I just picked up a 2001 Lexus GS300 in black.



I got a good deal on it but that is because the exterior was not in the greatest of conditions. There are several scratches and lots of chips even. There is one little dent on the front passenger quarter panel from apparently hail or something.

Also some of the plastic bumper looks a little whitish....





So there is a lot of work to be done. I am complete novice and want to see what I can do to make it look better without repainting it. I only want to repaint it if thats my only option.



Assume I have nothing other than:

Meguirs Step 1,2, 3

Some Slick Tire Stuff

Wheel Cleaner



And thats it folks. Please enlighten me. I was looking around for a Detailing 101 document but couldn`t find one.



I`m assuming because of all the chips the first thing I need to do is go to lexus and buy black touch up paint. I really don`t want to repaint the whole thing but man... its not looking good.