Detailed: Lexus RX300 (Multiple new products used + reviews)

[Whitethunder46]

This is owned by the owner of the two Jags I posted last week.

Vehicle:
2001? 2002? Lexus RX300

Price:
$175 Base
Upgrade to Sealant: +$25
Total: $200

Time: 6 hours

Interior:
Tons of mini stains, a few large stains as well. Leather was in terrible shape, all the vinyl was ok. Basically, needed lots of love. About 95% better.

APC+ 10:1 for carpet and vinyl
Folex for spot stains
WG leather cleaner
Megs Leather Cleaner/conditioner
Optimum Protectant Plus
Doorjams cleaned w/ APC+ 10:1
Stoners Invisible Glass
DP Plex-All for plastic covered wood and instrument panel

Exterior:
Wash w/ 3gallons water and 3 oz. NXT
Wheels cleaned w/ Megs WB 4:1
Tires and Fenderwells cleaned w/ Purple Pwr 1:1
Tires shined w/ Megs silicone free dressing (tires were a little sensitive to browning)
Fenderwells shined w/ Stoner's More shine
Bugs/Tar cleaned w/ Tarminator and/or Megs Body solvent and safe scrub
Glass pre-dried w/ Guzzler and spritz of water/vinegar mix
Glass cleaned w/ Stoners Invisible Glass
Clayed w/ EBay clay and DP 4n1 mix clay lube

Paint Correction:
Rotary and 6" Edge green pad/OHC bad spots at 1500RPM
Rotary and 6" edge green pad and/OC entire car at 1300RPM
LSP DG#105

Reviews:
Metabo Rotary:
Wow, talk about buttery smooth. I've never used a rotary before until a few days ago, so nothing to compare w/ except a PC (which there is no comparison). I prefer flat 6" pads over 8" wave pads as of now, easier to control and the wave pads give a lot of "pad hop." The rotary is definitely something not to be feared like some make it sound, but there is definately a lot of power there. Be careful around plastic areas. The Lexus had minor minor blemishes for being a 6 year old car, but that's expected w/ an extremely hard clear coat. I am now going to order some Menzerna P106FF.

DP Plex-All:
Receieved this from Meghan. I was so happy when I got it, since I was about to order some myself. This stuff is AWESOME. Worked GREAT for any plastic areas. Really took off some light oxidation the headlights/taillights had. Also, it took care of any bugs on the headlights in a matter of seconds. I will absolutely buy this again when I run out. This is a great addition to my full details since I didn't really have anything to use if the customer didn't choose polishing of the headlights for an upgrade.
Let me just say, I have no reason to try Plexus or any other kinds now.

Stoners Invisible Glass:
I've used DP Krystal Vision in the past, and wanted to try something new before I order a gallon of it. Well, I'm glad I waited, because I'm going to buy a case of this Invisible glass (aersol version). With a Cobra WW Glass towel, this stuff was incredible. IMO, better than DP's KV. It didn't streak at all on any windows, even in the 75* sun. Very, very pleased.


Pictures:
My Set-Up for the detail:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/SL554741.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/SL554742.jpg

Water Filter:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/SL554743.jpg


Before/Afters:
Clay after only HALF of the hood:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/ClayBefore.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/ClayAfter.jpg

Floormat:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/FloormatBefore.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/FloormatAfter.jpg

DP Plex-ALL On Headlights after 2 easy and quick coats:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/DPPlexAllBefore.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/DPPlexAllAfter.jpg

[Whitethunder46]

Before of the Vehicle:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore5.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore6.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore7.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore9.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore8.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVBefore10.jpg

Afters:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter3.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter5.jpg
(I worked on these stains on the back of the seat for at least 20 min)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter4.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter-1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter1.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/carolinaheels42/LexSUVAfter6.jpg

[D]

Looks great man. I still cant believe how fast you get all of this done! Gotta come over to VA and teach me.

[sparkie]

Awesome job! Your work on the mats is outstanding. Well define lines. Nice gloss on the paint. I do enjoy your write ups.

[supercharged]

Awesome work! Love the luxurious interior of Lexus!

[Nica]

Well done, you have done great work on that Lexus....very nice.

Sounds like you like the Metabo, it's a very nice machine and it feels very good on your hands. At times I forget I have it in my hands (kinda) it's just a confortable machine.

Oh with the 106FF use it at about 1500rpm, you will like how the product leaves the paint, works even better wonse the pad is primed and good to go I get no dusting at all...well just from the pad it's self. You will like 106FF.

I just love the carpet, looks so profesional. I'm starting to pay more attention to the interior and it paid off. I had a co-worker hug me when he was the interior hahaha.

Thanks for sharing, I like your set up and the review...very informative.

[scottgt]

wow...awesome....yes rotary is amazing..and i think anyone can do it..just practice