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"

DK Leather Cleaner - For Hugo24

This is a freebie from my SE. Haven't used it yet, as I had the VPS leather cleaning done a few months ago.

VPS - Vehicle Protection System

On Saturday (12 April) morning, I did Paint Protection (PP) and Leather Protection (LP) as part of the VPS "program". They have other stuff like carpet protection, tinting, etc.

The difference between PPS and VPS is:

a) PPS using Teflon, while VPS using Resin. I'm not sure which one lasts longer, but from what limited experience, I touched both materials before, and seems like resin lasts longer.

b) PPS and VPS both require touch-ups. PPS is RM60+ per touch-up, recommended every 6 months. VPS has free 3 touch-ups, recommeded every 1 year. Both have 3 year warranty.

c) PPS takes a longer time, abt 6-7 hours. More effort put into the car. VPS only took 3 hours.

d) PPS uses machine to clay. VPS uses hand only.

e) PPS shampoo more expensive.

Before VPS Pics. Taken with my Nokia E65 handphone @ VPS Auto office Section 19.








Car wash before applying clay and resin:




I left my wallet at home, so I took a cab home to get it. When I got back, the car was almost done, and they were doing the leather protection already. The guys doing the car found 2 paint defects. Gonna bring it back to Svc Center for touch-up.

- One on the boot:




- The second one, a paint smudge on the rear driver-side door. (2 pics)






These are the pics @ home, after VPS and some rain. Pics taken by Kodak digicam.





















VPS: 3 year warranty, with 3 free touch-ups. The co-owner gave me a small bottle of VPS shampoo FOC.



Recommended for all cars, especially black color. When I was there, there was another black civic after me.

The retail price is RM1,080 for both paint and leather protection with 3 year warranty. I went through my Hyundai sales guy, who got it at a better price than walk-in price. If ur interested, u can deal with him directly at 012-3041618 (Eric).