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

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post Jun 29 2015, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Jun 29 2015, 02:08 PM)
http://www.dent.com.my/background.htm

Rm200-300. Contact the vendor for more detail information.
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Nice! will save this.

I have several microscopic dents on my car. Which is annoying.
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post Jun 30 2015, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(KC's @ Jun 29 2015, 10:20 PM)
come come

all are welcome
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What is the investment like? hmm.gif
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post Jul 1 2015, 02:03 AM

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KC's I meant how much do I have to invest to attend this course, thus how is the investment like? Never intended to squabble on the pricing leh, just wanted to know. Hope there is no confusion biggrin.gif

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post Jul 13 2015, 01:09 PM

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QUOTE(@skyhawk@ @ Jul 13 2015, 06:39 AM)
any detailing shop recommended around pj to remove watermarks on windscreen?
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can DIY...hmmm try carpro spotless. Removes hard mineral stains easily.

else if you are looking for home remedy, try vinegar. mixing ratio 1:1.
Use the dishwasher sponge (the green side), scrub. rinse throughly.
make sure it doesn't get to your paintwork.
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post Jul 13 2015, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(tysmiracle @ Jul 13 2015, 02:04 PM)
Carpro spotless where got sell ar? I currently using Brothers Accesories shop sell watermark remover, very good ^^ and cheap, 14 per bottle, I use once before till now, already 1 year plus, still got 3/4 of the bottle dk when can finish
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yours cheaper wei. But carpro spotless can be used on paintwork as well. it's safe for clear coat. So far reviews have been good. getting this next month to try out. But considering to get Da polisher first...got good offer eh...
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3588318
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post Jul 29 2015, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(lynmz @ Jul 29 2015, 12:29 PM)
Hi guys..just looked passed through a couple pages back, and not sure if this is the right section to ask as seems like most, if not all here are doing it by themselves. I would like to wash+polish/wax my car and i intend to send it to a proper shop as i do not have the tools nor products to do it myself.

Any recommended shops in Ampang or Cheras area that any sifus could recommend to me?not looking for premium thousands RM coating services, but a mere simple wax will do.

Seeking for directions and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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DIY is always cheaper, the amount you pay would have gotten you an entire bottle of product which you wouldn't even finish at a go.

I recommend self claying, send to shop for polishing to circumvent your lack of resources and purchase a wax of your own and apply it yourself.

Reason being - waxing may cost you 80-100, and that alone can get you a synthetic wax which could probably last longer than their wax, and you still have remnants for later usage. Not recommended to go for water wax and equivalent, those only last like 1 -2 weeks. pathetic. worst of all, they charge RM 80 near my area. rclxub.gif Why would I or anyone want to pay for Rm 80 for wax that last only weeks? In this case, machine polish is better imo, but i do know of some shops that don't clay before polishing. big nono for me. So self clay, send for polish, self wax.

But if you insist, make sure they include claying...usually many that i do know of, basic package does not include claying. Unless you opt for their coating packages which cost easily 1k+
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post Aug 4 2015, 01:30 AM

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QUOTE(triplerotor @ Aug 3 2015, 11:35 PM)
i want to restore my paint which neglected for 1year plus n protect the wax for atleast 6months. or im i too generous in number? lol
being a white car so i didnt really expect a deep gloss shine just ok2 shine will do. should i opt for carnauba or synthetic?. i stumbled upon turtle wax platinum xtra gloss which acts like a sealant.anyone evdr used it. anyone knows any other reasonable price sealant? sorry i ask too many questions. googling seems to get distorted answer
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synthetic. carnauba 3 weeks kaput. weird cause side doors always last longer than bonnet and boot even with proper preparation.
synthetic last longer, carnauba gives better shine.

turtle wax ice shine lock sealant claims up to 1 year. Never use before but reviews are saying 8 months is achievable. most important is to surface prep prior to applying wax/sealant.
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post Aug 4 2015, 03:18 PM

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QUOTE(triplerotor @ Aug 4 2015, 02:22 PM)
bonnet,roof and boot always exposed more than the door right. even my car the boonet looks dull but the door still have abit shine.
any other reasonably priced sealant on the market? manage to only find turtle wax ice sealant. meguiars one I cant find selling in msia. anyone got lubang?
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https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3588318

carpro hydro lite. spray on and rinse off. Easy peasy. Applying wax is a pain in the arse. Should last around 2 months? Application is convenient.

I just got my reload, can't wait to try that this weekend
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post Aug 6 2015, 02:09 PM

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QUOTE(triplerotor @ Aug 6 2015, 12:19 AM)
I plan to detail my car over the weekend to, but the weather doesnt look too promising this week.
The car-pro sealant lasts about 2months? And that can be topped with other wax right?

After more reading i realize the pad got different type too. Cutting polish etc2 pad.? I bought meguiars pad, yellow color. Can it be use to polish?
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can be topped with another layer of wax.
Frankly i won't la, this application is so easy. Spray on wet car, rinse. finish.
or for better durability,
use damped mf cloth to wipe over,rinse.

for cutting or compounding, yes yellow color meguiars can be used. depending on severity, sometimes you would need red pad for more cutting.


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post Sep 22 2015, 02:21 PM

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What is the difference between masking tape and painter's tape.

Went to the hardware shop and asked for painters tape, he showed me masking tape. He ensured me that painters use this paint to cover the edges.

??? I'm confused.

Can anyone enlighten me on this? TIA
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post Sep 22 2015, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Sep 22 2015, 02:59 PM)
good/expensive painter's tape from 3M will leave minimal to no glue residue.

imagine having to deal with glue residue stuck on your car after you dont your polishing. nightmarish isnt it?
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So there's only 3M quality painter tape? It's pretty hard to source in my opinion

Any other brands or perhaps pointers to obtain this 3m painter's tape?
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post Oct 5 2015, 05:08 PM

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QUOTE(kalvinkhoo @ Oct 3 2015, 01:24 PM)
I use it! LEGIT.... Not sticky even i realize i forget to take out a week at my bumper lights...  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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nice.....thanks!
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post Nov 16 2015, 05:06 PM

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I am curious, since this would be my first time using a rinseless wash. Just placed an order on optimum onr.

What happens if i rinse? It kinda feels cleaner... LOL...
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post Nov 16 2015, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Nov 16 2015, 06:17 PM)
nothing will happen. Just extra effort for you.
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ok thanks! Can't wait to try. Thought it would be a fun multi-purposed product to try..gonna use it as interior detailer, car wash shampoo, clay lube and windscreen washer. hehe
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post Nov 17 2015, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(N33d @ Nov 17 2015, 09:17 AM)
i use meg GC with clay, not working effectively. that detergent dried up easily and glide lesser . some more left many soap residue that made the whole thing looked messy. now i using ONR as clay lube. so far so good.
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QUOTE(g88 @ Nov 17 2015, 09:29 AM)
something wrong with your application method
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I've tried lubing with meg gc shampoo too. feel rough and lack in lubricity. More over, the residue is indeed leaving streak marks.
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post Nov 17 2015, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(stevenng97 @ Nov 17 2015, 11:13 AM)
Guys recently i wan to buy the 3m clay but i heard there are a lot of fake or original about this 3M clay may i know how to identify ? about this brand ?
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get perma glass. it's slightly more valuable than 3m because it comes with quick detailer. and compared to 3m this is slightly less abrasive. Highly recommended. 3m too many fakes. I only use 3m to clay my rims.
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post Nov 17 2015, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 17 2015, 01:31 PM)
I recommend against that, from minor experience and few Sifu sharing same consensus.

consider soft99 laugh.gif
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wah you have to share with me why!
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post Nov 18 2015, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(N33d @ Nov 18 2015, 02:07 PM)
sifu,
thinking of getting a durable spray 'wax' to top over my tank wax 476s. between BSD and OCW, which one is a better product in term of durability and protection.. welcoming other recommendation too.
good then
could not find any ice series in tesco around png
only see them at jusco. some more very limited
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Can you share your experience on your tank wax? It's currently next in line for my purchase. Once i'm done with my current wax.

application by hand, any thoughts?
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post Nov 25 2015, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(frozen7 @ Nov 24 2015, 08:13 PM)
Sifu, where to get grit guard other than from Osren? And what should be the reasonable price for this item?
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got mine from autogeek.com.my for less than Rm 50. That was the pricing back then. I often check autogeek and motormadmalaysia for discounts and promotions.

Taobao only! Way cheaper. It shouldn't make too much of a difference as imho, grit guard is good for grainy particles that would sink below bucket only. Those that floats....hmmm..careful la
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post Dec 1 2015, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Dec 1 2015, 09:07 AM)
Yeah...for the Bosch, I like using the 5" ~ 5.5" pads too. But unfortunately Meguiars doesn't make 5.5" pads. The older version of their Soft Buff pads (W7006, W8006, W9006) are 6.5" and the one in current production the Soft Buff 2.0 pads are 7". If you're looking for 5.5" pads you'd need to look for other brands like Lake Country, Buff and Shine, 3M or Sonax. I kinda like the ones from Sonax cuz the foam are stiffer and more suitable for DA/Orbital machine use. There may be others but these are the ones that I know selling in Malaysia. You can try searching online for them.

The *around* RM500 machine I was talking about is a knock-off of the Ultramate (from Osren) or DAS 6 DA polisher that I had the opportunity to try. It's quite a decent machine (for a knock-off) and good enough for personal (DIY) use. I think somebody here bought it before...maybe the owner could chime in. Ultramate (which is the equivalent of DAS-6 Pro), if I'm not mistaken is selling for close to RM700 at Osren (Please somebody do correct me if I'm wrong cuz I haven't been 'window shopping' for detailing products for a while now).
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+ gst = RM933

Price might have revised since this was so long ago.

If it's within 700 i would have gotten it.


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