Well first time I have came across it. Lonewolf if right, in a haste to get them, I did not look to see if I can find other types that does not have stitches around the edge. Will have to fold them properly when I use them to avoid swirl.


RedBox

Whoa!!! Hang on there! Polish till it's hot, you mean like run the rotary polishing machine over the same spot for a long time. Ack! Don't do it.

I think it's time you have to face that maybe the paint in that area has been damaged enough hence waxing/polishing is not able to restore its shine anymore. Seeing your description, either try some other product or it may be time to look into some type of paint restoration process.


RedBox

I don't really know as I am not an expert on this. I would think your first step will be to go to an automotive paint shop and get their opinion. Once you have that, you can maybe look up information on the internet and see what other options you have.

Have you tried other products to see if it will help?

Maybe someone else can comment on this.


RedBox

Swirl means the light minor circular scratches that you see when you look at the paint on your car against the sun light.

If you truly want to prepare your paint surface for the products you are using, my answer will be yes, you need to clay your car. It makes a hell of a difference and you will be able to feel the difference once you clay your car.

[edit] And nycs82 is not joking. It feels even smoother than babies backside!


RedBox

This post has been edited by RedBox: Jan 5 2006, 04:54 AM

Are you asking about general applicator pad? The come in all types. I would suggest using the best microfiber cloth and fold it up to use as an applicator.


RedBox

I am sure it is... but the pictures are blurry... can't really tell.


RedBox

You guys are right however I am actually refering to the low quality of the pictures causing it difficult to see the actual shine.


RedBox

I will not reuse mine. Compare your $XXX,XXXxxx.xxx car with a $10 clay bar. Worth it? You decide.


RedBox

Or wash the tires every 2-3 days!


RedBox

That would be ideal won't it...


RedBox

Only one ah.. you are again very lucky... I pretty much gave up on mine in terms of getting upset each time I see a dent from someone opening their door and banging into mine.

The passenger side is now filled with at least 5 dings, not counting the one where someone actually has their whole door scrape into mine... I can tell because it was at a time when I have not washed my car and I can see where it scrapes off the dust/dirt. Sigh... Sakit hati....


RedBox

This post has been edited by RedBox: Apr 7 2006, 12:02 PM

Cost too much. Well, at least too much for what I can spend on now. There were some minor hail damage as well, not very visible until you actually spend time looking for it. About 6 months back, I took it to a body shop that does paintless dents/dings repair and it was going to cost about US$500 to US$600.

I feel that someone is still going to bump into my car with their door after I get it fix so until I can find a way of preventing or catching the culprit, I wasn't going to spend the money. What I thought about was installing cameras to record these *no good SOB* and make a claim to their insurance each time it happens.

I've got some pictures back on the first post but not any new ones. When I moved ISP, my website went offline but I got it on a different host now so it's back. I need to wash and detail my car before posting additional pictures.


RedBox

Tar/dirt removal or clay? Have you tried that?


RedBox

I have not had bad tar stuck to my car but I use clay to remove the normal grim/tree sap/etc. Check my post on the first page on the claying process. You should be able to buy it from auto stores.

egiewan has this to say on Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover. You might want to give it a try too.

RedBox

Well at least you will know where to buy it next time.


RedBox

Can you snap with a digicam to share with us?


RedBox

Well we look forward to seeing the pictures.


RedBox

Well love it not easy... Anyway, satigue, it is going to be easier to clean if you detail your car properly say a few times a year. If you read my instructions in the first post, I only do proper detailing a few times a year. That will give it the protection it needs and at other times, I do quick detailing with the proper products to maintain cleanliness and shine.

Therefore, I don't think you can call it a waste fo time.


RedBox

Whadda you know.... 3 years and this thread is still around. Anyone need me to get you products that you want but cannot find in Malaysia (I'm in US)? I do not mind shipping it to you but shipping will probably cost ya.


RB

This post has been edited by RedBox: Sep 7 2007, 11:57 PM

Lots of great pictures and method. Looking back, I cannot believe it has been over 5 years since I wrote this. Just saw these water bead pictures, kinda therapeutic. LOL