Detailed Elegance - 2002 Metallic White Lexus RX300

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I am going to use a carnuba topper over my Klasse AIO and SG. The topper will only add shine because the protection is already there with the Klasse, correct me if I am wrong. Need some help choosing a topper, I am going to use P21S or Blitz?? I believe that P21S is easier to apply and remove but Blitz will give me more shine right??
 
Blitz is the best best the effort is worth the elbow ache- if not use pinnacle final inspection treatment - thats even easier to take of
 
Where's the Souveran?????? J/K



I never tried P21S but I can remove a coat of Blitz that has dried on the surface of a compact car (corolla) for an hour in 10 minutes.



The P21S can be buffed off while wet, and from the things I heard a little better than P21S, a LITTLE better. It may take a trained eye to notice the difference.



The Blitz should last longer, and is recommended as a topper on a daily driver, but on a garage queen/weekend warrior the P21S is good.



But for $45 Souveran tops the list for me. Just $20 more than the P21S.



Adding a canrauba toper will increase shine and protection. You are basically adding a shell over the Klasse, but this shell does not last long depending on the wax.



Jason
 
Oh yea I forgot about the Souveran only being $45. Heck with the Pinacle Paste Glaz go for Souveran it's incredible! :xyxthumbs
 
Actually, the P21 may give you a slightly better shine over Blitz. Blitz will give you a bit more depth than P21 and much better durability.



Where is the Souveran listed for $45. It's a steal at that price. Laters
 
Chris-



You can *literally* apply a coat of P21S (and remove it) over your entire vehicle in 15 minutes or so (that's what it takes me on an SUV - I'm sure a sedan will take a few minutes less).



Also - if residue is any consideration - P21S doesn't leave any. Dunno about Blitz.



I use the P21S almost like a QD - I wash the car, then give it a quick hit with a coat of P21S. Leaves the car incredibly shiny and silky smooth (am I sounding like a shampoo commercial now or what? don't hate my car because it's beautiful.. LoL...)
 
It's been a busy few weeks (no complaints from me). I had a 2002 Metallic White Lexus RX300 for a full detail today (interior and exterior). Once again, I was under heavy time constraints. The people who run this shop, want to leave by 3:30pm, so once again I was fighting the clock.

Process:
Wash - ONR w/2BM
Clay - Blackfire Poly Clay with ONR as lube and BF Clay Cleaner and Extender
Tires and Wheel Wells - Purple Power (full Strength)
Wheels - SCG Beyond Steel and various brushes
Door Jambs - Meg's APC+
Grill - APC+
Windows - Megs D120

Paint Correction:
Tried Poorboys PwS on a green pad, then Optimum Hyper Polish on a white pad, and then settled on Meg's M205 on a Hydrotech Cayan pad. This combo took care of the minor swirls, and finished down nicely.

Wheels sealed with Opt OptiSeal
Tires Dressed with SCG Beyond Black
All exterior trim treated with Black Again and 303 Aerospace Protectant
LSP - Collinite 845IW

Interior Vacuumed
Interior cleaned with APC+ and dressed with 303 Aerospace Protectant
Leather Seats cleaned with APC+ (10:1) and leather brush


On to the pics.

Here is the car as I arrived
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Lots of crud
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Wheel before
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Clay after 1/4 of hood
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Rear spoiler
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Clay after front quarter panel
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Front grill being cleaned with APC+ and brush
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Inside front door before
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Cleaning up nicely
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Other end of door
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Door Jamb before
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Continued

I swear there are swirls. I just couldn't capture them very well
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Here is something that you can see
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Applying Black Again to the trim
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Interior Shot (Not too bad)
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I pulled the car outside for some sun pics, but the sun was already starting to set
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Something must have gotten on my lense
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Once again, thanks for looking and stay tuned for another one on Thursday
 
RaskyR1 said:
Looks great Barry! Nice work on the pics too! :spy:



I hate cleaning wheels/tires/wheel wells with ONR! How long those take you?
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Thanks Chad.
I am not overly fond of doing the tires and wheels with ONR myself, but sometimes it's my only option. Especially when I don't have a water source. Each tire/wheel/well took me aprox. 5-10 minutes.
As for the pics, I just can't seem to really capture the defects. I think I need some photo lessons.~X(
grungy said:
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Barry - great job on that Lexus!
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Thanks Harry.
Keeping busy!
 
Very nice Barry.

I enjoyed the photos and writeup.

Sometimes its those white neglected daily drivers that really bring out a great before and after shot.
 
Tuck91 said:
Very nice Barry.

I enjoyed the photos and writeup.

Sometimes its those white neglected daily drivers that really bring out a great before and after shot.
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Thanks Nick.
I appreciate the nice words.
broker99 said:
Great job Barry. That RX needed a good detailing.
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Thank you Chad.
When I spoke to the owner, he told me that the car was in very good condition. What a surprise!!
PAR Detailing said:
Looking good Barry! She really needed some lovin. In glad to hear you are staying busy! Keep up the great work
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Thank you Jon.
Sometimes that is all it takes.
The detailing has really picked up lately. I am getting a lot of work from one customer with referrals.
I also landed a gig to do a 2006 Bentley Continental GT for a full detail after the New Year. I am going to take a look at it today.:clap:
 
Barry - congrats on all the referrals, that's where you earn your reputation! Good luck on the Bentley and I look forward to those pics :rofl:
 
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