So how much is the SGCB Crystallization coating then and what size does it come in?

Cuz for around RM300 range there's Dodo Juice Supernatural Infinity Sealant, Choose Nanotech DLS 9H, Optimum Opti Coat 2.0 and some other Japanese coatings that you can find at Autobacs.

ps. Sorry if I sound a bit pessimistic. I've already tried a few coatings and only *very* few can withstand our harsh weather...or maybe I just wasn't lucky enough to find one that can. If I can get a sample of this and test it out then that's something....but at RM300/set...

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Feb 5 2014, 05:13 PM

Those that you show above are not 'coating' per se. They're basically sealants and waxes. The word sealant/wax have been lost in translation when they're trying to figure out what those Chinese characters represent in English....the proper work should be 'protection'.

If you mean the coatings that I mentioned previously, yes they are.

Yeah....please do, especially about the durability and resilience against water spotting. Errr...and who else are the 'we' ah?

Yeah...the pasar malam spray works about the same....until you try using it with some harsher chemicals. The grey ones are basically a chemical resistant sprayer. The sprayer, o-ring seal and piston are made of viton (if not mistaken la) as oppose to normal plastic and silicone/rubber in the normal one. Some chemical can easily damage the o-ring seal or piston on the normal ones.

Ultimate Quick Detailer is meant to be use as a wax/sealant 'booster' - it will boost the beading of existing wax/sealant. It's not really a 'quick detailer' in a traditional sense that's used for cleaning light dusting, smudges, etc. as it doesn't contain much lubricant/surfactant. You can use the UQD after a normal wash to 'boost' the beading and adding/topping up a little bit of protection to the existing wax/sealant. In other word, use the UQD as if you're using a spray wax instead of a QD.

Without making it too complicated for you, I would suggest trying out what we call an AIO (All In One) instead. An AIO have stronger cleaning property so that it would clean off those stubborn contaminant that normal wash can't remove. It'll also lay down a layer of protection while doing it. Duragloss Marine Polish 501 or the Polish Cleaner 101 are good and the protection can last for a month or so, longer if you're using a topper. There are also other AIOs but I have not much experience with them so I leave to other people to recommend.

I don't know of any product that has the same function as the UQD that can be diluted with water....sorry.

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Feb 6 2014, 10:03 AM

RM3 for a chem resistant sprayer? hrrrmm....the viton o-ring seal alone is already selling at RM5/pc in hardware shop. Maybe it's chem resistant but for different chem kot....

hrrmm...curious. The only product that killed my chem resistant sprayer is DDJ Supernatural Red Mist. Have you tried unscrewing the nozzle and cleaning the inside? They might just be 'clogged'....

A few possibilities:

1. For the paint itself - contaminant *could* possibly accelerate oxidation or failure of the clear coat. But this would take several years of neglect in order for it to happen.

2. For the wax/sealant - waxes/sealants adhere best on clean surface. So, if there's any contaminant, adhesion would be weaker and this would result in shorter durability or cloudy patches after application.

If you're really worried about it, then there's only one thing you should concentrate on - WASH REGULARLY. Most shampoo would leave a tiny little amount of wax/sealant. Though not enough to give proper protection, at least it's something and the surface would stay relatively clean hence minimizing contaminants to cause maximum damage.

Furthermore, most of the normal consumer range waxes/sealants also contain some cleaners in them. Taking that into consideration, the process of applying waxes/sealants of any kind would also remove *some* contaminant due to the cleaner in them and also the aggressiveness of the applicator (you'd normally see the applicator turns dirty during/after use).

Shucks...now it's getting more and more complicated. Well....if you regularly clean your car and occasionally wax it...don't worry la...most probably the car would have left you before the paint is damaged.....

Well...just to comfort you....washing a car without a wax on every week is better than having a wax on but washing the car once a month.

You don't really have/need to wax the car every 2 weeks. A good quality wax should be able to provide good protection for months (or at least one month). Concentrate on MAINTENANCE - wash and topping up with some spray topper/booster. I've been doing it for ages and the only portion of my car(s) paint that are damaged are only those caused by inconsiderate *so-called* human beings or accidents....

ps. when I was using waxes/sealants, I only do a 'proper' detail - i.e. light polishing and re-waxing, maybe once in three or four months....

This post has been edited by KrisMas: Feb 6 2014, 04:36 PM

Spray topper, example of them are like Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax, Optimum Car Wax, Mothers FX Spray Wax, TurtleWax Wax-It-Wet, 3M Quick Spray Wax, Duraglos Aquawax, Autoglym Aqua Wax, Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer...just to name a few (that I've used and tried). The ones I mentioned are all from the more established and reliable brands and available in Malaysia. Google them and learn what they are and what they do. Personally, for a black car, I would recommend Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer if you're looking for durability or Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax if you're looking for the look. If for ease of application with minimum risk of cloudy patches it's the DG Aquawax. Pair the spray waxes with a good regime and regular washing, you might not need to wax your car for months. Try one of them and...errr...*ehem* the Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer is on sale at Sonax HQ, provided that it hasn't being 'scooped' by the kakis here already...check out their fb page....

I could give u their fb page but.......

They're at Glenmarie, Shah Alam, behind Posche showroom. One row after Car Nanny. Or...ask uncle google la.....

Good luck.

Yes. The Sonax BSD is for application after wax or after wash on top of existing wax/sealant, not a substitute for one. It can be use as such but the protection wouldn't be as good as a proper one...still good but just not as good.

Not just an additional step to enhance the look, these spray waxes are also meant for MAINTENANCE. Using it will stretch the durability of the underlaying wax/sealant so you don't have to re-apply them frequently.

Don't know about SGCB's products as haven't tried them before. But so far most spray waxes are quite compatible with other waxes/sealants from different brands. I have a few spray waxes and waxes/sealants and so far I haven't had any major issues in term of compatibility.

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Yeah...yeah...sure. Normal la tu...I'm always the one to blame... ....hahahaha....

Yeah, right. U know i bite so why u put out your hand leh......

The petrol will remove whatever wax/sealant/protection on the kena punya area, might even cause a little bit of whitish haze. But nothing that a light polish couldn't remove. Petrol is too mild of a solvent to cause much harm to the clear coat.

Osren HQ....or....*ehem*...

My weekly wash would AT LEAST take me 2 hours....per car....but then, need to add another half an hour or so cuz I do the glass, tyres, plastic, etc dressing after I had my shower & dinner...

With the wheel brightener, i found that you'd need to 'rinse' the internals of the sprayer using plain water after use & before storage. There's some sort of residue that would dry up and clump the sprayer nozzle & piston. For wheel brightener, of all the yeats i'm using it, i only had one quit on me.