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 Car Detailing, How I did mine....

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gotbandwith
post Jan 23 2008, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(lonewolf @ Jan 3 2008, 12:43 AM)
dun bother on those teflon, it is useless unless you can bake your car in the oven.


Added on January 3, 2008, 12:48 am
proper way is

wash -> clay(soft99 clay/ permaglass clay) ->  cleaner wax(soft99 metaclean/meguairs DC1) -> polish(meguairs DC2) -> sealant(any sealant) -> wax(carbauna wax which doesn't contain cleaners)

rainx supposed to be the last step

scratchx is not to be use on the whole car but patches where got deep scratches only, but if you wan you can use it in polish step but u gonna brake ya hand apart.  whistling.gif

nice job anyway..
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hi lonewolf....

need to check with you with the steps that u mention:-

wash -> clay(soft99 clay/ permaglass clay) -> cleaner wax(soft99 metaclean/meguairs DC1) -> polish(meguairs DC2) -> sealant(any sealant) -> wax(carbauna wax which doesn't contain cleaners)

does the polish(meguairs DC2) steps be done each time detailing ... err example once in 1-2 months ... ?? coz from what i read on the thread polishing will in a way thinner the paint ... err rite ??

since these are the detailing steps ... how abt normal weekly wash ... erkk or hehe .. u guys do it the same steps as well....

kinda noob .....appreciate you guys can help out notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif


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gotbandwith
post Feb 5 2008, 11:55 AM

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Hi guys....

need some opinion / clarification on the proper steps in car detailing.

1)deep wash
2)clay
3)deep wash again
4)Paint cleaner (step1)
5)Paint Polish (step2)
6)Carnuba Wax / Gold Class Wax


question .... when does the sealant comes in ?? after wax ??? or before wax ?? from my understanding sealent should be the last one since it serves as protection to yr car ... hmm but kinda confuse now rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif

another thing is i saw Meguiars NXT wax .... anybody try it before ? how is it ?

hope you guys can help notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif


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gotbandwith
post Feb 5 2008, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(lonewolf @ Feb 5 2008, 04:03 PM)
before wax. You must wonder why?  sweat.gif . If you put wax first, then the sealant can't bond to the surface area coz oredi got wax. Some go until sealant then they stop. No need to add carbauna wax unless u wan the car to look super wet, depth look.
1)deep wash
2)clay
3)deep wash again
4)Paint cleaner (step1)
5)Paint Polish (step2)
6)Sealant
7)Carnuba Wax / Gold Class Wax(make sure this doesn't contain cleaners)

then u need to continue use step 7 to maintain. If you skip step 7, then use step 6 to maintain.
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Thanks lonewolf for yr advice.... erkk btw ... how can we know the wax didnt contain cleaners ?? by right it should stated on the bottle/box rite smile.gif smile.gif

just now went to eunos (not sure spelling is correct or not) to get some stuff... unfortunaltely ... they dont have paint cleaner (step 1)... any idea where i can get it ? erkk brothers got ke ?


gotbandwith
post Feb 7 2008, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(ralf @ Feb 7 2008, 02:23 PM)
Did a facial to my ride..
2xcoats of Z2-Pro, finished with 2xcoats of Zaino Clear Seal.
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Mist the applicator pad wet before using, spray onto the surface, Wipe On and Walk Away...no buffing required. Done.
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Under different angle, it reflects like a mirror, the Irr white color looks "Pop".... rclxm9.gif Zaino rclxm9.gif
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wow thats really shines thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif ....... how much u bought arr ??? erkk n from where ??

anyway need a quick info.... i've polish.... sealent n wax my car few weeks ago .. n its time to renew the "glow" back .. erkk on the box it says sealent need to be remove before re-polish work can start... erkk how to remove ?? any idea ? is it using DC(step 1) can handle that portion ? icon_question.gif icon_question.gif icon_question.gif

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post Feb 10 2008, 02:50 PM

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QUOTE(ralf @ Feb 9 2008, 07:40 PM)
Z2Pro - SGD$33
Z5Pro - SGD$36
Z-CS(Clear Seal) - SGD$58

I order from Singapore distributor..and courier to my house. 

To strip off exising sealant/wax.
First, wash the car, follow by Clay, then Megs DCStep1 Cleaner...at this stage, at least 80% of the wax has been removed, almost no water beading...

To try different products(sealant/wax) on my car, my method as below:
Step1: Wash using heavy duty car shampoo.
Step2: Clay
Step3: Megs DC1 Cleaner
Step4: Wash using normal car shampoo.
Step5: Apply sealant

Some of the polymer sealant protect very well, wash and clay alone doesn't remove the wax...


Added on February 9, 2008, 7:55 pm

Ar, your question, any guru/sifu here can share ??i haven't try any cutting compound or wet sanding technique yet..

You can get ZAINO from Singapore distributor..I am planning to do a bulk buy, bulk order to save $$ from bank charge and courier fees.
Anyone interested?
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Hi Ralf.....

Z2Pro - SGD$33
Z5Pro - SGD$36
Z-CS(Clear Seal) - SGD$58

can u share with us hows the procedure u use for all 3 products. currently i'm using these steps

1)wash
2)DC1
3)deep wash
4)sealent
5)wax


erkk soo ... if i wanna use the Zaino products a believe should be on step 5 rite ?? or it will replace other steps as well ??

bulk ornder from singapore ehh.... interesting also.... icon_idea.gif icon_idea.gif icon_idea.gif icon_idea.gif
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post Feb 10 2008, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(ralf @ Feb 10 2008, 06:00 PM)
You missed the Claying step..
Zaino Z2 or Z5 are sealant smile.gif You don't need to layer wax on top, the Zaino looks are good enough smile.gif

To apply Zaino products, the existing wax from other brand must be strip off else the sealant will not bond properly and affect durability. Refer first post by "RedBox", he's using dawn dish washing soap for car wash.

Previously my car has Meguiars NXT, M21, M16 , DC3 Carnauba and Mothers Advanced Reflection Top Coat wax treament. None of these sealant/wax pass the durability test except M21...
So, i decided to remove all of these wax and try Zaino.
Day1 afternoon + evening
Step1: Deep wash using heavy duty car shampoo (PolyGlaze Car Wash mixed with Polyglaze heavy duty shamoo paint cleaner
Step2: Clay (Megs Clay + Megs QuikDetailer as lubrication)
Step3: Wash without car shampoo and rinse dry
Step4: Cleaning (Megs DC1 Cleaner)
Step5: Wash using normal car shampoo (Polyglaze wash)
At this stage, try to perform a "squeak test". Use finger and swipe against the surface, you will hear metal squeaking noise. 99% of the exisiting wax has been removed...

Because i am not using ZFX cure addictive, the waiting time is abit long..
Day1 night
Step6: 1x coat Z5-Pro Let it cure for 2hours, then buff off.

Day2 morning, afternoon, evening
Step7: 1st coat of Z2-Pro. Let it cure for 3-4hours, buff off
6hours later, apply 2nd coat of Z2-Pro. Wait for 3-4hours.. buff off
Day2 night
Step8:  Spray on Z-CS(Clear Seal) using #314 pad applicator, wipe On and walk away

Day3 morning
Spray on Z-CS again...Done.  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif

Some comments, Megs M21 definitely darken the paint more, has Carnauba looks. But it doesn't stand a chance and not even stay close to Zaino durability, clearity, reflection and hard(glass) like shine.
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Hi Ralf...

yeah thanks for point out the Clay steps.. hehe lupa laa... thanks for yr info .... so in a way for complete detailing you'll take up to 3 days .. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif wow... i salute u bro...

anyway how often u re-detail yr car ? once a month ? or twice a month ? or depends how many times the car "kena ujan" ???

btw i came accross this new product..-->> NXT WAX cost abt rm108 at EUNOS as well as Parkson ... anyone used this product before ???? Ralf .... whats yr opinion ?

gotbandwith
post Feb 11 2008, 06:42 PM

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QUOTE(ralf @ Feb 11 2008, 08:56 AM)
hye, gotbandwidth,
It is a good product and has been in the market for quite a long time.
Pros: Very Shiny, glossy look, add more depth.
Furthermore, it is cheap, the package comes with 530ml..
Cons: Not durable, this wax contains more oil hence i guess the shine is from the oil. Couple of wash, it is gone. hmm.gif

What colour is you car aar? Dark colour, go for Pro line, Megs #21 Synthetic  sealant, rm118(473ml). It really darken the paint more, looks nice on black, red, yellow car... nod.gif  icon_idea.gif
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Hi Ralf,

my car black laa hehe ... hmm when referring to Megs #21 is it this one -->> M21 ??

another thing .. say if i didnt use sealent but use wax instead, will my car still protected (i.e from damage of bird poo n etc) coz i know some of use use sealant others just settle with wax. any idea ??

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