- What's going on Chemical Guys family.
Thanks so much for tuning in
for today's episode of Detail Garage
and I hope you all are doing well.
Today we've got this beautiful Lexus RX 300 in the shop
because, it's a car that's been neglected
and needs some love.
And we thought today would be a good time
just to go through the entire detailing process.
And we're going to go through it kind of fast,
mostly doing time lapse,
but if you guys want to learn more about all the steps,
we have tons of videos on our channel
showing you how to do it step by step.
But for today we're going to break down
the entire detailing process,
showing you that it can be done in less than four hours
doing the entire wash process,
then moving on to the cleaning as well as polishing
and then protecting stages.
Across the paint, there's a lot of scratches.
There's swirls, there's pollen and bee poop.
There's regular bird poop and all kinds of staining.
And the paint just lost a lot of that luster.
So we're going to go over the wash process,
then we're going to clay it and then we're going to polish
to revive most of that shine, or at least make this car look
a lot better than it does now.
So without further ado, let's get started.
Alrighty guys.
So we just gotta finished foaming up this Lexus.
You saw that we used the whole detailing process
of starting with the dirties area,
which is the wheels and the wheel wells
using some Sticky Citrus Wheel Gel,
some Diablo and some Orange Degreaser to remove any kind
of grease or build up that's inside of the wheel well
as well as the wheel itself.
Then we foam the vehicle using Honeydew
and some Clean Slate,
that removes anything that's
on the surface without scratching it. Will also remove
any kind of old layers of glaze, ceiling, or waxes.
And now we've inspected the paint work
and you can see it looks a little cloudier
it looks kind of dull.
It also feels really rough.
And that's just years of embedded contaminants
that are stuck in the pores of the paint.
That's why going to be using a medium clay bar.
I've already made it up a small piece into a patty,
and we're also using our Clay Luber.
We're going to spray the surface
of our
bar as well as our hand.
And the surface that we're working on.
And the clay bar is just intended to pull any kind
of embedded contaminants out of the pores of the paint
or the surface of your glass or chrome
basically anything that's painted shiny,
clear,
or glossy.
And then as you start off, it's going to feel kind of rough
or it's going to sound a little rough,
but as you pull contaminants out,
it's going to get smoother.
It's going to get quiet
and that's when you know when to move on.
And then you can always take a clean microfiber towel
wipe off the excess and check your work.
But this is a necessary step, especially on a vehicle that's
either been neglected or it hasn't been detailed in a while.
Years of fallout will collect on the surface
and it gives it a really a rough look and a rough feel.
But this also will continue with the detailing process
before we do any kind of polishing or applying any kind
of coatings we need to clay it.
Just cause you can see there's a little bit of build up
on that clay bar.
That's just the grind that we pull out of the pores
of the paint.
The whole entire vehicle
is coated in the same kind of filth.
So we need to work our way around the vehicle before we get
into any kind of polishing.
So let's jump into the clay bar steps
and then get this car looking its best.
So our next step is going to be the polishing.
We're going to restore the gloss on this Lexus.
As you just saw, we used that Medium Clay Bar to remove the
embedded contaminants that gave the
paint a really rough look and also rough feel.
Now it's nice and smooth.
And this has prepared it for our polishing.
We're going to be using our Torq 15DA.
This is a dual action polisher
which is great for either honing your skills
or maybe you're looking to do a detailing side businesses.
It's a perfect machine to get you started.
Has a 15 millimeter throw which means
it covers a lot of surface area
while still giving you the control
of a five inch pad.
We're also using our orange Hex Logic Pad
which is the perfect combination
whether you're using a light cutting compound
or a heavy polish.
And for today for the car that we're working on
which has a moderate amount of scratches and swirls, as well
and light oxidation, we're going to be using our, V36.
This is a cutting polish which has a micro abrasive
that breaks down as you polish.
And this refines that clear coat
to restore a beautiful shine.
It's going to add five dime sized dots to our Hex Logic Pad.
And also some Pad Conditioner.
This just helps to moisten the foam pad
kind of helps to reduce any kind of dusting,
but also helps reduce that friction.
Does keep your pad from deteriorating
and also add some longevity.
So we'll start by throwing the cord over our shoulder.
And then what I like to do is I'll work
from the center out. This way I'm not leaning across
the surface that I just polished.
But we want to start by dabbing it out,
and then on the lowest speed setting
we're going to spread it out.
And they're using the highest speed setting
which usually speed six on this Torq dual action.
We're going to diminish the polish.
There's a few things we want to keep in mind
working in a two foot by two foot section
which is about the width of your shoulders.
And also you want to make sure
that the pad is completely flat at all times.
This way you're actually doing a paint correction.
You're not digging in or creating kind of holograms.
You can watch the ventilation holes
on the pad for just to know that it's actually spinning.
And also you want to make sure
that you're moving consistently about an inch per second.
That's going to be your arm speed.
This way again, you're moving the same amount
of clear-coat or refining the same amount
of paint at the same time
as we get the uniform look.
We're going to start by spreading it out.
And then we're going to bump up to the highest speed setting
we're going to do our polishing.
V36 alone did an amazing job
of removing most of the scratches and swirls,
as well as that light layer of oxidation.
We don't want to go with something more aggressive
because the owner was telling me that the hood was repainted
and it's probably a single stage paint job.
So we don't want to keep removing layers
of clear coat or layers of paint.
So instead what we're going to do is move on to V38,
where we're going to joule the paint
and really enhance the gloss.
And we're going to repeat the same process
for the rest of the vehicle.
But luckily I've got my buddy Jason here to help me out
because as you see this as an SUV or even a small SUV
and it takes a lot of time.
But as we were mentioning,
the whole purpose of today's video is to show you guys
that it's possible to...
From A to Z detail your vehicle in less than a day.
Just takes the right amount of product
and the right technique.
So again, we're going to be using our Torq 15DA
with a white Hex Logic Pad.
And as I mentioned we're going to be using V38,
which is the final Polish.
And basically what this does, is it removes any kind
of tiger stripes or any kind of haze.
While also enhancing the paint work.
We're going to use the same five dime sized dots
on our Hex Logic Pad.
And a little bit of Pad Conditioner.
And I've been asked before,
if it's necessary to use Pad Conditioner
every time you apply dots to the pad. And the pad
is going to start to absorb a lot of that moisture.
So it's not necessary to use it every time,
but at least for the first few applications.
And also whenever you move from panel to panel or
from section to section,
you want to reapply those same five dime sized dots.
This way you're consistently removing product
or you're consistently removing
the amount of paint work.
Because a dry pad with no compound or no polish on there
doesn't do much good.
So use the same amount
on every two foot by two foot section.
After polishing, we've exposed a fine layer
of the clear coat. This is all fresh paint now.
And want to use something that's going to protect it
and also enhance some of that shine,
which is why we're using butter wet wax.
And you can apply this by machine or by hand.
But since we have the torq 15 out already,
we're going to use a black Hex Logic Pad.
This is just a soft finishing pad,
and we're going to apply that same five dime sized dots
and use the lowest speed setting to cover as much service
as we can because a little bit goes a long way
and you can spread this pretty fine.
And you want to allow about 10 to 15 minutes for it to bond
and cure to the surface.
And then you can wipe off the excess.
There's no need to use a higher speed setting
or to use any kind of polishing Pad Conditioner.
You're just going to use the lowest speed setting.
And just spread it across the surface that
you've just polished or just detailed just to lock
in all that shine but also repel any kind of future damage.
Alrighty guys as our final step to wrap up the detail on
this Lexus, we're going to be applying some
of the exterior components to kind of help
bring out some of the liveliness.
So the tires we've already cleaned
them using our Signature Series
Orange Degreaser as well as some Sticky Citrus Wheel Gel.
Now they are nice and clean and dry,
but you can see, they look kind of dull.
So what we're going to use
is some VRP which is a water-based dressing.
This is going to enhance the look
of any exterior or interior vinyl, rubber, or plastic
it helps to give it more of that deeper gloss
while still remaining kind of neutral more
of like a matte finish.
And what I like is it's a water base
so it's not going to attract dust.
That's also going to prevent any kind
of slime because it's going to penetrate the tire.
With proper application
this will probably last you few weeks,
and you can always reapply as necessary.
But I always recommend to clean the surface thoroughly
and dry it before you apply any kind of dressing.
Because water base,
or oil base,
will stick better or adhere better to clean surface.
This way get the most longevity out of your dressings
and also look better too.
So you're not
covering up any kind
of break grime or any kind of road debris.
Just give you a natural look.
And then you can just let that sit on there
for a few moments and wipe off any of the excess,
or if you want it to have more of that glossier finish
you can always just leave it there and let it dry.
And since we're here working on this wheel
you can see that the wheel wells we've cleaned those
up as well, using the Orange Degreaser.
But they also look a little chalky, a little faded.
So we're going to use some Bare Bones
which is again, an undercarriage dressing.
That's going to enhance the look
of any kind of undercarriage components
your wheel liner, suspension pieces
it's simple
product to use, just simply spray it on.
And then you can always just leave this,
let it dry.
Or you can come back
with a clean towel and wipe off any of the excess.
But this is going to make it harder for road grime
or if you live in a area where it rains or snows a lot,
it's going to make it really difficult for any kind
of that road salt or any kind of grind up,
build up inside of there.
Because now it's created a barrier that makes it harder
for things to stick to it.
And it also makes it difficult for things
like harsh elements to dry out and discolor the plastics.
And also gives it really a nice look.
So guys, I know there was a lot of information covered
in today's video, but if you want to go more
in depth and learn more about this whole detailing process
we've got tons of videos on our channel.
That you guys can check out. If you want to learn more
with these products, go to our website
www.CHEMICALGUYS.com or your local Detail Garage.
And we'll see you guys next time.