lexus paint/clearcoat

[molarman]

just detailed 2015 lexus es350; thought i had done a nice job,but seeing the car in the sun can still see light scratches; is this paint/clearcoat considered "hard'? used clay, wg polish with flex and white lc ccs pads

[medicscott]

just detailed 2015 lexus es350; thought i had done a nice job,but seeing the car in the sun can still see light scratches; is this paint/clearcoat considered "hard'? used clay, wg polish with flex and white lc ccs pads

As with any full correction you will never get "everything" but that being said it's hard to pinpoint exactly why you aren't happy with the results. Could be, in no particular order:

1. Technique
2. Not aggressive enough product
3. Not aggressive enough pad
4. Not enough section passes
5. Not enough steps (heavier compound, lighter compound, LSP)
6. IronX ?
7. Not cleaning pads/not changing pads every few sections

There's probably a bunch more but you should think about these and go from there.

[medicscott]

Also this is a great example of why you should do a complete test spot on your entire process in a small area FIRST before doing an entire car. If you used a test spot you would have immediately realized your combination was off and you could of responded right then and there prior to investing hours and hours only to be dissapointed. Sorry bud, but we all live and learn.

[custmsprty]

It's been said many times here, always do a test spot first.

[davey g-force]

and check it in the sun (or other god light source if sun not available).

[molarman]

thanks for all the advice; yes, next time ill do a test spot and check in the sun