ARTICLE: The Car Care guide (Aesthetics) - Page 18 - Team-BHP

bluealw · 30th June 2008, 11:54

Dash boards are made of plastics which are prone to UV degrations.You should used a cleaner containing UV absorber which cleans and protects fading further.You can try Meguiars "Gold Class Dash and Trim Foam".The product is really good in its class as I have seen its results.

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

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I bought a bottle of this, spent and entire half day spraying and rubbing. My indica's dash and door panels still looks the same sunlight faded gray, with all the small scratches intact. I feel so ripped off

. Does this particular product not work, or is it my fault ? I sprayed it on, and rubbed it with banian waste.kinda looked ok immediately after, but after a few hours , it looks like the same old

greenhorn · 30th June 2008, 18:48

I remember seeing some sort of matt black spray on TV that restored the colour of faded bumpers/dashboard trim. Any idea where it is available ?

MC Mayank · 1st July 2008, 16:33

Anyone has any experience with Amway Silicone Glaze Auto Polish?

Would I need to use a wax also after this?

ankushmulay · 8th July 2008, 17:55

Hi All,

Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color.
I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once.
However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand?
If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge?
Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc.
Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....

cyneverdie · 9th July 2008, 01:46

Aesthetics - SONAX SONAX SONAX

Car internals - OWS OWS OWS

Cant say more

me_sid · 10th July 2008, 10:26

Rudra, Thank you for a wonderful article, just phataphati... somebody mentioned about tyre foams, well he is right about the cost 200 bucks. However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash. I am not aware of the brand, but if somebody has got any idea which brand to go for, that will be helpful.

GTO - Touring · 10th July 2008, 11:16

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Originally Posted by me_sid

However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash.

Whichever the brand, no tyre shine will last more than a handful of days. They are best used after a wax job, service or delivery ONLY for the feel good factor. The best way to make your tyres look good is to clean them with plain water everyday.

bluealw · 10th July 2008, 15:03

If you are not fimilier with buffing machine , its better not to use it. It requirs some skill to use , otherwise it may damage the paints.
I think the F1 wax you brought is DIY type of product.You can use it with the help of a applicator pad by hand.Just apply it evenly throughout the body, leave for few minutes and wipe off...Ask the shop for one good applicator pad..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ankushmulay

Hi All,

Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color.
I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once.
However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand?
If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge?
Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc.
Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....

PatienceWins · 10th July 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO - Touring

Whichever the brand, no tyre shine will last more than a handful of days. They are best used after a wax job, service or delivery ONLY for the feel good factor. The best way to make your tyres look good is to clean them with plain water everyday.

I am using cyclo and experience has been the same. I use it after wax/ detailed cleaning just to make me completely satisfied.

revved_up · 12th July 2008, 18:17

Fantastic article Rudra Sir.

I had read somewhere that a diesel soaked cloth can be used to get rid of tar stains that accumulate on the lower part of the body. I had tried this and it sure does work.
Just wanted to know if repeated use of diesel on the body(say twice a month or so) can do any damage to the paint???

hrsraghav · 12th July 2008, 18:38

I got a line from a ball pen on the roof of my Palio Adventure.
Its around 5-6 cm long, Is there any way to get rid of it without fading the fabric of roof.

abhinav.s · 12th July 2008, 22:02

Very useful and wonderful article Rudrah sir!!! You have covered almost everything to do with car care.. One stop shop for full car care

theMAG · 13th July 2008, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrsraghav

I got a line from a ball pen on the roof of my Palio Adventure.
Its around 5-6 cm long, Is there any way to get rid of it without fading the fabric of roof.

Give it a 3M interior treatment. Dont be surprised if the mark isnt visible anymore after that.

hrsraghav · 20th July 2008, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Give it a 3M interior treatment. Dont be surprised if the mark isnt visible anymore after that.

Is it a product or comlete package of geting whole interior treated at some place?

Rudra Sen · 20th July 2008, 11:56

3M has tied up with lot of dealers. You can check that out.

30th June 2008, 18:48	#257 (permalink)
greenhorn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 986 View My Garage	I remember seeing some sort of matt black spray on TV that restored the colour of faded bumpers/dashboard trim. Any idea where it is available ? __________________ 2007 Indica DLG My next Truck will be a Safari!

8th July 2008, 17:55	#259 (permalink)
ankushmulay Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3	Maintaining car shine Hi All, Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color. I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once. However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand? If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge? Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc. Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....

10th July 2008, 10:26	#261 (permalink)
me_sid Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 28	Rudra, Thank you for a wonderful article, just phataphati... somebody mentioned about tyre foams, well he is right about the cost 200 bucks. However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash. I am not aware of the brand, but if somebody has got any idea which brand to go for, that will be helpful. __________________ *-Born To Be Wild-*

12th July 2008, 18:17	#265 (permalink)
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 298 View My Garage	Fantastic article Rudra Sir. I had read somewhere that a diesel soaked cloth can be used to get rid of tar stains that accumulate on the lower part of the body. I had tried this and it sure does work. Just wanted to know if repeated use of diesel on the body(say twice a month or so) can do any damage to the paint??? __________________ White Swift VDi Type 2 ...:Fully Loaded:...

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