Car Care and Detailing Dreams (Part 2)

[highroller]

Sir is buying the Meguiar's New Car Kit a good choice? Or I should buy seperate stuff? Actually there is no shop in my city who sells detailing stuff. I even don't have proper washmitt and only one cheap mf cloth using lemon max sponge to apply shampoo. Actually I haven't detailed my car ever my driver does it and now I want to loose some weight by doing detailing So I was waiting for DC store but I thought to buy synthetic wax due to too much dust here. My first priority is very very less dust attraction second is savings yes my budget is around 4k. Need good advice.

Meguiars new car kit is a good treat to maintain new cars. Moreover it is light on pocket as well.
Which city r u from? You can always get the kit delivered at your door step.

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[stingray]

@shahid1987 and @zxmco125

Thanks brothers.
@ahmad_yar

I think the compounding effect in just one go with the ultra cut has been phenomenol. This was followed with ultra polish which basically brought out the best possible shine which isnt very visible in these pics due to the dull grey weather of UK but will be on my next photo session with a proper camera. Yes there still is room for improvement near the front part of the bonnet where u can see lil white dots here n there and that is because of the compound getting lodged into the deep chips in the paint. This portion will need one more pass with Ultimate compound which will give me JUST as much cut as i now need without going overboard. Last step will be one more round with ultra polish when the whole bonnet is ready for the final cut-phase step.

That done, i would have liked to seal it with a proper sealer if i were in Pakistan but here in UK i just dont see the point because theres no HOT element amongst the weather elements. U see its cold and rainy mostly and for that i think just a few layers of Tech 2.0 topped with Ultimate liquid wax would work just fine for a few months at a time. Yet again, views of other experienced members are welcome here , so if u guys still think that i shud use a proper sealer then i'll order the wolfgang or something.

As far as the use of a different pad with the same product goes, well it MIGHT lower the cut achieved but thats not typically the right way of doing this. The known method of doing this wud be to choose the right product first i.e the choice of cutting agent used has priority when choosing rather than using the same product and trying to achieve a different cut with a different pad or diff pressure applied.....its just basically risky.

[quddos]

@ShAgY102
I think it is the best option to get started in to detailing. I myself bought it for my new car and it is treating me quite well. And i think individual items might cost you more. But the new car kit will give best results with a new car but i suggest you to buy the kit to just get started and then just expand your detailing kit as you learn more about detailing and also according to your needs.
@quddos great reflections on the white corolla seeing the products used.

Ab tou bas aglay lahore kay trip pe hyperstar jaana hi ho gaa

@arhum1994

thanks bro..

[quddos]

Last night i dressed the engine bay with Cosmic leather& tyre wax.
MA the engine bay looks so clean ,glossy and fragranted ..

Just after cleaning & dressing at night.

today pics..

[arhum1994]

Water beading :Don the black city. Had a coat of mothers step 3 on saturday and then a topup of Ultimate Liquid Wax on Tuesday:D

[vague_one]

First day out with my new baby. The whole session took not more than 20 mins total. Only right hand side of the bonnet was done (visibly left) alongwith fender and pillar. First product used was the ultra cutting compound and second used was ultra finishing polish.....theres probably room for some more passes with ultimate compound to bring that liquid shine out but it was getting dark so will do that next time when finishing the whole bonnet. The bonnet was originally very rough, had all sorts of holograms and little smugdy places in the paint along with what seems like little dot type scratches as if some kid has been poking his those pointy needly things u get in a geometery box ( sorry forgetting the name) into the bonnet but overall not bad to look at and now its even better. Pics attached. Plan is to complete the bonnet and roof next time.

Ultra Nice work my man, MashAllah, the 50/50 shots are drastically different.Coming to the hood jalebi though, Ive always splattered with fluid on the cars surface, but am able to handle it much better on the pad.....your experience on this situ? Best of luck for the rest of the car !

[vague_one]

[U][I]Many Congratzz Usman , GOD Bless You , my prayers always with You
mash-ALLAH great achivment

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JazakAllah Aamir bhai, you seniors were the ones whose support made it possible!

[vague_one]

Asalam Alikum every body , can to guys tell me how to remove paint ( which is done on walls ) marks and anti rust coat marks from cars body .....?

Valaikumsalam, bro just clay yer car an you`ll be good to go!

[ShAgY102]

@vague_one Saar Jee Can I apply a synthetic wax like 3m performance finish after a natural wax? Actually I love the depth but my car has to face the dust of interior sindh and suggest a good package which should be for beginner including MFs Applicator wax Shampoo etc Range is 4k. I was thinking for new car kit but ultimate wax will not give that shine to die for Color is Graphite Gray and I will also use on Flexin Mica and Red Wine color.

[uansari1]

@vague_one Saar Jee Can I apply a synthetic wax like 3m performance finish after a natural wax? Actually I love the depth but my car has to face the dust of interior sindh and suggest a good package which should be for beginner including MFs Applicator wax Shampoo etc Range is 4k. I was thinking for new car kit but ultimate wax will not give that shine to die for Color is Graphite Gray and I will also use on Flexin Mica and Red Wine color.

I know you asked V1, but if you'll allow me to put in my two paisas..I wouldn't put synthetic over a natural wax, add you won't get the warmth of having a natural wax as the LSP. Considering your colors, however, you'd be fine sticking to just synthetic waxes so you'd have the dust repellant properties you want.

A foam applicator is much easier to use to apply wax.. I use a Sonax foam applicator. Mother's synthetic wax is a good product.. Easy on, easy off, and had an excellent shine and reflectivity. I use mother's California gold car wash, but meguiars is just as good.. can't go wrong with either. Sonax is also a good option. These three items plus a pack of 5 MF towels should come to about Rs. 4,000, plus minus.

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[ShAgY102]

I know you asked V1, but if you'll allow me to put in my two paisas..I wouldn't put synthetic over a natural wax, add you won't get the warmth of having a natural wax as the LSP. Considering your colors, however, you'd be fine sticking to just synthetic waxes so you'd have the dust repellant properties you want.

A foam applicator is much easier to use to apply wax.. I use a Sonax foam applicator. Mother's synthetic wax is a good product.. Easy on, easy off, and had an excellent shine and reflectivity. I use mother's California gold car wash, but meguiars is just as good.. can't go wrong with either. Sonax is also a good option. These three items plus a pack of 5 MF towels should come to about Rs. 4,000, plus minus.

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Okay Thankyou Very Much Btw I do have a Armorall Wash and Wax Is it good for beginners? I guess now I could include something else also in my budget

[stingray]

Ultra Nice work my man, MashAllah, the 50/50 shots are drastically different.Coming to the hood jalebi though, Ive always splattered with fluid on the cars surface, but am able to handle it much better on the pad.....your experience on this situ? Best of luck for the rest of the car !

Hello Usman,
Its really a lot of new learning for me at the moment with DA and that too starting straight away with the beast (the flex). As far as product splatter goes, there was none becoz after making the jalebi on the bonnet i spread it out on the bonnet with the bottom side of the pad BEFORE starting the motor. So a nice full spread before pressing the button but even then on my second half of the bonnet a day later i tried ur way i.e applying jalebi to the pad rather than the bonnet and i think that works better than putting all that product on the hood.But, as i said earlier im learning new things about DAs and pads etc so ive become a student again.

My observations with using a DA in the last two sessions.
1)Its preferable to put product on the pad and add more everytime u start goin dry.
2)Cutting pads work best with a tiny amount of pressure applied
3)Polishing pads are too soft and delicate therefore no pressure is to be applied, just a smooth glide and more number of passes.
4)Always check the recommended max speed for any pad before using it otherwise u'll do what ive done to my polishing pad....lolz (ordered new set of polishing pads today)

This is an outcome of applying pressure and use of higher than recommended speed. The polishing effect achieved was simply great but pads deserve a lot of respect. I killed this poor pad coz of inexperience.

[uansari1]

Okay Thankyou Very Much Btw I do have a Armorall Wash and Wax Is it good for beginners? I guess now I could include something else also in my budget

I'm not a fan of Armorall or Turtle Wax, but it's certainly better than Surf, Ariel or whatever a lot of people use to wash their vehicles here.

I'd say you're fine using this wash until it runs out, then get something better.

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[noone]

1)Its preferable to put product on the pad and add more everytime u start goin dry.

Is it really preferable? If you are using a single pad for a cutting OR polishing OR finishing job then you have to clean your pad more than a couple of times to get the residue or paint off the pad. A technique called "cleaning on the fly" is very quick and feasible. There are some other techniques as well. If you dont do that the product will continue to soak into the pad and it'll create more problems..

Guys.. please correct me if i'm wrong.. i'm just a newbie in detailig

[ShAgY102]

@vague_one Saar Jee Can I apply a synthetic wax like 3m performance finish after a natural wax? Actually I love the depth but my car has to face the dust of interior sindh and suggest a good package which should be for beginner including MFs Applicator wax interior product etc Range is 4k. I was thinking for new car kit but ultimate wax will not give that shine to die for Color is Graphite Gray and I will also use on Flexin Mica and Red Wine color.

@ahmad_yar And all other Guru's Kindly Answer my query please

[stingray]

Is it really preferable? If you are using a single pad for a cutting OR polishing OR finishing job then you have to clean your pad more than a couple of times to get the residue or paint off the pad. A technique called "cleaning on the fly" is very quick and feasible. There are some other techniques as well. If you dont do that the product will continue to soak into the pad and it'll create more problems..

Guys.. please correct me if i'm wrong.. i'm just a newbie in detailig

it's definitely better to clean ur pad every time but I haven't yet bought anything for pad cleaning so I am making an effort to clean the surface of the car as much as I can bafore starting the session so tht there's minimum of particle residue and mostly just product residue. product residue won't cause problems unless u go dry. there's definitely some particles in there but that's why i'm limiting myself to half or quarter panels in one go before manual pad cleaning in Luke warm water n all. that's why only Bonnet done till now. Though will be ordering pad cleaning stuff soon InshAllah!

[ahmad_yar]

@ahmad_yar And all other Guru's Kindly Answer my query please

Dear bhai
Yes u can do synthetic over natural wax but it will give weak bounding properties and life of synthetic will be less than usual

Yes u can use 2 differnt brands but as per my experince chemicaly they don't have compatibility match each others so having poor bounding properties.

Its true natural waxes give more depth to paint while synthetic waxes give better protection and lass dust attraction

U can use natural wax and as lsp give detailer wipe to reduce static charge or any wax sealer

I would recomand u start from turtle platinum paste wax and as lsp use turtle platinum top sealer
I think both will cost roughly rs 1600 to 1700
Its very good combo and can apply on all colours as u stated

I am also having armorall wash and wax shampoo and its nice well meguiar ultimate wash and wax shampoo or mother california shampoo are good , mild for new paint or fully detailed surface as these will not strip off earlier work on car skin if use with proper retio in double bucket

[ShAgY102]

Dear bhai
Yes u can do synthetic over natural wax but it will give weak bounding properties and life of synthetic will be less than usual

Yes u can use 2 differnt brands but as per my experince chemicaly they don't have compatibility match each others so having poor bounding properties.

Its true natural waxes give more depth to paint while synthetic waxes give better protection and lass dust attraction

U can use natural wax and as lsp give detailer wipe to reduce static charge or any wax sealer

I would recomand u start from turtle platinum paste wax and as lsp use turtle platinum top sealer
I think both will cost roughly rs 1600 to 1700
Its very good combo and can apply on all colours as u stated

I am also having armorall wash and wax shampoo and its nice well meguiar ultimate wash and wax shampoo or mother california shampoo are good , mild for new paint or fully detailed surface as these will not strip off earlier work on car skin if use with proper retio in double bucket

Thankyou Very much Can you do me a favor please?
Please If you get free anytime can you buy and send me the turtle wax plus the sealer engine cleaner the detailer spray applicator , a wash mitt and some drying and buffing cloths? I will be very very Thankful for your kind response. And guide me how to apply to attain the best results. I can transfer you money on monday.
Sir if you are busy then I can wait because I know sometime we have someother priorities please don't feel any forcefullness from my side and don't go special for me to the shop If you get time then It is good otherwise I can wait till DC store.

[ahmad_yar]

Thankyou Very much Can you do me a favor please?
Please If you get free anytime can you buy and send me the turtle wax plus the sealer engine cleaner the detailer spray applicator , a wash mitt and some drying and buffing cloths? I will be very very Thankful for your kind response. And guide me how to apply to attain the best results. I can transfer you money on monday.
Sir if you are busy then I can wait because I know sometime we have someother priorities please don't feel any forcefullness from my side and don't go special for me to the shop If you get time then It is good otherwise I can wait till DC store.

Bhai jan u are always welcome, in weekdays I am out of city and on sunday markets close, usualy I source my required stuff from my overseas trips and if require anything from here main tu khud usman bhai ko request kerta hoon or Allha unko lambi sehat wali zindagi de jo source for me localy even deliver at my door step , Allha unko hamesha khush rakhay

Pls pm usman bhai and cordinate with him sure he will arrange for you all inshallha

All stuff u mention all are basic things and necessery for any car

[ShAgY102]

Bhai jan u are always welcome, in weekdays I am out of city and on sunday markets close, usualy I source my required stuff from my overseas trips and if require anything from here main tu khud usman bhai ko request kerta hoon or Allha unko lambi sehat wali zindagi de jo source for me localy even deliver at my door step , Allha unko hamesha khush rakhay

Pls pm usman bhai and cordinate with him sure he will arrange for you all inshallha

All stuff u mention all are basic things and necessery for any car

Oh Thankyou Very much for guiding me properly. Yes I will contact Baba e Detailing for stuff.