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

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LazyJin
post Aug 29 2014, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(jedi_dc @ Aug 29 2014, 06:44 PM)
Guys, may I know what do u use to clean interior windows that has 'greasy film' ?

Saw this 'ArmorAll glass cleaner for 16 ringgit, worth the buy? Or should I invest more in Meguiars glass cleaner?

Oh, my windows are tinted if that makes a difference ( tint vs glass surface)

Also, any idea how much Meguiars MPC is? Or any alternative? Saw someone on youtube swear by it, spray on, scrub off easily for tires biggrin.gif
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Meguiars D101 All Purpose Cleaner 1Gal is RM121 from Hypercoat Malaysia. Alternatives would be like Optimum Power Cleaner, Duragloss #401, Osren Multi Cleaner 4L (RM40 btw).

For tinted glass, it is recommended that you use an ammonia-free glass cleaner. Most over the counter automotive glass cleaners are ammonia-free but pricey in Malaysia. Ace Hardware sells a variety in the glass cleaner section. Osren's Glass Cleaner is RM38 for 4L. Meguiars Detailers Line D120 Glass Cleaner Concentrate is RM168. Happy Shopping !!
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post Aug 30 2014, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(calvin @ Aug 30 2014, 12:12 PM)
would like to ask.. what's the difference between Meg's QDetailer and QWax application ? both looks the same from the product description, although i feel that QD has more cleaning properties and QW has more protection properties..

so by right one should wash the car and apply QD first then QW ?
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Right on the functions and steps of the 2 products. But after a wash, you'd probably only need Quik Detailer for some spots that you missed during wash.

QUOTE(d_scientist @ Aug 30 2014, 12:47 PM)
thanks ninja bro... I'm going thru some pages in auto geek and saw permanon coating that i can DIY. any idea where i can find some? Maybe in penang.. .or maybe even other product! thanks
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Try Permanon Malaysia. Or Queensbay Mall Ace Hardware perhaps?

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LazyJin
post Aug 30 2014, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(d_scientist @ Aug 30 2014, 06:06 PM)
bro, u from penang too? can u pls kindly share the type of products u use here in penang and where to get it?

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From KL.

Like bro efaceninja mentioned, Aeon is having 20% off Meguiars. I think there's one in Penang. In fact, might be in Queensbay Mall. And while you're there, why not check out Ace Hardware?

If you're on a real tight budget and don't mind researching, go through the Automotive Garage in these forums, loads of members selling care care products.
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post Sep 3 2014, 12:09 AM

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QUOTE(nVidiaFX @ Sep 2 2014, 11:44 PM)
I read that apc+ is stronger than apc but doesn't have much foam. Any examples what component suitable for apc and apc+? Also to spray on the wheel wheels I can do it using a bottle nozzle? As I don't have a lance gun or so sad.gif

Also hypercoat only sell them in bulk?
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Checked a couple of months ago with Hypercoat Malaysia and they never brought in the APC Plus. Also, it is now only available in 5 gal or 55 gal sizes in the US, they discontinued the 1 gal size.

Either APC or APC+ are safe on wheel wells. I use a small bucket with diluted APC and my wheel brushes for wheels and wheel wells. You can use it with a sprayer as well.

However, a degreaser may be more effective at cleaning wheel wells.
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post Sep 24 2014, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Sep 23 2014, 07:28 PM)
to be honest i think most, if not all of us are very open here.
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+1 If we're brand specific we'd only go to Optimum Forums, Meguiars Forums, etc...

People start with Turtle Wax / Meguiars / etc because it's readily available over the counter in Malaysia, incl myself. I'm sure lots of forum sleepers or newbies like me come to these forums and learn the products and techniques from all you folks - professionals and weekend warriors alike.

So keep the feedback and advice flowing thumbup.gif

QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Sep 23 2014, 07:40 PM)
i'm just lazy la, lazy is not good sweat.gif
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At least it's not your name whistling.gif

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post Sep 28 2014, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Sep 28 2014, 07:22 AM)
Some of us mostly just drop by their HQ cuz, if lucky enough, can still get a little discount (and some times freebies) even if it's not officially on sale. Haven't gone in shopping mall for a while now, but i used to see them in Giant, Parksons and  ACE....not sure if these places still carries them.
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Ace Hardware definitely sells the Sonax Gloss Shampoo. Didn't notice BSD.
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post Oct 7 2014, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(shaniandras2787 @ Oct 7 2014, 10:35 AM)
I did some research on this shi- hole but nothing came up much. There are some reviews on them that were good and they had a branch. Further, they didn't charge cheap so based on all these, i came to a simple conclusion that they were of "ok" quality.

It was a basic polish and wax procedure and not something complicated like "4-layer" or stuffs like that. I didn't know they would fugged that up =(
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Some pictures perhaps?
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post Jan 2 2015, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(kalvinkhoo @ Jan 2 2015, 01:49 AM)
Wahh... Kris macam you pun nampak...  flex.gif
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Yea, number plate is off as well.
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post Jan 2 2015, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(KrisMas @ Sep 23 2014, 11:46 AM)
That's a very subjective and difficult question to answer......... sweat.gif  sweat.gif

Just put it this way la...if properly maintained, all these coatings can easily go through the 1 year mark. I have the 22ple VX1 Pro on my current ride and it's still beading and sheeting cleanly after 2 1/2 years, but the horizontal panel barely scrape through the 2 yrs mark....though I blame that to the crazy haze and dry spell that we had early this year.

But these coatings aren't 'bullet proof' and they're also prone to water marks and wash marring. Although still beading and sheeting water very well, I can see swirls has developed on my car and soon, I'd need to remove the coating and re-apply. So, even if the coating do last very long, they aren't swirl/damage-proof. I'm of the opinion that people like us don't really need to spend money for something that can last 3 years, or 5 years or 'permanent' coatings. It's just an alternative to normal wax/sealant so as to provide a TEMPORARY protection for the paint. To me, the main advantage of these coatings is you don't need to re-apply them as often as normal wax/sealants. The thickness and hardness of the coatings also provide SOME advantage against normal wax/sealant but the main reason is what I've stated before.
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Sorry to bring up an old post, but i'm looking at coatings and found this the most relevant.

I've personally got a coating done by a shop on one of my DDs 6 mths ago, and they didn't remove all the swirls before coating so i'm looking at other shops (eg SWCC, Detailien etc) to do my other car. Honestly no time to DIY so was wondering if any of you have had good experiences (good prep and coating durability) using professional detailers, and pls share (or PM me) your experience.

(P/S: i'm aware most of you DIY, and some of you have businesses, but hope to get some feedback nonetheless)

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