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post Nov 14 2013, 01:47 PM

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I mean I can read a lot of using wax and sealant. What sealant is recommended for white colour car ?
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post Nov 14 2013, 02:09 PM

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I am driving a 2009 black satria neo...

2. A heavy compound
3. A medium polish

any techniques to follow? i have a power polisher (brandname Skil)
still can use Megs Twin ?

thanks for the great advice, i will go shop for the items..

osren...should i buy online from the forum suggestion or go to places like ace hardware / jusco?

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post Nov 14 2013, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(HeReLiSm @ Nov 14 2013, 11:39 AM)
4. All purpose cleaner for wheels, interior, etc.
5. Wax/sealant or Spray wax/sealant
6. Applicator for wax/sealant
7. Some general purpose microfiber cloths
8. Dressings for the wheels, exterior plastics, etc.

because there are many products in store, so maybe you have ur personal preference?  smile.gif

p/s: my car's colour is solid white. is there any special products that i have to use to maintain / improve the quality?  sweat.gif
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My personal suggestion, if you're looking for a decent quality products that's value for money, go for Duragloss.
All Purpose Cleaner - DG403 All Purpose Cleaner
Sealant - DG105 Total Performance Polish
Spray Sealant - Optimum Car Wax/DG951 Aquawax
Applicator - Osrens
Microfiber cloths - Osrens
Dressings for tires, exterior plastics, etc. - DG253 Duragloss Tire & Rubber dressing

The above are just my personal recommendation for those starters that are looking for decent products at decent price. My personal favorite....errr...that's a different story la.

QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 14 2013, 01:47 PM)
I mean I can read a lot of using wax and sealant. What sealant is recommended for white colour car ?
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Any sealant would do. Forget about those colour specific sealant....they're just BS.

QUOTE(y4ng @ Nov 14 2013, 02:09 PM)
I am driving a 2009 black satria neo...

2. A heavy compound
3. A medium polish

any techniques to follow? i have a power polisher (brandname Skil)
still can use Megs Twin ?

thanks for the great advice, i will go shop for the items..

osren...should i buy online from the forum suggestion or go to places like ace hardware / jusco?
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Yeah...Megs UC & UP can be use with a polisher just fine. Which Skil polisher btw?

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Nov 15 2013, 08:51 AM
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post Nov 14 2013, 07:43 PM

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Is it a must to use sealant + wax ?
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post Nov 14 2013, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 14 2013, 07:43 PM)
Is it a must to use sealant + wax ?
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Either one will suffice but topping wax on sealants will provide the most protection.
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 14 2013, 03:50 PM)
My personal suggestion, if you're looking for a decent quality products that's value for money, go for Duragloss.
All Purpose Cleaner - DG403 All Purpose Cleaner
Sealant - DG105 Total Performance Polish
Spray Sealant - Optimum Car Wax
Applicator - Osrens
Microfiber cloths - Osrens
Dressings for tires, exterior plastics, etc. - DG253 Duragloss Tire & Rubber dressing

The above are just my personal recommendation for those starters that are looking for decent products at decent price. My personal favorite....errr...that's a different story la.
Any sealant would do. Forget about those colour specific sealant....they're just BS.
Yeah...Megs UC & UP can be use with a polisher just fine. Which Skil polisher btw?
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the polisher curi from my sister's bf wan...still not seen as yet...

where to find duragloss? i went jusco just now found a bit of Megs and Turtle brand nia...didnt go ace hardware cos gf bising and busy hmmm

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QUOTE(sonerin @ Nov 14 2013, 07:43 PM)
Is it a must to use sealant + wax ?
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Not really a must. Lets just call it 'double protection' if you're really OCD. I also don't see much advantages unless you're going for the knock-out look and crazy beading of a natural wax.

QUOTE(y4ng @ Nov 14 2013, 11:50 PM)
where to find duragloss? i went jusco just now found a bit of Megs and Turtle brand nia...didnt go ace hardware cos gf bising and busy hmmm
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You won't be able to find any Duragloss at normal shops. Go to the Malaysian Duragloss website. You can order on-line or can buy off-the-shelf from a couple of shops that's shown in their web.
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post Nov 15 2013, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(y4ng @ Nov 14 2013, 02:09 PM)
I am driving a 2009 black satria neo...
Damn...I have to add....that's a good car and a good colour and would look STUNNING if done properly. A head-turner and chick-magnet for sure... tongue.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif ...hahahaha.....
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post Nov 15 2013, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 15 2013, 09:06 AM)
Damn...I have to add....that's a good car and a good colour and would look STUNNING if done properly. A head-turner and chick-magnet for sure... tongue.gif  tongue.gif  tongue.gif ...hahahaha.....
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thank you! it's a good car for me and my gf, but not a practical car haha. Damn annoying to fold the doors for her other girlfriends, but they like to wear skirt soooo.... sweat.gif

ok now i will decide with osren or duragloss, i go to KLIMS see if there's any product before my buying spree
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QUOTE(HeReLiSm @ Nov 14 2013, 11:39 AM)
i read about it online. its a system where you wash your car using two different buckets; one for your washing bucket (water+shampoo), another is for clean water. first, you dip your sponge/wash cloth into washing bucket, then apply them to your car. then after that, before you re-dip the sponge/cloth back to the washing bucket, you have to rinse it first with clean water from another bucket. this is to remove all dirts that collected by the sponge/cloth before you continue.
Very good advice! Will start to practice this method from today onwards. rclxms.gif
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post Nov 15 2013, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 14 2013, 09:32 AM)
You can get the clay from Osren too, or soft99 would do. But for the compound/polish, I'd suggest getting the Megs Twin (Megs Ultimate Compound & Ultimate Polish) as Osrens compounds/polishes are more geared towards machine/rotary use.

Note: I have a feeling that there's something I've missed out on the above....just can't put my finger on it.... unsure.gif  unsure.gif  unsure.gif
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actually... for a new car... should one get everything from osren... wanted to buy the bubble and wax from them...

one question... actually i was looking at meguairs product as well..

should i buy the wash mitt, water magnet, microfiber cloth, and ultimate wax from them or just buy everything from osren?

and what is the difference between a sealant and wax? is both needed or either one... i googled it a bit but the definition is a bit murky....

QUOTE(HeReLiSm @ Nov 14 2013, 11:39 AM)
i read about it online. its a system where you wash your car using two different buckets; one for your washing bucket (water+shampoo), another is for clean water. first, you dip your sponge/wash cloth into washing bucket, then apply them to your car. then after that, before you re-dip the sponge/cloth back to the washing bucket, you have to rinse it first with clean water from another bucket. this is to remove all dirts that collected by the sponge/cloth before you continue.
bro, can you suggets to us new-car-owners for the items you listed.

4. All purpose cleaner for wheels, interior, etc.
5. Wax/sealant or Spray wax/sealant
6. Applicator for wax/sealant
7. Some general purpose microfiber cloths
8. Dressings for the wheels, exterior plastics, etc.

because there are many products in store, so maybe you have ur personal preference?  smile.gif

p/s: my car's colour is solid white. is there any special products that i have to use to maintain / improve the quality?  sweat.gif
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is a two bucket system better or the grit guard thing better? the two bucket won't be able to get the fine stuff off the wash mitt right....
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post Nov 15 2013, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2013, 12:06 PM)
actually... for a new car... should one get everything from osren... wanted to buy the bubble and wax from them...

one question... actually i was looking at meguairs product as well..

should i buy the wash mitt, water magnet, microfiber cloth, and ultimate wax from them or just buy everything from osren?

and what is the difference between a sealant and wax? is both needed or either one... i googled it a bit but the definition is a bit murky....
is a two bucket system better or the grit guard thing better? the two bucket won't be able to get the fine stuff off the wash mitt right....
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can buy mix and match...no need eveything from osren or mcguairs one. i am using their bubble wash. the cloth from osren is ok.

sealant is subcatergory of wax...

2 bucket system with 2 gritguard... thumbup.gif

and since when u are in car detailing...hmmm...i sense new car coming whistling.gif

This post has been edited by lonewolf: Nov 15 2013, 04:03 PM
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post Nov 15 2013, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(lonewolf @ Nov 15 2013, 04:02 PM)
can buy mix and match...no need eveything from osren or mcguairs one. i am using their bubble wash. the cloth from osren is ok.
what you recommend from meguairs...

initially thought to get the new car kit, water magnet and the microfibre cloth... but after seeing the price.. sort of 50-50 now..

damn... this detailing shit is harder than maintaining the car itself man....

QUOTE(lonewolf @ Nov 15 2013, 04:02 PM)
and since when u are in car detailing...hmmm...i sense new car coming  whistling.gif
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why else lar... takkan i wan to bust my balls detailing a 10 year old car right?
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2013, 12:06 PM)

is a two bucket system better or the grit guard thing better? the two bucket won't be able to get the fine stuff off the wash mitt right....
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Actually all you need to do is make sure no dirt/stone stick to your washing cloth will do...

Of course grit guard is more convenient.
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post Nov 15 2013, 07:27 PM

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yeah.. grit guard should be a worthy investment... shall think about it...
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post Nov 15 2013, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 13 2013, 09:04 PM)
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hmm whats a good suggestion for removing dried up tree sap?

this? https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry63747917
or you have better recommendations? mineral spirits? (turpentine = mineral spirits? won't it destroy the paint surface? lol)
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QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2013, 12:06 PM)
actually... for a new car... should one get everything from osren... wanted to buy the bubble and wax from them...

one question... actually i was looking at meguairs product as well..

should i buy the wash mitt, water magnet, microfiber cloth, and ultimate wax from them or just buy everything from osren?

and what is the difference between a sealant and wax? is both needed or either one... i googled it a bit but the definition is a bit murky....
is a two bucket system better or the grit guard thing better? the two bucket won't be able to get the fine stuff off the wash mitt right....
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osren = cheap and cheerful.

megs if you can get from the right person/bulk/gallon etc then it's actually cheap while offering good performance/results. FYI megs are your "everyday"/mainstream product overseas while only in Malaysia it's marketed as premium.

if anything (assuming you can afford/within budget), meguiar's stuff will work.

sealant is generally synthetic based, typically last longer.
some waxes have natural ingredients such as carnauba, and they tend to offer better shine/gloss/beading etc. usually they don't last as long compared to sealant more so on our malaysian weather with constant sun/rain.

both 2 bucket + grit guard = better.
if you're OCD, you can consider 3 buckets + stacked multi layer grit guards rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(butthead @ Nov 15 2013, 04:15 PM)
why else lar... takkan i wan to bust my balls detailing a 10 year old car right?
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i'm detailing a 14 year old car so...

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Nov 15 2013, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 15 2013, 09:42 PM)
i'm detailing a 14 year old car so...
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 15 2013, 09:42 PM)
osren = cheap and cheerful.

megs if you can get from the right person/bulk/gallon etc then it's actually cheap while offering good performance/results. FYI megs are your "everyday"/mainstream product overseas while only in Malaysia it's marketed as premium.

if anything (assuming you can afford/within budget), meguiar's stuff will work.

sealant is generally synthetic based, typically last longer.
some waxes have natural ingredients such as carnauba, and they tend to offer better shine/gloss/beading etc. usually they don't last as long compared to sealant more so on our malaysian weather with constant sun/rain.

both 2 bucket + grit guard = better.
if you're OCD, you can consider 3 buckets + stacked multi layer grit guards rolleyes.gif
that's good advice... yeah, i noticed those stuff is crazy expensive here...so, i might just buy some of the stuff from them since it is still quite acceptable to me...
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Am using Turtlewax spray wax on my black myvi...Somehow I see there are visible oily look like petrol pouring onto water after application of the wax. Moreover portion of the paint has became matte lok instead of metalic look. Do I using the wrong wax or anything went wrong with my wax? Please suggest easy apply wax with glossy look for black car.
Sifus, any comment?
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QUOTE(popcorn1212 @ Nov 16 2013, 10:10 AM)
Am using Turtlewax spray wax on my black myvi...Somehow I see there are visible oily look like petrol pouring onto water after application of the wax. Moreover portion of the paint has became matte lok instead of metalic look. Do I using the wrong wax or anything went wrong with my wax? Please suggest easy apply wax with glossy look for black car.
Sifus, any comment?
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have you followed the instructions clearly? it is most likely fault/issue with how you applied it.

also, is the surface clean when you applied it?

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