not that i know off...as glass it is hardest surface of the car other than the engine block

In this case , i guess i'm better off to replace a new windscreen instead as some suggest going to those Dr.Cermin but the price simply cost around 100 to 200.

but how many of us has been suffering from that thing ...the sticky budging bumps feeling marks...called TAR



Removing Road Tar
As we drive around, our beautiful detail car is constantly bombarded with small specks of road grime, insect remains, tar, tire rubber, grease and oils kicked up by the cars and lorries in front of you. These sticky contaminants that is splatted on our paint, can only be removed by some petroleum-based on our exterior surface. Soap-and-water washing will do little to remove these ugly black spots.
worst still road tar, to remover you need a solvent or strong detergent inorder to removed this tough substances before they mar our paint finish Most commercial tar removers contain kerosene, mineral spirits or another petroleum distillate combined with lubricants to surround and buffer the road tar from your paint. Of the petroleum distillate products.
Moreover it is state at the back label: -Danger. Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor is extremely harmful too.
Some manufacturers combine both products in one aerosol can, another environmental issue raised here
Other detailer may polish it off.... just a few poka dots....and 6.5" or 8" wool & all sort of wool
does this pushes in more into our clear coat paint??? what happen ifit is brake asbestos....making me feels like "burning the whole garden because of a few weeds"...
Do we need to compromise inorder to get things resolve, or do create another problem by solving the last problem.
picture of a just washed car....

test


the contamination picked up

moving on the side door



picture of a brand new car ....NEW..& how contaminated can it be???


tools i need
to test paint contaminations & surface above contaminations....

spray on onr after wash as lube, the best available lube...that is safe, effortless & cost effective...imagine if we were to used expensive branded car shampoo...& rinsing hence after...creates more work


then glide the damp microfibers across slowly & gently...you will feel nothing like bare hand/skin direct contact....suddenly the snoops and little bumps appears


The modern solution for tar removal is detailing clay. If the tar is extremely stubborn on your painted surfaces, you can also use a optimum power clean to agitate (recommended 5:1 or 3:1)
after pics & contaminations picked up


things that our naked eyes & hand could not be seen but is picked by this process
How often should I clay? For your own daily driven vehicle, twice a year..is good ...as the danger of old clay & contamination stuck on the existing clay.....its potential damage when used improperly. ...each touch creates frictions & we dont want too much of it ... btw There is no maximum of times you can clay your car...less is more...The problem we were beginning to see is that many car enthusiasts wanted to clay their vehicles frequently; as often as 3 weeks ONCE or monthly....?????

moving to side door, contaminations picked up

side skirt...the undeniable area

the contaminations picked up


ta da


couple of tips
1) pls lube the surface before clay (I expect you would have wash prior claying)

2) LUBE the surface...2 caps of ONR into 500 ml water with spray nozzle (wet the surface ) not under heated & sun...cool surface

3) clay only 1 feet X 1 feet area , check your clay prior moving on another section.by folding it into a new part....on your palm..start from the top...hood to skirt...

4) do not use pressure...let the clay do the job....GLIDE....up & down (left to right) pls do not circle it

5) If you clay is breaking thrown away...buy least aggressive clay .....PG 3

6) all you need is to clay twice a year not twice a month

once you have done it ...you have prepare the surface for compounding.....polishing or waxing...

you need to removed dead head prior applying lotion ...its part of the facial..process

most of all have fun

need some advice. should i wax my new car? my fren told me new car no need to wax but i thot wax is to protect the paint since my car is park under the sun most of the time.

wax it. don't polish it. best you do the whole process, wax and seal etc.

when you say seal, does that mean the sierra glow thingy or something else?

Even new cars, you should do full detailing to ensure your paint last. Eg. it could be in caryard for months and there are tons of contaminants when transport like brake dust, acid rain, tar, etc.

Car wash: Self car wash if possible as auto car wash will scratch your paint.. Even those hand wash you should check their rags or wash cloth. If you go premium, it will be hundreds might as well self wash.
2 bucket system(1 for shampoo never dirty; 1 for rinse change when too dirty) with grit guards if possible with premium car wash Meguiars, Optimum, Duragloss else at least OTC premium like Kit, Permaglass, etc.

Clay: Cheapest OTC are permaglass at Jusco approx $30 3 types depending on car condition. Use diluted shampoo or best ONR 1:64 as claylube. Else can use quick detailers like Meguiars Mist n Wipe, etc.

Polish: Don't confused with machine compound or polish which some shops do.. that will reduce clearcoat and instill cobwebs/swirls if not done correctly. One step will be AIO like Permaglass Sealant & Meguiars Cleaner Wax which polish & seal.. OTC ones though say polish or wax, they're all AIO with either more cleaners or more LSP.. Polish will be to surface prep the paint ready to be sealed.

LSP: Last step product either sealant(synthetic) or wax(carnauba): Both pros & cons.. Sealants usually last longer so popular but give a candy coat hard shell look which some like.. looks good on white. Carnauba popular as give deep look especially to dark cars.. Some examples are Meguiars NXT 2.0 Tech Wax is actually a synthetic sealant while Meguiars Gold Class is Carnauba Wax. No right or wrong. Some like to put sealant first and then at next wash top up with wax to get best of both worlds.

Quick detailers: Considered rinseless car wash that mist & wipe off. Eg. Meguiars Ultimate quick Detailer(UQD)

Spray Waxes: Topper wax when used between wash until next full LSP . Eg. Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax(UQW)

For all above, please use quality microfibers to prevent unnecessary marrings while detailing. Happy detailing!!
WTS: Cobra/Meguiars http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1562657

This post has been edited by msk: Sep 28 2010, 10:59 PM

wow! sounds like a lot of work. i can't do all those myself. can recommend me a good detailer? i'm getting my new car next week. white cruze.

Not a lot of work..GOT PASSION sure can do.

Put it this way. You spend half a day getting your car properly protected and you'll save yourself money on troubles down the line. A good sealant would only need to be reapplied every year. And a good wax prolly every 2-4 months depending on how often you drive, where the car is parked etc.

You can pay someone to do it if you want to. I'm not sure where to recommend in terms of a good detailer. I'm sure others here would have an idea.

This is what I did when I first got my car.

1. Wash.
2. Dry.
3. Clay bar a little of the front as there were some stubborn grimes there.
4. Deep clean.
5. Sealant.
6. Wax.
7. Spray on detailer.
8. Rims&Tyres.
9. Glass.

YES ....did your friend also tell u to repaint every 2 years or so????...wax is to protect your clear coat - clear coat is to protect your paint
if yr wax wear out from the sun & heat....your clear coat...is there to protect yr paint....when it wear down yr paint will be oxidize



NEW CAR doesnt mean no defect....it all depends.......i have corrected many car that is new...but not really new....eg is this a locally make car....or CBU

i was at AUDI show room today ...tell me how is the paint condition of a show room car...to get it corrected u need polish - POLISH IS OK for new car or newly painted car....only a repainted car ned 90 days to cure (to dry) prior waxing or sealing

like this new new suzuki

even BMW car kena hacked prior delivery
to read more

suggest u a weekly wash & monthly wax....I wash a car in 15 minutes with ONR....no effort at all...no need hosing down or 2 bucket....& water splashing everywhere....& wet & time consuming

afterwhich...i wax the car in 5 minutes

ONR wash test...effectiveness
ONR WASH test on the new NISSAN shyphlhttp://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=400892

Ultimate OPTI COAT - ed

eg look at this GTi ..brand new to read more link here


swirls is from road side car wash - & when is oxidized then u need correction like compounding

hand on detailing guide (on paint correction)



algae stains


more
window lining

window lining



on the roof lining
pic before





ta da my magic portion



pic before


after


after
on the roof lining
pic before

TA DA pics


plastic is very tedious ...maybe u can try plastic X


have fun detailing

This post has been edited by KC's: Sep 29 2010, 07:07 PM

hi all detailing enthusiasts

i have a question on engine wash, is it adviseable to wash engine? how is the proper way to wash it? i did read several guide on the internet but still i want to know how sifu here do their magic. how about the use of degreaser? some said that improper use of degreaser might damage the body paint..

some said that it's better to leave the engine unwashed, the engine work better that way.

I'm no expert but this is how I do it.

1. Lightly spray the engine bay with water then degreaser. Do not spray water directly at the engine.
2. Leave for a few minutes then scrub with a brush.
3. Spray down with water.
4. Wipe down with microfiber towel. Turning on the engine for 10-15 minutes before drying makes it easier.
5. Spray engine bay with engine detailer.
6. Repeat step 4.

Hope this helps.

Waxed and did some minor detail work on interior and exterior of my car today.

why makes life so difficult & why not show us in detail instead of pic....


i dont seems to see that practise in any international arena

btw
Be very careful of degreaser.....(SUPER /ENGINE DEGREASER) highly abrassive & corrosive....harm your skin & smear your paint .......very very agggressive
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HAnds on step 123 on engine detailing


one of my youth did it on his extreme neglected car

engine washing with guide picture

most of all have fun & not stress


this is one of my earliest documented work
before

after



another....


before


after

next\



ta da




the most extreme


ta da



Menu for this detailing

wheels & wheel archs & plastic trim all over the ride
POWER CLEAN 8: 1 & 5: 1 dilution with many brushes for
Megs Gold class vinyl & rubber dressing

engine
POWER CLEAN 3: 1 & 5: 1 dilution with many brushes...use neat for stubborn grease
Megs Gold class vinyl & rubber dressing - Protectant plus

This post has been edited by KC's: Oct 1 2010, 09:52 AM

I don't really get what you're trying to imply here? I don't see anything wrong with taking pictures. And working alone, when your hands is all dirty and full of wax isn't exactly the most convenient time to take pictures. I'm not a professional detailer like you are. I don't see the need to take pictures of every single step I do.

What happen in the last decade?
My car just turn 10 years old this year

You can go online shopping…goggle the most powerful search engine, air ticket available online…many other things like Ebay..paypal,,,,electronic wallet….e certifications - chips implanted in dog‘s ear as identity & breed status…..

I recall E ticket was imposed - abolish all the paper ticket, which waste lots of trees
Mobile phone comes with colour Tex, 3G was introduce - video conferencing make wide avail
Car comes with internet, wireless play station, virtual Reality stuff
FLAT SCREEN - tv pc screens & now 3D Flat screen..blue ray then now 3d blue ray player

iPC , iPod - the smallest & greatest walkman, iPad - electronic hand held newspaper, iPhone - the most state of art hand phones….

After 10 years on top in the US, Toyota Motor Corp. ... BMW sales out beat in year 2005 because “the model line-up is very strong, Car Reliability rated better..who would ever imagine the German marque finally out beats the Japs..Last year's number two thus slipped one position on the top ten list. ... BMW's 3 Series has been on the top-ten list of best-selling cars in UK

GPS is widely make available, Hybrid car make avail …..watch movie online….birth of many Car detailing forum
car sealant - was make to replace carnauba wax (environmental issue)

Many of my previous waxes residues stains some of my plastic handle (at least 6 years ago or more)
later
ONR no rinse wash was created to counter - water wastage & disposl water issue (many of US states affected)
OPTI COAT was formulated thru the years of research & lots of testing done & now as one of the best coating available

But still my car age is a decade & so does my age plus 10...




last night our TV2 channel show "alien vs predator"...I told my youth in the children home, this is decade old film....hmmmmm


waited for nearly a year to get hold OPTICOAT into Malaysia…

just last 2 days...i walk passed 2 Bimmers
a price tag of RM 400, 000
just wacked...like this

E60
another close to a mil price tag car


swirls from improper washing

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
HOLOGRAMMING AKA buffing trails ....wrong techniques of machine handling
head ache?????

what do you think of a decade old paint

another badly bruised aka HOLOGRAM
before


ta da corrected pics



sun shots


opti coated test
superb water beading-water beading proves is that high surface tension



its a decade old DD paint in tropical country ....imagine here...is like "man vs Wild" chapter



TO READ MORE
HERE

This post has been edited by KC's: Oct 9 2010, 10:45 PM

Sifu KC,

It's me again..Any news on OptiCoat..i am interested.

Thanks.

I wonder what is the diff btween Kit wax or Kit metallic coat.. ?
I am newbie in car detailing
i juz bought Kit wax and diy myself...
erm... feel satisfied lor

great thread guys. helped me a lot

Hi Ralf how r u doing

Glad to hear from you again.... lets TT


the difference btween Kit wax or Kit metallic coat....is one for metalic & another for 1k paint....to me both is the same product...only market for consumers....Carnuba wax, hard to APPLY & EASY TO COME OFF.....many country already ban them as they do not comply to VOC(environmental test fail)...thats why sealant & synthetic waxes comes out....but make the car very dull too over usage of them....

a lot of effort, so much so ....you wouldnt want to repeat this for the next month detailing....

cool & keep your coming too..you share we learn too