This cabin filter was "imported" by a fellow X20 driver, and active Team Hyundai Malaysia member, Steven Chen. Thank you, buddy.
This is a pic of the used and new cabin filter. Yucks...
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Showing posts with label carwash. Show all posts
Monday, July 18, 2011
This blog is not dead...
Last Sunday I cleaned up the junk in my car. Got rid of all the rubbish in the boot, organized the trunk and had a car wash. After that, changed the cabin filter:
This cabin filter was "imported" by a fellow X20 driver, and active Team Hyundai Malaysia member, Steven Chen. Thank you, buddy.
This is a pic of the used and new cabin filter. Yucks...
This cabin filter was "imported" by a fellow X20 driver, and active Team Hyundai Malaysia member, Steven Chen. Thank you, buddy.
This is a pic of the used and new cabin filter. Yucks...
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mud Guard III & Car wash
I'm not going to drive to work (in KL) with X20 anymore. Parking beside the construction area is bad for X20's paint. Just washing the car took 2 hours this morning. *sigh*
The mud guards are INSTALLED! It was harder than I expected, maybe coz of 17" and wider rims. Also didn't have the right tools (right-angle screwdriver), so I used a small adjustable wrench and IKEAs screwdriver "head". Anyway, here are some pics:
1. Without mud guards, you can see the dirt below the bumper.
2. Left mud guard, rear view.
3. Left mud guard, inner view.
4. Two screws on the left into the bumper, 1 nut on the inside secures the mud guard to the car body.
The mud guards are INSTALLED! It was harder than I expected, maybe coz of 17" and wider rims. Also didn't have the right tools (right-angle screwdriver), so I used a small adjustable wrench and IKEAs screwdriver "head". Anyway, here are some pics:
1. Without mud guards, you can see the dirt below the bumper.
2. Left mud guard, rear view.
3. Left mud guard, inner view.
4. Two screws on the left into the bumper, 1 nut on the inside secures the mud guard to the car body.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Car Wash 3 - Wax & Polish
Saturday evening: Car wash. No time for polish & wax.
Sunday afternoon: Rinse + dry. Polish. Clay. Wax.
Total time spent: About 8 hours.
1. Car Wash - My car wash speed is improving. Managed to wash & dry within an hour.
2. Polish - Polished the entire car using a tiny sponge provided with the Soft99 metaclean. Wipe dry after 10 minutes.
3. Clay - Where normal washing/polishing fails, a clay bar removes particles that are stuck to the paint. You may not even see the particles, but you can feel little dots if you glide your hand on the paint. Here's an intro to the clay bar by Meguiar's Mike Phillips:
(a) Obviously Meguiar's clay detailing kit would cost a bomb, so I'm using Soft99 clay bar with Eneos car shampoo. According to Mr. Albert, the only clay bar factories are in Japan, so they're all the same.
(b) The clay bar is actually white in color, wrapped in a blue plastic.
(c) Tear and use only half. It feels like plasticine. Keep the other half in the fridge or an air tight container. Use again in 6 months.
(d) Flatten it out, around 4 inches in diameter, like in the picture.
(e) Wet surface and clay bar with shampoo and clay-away!
(f) The dirt always looks brown in color. Don't ask me why.
(g) I only clayed the grey area, to make a comparison for my own records.
4. Wax - I'm using "Super Hard Shell" Turtle Wax, which comes as a green color paste. Its very easy to apply, but I made a huge mistake. After applying, I came inside to blog and spent about 50 minutes before I wiped the wax off. The paste had already hardened and it was VERY TIRING to wipe the excess wax off. Lesson learned.
Because I was too tired, I only waxed the front half of the car :(
The result? I love to view water beading on the car after a good polish & wax. In the picture below, the right door panel has been polished and waxed, while the left door only has been polished. Is there a difference? :)
Two videos of claying to come, in the next post.
Sunday afternoon: Rinse + dry. Polish. Clay. Wax.
Total time spent: About 8 hours.
1. Car Wash - My car wash speed is improving. Managed to wash & dry within an hour.
2. Polish - Polished the entire car using a tiny sponge provided with the Soft99 metaclean. Wipe dry after 10 minutes.
3. Clay - Where normal washing/polishing fails, a clay bar removes particles that are stuck to the paint. You may not even see the particles, but you can feel little dots if you glide your hand on the paint. Here's an intro to the clay bar by Meguiar's Mike Phillips:
(a) Obviously Meguiar's clay detailing kit would cost a bomb, so I'm using Soft99 clay bar with Eneos car shampoo. According to Mr. Albert, the only clay bar factories are in Japan, so they're all the same.
(b) The clay bar is actually white in color, wrapped in a blue plastic.
(c) Tear and use only half. It feels like plasticine. Keep the other half in the fridge or an air tight container. Use again in 6 months.
(d) Flatten it out, around 4 inches in diameter, like in the picture.
(e) Wet surface and clay bar with shampoo and clay-away!
(f) The dirt always looks brown in color. Don't ask me why.
(g) I only clayed the grey area, to make a comparison for my own records.
4. Wax - I'm using "Super Hard Shell" Turtle Wax, which comes as a green color paste. Its very easy to apply, but I made a huge mistake. After applying, I came inside to blog and spent about 50 minutes before I wiped the wax off. The paste had already hardened and it was VERY TIRING to wipe the excess wax off. Lesson learned.
Because I was too tired, I only waxed the front half of the car :(
The result? I love to view water beading on the car after a good polish & wax. In the picture below, the right door panel has been polished and waxed, while the left door only has been polished. Is there a difference? :)
Two videos of claying to come, in the next post.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Cleaner Wax
I've been looking for a polish to get rid of stubborn dirt on car. Mr. Albert from Pro Detailers recommended the Soft 99 polish that comes in a chrome can. I'm familiar with the blue can, but I've never seen the chrome one:
Found it at Tesco, Mutiara D'sara today for RM 24.90. The blue one is RM 13.90.
Apparently, the chrome can is for metallic paint, and the blue can is for solid paint. (Source: BMW forums) Some also mentioned that the soft99 polish is very abrasive and can eat into our clear coat, so use sparingly and only when necessary (don't use for the whole car).
Also, their Japanese website only shows the blue can (here), while the English version only shows the chrome can (here). I think the chrome one is newer.
I'll have to wait till next weekend to test it out. Hopefully it DOESN'T RAIN AGAIN!
Found it at Tesco, Mutiara D'sara today for RM 24.90. The blue one is RM 13.90.
Apparently, the chrome can is for metallic paint, and the blue can is for solid paint. (Source: BMW forums) Some also mentioned that the soft99 polish is very abrasive and can eat into our clear coat, so use sparingly and only when necessary (don't use for the whole car).
Also, their Japanese website only shows the blue can (here), while the English version only shows the chrome can (here). I think the chrome one is newer.
I'll have to wait till next weekend to test it out. Hopefully it DOESN'T RAIN AGAIN!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Car Wash 2
I was determined to wash my car every week. But last weekend, my wife took the X20 to Genting, so had to wait till next weekend.
I'm on leave today, so I started washing around 4.00pm. This time, it took less time to soap and dry. I took my time to clean up the rims of tar and grime. But as the week before, the sky became very cloudy. As I'm typing this, there's a thunderstorm outside. I guess polish and wax will have to wait till tomorrow.
I'm on leave today, so I started washing around 4.00pm. This time, it took less time to soap and dry. I took my time to clean up the rims of tar and grime. But as the week before, the sky became very cloudy. As I'm typing this, there's a thunderstorm outside. I guess polish and wax will have to wait till tomorrow.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Car Wash
Mr. Albert imparting alot of knowledge to the THM club members yesterday. Behind him are his tools of the detailling trade. Pic courtesy of Haremeow:
Today I was determined to wash, clay and polish/wax. However, the rain only stopped at 6pm, so only managed to wash. Here are some pics, courtesy of my wife:
The hand mit is such an amazing tool for car washes:
The result:
Next week: wash, clay, polish/wax!
Today I was determined to wash, clay and polish/wax. However, the rain only stopped at 6pm, so only managed to wash. Here are some pics, courtesy of my wife:
The hand mit is such an amazing tool for car washes:
The result:
Next week: wash, clay, polish/wax!
Its all in the details...
UPDATE:
- I ordered 2 drying cloths from Pro D here.
- While waiting for the drying cloth, I bought a microfibre chamois towel for drying.
- Got a blue microfibre glass towel, with cheap windscreen washer
- Dug up ol' rain-x and sonax tire shine foam spray
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I had a friend with a white civic (resprayed) who sent his car for detailling last year. He invested a bomb, and was initially very pleased with the results. The car came back with squeaky clean exterior, interior and engine bay. However, he wasn't good in maintaining its squeaky clean car. That was the closest I've ever got to detailling.
Yesterday evening, Team Hyundai Malaysia club member haremeow organized a TT at Pro Detailers, at Sunway D'sara. It was an informal workshop from 4.30 pm till 7.00pm of TRAINING on "Car wash 101" to "Hyundai vs. Honda paint compounds" with insider knowledge sharing and Q&A sessions. Our host was Mr. Albert Low (the owner of Pro Detailers), who has an outstanding portfolio, with too many years of experience (his hairline kinda gave it away...)
In summary, what I learned and caught today was worth paying a full day's fees in a training course. I think, if Meguiars were to have TRAININGS like these and selling their car wash packages after the event, they will be making EVEN more money in M'sia.
I've sent my car for VPS, but sadly, didn't have the discipline to continue keeping it clean with regular washes. But now, I'm inspired to start washing my car regularly.
These are some spoils from Eneos. Now all I need is the drying cloth... where am I gonna get that from? hmmm...
Pro Detailer
45-1, Jalan PJU 5/11,
Dataran Sunway,
Kota Damansara,
47391 Petaling Jaya
Albert Low <- This guy is a "detailing professional & professor"
- I ordered 2 drying cloths from Pro D here.
- While waiting for the drying cloth, I bought a microfibre chamois towel for drying.
- Got a blue microfibre glass towel, with cheap windscreen washer
- Dug up ol' rain-x and sonax tire shine foam spray
---------------------
I had a friend with a white civic (resprayed) who sent his car for detailling last year. He invested a bomb, and was initially very pleased with the results. The car came back with squeaky clean exterior, interior and engine bay. However, he wasn't good in maintaining its squeaky clean car. That was the closest I've ever got to detailling.
Yesterday evening, Team Hyundai Malaysia club member haremeow organized a TT at Pro Detailers, at Sunway D'sara. It was an informal workshop from 4.30 pm till 7.00pm of TRAINING on "Car wash 101" to "Hyundai vs. Honda paint compounds" with insider knowledge sharing and Q&A sessions. Our host was Mr. Albert Low (the owner of Pro Detailers), who has an outstanding portfolio, with too many years of experience (his hairline kinda gave it away...)
In summary, what I learned and caught today was worth paying a full day's fees in a training course. I think, if Meguiars were to have TRAININGS like these and selling their car wash packages after the event, they will be making EVEN more money in M'sia.
I've sent my car for VPS, but sadly, didn't have the discipline to continue keeping it clean with regular washes. But now, I'm inspired to start washing my car regularly.
These are some spoils from Eneos. Now all I need is the drying cloth... where am I gonna get that from? hmmm...
Pro Detailer
45-1, Jalan PJU 5/11,
Dataran Sunway,
Kota Damansara,
47391 Petaling Jaya
Albert Low <- This guy is a "detailing professional & professor"
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Washing and Blogging
Its been a while since I blogged. Two reasons. Work and work.
Anyway, I washed, polished, and waxed the X20 at Midvalley Shine Shine car wash last Monday, under a membership package. The package entitles super cheap wash and wax at almost 20 outlets nationwide. There's supposed to be an outlet at D'sara Uptown and D'sara Perdana... but these were handwritten on the list, with the initials G.S.C. I still haven't found the G.S.C shop yet :(
I also washed the car by myself on Saturday morning, using water and lotsa love. It looked like it was gonna rain in the afternoon, but thank God it didn't. Anyway, there was a slight drizzle today.
Since I haven't been blogging, my blog stats took a dive:
There are still mortals out there, who are searching for "Hyundai Elantra X20" and finding this blog. Welcome, all you who seek more knowledge on this wonderful car. Look no further, and consider no more. Place your booking now. I wonder if you can get RM 625 if you buy a car now. However, I doubt it...
Anyway, on unrelated issues, POS Malaysia, the agent of the government to dispense the RM 625 doesn't know how much they will be paid to do it yet. But no one asks the question of who benefits from the RM 625 payout by the government.
Anyway, I washed, polished, and waxed the X20 at Midvalley Shine Shine car wash last Monday, under a membership package. The package entitles super cheap wash and wax at almost 20 outlets nationwide. There's supposed to be an outlet at D'sara Uptown and D'sara Perdana... but these were handwritten on the list, with the initials G.S.C. I still haven't found the G.S.C shop yet :(
I also washed the car by myself on Saturday morning, using water and lotsa love. It looked like it was gonna rain in the afternoon, but thank God it didn't. Anyway, there was a slight drizzle today.
Since I haven't been blogging, my blog stats took a dive:
There are still mortals out there, who are searching for "Hyundai Elantra X20" and finding this blog. Welcome, all you who seek more knowledge on this wonderful car. Look no further, and consider no more. Place your booking now. I wonder if you can get RM 625 if you buy a car now. However, I doubt it...
Anyway, on unrelated issues, POS Malaysia, the agent of the government to dispense the RM 625 doesn't know how much they will be paid to do it yet. But no one asks the question of who benefits from the RM 625 payout by the government.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Sien...
无聊
Pinyin - wú liáo
Definition - nonsense; bored
I'm thinking about learning Chinese. I'm also thinking about picking up 3G architecture again.
I just washed my car. You can even see the hose unreeled on the floor.
Sigh, damn bored...
Pinyin - wú liáo
Definition - nonsense; bored
I'm thinking about learning Chinese. I'm also thinking about picking up 3G architecture again.
I just washed my car. You can even see the hose unreeled on the floor.
Sigh, damn bored...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Car Wash
I washed my car (without vacuum) at Mobil (human) drive-through for RM 6 today!
Then it rained. !@#$%^&*(*&^%$#@
Then it rained. !@#$%^&*(*&^%$#@
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Its a wet, wet, week
I washed my car on Wednesday, then it rained.
I washed my car on Saturday, then it rained.
So frustrating.
I washed my car on Saturday, then it rained.
So frustrating.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Maintaining Black Cars
I've been either cleaning, wiping or sending to wash/polish/wax daily since I got the black x20.
- Sent to RM5 indian car wash at Petaling Garden. Btw, I saw a silver x20 with a chinese guy with long pony tail having tea nearby.
- The wax and high gloss finish done at Kluang is only RM120. The result:
- RM7 BP car wash at SS2.
I'm wondering how long am I gonna keep this up?
- Sent to RM5 indian car wash at Petaling Garden. Btw, I saw a silver x20 with a chinese guy with long pony tail having tea nearby.
- The wax and high gloss finish done at Kluang is only RM120. The result:
- RM7 BP car wash at SS2.
I'm wondering how long am I gonna keep this up?
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