[deepakv]

Originally Posted by ptaneja

Guys, need a suggestion on which wax/ceramic spray to use - maybe every month or couple of months.

Ice Seal and Shine is one of the best on a budget. Also consider the Turtle Hybrid Ceramic 3 in 1 detailer - i think its a bigger bottle for a slightly higher price.

[Karthik1100]

Originally Posted by Verna1507

The dent is of the length of an index finger, just above the Hyundai logo. Visible from a kilometre away, so just cannot be ignored.

If it is the only visible dent on the car, and if you are able to claim insurance, no need to look back. Get the dent removed and paint the whole bonnet and polish the entire vehicle. So there won't be any difference between the panels. Otherwise new paint stands out.

[TPunchKZA]

Hello Folks!

Need Suggestion

I own a TATA PUNCH Kaziranga Edition 2022 Edition (as my username suggests).
We got it mainly because it had a unique color and

The car has been washed regularly by myself and twice a month at the car wash and used for city travel only, rarely on long trips.
Also, my residence has major issues with parking and hence the car is being parked outdoors, sometimes under the tree shade, sometimes at the complex road, sometimes near the building shades, and hence faces harsh conditions and notorious people.

Such risky parking has caused scratches at the bumper area, some purposely fully put scratches at the boot door, and some very small, but deep paint chips at the bonnet. Also, I can see paint bubbles near the boot area as the same was repainted a year back when a coconut had fallen from the tree and the rear boot glass was broken and caused a very minor dent on the boot door. The TASS didn't really fix it well and as we had an urgent need for the car, hence we didn't really paid attention at that time.

The paint bubble



During my recent service, I asked the TASS about the same and they were like, to continue running for some more time, and later paint the entire suspected panels and bonnet as touch-up is very tedious and they don't do for the KZA ( Grassland Beige) color.

Can anyone suggest what can be done to fix all the issues in the car?
Also, any recommended detailer around the Thane/ Mumbai area(central line) that can help fix the same ??

Also is it recommended to DIY spray?

Thanks in Advance!

[Mr_Slowly]

Hi,

Used APC (diluted 1:12) to spot clean a painted area on my car (15 to 25 seconds of dwell time). Washed it thoroughly with pressure washer, used foam cannon to foam on the panel and then rinsed it again thoroughly.
I did not touch the panel when covered with foam, just allowed it to sit and then rinsed it with pressure washer.

Because I did not touch the paint for cleaning at that spot, is it possible that APC is not rinsed off properly and cause any paint damage?

[AJ56]

Originally Posted by ptaneja

The issue is that I have used Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray and it gave a decent finish. But now when I plan to buy a new one, I see there are multiple options in spray - some plain turtle wax carnuba spray, some with graphene, some ceramic, some ice seal and shine.

Which one is the best for wet look on silver color ?!

Turtle is a perfect example of how mediocre products can be made to sell like crazy with brilliant marketing

Humour aside, will suggest better brands that will get you stronger water repellency and last longer. First, a sealant or wax isn’t going to give you the wet, glossy look you want (specially silica based ceramic sealants with zero fillers). A carnauba wax will provide some boost in gloss by filling in paint defects but they’ll wash off in a few days.

You need to polish paint to remove swirls and other scratches to achieve that wet, glossy look (permanently, without fillers). Now, to protect the finish achieved by polishing, I’d say put something like Gyeon CanCoat on it, it’s a ceramic spray sealant that’ll go for many months. You can even consider a simply DIY coating like Carpro UK 3.0, it’ll last over a year and application is easy as pie as it’s very forgiving.

Originally Posted by TPunchKZA

Can anyone suggest what can be done to fix all the issues in the car?
Also, any recommended detailer around the Thane/ Mumbai area(central line) that can help fix the same ??

Also is it recommended to DIY spray?

Thanks in Advance!

The only solution to poor painting (the cause of your paint bubbles), is to strip it completely to the metal and repaint. When done correctly, you won’t have bubbling again.

A detailer cannot fix paint bubbles, as you need to sand the paint off completely and reapply the paint, which can be done by a competent body shop or the dealer.

It’s hard enough getting paint right with the best HVLP spray guns and fully sealed paint booths, it’s not something you can get decent results with doing it yourself using a spray can.

Originally Posted by Mr_Slowly

Hi,

Used APC (diluted 1:12) to spot clean a painted area on my car (15 to 25 seconds of dwell time). Washed it thoroughly with pressure washer, used foam cannon to foam on the panel and then rinsed it again thoroughly.
I did not touch the panel when covered with foam, just allowed it to sit and then rinsed it with pressure washer.

Because I did not touch the paint for cleaning at that spot, is it possible that APC is not rinsed off properly and cause any paint damage?

Not at all, APC is completely water soluble and since you rinsed that section off, there won’t be any residue left. Let’s say you didn’t rinse and let the cleaner dry on the paint, assuming it was diluted, it still won’t cause permanent damage.

[Adi94]

I am planning on having my first detailing on my car. I have ordered Wavex car cleaning kit which have clay bar, lubricant spray and microfibre cloth. I will apply wax after I am done with applying clay bar and spray. My question is should I do detailing on my new car. My car is only 1.5 months old. Should I wait for some more months?

My another question is should I have cloves mandatorily while applying lube spray and clay bars?

[Mr_Slowly]

Hi,

It's been many days since I've washed the wheels of my car thoroughly, and the accumulation of brake dust is evident. Is it okay to use Carpro TriX for removing the brake dust or just APC is fine?

[anupamsinha]

Hi All,

For detailing a new car, would the following steps be adequate?

1. Shampoo wash.
2. Do we really need claying on a new car?
3. 20% iso propyl alcohol cleaning.
4. Turtle ice seal and shine application.
5. A day later followed up by turtle ceramic graphene wax paste.
6. For interiors, an application of Meguiar's Natural Shine Car Dashboard & Interior Protectant Spray.
7. For wheels and tires, after cleaning them with Meguiar's G9524 Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire Cleaner, applying Wavex tyre polish.
8. For plastic trim outside, applying turtle trim restorer.
9. For glasses, putting turtle clearvue and thinking of applying the same on the headlights as well.

Let me if something is not needed or should be added in addition to this.

Also should a new car need iron remover spray?

Thanks!

[DragonHawk]

Originally Posted by Mr_Slowly

Hi,

It's been many days since I've washed the wheels of my car thoroughly, and the accumulation of brake dust is evident. Is it okay to use Carpro TriX for removing the brake dust or just APC is fine?

It depends on the how much brake dust is accumulated on your wheels.
For light to moderate brake dust, you are better off using APC in 1:10 as it will be more economical. It can clean the wheels while effectively removing moderate brake dust. TriX will be an overkill unless you are dealing with stubborn, embedded brake dust. So for general cleaning tasks, an APC is more versatile but not as effective for heavily contaminated wheels for which TriX is an excellent choice.

[thoma]

I did a mistake on my new black Thar by not checking for contaminants before using the clay bar and that resulted in light scratches as below.





I don't have a machine polisher, so I intend to polish with hand using an applicator.



Please suggest me a decent polish within a budget of around 1k. Will the Poorboy's SSR2 suffice for this task?




P.S There is paintcut scratch too and a light dent got at the time of delivery (maybe when the ribbon was stretched to bonnet), which I know cannot be corrected by DIY so I'm leaving it as such.

[neo_the_one]

Sir simply get a tub of 3M Perfect-It 1-Step Finishing Compound for 200 bucks and use it with the microfiber applicator. Moreover if you want more premium product just buy 250 ml of Menzerna 1000 heavy cut from themicrofibershop.com. Since you don't have any tools I would suggest you to not spend too much on buying big bottle of compound or polish. Both will be sufficient to remove the scratches shown in the image.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by thoma

I did a mistake on my new black Thar

Stop right there and let a professional detailer sort it out for you. Imagine how many more mistakes are possible

[batish]

Originally Posted by thoma

I did a mistake on my new black Thar by not checking for contaminants before using the clay bar and that resulted in light scratches as below.

I don't have a machine polisher, so I intend to polish with hand using an applicator.

Please suggest me a decent polish within a budget of around 1k. Will the Poorboy's SSR2 suffice for this task?


P.S There is paintcut scratch too and a light dent got at the time of delivery (maybe when the ribbon was stretched to bonnet), which I know cannot be corrected by DIY so I'm leaving it as such.

Check post #11700 on page 780.

I did the same exact mistake. Well after a while you won't notice it as within minutes black colour is hidden under a layer of dust and yes it can be corrected. Don't do anything yourself, just take it to a professional detailer.

[AJ56]

Originally Posted by Adi94

I am planning on having my first detailing on my car. I have ordered Wavex car cleaning kit which have clay bar, lubricant spray and microfibre cloth. I will apply wax after I am done with applying clay bar and spray. My question is should I do detailing on my new car. My car is only 1.5 months old. Should I wait for some more months?

My another question is should I have cloves mandatorily while applying lube spray and clay bars?

Yes, protect the paint from day 1. Please don’t clay unless you plan to machine polish afterwards as clay will inflict fine scratches on the paint.

Nitrile gloves should always be worn when handling any chemical, it forms a barrier between the product and your skin.

Originally Posted by Mr_Slowly

Hi,

It's been many days since I've washed the wheels of my car thoroughly, and the accumulation of brake dust is evident. Is it okay to use Carpro TriX for removing the brake dust or just APC is fine?

Assuming it’s not bonded brake dust that requires clay/machine polishing to remove, just use a pressure washer and a high quality APC with a long wood brush for the wheel barrel and lug nuts. Every few washes you can use a dedicated wheel cleaner which will have ferrous removers built in, or just use IronX.

TRIX is fine for occasional use, it’s overkill using it every wash.

Originally Posted by anupamsinha

Hi All,

For detailing a new car, would the following steps be adequate?

1. Shampoo wash.
2. Do we really need claying on a new car?
3. 20% iso propyl alcohol cleaning.
4. Turtle ice seal and shine application.
5. A day later followed up by turtle ceramic graphene wax paste.
6. For interiors, an application of Meguiar's Natural Shine Car Dashboard & Interior Protectant Spray.
7. For wheels and tires, after cleaning them with Meguiar's G9524 Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire Cleaner, applying Wavex tyre polish.
8. For plastic trim outside, applying turtle trim restorer.
9. For glasses, putting turtle clearvue and thinking of applying the same on the headlights as well.

Let me if something is not needed or should be added in addition to this.

Also should a new car need iron remover spray?

Thanks!

Yes most new cars need a fine grade clay due to bonded contaminants. If you do decide to clay, you have to polish to remove the fine scratches it will inflict.

You anyway will need to polish as new cars come with fine to moderate swirling owing to all washing and handling by the dealer.

For protection, do either 4) or 5). Applying both serves no additional benefit. Instead of Meguiar’s use Carpro PERL on the black plastics, and use 3D LVP conditioner on the leather. If you see any stains on the leather. Use a leather cleaner before applying the conditioner.

Instead of Wavex, try Carpro PERL (can be diluted to reduce gloss if you want). Koch Chemie Motorplast

For glasses, put a professional glass ceramic coating and you’ll be set for 2 years without the need for constant reapplication.

Yes new cars need a ferrous remover.

Originally Posted by thoma

I did a mistake on my new black Thar by not checking for contaminants before using the clay bar and that resulted in light scratches as below.

Please suggest me a decent polish within a budget of around 1k. Will the Poorboy's SSR2 suffice for this task?

P.S There is paintcut scratch too and a light dent got at the time of delivery (maybe when the ribbon was stretched to bonnet), which I know cannot be corrected by DIY so I'm leaving it as such.

Please see post 11705 on page 780, answers the exact same query of clay marring on a black Thar and what products to use.

That deeper scratch can be improved significantly through machine polishing.

[Schoolboy85]

Hello Everyone,
I own a Skoda Octavia Rider 1.8TSI 2007 model and have changed quite a few mechanics in maintaining the same. At times I have felt that either the mechanic doesnt know about the car or they are just trying to make easy money. There have been couple of instances where this has been proved right.

Thus, I seek your kind help in finding/suggesting me a reliable mechanic in Mumbai for keeping my car in upbeat condition.

Thanks in advance.