Car Care and Detailing [V3], LYN Automotive Detailing Thread
Car Care and Detailing [V3], LYN Automotive Detailing Thread
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Dec 9 2013, 05:02 PM
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very interested !! Count me in
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Dec 10 2013, 03:07 PM
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Dec 16 2013, 11:42 AM
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i was overslept
Any upcoming session again in the same place, Krimas ? |
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Dec 16 2013, 12:26 PM
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Dec 16 2013, 01:54 PM
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Dec 16 2013, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(ikan_semilang @ Dec 16 2013, 02:02 PM) I am bit confuse with your statement "paint basecoat 2-3 layer -> clear -> wetsand -> compound -> polish?"Your first image already touched primer = mean paint already gone. 2nd image look still fix-able. ![]() |
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Dec 16 2013, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Dec 15 2013, 08:36 PM) Currently I'm using Meguiars White Wax (carnauba wax). I just waxed my car last Sunday. 2 days later, on Tuesday, it was a very heavy downpour at the place I park my car when I work. Then when I went to collect my car, I noticed that there are a lot of dark water lines washed down my whole car. It seems the wax is not working well in protection at all. Those looks like the wax melted and mixed with dirt from the rain water. 1. Did you perform a good surface preparation prior to apply wax ? And today I washed my car. It seems to be those dirt are sticking to my paint. @_@ Washed but cannot help much. After washing, I used Meguiars UQD trying to clean up those stains. Took SO MUCH of effort to clear those dirt marks. I wonder, is the "carnauba wax" can be melted and become even a dirt magnet? Or it is supposed to be melted and washed away, and those dirt marks are due to no more wax protection on my car? 2. Carnauba wax 'only' look good - product deep gloss by naturally it doesn't last long moreover we are in acid rain climate. 3. Due to Point 2 alot of ppl have choose to use synthetic wax compare to Carnauba as there last much longer and easy (apply) and easy (buff) off 4. For your case, i believe your protection layer has been washed off my the heavy downpour and left with watermark. 5. In order to move water mark, usually you would clay or polish off after a wash, UQD is to mostly use to remove light dust and finger print only. |
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Dec 17 2013, 08:29 AM
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With coating, in order to have the 'warranty' from the detailer, you will have to go back to them with special maintainance e.g wash, polish, touch up etc...and these maintenance is not cheap.
I would recommend coating if you know HOW TO DIY and maintain it yourself (need to study the behavior and characteristic of the coating) |
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Dec 18 2013, 02:55 PM
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Dec 18 2013, 05:53 PM
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Dec 19 2013, 03:02 PM
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Dec 20 2013, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(12Digit @ Dec 19 2013, 11:35 PM) Hi, normally how long that we need to polish the car? I took my car since 2011 until now no polish yet, cause one of my friend saying that new car below 5years no need to polish is that true. Now i starting to notice my car colour start to become not so bright. Honda city grey colour. NO true. Even a brand new car out from assemble plant will be parked outside under shade, hot sun and acid rain for at least 1-3 months before deliver to your hand. Therefore contamination, swirl is highly possible happen.Inside of 'polish', i would suggest you do claying, surface preparation first. Common defects are these. http://www.autopia.org/forum/topic/103161-...ching-and-more/ |
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Dec 20 2013, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(bakry @ Dec 20 2013, 06:46 PM) Argh! I have been looking for Naviwax Ioncoat paste wax but i cant find it anywhere! Not in KL. Anyone have tried it? I have tried autobacs as recommnded by a forumer but they dun have it.. Its a overarated product, still Carnauba based.Anyone know any channels for me to purchase one? Thanks! |
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Dec 21 2013, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(patrickthissen @ Dec 21 2013, 12:47 AM) Dear all sifus, Just shampoo alone might already exceed RM50, good stuff dun come cheap in Malaysia I just bought new myvi white colour. Wanna ask recommendation for car wash shampoo, cloth/sponge which is suitable and wont 'hurt' the car .. I think of wash it every week.. Budget below RM50 for those shampoo/cloth/sponge |
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Dec 21 2013, 01:12 PM
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QUOTE(TamiyaOne @ Dec 21 2013, 02:23 AM) hi.. got my new car about 2 month now.. still have not do anything yet except weekly washing at car wash... how should 1 start ?? should i start after washing-->dry--> clay ??? --> wash --> dry --> wax --> dry --> wax --> dry --> wash --> dry ? If you need to detail the ride, usually you do this Thanks Wash > Clay > Dry > PaintCleaner/Light Polish* either one > Wax or Sealant If weekly maintenance, Wash > Dry or Wash > Dry > Wax/Sealant or Wash > Dry > Wax Booster |
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Dec 21 2013, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(patrickthissen @ Dec 21 2013, 01:30 PM) Hi g88, Shampoo, washmitt (if not microfiber), and drying towel.Thanks for the info The reason I put budget RM is becoz when asking for recommendation, it's better have preference / budget so that people can easily give me idea Normally wash car kits include sponge, cloth, brush, car wash shampoo right?? For begineer like me, what you suggest to me?? |
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Dec 21 2013, 07:01 PM
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Dec 21 2013, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Dec 21 2013, 09:35 PM) Based on my experience using the 2 bucket wash, changing the rinse water is important. Does this mean your car is very dirty I use a big bucket for the rinse water and a small bucket for the car shampoo. I change the rinse water at least once sometimes twice. This means I use 2 to 3 large buckets of rinse water every time I wash my car. |
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Dec 21 2013, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Dec 21 2013, 09:54 PM) Usually on the doors especially after rain got dirty water drops "attached" to my doors thats why with good protection, all dirt, mud, dust can be easier wash off. Typically you dun need use much pressure to wash - alot ppl tot wipe harder will get the dirt off = in a way YES but same time you also scratching the paintI only wash my car once a week so the dirty water drops have dried. If there is frequent light rain and the dirt accumulates it gives a sand paper feeling |
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Dec 23 2013, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(windskill @ Dec 23 2013, 03:18 PM) Some people don't really encourage using pressure washer as they said it might introduce scratches as well...due to the high pressure on the dirt. Scratch mostly won't but if you shoot too slow + too sharp + your have a high Psi machine...possible going to dent the car panel...I am confused on this sometimes ![]() Always 'open' the widest and dun shoot too close.... This post has been edited by g88: Dec 23 2013, 03:46 PM |
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