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Sunday, December 25, 2011 10:16 AM

Doing up a supercar

In the first of two parts, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how a supercar is detailed for a motor show.

Saturday, April 07, 2012 12:19 AM

Choosing self-healing paints

I have heard of self-healing paints. Are there any workshops in Malaysia offering this type of paint?

Sunday, September 25, 2011 12:15 AM

Cleaning wheels

Wheels do make a huge difference in the way your car looks. Wheel care is certainly one of the areas to include in the detailing regime.

Monday, April 11, 2011 8:15 AM

Sand-blast the rusted area

Some rust is forming in a scuff mark on my 2003 Yamaha Virago. Is sanding off the rust the best way to handle this problem?

Monday, September 19, 2011 12:01 AM

Mask the stripes first

My car has painted racing stripes on it. Do I need to avoid these stripes while polishing to avoid damaging them?

Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:00 PM

Wax on or wax off?

Do you know the difference between wax and polish? Or how often you should get your car treated to either? Let the expert tell you.

Sunday, August 28, 2011 11:03 AM

Caring for your wheels

Learn how to detail your wheels and protect them to maximum effect.

Monday, January 09, 2012 10:32 AM

Use clay-bar or solvents

My black Renault Laguna recently had white paint overspray. What is the best way to remove the overspray from the plastic trim and moldings?

Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:10 AM

Keeping a clean screen

Maintaining your windshield’s clarity will ensure a crystal clear drive. Just like your vehicle’s paintwork, the windshield requires maintenance for optimal performance.

Sunday, April 24, 2011 12:00 AM

Polish by hand

You can do a lot of good for your car’s paint work with manual polishing as well.

Saturday, July 23, 2011 5:39 PM

Try diluted vinegar

I’m about to dispose a 1995 Proton Wira. My concern is the lame paint and rainspotted windshield & windows.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 10:19 AM

Devil in the details

In the second of two parts, Darren Chang talks you through some of the processes he uses in detailing a supercar for a
motor show.

Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:39 AM

Weekly wash the minimum

The paintwork on my eight-year-old car is getting dull. It's often parked outdoors, exposed to the sun and rain. Do you recommend getting it polished or waxed?

Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:40 AM

Wheel care: Making the final touches

In our previous article, we talked about how to detail your wheels at home. In this concluding series on detailing wheels, we’ll show how you can put the finishing touches to a well-detailed set of wheels and how to maintain them in that state.

Monday, June 27, 2011 10:13 AM

Moving forward in machine polishing

So you have decided to get yourself a machine to polish your car. With the proper tools in hand, it's time to get going.

The information contained in the 'Finishing Touches' column is for general educational purposes only. Neither Star Motoring nor the columnist gives any warranty on accuracy, completeness, functionality, usefulness or other assurances as to such information. Star Motoring and the columnist disclaim all responsibility for any losses, damage to property or personal injury suffered directly or indirectly from reliance on such information.
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