<![CDATA[Club Lexus Forums - Automotive Care & Detailing]]> http://www.clublexus.com/forums Discussions on washing, waxing, polishing, detailing, cleaning and maintaining the beauty of your Lexus. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:53:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Club Lexus Forums - Automotive Care & Detailing]]> http://www.clublexus.com/forums Came back to my car the other day and my headlight became scratched http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465593-came-back-to-my-car-the-other-day-and-my-headlight-became-scratched-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:17 GMT Was parked in safeway parking the other day and my headlight got scratched. I tried getting rid of it but it wouldnt come off. Anyone have any solutions of getting this off my headlights? I tried scratching it off and it still would not come off Image:... Was parked in safeway parking the other day and my headlight got scratched. I tried getting rid of it but it wouldnt come off. Anyone have any solutions of getting this off my headlights?

I tried scratching it off and it still would not come off

]]> johnny.h http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465593-came-back-to-my-car-the-other-day-and-my-headlight-became-scratched.html <![CDATA[Detailer's Domain: 993 Turbo - Ext/Int]]> http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465580-detailers-domain-993-turbo-ext-int-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:14:13 GMT Probably my all time favorite Porsche, I really enjoy doing 993's. They are challenging yet extremely rewarding! This car was in mint condition 9,000 miles! It just needed some polishing and jeweling. As a last step we used Menzerna topped with Swissvax Divine

A thorough interior cleaning to finish it off.

Here is what was done on the car:

Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Claying
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 2 Step Paint correction
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Paint sealed with Menzerna
- Swissvax Divine
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and prepared, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
-Leather surfaces are carefully cleaned, prepared and fed using the Leather Master

Product List:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit

Interior:
Uber Interior Kit

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Gilmour Foam Gun

Let's start with the interior first:
Tommy vacuuming the car






Cleaning and dusting


Leather cleaned /conditioned / protected
Cleaned





]]> Phil@DD http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465580-detailers-domain-993-turbo-ext-int.html Need some dents removed what should I look for ? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465229-need-some-dents-removed-what-should-i-look-for-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:04:08 GMT I live in Southern California , in the san fernando valley if you have anyone you could refer me to that would help also . thanks I live in Southern California , in the san fernando valley if you have anyone you could refer me to that would help also .
thanks ]]> Oliverted http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465229-need-some-dents-removed-what-should-i-look-for.html How do I clean my windshield ? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465226-how-do-i-clean-my-windshield-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:47:40 GMT it looks like it hs been sandblasted when the sun hits it ? it looks like it hs been sandblasted when the sun hits it ? ]]> Oliverted http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465226-how-do-i-clean-my-windshield.html Unhappy with repaint http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465024-unhappy-with-repaint-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:06:26 GMT About a month ago, a gravel truck pulled off the road into a construction zone and dumped a bucket load of gravel, which chipped the front of my 08 LS460. I took it to the Lexus dealer several weeks ago to have the front repainted (insurance paid) as well as some other touch-up work, which included... About a month ago, a gravel truck pulled off the road into a construction zone and dumped a bucket load of gravel, which chipped the front of my 08 LS460. I took it to the Lexus dealer several weeks ago to have the front repainted (insurance paid) as well as some other touch-up work, which included re-spraying the trunk lid (It seems I was a little aggressive with the polish.) I went to look at it two weeks later and they had taken off the emblems and simply re-sprayed over the adhesive residue! The fender and hood looked very hazy, wavy and rippled. They have been fantastic to deal with and stepped up and said they would correct the issues. They sanded (presumably) and re-sprayed the deck lid and spent two weeks water sanding the other areas.

I picked up the vehicle, which looked good at dusk (unfortunately, the dealer is over two hours away, so I didn't make it there until evening.) When I got it home and began to examine it, I was sick to my stomach. There were still terrible amounts of what I thought was orange peel (another body shop said it was "paint waves" which is generally indicative of too thick of a coat) and excessive waves in the paint.

The Lexus dealer (which is a certified Lexus collision center, they have sikkens certified techs, ovens, etc.) has been very nice to deal with - they said they warranty it for life and will take care of it. I would just like some advice as to how to proceed -- does it look like it can be further water sanded, or should I insist that the job be started from scratch (sanded, primed, sanded and re-sprayed)?

One image is of the waves in the paint on the hood (it's not quite that dramatic in person, the camera intensified the defects) -- the second is a picture of the roof, which was not repainted for comparison purposes.

It's quite sickening that this beautiful vehicle has an ocean-like finish instead of the mirror-like finish it did previously.

Thanks for any insight!
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]]> AceVA http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/465024-unhappy-with-repaint.html what wax? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/464919-what-wax-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:30 GMT OK,
So I'd like a good wax, but not into paying super high prices for wax since I'm not sure (for me) that there is value in paying more than $50 for tub of wax.

Recommendations please. The car is 2006 IS350 with SGM paint.

I currently plan to purchase some Menzerna polishing compounds, but want to finish it off with a nice wax. ]]> isthrizzy http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/464919-what-wax.html Power Washing...Good or Bad??? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/464576-power-washing-good-or-bad-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:52:12 GMT Hey all my detailing hero's,

Please tell me, is power washing going to be bad for paint? I don't think so, however I think it may strip any coats of wax that are on the car right? Currently I take my car consistent every week to a coin operated car wash. I do it myself with 2 buckets, 2 sheepskin mitts, waffle weave dryer, and obsorber for wheels. After I dry the car, I spray it down with Meguiars ULTIMATE and then I'm done.

The washers great for getting all the crud out of the wheel wells and cleaning my wheels, but is it bad for paint? Let me know guys thanks!!!!!! ]]> ExclusivIS http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/464576-power-washing-good-or-bad.html <![CDATA[20% off at Detailer's Domain and more till 11.16.09]]> http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/464492-20-off-at-detailers-domain-and-more-till-11-16-09-a-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:33:25 GMT Click here guys for every detailers' dream come true, stock up and save big time.

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Prior to the last step the customer wanted to wrap the front clip with PPF (Full Hood, Fender, Bumper, Mirrors, A Pillars)

Take a look:

Products used:
Exterior:
Einszett Blitz
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Yellow Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO106FA
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
Einszett Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Uber Spoke Brush
Swissvax Pneu
Swissvax Autobahn

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray and Cam Spray Foam Canon

Before pics of this dirty beast.











Presoak with Einszett Blitz to remove bug and tar





Presoak with P21S Wheel Cleaner


Dan blasting out the wheel wells with the Cam Spray



Next the wheels were washed up


]]> Phil@DD http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/463862-detailers-domain-porsche-cayenne-turbo-s-polish-ppf-install.html scratches/swirl marks on ash wood near top cover of cup holders http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/463583-scratches-swirl-marks-on-ash-wood-near-top-cover-of-cup-holders-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:24 GMT hope the title makes sense..but i see alot of scratch marks and swirl marks aroudn that area. near the shifter/lighter, cup holder area. whats the best way to get rid of them? thanks. hope the title makes sense..but i see alot of scratch marks and swirl marks aroudn that area. near the shifter/lighter, cup holder area. whats the best way to get rid of them?
thanks. ]]> xmike714x http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/463583-scratches-swirl-marks-on-ash-wood-near-top-cover-of-cup-holders.html Bottle of crown spilled in my car! http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/463405-bottle-of-crown-spilled-in-my-car-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:37:30 GMT So one of my friends left a bottle of crown in the back on top of the floor mat, and the cap was on loosely and we all forgot about it, and apparently it tipped over spilling all of it's contents out into the car. I think it's all absorbed and soaked in one rear floor mat.


How do i clean this floor mat? It's very moist and smelly. I don't think the alcohol soaked through to the floor carpeting. It's all absorbed into one floor mat.

Can I clean this with household products? What's the best way to do it? I'm just glad the crown didn't get soaked in the leather seats, that would have been terrible.

edit: oops should I have posted this in the detail forum? move this post if necessary. ]]> yOyOYoo http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/463405-bottle-of-crown-spilled-in-my-car.html