Detailing a Lexus IS F

[R2D2]

Today I was persuaded to detail a car other than my own. It was a low mileage Lexus IS F.

The specification of the car is:
Engine Type Dual VVT-i (VVT-ie at intake)
Fuel type Petrol
Capacity (cc) 4969
Valve mechanism Dual VVT-I (VVT-iE at intake)
Cylinder/Valves V8/32
Maximum output (kW / DIN hp @ rpm) 311/417@6600
Maximum torque (Nm@rpm) 505@5200

The Performance figures are:
Maximum Speed mph (km/h) 168 (270.4)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (s) 4.8


Detailing Job List

1. Wash 1. Power wash (revolving setting so that jet doesn’t settle on one place)
2. Wash 2. Hand wash and Shampoo.
3. Wash 3. Power wash.
4. Towel Dry and leave to evaporate dry.
5. Power Wash Wheels and wheel arches.
6. Treat with Wheel Shine brake dust remover.
7. Power Wash Wheels
8. Towel wheels
9. Black Tyres coat 1 leave to dry.
10. Degrease inside glass.
11. Towel interior
12. Treat marks or scuffs.
13. Hoover inside
14. Mats and Boots hoovered.
15. Door frames and shuts cleaned and detailed with Demon Shine.
16. Wet towel paintwork.
17. Polish and or wax alloys dependent on condition.
18. Tyre black coat 2.
19. Appraise paint.
20. Cray/treat scratches and prepare paintwork.
21. Apply Detailing Polish over all painted surfaces.
22. Dry Polish.
23. Wet Polish.
24. Dry polish
25. Check


Before photos.

During and after photos

 

[whitenemesis]

Nice work R2

 

[R2D2]

Nice work R2

Thankyou. It's a darn sight easier getting that result on a black car rather than a silver one!

 

[R2D2]

duplicate post!

 

[tpwuk]

Nice sandles!

 

[R2D2]

Nice sandles!

The owners not mine!

 

[Dr-Nab]

looks very good! just looking over the job list, did you seal the paintwork or just apply polishes?

 

[R2D2]

looks very good! just looking over the job list, did you seal the paintwork or just apply polishes?

Just polishes. I've never used a sealant! (I'm just a hobbyist!)

 

[Dr-Nab]

Ahh cool, what did you use?? The shine on it is amazing!

 

[Sp!ke]

How long did it take in total and.....

why are you using garage forcourt gloves? No wonder they're always empty.

 

[R2D2]

Ahh cool, what did you use?? The shine on it is amazing!

I'm using this
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing-mbclub/109212-q-polish-8-a.html

How long did it take in total and.....

why are you using garage forcourt gloves? No wonder they're always empty.

Iuse thick proper gloves with water and have 500 pack of disposables on the wall to do chemicals with!

 

[R2D2]

How long did it take in total

Oh sorry Spike I missed this bit-4 hours start to finish.

 

[mercmanuk]

someone has been going on detailingworld too much,cotton buds!

 

[R2D2]

I have to confess this detailing nonsense is a bit addictive

 

[Mike Walker]

I have to confess this detailing nonsense is a bit addictive

R2 need some help with mine - are you available?

 

[R2D2]

R2 need some help with mine - are you available?

Yeh I'll help you!

 

[Mike Walker]

You are too kind - much appreciated indeed!

 

[R2D2]

You can either come to visit me or we can do it at the gtg.

 

[Mike Walker]

Thanks again - will call you later today.

 

[C43AMG]

Good work Greg.