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ck.chunkeat
post Feb 25 2017, 07:32 PM

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Hi sifus, I am interested to take a better care of my car.

Any good guides/faqs on products to buy for a entry level detailing? smile.gif


ck.chunkeat
post Mar 14 2017, 10:17 PM

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Was thinking of getting soft fusso coat 12 months, but then saw another soft99 which is this:

http://www.soft99.co.jp/english/products/c....html?pid=10030
http://www.lazada.com.my/soft-99-superior-...g-22603512.html

Anyone used this before?
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post Mar 15 2017, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(mot88 @ Mar 14 2017, 10:50 PM)
I have this normal metalic wax and the 12 months fusso wax. Get the 12 months version for much longer and superior protection.

Soft99 metalic wax is cleaner wax and the 12 months fusso is a sealant.

Cleaner wax has mild polish capability and easier to use.
Sealant is pure protection without cleaning capability. Harder to buff off (wax off) though.
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Point noted. Appreciate your review , thanks alot. smile.gif

Oh btw, i noticed that there are 2 different types of metallic wax, may I know which one is yours?
There is this one with the yellow cover: http://www.soft99.co.jp/english/products/c....html?pid=10030

and another one with a white cover: http://www.soft99.co.jp/english/products/c....html?pid=00027

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post Mar 15 2017, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(mot88 @ Mar 15 2017, 08:17 PM)
I have used both white cover and yellow cover as you hv pointed out. The white cover is better
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So, i'll just get the fusso coat.

Oh another thing, are there fake fusso coat in the market? I see that the price ranges from 50 - 100+
Or can i just buy from any seller from lazada?
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post Jul 16 2017, 12:06 AM

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Hi sifus, I need some opinion and suggestions.

I wana know how should i clay a car properly? I watched a few videos but when I do it just now, it didn't get smooth at all. I had a soapy water as lubricant and I was expecting the clay to be smooth and without friction after i run it through the surface for a few times. but the clay still feel rough when i run it through the car surface.

I noticed that some of the small tiny contaminant is hard to be removed by the claybar. I need to use my fingernail to scratch it off first before running the clay bar through it with more force.

On top of that, I have some black spots which I think is tar. It is on the surface of the paint which I thought can be removed using the claybar as I read online, but apparently running the clay through it has no effect at all.

I think I did something wrong somewhere. Hope to get some guidance, thanks. sweat.gif

Also, may I know how do you treat stone chips? I noticed my car have quite alot of stone chips on the front, roof and 2 sides. sad.gif

Besides that, how do you guys protect the interior? especially the leather dashboard and the leather seats.

As for the car rim, which car grime/brake dust remover is recommended? Thanks.

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post Jul 16 2017, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(chongkiatz @ Jul 16 2017, 08:22 AM)
How old is your car and which claybar did u using?
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Almost 1 year old.

Claybar from this seller: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3300877&hl=
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post Jul 16 2017, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(blurcase @ Jul 16 2017, 10:36 AM)
From my experience claying isnt so much about force, but more of repeat rubbing movements. The true test of claying is u wear a plastic bag on your hand and feel the paint surface before and after claying.

There is a possibility ur soapy water too slick, end up your claybar is just gliding on the soap, not rubbing the paint. Try either soapy water that is less soapy, quick detailer, or even just plain water instead.

Not everything can be removed with claybar. Visible contaminants like tar, bird poo, some water marks, tree sap, bug splatter, can be removed by claybar if it is fairly fresh, otherwise if it is there for too long then u may need either other chemical cleaners or polish to remove them.

For stone chips, there isnt much u can do as chances are the chip already crack off paint from the surface. U can try use touchup paint to reduce its visibility if ur car paint is factory original and the touchup paint manufacturer makes your colour. U can go to AEON or AEON Big as they got sell touchup paint. Otherwise, to reduce further stone chips, one very important tip is to avoid driving behind lorries or any cars that their tyres "throw" stones on your car.

For interior, if u are a weekly car washer, then use a damp cloth to wipe dashboard and leather keeps it good for a long time. For protection, use an interior protectant for dashboard and other plastic interiors, and use a leather conditioner and protectant for leather seats and parts.

Hope this helps.
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Ok, I will try next round of claying with less soapy water.
Makes sense that I face difficulty removing the tar since I left it for few weeks already cause I always thought claying will remove it and I delayed my waxing process.

Any car rim brake dust cleaner that you can recommend?

 

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