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V429
post Nov 24 2018, 01:50 AM

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QUOTE(mcchin @ Nov 23 2018, 05:41 PM)
Who here using IK Foamer

agak agak cost how much for the 1.5l
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Don't quite remember but I think should be less than RM200.
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post Nov 24 2018, 12:52 PM

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Just wondering, Usually how you guys wash dog poop (the sticky mushy kind) off car tires?

I kena this today. Didn't want to use my wheel & tire brushes.. Don't have pressure washer, only normal hose with medium pressure. So I try my best to blast with water to get as much as I can off the tire, then use Osren diluted MPC to "soften" it up before further blasting it off with water. Fortunately able to get most of it off.
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post Nov 24 2018, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(#Victor @ Nov 24 2018, 09:02 PM)
Sifus, just bought this expensive clay bar and use for the first time. I found out that a lot of its debris and keep falling off bit by bit when claying. Also, I feel a bit hard to squeeze and too slippery despite I have soaked it before use for few minutes. Does it normal?

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Mind sharing what brand of claybar is this and what did you use as clay lube? I think I heard before some car shampoo might disintegrate clay bars.
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post Nov 24 2018, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(#Victor @ Nov 24 2018, 09:09 PM)
I bought from the official store, I do not want to defame this brand before affirm it is the product quality issue. I use the shampoo from the same brand where I was told it is compatible and safe to use with their shampoo as clay lube.

p/s: if u know what shampoo I'm using then u will know the brand of the clay bar.
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I see. No worries. I am guessing you probably just use car shampoo to wash as usual before claying right?

The only other way I can think of to pin point the problem is try another clay lube (maybe ONR) to see whether issue is with clay or clay lube.

Just my simple opinion, hope it helps.
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post Nov 24 2018, 10:22 PM

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Unfortunately I am not familiar with this brand of clay bar. Usually only heard of soft and hard clay bar.

Did some Googling and found this forum thread. http://autoworld.com.my/forum/index.php?/t.../90242-pg-clay/

I think maybe you need to dilute your car shampoo even more to use as clay lube. Or just straight use water as lubrication (might cause micro scratches maybe but at least clay won't disintegrate).

Or maybe you can try asking back the seller and see what they say.
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post Nov 26 2018, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Nov 26 2018, 01:00 AM)
Anything worth grabbing from KLIMS? Will be visiting it during the weekends.
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While I did not went there, I did see on fb that Sonax Booth there have some discount and Meguairs Booth have 'RM20 rebate'.

Maybe you can check them out or even request demo tongue.gif Too bad I couldn't go, would really like to check out Sonax products, haha.
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post Nov 26 2018, 06:44 PM

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#Victor, regarding your issues with the clay bar, I suddenly remembered the clay cloth. I suppose as a last resort you can always get a clay cloth as alternative to claybar.
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post Nov 27 2018, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(#Victor @ Nov 26 2018, 07:24 PM)
Clay cloth is not abrasive as clay bar, as the contaminants quite dull. The dripping are in dark colour despite already wash clean during the first clay that day biggrin.gif
My concern is whether this clay bar (No. 1) is okay to use while clay bar No. 2 is more suitable after read the manual guide after unboxed hmm.gif
I think the shampoo shouldn't be much impact as it's from the same manufacturer and recommended by the store too. Don't feel like buying additional kit as lube anymore since I have no more space to fill in my washing bucket and the pain that I have to travel just to perform detailing. cry.gif
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I see. Ok. Thanks for sharing. Makes me a bit nervous too as I not yet start claying my car, but plan to do so soon. Hope things work out for you.
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post Nov 29 2018, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(douglas_tong @ Nov 29 2018, 03:23 PM)
Mine lasted for 3 years. Still doing good.
I dry it indoors and don't really twist it to dry after each wash.
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Just to ask you bought it online right? Do they have office or shop to go view their products?
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post Nov 29 2018, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(QuickFire @ Nov 29 2018, 04:07 PM)
Yeah I see they have a website locally.

https://www.fireballmalaysia.com/products/f...ant=17822561665

How are their other products like washing towels?

I checked meguairs but they are regarded as expensive right? Any more reasonably priced alternatives that are decent?
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I would say Osren products provide best value. Maybe you can pay their HQ (in Kepong) a visit as they have basically all the things you need to keep your car clean (shampoo and all the cloth).

SGCB tools are quite ok as well but I don't think they have car shampoo last time I visited.

Or if u just want to quickly buy off the shelf products you can always visit Ace Hardware tongue.gif
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post Dec 4 2018, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(dog999 @ Dec 4 2018, 10:03 PM)
meguairs ultimate paste wax or fusso coat? which is more beading and durable
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Most people here would probably say Fusso coat.
Someone did a test, you can have a look below

http://carporchdetailer.blogspot.com/2017/...y-test.html?m=1
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post Dec 5 2018, 11:46 AM

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Wow, the photo got very nice bokeh. Wonder will it run away if your park your car under hot sun?
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post Dec 6 2018, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(legendaryNOKIA @ Dec 5 2018, 10:45 PM)
Anyone can recommend clothes that absorb water on lazada or shopee ? Need clothes to dry up the car after wash
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I would recommend you to get good drying microfiber cloth from Osren or SGCB or Fireball, but if you want common / affordable ones you can just get drying microfiber cloth from Ace Hardware or even Mr DIY.
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post Dec 8 2018, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(shahrul09 @ Dec 8 2018, 02:03 PM)
Anyone can teach and guide which product or brand to use if i want to diy
-clean and remove waterspot from the windshield and body.
-wax/sealant it.
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Just curious, how bad is the waterspot on your car? Maybe you can share a picture of your car paint / windscreen for the Sifus here to offer better advice?
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post Dec 10 2018, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Dec 9 2018, 04:29 PM)
Fill up, then level it using sand paper?
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Yeah, I usually just fill in touch up paint and leave it be, and in your case, it's not so noticeable since it's at the edge. I don't even bother to fill in clear coat as I find it too difficult to handle (it's kinda like handling UHU glue).

Speaking of which, Sakit hati that my car gets quite a few stone chip even from driving in city highways in a relatively short period of time (roughly 6 months).. Sad sad.gif
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post Dec 10 2018, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Dec 10 2018, 11:39 AM)
I always elak as far as I can... but the more I do that... the more I hear sound hitting on my car -.- and thus the chips T_T.

Ok will try these brush then... smile.gif
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If the stone chip is really small, may I even suggest using toothpick to slowly fill in the spot, offers more control. I remember learning it from Larry from Ammo, he has quite a few youtube videos about applying touch up paint.

QUOTE(blurcase @ Dec 10 2018, 09:10 AM)
I kinda think that more often than not stone chips happen most frequent on highways, even the city ones. Its usually because of the speed we are going when hitting the stones.

One important mental note I always keep to myself is avoid following behind lorries, 4x4 vehicles or any vehicle that their back tyres are picking up stones anf flinging it up to the air for me to hit. Keeping the reasonable distance (usually 2 cars or more) also helps to reduce the chances of hitting flying stones.

Also another mental note I keep is avoid driving near grasscutters as their machine may accidentally fling stones when cutting grass also.

Beyond that, if chips do happen, just have to accept lor. Over time if it gets bad enough, may consider respraying. Hope this helps.
Yes, the fine art brushes would do quite well. Doesnt need to be an expensive brush, just a normal one would do. Just remember to wash the brush thoroughly after use so that the leftover paint dont harden on the brush.
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Yeah.. Slowly learn to accept it as it is. At least still can apply touch up paint.
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post Dec 11 2018, 12:55 PM

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Hello, sorry but don't quite understand what you mean by 'map'? Or maybe you can provide a picture of the 'map'?

QUOTE(abonglowyat @ Dec 11 2018, 12:45 PM)
hi sifus,

my white car have some not so visible map in front bonet. . brownish and only visible if inspect closely. .the thing is that map still there when i wash my car. .so i sent to carwash to settle this thing since based on youtube search on white car needs some polishing. .but at the carwash the owner suggest to wax that map n suprise its gone by just using soap + spray wax. .

i have my own spray wax but it cant clear that map. .any idea on how to avoid this/product to buy since i love to wash n detail my own car

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post Dec 12 2018, 10:49 AM

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Just noticed some watermarks on one of my passenger window. I remember hearing someone mention the material of side windows is different from front windscreen thus need to handle with more care.

Wondering can I clay / polish by hand to get rid of it? Or any other suggestions to tackle this problem?

Kinda regret didn't put rainx on my rear passenger windows as I noticed that it helps to prevent watermark.

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post Dec 12 2018, 11:42 AM

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Thanks for the advice. Can I ask do you usually dilute the vinegar or use it undiluted? And apply the solution on a cloth to wipe? Or use a spray?

QUOTE(celciuz @ Dec 12 2018, 10:51 AM)
I think the side glass is similar to the windscreen, the side mirror then is different which has to be handled differently. Use soft acid like vinegar.
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post Dec 12 2018, 11:47 AM

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Thanks for the suggestion. I thinking to try vinegar first, if that fails I suppose I will have to get a proper professional product like you suggested.

QUOTE(#Victor @ Dec 12 2018, 11:39 AM)
Can try CeriGlass, did that on side mirror, watermarks gone.
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