Detailed: Lexus LS430 (MAX WAX follow up)

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Yes, this fine auto was the test subject of my wheel ShMitt as well as the 100th vehicle washed with my wash ShMitt. This was one of my very first paid details and I've washed her every week for the last 7 months. I've used just about every wax I've owned on it to test for ease and durability. Each time it recieved a polishing to remove any previous wax. The interior was fine.....just a wipe down and vacuum.
About 2 months ago, it recieved a coat of DP's Max Wax. This time I wanted to try yet another wax.....Collinite's Marque D' Elegance Past Wax. Of course I took some before and water beading pics for this mini-review.

Here's what the Lexus got this day....

DP's Final Polish
(EDGE2K Orange "Wave" Polishing Pad with a #5 PC setting)
After a total examination of the paint's condition, I saw now swirls.......even after using my 100-vehicle-old wash ShMitt! All I wanted to do was remove the existing layer of Max Wax....why, I don't know! I just wanted to test out a new wax. LOL!

Collinite's Marque D' Elegance Past Wax
(Applied by hand and removed with EDGE2K White Finisihing Pad)
Once again, this wax went on so easy. With a primed foam applicator pad, a little goes a long way. I put on an even, thin layer and let dry for abou 15 minutes. Aaron from EDGE had talked with me about a wax removing technique which uses their white foam pad acting like like a MF bonnet. Yep. I buffed off the wax at a #5 speed. UNBELIEVABLE! This new technique yeilded some amazing reflection results as you will see.

Other products used....
Meguiar's NXT Car Wash
(EDGE Wash ShMitt)
Meguiar's APC
(4:1 on wheels and tires as well as inner fenders and lower rockers.)
(Used EDGE Wheel ShMitt.)
Armor All Extreme-Shine Tire Gel
DP's Wheel Glaze
Stoner's Invisible Glass

Befores....dirtiest it's been in 4 months!

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Max Wax Beading before removal........2 months old.
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good job

I like when you post that kind of pic.Awesome job:applause:.
 
Justin - do you get paid to use the ShMitt?
Justin - do you get paid to use MaxWax?
Justin - I don't believe anything you say nor do!!!

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Just trying to make him feel like he's on Autopia!

Awesome work as usual, I wouldn't expect anything else from you!
 
You used the Edge white pad to buff off the wax? Same white pad that comes in the Edge 2K kit I have? May have to try that........

Collinite 915 is a great wax. On light colors it looks top notch, and on darks it has a very nice, deep, warm glow.
 
P1et said:
Justin - do you get paid to use the ShMitt?
Justin - do you get paid to use MaxWax?
Justin - I don't believe anything you say nor do!!!

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Just trying to make him feel like he's on Autopia!

Awesome work as usual, I wouldn't expect anything else from you!
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I was about to get pissed........then I LMAO!!!

Thanks bro.......I'm really trying! I'm not paid at all. If I was, I would not be washing cars in 30deg. weather!
 
The fact of the matter is that even if you were (which you're not), what damn difference would it make?

If someone would pay you to wash cars with steel wool, would you do it? Probably not.

That just shows how I don't like Autopia very much, you always have to deal with people like that over there.
 
P1et said:
The fact of the matter is that even if you were (which you're not), what damn difference would it make?

If someone would pay you to wash cars with steel wool, would you do it? Probably not.

That just shows how I don't like Autopia very much, you always have to deal with people like that over there.
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It shouldn't!
It's like the detailer from the UK getting all that dough from detailing. Most on Autopia said he's not doing anything different from anyone else. True except for one thing.......the freak'n money! I defend him all the time. I'm really hating Autopia. Narrow minded fools. I remember most of them saying that terry cloth was best and this new thing called Micro Fiber is just a fad.......LOL!
 
Justin, that's some awesome work! I really like the reviews you do on all the different products. It's nice to have "real world" testimonials like you have.

Great work!!!
 
OK, back to the 100th vehicle wash! Great work, love the fall pics:D trunk and hood, awesome, well all of the car. Is this goodby to MaxWax, or you just playing with Collinite's wax?
Thats great Maxwax beeds water after 2 months. Great job, keep them pics and reviews comming.:applause:
 
sparkie said:
OK, back to the 100th vehicle wash! Great work, love the fall pics:D trunk and hood, awesome, well all of the car. Is this goodby to MaxWax, or you just playing with Collinite's wax?
Thats great Maxwax beeds water after 2 months. Great job, keep them pics and reviews comming.:applause:
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Good bye to Max Wax? NO WAY!!!
I just wanted to test the durability of something new for all here. Since I wash this one every week, it would be a good choice. Plus, silver is tough to shine up.

BTW....have I mentioned that this is the best forum on the f'n planet?
Well it is!
 
justin30513 said:
Good bye to Max Wax? NO WAY!!!
I just wanted to test the durability of something new for all here. Since I wash this one every week, it would be a good choice. Plus, silver is tough to shine up.

BTW....have I mentioned that this is the best forum on the f'n planet?
Well it is!
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HeeHeeHee:iagree: Yea, I poke around on other detailer sites, never post just look. Only do it when nobody home at AGonline. I got an e-mail one time from a forum that said I was pushing Autogeek. ah-loade This place is great:grouphug:
 
Wasn't sure if you saw my question. Did you use the regular white pad like what comes in the Edge 2K kit to buff off the wax? How did you do it (PM me if you want).
 
Surfer said:
Wasn't sure if you saw my question. Did you use the regular white pad like what comes in the Edge 2K kit to buff off the wax? How did you do it (PM me if you want).
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I'd rather keep it here so more can learn.
I sure did use that pad to do that! Aaron from EDGE told me about it. He's been detailing for over 15 years. I was like WTF!?!? But I'm open to new things and did it. WOW! It glossed the finish like no other I've done. The heat build up causes a better bond and the gloss agent to pop out. Like a shoe shine boy. Buffs fast as heck with a foam pad or rag with no nap. Heat and speed. Just try it. I was amazed.
 
justin30513 said:
It glossed the finish like no other I've done. The heat build up causes a better bond and the gloss agent to pop out. Like a shoe shine boy. Buffs fast as heck with a foam pad or rag with no nap. Heat and speed. Just try it. I was amazed.
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I'm gonna have to give that a shot...although, I probably need to get some Edge pads first. :D

Justin, what pads do you most use out of the Edge line-up, colors specifically. I think next spring when a new season starts, I'll switch over to the Edge pads.
 
mshu7 said:
I'm gonna have to give that a shot...although, I probably need to get some Edge pads first. :D

Justin, what pads do you most use out of the Edge line-up, colors specifically. I think next spring when a new season starts, I'll switch over to the Edge pads.
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Man....hard question.
Green, orange, and white.......but that just leaves 2 which I use alot!
Yellow and Green.......I can't live without.

Remember you get 2 pads in one and no backplate to center them up on. Also, to clarify, I used Megs Soft-Buffs like crazy. I got tired of the velcro coming off and my backplate failing.
 
Awesome work as always, Justin. Collonite 915 looks really great on that silver paint.
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It glossed the finish like no other I've done. The heat build up causes a better bond and the gloss agent to pop out. Like a shoe shine boy. Buffs fast as heck with a foam pad or rag with no nap. Heat and speed. Just try it. I was amazed.
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Wonder if it would be possible to use the LC Blue finessing pad, or maybe LC Gray finishing pad to duplicate what the Edge White pad did, since I don't have the Edge pads??
 
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