Spot on! Just to add on for point 7, don't dry under the sun because similar to point 2, heat from the sun will also 'melt' the fibers of the cloth causing them to have a hard time absorbing liquid afterwards.

Yeah. I don't dare dry any detailing towels outside, always indoors. On the other hand I have the problem that I sometimes I forget my towels still soaking in buckets and left them overnight for a bit longer than intended. Haha

I feel Osren's Luminous series are generally not bang for buck products. You pay a premium for convenience of it being ready to use, probably targeted at the average consumers rather than enthusiasts. Their litre packaging products (those 1 or 4 litre packs) offer better value.

Plus, Osren HCS can dilute 1:4 for subsequent top up maintenance spray

Hard to tell , maybe both?   

I did the survey too when I first got HCW and I had very lousy results at first when I followed the steps - probably one element missing from it plus the Meg's UK Youtube videos was that I didn't have a pressure washer to really blast the product into the paintwork.

Even to the extent went to Meg's Forums or Autogeek to see more clarification on the wet application. Actually it works better if it's applied first time in the dry [for me la].

Have fun with your new detailing toys!

Hi guys.. really don't understand most of the items you guys mentioned.. sorry have to ask for simple solution..

My car is black colour, I've started washing my car recently, always use Meguairs wash and wax yellow color. I need to wax the car myself now, it has lost its shine and have some watermark..

Plan to buy waterwax spray and wipe.. can? Any recommendations guys? Heard of Soft99 but worry it's hard to buff off.. had nightmare last time I bought cheap wax spoilt my old car..
Please guys.. I need a simple solution to start first, slowly explore more..

Maybe hit it with APC or clay?

Edit : Previously I successfully removed paint overspray with clay bar. Not sure what kind paint tho.

I see.. Last time I used PG claybar. Mid strength one if i remember correctly. With ONR as lubrication. The same area need to clay multiple passes to fully clean it, but still it did the trick in my case.

If clay cannot, try cleaner wax/AIO polish. Last resolution will be compound cream.

what AIO you used?

Yes, the B22 has that zoom function and so I usually zoom it out to make the light as diffused as possible. I also have to hold the light as high as possible for some "stubborn" colours.

Focused lighting will blind you (literally) away from the imperfections.

Any LED torchlight would do, seriously. For me, it's how you use it. You can get a Scangrip Sunmatch and still be a total noob. 

Just pick any decent ones you can find. And practice with the angles. Trust me, you will master it. Took some time for me to properly use my lights too.

Specs wise, I would prefer something with a high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) and slightly warmer temperatures to achieve better colour renditions.

So I would personally recommend the B22. Nitecore has some decent inspection lights as well, which I plan to get soon.

And if you want free lighting, the sun or your TNB lamp posts. 

I did the survey too when I first got HCW and I had very lousy results at first when I followed the steps - probably one element missing from it plus the Meg's UK Youtube videos was that I didn't have a pressure washer to really blast the product into the paintwork.

Even to the extent went to Meg's Forums or Autogeek to see more clarification on the wet application. Actually it works better if it's applied first time in the dry [for me la].

Have fun with your new detailing toys!

Yea glad to hear.

Trial and error. I followed instructions on the wet application but somehow couldn't get the desired results.

How's the water beading holding up so far? Been raining almost daily lately too.

Just did a quick DIY on a small area [too small in the end] during my lunch break:

Taped off a rather small area on the bonnet to test. Used both Ultimate Compound [MUC] and finished off with Ultimate Polish [MUP].

- Can't really see the swirls in the pics actually




- Trying to show the area with swirls but somehow the pics doesn't show + cloudy skies so I guess the lighting conditions weren't ideal


- After one pass of MUC


I didn't take the end result after removing the tape cos I seriously couldn't see if the swirls were reduced against the untreated areas. Will wait for brighter sun to be out to assess the paint again.

Sharing a short video of the beading in action during the recent downpour:

Nice bro!

I have prior bad experience with car covers. Used to have one too many years ago and I kept it on come rain or shine - didn't touch it after cover for weeks.

Then once opened the cover, noticed some areas - it literally like became melted or stuck to the paintwork or glass areas like sticky residue. Guess the combination of heat + rain + reheat + didn't remove the cover regularly to 'air it' made the cover deteriorate?

Yea, my roof area can't cover much of the car and you know how 'short' Myvi is anyways vs a sedan. Haha. Quite similar to you, prior to MCO, my ride is parked in a covered basement parking whilst I'm at office so usually only night time and weekends exposed to the elements when I'm at home.

MCO time, now almost every morning I quickly wash it to remove the beads before the hot sun comes out otherwise will leave those unsightly watermarks on my ride. 

Ohh no wonder.

Yea, I think back then the ones I used were those < RM40-50 I suppose.

Thin 1 layer that looks like plastic from outside.

Thanks for the tip. Guess wanna care for car can't really skimp on the quality and get a proper cover.

Haha, yea. That's why this whole week I try to quickly wipe away the excess rain drops before the sun comes out then end up I have severe watermarks on the roof. Really eyesore and more pain to remedy.

I'm trying this method I watched on Meg's USA Youtube recently. I know the guy did some 'patting' on the towel to dry the car but I do something quite similar lately after rainfall. I just take a small towel then damp it and just put in on top of the roof, then slowly drag it towards me. I keep repeating the steps on the whole roof, pausing to wring it after every 2-3 passes.

Somehow it works even better than my previous method of taking a towel and 'wiping' the water beads away...

Buy leaf blower better, won't scratch the paint.

it last me for weeks or after 2 washes, the effect seems faded... not hard to remove if excess streak on the paint, but better quickly wipe off if sprayed on paint