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Old 12-28-2010, 07:57 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:



















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 12-28-2010, 08:06 PM
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Very nice job, but I can't get too interested in a truck.
Old 12-28-2010, 10:31 PM
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Nice turnaround. That leather was pretty trashed.
Old 12-28-2010, 10:35 PM
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nice job how much did the job cost? and where are you from cause i wanna get both my cars detailed
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Very nice. The interior wasn't in the best shape but it looks brand new now!
Old 12-31-2010, 02:28 PM
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Nice turnaround as always. Mom has an RX with the same color interior that she absolutely trashes (just removed lipstick from the headliner, nail polish from the driver's seat and wheel, along with gum, yes gum stuck to the passenger seat) and the leather is in amazing shape. Lexus does a great job on the interiors because they look brand new after a cleaning where my 05 TL looked like shit after 2 years and me being meticulous about it.

On another note, wasn't expecting to see such beefy tires on there.
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Amazing-I wasn't sure the interior could look that good again.
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wow nice job, looks like a while new car
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It was a big job, but a nice job.
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And that, folks, is why I don't do beige interiors.

Great turn-around!
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+1 for wanting to know the cost of the job! Great work OP! I am going to have car seat stains that I'll have to work out soon!
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And that, folks, is why I don't do beige interiors.

Great turn-around!
Yes ... Especially with a baby. What were they thinking...lol. Maybe the baby just popped up unplanned. Hey, worse things happen.

As far as asking prices, I'm sure it differs from client to client and what is needed to bring back that show room look. I'd also think it's a tad personal affair, maybe not.
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Beige interiors in both our cars + 15 month old and a baby due in April...

Oh well, I just try to stay on top of it! Honestly though, my old black interior showed some stuff (like formula) much more easily.
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