bro KC.

thn I'll hv to look harder, Im not from selangor btw..
wondering can I fit any of the polishing pad on an angle grinder .. angle grinder is really easy to get

also dun want to spend too much on 1, I'm asking becus I wanted to polish my headlamp.
1 of my headlamp is a bit ( only 3 years ) yellowish, another side is fine tho, clear .. but I really cannot stand looking at it ( not balance ) so I went sanding it with 1000, 1500 thn 2000 sand papers, and thn hand polished with a headlamp restorer thingy from mall. ( was looking for plastic polisher + scratch remover at first but can't find )

after all the effort, it actually became worst. maybe the oxidation is from the inside ?





please help

try to sand down more

close up




ta da


....isnt that a money shot????? convincing enough

another extreme make over



see again


close up


how can I just walk away (closing a blind eye) - although it only took me less than 30 minutes to get each side done.......


I CHOOSE NOT.... but FACING THE GIANT Facing the Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

inspired and reminded by this movie......i took up the challenge

for the next 4 hours.....


taping the side of the paint & chrome parts.....ensuring it is protected when sanding take place - safety come first

1. after taping non affected area (3-4 ply of taping)
2. SANDING begin Lube with ONR (invest in a sanding backing plate - i trim in smaller for these curvy areas)
2a. Begin with - 1500 grit
2b. followed with - 2000 grit
2c. Finish off with -2500 grit

an evenly sanded pic

Restoration continues with polishing off
Opt Hyper spray Compound - OPT double side wool Pad then Step down to 3" wool pad @ 1500 RPM rotary

finishing off with OPT Hyper spray polish - OPT double sided foam pad & 3" polishing pad @ 1200 rpm finishing at 600 rpm

ta da

thanks
I'll have to look everywhere for the polishing pad btw is the polishing compound very important ? cus all I have is waxco headlamp polish and another local brand tat start with F, will all these cheaper compound make a lot of diff ? like finishing not so clear etc

everything counts in the large amount

let me ask u

would u use what u r using if u r doing a porsche?
Guess what


The spider bite that gave Peter Parker his powers. Amazing power - a Fantasy #15, art drawn by Steve Ditko.







before


ta da








for more info pls read here



all u need is to invest in a starter kit like for 490...and start it right



This post has been edited by KC's: Jul 26 2012, 09:46 PM

Bro KC, will need to borrow your Detailien logo for Authentication Guarantee

Hi Guys you can contact Zerosp for your Detailien needs

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how to keep your white car white, protect from fading or turning yellowish

I have countless text, calls, email....asking
how do you keep your white car white? well it is not easy but truly rewarding

I used to use 99 soft but ended having hard muscle ache polishing wax, alot of effort to remove water / rubber stains......on the paint


begin with the most contaminated area of the car..... Wheels

but now with the safest Multi purpose cleaner - so effective to degreaser and yet so gentle to be used on leather.....just dilutes according to your need.....

with the help of

I use 1:3 alien clean/water for rims (only uses 25% strength)

1:5 alien clean/water for painted area (17% strength)


lower area - is the last area you would like to wash (so pls begin with the right spot)

washing is always from TOP to bottom









lower




look at the amount of contamination picked by the wheels!!!! esp asbestos from brakes & metal flakes from the rotor disc


remember - let the car cool down (best in the morning or evening)
start from top




tars stains - cos near G. election


Opti Mitt - my washing companion



ta da


sun shots





after travelling 350KM

Thanks bro KC...

just to rant

this weekend very lazy, so i just washed and put on a layer of Klasse AIO

Haihs.. luckily my G Guard RM158 voucher will be used soon!

can recommend me how to polish my windshield.. couple month ago my car got tiny² white paint particle (someone doing spraying job not far from my car)..so i decide to use 3000 sand paper to 'clean' this paint.. end up with swirl all over my windshield..

can i use normal polishing compound?

and meg ultimate compound safe for glass & plastic (head/backlight)?

Wow buddy that's takes a lot of gut but effort is not effective

Less is more

Give it a go! Let me know if u need any help

This post has been edited by KC's: Aug 9 2012, 09:44 AM

Hii KC.. How to remove the paint on black part.. Such as window frame.. Affraid to use sand paper, coz it will leave scratch mark. polish dust hard to remove from this part.

how to remove scratch mark on glass & plastic? Can use polishing compound?

btw is this good enough?
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2336021&hl=

it is easy to find accessory that fit Thread Size: 5/16"x24 ?

This post has been edited by pakutekan: Aug 10 2012, 01:01 AM

just wondering are turtle wax sold here in supermarkets all made from China one? cuz they got chinese words and stuff, and taobao also sell them very cheap

not to worry....needless to jump the gun

come to join me and try on
check out my detailing clinic

welcome optimus shine

I am KC from Optimum

KC, still awake? Big day tmr. How many pax are expected at the clinic?

i think im too late read your post.. hahaa..next time maybe..
btw how about the DA polisher i ask on previous post.. accessory for 5/16"x24 thread easy to find?? coz usually i found accessory for M14 and M16 thread..


better buy that machine or branded rotary such as B&D, bosch, skill, etc..my other option are bosch ROB & skill 9070 polisher..



This post has been edited by pakutekan: Aug 12 2012, 03:03 PM

My first attempt at personally detailing my 5 yr old car. Inspired to do it on my own after being shortchanged by a so-called car spa in a Groupon package deal. Attended a detailing clinic by sifu KC and got the 'hardware' and 'software' from sifu KC and sifu Seech.







Started off with a wash with Optimum No Rinse wash (ONR). Then some claying on the bonnet was done. Then another quick wash on the bonnet and dry.

Under the halogen light (bought from Ace Hardware), swirls can be seen.






Swirls and scuffs



Masking tape at the sensitive parts



Used the Makita and Optimum Hyper Polish. After three passes, the swirls and scuffs were gone.







A tough watermark remains.



A final wipe with Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer to give it a gloss



A better view. My fave pic



The work may not have been tip top as I have a lot more to learn. As they say, practice makes perfect, but it was a good start. Thanks to sifu KC and Seech for imparting with their precious knowledge, experience and their fantastic products from Optimum.



This post has been edited by dariofoo: Aug 16 2012, 12:27 PM

Good for you bro

hi guys!

i need help, i am using myvi S.E 1.5 (Mystic Yellow)
the problem is why my car paint easily kena watermark (water spot)
last time already kena, i went to car wash to do a polishing + waxing using (Meguiar's Product) it cost around RM168++
after 8 month, the waterspot appear again..dammit..
need tips to prevent this water spot appear again and again.

please..thanks..

usually seldom wash car it will cause that water spot. Try best practice usually after rain try not to leave it dry. wipe it with microfiber. (concentrate on the mirrors top of the car..bonnet and hud) when the sun comes these water will be like a magnifying glass. it will cause burn and thus leave water marks. or easier and faster way. use leaf blower to dry it.

my gf is very lazy to wash car person...her car full of water spot...all mirrors is like crying mark...u know how she wash car? she use water....just spray on the car....then leave it overnight without wiping it. after spray water on it. she thought drive it off the water will go away. yes it will but the access water that stick around will have a chance to make your windows and car paint severe water mark when the sun comes up...

u mention that is around 8 months... if u hardworking try wash one week once or twice. one year two times of clay. every two months once wax. even three month once wax also ok. it will prevent water mark from occurring. if my explanation wrong please correct me sifu KC.

Actually i very seldom use the car, always park under the roof. But last time, during Raya.. i didn't wash my car around 3-4weeks because busy with Hari Raya preparation, then after that water spot starting appear..
then, now i need to do a polishing + waxing again.. and need to maintain by waxing every month or 3 month basis.
If i do polishing, can it effect my painting? because i just do polishing 8 month ago. my car is still brand new..
buy it on Dec last year..

can you recommend me best waxing product that can protect my paint from this water spot. average wax product other than meguiar's, bcause meguiar's too expensive..

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Added on September 4, 2012, 1:28 pmI want to ask, can i use clay to remove water spot on car paint?? are the wax will removed if we use clay?

This post has been edited by redhatlinux: Sep 4 2012, 01:28 PM