regardless still a good job, more so if you're not tech/forum savvy!

and with the participants as with previous thread, im pretty sure v3 can happen very soon as well XD

mini-guide on watermarked/blurry windscreens courtesy from krismas and other forumers who provided tip on v1 thread previously:

oh prior to the singapore trip with family, the 4 to 5 hours of detailing work on the nissan sentra totally paid off:
rained all the way back from singapore to KL Malaysia, and the windscreen/windows /side mirrors was repelling water splendidly!
barely need to turn on the wiper at all as the wind from the car's speed is enough to repel most, if not all of the rain.

method
- full car wash (including rim scrubbing lol, might as well right?)
- using foam pad + tooth paste and slowly scrub the windscreen
- after water rinse/wash, microfiber cloth + vinegar slowly wipe/scrub the windscreen > water rinse/wash again (at this point you'll notice water is beginning to sheet off properly
- some light claying using only water as lube
- microfiber cloth + apply/wipe around the windscreen with turtle wax glass cleaner, let dry then microfiber cloth to buff/remove residues (you can start to use hand/plastic bag test to feel on the windscreen)
- last step = apply rain x with microfiber cloth, let dry/cure and buff/remove residue x2

result = water hates your windscreen now
oh and rain x water beading result is quite pretty too lolz
sorry no pics since was speeding and family's safety is a priority (yes i know that isn't saying much since i was speeding )

btw thread pinned

EXACTLY.

other products *MAY* work better, however as you said, d*** expensive lol.
and yea water and rain x are strong enemies

mom actually likes it (and in a way appreciates that i actually picked up car detailing as another hobby lol) as she doesn't have to use the wiper as frequently especially when her wipers are long overdue for replacement (rubber, over 3 years, some parts torn, squeaks like mad and barely wipes off anything)

1) cheapo ones can try sonax/turtle/mothers
more expensive would be meguiar's or other brands mentioned
2) same as 1)
3) consider quick detailer products such as meguiar's ultimate quick detailer
4) refer first page for my guide.

afaik need to import, like from autogeek.

personally im interested in their glass products, maybe you can try and feedback?

oohh yea that too...

oh well

Rain x after half a month since previous Chinese new year, still strongly repelling water http://twitpic.com/c83ang

Water not able to stick lol! beading from rain x isn't pretty, but it does get the work done http://twitpic.com/c83b8l

that's my main concern too

i take more time to do my maintenance if include waxing (and of course scrubbing wheels as i brake hard, rofl. and glasses as i want crystal clear visibility as i sometimes even speed in rain/wet conditions) , about 3-4hour ish

parkson selayang mall had some transparent pail, however not fully transparent, got color

still serve the purpose of able to peer in and see how high the dirt level is and avoid them while rinsing my MF sponge/cloth etc

eh i think it isnt that vital for grit guard to fit perfectly? because it is to prevent your cloth from reaching (or stirring the water enough for the dirt to rise instead) the dirt that sinks underneath where without, one may do so by accident

so long the bucket isn't in some odd shape and has the minimal gallon amount that grit guard specifies, i think it should be fine

Fresh water droplet from an under pass while waiting for traffic light. it is rejecting water even at standstill http://twitpic.com/c9zcs9

almost a month already (pre cny lol), and mom being lazy (and me reluctant to give a shit on a car that isn't mine lol), the car haven't been washed since i did pre CNY

rain-x is still performing well... for something in the low 10/20's in ringgits lol.

eh if the session really happen i'd like to join too

not you ah?

no need to be a "clinic" or serious as hell TT/session (i'm not too keen on that either, and for the guy bringing all the tools, you're bound to be that "teacher" which would assumably make it 'un-fun' for you)
simple casual TT/session with the opportunity to get to know on better detailing equipment/options/techniques is fine enough for me

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eh realized i missed a t lol

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Mar 24 2013, 04:18 PM

eh i dont mind you show off your car audio to me

word.

although drex chan is very discontent against me despite being a paying customer

hmm need to vacuum/clean my car's carpets when i get home later

qing ming sunday yesterday, lotsa dirt/mud after everyone walked through the cemetery oTL

PW?

hmm since the dirt's dried up, i can just bring it out to give a few whacking and it'll do. if i want to wash them i'll need to dry them for a day under the sun and that'll be a hassle for non weekends (i just washed my 2 cars yesterday night/this morning starting 11pm until 4am+ LOL!)

hmm do you reckon if i need to get a PW myself? although the current gardening hose (with an adjustable spray gun) is able to use that "laser-like" spray that do put out some respectable pressure for my rims haha (rarely uses it as it splashes around the place too damn much and i'll easily get wet from it lol)

but yea, considering i have to wash car in the middle of the night despite having to wake up in a few hours later for work, you can see how tight i am for time