Detailing sessions and buffing off wax
1 Green Microfiber Towel (bought it from Bigberts 4 years ago) - for drying crevices and engine bay
5 Blue Microfiber Towels (bought it from Bigberts 4 years ago) - for drying crevices and engine bay
1 Makita blower - for drying off hard to reach areas.
1 Mothers Synwax
1 Mothers Advanced Car Wax
1 Gallon Eagle One QD
1 Eagle One Nanowax
1 Meguiars Cleaner Wax (Liquid)
1 3M Scratch Remover
1 Gallon Megs All Purpose Cleaner
2 Megs Foam Applicator
1 EO Foam Applicator

**B2Bomber** · May 9th, 2007 11:53 AM

ot: hehe. medyo ngayon na nga lang ulit din ako napadaan e. mahagilap nga yung posts ni ILD't ng makita ko yang kinaaliwan mong avatar nya ngayon. :-D

edit: oops. naunahan lang pala ako kontingkonti. sabi ko na it has something to do with bets again e. hehe

* ILD: sabi ni Louien: minimal, e yung full battle gear mo yung nilist mo e. hehe.

**louien** · May 10th, 2007 01:36 PM

Thanks for all the reply! I guess I have a long, long way to go before I get to have what sir iluvdetailing has in his "detailing box"

**jopet26** · May 14th, 2007 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by baludoy

mga gurus, ano ma-recommend niyo para sa pag restore ng plastic "bumper guard" mouldings ng '96ek?

Pls contact Mr. Tonton A. via 09174217292 or call him 3237390..
He's shop does good and honest repaints and above similar work...

**KrisKros** · May 21st, 2007 06:25 PM

I bought a Chamois, the yellow one. It's called..Super Chamois? Anyways, it's my first time using a chamois, I usually use a Microfiber towel. After drying the car, the next week, I go get my chamois, and I notice that it's hard! Is it supposed to be like that? i had to wet it again to gain it's flexibility.

**B2Bomber** · May 21st, 2007 11:15 PM

afaik:
the chamois is supposed to be used for drying and not after drying. and it's supposed to be used and stored damp.

**ess** · May 22nd, 2007 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by KrisKros

I bought a Chamois, the yellow one. It's called..Super Chamois? Anyways, it's my first time using a chamois, I usually use a Microfiber towel. After drying the car, the next week, I go get my chamois, and I notice that it's hard! Is it supposed to be like that? i had to wet it again to gain it's flexibility.

It's normal for a rubber chamois to harden like that when fully dry. No harm...just soak it in water until supple, then wring it to remove the excess water. After that you're good to go.