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  1. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    You mean on the car, right?:D;) jk Thanks for the tip Lauren Going to order some today. I see UPS is going to be delivering my Pinnacle Souveran paste wax and QD spray this afternoon so my step 5 will probably go on just in time for a turkey day showing. My friends and family think I'm going...
  2. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    I have owned Acura, BMW, MB, you name it but this is the crowning jewel. The fit, finish, and craftmanship is beyond all. A real class act. It has all the latest technology. I can't help but rip a big smile everytime I drive it. I am a true audiophile so the Mark Levinson sound system is the...
  3. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    My understanding from all my reading here is that you want work the product into to surface best you can then remove it with minimal friction and heating. When you apply the product it acts as a lubricant. Removal is more a dry contact so I prefer having the feel by hand. I hope the gurus will...
  4. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    Thank you so much for all the compliments, my car has become a chating place after lunch the last couple of days at work. If I can just kindly teach them not to rub there dirty hands on the finish. This can definitley become a "labor of love":D I have read where some refer to the detailing...
  5. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    Thank you! How do I get the photo to post without the thumbnail? I scaled it down to 640x480.
  6. Red350

    My first try at a more serious detail

    This was on my 3 month old 2007 Lexus IS350 which fortunately showed no scratches or swirls so I skipped the prelim. stages of polishing. Most of my supplies arrived last week so I began the process listed below. I purchased a PC a month ago but not used it till now and then added some Edge...
  7. Red350

    New member/new car

    Feed back please What would you recommend I use as QD after washes on a weekly basis when my last coat in my detail is the PSPW? Thank you again for all your help. Wayne
  8. Red350

    New member/new car

    Ask and I shall receive. Great people here!!!:grouphug: I have updated my original "do list" with all the great advice. Time to make it shine:awesome:
  9. Red350

    New member/new car

    If it's good enough for that beautiful vette you have, it's good enough for my Lex:cheers: Please post a pic, I have a serious weakness for shinny red vettes:D
  10. Red350

    New member/new car

    As my step 5?
  11. Red350

    New member/new car

    No dawn. My neighbor always uses Dawn but he doesn't pamper his cars. I have some Mothers car shampo on hand, is that ok?
  12. Red350

    New member/new car

    The last of my ordered supplies arrived today so I will be ready for this weekend. I also got a PC and a set of Edge pads. Thanks to all the great info given here I have planned the following steps: 1) wash (Mothers car shampoo) 2) clay (Pinnacle clay and lube) 3) prep (Klasse AIO) 4) sealant...
  13. Red350

    New member/new car

    WOW!!!! This is a great group here. All the answers I was hoping for, and quick:applause: I think my car came here from CA on rail so your point to clay is a good one. Will do. I will order all the goodies today and plan for a detail next weekend. Thanks Wayne
  14. Red350

    New member/new car

    A picture I guess a pic is in order
  15. Red350

    New member/new car

    The car is only 2 months and kept spotless. It would be nice if I could skip the claying.
  16. Red350

    New member/new car

    I'm newb here so please bear with my stupidity about detailing cars. I just got a 2007 Lexus IS350 in Matador Red Mica. I've been reading a lot of practices on this great forum and would like some advise on a shorter but effective treatment for my new ride. I was thinking: 1) wash 2) clay 3)...
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