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Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA

DuFFMaNN -> Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 3:33:46 AM)
Ok so I got a call today from a guy asking for my detailing services. He explained that he tried to put wax on his car the day before, and could NOT get the wax off. I called justin because I was not sure how to tackle this. He gave me a few tips, said it should be pretty simple. I also figured it would be a simple 20 minute job. Oh how were we wrong So I show up to this guys how to see his car covered in dried wax. The ENTIRE car. He had his son use his $20 buffer that he also uses, for sanding wood, some Cheap "Carnuaba" wax. His son decided instead of doing a small portion of the car, he would cover the entire car in wax THEN try to take the wax off. After that they left it outside in the 80 degree weather for the rest of yesterday and all of today (till I could get to it at 4pm). Direct sunlight. This turned out to be a hellish job. I first washed the car with Waterless wash. Then I went over 2-3 times (Depending on how many it took to get off wax) with Poli-Seal. I followed with 1-2 times over with the Glaze, and did a single coat of the old spray wax. Before: [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1111.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1112.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1115.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1123.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1113.jpg[/image] Part done part not. Left done, right not. [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1109.jpg[/image] back 1/4 done, door not. [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1119.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1117.jpg[/image] and Finished. [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1130.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1132.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1135.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1131.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1139.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1137.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1141.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1125.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1127.jpg[/image] [image]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/DiENoSore/Details/DSC_1128.jpg[/image] He walked out after I finished and said "Well I looked at the wax bottle again and it did not say automotive one it anywhere, just carnuaba wax"

DuFFMaNN -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 3:37:38 AM)
Oh and I forgot, he tried to use paintthinner to get the wax off before he called me. [:@]

jmac72187 -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 4:25:24 AM)
Nice job. The things some people try to do on their cars...

Cooter -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 4:30:49 AM)
Looks like you had your hands full. Good job!

ZAXJAX -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 5:40:35 AM)
If you can do it, add an all purpose cleaner to your wash and it will take the wax right off. This will save you lots of time.

DuFFMaNN -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 12:54:00 PM)
I tried a simple green/water mix on a small part of the car...did nothing.

Juztang -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 1:12:55 PM)
Great turnaround bud!

DuFFMaNN -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 1:24:29 PM)
Thanks, it pretty much convinced me I NEED a buffer [:D]

Juztang -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 1:25:45 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DuFFMaNN Thanks, it pretty much convinced me I NEED a buffer [:D] You know who carries a good buffer! [8D]

DuFFMaNN -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/17/2008 1:27:20 PM)
WHO??? haha I have been eyein me a PC for awhile now, but all the money has needed to go other places. Maybe when I get back from Africa in late april.

crash94 -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/19/2008 6:05:02 PM)
I sure hope he had to pay up for that!! Looks good! [;)]

speedstang06 -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/19/2008 6:12:26 PM)
Nice, its crazy what they did to it before you came lol. Came out looking good though! How long did it take ya?

kenv -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/22/2008 1:36:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ZAXJAX If you can do it, add an all purpose cleaner to your wash and it will take the wax right off. This will save you lots of time. +1 Ihave had great luck with Dawn dish detergent for removing wax. You did a great job with the paint

bt1288 -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/22/2008 4:16:47 PM)
Wow, peoples common sense always amazes me.

KarenCaren -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/22/2008 6:25:39 PM)
Nice Job. Very Clean. How much time did you give it? How about the interior? ___________________________ Get quality Catalytic Converters and Clutches

DuFFMaNN -> RE: Pics of the Lexus. Such a PITA (4/22/2008 8:49:31 PM)
It took me 2 - 2 1/2 hours. I did not do anything but remove the wax, and apply a layer of wax because thats all that he requested.

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