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MyWifeCar	Oct 27 2014, 10:03 AM Return to original view \| Post #21
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(N33d @ Oct 25 2014, 07:07 PM) wont it mess up the wiper rubber? heard a lot of horror story of rainx I never use rain-X, because too many of them and I don't know which one is the real thing..... So I bought TW Rain Repellent: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oi...-rain-repellant But I guess I applied it wrongly, hence can't really see the effect. Before i get it right, I was intro into glass coating... Been used it since, it lasted 8 months on CarPro FlyBy 40. Now testing GTechnique G1 on 3 cars and still waiting for my 22PLE windscreen coating. All these rain repellent helps you greatly on your vision during heavy downpour, my suggestion is all drivers should have this to help them during raining days. ...especially recently with the Jabatan Kaji Cuaca predicted strong wind and heavy rains in Pen Msia.
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MyWifeCar	Oct 27 2014, 12:29 PM Return to original view \| Post #22
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(g88 @ Oct 27 2014, 10:36 AM) 2 years of G1 still going very strong. Does it come with anything like enhancer? Like for Carpro, they would recommend 'Reload'. The 8 month usage of FlyBy 40, I didn't apply any 'Reload'. But it starts to deteriorate after 6 months... On the 8th month, I try to apply liquid wax on my screen with Rupes. Only then I noticed the coating is gone.... Anyway, what is your experience with G1? I have tried both, the effect is only more apparent after 70~80km/j. But there was this one time that I can see the water flowing off at 45km/j. Currently still observing the G1 after 3 months, and now the weather is the best to test all those rain repellent liquid. This post has been edited by MyWifeCar: Oct 27 2014, 12:30 PM
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MyWifeCar	Oct 27 2014, 05:49 PM Return to original view \| Post #23
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(g88 @ Oct 27 2014, 01:58 PM) I don't think it got topper. So far i found its good. Water sheeting would start around 50-60km/h i use the wax buff towel as a 'topper' so to me its just beat all the time... if not it will sheeting gila since paintwork is sheeting so well... Why you need so particular of water sheeting at what speed ? To me as long it sheet and bead well mean coating is still there... Actually the speed is just a bench mark for me to start paying attention, the side of the windscreen is always sheeting, just that I need it to be in the center to help my vision when driving. 2 years is a very impressive result. ...I think my skill no OCD level yet. Paint coat and windscreen coat always minus that little bit of durability.
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MyWifeCar	Oct 28 2014, 04:40 PM Return to original view \| Post #24
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Oct 28 2014, 04:14 PM) in case anyone is still baffled why brake dust is an issue to me: 0CE2LBGR6uE Headlamp = Projector with HID?
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MyWifeCar	Nov 7 2014, 02:32 PM Return to original view \| Post #25
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 7 2014, 02:25 PM) my black car already developing water spots (lol rainy season) my last wash i already posted here, and since then never wash. Lazy butt like you should be banned from posting in Detailing related post. I just applied Polymer Net shield to a car, in the morning.
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MyWifeCar	Nov 14 2014, 04:20 PM Return to original view \| Post #26
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	Comment please, if this what wax is able to achieve?
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MyWifeCar	Nov 14 2014, 11:09 PM Return to original view \| Post #27
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	I was being offered Autoglym HD Wax: retailing $375($375x3.3=RM1100), promo now 15%, $318(318x3.3=RM954.00) Was told the beading is able to be the same as what I have posted, but no information on durability. hmmmm..... This post has been edited by MyWifeCar: Nov 14 2014, 11:11 PM
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MyWifeCar	Nov 15 2014, 10:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #28
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Nov 15 2014, 06:53 AM) Hey, even local off the shelf retail price is cheaper. And one of the kakis is selling his HD Wax + HD Cleanser for RM450 only....that is if you're interested la. But, honestly for me, either way at those price I'd rather go with DDJ Supernatural.... 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.
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MyWifeCar	Nov 15 2014, 10:28 PM Return to original view \| Post #29
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 15 2014, 10:57 AM) oh you a? still got my contact? lol Why ppl want to keep your contact? Not even buying anything ....
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MyWifeCar	Nov 16 2014, 02:51 PM Return to original view \| Post #30
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(vx55 @ Nov 16 2014, 01:47 PM) The Autoglym Wax is in paste form, the cleanser for it is in liquid form. Collinite 476/885 lasts pretty long for me, a layer of it should be able to last at least 2-3 months in the Klang Valley. Btw, HD Wax can be quite durable too (slightly less than Collinite) but has a wetter and sharper look to it. Both waxes will bead water well Mr. W, you are here. Thanks for the input, the promoter couldn't tell me of the durability. But to be honest, for that price, wouldn't a semi-permanent coating a clear better option? The durability definitely outlast, isn't it?
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MyWifeCar	Nov 19 2014, 10:02 PM Return to original view \| Post #31
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(roxx @ Nov 19 2014, 07:41 PM) Wahh master straight go for rupes.. On soft paint I was so shocked to see the hologram created. So I look whether I did not flatten the foam pad but I did and still hologram appear. Changed pad also hologram. Then I go I used Rupes, also got hologram. I think what you should check is the pad and liquid combination. For me, my pad and liquid combination not that good. In the end, I do another round of compound and polish.
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MyWifeCar	Nov 26 2014, 07:52 AM Return to original view \| Post #32
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(kinkeet @ Nov 26 2014, 01:51 AM) today when raining, i notice that my windshield is not clean after my wiper wipe continuously, there's a long spot of tree sap markings on it i guess it's the tree sap drop on my windshield a few months ago, i must have turn on the wiper and all of it spread into a larger spot on the windshield although u cant notice it when the windshield is dry and seem to be clean, but it's very obvious when it's wet, how can i get rid of the long markings after for so long time...? What do you have to clean your car?
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MyWifeCar	Dec 5 2014, 02:46 PM Return to original view \| Post #33
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(MyWifeCar @ Nov 14 2014, 04:20 PM) Comment please, if this what wax is able to achieve? Actually this is Sonax Polymer Netshield in the morning. But sharing video on Iron gloss. 1 week old dirty car. (Sorry, ter-shoot the video on MMS mode) pCv2dZ81XMw
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MyWifeCar	Dec 8 2014, 03:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #34
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(roxx @ Dec 8 2014, 10:33 AM) You're looking for DIY or window coating shop? 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.. wash-clay-polish-rainx I think should be wash-clay-polish-clean-Apply IPA-rain X. Also is your polish meant for windscreen/glass?
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MyWifeCar	Dec 8 2014, 04:54 PM Return to original view \| Post #35
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 8 2014, 04:31 PM) .....leave overnight and buff off next day.....with a damp cloth.... 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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MyWifeCar	Dec 8 2014, 10:45 PM Return to original view \| Post #36
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(roxx @ Dec 8 2014, 08:39 PM) Yes master.. After polished windscreen being cleaned and wipe down before apply rainX.. Am using glass polishing pad and Osren windscreen polish quartz something forgot name ady.. Then maybe like 1 bro said, your screen is not clean enough. I have tried other water repellent products, I didn't even polish it and yet it can repel water nicely. Maybe you can try krismas's suggested method of letting it on over-night.
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MyWifeCar	Dec 10 2014, 03:47 PM Return to original view \| Post #37
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Dec 10 2014, 03:27 PM) 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. much thanks sifu for the reassurance 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? http://www.mothers.com/02_products/08224.html
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MyWifeCar	Dec 10 2014, 05:20 PM Return to original view \| Post #38
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	The M135, do we need to dilute it first??
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MyWifeCar	Mar 10 2015, 11:09 PM Return to original view \| Post #39
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(zgerm @ Mar 10 2015, 09:16 PM) Hi guys, I just did coating and nowadays heavy raining everyday and I wash my car once a week, but last time I wash my car with normal shampoo also cannot remove the stubborn stain, the stain can only remove when I using my finger to rub it off, like the photo below, how to remove it? my car is white. Sorry, your car is white??? The roof looks like brown. Anyway, this is water mark. If it can be rubbed off, then still not severe. I think water mark remover should be able to help, but that depend on what paint coat that you applied.
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MyWifeCar	Mar 18 2015, 08:18 PM Return to original view \| Post #40
★ Car Soundproofing DIY~ Senior Member 591 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ::Giant:: Bandar Puteri	QUOTE(Reckoning @ Mar 18 2015, 02:59 PM) Ok thanks sir! im trying to buy optimum power clean from lowyat first. if nothing i go for the sonax and meguiars. thanks Be careful with OPC usage, it is very strong that it might stain your panel. Suggest is to spray onto a cloth and wipe, instead of onto the panel directly.
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