Help! Need advice on wax/polish for new car to protect paint

[vr2turbo]

the one i'm using got beading for sure...but not to the level of properly polished/nano coated paint la

That is what I mean. How the saying goes, give one sen, get one sen product....hhahahhahah

 

[deroll]

Hi all
Need some advice on wax/polish for new car. I see all these packages for 15/16/17/18 steps polish/wax on websites like groupon etc. Is it suitable for new cars?

I want to keep the paint on my new car in tip top conditions. I don't have a covered car park.
Thanks for any tips.

P/s: If I want to DIY, what's the best polish/wax/sealant to use?

Since you don't have a covered area, you needed a product that can be applied outdoors when the painted surface is hot. Meguiars ultimate wax, Turtle ice paste/liquid waxes can be applied in direct sunlight/hot surface according to the product info.

If you have access to a covered area and can work while the car is cool, then look into more durable sealants like collinite 476, fk-1000p, duragloss 105 etc.

 

[cbsteh]

Hi all
Need some advice on wax/polish for new car. I see all these packages for 15/16/17/18 steps polish/wax on websites like groupon etc. Is it suitable for new cars?

I want to keep the paint on my new car in tip top conditions. I don't have a covered car park.

Thanks for any tips.



P/s: If I want to DIY, what's the best polish/wax/sealant to use?

YouTube has a lot of videos for detailing cars. Watch those only from good, professional detailers . Read the video comments too.

Technique is much more important. Essentially any wax, shampoo, and sealants should be good enough. Once you have developed your skills, you can choose those with more "oomph".

One alternative is to send your car to a professional detailer once every 6 to 12 months and you do the maintenance in between.

My advice is also to avoid detailers from Groupon and the like. Too many customers often means rush, cincai job. Some shops also claim 12/18/24 steps but be aware some steps are almost always skipped. Some even say they will apply 3 types of waxes! Talk about overkill.

Note: Autoglym has a product on water wax. No need to dry the car after washing to apply the wax. Apply when wet. Saves time. Never tried it though.

 

[vr2turbo]

My advice is also to avoid detailers from Groupon and the like. Too many customers often means rush, cincai job. Some shops also claim 12/18/24 steps but be aware some steps are almost always skipped. Some even say they will apply 3 types of waxes! Talk about overkill.

What would you expect for RM68 Groupon for car polishing and waxing? The other day was reading the T&C of like 24 steps. Usually even we DIY, uses 3 steps only. Clay, polish, wax. Then while reading the T&C, clean front windscreen is 1 step, clean side window is 2nd step, clean front carpet is another step......what?

 

[cbsteh]

What would you expect for RM68 Groupon for car polishing and waxing? The other day was reading the T&C of like 24 steps. Usually even we DIY, uses 3 steps only. Clay, polish, wax. Then while reading the T&C, clean front windscreen is 1 step, clean side window is 2nd step, clean front carpet is another step......what?

Frankly, I wouldn't even go for it even if the price was RM 268/368/468, or if they are only using premium brands. All rush jobs to me. :(

 

[vr2turbo]

Frankly, I wouldn't even go for it even if the price was RM 268/368/468, or if they are only using premium brands. All rush jobs to me. :(

Business mah! Time is off essence to them.....

 

[cbsteh]

Business mah! Time is off essence to them.....

Exactly....