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post Nov 6 2013, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 6 2013, 03:15 PM)
eh so it doesn't gloss? and the surface doesn't have that "thicker" smooth surface as with conventional wax will provide? (may suspect that the actual protection it offers is very minimal, in comparison to waxes even when they don't sheet/bead water as well)
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Hydr02 on its own IS a glossy LSP and have decent durability but if you like very glossy there are others which are better. Even in its own Carpro family Reload is glossier and last longer but it is applied like a traditional spray sealant.

Super fast application = Hydr02
Glossier and last longer = Reload
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post Nov 6 2013, 06:05 PM

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QUOTE(arj @ Nov 6 2013, 04:01 PM)
Hydr02 on its own IS a glossy LSP and have decent durability but if you like very glossy there are others which are better. Even in its own Carpro family Reload is glossier and last longer but it is applied like a traditional spray sealant.

Super fast application = Hydr02
Glossier and last longer = Reload
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ah ok much thanks. maybe i'll consider the reload instead hehe.
does the reload sheet water the same as the hydr02?
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post Nov 6 2013, 06:38 PM

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I bought a black car just after Raya. And every week is raining until now. I wash my car everything with Meguairs wash and wax, then Meaguairs quick wax. but last saturday, I found that is a lot if water marks/stain/spot all around my car, is not very visible. but if you look closely it is very obvious. I don't know how to remove it. I trying to use the Meguairs quick detailer, but you need apply a lot of pressure just to remove a small water spot. can all the sifu here teach me how can I remove those water spot and maintain it?
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 6 2013, 06:05 PM)
ah ok much thanks. maybe i'll consider the reload instead hehe.
does the reload sheet water the same as the hydr02?
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Around the same. If you want a spray with excellent sheeting ability, nothing beats the Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer thumbup.gif
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post Nov 6 2013, 06:48 PM

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QUOTE(arj @ Nov 6 2013, 06:38 PM)
Around the same. If you want a spray with excellent sheeting ability, nothing beats the Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer thumbup.gif
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post Nov 6 2013, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(e_mc_square @ Nov 6 2013, 06:38 PM)
I bought a black car just after Raya. And every week is raining until now. I wash my car everything with Meguairs wash and wax, then Meaguairs quick wax. but last saturday, I found that is a lot if water marks/stain/spot all around my car, is not very visible. but if you look closely it is very obvious. I don't know how to remove it. I trying to use the Meguairs quick detailer, but you need apply a lot of pressure just to remove a small water spot. can all the sifu here teach me how can I remove those water spot and maintain it?
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Sticking to Megs product, you might want to try SwirlX for those...or my personal fav would be Duraglos 501.

QUOTE(arj @ Nov 6 2013, 06:38 PM)
Around the same. If you want a spray with excellent sheeting ability, nothing beats the Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer thumbup.gif
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Curious, Sonax BSD is more of a beader rather than a sheeter to me. More like an excellent beader hence it sheets water better.....get what I mean....?
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post Nov 6 2013, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 6 2013, 09:03 AM)
Before this, I used to use dishwashing detergent to wash my mfs.
For protection of the paint, you can try switching to carnauba wax instead of synthetic sealant. I find that they're more resilient to water etchings but need to apply more regularly as it's not as durable as a sealant. For cleaning up the water marks, you can try the DG water spots remover, no need to 'rub', just spray on, agitate then rinse.

Yup...ACE got it, but you can find RainX just about in any big shopping mall. Just make sure it's the 'original' one with the registered trade marks printed on the label.
Yup...I get that also...especially during cold mornings.
What polish/compound you (plan) on using and on what car please?
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So u stil continues use the RainX ? It's very annoying when i'm on the traffic jam with small rain , u know la small rain stil need to wiper on



QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 6 2013, 12:28 PM)
check first page on my post and give it a try. do it once and just regular maintenance will do smile.gif
it it during washer fluid spraying? if yes then you may have diluted too much rain x washer fluid additive. use more water (clean/soft/filtered water is preferred)

else, is your rain x properly cured/"buffed off"?
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It happen when i wipe off the smaller rain in my windscreen , i didn't trigger the washer fluid

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 6 2013, 06:55 PM)
Sticking to Megs product, you might want to try SwirlX for those...or my personal fav would be Duraglos 501.
Curious, Sonax BSD is more of a beader rather than a sheeter to me. More like an excellent beader hence it sheets water better.....get what I mean....?
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Yup it beads great when you spray water on the surface. Go over the same area with an open hose and it'll sheet off most of the water biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(chongkiatz @ Nov 6 2013, 07:02 PM)
It happen when i wipe off the smaller rain in my windscreen , i didn't trigger the washer fluid
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try a bit of the washer fluid? i don't have any problems on small rain.
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QUOTE(arj @ Nov 6 2013, 07:05 PM)
Yup it beads great when you spray water on the surface. Go over the same area with an open hose and it'll sheet off most of the water biggrin.gif
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so between the sonax/carpro reload and megs ultimate quik wax, how do they fare against each other?
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 6 2013, 07:06 PM)
so between the sonax/carpro reload and megs ultimate quik wax, how do they fare against each other?
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Used all three before and I think Reload is the glossiest, Sonax sheets the best and Megs gets the award for yummiest smell biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(arj @ Nov 6 2013, 07:33 PM)
Used all three before and I think Reload is the glossiest, Sonax sheets the best and Megs gets the award for yummiest smell biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 6 2013, 06:55 PM)
Sticking to Megs product, you might want to try SwirlX for those...or my personal fav would be Duraglos 501.
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But I thought SwirlX is like polish will damage the top layer of the paint? I mean the top layer of the paint will get thinner. I remember I read somewhere before that black car is not suitable for SwirlX right? By the way, is Megs Quick Wax enough for me to use? How about Megs Liquid Wax or some other paste wax? What would you recommended? blush.gif
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 6 2013, 07:06 PM)
so between the sonax/carpro reload and megs ultimate quik wax, how do they fare against each other?
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If I were made to choose between the three, I'd go for Sonax. All three has their own strong/weak points but Sonax fairs better overall.

QUOTE(e_mc_square @ Nov 7 2013, 08:27 AM)
But I thought SwirlX is like polish will damage the top layer of the paint? I mean the top layer of the paint will get thinner. I remember I read somewhere before that black car is not suitable for SwirlX right? By the way, is Megs Quick Wax enough for me to use? How about Megs Liquid Wax or some other paste wax? What would you recommended?  blush.gif
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SwirlX is a VERY MILD polish/paint cleaner. It could damage the clear coat or top layer of paint, only if you use it every month for the next 4 or 5 years. SwirlX is not a colour specific product and is suitable to any cars regardless of colour. The other possibilities whereby SwirlX would damage the clear coat is when it is used incorrectly and NOT for it's intended purposes.

Megs Quick Wax is meant to be a 'topper wax' - used to top up or refresh existing wax on the surface after a wash. Megs Liquid/Paste Wax is a 'proper' wax. Basically, the priority would be to have a proper wax as the base layer then use a 'topper' (Megs Quick Wax) after a wash or when you see the protection has deteriorated - to refresh. Personally, my recommendation (for something that's available locally) is the Duragloss 105 Total Performance Polish (it's a sealant, regardless what it says on the bottle). I've never got a chance to really try out the latest Megs Ultimate range of waxes so it's just my personal recommendation based on those that I've tried.
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So Meg is not the only good product out there, previously I thought Meg is very good, thus all products I bought are Megs.
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post Nov 7 2013, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 7 2013, 09:15 AM)
SwirlX is a VERY MILD polish/paint cleaner. It could damage the clear coat or top layer of paint, only if you use it every month for the next 4 or 5 years. SwirlX is not a colour specific product and is suitable to any cars regardless of colour. The other possibilities whereby SwirlX would damage the clear coat is when it is used incorrectly and NOT for it's intended purposes.

Megs Quick Wax is meant to be a 'topper wax' - used to top up or refresh existing wax on the surface after a wash. Megs Liquid/Paste Wax is a 'proper' wax. Basically, the priority would be to have a proper wax as the base layer then use a 'topper' (Megs Quick Wax) after a wash or when you see the protection has deteriorated - to refresh. Personally, my recommendation (for something that's available locally) is the Duragloss 105 Total Performance Polish (it's a sealant, regardless what it says on the bottle). I've never got a chance to really try out the latest Megs Ultimate range of waxes so it's just my personal recommendation based on those that I've tried.
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Oh, I see. Is SwirlX is kinda wax too? If I use Duragloss 105, I no need to use wax any more? Lets say, I will buy a wax ans Megs SwirlX for now. I need to apply SwirlX then only continue with Wax? Or the other way round?
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post Nov 7 2013, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Nov 7 2013, 09:23 AM)
So Meg is not the only good product out there, previously I thought Meg is very good, thus all products I bought are Megs.
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I wouldn't say that, Megs has some excellent products that I love, some good ones and some that I don't prefer, and the same goes to other 'good' brands, like 3M, Duragloss, Mothers, Optimum, etc.

QUOTE(e_mc_square @ Nov 7 2013, 09:26 AM)
Oh, I see. Is SwirlX is kinda wax too? If I use Duragloss 105, I no need to use wax any more? Lets say, I will buy a wax ans Megs SwirlX for now. I need to apply SwirlX then only continue with Wax? Or the other way round?
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SwirlX isn't a wax, it's a non-abrasive polish. Well...in a way...you can call DG 105 a wax la (though we here like to refer it as a sealant instead - which does the same job as a wax).

The steps would be:
1. Use SwirlX to polish off, clean up and remove those mild defects, i.e. polish & wipe off.
2. Apply DG 105
3. After the next few washes or so, use Megs Quick Wax to top up (assuming you've already got that).

Your car should then look pristine for the next few months without needing to use the SwirlX again....well...hopefully so if you get the washing part/techniques right.... tongue.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif
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What is the washing part / technique ?
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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 7 2013, 10:45 AM)
What is the washing part / technique ?
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Majority of the times, defects like swirls, marring, light scratches, etc. are caused by improper washing and drying tools and techniques. These defects would cause the paint to become, to put it in a simple way, dull and not as shiny as new. If you get this part/technique sorted out, I can promise you that you can maintain the shine of your car for years without needing to polish (barring other defects like water spots, dirt stains, etc).
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 7 2013, 10:01 AM)
SwirlX isn't a wax, it's a non-abrasive polish. Well...in a way...you can call DG 105 a wax la (though we here like to refer it as a sealant instead - which does the same job as a wax).

The steps would be:
1. Use SwirlX to polish off, clean up and remove those mild defects, i.e. polish & wipe off.
2. Apply DG 105
3. After the next few washes or so, use Megs Quick Wax to top up (assuming you've already got that).

Your car should then look pristine for the next few months without needing to use the SwirlX again....well...hopefully so if you get the washing part/techniques right.... tongue.gif  tongue.gif  tongue.gif
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Oh I see, I'm kinda clear right now. smile.gif
So, lets say now I was and apply the SwirlX and DG 105. Is not necessary for me to apply SwirlX and DG 105 anymore for couple of weeks even I wash the car weekly right? That mean after the SwirlX and DG 105, the weekly routine is just wash, and probably quick wax to top up. I am right?

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