Street Dreams Detail - Black Lexus LS430 correction

[imported_Gary]

I want to use it to remove bird droppings.

 

[BradE]

Yes, alcohol will remove Zaino and all other sealants.

 

[Cybercowboy]

and using IA (isopropyl alcohol) is the recommended way to remove the droppings as it will pull the acid-in-solution out of the clear. This suggestion was first given by the venerable Ron Ketcham, and it makes sense. Soak a small rag with full-strength IA and apply to the spot. Allow it to dwell for a few minutes, then do some cleanup with a good wash of Z7. After this spot treatment apply Z1 and Z2/Z5 to the area treated or entire vehicle.

 

[imported_Gary]

that I would not have to rezaino after the alcohol . No such luck.

 

[Street Dreams]

L430 severely hacked by a paint chip repair guy. Car was wetsanded in dozens of areas where the work was done. Among other things the Lexus just had some regular abuse accumulated over the years.

Initial condition...

More unfinished sanding spots

Took some readings, plenty to play with

Onto correction :Boxing:

I dont care what you say, Pigtails are not cute

Cluster of gouges

No need for lights

Long RID'age :soldier:

After over an hour playing with combos I landed on the following

M105 wool x 1 or 2 (2200rpm)
M105 foam (1800rpm)
203s foam
85rd foam

Some 50/50s after compounding

Just showing the difference in color, still holograms and haze in the polished side after compounding

More sanding spots unfinished

After

Passenger door

I think he gave zero effort on this one :gasp:

50/50 on trunk

Finished with Powerlock

Some sun shots

I apologize for the very straight forward writuep, this car took much longer than expected so I did not get a chance to do a more in depth pictorial.

Thanks for looking

 

[michakaveli]

Now it looks like a Lexus should... Great resto! :thumbup:

 

[bmw5541]

When all else fails, call Street Dreams.

Dave, that was a remarkable turn-around. I am still amazed at the condition that some detailers leave a car in. I guess if it weren't for hacks like that, guys like you wouldn't be able to show people what a car is supposed to look like.

Great job my friend.:notworthy::hurray::thumbup:

 

[95formulalt1]

i have to say that you do some great work!! everytime i read one of your post i want to go out and detail my cars haha

keep up the sick work!! :clap:

 

[imported_CH.Detailing]

Amazing turn-around, just like always! Keep it up David! :cornut:

 

[tmwfla]

Another beautiful example of the work I've seen you post! Kudos! That thing was a mess. How long did that one take you, from start to finish?

 

[Old Pirate]

Awesome turnaround Dave, looks sweet:clap:

 

[Puckman]

Phenomenal once again, love the 50/50's.

 

[imported_broker99]

Looks Great. Great work as usual.

Are you happy with the results of Powerlock?

 

[imported_Brian_Brice]

Very nice David, the future of proper detailing is safe for another generation.


Like a Luke Swayzewalker:StarWars:

 

[Jeff U]

Great job! :notworthy::notworthy:

How did the owner react? He must be a happy camper.

 

[Street Dreams]

Looks Great. Great work as usual.

Are you happy with the results of Powerlock?

If I wasnt I wouldn't ever put it on someones car :wink:

 

[imported_broker99]

If I wasnt I wouldn't ever put it on someones car :wink:

I guess that was a pretty dumb question.

 

[mtechnik]

Looks like tough work, but you sure did a great job and made her shine again! :thumbup:

 

[Street Dreams]

Looks like tough work, but you sure did a great job and made her shine again! :thumbup:

If this was a hard clear car it would have been 10x worse for me:huh:

 

[CobraKing]

Solid work Street Dreams!

What polish(es) did you use on the B pillars and the smaller rear window columns? I noticed that you taped around those so I assume that you polished them too..