Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Well, a few hours ago I finished waxing my car, with spectacular results. The day before I had clayed it using the clay from the Lexus Car Care Store. I washed it again today b/c I hand't rinsed it enough yesterday and some of the dirt the clay picked up dried back on. After washing and drying, I applied some Meguire's Wax (that I bought at Wal-Mart ). You can see the results in the pics. The car has never looked better. The surface feels extraordinarily smooth. It almost feels wet. I apologize for the condition of the tires. I washed the car in my gravel drive way. They will get taken care of later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Another, this time from the driver's side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 This is a pic of a mistake I think I made during the claying process. It appears a little part of the clear coat (the circled part) is gone. Just the bare primer is there. Just a reminder to everyone to be sure to use proper lubricant while claying. The scratch that is x-ed out was done by my cat ( ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 This pic requires some explaining. The (destroyed) pillar in the background was hit by a truck that came into our yard a few weeks ago. You can see the hole in the fence in another shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Last one. You can see the hole in the fence where the truck came through after leaving the street (apparently to avoid another car <_< ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexusk8 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 That's a rare color on a '95-'96 ES, but I like it. Nothing better than a clean looking Lex! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieG Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Great job, wubbman! Looks nice! I just clayed my ES300 last week...first time. I love the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I'm blinded by the shine. Great job!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Wow.. amazing was a little T&C can do for the car's paint. I recommend the Meguiar's NXT line of wax. Easy to apply and wipe off, gives good protection and lasts a fairly long time (longer than the Gold Class). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks for the comments. :) Hank, where do I get NXT wax? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I'm sure you can find it here: NXT Wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubbman Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Looks great! The wax I'd really reccomend on that color is Poorboys EX-P. My interest in NXT has all but dissapeared due to poor durability and horrible smearing when removing. Poorboys products are so much easier to work with I won't be buying another bottle of NXT. As for the area down to the primer, I highly doubt that. Clay has nothing abrasive enough to strip paint. Its either a peice of clay residue or its a cloudy spot of oxidation that needs to be buffed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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