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lung85
post Nov 25 2012, 12:08 AM

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does it worth getting a meguiars new car kit? getting my new car soon(vios) .

cos i think only can wash and wax the car 3 to 4 time, then finish.............
or can wash up to 7x times? kind of costly but what i like is they do provide a lot of cleaning tool and necessary item that i needed.


Added on November 25, 2012, 1:35 amor i juz get local product like waxco and carplan, cos i c many supermarket selling

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post Nov 26 2012, 04:26 AM

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Hi guys. planning to sell off my auto detailing stuffs. quit clearance sales. No time for me to do part time auto detailing. last time working shift thinking want to do this as part time. cause last time work 1 week 3 days another week one week 4 days. thats why want to try this and went to KC detailing clinic for one time. and then try my own car, my father car and my gf car only. i think my skill still bad so don't dare to do any part time. now i found a new job monday to friday 8.30 ~ 5.30 some times require on call 24 hours. network engineer job is on call and tiring. i love to continue on but i afraid i don't even have time to do it for my own car. the item i sell is cheap have a look.
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post Nov 26 2012, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(lung85 @ Nov 25 2012, 12:08 AM)
does it worth getting a meguiars new car kit? getting my new car soon(vios) .

cos i think only can wash and wax the car 3 to 4 time, then finish.............
or can wash up to 7x times? kind of costly but what i like is they do provide a lot of cleaning tool and necessary item that i needed.


Added on November 25, 2012, 1:35 amor i juz get local product like waxco and carplan, cos i c many supermarket selling
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yes. but for the equipment. The washing mitt (RM58), water magnet (RM79), supreme shine microfibre (RM33) already sets you back RM170. I would advise to buy during their sales period. I got mine for RM160. go like their facebook page. and keep a lookout for sales. there should be one coming soon. Also if you can get the ultimate liquid wax. there is another microfibre in it as well tongue.gif
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post Nov 26 2012, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(Dkck @ Nov 23 2012, 07:00 PM)
anyone tried to useĀ  vinegar to clean windshield?
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have tried vinegar to remove watermarks on screen , didnt work at all . maybe need a higher concentration than supermarket brands tongue.gif

instead, i used Waxcos watermark remover, works like a charm. Just do not get any on ur paintwork or you'll see bare metal in minutes shocking.gif shocking.gif

Any recommendations for good wax on dark coloured cars?

Am still using my Turtle Wax 'hard shell' spray on wax

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post Nov 26 2012, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(jedi_dc @ Nov 26 2012, 10:08 PM)
have tried vinegar to remove watermarks on screen , didnt work at all . maybe need a higher concentration than supermarket brands  tongue.gif

instead, i used Waxcos watermark remover, works like a charm. Just do not get any on ur paintwork or you'll see bare metal in minutes  shocking.gif  shocking.gif

Any recommendations for good wax on dark coloured cars?

Am still using my Turtle Wax 'hard shell' spray on wax
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turtle wax black box or maybe the upcoming 2013 meguiar's black wax kit thingy (not yet released, it may take a while to arrive malaysia)
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post Nov 27 2012, 01:08 AM

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QUOTE(jedi_dc @ Nov 26 2012, 10:08 PM)
have tried vinegar to remove watermarks on screen , didnt work at all . maybe need a higher concentration than supermarket brands  tongue.gif

instead, i used Waxcos watermark remover, works like a charm. Just do not get any on ur paintwork or you'll see bare metal in minutes  shocking.gif  shocking.gif

Any recommendations for good wax on dark coloured cars?

Am still using my Turtle Wax 'hard shell' spray on wax
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i use autogylm car glass polish it work, but expensive sweat.gif
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post Nov 27 2012, 10:38 AM

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guys, anyone interested in joining a bulk from autogeek.net ?

basically meguiar's products (and a ton other products they carry)

remember that amazon.com doesnt ship internationally for those products? well they do so long it is not custom product/aerosol, in which i have clarified:
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        The following are examples of custom items:
Car covers, seat covers, heat shields, floor mats, floor liners, etc.
        Aerosol items are clearly marked on the product page. The items you
included links for are not aerosol items, they are pump sprays and are
available for international shipping.

All items that cannot be shipped internationally will state so on the
product page.

Best regards,



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From the looks of it, you guys allows international shipping instead.
Although i've come to notice that you guys do not allow aerosol or custom
products to be shipped.

Please clarify what are custom products. As for aerosol products, does the
below qualify as such?
http://www.autogeek.net/endurance-tire-spray.html
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-premium-quik-detailer.html

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post Nov 27 2012, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 27 2012, 11:38 AM)
guys, anyone interested in joining a bulk from autogeek.net ?

basically meguiar's products (and a ton other products they carry)

remember that amazon.com doesnt ship internationally for those products? well they do so long it is not custom product/aerosol, in which i have clarified:
-----Original Message-----
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how much for newnew car kit?
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post Nov 27 2012, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(arayz @ Nov 27 2012, 02:23 PM)
how much for newnew car kit?
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no idea, have to check out their listing price. typically even after shipping so long you can split between few items/people sharing shipping, it'll be cheaper than malaysia price
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post Nov 27 2012, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 27 2012, 02:24 PM)
no idea, have to check out their listing price. typically even after shipping so long you can split between few items/people sharing shipping, it'll be cheaper than malaysia price
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last time i checked, meguairs on amazon cant be shipped to malaysia.. once u put in your credit card details and your address it will tell you that shipping is not available to malaysia.. not sure why, even if its not aerosol.

if bulk buy is possible let me know im interested to get the claybars..
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post Nov 27 2012, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(jakesean @ Nov 27 2012, 03:04 PM)
last time i checked, meguairs on amazon cant be shipped to malaysia.. once u put in your credit card details and your address it will tell you that shipping is not available to malaysia.. not sure why, even if its not aerosol.

if bulk buy is possible let me know im interested to get the claybars..
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yeah the thing is i am not buying from amazon. i am buying from autogeek.net which i have posted my enquiry above smile.gif

i will be launching the bulk on january after its month's credit card bill cycle which is mid/end of january smile.gif
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post Nov 27 2012, 06:55 PM

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which buffer/polisher (rotational tool basically) you guys prefer?

between PC/griot/meguiar (from autogeek.net) it seems that griot has the best spec, best pricing, and lifetime warranty shocking.gif

meguiar's seem to be overpriced (for almost everything they carry, and this gets amplified with malaysia's rip off pricing lol)
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post Nov 27 2012, 08:13 PM

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might get the meg's liquid wax soon .

Though im pretty happy with my turtle wax express shine tongue.gif

Hoping to extend the durability with meg's
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Just to do a quick survey, anyone here interested in Cobra premium grade waffle weave towel? 400GSM, 25x36 measurement... Means it is even slightly heavier than Cobra HD Waffle Weave, but it is as big as Cobra Supreme Guzzler.

I am sourcing from OEM... It will be slightly cheaper than official branded Cobra by 20-30%. Cobra Waffle Weave for the same grade it is about USD19.90 which is about RM60++ and it is without all duties and taxes for importing yet. If OEM, for the same price around RM60, should can get it with taxes and duties included.

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post Nov 28 2012, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 27 2012, 03:17 PM)
yeah the thing is i am not buying from amazon. i am buying from autogeek.net which i have posted my enquiry above smile.gif

i will be launching the bulk on january after its month's credit card bill cycle which is mid/end of january smile.gif
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HAHA! in my mind i read amazon! sorry man! !i remember seeing you posted autogeek.net also.. ok nice let me know..
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post Nov 28 2012, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(jakesean @ Nov 28 2012, 10:11 AM)
HAHA! in my mind i read amazon! sorry man! !i remember seeing you posted autogeek.net also.. ok nice let me know..
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no worries, i should've rephrased it a lil better too to be clear now that i've read my post back.

anyways i won't be exceeding 1k ringgit shipping so customs don't do proper assessment taxation on me (under rm1k generally it's just 10%) assuming i do get nabbed, which is fairly high chance if i am importing heavy liquids and a friggin DA polisher/buffer lol.

the fat chance i go shopping crazy i may as well just do it solo so don't hold your breath out on me. you could prolly even do it solo too if you split up the shipping cost among your items (obviously don't buy just 1 /very few items, and they DO require over usd100 for international shipping else they also don't want to do it at a loss, or so they claim anyways)
alternatively, you can even consider organizing your own bulk among other LYNers too wink.gif
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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ Nov 28 2012, 11:09 AM)
no worries, i should've rephrased it a lil better too to be clear now that i've read my post back.

anyways i won't be exceeding 1k ringgit shipping so customs don't do proper assessment taxation on me (under rm1k generally it's just 10%) assuming i do get nabbed, which is fairly high chance if i am importing heavy liquids and a friggin DA polisher/buffer lol.

the fat chance i go shopping crazy i may as well just do it solo so don't hold your breath out on me. you could prolly even do it solo too if you split up the shipping cost among your items (obviously don't buy just 1 /very few items, and they DO require over usd100 for international shipping else they also don't want to do it at a loss, or so they claim anyways)
alternatively, you can even consider organizing your own bulk among other LYNers too wink.gif
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I jsut got my shipment from Autogeek... 20% tax kena... My goods worth over RM1500 though.

Best of luck though... USPS sucks big time, and if you include shampoo/liquid... Chances are they will ask you to go pharmacy to get it tested one by one.
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Nov 28 2012, 12:59 PM)
I jsut got my shipment from Autogeek... 20% tax kena... My goods worth over RM1500 though.

Best of luck though... USPS sucks big time, and if you include shampoo/liquid... Chances are they will ask you to go pharmacy to get it tested one by one.
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ouch how they going to test it? can elaborate on that please?

also:
http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-supplies-cart.html This item ships from the manufacturer via ground service. Expedited and international shipping are not available.
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post Nov 29 2012, 03:48 AM

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Anything in liquid form, depends on your luck, they will ask you to go pharmacy to test it. They treat it just like medicine/chemicals... Want to make sure it is safe... They will ask you what usage, how to use (demo), then they take a bit to test tube this and that :S...

I am lucky to escaped twice cause I deal with the same custom, he recognized me.

But mind you, AG customer service and delivery can be godly good, or can be shit worst. I once bought a few gallon stuffs, I not sure if it is their packing error or the USPS stupid handling, it got burst and leaked half gallon, contaminating all my cloth in the same parcel. I made a complaint and they never responded.

The other time I bought only small items, I give them good comment, they immediately replied... doh.gif

Maybe next time I am gonna use forwarder service since they can provide DHL.

Let me know what stuff you buying, I might be "tumpang"ing for little stuff. If it is regarding Cobra, I've got hand on it already and I can tell you which to get smile.gif
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Nov 29 2012, 03:48 AM)
Anything in liquid form, depends on your luck, they will ask you to go pharmacy to test it. They treat it just like medicine/chemicals... Want to make sure it is safe... They will ask you what usage, how to use (demo), then they take a bit to test tube this and that :S...

But mind you, AG customer service and delivery can be godly good, or can be shit worst. I once bought a few gallon stuffs, I not sure if it is their packing error or the USPS stupid handling, it got burst and leaked half gallon, contaminating all my cloth in the same parcel. I made a complaint and they never responded.

The other time I bought only small items, I give them good comment, they immediately replied... doh.gif
Maybe next time I am gonna use forwarder service since they can provide DHL.

Let me know what stuff you buying, I might be "tumpang"ing for little stuff. If it is regarding Cobra, I've got hand on it already and I can tell you which to get smile.gif
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i see thanks for the info. and y es, USPS delivery is horrible, had many shit experience with them sad.gif

btw between cobra and meguiar's cloths, id reckon cobra's better? whats the difference anyways?

also for optimum waxes, how does it compare to regular wax? (like meguiar's or turtle wax)

i am thinking, if the spray ons really work, perhaps i don't even need to get a DA polisher lol
my general understanding is that spray ons typically last a lot shorter than conventional liquid/paste wax that you use a buffing machine to spread/apply with

as for items i am getting, for starters is the DA polisher... that alone will take up rm400+
and my limit including shipping is under 1k haha

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