Lexus RCF Ultrasonic Mica Blue 2.0, 4-Stage Paint Wax Recommendations?
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Is what necessary? I'm trying to see what products to use on this vehicle. I don't quite understand what you are trying to say.
Thanks....anxious to hear feedback on what others recommend for this specific type of paint.
Congrats on the new car! That's a cool color. Out of curiosity, what made you choose an RC-F instead of an M3/M4, an RS-5, or a Cayman S?
I think there is some terminology confusion here. Initially, when I read your thread title, I read it as you were planning on performing a 4-stage detail for your new car (I'm guessing jonn127 read it the same way); which would possibly mean: compound, polish, jeweling, sealant/wax/coating. Typically, new cars shouldn't need that amount of paint correction, unless the dealer really did a number on the paint prior to delivery. You should be able to get away with spot correction, light polish, jeweling (if you want), and then LSP.
After re-reading your thread title, I see now that you were looking for a wax recommendation.
For a bit of clarification, I believe that Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 is a 4-stage paint. I believe a Lexus press release detailed the color as five coats (primer, silver base coat, clear coat, color coat, and another top layer color coat (tinted clear?)).
As for products on the car, what are you trying to achieve? A lot of the popular sealants, waxes, and coatings will look great on the car; but folks may have better recommendations based on what you want. For example, some waxes look great on darker colors but may not last as long.
I think there is some terminology confusion here. Initially, when I read your thread title, I read it as you were planning on performing a 4-stage detail for your new car (I'm guessing jonn127 read it the same way); which would possibly mean: compound, polish, jeweling, sealant/wax/coating. Typically, new cars shouldn't need that amount of paint correction, unless the dealer really did a number on the paint prior to delivery. You should be able to get away with spot correction, light polish, jeweling (if you want), and then LSP.
After re-reading your thread title, I see now that you were looking for a wax recommendation.
For a bit of clarification, I believe that Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 is a 4-stage paint. I believe a Lexus press release detailed the color as five coats (primer, silver base coat, clear coat, color coat, and another top layer color coat (tinted clear?)).
As for products on the car, what are you trying to achieve? A lot of the popular sealants, waxes, and coatings will look great on the car; but folks may have better recommendations based on what you want. For example, some waxes look great on darker colors but may not last as long.
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WG Fuzion would look great on that ride, it really makes metallic pop.
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Lol, my bad, I totally misread that. Gorgeous color.
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Daily driver.
Lexus quality first and foremost, and personally I love the design (I have a 2009 IS350 with 100k and haven't had any mechanical issues). Not a fan of German engineering anymore. Owned a BMW and a Mercedes and had too many problems with it. Two of my friends had Audi's with major problems in the first two years and I'm not a fan of the Porsche Cayman S, nor was it in my budget.
As for the paint, yes it's a 5 coat process. I'm looking to achieve the maximum shine possible since the paint has an underlayer of silver to acccentuate the blue. More specifically, do certain waxes, polishes or sealants respond better to blue paints as well.
That's what I'm hoping to achieve. Something that makes the metallic standout.
NP at all..........I just didn't understand what you were saying, and now I know why. My description was confusing, lol.