I understood your meaning. We are not against Coating..

Let me pamper the car with my own hands better...

This post has been edited by nebula87: Aug 8 2018, 11:42 AM

thanks bross for the inputs..

What Duckies said.. Coating is great and all if...
1. You're willing to cough out the money for it.
2. Go for the really good stuff with warranties and free treatment in future.
3. It makes wiping off bird shit, etc easier..
4. Okay with it just providing shiny and basic protection and none against the usual chips, scratches, etc.
5. Do we really think that car paints aren't built by default to last?..

TLDR.. I too was undecided about going for coating.. But after reading several owners reviews, i found out that i want to own my car and not the other way around.. Else, i would have gotten an X3 or XC60 .. So my advice, it's just a car!!!.. get it, enjoy it for how long, expect idiots to scratch it either in parking lots or passing motorcycles on the road.. In a couple years, if she doesn't give you much hassle and you want to keep for longer.. Simply pay for paint restoration and respray the whole thing, get a 360 cam, tack on pimp wheels and other blings.. You'll thank me cuz then, the thousands you saved now for coating will come in handy then..

That's just me..

I pamper the car by my own hands and the result is stunning.. Sure, needs more elbow grease every 6 or so months.. But seeing as I only buy the products once (cheap) and can use over the car multiple times is a win.. I also applied Rain-X on all windows and side mirrors for even better oleophobic effect. Now, just wash weekly with a shampoo+wax product and it gleams..

I didn’t coat it, I just wax it with Turtlewax.

great... same here.. undecided whether to splash that money for coating or not.. hmmm broo... mind to share your experience of own coating your car here? would like to know your products used and the pricing (if you don't mind to share).

Well bro, you just nailed that answer to my mind.
Although it may sound tired washing it weekly, but it is worth it...
Thank you all...

btw, I forgot to check on the VIN code yesterday when i inspecting the car..

Duckies bro, you may add me into the owner list.. Jet Black 2.0gls. Thankiu!

Had my first service on 2.0GLS, well the SA said it requires $$ for the deposit cleaner though

Best I share my DIY stuff in here versus PMs.. Others can benefit.. Remember, It's an CSUV (not low height sedan), so taller is good or get a stool to reach every inch of applicable surface on the roof too.

Tools used..
*Common Sense (can't stress this enough.. Watch youtube videos first and READ the instructions on the products. Do NOT use on parts they do not explicitly state it can be used for.. Find another product that does...)
*Short stool.. I'm tall, but used it to gain more leverage during initial protection application.. Normal washing, no need.. arm's can reach and I don't mind regular car shampoo touching my shirt and shorts.. The other stuffs are more concentrated and high chance unsafe.
*Good hand gloves.. Ideally Nitrile .. But Latex is alright I guess. Get Nitrile if willing to splurge.
*Meguiar's foam application pads. I've tried both foam and microfiber cloth pads and prefer the foam ones.
*Good Microfiber cloths.. I got the lengthy ones from Mr. DIY store.. Makes wiping off easier in one go.. Get at least 3 for just the initial application and be prepared to throw them away. Sure, you can wash em for resues.. but after the first prep, i didn't trust em to get rid of the stronger chemicals and used fresh ones onwards.

Products used..
*Turtle Wax Luxe Leather Cleaner & Conditioner T363 (For the interior)
*3M Car body Contaminant remover Clay Bar... (Claying is truly a pain.. Make sure to use some light lube .. NOT plain water.. no good and you'll scratch your paint..).. Have to be soft and firm at the same time.. so you remove the contaminants, but not the clear coat on top and or leave weird scratches on your car.. This stage to me was where i had to be the most careful. Skip this if you aren't comfortable ruining that new car look over possibly just a few rough spots..
*Meguiar's G36516 Paint Protect.. This is a sealant and to be applied before any form of waxing. Some just do this and stop.. It's okay if you must..
*Rain-X water repellent for glass.
*Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell Car Wax Paste T-223R
*Magic Clean Putty Dust Cleaner .. Jelly-like substance, good for picking up those pesky dirts in the cup holder and similar places .. like stitching on seats ..
*MAGIC101 Platinum Nano-Clean Wash & Wax... Shampoo
*Waxco tyre shine...or for cheaper (works well), can get "Kilat CarCare Eco Auto Multishine"... Dirt cheap at Mr. DIY store and lasts at least 3 weeks per application and beads water off the tyres too.


Steps.. roughly..
1. Best done fresh after car picked up.. Less contaminants on paint.. Allocate about a week and do not get the car rained on until process is complete for best results. Trick for mine was, I had a trip and could afford to fix up the car and park in covered car park to cure till my return. Grab to airport.
2. Wash car thoroughly..
3. Wipe down dry.. then lube up whilst clay-baring the whole car.. Paint only.. leave the plastics.. Stop using the side of the bar once you notice there's a drag on it from the dirt and stuff it's picked up. Fold in and knead a fresh side.
4. Wash the car again .. lightly.. But dry it properly this time around.. Do NOT leave even a single drop on the surfaces.
5. Using applicator pads, apply the Paint Protect solution. This can be used on all exterior paints, plastic, metal and chrome. i wiped the whole exterior down, even wipers and till date, zero side effects or discoloration.
6. Apply Rain-X on both windscreens, wiper blades, side windows and mirrors. This also makes for a smooth silent wiping.. For when you have to use the wipers. Most rainy days and at optimum speed, the water just beads right off.. No wipers needed. Didn't dare apply on the headlamps.. I think there's another product for that.. Not sure if it's plastic or glass..
7. Important.. Park the car away from the elements for at least 24 hours.. i left mine for a week.. This allows the chemical to work its way in and bond sufficiently with the car's paint and other parts..
The above done well will give crazy water beading effects already and can stop here.. but advised to continue for longer lasting results..

8. Separate day... Wash and dry the car properly..
9. Gently apply and buff off the Paste wax.. Be careful with this one and do not get it on the black plastics of chrome.. have a clean cloth at the ready to wipe off (using a finger) the excess wax touching non-paint areas. This is important as if you leave it on, it'll cake on the part and leave white streaks that will be hard to remove later on.
10. Do all the above on a cool clean car and away from direct sunlight. Remember, it's buff lightly till off and NOT scrub it off.. We aren't talking about washing toilets here..
11. Leave this to cure for another 24 hours, away from the elements.. and you should be good to go.. Can wash with regular wash only or wash & wax shampoo products. Nothing to harsh, else, with every wash, it'll simply be undoing your hard work.

12. Vroom Vroom.. You are DIY protected..


Hope these helps some..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Aug 8 2018, 02:04 PM

Thank for sharing...but this is way too hardcore..

Added! Welcome to the owners club!

Thank you bro..

I call it love and yeah, it's not for everyone.. That's why I warned that some elbow grease required. What I did and more is what any decent coating shop would do, to get your car's paint at optimum shine and protection. Hence the high costs they charge. Well, they'll use other in-house products and pro tools. So mine's basic .. Also definitely less hard-core than the guy who picked up his car from the factory grounds.. Why? So he could wash & prep it there himself first.. Now that's some dedicated loving right there..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Aug 8 2018, 02:09 PM

I have booked 2 2D but couldn't get a test drive. His the car NVH, consumption, etc.

No deposit cleaner for diesel variant.. I too booked the diesel fwd without being able to test it. Tested the AWD and other petrol variants though.. Before settling on it.

Thx for sharing bro.

Just want to check with you on Rain-X application on windscreen.
I had bad experience before on my old car. After apply, the wipers judders when wiping.
Worst thing was very hard/impossible to remove rain-x coating.
Went online to read, got mixed reviews from users. Some say no problem, but got a handful also face wiper judder problem.

So now dunno whether to apply rain-x coating or even use the wiper washer fluid additive

I made the detailing process very simple, just wash clean with Turtle wash and wax then apply the Fusso coat, kao dim.

I have the same concern with you as many said shouldn't apply rain-x on front windscreen.

the thousands you saved might end up spent elsewhere too
same concept for many people, even if you don't spend on something, you might spend it elsewhere without you realizing. thus force savings are good in this scenario.

but yeah, it's entirely up to you. with or without coating, the car still awesome.

See my response below..

Wipers juddering is most likely from dirt trapped on the blades.. Inhibiting the wiping. Many people drive, can wipe birdshit off the car immediately, but most don't bother to clean their blades. .. Been using Rain-X on four cars for about 6 years already.. Not a single issue.. Buy original, apply properly and non-issue.. The coating will wear off by itself. Usually around the 6 months mark and gone completely in about a year.. I've even used it in a bathroom mirror.. Just cuz.. .. Okay. There's a method of applying, curing and buffing it off. Rain-X is a very popular product over the years and as such, won't be highly recommended if it wasn't. I wouldn't trust my windshields with any other repellent brand.

Ya lor.. I had a viable alternative and so it was an easier choice.. Many don't have such.. So their money, their happy..

The first 1k service is purely checking only right ?
No oil change what so ever ?

Oil must change, with filter too.