SC430inVA

Spent the better part of last week preparing the SC and applying CSL topped with EXO V5. My first time doing a ceramic finish. I knew that any flaws in the paint would be memorialized after applying the coating but I can live with the overall finish of a 16 year old shiny car. The protection it affords is worth the effort. I just checked it in the sun for flaws and extremely happy with the outcome. It looks better in person but here are a few obligatory pics.

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

Looks good. Same color as mine. You do not look like you live in the mountains in VA. I am in Roanoke.

SC430inVA

thanks iolmaster. I am in Richmond.

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

I like the wheels. It makes a huge difference in these cars. I have toumaline on mine. The 06 -10 were much better but not great IMO. With those wheels I am guessing you get comments from others about when did Lexus come out with that model. I have had many like that.

OBP

Ceramic makes a real difference. You could also ceramic coat the wheels which makes cleaning them much easier.

SC430inVA

Nice pic of your amethyst. I had an overcast day when I finished. I need to take a pic in the sun.

I had a 30ml bottle of the CSL AND EXO V5.. After doing the car and the windows, I didn't have enough product to do the wheels. Plus my back was giving out after the multi-stage process over 4 days and doing the wheels would have sent me to the chiropractor.

OBP

You work too hard down in VA. I spread out the work one body panel at a time over a two week period. Otherwise I would have been in the chiropractors office after just half the car.