Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**v22** · April 27th, 2005 01:25 PM

where do you buy your supplies?? and how much they cost??

idea; lets all share our source and prices so we may help each other out to find better deals!

ako i got the cleaners in SM supermarket (duhh! :lol

for 305 each...

i'm interested on where you guys buy your microfibers and brushes.. what kinds are there?

i still plan to drop by one of these days to BigBert's to have my exterior assessed, dami nang swirls, the tasks might be too big for a newbie like me.

excercise muna sa interior...

**CLAVEL3699** · April 27th, 2005 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvDetailing

Clavel: Bili ka ng 3M foam pads, kabitan mo ng Velcro backing tape oks na yan. Pwede mo gamitin pang apply ng wax, or a cleaner wax.

Naghahanap nga ako nun eh kaso wala ako makita punta na ako shang wala daw sila ( hans and true value ). Saan kaya meron nito.

Pwede kaya yung sa meguirs pads yung 6" nila.

**chain** · April 27th, 2005 01:59 PM

ok yung TW Upholstery Cleaner. You can actually remove the brush.. pero, try to get a good APC to do your interiors. Ingat ka nga lang sa leather seats cause these are a bit difficult to clean. they might dry up and crack.

also, if you have the money, invest in a good ROP (random orbital polisher). makes life much much easier..

as for other products, check out Pinas Detailing. tons of info!

part of the fun in detailing comes in trying different product combinations that work for you.

**ILuvDetailing** · April 27th, 2005 02:39 PM

Am currently using Simple Green APC. When it runs out, I'll get the Meguiars APC.

v22: I currently get my towels from Bigberts, waxes from True Value or Hans.

**zechs** · April 28th, 2005 09:09 PM

meron ako dito sa bahay, rotary tool BOSCH ang tatak. may kasama nang foam pad pero maliit lang..im thinking of investing in a 3M pad (850pesos at ace hardware) para pang polish off ng wax..

what cleaner wax do you guys recommend? grabe ang dumi ng white car ko eh..di pantay ang mga kulay ng mga panels ko..i've seen one, turtle wax cleaner wax..mga 400pesos++ na rin, ok kaya ito?

also i've seen some microfiber towels sa ace harware rin, dunno if they're any good as what bigbert's is selling..

**revoGSX** · April 28th, 2005 09:29 PM

ano magandang pang shampoo ng seats at carpet? pwede na ba ang all purpose cleaner then gamit ng wet/dry vacuum cleaner?

**chain** · April 28th, 2005 10:28 PM

meron ako dito sa bahay, rotary tool BOSCH ang tatak. may kasama nang foam pad pero maliit lang..im thinking of investing in a 3M pad (850pesos at ace hardware) para pang polish off ng wax..

The Rotary is one of the most difficult tools to master in when it comes to detailing. ingat na lang sa use ng Rotary.. improper usage can result in buffer burns / swirls / holograms on your finish

what cleaner wax do you guys recommend? grabe ang dumi ng white car ko eh..di pantay ang mga kulay ng mga panels ko..i've seen one, turtle wax cleaner wax..mga 400pesos++ na rin, ok kaya ito?

hmm..haven't tried TW cleaner wax yet. what i have are Mother's, Megs, and Eagle One...

A cleaner wax is basically a quick all-in-one product. so that means there are trade-offs on this. If you have time, a defined 3 step process (paint cleaning, polishing and sealing) would definitely give better results. tapos maintenance na lang...

**ILuvDetailing** · April 28th, 2005 11:23 PM

what cleaner wax do you guys recommend? grabe ang dumi ng white car ko eh..di pantay ang mga kulay ng mga panels ko..i've seen one, turtle wax cleaner wax..mga 400pesos++ na rin, ok kaya ito?

Mothers Cleaner Wax is good. You can also try Bigberts' Liquid Shine.

ano magandang pang shampoo ng seats at carpet? pwede na ba ang all purpose cleaner then gamit ng wet/dry vacuum cleaner?

mmm... pwede din yung All Purpose Cleaner. May mantsa ba? Wag mo lang gamitan ng brush, dapat towel pamunas mo.

**cablespy** · April 29th, 2005 12:18 AM

is it really worth all the time and effort to prevent/remove swirl marks which are hardly noticeable anyways to the common persons eye?

**ILuvDetailing** · April 29th, 2005 12:26 AM

is it really worth all the time and effort to prevent/remove swirl marks which are hardly noticeable anyways to the common persons eye?

It really depends on your preference, some people are perfectionists and want their rides to be really spotless and swirlfree which is really imposible if its your daily driver, some people really don't care, as for me I've been able to learn that swirls and scratches are a part of a car specially daily drivers I just want to minimize it and regularly maintain my detailing routine.