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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Detailer's Domain: Lexus LX470

Lexus LX470 -

This SUV needed a decent clean up, however the paint wasn't bad at all.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Polished with Menzerna Power Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed

Engine
-Cleaned
- Dressed

Interior
-Leather Cleaned and conditioned
-Dash and plastics cleaned
-Vacuumed
-Carpets Cleaned and Extracted
-Mats cleaned

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna Power Lock


Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit
Adam's Super VRT

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Adam's Glass Sealant

Engine
Adam's APC
Adam's In and Out Spray

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior












Closer Look



Vac



Sonax Leather Foam



Stains and marks from a baby set


After


Dusting


Mats


Cleaned up mats with einszett Deep Cleaner


After shots:

















 
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Before shots (not great but you get the point)









Wheels and tires




Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner





Rinse



Before Engine





P21S TAW on the engine bay



After shots





Wash





The Lexus was in much need of claying



Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.






Final shots












Enjoy!

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Before shots (not great but you get the point)









Wheels and tires




Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner





Rinse



Before Engine





P21S TAW on the engine bay



After shots





Wash





The Lexus was in much need of claying



Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.






Final shots












Enjoy!

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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Nice work as always! Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Wow, what a difference. Looks like 2011!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Looks GREAT!!! I think you accidentally posted the pics twice.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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thanks guys!~
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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So how does the Sonax Leather Cleaner work? Do you just spray it on and scrub??

Thanks and nice work!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
So how does the Sonax Leather Cleaner work? Do you just spray it on and scrub??

Thanks and nice work!
thanks!

yup spray and scrub or wipe if you don't need to scrub.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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That stuff looks like it works pretty well. Might need to order some up.

Did you have to do a lot of scrubbing on this lexus?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:24 AM
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Swissvax metal polish

When are you going to get some more of the metal polish? Went to site, but you are out of stock. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:59 AM
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what did you use on interior carpets?
 
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