August 18, 2012

Car Detailing Clinic and Rotary Hands on (advance lesson) by KC

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Advance car Detailing Lesson (handling Rotary and paint correction) By Detailiens


After much planning - months of preparation, finally we held this intensive course for those who want to learn to detail their cars and to be Car Detailer 



there was 12 of us - out of which 2 of our girl participant came to learn to detail their ride



the first part of the Lesson - Theory

what is paint? purpose of it? how was it made?
what is clear coat? how thick is this protection? 

what damage it? 
Why car wash can be a threatening? what is the root cause?
how to identify - Paint Damage? Clear coat failure? Oxidize? 

CLEANING
How to care for it? how to do a proper wash ? how often to be wash? 

PREPERATION
how to prep the car? remove surface contaminants? Tars, Sluds. Tree saps, Birds poos and brake dust? 
Clay? what is it? how to use it safely? when to use? how often should we use? what is clay lubricants aka QD?


if not POLISHING aka PAINT CORRECTION
Rotary wax? why polishing wax with machine is dangerous?

How to correct when there is a scuff, scratches, Rids, Water marks, oversprayed paint? birds poo? bad paint job? 
Damages done by road side detailers - Hologram? how to remove hologram? 

Wet sanding? Compound? Polish? what steps?

if good PROTECT
How to wax? why wax? should I seal it? coating?

finally ultimate Opti coat application and hands on?


WEEKLY MAINTENANCE - WASH

How to preserve what we have attained? how to do a preventive measure? preventive washing from swirls up again?



case study


what damages it?

why road side car wash damage your clear coat?


2nd car


what is the root cause of these 2 cars? 


Both had the same issue - repainted paint & road side car wash

some of the more obvious damages is ? 


swirls and microscopic scuff by wrong techniques and abrasive chemical use as shampoo



You would be most probably be asked for a polish? 
and in the wrong hands 
 

aka hologram - drifting on your paint




LESS IS ALWAYS MORE - start protecting your car from washing , that is where it 90% malaysian care get thrased from

out of my many calls and text - i have been always moved as to see the struggles individuals


Yes if you are serious about it ! If you give me your time and I will give you my heart- spelled at PASSION.........and I hand picked and invited a dozen to this class.

for those of you are not there, allow me to share with you what took place




moving on to wash the car - effortless and safe


moving on preparing the car paint surface


clay with Alien No rinse as wash


How to prep the car after wash? to remove surface contaminants?
when do we need to clay? how to removes paint overspray, from industry fallout aka acid rains, environmental contaminants and brake dust?
Outter surface contaminant test? Swipe test by a very dry damp cloth - you will feels what your naked hands wouldn't be able to!!!



to removed contaminants and restoring a smooth surface of our paint finish



old school of thoughts
paint correction tools - a seperate backing plate and individuals pads 

 
4 steps finish

(look at my cutting pad gave way after twice usage)


disintegrate backing plate - all 3 of them


also my 3" backing late


expensive and yet not durable

now 

just 2 steps to finish a black car..............................read on

our first lady participant



2nd lady


the secret of good polishing 


stay flat otherwise


this is a good finishing - evenly polish


ta da




now its time to caress the paint


how to detail the engine engine bay waterlessly


looks oily and good 


do a swiping test


effortlessly with alien clean


spray off with Alien no rinse wash (aka QD)



Alien clean


now do a swiping test


everyone take turn to correct the paint (cutting away imperfection)


finish it polishing 



inspection




before


after




the real TEST comes (PART 2)

often i have been asked daily, how to do it and correct that....I always keen to share my passion to those who wants it....Freely I learnt and freely I will empowered





a neglected hood - left abandon for years

firstly wash with no rinse wash


ta da


look at the dirt collected



surface prep
clay range from 7.5 and rm 55


once drop 
simply discard


wet sanding for deeper and serious issue



everybody start your engine


preps work


then each is pair with partner and 4 groups to challenge



abandon lorry door


tada after Yee hau alien clean




during Alien clean 


Alien clean agitation and Alien no rinse off


effortlessly





wet sanding for deeper and serious issue - deeper individual scratches, extremely oxidized paint 



how to removed sanding marks


and just finish polish away
 

ta da - by all amatures


from here 

to


my batt run flat and all pothers closed up shots is done by another camera, 



simply best to protect her







Thanks Nic for the wonderful satay and a good time of fellowships

thanks for another memorable time and I enjoyed as much all detailing another car...... 

Selamat Hari raya and have a happy family reunion time with your family



the most unforgettable Bronx detailing lesson....Thanks to our beloved generous bro who allow us to use his place
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