U mean after apply wax, the process of wiping (buffing) it off?
If you applied too much wax or applied too thick, you may experience difficulty to buff off the wax. Apply thin layer of wax is enough. Save wax, save cost and save your buffing time

This post has been edited by windskill: Jul 17 2016, 05:00 PM

Hi guys, about to get a new car soon, so i've been reading this thread about how to maintain the outlook of the car in tiptop condition.

Thinking to not go for professional coating as it is quite expensive - might spend some money to buy good quality DIY products instead.

But i'm a bit overwhelmed by the information in this thread and would appreciate if someone can give a good summary on:
- once getting my new car, what is the first step after tinting?
- what products should i buy? ( i read about polish, wax, clay, sealant - not too sure what are their individual purpose)
- what kind of maintenance and schedule should i follow after that?

Really appreciate if someone can give me a Detailing 101 here and maybe also help many of the readers who are too lazy to ask

1. Before getting new car - Best to ask your salesperson not to wash it / polish it or process it. Deliver it dirty even if it has to be so. Reason is to avoid scratches that could be possibly done by improper handling.

2. Get it "protected" asap. Either by coating/sealant/wax. Unless its paint is still new, not more than 3 months, if so, just wash it with the 2 bucket 2 grit guard method.

3. Depending on the level of paint condition, if the car is touch minimally, chances are there wont be many scratches. Depending how finicky you are, you may choose for paint correction via various polishing products. else, waxing it would do. You will need:
-car shampoo
-2 buckets and 2 grit guards
-wash mitt
- clay
- wax
-Polish (optional)
- brushes and sponge for tyres

4. Wash it weekly is considered the norm. (But i haven't been washing for 2 weeks )

This post has been edited by douglas_tong: Jul 18 2016, 03:05 AM

Ya, wiping it off.. Alright thanks man! And when applying the wax I dont really have to put alot of strength applying the wax? Do you own a machine as well?

This post has been edited by hockwei123456: Jul 18 2016, 08:25 AM

A little bit strength is enough to layer the wax, as long as you can get every area cover evenly with the product. Yes, I do own machine, but when it comes to wax application, I usually apply wax by hand

Thanks for the tip!

Enjoy detailing ! BTW, what kind of wax are you using? Meguiars wax?

Meguiars wax expansive la.. I am using turtle wax carnauba I bought for 40bucks but jusco supermarket around 37/36 haven't include 20% off

Hi bros
I'm adamant with my regiment of washing, claying, polish, and wax twice every time.

My question is this: what the fuck is a sealant? what does it do?

btw, chamois is the shit. get it.

anyone bought things from autogeek.net before?

thinking to order something from them.

car care product can ship to malaysia ah?

Quoted from somewhere else :
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showt...a-paint-sealant

Autogeek.net or Autogeek.com.my?

Hi, it's autogeek.net from USA.

Autogeek.com.my very limited choices.

Sorry mate cant help you there

Anyone knows where to find a good brush/other tool to clean wheels (painted wheels)?
I'm using those sponge pads with microfiber cloth. Find it real time consuming to get all the nooks and crannys.

This post has been edited by supersimple123: Jul 20 2016, 01:46 PM

Hmm....I think the safest tool to clean painted rim is to use wheel woolies, but it will be costly.
You can try to get the brush which is used to wash bottle to clean your rims. The bristle of the brush is soft and should be safe for painted rim. Just my suggestion

Add-on a paint brush to wash lug nut hole can save your time too!

This post has been edited by windskill: Jul 20 2016, 01:58 PM

Thanks! Did a quick search and it costs over USD40 overseas.. costly indeed, but might be a worthwhile tool if it can last for quite awhile (any ideas on its durability? will it become shredded/damaged after couple of uses?).
Any ideas where we can get those wheel woolies locally or if we have a local producer which would make it cheaper?

Oh.. I did toy with the idea of using wash bottle brushes but could not until now find a suitable one. All the ones i've looked at seemed too stiff and like it would scratch painted surfaces. Also the middle of the brush is usually made of metal.. kindda worried on that. Do you have a particular brand that maybe i have missed?

Thanks again!

Yea you are right. You have to be careful when using the bottle brush, especially the middle metal part + the bristle is not too thick to cover the metal stick. Erm, I don't have any particular brand in my mind.

Nope, I don't think there is local producer for wheel woolies currently

hmmm actually it is indeed hard to find a good wheel woolie here. in fact no one in my list that sells.
But closes would be antirain. link
quality is ok for the price of RM 10. very soft though.