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 Car Care and Detailing [V4], Caring for your car apprearance

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post Nov 14 2014, 11:51 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 14 2014, 10:29 AM)
Forget about OptiCoat or CQuartz....if you want to DIY the 'idiot proof' way is 22ple VX1 Signature Glass Coat (Unless you can get hold of OptiCoat Pro or CQuartz Fines)....MUAHAHAHAHA..... cool.gif  cool.gif  cool.gif
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but but but, hard to get sad.gif

until now i also didn't got the rim coating biggrin.gif
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post Nov 14 2014, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 14 2014, 03:46 PM)
Haiya...paiseh la. But, with the number of wheels you currently have, why not just get a bottle so can coat all of them? Already got a local agent so easy to buy ma..... tongue.gif
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eh ya ke? im outdated on detailing news already lol
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post Nov 14 2014, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Nov 14 2014, 04:20 PM)
Comment please, if this what wax is able to achieve?

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quite sure even the cheapo turtle wax hardshell paste wax can achieve.
how long it can last is a different matter though.

megs ULW have even more uniform beading compared to the turtle wax.

only can comment on those 2 as i've only tried these 2 tongue.gif
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post Nov 15 2014, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(vx55 @ Nov 15 2014, 10:53 AM)
At your service sir smile.gif
(22PLE, just in case haha)
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oh you a? laugh.gif

still got my contact? lol
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post Nov 16 2014, 02:58 AM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Nov 15 2014, 10:28 PM)
Why ppl want to keep your contact? Not even buying anything ....  grumble.gif
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got keep then got % chance to buy lo.
no keep ma zero chance lo unsure.gif
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post Nov 16 2014, 03:01 AM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Nov 15 2014, 10:26 PM)
Ok, just received another clarification.... It is in RM, not $.

BTW, what is the longest wax durability that you have experienced?

Mine spray wax 3 weeks, paste wax never check.

I think Autoglym HD Wax is in liquid form, this one I lagi dunno... but checking with the promoter. tongue.gif
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if i stack it with glaze and spray wax topper count or not?
to be fair i very long time don't wash car laugh.gif

however in between i do use UQD a LOT to remove any stains (tar/bug/droppings/obvious watermarks etc)
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post Nov 16 2014, 03:02 AM

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QUOTE(chew3344 @ Nov 15 2014, 10:48 PM)
Hi sifus so i have been trying soft99 meta clean for some time and i realise the car wax have really really bad durability  sweat.gif  before 7 days already the wax all gone  doh.gif it is posibble due to i never clay before wax ?  laugh.gif  anyway any car wax tat is durable can recommend  icon_rolleyes.gif  icon_question.gif
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follow proper steps, wash car properly, claying is recommended, or rather a MUST if you want your wax to last.
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post Nov 16 2014, 03:24 PM

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QUOTE(vx55 @ Nov 16 2014, 01:30 PM)
Haha, yeah I still have.
But wait, let me ask you the same question! Lol
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sure got brows.gif
but i noticed that number isn't linked with whatsapp? you don't use whatsapp or something?
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post Nov 21 2014, 12:07 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 21 2014, 11:09 AM)
Haiya....suddenly somebody ask ma....my Rupes more than (or around) 2 yrs old already.... cool2.gif
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lol i remember having my rupes sitting in the box never open for many months until i start my first major detailing project on the new car XD
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post Dec 1 2014, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(killerfly @ Dec 1 2014, 11:19 AM)
anybody bought anything from this page before, price looks quite competitive

http://www.12v.com.my/store/
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so atas buy autoglym? laugh.gif
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post Dec 2 2014, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(killerfly @ Dec 2 2014, 09:35 AM)
wanted to get the K&N recharger but saw other stuff like the meg's shampoo quite cheap compared to home-fix, etc
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http://www.kaitospeed.com/store/knacc/99-5050

https://forum.lowyat.net/user/kangyoon20

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Sear...ult_type=topics
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post Dec 9 2014, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(roxx @ Dec 8 2014, 10:33 AM)
IMHO rainx nowadas is not performing quit well.. Last Friday we had a DIY session (wash-clay-polish-rainx) and when it was raining last saturday the windscreen looks like no rainX applied.. Its just me ya..
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no issue with rainx for me. cheap and cheerful, easily last more than half a year.
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post Dec 9 2014, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 8 2014, 04:31 PM)
.....leave overnight and buff off next day.....with a damp cloth....
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lol i OCD a bit, if i'm REALLY into it, leave overnight, re apply, and slightly wipe with dry paper towel on the slight haze.

it will still be hazy, i just drive a little slower and my vision isn't that impaired to be able to see properly wink.gif
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post Dec 9 2014, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Dec 8 2014, 04:54 PM)
oh, I have this experience of applying it at night. The whole windscreen blur up with dew. I wiped it off again and again.

So, I should just leave it as it is?
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i do almost all my applications at night too... personally i'd leave it biggrin.gif

however for safety purposes, obviously wipe off hazing until you can see the road properly.
i prefer to wipe dry, however this will be harder to wipe off/deal with the hazing compared to wet as sifu krismas suggested earlier.
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post Dec 9 2014, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(N33d @ Dec 8 2014, 07:23 PM)
I think P2 SC ran their rotary machine thru my car rear lights and it is now swirled heavily. I have tried meg plastx and this product sucks and made thing worse. I have tried on my cd and even with the lightest pressure, the cd swirled and no chance to remove it no matter how long i worked on it. Any other recommendation that works better?
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wouldn't plastx meant for plastics?
i don't think it's meant for CDs?
and have you cleaned your car properly prior to application and were instructions followed carefully?

megs consumer series among the most noob friendly products provided if you follow proper instructions.
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post Dec 9 2014, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(boyslikeboys @ Dec 8 2014, 07:10 PM)
1 silver car- 5 year old

1 black car- less than 3 months old
some of the items that i have on my shopping cart..
1. Sonax (230241) Wheel Cleaner Plus

2. Liquid Glass LG-100 Ultimate Auto Polish/Finish - 16 oz.

3. Leather Honey Leather Conditioner, the Best Leather Conditioner Since 1968, 8 Oz Bottle.

4. Meguiar's G17216 Ultimate Compound - 15.2 oz.

5. Meguiar's G19216 Ultimate Polish - 16 oz

6. Nu Finish Liquid Car Polish

7. Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax - 15.2 oz
Which are some of the best for mirror like deep rich finishing for a black car???
Also i am considering to import scotchgard paint protection film by 3M. I cant stand the daily scratch and flying rocks on the new black car.. any comments on the product? it is quite rare here in malaysia? those that i found are mad in price! probably gonna diy myself..

and for coating it seems like quite popular among the discussion here.. is it necessary?? would coating be destroyed by wax n polish n etc?
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google/search this thread/previous version for more information on coating, as well as basic steps on car maintenance.
coating won't be destroyed by wax, however with polishing, you would most likely shave off layers of the coating (or clear coat if there's not coating) and eventually the coating will be too thin to matter at all, or without coating, very thin/gone clear coat that you may need to perform a respray.
This is however very unlikely if you're using mild polishes and most importantly follow proper steps/instructions.

i drive a black car too and i can tell you that stone chips/flying rocks are inevitable, especially when i am a speed junkie that goes well over 200kph easily when the highways are free.
if you're that afraid, consider just trying out the paint protection film. good luck in DIY'ing the film, as i believe they need to have a proper environment for the film to be able to properly wrap to the car (as well as prior paint cleaning/correction so you don't seal in any imperfections.)
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as for individual products:
1) awesome stuff if it's the xtreme series with neon lime color and turns red/dark red/purple ish upon taking effect.
the latest formulation isn't as strong i'd reckon.

2) no idea.
3) no idea.
4) no idea, i used megs professional series M101

5) does as advertised, i use this after M101 (or megs ultimate compound)

6) no idea.

7) good shine, good beads, ease of application, decent pricing. a little bad on the durability, but this is great as a topper as it's a no brainer to apply. Would not recommend standalone application.
i would recommend getting another "base wax" such as the ultimate paste wax (or liquid if you're planning to have a machine), and have Sonax Brilliant shine detailer (Sonax BSD for short as it's called here) as a topper instead.
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post Dec 9 2014, 04:20 PM

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krismas Sifu,
Last time we talked about how UQD having minor solvent, i believe that's for ease of removing stains/dirt etc right? however the drawback is that it may portentially eat away existing LSP.

what other QD products would you recommend that cleans as good, if not better than UQD without the solvent? dodo juice red mist?

I'm also quite fond of the minor LSP that UQD offers, what other products would have it and still fulfill it's main objective of cleaning?
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post Dec 9 2014, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(N33d @ Dec 9 2014, 04:51 PM)
It is meant for clear plastic and for CD, the plastic part is one of kind of a clear plastic. I even experimented on clear CD case and it created a lot of micro marring even with the lightest pressure and polished until it become almost clear. I saw quite a number of people encounter Plastx micro marring problem too.

I have clean those thing by wash ->clay ->wash -> then plastx for the rear light. no help at all..
i knew meg consumer line is noob friendly, that's why i bought almost all of the consumer line products and I have no problem eliminate those micro swirls by UC and UP using hand alone but not this plastx.

I saw people said to use elbow grease, does that mean that i need to put more pressure to use Plastx? asking because even the lightest pressure already marred the surface, not dare to push further. Maybe someone have experienced with plastx could share here?
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never used plastx so i couldn't comment further.

if UC/UP is ok with you, consider just sticking with those smile.gif
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post Dec 10 2014, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 10 2014, 02:53 PM)
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Sorry for the late reply.

Haven't tried (nor heard of) any other quick detailer that can clean as good or better than UQD/M135 other than DDJ Red Mist (original version....not the Tropical version). And talking about solvent, DDJ RM is FLAMABLE!!!

Anyway, if you're looking for something that's a good cleaner (like UQD), you can't really expect it not to have any effect on existing LSP (unless the LSP is a coating)...especially in our kind of dirty environment. I'd rather let the QD remove the contaminated layer of LSP rather than sealing the dirt between it.....
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damn really? you tried burning that thing? lol

I've heard about some difficulty on original red mist in our weather (which is why they came out the tropical version anyways) so confidence level isn't high for the DDJ RM.

but yeah, that's what i feared actually.
hence why i seek you (and others, if any more input) on good QD's, and UQD/M135 (probably will be getting a gallon of this i guess) seems like the lesser of evils because i do a LOT of cleaning considering my speed (rock/bug/bird or whatever flying thing droppings) cravings.
>200kph from Singapore to like Petronas Air Keroh RSA North bound, my entire front windscreen/bonnet/bumper are etched with f*** ton of droppings, bugs, shattered rocks, some minor tar as well... and they are etched so deep that EVEN UQD had some trouble to clean them off (i assume it's the intense speed/wind pressure pressing them contaminants further into the LSP/paint.

another idea is that, if UQD can make up for the minor loss of LSP with it's own included minor LSP (as some people also used UQD as UQW before, lol), i think it isn't so bad. It's what i've practiced for many years and just butt itchy to try out something else.
But if it is what works, i guess don't need to fix what isn't broken. nod.gif

much thanks sifu for the reassurance notworthy.gif
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post Dec 10 2014, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Dec 10 2014, 03:47 PM)
Hmmm... I am confused. I thought all QD just clean, that's why I do some spray wax most of the time.

I have a few different QD. Have anyone tried Mothers's Showtime?
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no exp with mother's.

but in case you're not familiar with megs UQD, it has minor LSP too in which if you can recall from previous posts/thread versions, there are people who used UQD as a WOWO after wash to speed up drying due to it's hydrophobic lsp properties (similar to UQW, except UQW is the more "proper method", and cheaper AFAIK)

it does however has a minor drawback of having solvent (which is why it cleans so f***ing good), which does eat into the LSP eventually.

to put it simply, UQD is like among the best "AIO" QD that does it's purpose of cleaning well, and then some added LSP. (to make up for it's solvent i guess)

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