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Yukito
post Apr 23 2008, 11:49 AM

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either it's covered it up which is a simple job and cost less money.

It cheap but after 3-4 washes it comes up again. So you gonna wax every 3-4 washes? Kinda back breaking that is

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thats is provided if you are using heavy cutter every time you send your car for detailing.

Meguair's Diamond Cut for the win. Strongest abrasive I ever used in my life. Don't wanna use it too often though sad.gif

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This is the reason why there is no such thing as scratchx for windows. You can't remove a layer of glass hence you cannot make the scratch disappear.

Tried Abrasive Polish on glasses with fine scratches and it works. But it was just for fun. If done too often might accidentally crack the glass tongue.gif

This post has been edited by Yukito: Apr 23 2008, 11:50 AM
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post May 26 2008, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(tps18489 @ May 25 2008, 06:35 PM)
Hello guys. How often do we need to wax and polish our car? Has anyone tried Turtle Wax Color Cure? Is it good? I'm planning to get one soon. Thank you. smile.gif
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Personally, I don't like to use Polish /w Fillers as its only avoiding the problem, instead solving it. As after several washes, your scratches/swirls will still surface (typically after 1 month or so). But, its a personal opinion. I would just suggest to do touch-up on your paintwork.
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post May 31 2008, 01:25 PM

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detailer did not do paint touch up.

Typically they don't, but they do partner those who do. And I have seen good touch up jobs before that looks perfect in front of the un-trained eyes

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I plan to polish my car myself soon. I'm not sure about the condition of my paint's clear coating. So far, I've only been waxing the car to make it shine.

For polishing jobs, I strongly recommend that you send it to a Car Detailing Shop as you most likely lack the equipment/experience to do the job. Especially the equipments, unless you are an enthusiast, I don't think you are prepared to spend like RM3000+ on equipments, or are you?

As for Waxing jobs, its easy to DIY, just tiring, but with a bit of care most people are able to do it properly.
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post Jun 2 2008, 05:36 PM

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Have you tried Ace hardware or Eunos?

You mean Eneos? They don't have it, I know Eneos inside out whistling.gif

Maybe you can try Brothers, they have like EVERYTHING. Main outlets you will need to check is Kelana Jaya, Ampang, or Batu Caves
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post Jul 7 2008, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(adriankhoo153 @ Jul 5 2008, 01:49 AM)
Just bought Kit wax, Turtle scratch and swirl remover and rain.x. Hmm, seems that the scratches wont come out.

Rub it hard and it was still there..Haiiii....
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post Jul 10 2008, 04:21 PM

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I operate a car detailing center at Sunway. Check my siggy, Sonax Car Spa. But we ain't open on Wednesday, maybe you can drop by this weekend smile.gif
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post Jul 11 2008, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(sleepwalker @ Jul 11 2008, 09:58 AM)
Now you open on Sundays? Great. If I miss my usual Saturday wash at Autospa, I know where I can go to on Sundays.
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Yup opened on Sundays now. But that means no way for me go out play play on Sundays already cry.gif

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Nowadays i dun like to give indian ppl wash la.. They simply use strong pressure airjet sapu my car la. My bodykit also wan to jatuh liau as my PU one using clip only.. shocking.gif Summore cuci tak bersih one... Then use duno wat oil oil thin in interior.. Smell sucks. shakehead.gif

Urs there ok o not? Detail ah they wash? If ok, they i can visit u liau.. How much wash? Indian ah ur worker? Near my hse only leh. I stay in Subang too..

Nowadays i tend to jes wipe myself using polishing cloth and water only. Soak the cloth and wipe it with pipe water only. I scared jet pressure la.

Paiseh I also use strong pressure airjet but if you are scared of it then I'll just use normal traditional bucket car wash. All Car Detailing Centers use high pressure jets (About 2~3 bars pressure) as it is needed to clean the Wheel Wells and Wheels properly.

As for the detail on the washes, I guess you just have to come and check it out yourself, try it to know it smile.gif Washing for Honda City RM12.

The polish cloth that you use for wiping is cotton or microbre?
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post Jul 12 2008, 01:56 PM

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can anyone give me idea to remove stickers from rear windscreen..

Peel it off and use thinner to wash off residues. DO NOT let the thinner touch your rubber trims or paint surface or its gone sad.gif

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yukito..u using what product at ur shop? i want to do full detailing for my car..then easier for me to maintain..

I use only Sonax. Currently the No.1 brand in Germany. What car are you driving and what colour is it?
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post Jul 14 2008, 01:23 PM

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boss, i have a jet black metallic saab 9-3..how much eh ? might drop by try it out..me also dont like send to those indian car wash adi

You mean for normal wash? It's RM10. Its size is almost like Honda City right? Can't really remember as only seen this model in Singapore last time sweat.gif

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new vios black color..baru 2months ..so i tot wanna coat ..i noe can do myself but still new at this..so need pro help 1st then only maintain myself..

I see. Hmm what I can do for you is you bring to my shop, we'll wash down and clay the whole car. Then we'll whack the 190W Halogen Lamps, see what needs to be rectified. From then on, you can wash/clay/wax yourself smile.gif
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post Jul 14 2008, 04:08 PM

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Claying itself is additional RM6 for Honda City. Its kinda cheap since claying is quite laborious...
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post Jul 14 2008, 04:36 PM

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Wash = Makes your car body clean
Clay = Removes stuff shampoo can't eg. tar
Wax = A protective layer to protect your paint

To make your ride shiny, Polish is your answer my friend. But after polishing, remember to upkeep and wax every month. My Polish jobs takes bout 4 hours for your car's size. I'll assume its black right? Cause it's a good colour for shine smile.gif
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post Jul 14 2008, 05:30 PM

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For Wash + Vacuum + Clay + Polish +Wax its RM250. You can come on Sundays, then I'll just drop you at Pyramid and you can go shopping and walk around smile.gif
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post Jul 15 2008, 06:50 PM

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You can use rubbing alcohol aka Spirits. Do not user THINNER. One drop of that and it'll dissolve your clear coat. SPIRITS is like rubbing alcohol and it is safe on paint (if you accidentally get some on the paint). It works great to remove stickers from glass as my Visual Merchandising Dept use them alot to remove stickers from our shop's glass windows.

Honestly, I use thinners as its very very easy to use on glass. But I take extreme care to not let a single drop touch the trims and the paint

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umm whats the different between sonax n meguiars ? cuz most ppl would go for meguiars

Its a branding issue. Meguiars been in Malaysia a longer time than Sonax. Objectively, I wouldn't say one is better than another as there's no such thing as the best brand, it depends on your application. For example, you want a fast wax, Sonax's High Speed Wax is better and glossier than Meguiars. You want to cut your paint deep and fast, then Meguiar's Diamond Cut has no competitors in this category, though I find it generates too much overspray sad.gif

But at the very least, Sonax in itself is definitely a prestigious brand, being the ONLY car care brand with a presence in F1 and an official research partner of McLaren in engine additives. You make the choice wink.gif

If you are free, just drop by and I can give you a fast demo, then you can decide for yourself whether the results is good enough for you.

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Waxing using my Kit Wax 2-4 years.. Apamacam?

Satelite silver? Lazy man's colour lar bro tongue.gif Don't worry usually you won't have problem with this colour one. There's this MyVi who came to my shop last Sunday wanted to Polish to make his paint shine, but pakai silver, I told him if he resprayed black or red or something I can do it. Thats the downside of these type of colours sweat.gif
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post Jul 17 2008, 08:53 PM

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i know..but like i say i have no idea how to start even after reading ..i thought want to get pro help so i can monitor and next time i can do all by myself...ive take note on the products what to get ..but keberaniaan xde..

I can bring you through the steps so next time you can DIY smile.gif But bro I am CLOSED on wed, just to let you know, open on all other days though smile.gif And after the polish job you can maintain it urself yes smile.gif

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ok got it..this raining season can i still wax? reading ppl saying waste or time n money..do consult me..if no problem i can come ur shop next week wed..cuz i saw a slight calar after park at tesco..like ppl's buckle or buttons..

If its raining even more reason to wax as it prevents Water Marks smile.gif Just that with raining, your wax doesn't last as long, probably minus 25% life span sad.gif But not to wax just because of rain is just a baseless statement
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post Jul 19 2008, 01:04 PM

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Best price for you RM220. Wash + Clay + Vacuum + Polish + Wax. Thurs right? I'll just book you a slot as I limit the cars I do to max 3 per day. As each cars take 4~5 hours I can only handle that many
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post Jul 22 2008, 01:00 PM

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Thanks bro, when free just drop by find me yum cha eh smile.gif
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post Jul 25 2008, 01:27 PM

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Ok lar I just helping to operate it only whistling.gif But this year still got work in WCG XD
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post Jul 28 2008, 06:20 PM

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opps sorry..i extend my holiday ...let me pm u later to book space..either tomorrow or sunday..

Ok bro you can just PM me smile.gif
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post Aug 8 2008, 10:55 AM

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This price is applicable for Medium Size car eg. Honda City, Toyota Vios, etc.

Yes, I do sell Sonax products as I'm the sole distributor for Malaysia whistling.gif If going to Car Spa is too expensive, you can DIY. I always encourage my customers to DIY to maintain the car after doing a complete grooming.

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post Aug 12 2008, 05:37 PM

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bro ...how much clay+wash? my iswara i dont want to polish..but want clean la..

For Wash + Clay I have a package of RM18 that includes sidepanel + dashboard conditioning and Vacuuming.

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so humble. if you're the ceo just admit le. lagi we support  its okay one.
myvi how much for the package?

If you guys can support more then I admit I CEO lo laugh.gif For MyVi do you mean Wash+Clay+Polish+Wax? If so its RM165. I also have a Professional Package for RM550 that includes everything (I throw in a 1 year guarantee Coating also) if you are a particular person smile.gif


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