if you wash car with just water.. GG ur clearcoat.. it will be full of swirlsss

Aside from product itself, surfare preparation and regular of maintenance have direct impact to your product durability. Quik Wax is meant to be ease of use - easier in application - shorter time and faster.

Are you staying condos or landed ? How do your rate your 'seriousness' and passion level of car detailing or you just want those regular wash follow by some polish or wax....what is your budget you willing to spend overall ?
Where did you heard of this theory ?
its a company is big enough and have their own r&d or factory, they will control their product formula...but most of the time they outsource to 3rd party to do it...if you kiasu wanted to get the best and cheapest pricce, my advice is start with Apliexpress first...and EXPERIENCE it first....than maybe get ONE single piece from branded..and compare...still there is possible both item coming from the same source just different grading product...your call, your take... 

Go for this. Free shipping too.

http://www.lazada.com.my/magic101-value-pack-1403763.html

Also add in some microfiber towel if u want else use the softest towel you have to dry your car (risk is you may scratch your car paintwork/clearcoat)

Get a couple of sponges from Mr Diy. About RM5 for 2 big sponges and 4 small ones.

So far I've only spent around RM70 and my black car looks much better than before. Shiny lol.. Using RM15 wax.

MEZX brand or something. Got it from Aeon. 20% discount.

RM2X is kinda cheap also and a good opportunity for me to try their products. So far, their Tyre Shine product is doing good !

Haven't tried the other Magic 101 products. Just received it yesterday lol. On a side note, I got 2 microfiber towels at only RM15 each! (try to use microfiber as it helps reduce water streaks)

Yes wax using MEZX. The cheapest at AEON for the volume. Shampoo using Turtle Wax Wash and Wax. Recommended to get it at Ace Hardware if you want this model, get the 2L one, only a few ringgit more than the 1L one. Damn regretted. You could also try other car shampoo brands (like the magic 101 set).

Actually if your car is full of scratches and all, you should Polish it. If still in good condition, the paintwork and all, waxing is good enough. Wax after washing and drying your car. Try not to get those quick spray wax as it's not meant to be standalone wax and they don't last. Get those paste or liquid wax (hint: Magic 101) as your primary wax (probably monthly application) and you can get quick wax as a secondary layer (probably weekly application).

Waxing is just adding a layer of "oil" like substance on your car. I don't know how incorrect application will do any harm lol. Just watch some videos on how to apply.

Other products to consider, rain repellent, tyre cleaner, tyre shine (makes your tyres look black and slick), dashboard cleaner/protector, leather protector, microfiber towels, tons of sponges...

Honestly, no brained to try the Magic 101 set. You get to try 5 products at only RM2X with free shipping! You can never find such a deal anywhere else.

same advise i offered on the other thread:
if want super cheap but reputable product, i would highly suggest local osren, or turtle wax if you want USA
those rm20+ turtle wax hard shell paste wax is still one of the best basic wax around, albeit a bitch to buff, and a night mare if they get on to plastic trims
zip wax is still the go to cheapskate wash and wax shampoo i use, at rm20+ for almost 2 liter, and i only get them during promotion (where they sometimes bundle another small bottle 1 liter along for free lol), and you only use a few cap fulls during a wash... fuck i still got like 2 bottles (impulse buy lol!) still wrapped in sealed plastic while my first bottle i bought N years ago still havent finish.

hows that for cheap huh?

turtle wax = brand
wash and wax = product
hard shell paste wax = product

wash and wax = car shampoo + minor wax that can last between 1-2 weeks +
hardshell paste wax, easily 1-2 months, and you get the traditional buttery wax feel.
it is literally a traditional wax lol

thread= inspira thread.

yes i am still "using" ULW/BSD combo.
i actually have added dodo juice into the layer as well as per my 2015 mega detailing endeavour.
the gloss and shine / wax effect/water bead/sheet etc is just... phenomenal.

would be even better if there is legendary WAXCO in the picture    

Try find this at tesco

Most big tesco/Giant have this

Car Shampoo

Sonax is a Car Care from German, really good stuff

The proper steps are to wash, clay, polish, wax(or sealant or any other lsp). Some products are 2 in1 which will polish-wax for example.
http://www.wikihow.com/Do-External-Car-Detailing-Properly

Waxing improperly won't damage the paint unless the applicator is dirty and you grind some dirt into the clearcoat and create some swirls/scratches.

If you can't park/clean under shade, you might want to check that your car care products work well even in direct sunlight and your car's will be warm/hot while you are polishing/waxing.

Even cheap products like TW work well if you have the time to clean/wax your car every week or every other week.

if bumper is painted like the rest of the body can apply wax and compound/ polish like normal 

Waxes are applied on painted surface  plastic trims/ rubber/ grill uses different products   
General procedure is wash-> clay -> paint correction (optional ) -> LSP (wax)
Usually for me i apply wax in circular motion to ensure better coverage and prevent over apply 
After you apply your wax you will see it became a hazy layer, you can do the swipe test ( use your finger swipe the hazy layer if it shows clear paint without any streaking or smearing means you can buff it off already), then wipe off using a clean MF towel 
I am still learning as well 

here's more details if you are interested 
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showt...-The-Swipe-Test

Happy new year everyone!

Just got myself (for my SO actually) a new car.

Is it enough if i just wax it without polishing? Will it remove the original protective layer?

Hi sifus, do you all use cloth or sponge to wash your cars? What type of cloth? And can you recommend me a  cloth to wipe dry my car. Thanks