Perdana, Waxed!!

And so the Perdana has been driven around carrying my pride, riding with joy. Some call it the great white shark, some call it the white knight in shining armor, some call it a fucking space ship. The car was kept clean, as humanly clean as I possible could.

However, I realised that I was missing out on one thing. Paint protection. As hard as the clear coat can be, a layer of wax, and sealant is necessary, and so I got down to business, waxing the car myself. Notice the water beading after a night of rain?  (Products used on this will be shown later)

Sooner or later, I started to crave for extra glossines, and the wet look an after-waxed car could produce. I wanted the car to shine as much as possible. Carlack's  Systematic Care Synthetic Waxdid the job just right! 


Little did I know that I sent my car to a Meg Car Wash centre and God knows what soap did they use. It stripped my wax and I was hesitating to get it done again.

I called in the calvary in the form of Ian Peterson Lo who does detailing at home and paid him to do the waxing again as I didn't have the time nor patience to re-wax the car. Water couldn't bear anymore by the way.

He started off applying a layer of Car-Lack 68 Systematic Care Synthetic Wax around the car in thin layers. Let dry for about ten minutes and it was later buffed off. Looks like it was just like when I waxed the car two weeks ago! He took much of a shorter time as he was more experienced in detailing and told me that I was too generous on the application thus making it harder to buff off after drying. Run your fingernails backwards or not, you will feel that there is a real hard layer of coat that's on your paint after buffing. This, is ACRYLIC WAX.


The below product elaboration is taken from www.carlack.com

This product combines a highly effective paintwork cleaner and a resistant sealant. In one process Carlack Complete cleans pore deep and removes paintwork oxidation. The technology-prize-winning polyethylene acrylic compound seals the surface with a protective polymer layer, providing high-level preservation and protecting the surface extremely effectively against harmful environmental influences. Carlack Complete creates a brilliant shine without laborious polishing and can be used on wet or dry surfaces.


The next step Ian took was to apply a layer of Car-Lack 68 Long Life Sealant for that extended maintenance interval and intensified enhanced unmatched gloss one could ever get from his or her ride. This is to be used in addition to the Systematic Care. The steps were pretty much the same as the above. The results? It looked even glossier. Nuff said. Just, glossy, fucking Glossy.

Carlack Long Life is the essence of Carlack sealant technology.
The concentrated formulation based on acrylic polymers is specifically designed for sealing new and conditioned paintwork. The paintwork is highly and durably preserved. The micro-fine protective layer reliably protects against harmful environmental influences and chalking as a result of sunlight.
Carlack Long Life is the perfect addition to Carlack Complete system care since it serves to intensify shine and extend maintenance intervals.


Photos were taken, water beading tests were done again, and everyone was satisfied. Below are a few pictures along with descriptions that will answer some of the questions you have in your head.

 Ian, working on one of the panels with the very first layer with a sponge, making sure he doesn't miss a spot given poor lighting conditions. Yeah, my schedule is tight and we couldn't find a suitable place to do it.

 Ian again, and a friend messing around. If I'm not mistaken, this is the second layer where the sealant is being spread on with a different sponge. According to him, both the wax and sealant was easy to apply and buff off with a polishing/microfibre towel. He was also pretty much satisfied with the finishing.

 Here in this not-so-clear picture, a few guys inspecting and admiring the glossiness of the car. Note the poor lighting condition and how the car is still able to reflect light.

 Above in this picture, the entire car was done. It was 2.30am by the time we finished as we started off a bit late. It was also a drinking session lol.

 The best part, the roof! My roof is black. And a detailer always loves seeing the results on a black painted surface which shows a mirror finish. Shows that his hard work paid off. Flawless much.

These two pictures, Kenneth. The right picture with flash, and the left one being without flash. Both the finished area of the roof being able to reflect light. Shine :)

Overall, everyone was satisfied and it was a tired night. The car was looking glamorous, it's shine restored. All thanks to Ian(unfortunately, it was also his birthday. Happy Birthday Romeo Ian!!) and the people around him accompanying him through the job.

Below are pictures of the products used : 

CarLack 68 - Nano Systematic Care (300ml)

Also known as Klasse All In One CarLack 68 - Nano Systematic Care car wax is an easy-to-use paint cleaner, polish and synthetic car wax (sealant) in one.


CarLack 68 - Nano Systematic Care is not a traditional wax or polymer sealant. The exclusive German Car-Lack formula is a tough acrylic car wax formula that has stood the test of time.
Many miracle products have come and gone, but Klasse car wax products are still going strong.

CarLack 68 - Nano Systematic Care quickly polishes away oxidation and light paint contamination leaving a deep, rich shine that lasts for months. It bonds to the surface like a normal carnauba car wax, however, it does not change the paint in any way. Car-Lack layers on top of the paint, building depth of shine and clarity for an ultra high gloss finish.
Car-Lack contains special cleaners and a fine polish that quickly and easily removes old wax, road film, light oxidation and minor swirl marks. It’s a premium one-step product that cleans, polishes and protects with very little effort. Best of all, the finish lasts and lasts. In most cases, two applications a year will keep your car protected and looking good. Plus, Carlack does not contain silicones and it will not stain your car's vinyl and rubber. Application could not be easier!
Extra gloss and depth of shine can be further enhanced by layering CarLack-68 Long Life Sealant ’Acryl Wax’ or P21S Carnauba Wax on top of CarLack-68 Systematic Care.

1000ml bottle Imported from Germany, good for more than 10 applications.

Car-Lack Long Life Sealant  

’Acryl Wax’ gently protects your bodywork by providing UV protection and a hard durable acrylic finish giving advanced protection against the harsh weather elements that include rain, heat, cold/freeze, salt, acidic contaminants (eg bird waste), grime and other pollutants such as mild detergents. This is the perfect partner to Car-Lack Systematic care in that it can be layered on top of the base product giving enhanced protection. One application can last as long as 12 months!
As CarLack ’Acryl Wax’ contains no cleaning agents it can be layered on a frequent basis to build up an extremely durable protective coating over the surface over an extended period of time. Also, due to the enhanced acrylic properties over CarLack-68 Systematic care - it builds a smoother, more uniformly reflective finish giving an unparalleled high gloss sheen.
Please note this product is also known as Klasse SG and werkstatt Acrylic Jett.
500ml Bottle Imported from Germany.


Prices are as per below :


Package includes:
1. 1000ml bottle systematic care
2. 500ml bottle for sealant

Price:
1. RM160.00
2. RM140.00

Dealing method:
COD. Deposit RM50 bank in required for either one product to avoid ffk.
COD @ Subang (SS19)
Postage add RM15.00 - Semenanjung Malaysia
Postage add RM25.00 - Sabah / Sarawak

Location of seller:
Subang

Contact method/details:
012-9069996

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P/S : Oh yeah. I use this wax to also clean my phone, watch and pool cue.


Cheers

Elton