Car Care and Detailing [V2]

Lowyat.NET forums

Lowyat.NET Kopitiam Garage Sales

Lowyat.NET Rules and Regulations FAQ Help Search Members

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Lowyat.NET -> The Fast & The Furious

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

9 Pages < 1 2 3 4 > » Bottom

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

Car Care and Detailing [V2], LYN Automotive Detailing Thread

views

MyWifeCar	Apr 4 2013, 02:44 PM Return to original view \| Post #21
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Apr 4 2013, 01:12 PM) im thinking evening would be late evening/night (will need people to bring lights around though ) Actually good idea too. But better let sifu confirm if he can or not.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 4 2013, 04:17 PM Return to original view \| Post #22
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 4 2013, 03:56 PM) Damn...and here I am thinking that we were talking about the 'machine try-out' session......aren't we? I'm with you all the way, bro. Klu you not on, I pon off la gak. I need the Meg, I got Osren 34 for try out from ppl in Osren.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 4 2013, 04:51 PM Return to original view \| Post #23
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 4 2013, 04:50 PM) pokok or porch.....now I'm confused..... ... Pokok got power socket eh?
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 7 2013, 10:21 AM Return to original view \| Post #24
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(ic3rock @ Apr 6 2013, 09:53 PM) I see, but waxco is 50% cheaper than rain x, and the staff intro me glaco soft99... There is always a reason why things are priced differently. You can try this method: //forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2717191&view=findpost&p=58557449 The post is available in the first page of this thread.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 7 2013, 01:03 PM Return to original view \| Post #25
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	9xx02knjnD8 krismas how is it?
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 8 2013, 08:01 AM Return to original view \| Post #26
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(acefreakz @ Apr 7 2013, 01:13 PM) wow looks awesome! wat u used? btw can a newbie(me) join the gathering too <3 haha If you mean coating, it is Dodo Juice Supernatural sealant. Well, they call it sealant but it can last quite a while. But to get to this stage, plenty of materials and tools were used. And of course, a lot of time and patience. QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 7 2013, 08:43 PM) Very very nice...see....you don't have to be a pro to do coating nowadays...hehehe. But....errr...come back after around 3 ~ 4 months. That's normally the threshold to gauge the performance of a coating. Yes, 3~4 months time is what I am more eagerly waiting to see. Will be very happy if it can do 1 year or more. Thanks for all the advice and guidance. Now need to learn how to maintain it. I didn't manage to get a glass mirror finishing, was worried to continue, I saw some symptoms that I asked in Osren. Small pot holes look alike thingy. Need to gain more experience to deal with the car paint.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 8 2013, 09:56 AM Return to original view \| Post #27
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 8 2013, 09:35 AM) Wahh....so fast got see pin holes already ah? Paint must be very thin already. 'Customary' wax job by dealer/agent....? Remind me to bring over the PTG next time around when we meet....maybe during the 'machine' session.... The pin holes should be even in size? Mine wasn't even, and you have to look very close to see it. No, the car was never send for wax/polish by outside shop. Only washing. It is my wife's car, will see if she let me bring it over. I don't think it is "very thin". Because I can still see some scratches, which I cannot remove using whatever left that I have.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 8 2013, 10:42 AM Return to original view \| Post #28
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 8 2013, 09:56 AM) Something like this: http://www.spieshecker.co.uk/spieshecker/u...pinholes_dl.jpg Yes, something like this but portion of the front hood only. And you have to really peek into it from different angle, then are you able to see it. It is not as obvious as in the picture. It is very small.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 8 2013, 02:46 PM Return to original view \| Post #29
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	Damn, you guys are really into detail. I was still amazed by the effect actually.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 8 2013, 10:27 PM Return to original view \| Post #30
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(mav3rick @ Apr 8 2013, 06:09 PM) arghh.. feeling the full effect today. I had another 7 hour elbow greasing session yesterday.... 1) scrubbed the rims 2) Washed the car (Nxt Wash) 3) Clay bar-ed (Meg's Claybar with QD) 4) Polished (Ultimate Polish) 5) Wax (Ultimate Liquid Wax) am wondering if it is possible to split the work to a couple of day. really do not have the energy. my right arm felt like dropping off when i was buffing off the wax.. anyway, i think i had better shine this time, because i really took time to work the polish in, and ensure that both polish and waxes are buffed off properly. However, i still didnt get the mirror like shine due to the orange peel, but the reflections are better than my first attempt (or at least that's what i like to think ). anyway, found a bit of infor in MO, so for those using Meg's stuff, maybe this will be helpful to you. http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showt...different-waxes seems that ULW have some polishing oils in it, so i did not bother putting on a 2nd later. maybe i can skip the Ultimate Polish completely anyway, not sure if i can afford another 7 hour session in 4 months time. let's see if the machines are able to help me out.. if not in saving time at least saving the strain on my poor right arm.. p/s noobie question: is it possible to overbuff with a microfibre and remove LSP? Suggest after #3, do IPA wipe down. "...IPA = Isopropyl alcohol. Usually mixed with (distilled) water and used to wipe the car down after a polishing session to check that the polish oils/residue haven't filled any defects. Best to check this before applying LSP as it shows the true correction - otherwise you can get "drop back" where although the surface looks defect free immediately after polishing, the defects haven't fully been removed and re-reveal themselves after a short time..." This way, your wax will last longer. I tried, it lasted 2 weeks more. For example, this one : http://www.duragloss.com/Marine-R-V-Produc...ine---RV-Polish This post has been edited by MyWifeCar: Apr 8 2013, 10:27 PM
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 9 2013, 07:28 AM Return to original view \| Post #31
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Apr 9 2013, 01:08 AM) typo? should be after #4 Sorry, mistake. Should be AFTER #4.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 9 2013, 10:25 AM Return to original view \| Post #32
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(mav3rick @ Apr 9 2013, 09:45 AM) oops.. forgot the pics.. again, this is taken from my soon to be extinct Nokia 5800XM i need to start taking photos with an actual camera, but was too lazy after the hard work New car ah? You should try and apply sealant on you wheels. Then only this state of cleanliness will last.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 10 2013, 09:21 AM Return to original view \| Post #33
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 10 2013, 09:14 AM) Not sure why. But I also got something like that with any kind of glass protection on, RainX, Rain Act, Rain whatever, Aquapel, Rainaway, etc. Not haze...but something like morning dew kinda thing. Normal? Don't know la.... I experienced the same thing too when compared to my neighbour's cars. Guess it is normal, like morning dew.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 10 2013, 10:18 AM Return to original view \| Post #34
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(acefreakz @ Apr 10 2013, 10:14 AM) :S i using rainx all the while, not that i notice any haze in the morning ler. That would very much depend on your surrounding too, where you park your car. My experience of parking the car under the building, no you won't have it. The part of your car is park under shaded area, no you won't get it either. I only have this IF my car is park outside, or having the part not cover by my front porch.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 11 2013, 06:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #35
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(acefreakz @ Apr 11 2013, 05:38 PM) talking abt tyre cleaning, i used turtle foam cleaner for tyres, -.- not effective at all =( and just enough for 1 time use, damn xD This one eh? http://www.turtlewax.com/detail-Wet%20n...Foam-44-66.aspx
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 11 2013, 06:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #36
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(acefreakz @ Apr 11 2013, 06:43 PM) exactly lol. Maybe your tire is huge, because I am still using it. Already applied 3 times on sedans.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 12 2013, 04:54 PM Return to original view \| Post #37
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Apr 12 2013, 02:34 PM) even more reason to do detailing I wash and wax in the morning, wake up earlier just to do it. Well, car tend to get dirty faster but ok lar...exercise for me.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 12 2013, 09:52 PM Return to original view \| Post #38
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Apr 12 2013, 08:29 PM) lol i only wash my car every 1-2 week and detail (typically just the front bonnet) like once in a blue moon I do it as an exercise. The washing, then the claying, then seal-ing, then the waxing~.... BTW, I need a stronger clay bar. Where to get 1? Currently on PG, not to say not good but it always out of shape at the end of the claying.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 14 2013, 01:42 PM Return to original view \| Post #39
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	I'm not sure what I have done wrong yesterday. After coating, I have more hologram and swirl.... Something went wrong, but have no idea where.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

MyWifeCar	Apr 14 2013, 04:56 PM Return to original view \| Post #40
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Apr 14 2013, 04:12 PM) Dirty mf? Don't think so. I use a clean and new one. That's why I need the Meg to redo it again. Let me know where to meet. If got time, can show you the failure also.
Card PM	Report Top Like Quote Reply

« Next Oldest · The Fast & The Furious · Next Newest »

9 Pages < 1 2 3 4 > » Top

Topic ClosedOptions

Change to:

0.0455sec

0.38

7 queries

GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 5th December 2025 - 03:32 PM

All Rights Reserved © 2002- 2025 Vijandren Ramadass (~unite against racism~)

Removal Request

Powered by Invision Power Board © 2025 IPS, Inc.