Just got done waxing my new ISF yesterday. Wow does it look shiny now! Just curious what types of waxes you guys use? I used the Meguiars NXT generation Tech Shine 2.0, and was really easy to do and looks great!

 

P21S 100% carnuba. It looks like glass.

 

^I second that! It's a bit expensive, but the results look amazing. Well worth it IMO.

 

I normally use NXT x2 topped with P21S x2 as an LSP.

 

Harly. 100% Carnauba, no additives, fillers, abrasives, or other pollutants. I've used it since the early 80's.

Their website is cheesy, but the wax is awesome.

 

Collinite 476, Collinite 845, Autoglym HD, Menzerna Powerlock, Blackfire Wet Diamond.

All really good products with Collinite being the most durable.

 

I use pinnacle. Easy on and off.

 

I also use Menzerna Power Lock (Polymer Sealant)

 

Chemical Guys stuff is amazing and very affordable. I used to use Meguires stuff. But will never go back to that after using these new found products.

 

Meguiars Gold Class

 

Zaino Bros the best I have ever used. Easy on easy off.

 

ZAIO as base , z5, z2, then zcs..in between using z6 and z8 .. gives a glass mirror look .. need sunglasses to look

 

Obviously these are zaino bros

 

Buffer - Flex orbital or rotary for buffing and polish
PC orbital - to apply wax and remove wax

Buffing compounds - Wolfgang swirl remover or menzerna (various compounds)..(yellow or orange pad)
polishes - menzerna or wolfgang (white or blue pad)
Wax - Wolfgang concours ofcourse and Blackfire sealant after..sometimes some orange dodo juice to boost the pearl (red pad)

Dependant on what you are trying to correct as far as paint defects are concerned I do paint correction as a hobby lol besides my everyday engineering job and you can absolutely change the look of your car with proper correction.. I have done and used many different compounds over coarse of many years.. you learn many tricks and can research online for tips. Detailedimage.com is a great website to gain knoweledge and products for a beginner

 

We also have a detailing specific forum here. Lots of Lexus specific practical advice.

FWIW, let's not turn this into a detailing thread. I'd have to move it to the detailing forum...