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post Jun 15 2017, 11:42 PM

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post Jul 1 2017, 08:22 PM

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QUOTE(dannygoh @ Jul 1 2017, 08:14 PM)
Hi all,

i am getting a used car very soon and would like to get the car for a full detailing treatment.

anyone shop and package can recommends and subsequent i will maintain it myself when i learn more car detailing from here.
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Since it's a used car, I would polish and wax to bring back the glossiness of the paint.

If you don't have the time to DIY, send to a car wash center, if you are in KL area, I recommend https://www.facebook.com/sensha.malaysia/
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post Aug 4 2017, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(Gamer @ Aug 4 2017, 09:21 PM)
i using pressure washer with sponge to wash my, only when i plan to compound and polishing my car then I will use car shampoo to wash it, any problem i wonder? no swirl mark after wash and i check already.
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Using only water to wash your car is never a good idea.
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post Oct 9 2017, 12:05 AM

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My mom wants to sell her 9 year-old car.

I wish to up the resell value by detailing the exterior.

If I don't want to spend on a polisher, it is possible to polish the whole car by hand?

Assume that I have the all the time and energy.

I just want the car to look less old, not expect to restore the glossiness.

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post Feb 25 2018, 07:52 PM

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Where can I get the cheapest quick detailer?

Meguiar's quick detailer is too expensive, RM63 at Tesco. sad.gif
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post Jun 4 2018, 11:39 AM

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What's the cheapest quick detailer available on the market?
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post Jun 25 2018, 10:36 AM

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The last time I waxed is about 2 months ago, does my car still has wax?

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post Jun 25 2018, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(vindroid @ Jun 25 2018, 10:40 AM)
Picture is broken. Any pics with water on bonnet or roof?
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QUOTE(blurcase @ Jun 25 2018, 11:16 AM)
Wow, flawless! Great work! Looks like Meguiars D300 also will be in my radar now, hehehe...

Agreed, when products close to finish only start scouting for new stuff. Else if get hooked to new stuff before current ones finish, end up old stuff gets canned.
Mmm, no picture posted. But I will share how I personally assess the existence of wax/sealant so that u can try:

1) Water hydrophobicity: on the day u first wax, spray a light mist of water and see how the water droplets "bubble" up. Maybe take a mental note or picture to be your reference. As time goes on, compare the "bubbling" of the droplets, as it will naturally be flatter over time. That is an indication that the wax is fading.

2) Panel touch: use your clean and dry finger to glide on a few of the car body panels. If it squeaks like like your clean plates, then there is high possibility that the protection has faded.

Hope this helps.
Great work! That was the same set of products I used when I first started into machine detailing! Very impressed with your results! Keep it up! smile.gif
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post Sep 26 2018, 01:05 AM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 25 2018, 08:28 PM)
What compound/ wax that i should use for new car please advise
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I'm using this. A bottle can wax whole car 5-7 times.

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post Feb 25 2019, 03:01 PM

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any recommended product for car seat(fabric) cleaner?
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post Feb 25 2019, 08:34 PM

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Any idea how to fix scratches on rim?
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post Feb 26 2019, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(blurcase @ Feb 25 2019, 10:26 PM)
Mmm, do u sun your towels after wash? AFAIK, microfiber towels are not recommended to sun after machine wash, but instead air dry cool. The rationale is excessive heat will damage the microfibers.

Also, do u use powder or liquid detergent when washing your towels? Powder detergent is not recommended because not all the powder will dissolve when used, thus some of it will lodge into your towel.

Finally, if u mixed wash all your towels, perhaps lint has cross linked with your towel microfibers? U can try getting a lint roller and remove the lint from your towel and see if that helps.
I recall some tyre and rim shops can repair these types of scuff marks. Try enquire with rim shops.
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Asked several rim shops, price range between RM100-120 to polish the scratches.
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post Aug 1 2019, 10:13 PM

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https://shopee.com.my/collections/173610/

Anyone here tried detailing service by 3M?
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My car has a strong foul odor coming out from the vent, what is the best way to get rid of the smell?

 

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