DIY - Car Care & Detailing thread

hi Guys , can you please suggest for the below,

An offer is going in Nap tool for Air Compressor + Car Jack + Car Tyre Repair Kit + Multipurpose Toolkit @ 1999

does it worthy ?? Please advice

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@vijays777 - I would really be wary. Please see user reviews. The language of the reviews sounds similar, as in posted by the same person and 5 out of 6 reviews are posted on the same date.

Rajan

 

@Ganesh: Detailing is a bug and once it bites you, you will always look for new \ better products. Layering is a good technique but make sure that you give enough time for the first layer to cure before you apply second product. I am not sure if using Collinite above F1 gives any better result, but do take some time and read about layering if you are interested in it.

2patchyboy: I would suggest applying a mesh. Or alternatively, you can stuff some old news paper over the black plastic when you park the car. Just be sure to remove it before you take the car out next day.

@Vijay: stay away from such offers - these products are not of good quality. It is always better to spend a little more and invest in good quality products. I can vouch that the multipurpose tool kit is useless - I have same thing lying around some were in my house.

 

Thanks Anoop/patchboy, yeah reading the reviews think its not true also ... better will stay out , and buy a useful one , at least one

 

@anoop - Thanks. Could someone please tell me what is the purpose of those vents and what would happen if they are blocked off completely?

Rajan

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Finally, job done. Pictures here

Cheers,

Rajan

 

My BNW beauty detailed by hand

-Amway Car Wash
-Mothers' California Gold Clay Bar kit
- Meguiars SwirlX
- Collinite 845

 

Good Job Rituraj.

Please let me know how the procedure for using this.I mean do you apply it after washing and drying, with an applicator pad or MF.

I am a bit tentative about using this so just want to know the right way to do it from experienced guys.

 

Thanks, NitinGirish. This was my first ever DIY detailing experience, so I am in no way one of those experienced guys. As for your query on Swirl X application, I used it as a third step after washing and claying. Since I applied it by hand, I used an MF applicator pad. As for the application, I applied SwirlX on small sections at a time, in circular motions and buffed off with an MF cloth. Getting the entire car polished by hand is one hell of an exercise. This was followed by a double coat of Collinite 845 sealant to protect the achieved finish.

Hope this helps. Detailing gurus on the forum would be able to guide you better.

 

What exactly does the swirl X do?

 

SwirlX is a swirl remover that also contains polishing oils. However, getting rid of swirls by hand is extremely difficult if not impossible.