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post Feb 27 2013, 10:35 AM

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1st biggrin.gif

Finally!!! good job bro Krismas

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post Feb 27 2013, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Feb 27 2013, 10:41 AM)
What job? For posting those two sentences???

Took me 10 minutes to figure out how to do them properly. I think I'm sticking with physical work like washing my car(s) and leave all these 'tech' stuffs to you guys la.....

Anyway. Just hope this one would 'prosper' much like its predecessor.....
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it will, if you post those "how to" step by step guides.. biggrin.gif full of anticipation for those.. smile.gif
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post Feb 27 2013, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Feb 27 2013, 11:29 AM)
Nice one Quazacolt.

Been using RainX for ages now and can't seem to find any other product that works as well and as economical (value for money) on front windscreen. There are now 'coatings' for glass but they are so d*** expensive and just not economical to use. I'm currently testing Aquapel. It's still beading on my front windscreen after 6 months but, even when freshly applied, it still can't beat the way RainX 'scares' water away, even at low speed (50km/h ~ 60km/h).
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Well i did find a side effect from using NXT Glass cleaner weekly tongue.gif it seems to give some water beading and 'scaring' effect biggrin.gif of course not as effective as RainX an neither does it last long (less than a week) smile.gif

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post Mar 1 2013, 09:28 AM

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guys, can we get pinnacle stuff in Malaysia?
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post Mar 1 2013, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 1 2013, 10:39 AM)
afaik need to import, like from autogeek.

personally im interested in their glass products, maybe you can try and feedback? tongue.gif
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hahaha.. i wanted to get their Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent Concentrate since i always machine was my MF. sigh.. dont think its likely anymore since shipping fee is a killer.. biggrin.gif


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post Mar 1 2013, 10:57 AM

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ehehe.. guys, i'm still kinda noobie in terms of detailing, hence still have several questions on the following:

1) Ultimate Polish
The instructions say to work the product into the paint and not allow it to dry. My question is, how long do i need to work the product if i'm not removing any minor swirls?

2) Ultimate Liquid Wax
I'm been somewhat lazy, the instructions recommend 2 coats of the product but so far i've only been applying one.. biggrin.gif but i may want to try 2 coats in my next application (early April). How long do i need to leave the first coat (after buffing) before i apply the next?

all help is most appreciated smile.gif
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post Mar 1 2013, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Mar 1 2013, 01:31 PM)
nice.. but seems expensive. Have you bought from them before?

QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 1 2013, 03:24 PM)
Beat me to it....terribly expensive though....
1. not how long...but how hard you apply pressure. Since you're not trying to do any correction, just lightly would do...like applying wax but more passes.

2. I'd normally try to leave any wax/sealant overnight or a few hours of 'baking' under the sun before/if doing another layer.....
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thanks for the advise. regarding no 2, if you leave it overnight, do you use a qd to wipeoff first before you apply the 2nd layer?
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post Mar 1 2013, 04:38 PM

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--double post-- no idea why

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post Mar 4 2013, 10:22 AM

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one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb whenever i wash my car now is the blardy stone chips!!! even though you need to really scrutinize to see them, it still irritates the shit out of me.. have a lot of it on my front bumper and bonnet.

grrr... any recommendations other than respraying? my car is only coming to 3 months old. i travel back to ipoh every weekend and the North South Highway seems to be the main culprit here.. sad.gif


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post Mar 4 2013, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 4 2013, 10:34 AM)
I learned to close an eye and live with it (in the mean time, also learning to do touch-ups properly..tongue.gif). Bad touch-up would make the sore 'thumb' larger and more noticeable.....

Preventive actions:

Clear bra....good ones are so d*** expensive.
Next best...plastidip...also expensive....
Next...avoid tail gating or following the car in front too close....

Re-spray options:

DuPont High Solid...add clear bra for 'extra protection', of course...but no $$$$ la.....tongue.gif
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i also wanted to try the touch up packs like Ezy. I'm just as afraid to screw it up as well.. biggrin.gif arghh.. just turn a blind eye la.. biggrin.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 11:43 AM

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hmm.. meg's 2013 stuff is finally here.. i still have one small bottle + 1 16oz bottle of ULW left.. dont think i will be trying this anytime soon tongue.gif

_https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.487229628000096.1073741826.131759090213820&type=1

it looks pretty interesting though.

btw.. is anyone using the M21? any feedback on this? does it work with hand application?
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post Mar 5 2013, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 5 2013, 01:22 PM)
What do you want to know about M21? I had both, M21 & M21 2.0...also NXT & NXT 2.0...back when I was still 'crazy' about Megs......
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how does the M21 compare against the NXT and ULW? Does it work with hand application as well?

my buddy mentioned that NXT has better shine when compared to ULW but doest last as long.
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post Mar 5 2013, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 5 2013, 03:33 PM)
M101.... brows.gif  brows.gif  brows.gif
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isn't the 101 a compound?? does it work better than the 205 in terms of polishing?


btw, seems like the M21 doesn't look that promising. I think i better stick to my ULW. What sealants are you using, if you dont mind me asking tongue.gif
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post Mar 5 2013, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 5 2013, 05:46 PM)
By hand, M101 can do both....can finish just as nice....

Haven't been using any sealant for quite a while now....MUAHAHAHA.....

oh...but if you're looking for a good sealant...you might wanna try Menz Power Lock..... blush.gif  blush.gif
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ahh.. good to know about the M101. wow.. no sealant? you're on carnauba waxes?
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post Mar 5 2013, 06:14 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 5 2013, 05:57 PM)
Coatings......hehehe..... whistling.gif
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ahh... ic.. rclxms.gif

should be diy one right? tongue.gif
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post Mar 6 2013, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 6 2013, 09:59 AM)
Of course..... tongue.gif
You're kidding right????
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ehehe.. that will be another challenge for me.. but not now.. not enough kung fu skill yet.. smile.gif

i'm actually trying to speed up my current processes. As of now, a normal maintenance wash (with detailer or wax topper) for me takes about 2-3 hours (the latter if I'm scrubbing and waxing my wheels). If its with claying + waxing that will take about 1 hour more. If i'm doing polishing that will definitely add about 1.5 hours. Interior cleaning and applying protectants will definitely take about 1.5 hours. lucky i dont have to do everything every single week biggrin.gif

maybe i should invest in a DA polisher to speed up my waxing/polishing process. tongue.gif

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post Mar 6 2013, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Mar 6 2013, 01:07 PM)
Waahhh!!!!....I tot I was slow.....I need AT LEAST 2 hours for my *proper* weekend wash. But I can do a *quick* wash in around 1/2 hr....hehehe
You don't need much skill to apply a good quality coating (....well...actually...I only found ONE coating so far that can be described as such...hehehe...).
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yeah.. the home minister is not really happy that i'm spending so much time with the car.. biggrin.gif

btw.. this just came into my mind while washing my microfibres last week. the dynamo detergent that i'm using on that day was the one from the new range called Dynamo Complete. I noticed that the descriptions says:

"New Dynamo Complete provides superior tough stain removal better than ordinary detergent + stain remover + whitener + brightener, keeping your clothes Clean Like New even after 10 washes"


the whitener is not good for MFs right? beginning to notice that my MF is a little less 'bouncy' now.. sigh.. is it dead?


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post Mar 6 2013, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(wke002 @ Mar 6 2013, 02:34 PM)
No Kidding. I try the whole portion back of my car booth. my personal opinion, if i close my eyes and feel between clay bar and plasticine, well its the same.
What are the ingredients of course i would not know or too technical to know the difference.

when i rub the plasticine, there are dirt that stick to plasticine, like clay bar, like expert in clay bar says, use your hand to feel any pimple(did not try the plastic bag as forgot) and its smooth.... will do the rest this weekend if got mood.
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wow.. you used dishwashing liquid as lubricant for your 'clay' ?? shocking.gif shocking.gif

very brave of you sir notworthy.gif

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post Mar 7 2013, 10:52 AM

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guys.. noobie question again.. where to do all buy those transparent pails? can't seem to find them in the hypermarts as well as my local hardware store.. sad.gif
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post Mar 8 2013, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 7 2013, 12:09 PM)
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
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thanks bro. do they come in sizes that will accommodate a grit guard?

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