My battle against Orange Peel, Altezza (IS300) No 56k!!!!

[BillyBarou]

Looks terrific. I'm glad you made the step up beyond Megs products. Souveran is definitely a move up.

[Mr Singh]

I'm glad i did too, lol.

However... i have a full bottle of Meg's Gold Class Wax. Anyone know what kind of Carnuaba it contains? seems a waste if i don't use it, used 2 times only prior to the new make over....

[Mike-in-Orange]

Mr Singh, I am in awe. Simply in awe. I have all the same products in my garage that you show in your pictures, yet I haven't the guts to even attempt this process on a small chip repaired with touch up paint! And my car isn't even black!! You're good dude - really good.

[TnM6i]

That is a very commendable job you've done there. I would never have the guts of the patience to do something that drastic to my paint. One slick ride for sure. Nice job!

[NorCalZ71]

looks amazing man, really helped out a ton. im curious, what kind of sanding block did you use? Also, how long would you say you spent sanding each panel, such as a door or a fender? an hour each? 5 hours? i am really wanting to wetsand my trucks paint to kill the factory OP.

[Mr Singh]

Originally Posted by NorCalZ71

looks amazing man, really helped out a ton. im curious, what kind of sanding block did you use? Also, how long would you say you spent sanding each panel, such as a door or a fender? an hour each? 5 hours? i am really wanting to wetsand my trucks paint to kill the factory OP.

Thanks guys for all the comments.

I used a 3m block, with piece of foam between to cushion the paper. Didn't take more than 10-15mins per panel to flatten.

Using a steady stream of water from the hosepipe, clean the surface after 5 or 6 strokes to see how flat you have gone, first few strokes you will see OP with the shiny pits and flattend high level of the paint. Repeat and it should be flat.

I didn't need to do front bumper, Hood, Roof, Trunk Lid, Rear Bumper, the side panels were the parts that suffered from OP.

Not seen a IS300 without it, just depends on the owner/driver i guess how far they will go for perfection!

Obviously no clear coat was advantage for me

[gav'spurplez]

is it me, or did i miss the wetsanding products and process ??

either way, the car came out great, every time i see these wetsanding threads it makes me want to try it out

[Mr Singh]

Yes i could have done a better job on the write up during Wetsand process...

Will remember next time, not that i need to do it anytime soon lol

[EdLancer]

Dam, your brave, thats all I have to say !

[Adam Boca]

Did it not come from the factory as a base/clear car?

[rotaryb]

Originally Posted by Adam Boca

Did it not come from the factory as a base/clear car?

No - lexus black is a single stage job, no clear.

[Adam Boca]

Originally Posted by rotaryb

No - lexus black is a single stage job, no clear.

I see..thanks!

Car looks awesome!

Adam