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post Feb 15 2021, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Feb 14 2021, 11:11 PM)
What ceramic coating are you using btw? Is it those that require IR curing lamp or those that cures by air?

if by air ones, might try cleaner wax or claying first.
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Top selling cheapo brand fro aliexpress 😜

It's been 2 weeks or more since applying.

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post Feb 20 2021, 10:59 PM

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Took out both the spotlight thinking to clean the outer glass. Have tried sanding and polishing but notice the stain is in the inner lense. Have no skill to dismantle the lense. Any other solution to clean cos brush/thinner has no effect.

This is almost 13 yrs old original spotlight. Swab the halogen with 6.5k led bulbs for under $55 back in mid 2019 DIY and its working very well


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post Feb 20 2021, 11:03 PM

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QUOTE(GuyM @ Feb 20 2021, 12:01 AM)
Can this 8 yrs paint work be rescue?
Decontaminate
Clay
Compound
Polish
Wax
Ceramic Sealant or send to paint shop direct easy peasy...🤣🤣🤣
If you have the tool, patience and time, do proceed self detailing. The first 3 steps will be tedious
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post Feb 20 2021, 11:04 PM

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QUOTE(sonotme @ Feb 20 2021, 10:24 AM)
Is there a difference between e.g. fusso paste/liquid/spray?
Or its just a matter of how you want to apply it..
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I'd use both the paste and spray to complete it
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post Feb 21 2021, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(zeipher @ Feb 21 2021, 09:57 PM)
After 1 round of ultimate compound. So nice to see the stubborn dirt/watermarks goes away  biggrin.gif  Hairline scratches are still there though.

Totally underestimated the time needed so just manage to do 1 round of compound today. I guess another round of compound  hmm.gif  or polish need to wait until next weekend  sweat.gif But so happy with the result.
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You did by hand or da? Just ordered UC which will be my very first Meguiar's product...


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post Feb 21 2021, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(fit @ Feb 21 2021, 05:24 PM)
Hi, for new car , what detailing process needed ?

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Polish
4. S&S
5. Ceramic wax (after 1 day curing)
Please suggest to me. Thanks
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Should be ceramic wax then SnS, well that's what I did 😂
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post Mar 11 2021, 12:17 AM

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Anyone tried the above for plastic trim?
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post Mar 12 2021, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 12 2021, 09:40 AM)
Haiya you all so obsessed with water beading. Last year I also achieved that what...


Now lazy jaga only wash once per month so no more.
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DIY? Mind sharing which ceramic and how much? Looking good still...

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post Mar 13 2021, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 13 2021, 12:37 AM)
Ya diy, that video was last year, the coating lost its water repellent after 4 months of minimal car wash and 24x7 outdoor parking.
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No maintenance done since to revive it? I guessed that's the thing to expect fro cheap ceramic coat? Have DIY on older car couple of months ago and using whatever left over LSP as mthly maintenance
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post Mar 13 2021, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 13 2021, 11:33 AM)
Nope, in other hand I wanted to know its longevity, monthly wash using Carpro Iron-X Snow Wash as decon wash, the coating able to survive that wash (still beading during wash) which would strip-off traditional waxes.
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Noted. Just checked the coat you applied is over $100 in LzD hence it ain't cheap range like I had (<$50).
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post Mar 14 2021, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 13 2021, 12:46 PM)
I deal with the manufacturer on Aliexpress, halves the price (with postage) because I bought 2 bottle. If bought more bottle the cost per bottle would be cheaper (same postage parcel box).
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That's a good bargain. In any event, my personal view after applying this cheap $50 coat almost 2 mths ago in comparison to another car which is just applying TW SnS, the coated car is..
1. Still feels smoother when washing or drying (8 washes and countless rinse)
2. Water beading and sheeting still way better

UPDATE : SORRY 6 WASHES NOT 8, but countless rinse in between early Feb and mid Mac

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post Mar 14 2021, 09:55 PM

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QUOTE(voscar @ Mar 14 2021, 09:28 PM)
Which coating brand was it? Can show photo? Thanks.

2 months already 8 washes... You washing car weekly kah? Lol
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Yes, wash all 4 cars weekly for the longest time I can remember 😂

15/3: Dotter drove me out to have dinner at Pak Li then help pump the tyre. Road was wet but car washed yesterday. Can't help so took photo as below

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post Mar 15 2021, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(Nshade @ Mar 15 2021, 05:33 PM)
I went to workshop and applied Ceramic Nano coating, 4 layers. Waiting to see how it goes.
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4 layers?! How much did this cost you?
QUOTE(woodentiger86 @ Mar 15 2021, 08:48 PM)
Just removed all my stickers on the windscreen. Thank goodness for long nails and heavy rain earlier which made the surface cool and easier to remove.

Tomorrow likely wash then IPA the whole area to remove leftover sticker residue... whistling.gif:
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Thought I read somewhere you got special permit for stickers? No?
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post Mar 16 2021, 01:51 PM

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Shocking reliability!
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post Mar 18 2021, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Mar 18 2021, 07:45 AM)

after beading die, sheeting remains.

god that's a very durable looking paste wax! LOL
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QUOTE(shaniandras2787 @ Mar 18 2021, 11:37 AM)
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can this actually be applied on top of an existing nano ceramic coating :hmmm:
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Think can... By hand lightly
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post Apr 4 2021, 08:08 PM

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2 mths reliability test... What y'all think? Shot using Huawei P10+... 😂




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post May 5 2021, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(focusrite @ May 5 2021, 04:33 PM)
Just bought a car and want to learn how to clean it properly

Do you guys just buy the car cleaning products from tesco/aeon/giant/mrdiy or shops to specialized in car care products?

Are there any brands that I should avoid? Or are all of the generic brands found in supermarket fine? I searched on shopee for the brands recommended by American youtubers but they are all so expensive.

Right now I'm looking for normal car wash soup, car polish, wax, compound, something to treat the interior plastics and car seal, and tyre shine.
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Brands NOT to avoid, Meguair Turtle 3M Mothers....
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post May 17 2021, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(newhouseowner @ May 16 2021, 10:01 PM)
4 days full detailing project for exterior and interior on MCO 3.0
End result:

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Impressive work mate! I see you're Meg fan!
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post May 17 2021, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(christ14 @ May 13 2021, 08:29 PM)
not recommended for newbie? hahaha but so far my go to channel is pan the organizer

nice tips and knowledge

and yesteryear hype on diy coating is avalon king armor shield, nubbad rclxm9.gif
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With that budget you should try DIY saves heaps of money. Go for a good ceramic instead of cheap ones (I used <$50). Just follow the steps like many sifus here mentioned and you'll not go wrong.

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post May 24 2021, 01:59 PM

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Hi, any user tried the above? What's the durability like? Seems a lot easier than other ceramic albeit shorter flash time and shorter durability <6 mths....

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