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seech
post May 3 2010, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(ralf @ May 3 2010, 03:33 PM)
seech, where i can purchase Opti-Coat ?  smile.gif
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Will PM you.
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post May 3 2010, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(seech @ May 3 2010, 04:36 PM)
Will PM you.
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PM me too please boss.....
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post May 3 2010, 06:46 PM

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QUOTE(seech @ May 3 2010, 04:36 PM)
Will PM you.
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Thanks. PM replied..

Is Opti-coat similar to the so called glass coating, once it is bond to it..abit hard to comes off?

As i can see, it require to rectify the paintwork to flawless finish to achieve best result...i don't mind spending several days to remove paint imperfection prior applying the sealant, and restore back the look to showroom shine.

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seech
post May 4 2010, 08:03 AM

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According to Dr. G of Optimum, its more like a polymer coating. Once it hardens it is like a second layer of clear coat so the only way you can remove the layer is to wetsand or compound it off. That's why the surface preparation below is critical as whatever is there will be sealed in and that Optimum requires the buyer to sign a release form indicating that they understand this and the risks involved.

The reason I did the test was to see how long the coating actually lasts. I know there are a few other 'coating' products on the market but I don't think anyone has actually done a comparison between them. We shall see....
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post May 5 2010, 04:02 PM

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[QUOTE=]Hmmm, is there any product that can fills the scratches and swirls, easy as liquid to apply??
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a very irresistible questions!!!asked by one of the forumer

salute bro

I got a new product all u need to do is wipe on & walk away & will cover every fault...for any faulty paint condition

bonjour
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would u buy that????

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there is no way........ no short cut.....there are 3layers of paint on every ride...
premier - base coat between the car body & paint, 2ndly paint that is our car colour 3rdly clear coat...as the protection of paint

over harsh & wrong techniques of washing..it will wear down this CC..... prematurely...

initially....minor strokes of scratch ...later RIDs randomly scratch & oxidation bring the road to doomed

some of its pics
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washing damaged - cayman - limited edition 777 units produce & only 1 in 'sia

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washing damaged - honda accord

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e 60 - washing damaged & was sent for correction but ended with more damage - buffing trails aka HOLOGRAMMING - done by un trained hands

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nissan frontier - washing swrils supposely sent to a pro shop ...ended over done...paint burnt

staying in apartment how to wash my own
& have to que up on sun just to wash
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another regular road side washing ride
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Lexus ....washing swirls by the ahmad

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brand new crv ..post deliver paint defect

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abuse...abuse...abused



at the end of the day ...prevention is better than cure


is there any short cut ...nope...it need a certain amount of corrections



The very reason started car detailing clinics is to bring out this awareness
the power lies in the hands of every owners...to shine it or scratched it

here is what i do
http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2010_04_11_archive.html

test results
http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2010_04_04_archive.html
T_flash
post May 7 2010, 10:27 PM

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Anyone know where to get this standard of detailing in KL???? Want to send my sedan in for this..
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post May 7 2010, 10:37 PM

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can pm me where to get this product?
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post May 11 2010, 11:06 PM

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brake light correction..with Megs M205 & CCS cutting foam & polishing with CCS polishing foam
before pics
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to this
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now let me remind you what u might have miss or might over looked


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almost everybody glances thru thought it is just a shot...but this is a reflection shot...thanks to my buddy for his patience & passion.....

ta da
mirror shine again
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thanks for viewing our detailing adventure tales again

view the rest of the post

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valkjr
post May 15 2010, 03:45 PM

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where can we get our hands on the detailer tape in kl or penang area? ACE Hareware or?
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post May 15 2010, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(valkjr @ May 15 2010, 04:45 PM)
where can we get our hands on the detailer tape in kl or penang area? ACE Hareware or?
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u can get them in Ace..both the have 3m blues & the other 14 days stick free
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post May 17 2010, 05:17 PM

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It has been two weeks since my attempt at replacing the clear coat on a clear coat failure situation with Opti-Coat. Took some pictures to monitor the progress of the Opti-Coat.
The condition of the test section after the Opti-Coat application two weeks ago.
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2 weeks later, the area treated with Opti-Coat is still beading quite well.
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After wiping down with ONR.
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The Opti-Coat seems to be holding up well with some nice water beading and the test area still looking nice and glossy. But, there is a slight issue with a section of the test area.

Full review on my blog:
http://prodetailing.blogspot.com/2010/05/o...iew-update.html
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post May 19 2010, 02:31 PM

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My office car park is undergoing some major construction now. So everyday it's really dusty. And since it rains almost daily, my car will look like this after 1 day. Need to bear with this for about 4-5 months sad.gif

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Hosing it with water didn't make much difference. Anything I can do?
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post May 20 2010, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(SweetPuff @ May 19 2010, 03:31 PM)
My office car park is undergoing some major construction now. So everyday it's really dusty. And since it rains almost daily, my car will look like this after 1 day. Need to bear with this for about 4-5 months sad.gif
Hosing it with water didn't make much difference. Anything I can do?
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just 3 caps to 8 litres of water & no need a second bucket......as i left the 2nd bucket to rinse off the rims cleaning later
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after ONR mixtures....blueish ...water tension now is created to hold dust below & same time washes & lubricate
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rear bonnet before wash...
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after soaking the 1st microfibers in ONR...wipe on & buff dry with
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after wash...now u can see TOGWT wax
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check it out
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post May 20 2010, 03:14 PM

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Finally managed to put together all of my pictures from the GT3 detail. Better late than never I suppose.

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Full post on my blog:
http://prodetailing.blogspot.com/2010/05/p...he-911-gt3.html
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post May 21 2010, 12:32 PM

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A kid spilled taufufa in my car 6 days ago. Now it stinks like heck. sad.gif

I wonder if Meg's Odor Eliminator will help?

I've tried cleaners from ArmorAll, Prestone and even Glade with odor neutralizers. Minimal success.

Squeezed out some toothpaste to leave it overnight in the car also helps, but not enough to overcome the stench. How lah?

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post May 21 2010, 05:22 PM

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Buy few packs of activated charcoal in your local hardware shop ( Mr.DIY ) and put inside the cabin where the sun can shine on it.
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post May 22 2010, 09:27 AM

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just happend to detail this with optimum no rinse wash

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for the full write up pls check here
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post May 25 2010, 09:08 AM

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Just want to know is my step correct for washing and waxing?

1)Rinse car
2)Use PolyGlaze Wash and Wax Shampoo with foam to wash
3)Then clay with PG no:1 (my car metal gray) then rinse of panel by panel
4)Use Soft99 Meta to wax with Wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth
5)Use Kit Metalic Wax with wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth

Is my step correct?
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post May 26 2010, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(muslayer @ May 25 2010, 10:08 AM)
Just want to know is my step correct for washing and waxing?

1)Rinse car - good
2)Use PolyGlaze Wash and Wax Shampoo with foam to wash - try not to use foam......we polish with foam pad..it can be abbrassive
3)Then clay with PG no:1 (my car metal gray) then rinse of panel by panel- yes good- what is yr lube?
4)Use Soft99 Meta to wax with Wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth - good if u want to remove stains (but becareful it is highly contain kerosene like solvent) very abrassive...
5)Use Kit Metalic Wax with wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth...good

Is my step correct? exellant bro
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Aston martin just detail
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some pics before & all i took is 50 minutes from this
ONR wash

quick ONR washed...50/50% pics

remember before

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after
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after a good bath

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i need to protect her till the owner return

after Optisealing her

tqs for viewing again

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a little patience & plenty of passion


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post May 26 2010, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(muslayer @ May 25 2010, 09:08 AM)
Just want to know is my step correct for washing and waxing?

1)Rinse car
2)Use PolyGlaze Wash and Wax Shampoo with foam to wash <----Sponge is it OK?
3)Then clay with PG no:1 (my car metal gray) then rinse of panel by panel  <-------Lube = water + shampoo
4)Use Soft99 Meta to wax with Wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth
5)Use Kit Metalic Wax with wax sponge then buff off with MF cloth

Is my step correct?
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if no: 2 Sponge not ok, then i will change to MF to wash


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