wash using armorall or eagleone tyre and rim cleaner (removes brake dust + dirts), can do with the help of toothbrush. then use tyre shine or leather + tyre polish (armorall) thingy. it will make ur tyres shiny, black and with wet-looks! haha...

however, those tyre shine spray ones wont last that long. better use those wax-like ones. depends on weather condition, if no rain it can last bout 2-3weeks. rainy days ah...max one week lo. haha...

for the fade off thingy, yeah. but after washing, usually i recoat the tyres with tyre shine stuff. so it is still black and shine! hehe...

thanks for the feedback. i got another question. if u really want to let the 1st layer wax settle down for 6-12 hrs, can i use the car in between the settling down period? then only apply 2nd coat after using the car.(assume my car has not kena any rain or water) i m asking cos it's really impossible to wait for 6-12 hrs if u really need to use the car.

as i said b4 ... no need if u cant ... but best if u can ... 2-3 hours fine oredi ... no biggie ... more layer means its have a better shine and a wee longer protection until the next detail

so wanna get it frm me?

oic. thanks nycs82. i will try to detail my ride tomorrow. c how the outcome. will post pics here. oh yeah...i just got my Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax yesterday only. thanks for the offer.

yo all... i heard my friend told me that out there got 1 type of polish call 'mo chang pei' (cantonese) translate to english sound like rub orange skin. do anyone know about this? mind share what it is actually? good or bad? prices? thx

haha... ^cash^ , orange skin is actually a term for paint surfaces that isn't smooth (eg, park your car under a lighted fluorescent lamp then check the reflection on your paint surface.. if it looks wavy, it'll look like orange skin )

how people get rid of it is usually to give the car a good polishing and waxing job.. sometimes, that includes sanding as well.. i'm not sure how to do it but i know those professional car care centre should be able to get it done

apala ... i sell cheaper u go buy elsewhere ... help me get some extra income n move extra stock ma

oic... thx... but do u think i shall do that too? but my car only 3 months old mean still new paint i saw my friend did that dam nice... can see the pearl color so clearly...

bros,
how to remove soap spot or water spot? yesterday, i was accidently soaped the car busying claying. then after rinsing the car again, the spots seem to be there even though how hard i try washing it away. even wax also can't remove it la....so sad.

waxing will not removed the water spot..you need something more abbrasive..try ScratchX or Step 2 ..from MG...

thanks bro. i will get it from eneos tonight. really kek sim after spending whole day detailing my ride but outcome still not impressive. can a white car really get all out from Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax? i m really having doubts.
step 2 u mean is the Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner step 2 izzit?

nycs82, sorry la bro. i ngam ngam happen to go eneos tht day unplanned, so got it from there lo...

This post has been edited by satigue: Jan 16 2006, 01:59 PM

anyway ... prepare ur paint surface well b4 u wax on NXT as its a LSP ... so if surface not well prepared ... u put wat wax oso not impressive la

dark color looks awesome for its shine. by the way how effective the color x to restore some faded color.

Its 2days paint which has tat shine ... the components inside it ... but its also very hard to jaga compared to cars last time ... d paint i mean ... well ... u pay for a good looking car lo ... car paint nowdays r more vulnerable as should get attention n love frm their owners

ColorX is basically a paint cleaner with some wax component in it ... but its NOT wax ok? .... I would say use the same method to an old junk but juz a bit more passion n work n effort it shud do it

U hafta try it to know it ... but remember ... all the steps r important ... frm claying to polishing to cleaning to waxing n waxing ...

Dun pay .... we all can be come detailers ... juz need the time ....

This post has been edited by nycs82: Jan 16 2006, 11:51 PM

Washing your car tips
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Washing and polishing a car is a fairly easy task if care is taken to do the job properly. Here are some suggestions for doing the best job in minimum time with maximum results:

. Choose the right soap for washing the car. Household or laundry detergents are not recommended since some contain harsh abrasives and chemicals that can mar the car's finish. Even dishwashing detergent is not recommended since many contain various chemical additives that can damage car paint. Soap specifically manufactured to wash cars can be purchased at any auto parts store.

. Never wash a car in direct sunlight or while the motor is still hot. (Drive thru washes are not recommended, wait till the engine cools down.)

. Hose any excess dirt from the car exterior. If possible, using a high-pressure sprayer is best. This will help to dislodge stubborn dirt and debris.

. Use a soft sponge or terrycloth towel to lather the car, starting with the roof. When the roof has been cleaned, rinse the soap off completely. Repeat this process with each side of the car, including windows, tires, etc., doing one side at a time. Washing one side of the car at a time will prevent soap from drying on the car before it is completely washed.

. After all sides have been washed and rinsed, rinse the entire car, beginning with the roof.

. Using a soft dry towel, dry the car thoroughly, starting again with the roof and doing all four sides one at a time. Extra dry towels may be needed for this as towels become saturated with water.

. Using another towel, wipe all chrome and metal until water spots are removed.

. Clean windows inside and outside with window cleaner or a solution of water and white vinegar.

Before beginning to polish the car, read the instructions on the label of the product you have chosen. All waxes and polishes do not have the same instructions for use. Polishes come in several forms. You may wish to check with auto parts store personnel to decide which best suits your needs.

Here are some general suggestions that apply to most car polishes:

. Always choose a shady area to polish a car. This helps prevent streaking.

. Only work on one small section of the car at a time.

. Use a soft terrycloth towel or specially-purchased cloth to apply the polish.

. Apply polish with a circular motion. Then allow polish to dry to a haze.

. Using another dry towel or cloth of the same type, buff the polish.

. Adding extra layers of polish is not necessary since each layer added removes the previous layer.

. If road tar adheres to any area, remove with a small amount of WD-40 on a soft clean cloth. Wipe off quickly and rewax the area.

ok...now i have most of the stuff here. meguair clay + detailing liquid, scratch X, soft99 soft wax...and i dont have a polish. hahaha...

if i do this wash > dry > clay > Scratch X >> straight away wax. no polish. is it ok? cos the car is only 1 year old, so dun think need to polish the outer layer plus i have scratch X to fix the scratches.

any suggestions?

This post has been edited by SpikeTwo: Jan 22 2006, 03:36 PM

if u have very geng scratches den need polish lo or cutter polish as they say ... else S.X is sufficient as it is a mild polish oso .. normal calar n spider webs can b settle by SX or even CX ...

yeap..i m referring to that deep crystal system step 2...

wash > clay > ScratchX / step2 > Klasse AIO > Klasse Sg > PS21 ...... ....but lazy to do..

scratchx consider polish lor..

Spike,
which soft 99 wax r u having? dun simply use hor...my car was swirl free until i used soft 99 wax in the blue tin one.