Detailing Thread [For Newbies][ARCHIVED]

**ILuvDetailing** · June 4th, 2005 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by dehadista

magkakaiba ang clay ng soft99. there's one for dark, one for light, and so on and so forth.

AFAIK, the difference is in the abrasiveness.

**Jojo** · June 4th, 2005 12:50 PM

My KYK ROP is only 3k.

**patopig** · June 4th, 2005 11:47 PM

Hi guys I had the chance to try the Prestone High Protection Wax on my GF's car earlier.

The wax is easy to apply but a little harder to remove than 3M SCLW. I just waited around 15 minutes for the wax do flash and we buffed off the excess (just 15 minutes since we thought at the time that rain was coming soon and the car was exposed.

Anyway, here are some pics. Sorry no before pics.

**patopig** · June 4th, 2005 11:51 PM

We just washed the car and hand applied/buffed the wax. After buffing, the paint was really slick! I really liked the results. Now, I guess I just need to determine the durability. I got this really cheep and if this works out, I'll be a loyal customer.

I'm going to try this on my car + moms phase3 soon. will post pics! :D

**chain** · June 5th, 2005 12:57 AM

nice work.. nice initial gloss and reflection.. better check on the durability.

any dressing on the tires? noticed that you have some wax pa on the trim...

kung may araw try to get a full-on sun shot off a panel. :cool:

**patopig** · June 5th, 2005 09:25 AM

Yup! There was some residue left on the trim and we have not touched the tires at that time. The pictures were taken immediately after buffing since rain was imminent and I wanted to take pics before moving the car into the covered garage (masikip kasi sa garahe). What do you know, it rained 5 minutes after getting the car into the garage. Will dress trims and tires later!

**ILuvDetailing** · June 5th, 2005 12:39 PM

patopig: Nice Work. your GF must be really happy hehehe.

what do you guys use to dress trims/tires? I have the Megs tire dressing but I havn't used it for quite some time now.

**chain** · June 5th, 2005 01:40 PM

Eagle One Trim Restorer, Megs Hyper Dressing & Endurance Gloss, Armor-All, Mother's Back to Black...andami

Fave ko yung Tire applicator ng Eagle One pati na din Tire Swipes.

Ano ba gusto nyo for your tires? Matte finish o extremely wet-looking?

**patopig** · June 5th, 2005 03:09 PM

Thanks! Ako cheapo tire black lang muna. ehehehe. Di pa ako nakakabili ng Mom's Back to black kasi wala na pera. Went to TV again kanina and got some simple green, Armor All interior cleaner and Armor All protectant.

Q's:
When doing the engine, do I have to use simple green full strength or ok lang dilute to 1:1?
Pwede kaya yung Armor All protectant sa engine? May mga engine cover kasi and battery cover yung MZ3 mukhang ok iprotect. ehehe.

I'd like matte finish for my tires. Any suggestions (preferably long lasting)

**groucho** · June 5th, 2005 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by patopig

When doing the engine, do I have to use simple green full strength or ok lang dilute to 1:1?

I have nevered used SG full-strength. Your dilution will depend on how dirty your engine bay is. If it's really grime city, then 1:2 or 1:3 will do wonders. The trick is to spray it on the dirty, oil, greasy area, let it stand for 3 to 5 minutes, then agitate with a paint brush. Thereafter, if you do regular engine detailing, then you can experiment with anything from 1:6 to 1:10. I know of some guys who are happy with one part SG and ten parts water (1:10).