SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Took a couple quick pics of my car in a parking lot today after a nice wash and a coat of the new Mother's SynWax which was pretty good. Whats everybody think? Not bad for 2 years and 40k miles huh? Here's a closeup of the color, sorry for the could swirls thats unavoidable in the winter on a daily driver. They'll be polished out some time next month Whats everybody think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995_ES300 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 really nice....I really need to get a porter cable....do u use that for your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Yep, I'm thinking about learning how to use a rotary this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995_ES300 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 i should probably get a pic up on here of my car....It looked pretty bad when I got it. The bottom cladding has been etched becuase of a .5" layer of road salt/crust coated on top. I used goof-off, then 3M rubbing compound, then zymol wax, and then NXT spray wax....it is definatly shiny and slick, just has the etched look....i assume there is not way to get rid of that? un less i re-clearcoat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not neccisarily, you'd be surprised what a good machine polishing can do for the paint. Lexus has pretty good paint, I bet a good going over with a PC (or maybe a rotary if it needs it) would make it look a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995_ES300 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 do u know where I might be able to pick up a PC pretty cheap? I have been having a hard time finding one. Aside from me polishing my car, I also work on my GF's car who is sponsored by many companies...SO....her paint needs to look its best as well during the show season. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 You can get them from Lowes and Coastaltool.com pretty cheap. The buffer itself is $120 or so, plus $50 in pads, a $10 backing plate and say $20 for polishes. Since you're near me I'd be happy ot show you how to use it some day when it gets nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcv10guy Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Wow... you're car still looks as gorgeous as if it came from the showroom. Love that color. I'm always partial to black and white, but if I had to get a color, Black Garnet Pearl is it. Beautiful Beautiful car and great color! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995_ES300 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Lowes, as in the home depot-like store carries them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995_ES300 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander Item #: 51472 Model: 7336 $99.99 It looks very similar to what Meguires uses and reccomends to their sponsorshipees....is this applicable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Thanks vcv! Yep, thats it 1995. Its actually a sander, you just have to buy a velcro backing plate and some pads and you're hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeiLtYmE Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 keep it up.... i used to be like that until my gramps put a nice gash with the caddy. getting a paint along with the KIT and then ill be your prime follower on your wonderful detail aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnesleyWipes Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Took a couple quick pics of my car in a parking lot today after a nice wash and a coat of the new Mother's SynWax which was pretty good. Whats everybody think? Not bad for 2 years and 40k miles huh? Here's a closeup of the color, sorry for the could swirls thats unavoidable in the winter on a daily driver. They'll be polished out some time next month Whats everybody think? ← oops, trouble attaching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 looking good Steve - said it before, and I'll say it again - I think thats a beautiful colour. You guys over there get some nice colours - they are only available as special order over here, and I only found that out a few weeks ago. you still thinking of changing the wheels mate? some nice, bigger wheels in those arches would be really nice - I think those wheels look a bit small on a car that size. Can't wait until I get a chance to do mine. We simply have not had the weather since I bought it to make it worthwile doing anything other than a polish, and taking it somewhere for a weekly wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Thanks guys! Neil- A kit as in a body kit? Naa, not my thing. Matt- I've kicked around new wheels, but I don't know if I'd do a bigger size. One of my favorite things is the ride and I'd hate to spoil it. The wheels actually don't look that small on the car in person, some reason it just comes across that way in pictures. What the car really needs is about a 1" drop. I know what you mean about the weather being bad, its been so bad here I've actyally run it through the CAR WASH a couple times...GASP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeiLtYmE Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 i was refering to myself in getting things repainted once my bumper gets here from japan. yeah, if i had your car, i would leave it just the way it is. your color is awesome. maybe i would slightly tint the windows, get the 05 projectors and bigger wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonewsy Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Tis pretty. Looks maroonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Neil- I'm definately going to tint here before too long, it needs it. I'm undecided about the new projectors, I like them but I think I like the reflectors better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Neil- I'm definately going to tint here before too long, it needs it. I'm undecided about the new projectors, I like them but I think I like the reflectors better. ← man SW, you suck! :P What swilrs are you talkig about, its flawless! mine looks pretty good too: not bad for 15 years old eh? its actually better in person, my cam sucks too LOL. your car is perfect. but it could use a tint. and a drop (it not your car, its all the ES300s/330's since the last major redesign in 02 i think, they ALL look like they ride WAYYY to high.) i like subtle luxury, as long as you dont bling it ou, you will have the most beautiful ES this side of the LOC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I definitely see swirl marks. heehee :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 LOL you guys. Think about how good yours will look once you get your polishes...they're on their way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 She looks phenominal Steve! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcv10guy Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I definitely see swirl marks. heehee :P ← LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeiLtYmE Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 clever..... just clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 LOL you guys.Think about how good yours will look once you get your polishes...they're on their way! ← yeah i am waiting for those, i still need to get a utting pad before i can use them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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