My 2010 Lexus ES350's first detailing

[gapwedge]

I am in transition from using my remaining Zaino products to Adams so this is a combination of products.  I got the 2010 last week and though the dealership 'detailed' it there was still 4 years of contamination on the finish as my fingers attested.  So, after washing with blue Dawn dishwashing detergent I clay barred and in some areas had to clay again.  It was that bad.

Next, I used Zaino's AIO cleaner/polisher to remove the remaining contaminates using the Griots Garage 6" orbital and my Adam's white pad. Since Lexus has soft paint I used Adam's Finishing Polish with a second clean white pad.  This corrected all of the swirl marks.  Fortunately there were no scratches on the vehicle so I didn't have to use the Correction Polish/Orange Pad.  Then I finished with Zaino's Z2 Pro/Z8/Z5/Z8 sealants.

I am anxious to begin using my Adam's sealants and watching to see when their mini-Americana wax becomes available.  Since this is a DD for me I would not need to buy the large can of wax as sealants have always provided me with good protection.

I have to say I was impressed with the ease of use of the Adam's Finishing Polish.  Looking forward to the switch.

Below pics shot with Nikon D700 with 50mm/1.4 and 24-70mm/2.8 lens.

Edited August 15, 2014 by gapwedge

[Marylander]

Looks great!

[gapwedge]

Thanks Marylander. I just traded in my Tacoma TRD Sport on my Lexus. Loved it, but wanted to go back to a smoother ride for these old bones.

[Michael@Adams]

As I said in your write up, looks AWESOME! DIggin the red