I need advice

[dvtldav]

My neighbor has a 2008 Lexus that he wants me to detail this week. It is silver in color and is in pretty good shape, just your normal swirls from auto car wash, but not really that bad. I am planning on:
Wash = NXT wash
Clay = Smooth clay kit
Polish = D151 (if that doesn't do the job then go to M83, SwirlX, UC or M105)
Finish with M205 if needed
Wax = Gold Class or NXT 2.0

I will be working with G100 and I have the 6-1/2" pads & 2.0 pads w/both backing plates (old & new).

I have never worked on a Lexus before so does this process look ok & what can I expect out of the Lexus paint? Is it generally hard, soft or somewherer in between?
Any input will be appreciated.

Dave

[Carfire]

Re: I need advice

The process looks fine, although it seems like over kill to do 151 and 205. 151 is an all in one, meaning Polish and Wax. So I would use M83 or M105, then do 151 or 205, then top with a wax. Since Lexus is made by Toyota I think it is on the harder side, so M105 my be the way to go.

[dvtldav]

Re: I need advice

The process looks fine, although it seems like over kill to do 151 and 205. 151 is an all in one, meaning Polish and Wax. So I would use M83 or M105, then do 151 or 205, then top with a wax. Since Lexus is made by Toyota I think it is on the harder side, so M105 my be the way to go.

Thanks Joel. I was hoping to not have to do 151 & 205. I am hoping 151 will take care of the swirls and then I can wax. I have never used 151 before and thought this would be a good chance to see haw it works.

Dave

[Mike Phillips]

Re: I need advice

Just be sure to do your Test Spot first and make sure you're getting the results you want before going over the entire car.

Try to check your results in both sunlight and artificial light.