Detailing The Lex

[Anuj]

hello, iam sure there are probably thousands of different opinions on what products to use but i was wondering what i should do to my LS430. it is 4years old and has covered 62k and i would like to detail it, today i super guarded it with just the shampoo and i was wondering what i should do next and what products to use. i am thinking of clay baring it with meguiers? then adding a the superguard paint sealer, should i then add the colonite wax, let me know please,

anuj

[Anuj]

forgot to say, the car is in aleutian grey and has sum minor marks, and swirls. thanks

[DJ Wozza]

Personally I would:-

Meguires clay Bar Kit (remember use plenty of detailer as lubricant)

Rinse & Dry

Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP) will remove minor scratches & swirls

Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) will seal the paintwork & give a nice wet look

Collinite 476S Wax (with a second coat a day later if you can keep the car spotless or wash & dry first)

Good luck with it :D

[new boy]

hello, iam sure there are probably thousands of different opinions on what products to use but i was wondering what i should do to my LS430. it is 4years old and has covered 62k and i would like to detail it, today i super guarded it with just the shampoo and i was wondering what i should do next and what products to use. i am thinking of clay baring it with meguiers? then adding a the superguard paint sealer, should i then add the colonite wax, let me know please,

anuj

Do not forget to wash and rinse after claying then I would polish it with Autoglem super resin then seal and as Wooza said wax a day later apply at least two coats. Merv

[thermoacc]

Hello,

Exactly as Wooza said, SRP then EGP. Collinite476s is one of the best and most long lasting wax out there!

The only suggestion I would add with the claying is to hunt down a box of BILT-HAMBER auto clay. The clay does not require a lube as it uses water. Use the stuff with a trickle from the hose keeping the panel wet and the grime it removes is very impressive. Used it a few days ago on the silver Lex and the car looks as bright as my other silver car on a 08-plate! No need to wash the car again, Just hose it down and dry.

Have a look on this site for the clay.... http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/index.php

Good luck! :D