07 Swirl Marks

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tcapone1

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So I have a Dewalt Rotary, and a little experience.



Just recently bought a 07 Lexus IS 250, and it has pretty bad swirl marks. The car is Obsidian Black in color.



Products I have:

Mequires Wash Soap

Mequires Wash Mit

ICE Detailer Spray

Mequires Clay Kit



If you could please advise me on what products I should add, along with PADs for the rotary, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you could list the order I should use the products.



I do have a practice car as well.. lol



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How much experience do you have exactly with the rotary? Like someone said above, the Lexus has a very soft clear, and it is a PAIN to finish out with a rotary even when you have lots of experience! Many guys will resort to a DA for the finishing polish stage with M205, as the DA won't produce the holograming that a rotary will on a soft paint.



Your best bet for a job like that is hit it with the rotary + M105 and a polishing pad. Once you get your correction, hit it with M205 and a DA. I see some bad RIDS in there though; you may be looking at wetsanding as well in which case you should take it to a reputable detailer... Good luck and make sure to post pics of whatever you do!
 
I just picked up a used GS350 in Obsidian as well, and started my detailing project last weekend before the rain. It is clearcoated, and I used Menzerna IP with a rotary at 1300 RPM. Got most of the swirls out, but still have a few RIS it seems like. Hope to get a shot at it again. I don't know if Ceramiclear is on there or not??
 
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