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post 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&TheFurious
or rather asking at the specific car club forums would yield better result: https://forum.lowyat.net/CarClubs

even 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.
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Ok bro..dont be mad..thank you;)
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post 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?
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got a black & decker for <RM200

PW 1200

seems to be ok so far.
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post Jan 26 2014, 12:05 AM

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Is it correct to use polish compound to remove waterspots?
Source96
post Jan 26 2014, 01:35 PM

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/47nys0ktk0hcm5n/I...0126_132359.jpg
How 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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post 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?
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yes and no.
use waterspot removing steps is better
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post 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.jpg
How 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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- 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 wink.gif
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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post Jan 27 2014, 02:28 AM

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first inspira car wash lol http://twitpic.com/dtd3v2

I 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/dthcx8

yes 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/dthd19

i'm considering whipping out the DSLR after i am done surface correction tongue.gif
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post 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 laugh.gif
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post 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 wink.gif
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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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. icon_rolleyes.gif
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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. icon_rolleyes.gif
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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 smile.gif
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post Jan 27 2014, 10:45 AM

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Hi guys! saw Meguairs's product on sale at 1U home-fix 15%

New Car Kit at RM178.50.. wonder worth it or nt? btw if i wanna clean up all the stains and water mark for this situation.. which procedure to recommend? does claying will do the job?


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post 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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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.....
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Let said if my car had coating. Can i still to use Ultimate Polish? will it hurt my coating?
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post 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?
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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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post 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....
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For a while, I mis-read. But luckily my stain and spots are removable... tongue.gif
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post 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....
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Thx...later will check out on d products..would like make my car kilat b4 cny... biggrin.gif
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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... biggrin.gif
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I did the kilating during Christmas. LOL!
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jan 27 2014, 05:03 PM)
I did the kilating during Christmas. LOL!
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CNY 1 more time kilat kilat bro... brows.gif
taken leave starting on 29th.. planning shine kau kau on it dy..
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post 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...  brows.gif
taken leave starting on 29th.. planning shine kau kau on it dy..
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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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post Jan 27 2014, 09:10 PM

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Everyone want their car CNY time kilat kilat ya biggrin.gif.....

I officially completed my 1st syringe of Opti-Coat last week...(maximum dose biggrin.gif) 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 biggrin.gif

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