RX350 light polish

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BigDreZ28, Apr 17, 2013.

  1. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Rx350. Don't know what year...but it's an 07-09.

    Objective: Try to decontaminate the sandpaper paint and do a one step polish just to bring back some gloss. No full correction.

    Not as many pictures as I usually take but here we go

    Definitely time for me to look at affordable pressure washers. PSI was dismal at this location.

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    Nice swissvax wheel brush...wheel woolies for the barrels.

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    After dewaxing wash/decon gel treatment/forever with the autoscrub trying to get the paint as smooth as possible again...used menzerna SF4500 for this one step job. Some portions had terrible paint work...wanted to play it safe.

    the most noticable paintwork defects I couldn't do much about in my time frame:

    Rear bumper almost gave me my daily dose of vitamin c..also what looked like fisheyes in some places

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    Passenger rear door...turrible

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    Just a couple 50/50s. heavier marring was still there as you can see but for the condition the car is in...needs to go back to the body shop before attempting full correction.

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    Had to show the owner this in person before I finished polishing this section...he was certainly pleased.

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    Tailgate was part of the bad repaint but somehow managed a decent reflection. Dat Camo Paint

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    Washed again and prepped for protection.

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    Couple Afters once I finished. Tough Coat sealant, Chris Reigle's cloud 9 wax, Wolf's body wrap on exhaust/wheel faces

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  2. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Nice turn around. For what you had to work with.
     
  3. Tweaked

    Tweaked Two Bucket System Washer

    Whoever sprayed that car, and then let it out the door should be fired... great job on detail though!
     
  4. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    I'm sure the owner was very happy with the results. We can only do so much for some cars.
     
  5. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks folks...yes they were very pleased. The paint readings on that side were quite funny....read from the normal 130 range up to 1000
     

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