Black Pillar Between Doors
01-13-14, 03:56 PM
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Black Pillar Between Doors
Does anyone know how to hide the swirl marks that appear on the black pillar area? I've had two used IS250's, both with paint in great shape. But that black area seems to always show light swirls and scratches.
My apologies if this should've been in the automotive care/maintenance.
My apologies if this should've been in the automotive care/maintenance.
01-13-14, 06:04 PM
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I would machine polish them and use a coating like 22PLE or Wolf's Hard Body that makes it somewhat more scratch resistant.
I know exactly what you mean about those pillars. Lexus uses really crappy black paint on those areas. Several I corrected are not even clear-coated...just a jet black paint so no wonder they swirl so easily.
Be very careful no to get too aggressive at the edges as the paint is thin and is easy to burn through or polish through if you are polishing it by hand.
I'd go for a finishing polish like Meguiars 205/Sonax Perfect Finish/Menzerna 4000/4500). Any mild polish will work.
They will swirl up again, all you can do is minimize it by being very careful during your wash process and use a clean wash mitt and clean wash bucket.
I know exactly what you mean about those pillars. Lexus uses really crappy black paint on those areas. Several I corrected are not even clear-coated...just a jet black paint so no wonder they swirl so easily.
Be very careful no to get too aggressive at the edges as the paint is thin and is easy to burn through or polish through if you are polishing it by hand.
I'd go for a finishing polish like Meguiars 205/Sonax Perfect Finish/Menzerna 4000/4500). Any mild polish will work.
They will swirl up again, all you can do is minimize it by being very careful during your wash process and use a clean wash mitt and clean wash bucket.
01-14-14, 09:00 AM
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Thank you everyone for the information. I do not own a buffer, and I do not have the means to polish professionally right now. What kind of "in the garage" car wax could I use? I have several kinds of Mother's wax. Carnuba? Will any work? Thank you!
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01-16-14, 04:44 AM
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Just go to any parts store like Pepboys and pick up a bottle of Meguiars M205 and a few yellow round wax/polish applicators and polish these areas by hand. That's your best best at this point without buying a machine. If you spend enough time you could make it perfect.
01-17-14, 02:40 PM
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I had the same issue not too long ago with my GS. All I did was use a microfiber towel, 3m rubbing compound and elbow grease to get rid of the water spots I had. I wouldn't recommend using a machine as the paint is very very soft in that area. The swirls will come off with little effort.
09-25-14, 08:29 AM
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I would machine polish them and use a coating like 22PLE or Wolf's Hard Body that makes it somewhat more scratch resistant.
I know exactly what you mean about those pillars. Lexus uses really crappy black paint on those areas. Several I corrected are not even clear-coated...just a jet black paint so no wonder they swirl so easily.
Be very careful no to get too aggressive at the edges as the paint is thin and is easy to burn through or polish through if you are polishing it by hand.
I'd go for a finishing polish like Meguiars 205/Sonax Perfect Finish/Menzerna 4000/4500). Any mild polish will work.
They will swirl up again, all you can do is minimize it by being very careful during your wash process and use a clean wash mitt and clean wash bucket.
I know exactly what you mean about those pillars. Lexus uses really crappy black paint on those areas. Several I corrected are not even clear-coated...just a jet black paint so no wonder they swirl so easily.
Be very careful no to get too aggressive at the edges as the paint is thin and is easy to burn through or polish through if you are polishing it by hand.
I'd go for a finishing polish like Meguiars 205/Sonax Perfect Finish/Menzerna 4000/4500). Any mild polish will work.
They will swirl up again, all you can do is minimize it by being very careful during your wash process and use a clean wash mitt and clean wash bucket.
I must have deleted the drivers side before picture as I could not find it. It was in the worse shape, my ex-girlfriend had used a brand new Arnold Speedy Prep Towel on it straight out of the package w/o breaking it in, I'm surprised she was using lube
Passenger Pillars - Before
Passenger Pillars - After
Drivers Pillars
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09-26-14, 05:44 AM
#13
Polished B posts are like a finishing touch, and they're almost impossible to NOT notice. I notice mine almost every time I open the door. I'm surprised, though. A couple people have mentioned how thin the paint is. I assumed it was just black plastic. Now my expectations are even higher!
Nice job xtr3me! Those look awesome!
Nice job xtr3me! Those look awesome!
09-26-14, 06:37 AM
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Polished B posts are like a finishing touch, and they're almost impossible to NOT notice. I notice mine almost every time I open the door. I'm surprised, though. A couple people have mentioned how thin the paint is. I assumed it was just black plastic. Now my expectations are even higher!
Nice job xtr3me! Those look awesome!
Nice job xtr3me! Those look awesome!
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