IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Quick photoshoot after a little wipedown....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-16-10, 01:42 PM
  #16  
JMcDonald
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
JMcDonald's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 762
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
damn, i was going to detail my car today but i couldnt find that thread i used for reference 2 years ago. I searched all over but no luck.

I know it goes like this

1. wash
2. claybar
3. wash once more to remove loose dirt
4. ? buff it with some compound i forgot
5. then polish
6. wax

i had it printed out but since we moved i think i threw the instructions away i will search tonight and get on this detail tomorrow.
Go ahead and wash your car......
2) Clay Bar wherever you need too
3)Wash again/dry with shamy
4)Use a non carnuba compound
5) wax
6 polish!
7) Go to sleep, cause you will be done for lol
Old 10-16-10, 02:45 PM
  #17  
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: N. VA
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok so polish is after the wax?
Old 10-16-10, 03:04 PM
  #18  
Phresh2010
Instructor
iTrader: (3)
 
Phresh2010's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,131
Received 143 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

Selling the xpckgs wheels? Lmk
Old 10-16-10, 04:14 PM
  #19  
516IS
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
516IS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 1,713
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

car looks really clean, nice job washing it... Post pics afte the wheels and coils are in place...
Old 10-16-10, 04:24 PM
  #20  
RastaRacer
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
RastaRacer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 4,136
Received 19 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

nice s2k yu had there
Old 10-16-10, 04:42 PM
  #21  
brociouz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
brociouz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NorCal
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

I'm almost positive you're supposed to polish before waxing.
Old 10-16-10, 06:02 PM
  #22  
mdgrwl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
mdgrwl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Woopie! A stock IS that is just cleaned...

I passed 6 of em' on my commute home last Friday.
Old 10-16-10, 06:03 PM
  #23  
mdgrwl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
mdgrwl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by brociouz
I'm almost positive you're supposed to polish before waxing.
you are 100% accurate my friend.

polish REMOVES wax
Old 10-16-10, 07:32 PM
  #24  
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: N. VA
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i thought something sounded funny
Old 10-17-10, 02:54 AM
  #25  
JMcDonald
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
JMcDonald's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 762
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Whoops got them mixed up, yea polish first
Old 10-17-10, 11:03 AM
  #26  
Rash
hmm
iTrader: (1)
 
Rash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: dxb
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Gfx and cv1? Nice, sup twin
Old 10-17-10, 11:21 AM
  #27  
JMcDonald
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
JMcDonald's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 762
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Haha, yea ur car looks good man.
Old 10-17-10, 04:15 PM
  #28  
A1Lexis
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
A1Lexis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

The car looks even better in person. For the few minutes it's clean, nothing shines better than a black car
Old 10-17-10, 05:19 PM
  #29  
Bigrahizzl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (8)
 
Bigrahizzl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: N. VA
Posts: 2,673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Damn I ran out of time when I was detailing today. I washed it and then clayed it then didn't have time to polish or wax. I guess ill cover it up and finish it tomorrow
Old 10-26-10, 09:22 PM
  #30  
intellis
Pole Position
 
intellis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

@jmcdonald clean looking ride my friend. Your car looks brand new. The clear coat is amazing. I cant believe its an 07. I have an 07 too, and I clay mine about every 3-4 months.

I don't know what coils are or what they do but i am sure the wheels and coils will make your ride even sicker!


Quick Reply: Quick photoshoot after a little wipedown....



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:29 AM.