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post Dec 2 2013, 05:56 PM

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grats on v3 and huge amount of new posters/detailers from V2 rclxms.gif
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post Dec 2 2013, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 2 2013, 06:22 PM)
Anyone knows where can get turtle wax headlamp restorer? The one that come with sandpad and stuff?
And anyone knows how to remove irritating water stains on windscreen? Must use sandpaper as well?
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TW items can find from eneos/ace hardware or even major super markets such as aeon/tesco.

for watermarks on glass:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=58557449
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post Dec 2 2013, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(haushinka @ Dec 2 2013, 09:09 PM)
I guess we can gather all the basic knowledge about detailing and put it in the FAQs so that newbie like me wont have to repeat the same question over and over again smile.gif
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post Dec 5 2013, 01:10 AM

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Lights finally done. Ample of shine even during night time detailing sessions biggrin.gif http://twitpic.com/dnkk31
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post Dec 5 2013, 09:15 AM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Dec 5 2013, 08:33 AM)
Look 'shining' for the reflection but is it swirl free (try park your car under street (yellow) light) and check it out.

Detailing is not only talking about how 'shining' - layman term...we will talked about how GLOSSY, WET Gloss is it tongue.gif + how good is the water beading/sheeting the surface and how long the protection can last.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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oh no that car has not been washed for more than 2 months.
it's actually very dirty and there's nothing worth mentioning about.

just showing pictures of my new house lighting as house renovation is just done.
it is to prepare for my new car and of course i'll be using that parking lot for my detailing sessions smile.gif
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post Dec 5 2013, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 5 2013, 09:58 AM)
Black car....hehehe....are those LEDs or normal ones? SO BRIGHT!!!

Anyway, a couple of suggestions.

1. Looks like the lighting is just at one side. You might want to consider setting one up on a tripod/stand for mobility sake so that you can carry it around the car. Also for working at the lower panels. Also good to have one for outdoor activities like barbeques, etc.... tongue.gif

2. I think it's time to get yourself a decent torch light for inspections. They're good for emergency situations too, like during black-outs, night time travels, temporary blinding 'unwanted' visitors, etc. Or maybe even a headlamp.
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eh i told you my car color during proton bola event? or you reading my mind? XD
and nah, they are just normal Philips Fluorescent lifemax with brightboost tubes at highest color temperature 6500k:
http://www.ecat.lighting.philips.com.my/l/...27982286536_eu/
so far should suffice... then there's the "xtreme" versions rofl:
http://www.ecat.lighting.philips.com.my/l/...27982386514_eu/

i think the brightness is due to phone cam not able to capture light properly and just glare the whole thing up sweat.gif

1) yes i got a tripod halogen spotlight too for serious works tongue.gif

the only missing lightining are on the gate direction past the awning.
theres 1 left of the car (middle pillar, hiding behind the drain pipe) and 1 right of car underneath a covered/weather proof enclosure
2 on the back, 1 on the edge of the top awning (that round one)
so if i want to focus on the hood, generally i'll go in hood first, else the ass first as i got a lot more space to work with.

but yea the whole place lights up like a chrismas tree compared to neighbors so it's kinda attention grabbing in a way; more so i only turn em on during night detailing session and my house would be the only xtra bright one lol

2) ah good reminder, gonna start shopping for one from amazon or something. that famous damn bright one? iinm also not using conventional batteries? i remember we talked about it, just can't recall it at the moment on the brand name...
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post Dec 5 2013, 11:44 AM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Dec 5 2013, 10:00 AM)
are you guiding them to become hardcore detailer like you sifu ?  brows.gif
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i was fortunately (or unfortunately? cry.gif ) under his guidance for quite some time already brows.gif
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post Dec 5 2013, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 5 2013, 12:37 PM)
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Plenty of decent brands available over here, Fenix, Eagle Tac, Nitecore, Zebralights, Armytek, Jetbeam, iTP, Solarforce, etc....just to name a few (I dare not mention Surefire or even some other brands which are the Swissvax of torches tongue.gif ). I had bought a couple of cheapo brands torches before but, just wanna say, the amount of money saved is the amount of money wasted with those....

You can look around at this guy's thread: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showuser=164040

Danny's a great guy and should be able to 'guide' you and recommend something that would suit your budget.... brows.gif

oh...oh...and careful ya. This one could also developed into another addiction...don't ask how I know.... ph34r.gif
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good please don't mention LOL!

anyways thanks for the info! will check it out once i clear more on my debts from singapore/car/house reno cry.gif
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post Dec 8 2013, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 8 2013, 10:44 AM)
went to Aeon Big, Aeon Bigger and Tesco. Can't find those products. Maybe Ace hardware or other places anyone ccan recommend?
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can try eneos too (from most aeon run supermarkets) in addition to ace hardware.
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post Dec 8 2013, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 8 2013, 11:13 AM)
oh. subang have? used to have one near where i live but they closed it down.
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subang not sure, 1Utama got.
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post Dec 8 2013, 05:26 PM

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vx55
had a great time chatting with you man
we knew each other yet we didn't knew each other; damn small world tongue.gif

and f***ing hell i was so close to a full car plastidip LOL!
021, my number 022 f***.

Krismas mywifecar
interesting place haha... and lol nice free food XD
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post Dec 9 2013, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Dec 9 2013, 01:13 PM)
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you ok bro? lol
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post Dec 10 2013, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 9 2013, 04:43 PM)
DIT time - https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3051620 post #2

xffght5829, Sugizo, Brijesh & anybody else who are interested. Put your name down. Due to the location, it might be necessary to limit the crowd. But let just see how it goes.

Regards.
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can i volunteer my car's bonnet for DIT? LOL!
i wonder if the stone chips will potentially damage pads or not? sweat.gif
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post Dec 10 2013, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 9 2013, 11:32 PM)
thanks. got it at ace hardware sunway. very expensive. hope the final results are good.
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eh what is very expensive? i remembered TW glass cleaner is very dirt cheap
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post Dec 10 2013, 01:36 AM

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QUOTE(Sugizo @ Dec 10 2013, 01:26 AM)
Can your car's bonnet be subjected to wet sanding? haha need to learn this  brows.gif
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no point sanding off anti rust, stone chipped the paint until the base anti rust (not even base coat remaining)
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post Dec 10 2013, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 10 2013, 09:40 AM)
nah it's the headlight restorer... RM89 eh...
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oh lol... i think megs also around that price? laugh.gif
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post Dec 10 2013, 01:30 PM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 10 2013, 12:44 PM)
oh... last time i use the 30+ one... Waxco...

this is the best I could get... last time someone told me that it's really hard to restore X-Trail's headlight.
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actually forget what i said, the sunscreen (headlamp protector lol) also rm5x-6x ady. so the whole kit should be over rm100 iinm.

anyways that looks damn nice! are you satisfied on the results? (and did you go shootshow the person that told you that previously?)
btw do apply some sunscreen on the restored headlamps so your hard work won't be wasted thumbup.gif
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post Dec 10 2013, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 10 2013, 09:33 PM)
Nope. It removes the outside residue (squeaky clean now) but not the inside one. The plastic actually eats through the yellowish residue. Last time that one is they tried to promo their headlights restorer. Same results. Headlight still yellowish. Tomorrow I'll be trying on other car.
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well if you dare open up the headlamp you can give that a go tongue.gif

but yea, do consider plastic protection/sunscreens so in the future you won't have to (or at least not for a very long time) repeat again nod.gif
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post Dec 10 2013, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 10 2013, 10:58 PM)
well, in the box they kindly provided a very tiny packet of protection compound and a glove. thinking of sending this headlight for tinting.
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don't bother with headlamp tinting, waste of money and could be a safety issue as the headlamps are dimmed smile.gif
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post Dec 10 2013, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(winkiedilwy @ Dec 10 2013, 11:11 PM)
I was told that headlamp tinting works pretty well. And this car came with Xenons so I think not much difference.
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weekly/bi-weekly wash + headlamp protection products will do smile.gif

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