Thoughts And Blog :
It's been a long time since I've heard this song. =)
Firstly, a happy Lunar New Year to everyone. Though the economic crisis is in near full bloom, and expected to do it's worst for the next estimated 5 years, Singaporeans are still spending money, though cautiously during this festive season.
It's almost the same in my context, my new car and the installments and liabilities (ERP, Cashcard, Coupons, Fuel, Inspection, Road Tax) that we have to face for the coming years.
While we're at that, I might as well make the best of it. XD
Recently, more than once, Dad and Mom invited Bibi out for lunch on Sundays. It ain't no small spread I tell you. Places like Traders' Hotel, Merchant Court Hotel (OMFGWTHBBQ parking prices!) for international buffet lunch. I seriously think her waist is like the radial size of a car tire, slowly increasing from 45R to 55... =X
What's the most noticeable thing even to Dad and Mom, is that she seriously WHACKS the dessert line! LOL! XD
I bought myself a set of Meguairs car care set just recently, their NXT range of shampoo and wax. Decided to work the car to a shine because relatives would be visiting later, first time viewing my car...
The end result, I wasn't really satisfied with the shampoo as the bottle I bought (failed to check properly), leaked onto the receipt that I shoved into the same plastic bag. Dad said that the shampoo was rather corrosive as it literally erased the ink/print off the receipt!
I can't just discard the bottle, so decided to try it still, though I mixed it gingerly with small amounts into a bucketful of water (around 2 caps) and got a slightly soapy solution.
The after wash result was okay IMO, left some watermarks due to my slow speed of wiping dry the car. Fine, fault on my part. LOL. XD
Then I tried out their NXT Wax Spray on the car...
Result? I was happy with it! Had to simply spray evenly on the surface, spread it with a detailing cloth like you would do with polishing your leather shoes. Leave it to haze after a few minutes and then buff it to a shine with a dry cotton cloth.
Even Dad was impressed that it took off quite a bit of swirl marks left from washing the car and dirt being kicked up, scratching the car.
Probably, now I can start a car waxing/polishing business? HEHEHEHEH. Just wishful thinking on my part. I was really, really happy to be able to take care of my own car, though it took me nearly 2 odd hours (an improvement over the previous session of 3 hours) to do up a full wash and some 1/3 of waxing.
Some pictures to do the talking...
Waxing on the bonnet and front left fender area... not really obvious since it was pretty dark and the night mode on the handphone makes images blurry with it's overcharged ISO...
Knelt down for a leveled shot of the same area. Slightly clearer...
Using the lantern strung walkway and lights of the house to contrast the shine on the bonnet...
Bibi texted me, ranted at me for washing my car so late since it's nearly the first day of the Chinese New Year too, said that I might wash 'luck' away. *Laughs*
It's my first time DIY waxing, and I'm pretty satisfied with the end results. Dad was clearly impressed too! He asked, "When are you gonna polish my Volvo then?"
Should I charge a nominal fee? XD
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