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sherman_h
post Jan 18 2017, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(alexander.ch_1992 @ Jan 18 2017, 07:55 AM)
Hi there everyone, I'll be picking up my car this week.  It's a second hand City (used 1 year +).  Can anyone recommend some good car wash/wax/polish workshop? Planning to send it in for a one time fix.

Read a lot of bad reviews on Cars International.

Thanks a lot! =)
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can give this a try
https://www.facebook.com/RegalValet/photos/...1751450/?type=3
akallen
post Jan 19 2017, 02:25 AM

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QUOTE(alexander.ch_1992 @ Jan 18 2017, 07:55 AM)
Hi there everyone, I'll be picking up my car this week.  It's a second hand City (used 1 year +).  Can anyone recommend some good car wash/wax/polish workshop? Planning to send it in for a one time fix.

Read a lot of bad reviews on Cars International.

Thanks a lot! =)
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If you were in Ampang..may I suggest to you to go to J-glaze..
He's been dealing with high end cars.. Not promoting but his workmanship is good.. have a chat with him and see.. his name is Vincent.. it's best you go there and talk to him regarding about packages
JML
post Jan 19 2017, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(N33d @ Jan 18 2017, 02:39 PM)
i used to be fancy about those rain repellent thingy
now i just clay and clean my windscreen with alcohol/APC once a while and top up with spray wax .. tada same thing
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second that. my 6 yrs old car use by wifey was neglected, wind screen was full of water mark & wiper also not working properly already.
claybar my wind screen (use a good branded claybar instead of those cheap 3M), bought new wiper, after car wash apply Meguiar's spray wax.. tada.. like a new wind screen. i'm a happy man because wife also happy now.. biggrin.gif

btw, is it ok to use Meguiar's ultimate wash & wax or gold class on wind screen? will harm wiper rubber? (didn't know soap is no good to wiper...)
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post Jan 19 2017, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(alexander.ch_1992 @ Jan 18 2017, 07:55 AM)
Hi there everyone, I'll be picking up my car this week.  It's a second hand City (used 1 year +).  Can anyone recommend some good car wash/wax/polish workshop? Planning to send it in for a one time fix.

Read a lot of bad reviews on Cars International.

Thanks a lot! =)
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good car detail shop don't charge cheap, cheap car detail shop dont produce good result..
i end up spending few hundred bucks to buy car detail product and DIY.. reading up here n there and asking the sifus here.
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post Jan 19 2017, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(alexander.ch_1992 @ Jan 18 2017, 07:55 AM)
Hi there everyone, I'll be picking up my car this week.  It's a second hand City (used 1 year +).  Can anyone recommend some good car wash/wax/polish workshop? Planning to send it in for a one time fix.

Read a lot of bad reviews on Cars International.

Thanks a lot! =)
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My brother's City which i detailed last month : Crystal Black CIty
toonny
post Jan 19 2017, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 19 2017, 10:53 PM)
My brother's City which i detailed last month : Crystal Black CIty
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Awesome bro. How long does it took you to complete the restoration? In hrs..
slk
post Jan 20 2017, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(toonny @ Jan 19 2017, 11:50 PM)
Awesome bro. How long does it took you to complete the restoration? In hrs..
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tq2. erm 6-ish hours a day? it was raining during the evening so i had to stop working
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post Jan 20 2017, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 20 2017, 07:36 AM)
tq2. erm 6-ish hours a day? it was raining during the evening so i had to stop working
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Awesome yo, just awesome rclxms.gif rclxms.gif . Makes me wanna swap colors now
dwRK
post Jan 20 2017, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 18 2017, 09:15 PM)
I'm using Osren's windscreen coating. no issues smile.gif

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Bro...link not working...thanks...

Blackie always very fulfilling to detail :claps: thumbup.gif but always headache to maintain laugh.gif

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Sawamura
post Jan 20 2017, 12:03 PM

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Just got myself a MJJC foam lance.

Quick question.. rinse before you foam or straight foam without rinse

My findings over the internet have so many different answers and thoughts
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post Jan 20 2017, 12:28 PM

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QUOTE(Sawamura @ Jan 20 2017, 12:03 PM)
Just got myself a MJJC foam lance.

Quick question.. rinse before you foam or straight foam without rinse

My findings over the internet have so many different answers and thoughts
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I usually foam then rinse if it is dirty,
If I want extra lubrication I rinse then foam,
If it is super dirty I foam, rinse, and re foam for extra lubrication.

But usually I just rinse and wash without foaming.
Barely use my foamer now.
dwRK
post Jan 20 2017, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(Sawamura @ Jan 20 2017, 12:03 PM)
Just got myself a MJJC foam lance.

Quick question.. rinse before you foam or straight foam without rinse

My findings over the internet have so many different answers and thoughts
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Logically, jet first then foam... Less dirt...less work for the foam...
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post Jan 20 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jan 20 2017, 09:09 AM)
Bro...link not working...thanks...

Blackie always very fulfilling to detail :claps: thumbup.gif but always headache to maintain laugh.gif
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err try this link : https://youtu.be/2KZx65RA3kE
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post Jan 20 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jan 20 2017, 09:09 AM)
Bro...link not working...thanks...

Blackie always very fulfilling to detail :claps: thumbup.gif but always headache to maintain laugh.gif
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err try this link : https://youtu.be/2KZx65RA3kE
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post Jan 20 2017, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Jan 20 2017, 02:00 PM)
Logically, jet first then foam... Less dirt...less work for the foam...
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best is

1. foam
2. rinse with PW
3. foam
4. wash with 2BM
5. rinse with PW
6. flood rinse with open hose ( check below photo)
7. wipe/tap dry + drying aid

flood rinse :
user posted image
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post Jan 20 2017, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 20 2017, 02:20 PM)
err try this link : https://youtu.be/2KZx65RA3kE
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Just reapplied my Osren windscreen coating yesterday. Previous layer lasted for about 1 year.
Enjoying the hydrophobicity of new coat now biggrin.gif
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post Jan 20 2017, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 20 2017, 02:24 PM)
best is

1. foam
2. rinse with PW
3. foam
4. wash with 2BM
5. rinse with PW
6. flood rinse with open hose ( check below photo)
7. wipe/tap dry + drying aid

flood rinse :
user posted image
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So...don't jet it down to reduce high pressure & velocity water from using the dirt to cause damage...i can buy that... thumbup.gif

Obviously I don't use water jet... smile.gif

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jan 20 2017, 02:59 PM
Sawamura
post Jan 20 2017, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(slk @ Jan 20 2017, 02:24 PM)
best is

1. foam
2. rinse with PW
3. foam
4. wash with 2BM
5. rinse with PW
6. flood rinse with open hose ( check below photo)
7. wipe/tap dry + drying aid

flood rinse :
user posted image
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After 2nd time foam, do you still require 2 bucket method?

2 bucket method is 1 rinse, and 1 soap.. so by having it foam (again), shouldnt that be enough to put away the soap bucket? I.e only 1 bucket to rinse the mitt

I never hose rinse before this.. i will try.

This post has been edited by Sawamura: Jan 20 2017, 03:40 PM
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post Jan 20 2017, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(Sawamura @ Jan 20 2017, 03:39 PM)
After 2nd time foam, do you still require 2 bucket method?

2 bucket method is 1 rinse, and 1 soap.. so by having it foam (again), shouldnt that be enough to put away the soap bucket? I.e only 1 bucket to rinse the mitt

I never hose rinse before this.. i will try.
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Think regardless of situation 2 bucket method is probably the safest wash method currently known. There are some grime and dirt that foam and pressure washer may have missed, especially under the side doors and bumpers. Better safe than sorry.

Flood rinse as shown by slk is meant to help ease the burden of drying the car. Often when u final rinse with spray water it creates alot of droplets to wipe dry, hence requiring to often squeeze out water from your drying cloth before continue. With flood rinsing, water drags water out of the surface, making less leftover water after final rinse. This method allows me personally to use a medium size drying towel to dry the entire car exterior without the need to waste time and energy squeezing the towel.
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post Jan 20 2017, 04:05 PM

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QUOTE(windskill @ Jan 20 2017, 02:33 PM)
Just reapplied my Osren windscreen coating yesterday. Previous layer lasted for about 1 year.
Enjoying the hydrophobicity of new coat now  biggrin.gif
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wow so keng can last 1 year thumbup.gif . I thought durability is around 3/4 months only

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