Car Care and Detailing Dreams (Part 3)

[effaf27]

The Rotor hats they are rusted ?

[ifadey]

Someone said to me to get it polished every 3 4 months to increase the coating life.

Never use polish on top of coating. You can use SiO2 topper for maintenance.

[umairjamil6]

Guys can we have a thread for newbies like me with guides etc. When ever i open this thread all the words go over me and i cant understand anything.
I tried to wash my car with just buckets of water but i think it cant be cleaned without shampoo. Some dust always remains behind. Is there any guide etc that tells noobs like me about the main terms etc and when to use them

[bym007]

Guys can we have a thread for newbies like me with guides etc. When ever i open this thread all the words go over me and i cant understand anything. I tried to wash my car with just buckets of water but i think it cant be cleaned without shampoo. Some dust always remains behind. Is there any guide etc that tells noobs like me about the main terms etc and when to use them

You need to go through this thread with some time, patience and open mind. There is a wealth of great information shared here.

[ahsann]

Any one tried Dry ice cleaning?
Available in Karachi?

See the video below to check the wonders it does.

[effaf27]

no one so far

[itzahmd]

Can someone please recommend a good top cover available in the market right now? I know detailers don’t support the idea of putting a top cover onn as it scratches the paint etc etc but i need one because my neighbour somehow manages to spray water(mostly dirty) on my car right after I’ve waxed it. So if someone can share a link of a tried and tested top cover it’ll be really helpful.

[bym007]

my neighbour somehow manages to spray water(mostly dirty) on my car

Change your neighbour.

[itzahmd]

HAHAH not possible right now

[bym007]

HAHAH not possible right now

Try to return the same favour to your neighbour then

[itzahmd]

A very good idea, I’ve thought many times of returning the favour but have stopped, thinking if someone was to do the same with my car . I’ve warned him last week and hopefully he won’t now , if he does I will take an extreme action inshallah. My car is filthy dirty right now I’m planning to clean it when I buy a new top cover. He basically does this because of jealousy I think, because no matter how many times he tries to abuse my car by throwing dirty water deliberately, my car always shines better than his and the paint looks fresh every time I wash it AHAHAHAH.

I’m inclined towards the following cover on pakwheels;
https://www.pakwheels.com/accessories-spare-parts/toyota-aqua-microfiber-coated-anti-scratch-and-anti-swirls-water-resistant-top-cover-5425591
If someone using a similar product can give me a review it’ll be very helpful.

[jklodhi]

Hello guys

I have white Gli. Somehow the surface has become rough and when I checked , it seems some very fine dust or paint particles are on top of surface.

Should I do Claybar or Compund.

[saad2006]

Should I do Claybar or Compund.

Clay Bar

[pwuser157900428757]

Bros. Plz suggest how to cure these.

[saad310799]

First spray water and if the scratch hides temporary then use a compound or otherwise it is a permanent scratch.

[saad310799]

Clay bar but first wash vehicle properly and after using clay bar also polish the surface.

[saad310799]

It is very good but make sure that the surface is totally dust free or else your neighbour car will be more shinier.

You can use a air blower befor putting on top cover

[pwuser157900428757]

Its visible from certain angle. Not from all angles. May be due to reflections.

[mehtabmalik118682]

Run a fingernail on it and see if you can 'feel' the scratch. If you can, then it's gone past the clear coat and cannot be fixed with a good compound (even turtle wax rubbing compound will do) and polish. If you cannot feel the scratch then it's a simple compound rub and polish.

If you can feel the scratch the the next best thing is to either leave it or get a paint chip kit. I usually use a Dr. ColorChip System or a ChipEx Kit which would have to be purchased from abroad - they color match the paint and give a touchup kit.

https://chipex.co.uk/
https://www.drcolourchip.co.uk/?v=11aedd0e4327

Otherwise I say get a dental swab tip (Like cotton buds / Q-Tips but very fine) and try to source the same code paint locally and use that for a touchup. Not too difficult - loads of YouTube videos on it.

[itzahmd]

hahah, oks I’ll clean the car before putting on a top cover.