KC, thanks for the reply

for clay, which brand normally u would use?
i was thinking should i get the clay kit set from meguiars which cost about
1) Rm176 (two 50 gram clay bars, individually wrapped & in a moisture-seal case, Quik Detailer for use as a clay lubricant, Cleaner Wax sample & Meguiar’s Supreme Shine® Microfiber Towel)- too expensive
2) Rm66 clay set only (3 clay bars) - affordable
3) PG clay - cheaper solution
for 2 and 3, the lubricant will be car shampoo or buy ONR from u

the PRC 151 product, i will use hand only.. i dont plan to get a machine yet.
i have a 7 years old camry with never been detail since 2 to 3 years ago.

Bro, you may want to check the RM$66 clay set here only 1 bar not 3 so really not that affordable.
I got the claykit last time but finally now only use the clay with ONR 1:64 as more economical.
As bro KC suggested, get PG clay easily available from Jusco. Cheers

Yupp - bro I am already stuck 2 night in Bkt Jawi - should have called u earlier to TT

Tomorrow heading to Sitiawan liow
Cheers

Guys. I've got some swirls, water spot, and bubbling and dullness on my car,

I'm only working by hand or a cheap Black&Decker ROB.

I've tried Meg's Step 1 paint cleaner, but that didnt help.
So Im thinking of getting either Optimum Spray on polish or Meg's Ultimate compound.

which would you all recommend? I've heard a lot on the Optimum range, but how are they working by hand? I know Meg's can be worked by hand.

I understand the limitations that I have for not having a more powerful machine, but that alright. as long as I can get rid like 70% of the swirls.

Black n Decker just for LSP or at most AIO polish which doubt it can remove any swirls.
Paint Cleaner will chemically clean contaminants but will not remove swirls which are fine scratches on the paint. Will need abrasive polish or compounds depending on severity.

By hand Meg range, try SwirlX(fineline scratch) -> if not enough ScratchX2.0 (light scratch) -> Ultimate Compound but too harsh you may remove more clearcoat which may result in clearcoat failure.
Will be very hard/tiring by hand. Optimum polish/compound will let bro kc comment as haven't tried yet.

Most swirls come from improper washing or bad car detailing machines. Use 2 bucket wash & quality microfibers to minimize.

WTS Meguiars/Cobra: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1562657&hl=

This post has been edited by msk: Nov 26 2010, 09:01 AM

hi bro
bad swirls cos by improper washing (you need to know the root cos & to solve it & preven it further


How often do we get our car wash & sent it to a proper place - doing it correctly to avoid damages inflicting to the paint- such as swirls - RIDS - scratch

DONT Take the "tiada apa" attitude (AKA - no worries) what most of us will do locally here - get it done in 30 minutes for RM 8 at the road side car wash -


if u happen to read my blog u would see our last sat hands on car detailing TT My buddy brought his merz c 200
Car imported from the west is always bound to have more paint issue - as most of them is neglected, due to four season weather & up to 50 pound to wash a car..ended


what a scratch
front bonnet scratches by Rubbing compound - suspecting some OTC compound



there is no electricity supplies as well

so we did a correction using hand - OHSC -OPTIMUM hyper spray polish compound ( a professional range -
tape 50/50%


can u see a different without proper lighting???


maybe for those with Good eye sight


before


after


another before pic


after


to read more here


http://thedetailers.blogspot.com/


I have also done a couple of test on OHSC vs Meguiars in us FORUM ...Autogeek


a full complete guide of car detailing here
posted in US autogeek as well - please chk it out for yrself

This post has been edited by KC's: Nov 26 2010, 09:44 AM

Ah? I thought Meg's says thier products are clear-coat safe?
The packing on the paint cleaner says "will remove light swirls and scratches"

Yeap im very particular about washing. but its just the old marks when i didnt know how to wash that I cant get rid off. Maybe I need to take a picture of the condition so you pros can assess.

A very nice writeup KC! great as always. Love the wet look on the black Beemer. way too awesome.

So conclusion is OHSC is better than Megs? looking at the pictures. its really unbelievable.

Wow, great write-up by bro KC good to see Optimum works by hand also.. Must try

Though most products clear coat safe, my point is using any products too much may deplete the clearcoat eventually.. just be aware.
To get swirls or scratches out, you're basically removing the clearcoat till level.. so by hand much harder

WTS Meguiars/Cobra: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1562657&hl=


This post has been edited by msk: Nov 27 2010, 08:56 AM

clear-coat safe? u need to know there is 2 range for Megs product - what u can buy OTC (over the counter) is consumer product
dont just read the label - use it & explore it limits -

what i am using is Megs Pro - range not avail outside & only sold in gallon

but optimum product only 1 range - pro

so wou;ld u think i can get the bimmer to the level with otc???

apic worth a thousand words - do u know u can convert yr B&D to a polisher!!!... when i am back will call u

thanks bud
everything is good but not everything is beneficial - yes we are cutting the imperfection away (that is why always do a 50/50% to know what is the level of yr correction)

always start from least aggressive - if u happen to join any of my clinic you would be taught - paint issue! understanding it & correct it.....


the best correction is still with a Rotary & with correct techniques

How to function a Polisher that bought from USA ? Should I get any step down transformer for it ?

wow congrats ...welcome to car detailing LYN
what polisher u got? DA PC1424 or MegsG110 V2

you do need a expensive transformer! to step down from our 240v to 110v ( there are many mini ones - but mind you, after a fews round (it will blow & cos more money to invest on a proper one)

i need to check out the ampere for you

Rgds
KC

Hi bro KC, i have been following your blog since last year.

but i have not seen a solution for one problem (or maybe missed) which is water stain on the paint.

There is water stain only on the roof of my car. I have tried polishing, claying and also some other water-stain removing products.

The stain cant be removed

Is there any method/product you can recommend to remove the stain ?

where can i get ONR car wash ?

Makita 9227CX3 , how much the step down transformer ?

bro
this is one of the most issue we face as a detailer...you have miss many of them

usually must be corrected by by compounding ( an aggressive correction)...sometimes if it is milder it can be polish up with cutting pad....




will PM u


Yupp, letr u know tomorrow....good stuff....only to be use by great detailer

this is one of my most recent post

MOST EXTREME ENGINE TRANSFORMATIONS - this is a true story of how one from Rag to Riches, ever told by Detailien

My buddy drove down 500 KM from PERLIS to ask me to detail his ride -

pay attention to the detail & camel trophy engine looks


ta da now



REMEMBER Before


behold now


would you believe from this


to this in 3 hours



pls stay tuned for interior & exterior paint correction...coming soon


all is Possible to whom who belive

we only had 2 item to transformed this detailing
tool for the day
&

to read more
here

wow kc i just read ur blog
is there by any chance we can go out and tt?
i just got into detailing and its kinda addictive to see my own hard work pays off
i would really wanna learn more
i just got myself a buffer machine
DCA with 6 step speed.
still not good at using it.

congrats bro

sure
lets get 10 participant & we will do a machine hands on clinic

mean time - i suggest u buy an old old hood ...do a complete wetsanding - then compound - polish
make sure u document it

like this
here


this is some of my early work ...i usually do a 50/50% area detailing to compare before & after

an little fun with 50/50%
here


this is the one thats makes me continues...the legendary
2 facehttp://thedetailers.blogspot.com/2009/09/nissan-sunny-aka-two-face.html


one of the recent lesson
here

Just scratched my front skirting across road divider. It's originally black, but now there are white scratch marks. Is there a way to make it not so obvious? Maybe spray it or something?

any pics - cannot say anything without pic


thanks

BTW what brush are you using dude in your detailing pics?

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RsduO4BD4FA/TOp9qGKt...00/P1200188.JPG

This 1.