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« on: February 06, 2010, 01:42:33 pm »
mga sirs kakapunta ko lang sa blade last night para tumingin ng mothers and meguiars products kasi balak ko mag D.I.Y detailing pero nung nandoon na ako naguluhan ako sa dami ng products at sa dami ng variety. di ko alam ano bibilhin ko,
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 03:46:55 pm »
it depends on what need and plan to do.

if all you want is DIY carwash, I suggest you get the following:
1. Car Shampoo
2. Wash Mitt
3. Chamois
4. Tire Black
5. Sponge

and you're set! Wink


if you plan to do a DIY wax/ exterior detail, you'll need the following:

1. Clay Bar
2. Car Polish/ Glaze (optional)
3. Car Wax (paste or liquid, up to you!)
4. Microfiber Towel Plush - for buffing/ removing wax
5. Applicator Pads (if the wax/ polish didn't come with their own applicator)


oh, you might want to try the Micro Magic brand of products! they're quite cheap!  Thumbs up
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2010, 04:39:05 pm »
Quote from: DTNS on February 06, 2010, 03:46:55 pm
it depends on what need and plan to do.

if all you want is DIY carwash, I suggest you get the following:
1. Car Shampoo
2. Wash Mitt
3. Chamois
4. Tire Black
5. Sponge

and you're set! Wink


if you plan to do a DIY wax/ exterior detail, you'll need the following:

1. Clay Bar
2. Car Polish/ Glaze (optional)
3. Car Wax (paste or liquid, up to you!)
4. Microfiber Towel Plush - for buffing/ removing wax
5. Applicator Pads (if the wax/ polish didn't come with their own applicator)


oh, you might want to try the Micro Magic brand of products! they're quite cheap!  Thumbs up

sir,

How old should a car be or what condition should the car's paint be in for a clay bar to be necessary?
For a new car, is Shampoo then polish then wax sufficient?

Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2010, 04:45:15 pm »
planning to go all-out meguiars, just bought a meguiars nxt spray wax... pero di ko na alam ung iba, gusto ko bumili ng clay bar .

magkaiba ba ung waxing at polishing?
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 05:47:56 pm »
Quote from: z_lynx on February 06, 2010, 04:45:15 pm
planning to go all-out meguiars, just bought a meguiars nxt spray wax... pero di ko na alam ung iba, gusto ko bumili ng clay bar .

magkaiba ba ung waxing at polishing?

(please correct me if i'm wrong)
ang polish ay ginagamit para matago ang "swirl marks" at mga light scratches. Kung dark color ang kotse mo, magbibigay yun ng "deep wet look" lalo na sa mga color black. ang wax naman ay ginagamit para "ma-seal" lahat ng nilagay mong polish/sealant at magbigay din ng gloss/shine. kung bibili ka ng wax, mas magandang bilhin mo ay Carnauba wax.

ako ang ginagawa ko lang in order:
1.wash w/car shampoo
2.claybar (if necessary, usually once in 2 months lang)
3.3M hand glaze
4.Mother's California Gold Carnauba wax
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 10:08:03 pm »
Quote from: slickcivic on February 06, 2010, 05:47:56 pm
(please correct me if i'm wrong)
ang polish ay ginagamit para matago ang "swirl marks" at mga light scratches. Kung dark color ang kotse mo, magbibigay yun ng "deep wet look" lalo na sa mga color black. ang wax naman ay ginagamit para "ma-seal" lahat ng nilagay mong polish/sealant at magbigay din ng gloss/shine. kung bibili ka ng wax, mas magandang bilhin mo ay Carnauba wax.

ako ang ginagawa ko lang in order:
1.wash w/car shampoo
2.claybar (if necessary, usually once in 2 months lang)
3.3M hand glaze
4.Mother's California Gold Carnauba wax



Carnauba wax is already "old school". "Synthetic" sealants like Meguiars NXT 2 and "Acrylic" sealants like Klasse/Carlack 68 are so much better. Though there are some really good carnauba waxes like P21S. Lately I've been using Autoglym Super Resin Polish and it's so good at hiding scratches and deepening the color it's like a Glaze and a Sealant in one package.
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2010, 10:57:45 pm »
Quote from: Conan on February 06, 2010, 10:08:03 pm
Carnauba wax is already "old school". "Synthetic" sealants like Meguiars NXT 2 and "Acrylic" sealants like Klasse/Carlack 68 are so much better. Though there are some really good carnauba waxes like P21S. Lately I've been using Autoglym Super Resin Polish and it's so good at hiding scratches and deepening the color it's like a Glaze and a Sealant in one package.

oh i see. is it true that sealants last longer than waxes? i don't know if i'm gonna believe a guy who told me that sealants can last up to 4 months, of course depending on frequency of usage. i was already contented with 3M hand glaze and carnauba waxes so I was not aware of such sealants. Dancing Banana
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 12:26:36 pm »
Quote from: ELNegro on February 06, 2010, 04:39:05 pm
sir,

How old should a car be or what condition should the car's paint be in for a clay bar to be necessary?
For a new car, is Shampoo then polish then wax sufficient?

Thanks!

for your first question, wash and dry your car first, then try feeling its newly cleaned surface with your bare hands. if it feels rough, its surface has contaminants like asphalt, concrete, etc, embedded to it already!  Shocked


for a new car, I think shampoo and wax are sufficient already. it's still new, so its paint is still in good condition! so there's no need to use polish!  Wink


for the thread starter, I advice you to be flexible with your choice of detailing products. even Big Bert's uses a variety of brands!  Evil 5
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 12:48:03 pm »
@Conan,

Where did you buy and how much is "Autoglym Super Resin Polish "? Is this available in manila?
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 01:09:12 pm »
Quote from: DTNS on February 08, 2010, 12:26:36 pm
for your first question, wash and dry your car first, then try feeling its newly cleaned surface with your bare hands. if it feels rough, its surface has contaminants like asphalt, concrete, etc, embedded to it already!  Shocked


for a new car, I think shampoo and wax are sufficient already. it's still new, so its paint is still in good condition! so there's no need to use polish!  Wink


for the thread starter, I advice you to be flexible with your choice of detailing products. even Big Bert's uses a variety of brands!  Evil 5

Thanks!  Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 10:29:30 pm »
Quote from: bulilit on February 08, 2010, 12:48:03 pm
@Conan,

Where did you buy and how much is "Autoglym Super Resin Polish "? Is this available in manila?



My friend is the dealer of Autoglym locally. PM me if you want his contact details.
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Quote from: slickcivic on February 06, 2010, 10:57:45 pm
oh i see. is it true that sealants last longer than waxes? i don't know if i'm gonna believe a guy who told me that sealants can last up to 4 months, of course depending on frequency of usage. i was already contented with 3M hand glaze and carnauba waxes so I was not aware of such sealants. Dancing Banana

3M Hand Glaze is one of the best Glazes but it requires so much hard work to use it. Sealants last longer than wax but as to how long it would really depend on how often you wash or clean your car and whether it's parked outside or in a garage.
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2010, 10:37:01 pm »
Regardless of the car's age, it needs to well prepped before a waxing session.  Before tryin on any wax, make sure you have the tough dirt and asphalt spots removed by claybar.  In my experience, sealants do not last more than a month given the harsh environment and dirty conditions we have here.  The best regimen for me is weekly waxing. 
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2010, 11:59:20 pm »
Quote from: Ultraman on March 12, 2010, 10:37:01 pm
Regardless of the car's age, it needs to well prepped before a waxing session.  Before tryin on any wax, make sure you have the tough dirt and asphalt spots removed by claybar.  In my experience, sealants do not last more than a month given the harsh environment and dirty conditions we have here.  The best regimen for me is weekly waxing. 

meron na akong mothers clay bar kit, ok lang ba pagkatapos ng claybar. mothers step 1 tapos mothers step 2 tapos meguiars nxt 2.0 wax
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 03:38:49 pm »
@z_lynx


Skip mo na lang yung Step 2 since NXT ang gagamitin mo. May cleaners kasi yung NXT so matatagal lang din nya yung step 2 na nilagay mo.


 
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« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 08:27:47 pm »
Quote from: z_lynx on March 12, 2010, 11:59:20 pm
meron na akong mothers clay bar kit, ok lang ba pagkatapos ng claybar. mothers step 1 tapos mothers step 2 tapos meguiars nxt 2.0 wax

I would skip step 1 and 2 after claying and go straight to applying NXT 2 unless you have swirl marks, then apply step 2 before the NXT.
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