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Old 07-13-09, 08:06 AM
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So Anthony called me out again to take a look at his RX. It was pretty dirty but the paint was decent. Not too many scratches and swirls but there seemed to be a layer of oxidation on the paint causing it to look really dull. The interior was pretty clean for the most part except the mats and carpet. Not much could be done about the red slushy stains on the rear carpets but all the mats were thoroughly cleaned and I think they came out pretty good.

Wheels
P21S wheel gel on wheels
Megs APC 4:1 on tires
Z16 on tires

Prep
Dawn for stripping wax
Megs APC 4:1 for pretreating lower panels
Megs blue clay w/ ONR lube

Polish
M205 / LC orange
M205 / LC white
IPA wipedowns

LSP
ZFX'd Z2
Z8

Trim
303 AP on all exterior plastic trim

Interior
Megs APC 10:1 on non-leather surfaces and jambs
303 AP on non-leather surfaces and seals
F*ULC on seats
Z10 on seats

Carpets / mats
Folex

Glass
DG glass cleaner
DG AW

Onto the pictures! White is a hard color to capture but I think the after reflections are much deeper and the paint seems more alive. Also the white pearl paint pops much more.
Old 07-13-09, 08:07 AM
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Grooooooss!!








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Thanks for looking! C&C welcome.
Old 07-13-09, 11:31 AM
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Looks great Jason, I always loved the tails on that gen RX. Wheels and lower body panels cleaned up nicely. You utilize some expensive items in your detailing endeavors and it proves to be beneficial. NO CLAY (lol)? Just kidding!!
Old 07-13-09, 11:40 AM
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Excellent work as usual, he really has to get that dent fixed before it's starts spreading that rust. Overall looks great considering how hard it's to show the before/after swirl removal on a white car.
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Thanks. When I first started taking care of my car, I bought the GOOD stuff and I guess I had that leftover for my detailing bidnizz. Now, its a never ending battle to get the best product for the job.

I think I've spent $100 on the just wheel brushes!
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BTW, you see that gas door picture? Yeah a LOT of the jambs were identical... yucky stuff.
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I can't belive people let there cars get like this




Good for you Jason $$$$
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man, wish i lived close to you, then would get my car detailed once every two weeks
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Thanks again Jason, My wife loves the paint again. Like I said, I forgot it was a pearl white until you got done with it.
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Nice job Jason.

Anthony its time to trade in that shiny Lexus for a new toy. Ed Napelton Porsche is calli g you

How's that new ride treating you?


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Thanks again Jason, My wife loves the paint again. Like I said, I forgot it was a pearl white until you got done with it.
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I wish, My wife and son hate my new car so now the RX is the family car. This is her 2nd one and she will probably get the new RX when her lease is up later this year. Unless I can convince her the Panamera is a good family car
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Originally Posted by highstakes
man, wish i lived close to you, then would get my car detailed once every two weeks
I wish you lived closer too

Anthony, no problem man! I hope the interior was ok. Tried my best to clean those mats... lots of scrubbing. Haha

Thanks Mike. RDX time?
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wow.. that's just amazingg.. you have a pm hah
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Jason....RDX=Lease + Wife who could care less about her cars...you think this RX was bad I gave up on hers. I want it gone so she can take over my car.
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