2014 Lexus GS350 - Paint Correction & Opti-Coat Pro by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island, NY

Mr. Sparkle · Jan 19, 2014

I recently had done a couple Lexus IS models in black that were really tough to work with (very soft and banged up from dealership mishandling). When I got the call for this GS350 in Nebula Gray Pearl I thought I may be headed down that same road. Fortunately I was wrong and its a good example that you must treat every car differently. This paint proved much easier to work with.

Car was dropped off, and it was freezing cold outside. Rolled out the wash mat and got down to business indoors. Did the wheels quickly then foamed the car with a mix of CG citrus wash gloss, dawn, and a touch of Optimum Power Clean (add to desired taste)

Although nearly brand new, I was told the vehicle had previously been protected with Sonax Net Shield. In response I used CarPro TRIX in hopes of stripping off whatever may have been on the paint to help see the true condition once dry.

Vehicle was also clayed with Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay. Picked up a few contaminants on the lower panels, but nothing too exciting really.

(shoutout to Albert Kemperle for your local detailing / body shop needs - love those pressure sprayers while claying a car)

Dried the car and I found the vehicle had very light defects, which were difficult to see given the basecoat (metallic gray). Even under LED lighting it was all about the right angle. Ultimately my point & shoot just wasn't providing any amazing before & afters on the paint correction which was relatively straightforward.

As noted earlier - this paint seemed relatively easy to work with. The doors of the vehicle required a quick pass of Rupes + Megs MF pads + D300. The majority of the vehicle was done with Flex / Griots + LC white + Menz SF4000

Few photos after the correction work. Inspection under LED lighting

Prepped the surface with CarPro Eraser to strip any remaining polishing oils. Applied Opti-Coat Pro to all exterior paint, headlights, trim and wheels

Mr. Sparkle in deep concentration

After all that, stand back and admire your work

Guess I got my swagga back - here in the Mr. Sparkle garage - Long Island, NY

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