Critique my plan of attack, please!

[Mike Honcho]

My daily driver. Outside pretty much 24/7. 2011 Lexus Matador Red Mica

Okay...here goes...

1. Wash

2. Clay

3. FG400

4. SF4000

5. D114 (15:1 as a panel wipe to get residue/oils off paint.)

6. Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer

7. WGDGPS 3.0

8. 6-pack Goose Island Honkers Ale

Please add/subtract as you see fit. (Except for the beer.)

I'm kinda foggy about steps 5 & 6. I'm thinking both aren't needed?

Thanks!

[hoyt66]

I would throw a decontamination (iron x) between #1 & #2 and leave out #5. Also do a test spot to see exactly whats needed as far as correcting the paint. Good luck

[Mike Honcho]

About how much IronX would I need?

[mwoolfso]

16 oz is more than enough. You can conserve/optimize how much you use by spraying across the panel, waiting 15 seconds and then spreading with a microfiber sponge, then waiting a bit more. If you see any heavy spotting or if the panel is drying too fast you can spray some more.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

My daily driver. Outside pretty much 24/7. 2011 Lexus Matador Red Mica

Okay...here goes...

1. Wash

2. Clay

3. FG400

4. SF4000

5. D114 (15:1 as a panel wipe to get residue/oils off paint.)

6. Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer

7. WGDGPS 3.0

8. 6-pack Goose Island Honkers Ale

Please add/subtract as you see fit. (Except for the beer.)

I'm kinda foggy about steps 5 & 6. I'm thinking both aren't needed?

Thanks!
LOL at #8 :props:

Skip #6. #5 is a good option.

You don't NEED to use IronX, but it is good stuff.

[Mizzoutiger]

I would throw a decontamination (iron x) between #1 & #2 and leave out #5. Also do a test spot to see exactly whats needed as far as correcting the paint. Good luck
:iagree:

[Paul A.]

I agree with deleting #6 but i might want to do a test spot with it to see if it makes a difference. If so? By all means. If not? Saves some time. I also agree with a complete decon by adding an iron dissolver before the clay process. If you don't have any Iron X you can get away with the smallest bottle of it...500 ML. I use maybe 300 ML on a medium sized vehicle if it has never had it.

Oh, and i don't care what anyone else here says...DO NOT delete #8! :xyxthumbs:

[Mike Honcho]

I think I will go with the IronX, for curiosity sake.

[Mike Honcho]

I also think I underestimated step 8. I'll need a 12 pack. Haha!

[cardaddy]

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about D114 unless you're doing a coating.

Not sure about #6 either, if you're doing 4000 you'll not need it.

On a DD, you'll REALLY be surprised just how well FG400 will work!:dblthumb2:

What you can do with it, is start with your cutting pad(s), like say orange LC pads. Then halfway through the working process of the product, switch to a blue pad to finish the products work cycle. It's not a full 2-step process, but it'll look like one. I call it the 1.5 step.

What you DO want to do is prime both pads at first, then work both pads completely through a cycle, then clean on the fly. Then once you start again with product on the cutting cycle you leave what you can after 4 or so passes, THEN switch to the finer pad without adding any more product (maybe a spritz of water) then work it down.

You might end up not even wanting to deal with the 4000.
:dunno:

Or you can 'cheat' a little and just do it on the hood, roof, trunk, and tops of the fenders. :D

[Mike Honcho]

Great idea cardaddy! (It simply amazes me how much knowledge is on this forum! It really amazes me on how forthcoming everyone is on sharing and helping!)

BRAVO!!!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I disagree, you will need D114 as Menzerna polishes are pretty oily. Don't wanna apply WDGPS to oily paint. ;) Coating or not, you want bare paint to get the best bond. In this situation, paint polish enhancer is a waste, period. A quick wipe with D114 is perfect before applying WDGPS.

[Matt@Revive]

My daily driver. Outside pretty much 24/7. 2011 Lexus Matador Red Mica

Okay...here goes...

1. Wash

2. Clay

3. FG400

4. SF4000

5. D114 (15:1 as a panel wipe to get residue/oils off paint.)

6. Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer

7. WGDGPS 3.0

8. 6-pack Goose Island Honkers Ale

Please add/subtract as you see fit. (Except for the beer.)

I'm kinda foggy about steps 5 & 6. I'm thinking both aren't needed?

Thanks!

iron x between #1 and #2 is a good idea, but not essential.

#5 is important, sf4000 will leave quite a bit of "polishing oil" on the paint. i usually use IPA or Carpro Eraser.

delete #6, WGDGPS 3.0 will adhere better and last longer when applied to bare paint.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

iron x between #1 and #2 is a good idea, but not essential.

#5 is important, sf4000 will leave quite a bit of "polishing oil" on the paint. i usually use IPA or Carpro Eraser.

delete #6, WGDGPS 3.0 will adhere better and last longer when applied to bare paint.
We agree. :dblthumb2:

[shreffy]

Are you using anything to remove tar, and if so, what step are you doing that at? I usually wipe down the areas that have tar on them then remove the tar as my step one.