Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[umi001]

Hello All,

Hope you can help me on the below queries as my search didn't yield clear answers...

POLISHING
- i currently use a Microtex Nanosil and pretty happy the first time I used it. Question now is if I am using the right applicator which is a Microtex Wax Pad. Should i consider a microfiber pad instead?

AFTER POLISHING
- as i'm quite satisfied already with the shine I get from Nanosil so I'm considering just topping it off with an OCW. Is NanoGlos or NanoSliq still a necessary step?

KLASSE/ CARLACK TWINS
- I already have ONR and OCW. From what I've read, main advantage of the Klasse/ Carlack products is longevity. So if I have the Optimum system to protect the Microtex products I'm using, I can opt not to shell out for the Klasse/ Carlack options?

Thanks in advance for your response detailing gurus.


Regards,
Dino

I would consider a microfiber pad; it'll help with the cleaning properties of the product, and might also help break it down better.

It depends on how much you rate durability vs convenience. OCW will last about three to four weeks, versus two to three months for the Klasse twins, so you'll need to re-apply more often. On the flipside, using OCW will add about five to ten minutes to your after-wash routine, while the Klasse twins will take an additional couple of hours (two products to apply, plus slower application with a foam applicator vs towel, plus the need to wipe residue, plus the need to let KSG dry for one hour).

I would suggest getting a dedicated paint cleaner, such as Mothers or Meguiar's step 1, and use it every quarter or twice a year - just to ensure that embedded dirt and contaminants get removed.

[gearguru]

Thank you for your inputs Mr umi001. The durability vs convenience comparison pretty much answered my query in getting the Klasse twins or not

[Retz]

It works well - about the same as Mothers, from my experience, with the added benefit of being safer on trim and paint. I myself prefer water repellants - the Glaz one is very good, works well even at lower speeds, and I didn't notice any wiper juddering (unlike with Glass Science's Rain Clear).

okay, thank you sir umi. how often do you re-apply the Glaz water repellant? and ung Glaz watermarks remover, kailangan pa bang apply ulit un? magkaka watermarks pa ba? kasi nag apply ka na ng Glaz water repellant.

[monty_GTV]

it's again the onset of the rainy season, what detailing regimen are you putting in place to protect your car paints from the harsh rain water and acids?

mine, after a polishing and cleaning, i applied Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection and after curing, topped it with Collinite 915...looks nice so far

[ronki]

A fresh coat of 476 every time I'm free, since I can't wash the car every time it rains, and usually watermarks bake in the sun.

[monty_GTV]

nice sir ronki, maganda at mas durable ang collinite 476 lalo ngayong rainy season....

[gearguru]

Anyone here have any experience using OGPS? Have the opportunity to have someone buy it for me in the US and it seems to be a good alternative to KAIO.

[ronki]

No choice eh, durability vs. shine

ang dalas ko nga mag cleaner wax kasi lagi nasa ilalim ng puno, tapos uulan, tapos kinabukasan maluluto sa araw...hehe...kaya 476 talaga ako all the way.

[s1x_p4c]

Sinubukan ko gumamit ng Clay bar kit kahapon. Yun pala ang pinaka sulit na detailing product. Super smooth ng paint after claying, parang galing sa casa yung 2005 jazz ng younger bro. ko. Tapos Mothers step 1 and Nano gloss inapply namin.

Dun naman sa red car ko Mothers step 1 and reflections. Question ko, do i still need to apply a QD after reflections? like Mothers showtime?

[allenjo]

it's again the onset of the rainy season, what detailing regimen are you putting in place to protect your car paints from the harsh rain water and acids?

mine, after a polishing and cleaning, i applied Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection and after curing, topped it with Collinite 915...looks nice so far

Reserving the weekend to prep the car for the rainy season. Here is the plan I've drawn out.

1. Full Wash
2. Clay
3. Wash
4. Cleaner - MOMs Step1
5. M34 Final Inspection
6. M105
7. KAIO
8. M34
9. Megs M7
10. M34
11. KSG (planning on 3 passes)
12. 915 after competing KSG
13. Sonax Brilliant Shine QD for maintenance