Detailer's Domain: Lexus LS400 with over 100k

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by detailersdomain, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    I got a call from a customer on the S2KI boards and this is the car that showed up.
    Due to the heatwave out here I had to work on it 3 nights in a row. The paint was quite bad.
    Swirls, Light scratches, paint imperfections/acid rain etching (which was not fully removed)
    This was quite a challenge. BTW extremely nice husband and wife and both were car enthusiasts, that's always a plus.

    Products used:
    Optimum Power clean (to strip the wax etc)

    Uber Clay Bar with Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
    Menzerna Power Gloss Compound - yellow ccs pad and wool pad
    Menzerna SIP - orange ccs pad
    Menzerna 106FA -green ccs pad
    Menzerna PO85RD - white ccs pad
    Menzerna Top Inspection
    Einszett Glanz

    Wheels and Tires
    Swissvax Pneu
    P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
    Boar’s Hair Wheel Brush
    Foam applicator pads

    Interior:
    Leather Master Rapid S (leather cleaner)
    Leather Master Vital (Conditioner)
    Einszett Cockpit

    Engine Detail:
    P21S Autowash
    Boar’s Hair Brush
    Adam’s In and out

    Glass inside and out:
    Lusso Glass Polish
    Uber Glass MF Towels

    Tools:
    Infratech 5300
    Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
    Lake Country CCS Pads 5.5 inch
    Lake Country Wool Pads
    Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
    Uber Drying Towels

    Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

    Lexus mileage:
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    Before shots of the car:
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    Wheels getting some P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
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    Car getting cleaned up with Optimum
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    Engine before:
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    Engine presoak with P21S Autowash
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    Engine after:
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    Interior after shots:
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    After claying:
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    50/50 shot of paint correction (after PG, SIP, 106, and 85RD)
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    After shots:
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    Enjoy
     
  2. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Amazing transformation Phil! Really dark and great depth. :applause:
     
  3. yukonon22

    yukonon22 Wax on..Wax off

    It looked grey before and you brought the gloss and depth back. Nice work
     
  4. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    I actually thought it was dark green.
     
  5. yukonon22

    yukonon22 Wax on..Wax off

    Yeah that could get passed me
     
  6. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    thanks this was a lot of work but the look on the customers' faces was great!
     
  7. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Wow, this car's different but great work as usual Phil. It did need a lot of work.
     
  8. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Great work Phil
     
  9. Chris

    Chris Two Bucket System Washer

    Wow that's a serious turn around looks really good.
     
  10. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Looking good there Phil :applause2:

    Gorgeous Lexus and the colour looks great :druling:
     
  11. er1k

    er1k Obsessive Detailer

    Great job
     
  12. MadOzodi

    MadOzodi Nuba Guru

    Wow...the 50/50 shot of the trunk is nucking futs!!!

    4 stepper - damn impressive. Seeing that car brings back some memories. My dad purchased an LS400 the first year it came out.
     
  13. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    1z glanz is incredible! I just used it on a black Mazda 6 and the finish was memorable!
     
  14. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    outstanding work, Phil!!! last shot is the best!!![​IMG]
     
  15. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  16. Cooter

    Cooter Guest

    I bet the owner was blown away completely!!!!!!!! Awesome work!!!!!
     
  17. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Damn, a four step polish sure pays off!
     

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