Used this too, works really well

Also, does anyone know where I can source a detailing brush set, except on eBay? Would prefer to find it locally before subjected to brutal amounts of shipping costs.

Typically for exterior like for emblems, and door jambs. If I can't find a better price around I'd most likely be looking for this set.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160908922447?ssPag...984.m1438.l2649

Thanks - will scourge Giant for a few brushes

I was using my old brushes with OPC 1:4 today to clean grimy and greasy door jambs. Initially nothing was wrong, it worked well after dwelling, agitating and rinsing the dirt off. I left the brush to do other things and when I came back to the brush dripped dark blue OPC, and I accidentally got it onto my paint without realizing.

Spotted the drips later on, NOTHING could take it off, except for OPC 1:1 - and that took a fair bit of agitating and rubbing too. As for the brush, I had to throw it away, as everytime I ran water thru it came out with a tinge of light blue.

I can't find any resources which OPC changes color after contact with grease though.

Kinda crappy to face that as I had to go all over the car again just to see if there were any of the stains... and true enough there was, hiding in the water flow path of the rear door.

I'll snap a picture tomorrow.

The brush was made from either pig or horse hair, like those oil brushes. I had been using OPC but at lower concentrations with it previously too.

KrisMas, how long does an application of HD on exterior trim averagely last?

Thanks. Is it sticky or does it sling off, or anything like that? I'm currently using those RM10-ish water based tyre shines - TBH they work well enough on plastic, but it's just prone to sling and smear. After driving for a day I can see the dust collected all around the trim.

If the HD is anything different, it's probably worth to have.

Brush said it was using animal hair, and I doubt a brush would be dyed a color when it is going to be used to paint something since there's solvents in the paint to keep it from not drying out lol.

I asked Optimum, let's wait for a reply.

This post has been edited by colinwong89: Jul 4 2013, 09:40 PM

So this is what David Ghodoussi of Optimum replied, verbatim:

Hi Colin,

Thank you for your email and using the Optimum Car Care products. Power Clean does not change color on its own. This change of color must have been caused by reaction with something on the brush or on the surface you were cleaning. In the future to avoid this problem wash the brush after each use to remove any contaminants that may cause this type of reaction. Let us kn ow if we can be of further assistance. Thanks again.

So there you have it, no dice - just make sure to rinse before using.

Is there something you can recommend to us KrisMas?

Was searching for Goo Gone in my storeroom and I found these Soft99 wax tubs hiding at a corner, with the price tags still intact:







RM33 for a tub, wow - pretty cheap back then?

I popped the caps open and found foam applicators - which completely disintegrated like a spoilt cake when I held it up. These waxes must have been kept for a pretty long time, and I'm not sure whether I can still use them. Also I have to admit that I have not ever touched or used paste waxes before (only liquid and sprays), so I'll try to describe them to see if it's still fit for use?

Left:


Right:


Caught a whiff and both of them smelled like solvent - the same stuff when you open a can of paint or Dunlop glue, but nothing too intense. It smells a little sweet at the end too.

Texture-wise, the surface is dry - but if you brush deeper the paste is still moist, turning a tad darker compared to the top layer. I took a little and spread it over my finger, and ran water over it, and it still beads.

Thanks in advance

This post has been edited by colinwong89: Jul 8 2013, 12:23 PM

Thanks GRexer. Good to know that they still can be put into service. Now to find out if these are cleaner waxes or finishing waxes...

Also, I noticed the tub says to not use the wax on plastics and rubber trims - now why is this so? Is this a characteristic property of paste waxes?

This post has been edited by colinwong89: Jul 8 2013, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the explanations guys

preferred speed and ease-of-use over longevity, and I could use it on inner areas and door jambs too

edit: just found out the purpose of the two waxes. The black one's a cleaner wax for black cars, and the other's a finishing wax for pearlescent and metallic paints.

http://www.soft99.co.jp/english/products/p..._2_CarWaxes.pdf

This post has been edited by colinwong89: Jul 8 2013, 07:06 PM

Basically a translation for those who can't read moonrunes - they have PDFs for all their products, so now you know what to buy at Eneos

Reading up on colored waxes led me to this very interesting article on its effects, subtle or not.

http://dodojuice.com/juicebar//viewtopic.php?t=2011

No lol, I meant 'speed and ease of use' as in a spray wax. I inferred your 'turtle wax' is some sort of paste wax.

What's a good product to use to prevent, or slow down oxidation of headlamps? I'm currently using ONR at QD ratio as I don't have a proper product for them, and I spray and do a wipeover during every wash.

Time to get something more worthwhile with a specialized product rather than using a QD...

'step 2 product'?

DG Aquawax is great stuff. Used properly you can get a month's plus protection under Malaysia's conditions - mind you, my test subject is a car which stays in the blazing afternoon sun and rain every weekday without shade - it's a good spray wax for the lazy waxer (like me) to have for it's price.

Sounds like another case of "anything can as long you read the fine lines of warranty".