Detailed: 2005 Lexus SC430 Coupe

[justin30513]

The owner of this car had recently moved to Georgia and had left this car behind at her other home. It basically sat, dirty in a garage, for the last 3-4 months. She told me what color it was and this got me a little excited. I knew there was a lot of pearl in it and that it had a pretty good shell of clear on it as well. To me, knowing the paint is just as important as knowing the polishes and waxes. With all of this in mind, I put together a plan.

Here`s the details.........

Befores........
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Simply no depth or pop to the paint.
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Some of the damage and swirls.
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The interior needed some attention as well.
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Tires and rims....
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Wash Cycle:
(Foamed with NXT/Purple Power Mix)
I degreased the tires, wells, and wheels and let them sit. I then foamed the entire car and let it sit. I then pressure washed it and foamed it again. I now washed it with my Ulti-Mitt. Since the car was small, I also clayed while washing using the soap as lubricant. This was a fast way to clean a dirty car.

Paint Correction:
(Menzerna`s Intensive Polish via UDM & LC Orange Polishing Pad)
This clear coat was pretty darn hard. The hood, roof, and deck lid took two passes. I just took my time and let the polish break down and go clear. There was a little dusting but I was in full sun and the results compensated for it.

Paint Polishing:
(Menzerna`s 106ff/CK VMG mix via CYCLO & EDGE2K Green Pads)
Yep. That`s right. Two stages. I believe this where the ultimate depth and wetness comes from. I know of many other pro detailers that use this mix of 106. There is no dusting and I can see more depth than just 106 alone. The pearls really come out too.

Here is a shot with no wax/sealant at all........
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Paint Protection:
(Poorboy`s PwS/ Menzerna`s APO60 50-50 mix via CYCLO & EDGE2K Green Pads)
I`ve wanted to try this mix for a while now. Both of these products have their pluses. I`ve very good durability of both and both clean very well. They also leave the surface slick and add depth to the polished clear.

Interior:
The interior was cleaned with Meguiar`s Detailer Line APC 4:1. I actually found my bottle of this and now I realize why I loved it so much. It cleans really good and feels gentle on the leather and plastics. I used FOLEX on all the carpets and mats. The leather was treated with Pinnacle`s Leather Condtioner. All vinyl and plastics received a coating of Pinnacles Rubber & Vinyl Protectant. Glass was cleaned with my Windex/Distilled water (50/50) mix with 1oz. of IPA per 31oz. It really works. I mean it. Try and tell me what you think. Tires got Pinnacle`s Black Onyx Tire Gel and the wheel got a coating of the PwS/APO60 mix.

Afters.......
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The damage is 95% gone.
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[budman3]

Looks great, I can actually see a reflection now. Did you get a new camera, the pictures look really nice. Actually, what kind of camera do you use? BTW, I can`t stand those wheels, yuk!

[vwgtivw]

:bigupsMan that paint has a nice glow:bigups
:10::10::10:

[cwcad]

I love PwS and do not know anything about the Menzerna that you used (something else to purchase) but I agree about the slick surface that PwS leaves. Wish that I had a Cyclo as well. You certainly have the tools to go with your skills.

Nice job!!

[CBlakeNS]

Looks really good, nice job!

[Stephan]

Excellent job as usual, great turnaround on those mats.:bigups

[JaredPointer]

I can`t stand those wheels, yuk!

Totally agreed. Also, woe be unto thee that must rideth in ye olde back seat. Sheez....

Nice work. That color is a good one to shine up. It was on my old Solara.

[YNOT]

Extremely well done! You did one heck of a job on this one...looks really nice and glossy! Interior looks great as well!

Nice work!:10:


...I can`t stand those wheels, yuk!

Yeah...those wheels are hideous!

[justin30513]

Extremely well done! You did one heck of a job on this one...looks really nice and glossy! Interior looks great as well!

Nice work!:10:



Yeah...those wheels are hideous!

Thanks again guys.

They made two sets of wheels for this car and screwed them both up!

[Bdub]

Once again you did great job. How long have you been doing work like this??

[justin30513]

Once again you did great job. How long have you been doing work like this??
I`ve been a full time detailer for two years now. I focused a lot of my posting on Autogeek`s forum but now I`m posting more here.

Here`s my photobucket account.......
justin30513 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/)

[Lexus13]

Nice job.....I love those cars and it`s nice to see one brought back to life.
Interesting your mixes.

[Pockets]

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I kinda like the rims i think it makes the car look futuristic.