Maglite Torches. They are BRIGHT! and warm

Else under direct sunlight. That will help (unless you're in a condo).

This post has been edited by linkin182: Nov 22 2017, 09:10 AM

Pei Si stain izzit

Haha, kidding bro.

Got mine too! Haven't tried unscrewing the backing plate. You got the Hex Foams or the Megs replica Foams?

Yeah definitely! I haven't had the chance to give this a run yet.

Anybody have tutorial on how to correctly apply Coating/Sealant?
I understand the quantity to apply is much much lesser than the quantity of wax?
1/3 of Wax amount (or probably lesser)?

Haha, oops the noob question. Basically I've been applying only Waxes but lately I thought to myself if there is a method to stretch this out a little?

I found that at max, my waxes last me 2 weeks for Ultimate Quik Wax (though thats my regular washing routine).
Even at most with Black Wax, I can only stretch it to 1 month at max before it loses its shine/beading/sheeting.

So I'm exploring other ways to stretch this out.

*Edit:-
Oh yeah, I'm looking for a better protection for water marks and bird poop droppings.

This post has been edited by linkin182: Dec 4 2017, 11:32 AM

Good to know, thanks! So my option probably would be Sealant/Wax option then. No problems.

Ya, I think your theory is correct.
Meg Ultimate Quick Wax and Black Wax.
I seldom use liquid wax as I found Black Wax lasts longer.

Yeah, I feel that way too. Sorry all Megs product.
I find the last duration goes as follows:-
Ultimate Quik Wax -> Ultimate Liquid Wax -> Black Wax (AIO)

The left being the least lasting to the right being the longest lasting.
Surprisingly, the Black Wax out lasts all of them despite being an AIO!
It is even better than my White Wax which after 2 weeks turns greyish due to water stains.

Layers may not be the correct term.
Polish is a paste where detailers use to "correct" a panel.
Depending on the Panel, 1 particular spot may require several "steps" to correct due to a scratch.

Polish are often applied, buffed off, reapply and rebuffed off to correct 1 scratch.
If a scratch is DEEP enough, a detailer might do a wet sanding before applying compound and then apply polish.
Lastly of course being Wax/Sealant/Coating.

To properly detail a car (I'm including needed and not needed steps):-
Wash -> Clay -> (Wet Sand if needed) -> (wash again if required) -> Compound -> Polish -> Wax/Sealant/Coating

This post has been edited by linkin182: Dec 5 2017, 09:18 AM

Interesting explanation, can I say "Coating" would last longer in the long run as it seems to act like a clearcoat covering the swirls?
I suppose we can also add wax on-top of the Coating to give it that extra shine?

EZY Touchup sells Clear Coat separately.

Looks very minor plus I don't think its deep enough to leave any remnants.

Try to use the polish first with a MicroFibre towel and try to rub it first.
Don't necessarily have to apply great force, the polish would do the job.

Habis, there goes the ang pao money.

ACE Hardware bro. Ace hardware carries a range of Meguiars and tutlepro products.
If there isn't any ACE Hardware stores, best bet is Lazada. Shipping is quite quick nowadays with Online Shopping.
Sabar 3-4 days sahaja.

CNY perhaps Keep a lookout for Meguiars Direct
Charmaine is pretty aggressive when it comes to promos

Haha, depends on individual:-
1) Wash Car 1 time every 2 weeks
- Top up wax after every wash (spray wax)
2) Top down wash,clay,polish (depends),wax 2 times a year

Occasional light scratches:-
- Wash affected panel
- Wipe clean IPA
- Compound
- Polish
- Wax

Dont have that luxury at max 2 hours of detailing. So spot correction is my only way.

I have the Megs DA for small spot correction. You need to have a corded drill in order to have max effect.
The Max RPM for a corded drill is 3800. Even with this number it can only do light correction, so its definitely not enough.
If you are using a wireless drill with the Megs DA, at best is just waxing. Even that would take you 2 batteries for 1 car.

Megs DA is good for bumpers and small spots. Versatile for a wireless drill to wax.
If you need to polish the whole car, a DA polisher is your go to work horse.

No worries man. Thats the aim of this thread. Sharing your opinion/practices and tips!

its the THROW that CORRECTs (8mm/15mm/21mm), not the RPM/OPM.

The Megs DA has a very small throw (no specifics given) but I'd reckon like 2.5mm/3mm throw thus you could only do light corrections.
One of the CONs with the Megs DA is when you're doing top panels like Bonnet/Boot/Roof. The Angle of attack is way off with a corded drill.
It is great for side panels tho'

Are those sticker/glue stains?
Try WD40 for TAR/GLUE stains.