Detailer's Domain: Lexus LX470

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  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    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
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    Cleaned up mats with einszett Deep Cleaner
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    Wheels and tires
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    Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
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    Rinse
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    Before Engine
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    Wash
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    The Lexus was in much need of claying
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    Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.
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    Enjoy!

    (Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
     
  2. trhland

    trhland Nuba Guru

    i got he same tires... nice work thanks for sharing ... happy holidays!!
     
  3. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    Looks good phil and the gang as always.

    How is sonax leather foam compared to LM or 1z leather care. take it the cleaning power is between the two.
     
  4. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    looks great Phil
     
  5. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    great job, Phil! I really like that LX470, that's one luxury SUV!
     
  6. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Looking very FRESH!
     
  7. cnut

    cnut Guest

    Good job
     
  8. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    That cleaned up nicely.
     
  9. Domman56

    Domman56 Birth of a Detailer

    We detailed one of those one time the grey with the blue pearl in it i absolutely love that color it's such a pretty color when it's clean
     
  10. mobilejay

    mobilejay Birth of a Detailer

    How does that leather foam work out? Looks like it did one hell of a job. How do you use it, just spray, brush it in and wipe off?
     
  11. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    correct just spray on and wipe or brush if needed.

    it worked well in this application.
     

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