redrox5

So I got an 06 MRM 350 at the end of January at Lexus of Naperville. It looked great but has a tiny bit of swirls starting. I've never detailed a car myself and in fact rarely wash it myself. When I get it washed, I at least know not to go to an auto wash where they use those big brushes that basically just scratch the hell out of it.

ANYWAYS, long request short, I'm wondering if there is anyone in the Chicago/Chicagoland area that owns detailing tools that would be willing to detail my car with me (showing me what the hell I'm supposed to do!). I'd definitely be willing to pay for whatever is needed, the amount of time spent and pay for a couple sixers!

Brian231

I have a Mcguiers Clay bar kit you may need. This will remove all swirls. Then I would wax with Zymol by hand.

jmkiang

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What??

OP, PM me if you'd like.

Brian231

You never heard of claybaring (lol)!!! if the swirls are not too bad, an orbital with some polish will suffice.

cHiTwNGS43

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LOL...Brian, Brian....what kind of clay are you using? .... Kiang will take care of it for you....

darksparkz

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Shoot me a PM, I can detail and buff as well. Using an PC orbital.

It'll all depend on condition of paint to see how much work is required.

jmkiang

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Brian, you said claying the car will remove swirls... I want some of this magical clay!

cHiTwNGS43

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Ha! I'm guessing its made by Simoniz:

jmkiang

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Vibration fixes everything

Brian231

Imperfections and light swirls. I have detailed tons of cars!!! I have $over $500 worth of junk and a shampoo machine.

Brian231

Anything Billy Mays sold, is proven to work!!!!

passnu2

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Jason FTW. See pics of my matador red GS. If you need more then that start running.

jmkiang

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Hmm I've yet to see a clay that actually removes swirls... sometimes the create swirls but never the other way around. What kind of clay do you use??

Brian231

Like I said, clay is used to primarily remove imperfections in paint such as tar, tree sap, and also light scratches. If the paint is all swirled up, an orbital or wet sanding is needed. This should not be a mystery to you. I have worked with all paint types.

jmkiang

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^ Thats a mystery to me. Clay is used to remove surface contaminants right? Light scratches are in the clearcoat and cannot be removed from just claying. Maybe you're referring to paint transfer or scuff marks?

If claying removed light scratches, this door wouldn't look like this after claying.