Car Cleaning and Automobile cleaning tips?

[Kristiano]

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sir @Kristiano ug @Jacobus sir, pilay charge nimo kung magpa wash ko sa car?

pag sure oi... adto nlng sa suki nimo...hehehe

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para nko cutting na gyd na b4 it will spread... remodel re paint...

abut kha nig 2k gasto bro?[/QUOTE]

idk sa uban na package... maybe 3k or more.. if budget permits and tingob pd, try to inquire sa mga undercoating specialist.. They will repair all rusted parts before undercoating.. para peace of mind na pd esp rainy and flooding season...

[Kristiano]

mga brad, any idea unsay difference aning Turtle wax super hard shell, Cleaner wax w Carnauba wax, and F21?

[friedrich]

I heard nga okay daw pang tangtang sa mga namilit nga aspalto ang kerosene (gaas).
Safe ra ba pod ni gamiton pang tangtang sa mga lama lama sa pintal? White paint man gud unya nakabantay ko naa na pod nisugod nga itom nga lama sa hood and roof. Sa mga anoos man siguro ni and then nabasa, then nauga before pa nahugasan.

[Kristiano]

I heard nga okay daw pang tangtang sa mga namilit nga aspalto ang kerosene (gaas).
Safe ra ba pod ni gamiton pang tangtang sa mga lama lama sa pintal? White paint man gud unya nakabantay ko naa na pod nisugod nga itom nga lama sa hood and roof. Sa mga anoos man siguro ni and then nabasa, then nauga before pa nahugasan.

if only soot, nadala mn nko ug wax.. if not, soot plus rainwater, nag watermarks, watermark remover lng boss...

[RACER X]

mga brad, any idea unsay difference aning Turtle wax super hard shell, Cleaner wax w Carnauba wax, and F21?

@Kristiano, there are a few differences between these products. Ang TWSHS kay wax ra ni cya, however they recently came out with a "Performance Plus" version which has some cleaning properties in it - i will explain later what I mean by this. Ang Cleaner w/ Carnauba wax, similar sa akong gi mention ganina sa TWSHS, naa cleaning properties with the benefit of a wax. Ang F21 nga line sa TW kay ilaha nang "synthetic" formula nga line that was released years ago. When I say "Synthetic" - wala ni sila Organic/Natural Carnauba Wax, instead they're all man-made chemicals.

Ang kanang "cleaner wax" are considered All-in-One's or AIO's...in short, 1 step ra ni sila. After you clean and wash your car - if you apply a Cleaner Wax, it will somehow remove the existing Wax that you have on your car OR lightly polish your clear coat by "Filling" versus true polishing. Usually, cleaner waxes/polishes "fill" light swirls and small scratches, giving you the impression nga na correct ang defect when in fact wala. Naa daghan na AIO, ang kaning Cleaner Wax kay mo clean and wax ra...naa better products which can Clean better, then offer the benefits of both a Sealant and Wax...thereby improving the durability of the product.

AIO's are great to use if you don't have the time to work on the defects of your paint/coat - Compound/Polish/Seal/Wax...There are a lot of great AIO's which have reasonable durability. There are a lot of great AIO's in the market: Klasse AIO, Menzerna 3in1, Detailer Pro Opti-Coat, Poorboy's Polish and Sealant, etc. Personally, I use 3D HD Speed and mix it with their HD Poxy Montan Wax - great results everytime with a deep wet shine.

You can apply AIO's by hand, but use a Microfiber Wax Applicator versus a foam pad. The reason being, the former can "Clean" better than the latter. To make the most of an AIO, and from my experience, the use of a Machine Polisher (Dual action or Random Orbital) paired with a Light or Heavy Cutting Pad will result in even better "cleaning" of pre-existing wax or sealants that are already on the car, and would allow for the product to penetrate light swirls and scratches better.

I think this is a lot of information and can get confusing...so let me make it simple:
1. Cleaner Wax - Wax with a Cleaning agent which will remove wax that was previously applied. Cleaner Wax are considered AIO's.
2. AIO's - lots of great AIO's in the Market. Others offer better Cleaning properties, and can both Seal and Wax - better than a Cleaner Wax.
3. Use a Microfiber Wax Applicator - naa baligya sa Ace Hardware, orange ang color. Using a Microfiber Wax Applicator would "clean" existing wax on the car better than just using a foam pad. Usually, you would most likely need 2 Microfiber Pads.
4. To get the most of an AIO - use a DA Polisher with a Light or Heavy Cutting Pad (usually colored Orange and Green but depends on the manufacturer). This allows for the best Cleaning of existing Wax.
5. AIO's usually have more Fillers - these will hide light swirls and light scratches, giving you the impression that the defect has been corrected.

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I heard nga okay daw pang tangtang sa mga namilit nga aspalto ang kerosene (gaas).
Safe ra ba pod ni gamiton pang tangtang sa mga lama lama sa pintal? White paint man gud unya nakabantay ko naa na pod nisugod nga itom nga lama sa hood and roof. Sa mga anoos man siguro ni and then nabasa, then nauga before pa nahugasan.

Try a dedicated Bug and Tar remover, naa daghan baligya ana sa Ace or Tru Value. In fact, WD40 works as well only that it is oily.

[Kristiano]

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@Kristiano, there are a few differences between these products. Ang TWSHS kay wax ra ni cya, however they recently came out with a "Performance Plus" version which has some cleaning properties in it - i will explain later what I mean by this. Ang Cleaner w/ Carnauba wax, similar sa akong gi mention ganina sa TWSHS, naa cleaning properties with the benefit of a wax. Ang F21 nga line sa TW kay ilaha nang "synthetic" formula nga line that was released years ago. When I say "Synthetic" - wala ni sila Organic/Natural Carnauba Wax, instead they're all man-made chemicals.

Ang kanang "cleaner wax" are considered All-in-One's or AIO's...in short, 1 step ra ni sila. After you clean and wash your car - if you apply a Cleaner Wax, it will somehow remove the existing Wax that you have on your car OR lightly polish your clear coat by "Filling" versus true polishing. Usually, cleaner waxes/polishes "fill" light swirls and small scratches, giving you the impression nga na correct ang defect when in fact wala. Naa daghan na AIO, ang kaning Cleaner Wax kay mo clean and wax ra...naa better products which can Clean better, then offer the benefits of both a Sealant and Wax...thereby improving the durability of the product.

AIO's are great to use if you don't have the time to work on the defects of your paint/coat - Compound/Polish/Seal/Wax...There are a lot of great AIO's which have reasonable durability. There are a lot of great AIO's in the market: Klasse AIO, Menzerna 3in1, Detailer Pro Opti-Coat, Poorboy's Polish and Sealant, etc. Personally, I use 3D HD Speed and mix it with their HD Poxy Montan Wax - great results everytime with a deep wet shine.

You can apply AIO's by hand, but use a Microfiber Wax Applicator versus a foam pad. The reason being, the former can "Clean" better than the latter. To make the most of an AIO, and from my experience, the use of a Machine Polisher (Dual action or Random Orbital) paired with a Light or Heavy Cutting Pad will result in even better "cleaning" of pre-existing wax or sealants that are already on the car, and would allow for the product to penetrate light swirls and scratches better.

I think this is a lot of information and can get confusing...so let me make it simple:
1. Cleaner Wax - Wax with a Cleaning agent which will remove wax that was previously applied. Cleaner Wax are considered AIO's.
2. AIO's - lots of great AIO's in the Market. Others offer better Cleaning properties, and can both Seal and Wax - better than a Cleaner Wax.
3. Use a Microfiber Wax Applicator - naa baligya sa Ace Hardware, orange ang color. Using a Microfiber Wax Applicator would "clean" existing wax on the car better than just using a foam pad. Usually, you would most likely need 2 Microfiber Pads.
4. To get the most of an AIO - use a DA Polisher with a Light or Heavy Cutting Pad (usually colored Orange and Green but depends on the manufacturer). This allows for the best Cleaning of existing Wax.
5. AIO's usually have more Fillers - these will hide light swirls and light scratches, giving you the impression that the defect has been corrected.

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Try a dedicated Bug and Tar remover, naa daghan baligya ana sa Ace or Tru Value. In fact, WD40 works as well only that it is oily.

OK ra bro.,, worth the long read.. thank you very much for the info! As of now
Apply lng ko wax once a week ky cge uwan nya kapoy tang2x sa mga pisik... nya I saw d difference without wax vs with wax aa car.,. Na lessen ang pisik sa kilid...

[Kristiano]

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@RACER X and @Jacobus brad naa mo nahibaw.an na tire dressing product na wax based? Kakita mn ko ug turtle tire wax but wala mn aa market... permi lng ta hugas aa ligid bisag adlawan pa ky lapokon ning area nano... for the meantime nagtest ko ug apply ug turtle wax sa ligid.. mahurot pddd akong kwarta if Kiwi gamiton..hehe..
If not, pwede kana paraffin wax gamiton as tire dressing?

[RACER X]

Not sure if naa ba gyud Tyre Dressing na wax based, but if you want some longer lasting dressing try Meguiar's G7516 Endurance Tire Gel. Naa baligya sa Blade sa SM.

I personally don't use Silicone or Solvent based dressings for my tyres kay kapoy kaayo inig limpyo, dugay kaayo matangtang. I use Meguiar's Hyper Dressing diluted with water to a 4:1 Ratio. It gives a nice sheen to the tyre, not shine. Doesn't last that long, maybe 4-5 days with regular daily travel. It's a spray on and leave on type of dressing.

[friedrich]

naka-try ko ug wax for the first time last May using Mother's Brazillian Carnauba Cleaner wax. I'm not sure though if I'm doing the right process and if I'm getting the most of what this wax can offer. Sa shine part, gikulangan ko and sa cleaning, wala man nakuha ang stains. hehehe.

Considered as AIO man pod ni boss noh?
- Kani nga klase nga wax, usually how long do you keep it dry before you wipe it off?
- Then, unsa inyo style... wax 2-3 sq. ft, wait for it to dry then wipe/buff?
- Okay ra ba ordinary microfiber towel lang ang gamiton?

[RACER X]

Bai @friedrich:

- Kani nga klase nga wax, usually how long do you keep it dry before you wipe it off? usually 20-30 mins, but there should be specific instruction on the bottle or can. Did you buy the LIquid or Paste form?
- Then, unsa inyo style... wax 2-3 sq. ft, wait for it to dry then wipe/buff? depende sa curing time, kung 20-30 mins, that's enough time for you to apply the wax to the whole car before you can start buffing from where you started.
- Okay ra ba ordinary microfiber towel lang ang gamiton? for buffing, use a plush microfiber cloth with at least 360GSM (grams per square meter). The higher the GSM the more plush and soft the microfiber - the better for wiping off wax to prevent scratching.