tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52603614357325706412024-02-07T19:00:45.506-08:00Optimum Auto DetailingJosh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-35712263357526250972012-01-16T16:00:00.001-08:002012-01-16T16:01:33.787-08:00Site Moved!<span ><b>Dear Readers and followers,</b></span><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>We have relocated to www.optiautodetail.com permenantly. This site will not be updated anymore, so please visit the new site for more updates!</b></span></div><div><span ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span ><b>Regards,</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Josh Lai</b></span></div><div><span ><b>Chief Detailer of Optimum Auto Detailing</b></span></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-19143212254458851902011-07-30T10:01:00.002-07:002011-07-30T10:05:29.987-07:00Zero 2 Hero Auto Detailing™: Carbon Fibre Correction done to perfection<img class="alignnone" src="http://i.pictr.com/fo4v2c453x.jpg" alt="" width="794" height="3325" />Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-78785148255988947832011-07-30T10:01:00.001-07:002011-07-30T10:01:30.136-07:00Zero 2 Hero Auto Detailing™ E36 Full Correction HOLOGRAM FREE!<!-- google_ad_section_start --><img src="http://i.pictr.com/zr2dvbca1w.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/11a41ko7nr.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><!-- google_ad_section_end -->Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-60193731590238214232011-05-14T08:06:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:16:01.209-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: BMW E34 Part 2<div id="post_message_1063533467"><!-- google_ad_section_start -->This is the part 2 of the previous E34 correction job.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/lrdsdoo14e.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/lrdsdoo14e.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-25860542378667083072011-05-14T06:16:00.000-07:002011-05-14T08:23:30.869-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: BMW E36 UDM Abused since 1996 is finally saved!<div id="post_message_1063533467"><!-- google_ad_section_start -->This is my own ride...full detailing with my buddy from KL that came down just for this session to have a tech team with me.<br /><br /><br />Abused ride that was taken over from my uncle that does not takes care of her... since 1996 but now saved by me <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/pmjaq2bcn4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/w0npowvckg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div><br /><div><br /></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-46544056634435770872011-05-14T06:15:00.001-07:002011-05-14T06:16:23.228-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing: Perodua MyVi Headlight Restore, wanna buy China made Headlight? Think again<div id="post_message_1063533463"><!-- google_ad_section_start -->Hope you guys enjoy my post..Thanks~<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/adore.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Adore" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/09mp4u33dz.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-64384493296283260922011-05-14T06:13:00.000-07:002011-05-14T06:15:05.987-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: Toyota Wish, WHO SAY SILVER CANT REFLECT!<div id="post_message_1063533462"><!-- google_ad_section_start -->Just sharing..took me 3-4 hours to prepare..hope you enjoy<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/e0ori3n1mw.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div> <br /> <div><br /></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-19988067804173766962011-05-06T09:05:00.000-07:002011-05-06T10:06:45.666-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: Toyota Camry 2005 Abused to Max!!<img src="http://i.pictr.com/sj9d4x8q1t.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i.pictr.com/g5w6eeul40.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" />Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-12110487181965767632011-04-07T04:04:00.000-07:002011-04-07T04:09:16.425-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: Honda City (Gracious Beige) Full Correction, a daily shiny ride!<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Last week my business card printer gave me a call and set an appointment for a detailing job to be done to her daily ride.<br /><br />So i went down, diagnose the car and set the appointment date.<br />The day came, and this time i started abit late.<br /><br />Today's prescription,<br />ONR NO Rinse wash<br />Meg's Gold Class wash<br />PG's detailing Claybar<br />Meg's M105 cutting compound<br />Optimum Hyper polish<br />Optimum quick wax<br />Optimum power clean<br />Meg's Ultimate quick detailer<br />Tools:<br />LC's yellow cutting pad<br />LC's white polishing pad<br />Brushes, and lots of MF towels<br /><br />In Malaysia, it is a very common trend that when you purchase a 2nd hand used car, the car dealers normally respray a coat of clear coat to make the car paint look "New" overtime, rain, acid rain, sun, and not good paint jobs, the paint started to bubble up and eventually....pops and there u have, a brand new hole on ur front hood.<br /><br />tadaaaa free hole from mother nature and a irresponsible shortcut car dealer<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0376.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />not only the dealers is responsible for these kind of damage...the owner also doesnt take care of the car...<br />dear car, how would u like some...."tree sap"<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0377.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />overview of a washed car...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0378.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />over here in malaysia, we have rm4 washes, or USD1.50 washes which they spray acid onto rims to clean the brake dust... in result..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0374.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0382.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0394.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0395.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />unknown stain...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0397.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0413.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />without ONR no rinse wash, with Meg's gold class wash<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0392.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />now swirls all over the car like spider webs..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0410.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0412.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0411.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0410.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Then i started with M105 with 3 puff of ONR 1:8 as some moisturizing as the weather was very dry...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0420.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />i found out this technique gives me abit more working time and does not affect the performance of the M105 cutting compound..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0421.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />before..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0416.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0419.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0401.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />sheer clarify from beige paint<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0418.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />no more swirls<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0417.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />amazingly i just did a 1 pass on yellow cutting pad with M105 and all was almost flawless!<br />before if u remember there is a tree sap strain...<br />now...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />how i did it?<br />1500grid sand paper, hand buff off with M105 then 1 pass with LC yellow cutting pad. tadaaaa magic!<br /><br />swirls on the taillights...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0429.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0428.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />regain gloss<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0445.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />then after fully compounding the car, i moved to polishing and wax and uqd. wipe n walk away<br />some particular shots of damages cleareed.<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0444.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0443.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0439.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />now here we go, beige reflection!<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0446.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0448.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0447.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0450.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0452.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />curvesssss<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0456.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0455.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />here ends my work...<br />artistics shots before i close.<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0449.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0455.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Honda%20City%202004/DSC_0379.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div>Regards,<br />Josh/s1tl/1st<br />Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™<!-- google_ad_section_end --></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-48261324314071474942011-03-26T11:41:00.000-07:002011-03-26T11:46:27.100-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: Toyota Vios (Civic Champ White) Correction<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Yesterday Earth Day was abit bored as my customer suddenly had to go outstation and had to cancel a detailing session, so, i decided to detail up my own ride as it was lacking some love lately.<br />The hilarious thing was, i woke up at 9.30am and thought it was a working day, panic! rush to the showers and was looking for excuses to tell my boss, then i realize =.= it was a saturday <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/sleep.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Sleep" class="inlineimg" /><br /><br />Anywayz, my car was well maintained as i really had a passion for detailing and polishing it with hand before i got in touched with the detailing circle.<br /><br />Some teasers before all<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0293.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />So, Todays prescription =D<br />Meg's Gold Class<br />ONR No Rinse wash<br />OPT Power Clean<br />OPT Hyper Compound<br />OPT Hyper Polish<br />OPT Quick Wax<br />Meg's QUD<br />Meg's Detailing Clay<br />Tools Involved:<br />Makita 9227c<br />Wool Pad<br />LC's Yellow Cutting pad<br />LC's White polishing pad (Accidentally cut a sharp area and cut off some now i need to get a new one zzz)<br />various brushes and microfibres<br /><br /><div>Oh i started on Friday night which was on my "Practice" Session on my own spoiler. small part of black that needed swirl removal. Sorry i didnt take alot of pics this time as it was white and i dont know how to take good pics of white....<br />Starting with some evaluation pics<br />Blur reflection<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0289.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Unclear reflection with some light swirls which is very hard to notice...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0286.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Swirls on black paint<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0297.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Abit Blurry had swirls but cant notice in pics... hard to take white cars with swirls<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0288.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />The above pics was taken at night<br />now for the morning shots<br />pics<br />Clearer Swirl under sunlight<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0295.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Another swirl shot<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0294.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Side mirror...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0317.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />there are some light swirls around the halogen if u see clearly...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0299.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Side mirror preping a M105 threatment<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0347-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Some water marks stains...not sure if viewable..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0346.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Althought its clear but still swirls and water strains are visible..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0345.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Roof area not a very clear reflection on the left<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0343.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Hood area...swirls<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0339.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Front wheel arch swirles~<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0325.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Doing a deep clearning...i dont think many people will do till this extend.. but i was bored and it was my car... i know all the insides and out of it... sooo.<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/stupid.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Stupid" class="inlineimg" /> just gonna clean it!<br />These were after cleaning<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /></div><div>Corrected....<br />Side area above rear right rim Corrected<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />a deep RID after correction still there...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0302.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Corrected roof! no swirls and smooth touch!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0316.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />claarity<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0313.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />taadaaa... direct reflection, flawless<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0308.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Do u feel that there is a deep wet glossy look? + reflection + no more swirlies~<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0324.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />from far... a corrected front hood<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0342.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />nearer...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0340.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Cleaned my mugen twin loop too<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0360-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After the spoiler i went to sleep and after panic morning i continued detailing the whole car including a tail light swirl removal<br />Damages, light swirls.. im not sure if can view so i'll post a few<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0335.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /></div><div><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0333.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0331.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Compounded with M105<br />tadaaaa<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0330.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Even taillights also gain a deep gloss<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0329.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Clear reflection from the halogen<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0327.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /></div><div><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0326.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After Fully Compounded and awaiting a refreshing ONR was.. she looks out at the streets...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0292.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After washing, i continued with Hyper Polish and then another wash, following to wax application and the UQD. I clayed the car in the beginning for surface prep but not much dirt and contaminents...this is good news right??<br />Anyways, I completed the car in a total of 13 man hours!<br />and now for the final prize...<br />reflections!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0353.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />PAW PAW PAW white can reflect too<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0304.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />my palm trees gonna be famous yoo~<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0305.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />blue skies from the front hood~<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0350-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />blue skies from the roof<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0352-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />even my bumper has gloss till it almost reflect! (note there is a gazillion of stone chips there)<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0349-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Just for the tail lights....sexy shot<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0358.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />awsome isnt it?<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0357-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /></div><div><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20Vios/DSC_0355-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Regards,<br />Josh/1st/s1tl<br />Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™<br /><br />Lesson learnt from this session,<br />if ur pad it not big enought, dont force into right places!<br />watch out of sharp areas, pads might get damages or cutted!!<br /><img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/driver.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Driver" class="inlineimg" /><br />Cheers!<br />Happy Detailing...<br />like KC says to me, the best detailing is the owner! its true <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/itsme.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Itsme" class="inlineimg" /> <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-46971916104561083542011-03-21T06:56:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:01:07.755-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™: Nissan Cefiro Brougham VIP Full Correction<!-- google_ad_section_start -->My dad's friend who owns this Cefiro has been looking for someone to fix his so called "scratches" around his car. For me, i see swirls, RIDs, and alot of abuse...<br />So as for today ive only slept 6 hours since my last detail. abit worn out abit tired, i had to push my passion to the limit and give this babe a big big smile to her owner! <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /> Passion Rules!<br /><br />Before i start the prescription..some teasers =p<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0142.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Wiped the engine with ONR<br />Should a 3.0 V6 be left like this..... =/<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0150.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Todays prescription for this sexy looking babe<br />ONR No Rinse Wash<br />Optimum (OPT) Hyper Compound<br />OPT Hyper Polish<br />OPT Quick Wax<br />OPT Power Clean<br />Meg's Detailing Claybar<br />Meg's Ultimate Quick Detailer<br />Tools:<br />Makita 9227c polisher<br />Makita stock Wool pad<br />Lake Country Cutting pad<br />Lake Country Polishing pad<br />some brushes and sandpapers up to 2000grid<br />Started with some standard inspections around the car doors, roof, hood, boot and found tonnes of damages to be fixed. without hesitation. i wash it with my favorite potion ONR No Rinse wash!<br />just with ONR, look at the reflection!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0232.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0170.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0165.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After that clayed down with 1:8 ONR as lube<br />look at what ive picked up just from quarter of the roof! ewwww<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0115.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Proceed to doing test spots...i ran out of masking tape...had to use cello tape as an alternative @@<br />tape up and did a test spot with Opt hyper compound and wool pad... 50/50 looks something like this<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0154.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Compounded part<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0151.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Not compounded part<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0120.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Before...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0124.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Following with LC Yellow cutting pad results are quite good...<br />After testing to determine how could i solve the scratches i decided that some minor wet sanding was requires. i used 1000 grid wet sanded the scratches parts then moving to 1500 then to 2000 till even, after that i did a few passes on wool pad and 1 more pass on cutting pad. No more RIDs <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/proud.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Proud" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0224.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Even my Golden Retriever shares at the gloss<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0221.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After that i move to the side wheel arcs and doors till complete<br />After that i had a short break for lunch and my brother wanted to offer some help.<br />He then invented some amazing tools for Rim cleaning <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/adore.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Adore" class="inlineimg" /> hahaha epicness!<br />"Extended" Brush<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Water "Jet"<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />In return he opted that i detail his blackberry lulz~ of all the other things he could wan so i just did it anyway...<br />Light pass with compounded wool pad, move to a more harder pass on cutting pad, then speed 1 to 2 to 1 on hyper polish sprayed some wax and applied Meg's UQD<br />tadaaaa a well protected backpanel with extreme deep gloss<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0158.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Even my Golden Retriever was emo as i didnt have time to play with her @@<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0119.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After lunch i moved on the the roof and boot area...<br />Roof Area Compounded<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0227.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />This part is the most not safisfied part of all as i couldnt do anything to it. it was "touched up" with a chinese calligraphy brush =.=! notice the whitish spots<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0165.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After Completely Compounding the car, i moved on to polishing Speed 1 spread, speed 2 to work the product and then to buff off. Then, Waxed and sprayed some Meg's UQD for hydrophobic effect ^^<br />Reflection Shots of overall job =) My fav part of every detail<br />Paw Sun Shots at the roof<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0161.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Remember the oxidized headlights... cleared!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0201.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Deep black gloss *bling bling*<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0209.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Which is which? which is the real one =p<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0210.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Another Roof reflection<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0205.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0206.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Boot corrected<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0207.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Front Hood<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0203.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Dark Gloss and Cefiro Chrome badge<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0234.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Roof Area<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0227.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Boot area<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0207.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Side doors<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0235.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Then it started to Rain! KC's Fav ^_^<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0237.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Water beading...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0236.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0214.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Alien Eggs~<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0212.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Cefiro%20Brougham%20VIP/DSC_0219.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Thanks for viewing~!<br /><br /><br /><br />Regards,<br />Josh/s1tl/1st<br />Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™<!-- google_ad_section_end -->Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-64896147252049466872011-03-19T11:05:00.000-07:002011-03-19T11:14:59.229-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing: Naza Citra masuk "Kampung" Paint Correction<!-- google_ad_section_start --><span class="Apple-style-span">Today a customer booked me for a detailing session to correct his severed 5 year old Naza Citra.<br />I went to meet him at a caltex petrol station then after that I follow his car to his house that he provided shelter for me to detail up his ride...<br />I arrived at 8.30 then i started to inspect his ride for correction, scratches, isolated deep scratches. swirls etc etc paint damages on black cars.<br />After inspecting the paint i started the session :P<br /><br />Todays Prescription of "medication" by "Doctor Paint Restoration"<br />ONR No Rinse Wash<br />Optimum (OPT) Hyper Compound<br />OPT Hyper Polish<br />OPT Quick Wax<br />OPT Power Clean<br />Meg's Detailing Claybar<br />Meg's Ultimate Quick Detailer<br />Tools:<br />Makita 9227c polisher<br />Makita stock Wool pad<br />Lake Country Cutting pad<br />Lake Country Polishing pad<br />some brushes and sandpapers<br /><br />After some inspection i found out that the damages was quite severe and alot of the scratch were "uncurable" as it was too deep of a scratch. most of them could already see the metal.. :shock:<br /><br />some shots before i begin..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13818795-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Bicycle "scrape"<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13896556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />5 years of open and close door handle<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13895476.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />unknown scratch<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13897657.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Another battle scar vs bicycle<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage648526.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Rim scrape<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage714712.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />more and more scratches found<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage713632.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Bike vs car who wins?<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage611246.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Bike =(<br />front bonnet<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13751459.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />deep deep scratches<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage715717.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />dont want to concentrate too much on the damage later everyone cry lol<br /><br />I started with and ONR Wash followed by claying the entire car... took me 3 hours here at least...<br />Here is a shot of the contaminents i picked up just at the window panel!!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage675252.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />After clay i did a test area 50/50 with wool pad and hyper compound and the result was not very satisfying as it didnt cut away alot of the scratches, but the swirls was gone..<br />Compounded looked like this...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15831067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />not compounded<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15275622.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />then i was furious! so i did something that not all detailers encourage...<br />yes...wet sanding....<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15413998.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />i sanded for almost 1 hour at the hood till it was all evenly sanded <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" /><br />then did a 50/50 comparison with compound again...<br />result blew my mind away..sorry for the dirty part =p<br />with proper lighting...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15832251.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />under reflection...<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/proud.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Proud" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15416138.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15417187.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />i haz a happy and proud of my risk...<br />then it was noon and i had to eat as ive used alot of energy in sanding... before i left for lunch i did a small experiment with the owner himself...<br />heard of the soft skin of a baby? silky smooth? how about when water hits the surface?<br />POOF!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13953677.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13952513.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15829916.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Enjoy.....<br />Enjoyed pan mee for lunch with my lovely gf then went back to serious mode...<br />i covered all the doors, roof, back, bumpers, side skirts (AKA Other parts of the car <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/sleep.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Sleep" class="inlineimg" />) in around 4 hours...<br />here are some of the results...<br />This is not a chrome badge, instead its a soft soft sponge type badge which the clear layer is worn out, i powered cleaned it and polished it up<br />tadaaa..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15421454.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />car roof reflection...my spotlight couldn't reach for proper shot...i might need to get 8 more hands =p<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15930573.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />reflection of my car at far sight from the boot reflection<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15931662.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />front hood completed...(the most effort was put here.)<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15415047.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />this... is actually a...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15841185-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />reflection....<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15842301.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />almost...mirror....low quality shot co no dslr today...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15419330.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />hi there =)<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15836776.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Regains its 5 years ago charm<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15927356.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Certified "Road Worthy" by Detailer's Road Act<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15928425.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Ready to hit the roads again <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15840029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Ive personally never seen so much shine and beauty in a citra before now i know<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" /><br />before i sign off...<br />i love this reflection alot. clear skies...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15843448-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Regards,<br />Josh/s1tl/1st<br />Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™<!-- google_ad_section_end --> </span><br /><div></div></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-43987393120980879442011-03-19T11:03:00.000-07:002011-03-19T11:12:06.855-07:00Zero2Hero Auto Detailing: Toyota SEG Headlight Restoration Magic<div id="post_message_1063464892"><!-- google_ad_section_start --><span class="Apple-style-span">I was requested by my GF's parents to buy her a bottle of headlight restoration "potion" last week and i was thinking..."Does those 'potions' really work?" i dont think so...<br /><br />since they are my coming soon relatives.. i decided to give them a free restoration, since ive never tried it before on other people's cars so it would be kindof a challenge and also an experience. which turned out amazing!<br /><br />Today's Dr. Restoration's prescription<br />ONR NO Rinse Wash<br />OPT Hyper Compound<br />OPT Hyper Polish<br />OPT Quick Wax<br />Tools:<br />800grid Sandpaper<br />1000Grid Sandpaper<br />1500Grid Sandpaper<br />Makita 9227c Polisher<br />Makita stock wool pad<br />Lake Country Cutting Pad<br />Lake Country Polishing Pad<br /><br />So i prepared the surface for sanding. Started with a ONR wash ( not only the headlights but the whole car <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /> )<br /><br />I love classic toyota's they have a simple beauty in them...unexplainable...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04827.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />This is how the headlights look like before anything was done...<br />Left Side<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Right side<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04814.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Then clayed the headlights first...no much contaminants so i didn't take a picture..<br />After that i taped up the sides to prevent the car paint from being sanded by accident!<br />Prevention is always better than cure...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04816.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Started sanding at 800 > 1000 > 1500 till its all evenly sanded...<br />I remember KC saying, ONR can be used as lube...so i was thinking if i use ONR as lube for wet sanding will it be better? hmmm..... i did it anyway..<br />50% to completion<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04813.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Fully sanded<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04846-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Then magic started to happen.<br />using the same procedures as car paint. i compounded the headlights with care as its plastic...<br />followed by finer cutting pad...<br />then following to polishing pad....<br />abracadabra.... POOF!<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br />Like brand new! clarify kaw kaw!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04854.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04853.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />No more space for me take picture so i had to guess the angle for this...best i could do...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Toyota%20SEG%20headlight/DSC04852.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br />Then after i showed my GF's mom the job she <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/proud.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Proud" class="inlineimg" /> > <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" /> "well done"<br />thats all i could ever ask for right?<br />Total Man Hours: 3hr as i was creeping at my petty pace...enjoying my moments with makita<br />simple yet easy restoration. satisfaction +1 <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/adore.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Adore" class="inlineimg" /> thanks for viewing...<br />p/s i did this for free <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/proud.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Proud" class="inlineimg" /> sometimes you should give in other to get something in return...<br /><br />Regards,<br />Josh/s1tl/1st<br />Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™<!-- google_ad_section_end --></span></div><br /><div></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-49663943444381360172011-03-05T09:09:00.000-08:002011-03-05T09:24:50.644-08:00Hardcore Detailing Mazda 323 by s1tl Zero2Hero<div id="post_message_1063447721"><!-- google_ad_section_start -->As i promised last week, i will complete the mazda 323 detailing session.<br /><br /><br />I also registered myself a detailing company with SSM <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/proud.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Proud" class="inlineimg" /><br /><br />Now i can start small and slowly grow my business =)<br /><br /><br />Todays prescription:<br /><br />ONR No Rinse Wash<br /><br />Meg's Gold Class Wash<br /><br />Meg's Detailing Clay<br /><br />OPT Hyper Compound<br /><br />OPT Hyper Polish<br /><br />OPT Wax<br /><br />OPT Power Clean<br /><br />Lake country polishing pad, cutting pad and makita wool pad.<br /><br /><br />From last weeks detailing, i completed the hood.<br /><br />From this<br /><br /><br />To This<br /><br /><br /><br />Woke up at 7.40 and went to take my friend's dad's mazda 323 and drove it back home.<br /><br /><br />Started with Washing with Meg's Gold Class wash as it was too filthy, too much thick dust covered.<br /><br /><br />Right After Meg's Wash, i ONR No rinse wash it. =D<br /><br />After that i continued with Claying with Meg's detailing clay with ONR 1:8 as lube.<br /><br /><br />End result of clay and washes <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/love.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Love" class="inlineimg" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0325.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0347.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Also cleaned the petrol lid from<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0326.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />To<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0329.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />After that i continue a non-stop 3 hours compound job<br /><br />results looks like this<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0339.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />50/50<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0330.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Compounded<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0332.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Not compounded<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0334.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Roof not compounded dont be decieved by the reflection! it is actually like sand<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0345.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />see properly the reflection...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0355.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Actually why i say hardcore detailing its because im sick, fever and cough since morning, somemore i overstress myself, almost faint due to my fever...<br /><br />so i decided to to push myself till lunch time and took panadol and slept for an hour 30mins<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/stupid.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Stupid" class="inlineimg" /><br /><br />my loving gf woke me up to continue my job..<br /><br /><br />After lunch i continue to compound the whole car with the wool and proceeding to Lake Country yellow Cutting Pad.<br /><br />end results looks like this..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0369.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0370.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0371.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0374-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0372-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />I learnt a lesson today, for hard to reach area, we can use a microfibre, spray some compound or polish agents and rub it.<br /><br />like here<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0341.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Then when i wanted to apply polishing, it started to rain! awwww....<br /><br />but then i still continue till it really started to rain..<br /><br />but sadly due to the rain my brother dont allow me to use his D90 =(<br /><br /><br />I cant say im genius , i split the car in hald and did the front, then reverse reparked and did the rear..<br /><br />but the after results looks great.<br /><br />side..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0386-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Front<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0387-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />C Pillar<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0381.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Another Side.<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0354.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />*Bling BLing*<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0383.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Amazing reflection..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0382.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Wanna share the power of ONR No Rinse wash<br /><br />Water beading...<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0378.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0377.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br />Even the roof..<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0379.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Once again after 30years. She is back in action!<br /><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/mazda%20323%20completed/DSC_0389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="vBCodeIMG" /><br /><br /><br />Will post more pics but rushing for a movie <img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Biggrin" class="inlineimg" /><br /><br /><br />Again, i dedicate this post to KC for teaching me how to master the rotor<img src="http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/images/smilies/gtnsmilies/adore.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Adore" class="inlineimg" /><!-- google_ad_section_end --></div><div id="post_message_1063447721">Regards,</div><div id="post_message_1063447721">Josh/s1tl/1st</div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-87752668907950670432011-03-01T16:55:00.000-08:002011-03-01T17:04:58.832-08:00After Rain Beading Shot by s1tl - Zero2Hero<span style="font-family:verdana;">So... Yesterday it was raining heavily, i was excited! :burnout:<br />It is time to test out how the ONR, and the wax and the UQD turned out!<br />Once it stoped raining i went out the my phone and snap some pics.<br />The BMW E34<br />With a protected and threated paint<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0610.jpg" /><br />without....<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0607.jpg" /><br /><br />look at the water beading difference. the car didnt move so i cnt show u how the water just drops off when u drive.. the BMW e34 is protected with so much protection measures while my vios...<br />Only ONR No Rinse! amazing results?<br />Pictures tells a million words..<br />Front Bonnet<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0613.jpg" /><br />The roof<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0614.jpg" /><br />i forgot to bring something back from the office luckily a colleague is still there, so i had a quick drive to my office to collect my stuff back...<br />drive distance was about 10km which is 6.2137119223733395 in USA :biggrin:<br />after i stop took some shots again..<br />Pictures tells a million words xD not a thousand<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0616.jpg" /><br />And another reflection shot<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0617.jpg" /><br />real time & reflection :adore: thank you ONR!<br />Just with ONR my car can shine just like that, like KC says, easy like 1 2 3 and a b c! wipe, dry and walk away :proud:<br />my car has not be rotored, no wax,compound and polish. previously i maintained it only with soft99 paste wax for white cars with hand waxing. Spend around 12 hours just to wax my whole car with hand, stop in the middle for lunch break. Wax practically once a week. By now i have already stoped waxing my car more than 3 months. but see what ONR just did :stupid: alien juice.....<br />Would like to share some extremely hacked paint shots....<br />i feel her in pain<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0602.jpg" /><br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0603.jpg" /><br />WTH people use to wash car? steel brushes?<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0604.jpg" /><br />abused, left to die type of paint condition<br /><img style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/water%20beadings/IMG_0601.jpg" /><br />How can people drive this? even my dad's e34 is older than this ride and yet....<br />btw is a kia sephia...<br /><br /></span>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-34576347382056119182011-03-01T07:15:00.001-08:002011-03-01T07:29:41.114-08:00Lampu Bakar!<span class="Apple-style-span" >From my last detailing session for my dad's E34 my detailing spotlight burned =( so i had to replace it...</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >To me, its just as same as restoring a ride. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Restoring electrical hardware =D</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Today's Precription</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Replacement Bulb</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >+ head Screw Driver</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >and my halogen light stand</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Started with unscrewing the bulb case and then removing the burned bulb..</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0306.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >the burned bulb...severed..</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0312.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >the replacement bulb</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0311.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >good things dont come cheap, cheap things dont come good</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >This is a Sylvania bulb, made in USA, said to me one of the best bulbs around, most expencive in the shop anyway, 240v 300watt</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0313.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >look at how the new bulb is protected</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0314.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >plug in, screwed everything in back nicely and firmly...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >and God said...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >let there be light...</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0317.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >=)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/burn%20bulb/DSC_0316.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >now back to work Mr Josh! Detail more!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Regards,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Josh The detailer..</span></div><div><br /></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-68036048767912351972011-02-28T06:29:00.000-08:002011-02-28T10:13:39.401-08:00E34 520 Try out!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><div>My dad who drives a BMW E34 520 with a 525 engine bought the car in a very immaculate condition but the paint was hacked! Ive been wanted to detail it for some time but i know black is the worst colour to be detailed. As a beginner i took it as a lesson and training , as long i didnt burn the paint right? =p</div><div>SO i just took up the Front Bonnet as a test session for a black colour so that i could learn from my mistakes.</div><div><br /></div><div>not forgetting the steps that KC taught me, just gives me a peace of mind that "I can be a detailer!"</div><div><br /></div><div>My prescriptions for today would be</div><div>ONR No Rinse</div><div>Meg's detailing clay</div><div>OPT Hyper Compound</div><div>OPT polish</div><div>OPT wax</div><div>Meg's UQD</div><div>cut with makita's Wool pads as im still waiting for silk wool to arrive</div><div>more cutting with lake country ccs yellow cutting pad</div><div>lake country polishing pad</div><div>and waxed off with my fluffy microfibers</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some shots of the hood before anything was done...</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0237.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 399px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>dun be fooled by the imba reflection, its because i took these pictures after an ONR wash! so simple it gives a fake shine! easy like 123. wipe wipe wipe and wipe, 4 wipes complete 1 hood wash</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0238.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>it is actually.....</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0239.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>more...</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0233.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>more n more pain...</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0230-1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>im sad for this bmw...more sad when its my dad's car</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0230.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>then i started claying the hood, half the hood only.. look at how much contaminants i picked up!</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0247.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>meg's clay is white so its easier to spot how dirty is the car...</div><div>look after i clayed and ONR wash again the reflection is just... WAO! but.....</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0229-1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>with proper lightining.... it ....shes crying within...</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0235.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>and so i taped up and started with wool pad and OPT compound...</div><div>result of 50/50</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0258.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>it doesnt look very satisfying...</div><div>so i did another layer of cutting</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0254.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>seems better...</div><div>another 50/50 at the middle of the hood</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0253.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>finally i compounded the whole hood and this was the reflection i got..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0260.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>not very clear tho.. but at least its better from the beginning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Actually i freaked out when i saw all the buffing marks or holograms. i thought i fcuked up big time..</div><div>so i gave KC a call, relieved after his explanation i continue on!</div><div><br /></div><div>oh btw.. this was wad freaked me out..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0261.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>continuing to lake country yellow cutting pad with OPT compound</div><div>much better i feel but forgot to take pic due to dinner :biggrin:</div><div><br /></div><div>now finishing off with polish with lake country white polishing pad</div><div>tadaaaa</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0268.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>gave another quick ONR wash and applied wax</div><div>after waxing i sprayed a layer Meg's UQD just for some finishing touches</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0281.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>at least i get to see my dad in the reflection and not his distorted looks lol</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0305.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>still i see some not perfect places but im too tired edi. i shall fix it during the weekends..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0300.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>lampu dah pecah but nvm still got posh light..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0302.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>reflecting my ceiling</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0304.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>i duno im gila or hardcore... but see the sky..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0303.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div>btw i ate dinner outside coz i couldnt stop detailing the baby...</div><div><br /></div><div>btw.. before ONR wash it was like this but i didnt take the bonnet, this is the roof, same looks from zero to hero..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0293.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /> </div><div><br /></div><div>some shots of the 75% mirror finish, im not satisfied but im determined to do better next time, for now. i really need some rest. ive been detailing non-stop since saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>and :bawling: my 300watt halogen bulb burned! was checking for parts i need to touch up too long suddenly POP! burned =( i haz a sad, tmr go buy replacement bulb, surgical gloves and longer extention wire since saturday and sunday will be another detailing weekend...</div><div>and oh, no proper lighting cant show the finishing but still got good reflection...</div><div><br /></div><div>extra goodies for rim lovers...limited edition BBS</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/e34/DSC_0301.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; width: 600px; height: 399px; " border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Regards,</div><div>Josh</div><div><br /></div><div>p/s: Thanks KC for the quick tip, calmed me down phew~~~</div></span></div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-676083215703666812011-02-27T08:16:00.001-08:002011-02-27T08:37:01.132-08:001st Detailing: Mazda 323 5 door hatchback<div>Since Yesterday, Saturday 26th Feb, after KC's "mastering ur rotor for rotarian clinic", i decided to give all the knowledge and skills i learnt from him and did a free detailing to my best friend since primary school. His dad had a Mazda 323 5 door hatch which is kindof rare as normaly we only see 3 door hatch.</div><div><br /></div><div>This baby had been abused, left under blazing hot sun, allowed to rust and oxidize KAW KAW!, The owner (my friends dad) did not care much for the car, when scratched he just buys a spray paint with the same colour code and just spray it on, never bother about bird *dung* tat splats on the car basically the car is only maintained when needed and only when needed. AKA only engine oils, transmission oil etc, nothing done to the exterior.</div><div> and so..</div><div>Today my prescription for this sick baby was..</div><div>1. ONR No rise</div><div>2. Meguiar Detailing Clay</div><div>3. OPT Hyper Compound</div><div>4. OPT polish</div><div>5. OPT wax</div><div>6. Meguiar ultimate quick detailer (UQD)</div><div><br /></div><div>Lets start with some before shots</div><div>Front</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0352_edit.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>Back</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0356_Resize.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 531px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>The side</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0361.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>The Front Hood</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0362.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>Severed Paint oxidated from heat, never wash, never wax never detailed for 30 years</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0364.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>U can see the light reflection that is so rough!</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0363.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>i can barely see the halogen light</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0365.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0366.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mission Start with the hood!</div><div>I ONR wash it with my new and fluffy microfiber towels</div><div>after that i clayed it.. forgot to take the contaminents i picked up during the claying,</div><div>clayed it twice with ONR 1:8 dilution as lube.</div><div>Makita power up :love:</div><div>remember this?</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0364.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>and after a compound with wool pad</div><div>50/50</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0368.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>completed a quarter of the hood with just compound and i got this</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0372.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0380.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>so i continue with the mid section and the other right section</div><div>regain gloss and clarity</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0376.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0381.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0380.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>my friend helped me check for pain defects swirls, holograms and IDS</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0385.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>almost... but still not there yet. dis-satisfied, i continue to push, baring in mind, this is the first time im doing detailing on other people's car. abit scared abit terrified i persisted and my friend also encouraged me with some motivating words. remembering KC's advice, i continue on! and Finally...</div><div>Clarity! Reflection! Perfection!</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0375.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Reflecting from once a dull, unattractive, No reflection, no gloss, plain "FLAT GREEN" Hood is now..</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0392.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0389.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0388.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Due to time restriction as i just reached Ipoh at 3pm, i only had few hours to detail up the car. Luckily, the car is not used over the week so i shall continue on the coming saturday as when i finish its already dinner time :bawling:</div><div><br /></div><div>1st detailing journey!</div><div>I appreciate KC for guiding me without hesitation, it is because of him i can do this. Thank you KC, i deeply appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!:adore:</div><div><br /></div><div>my gears.</div><div>Thanks to Mun from the detailing clinic who gave me the heads up to buy this at ace hardware <img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0399.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>Thanks to KC who taught me which rotor is suitable</div><div><img>http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0398.jpg</img></div><div>Again Thanks to KC for sacrificing his personal collection of ONR no rinse wash :bawling: and providing me with essential gears.</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0396.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>and also again Thanks to KC for purchasing me suitable pads & brushes for my mobile detailing</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/DSC_0397.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>Thanks to Dave,Mun,Joe,Muhammad and Dave's friend who without knowing gave me motivation and support that I can be a car detailer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and dave, thanks for the coke :love: i appreciate it, u went too early for me to say thanks!</div><div><br /></div><div>End my post here, will continue to post the detailing process of this baby soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>some extras when i went out with the car for dinner before returning it to the owner...</div><div>it is actually....</div><div><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Mazda%20323%20Detailing/IMG_0598.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 750px; height: 498px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>a reflection...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Regards,</div><div>Josh AKA S1TL</div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5260361435732570641.post-43332234228434000602011-01-25T05:52:00.001-08:002011-01-25T06:00:28.001-08:00Stepping into the world of Detailing<span class="Apple-style-span" >Thanks to Bro KC the detailing guru that inspired me to learn up the real way to detail the car, I have taken the first step into the detailing world.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >After a long talk, I prepared myself and got the proper equipment ready to pursuit this path. May god be with me and guide me with wisdom.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here are some goodies!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfsnA_zqZYlJRm2x3qqrTxOlAP9pw1SZhclet6ISIxXSF8chpq5ykyC1rTAXb4MZXcJloj19bxusi3xiJI02VzRSSf7Bt-NTMr9gMahpe_tTW3V3vTywrhaYQwNAE80aMySEr6thLGPAP4/s320/makita.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566121962628565906" /> </span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8GFIkLwxSFhTWqBvzqciQKi30NVJz6JQuaUrzw9eGYmdcmIkqtMSox0Nf4KFxdvls6CtCY-x4mvd21CeuF17lbkQJvt5-b_9_zf6u0LxySDgWD9cknATRWwNLCmOQDlbV7AK5ZQ2dAtt/s320/makita+box.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566122131264169010" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; "> yup! its a Makita 9227c</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; ">To KC,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thanks for the support and inspiration. I'm really looking forward to pursuit my passion.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >and To all other readers,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >If you like cars, you hand wash your car, you give your car a female name, you love it when your car shines, you do not like to be in the line of work that does not have connection with cars, you don't have motivation when you are without a car. Pick up detailing, Trust me, it changed my view, it will change yours too!</span></div><div> </div>Josh Detailerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14865625560191229986noreply@blogger.com0