When you do paint touch up you have to do wet sanding.
You can mix the base coat and clear coat together before dipping it into the scratch line.
For an excellent finish you'll need to do the touch up and wet sanding a few rounds.

Check out YouTube for instructional videos.

using machines can be remove it.
after that tint transparent film

gaodim

i'm using wash poweder to wash it...

This post has been edited by jns6888: Nov 10 2013, 10:18 PM

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Between DG 105 and DG 501, which is more recommended? I am currently using Meg White Wax but since it is a carnauba wax, the wax gone off pretty quick, like within 2 weeks, especially these few weeks keep raining almost everyday. The shine is great but protection wise, it is gone too fast already. I'm thinking to change to sealant.

DG105 is a sealant.
DG501 is an AIO - paint cleaner and sealant.

DG105 don't have much cleaning/polishing properties
DG501 can do a little cleaning/very mild defects removal

DG105 protection last a little longer
DG501 protection last quite decent also, but not as long as DG105

If you're looking for a sealant without any defects/contaminant removing capabilities - DG105
If you're looking for removing some contaminants/very mild defects while putting down a decent layer of protection as well - DG501

If you're undecided - GET BOTH cuz they're both great products and good value for money....hahahaha.....

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Nov 11 2013, 04:56 PM

Thanks sifu KrisMas. I will get DG105 + DG951(as top up) then. I just need a longer lasting sealant.

Good choice. I heard that some of the 'nutty' detailing kakis here even mixed a little bit of DG105 into DG951 with much success in getting an even longer durability.....had never tried it myself though....

If you are going for Duragloss products then get DG501 to clean/polish the paint, followed by DG601 +DG105 to protect the paint.

Actually, I've read that Megs White/Black wax is already in actual fact an AIO, so OhNooy might not really need the DG501. Oh...forgot to mention....if it's really an AIO then it's no wonder that it doesn't last quite as long as a 'proper' sealant.

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Nov 11 2013, 05:08 PM

Yeah, I actually noticed that Meg White wax has some cleaner element inside, but not too strong. The problem is that it goes off like after 1.5 weeks under the recent KL weather.

Does the meg ultimate wax last longer than the white wax ?

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Krismas arj
hmm no comments on the above dilemma? ><

Well...just speculating cuz I haven't personally tried the Megs White/Black wax before. But Megs UW is marketed as a proper wax/sealant and the white/black wax as a cleaner wax, so UW *should* last longer I'm currently not into buying all these new sealants/waxes anymore but if somebody want to donate a little bit of the white/black wax I can do a simple test on my scrap panel....

Yup Reload should mostly be a standalone accept when using Cquartz then it can be a topper. It won't last long and would only be a waste to top over the Megs wax but it won't harm anything if you decide to do it.

i see, much thanks for the input.
so what the longest lasting duration you think reload can go? have you tried topping over it? (eg: wax, or other spray waxes) would topping over it improves it's durability?

I have one noob question here, i hope sifus here can answer it ...

How effective if we use normal foam applicator to polish the car by hand?

Machine are there just to make working easier and faster. How effective would depends on how much effort you put into it. With products like Megs Ultimate Compound you would be able to remove most of the defects like mild swirls and scratches, put in some extra efforts (and time) you can even remove some deeper scratches. Also with products like Megs Ultimate Polish you can get the paint to quite a decent level of shine and gloss. The major differences would only be time and efforts. I'm not sure whether working by hand can achieve the same level of finish/result as compared to working with machines, but I know you can definitely get a very decent level of results nonetheless.

Thanks bro krismas for the input given...i know that the most effective way is using machine..however due to budget constraint i think i will settled with manual (by hand) first. Further more, my expectation is not very high..not like some of you guys who are really into this hobby

I understand that the end result by hand is on how much effort we put..but does the type of applicator pad oso play parts? If it does, how much impact it give?

I've also read that polishing by machine is actually easier because the pad is perfectly flat against the paint and the force/pressure applied on the pad is evenly distributed.

If you use hand to apply pressure, the force applied tends to be uneven.
Therefore more skill and also energy is required if you were to do it by hand.