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Car Care and Detailing [V3], LYN Automotive Detailing Thread
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kagamistar
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Jan 25 2014, 07:35 AM
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jan 24 2014, 07:26 PM) look at the thread title before posting. you should be posting on the main forum: https://forum.lowyat.net/TheFast&TheFuriousor rather asking at the specific car club forums would yield better result: https://forum.lowyat.net/CarClubseven better if you can use the forum search function, or better yet use google search, give a call up to various part stockists and so on so forth. Ok bro..dont be mad..thank you;)
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nVidiaFX
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Jan 25 2014, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(carl90 @ Jan 23 2014, 10:55 PM) any suggestion for good pressure washer to be used? got a black & decker for <RM200 PW 1200 seems to be ok so far.
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carl90
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Jan 26 2014, 12:05 AM
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Is it correct to use polish compound to remove waterspots?
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Source96
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Jan 26 2014, 01:35 PM
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/47nys0ktk0hcm5n/I...0126_132359.jpgHow can i fix this? Does not look obvious and it is only visible when there is bright light.Caused by what I am not sure it just appear the next morning where i assume people just scratched it purposely/accidentally when they pass by.Do note that I have waxed my whole car yesterday may some of you are kind enough to shed me some light.Also please don't just think that I am so skeptical just for a small scratch like this in fact there are a few similar ones on the different parts of my car so I got fed up and come here.
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Quazacolt
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Jan 27 2014, 02:15 AM
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QUOTE(carl90 @ Jan 26 2014, 12:05 AM) Is it correct to use polish compound to remove waterspots? yes and no. use waterspot removing steps is better
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Quazacolt
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Jan 27 2014, 02:18 AM
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QUOTE(Source96 @ Jan 26 2014, 01:35 PM) https://www.dropbox.com/s/47nys0ktk0hcm5n/I...0126_132359.jpgHow can i fix this? Does not look obvious and it is only visible when there is bright light.Caused by what I am not sure it just appear the next morning where i assume people just scratched it purposely/accidentally when they pass by.Do note that I have waxed my whole car yesterday may some of you are kind enough to shed me some light .Also please don't just think that I am so skeptical just for a small scratch like this in fact there are a few similar ones on the different parts of my car so I got fed up and come here. - polishing, shouldn't need to compound. do consider proper steps so you do not create scratches yourself (eg: wash properly, clay, then polish) - to a professional detailer when doing detailing, even 1 small scratch is not acceptable  there are even specific tools (such as high powered xenon torch lights/light stands) to spot scratches/swirl marks/defects etc.
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Quazacolt
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Jan 27 2014, 02:28 AM
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first inspira car wash lol http://twitpic.com/dtd3v2I can assure you, the surface is full of defects and contaminants lol... will continue tomorrow http://twitpic.com/dtd3wx second day car wash again, and claying done. took me 3 hours http://twitpic.com/dthcx8yes both pictures are taken just after the car is rinsed. NO drying done at all. look at how even the water is http://twitpic.com/dthd19i'm considering whipping out the DSLR after i am done surface correction
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Quazacolt
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Jan 27 2014, 02:49 AM
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oh and TIL: a lizard can hold onto my rain-x treated windscreen up till 160km/h
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Source96
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Jan 27 2014, 07:10 AM
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Jan 27 2014, 02:18 AM) - polishing, shouldn't need to compound. do consider proper steps so you do not create scratches yourself (eg: wash properly, clay, then polish) - to a professional detailer when doing detailing, even 1 small scratch is not acceptable  there are even specific tools (such as high powered xenon torch lights/light stands) to spot scratches/swirl marks/defects etc. Thanks very much for your prompt reply.Since these are minor ones,will leave it as it is wait till I collect more over time (I know it sounds crazy but it's impossible to not have scratches on the road) and might consider sending it to a professional car detailer to settle one shot.
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Quazacolt
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Jan 27 2014, 07:15 AM
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QUOTE(Source96 @ Jan 27 2014, 07:10 AM) Thanks very much for your prompt reply.Since these are minor ones,will leave it as it is wait till I collect more over time (I know it sounds crazy but it's impossible to not have scratches on the road) and might consider sending it to a professional car detailer to settle one shot.  not crazy at all... dirt/road film etc etching the clear coat, then just need some itchy hand or even a car wash can rub them all in leaving swirl marks/scratches
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TSKrisMas
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Jan 27 2014, 11:24 AM
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Megs New Car Kit is only for maintenance. If you want to clean stain and watermarks you need add a polish - Megs Ultimate Polish.....
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mirage81
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Jan 27 2014, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Jan 27 2014, 11:24 AM) Megs New Car Kit is only for maintenance. If you want to clean stain and watermarks you need add a polish - Megs Ultimate Polish..... Let said if my car had coating. Can i still to use Ultimate Polish? will it hurt my coating?
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TSKrisMas
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Jan 27 2014, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(mirage81 @ Jan 27 2014, 12:08 PM) Let said if my car had coating. Can i still to use Ultimate Polish? will it hurt my coating? It most probably would. Bt if got stain & spots which can't wash off then the coating isn't doing that well anymore....
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MyWifeCar
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Jan 27 2014, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Jan 27 2014, 02:30 PM) It most probably would. Bt if got stain & spots which can't wash off then the coating isn't doing that well anymore.... For a while, I mis-read. But luckily my stain and spots are removable...
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mirage81
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Jan 27 2014, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Jan 27 2014, 02:30 PM) It most probably would. Bt if got stain & spots which can't wash off then the coating isn't doing that well anymore.... Thx...later will check out on d products..would like make my car kilat b4 cny...
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CoffeeDude
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Jan 27 2014, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(mirage81 @ Jan 27 2014, 03:23 PM) Thx...later will check out on d products..would like make my car kilat b4 cny...  I did the kilating during Christmas. LOL!
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mirage81
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Jan 27 2014, 05:11 PM
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jan 27 2014, 05:03 PM) I did the kilating during Christmas. LOL! CNY 1 more time kilat kilat bro... taken leave starting on 29th.. planning shine kau kau on it dy..
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CoffeeDude
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Jan 27 2014, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(mirage81 @ Jan 27 2014, 05:11 PM) CNY 1 more time kilat kilat bro... taken leave starting on 29th.. planning shine kau kau on it dy.. If your car have coating then no need to do so much. Just wash and clay will do. Maybe can add a layer of wax. No need to compound and polish.
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g88
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Jan 27 2014, 09:10 PM
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Everyone want their car CNY time kilat kilat ya  ..... I officially completed my 1st syringe of Opti-Coat last week...(maximum dose  ) after a year having it.... Now let the car collect dust..just wash it off once every 2-3 days either with Sonax, OCW or DG....*(maybe should use MG or CG next round)..wanted it to cure more before apply a layer of wax This post has been edited by g88: Jan 27 2014, 09:11 PM
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