05 Lexus IS300, Single Stage Black

JBs said:
mine too ;)

btw, what does single stage mean? all i know is that it's really shiny?
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single stage paint is just like its name...just paint sprayed on and that is it...one step or "stage" to put it on...no clear coat or anything else...


nimble...glad to see you used the cg citrus wash n gloss..i hope you see why it is my favorite soap....
 
orngez said:
single stage paint is just like its name...just paint sprayed on and that is it...one step or "stage" to put it on...no clear coat or anything else...
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that doesn't sound very durable.... :confused:

has a nice shine though :righton:
 
ehuth1 said:
A-mazing turn around. I bet that pad cleaning was a PITA when your pushed for time. Great job both inside and out !!
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Yeah it was a PITA to clean them, but the Dawn dissolver helps that greatly. Thanks for the kind words too.
 
orngez said:
single stage paint is just like its name...just paint sprayed on and that is it...one step or "stage" to put it on...no clear coat or anything else...


nimble...glad to see you used the cg citrus wash n gloss..i hope you see why it is my favorite soap....
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I also tried the pro polish sample you gave me again and it works great, it just dusted a slight bit more than the OP, so I didn't use it to save time cleaning up the dust on a black car.

BTW, where did you get those nice "ketchup style" 16oz bottles? Those sure are nice, although I already lost a red cap, lol. :)
 
Very nice job, the paint looks great. I'm surprised at that Lexus for having only 17K on it it looks all beat up just look at the engine bay wow dirty Lexus. My Lexus will never look like that hahahahaha.

I too am surprised at Lexus doing single stage paint...what's up with that. My Lexus is not, I'll have to check with the dealership next time I'm in. I need to take my Lexus for an oil change so I'll ask when I'm there.

Great job once more and the pictures turned out great, paint looks wet and a really nice depth to it.
 
Great turnaround. You brought that one back to a nice looking ride. As for single stage paint. I like it better that two stage. If it is thick enough. The dark colors seem to have more depth and shine and as stated No or Very Little Orange Peel. I can always tell the difference between single and two stage paint. The clear got gives the car a different shine than the single stage. Not as much depth. I can remember the old Lacquer Paint on the early rides of the Sixties and Man they where smooth. No Orange Peel, especially G.M. cars. Chrysler was using enamel paint and it was loaded with orange peel.
 
I just ordered two gallons of CG Citrus Wash.

How is everyone liking it?
 
It is freakin amazing P1et! I'm not sure if I even used an ounce, just a half dollar sized blob in the bucket and the subs were amazing! Not to mention after washing half the car, I just sprayed some more water in and the suds were just like the 1st batch. Pretty great imo. I'm used to crappy meg's gold class, which underwelmed me at best.
 
great job on the lexus. I can't believe that it is single stage either. My tacoma is red and it is cleared with the exception of the bumper.
 
Great job on that black.... can't imagine someone letting their new Lexus gettng that trashed in such a short time....
 
Nica said:
paint looks wet and a really nice depth to it.
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Thanks. Clearkote Carnauba Moose Wax is to thank for that. If you haven't tried it, you're in for a surprise, it applies and removes like a dream. Im the MAN
 
Nimble said:
It is freakin amazing P1et! I'm not sure if I even used an ounce, just a half dollar sized blob in the bucket and the subs were amazing! Not to mention after washing half the car, I just sprayed some more water in and the suds were just like the 1st batch. Pretty great imo. I'm used to crappy meg's gold class, which underwelmed me at best.
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I've been using Meg's Gold Class since day one and it's honestly saying not that bad, but then again, that might all change once I try CG's Citrus Wash! I heard it's quite concentrated just like you say, so it should go a long ways!
 
P1et said:
I've been using Meg's Gold Class since day one and it's honestly saying not that bad, but then again, that might all change once I try CG's Citrus Wash! I heard it's quite concentrated just like you say, so it should go a long ways!
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1/2 oz for 2 gallons can't be beat!
 
Wow, what a turn around. I hope they were more than appreciative for that kinda work. Great job.
 
Man nice job, its black cars that make you wish the owner would have gone all out and paid top dollar.
 
What the hell did she do to that thing in 17k miles? Oh well, lookin good brotha
-Dan
 
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