Newbie Advice: First correction on Lexus with Griot's G9

[1967RS]

I've been reading all the great tips here for hours and hours. Finally have an action plan but would like some feedback.

My kids got me a G9 and I'm going to do my first correction on a 2011 RX350 with Satin Cashmere Metallic paint. I've learned this is a hated color on the forum, it's super hard to see defects (I can barely seen any swirls but the paint is in great condition), and Lexus/Toyota paint is soft. It's going to be hard to see the correction with this paint even on a test section, I believe.

Following the cardinal rule of starting with the least aggressive approach I'm planning to try the Griot's Finishing Sealant (AIO) using the yellow Boss pads. What do you guys think?

https://www.griotsgarage.com/content...swallchart.pdf

I also have the Liquid 3-in-1 wax that came with my kit, and a bunch of Griot's red waxing and orange correcting pads. Griot's seems to recommend using the 3-in-1 wax and orange correcting pads for a one step, but I think my approach is less aggressive? I could also try the Liquid 3-in-1 wax with the yellow Boss pads for another step down or either of the black finishing pad, but I don't think I'll get much correction with that combo.

Once done, should I put anything over the Finishing Sealant like Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 wax spray? I've had amazing results using TW Seal & Shine as a drying aid after ONR washes.

Thanks in advance and please excuse my OCD.

[Klasse Act]

OCD...here, NOPE

Looking forward to the pics

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[Bosko]

I would at least use PC and a yellow pad if you want to start simple...FS isn't going to do a thing for correction...IMO

Finish with 2 coats of ceramic 3 in 1 at a 24 hour interval between coats
Good luck though

[PaulMys]

In my opinion, having a color that hides defects puts you ahead of the game......

[1967RS]

Thank you for the feedback. I expect that you're right about that! Sweet truck BTW.

[MikeII]

With good lights and the right angle you can see any defect. A pen light held at an angle finds everything with time. The Griots 3 in 1 is great. Like stated above do 2 coats and you will be happy. I have no experience with any Griots polishes, but best of luck.

[noorth]

Personally i would use the perfecting cream or the correcting cream. The yellow pad is pretty soft but if you don't have many defects it will certainty gloss up the paint.

It might be blasphemous but i think people on detailing forums in general push a super conservative approach. You can polish a car with a medium pad and polish many many times. The orange combination would be a medium pad and polish.

Just my opinion.

[2wookies]

I’d go correcting cream and the boss orange, with the age of the vehicle you know it’s got some dullness to it. Yellow pad and PC will be a waste of time and better results will happen with CC and the more aggressive pads.

[Coatingsarecrack]

On a 2011 i’d start with Correcting Cream with a boss yellow. If it doesn’t cut the mustard (get it? Yellow pad cut) i’d step up to the orange and CC

This has done me well the 4-5 times i’ve used it.


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[2wookies]

And the orange pad with CC isn’t as aggressive as you’re thinking it is, do a quick side by side comparison on the rear of the car with both yellow and orange. My money is you’ll choose the orange pad.