Scrape the glass like Larry. I followed his channel but haven't scrape my glass before.

https://youtu.be/q4WwOrkgXlc

I got this from Aliexpress.See here.

And here's is my hands-on opinion.

There was a coating test conducted a blogger (I think bro KrisMas was there during the test). However, the author stopped writing before the results. You can read about the issues on etching under the comments. See here.

I am attaching screenshots of the comments.



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I never used Osren's before. So it's hard to tell.

Might I suggest visiting here for my opinion on Quik Interior Detailer and Natural Shine Protectant as well as some other products.

You can start one too

My 2 sen on glass care here.

I was testing out Fireball Premium Easy Coat earlier and got some of them on my windscreen that caused my wipers to jamming some funky disco moves! So I had to polish the windscreen and thought of sharing what I usually do with glass. The steps are just my personal preference.

Yup, I might have applied too much

Try Aeon or Tesco. Look for PG's clay bar. They are pretty decent.

Seems like some corrosive liquid has "eaten" thru the clear coat.

It is best to keep different polishing pads - one for lighter cars and one for darker cars to prevent cross contamination. As for compounds and polishes, they are the same for lighter and darker cars. Same goes for wax and sealants but there are some manufacturers that differentiate the products like Fusso Wax and Meguiar's White/ Black wax. However, a general good wax or sealants (like Finish Kare 1000P, Autoglym EGP or Meguiar's Ultimate wax) would suffice unless you are really OCD.

If the car surface is really bad, do clay it first. Happy detailing

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 11 2017, 11:15 AM

There are many fake 3M clay bars online. Just be careful. PG clay bars are quite decent for the price and could be easily found in Parkson, Aeon, Tesco.

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 12 2017, 06:45 PM

No lah. Just sharing my thoughts. All are welcome to share . I'm still a noob and learning.

Thank you.

I only have an ROB and DA. No RB as not pro yet.
For products, I just go for what I like and easily available and not overly priced. For some spray waxes, I do buy those bulk (professional) versions as I use them a lot. But for waxes, polishes and compounds, I use them less so I just stick to consumer range.

As for coating, I'm more of a traditional guy and after reading a blog from Kenneth Tang aka Fishbonezken, I'm still a little doubtful of the pros and cons. See here. Unfortunately there's is no official result but do read through the comments by the author.

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 13 2017, 07:15 PM

No sifu lar...
I only have sealants (synthetic wax): FK1000P, Autoglym EGP, Fusso 12 Months Wax, Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax. I guess they would last me years
I do have a bottle of Meg cleaner wax though but seldom use it.

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 17 2017, 08:35 AM

Coming soon

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 18 2017, 09:09 AM

Great job!

If you Google, steam are pretty good cleaner. I've seen it done on engine bays and interiors (google for larry at ammo nyc vids). I do use steam to clean my leather seats - car and home. Really effective without using any harsh chemicals. I haven't tried steam cleaning car body though

Reputable rinseless wash like Optimum No Rinse wash works quite well without scratching the surfaces.
So do reputable waterless washes from Meguiar's, Ultima, Optimum.
I've tested all of them with no problem though on moderately dirty surface.

But there is nothing wrong sticking with the old 2 bucket wash method, as long as you feel comfortable and enjoy doing it. Those are the safest method.

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 19 2017, 10:46 AM

As long as you feel safe bro, old uncle ways are the proven ways
I still go for old uncle ways when time permits. Rinseless wash and waterless wash are not meant to replace them. Just a supplement.

Just so if you are interested, waterless wash won't dissolve the particles but rather suspends and encapsulates them. Use them on moderate dirty car and not after a car had been through a rally
I've did some write-ups about them here and here

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 19 2017, 11:04 AM

Cleaner wax can try Meguiar's Cleaner Wax.
Or for mild abrasive paint cleanser (cleanser only, no wax) can try Dodo Juice Lime Prime.

This post has been edited by gfwong: Apr 19 2017, 01:18 PM

We clay only as needed. Put your hand in a plastic bag. Feel the car surface. If it's rough, then need to clay.

I think PG polymer sealant has some abrasives in it. It's a 1 step all-in-one product. If you clayed your car, then it's good to use something with abrasives to remove the minor marring from claying. If no clay is needed, and the paint is not dirty try to use a sealant without abrasives. Pure sealants usually last longer than those all-in-one sealants. But if the paint is dirty, then you'll still need a paint cleaner with mild abrasives. So clean and seal. 2 step. Hope that make sense. But overall PG polymer sealant is a good 1 step product. I'd used it before last time.

As for how often, that will depend on the car condition. It's your call. Sealing every month is good but do you have the time? Strike a balance. I believe with spray wax every wash, we could easily drag 2-4 months with a good sealant.