IMG 1996

Lexus IS250 (Stage 3+ Paint Restoration)

The Lexus IS250 came to Elite Finish for a post-sale detail to get it looking flawless. The condition of the paint was in terrible. Heavy swirl marks, deep scratches and some buffing trails over the entire vehicle . Being a solid black with no metallic flake it, showed up every imperfection. This car went through a restoration correction which was done over 23 hours (two day booking).

ˆBefore condition

ˆCleaning wheels, wheel arches and tyres

ˆDeep clean wash

ˆStage 1 decontamination – Iron content removal

ˆStage 2 decontamination – clay bar

ˆBefore condition, heavy swirl marks on both front fenders

ˆBefore condition, buffing trails and dull finish on the bonnet

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on all side panels

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on all side panels

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on all side panels

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on all side panels

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on boot

ˆBefore condition, deep swirl marks on rear guards

ˆBefore condition, Heavy swirl marks all over the car caused from incorrect washing of the vehicle

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆBefore condition, build of brake dust

ˆBefore condition, build of brake dust

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

ˆAfter, swirl marks removed & deep scratchs reduced. Resulting in a deep wet black finish

 

After opticoat paint protection applied:

Thank you for following this post, the Restoration correction was done over 23 hours in two days. Opticoat paint protection was then applied to to surface to protect the paints surface and harden the soft clear coat that Lexus has.

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