dont get anything 1st - do not attempt with any compound for holograms ...esp OTC products...the issue with many DIY - car owners is they want to grab something over the counter & bring it home - ta da (what we call instant gratifications) 3in 1 kopi ke - tuang air panas & kacau

DONT waste yr $$$$ - all you need is to get the right stuff & do it the right way - when i started detailing - nobody shares with me - or give a dam or either that gives dam stupid tips - purposely to trick us, so that we will not success (otherwise they tutup kedai) - one of the so call megs detailing centre in Pandan jaya

that day onwards i told myself - whatever the kwai lo (international professional detailer) uses to detail a lambo or ferrari - i desire for it - so I got my what they have - & train up myself - when my Ferrari & lambo came i have what it takes - do u think i can get the stuff to detail from supermarket???

another this using compound in the wrong way - chances might - ended up with more haze than before


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pls observe the general detailing step by step -

STEP 1 & 2 - wash then clay -

you may follow the guide here read more here

I only suggest you should come join me on 7 may (1st come 1st serve basis) & learn the full to detail & then go & detail the right way...

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Added on April 23, 2011, 12:45 amonce preps is done - now I have a surface above free from contaminants - moving to paint corrections


- example - cars that always been wash by road side has this issue - SWIRLS - to prevent this wash your own car in the right way & good MF periodically change - otherwise half past six car wash - boss lu punya kereta manyak calar - apa macam - Mau polish wax ????!@#$%^&** - ended up like this



I thought i saw some only but...badly & horrendously....



swirls - aka spider webs

very visible fine line cut - is done only professionally - regular car wash damages!!!!

threats inflicted professional by car washes (or road side ones)


SWIRLS is usually inflicted by our habits & the wrong way of handling washing , also techniques (wrong way of shampooing - circulating) & material used - such as sponges, worn out mitts/microfibers, drying cloth - cotton cloth - old rags, old t-shirts, jeans la....etcs...as our clear coat is only 2/1000th part of an inch

therefore I make it a point to change my Microfibers once every 3-4 months to prevent

STEP 3 - Part 1
after compounding - with OPTIMUM Hyper Spray Compound with LC Double sided wool

ta da


next
deep scratches & swirls on the hood - need to be compounded


plenty of swirls - before


after compounding


STEP 3 - Part 2 (polishing)


Next issue Hologram from compounding

VISIBLE HOLOGRAM!!!! paint defect inflicted by car detailers


Spot me contest??



STEP 3 - Part 3 (finishing polish)
after finishing with polishing pad with OPTIMUM Hyper spray polish (excellent working time )





dont take my words - click here to read what the kwai lo has to says about this here in meguiars forum

autogeek forum in USA

Detailing forum in UK

This post has been edited by KC's: Apr 23 2011, 01:14 AM

any time bro

you organised - i come


Yes

bro
that is an oxidized alloy rim

u must use metal polish or polish with machine with aggressive wool balls or get it skim ^& clear coated after that

HI caprice you do not need to splash around trying out all OTC....stuff...just do some googling & see whats are some of the stuff other arena is using & how effective is it....and you will soon find out

a chinese saying that goes "I have plenty of swords at my back, but none of them are sharp"

so when you have found your sharp one - use it effectively & it will be sharper

----i started just like you ended up wasting lots of $$$
here but now i only need 5 of the optimum

you know which 5......btw do u have any machines? if not....is ther any plans? cos there are couple of real good machines is coming in to malaysia





i was a victim like you


Car wash and most car owners want an instant gratifying results - so much so - strong acid base - wheels cleaner are use often in this area - corrosive even to our skins & hands - threaten the wheel coat as prematurely worn down


TIPS
pls allow your wheel to cool down prior washing them - as not advise to threaten both extreme temperature -

Its just simply amazing...how effortless & easy to care for the most tedious / filthiness area....of our wheels, this is the most important place to begin for any car wash...(kindly allow your wheel to cool down prior washing, as at some extreme brake our rotor may get heated till 300 degrees or so) not i wait you wash the kind of thing

most of the wheel damages is done the wrong way of washing ...with aggressive cleaner with chemicals like degreaser as such found in wheels cleaners
impose danger to both our skin & inhalations....

allow me to share with you


be fore warn



time for wash
Most easy effortless & effective wash - done with 3 MF



looking familiar - the amount of brake dust collect over days....


not a very rewarding place to begin with - but compulsory one ( as brake dust contains the most threatening part of your daily drive - dangerously as these asbestos & rotors metal dust sticking to your car body

never wash yr car downwards up - always start from the top


clay before polish or correction

brushing off the wheel nut area



more 50% / 50 % comparrision


ta da



remember before

now


in just 3 minutes- safe & effective - say no no when anybody using wheels cleaners or degreaser - do not brush them!!!!! not even with expensive plastics bristle brushes

you can makes a different

This post has been edited by KC's: Apr 26 2011, 06:02 PM

hahaahahahahahahhahah u know what i mean ...same same victim

hi buddy
you happen to have a dark colour car like black- did you wash it usually under the sun or park in an industrial near by area??

if yes these are build up over years
to avoid this - do not wash yr car while is still HOT & especially under the SUN (driving to car wash with yr engine running?????????)

wax more often - sacrifice yr wax layer


water mark is a tough one to detail
among the paint problem this is on the same list of the scratch - even swirls is easier to correct

the problem here in Malaysia is this

there is lots of rain & heat - both rain droplets will be baked into the paint with the heat of the sun - try to place a bottle of mineral water on your leather seats & lets the sun glare thru - ta da - yr leather will get burnt

now these droplets will be a magnifying glass effect on yr paint

the least ones can be polish off with polisher -

the severe ones - need compounding- etched into your clear coat

like this - so hard to even be captured by compact camera


plenty of water stains - and happen to be on the sunroof glass -

2 issue - hard water is bad - to make is worst is on the glass - the hardest surface of the car





another 50/50 % comparison on the sunroof



before



a 50/50%




what i di was compounding with rotary & wool - multipler times (over an hours to get it prefect) the same amount of time for me to finish a whole bonnet - over a sun roof


by all mean avoid, prevention is better than cure

join me whenever u r can for a hands on on rotaries session

try OCwax 40% cheaper & durable


yupp rinseless wash with ONR - 1 to wipe & 2 to dry without rinsing yr car wet

here

no worries we are all here to learn & join me whenever possible in any of my hands on session & experience yr self the joy of detailing

try to avoid parking in open air or under trees ya

What Are Some Of The Threats To Your Car Paint

perhaps - like stone chips ....tailing at the wrong vehicle (esp on high speed)

dont we already have enough threats from mother-nature to our paint





such as these - is this a mother nature or Human error???
before pic


now
ta da




more chips - BEFORE


MAGICALLY YOURS


another threats - improper car wash
threats inflicted professional by car washes (or road side ones)


SWIRLS is usually inflicted by our habits & the wrong way of handling washing , also techniques (wrong way of shampooing - circulating) & material used - such as sponges, worn out mitts/microfibers, drying cloth - cotton cloth - old rags, old t-shirts, jeans la....etcs...as our clear coat is only 2/1000th part of an inch

therefore I make it a point to change my Microfibers once every 3-4 months to prevent

after compounding - with OPTIMUM Hyper Spray Compound with LC Double sided wool
ta da






to read the full detail here Meguiars on line USA - to read more how to do it yourself here



it has new polymers that offer greater lubricity and higher gloss, this multi-purpose product that serves as a rinseless wash, a quick detailer, and a clay lubricant, depending on how much water you add. You don’t have to be a chemist to formulate your own excellent car care products; just follow the directions on the bottle! Plus, this product does not require rinsing. conserve water and still get your vehicle beautifully clean!



Here’s how it works:

* Add 1 ounce of No Rinse Wash & Shine to 2 gallons (about 7.5 litres) of water to make an excellent no rinse car wash. its polymers encapsulate dirt and cause it to drop to the bottom of the bucket. And it leaves your vehicle super slick, like it was just waxed!

* Add 1 ounce to wash water made with your regular car wash. No Rinse Wash & Shine’s advanced polymers and lubricants offer more surface protection and slickness than ordinary car soap alone. It acts as a water softener and conditioner to improve the quality of the water that touches your vehicle to provide the ultimate safe wash.

* Add 2 ounces of No Rinse Wash & Shine to a gallon of water to make a super-slick clay bar lubricant. Wet the surface of your vehicle to provide a slippery protective layer beneath Opti-clay. After you’ve clayed each section, simply wipe it dry. This the cheapest & most effective solution for clay lubricant

* Add 8 ounces of No Rinse Wash & Shine to a gallon of water ( 1 ounce to a 500ml) to make an excellent quick detailer. Fill up a spray bottle with this mixture and use it to clean and shine your vehicle, just as you would use a traditional detailer. The proprietary polymers bond to the paint surface to protect it from abrasion and micro-marring

just one bottle will Shine & replace 4 things - such as wash, clay lube, QD & hydrophobic spray wax



there is no replacement for "Optimum OPTI Seal" , "Optimum Power Clean" & not sold OTC....

they are simple amazing invention
eg.....
A multi purpose cleaner both safe for car clear coat (exterior ) & same time for interior
so cost effective that - you can dilute to suits your need - clear coat safe -

best usage for removing stickers - bugs stains - birds dropping - wax residues - stains on plastic or vinyl

use neat or dilute 1:3 parts water for engine
dilute 1:3 or 1:5 parts water for interior - cleaning - leathers, vinyl, rubber plastic
dilute 1:5 or 1:8 parts water for exterior paint work - cleaning - best at removing bugs stains, rubber stains - wax residues on plastic, emblem cleaning

this is the only ultimate you ever need for car detailing - i never leave home without it
imagine those days when i use Megs

APC la, Super degreaser for engine la, degreaser for hard cleaning area like emblems, wheel cleaner la, Leather cleaners, interior cleaners ...bla bla bla & worst still i lfet home without one of them !!!!!! headache!!!!! so many products & so many different instructions la
caution- must use with care cos is a non clear coat safe - use with great care

opti seal is not just another sealant - but one that will protect not only yr paint but plastic, vinyl , mirror , esp front wind screen (safety + does not jagged yr silicon wiper - as it cos hundreds of $ to replace) easy to apply (again 10-15 per car ) only need 3-4 times a year + cos effective (cos this bottle last 10 years applications) - just spray on , wipe off & walk away



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This post has been edited by KC's: Apr 29 2011, 08:23 PM

congrats buddy.....u started the great journey

glad u found
see ya...looking forward to a fun fill time ya


bro- evryone also can do if i can - this is my passion - to trains others to detail on their own too -that is the reason of my lengthy posting for - all the 123 steps for others as a reference guide & hoping others do it better than me

show it to the rest of the world - we Malaysia can too

Yupp buddy
you too can make a different - "sebenarnya kekuatan terletak dalam hati" Petronas Slogan

just one step u would discover the world of different - Napoleon & KC

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Added on May 2, 2011, 5:48 pmHow to remove water spots
how to keep the white car white?

it is a common challenge to keep our clean & looks cool....but it is also rather hard to achieve it...ended up....we let other help us to do it....

the best that we can ever do for our car take ownership......my buddy just had this ride for 2 months

let the picture tells you

under proper sun light



spot lights


some of the threats to our car paint


close up




what we miss under the bright sun light
the real issue is :-


the severity of acid rain



I have never seen anything in this velocity - only managed to be picked up by extreme close up (with the help of prime lenses)

5 hours just gone & for the next 20 hours (over the spans on 2 days) - major paint correction work being carried with great care & meticulously detail before opti coating it for good

some after pics
paint before - water spots


after


50/50% comparrission pic


for the complete write up pls view here Car detailer: PRIVILEGE. Peugeot Privilege Detailing by KC's

This post has been edited by KC's: May 2 2011, 05:51 PM

HI Aliluva
all new cars come with 2k paint - means clear coated (there is an additional layer of clear lacquer on yr paint) the best that any car owners can do for their investment -

PLS DO NOT SEND FOR ANY ROAD SIDE CAR WASH

learn to do it yourself - a weekly wash & monthly WAX is the best

careful where you park - not under trees - esp mango who has tree saps, blocking others - gotten key scratched!!

Bird dropping - wipe of immediately, as it is acidic & your coat is porous

lastly dont worry so much - when you have done all the above

for more 123 or ABC guide pls read at here

call me if you have any uncertainties

drive safely & enjoy life

come & see this sat - have to view the actual

just wax !!!!! protect it ....you can always do yr paint correction later but as for now u need to protect yr investment - yr car yr paint by just waxing it

"a weekly wash & monthly wax will bring yr car very far away"

it seems if try to leave it on & see hence after ...it seems..........

This post has been edited by KC's: May 4 2011, 11:14 PM

aliluya - PTL ya
let me know if you need any help


ehhh...boss i lupa call u le - no worries - can we propose a hands on session special for all LYN forumers only

hahahahaha - then i will die standing

no worries - we had better fun later...as we did interior & engine detailing & cushion too

the charcoal van became cotton van..hahahhhahahha thanks to all the who labour unhesitating love

no worries anytime - I hope you enjpoy the best nasi lemak in cheras - taman Muda nasi lemak -


coming soon - once the Mods approve & we will announce ya

Thanks buddy
you have been very generous in giving out free samples & appreciate your kind gesture & generosity


stay tune pic coming

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Added on May 10, 2011, 1:34 am

paint before at the badly scratched hood - ask those who where there - pleanty of rids scuff & swirls



a 50/50%






1st of its kind in Malaysia - ladies & gentleman - OPTIMUM Double side pad
another great invention by DOC G

works great with OHC & OHC - just with 2 steps & a wool compound & a pad finish - ta da



ta da




ta da


sun test sun test

many shouted & chanted





This post has been edited by KC's: May 10 2011, 01:34 AM

some updates on the 206 acid rain


yes sir
shall we have an exclusive - TT for all LYN forumers......
guys kindly look out a covered venue

& we shall come rotary party ya




hahahhahahhahahaa..........no need ...3 month dont bayar kereta instalment boleh afford or apply a PTPL loan...higher education ma.....

no need to get flex bro..I suggest u get 2-3 buddy share to buy a makita & u wouldnt regret..thats what we did



about 3k++

optimum hyper spray polish

overseas definitely cheaper but better watch out - no after sales service - how if machine kong'

maikta is the only proven machine

your paint has a very poor preps prior repainted

2way u can try - rotary cuts with wool (optimum hyper spray compound)

if can remove - wet sand it & buff off with wool (OHSC)

I will PM u the OHP

hi bro
u can just soak it in a bucket of soapy water & brush off the next day

but never never use softener

let me know .....

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Added on May 12, 2011, 9:52 ammore pics
mastering car detailing

polishing by one of the 8 yrs old boy


then opti seal -ing


master Harold on hard to reach area with ROB


KC Junior


ice man god son at detailing -


even young apprentice attracts others younger apprentice



yummy

i wanna it now

remember what you saw just


look again


my 1st ladies participant who went on rotary hands on - engine detailing & sealing & waxing & she has a heart of gold - stayed till the end

if they could - you too could

Nothing is impossible as everyone can fly

No more KC pls help me to detail - KC pls do it soon

I have shown & share again - every can......nothing is impossible to whom who believe - just a step of faith - as you saw with yr eyes






thanks to u all who came ...thank you

This post has been edited by KC's: May 12 2011, 09:52 AM

pls meet me
i will asses yr paint


DA is dual action the cheapest in Malaysia is about 7++ close to 800 (cant do severe rids & swirls or severe damage paint restorations - as it is oscilating - that where u need a rotary -
the same amount of money i can get a makita which is all you need for the rest of your life


we did 3 test with 2 diffrent machine mainly ROTARY vs DA
what we did was to segregate a few areas to test out the product & how it react over certain machine reaction

1st area for waxing with rotary - how road side polish wax job is to be done


2nd area with Dual Action polisher

our pro - detailer

3rd contestant on rotary - with optimum hyper spray compound



RESULTS REVEALING


1st area Wax with china make rotary???

hologram was visible once we remove the wax

2nd area consumer range product

after

visible cuts is still there

moving on the 3rd area -done with optimum hyper spray compound through out till finishing - with makita
wool - cutting pad- polishing pad - finishing pad

one product finish - OPTIMUM HYPER SPRAY POLISH




remember to bring yr pen & paper the next time when ever you join a detailing lesson making sure
trials of gold nuggets are written down
choose this day
which finishing you like on your ride




DA vs rotary - test by detailien

This post has been edited by KC's: May 12 2011, 11:31 PM

I am very blessed - to be received some lab test product from Doc G, Optimum USA



another innovative product by Doc G,


optimum double sided pad & double sided wool - freshly flown at the right time for this detail


moving to paint issue - some minor paint pigmentations & undefined paint (paint with no clarity or definitions)



more swirls accumulated over the past decade


the most wonderful part of the innovation is - there is only 2 steps polish and finish

1st with wool & then foam pad

unlike my last detail & all the other - cut with wool, the continue with cutting pad, then polishing pad & finishing pad...and see for yourself

before


ta da


i am so fortunate to be able to test out this product, AREA 51 - top secret

remember before




at first hardly i could believe that this work- after all my years of polishing, how can u finish cutting thi9s level of paint by just another passes of polishing - hologram free even with rotary
wow such an amazing - 2 product finish (saves lots of time & effort)
never a time paint correction make so easy & effortless - amazing technology evolves - congrats to Doc G -

to read more here

a 50/50% comparison dedicating to you all - cos anyone can detail



This post has been edited by KC's: May 19 2011, 11:56 AM

hahahaha

i am not sure - but roughly i can guess, as i meet quite a few people & answers dozen of calls a day
thanks buddy for your kind words - really appreciate yr encouragement

for once i was like u in quest of the knowledge & non of the car wash guys willing to share.....& i brought lots of OTC any newly came out stuff by trial & error ....an expensive lesson - so much so - products was left to spoilt - as over due storage.....be very smart - esp starting from nxt month , as Govt has hinted that the cost of living with me escalating - sky soaring

now spending wisely & thriftily - frugal if possible, exp from a father of 3

i am glad you finally gave yourself a change to learn car detailing & took a big step of faith - so much so u leap over yr fear & into yr success

car detailing should not be burdensome & expensive - i find real joys in caring for it, as I work and toil for it....just did some major repair -

Congrats on yr successful claying - and you finally managed to remove all the coarse like stains on yr upper paint


now u need to protect it with wax, may it be paste or liquid or spray - the key is regularly....not once 2 years or lifetime

For it takes a regular regiment of discipline to maintain yr car

I would use Opti seal -
the one sealant - one that protect not only yr paint but plastic, vinyl , mirror , esp front wind screen (safety + does not jagged yr silicon wiper - as it cos hundreds of $ to replace) easy to apply (again 10-15 minutes per car ) only need 3-4 times a year + cos effective (cost of a roti naan per applications) - just spray on , wipe off & walk away last 3-4 months

then top on OCW - another 5 minutes spray on & wipe off - then walk away - so so easy & effortless

Lets organise a LYN car detailing TT next month & we will get u on the real thing - paint correction

sure buddy many of us here loves to get ourself to detail our own ride

for evryone can detail