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woodentiger86
post Mar 16 2021, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(StevenL @ Mar 15 2021, 10:02 PM)
4 layers?! How much did this cost you?

Thought I read somewhere you got special permit for stickers? No?
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Haha, I think that comment was directed to the post with the saman - the comments section.

I wish got permit bro, even if got such thing. brows.gif

Anyhow will keep the boot lid sticker since they are targeting the windscreen areas at the moment.

Probably when things die down, might resume sticking again. laugh.gif
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post Mar 16 2021, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(newhouseowner @ Mar 15 2021, 10:50 PM)
Yes it can but make sure the panel is wet and don't spray too much, otherwise you keep fighting with streaking. Hybrid ceramic liquid wax the yellow one is more durable than the blue one hybrid ceramic wax. The blue one no need curing, after applied if raining, the water instantly activated the hybrid ceramic wax. My almost three months as photo taken today downfall. Some beads started to become weaker.
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Still beads really well bro! wub.gif
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post Mar 16 2021, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(newhouseowner @ Mar 15 2021, 10:50 PM)
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Just found from Shopee there's no more stock for blue Hybrid Ceramic Wax, only the green version Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. But youtube there comparison video seems blue version is better
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post Mar 16 2021, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 15 2021, 06:08 PM)
Damn frustrated no roof-shaded area for me to properly work on, these few days evening either heavy shower rain or misty rain...
Finished hand application compound the car after 2 days, just now plan to give a wash and do ceramic coating, but start misty rain again...
woodentiger86 I remember you have Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax right? Can this be use as the after wash drying aid method? Does it need few hours to cure? I anticipate the weather will consistently having evening rain for next few days, so not possible to do ceramic coating as that requires at least 1 day to fully cure.
Also now I see there's Hybrid Ceramic "Liquid" Wax, which is better for longevity?
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Yes, used HCW before. From my experience, no curing time needed. 2 ways to apply - either the wet method or the dry which is the way majority of us tends to do with our products.



Video above was taken when I finished the product so I sprayed it liberally on my engine and sprayed with garden hose. laugh.gif
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post Mar 16 2021, 01:51 PM

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Shocking reliability!
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post Mar 16 2021, 06:48 PM

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Finally got some time to do some proper TLC. Removed all the decals except for the boot lip.

Coated all glass areas except side mirrors with Glaco Roll On

Recoated the tyres with Black Black

Applied Armorall Shield Wax on bonnet and sealed the whole car with Ultimate Fast Finish

And lastly Soft 99 Cloth Barrier on all the seats...

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QUOTE(StevenL @ Mar 16 2021, 01:51 PM)


Shocking reliability!
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Hmm that does seem pretty bad in terms of durability... It still has some sheeting but the beading is more or less gone.
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post Mar 16 2021, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(woodentiger86 @ Mar 16 2021, 06:48 PM)
Finally got some time to do some proper TLC. Removed all the decals except for the boot lip.

Coated all glass areas except side mirrors with Glaco Roll On

Recoated the tyres with Black Black

Applied Armorall Shield Wax on bonnet and sealed the whole car with Ultimate Fast Finish

And lastly Soft 99 Cloth Barrier on all the seats...

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Wah.. big water tank for carwash? Jk jk..

Btw, any recommendation for tar remover?

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post Mar 16 2021, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(sonotme @ Mar 16 2021, 07:08 PM)
Wah.. big water tank for carwash? Jk jk..

Btw, any recommendation for tar remover?
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Hmm not too sure Bro. I don't use tar remover. Haha. Bug spray got if not mistaken to remove those dead bugs on bumper a long time ago
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post Mar 16 2021, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 16 2021, 10:44 AM)
Just found from Shopee there's no more stock for blue Hybrid Ceramic Wax, only the green version Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax. But youtube there comparison video seems blue version is better
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Better is because it is way too easier to apply, it is almost like spray wax. I also like the blue one than yellow. As the result shown in previous post, it lasts almost 3 months. Not too shabby for such a easier application.
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post Mar 17 2021, 01:00 AM

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Just now after evening rain managed to decon wash my car and proceed with ceramic coating. To recap I did Meguiar Ultimate Compound using hand applicator for past 2 days, managed to lift up most water mark and residue, tiring but I'm satisfied.

So when sunset, I brought out white LED battery-powered light to proceed the coating job, to my horror, under the white LED light I'm able to see the round circular light haze of my Ultimate Compound work! During daytime I didn't see it, but it was now visible circular pattern under LED light, omg. So I ignore it and proceed with coating job, luckily applying to coating able to masquerade those circular haze and making the paint looks glossy (black car).

Any idea what is the circular haze? It doesn't seems to be scratches, but sort of like compound residue?
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post Mar 17 2021, 01:06 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 17 2021, 01:00 AM)
Just now after evening rain managed to decon wash my car and proceed with ceramic coating. To recap I did Meguiar Ultimate Compound using hand applicator for past 2 days, managed to lift up most water mark and residue, tiring but I'm satisfied.

So when sunset, I brought out white LED battery-powered light to proceed the coating job, to my horror, under the white LED light I'm able to see the round circular light haze of my Ultimate Compound work! During daytime I didn't see it, but it was now visible circular pattern under LED light, omg. So I ignore it and proceed with coating job, luckily applying to coating able to masquerade those circular haze and making the paint looks glossy (black car).

Any idea what is the circular haze? It doesn't seems to be scratches, but sort of like compound residue?
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https://youtu.be/XPHt1gjPJlk
Jump to 12.40, he says its normal to have some hazing n then u should do polishing..

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post Mar 17 2021, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(StevenL @ Mar 16 2021, 01:51 PM)
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Shocking reliability!
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considering the price, 1 more product to ignore lol
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post Mar 17 2021, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(woodentiger86 @ Mar 16 2021, 06:50 PM)
It still has some sheeting
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naw pretty dead. water sticks lol
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post Mar 17 2021, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 17 2021, 01:00 AM)
So when sunset, I brought out white LED battery-powered light to proceed the coating job, to my horror, under the white LED light I'm able to see the round circular light haze of my Ultimate Compound work! During daytime I didn't see it, but it was now visible circular pattern under LED light, omg. So I ignore it and proceed with coating job, luckily applying to coating able to masquerade those circular haze and making the paint looks glossy (black car).

Any idea what is the circular haze? It doesn't seems to be scratches, but sort of like compound residue?
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basic steps: rough paint/fresh paint from oven or repainting > sanding > compounding > polishing (and maybe glazing)
even sanding you aware that there's lower grit to higher grit sanding right? (not just car application)

light haze/marring etc from compounding.

that's why we advised to use ultimate polish lol
so... you'll have to close an eye as you've sealed in that imperfection lo sweat.gif
if able to mask/masquerade as you said, then good la, either the coating has fillers, and/or the viscosity is thin enough to just fill itself in the imperfections.
(reminds me of my 3M headlight coating process!)
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post Mar 17 2021, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 17 2021, 09:41 AM)
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Ya, years back I did sanding and respray my headlamp, been gone through those steps especially sanding 1000 > 1500 > 2000 grits. Took me a few days just for headlamp job.

Previously all the while I'm using Soft99 Metaclean one step polish only, didn't has this kind of haze issue, so could be Ultimate Compound rougher grit. This time uses Ultimate Compound because I realize my 1 year old coating looks very bad with scratches and water marks, reckon will be harder for Metaclean to lift those up. Ya Meg UC did well job eliminate most of that.

Meanwhile the paint respray shop did terrible job, over sprayed the paint (clear coat because non visible) to my other non-repair car door and one of the headlamp, making the surface so rough I can't lift up using hand applicator.

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post Mar 17 2021, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 17 2021, 09:56 AM)
Ya, years back I did sanding and respray my headlamp, been gone through those steps especially sanding 1000 > 1500 > 2000 grits. Took me a few days just for headlamp job.

Previously all the while I'm using Soft99 Metaclean one step polish only, didn't has this kind of haze issue, so could be Ultimate Compound rougher grit. This time uses Ultimate Compound because I realize my 1 year old coating looks very bad with scratches and water marks, reckon will be harder for Metaclean to lift those up. Ya Meg UC did well job eliminate most of that.
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yes you are correct that UC is indeed rougher grit.

since coating done ady, just maintain it until coating wears off thumbup.gif
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post Mar 17 2021, 02:11 PM

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wow lol
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post Mar 17 2021, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 17 2021, 02:11 PM)

wow lol
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Actually way too much products and too small test area for my liking.

But anyways, it is a good way to test many items at the same time.

That video you shared earlier on the TW Graphene Flex really made me reconsider graphene.

I might want to get the TW Ceramic Wax to apply as my new base coat then maintain with S&S.
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post Mar 17 2021, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(woodentiger86 @ Mar 17 2021, 02:52 PM)
Actually way too much products and too small test area for my liking.

But anyways, it is a good way to test many items at the same time.

That video you shared earlier on the TW Graphene Flex really made me reconsider graphene.

I might want to get the TW Ceramic Wax to apply as my new base coat then maintain with S&S.
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yeah good for us that dont have a free panel like that and so many products/money and time.

the video was from another forumer la... StevenL notworthy.gif

yeah 2 months for their top of the line graphene with such high price tag... very disappointing

 

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