Car Care and Detailing Dreams (Part 3)

[Baleno1300]

I started using Tonyin and found it to be pretty amazing.

[saqibhassan95]

I started using Tonyin and found it to be pretty amazing

I have used it but it's kinda okayish
Even ech20 in 1:20 dilution works better than it at fraction of cost per application

[pwuser157900428757]

which one do you recommend by the way sir for dark colours

[saqibhassan95]

which one do you recommend by the way sir for dark colours

For protection and maintaining it
I've simple rule
Use product with good longevity for baseline protection
You can choose it according to your taste/budget
I personally prefer spray/liquid based products because of ease of use
Like meguiars hybrid ceramic wax, tac system Moonlight, or quartz max or any whatever you want
And just maintain it with a product having good gloss, slickness and hydrophobicity, for black, tac system shinee wax is awesome, apply it once after wash, will take 5-10 mins, good to go

[saad310799]

Paleness could be removed by compounding not waxing

[Rahat083144]

I know sir. But since they are not as prominent as in a dark colour, I’m not really bothered. Just want the paint to look brighter so asking for suggestions on a product that would improve the paleness.
I have used Collinite 845 on it a couple of times in the past 1.5 or so years. No other products really.

My last white car was a 2006 Reborn which I sold back in 2017. I would use a combination of Meguiar's White Wax and Meguiar's M21 Sealant on it back then. Loved the results - though working with the White Wax is hard as it has abrasives whereas working with M21 was absolute joy for me. Here are some pics from 2016 (when the car was 10 years old):

[pwuser157900428757]

When u say black does it mean specifically black color or all darker shades. Mine is graphite grey. And what should be the order? Like after wash, wax for longevity first then wax for gloss or otherwise?

[saad310799]

Yes first protection then gloss.

[saqibhassan95]

When u say black does it mean specifically black color or all darker shades.

All dark shades

And what should be the order? Like after wash, wax for longevity first then wax for gloss or otherwise?

Can you please let me know which products you're going to use?

[pwuser157900428757]

The ones you just recommended. After my current wax gets empty which is turtle carnauba and turtle ice qd. From ur recommendations, i would go for meguiars hybrid ceramic wax as its cheaper comparatively and for gloss as u said shinee wax or if u can recommend a cheaper alternative.

[ifadey]

Paleness could be removed by compounding not waxing

It could be removed using cleaner waxes and AIOs. Not everyone is willing to put energy in compounding.
For such people such products are very useful.

BTW paleness could be removed using just fine or even ultra fine polish. No need go that aggressive and use compound

[tintin1]

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[ifadey]

It depends on the wax. Some products can bond to glass and give you same hydrophobic behavior that it gives to paint but not all products work on glass. Make sure you read manufacturer's instructions on the product.

Some of the products I have tested that works well on glass are
* Soft99 Mirror Shine Wax
* Soft99 Fusso Coat Mirror Shine Liquid Sealant
* Harris Premium Paste Wax
* Turtle Wax ICE Paste and Liquid Waxes

[saqibhassan95]

meguiars hybrid ceramic wax as its cheaper comparatively

And keep in mind
Meguiars hybrid ceramic is too thick
Dilute it in 1:5 atleast then,
Spray a panel, spread it evenly on panel with microfiber applicator pad to make sure that you didn't miss any spot and every inch square is protected
Then wipe it off
And some are even using it in 1:10 dilution and it sill delivers approx month durability
I have also got hybrid ceramic couple of days ago
Will test it in 1:10
Will share my findings also

and for gloss as u said shinee wax or if u can recommend a cheaper alternative

For gloss and slickness,
My 1st preference will be ech20, in 1:20 dilution
Then on 2nd priority shinee wax
I've both in my arsenal, and from price point, I will anytime pick ech20 as Quick detailer over shinee wax
Don't get me wrong
Shinee wax works great
But the difference in price b/t both products is huge
You can make 10.5 litres out of 500 ml ech20 which costs 3550
Avg cost per litre is 338 Rs
Meanwhile shine wax costs 3000 per litre

If you use approx 35 ml to cover whole car, you can use ech20 in 1:20 for 300 applications
Meanwhile shinee wax for 28-30 applications

And even for more gloss n slickness, you can dilute ech20 in 1:15, don't go below that, you will observe streaking
you can make 8 litres out of it, avg cost per litre 443 rs and still you can use it for 225 applications approx

[saad310799]

It depends if wax bonds to glass or not as fusso coat doesn't bond well with glass and I recommend you to use invisible glass repellent as it is very good in terms of hydrophobic and anti fog properties.

Meg paste wax will give a little hydrophobic to glass as it also doesn't bond to glass too nicely. But less better than nothing.

[saad310799]

Are you talking about the spray one or liquid one ceramic wax?

I mean meguiars hybrid ceramic wax or meguiar hybrid ceramic liquid wax.

[ifadey]

fusso coat doesn't bond well with glass

Let me clarify my point. I never mentioned Fusso Coat paste version. That doesn't bond to glass.
It's Fusso Coat Mirror Shine liquid sealant that can bond to glass, headlights, plastic trim, metal or any surface of the vehicle

[ifadey]

Are you talking about the spray one or liquid one ceramic wax?

I mean meguiars hybrid ceramic wax or meguiar hybrid ceramic liquid wax.

He's referring to the spray version. Liquid version couldn't be diluted nor it's recommended.

[bym007]

Can we apply the Wax on the main wind shield ?

Yes, that can be done.

My approach is to apply 2 coats of Menzerna PLUP and finally top it with single coat of Collinite 845. This layering process alone takes me 2 days.

After every wash or so, I use P&S Beadmaker as a drying agent, which also acts as quick top up.

I am very touchy about my cars' looks and look after them quite religiously.

[saqibhassan95]

Are you talking about the spray one or liquid one ceramic wax?

I mean meguiars hybrid ceramic wax or meguiar hybrid ceramic liquid wax.