
Hi all sifus,how to fix this minor sctatch?the car is coated and the detailer told me that he already tried to polish but still cant fully remove....mayb i shld try ezytouchup?
Ps:the car is only 2 weeks old,black mica
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Nov 16 2016, 01:24 PM
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Nov 16 2016, 03:23 PM
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Question: After using rain-x, does your window get a little hazed up, like not completely streak free... it annoys me but i usually just bare with it
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Nov 16 2016, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(FlamingASSH0LE @ Nov 16 2016, 03:23 PM) Question: After using rain-x, does your window get a little hazed up, like not completely streak free... it annoys me but i usually just bare with it What are your steps?1. clean windows 2. Clay (must) or polish windows first whenever needed. 3. Clean with IPA 4. Apply rain-x 5. Let dry till it hazes 6. dry with damp mf clothes. No streak. |
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Nov 16 2016, 05:34 PM
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Recently it has been raining a lot. After each time it rains it is inconvenient for me to dry the car. I notice there are water spots. If I were to wash the car weekly, will I be able to remove the water spots before it is permanent on the car paint?
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Nov 16 2016, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(milyk @ Nov 16 2016, 05:34 PM) Recently it has been raining a lot. After each time it rains it is inconvenient for me to dry the car. I notice there are water spots. If I were to wash the car weekly, will I be able to remove the water spots before it is permanent on the car paint? Yes very easy to be removed if you get your car wash weekly. |
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Nov 16 2016, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(piercing @ Nov 16 2016, 01:24 PM) ![]() Hi all sifus,how to fix this minor sctatch?the car is coated and the detailer told me that he already tried to polish but still cant fully remove....mayb i shld try ezytouchup? Ps:the car is only 2 weeks old,black mica Secondly, how deep do u think is the scratch? has it gone through that u can see the base primer colour (usually grey)? You can try to assess the depth of the scratch by using your fingernail and lightly "scratch" across the scratch. If it feels very deep that u may need to touchup, otherwise u can try to compound it a few rounds by hand. U can use a microfiber towel and apply a dash of compound then rub on it. Again, please remember that after u have done coating, any polishing/compounding will most likely remove the coating. So it should be reapplied. |
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Nov 17 2016, 09:33 AM
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Im comparing Raget valet and ceramic pro.
which is a better option for coating? |
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Nov 17 2016, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(blurcase @ Nov 16 2016, 11:11 PM) If your car is coated, then the detailer polished the area, the coating is firstly gone in that area, so rightfully they need to reapply the coating in that area. Thx for ur response, i have no idea where the scratch comes fromSecondly, how deep do u think is the scratch? has it gone through that u can see the base primer colour (usually grey)? You can try to assess the depth of the scratch by using your fingernail and lightly "scratch" across the scratch. If it feels very deep that u may need to touchup, otherwise u can try to compound it a few rounds by hand. U can use a microfiber towel and apply a dash of compound then rub on it. Again, please remember that after u have done coating, any polishing/compounding will most likely remove the coating. So it should be reapplied. When i ask to fix the sctatch (on that day after coating),the detailer told me he had tried to reduced but cant fully remove before applying coating. So the scratch is under the protected coating. I think its only clearcoat sctatch because when the surface is wet, the scratch is temporarily disappear or hardly noticeable. Do u think touchup pen like 'fixitpro' can solve this? Any advice would be appreciated |
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Nov 17 2016, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE(piercing @ Nov 17 2016, 11:36 AM) Thx for ur response, i have no idea where the scratch comes from Hmm, don't think touch up would do much cuz u be just touching up on top of the coating. As the coating wears, the touch up will disappear and the scratch will come back. Perhaps it be best to bring back to detailer to redo that section, else wait a year or two after the coating has worn of to re-detail the car again.When i ask to fix the sctatch (on that day after coating),the detailer told me he had tried to reduced but cant fully remove before applying coating. So the scratch is under the protected coating. I think its only clearcoat sctatch because when the surface is wet, the scratch is temporarily disappear or hardly noticeable. Do u think touchup pen like 'fixitpro' can solve this? Any advice would be appreciated |
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Nov 17 2016, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(blurcase @ Nov 17 2016, 01:01 PM) Hmm, don't think touch up would do much cuz u be just touching up on top of the coating. As the coating wears, the touch up will disappear and the scratch will come back. Perhaps it be best to bring back to detailer to redo that section, else wait a year or two after the coating has worn of to re-detail the car again. Dont think he ll redo this for me becos he said he had tried his best and this is the best result already Anyway thx for ur comments |
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Nov 17 2016, 09:25 PM
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Nov 18 2016, 09:17 AM
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Nov 21 2016, 08:49 AM
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Just for sharing. Hit some road debris on one rainy night and got some scratches. Improved it with Scratch X 2.0.
See here. I hope people would clear up properly after road accidents especially tow truck guys. |
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Nov 21 2016, 09:18 AM
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two cars for nano coat for the weekend. Too old already to do detailing myself. Happy with the shop, who took the time to explain in detail the process and the materials used. Also quality wise is good from my point of view. They will also do house calls etc. for those who require
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QUOTE(gfwong @ Nov 21 2016, 08:49 AM) Just for sharing. Hit some road debris on one rainy night and got some scratches. Improved it with Scratch X 2.0. Ouch, I feel your pain! Seriously I do!See here. I hope people would clear up properly after road accidents especially tow truck guys. My car got kissed 2 months plus back, the tow car managed to scratch my exhaust and front skirting somehow got dislocated and some scratches from the towing, refuse to be responsible. damn pain my heart. And just last week a stone cracked my windscreen. Trying to file a claim from plus highway now. Not to mention I have not been practicing weekly wash. The car now requires a full detailing and it's being driven without any protection. |
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Nov 21 2016, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(andyfriends @ Nov 17 2016, 09:33 AM) I have done mine at Regal Valet and they are professional and provide good after sales service. They are always willing to help if you have any issue after the coating. But bear in mind, actually whatever coating also need maintenance or good taking care even though they provide the 4 or 5 years warranty. I don't think there is any coating can survive permanent. Especially coating can not prevent water spot. This is just my research after done some online browsing. |
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