'05 Lexus ES300 | Michalski Detailing

[imported_Intermezzo]

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Intermezzo330I, visit a new car showroom if you dont believe that QD will produce that kind of shine.

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Well, I'll take your word for it. One thing's for sure. Klasse or Zaino and proper technique would keep that reflectivity high for a very long time!

DK, you got any more pics of older cars with impeccable shines?

 

[DETAILKING]

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1575126&a=11974151&p=52043032

or an '88 IROCZ!!

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1575126&a=11974151&p=57161530
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1575126&a=11974151&p=57161529

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

Dayam! That Iroc looks good.

 

[BradE]

That Porsche looks pretty good too. :up :up

 

[BillNorth]

Are you kidding me!!! That Iroc is 14 years old? Unbelievable!!

 

[Lemonxxs]

Awesome DK.



I wish I could keep a car that long!

 

[DETAILKING]

The iroc could of been repainted....I will email him and let you know. My dad's 1986 is 15 years old and original paint....

Here is a full pic....

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1575126&a=12035449&p=56683633

And here is a MINT red 1992 camaro that looks absolutely incredible with original paint...

http://mls77.homestead.com/92camarors.html

 

[andrew43]

Shameless plug, but here goes anyways!

This is my old Toyota MR2 (11 years old, original paint, no clearcoat, with meguiars cheapie products!!)

 

[Redcar GUY]

Nice pics everyone! my pics in the sig

 

[michakaveli]

Customer was seeking to have the headlights refinished and a little refresher to the vehicle. Had fun battling with the intermittent thunderstorms throughout the day, but the car came out very well.

PROCESS:

- pre-rinse with pressure washer
- wash with Chemical Guy's Citrus Clear & Wash
- tires scrubbed with Meguiar's APC (4:1) via Meguiar's Tire Brush
- wheels sprayed with P21S Wheel Gel and let dwell for a few minutes then agitated with Swissvax wheel brush
- wheel wells sprayed with Meguiar's APC (4:1) and agitated with a brush

- clayed with Riccardo yellow clay, using a dilution of Chemical Guy's Citrus Clear & Wash via foam gun for lube

- applied XMT180 wax via PC and red Lake Country CCS pad
- wiped down via Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer
- Aquawax applied to all glass surfaces

BEFORE:

AFTER:

 

[Old Pirate]

Great work Chris, looks great!

 

[bmw5541]

The car looks great. You are the man when it comes to restoring the headlights!:clap:

 

[michakaveli]

Great work Chris, looks great!

Thanks Angelo!

The car looks great. You are the man when it comes to restoring the headlights!:clap:

Thanks! In regards to the headlamps refinishing, I'm learning

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Very nice work Chris :notworthy:

I wish I could just do headlights all day everyday :money:

 

[Michael Foster]

You did a really good job on this car. I want to do the same but I'm worried about other lexus parts being affected when I do the polishing.

 

[BIOLINK]

Nice job! What was your process on the headlights? Seriously! Nice work!

I wish I could just do headlights all day everyday :money:

You would make a killing in PHX on headlights alone. The sun is killer on plastic.

 

[michakaveli]

You did a really good job on this car. I want to do the same but I'm worried about other lexus parts being affected when I do the polishing.

Make sure you have a game plan. Tape off all the areas around the lamp to prevent any damage, and go to town.

Good luck!

 

[MrGolfRider]

Looks really good man!!

I didn't know you could clean the paint that well with XMT and a red pad. I guess you learn something new every day.

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[imported_RaskyR1]

Great work Chris! :clap: