ONYX Detail

ONYX Detail ONYX DETAIL is a mobile car/bike detail service based in Hornsby. Services ranges from washing to polishing, waxing, scratch removal and headlight restoration.

This is my last job, restoring the headlights of a Peugeot 308. As usual I did it perfectly
17/04/2018

This is my last job, restoring the headlights of a Peugeot 308. As usual I did it perfectly

For the first time in entire Australia:It comes with a surprising promotion that is a FREE professional maintenance kit ...
03/03/2018

For the first time in entire Australia:
It comes with a surprising promotion that is a FREE professional maintenance kit including:
- 1 Bottle of premium sealant to keep clarity after restoration
- 1 High quality microfiber

Why us:
- We polish headlights through a multi-step thorough process
- We use special buffers, polishes and pads to completely and uniformly remove the oxidized surface
- We use a headlight-specific top coat to prevent if from dulling again
- We give give a specialist Kit, so all what you need to maintain your headlight in their highest clarity is cleaning them after each wash by the special provided lotion. It means PERMANENT SHINING !
It is just $99, but for clients calling me util 10th of March, there is another surprise: 20 per cent discount.
It wont last long so don't miss out
Ben
0405136658
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Wax or Sealant or None?Today I want to involve you in an comparison between some of my jobs done recently. 1) First pict...
25/02/2018

Wax or Sealant or None?
Today I want to involve you in an comparison between some of my jobs done recently.
1) First picture is a photo of one of my cars' boot, waxed 2 weeks ago. Its ability in repelling water is amazing ! I really liked it when I see in reality it really works
2) Second picture is a photo of the roof of the same car. I put sealant on the roof 2 weeks age as well and as you can see Wax worked even better in proofing water. Obviously we cannot say this after several months !
3) Third picture is of the same car and its bonnet. Amazing ! because I waxed it 3 months ago and it still works. Not 100 per cent but repels most of water
4) It is not my work ! It is interesting that while this car is much newer than previous car, it has no ability in rejecting water.
I took these picture on today's rainy weather and they all were in the same condition, light and by the same camera (Samsung A5) !
CONCLUSION: No matter what make and model your car, if you don't wax your car (like the today's white Toyota Hiliux), it is really vulnerable against weather factors such as rain. And Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba works beyond my expectation and even better than sealant, of course in short term

Why Chamois Are A ShamRecently an acquaintance of mine, for no particular reason, gifted me a chamois (sort of a weird g...
21/02/2018

Why Chamois Are A Sham

Recently an acquaintance of mine, for no particular reason, gifted me a chamois (sort of a weird gift, but whatever). Now, I’m not a fan of chamois, and I don’t recommend them. So while it was a thoughtful gift, I won’t be using it. Below I’ll break down why, and how you could save yourself a few headaches by skipping the chamois as well.

Usage
So basically, here’s how a chamois works: you spread it out on your wet car and drag it towards yourself to dry the car. While a chamois does absorb some water it essentially acts like a squeegee and pushes the water off the car. This can be problematic for one glaring reason. The chamois itself is a flat surface so when it comes into contact with the surface of the wet car it creates a sort of suction, with no cushion in between the chamois and the paint. Now let’s say there are a few particles of dirt left on the surface before you spread out the chamois. You’ll be dragging that dirt all across the surface of your paint, causing fine scratches. This could be even worse if you get a small rock stuck under there.

If, however, you were to use a microfiber towel to dry your car this becomes a non-issue. There is no suction created when using a microfiber towel so there is no pressure pushing small particles into your paint. Microfiber is very plush and has tons of little “fingers” that trap dirt and lift it away from the surface. Waffle weave microfiber towels are particularly absorbent, and are great at keeping small particles off the surface so they don’t scratch your car.

Maintenance
Here’s another area where using a chamois is a total pain. First of all, you can’t just use it right out of the package; you’re first required to “condition” it. You have to hand wash it in order to remove excess cod oil before you can ever use it to dry the car. Otherwise it won’t even work as it’s supposed to. Additionally, you can never machine wash or dry a chamois. A chamois must be hand washed, stretched, and then hang dried.

None of this is an issue if you were to use a microfiber towel. Besides the fact that you can use it right out of the package, it’s completely machine washable. You can wash microfiber in warm water and dry on low or no heat. If you don’t mix loads (wash only microfiber with other microfiber) and skip the fabric softener, you’re all set.

So basically…don’t use a chamois. They’re a pain to take care of and really aren’t as safe to use as advertised. I know I’ve been hyping up microfiber a lot, but keep in mind that not all microfiber is created equally

Top 5 Reasons You Should Wax Your CarMost everyone has heard that it’s a good idea to regularly wax their car, but not e...
21/02/2018

Top 5 Reasons You Should Wax Your Car

Most everyone has heard that it’s a good idea to regularly wax their car, but not everybody knows why. We get asked all the time what benefits people can gain by waxing their car, so we decided to post a few great reasons here for all to see. Read on to find out more…

1 -Shine – Well here’s one we all know. You want a shiny car right? Wax is the easiest way to get your car looking glossy and new. A carnauba based wax generally will provide wonderful depth and clarity, though modern synthetic paint sealants have taken big leaps in this area and there are some fantastic options out there that will provide a great shine as well.

2- Protection From Airborne Contaminants – If your paint is left unprotected by a wax or other sealant then it’s at risk. Bugs, acid rain, and other corrosive materials can settle into your paint and etch it, causing damage nothing short of repainting can fix (this is expensive BTW). A layer of wax will create a barrier between your paint and the rest of the world so that these contaminants become embedded in the wax instead of your car.

3- Easy Washing – One great reason to wax your car that many people might not know is that a wax will make you car MUCH easier to get clean. When you inevitably get bugs, sap, and all other sorts of things dripping onto your car the wax will prevent them from making contact with your paint. They will then be wiped away with a car wash or will come off when the wax is removed. Without a coat of wax these things may need a full detail to be properly removed.

4- Prevent Paint Chips – Little paint chips can occur when you’re driving at high speeds and tiny rocks and stones jump up and hit your paint. Car wax smoothes the paint surface and will reduce the friction between debris and your car, meaning that tiny debris is more likely to slide off your car rather than damage it. This will help prevent your car from becoming the victim of little rock and paint chips which are not only unsightly but can be expensive to repaint correctly. Of course, there are other reasons to have a freshly waxed car on the highway as well.

5- Fills In Scratches – Make no mistake, wax will NOT remove scratches from your car. But it can fill some of them in. When shallow scratches are filled in by wax they become much less apparent, or not noticeable at all. Filling in scratches can be a preferable alternative to removing them because it doesn’t require the removal of any clear coat.

Established in 1901, Meguiar’s have been making world-renowned waxes before there were even cars! Over the next 100-plus...
21/02/2018

Established in 1901, Meguiar’s have been making world-renowned waxes before there were even cars! Over the next 100-plus years, Meguiar’s has built their reputation on their paste waxes – which are revered and loved by fussy enthusiasts the world over. Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Premium Paste Wax is the pinnacle of that rich history and tradition. It delivers the legendary warm Carnauba glow that Meguiar’s is famous for. And thanks to its infused hybrid polymer blend and supplied Hand Applicator Pad, it goes on easier, wipes off easier and offers exceptional protection from the damaging elements. Better still, a little goes a long, long way, with one tin lasting up to 60 cars – it might just be the last wax you ever buy!
Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Premium Paste Wax – using it is an experience like no other and will put your car in a class of its own. If it’s not the best paste wax you’ve ever used, we’ll give you your money back.

FEATURES:

Meguiar’s best-ever Carnauba wax
Creates a highly reflective gloss finish
Conditions and enrichens for a brilliant shine
Special blend of Carnauba and polymers for long lasting protection
Improved formula leaves deeper reflections and a brilliant shine

Which color fades the fastest? Under most circumstances, red fades the fastest of all visible colors. Short-wavelength...
21/02/2018

Which color fades the fastest?

Under most circumstances, red fades the fastest of all visible colors. Short-wavelength light such as blue or violet has greater energy than lower-wavelength light, and red has the longest wavelength of visible colors. Red objects reflect red light but absorb harmful, energy-rich, short-wavelength light.
Many factors contribute to fading processes, including the physical and chemical structures of the object, the type of dyes or pigments present, the amount and intensity of light, and the temperature and humidity of the environment. When light, particularly ultraviolet light, which has a very short wavelength, hits an object, the energy contained within interacts with the exposed surface. The new energy excites the outer molecules of the object causing chemical bonds, thus reducing the vibrancy of the color and the strength of the object over time. Color and molecular damage can never be repaired.

WILL AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH HURT MY CAR?The answer really depends on the type of automatic car wash you’re taking it thro...
20/02/2018

WILL AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH HURT MY CAR?
The answer really depends on the type of automatic car wash you’re taking it through, but the short answer to this very common question is: Absolutely do not take your vehicle through the automatic car wash because it IS very bad for your vehicle’s paint finish!

Let’s talk about some of the the different kinds of car washes.

First, there’s the tunnel car wash with spinning “brushes.” I always refer to these as swirl-o-matics! You can spend all day and night polishing a car to perfection, and completely ruin it in one trip through this type of car wash. These are typically very abrasive, and the dirt, grime, and abrasive debris from all of the other vehicles that have gone through the “swirl-o-matic” is now being applied to your car at a high rate of speed. “Scratch, ding, OUCH!” Avoid these at all costs and only go through unless someone has a gun to your head!

Finally there is the “touchless,” or “laser wash” places. These don’t get the vehicles as clean, but they are a lot more safe than the other types of washes. I’d rather have a partially dirty car than a clean one with swirls and scratches than what you get with the other types of washes. The biggest drawback to these however is that they use pretty harsh chemicals to do the “cleaning” so I wouldn’t recommend using them on a “regular” basis. At one time we did some advertising at the local car wash and the owner of the wash place told me about a time that their “rinse” cycle didn’t work, and the “ACID” that they use for soap dried on the paint and ruined it, costing the car wash place a few thousand dollars to make it up to the customer.

So what about the places that do hand washes? If it’s a volume based place with an assembly line of people working there, you’re probably getting the same abrasive kind of wash as an automatic car wash would provide. Unless you find a professional detailer that is schooled on the 2-bucket method of car washing, it’s going to be very difficult to receive a scratch-free wash.

You will never find something like this any whereEXPRESS WASH at $29(External/Internal)-High pressure rinsed-Swirl free ...
18/02/2018

You will never find something like this any where
EXPRESS WASH at $29
(External/Internal)
-High pressure rinsed
-Swirl free hand washed
-Micro fibre dry
-Water spots/Bugs/Stains removal
-Hand Wash
-Vacuumed
-Windows Cleaned
-Tyre Conditioned

GOOD-LOOK Wash, Detailing & ProtectionGOOD-LOOK offers a full spectrum of services for the cleaning, restoration, preser...
18/02/2018

GOOD-LOOK Wash, Detailing & Protection

GOOD-LOOK offers a full spectrum of services for the cleaning, restoration, preservation and ongoing care of your vehicles' exterior and interior. We provide a specialist detailing and paint correction service for exclusive vehicles.

What is the impact on the environment?We only use biodegradable detergents, so you are doing your bit to help the enviro...
18/02/2018

What is the impact on the environment?
We only use biodegradable detergents, so you are doing your bit to help the environment too!
We also comply with 5 star rating of Australian Car Wash association. To be awarded a five star rating, we must comply by using less than 40 litres of fresh water per wash. That is 50% less water than the average shower!

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Waitara, NSW
2077

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+61405136658

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